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What brought you to write this book?
Farm House was inspired by an actual house in Croswell, Michigan where I was staying while finishing up the novella, 'One for the Road.' The matriarch of the house had a then nineteen-year-old daughter and she seemed to have opened her home to many a wayward young adult. As the home itself was so out of the way from civilization and surrounded by fields of farmers' corn, I wondered how long it would take anyone to notice if one of those kids just went batshit crazy and started killing every other person? Hence, a book was born!
Why spend months/years of your life writing this book?
Every book written, once it gets to the stage of commitment is like one of your kids. You will have it for the rest of your life and will forever want to correct something about it. When a book grows from a concept, to a thought, to an idea, then to being written down and worked on, then the vigorous re-writes and edits, it becomes a part of the writer. I certainly have favorite parts to all my books, but no one book stands above the rest. I enjoyed writing Farm House as much as I did the short children's story…just in a different way.
What are you trying to achieve with this book?
Fear…plain and simple. Isolation and not being able to run for help, having nowhere to run to for help, is a terrifying concept. It's easy to say, "Oh, I would run down the road as fast as I could!" But when the chips are down…when the lights are out and it's dark out and the road has no signs and the next house is twenty miles away, and you can feel the killers breath on your neck; the strength runs out of you like water through a sieve.
What got left out in the final draft?
I originally had a whole chapter dedicated to Karen Foster (the mother) and her childhood and an experience she had that led her to be as gracious as she was to these seemingly misfit teens, but it really didn't add to the story. As Stephen King so aptly puts it: "Sometimes you gotta kill your darlings to move the story along."
Were there alternate endings you considered?
If so, what were they??
Without giving away spoilers, there were originally going to be less victims, but it didn't fit with the mood of the story as a whole. Suffice to say, this story is about three people when it starts, and is about three people when it ends. ;-)
What's next for you? What are you working on now?
With respect to my duties as co-owner of Foundations, LLC with Laura Ranger, I am currently finishing edits on a novel I previously released called 'SEEDS' and a YA novel long in coming called 'Jessica.' However, there are only so many hours in the day and as all writers know, getting in 'the zone' is at times easier said than done.
What made you want to start writing?
My love of reading! Even as a child I had a voracious appetite for books…any books. Without knowing it, I loved challenges. I read '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' at ten even though I didn't understand half of it. I re-read it so much eventually it started to sink in. The genre mattered to me not at all. V.C. Andrews, Anthony Burgess, James Clavell, J.R.R. Tolkien…if it was in English, I was down with it.
What things have you read that have especially helped your writing?
I'm a firm believer that you will learn as much from badly written books as you will from great ones. When it comes to craft, everything is illuminating. Styles of writing differ greatly but when it comes to mechanics, I cannot stress how important good, solid English 101 is. There may be such a thing as a natural story-teller, but there is no such thing as a natural story-writer. Learning all the little doo-dads of composition, grammar, punctuation, Parts of Speech…all these are learned through study and practice. Writing an enthralling, engrossing, (pick your adverb) book and making it seem, well, seamless, is likened to a paint-by-numbers painting. The goal is the same. Don't let the numbers show when you're done.
What's the hardest thing about writing for you? *
The middle is my personal danger area. It comes down to feeling lost, bored, frustrated, confused, or a combination of any and all. When the characters are just standing around twiddling their thumbs and waiting for me to come up with something, I can feel the weight of their stares…lol. Once I get over this hump and its game-on time again, the rest falls into place nicely.
What do you wish you knew before you started?
It's hard to say what I wish I knew, as I count all experience as good in relation to where I've now come. Without the bumps and bruises, I wouldn't have toughened up, and certainly if the lessons learned were just fed to me wouldn't have close to the impact as they have been, metaphorically beaten over my head. When I look back on the months, and even years, spent learning what I have, it would no doubt seem daunting if looked at in anything but hindsight. I regret nothing.
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? If you write more than one, how do you balance them?
I love the challenge of writing different genre's. I think most writers do! The best books I've read and experienced have been a collage of many genre's with perhaps one or two as the main theme. Reviewers have tried to pigeon-hole me, calling me a 'horror writer' and that's a myth I quickly dispel. I am a writer who wrote a horror novel. I also wrote science fiction, young adult, children's, thriller and suspense, and paranormal novels…and that's only to date.
Where did your love of reading & writing come from?
Curiously, I am not sure. My house growing up was hardly what could be called a library of reading material. If there was a book around, chances are it was mine. I seemed to gravitate naturally to the written word. I loved the story-telling. I respected the art. So much so, I did not even conceive of trying myself until I was seventeen.
How long have you been writing?
Let's see. 'Professionally' (what I consider when I got paid for publication) almost seven years now. Off and on, about 39 years. When I say professionally, I can honestly say that's when I took it seriously and learned how to write, not just sat down and typed something down. Ironically, I never fared well in school and English was a study of boredom for me. When I began to learn how important it was to craft language when writing a story down, I admit it completely fascinated me. I made it a life goal to learn as much as I can and share what I've learned in an entertaining and non-cluttered way. I like to show folks how to get from A to B without trying to sound either like dry wood or like an English calculator. I enjoy teaching as much as anything else and my writing seminars are something I completely enjoy doing.
What was the hardest part of writing this book?
Diving into the deep, disturbing psyche of my main antagonist. Hey…I'm a lover, not a fighter. Some of the shit she did and thought chilled me to the bone. It's not in my nature to think like she does but the very fact it disturbed me that much only told me I was being honest as a writer, and giving the book it's proper due. If I pull back, I cheat not only the character and myself, but also the reader…and that I refuse to do.
What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
The absolute courage displayed by ordinary people under extraordinary circumstances. This book ultimately–despite its horrors–is a love story of the most sacrificial kind. There is no love greater than someone who is willing to lay their life down for you.
What is the biggest thing that people THINK they know about your subject/genre, that isn't so?
That it is just another jump-scare horror book. It's been my experience that while movies can certainly fall under a cookie-cutter label when it comes to regurgitating the same ol', same ol', books have a way of taking on a life of their own…especially horror novels. I can say the book is unique because quite simply, I wrote it. I listened to nothing but my own head and heart and therefore, so did all the characters. They are as unique as a fingerprint and just as complicated.
What is the most important thing that people DON'T know about your subject/genre, that they need to know?
It's not all scary! There are times you will feel compassion, or feel sad, or find yourself laughing out loud. You will cheer for the hero's and feel triumph when they win as easily as you may cry when they lose. It's a story of the heart, not just 'Boo!'
What makes your book stand out from the crowd?
One of the greatest compliments I get is the fact my lead is female. Both of them! There may be lots of slasher stories out there, but how many are girls, eh?
What question do you wish that someone would ask about your book, but nobody has? Write it out here, then answer it.
Q: Why pick on a girl to be the psycho killer?
A: Because I grew up with four step-sisters and know exactly how insane teenage girls can be, so don't think I'm fooled for a second.
What does your "writing cave" look like?
My writing cave is in my mind. Over the years I've been in a room all by my lonesome, shared an office space with someone, and have been right out in the middle of the melee and mayhem. When I am in the zone, I am in the zone. Bombs could go off around me and it wouldn't disturb me.
Do you use music as inspiration? Can you tell us about what type of music inspires you?
Generally, for writing I prefer no music, however when it comes to editing almost anything goes. My tastes in music are as eclectic as my choice of genre's. Anything from Iron Maiden to Taylor Swift to Def Leppard to Toby Mac to Toby Keith is okay in my book.
Must have beverage & snack while writing?
Water and Neccos! Any hard candy, really. I used to be a smoker (37 years) so there is still a connection mentally when it comes to taking a break and having a smoke, so it helps. ;-)
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Dining in this area is much more easy going and less frenetic than in the upmarket tourist areas, with alfresco dining being the norm. Despite the laid-back atmosphere the cuisine can be excellent and caters to a variety of tastes and budgets.

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After a week without tours, I chose to go to the "Blarney Castle and Cork city" one!
We left Dublin from Suffolk Street, as usual, at 7 a.m. with our fun-loving and very knowledgeable tour guide Mac!
Quick stop for coffee on the go and at 10.00 we arrived in Cashel, Tipperay, to visit its Rock of Cashel.
It is the most visited Heritage site of the country and one of Ireland's 7 Wonders!!
And I can understand why…It is so big and so well kept, full of history!
According to local mythology, the Rock of Cashel originated in the Devil's Bit, a mountain 20 miles (30 km) north of Cashel when St. Patrick banished Satan from a cave, resulting in the Rock's landing in Cashel.
Cashel is reputed to be the site of the conversion of the King of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5th century, as well.
We had an hour to explore the Hall of Vicars, Cormack's Chapel, Celtic Cathedral, Round Tower and the surrounding grounds filled with ancient high crosses!
And there is also one of Ireland's oldest Romanesque wall paintings inside the world-famous historical landmark!
This is a site of huge historical importance as it was the seat of the King of Munster and this location was a fortress which dates back before the Anglo-Norman conquerors reigned over the land.
And, in my opinion, it was the best site of the tour!
But we had to live to join Blarney Castle…
At midday we were there with two hours free time to explore..
It is known for its famous Blarney Stone, the Stone of Eloquence! (on the top of the tower)
Kiss the stone and receive the "gift of the gab".
But the Blarney manor its self is worth exploring as are its fantastic grounds and woodland walks and wonderful gardens!!
Maybe that is why it was full of visitors…lots of people!
Before entering there we (me and Alexis and Cathlel,the other two interns at Extreme Ireland) entered in a such small cave just down the castle, feeling like Indiana Jones!!
So funny!!
So went inside the castle, so big!! Lots of steps..
We joined finally the store and kissed it! Even if I think don't need it! I speak a lot!!!!
and it was not so easy..you have to lay in the ground with a man helping you to grab to the wall…so strange!
One of the strangest things I have ever seen in my life! 🙂
Irish people don't stop t surprise me!
So we had a walk through the gardens and lunch in a bar right there, with lots of crows.
Then at 2 p.m Mac drove us to the famous city of Cork!
The second largest city of Ireland and the 2005 European Capital of Culture, it has one of the world's largest natural harbours!
It is something little a little Dublin…with its river, River Lee, as well!
Mac guided us St. Anne's Church, where you can ring the bells of Shandon for a small fee. 🙂
Then I had a walk with Alexis through the city centre to explore and take some pictures and have a coffee in a nice bar! It is so good to be a tourist!! 😉
I really love to be an Extreme Ireland intern! It is such a great opportunity to discover Ireland's wonders..and for free as well!! It was another amazing day with them and the girls!
I went to bed really happy yesterday!
You should try!


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Why Does Diabetes Cause Excessive Thirst?
Various diabetes signs and symptoms can be easily detected for diabetes. Most resources on diabetes out there do not provide sufficient information on the 'why' part as far as this condition is concerned.
Research shows that over 60% of the body is made of water. When one experiences thirst, it is a way of the body communicating low water levels. While it is a normal feeling when it is hot or after some rigorous activities, thirst could go beyond the usual feeling. It is important that you get concerned if you keep on refilling your water bottle. This could be a signal for some health problems.
What are thirst and dehydration?
Dehydration is a condition where the body does not have sufficient water to run normal body tasks. One of the common symptoms is thirst. However, this could be as a result of diarrhea, vomiting, excessive sweating, and vigorous exercise among other reasons. Other signs of dehydration include:
- Headache
- Urine that is dark in color
- Dry skin and mouth
- Lightheadedness
- Unexplained fatigue
- Feeling need to pee often
Thirst and dehydration are closely related. If the need to take water is unreasonably high, consult with your doctor.
Diabetes and thirst
Having a serious urge to quench your thirst could be a signal for something worse. It is one of the symptoms of diabetes. Excess sugars in the body could be passed to the urine. This means more water is drawn into the urine thus causing you to pee frequently. The need for more water, thirst, increases since your body must replace the lost water through urine. Other symptoms that could come along thirst during diabetes include:
- Unexplained hunger
- Fatigue
- Poor or blurred vision
- Poor healing of bruises and cuts
This type of diabetes is called Diabetes Inspidus. There is a need to understand some of the reasons why thirst tends to increase with diabetes.
Why does diabetes cause thirst?
It is important to mention that not all cases of thirst indicate signs of diabetes. In most cases, this is not a good indicator. It could slowly creep thus not causing alarm. Fever, flu, common cold, allergies, and dehydration could also cause thirst. When excessive thirst is linked to another condition, the symptom is known as polydipsia. Until certain dehydration levels, thirst in diabetics could be ignored or unnoticed to be a symptom. Glucose gets highly concentrated in the blood.
The ability of the kidneys to reuptake the glucose from water goes down. Normally, almost all glucose should be removed. Osmotic pressure builds up causing reduced water absorption back into the bloodstream, but rather it is lost. This causes increased urge for more water to replace it.


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The all new circular references
I guess somebody out there got really miffed (which is not surprising because the government as defined by political parties is usually to 'represent' masses (to get votes) and if the masses are nutcases then the government will be representing nutcases - a kind of a circular reference or a Catch -22, for progressive minded sane people) with how the bureaucracy and the government works, who keep blaming each other or asking for newer things; much like how the traffic cops usually know how to ask for docs that you don't have and at times for bribes, for which you do not have the money!
With JsDom, it is similar. JsDom requires a particular version of NodeJS.
Cool, so you get the latest version or upgrade with npm, right? Wrong. Because NodeJS simply refuses to respond until you nativize your Contextify.
But, why do you want to Contextify, in the first place? You don't but you have to because you want to use JsDom.
But why do you want JsDom? Because you want to jQuerify.
But why do you want to jQuerify in NodeJS if you can simply use jQuery?
Because you want to jQuerify and Ajaxify the scripts in your HTML DOM so that you could trick the user into believing that you are using a server while using a browser but which in turn is false because it turns out that it is not a trick because even a browser is not used.
And to do all these Trickifys, you need your native IDEs like Visual Studio or xCode because you cannot compile native modules as they are machine specific!
Much like how nutcases who believe that you cannot survive by doing everything on your own without their help (imagine Nuttifys to make believe the nutcases to believe that they are not nutcases and you get the picture!).
Or, in much clearer terms, it is how some nutcases want to 'liaise' with you to fix a marriage or even a job interview for another while being already married. So why should the nutcases do so? Because...dash it, that is why they are nutcases, I can't possibly answer every question in this world, can I? Do some homework on your own.


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|Amazon Customers Become Designers with New 3D Printed Products Store Offering Customizable Fashion Accessories, Toys, Home Décor and More
The new 3D Printed Products store enables customers to customize and personalize items like earrings, pendants, rings, bobble head dolls and more
The easy-to-use customization widget allows customers to create and design products by material, size, color and style
"The introduction of our 3D Printed Products store suggests the
beginnings of a shift in online retail - that manufacturing can be more
nimble to provide an immersive customer experience. Sellers, in
alignment with designers and manufacturers, can offer more dynamic
inventory for customers to personalize and truly make their own," said
"The personalization widget empowers customers to make something unique
in seconds without knowing how to 3D model. A product personalization
platform on
The new store will feature fun and easy-to-use design templates for customers to put their individual style on an item they create and 3D preview capability to enhance the customer experience. With the 3D product preview function, customers will be able to 360 degree rotate a virtual model of a product to tailor the item from every angle. After an item is personalized and the customer has finished the checkout process, the item is 3D printed on-demand by a manufacturing provider and shipped directly to the customer.
"The online customer shopping experience will be redefined through 3D
printing. When you take into consideration the investment needed for
manufacturing products, 3D printing offers a cost effective alternative
that benefits customers by limitless product options," said Clément
Moreau, CEO and co-founder of Sculpteo, headquartered in
The 3D Printed Products store enables every customer the opportunity to
be a product designer. From pendants to decorative vases to bobble head
figurines, the new store features a broad selection of items to foster
creativity. The store includes modestly priced customizable items
sellers are currently offering for under
"In the past, inventors and designers had to spend hefty sums to get
their products to market and that initial investment created a
significant barrier. Digital manufacturing eliminates much of the
upfront cost, giving consumers easy access to a wide range of unique and
potentially customized products at great prices," said
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designers to offer print on-demand product designs. Sellers, designers
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February 18, 2013
From left, Nikhil Garg, Robert Young, Roian Egnor, Parth Chopra, Dhruv Gaba and Roy Rinberg, core members of Project BEST, presenting a t-shirt to one of the guest speakers Dr. Roian Egnor.
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The study of science and technology among youths was given a boost on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Langston Hughes Middle School. The Science Innovation and Inspiration Youth Conference (ScI2YC), a STEM conference aimed at encouraging the study of science and technology among middle school students was hosted by Project BEST.
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Around 9:20 p.m. Friday, a citizen called police to report three suspicious men in the Kohl's parking lot, 7608 S. LaCrosse Avenue. The caller told police he observed the men walking down the aisles checking for unlocked car doors. The man called police after seeing the suspects enter an unlocked vehicle.
The caller described the three men as young black, males. When officers arrived they located and arrested the suspects.
Police say they have charged Devin Mills, 18, and Darryl Williams, 19, both of Chicago with burglary from a motor vehicle. Burbank police also arrested a juvenile in connection with the crime.
Approximately five other incidents occurred during the overnight hours last week throughout the residential areas of the city. In three of those five incidents, the offenders targeted work-style vans according to Dudlo.
Dudlo said, " The Burbank Police currently has several leads and is investigating those leads. In one of those incidents, a neighbor of a victim observed the incident as it was happening but thought it was workers just gathering tools from the vehicle. The witness did not call the police because she thought the incident was innocent in nature."
"Citizens are reminded to notify the police when they see something out of the ordinary occurring in their neighborhood. We are more than happy to investigate further. There have been several incidents in the last year where alert citizens called 911 to report some kind of suspicious activity. In a few of those instances, officers were able to make arrests ranging from burglary to drug possession. We welcome any help from the public when crimes occur. The citizens know their neighborhood and neighbors better than we do. When a citizen notices something that doesn't seem right, it is worth being checked out by our officers. "


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Language policy is part of the air we breathe, here in Quebec. In our BILD blog posts, most of us have taken our musings about how Quebec language policy affects our lives, and woven them into our writing.
In fact, we are presenting our collective thoughts on "Micro-level case studies of policy as lived experience" at an upcoming conference at McGill May 5, 6 and 7, called For and against models of official multiculturalism and multilingualism (here's the program). However, we won't have time to tell very many or very long stories. So in case there isn't time there, I will tell mine here.
This isn't the story I had planned to tell. It happened only last week. I was on my way to pick up my small granddaughter at daycare. On my way there, my daughter texted me, as she often does. But this time it wasn't to remind me to bring home the extra running shoes or to leave the back-up bear there for naptime. This time, the message was: "The direction told us to only speak French and have BRIEF communication, i.e. not linger".
True, I had fallen into the habit of going a bit early and sitting on the sidelines, enjoying the show. One daycare educator for each of the two groups of children, both of them quite extraordinary and possessed of remarkable patience, warmth, and ability to keep the children disciplined. Neither of them born in Canada. The worker for the younger children, male, is from France. My granddaughter's caregiving lady is from India, from the city where I was born myself. She lived in France for years and speaks just as impeccable (and just as European) a French as her colleague on the other side of the floor. Of course, she is in fact trilingual; like all educated Indians, she speaks South Asian English, with the accent I grew up hearing from my father. And in her own language, which was also my father's, she writes poems and stories I wish I could understand (my father only ever spoke English to us).
The children, of course, speak only French to their caregivers, because that's the rule at this daycare. But where Quebec's best-known piece of language legislation, the Charter of the French Language or "Bill 101" is concerned, daycares fly below the radar. Our language-of-instruction provisions kick in when public schooling does, at age 4 or 5, depending on when maternelle starts in a given school. All over Montreal there are daycares in which the language is emphatically not French. The reasons differ. And parents are willing to pay extra for this. Many of my former students are putting their TESL (Teaching English as a second language) degrees to good use in English-only daycares where francophone and allophone parents send their children to lay some kind of foundation in English before school takes over in French. Other daycares are run in the minority or "heritage" languages of the children's families, to build up a base in those languages. My granddaughter's little brother will soon be starting at a Spanish-only daycare. I think it will make a difference to his language development; already his sister usually speaks to him in French, although from birth she has never been addressed by either parent in anything but English or Spanish. The rule she has absorbed, like many Montreal children I know, seems to be "In a group of children (even a group of two in your own minority-language home), the default language is French".
The parents of the children at this daycare are a mixture of anglophone and francophone. We often chat when we come to pick up the children, in English, French or a mixture of both. If we are anglophone, as I am, we speak to each other and to the children in English. It seems, though, that we have been altogether too chatty. Word has gotten around.
So that day, when I arrived, my granddaughter's wonderful, caring early child educator took me aside in some agitation and whispered that she wasn't allowed to speak English anymore, that she had been instructed to reply in French to all the parents. Even if the parents continued speaking English to her. The children were not to hear her speaking it back.
I was glad I had been warned! But I was and remain astonished. My daughter doesn't want to make trouble, so no one is asking the daycare owners about this sudden lowering of the policy boom. Perhaps as dutiful Montrealers some of us have been over-conditioned not to question language policy decisions from higher up, if questioning might mean "trouble".
In any case, I was very glad that I had another language to fall back on with this particular person, whom I have grown very fond of. Although I only speak it very partially, here was the perfect chance to get in some twice-weekly practice of my heritage language. So:
I declared loudly and ungrammatically, sending her into a fit of giggles. Wild horses will not drag from me the name of the language in question, nor the daycare! I am just as paranoid as the next Montrealer when push comes to shove and my language bravado, I mean activism, might have harmful consequences for someone who isn't looking for trouble. But we both felt instant release. The move to a real minority language that we happen to share was instantly empowering. Suddenly neither of us was afraid of being overheard by one of the owners/directors who make policy, as we had been a moment before when speaking English.
I have been back two or three times since then. Now we are positively hollering our third common language across the floor at each other when I arrive. Joyfully!


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Optimization of Process Parameters for the Carbonization of Flamboyant Pod Bark (Delonix Regia)
This study investigates the carbonization of flamboyant pod bark (FPB) for the purpose of production of effective activated carbon from the agricultural residue. Central Composite Design (CCD) under the Response Surface Methodology was employed to combine the selected process parameters [Temperature (300 - 600 0C) and Time (30 - 65 mins)] for the carbonization. FPB were collected within the fields of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, mechanically cracked, crushed, washed with distilled water and sun-dried for seven days before eventually subjecting to carbonization, after which the resultant yields were determined and the statistical analysis was evaluated. The maximum (45.45%) and minimum (11.82%) yields were obtained at Run 1 (3000C/30 mins) and Run 11 (6000C/ 65 mins). The quadratic model equation is given as Yield = 23.27 - 3.48A - 4.38B - 2.81A2 + 0.19B2 + 0.11AB and the R2 value for the model equation is 0.9705 while the adjusted as well as predicted R2 values are 0.9459 and 0.8578, respectively. The numerical optimization by the Design Expert (6.0.8) software suggested minimum yield of 12.89%, (600 0C/ 65 mins) at desirability of 0.941. This research has indicated the suitability of using CCD for the optimization of process parameters for the carbonization of Flamboyant Pod Bark.
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Retreat to an urban oasis spanning 23 landscaped acres at The Dearborn Inn, A Marriott Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. Built on the grounds of Ford Motor Company in 1931, this hotel is ideally located near downtown Detroit and Detroit Metropolitan Airport. In a setting reminiscent of traditional American hospitality, this hotel in Dearborn, MI, boasts 229 spacious guest rooms and suites furnished with luxurious bedding. A unique array of accommodations include the Main Inn, two Colonial lodges and five Colonial guest homes. Amenities include an on-site fitness center, outdoor pool and several nearby golf courses offering ample leisure activity close to major corporations and cultural sites such as The Henry Ford. The AAA Four Diamond, award-winning hotel in Dearborn offers two eateries serving classic American cuisine. Highlighted by more than 17,000 square feet of flexible event space, this historic Dearborn, MI, hotel, is perfect for hosting social affairs, intimate weddings or large business events with ease.
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text: There are many products with all sorts of ratios such as THC:CBD of 3:1, 1:20, 5:2 and so on. Yet, when people try these ratios out, they sometimes find that two products, even with the same ratios, can have widely different effects, and sometimes even no effect. There are a few reasons for this, including: mislabelling of products; different extraction methods will have an effect on the final product; and the interaction between CBD and THC and all the other cannabinoids and terpenes not necessarily listed on the label. The positives of making your own cannabis oil Picture by Cottonseed Oil. From https://www.flickr.com/photos/cottonseedoiltour/5052424228 This inconsistency has lead to more and more people making their own cannabinoid-based oils. There are both positives and negatives to doing this. Let's start with the positives: more control over what you put into your oil; more control over the strength of your oil; the ability to utilize the oil for many different applications (e.g. cooking, topicals); you can get a full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenoids, and therefore all the medical benefits of the entourage effect; and the fact that your edibles need not be sugar-laden treats all the time. The negatives of making your own cannabis oil Now, for the negatives. Most people cannot easily get their own homemade oils tested for safety (e.g. molds, pesticides, heavy metals) and consistency of cannabinoid-terpenoid content. Getting a precise cannabinoid and terpene profile is also very difficult with homemade oils, especially as most people do not have access to the specialized equipment and techniques required to make such products. We must also warn that decarboxylating your cannabis and eating it is usually far stronger and longer-lasting than smoking or vaporizing cannabis, so be careful and make sure you microdose. Yet, for all the difficulties in making a cannabis oil with a precise cannabinoid-terpenoid profile, it is not so difficult to make a simple, good quality cannabis oil at home rather safely using well-grown flowers and a few simple cooking methods. Here's a few suggestions on how to do so … Decarboxylating your cannabis "Decarboxylating" cannabis essentially refers to a chemical reaction where a carbon atom is removed from a carbon chain, resulting in the release of carbon dioxide (CO2). In order to change THCA to THC and CBDA to CBD, the raw cannabis flower must be decarboxylated first. Decarboxylating also makes certain cannabinoids, such as CBD, more bioavailable (i.e. your body can process it more easily). However, this is not to say that there are not any benefits to non-decarboxylated cannabinoids, and they may work in tandem with decarboxylated cannabinoids. Tincture. How to make healthy marijuana oil for baking edibles To decarb your cannabis for making cannabis oil, all you need to do is the following: Break up any cannabis flowers or "buds" you have into smaller pieces. Not too small, though – you do not want to break up the trichomes too much. Layer the pieces onto a rimmed baking tray lined with baking paper/parchment. Place the baking tray into the center of a preheated oven. For a quick decarboxylation, a temperature of 240°F (115°C) to 248°F (120°C) for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, is enough. Once the cannabis is decarboxylated properly, it should appear darker in colour – usually a light brown/yellow colour, and not as green as cannabis is when fresh. Allow the decarboxylated cannabis time to cool. Once cooled, you can coarsely grind the cannabis and store it in an airtight container, to be used at your convenience. As cannabinoids are lipophilic, the decarboxylated cannabis is usually infused into a butter or oil (usually olive oil or coconut oil due to their high smoke points, bioavailability and ) to be used as an ingredient for whenever a medicated edible is wanted. Some people skip this process and put the cannabis in directly with their cooking. Assuming some sort of fat is used, this may provide some effect, but it will not mix into the food you are cooking properly. Decarboxylating first is best if you want better, more consistent results. Decarboxylating the cannabis first means it can be used in a wider variety of applications – topicals as well as edibles. You can add decarbed cannabis to olive oil or coconut oil and leave it to infuse for a week or two, then straining it of plant matter to prevent mold and bacteria.You want to keep the temperature low to preserve the shelf life of your oil. You can also infuse raw cannabis directly in olive or coconut oil by double boiling it for around 1- 2 hours at a temperature of between 158°F (70°C) and 203°F (95°C). Double boiling ensures that the oil does not go above 212°F (100°C), and means you can decarb the cannabis at a lower temperature over a few hours. If double boiling already decarbed cannabis, a temperature between 100°F and 120°F (38°C – 49°C) in a double boiler for 2-5 hours is ideal. Use a cheesecloth to hold the raw or decarbed cannabis as you double boil it to avoid having to strain the oil afterwards. Although raw cannabis can be added directly to oil, it is still best to decarb the cannabis first in order to ensure CBDA and THCA are properly converted to CBD and THC and to keep the shelf life of your oil. Here are a few things to consider when making a cannabis-infused oil … One way of 'testing for strength" is to take several bottles of coconut or olive oil and add different amounts of cannabis to each of them. For example, if you have three bottles of 500ml olive oil, you can use 1.5 grams of decarbed cannabis for one bottle, 3 grams for another, and 6 grams for the third. Similarly, you can make butters in batches with different amounts of cannabis in them. It is worth remembering that the ovens found in our kitchens tend to fluctuate in temperature and have different temperatures in different parts of the oven. Many cannabis oil and butter recipes online tend to use high amounts of cannabis (usually 10 grams or more). Having a potent oil or butter has its uses, as only small amounts need to be used for the desired effect, but it is also easy to over use. Using less cannabis makes less potent oils, giving you more control over your dosage. Be warned, though: decarboxylating your cannabis in this manner will certainly give your home a distinct aroma for a certain amount of time. If you are worried about your house smelling of cannabis, it is perhaps best to do this when you have some time to yourself and make your edibles in a well ventilated environment. Decarboxylation of Gallic Acid, yielding pyrogallol. What about cannabis that isn't decarboxylated? Does it have health benefits? Yes, raw cannabis and the acidic cannabinoids it contains possess health benefits. CBDA, for example, is a COX1 and COX2 enzyme inhibitor, making it a compound with very useful anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. THCA, meanwhile, may have antispasmodic properties. It is therefore likely to be ideal to have a mixture of decarboxylated and non-decarboxylated cannabinoids for a full spectrum of health benefits, depending upon the condition. For pain specifically, though, it does seem that a mixture of cannabinoids is best. Focusing on just CBD and/or THC alone will likely decrease the pain relieving potential of cannabinoids. Similarly, focusing on non-decarboxylated cannabinoids alone is not enough. Yes, for some conditions, decarboxylated cannabinoids may not always be necessary, but decarboxylated cannabinoids of all sorts can work in conjunction with non-decarboxylated ones and become a more effective medication overall. One potential way of getting more acidic cannabinoids into an oil is to infuse non-decarboxylated flowers into olive or coconut oil alongside decarbed ones, but remember that cooking with it may still change THCA to THC. Raw cannabis is also likely to contain moisture in it, so is more prone to mold. Care also must be taken to ensure that any raw cannabis flower is as clean and pesticide- and pathogen- free as possible. Perhaps the best way to retain acidic cannabinoids is to keep an eye on what temperature you are cooking your oil in. Different cannabinoids decarboxylate at different rates, so even if you decarboxylate at 240°F (115°C), you will likely still have some acidic cannabinoids left. Alternatively, you can decarboxylate your cannabis at a lower temperature of around 194°F (90°C) to 212°F (100°C) for around 60 minutes (1 hour) in order to retain the terpenoids and prevent decarboxylation of all the cannabinoids, then slowly double boiling it as instructed under point 11 above. Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA). From https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cannabidiolic_acid.png How potent is cannabis-infused oil? If you are ingesting it, then it can be quite potent. Another problem with homemade edibles and is that knowing precisely how much of each cannabinoid is present in each portion or spoonful is extremely difficult. For this reason, it is ideal to use different amounts of decarboxylated cannabis in each different batch of oil, and use no more than 1 teaspoon at a time, or even less if you have made a particularly strong batch of oil. To give an example, if you have infused 3.5 g of decarboxylated cannabis in 500 ml of extra virgin olive oil, you may want to ingest no more than half a teaspoon full (around 2.5 ml). Then wait an hour to see if you feel OK, and repeat if you still feel you need more to beat any pain you may have. Remember: you can always take more, but you can never take less. Of course, much of what is written above is written with the assumption that cannabis flowers with a high amount of THC are used. Using cannabis flowers where with a CBD:THC of 1:1 or higher (e.g. 2:1, 3:1 etc.) will dampen or even negate any psychoactive effects. The strain you use will affect which cannabinoids and terpenoids end up in the oil. Basically, if you want to avoid having too much THC in your oil, use a strain with low amounts of THC in it. Decarboxylating CBD The process described above decarboxylates both THCA and CBDA into THC and CBD. However, as stated already, different cannabinoids decarboxylate at different rates. The general rule of thumb seems to be that decarboxylation of cannabis flower is best at a temperature of between 194°F and 248°F (90°C and 120°C) for 30 to 60 minutes (1 hour), with some loss of cannabinoid concentration. The "sweet spot" for various kinds of cannabinoids seems to be around 230°F (110°C) for around 30 minutes. Go above 293°F (145°C), and it becomes very difficult to know precisely how cannabinoids behave, and it is likely you will start to lose them as well as the terpenoids as heat increases. Decarboxylation is a necessary process if you want to get the therapeutic effects of CBD and efficiently convert CBDA to CBD. THC, meanwhile, will likely start to convert into cannabinol (CBN) if the temperature goes above 266°F (130°C). What's the shelf life of cannabis-infused oil? Cannabinoids do not last forever, and over time and exposure to air and heat, will decrease in potency. Acidic cannabinoids in particular are very unstable, and do not tend to last for very long when outside and exposed to the air. Kept in a cool, dark place, cannabis-infused oil should retain its potency for about 12 – 18 months (1-1.5 years). Any impurities in the cannabis-infused oil will also affect how long a cannabis-infused oil will last for. This is one reason why properly straining any plant material from the oil is important, as you do not want to have mold and bacteria growing in your oil. However, as it is difficult to get rid of all plant material, added to the fact that the oil will have been exposed to heat and air, the shelf life will again be around 12 to 18 months. Some may heat their cannabis-infused oil at a low temperature of around 140°F (60°C) for around 10-15 minutes on occasion to kill off some of the impurities left behind during the infusion process. Coconut oil is also a favorite base for cannabis-oil infusions due to it having antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. The cannabis has been infused into the oil. Do I have to cook this oil at a specific temperature? As cannabinoids are decarboxylated at high temperatures, if you want to retain any acidic cannabinoids, you will need to cook at lower temperatures or use the infused oil without cooking it. Once the oil or butter has been infused, you can heat it to a maximum of 350°F (approx 176°C) to keep all the cannabinoids from burning off. Is there any other way to retain terpenes? Sadly, cooking your cannabis-infused oil at high temperatures can sometimes burn off the terpenes. One way of overcoming this is by infusing your cannabis oil with fresh and dried herbs and spices such as rosemary and peppercorns, or even lavender flowers (linalool) and lemon & orange rinds (limonene). Will my infused oil taste of cannabis? Much of the flavor and effect of cannabis comes from its terpenes. Infusing decarboxylated cannabis into oil will certainly impart the flavor of the cannabis into the oil. Whilst the terpenes may be pleasant when smelled, the taste of cannabis when eaten is not usually as pleasant. Many people try and overcome the taste with sugar, hence the huge variety of medicated sweet treats available on the market. However, refined sugar is not really medicine in most cases, so this is not always the best way to ingest cannabinoids when it comes to living healthily. Whilst straining away the plant material from the oil will get reduce the unpleasant taste, it will not get rid of it entirely. Matching the flavor profile of the cannabis-infused oil to the dish is possible, but not easy considering the amount of terpenes and terpenoids at play. Other ingredients can certainly mask the flavor, as can infusing the oil with other herbs and spices. Infusing a low weight of cannabis into the oil reduces potency as well as the cannabis taste, but this is not always ideal. How do I use cannabis-infused oil? You can use cannabis-infused oil as a tincture by placing a few drops under your tongue, or use a small amount in your cooking in replacement or addition (if a recipe calls for 15 ml of oil, you do not necessarily want all 15 ml to be cannabis-infused oil, for example) to your normal cooking oil or fat . You can also use such oils as a topical for inflamed joints and skin, or indeed even as a conditioner for your hair! Coconut oil – fantastic for skin and hair. Picture by DanaTentis. From https://pixabay.com/en/coconut-oil-on-wooden-spoon-2090580/ If you feel you could benefit from a medical marijuana card and would like the chance to make your own cannabis-infused oils legally and with an amount and quality of cannabis suitable for those with medical conditions, then click on the image below and get started on your medical marijuana recommendation process. Click the picture and get your medical marijuana recommendation from a physician today. 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Commonwealth Media | 7 May 2015
Australians who have moved overseas for more than six months will be required to pay back the same amount of their HECS debt as they would if they were residing in Australia from July 2017.
In a pre-budget announcement, minister for education and training Christopher Pyne says the Australian Government will legislate to require all Australian graduates living offshore to start making HECS payments based on their income in the 2016-17 tax year if they earn above the threshold of $AUD 53,000.
"Currently, because graduates living overseas don't have to do an Australian tax return, there is no way to know if they are earning above the threshold that triggers HECS repayments and many get off scott-free.
"There is no good reason why someone working as a banker in London or New York and earning over the threshold shouldn't pay back what they owe Australia."
This change is expected to recoup more than $140 million over the next ten years. It will include repayment obligations from 1 July 2017 based on 2016-17 income.
….a HECS-HELP loan repayment exemption has no place in the luggage of Australian graduates pursuing the overseas travel tradition.
– Universities Australia
The government's move will correct a long overdue anomaly in the repayment obligations of Australian graduates according to Universities Australia chief Belinda Robinson :
This is a welcome move by the Government in improving the fairness and sustainability of the student loans scheme.
Such a system for recovering student loans exists in the UK and New Zealand, so there is no obvious reason why obliging Australian graduates living overseas to repay their HELP debt shouldn't be adopted in Australia.


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These aren't the most financially stable times for magazines. According to the Pew Research Center's Project For Excellence In Journalism, two-thirds of the industry's Top 25 magazines experienced circulation declines in the second half of 2011. Across the country, publications such as Sports Illustrated and Essence have greatly downsized their staff in recent years. But perhaps no magazine is
struggling greater than Heart and Soul, the 19-year-old wellness publication that caters to African-American women (and more recently, "all women of color").
A major shift in the magazine's ownership from independent owner Edwin V. Avent to the Brown Curry Detry Taylor and Associates (BCDT) media content company last July caused a backup of freelance and editor payments due to, what the magazine claimed, re-adjustments from the transition. Once things were settled, BCDT CEO Clarence Brown announced that payments to freelancers would begin within 30 to 45 days of the group's official takeover.
While the efforts of Katti Gray, Pamela Johnson, and Sheree Crute eventually resulted in their compensation, along with a few others this May, the magazine not only paid many up to a year late, but it still owes around $150,000 to at least a dozen more freelancers as of press time, with $100,000 of the monies being owed to editors alone, according to the NWU.
Gray, who is a part of the NWU and knows Crute and Johnson through mutual memberships in the Association of Health Care Journalists and American Society of Journalists and Authors, led the charge to force Heart and Soul to make good on its debts.
After writing an article for Heart and Soul last year, Gray sent numerous e-mails to the magazine asking about payment, each of which went ignored. In summer of 2011, she sent another e-mail threatening to sue the publication for the $1,700 they owed her. "I'm not entirely sure why I got paid when others didn't," she commented on the matter.
Despite Heart and Soul's professed loyalty to its Black female readership, Gray believes their slow track record in paying writers says otherwise.
"It's a travesty that these magazine owners and editors — long known for promoting workplace parity for Black people and a fairer, balanced, more comprehensive coverage of Black concerns — would not pay contributors who mainly are Black and female," the veteran reporter said. "It's hypocrisy and…a kind of theft of intellectual property."
Johnson, who's been in the industry since 1984, waited at least 6 months through early 2011 to receive $600 for the first of two stories.
When the second check for $1,500 didn't come in, she began tweeting information about the magazine's payment blunders with Crute and Gray. However, Johnson believes Heart and Soul paid her only to prevent a PR disaster. "We suspected that the previous owner, Edwin Avent, was trying to start a new TV venture, 'Soul of the South,' and didn't want the bad press to tank his new project."
When she was told that George Curry, one of the incoming owners, was changing policy to pay writers faster, Johnson decided to test the claim."I figured I'd see if that was true and took on a new assignment," the former editorial development director for ABILITY Magazine said. "It paid $2,000. I turned it in in August [2011]. By November, when I had not been paid, we banded together to hire a lawyer. Then we heard the National Writers Union was interested in representing us."
"As the person who has been the longest-standing contributor to the magazine — I was with the original magazine — I waited over a year for my last payment," said Crute, who's worked at Heart And Soul since its debut issue and received her money shortly before the May 2012 installments. "They finally paid me individually in an effort to get me to stop working with the other writers and to sort of be quiet and to shut down."
Instead, Crute would do just the opposite: "I decided not to do so, because many of them were colleagues I had known over a long time. Some of us had also come to the magazine in part because I had supported it for such a long time. So I continued to work with the union (after November 2011) to try to help the others get paid also."
Even though Heart and Soul has lacked consistency in its more recent payouts, Crute said that things were much better in its earlier days. "There were no problems then," she noted. "It was very well-managed when it was owned by Bob Johnson because he owned it for years. Its most-recent owner is the only one who's ever done anything of this nature."
"I agreed to write a story, which I wrote in February," said Harriet A. Washington, who previously wrote a medical column for Heart And Soul and received contradictory information from them while inquiring about her money. "I was contracted to write it for $5,350. I had submitted a completed invoice. At first they claimed they hadn't received it, even though I had sent a return receipt. Then they claimed that I needed to sign something else on that same document, which I thought was a little absurd, but I certainly did when they brought it to my attention. They promised to pay me within a week, but they didn't pay me anything."
So with multiple freelancers airing grievances for contracts, many of which remain unresolved, what happens next? Larry Goldbetter, president of the NWU, says legal action is imminent, "We had a couple of agreements with Heart and Soul," said Goldbetter from the NWU's headquarters. "We've offered other ways to resolve this thing, but they haven't come across with any money in quite some time. So if
we don't reach a significant agreement soon, then we're going to court. You can't have a situation where writers produce, people make money off it, it gets published, and they don't get paid. That's just completely unacceptable — besides being illegal."
Whatever happens, many staff members have apparently decided to go on to more greener pastures. "I don't think the remaining people can wait for any more broken promises. A good deal of staff have already left," Crute says. "Long-term freelancers have already severed their relationship [with Heart And Soul]. People have pretty much had it. They wanna get paid."
Heart And Soul Magazine did not respond to repeated requests for comment on this story.


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I had a dream and in my dream I had admitted my son in a convent school run by the sisters, it was the first day of his school, so I left him in this school and came home, but I could not rest, as I was worried for my child, as he is not articulating, I was anxious how he would handle himself, If he felt hungry or thirsty, whether he would be able to ask for help.
And so I decided to bring him back home, as I felt very insecure, having my child in the school, so I went back to the school within an hour's time, and told the school authorities, that I had come to take my son back, and the teachers told me that since he was older, they put him in the higher standard, so I went searching for him the next class, when I went there, I was told that he was sent to another class, so I went on moving from one class to another, only to find that my son was not there in any of the classes where I left, I became desperate, started calling my husband who was also waiting outside the school and both of us went searching in all the sections only to find my son missing.
I suddenly got up from my bed to find, it was a dream, but it was so real that I started crying and I felt very depressed early morning – I kept thinking about it, and was feeling unhappy. The next time, I went to church, and I just sat for few minutes, there was loud music, and very lively songs sung, and I could not control my tears, for it brought memories of my son who used to dance in the church for these songs – I wept and wept nonstop, I was just not able to hold my tears.
Now any where I go, I do not know what will trigger me – I have ready tears for my son waiting to just flow, sometimes I don't let myself cry, and I exercise great self control, especially in front of my daughter, lest she be upset for being alive, but I am not able to control my tears. The other day in the family prayers, suddenly I started crying as I felt my son's presence in our room, I could not stop myself from weeping, I continued to weep till the end of our prayers.
Slowly I began to understand, my dream that I had still not accepted the fact that my son is no more, and I am hoping deep within myself he is alive somewhere, and I am angry with God for taking him away from me suddenly when everything appeared fine.
I am hurt, and I have still not let him go completely out of my life, and have been struggling for the last few months. There is always something that I notice, or hear and it is enough to trigger me to cry, Now I do not mind crying for I feel much better when I cry. I believe crying can be so important and healthy, yet many times we don't let ourselves shed the tears we need to. I feel I need to be gracious to myself, and allow myself to cry without being ashamed to do it.
Do you know that there are benefits to crying?
- A good cry lets out bottled up emotions and feel a little relief
- Crying helps from feeling upset to feeling better
- A good cry helps you heal from grief or pain
- Weeping helps relieves stress, tension and anxiety
- Crying is said to rid your body of toxins.
So the next time, if you feel like crying, do not control or try to stop – let the tears flow, and you will be surprised to find yourself feeling much better, and healthier for having wept.
"Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts" Charles Dickens.
Be Blessed !


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January 23–31
San Francisco Restaurant Week
In 2018, the Bay Area knocked New York out of the top three-star Michelin spot when seven of its restaurants earned the lofty distinction. The heart of the region's food scene is most certainly the city. During SF Restaurant Week, which runs Jan. 23–31, nearly 130 dining spots will serve specially priced lunch ($15 or $25) and dinner ($40 or $65) menus. Try what Infatuation calls "the best pasta in San Francisco" with Flour + Water's six-course menu, featuring saffron & lamb ravioli and chestnut porcini cappelletti. Eat at four or more participating restaurants and you'll be entered to win a $1,200 dining credit to enjoy all year.


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Project management is the application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives. It involves 5 processes – Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing the project. Project management is emerging as a distinct profession in the present century because it brings unique focus by the goals, resources and schedule of each project.
The job of a project manager is to guide the process of completion of a project from the initial stage to the end within the specified time as well as the given budget. There are various internal as well as external factors that could act as obstacles for the project completion. With strategic planning and efficient execution, these factors could be reduced as much as possible.
Well begun is half done -Aristotle
Referring to Aristotle's words, proper planning and groundwork will help a project manager get to the project completion smoothly and also be in a position to handle any disruptions swiftly.
Gather all details relevant to the project
It is important to make sure you get all the details about the project even before the start . This includes important deadlines, project scope, intermediate stages, budget figures and approval from various authorities. Getting all these details documented will serve as a good base to kick-start the project.
Be practical
Finishing a project on time can be possible when the expectations are realistic. A responsible project manager sets realistic expectations and also makes sure the client is aware of the limitations of the team in terms of the number of work hours as well as the capabilities of the team. Setting very high targets that are not feasible for the team within the deadlines will only lead to a failure.
Monitor the progress of the project
Having checkpoints at every significant stage of the project will help you ensure that the project is on the right track and also indicate any deviations from the initial framework. Also making changes according to clients needs should be done as the project progress and should not be saved to the fag end of the project. That can lead to a lot of re-work when the project is almost complete.
Be the Leader
When you have been giving the responsibility of leading a project, take it up completely and make sure you are the one responsible for anything related to this project. There may be instances where you may have to prevent others from dominating over your role. As a good leader, you need to take up multiple roles- a mentor, motivator, guide, coach to your team. Team building activities can help bring the team together. You will also be a negotiator and liaison with the management as well as the client in terms of deadlines, budgets. Leading the team with a calm head always drives the project in the right direction.
Select the team members wisely
This action is going to be the direct factor that determines the success of the project. Based on the project requirements, put together a team with the expected skills. Choosing a wrong person for the wrong task at the initial stage could lead to a major disaster.
These are just a few tips that project managers need to keep in mind when they take up any project. If you have more tips, do share and let us know! 🙂


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Planet Forward: Viewer-driven Show on PBS Tonight
National Renewable Energy Lab's demo of hydrogen fueling station moving the Planet Forward? Photo via: PBS
Interventions interrupt the talking heads on the stage with viewers' videos. Reactions from a live audience in the studio interject commentary. The experts debate how to proceed with alternative energy solutions, covering the full spectrum from solar to transportation. And the ringleader of this environmental forum, Planet Forward, Frank Sesno, a CNN veteran, leads the brigade by inserting online commentary, showing the latest advances, as well as regular folks' innovative methods of impacting global warming.
Planet Forward, which debuts tonight on PBS, shakes up the tired TV format of expert opinions, with a viewer-driven attempt to connect with the green community online. Sesno, professor of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University, hosts from the head of an interactive television classroom, engaging participants with a lively discourse about next generation environmental technology, including wind turbines, biomass, solar, and some provocative, homemade ideas, too—you name it.
Carol Browner, assistant to President Obama for Energy and Climate Change is a guest in the dialogue and answers questions from the online audience and a citizen journalist on the panel. Also, James Connaughton, the former Bush White House Council on Environmental Quality and executive VP of Constellation Energy is among the guest panels of scientists, policy makers, and the business sector discussing the move from fossil fuel-based energy.
This special, which hopes to grow into an ongoing series, involved students from Middlebury College, University of Nebraska and other schools in an effort to draw in a younger audience with a fresher approach. In a meaningful way, it asks whether green means making sacrifices or improving technology--or both.
Catch it at 8 p.m. tonight and continue the conversation online. The show leads up to a big day and night of Earth Day programming on PBS. Would be worthwhile if a show about renewable energy was on weekly, not a one-time-only special.
More on PBS coverage of the environment:
PBS Airs Must-See Episode about Climate Change and Kiribati
PBS Examines Stimulus Package's Impact on Local Transit
Frogs: The Thin Green Line
e2: the economies of being environmentally conscious Debuts


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Last Friday was my last day at the psych ward– please hold your "I'm so glad they let you out" jokes because let's not forget: the staff are WAY crazier than the patients and the patients actually get better. The staff? They're just one more decision away from a prison sentence.
At least that's what I said in my exit interview.
I'm torn between giving you an explanation and assuming I don't need to. After all, why would anyone want to work at a place where the CEO makes fun of mental illness, everyone is banging each other, the doctors can't speak English to the patients they're treating, the guy across the hall is plotting your death, and your boss thinks the rapture is happening next week?
Me, that's who. [Read more…]
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As much of the world turns its attention to questions of the role and even survival of the nation-state formation in an increasingly globalized world, the authors of this interdisciplinary volume shift the focus of the debate by examining various sites of social action where the nation-state is still in a formative stage even as it is increasingly under threat. Including micro level ethnographies, local histories and a macro-theoretical overview of the world-system, this volume directly engages with the complexities of globalization in marginal and troubled states complexities that are themselves typically marginalized in debates all too often obsessed with the plight of the most powerful and developed nations.
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Kegman shanks will fit all modern bar and tavern applications (7/8" x 14 straight pipe thread) but we cannot guarantee to fit the myriad of inferior parts on the home brewing and superstore market today.
Note: Our shanks have a seven-eighths (7/8) inch O.D. and usually require a ONE (1) inch hole. All faucet splines on the other major USA manufacturers are the same and will mate with our shanks.
The faucet shank is a standard part of any draft beer system. The shank is the hollow tube which connects the draft beer faucet to the beer line and passes through the tower, wall, bulkhead or other such bar barrier. The front of the shank is made with a spline coupling which accepts the spline of all faucets made for North and South America to hold it in an upright position. The rear of the shank can have three standard forms.
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After having proven expertise in developing Asia's largest Solar Park at Charanka, Mehsana in Gujarat for more than 100 MW, KP Group has started their own Solar Project of 15 MW capacity under SOLARISM brand at Sudi Village of Amod taluka on Bharuch-Jambusar Road in Bharuch district of Gujarat. Now We propose to increase our solar power generation capacity by setting up another solar power project for 25 MW. Post the commercial commencement, our total solar power generation capacity would increase to 40 MW.
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For more than two decades our factory at Dabhasa has been on the forefront of designing, fabricating and galvanizing telecom towers, and structures of substation, solar panels, microwave towers, windmills, earthing, and cable-trays.
We provide complete solutions from concept till completion of project life-cycle of wind farms. Activities covered are siting of wind-farms, acquisition of lands & permits, EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning) of wind project infrastructure.


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Critical tweets of Meghan Markle, we meet again.
To no one's surprise, Meghan's half-sister Samantha Markle slammed the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harryafter the couple released their Christmas card on Friday.
It wasn't so much what Meghan and Harry's holiday card said that gave Meghan cause for critique, but instead what it didn't say. Or, rather, what it didn't show.
The Duke and Duchess' Christmas card featured a never-before-seen photo of the couple on their wedding night as the two of them stared off into the distance looking at fireworks. Meghan and Harry's arms are intertwined, but we only see them from the back. Their faces aren't visible.


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Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine wants to kick your ass. Well, not literally, but with the original track he wrote for the upcoming Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.
The song "Sudden Death" (spoiler alert!) plays during the game's final battle, a face-off with the demigod of rock. It's a finger-blistering number written specifically for the game, the intention to push the Guitar Hero player's skills to the limit. Mustaine is proud of the track, which he wrote based on a script and game illustrations provided to him by Neversoft.
How he describes the song: it starts off scary, then it stops, then it picks up pace at the end. That's like going into a record store and saying "I'm looking for this song I heard on the radio. It goes 'dummy dum dum dum' on the bass, and then the drums come in and it's all like 'widdly-wah, widdly-wah' on the guitar right before the singer says 'can you feel my raging heat, come down with it girl.' Do you have that one?"
Check the video above to hear the track, see the note chart in action, and marvel at the fact that Mustaine has had the same haircut for over 25 years.
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Exploring Christ's sacrifice through art
On Saturday in Manchester Cathedral, 19 life sized paintings and illustrations from Jesus's life were unveiled to the public.
These are the passionate productions of Rob Floyd, a 38-year-old artist from Wilmslow in Cheshire, who says art and God have always been fundamental parts of his life.
"Painting has been something that's always been there, from my earliest memories from when I was a little kid making marks and drawing on things," he says.
"It's always been a priority of mine in my life to engage with that meaning and engage with the divine.
"I've never had any of this contemporary existential angst about being alone in a meaningless world.
"I've always felt that life is inherently full of meaning."
Consequently, the marriage of his spiritual and artistic temperaments seems perfectly natural to Floyd. While some people choose to engage with the divine by becoming something more overtly religious like a priest, for Floyd painting is where he can best channel that.
"I've always seen my art as a very spiritual pursuit. Art is how I best engage with the divine.
"If I'm honest I've never felt I'm cut out to be a monk or a man of the cloth or anything like that."
And his paintings are as much about communicating something to the viewer as they are about him personally working through his own questions. For him, faith is a "journey" and his work on the Stations of the Cross was "a great opportunity for me to continue on that path".
"[Art has] always been something I've always used to try and better make sense of things," he explains.
"I've been influenced by lots of different faiths, including things like Hinduism. For me though, Christianity is culturally in my blood, and is the religion I can connect with most deeply, understanding it at a deeper level."
It is this understanding that lead him to choose this particular set of scenes, "Ultimately there has to be some kind of kenosis, some kind of self-revelation in art."
He describes himself as an artist who tends to work in cycles so the Stations of the Cross appeal to him as "the ultimate cycle that Christianity offers".
Floyd has painted the traditional 14 Stations of the Cross but added in four extra paintings to his series as well as an illustration on paper, using charcoal, ink and chalk, showing the aftermath of the Crucifixion lit by a full moon.
The largest painting, the Crucifixion, was two meters tall and two and a half metres wide.
Anyone familiar with Floyd's art will know he likes to paint his people big: "It's just something that's always come naturally to me, and I've tried painting other ways but it always seemed forced, and that isn't a road you want to go down."
On this occasion it did pose a challenge of its own, as his workspace wasn't big enough to accommodate his paintings, and so it ended up in Christ Church, West Didsbury.
"When it got to the Crucifixion, I knew I wanted it to be life sized, but we didn't have the room in my studio in the loft. So someone at the cathedral said to me 'perhaps we can find a space for you, have you heard of Christ Church'?"
Indeed he had, it was the church where he was married and where his son had been baptised. They welcomed him gladly, and he completed his life size masterpiece there.
He hopes the paintings will be viewed as a starting point, rather than an ending to the discussion, and that is reflected in the looseness of the brush strokes and his deliberate use of blurred, imperfect lines.
"Your eyes, physically have to mix the paint and the viewer has to use their mind and their imagination," he says.
"Sometimes very highly finished and polished paintings can seem like statements, sort of 'this is what the artist thinks and this is what he is telling you'.
"But in my paintings, I don't pretend to understand the Christian mysteries."
At the end of the day, Mr Floyd admits he is grappling with the same questions as many believers, and that the conclusion of the painting process doesn't necessarily put a stop to the inner searching.
"At the end of engaging with this cycle of paintings I'm left with more questions than answers," he says.
"I want my paintings to be open to dialogue, to be looser like that.
"Hopefully that makes the viewer's experience better and leaves them more open to discussion."
The paintings will be displayed in Manchester Cathedral throughout the Lent season.


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|Publication Date
|OFR53 Kent County Groundwater Monitoring Project: Results of Subsurface Exploration
|Andres, A.S., McQuiggan, R.W., He, C.
|RI82 Southern New Castle – Northern Kent Counties Groundwater Monitoring Project: Results of Subsurface Exploration and Hydrogeological Studies
|Andres, A.S., Coppa, Z.J., He, C., McKenna, T.E.
|SP28 Digital Elevation Model of Delaware
|Wang, L.T.
|RI80 Investigation of Submarine Groundwater Discharge at Holts Landing State Park, Delaware: Hydrogeologic Framework, Groundwater Level and Salinity Observations
|Andres, A.S., Michael, H.A., Russoniello, C.J., Fernandez, C., He, C., Madsen, J.A.
|B21D Using Numerical Models to Assess a Rapid Infiltration Basin System (RIBS), Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware
|He, C., Andres, A.S.
|B21A Evaluation of Wastewater Treatment Options Used in Rapid Infiltration Basin Systems (RIBS)
|Türkmen, M., Walther, E.F., Andres, A.S., Chirnside, A.E.M., Ritter, W.F.
|OFR46 Storm-Water and Base-Flow Sampling and Analysis in the Nanticoke River Watershed: Preliminary Report of Findings 2002-2004
|Ullman, W.J., Andres, A.S., Scudlark, J.R., Savidge, K.B.
|OFR44 Storm-Water and Base-Flow Sampling and Analysis in the Delaware Inland Bays Preliminary Report of Findings 1998-2000
|Ullman, W.J., Andres, A.S., Scudlark, J.R., Savidge, K.B.
|OFR43 Results of Trenching Investigations Along the New Castle Railroad Survey-1 Seismic Line, New Castle, Delaware
|McLaughlin, P.P., Baxter, S.J., Ramsey, K.W., McKenna, T.E., Strohmeier, S.A.
|SP23 Earthquake Basics
|Baxter, S.J.
|RI57 Evaluation of the Stream-Gaging Network in Delaware
|Doheny, E.J.
|Geology and Hydrology of the Cockeysville Formation Northern New Castle County, Delaware
|Plank, M.O., Woodruff, K.D., Werkheiser, W.H.
|RI46 Shallow Subsurface Temperatures at Selected Locations in Delaware
|Woodruff, K.D.
|RI42 Stratigraphy and Depositional History of the Post-Choptank Chesapeake Group
|Andres, A.S.
|MS4 Seismic Stratigraphy Along Three Multichannel Seismic Reflection Profiles off Delaware's Coast (Front and Back Pages)
|Benson, R.N., Andres, A.S., Roberts, J.H., Woodruff, K.D.
|OFR30 Evaluation of Remote Sensing and Surface Geophysical Methods for Locating Underground Storage Tanks
|Andres, A.S.
|RI39 Earthquakes in Delaware and Nearby Areas, June 1973 - June 1984
|Woodruff, K.D.
|OFR25 Saturated Thickness of the Columbia Formation in Southern New Castle County, Delaware
|Groot, J.J., Demicco, P.M., Cherry, P.J.
|RI35 Unconformities in the Fluvial Columbia Sediments Revealed by Thin Pebble Beds
|Spoljaric, N.
|OFR14 Sinkholes, Hockessin Area, Delaware
|Talley, J.H.


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Interview Tilman Küntzel @ social media
International Light Art Award Unna am 9. Februar 2017
Finalist Tilman Küntzel's fallen chandelier: About his concept
I have been creating audiovisual installations ever since my time as a Fine Arts student at the University of Fine Arts of Hamburg. I am interested in stimulating all the senses of people who experience my work, and I want them to be immersed in the work of art. By moving through the space people can determine their own perceptual process. I prefer to use dynamic algorithms from "found" control components, as in this installation for Unna, in which one experiences randomly generated movements of light and percussive sounds.
Why do you work with opposing concepts like crash and control or accident and intent?
The era of the Anthropocene is defined by control. Humankind aims to control nature, machines, and itself. Everything should be calculable. In contrast, a mistake or a malfunction is something subversive, something anarchical that escapes control and autonomously determines its owns processes. I am interested in how the dynamic of a malfunction develops in the sense of fostering aleatoric compositions and improvisation. A malfunction has its own aesthetic. Exploring and articulating this are important aspects of my practice.
Are the quiet and irregular switching sounds a significant part of your audiovisual installation?
The audiovisual installation for Unna is based on a sonification of a controlling system causing the flickering of forty light bulbs within a fallen chandelier. Twenty interconnected starters, similar those commonly found in fluorescent tubes, generate an irregular light rhythm. This occurs by means of bimetallic strips which are heated up in a tube and thus come in contact with one another in rapid sequence. This process is audible. Each starter generates its own rhythm, which has a different sound depending on the brand, make-up, and degree of wear of the starters. I first listen to a lot of starters before I use them for an installation (in the sense of "composing"). Your works are site-specific.
What makes the space at the Centre for International Light Art Unna a perfect spot for this artwork?
Its history. As John Jaspers once said, my work is about "storytelling." The vaulted ceilings of the underground space remind me of an experience deep in the salt mines of Wieliczka, Poland (today a museum), where the miners had dug sixty- to eighty-meter long chapels and halls. One large space is decorated with an ornate chandelier made of salt crystals.
The vaulted underground space of the museum used to serve another purpose. This is a place where people worked, where things were produced and stored. With its lively play of lights and animated sounds, the fallen chandelier sparks visitors' imaginations, encouraging people to develop their own stories about the place where the work unfolds.


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Researchers have found that early evidence of CTE pathology not only persisted for long after a head injury but also spread through the brain even in the absence of concussion. The study conducted in unanesthetized mice and post-mortem brains of teenage athletes showed that pathological aggregation of tau proteins were not only detected immediately at the site of impact but also in distant brain regions after 5 months. The study should be able to shed light on the relationship between CTE, head impact and traumatic brain injury so as to develop better therapeutic and preventive strategies.
Read the full story: https://neurosciencenews.com/
Scientific publication: https://academic.oup.com/brain/


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Ahead of the Chicago Bulls' Christmas Day matchup against the Houston Rockets, adidas officially previews the limited edition "Nightmare" colorway of the Rose 3.
The shoe's purple "vertigo" shimmer synthetic upper represents the nightmares opponents have about guarding Rose. Other features include glow-in-the-dark outsole, black and white speckled midsole and wave patterned black and white laces. The inside of the tongue features 12-24-12 to represent the day this limited edition pair drops.
Rose 3 "Nightmare" drops Monday, December 24 for $180 at adidas.com and Eastbay.
Follow facebook.com/adidasBasketball and @adidasHoops with #drose3 on Twitter for the next exclusive colorway debut.
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Today is the first day of July and the summer time is here! What better way to celebrate the first day of July with a fun watermelon drink? Watermelon is a good source of vitamin C, has plenty of antioxidants (watermelon gets it reddish-pink shades primarily from lycopene!), and has a rich supply of an amino acid called citrulline.
A fully ripened watermelon will feel heavy for its size. Heaviness in a watermelon is a good thing because the water content of a watermelon will typically increase along with ripening, and a fully ripened watermelon will be over 90% water in terms of weight! A fully ripened watermelon will also often have a ground spot that has turned creamy yellow in color.
Looking for ideas on what to do with watermelon? Make it into a fun drink. I used plain seltzer water mixed with watermelon for a light spritzer drink to enjoy on a hot day. About 1 liter of seltzer mixed with the inside of the watermelon makes a fantastic drink! I scooped the inside of the watermelon out with an icecream scoop and blended it in a blender with the seltzer water. You can add a hint of lime juice to the drink if needed. I picked up a handy watermelon kit at my local ShopRite that came with stands to hold the watermelon balanced, and a spout to pour the drink out of the watermelon– very easy to use!!
I also made a delicious watermelon and feta salad last month! It was DELICIOUS! Did you ever think of mixing watermelon with cheese? The next time you are thinking of making a salad and you are a watermelon lover, this is definitely the choice for you!
The possibilities with watermelon are endless! What better way to enjoy the summer than with a refreshing watermelon recipe?


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