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The holiday has come. Participation and celebration continues but the main event is over. Think of it as the final festival parade only it is held before not at the end. Or the main fight of a boxing card being held before the smaller no name fights. I know it seems odd but I wouldn't want it any other way.
To the business at hand. You know I wouldn't miss the opener so of course I went out. May not have been for as long as I wanted, but nonetheless I was there. The morning started early. Well I guess the night never ended. I was at work until 5am. I drove home, jamming to some Fred Bear turned up way too loud. Weather was warm with a decent breeze. Right out of the south. Didn't see any deer mailboxes on the way home, I think Murph tipped them all off that the great holiday was upon us.
I made it home, completely bright eyed and bushy tailed unlike the bow opener. The days surrounding this one let made it easier to be awake. I woke Yoop up and asked her what time she wanted me to wake her up. She said in about 20 minutes. I quietly gathered my gear. Doing my best to let Murph sleep in, all day if possible.
20 minutes later I woke Yoop up again. Munda woke up all smiles. Monkey crawled out of bed, grumpy and disheveled. Guess which one takes after ole Nimrod? We packed up the Yoopmoblie and headed to base ops. Normally I would take the Rusty Chevrolet on my adventures but she is currently DOA. Something went in the transmission. Still in the progress of diagnosing it but can say for certain… something is wrong with the transmission. No doubt Murph is the culprit but I have to know whats wrong to determine how or why he did it.
Back on the road we cruised thru the drive thru and got everyone some home cooked fast food. I tell ya… I think the girl thought I was cute or something. She made sure our order was perfect. She must have cause we waited at the pickup window for about 5 minutes. So she was either noticing how suave ole Nimrod is or was laughing at how goofy I look. I did a quick check in the rear view and know it wasn't the later. After a long anxious wait we were grubbing and back on our way to baseops.
I dumped Yoop and the fawns off at baseops. Performed a quick change into the last hunting fashions and pointed the Yoopmobile toward the family land and cranked Fred Bear back up way too loud. I cruised to the family land and parked in the corn field. I gathered what gear I didn't already have on me and set off toward the woodlot. The whole ride, singing the words to Fred Bear, I had another thought on my mind. Where is Murph on this fine day.
Its not that I want him around. Its not that I even like him. Its just I like to know where my enemies are so I can prepare a proper defense or offense depending on the scenario. Like grandma always said, keep your friends close and your handgun closer.
As I sneaked through the darkness I still was deciding where I should make the morning sit. Every year I have been in Michigan for the gun opener, I have sat in the same area. Whats that word? Oh yea tradition. Traditions are wonderful. I love traditions. No one ever wants to break traditions. I decided to step out of the norm and break tradition. Its fun being a rebel. Throwing people for loops. Zigging instead of zagging. Whats the worst that could happen by breaking tradition? Just maybe Murph will be waiting in the normal spot and leave me alone.
I choose to break tradition. I know, I know. Never, ever, ever, never break tradition.
Why? Rules are meant to be broken. Why not traditions. Whats the worst thing that could happen by breaking tradition?
I found a nice spot in between the tradition chair and where I thought I should be. I settled in, loaded up the smokepole. I put the powder pellets down the barrel, start the sabot round and rammed them both home. Wearing gloves I put the primer cap in the breech. I felt the primer seat correctly into the breech plug, and checked it again with my fingers to ensure it was seated properly. I cocked the hammer and was ready to rock and roll. I still had not seen Murph. Maybe, just maybe he had stayed home. One can hope.
Many people prophesize about sunrises while hunting or being outdoors. They speak of the beauty of the sun rising, the colors, how the woods come alive with daylight, song birds chirping, blah, blah, blah. This wasn't one of those days. The daylight slowly took over, and a few birds fluttered around. No outstanding color. No chirping. Nothing to paint a picture of. Daylight just was there. Slowly.
As this daylight took over for the darkness I scanned the area. I had one good shooting lane. It was the creek that ran north in front of me. There are several spots the deer cross within shooting range. I was hoping to catch one as it crossed, giving me enough time to get a good shot. Simple plan. Too bad I have yet to find an ambassador to the cerivd's. One who can pass the game plan on to them so we are all on the same page.
A little while later, after a short check to make sure my eyelids didn't have holes in them, I saw some movement at the very far end of the creek. It was a deer. Not only was it a deer it was a buck. Ya may remember I have been hunting the family land for a few years. Just how many is a secret I keep so people don't realize how old ole Nimrod is. I want people to think I am as young as I look.
In all my years hunting the family land I have seen a lot of bucks. This one is on the of finest of the three I have seen. He had antlers about 6 or 8 inches tall, adorned with 2 points on each side… a thing of beauty. A Michigan monster. I instantly put the game face on. I watched the buck walk about 5 feet down the creek, they move west. The trees were too thick for a shot. In an instant I couldn't see him anymore.
Oh well. It happens to everyone occasionally. I tried to ignore the fact it happens to me all the time. What's worse is the buck moved in a line directly west. Toward the thick bedding area at the west end of the family land. Well that's not the bad thing. The bad thing is he would have had to walk with in 30 yards of the traditions chair. Remember the one I had decided not to sit in? Ya know … whats the worst that could happen by breaking tradition? Well I found out. A chance at one of the biggest bucks I have seen on the family land. Were the tradition fairies showing me the error of my ways? Did I somehow spook the animal? I may never know.
During the rest of my sit I heard leave rustling all over. To my right, to my left, everywhere in between. I again put the game face on. Waiting for the ensuing deer blitz coming my way. I waited. Waited some more. After 15 minutes I realized it wasn't a deer herd. It was Murph up to his old tricks again. He had hired an entire brigade of squirrels to come toward me at the same time. Jumping from tree to tree, using battery powered fans to move the leaves around.
That got me to thinking maybe it wasn't the traditions fairies who made the deer veer to the west. Maybe Murph was behind it. Not like he wouldn't go out of his way to screw up my hunt. I raised my binoculars and checked the creek. Sure enough I saw the problem. Someone, who shall not remain nameless- Murph, had placed a clear snow style fence across the ditch. I could barely make it out but sure as a buck pees on his legs during the rut it was there. Right across the creek where any deer who may be traveling down the creek would be forced to veer off out of sight for a shot.
Not exactly happy I was determined to wait any deer out and prove to Murph he doesn't own me. I know the family land better than anyone. This fool will not make me give up. About 5 minutes later I decided to call it quits for the day. I still had to get some beauty sleep before returning to work for another 12 hours.
As I returned to the Yoopmobile I pondered the morning. Over all it was a great hunt. Not only did was I able to participate in another Michigan firearm deer season opener. I also enjoyed a miserably warm that turned to rather cool morning, and a brisk wind that wouldn't stay out of one direction. I had my hunt once again interrupted by Murph who thought his antics were completely hilarious. I did see a buck though. Not just a buck… on the biggest bucks of the three I have ever seen there. All in all it was a good morning.
I sleepily started putting my things in the Yoopmobile. I opened the breech of the smokepole and went to remove the primer and noticed it wasn't there. I blinked a few times thinking my tired eyes were playing tricks on me. I checked again and it was still not there. Y'all know me. I check, recheck and check again everything I do. I was stymied that the primer was not in the breech like it was when I readied the smokepole. To tired to think, I put away my things and pointed the Yoopmobile toward baseops.
Looking back at the primer predicament I can only think of two things that could have happened. One, which I know couldn't have happened, is that when I seated it into the breech plug I dropped it on the ground and due to the gloves on my hands I didn't actually feel the primer like I know I did. Like I said there is no way that happened.
Second is that Murph had something to do with it. By now you know he is sneaky and quick. I know I never sat the smokepole down or had it out of my hands. So I had to figure out how it would be able to manipulate the smokepole while I held onto it in wait of my prey. I can only postulate he played his trick during that brief moment when I was checking my eyelids my holes. It was only a few seconds but like I said he is sneaky and quick. Of course the course of fate may be best left alone. Cause if Murph had not diverted the monster buck away from me and I had dropped the hammer on an empty breech plug it would have turned into a very very very ugly morning in the woods. The joyousness of Michigan's Firearm deer opener would have turned into a lonely trip to the emergency room for Murph to have a smokepole removed from a place a smokepole should not be.
After I woke from the days much needed beauty sleep, Yoop told me she had the opening day hunting report from her dad, Logger. Logger and Fidge sat most the day in Loggers heated yooper style shooting shack, only seeing one deer. A big'um according to Logger. But I learned long ago yooper hunting stories are like fish stories they get bigger every time the story is told.
Nimrod and family had an opening day of Michigan's Firearm deer season. Won't say it was good. Won't say it was bad. But one thing for certain is it was. Hope everyone else had an opener as well.

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The Carter Center
Sita Ranchod-Nilsson
Like most great research universities, Emory interacts with the global community in numerous ways, through international faculty and students, through research on global issues and problems, and through relationships with global partners, organizations, and alumni. But Emory also has one unique link to the world: our relationship with The Carter Center, a non-governmental organization addressing some of the most pressing and complex issues of our time in the areas of democracy building, conflict resolution, human rights, mental health, and neglected tropical diseases in countries disproportionately associated with poverty.
Built from the vision and reputation of former President and First Lady Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, The Carter Center provides Emory with exceptional opportunities to understand and engage global challenges, such as strengthening rule of law in Liberia, establishing foundations for long-term peace in the Sudans, and fighting diseases like malaria and Guinea worm disease. Our institutional partnership is realized through President Carter and through strong bonds between programs and individuals. As director of the Institute for Developing Nations, a key link between these institutional partners, I believe we can expand and deepen connections between the hands-on work of The Carter Center and our academic community at Emory in ways that not only enhance the work of both institutions, but also build a community of scholarship and practice—an action-oriented think tank, if you will—that will have an impact far beyond our institutions.
In 1982 President James T. Laney agreed that Emory University would partner with President and Mrs. Carter in launching The Carter Center, an agreement that was enthusiastically endorsed by Emory's Board of Trustees. In the early years, key individuals connected the work of The Carter Center to academic life at Emory. For example, William H. Foege was appointed executive director of The Carter Center in 1986 and was instrumental in the creation of the Rollins School of Public Health, all the while serving as a member of the Emory faculty. Richard Joseph was director of the African Governance Program at The Carter Center and also a political science professor at Emory. In the 1990s, Ambassador Marion Creekmore concurrently served as director of programs at The Carter Center and Emory's first vice provost for international affairs. From 1996 to 2000 Creekmore focused exclusively on his administrative role at Emory. These individuals and others established direct connections between the Center's humanitarian work and scholarship at Emory.
Today, Emory and The Carter Center are connected in a number of ways. The most visible connection involves President Carter himself. Since 1982 he has been University Distinguished Professor, and in this capacity he participates in academic life at least once a month during the school year. Last year he gave presentations on "public health, religion and ethics," "the expansion of democracy," and "fairness," addressed a forum organized by the Emory Student Nurses Association, addressed international students at a forum at the law school, lectured in a class on "Race and the American Presidency," and opened the school year with his annual "Town Hall Meeting," a thirty-two year tradition for first-year undergraduate students. His visits to campus are highly anticipated events. It is difficult to overestimate the impact on a student when you have an opportunity to ask this former president about historical events that he had a direct hand in shaping, or get his views about the development-related research project you did while on a study abroad program in Uganda.
There are also numerous connections between programs at The Carter Center and Emory. Benjamin Druss works closely with the Center's Mental Health Program and holds the Rosalynn Carter Chair in Mental Health in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Rollins School of Public Health. The Center for Global Safe Water at Emory regularly works with the Center's Trachoma Control Program. Faculty in the Laney Graduate School doctoral program in religion who study conflict resolution, religion, and peacebuilding have worked with the Center's conflict resolution efforts in Liberia. Students pursuing MPH degrees in the Hubert Department of Global Health and those in the Laney Graduate School Master's in Development Practice gain valuable practical experience with the Center's Peace and Health Programs. Last year Emory students held, on average, 27 percent of the Center's highly competitive internships. These are just a few of numerous examples.
In 2006, President Carter and Emory President James Wagner founded the Institute for Developing Nations (IDN) to foster stronger ties between Emory faculty and Carter Center programs. Between 2007 and 2010, IDN provided seed funding on a competitive basis to faculty engaged in development related research aligned with principles that shape The Carter Center's work: valuing local knowledge, working with in-country partners, and applying knowledge to solve problems and build capacity. Although small, the program helped launch pioneering projects that have gone on to leverage more than three million dollars in external funding. IDN also promotes connections between Emory faculty and graduate students and Carter Center programs to help understand and solve complex problems such as the persistence of gender-based violence in post-conflict societies, the role of elections in transitional contexts, and the gap between theory and practice in disease elimination and eradication.
These connections enhance the missions of both institutions. But there is always the sense that we can and should do more together. At Emory and The Carter Center, colleagues often tell me that they don't understand why we don't do more together. Having worked at the intersection of these two institutions, I see that while the language of connecting "academics, practitioners, and policymakers" is ubiquitous, there are challenges in building and maintaining these connections, particularly on a long-term basis. One challenge that can limit collaboration is that universities and NGOs operate on very different time tables. Visiting dignitaries, election observation missions, and funding for specific projects often have time horizons that seem very short in a university context. Similarly, timelines for research and funding at universities can feel impossibly slow to an organization that must engage real world events in real time. Faculty teaching on a semester schedule are not always free to stop what they are doing to respond to unfolding events in foreign countries.
Emory and The Carter Center share a commitment to the role that knowledge plays in bringing about lasting social change. There are, however, differences in our institutional cultures that must be taken into account in efforts to work together. At Emory, research and teaching are paramount, whereas Carter Center program staff prioritize to programmatic goals—whether that involves monitoring an election, advancing conflict resolution processes, or eradicating Guinea worm disease. While these goals are not diametrically opposed, it is a challenge to help them fit together. Faculty are interested in gaining access to data, research opportunities, and internships for their students. While Emory students compete for internships and undertake special projects and research opportunities, there are limits to the time Center staff can devote to learning and mentoring, as well as the number of students that an NGO of this size can work with.
What is the way forward? How can partnership between The Carter Center and Emory University be leveraged to do even more to support our missions? One important connection recognizes that universities provide an increasingly rare space for open, civil, and critical exchange of ideas—across disciplinary, institutional, and national boundaries. IDN conferences and workshops have demonstrated how this space can be used to solve problems and advance programmatic goals at The Carter Center. This space can be further developed both by increasing the number of conferences and by expanding our capacity to follow up with research, publications, and curriculum. Both institutions would also benefit from having scholars and practitioners in residence at Emory. Carter Center programs would gain from having scholars working with the Center in residence, as well as from having the capacity to bring key field staff to Atlanta for a period of debriefing and reflection. While in residence these scholars and practitioners could also contribute to academic programs and research at Emory. The value of these residencies would be even greater if they were organized on the basis of cross-cutting themes connecting academic programs at Emory with Carter Center programs. Finally, more could be done to create opportunities for research and learning connected to the Center's programs. Increased interactions would allow for opportunities to align programmatic challenges with research agendas, and The Carter Center's efforts over the past thirty-one years would be a treasure trove of data and teaching cases.
The partnership between Emory University and The Carter Center is now in its thirty-second year. During that time it has evolved and changed in response to institutional growth, transformed landscapes of higher education and non-governmental organizations, complex global problems, and new technologies and understandings for addressing them. Despite the challenges that can and do arise when working together, the partnership remains a distinctive way in which Emory is linked to the world and an opportunity to connect scholarship and practice for even greater impact.


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Let me start out by saying I'm allergic to fish and shellfish, therefore I have no awkward carnivore dilemma when it comes to my incredible, bottomless ocean love of all things fishy. #FishAreFriends #NotFood
When I was a kiddo, all I wanted was to be a dolphin trainer.
The National Aquarium, inconveniently located in Baltimore, Maryland, not anywhere near anything else National-y named, was my favorite place on Earth because of one special reason.
A baby bottlenose dolphin named Chesapeake.
Chesapeake was the first dolphin born at the aquarium, and in 1992, that was a big deal. I was 3, and I promptly adopted her as mine.
Every chance I got, I was planted in the National Aquarium's auditorium for the dolphin show. Back in the 90s, it was an actual show- the dolphins did tricks, the penultimate being a mind-blowing leap by one to touch its nose to a bright red ball hanging from the ceiling. A very, very high ceiling. It was magnificent. I would go home and spend all night reenacting the show with my own stuffed dolphin pod.
Of course, now we know that captivity is not the best option for our dolphin friends, and the National Aquarium is working on relocating my dolphin, I mean, Chesapeake (and company), to a sanctuary in Florida. I am devastated, but you know, trying to be happy for her.
Dolphins or no dolphins, a trip to the aquarium remains my quickest route to Zen.
Maybe it's a Pisces thing.
I have an aquarium bucket list. So far I've been to 2 out of 3 Ripley's Aquariums (Gaitlinberg and Myrtle Beach. I'm coming for you, Toronto). Someday, I will shell out and have a sleepover party in one of their famous tunnels. I have seen the mermaid show at Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida, and was overcome with awe and jealousy. I've had deep telepathic conversations with some seriously mellow manatees, also in Florida. The #1 thing on my list is to swim with beluga whales. I'm pretty sure my mind will explode when I do so.
Whenever I have something really unfortunate happen Chronic-wise, I have a habit of getting myself a present to cheer myself up. I didn't even realize it, but quite a number of these cheer-up presents have been fish/aquarium/ocean related. For instance, when Johns Hopkins wasted an entire day of my life making me wait umpteen hours to see a "specialist" whose great and powerful Oz contribution to my life was to say, "Has anyone ever told you that you should be drinking more Gatorade? Because if you still don't feel well, you should just drink more." I came home with this guy, acquired from the gift shop. His funny fishy face made me forget the jerk upstairs.
Last week, a tendon cyst from hell interrupted my life, and my initial reaction was to self-soothe with some crafting and fishy fabric. I also got to use up all the JoAnn Fabrics coupons I have been hoarding. #Score
Please do not get me started on my love of Finding Nemo et. al. I will only say that Finding Dory was everything I could ever ask for in an animated movie, and that Pixar created what I never knew I needed in real life until I saw it on-screen: A fish rehabilitation hospital narrated by the one, the only, Sigourney Weaver.
True confession: Soda came out of my nose at that part as I was not expecting it and was totally thrilled and laughing so hard, and had, coincidentally, just taken a giant gulp of my Coca-Cola. Also, I don't think it's a spoiler to tell you that Sigourney is the friendly voice who welcomes you to fish rehab. If it is, sorry. But really, is it? #NothingSigourneyCantDo
For my birthday this year, my sister got me a fish. Her name is Ruby, and her hobbies include jumping through hoops I make with pipe cleaners and going to sleep every night in her castle. I am not lying. I say "Goodnight Ruby-rubes," and she swims right into it and I turn out the light on her tank. #Melting
Fish literally go with the flow (Unless they are salmon. Why you gotta show off, upstream swimmers? You are just going to get eaten by a grizzly bear. #CircleofLife), something I continually aspire to. Maybe that's why I find them so soothing? Maybe Dory really is the wisest of us all when she sings, "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming."
What's your happy/Zen place, Chronic readers?


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In the beginning, Ms. Dorte Kristoffersen (Executive Director, HKCAAVQ) gave a welcoming address. She said there were three seminar series to celebrate HKCAAVQ 25th Anniversary for continuous development of QF and learn from other countries experience.
Then she introduced the handbook named "Future Directions of Quality Assurance – Perspectives from 10 Agencies" which contained different countries QF systems such as Australia, Dubai, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and UK. She appreciated guest speaker to share his experience from New Zealand.
The guest speaker was Mr. Dean Michington (CEO, ServiceIQ) and his presentation named "ServiceIQ Smarter People for Smarter Business". His talk included three contents which were "New Zealand Industry Training Organizations and their Role", "Approach to Qualification design and assessment" and "Learning and Assessment Resources".
The milestone of New Zealand Industry Training was showed in the following diagrams from 1991 to 2014. In 1992, the New Zealand Minister of Education Hon. Dr. Lockwood Smith said the system to be made more responsive to the needs of industry and that was why Industry Training Organization (ITO) was established.
Then Mr. Dean Michington introduced some ITOs in New Zealand such as BCITO for Building & Construction; Careerforce for Health, Aged Care, Cleaning; Competenz for Manufacturing; HITO for Hairdressing & Beauty; Connexis for Infrastructure & Civil Engineering; and MITO for Motor Industry. These ITOs were setup by industry but recognized by government under Industry Training Act 1992 and Education Act 1989. Industry sectors were Government Gazette.
Mr. Dean Michington introduced ServiceIQ which was one of the 11 Industry Training Organizations (ITO) in New Zealand which was funded by Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). ServiceIQ covered different industries including Aviation, Hospitality, Museums, Travel, Tourism and Retail.
ITO key roles were mentioned to be set Vocational Training Standards with industry and government through workforce development consultation. ITO work cycle was briefed as following diagram.
Targeted Review of Qualifications (TRoQ) by industry partners and training providers for existing qualifications, and then send the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) a document for approval. After arranging training, ServiceIQ had skills online managing assessment to evaluate the training effectiveness.
Mr. Patrick Pang, General Manager, QFS
Mr. Alex Wong, Deputy Director, Training & Development, Tao Heung Group Ltd.
Mr. Yeung Wai-sing MH, Chairperson, Catering ITAC
Mr. Samson Chu, Member, Retail ITAC
Mr. William Wong, Manager-in-charge of the Business Services Centre, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Facilitator: Dr. Christina Ng, Head of VAD, HKCAAVQ
Mr. Yeung said we could reference to ITO which worked as a bridge between Employer and Training Organization. Mr. Patrick Pang raised another point to be benchmarking which was Targeted Review of Qualifications (TRoQ) to consolidate standards. Mr. Samson Chu said SCS was useful for RPL. Cross-industry ITAC was expected to assist that consolidation.
Group photo
I met TIC friends and took a photo for memory.
(Left: Mr. Raymond Wong (Deputy Vice President - Global Electrical & Electronics Consumer, SGS; Director - Corporate Public Relationship & Marketing, SGS Hong Kong), I (HKSQ), Mr. Ben Tsang (Senior Director of SGS Hong Kong) and Ms. Miranda Kwan (Deputy Director, Systems & Services Certification at SGS Hong Kong))
Reference:Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF) - http://www.hkqf.gov.hk/guie/home.asp
HKCAAVQ - http://www.hkcaavq.edu.hk/


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(AP) - Lawyers say Volkswagen's $14.7 billion settlement announced Tuesday is the largest auto-related consumer class-action settlement in U.S. history.
VW admitted to installing software that turned on pollution controls during emissions testing then turned them off when the cars were on the road.
As part of the settlement, the company must offer to buy back most of the affected 475,000 cars with diesel engines, or terminate their leases. That's because, according to court documents filed Tuesday, there currently is no repair that can bring the cars into compliance with U.S. pollution regulations. If VW does propose a repair, it must be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board.


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When you've got a tonne of stuff in your brain waiting to be let loose, you may struggle to think how best to set it free. As a result, those countless fantastic ideas and moments of fleeting inspiration may be lost forever.
If this sounds familiar and you've never heard of mind mapping, this blog post may just contain the answer you are looking for.
Mind maps are brilliant ways to untangle our minds and get thoughts and ideas onto paper in a format that is simple and engaging. They can be used for tasks at home or for business projects, no matter the size of the organisation, and work by encouraging participants to unleash their thoughts in a creative way.
You may have seen a mind map before; think circled words, phrases and colour-coded notes, all joined appropriately by simple lines, and that's pretty much mind mapping in a nutshell. It is a beautifully-simple premise.
In this blog, we've got some great tips for using mind maps as a brainstorming method.
1. Start in the centre
What are you brainstorming? Is it a theme for a forthcoming trade show, name for a new product or branding concept for a new business? Whatever it is, start in the middle and note the thing you need to brainstorm. Circle it, leaving plenty of room for your ideas to begin surrounding it.
2. Use imagery
Pictures are worth a thousand words, and in order to get your brainstorming session off to a positive start, consider using imagery more freely than words. An image is more interesting and will keep everyone involved energised and focused on the task in hand.
3. Get colourful
Just like imagery, colour excites the brain and makes us more creative. That's why it can be helpful to draw up a colour-coded key for your brainstorming. Colours can denote good ideas, the more questionable ones and different subject matters. Get as colourful as possible and encourage everyone to unleash their ideas, no matter how daft they may perceive them to be.
4. Focus on keywords
For each idea, ensure the note you make on your mind map includes a keyword or two that relates to the project's purpose. Again, this ensures that everyone retains focus and means your reason for brainstorming will never be lost during the process.
5. Be judicious with subtopics
Your central idea or project should be surrounded by as many circled subtopics as possible. Go wild! The more subtopics you have, the deeper the brainstorming will run. Spend most of your time on this stage and you should find that the ideas beyond that point flow freely from everyone's minds.
The graphical nature of mind maps means they are eminently easier to follow than traditional, linear text notes. You can incorporate images, colour, words and numbers and present them in a way that will tempt people to dive into their minds and draw out moments of real inspiration.
We hope the tips above help you during your next brainstorming session.


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Time Tracking That Helps
You Get More Done
Time tracking is the fuel that powers project work
Project management and time tracking need each other. Even though tracking time can feel like an administrative task with no real value for anyone, it's an indispensable part of project work.
Here's why: Tracking project time records the effort exerted on individual tasks and projects, and feeds the scheduling engine. As you track time, your schedule becomes more accurate, which helps you plan, act and anticipate better. The data generated by tracking project time is your ticket to running reliable and updated reports, and powering data-driven business strategy.
Tracking time lets you showcase all the work you and your team are doing. This is no small point. Knowing exactly how much time work takes and how many hands it takes to get it done are two of the great unknowns in business. This knowledge will help you allocate and manage resources, justify hiring decisions, and most importantly, have a realistic idea of when projects will be completed. With this information, you can compete with the best.
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Nick Fitzgerald was the first one to ask Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead for this week's scouting report, and he'll probably be the first one to have his cleats on Saturday.
That's what happens when you haven't stepped on the field since last year's Egg Bowl.
The Heisman Trophy candidate dislocated his right ankle against Ole Miss, forcing him to miss the Bulldogs' bowl game. Then, Fitzgerald was suspended for this season's opener against Stephen F. Austin for violating an unspecified team rule, relegating him to running the scout team.
"Very excited to get going with my season," said Fitzgerald, who will be back under center when the No. 18 Bulldogs visit Kansas State for an important non-conference test.
"I mean, yeah, it was rough," he said of missing the opener, "but I take full responsibility for the reasons why I was out. I embraced my role as a scout team quarterback while I was there. ... I just kind of embraced that leadership role."
His understudy, Keytaon Thompson, performed admirably in his place, throwing for 364 yards and five touchdowns while running for 109 yards and two more scores. But there was never a doubt Fitzgerald, who was voted a team captain despite his suspension, would be back against the Wildcats.
"Everybody makes mistakes, but that's part of the process," Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead said. "I think Fitzgerald has learned from the experience and will be better coming out."
Speaking of being better, the Wildcats will need to be much better than they were last week, when they needed a fourth-quarter rally to beat South Dakota in their opener.
They turned the ball over four times. Committed 13 penalties. They dropped passes, made mistakes in the red zone and generally played counter to everything longtime Bill Snyder preaches each week.
Offensive lineman Dalton Risner summed up his coach's predictable reaction: "You know you hear the saying, 'I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed?' Well, he's mad and he's disappointed."
"I know it's the first game and there's so many excuses in the world," Risner said, "but if there's a coach that doesn't care about the excuses, it's Coach Snyder."
The struggles extended to defense, too, where the Wildcats allowed the Coyotes to pile up 334 yards of total offense. That included 257 yards through the air, which should make Fitzgerald salivate.
"He does pose a threat, obviously," Snyder said. "He's going into a new offense, didn't have spring practice behind him, but I think he's bright and should be able to pick those things up very well. Who does he remind me of? I don't know, just off the top of my head maybe a Collin Klein, a guy that pretty much had the same numbers. Maybe not quite as prolific, but nevertheless, they had similar numbers."
Klein, of course, was the Wildcats' own Heisman Trophy finalist, and now he's tutoring quarterbacks Alex Delton and Skylar Thompson while helping to coordinate Kansas State's offense.
The schools played twice more than four decades ago with Mississippi State winning 21-16 in 1974 and forfeiting a 24-21 win in 1977. The Wildcats are scheduled to make a return trip to Starkville next season in the second game of their two-game series.
While most eyes will be on the quarterbacks, Mississippi State and Kansas State both have talented running backs. Aeris Williams topped 1,000 yards rushing last season, and splits time with Kylin Hill, a threat in the passing game. The Wildcats counter with bruising Alex Barnes, whose had 103 yards rushing against the Coyotes last week.
Moorhead went 38-13 over four seasons at Fordham before taking over as offensive coordinator at Penn State, but his visit to Manhattan will be his first road trip as a head coach at the FBS level. Snyder has 211 wins at Kansas State over two different tenures.
Mississippi State isn't just an offensive juggernaut. The Bulldogs had a school-record 17 tackles for loss against Stephen F. Austin, including two sacks by Montez Sweat. The senior defensive end had an SEC-leading 10 1/2 sacks last season.
The Wildcats' rally against South Dakota began with Isaiah Zuber's 85-yard punt return touchdown, and special teams could play a big part in the outcome Saturday.
"We put a huge emphasis on specials teams and that's what I loved about this program when I was getting recruited," Kansas State freshman punter Andrew Hicks said. "We actually focused on special teams here."
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Basics | Starters | Mains | Puddings
Vegan Pizza
This uses the dough setting on your bread maker. It makes a big pile of pizza, plenty to share or eat for lunch next day! The dough recipe came from www.bakingmad.com.
For the base:
For the sauce:
Make the dough in the usual way using the dough setting on your bread maker.
Meanwhile make the tomato sauce by frying the onion in the olive oil for a few minutes, then adding the garlic, tinned tomatoes, puree and herbs. Season to taste, simmer for 20 mins to reduce it down a bit, then whizz to make a smooth sauce.
When the dough is done, push it into a greased baking tray. Cover with the tomato sauce, sliced onion and the toppings of your choice.
Cook at Gas Mark 6 for approx 20 to 30 mins until done. Yum!
This makes a lovely fresh, chewy base. For a crisp base use less of the dough and cook on a pizza tray.
You may not need all the sauce, in which case you can use as a pasta topping or freeze for another day.


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We envision a community where all citizens have consistent, dependable access to nutritious food.
Community Dinner — Milton School District, Milton Recreation, and MCYC, along with community sponsors, offer free community dinners several times a year! These events are free for all ages and are held in the Milton Middle School Cafeteria.
Milton Farmers Market — The mission of the Milton Farmers Market is to provide local, accessible, and healthy food, artisan goods, education, and entertainment in a welcoming community experience for all ages. The market runs every Thursday, June-October, 3:30-7:00pm at the Hannaford Plaza on Route 7S in Milton. EBT, 3SquaresVT and matching Crop Cash, Farm to Family coupons, and Debit cards accepted.
Grow It, Try It, Like It — These interactive cooking classes for preschoolers and their parents have been held in Milton with plans to create and sustain a similar program in Franklin County thanks to funding from Northwestern Medical Center, RISE VT, and the Colchester-Milton Rotary Club.


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BLABBERMOUTH.NET can exclusively reveal the track listing for the upcoming reissue of DEATH's classic 1995 album "Symbolic", due on April 1 via Roadrunner Records. The remastered LP will include the original album tracks plus several previously unreleased, ultra-rare, mostly instrumental demo recordings that were completed in early 1994 with the lineup of Chuck Schuldiner (guitar), Gene Hoglan (drums) and Steve DiGiorgio (bass). The package will also come with brand new liner notes written by longtime metal journalist Don Kaye.
"Symbolic" reissue track listing:
01. Symbolic
02. Zero Tolerance
03. Empty Words
04. Sacred Serenity
05. 1,000 Eyes
06. Without Judgement
07. Crystal Mountain
08. Misanthrope
09. Perennial Quest
Demo/Pre-Production Recordings:
10. Symbolic Acts (original "Symbolic" title) (instrumental)
11. Zero Tolerance (instrumental)
12. Crystal Mountain (instrumental)
13. Misanthrope (instrumental)
14. Symbolic Acts (original "Symbolic" title) (with vocals)
* Tracks 10-13 recorded March 1994:
Chuck Schuldiner - Guitar
Gene Hoglan - Drum Programming
Steve DiGiorgio - Bass
* Track 14 recorded January 1994:
Chuck Schuldiner - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drum Programming
"Symbolic" has sold just under 50,000 copies in the United States in the 12 years since its release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
DEATH performing "Symbolic" live in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1995:


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College Program Overview
Modeled after LRI's Core Program for business and community leaders, the College Leadership Rhode Island (CLRI) Program inspires, educates, and engages a diverse group of emerging young adult leaders* as they transition from college to career.
Founded in 2004, CLRI is a tuition-free, academic-year-long program (September-May) that prepares students to navigate life after college. Through experiential learning, students explore careers in the nonprofit, private, public, and philanthropic sectors, while developing soft skills and leadership competencies for the 21st century. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to develop their professional lives and build a future as engaged Rhode Island citizens.
*College Leadership Rhode Island is a student program, with curriculum designed for young adults ages 18-26
Who Should Apply?
The curriculum is designed for college students, sophomore level and above, within the age range of 18 and 26 years old, who are emerging leaders in their school, campus and/or community.
You might consider applying for College Leadership Rhode Island if the following qualities describe you:
- Passion for the people and the future of Rhode Island
- Personal commitment to shape Rhode Island's future
- Commitment to community through past and present activities
- Demonstrated leadership within your campus
- Desire to enhance your leadership influence and professional network
- Willingness to commit the time and energy necessary to complete program requirements
- Commitment to supporting leadership and stewardship of Rhode Island
Why Apply?
"Being able to learn about Rhode Island, the community, and all that it has to offer motivated me to take advantage of where I live instead of staying confined to campus life. The networking opportunities that CLRI provided continue to help me succeed in my career path with college behind me, and the friendships I have made with other like-minded individuals in the program have proven to be invaluable."
– Erica, Johnson & Wales University
Program Schedule
The College Leadership Rhode Island Program is an experiential program. Applicants must commit to full attendance at every session day, consisting of nine Friday sessions from 8:00am – 5:30pm at various locations.
Session Dates:
Friday, September 7, 2018
Friday, October 12, 2018
Friday, November 2, 2018
Friday, December 7, 2018
Friday, January 25, 2019
Friday, February 8, 2019
Friday, March 1, 2019
Friday, April 5, 2019
Friday, May 3, 2019
Application Process
Participants are selected based on information provided on the application and a personal interview.
The CLRI Selection Committee, made up of LRI alumni, select a group of approximately 50-75 participants. The committee looks first to select individuals based on their personal leadership accomplishments and/or future potential. Then, the committee seeks to create a well-balanced class, with an emphasis on broad representation of colleges, fields of study, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, geographic areas and community interests. All applicants will be notified of the Selection Committee's decision by end of May 2018.
College Leadership Rhode Island explores the nonprofit, public, and private sectors. Session days include the following topics:
- What Today's Companies Look for When Hiring
- The Ins and Outs of Networking
- The Etiquette Code
- Entrepreneurship
- A Positive Online Presence
- Exploring Service & Rhode Island's Nonprofit Landscape
- Lessons from Nonprofit Leaders
- Volunteer Service and Your Resume
- Strengths Based Interviews
- Engaging with Government
- Perfecting the Ask: Developing Your Elevator Pitch
College Leadership Rhode Island graduates can expect to:
- Identify and build their leadership style, strengths, and competencies
- Develop the soft and professional skills needed to secure meaningful employment
- Explore career pathways in private, nonprofit and public sectors
- Access peer support, professional networks and circles of influence necessary to build their civic and professional lives in Rhode Island


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october round-up
Here's new things in my kitchen in October…
Candias Oil and Natur Boutique Tea
I tried some of this Candiasoil Extra Virgin Olive Oil Oi1 Peza. It comes in an attractive olive-green cylinder which makes it a great gift. I've often heard olive oils described as grassy but never tried one with this pronounced a flavour. It pairs extremely well with green vegetables and meaty fish. If you'd like to try some, you can get £1 off at Tesco.
I also received Natur boutique's new Organic Lemongrass & Green Tea. Aromatic teas aren't really my thing but I passed them to a connoisseur friend who described it as "healthy, relaxing and tasty, perfect bedtime tea." You'll find it in Holland and Barrett stores nationwide and costs £2.99 for a box of twenty individually wrapped tea bags.
School of Wok Dim Sum Class
Thanks to Kavey I swung an invite to the School of Wok to attend one of their Dim Sum classes. Founder of the school Jeremy Pang took teams of bloggers through their paces making different types of dim sum.
We made Kimchi Dumplings in Korean Chilli Sauce, Chicken & Crab Wontons, BBQ Pork Puffs and Chocolate Spring Rolls.
There was lots of fun and tons of good eating too. If you're looking for Chinese cooking lessons, an unusual office event or just a fun night out, I'd really recommend them – entertaining and educational.
Heston Blumenthal Baking Tools
I received a bunch of Heston-branded baking paraphernalia. I've been testing them for quite a while and they're some of my favourite things in the kitchen:
I use these Precision spatulas daily in my kitchen. Perfect for beating, folding and scraping out the last bits.
This Precision Professional Whisk is the best whisk I've used. Big and whacks loads of air into your custard dead smart.
The Salter Aquatronic Electronic Scale is a great example of it's type: if you haven't moved to a digital scale you really should. It's so easy to chuck things in a bowl, hit zero and just keep going. I can't go back.
Sage by Heston Adjusta Grill and Press
Keeping with the Heston theme, I've just received this nifty bit of kit. I've only tried a few things with it so look forward to a proper review in the next few weeks.
Sous Chef Mini Maverick Spices
Sous Chef sent me their Mini Maverick spice pack to try. It's a collection of unusual spices and seasonings. It's a lot of fun trying to figure out where to use these oddities. They'd make a great stocking filler for the would-be chefs in your life.


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"Personality is everything!" Written by Capital Punter
During my time as a London Punter, (or, Hobbyist in the States), I have been fortunate enough to meet two stunning American escorts. Sadly, both were here in the UK only temporarily. Though my experience with American companions is limited, I imagine there are plenty of similarities and nuances which characterize the differences between our two wonderful countries. Likewise, we Punters and Hobbyists also come in all shapes and sizes.
My preferences are based upon my own tastes though they may resonate with many a gent regardless of which side of the Pond on which we are situated.
6 things I look for when meeting a new companion
For me is king (or should that be queen?)! I will only see a lady who has a warm and friendly persona, who is genuine and treats me as both an individual and with the same level of respect I exhibit toward her.
Good communication skills
A lady who responds warmly to my initial email with a prompt and courteous reply, showing interest in me as a person, will likely receive a booking.
Genuine nature
I cannot abide by false or self-interested people. An eloquent website which displays a distinct sense of character will peak my interest far greater than a gratuitous site or one that is overtly commercial.
Good reviews
Unless someone is highly recommended to me, I am unlikely to see anyone who does not have a good level of client reviews either on Adult Work or the review site Captain 69.
I generally only consider ladies in areas I know I can reach on a regular basis. There is nothing worse than seeing a wonderful new lady and then not being able to make it back to see her again.
As a general rule, I much prefer to see ladies who work as independents, rather than for agencies. My reason for this is simple: it is far easier to build a long-term relationship with a lady I can deal with directly, as opposed to someone with whom contact is limited through the agency.
I am generally a very accepting, open and trusting person. When I consider seeing a new lady, I will usually go with my gut instinct. If she seems genuine and friendly I will meet her and see how things progress.
6 things I look for in a regular companion
With whom I spend time is my choice. I favor a lady who values me as a regular rather than just another booking.
For who I am and of my individuality.
Regular communication
I may be a bit unusual, I don't know, but I regard my companions as friends. Therefore, I like to stay in touch by email or text between meetings. I always clear this with the lady first, ensuring that I never abuse her time. I understand that a provider is not obligated to maintain contact, but I prefer to see those who wish to do so.
This is even more important to me than when seeing someone new. I prefer ladies who are natural, friendly and down-to-earth.
I appreciate the importance of discretion in a relationship and I respect these requirements. In return, I will only see a lady who is discreet and demonstrates a mutual degree of trust.
I fully observe the boundaries in a client/companion relationship, which is why I feel honored when a lady is prepared to share something about her real self. This was described well by DC Hobbyist in his article, "How to keep guys coming back for more" in which he talks about a lady who "opens a window into her personality". Conversely, if I have seen a lady for a while and I am still kept at arm's length and clearly not trusted, this will serve as the catalyst for ending the relationship.
I simply cannot classify a provider's cup size above her deeper qualities
It may seem as though I place emphasis on criteria for companions whom I see regularly. This may be correct. I do tend to only see ladies I know well, so I must feel that the relationship is exactly right for me and by default for the lady too, in order to continue long-term.
Some of you may have noticed that I mentioned neither looks nor physical attributes and for a very good reason. I do not have a particular "type", be it looks, hair color, size or ethnicity. Every woman is so unique. How can I assess that a size 8 is better than a size 12, a size 36 DD better than a 34 B, a blonde better than a brunette, or a lady from one particular ethnicity preferable to another? Personality is everything! I may be vanilla in style but I do enjoy a broad range of preferences.
For this punter, it is all about the complete package.
Written by Capital Punter, Guest Author for Geisha Diaries


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Dog Training at the Natrona Heights location
Puppy Etiquette class and Basic Manners class -
Wed., May 15th at 6:30 pm
click on the logo to for class.
Puppy 2
for graduates of Puppy Etiquette
- Sat., May 11th at 11:30 am
or Wed., May 22nd at 7:45 pm
Ringer's provides dog training for all your needs. If in doubt which option
is best for you, please don't hesitate to call us for a recommendation.
Please note that all of our classes are positive reinforcement based. This means we will not use any type of force against your dog. Instead, we use treats or toys to motivate the dogs to give us the behavior we are seeking. We aim to make our classes as fun as possible - for you and your pet!
Puppy Etiquette Class puppies under 5 months old 7 week course $125
Studies show that early socialization & training are very beneficial to young puppies!
This class runs one night per week for seven consecutive weeks - no dogs the first week please, that night is designated for and introduction.
Puppy Etiquette is ideal for puppies 5 months of age and younger, as they interact with other puppies and people. Many classes allow for instructional play between the pups.
Instructional commands are introduced and the puppies' vocabulary is expanded. A large emphasis is placed on coming when called, even with distractions present.
Exercises are taught without "jerking" or "smashing" the puppy into positions.
All class sections are open to modification to address any behavior problems the puppies in class are experiencing.
Weekly homework assignments are expected to be completed by all family members - remember: a little time and effort as a puppy will allow you to enjoy many happy years with an adult dog.
You will need the following for class: Small treats, regular collar or harness (no prong collars, shock collars, or pinch collars permitted), shot records or medical approval.
Basic Adult Dog Class for dogs over 5 months 7 week course $125
Don't Blame 'em, Train 'em!
This class runs one night per week for seven consecutive weeks - no dogs the first week please, that night is designated for registration and introduction.
Basic Adult class is ideal for dogs between 5 months and 15 years of age - yes, old dogs can learn new tricks!
This class is designed to address the "family pet".
The dogs interact with other dogs and people.
Basic exercises are taught for 'sit', 'down', 'heel', 'leave it', 'drop it', and coming when called. Many other safety exercises are taught as well.
Exercises are taught without "jerking" or "smashing" the dog into positions.
Weekly homework assignments are expected to be completed by all family members.
You will need the following for class: Small treats, regular collar (no prong collars, shock collars, or pinch collars permitted), shot records or medical approval
Canine Good Citizen / Therapy Dog Class 6 week course $100
Please note that this is a preparatory class for a dog to take their CGC/TDI tests. This class is NOT required to take the test. If you'd like to know our next test date, please contact us directly.
This class is a great option for dogs who have already completed a Basic Adult class and would like to continue their education.
Classes are typically run similar to the actual CGC/TDI tests.
Classes review Basic exercises, and fine tune the dogs' manners in preparation for their test.
Here, dogs will interact with other dogs and people.
Passing the TDI test allows the dog to visit nursing homes to provide therapy to their residents. Hospitals also allow for Therapy Dogs, but please contact each institution directly for their requirements.
Passing the CGC test may also result in a decrease in you homeowners' insurance policy premium.
For more information on CGC/TDI:
Canine Good Citizen
Therapy Dog International
Nose Work Classes 6 week course $125
Canine Nose Work is a new sport regulated by the National Association of Canine Scent Work.
Bruce was the FIRST Certified Nose Work Instructor in Western PA.
Dogs use their nose to find essential oil scents of birch, anise and clove.
The dogs first in search boxes, then in a room, and even on vehicles!
Because the dogs' natural ability to hunt, they really enjoy pursuing the scents.
Unlike other canine sports, ANY dog can compete! Purebred, Mixed breed, any age! This is also a nice alternative for dogs who are reactive, as one dog works at a time.
For more information, see:
Tricks Class - Novice Level 5 week course $100
Dogs and handlers will learn at least 4 tricks a week.
Class will prepare team to test for the AKC Novice Trick Title.
AKC Novice Trick Title requires 10 tricks, only 5 tricks are required if the dog has a CGC title already. Additional titles can be earned as the class progresses.
haping Class 5 week course $100
Handler will learn to get a behavior by rewarding small increments to achieve the behavior.
Shaping will use the dog's natural ability to learn.
The handler will learn how dogs learn so many complex behaviors can be taught.
For information how shaping developed in animal training, see
The Shape of Shaping
Shaping for Duration 4 week course $100
Dogs will learn to hold a position for extended period of time. Can be used as an indicator for Nose Work.
Body Awareness 2 week class $50
Dogs will be introduced to fitness exercises that strengthen their bodies.
Dogs will learn to use various body muscles to learn balance and coordination.
Various equipment will be used such as the ladder, balance balls and wobble boards.
Private Sessions $150
Private sessions are ideal for behavior modification for a particular problem.
Many times, we address dog-to-dog or dog-to-human relationship issues.
Private sessions are available upon request and we can to your home. Please contact us for more information.
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The Weeping Statue of Mary in Odlot/
On June 21, 2008 the statue of Our Lady of Remedies in Odlot, a small fishing village near the city of Bogo, Northern Cebu, shed tears. Seven men, who were cutting some Indian trees outside the church, witnessed this. They quickly informed Father Desuyo what happened and he confirmed that indeed tears were on the statue's face. Other people showed up to see the phenomenon for themselves; hundreds witnessed this event.
On June 25 the statue of Mary shed tears once again; thirty-five people who were praying in front of the statue witnessed this. Father Desuyo reported the matter to Cebu's Cardinal Vidal, and the weeping statue has been observed by the church ever since. Cardinal Vidal had said, "let us watch and observe because if it's the work of God, then it will grow and flourish."
The statue of Our Lady of Remedies in Odlot continues to shed tears now and then. There's no telling when it will occur. On Monday, February 6, 2012, when the 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Cebu and Negros, the statue wept. I was with Father Desuyo in Cebu and witnessed him receive several text messages from Odlot saying the statue was weeping once again.
The devotion to Our Lady of Remedies in Odlot has grown steadily ever since the statue started weeping. Pilgrims travel the 2½ hour drive from Cebu City to this remote Northern town. Many people have reported miracles, attributed to Our Lady of Remedies in Odlot. One such report was of a child who was near death; the child's aunt came across a vial of holy oil from Odlot, which she rubbed all over the dying child's body. The child instantly recovered. There have been cases of spontaneous healings of medical ailments.
Our Lady too has been seen in the vicinity. Some people have seen her hovering near the Indian trees, or near the water tank, or in the church. Once, after the First Saturday procession, a parishioner said she saw Mary outside the church. Without knowing about the parishioner's experience, a priest (not Father Desuyo) also reported seeing her image in the same spot, at the same time.
Many incidents of this mysterious nature have been happening in Odlot.
A few years ago I asked Father Desuyo what he thought they meant.
Father Desuyo is a jolly man with a childlike faith in God and Mary. Once he talked about running low on funds for building the Odlot church, and he talked to Mary, "It's up to you," he said, "If you want your church finished, I need your help." The next day he received a huge donation from an anonymous donor.
He answered my question by saying he too had wondered what Mary was trying to say when her statue started weeping on June 21, 2008. He thought perhaps this had to do with the sinking of the ship M/V Princess of the Stars off the coast of Romblon that day. Two people from Odlot had been on that ship and went missing.
After super typhoon Haiyan or Yolanda struck and destroyed Central Philippines, including Odlot, I asked Father Desuyo, "Do you think the statue of Mary has been weeping since 2008 as a warning of the coming of Haiyan/Yolanda? "
He said, "For me, yes, because we have observed that every time she is found to have tears there is a calamity. Saturday, after the typhoon, I and some parishioner got inside the sanctuary to visit Mama Mary, and we found her eyes were reddish as if she cried so much."
Odlot, which has a population of around 15,000, suffered at lot. Ninety-two percent of the people ended up homeless. Fortunately, only four people died. The parish church lost its roof, but the part where the weeping statue stood was not destroyed. The image of Mary was all right. Even her protective glass orna at the main altar was not broken.
"Though the church is still roofless, we are back inside to celebrate Masses and other spiritual activities. Through Mama Mary's intercession, very soon a roof will be installed, " said Father Desuyo.
The case of the weeping statue of Our Lady of Remedies in Odlot would not be the first time Mary warned people of catastrophes.
In Rwanda, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to several adolescents from 1981 to 1989 to ask for prayer, fasting and penance. A vision in 1982 foretold the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. The church confirmed the authenticity of the visions experienced by Alphonsine, Nathalie and Marie Claire. Marie Claire herself was a victim of the Rwandan Genocide.
In 1973 Our Lady started appearing in Akita, Japan, to Sister Agnes Katsuko Sasagawa. Sister Agnes was a stigmatic, and the statue of Our Lady in Akita also displayed stigmata wounds and wept for six years on 101 occasions.
In 1984 the apparition of Our Lady of Akita was approved by the bishop of Nigata and by Cardinal Ratzinger. In March of 2011 a magnitude-8.8 earthquake hit Japan, followed by a destructive tsunami. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Akita.
Our Lady of Soufanieh has also appeared to a stigmatic and visionary in Damascus, Syria, Myrna Nazzour. In 1982 a small inexpensive icon that belonged to Myrna Nazzour started oozing oil, which caused miraculous healings. Myrna Nazzour herself exuded oil. As we know, following a peaceful demonstration in 2011, Syria has been wracked with a deadly civil war, with 115,000 dead, and more than 2.5 million have fled Syria.
There are other cases where Mary has appeared in a particular place to foreshadow catastrophes. On the other hand, Mary has also appeared in places where nothing bad has happened.
In her appearances, Mary exhorts all to pray. And I think this is what is key in her appearances. She is the mother reminding us to be more spiritual, to focus on what is important, so that we may live better. As Father Desuyo put it, "It's time for us now to be close to her Son."
Cecilia Manguerra Brainard is the author and editor of 19 books. She edited "Magnificat: Mama Mary's Pilgrim Sites" (Anvil). Her official website is http://www.ceciliabrainard.com and she has a blog at http://cbrainard.blogspot.com.


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Seduced by the Gladiator by Lauren Hawkeye
January 29, 2012
Avon Red
Reviewed by Tori
Favorite Quote: "You are always safe by my side, my lady."
Lilia is a novelty. She is a female gladiator and her skill and prowess has made her one of the most feared woman in Rome. When a former champion is sold to her ludris, she fears not only for her status…but also her heart.
Christus's owner has died and he is sold to a new ludris. When he first meets Lilia, he defends her honor, not knowing his interest will only make her life harder. Lilia fascinates him and brings forth his long buried protective and sexual interests. In his pursuit of Lilia, they capture the attention of a very important and dangerous man. A man who will do anything to process possess Lilia, even if it destroys them all.
Lilia and Christus find themselves forced to participate in a to the death match between all the strongest gladiators in Rome. Only one gladiator can walk out of the arena alive. They will have to use all their skills if they want win their freedom to live and love.
Seduced by the Gladiator is a dark historical erotic romance. Fast pacing with engaging characters and a seductive action packed storyline makes this short 100 page novella fly by. It takes place after the events in My Wicked Gladiators. It is not necessary to read My Wicked Gladiators to enjoy or understand this story, but there are some characters that bleed over.
Lilia and Christus are both damaged individuals. Lilia was sold as a young girl to a slaver by her father and has never known any other life. Christus was a freeman until a jealous man took it all from him and forced him into slavery. Hawkeye does a good job of painting us a desolate and somewhat heartbreaking picture of what life was like for those caught under the crush of Roman rule. Slaves had no rights and were often used with cruel apathy both physically and sexually. Gladiators only had it a little better because they were considered a valuable commodity.
Character definition is crisp and clear. For all of Lilia's problems, she doesn't give up. I enjoyed watching her skirt the edges of propriety with her owner and other's who could kill her on a whim. Her inner dialogue goes far in explaining her thoughts, opinions, and actions. We don't hear much from Christus's POV as this is told from Lilia's POV I would have liked to have seen what it was about her that made him risk everything now. I have my own opinions but they were neither confirmed nor denied in the story. I enjoyed that we see the main protagonists from My Wicked Gladiators and what happened to them.
The chemistry between Lilia and Christus is extremely hot and well written though a little emotionally bereft. Graphic scenes leave nothing to the imagination yet they aren't gratuitous. This star crossed couple burns up the pages with each stolen encounter. My only contention was that I never quite bought into the love aspect. I'm not big on instant love and the author failed to adequately explain what catapulted their attraction to love, for me. Lilia especially all her sexual experiences, until Christus, had been forced. The only reason I can come up with is the seriousness and utter despair of their situation. They could die at anytime, be in the arena or at the whim of their owner. I think that facilitated the speed in which the relationship went from sexual to emotional. I think if we had heard some of Christus's thoughts about Lilia, maybe I would have felt it more.
The plot was well defined in the steps that lead up to the famed games, but the actual games were only touched upon as all energies were expanded on Lilia and Christus. I would have enjoyed actually seeing Lilia in action. The ending is a climatic affair as we learn exactly why the games were held and the reasons for certain scenes that took place early. All in all a pleasing historical erotic with some steamy, hot gladiator loving. I do feel certain storylines could have fleshed out better, but enjoyable all the same.
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As Kenya's economy grows, the country has found itself looking to meet rising demand for power by developing geothermal power to cushion the fragile hydropower generation, which supplies more than 60 per cent of the national grid
Currently, Kenya's peak demand stands at 1,191MW against the available generation capacity of 1,359MW, as of May 2011.
The annual increase in power demand — estimated at about 8 per cent and rising — has led the government to seek viable power imports from regional neighbours, notably Ethiopia and Uganda.
Kenya has an estimated geothermal power potential of between 7,000MW and 10,000MW but only 200MW is exploited.
The country had expected to generate 50 per cent of its power needs from geothermal by 2018.
Straddling the Great Rift Valley, Kenya has a huge potential for geothermal power development if funding is available, say power experts.
Recently, a planned 400MW geothermal power generating station at Menengai, Central Rift Valley, received US$113 million funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB), with funds being released by March 2012.
"Funding for the Menengai project has already been approved by the board and we expect to see a lot of activity around March this year," said AfDB regional director Gabriel Negatu.
The project is being financed by the Government of Kenya, AfDB and other development partners to the tune of more than $760 million.
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC), the state-owned company responsible for developing geothermal power, has said that work has begun on the first phase of the project.
It will involve the construction of four power generating plants, each with an output of 100MW.
Drilling in Menengai is ongoing through two rigs owned by GDC, purchased through funding from the Government of Kenya. AfDB funding will, therefore, boost the 400MW project, according to AfDB officials.
"GDC will purchase two rigs, drilling materials and one modular power plant with the AfDB funds," said a statement from GDC.
Donors for the geothermal projects include the European Investment Bank, Climate Investment, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the World Bank.
But even with the continued development of geothermal power, Kenya has recently signed a 400MW electricity supply deal with Ethiopia, to fill the yawning gap between demand and supply in the local market.
Ethiopia, which is endowed with a huge hydropower potential of about 45,000MW, is currently building three dams to generate power for domestic use and export to Kenya and other neighbouring countries.
Endowed with mountainous and rainy terrain, Ethiopia is the only country in the region with surplus power, backed up by a reserve margin of more than 30 per cent — double the recommended margin of 15 per cent.
Under the deal, Kenya will pay US cents 7 per kilowatt hour. The transmission line is expected to be completed by 2016 at a total cost of $1.2 billion.
The two countries are to mobilise funds for building a 1,045-kilometre high voltage electricity transmission line.
"Donors like the French are keen to support the transmission line project. Kenya's funding is about $666 million and Ethiopia's $486 million," said Joel Kiilu, managing director at Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco).
The selection of consultants to oversee building of the transmission line, designed with power transfer capacity of 2,000MW, will soon start, with construction scheduled to beginning in mid-2013 and completed in 2016.
The high-voltage direct current (HVDC) line requires the erection of steel towers, transmission cables and inverter substations at Suswa in Kenya and Welayta Sodo in Ethiopia.
Analysts have said that the completion of the high-voltage electricity line is expected to open avenues for big consumers, such as cement manufacturers, to enter into negotiations for the supply of cheap power directly with Ethiopia.
The Kenya-Ethiopia deal has provided a model for future arrangements under the Eastern Africa Power Pool. Already the five-member East African Community has indicated power pooling as the way of the future in meeting the rising demand for power.
Other projects under the power pool are under way, with the goal being to create a regional electricity network.
Tanzania will be connected to its neighbours through the planned Kenya-Tanzania interconnection and through the extension of the Tanzania grid to the north-western Rusumo Falls Hydropower Project, shared among Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania.
On the other hand, Uganda and DR Congo are planning to extend the Ugandan electricity network to Beni and Bunia in DR Congo, through a transmission line at Nkenda-Beni-Bunia.
Kenya has also been working on other interconnection facilities, such as the Lessos-Toro line with Uganda and the Isinya-Arusha line with Tanzania, to address power shortages and unreliability of supply in the region.
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In 1992, with the assistance of the City of La Junta , I moved my unprofitable 30 employee manufacturing business from Minnesota to La Junta,Colorado. Today,15 years later, Lewis Bolt & Nut is profitable and with 140 employees is the largest private employer in La Junta.
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I had a dream last night about the urgency of now and importance of addressing police officers terrorizing young men. In my dream, there was an image of my nephews walking in a world where police officers and young men are at war. Then I woke up. It wasn't a dream, that nightmare is real. It is happening every day. Young men are killing each other faster than the officers are. Why aren't we talking about it.
I saw my 15 year old nephew's Instagram page with the photo of a young up and coming rapper DC named Swipey who was killed a couple of days ago. I didn't know who he was. But I was intrigued that my 13 year old niece and another fifteen year old nephew commented on the post. Their comments read RIP with sad emoticons.
I felt instant sadness. I held them not too long ago in my arms as babies and now as teenager their innocence has already been stripped away. This young 18 year old was killed by possibly four or five young men who ambushed him with guns. Why? A robbery? An argument? Whatever it was, amounts to nothing important. What is important, Swipey is gone. Where is the outrage about his death? Had he been killed by the police, there would be outrage, marches and such.
A sense of urgency to call out the injustice and insensitivity of law enforcement is necessary. Did you watch the video above of a ten year old chased by police who thought he was a twenty year old?
On my company, Party Politics US chalkboards, people have written that criminal justice, black lives matter, protecting all lives, race relations and racial stereotypes are things they want the next President to work on. I agree with them, do you?
If so, this means all of us no matter who wins the election have to work with the next President to address policemen who are terrorizing our young men. It means, taking responsibility and having intolerance for the people on the streets carrying guns. Killing one another on the street and even in church over a seat.
And it means calling this what it is, an American issue. Power, entitlement and selfishness all a part of America, have brought about this epidemic. America has cultivated this since our inception. It's not a game, it's real life. But for some who have no feelings of remorse, whose hearts are so hardened and desensitized, this is like a video game.
A week after the Newtown shooting I said that Wayne LaPierre of the NRA made valid points in his press statement. Many criticized me. Looking back, the timing of my thoughts may have been hasty. The wounds were too fresh. You were right then. But I still stand by what I said then. We have to listen, doesn't mean agree, with what he said.
The gun culture alone is not the problem. We are! In his remarks he said "there exists in this country a callous, corrupt shadow industry that sells and sows violence against its own people." Before you disagree consider this.
Have you ever innocently bought your child a toy gun, water pistol or super soaker that looks like a gun? If you are like my parents, you never did. But somehow, my siblings and I figured out how to shape our hands into a gun and pretend to shoot at each other.
How about this? Ever purchased video games like Grand Theft Auto, Mortal Kombat, Splatterhouse, or any war games? Even played them yourself? You may not have, but a neighbor or family member may have. Somehow, no matter how hard you tried, your child learned about guns and the power to kill. Unless, you completely shield them from television, movies and school American culture has a way of putting guns in the minds of our children. It has for a long time.
Even our politicians engage but there role is far greater. Yet, it still sends a signal that guns and power permeate our society. Consider that most members of Congress have never fought or served in the military. Yet they have been empowered to send our young men and women off to war in places we have no business being in. Then we see the names of loved ones, or those we have never known listed on the news and in newspapers. In some cases, on the walls of memorials. We create a police culture abroad with our military and here with our police. This isn't something just created, it's been developing a loooong time.
Here's something else to consider. Name a country that has had not one, but four Presidents that were killed by shooters since 1865?
Malcolm X said after President John F. Kennedy's assassination that his assassination was a byproduct of hate, and "the chickens are coming home to roost." We have a precipitous environment of hate in America. The wars abroad have taken out attention off the war at home between the hate between our police forces and the young men killing each other on the street.
Do you want to address this issue? Or do you want your child, nephew, grandson, to be traumatized like this 10 year old who was chased by police who were looking for a twenty year old? I want to address it. To achieve anything, means having some hard long conversations. That means talking not yelling.
Hot heads don't solve problem. Now is the time to open our hearts so that we can hear one another. Now is the time to sit down and let cooler heads prevail. If we don't sit down and talk, nothing get accomplished.
In the video, did you see the young man's mother talking to her son. I am certain her heart was racing. Anger boiling. And yet she asks him, what are you feeling. That is a mother's love and relief that her son lived to tell the tale of what happened. But what about the next time?
We all know, the officers were wrong! But yelling at them accomplishes what? That is no different than what we accuse our politicians on both sides of the aisle for doing. The urgency of the moment calls on us to sit down to talk before more young men like this ten year old are traumatized.
Some of you may want to make it about race. I see it. I see modern day slave catchers kidnapping free black men and selling them into slavery. Instead, today they see no value for their life so they are killing them. These young men are expendable to them. They use the excuse, I thought he had a gun. Knowing that if it goes to court, like the white man that killed Emmitt Till, Medgar Evers and many others will walk out of court a free man.
Here's the reality. One stark difference from then and now. Today, we can vote for people who can change policy. Unfortunately, we don't vote or we vote straight party without looking at the positions of all the candidates! We all can be smarter in our approach and find that while we have differences, there may be some significant things we can work on together.
We can work together in ways we couldn't just sixty years ago. We can't do that if we remain trapped in an abyss of hole of despair. As a legislator told me, if you want to get out of the hole, stop digging!
Young men killing each other is digging us all into a deeper hole. They don't appear to put much value on their own lives. How do we expect the police to value them.
I don't know why those young men killed young Swipey. But my heart aches for him, his friends, girlfriend and my niece and nephews.
I don't for the life of me understand why those police officers chased this ten year old. My heart aches for him and his mother. My heart is open. But I can't blame him if his heart hardens after this experience. This is part of the narrative we aren't talking about. The cause and effect. That's why many of these young men are killing each other. Who has valued these children's lives. If you don't see it in the video, trust me, that hurt will manifest itself soon into another hardened heart. His innocence was just ripped from him, no differently than the young slave boy or girl who was pulled away at a young age to work in the fields instead of playing like little kids should.
If you're still reading this now and you're white, or Republican and conservative, close your eyes and imagine, what if this ten year old was your child.
To my young friends, disenchanted with the voting process. Don't give up. To those who say #BernieOrBust let your voice be heard at the ballot box. There's another election in two years and another presidential one in four.
If you think not voting is an option, don't complain about the injustices that are happening. But if it is important to see change occur, remember that we have a checks and balance system in our federal, states and cities. President is not the end all. We need you to vote not just for president.
We need you to vote for congressional, state and local elected candidates who believe like you and me that policy must change. This election is about more than Clinton and Trump. It is about the people. It is about ensuring that we don't have another fiscal cliff crisis. Or another threat of a government shutdown. It is about creating policy that protects us all from another housing, auto or banking collapse.
My dream last night was about the urgency of now. And the need for all of us, no matter what race, religion, sex or sexual orientation, to recognize that this election is a referendum on human values. Guns add nothing to that value. This election is about human dignity. It is about how we live with each other. How we treat one another. How we love one another. How we value one another.
Surely we can do better than what these officers did to this young man? If you agree, please share it with your friends and family and talk about it. Join me and others on our Facebook group Chalkboard Conversations where we are having daily discussion. Together we can make a change.
What do you think?
To read Wayne LaPierre full text statement after Newtown http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/full-text-nra-remarks-gun-control-debate-newtown-article-1.1225043
Video of Wayne LaPierre statement http://youtu.be/iusoultZYSs
Learn more about Party Politics US at http://www.partypoliticsus.com and/or join our daily conversations on Facebook in the group Chalkboard Conversations.
Atiba Madyun is President of The Madyun Group (TMG), a Public Affairs firm in Washington, DC and creator of Cognitive Relevance (CR), founder of Party Politics US and Associate Producer on The Framing of OJ Simpson. Follow him on Twitter @atibamadyun or Atiba Madyun on Facebook.


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Our challenge this year is to make Jesus present to all in our community. In our actions, our words and deeds we are asked to be like Jesus and use his example to guide us everyday. Don Bosco encouraged his followers to do their best and help others, his students, his teachers and fellow priests. Michael Rua was his first successor and another inspiring example for us to draw to guide us. My hope is that we can truly be great examples.
Haiti Appeal
The Rector Major, Fr. Chavez, has made an international appeal to all Salesian Communities to help fundraise and support the people of Haiti. On January 12ththe earthquake destroyed much of the country, there were 9 Salesian Communities in Haiti and 60 Salesians working in those communities which have practically been destroyed. Throughout Term 1 especially we will be running fundraising activities for this appeal and hope that many in the community will be generous in their donations.
Commencement Mass
Our Annual Commencement mass will be held on 18th February at 7 pm. It is a wonderful way to celebrate the beginning of the school year. This year we are also having a presentation ceremony for the student leaders of the College, the SRC and House Leaders. All students who are elected to the SRC and leadership positions are requited to attend this celebration to receive their badges. It promises to be a wonderful celebration and opportunity to recognize the achievement of these students.
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Bonn, January 23, 2013
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL, has introduced a new product for the shipment of bulk non-hazardous liquids, particularly designed for the chemicals and beverages sector.
The DHL Flexitank overcomes the problems associated with ISO tank containers, IBC totes or drums and offers a more cost effective and environmentally friendly means of transporting liquid products, a statement said.
Flexitanks are available globally and customers benefit from DHL's worldwide network, it added.
"DHL utilize first tier manufactured flexitanks to provide the highest quality product to our clients," said Dominique von Orelli, Ocean Freight head EMEA, DHL Global Forwarding.
"The manufacturing quality and reliability of flexitanks have improved significantly over the past few years, which are especially useful for our chemical sector customers when shipping goods in vast volumes. It holds up to 24,000 liters and is a multi-layer bladder designed to fit into a standard 20-foot ocean container."
Thanks to its flexibility, every inch of container space is available, which allows customers to ship up to 31 percent more cargo compared with IBC totes and drums. There is also less need for packaging, handling and loading, which in turn increases supply chain effectiveness and thus lowers costs.
Apart from that, ISO tank containers require return loads, long-term leasing agreements, and expensive cleaning procedures in order to avoid cross-contamination, added von Orelli.
The DHL Flexitank is recyclable, which enables customers to reduce their shipping costs by paying one-way international freight costs only. The range of goods which DHL is able to ship with Flexitanks also encompasses various other industries besides chemicals, such as consumer goods (beverages, concentrates), forestry (tall oil), parts of life sciences (enzymes), and energy (bio-fuels), von Orelli noted. – TradeArabia News Service


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