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A continuous stare, five minutes, at the snapshot of three main Rock formations, and my initial reaction is one of jaw-dropping incredulity. I swear, no profanities, the 'nose' twitched, similar to 'live' shot by iPhone 7s. The reaction was in response to Mi'kmaq (First Nation) esoteric explanation of the Hopewell or Flower Pot Rocks. To them the Rocks were slaves turned into stone by angry whales, one time residents of Bay of Fundy. The slaves were fleeing their captors but before they could reach the beach the whales turned them into rock formations. In our Hindu mythology, The Ramayana, there is an instance when Ram touches a 'stone' that turns into 'Ahalya', a woman cursed into 'stone' by her husband for infidelity. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahalya). I was no 'Ram' and could only admire the giant rocks. The present tags , 'Mother-In –Law' (stern countenance), ET (probably for alien appearance), the mundane Dinosaur Rock, the lumpy 'Elephant rock' (that had split into half in March 2016) add to the mystique of the rocks.
The Bay of Fundy, one of the seven Natural Wonders of North America, was the last stop of our eight-day Eastern Canada drive-a-thon through Acadian nature presentations of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The dark sedimentary brooding marvels, Hopewell or Flower Pot Rocks, the result of nearly 300 million years of battle between water and land, are located within 2kms./1.25 miles part of Shepody Bay, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick.
The Mi'kmaq legend weaves magic and romance around the phenomenon of fluctuating tides. The legend goes that 'Glooscap* on seeing no water in Bay of Fundy summoned an old beaver to get some water. The beaver dug a trench and the water from the ocean filled it. Just as Glooscap sat down in the water a whale stuck his head at entrance of the Bay and when Glooscap got up to leave the whale swam away. This produced high tides that rush in and out of the Bay daily.
Another interesting story about the Rocks goes back to the period before the arrival of the Europeans. The powerful and wise men of the Mí'kmaq tribe would gather annually during the fall natural harvest. These men, called Ginaps, would travel to the place of their 'cooking pots' guided by six-foot high carved poles or waa geige. The Ginaps would prepare the feast in their large 'cooking pots for Míkmaq men, women and children who travelled long distances to come together for feasting, dancing, singing and spiritual ceremonies. This annual gathering carried on for centuries till arrival of European missionaries. The missionaries convinced the people to take down the carved guiding poles with the plea that if the poles remained standing their enemies from the west would find them. With the pulling out of the sign poles and with declining Ginaps, the gatherings at the cooking pots ceased and the big pots turned to stone. We can still see them today as the Hopewell or Flowerpot Rocks. To the Míkmaq the site remained a special place to meditate and to pray, especially if there was shortage of food among the people. https://www.albertcountymuseum.com/the-mkmaq/
We had driven from Prince Edward Island via Amherst (Nova Scotia) to Albert County, New Brunswick, timing our entry to coincide with the low tide. (The time changes every day so it is best to check the tide table). A quick check in at Hopewell Rocks Motel & Country Inn, Hopewell Cape (accommodation close to the Bay) and were at the Interpretive Center to book a shuttle, but instead decided to walk the winding rocky path towards the observation place.
From here steps scroll down to the beach towards the 'Flower Pots' for a walking tour of the ocean floor. There were no giant whales blocking the water but tourists poking around the weeds, hunting for fossils, semi precious stones, sea glass, pebbles, selfie-ing alongside eroded cliffs, trying to extract maximum advantage before the waters rushed in at the speed of 10 meters per minute.
An hour spent discovering the nooks and crannies, admiring the 'water-art' and playing peek-a-boo between the rocks with my sixteen-month old grand-daughter and we were back at the Interpretative Center for lunch. Visitors are advised to leave the floor three hours before expected tides.
During waiting period (maximum six hours), between low and high tides, one can stroll the surrounding wood trails; spend time at the Interpretive Center to learn the history and geography of the region; enjoy coffee on the decks of the cafes or check out the gift shop for interesting trinkets. We had a quick-lunch at the restaurant, nothing to commend, and decided to wait out the high tide. The tide variations, nearly 48 feet every day, are due to the shape (funnel) and size of the Bay. Low tides reveal boulders carved into dramatic shapes by centuries of continuous flow of water while high tides present a humongous 'Sand Fondue' sprinkled with chocolate rock decorations. The Bay of Fundy's vertical tides are rivaled by Ungava Bay in Northern Quebec, King Sound in Western Australia, Gulf of Khambhat in India and Severn Estuary in United Kingdom.
At stipulated time the waters start encroaching and within minutes the rock bases disappear transforming into a sea-land. This is the time for the kayaks to glide out, activity for the adventurous, but unfortunately it was drizzling and we missed out on the photo-op. A five-year old girl, standing alongside me, insisted on 'magic' while her mother tried explaining the technicalities of the phenomenon.
We returned to the motel, the full day excitement was taking its toll, and trooped into the Log Cabin Restaurant for an early dinner. The Gift shop, next door, is a treasure trove with rubber sea creatures, books, Bone China pieces, hand crafted quilts, sweaters, mittens, boats, ornaments, teas, jams, maple syrup etc. I picked up a replica of Peggy's Cove Lighthouse and answered the inevitable question of the shop lady 'where are you from?'…'India but presently Canada'. She was envious of Calgary climate and was looking forward to joining her son in Edmonton (Alberta) 'away from the cold of New Brunswick'. The grass is greener across the fence and we 'envied the aqua serenity of the region… its gastronomic delights, salt water fishing, miles of un-spoilt beaches, whale watching, sea caves and marshes, camping sites, Acadian architecture and art and culture presentations.
Next morning we were tempted to take one last look at the 'flower-pots' but had to turn the car towards Halifax to catch return flight to Toronto.
* Fundy National Park: Located on Bay of Fundy near Alma, New Brunswick covering 207 km along Goose Bay. Rugged coastline, highest tides, hiking trails, golf courses, camping areas, winter sports are some of the activities
* The time span between low and high tide is 6 hours and 13 minutes. This allows one to walk the ocean floor 3 hours before low tide and 3 hours after.
*The entrance fee for Hopewell Rocks is valid for two consecutive days. This means one can return at any time during that period to see both high and low tides.
*Hopewell Rocks Interpretative Center offers Educational multi-media exhibits, High Tide Café and outside deck, Tidal Treasures Gift Shop and Tourist information services.
*Glooscap First Nation is a Canadian Mi'kmaq aboriginal community
Attractions and activities: walk, bike, hike, or drive on the 12 mile Fundy Trail along the coast. The 6,300-acre park offers over 20 lookouts, waterfalls, a suspension bridge and 600-million-year-old rock formations. The Fundy Trail is 35 miles from the City of Saint John and close to the village of St. Martins.


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Do You Wanna Date My Avatar...Yes I Do!!!
First off YAY!!! I've been in love with this video since the second I watched it on my friends XBox 360 and I'm super happy it made its way to youtube. The song is catchy, the choreography is actually good, and the overall production value is great. Even though I'm a fan of free things I will advocate that we all buy this song off of iTunes or Amazon so we can support the
and catch the 3rd season of the Guild starting August 25th.
Side Note: If this song ends up on
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Senate passes DNA Evidence Act
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Upper House passed the DNA Evidence Act with 25 ammendments on Friday, after suspending the debate at committee yesterday evening.
The legislation makes it compulsory for the police to take DNA samples from suspects as well as convicts, and establishes procedures for the collection, keeping and preservation of such samples, as well as how they are to be disposed of.
The bill sets out the various offences and penalties for breaches of the Act and for the establishment and operating of a consolidated forensic DNA databank — the National DNA Register — which will be integral to investigations and identification of people connected with crimes.
The Government says the DNA Bill, along with other major pieces of legislation that have been passed, such as the anti-lottery scam bill, and the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisation 2014) Act or anti-gang legislation, should significantly help law enforcement in the fight against crime.
Prior to the passage of the bill, Senate President Floyd Morris commended colleague senators for the tone of yesterday's deliberations on the bill.
In recent weeks, the Senate has been embroiled in controversy with tensions running high between the Government and Opposition over differing views on establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice as Jamaica's highest appellate court.
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I have not tried Lunascape yet. Now I am using Safari and I feel that Safari is faster than IE or Firefox
Tokyo-based web software company Lunascape Corporation recently released a web browser called the Lunascape 5 Alpha. This Windows-only browser is the English version of their popular Japanese version (downloaded 10 million times) released back in 2001. What makes Lunascape unique is that it's the world's first hybrid engine web browser that uses three rendering engines – Internet Explorer's Trident, Firefox's Gecko, Safari and Chrome's Webkit.
With Lunascape you can choose which rendering engine to use and there are two ways to do that. First, by right-clicking on a tab and second by clicking on the engine switch button located at the bottom left of the browser. It also has a "auto engine switcher" function which remembers the rendering engine you last used and uses that engine the next time you load the browser.
To the average user, this is just another browser. But for the power users like geeks and web developers, it is more appealing because of its features. Lunascape 5 Alpha's features include: Rendering engine switcher, crash protection, mouse gestures, tab browsing, support for RSS feeds and podcasts, form auto saver, skins and plugins which at the moment are only available in Japanese.
The Lunascape browser is ideal for web developers who would like to test their work on different engines using only one browser. No need to open Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome individually which will save the user a lot of time and use less of the computer's resources.
Checking out my blog using Lunascape
After trying and testing out Lunascape, I've noticed that the startup time was a bit faster than Firefox 3 but slower compared to Google Chrome. When it comes to page loads, it was quite fast but you can't really tell the difference from Firefox 3 more even with Google Chrome (did tests using same rendering engines). Lunascape also hung or crashed on me a few times. Since this is still in Alpha testing, thus bugs and issues are expected.
I'm not sure how much of the current global browser market share they can get but if they can add support for Firefox addons and include plugins in English, they might just be able to snatch a good number of users from other popular browsers. I think when their user base increases, we would also see an increase and improvement in the current list of available plugins and skins.
Lunascape 5 Alpha is free to download and use.
What is your current default web browser? Have you tried the Lunascape web browser? Would you consider switching to it or use it as an alternative? Do you think that it is the world's fastest browser? If you were to change/add something to it, what would it be? Please share your thoughts by leaving a comment below and thanks for your time!
I have not tried Lunascape yet. Now I am using Safari and I feel that Safari is faster than IE or Firefox
for me, it still depends on the internet speed. I prefer firefox!
I used Firefox before but something weird happened and it now hangs up often and crashes without warning. Don't know what caused that, but even after reinstallation it's still the same.
Opera loads fast even on my old and slow computer. It also has a Speed Dial feature which is convenient for quick visiting of my favorite sites.
I'll try Lunascape. Which rendering engine is the best for Lunascape? Good thing it allows us to view webpages using different browsers. I might use it for my web development needs. :-)
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I won't use it, unless I'm sure security features are as good as other browsers. I'll stick with Opera…hehe…
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@Jaypee: I found too many UI effects that were unnecessary, I found the themes unappealing, and it crashed more times than Chrome did on my Eee.
another downside:( I can't save a picture directly from the Browser…
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I think i'm gonna use Lunascape for the meantime Brother! So far it's good! Btw, i'm done doing your contest and will post it soon! Thanks again brother!
hey jaypee. :D haha, yah, I do like it, really neat! Now I am more organized with my links, and I do notice a big difference in the speed between Lunascape and Mozilla, however, I don't know with Google Chrome since I haven't tried that.
I also love how it is very sleek, and very easy to modify, I'm still gonna search for new themes which suite me.
I like how I can lock the tabs which I don't wanna close.
I like how I only use (ctrl+n) instead of (alt+F+T) to open a new tab.
I like how the Toolbar is very very clean.
but here are so far the things I have come in conflict with:
1.Multiply toolbar -although I might try that IE suggestion of yours
2.Yahoo mail Beta- it does not support this type of browser.
Great post! Keep it up:D
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another downside, Yahoo mail Beta cannot work with this..
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I also tried it, but yeah right! Still s_cks! :-)
How many recruits do you have now? lol. See am using it now! Thanks Brother! Such a blessing!
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Hi Jaypee! We did the same thing hehe. I reinstalled several times and reformatted my laptop too. Am using the current version and even tried the old version of Firefox.
Good news about Lunar. It's doing well so far. It's like the combination of the 3! IE, Firefox and Chrome. Think i gotta love Lunar!
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I'll definitely try this. I'm starting to hate firefox, i always crash huh! Thanks for sharing. Hope this would answer my problem.
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I tried it and I love it! but here is the major turn off factor: NO MULTIPLY TOOLBAR…. If they have the MT then I'm good to go on with using Lunascape:D
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wwooooohhh!! Nice, I'm testing this out before I sleep
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Tried it. Hated it.
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try ko din nga yan. baka hind naman user friendly yan tulad ng Opera.
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Interesting. I'll give it a try. The more competition the better I say.
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OOooooh. ma try nga to :D
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Having A Moment
In September, Twitter opened up the ability to create Moments to all users, not just brands. In late November, the feature was expanded to mobile users.
Last week, a user tapped into these features to broadcast the highs and lows of attempting to get a date with her attractive Uber driver while a small corner of the internet watched the drama play out over a few days.
Spoiler alert: after many elaborate plans and the threat of potentially losing a charger forever, she finally gets in touch with him only to hear some disappointing news.


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Microbial Lipases of Potential in Biocatalysis: Screening, Purification, Molecular Cloning and Heterologous Expression of Actinomycete Lipases in Escherichia Coli
Document Type Theses, Ph.D
Successfully submitted for the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) to the Dublin Institute of Technology, June, 2011.
In recent times, the prospect of lipase catalysis in organic solvents with its associated advantages has received widespread attention. Among the large number of lipases described in the literature, only the enzymes belonging to a narrow range of species have been shown to have adequate stability and biosynthetic capabilities to allow routine use in organic reactions. Moreover, currently known microbial lipases do not always have the desired combination of thermostability and stability in both hydrophobic and hydrophilic organic solvents. Despite the numerous examples of the effective use of lipases, the biocatalysts often need to be optimised to express the desired specificities, stability, and operational properties. Although actinomycetes were recognised through their exogenous lipolytic activities more than a decade ago, lipases from actinomycetes have not been studied as intensively as those from other bacteria. The available genome sequence databases for actinomycetes predict a large number of genes encoding enzymes of different lipolytic activities. Although these data indicate the potential for the synthesis of a broad range of lipolytic enzymes, only a few have been studied and reported to date. The present work was undertaken in this context to discover new lipolytic enzymes from actinomycetes as well as novel bacterial and fungal strains for applications in industrially relevant organic syntheses. A large number of novel bacterial and fungal isolates and actinomycete strains were screened with the objective of finding new lipases with both high thermostability and stability in a broad range of organic solvents. Among several lipase-producing strains screened, Amycolatopsis mediterranei DSM 43304 and Penicillium sp. DS-39 (DSM 23773) were found to produce interesting thermostable, extracellular lipases. Production of lipase from A. mediterranei DSM 43304 was enhanced 12-fold through culture conditions and nutrient source modification. The lipases from A. mediterranei DSM 43304 and Penicillium sp. DSM 23773 were purified to gel-electrophoretic homogeneity and biochemically characterised. The apparent molecular masses of lipases determined by SDS-PAGE were 33 kDa and 43 kDa, respectively. The purified A. mediterranei DSM 43304 was found to be a monomeric protein active on triolein and a broad range of p-NP esters with preference for fatty-acyl chain length of C(8:0). It was most active at 60°C and in alkaline conditions around pH 8.0, with p-NPP as substrate. The lipase showed high stability over a broad pH range of 5.0-12.0 and showed significant thermostability with a half-life of >30 min at 70°C. Hydrolysis of glycerol ester bonds occurred non-specifically at positions sn-1, sn-2 and sn-3. The lipase was strongly resistant, with remarkable activation in most cases, to organic solvents with log P ≥ −1.3–6.6. The purified Penicillium sp. DSM 23773 was optimally active at 45°C in acidic conditions at pH 5.5. The lipase was most active on triolein and exhibited a broad substrate range with a preference for triacylglycerols containing long chain unsaturated fatty acids. It showed no regio-specificity for the ester bond in triolein. The lipase showed significant stability and activation in the presence of organic solvents with log P ≥ 2.0. These features render Penicillium sp. DSM 23773 lipase a potential biocatalyst for applications such as biodiesel production, enzymatic restructuring, by interesterification of different oils and fats, and biodegradation of oil spills in the environment. A. mediterranei DSM 43304 lipase showed significant potential in the synthesis of an industrially important flavour ester isoamyl acetate in free and immobilised states. Celiteimmobilised lipase preparation from Amycolatopsis mediterranei DSM 43304 was used to catalyse the direct esterification reaction between acetic acid and isoamyl alcohol to synthesise isoamyl acetate (banana flavour) in n-hexane. The effects of different operating parameters on molar conversion and initial reaction rates were studied in the absence of mass-transfer limitations. Optimum molar conversion (59%) was obtained at an acetic acid/isoamyl alcohol molar ratio of 2, 1% (v/v) initially added water, 7.5% (w/v) Celiteimmobilised A. mediterranei DSM 43304 at 50°C and 200 rpm. A simplified model, based on a postulated Ping Pong Bi-Bi mechanism, adequately described the kinetics of Celiteimmobilised A. mediterranei DSM 43304 lipase catalysed direct esterification of isoamyl alcohol with acetic acid. The reusability study showed that the Celite-immobilised A. mediterranei DSM 43304 lipase was reusable for up to five cycles without significant decrease in its synthetic potential. Response surface methodology (RSM) based on a 4- variable, 5-level central composite rotatable design (CCRD) was used to study the effect of selected variables viz. enzyme amount (4–12%), substrate molar-ratio (0.2–0.8), temperature (30–50°C) and reaction time (6–18 h) on percentage molar conversion. The results showed that enzyme amount and substrate molar-ratio were the most important variables and temperature and reaction time had less effect on molar conversion (87.5%). Two ORFs encoding putative lipases, showing similar molecular weight and N-terminal sequence homology to purified A. mediterranei DSM 43304 lipase, were cloned and expressed in E. coli BL21(DE3). The inclusion bodies formed were efficiently in vitro refolded and functional native lipases were purified using IMPACT. Although both enzymes share some properties with other lipolytic enzymes, both of them are very stable at high temperatures up to 50°C and also at high pH values. Due to this and other unusual properties of the enzymes such as their high resistance to a variety of substances and polar organic solvents the enzymes are valuable candidates for industrial applications in biocatalysis. The present investigation is the first study on heterologous over-expreesion in E. coli and functional in vitro refolding of lipolytic enzymes from actinomycetes. Thus, the two refolded recombinant enzymes described in this study represent an example of the high potential of putative ORFs, reported in the recently completed actinomycete genomes, as sources of novel lipolytic enzymes for biocatalytic applications.


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Thanks to the huge efforts of councils, their health partners and frontline practitioners to equip young people with good information and early advice, the under-18 conception rate has fallen by 51% since 1998. However, rates young people remain at highest risk of unplanned pregnancy and a third of councils have rates significantly higher than the England average. As the PHE-LGA briefing for councillors makes clear, although this is great progress, there is more to do to make sure all young people have the knowledge and resilience to navigate the challenges of the 21st century and develop healthy relationships and delay pregnancy until they feel ready; and to provide those who do choose early parenthood with really good support. School and community nurses have been key to the success so far; their contribution will be vital in making further progress. Here are a few illustrations(1) of the ways in which school nurses have been integral to local teenage pregnancy work.
In Oxfordshire the public health team has a vision for every secondary school in the county to have a qualified school health nurse, working closely with school staff to develop a School Health Improvement Plan. SHNs contribute to classroom sex and relationships education, whole year group days and provide 1-1 confidential advice which includes, in the majority of schools, the provision of condoms, chlamydia testing and treatment and emergency contraception. They also provide pregnancy testing with referral to appropriate services and work closely with health visiting colleagues and family nurses to support young women choosing to continue their pregnancy – a key role highlighted in PHE's multi-agency framework for supporting teenage mothers and young fathers.
In Doncaster, the school nursing team, run by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, play a key role in the health and wellbeing drop in clinics in all the borough's secondary schools. In one of schools with limited transport links to the town centre, a sexual health drop provides condoms, chlamydia tests, emergency contraception and pregnancy testing and sees around 25 pupils each week. The drop in is run by a male and female school nurse, who are well known and trusted by the pupils, so can help with a broad range of emotional and relationships issues as well as sexual health.
In Bath and NE Somerset the school nurse team work closely with other partner agencies to help reach young people who are sexually active but may be apprehensive about visiting sexual health services. A weekly drop in clinic in the local substance misuse service has proved a big success, providing confidential 1-1 advice as well as support to access specialist services, for example if a young women chooses to have an implant fitted. Follow up visits can also be arranged in other venues to ensure continuity of care.
This is just a flavour of the difference school nurses can make to individual young people. They can also play an important role at a strategic level. Strong senior leadership has been the kernel for the success on teenage pregnancy. School nurses can contribute by carefully monitoring the inputs and outcomes of their service to help prove impact, and by being strong champions both in their schools and colleges and within the local authority.
Alison Hadley, PHE Teenage Pregnancy Advisor and Director, Teenage Pregnancy Knowledge Exchange, University of Bedfordshire
- Hadley, A. Teenage pregnancy: job done, or more to do? Journal of Family Health. March/April 2016. Volume 26 No. 2.www.jfhc.co.uk


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18 inch doll clothes patterns - POPPY (D1315)
The Poppy Bow dress and top for 18 inch dolls pattern is a modern take on the classic peasant dress. The lovely bow pockets make it really cute and it is easy to make for beginner sewers. The pattern comes with either a short or long sleeve and can be made in either a dress or top length. BONUS TUTORIAL - Bloomers to match the Poppy Top.
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A 401(k) plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis. The employer may make additional contributions to the plan in the form of a matching contribution or non-elective contribution.
401(k) plans are subject to special non-discrimination testing that may limit the amount that highly compensated employees may contribute to a multiple of the average contributed by non-highly compensated employees.
More and more employees perceive 401(k) plans as a valuable benefit, which has made them the most popular type of retirement plan today. Employees can benefit from a 401(k) plan even if the employer makes no contribution. Employees voluntarily elect to make pre-tax contributions through payroll deductions up to an annual maximum of $17,500 (2014 limit).
Employees 50 years of age or older can elect to take advantage of newly enacted "Catch-Up" provisions and contribute an additional $5,500 (2014 limit) bringing their annual total up to $23,000. The additional contribution is not subject to non-discrimination or employer maximum deduction limitations.
Often the employer will match some portion of the amount deferred by the employee to encourage greater employee participation, i.e., 25% match on the first 4% deferred by the employee. Since a 401(k) plan is a type of Profit Sharing plan, profit sharing contributions may be made in addition to, or instead of, matching contributions. Many employers offer employees the opportunity to take hardship withdrawals or borrow from the plan.
Employee and employer matching contributions are subject to a special non-discrimination test which limits how much the group of employees referred to as a "Highly Compensated Employees" can defer based on the amount deferred by the "Non-Highly Compensated Employees". The plan may be designed to satisfy "401(k) Safe Harbor" requirements (certain minimum employer contributions and 100% vesting of employer contributions) which can eliminate this non-discrimination test.
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A New Comparability plan is a type of defined contribution plan which is structured to favor older, long-term employees who are key to the employer's business. This is accomplished by "cross-testing" the contributions deposited each year on the basis of benefits that will ultimately be provided. New comparability allocations may be used in any 401(k), Profit Sharing or Money Purchase plan.
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An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a defined contribution plan which makes the employees owners of the company. As owners, employees may be more motivated to improve corporate performance because they can benefit directly from company profitability. The primary investment of the ESOP must be company stock, although most plans will also include a cash fund for transactions.
An ESOP may be leveraged, allowing the employer to borrow money and pledging shares of employer stock into a suspense account to be released as the loan is repaid. In a non-leveraged ESOP, contributions are made in shares of stock or to purchase shares of company stock.
ESOP's are used by employers seeking a source of capital while providing employees with a personal stake in the performance of the company.
A 403(b) plan is a tax sheltered annuity plan that may only be sponsored by certain tax-exempt and governmental organizations. The 403(b) is similar to the 401(k) plan but has its own special rules and limitations.
A 457 plan is a deferred compensation plan sponsored by a State, political subdivision or tax exempt organization. Although the 457 is a non-qualified plan, if the plan meets certain limits and restrictions some tax advantages can be realized.
A Non-Qualified plan is a deferred compensation arrangement that does not have to satisfy the specific qualification rules of qualified plans and so does not reap the tax advantages. The plan is generally unfunded, meaning that the assets actually belong to the employer until distributed.
A Non-Qualified plan may be established to allow key personnel to receive benefits in excess of those provided or permitted under the employer's qualified plan(s).
A Section 125 or Cafeteria Plan is an arrangement that allows employees to pay for qualifying expenses on a tax-free basis. Qualifying expenses include medical, dental and vision insurance premiums, group term life, unreimbursed medical expenses, dependent care expenses and other expenditures.
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I won't make any more promises about pumpkin recipes.
I feel as if cast iron skillets are quintessential for Fall baking. They remind me of the warmth of fireplaces and the heartiness of stews and soups cooked during this time of year.
I still wonder what America would look like if Starbucks made debuted a sweet potato latte instead of a pumpkin one. Anybody else? Maybe not. Is it only weird to me that we drink pumpkins?
Well, pumpkin is no stranger to my family's Thanksgiving smorgasbord. From pies to custards, whether baked, boiled, or roasted, it makes an appearance in some form or fashion between October and December.
I recently shared a picture on IG but didn't share the recipe. Rookie mistake, sorry fam. Without further delay,
Skillet Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
What you need:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dairy-free butter, room temperature (not melted)
3/4 cup raw brown sugar
1 chia "egg" (1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1 ½ tablespoon water, let sit for 5 minutes)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 ½ cups of dark chocolate chips, chunks, or chopped
What to do:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, gently whisk the flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
Using an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Mix on medium-high until ingredients creamed together.
Add chia egg, vanilla and pumpkin to wet mixture until combined.
Add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. Do not over mix.
Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
Pour mixture into cast iron skillet leaving at least 1/4" inch at the top of the pan for rising. (If the skillet is well-seasoned, you will not need to grease it).
Smooth out mixture and sprinkle on the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave in skillet to cool.
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Read Matthew 5:17-37
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On first reading today's Gospel which is about observing the law we tend to think that it carries a very negative message, telling us what not to do and warning people about breaking the law. If we look more closely we see that throughout the Old Testament particularly in the time of the prophets, observance of the law was essential if people were to find their way to God. We know the law has its origins in the Pentateuch or Torah of the Old Testament and the Commandments given to Moses. People had great love and respect for the law as the Psalmist says, "Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day." Psalm 119
The scribes however, added many more things to the law than God intended. That is why Jesus condemned these additions which placed burdens on people. They thought that he was changing the laws handed down by the prophets; but they were reassured by Jesus words, "I have come not to abolish the law but to fulfill it."
On further reflection we see that God's law which Jesus came to fulfill is one of truth, justice, love, goodness and mercy. Jesus taught us how to love by laying down his life for us and teaching us how to follow in his footsteps. We are called to hear the Word of God to listen and to allow the Spirit of God, to increase our Faith, and trust. However, there is a warning in Jesus words, about apathy and complacency and only doing the minimum to keep the letter of the law. Jesus says, "Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven."
The people listening to Jesus would probably be surprised to hear the next part of Jesus conversation with them, concerning some of the serious sins listed in the commandments. Killing their enemy was far from their form of behaviour, after all they were devout followers who prayed daily and went to the synagogue and kept the law. But merely observing the basic essential behaviour was not sufficient; more was needed. Anyone who showed anger or was abusive to another person was not fulfilling the law of God's love. A truly righteous person is one who is reconciled with the neighbour. This is only possible if we are open to receive the Spirit of God who will guide us in all truth.
Another of the laws and commandments of God speaks of committing adultery which clearly is sinful and against the law. However, Jesus says that looking at someone lustfully is also punishable. For Jesus there are no half measures his teaching is clear about avoidance of evil, which is only possible if we have hearts of faithfulness and love. God gives us grace to love and forgive if we constantly turn to him and pray for strength and courage to overcome evil temptations.
We also have a warning here about the use of bad language. So much damage is done by destructive use of language through character assassination and dishonesty: Jesus says, "Let what you say be simply 'yes' or 'no' anything more than this leads to sin." Let us use our tongue to build up good relationships and friendships, to praise and not to condemn. The law of love is the basic essential in our lives.
In the world today we are still aware of the negative effects that sin has in all parts of society. So it is encouraging to see the good results that have come from programmes on Anger Management in Prisons, Peace and Reconciliation Meetings, Truth and Justice Commissions. There is so much healing needed in our troubled world. Let us pause today and think how we could contribute to love, peace and harmony in our own society.
How do I react when I feel unfairly treated by others? How do I deal with temptations of discrimination in my life? How do I deal with a relationship that has been hurtful? Let us pray the Prayer of St. Francis:
Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
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Interview with Andrea Illy: The original Mr Bean
Posted by TheShot on 07 Oct 2007 | Tagged as: Beans, Fair Trade, Quality Issues, Roasting
The London Times today published a business section interview of Andrea Illy, the head of IllyCaffè: The original Mr Bean – Times Online.
More of a financial/business article, it discusses Illy's role in the world of specialty coffee — touching on Illy's technical innovations (some of them regrettable, IMO), brand positioning, and even Mr. Illy's belief that Fair Trade is "a marketing business" with an unsustainable system that doesn't reward quality (Illy follows more of the Direct Trade model). And while Illy isn't gunning to dilute themselves like Starbucks, they have significant expansion plans in mind — whether to compete with Nestlé over the coffee pod market or to expand into the high-end café market with Espressamente.
For the past few days here in Alba, Italy, I've been sampling a number of the notable local offerings: from Antico Caffè Calissano and Pasticceria Bar Cignetti (each of whom serve Alba's local MoKafè), to Vincafè (and their use of Asti's SlowFood-friendly Caffè Torrefazione Ponchione), to Alba's installation of Casa del Caffè Vergnano 1882 (selling on-site roasting of Caffè Vergnano beans), and to the many local dining establishments that serve that home province king, Lavazza. The espresso is solid and quite good just about anywhere here. However, the best I've had thus far in this gourmet-food-obsessed town comes from the Gambero Rosso-honored, locals-only Ben Tivoglio Cafè that — surprise, surprise — serves Illy under heavy branding. There's often something about Illy if it doesn't have to leave the continent.
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Aug 31, 2011
We're just 3 days away from the Zombie in Love opening reception! Please note: only those who show up in costume (zombie AND/OR prom attire) on Saturday will be entered into a special hourly raffle giveaway! Get into it, zombies and prom-goers—we want to see you all in your best dressed!
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Aug 30, 2011
Opening night also includes free door prizes for the first 25 attendees, hourly raffle prizes for those who arrive in zombie and/or prom attire, a free photo booth op with Mortimer and friends, as well as zombie-inspired refreshments for everyone to enjoy.
Aug 27, 2011 posted by: Nucleus
Meet Scott C.!
It is true! Pop culture is a big influence on my paintings. I am inspired by nostalgia and making fun of the things that have influenced my life since childhood. Well, maybe it's not making fun really. Or, maybe it is. We're laughing together, pop culture and I. I like to feel good and make people happy. Oftentimes people are pretty happy when they recognize things and discover things. I like to create paintings that give people those moments.
I've worked in video games for about 10 years or so, creating concept art and storyboards for Double Fine Productions. The biggest projects were probably Psychonauts and Brutal Legend. Working on those titles taught me about backstory and meaning behind the way things look and how environments and characters themselves can tell a story. While working at Double Fine, I made comics and watercolor paintings for galleries and made visits to comic conventions. Video games, comics, and galleries were all very different venues for creating stories and they all fueled my creativity differently. Each made an impact upon the other. Children's books are a rather new medium for me, but it's one that I have been excited about exploring since I was young. Kids create the craziest stories, so it is fun to try to think in that realm. The one media I would love to explore is film and also live performance...and puppets. I would like to try all three of those things actually.
It took me awhile to find comfort in my painting medium. I tried acrylic and gouache, but they all felt too dense for me. Watercolors have an awesome airiness to them that makes me feel super good. I like getting the texture and looseness as well. My style is pretty janky with a shaky line because I like imperfection. There is more character in a weird effed-up line than in a perfect line, I feel. I'd like to get into more textures actually, like collage. I've always wanted to go back and try oils again though, which was my absolute favorite long ago.
I have always been fascinated by children's art and stories. I wonder where the heck they get these crazy ideas from. They create insane scenarios that adults struggle to come up with. I used to work with kids an awful lot and I enjoyed listening to their stories as they painted. I would like to think that some of that energy has crept into the narratives that I create in my paintings.
The most enjoyable reaction I could get from someone observing my paintings is laughter, a little pointing, and even smiling. I could go with smiling just fine. I realized a while ago that that was what was most important to me when people experience my artwork. But I don't like to shovel it out to everyone. I like to lay out a few little things and make them subtle so that they can piece it together themselves. Other times, they are obviously just overly preposterous. That's how it goes.
The idea for Zombie In Love came from my editor at Simon & Schuster, Namrata Tripathi. Kelly wrote a super funny story with really descriptive notes and ideas on jokes. Most of the illustration process was coming up with visual gags with Namrata and Sonia Chaghatzbanian, the art director, to enhance the story. They were all amazingly clever people, so the process was very enjoyable. It's incredibly satisfying to make each other laugh when you all respect each other's tastes. So that's how it went, and I enjoyed the process very much.
Mortimer had to be a lovable dude. But he also had to be a zombie. Zombies are terrifying and gross usually, so we had to make him pleasant enough for kids to want him to succeed in finding someone special. I wanted to make him look sort of optimistic and eager, so that you don't get too sad when he is failing all the time. And we had rules for the goriness as well. We could have body parts fall off, but it had to almost look like a doll. And no messed up skin. I tried having worms coming out of his skin, but it was decided that that was going too far. So we kept him blueish. People turn blue when they die, I think I read somewhere.
Well, I have his plaid shirt for sure.
Yeah, man. Keep trying over and over again and go to any dance titled "Cupid's Ball" and if you hear someone fall down and make a crashing sound behind you, turn around! It may be that super special someone, but if it's not, that's ok, too.
Big puppy dog eyes, a pleasant smile, rubbery arms to hold, and a soft shirt. Those are some ingredients, but you can mix and match.
I do have an art book coming out! it is called Amazing Everything. Insight Editions is putting it out and Jack Black did a special little foreword for it. It compiles many of my paintings in the past few years from various shows including some things from Home Slice and Great Great Grand Show at Gallery Nucleus. Just a bunch of things. It will be hard bound and largeish and it'll sit nicely on coffee tables or people's laps.
I've got a variety of little group shows going on. Some book things are in the works. The Great Showdowns are still happening. Summer is still happening. Fall is almost here. All kinds of things!
Aug 25, 2011 posted by: Nucleus
For his latest exhibition with Nucleus, Justin Gerard honed his illustrative talents to recreate his own vision of St. George and the Dragon. Aptly titled, St. George and the Dragon, the show consists of seven fantasy-driven pieces, a combination of pencil, ink, and watercolor drawings, each capturing a passage within the story. Justin is no stranger to this kind of content—his portfolio displays a diverse eclecticism of monsters and magic having done fantasy concept art for Warner Bros. and Insomniac Games. We were fortunate enough to catch up with Justin and ask him a few questions about his Gallery Nucleus Show. Here are some of his thoughts on the St. George tale, his re-visioning, and his creative process.
"I have always enjoyed the St. George legend and have contemplated doing a short series on it for some time. Some of my interest in it is in the simple, straight-forward enjoyment I get out of man vs. monster themed works. And knight vs. dragon is perhaps the most archetypical variation of this theme in Western culture.
When asked about the particularity of the scenes he had chosen to illustrate, Justin remarked that they were a product of heavy rumination and meditation and that they best reflected his own feelings at time. He also added, "Like other illustrators of the fantasy genre, I just really like drawing dragons." Who's to argue with that one?
Justin also spoke with uncertainty on how "St. George and the Dragon" would fit into his large catalogue of work, even hinting that this re-envisioning was only just the beginning of what he hoped to explore.
"Possibly it will find a common thread with the rest of my work because the man vs. monster or man vs. impossible circumstances themed works have existed and will likely always exist in my work. I suppose also that the limitations of my own abilities and the technical peculiarities of my own methods of working will likely brand these as creations of mine. But I am not really sure how they will fit in. I feel like I am still just sort of getting started with everything. There is so much more I want to explore, so many other stories I want to tackle that I am not certain how these pieces will fit in."
And as for the actually creative process? From the sounds of it, it's very meticulous and thoughtful, often requiring the piece to undergo many transformations before actually arriving to its finished state.
"Generally it involves a lot of conceptual work in pencil and then more conceptual work in digital. I spend a lot of time early on trying to separate good ideas from bad ideas. (Or at least that is the plan...) After this I will do a very tight drawing to size. Then I will transfer that drawing to bristol board and watercolor the piece. For some of these I will often take that watercolor and then work digitally over that to further refine it. I have an idea in my head, often from the very first thumbnail I did of a scene, and sometimes I can achieve the colors and ideas in my head with just watercolor, and sometimes I can't. When I can't seem to get it through watercolor I almost always finish the painting digitally. I hate not being able to really capture what's in my head. It's sort of like waking from a really amazing dream and remembering that it was amazing but not being able to remember anything about it."
Lastly, we asked Justin about any recent sources of inspirations and how these may have aided him in his creative efforts.
"I took a backpacking trip along the John Muir trail recently, and like most backcountry trips, it was very inspiring. I tend to spend most of the earlier parts of these trips hating hiking, camping, people, traveling, switch-backs, and mosquitos. But by the end I end up loving life and people again. And I tend to come back with a much better perspective on everything afterwards. Getting out and away from everything does a lot for me. The John Muir trail is an amazing place for reflection, meditation and inspiration. And also to get eaten by mosquitos if you go at the wrong time of year."
So if you haven't already, be sure to come by Nucleus and check out Justin's St. George and the Dragon and be on the look out for his upcoming piece in Nucleus's October show, Breath of Embers.
Aug 09, 2011 posted by: Nucleus
The work of Jeremy Enecio reveals not just a young master who commands his media with precision and passion, but an artist who knows how to convey strong haunting atmospheres laced with symbolism and curiosity. For his latest Nucleus exhibition, "Embodiments," Jeremy uses these strengths to explore his recent fascination with nymph mythology. But rather than recreating the image of the nymph, Jeremy uses the nymph as a foundation, a fertile base in which his own ideas can expand and grow. In a short interview, Jeremy was kind enough to illuminate the processes behind his work, shedding light upon the nymphs, their meaning, and the significance of their recontextualization. Here are his thoughts on the nymphs and the fascination behind them.
When asked about the nymphs and the man-made constructs, Jeremy revealed that this juxtaposition was meant as a way to explore his own understanding of modern concepts. Taking these ideas and appropriating them to paint has allowed him to turn the tangible into things of visual substance.
"I like to think of nymphs as not having any one true form, yet they reveal themselves in particular ways. In most traditional cases they are human females. I took this a little bit further using spirits, perceived visually, to represent not only objects, but concepts. They act as icons, or proxies to otherwise invisible things. Nymphs are also bound to their environment, perhaps because they are their environment. This idea plays a key role in this series in that the figures only represent part of what makes up the nymph. They are not isolated from the elements surrounding them. In "Poverty," the two figures in the distant background, indifferent yet capable of judgement, are an extention of the central figure as an embodiment of that particular experience.
Most of us rarely look at the world we live in without being bogged down by societal influences. We see beauty the way we were taught to see it. We use technology and can't imagine life without it. I wanted to convey these ideas in a timeless way. The idea of the nymph is an ancient one, and using it to illustrate modern ideas forces the viewer out of their own modern perception of things."
As for the dark and brooding aesthetic quality to his work, Jeremy spoke of these decisions as being intuitive and without the intentionality of being creepy or haunting.
"I think as an aesthetic, it has always been subconscious in my work. Often times, I don't even see a piece as being dark, whereas someone else would find it utterly creepy. Although most of the pieces in this show are admittedly somewhat dark, the concepts I've chosen to illustrate are not altogether negative. Technology, for instance, is by no means a bane on humanity, but I've represented it as a figure in struggle, awkwardly attempting to balance on artificiality, and with multiple eyes to view the world simultaneously, there is a sense of bewilderment. I think images that bring negative issues to light have a bigger impact on me and stick with me more intensely than an image without any tension."
"I started off with notes, jotting down ideas of what I wanted to see embodied in human form. After I narrowed down the ideas into a group I was happy with, I focused on symbolism, trying to incorporate certain motifs and personal symbols into the sketches. This is a challenge because it's important for me to pull from my own vocabulary of meanings and keep away from universal symbolism. The finished pieces are a mixture of acrylic and oil. I am constantly experimenting with different techniques which is why there are so many variations of paint application in this series. That's the fun part for me. I painted all of the pieces sort of simultaneously, keeping a close watch on how they all fit together. At several intervals, placing them all side by side to make sure they felt like one body of work while at the same time, having a good variety of color schemes."
When asked about the future of his work and what direction it would take, Jeremy seemed uncertain, but seemed quite pleased with how things were turning out, stating that he was enjoying the direction in his subject matter.
Aug 05, 2011 posted by: Nucleus
We are excited about tonight's opening for many reasons including a fun raffle contest where Junko Mizuno fans can take home some really special items. All attendees will each receive 1 free raffle ticket and additional ones are available for $1 each. At least three prizes will be awarded at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm.
Aug 05, 2011 posted by: Nucleus
We've got a brand new Junko Mizuno exclusive graphic t-shirt coming your way! They're coming hot off the press and will available for this Saturday's show. Pick one up while you can!
Aug 04, 2011 posted by: Nucleus
Alongside our three other exhibitions to be featured this Saturday, will be Rick O'Brien's gallery installation, A Wolf in the Fold. This piece impacts beyond the visual level, embodying the elements of ambition and struggle as means to conceptual convey O'Brien's interest in human fraility and fortitude. Curious? Take a look at these teaser pics.
Aug 04, 2011 posted by: Nucleus
Aug 02, 2011 posted by: Nucleus
Japanese artist, Junko Mizuno, has a very distinguishable style—her works, renowned for their vibrant colors and luscious figures and a fascination with the macabre, have garnered much deserved attention and acclaim. Her latest show with Nucleus will showcase her earlier illustrations from her book, Cinderalla. Skimming through these pieces, it's difficult to absorb them without a piqued curiosity—the drawings are so imaginative and surreal, so vivid and captivating, one can't help but wonder what it may all mean. Luckily, Junko was nice enough to answer some of these pressing issues.
"I really don't have anything I want to convey in my art. I make art for my pleasure and feel very lucky that I can make a living on it. I wonder why some people seem to notice only cuteness and grotesqueness in my work. My art is a reflection of myself and it has a lot of elements in it just like I do. Not only just cuteness and grotesqueness. I grew up enjoying "cute" Japanese stuff, I also enjoy some B-horror movies, I like silly Japanese comedy shows, I love food etc. etc... and they are all in my art! It's just natural that I'm influenced by many different things. I've never tried to mix only cuteness and grotesqueness into art just to shock people."
"I just love drawing women and I feel liberated when I depict them as energetic and feisty. But I'm not trying to send out messages by my work at all. My art is basically very personal. The female characters in my work might be my ideal self, but it's not that I'm saying all women should be like them."
"There's no logic to them at all! They are just my fantasies so you don't need to take them too seriously. I just want people to enjoy them however they want. I know they may have meanings if psychologically analyzed, but I don't feel the need to do it. I want to stay spontaneous. If I think too much, my work gets boring!"
The remainder of the interview focused on Cinderalla, how such project came into fruition and what inspired Junko to add her own twists to the classic fairy tale.
Aug 01, 2011 posted by: Nucleus
Orlando's BRINK Magazine has kindly featured us in their August/September issue. BRINK focuses on art and pop culture and covers a wide range of topics ranging from fashion and film to music and spirituality. Check out what BRINK has to offer and be sure to read up on Nucleus!
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He was born May 11, 1966, to Richard and Pat Stauth Denno. He attended Newton High School and Bethel College. He was a salesman at Berry Material and Handling.
On June 23, 1990, he married Denetta Decker. She survives.
Other survivors include: two children, Kaven and Chloe, North Newton; his parents; two grandmothers, Mary Denno, Halstead, and Cleo Ashley, Texas; a brother, Alan Denno, Wichita; parents-in-law; a sister-in-law; and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Robert Denno, Daniel J. Stauth and Elgin Ashley.
A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hall, Bethel College campus, Newton. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday at Petersen Funeral Home, Newton, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m.
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"I think I can, I think I can…chugged the little engine up the hill…" This is from the famous children's story about a little engine that didn't believe he could get up a hill, too afraid to try, until he went through failure to experience success.
Parents can learn a lot from this story in helping to teach children a strong sense of self efficacy ("I can do it" belief) and internal drive (Locus of Control). These two skills are not only vital to academic success, but also in a person's life. I have met many parents who come to me with issues in getting their children to do their homework. Most of the time, they tell me they have to threaten, scold, cane or constantly stay on top of their children in order for them to get their work done.
Parents are so stressed about major examinations, such as the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) that they often pile on twelve to fifteen additional hours of tuition in addition to regular school work. In the process of doing so, they take away sleep and play time, replacing it with hours of constant parental monitoring, coaching, reminding and sometimes threatening.
Singapore has some of the best schools in the world, yet parents continue to pile on hours of tuition, usually under the belief that more is better or simply because others are doing it. Research shows that doing more of something actually reduces its efficacy. Just like an athlete who over trains, risking injuries to their body. More is not often better but rather quality and balance. Children need a balance of sleep, school work and play!
Children struggle to pass their exams because they take on their parent's anxiety of getting good results. In addition, a schedule that is age inappropriate will increase a child's stress and anxiety, reducing exam and learning proficiency.
While parents have the best of intentions, in the process of their monitoring and demanding more homework, they may not be aware of what they are actually teaching or not teaching their kids. When parents take over their child's decision-making and motivation about their school life, homework and free time, they do not have the opportunity to learn how to do it for themselves. This is not only detrimental to their self-confidence, it also creates a system where parents need to motivate and drive their children to do work, rather than the child learning to do it him or herself.
It's never too early to start teaching kids some self-motivation and time management strategies. What this means for parents is the need to step back and take the risk of allowing their child to not do well. As a parent you may want to reconsider this: If your child's work or results mean more to you, how will he or she ever care enough to put the necessary effort in? Also, you might risk teaching your child that your love is conditional, based on their academic performance.
What parents may also not realize is when their children are young, you can make them do things by force, criticism, or blame. However, as children grow older without learning how to motivate themselves, they will likely not develop this trait at all.
Tips for academic performance:
- Make sure your child is getting an age appropriate amount of sleep. A 7 to 10 year old needs at least 10 hours of sleep each night. Sleep is when we consolidate what we learn, helps manage stress and keeps our minds alter to learn.
- Children need free time to play and have fun. Play also helps them to discharge and manage stress. Just like adults, children need adequate free time to play.
- Increase pressure and anxiety actually reduce exam performance. Find a way to manage the family's anxiety around test time. The child doesn't need any more pressure than the exam itself presents.
Reconsider all the tuition and enrichment. Traditionally, this is used only for subjects that a child is struggling in not as a standard part of education. If you are cutting out free time and sleep to get tuition or enrichment programs in, you need to reevaluate the effectiveness of this.
This article was first published in The New Age Parents online magazine.
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Tammy Fontana, MS, NCC CTRT Sex Therapist (USA) is the founder and mental health therapist for both All in the Family Counselling and Babysleepfairy.com. She has been providing professional counselling and sleep services in Singapore for over 8 years. She has her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counselling (USA) and is a USA National Counsellor Counsellor (NCC) and Certified Choice Therapy Reality Therapist (CTRT). She is also a US trained certified Sex Therapist. She provides evidenced and practiced based solutions to parents, individuals and couples.Tammy runs All in The Family Counseling, a therapuetic counseling organization for individuals, children and teens as well as their family.
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