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Severe sleep apnea is a serious form of sleep apnea characterized by very frequent periods of not breathing during sleep. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, or you snore during sleep, you might be at risk for severe sleep apnea.
In this blog post, we will define severe sleep apnea, list the potential complications, and explore options to help you manage it before it gets worse.
What is Severe Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is characterized by periods of not breathing during sleep. The word apnea means "to deprive of breath," so sleep apnea is the "deprivation of breath" during sleep. If you would like a full overview of sleep apnea, please visit this article about sleep apnea for more information. For this article, we will focus on how doctors and researchers grade sleep apnea for severity.
According to the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School, one key measure of sleep apnea severity is the Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI). This index measures how many events of apnea you experience per hour during sleep. To grade the severity of sleep apnea, researchers use this scale:
- None/Minimal: AHI < 5 per hour
- Mild: AHI ≥ 5, but < 15 per hour
- Moderate: AHI ≥ 15, but < 30 per hour
- Severe: AHI ≥ 30 per hour
With this scale, we can see that having up to 15 apnea events per hour is still considered mild. Anything higher than 15 apnea events per hour is deemed to be moderate or severe.
To give some perspective, the bar for severe sleep apnea is not that high. One study made it a criterion to only include individuals who had an AHI score of more than 100. That means those individuals stopped breathing more than 100 times per hour, or several times a minute. At that level, quality sleep is nonexistent.
It is estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with at least 80% of cases of moderate to severe sleep apnea going undiagnosed. Unless you have had a sleep study, the simple presence of snoring is not enough to know the severity of your sleep apnea. Moreover, it is also possible for mild sleep apnea to evolve into severe sleep apnea over time from various factors, so managing the disease with the appropriate treatment plan is critical to prevent a progression in the disease.
A recent 2017 meta-analysis discovered that severe sleep apnea could independently predict premature death for any cause, especially death caused by cardiovascular problems. What makes this research finding so egregious is the final message: any disease-related death can potentially be traced back to severe sleep apnea.
Finally, even the death of Carrie Fisher was later ruled to be "sleep apnea with other conditions: atherosclerotic heart disease and drug use" according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. It is not clear that she was being treated for sleep apnea, but she had the symptoms according to the article. Undiagnosed sleep apnea likely caused heart failure in her case.
The Complications of Severe Sleep Apnea
The complications of severe sleep apnea are generally the same as sleep apnea overall, but to a heightened degree:
- Heart failure
- Attention and memory problems
- Glaucoma
- Periodontitis
- Stroke
- Premature death
- Increased cancer risk
- Unsafe medication interactions (narcotics, antidepressants, alcohol)
- Sleep-deprived partners
- Moodiness and irritability
While irritability might not seem like a big deal, sleep apnea can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. So to keep things in perspective, severe sleep apnea is a serious illness with many complications that increases your risk of premature death on several fronts.
What You Can Do to Get Help
If you suspect that you or someone you know might have sleep apnea, the first thing to do is request a sleep study from your doctor. To get appropriate treatment, you have to know how severe the problem is. A sleep study will give you a better picture into the severity of your sleep apnea and will help your doctor place you in a severity category.
Once you have the proper diagnosis, your doctor will most likely order a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for you to use during sleep.
Here on our website, we have many resources to help you get started with your CPAP machine once your doctor prescribes one for you:
- The Beginner's Guide to CPAP Machine
- CPAP Machine Buying Guide
- A Guide to CPAP Masks
- Additional Sleep Apnea Health Tips
- CPAP FAQ Community
Final Thoughts
Severe sleep apnea is a serious form of sleep apnea that increases your risk of premature death in many ways. While it is essential to understand the complications and overall risks that go along with the disease, it is more important to focus on the treatment plan to avoid those risks. Fortunately, while the complications of severe sleep apnea are serious, getting a CPAP machine is an easy and extremely effective way to treat it.
The information on this page is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For more information about sleep apnea, talk to your doctor or primary care provider.
- Healthy Sleep. Understanding the Results. http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/sleep-apnea/diagnosing-osa/understanding-results
- Science Direct. Clinical factors associated with extreme sleep apnoea [AHI>100 events per hour] in Peruvian patients: A case-control study–A preliminary report.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1984006315000139
- American Sleep Apnea Association. A Very Short Course on Sleep Apnea.https://www.sleepapnea.org/learn/sleep-apnea-information-clinicians/
- American Sleep Apnea Association. A Very Short Course on Sleep Apnea.https://www.sleepapnea.org/learn/sleep-apnea-information-clinicians/
- National Institutes of Health. Meta-analysis of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in obstructive sleep apnea with or without continuous positive airway pressure treatment.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27502205
- American Sleep Apnea Association. Yes, you can die from sleep apnea. Carrie Fisher did.https://www.sleepapnea.org/carrie-fisher-yes-you-can-die-from-sleep-apnea/
- PLOS Medicine. Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Mortality: A Prospective Cohort Study.https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1000132
- New York Times. Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Cancer Risk.https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/20/sleep-apnea-tied-to-increased-cancer-risk/
- American Sleep Apnea Association. Stroke Awareness Month: Untreated sleep apnea and stroke.https://www.sleepapnea.org/untreated-sleep-apnea-and-stroke-stroke-awareness-month/


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|Cheering on the kids as they do a dance for us!
For the third time this season, my teammates and I visited a local school this week for a little community outreach.
While there, we answered questions, played basketball, signed autographs, and ate lunch with the kids. It gave me the opportunity to see what the French schools are like; the buildings themselves, what a kid's day is like, and what their school lunch looks like.
Funny Interactions
I love hearing the questions the children have. Just like in the States, the first question is usually: 'how tall are you?' followed by: 'can you dunk?' Though, they come up with some interesting questions too such as, 'how old were you when you scored your first basket?' And some funny questions for me, the American: 'do you know Rihanna?' or 'do you know Tony Hawk?'
|Q & A time!
It's fun to interact with the kids. Though I'm sure it would be a lot more fun if I could communicate with them a little bit better. Kids are entertaining in any language, and I look
forward to going back and visiting more schools
in the next few months!
Lunch Time
The most interesting thing to me though, was the school lunches. In the US, what we feed our kids at school has, and probably always will be a topic for great discussion. With school district's budgets becoming tighter and tighter, feeding kids a quality meal at school is becoming more and more difficult.
While it's been some time since I've seen a school lunch in the US, it's safe to say things haven't changed that much, for the better anyways (ahem, pizza = vegetable?).
|Kids' time to play!
No Brown Bag Lunches
One thing I did NOT notice was kids bringing lunch from home. If they stayed at school for lunch, they ate what the school provided. This is obviously a very different system than what we're used to seeing in the States.
|Cantine -- isn't it more family-style?
It's more of a family atmosphere, where between four and six kids share a table. They have regular plates, silverware, and glasses on the table (not plastic/paper plates, or infamous 'sporks').
Once seated, the 'lunch ladies' (for lack of a better term) brought in the 'first plate' of lunch. It might be a carrot salad (like we ate at the first school we visited), or a light pastry with cheese (like we ate yesterday). The kids dish up their own portions, and yes, they all ate at least a little bit of carrot salad.
Plate Stacking
After they're done with the first course, very systematically, the kids put all remaining food onto one plate, and one by one pass their plates to the front of the table for the lunch ladies to come by and clear. I later asked my teammates if they are taught this as children, because it's what my teammates do when we have a team meal together as well. In fact they are taught to clear their tables, and pass their plates to the front. I think that's a very cool thing to teach their kids. Nothing like learning a little responsibility and manners in the lunch room!
|Elodie dishing up some carrots for a kiddo!
Again, the kids take turns dishing up their own portions. And if the child is too small (some of the kids were as young as six years old at my table), one of the room monitors/lunch ladies helps them out. Bread is also brought out at this time and placed on the table (which happened to be organic bread, by the way).
When finished, once again, the kids clear their tables and their plates.
Finally, dessert is brought out. Dessert consisted of clementine oranges, and/or yogurt (organic as well).
Lunchtime Drinks
One thing that should be mentioned is what the kids had to drink. Their only option was water. A pitcher of water was placed on each table at the start of lunch, and if they ran out, one of the kids could go refill it for the rest of the table.
|Our lunch yesterday -- roast beef, veggies, & couscous.
From what I saw, the kids ate what they put on their plate, and they all had a very healthy portions (unless they were just trying to show off for us).
Wouldn't Fly in the US
One thing I kept thinking to myself while I was sitting at the table, was how much complaining a kid in the US would be doing if we brought out water, vegetables, meat, and clementines for them to eat at lunch. Maybe the French kids do complain, but they ate the food nonetheless!
I know there are things I don't understand about the French school lunch program, exactly how they pay for it etc...but it seems to me, the US school lunches have great room for improvement.
Providing kids with proper nutrition is a very important thing. While, as kids, we think it's great (woo hoo, pizza and chocolate milk!), we're not doing them any favors. I hope, somehow, we can improve the quality of the food we give our kids at school! What do you think?
~ Happy Wednesday!
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Most of all, customer experience management is about a company delivering the optimal experience during an interaction. For example, during a conversation the contact center should ensure that the agent's responses are appropriate to the context of the overall customer relationship and are personalized. The same should be true for a customer's visits to the Web site, during chat sessions and in responses to mobile text messages. It goes without saying that the person or system involved in an interaction needs all relevant information about the customer, so responses meet the customer's expectations while also delivering against business goals.
Topics: Customer Experience, CEM, ResponseTek, Customer Performance Management (CPM)
NICE systems is an established vendor in the market for agent performance management (APM) systems, and it recently took the top ranking in the Ventana Research APM Value Index awards [http://www.ventanaresearch.com/resources/resources.aspx?id=3786]. Workforce optimization software includes call recording, quality monitoring, workforce management and training; to this APM adds call routing, coaching, compensation management and agent-focused analytics. The need for these additional capabilities was validated in our benchmark research on agent performance management. I recently wrote an update on NICE Systems' efforts and direction for 2010 in which I noted that NICE has been expanding its analytics to support better cross-channel customer interactions for agents.
Topics: Customer Experience, CEM, eGlue, Customer Performance Management (CPM)


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Benefits of eating healthy:
- More energy
- Better focus/clarity of the mind
- Better sleep at night
- Better mood
- Better workouts/quicker recovery time
- Stronger immune system
- Maintain a healthy weight
Eating healthy is about moderation, portion control, and buying fresh products as much as possible. When eating, think more about fueling your body rather than filling your body. You do not want to eat until you feel stuffed, but until you feel satisfied. Not consuming enough nutrients, as well as over eating, will negate from the positive effects of eating a healthy, well balanced diet. Balancing your meals among protein, carbohydrates, and fats should be taken into consideration when preparing meals. If you are unsure about how much of each type of foods you should be eating, meet with a dietitian or nutritionist, they can help you find the right balance for you.
Also, try to eat fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible, as they will be higher in nutritional value than frozen produce or foods that have been transported a great distance before even reaching the stores shelves. Buying fresh usually means there is less chance of the products having chemicals and preservatives, no additives or hormones, and tend to be more naturally pure quality, especially if they are organic or non-GMO grown. Plus, fresh foods seem to simply taste better, and are more flavorful!
Getting started is the hardest step. If jumping all in is a bit overwhelming for you, start off small. Plan days where you are eating healthy, well balanced meals throughout the day a few days a week to begin. Start to add more days of healthy eating in after a few weeks. Continue to increase that amount of days of eating healthy until you are almost always eating healthy. (I like to leave some room for the occasional not so healthy meals, but keep those to a small limit.) Keep a food/feelings journal if that helps. Write down what you ate and how you felt after each meal/snack. Compare what you ate and how you felt each day. Sometimes seeing is believing. You may notice that on the days you practiced healthy eating, you had more energy, were more productive, and had a better night sleep compared to the days you did not eat the healthiest of meals. You may even notice that you feel more fatigued and less motivated the day after a day of unhealthy eating. Try it out for yourself. I am sure you will start to see and feel an improvement in your health by adapting to eating healthy.
Part of living a healthy lifestyle is about maintaining consistent healthy eating habits that will help improve your overall health. You will start to feel better, have more energy, focus better, and find yourself in a better mood more frequently. Eating healthy isn't just about weight management, but about how you feel about yourself and your outlook on life. Eating healthy is about your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Take the first step and start eating healthy for a better you!


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Since the dawn of the internet, criminals have explored
the use of technology to further their illegal activities. In order
to stem the tide of 419 (Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud Scams), W. African Organized Crime Syndicate operations and other such illegal activities, Law Enforcement agencies, while cooperating internationally, must also progress
in their knowledge and use of technologies capable of tracking these
individuals and obtaining evidence for extraditions, arrests, prosecutions and convictions while retaining the rights of those individuals.
It should be noted that Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud and W. African Organized Crime Syndicate operations are not limited
to operating from Nigeria. Cells and organizations operate from Canada, US, The Netherlands, UK, France, Spain, Germany, Ukraine,
UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, S. Africa, Cote d'Ivory, Benin, Ghana, Australia, S. Korea and along with other countries, even Japan. While the majority of "nuisance" 419 scam emails emanate from
Nigeria, these scammers are often less educated and less sophisticated. On the other hand, those in other countries are often
more educated, have better language skills, are more sophisticated in the frauds they attempt and avoid any mention of Nigeria
due to the country's negative reputation. Therefore, it is
important to investigate those in countries that cooperate with law enforcement in other countries.
It is .NExT Web Security's position that such surveillance can and is currently being performed using totally legal methodologies and technologies,
without the use of eavesdropping or software installed on the criminal's machine.
NWS utilizes Tactical Investigative Programming (TIP) methodology which
was developed by NWS in 2006 to replace the USSS's scam reporting address and to create two other classified applications still in use today.
TIP provides law enforcement with intel they need immediately and leverages technologies and procedures that corporate
America now takes for granted.
The technological tools presented here represent some of the functionality of the 419buster application to be used by both Law Enforcement and Anti-scam Specialists
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Our Whole Lives is the UUA's acclaimed comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education curricula. We will be training our facilitators this August 16-18. This fall and next spring we will be offering classes for several age groups (K-1, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-9). From the UUA's website: "Honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential to save lives. Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. With a holistic approach, Our Whole Lives provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information about a range of topics, including relationships, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual health, and cultural influences on sexuality." Thank you to our volunteers who are willing to spend a weekend learning how to facilitate at four different age levels, to the families who are eager to participate in it, and to the church for supporting this vital program.


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Today we rode from Makarska, up the coast and around the outskirts of Split on our way to Trogir, a UNESCO city where we had heard there was an excellent (and open) campground.
It was a long day. Ninety kilometres in total. Phew. It gives us a new appreciation for the people who ride a century a day (that's 100 miles to you). How on earth they do it I am not sure. I guess the drive to ride around the world faster than the last guy can put a lot of wind in your sails.
The Weather Report
Today was a great ride; Jane said it was her best yet. The weather forecast was for more rain, lightning and unpleasantness, but fortunately I think the Croatians have hired Italian meteorologists, for just like in Italy they were dead wrong.
By the 22 km mark the sun was out and we had stripped off our extra layers. The ride began with two small hills, and the rest of the ride to Split was all coastline road: some ups and downs, some twists and turns (or surpentina in Croatian), but overall a nice gradual descent towards the outskirts of Split which had us flying along in high gears most of the way.
We couldn't believe how quickly the first 30 km, then 60 km, passed by. By 12:30 we were at the edge of Split, so we had a quick lunch break on the docks of Podstrana.
Afterwards, we plugged in the Bad Elf GPS and followed our planned route around the outer edge of town.
Life Is Life
The great thing about a route designed to avoid the centre of a city is that it takes you through the real town. We rode through parts of Split most tourists never see. This is one of things I love most about bicycle touring: we really see where we are. And where we are is just like anywhere. People are picking their children up from school, tending their gardens, coming and going from work, hanging the laundry, and living regular lives.
Outer Split was an incredible mix of houses, apartments, gardens that were being micro-farmed, olive groves, and greenhouses filled with flowers ready for market.
From the city dump (yes) to the east, all the way across the top of the town to the harbour on the west, we were on an empty road that took us through local neighbourhood housing, past olive groves, around the garbage truck parking lot, and underneath a Roman aqueduct (Diocletian, if you're wondering). Two arches of the aqueduct made up two lanes of the road, through which the trucks rolling by barely fit.
I saw a man tending his garden, which was literally his entire front yard, right next to the supermarket. Most local markets only sell seasonal local produce – and much of it comes from small plot gardens like his. To find a tomato at this time of year you generally have to go to a supermarket.
I've been amazed by how much land is used for farming in Croatia. Every extra square metre of land seems to hold a small vegetable patch or a mini vineyard. Many people's entire yard (front, back, and side) is taken up by their beans, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, asparagus, and mangold.
We have only once seen large-scale farms, and that was in a delta irrigated by local mountain streams via numerous canals that had been dug into the terrain – a far cry from the Californian Central Valley, where the farmers complain that the government isn't shipping them enough water.
The Last 15 km Are Always the Worst
The other side of Split led us along the industrial side of the port. We rode past the oil and gas repositories, a cement factory or two, a giant Bauhaus store (Croatia's Home Depot), and an abandoned site that was once AdriaChem, which seemed like the perfect hideout for a super-villan.
The promised rain finally appeared along this part of the ride, but only lasted for 20 minutes. It cleared as we got closer to Trogir and we were dry again by the time we got to town.
We rolled through town towards our campground around 3:30 pm, and it was packed with cruise shippers who were bussed in for the day from Split. We also experienced the worst driving we've seen since we left LA, with cars pulling around us then parking right in our way, turning as though we weren't even there, and one that even tried to back up right into me.
After setting up our waterside camp, we cycled the few kilometres back into. After a look around the old city, we settled in for dinner.
The cruise-shippers had been shipped back to their ships and we were the only diners at the restaurant we picked, which was, we assume, packed for lunch mere hours earlier. It was nice to not be on a cruise ship event co-ordinator's schedule as we ate a leisurely meal and pedalled back to camp.
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Hi, I'm Stephen. I travel the world leading Adventure Yoga workshops and trainings. Plus I run My Five Acres with Jane. I've taught yoga in 25 countries and we've had adventures in more than 50! My goal is to empower you to decide who you want to be and what you want from life — and to help you cultivate the courage you need to to go get it.


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The Child Dental Benefit Schedule has replaced Teen Dental Vouchers
As of the start of 2014, the Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CDBS) replaced the Teen Dental Vouchers. The CDBS provides eligible children with $1000 over two calendar years for basic dental care.
The benefits of being eligible for this service are:
$1000 of basic dental care over a two year calendar period.
Should your child be eligible for the CDBS, if you haven't already done so, you will receive an email or a letter from the Department of Human Services. The CDBS covers basic general dental services including:
- Examinations
- X-rays
- Cleanings
- Fissure sealants
- Fillings
- Root canals
- Partial dentures
With the CDBS there is no restriction as to whether you elect to be treated in a private or public practice. So if you are eligible, you can acquire the services your child needs from Marriott & Hand.
What does the CDBS NOT cover?
The Child Dental Benefit Schedule is for basic general dental care, so it cannot be used for orthodontic or cosmetic dentistry, or for any services provided in a hospital.
There are strict protocols that we as practitioners must observe for services that you are able to claim under the CDBS; with this in mind please ensure we are aware that you are wishing to have your child treated under the scheme. Before any treatment other than a thorough examination is commenced, you will be given a comprehensive treatment plan; it is important that you fully comprehend and agree to this plan prior to any further work being commenced.
It should also be noted that the CDBS can't be used in conjunction with a private health insurance claim or for other siblings. Essentially, if one child has money left over, and another has more work required than the allotted $1000 over two years, the excess is not transferable; likewise, you can only claim on your private health cover or CDBS, not both.
How do I know if I'm eligible to claim the CDBS?
To be eligible for the CDBS your child must be between two and seventeen years of age at any point in the calendar year. They will also need to be receiving the relevant Australian government payment, such as Family Tax Benefit Part A, at any point in the calendar. You will receive a notification in the form of an email or letter from the Department of Human Services if your child is eligible for the funding. For many children this notification will be sent at the start of the year, and reassessment will occur during the year.
How long does eligibility last?
Your child will be eligible during the full two calendar year period. No unused funds are rolled over after the 2 years. If your child is still eligible, your child will receive a second $1000 allowance for the following 2 years. This will only change if your child is deemed by DHS to be no longer eligible, and funding will be no longer available.
How do I make a CDBS claim?
At Marriott & Hand we are happy to bulk bill treatment provided on the day. So, if your limit has not been reached there'll be no out of pocket expenses.
Other things about the CDBS you need to know
There are limits to the number of times certain treatments can be claimed. For example: only one filling per tooth per day, and children can have a maximum of 4 fissure sealants per visit.
If you are unsure as to what the CDBS covers, speak to one of our friendly dental receptionists prior to treatment. To find out how the team at Marriott & Hand in Melbourne can help you, or to book an appointment, contact us today.


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I am joining in on First Grade and Fabulous' Picture Books to help teach Math Concepts Linky Party. Many of my favorites have already been covered (10 Black Dots, The Shape of Things, etc.). I love to combine math and literacy through wonderful read alouds such as these.
Here's one that I don't believe has been covered yet:
100 Days of School is a fun book to share around the 100th Day of School. Four and five year old kids just love the riddle format, the number 100 and the idea of 100 toes! This book also touches on the concept of 100 pennies being equal to a dollar. It is a fun and quick read as well as a great introduction for any 100 activities you have planned. One quick one is to have ten students count off their ten fingers.
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Positivity: 11 tips to change your negative mindset
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What Democracy Looks Like: Documentary of Occupy Boston Police Raid
Boston filmmaker Mike Gill has released a 10 minute documentary of the police raid on Occupy Boston protesters
National Guard Will Allow Gay Soldier's Same-Sex Partner To Attend Family Event
New Hampshire National Guardsman Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan will be allowed to bring her same-sex partner to a family reintegration event
NYPD Scooter Run's Over National Lawyers Guild Legal Observer
An NYPD police scooter is seen striking and pinning Ari Douglas, a National Lawyers Guild Observer, during an Occupy Wall Street march this morning.
NYPD "White Shirts" Lead Aggression Towards Occupy Wall Street Protesters (VIDEO)
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AFL-CIO Calls on Members to Defend Occupy Wall Street
The AFL-CIO has called on NY area members to travel to the OWS encampment to stand guard against a planned eviction and police attack
NYC Occupy Wall Street Facing Eviction, Call For Mass Turn-Out
Occupy Wall Street organizers have issued an emergency call to action to prevent impending eviction from their camp in Zuccotti Park.
Transgender #OccupyWallStreet Protester Arrested During Brooklyn Bridge March Segregated, Humiliated by NYPD
Justin Adkins, a trans-queer activist and Assistant Director of the Multicultural Center at Williams College, was arrested as part of the "Occupy Wall Street" protest on October 1 at the Brooklyn Bridge.
Occupy Wall Street – Day 1 – Photographs by Paul Weiskel
With New York a short bus trip away Paul Weiskel decided to take his camera, laptop, and other essentials to help document this movement of movements, just average people, standing up against the banksters who are holding our democracy and country hostage.
A Protester's Account of the Occupy Wall Street Brooklyn Bridge March
We watched from above as people began climbing the cords and metal of the bridge to escape the cops. People on the pedestrian bridge were trying to pull people up out of the roadway.
#OccupyWallStreet March – September 24, 2011 – Photographs by Marnie Joyce
On September 24th, 2011, the lie revealed itself. We live in a world where only 1 percent of us are protected and served.
NYPD Arrests 700 #OccupyWallStreet Protesters On The Brooklyn Bridge (Video)
Video shows NYPD allowing protesters to proceed to the center of the Brooklyn Bridge bridge, where they were stopped and arrested. Critics have charged that protesters were led to believe they were being led across the bridge by police, then trapped.
Occupy Wall Street Occupies The Brooklyn Bridge – Photographs by Adrian Kinloch
100s arrested as they were trapped on the road section of the Brooklyn bridge. This gallery is from when the Occupy Wall Street march arrived on the Brooklyn Bridge, until the police escorted photographers from the occupied section of the road away.
Occupy Wall Street – Day 3 – Photographs by Paul Weiskel
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I am adding V.F. Corporation to my Dividend Portfolio
The key is to find a market sector that is currently unloved or out-of-cycle and find the best stock in that sector. It's like buying the best house in the worst neighborhood which has the potential of best gains when the market turns around.
Retail is one of such sectors/neighborhoods that has been taking quite a beating due to the recent holidays sales disappointment and continued pressure from online retailer Amazon.
Major big box retailers such as Macy's, Kohl, and Nordstorm are down 25% - 30% in just one month.
These big box stores seem like good bargains; however, they are too risky for my liking. Even after the recent selloff which was mainly due to the brutal competition from online giant retailer Amazon and ever growing online shopping trend.
Instead of buying just one retailer, I wanted to buy a company that has a major play in global retail and not just limited to selling their product under a single store brand, but rather a supplier of goods to many retailers including Amazon.
This is when I thought of V.F. Corporation or Vanity Fair Corporation. It has been on my stock watch list for over a year, but its valuation has been too high for me to start a new position until recently.
From 2015 annual report/earning call:
Form Q3'2016 earning call:
"…during the past four quarters, weak consumer spending, the warmest winter on record, retail bankruptcies and excess inventory in the off-price channel have had an outsized impact, particularly on our U.S. business."
Management has taken steps to improve margins and better inventory management:
"…we've reduced our inventory buys to protect our brands and ensure channel health. And we're pulling various levers to preserve gross margin expansion and ensure profitability. With inventory up only 1%, we're confidently managing the business to be in line with the environment."
A Turnaround is in the Making
Now we know where the company and its stock price stands, let's now look deeper to see whether it would be a good investment at the current price/valuation.
Company Profile
According to Wikipedia:
VF Corporation is an American worldwide apparel and footwear company founded in 1899 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company's more than 30 brands are organized into five product categories: Outdoor & Action Sports, Jeanswear, Imagewear, Sportswear and Contemporary Brands. The company controls 55% of the U.S. backpack market with the Jansport, Eastpak, Timberland and North Face brands.
Dividend Coverage and Payout Ratios based on 2017 estimates
Before I can jump into valuation, I need to look at company's debt and credit rating. These two metrics help determine the financial health of a company.
In personal finance, people borrow money from banks, and banks give them a loan at some interest rate based on person's credit rating and how much they can afford depending on their income. The interest rates along with any closing cost determines the cost of getting a loan.
This borrowing cost is an additional expense to an individual's monthly expense that must be paid along with the monthly principal amount for the period of the loan.
Same is true in corporate borrowing. When a company goes to borrow money, which most of them do, the bank has to look at their credit rating and then determine the risk.
A company with a lower credit rating would be asked to pay more in interest costs than a company with excellent credit rating. This interest cost is an additional drag to the company's cash flow and dividends as it must be paid before paying any dividends to the shareholders.
As a consequence, a company with large amounts of debt may not have a good credit rating and may not be able to grow or even sustain dividends. There are of course exceptions, for example utilities are known to have high levels of debt due to high capital cost to maintain infrastructure; however, they also are regulated and have more control over their earnings and cash flow than a regular corporation.
There are three types of credit ratings, they have similar meaning/scale but they are given by three different credit rating companies: Fitch, S&P, and Moody's.
|Source: Fitch, Standards & Poor, and Moody's
VFC's S&P Credit Rating is 'A' which puts it in the middle of 'Low credit risk' category.
This is a very good credit rating as it is a solid 'A' rating given to companies with top financial health and investment grade.
A company with a rating below BBB- is considered a 'non-investment grade' and has substantial to high credit risk. It is therefore why I would never buy a company below BBB- rating.
Debt Ratios
The easiest way to look at debt is to look at the following ratios:
Valuation Analysis
Valuation analysis is simply the process of determining whether the current price of a stock is fairly valued, undervalued, or overvalued. You don't want to overpay for a stock or an investment, so the idea here is to determine what would be the fair value of the given stock.
I will start with looking at data from Morningstar.com which gives us some valuation ratios such as Price-to-Earnings (P/E), Price-to-Book (P/B), Price-to-Sale (P/S), and Price-to-Cash Flow (P/CF) ratios. In addition we have PEG ratio which is P/E over next year's growth rate estimate. So, it's a forward looking valuation metric.
For VFC, I will mainly focus on earnings and cash flow ratios which simply state market value as a multiple of company's earning and cash flow. Other metrics such as Price-to-Sales compares company's market value as a multiple of its sales or revenues. P/S is more useful when there are no earnings to report. Similarly, Price-to-Book is another valuation metric which compares the current market value of a stock/company to its value in the accounting books, essentially P/B is the theoretical value of a given company. P/B is widely used when valuating banks.
Okay, so let's just focus on P/E, PEG, and P/CF ratios for VFC.
|Source: Morningstar.com
Forward P/E is also cheap compared to S&P 500. Also, PEG is at 1.4, a PEG < 1.0 is considered below fair value. So, on PEG ratio basic the current price seems a bit expensive but not by much. Unfortunately, Morningstar does not have Industry Average PEG number for VFC.
The other thing to note is that the first three years of the last five year period, VFC stock has been trading at very high valuations ranging from P/E of 20 to all the way to P/E of 25 just before starting its nearly 2-year decline.
Therefore, if I just look at the last 5 years, the valuation would be skewed due to the large bubble the stock has seen during 2013 till mid 2015 period. I want to see how the stock has traded prior to the bubble years. Therefore, I am going to extend the time period to 7 years and then see what the normal P/E looks like:
From the chart above and on the basis of next year's earning estimate, the stock price still has some room (about 3.5%) to go down till it hits its 2017 fair P/E valuation (the orange line). However, from the normal P/E perspective the stock is still undervalued and has a potential to gain 17.4% in its price over the next 12 months.
To summarize, there is a short-term (12mo) upside potential of 20.4% in price appreciation vs. a 3.9% downside risk. This is clearly shown in the two F.A.S.T Graphs charts below:
|7-Year Normal P/E - Upside Potential
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7-Year Fair Value P/E - Downside Potential
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At this point, I want to look at how the stock is positioned for long-term (say 5 years) using the upper valuation (7-year normal P/E of 18) and fair valuation (P/E of 15), this is shown in the two charts below:
5-Year Growth at Fair Value P/E
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When applying fair valuation multiple of P/E 15.0, the potential for capital appreciation at the end of 5 years would be at 40.85% (without dividends) and total ROR 59.74% (with dividends). This gives us total annualized return of 9.88%. Still not too shabby.
Alright, so what I have done so far is used both upper and lower (fair) valuation limits to see what type of returns I could potentially get in one year and five years period given I were to invest my money now at the current price of $53.18.
My Final Take on Valuation:
VFC is currently trading at a valuation higher than its fair value; however, it is not overvalued by much. With the decline of nearly 31% in the past year or so, the current valuation is closer to its fair value than it has been in the past three years.
I see far more upside potential than downside. Also a dividend > 3.0% along with double digit dividend growth rate is likely to act as a bottom support or resistance for further price decline.
Therefore, I feel comfortable starting a position at the current price or valuation. I would ease into full position over the next two months using the following dollar-cost-average model:
- Bought first 25% position today (1/9/2017) at a price of $52.97/sh
- Buy second 25% incremental position between now and earnings (2/20/17) on further dips
- Buy third 25% position after the Q4 earning
- Buy fourth and final position after investor presentation in Q1
For a company of such high quality and long-term dividend history with aristocrat status, the chances for further downside are usually minimal. I see more long-term potential gain than short-term risks and see current weakness as a good entry point for a long-term position.
Hope you enjoyed reading this article and learned something new from it. As always, I look forward to hearing feedback from my readers. Thanks!
Disclaimer: I own shares of V.F. Corporation.
Author of this article is not a licensed/registered financial or investment advisor and does not provide investment advice. This article is for informational purpose only. Full disclaimer can be read here: Full Disclaimer


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P20 Talks 2015
P20 Talks, the world's only professional conference for Life Skills Educators, alternates a combined professional conference for Life Skills Educators in even years with regional advocacy in odd years.
For P20 Talks 2015, Ambassadors for Parenting 2.0's non profit, The Global Presence, organized Leadership Forums in cities around the globe. The goals of the Forums reflected those of the Global Presence.
- Illuminating the critical role of Life Skills in human beings and the communities they construct thriving.
- Unifying Life Skills Educators.
- Promoting a more proactive and dynamic Life Skills educational process for all persons.
The highlight of every P20 Talks is the recognition of an individual or organization that has contributed magnanimously in the Life Skills arena with The Global Presence Humanitarian Award. FranklinCovey was selected as the 2015 Global Presence Humanitarian Award recipient for their pioneering contributions in the arena of time management/ productivity.
Shammah Buwanhot, Jos (Nigeria), Dr. Rosina McAlpine, Sydney (Australia), Luison Lassala, Dublin (Ireland), Reeta Passi Delhi, (India) and Neville Billimoria, San Diego (USA) pictured left to right below represent Ambassadors on five continents that hosted Leadership Forums in their respective cities.
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Pierced by Bow and Arrow
"Basically, I can say I'm acting because of the women." Women worldwide are thrilled Orlando Bloom feels this way. 5' 11", brown-eyed and viewed as one of the hottest, sexiest, most sought out young stars in film today, Orlando Bloom first crashed into fan's hearts with his role as Legolas Greenleaf, the bow and arrow elf warrior of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Not only handsome, Orlando is sensitive and tough. During the filming of the trilogy, he performed most of his own stunt work and actually broke a rib after a fall from his horse.
"I'm rather accident-prone, I have to admit. I've broken my back, my ribs, my nose, both my legs, my arm, my wrist, my finger and a toe and I've cracked my skull three times."
He's marked with a tattoo on his forearm (a Elvish symbol) in remembrance of the Lord of the Ring movies, and admits he likes nice, sweet girls and feel women are beautiful.
"Women are beautiful. They deserve to be cherished and respected. They're a handful."
Orlando has also trained in the arts and can act.
All of these attributes and talents will likely never be forgotten by Bloom's fans.
(On being part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy) "I feel privileged,
and I feel blessed to be a part of this project. I loved the movie. I've seen it a couple of times now, and I just feel so proud of it. I
feel like if I do nothing else, at least I've done Lord of the Rings."
A Star Is Born
Childhood and Family:
British Orlando Bloom was born on January 13, 1977 in Canterbury, England to parents Harry and Sonya Bloom. His father, a well-know South African lawyer, writer and civil rights activist, died of a stroke when Orlando was just four years old.
Orlando's mother continued to raise both he and his sister, Samantha, with the help of a family friend by the name of Colin Stone. When Orlando was 13, his mother shared with him the fact that Colin was actually his biological father, not Harry Bloom.
"When my father (Harry) died, Colin Stone was made my guardian. He was always a close family friend but I always thought Harry was my biological father. I found out that Colin was my father, not Harry, but Colin." - Orlando Bloom
Getting an education was a struggle for Orlando due to the fact he suffers from dyslexia (although the condition is less severe for him as an adult). He attended St. Edmunds School in Canterbury and joined the National Youth Theatre, in London, at age 16. There he earned a scholarship to attend the British American Drama Academy and landed small parts in British television shows and in the movie, Wilde.
Orlando continued his love of the arts by attending the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. While he was there, Orlando fell three stories from a rooftop and suffered from a broken back. Despite fears that he would be permanently paralyzed, Orlando recovered from his injuries.
While attending the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Orlando was
noticed by Director Peter Jackson, who encouraged him to audition for a set of movies Jackson was working on. It was this character, the
elf-warrior Legolas, from the blockbuster film Lord of the Rings, that propelled Orlando to instant stardom.
Legends and Fame
Long before Orlando Bloom reached stardom with his role as Legolas in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, he acted in plays, TV shows (primarily British) and commercials. His serious, fearless character Legolas Greenleaf in the 2001, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring movie brilliantly showcased a remarkable character (along with other brilliant characters) and rocketed a young talent to instant fame.
After a smaller role in the movie Black Hawk Down (2001) and doing the voice for Legolas in the animated version of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Orlando returned in his role in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. In 2003 Orlando played Joe Byrne in the drama Ned Kelly, also starring Heath Ledger.
In 2003, Orlando found himself acting beside one of his own favorite actors, Johnny Depp, in the successful pirate adventure, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. His fame continued to reach the highest of heights with the third release of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). A small role in the forgettable The Calcium Kid (2004) soon followed.
In 2004 another successful film debuted. The epic Troy cast, including Brad Pitt, Brian Cox, Julian Glover and Orlando Bloom, hit the screens in full Grecian glory. The movie Haven (2004), cast Orlando as British native Shy.
Fans can also look forward to seeing Orlando in the upcoming films: Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Elizabethtown (2005) and the highly anticipated Pirates of the Caribbean 2 (2006).
- Empire Film Awards: Best Debut Performance, LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS (2004)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING (2004)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Acting Ensemble, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING (2004)
- National Board of Review: Best Ensemble Performance, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING (2003)
- Hollywood Film Festival: Breakthrough Acting Award (2003)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best Breakthrough Performance, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS (2002)


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New Rector Announced
Posted on September 28, 2015
A Message from the Senior Warden
It is with great pleasure that I announce the call of The Reverend Meghan Carey Holland to be the next Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. Meghan has accepted with undeniable enthusiasm. The vote of the Vestry was unanimous as was the recommendation from the Search Committee. Bishop Bauerschmidt approved the call without hesitation.
But before I continue . . . To The Rev. Dorothy Hartzog . . . what a blessing you have been to Trinity . . . you have prepared us well for this moment and for this transition. We so appreciate your energy, leadership and perseverance not only through this interim period but also for the past 12 years. You are loved and will be deeply missed.
There was a long, discerning search process by the Search Committee. I want to recognize these dedicated individuals:
Co-Chairs Mike Dale and Anne Finley,
Mark Hunter,
Heather Fleming,
James Moore,
John Holt,
Richard Gildrie,
Jesse Owen,
Martha Hendricks,
Chris Smith,
Lawson Mabry and
Jan Hodgson.
The Search Committee included four Vestry members . . . Mike Dale, Mark Hunter, James Moore and Heather Fleming. Other Vestry members are:
Phil Blake,
Bill Kimbrough,
Elaine Longhurst,
Karen Morrow,
Ric Williams,
Greg Poole and
Paige King
The Vestry spent two days visiting, worshipping and celebrating the Holy Eucharist with Meghan. Our take away was that we believe Meghan is deeply filled with the Holy Spirit and well grounded in Episcopal faith and traditions. Her beliefs and strengths pair well with Trinity and the vision we have for the future of this Parish. We believe we were guided by the hand of God in this search process.
So now, let me introduce you to The Reverend Meghan Holland.
She comes to us from Grace Episcopal Church in Paducah KY where she currently serves as interim rector with a focus on developing new energy and life in the congregation through preaching, teaching and pastoral care. Prior to this interim position at Grace she served as Grace's Assistant Rector as well as youth minister. She was also responsible for training and coordinating Godly Play as part of the initiative to expand and develop ministries for families with young children. Prior to her time at Grace, she was Priest-in-Charge at St Peter's of the Lakes in Gilbertsville KY and served as Chaplain for the Seamen's Church Ministry on the River. Her work there included developing fundraisers and increasing the community profile. She has also worked as Program Director for All Saints Camp & Conference Center in Leitchfield KY and Seminarian for St Nicholas Episcopal Church in Darnestown Maryland. At St Nicholas she established the Godly Play program as well as an adult Lenten forum that focused on death and dying.
Meaghan is a native of Paducah. She graduated with honors from Murray State University with a major in Theatre Arts and minor in Organizational Communication. She received her Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary and was ordained to the Priesthood in 2011.
Meghan is married to Tyler Holland who, for now, is a "stay at home Dad" to their 2 year old daughter, Kenna. Her colleagues describe her as "wise beyond her years". She believes her strengths are in preaching, early childhood development and her extrovert personality. And she describes herself as "broad church".
To quote one of our search members: "Meghan Holland is mature, strong, confident, friendly, calm, reasonable, intelligent, organized, wise beyond her years, has integrity, not a pushover, not afraid to be herself or do her duty. In short, a great fit for Trinity."
Dorothy's last Sunday will be November 8th. We are planning a Celebration of Dorothy's ministry here at Trinity so stay tuned for details. Following Dorothy's last Sunday, there will be a two Sunday break before Meghan steps into Trinity's pulpit on Sunday November 29th, the beginning of Advent.
As a representative of the 21 people who helped in making this decision, I am proud to say that we are extremely excited to have The Rev. Meghan Holland as Trinity's next Rector and we can't wait for you to meet her.
Sheila Foust
Senior Warden


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I started my challenge at the beginning of the month, and since I had a little credit to ThredUp (plus a 20% off promotion going on), I decided to kick it off with a little secondhand haul. I love a good shopping review post, and even though you can't necessarily buy these exact items, I still thought it would be fun to share my ThredUp box with you.
Talbots plaid scarf - $12.80. I have a couple of plaid blanket scarves that I wear a lot in the fall, and I love the pretty jewel tones in this one. It's also a little smaller than the ones I have so it will be more versatile on days it's cool but not freezing cold.
J.Crew denim skirt - $18.36. This skirt is what got me started on this little shopping extravaganza. I've been on the hunt for a denim skirt for quite some time, but I hadn't found exactly what I wanted until I saw this one. I love the button-up style and the dark denim color--it will be perfect for fall and pretty much all year round.
Loft navy print blouse - $16.80. I seem to have a thing for navy blue print blouses, as I already have a few, but I love the subtle but unique ruffled sleeves of this one. I'm all about easy outfit formulas these days, and one of my favorites is jeans with a pretty print top. It's no more work to put on than a tee shirt, but it feels a little more special.
Banana Republic lace top - $16.00. A lace tee is something else I've been wanting in my closet. I like the idea of a dressy fabric done in a casual way. However, this one isn't quite right. It's too fitted for my taste and I don't think it's very flattering on me. This one will be going back, and I'll hold on to the store credit for next time.
Loft long sleeve yellow blouse - $ 19.20. One thing I think Loft does really well is blouses, and I remember seeing one like this on a few bloggers and really liking it. I never used to like yellow on me, but it's grown on me in recent years. It really feels like fall!
Have you scored any good thrift finds recently?
This post does contain referral links - if you use my ThredUp link to sign up and make a purchase, we will both earn $10 off our order.
Linking with Pumps and Push-ups and Straight A Style.
Have you scored any good thrift finds recently?
This post does contain referral links - if you use my ThredUp link to sign up and make a purchase, we will both earn $10 off our order.
Linking with Pumps and Push-ups and Straight A Style.


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LAFAYETTE, La.– Acadian Ambulance's choice among its own for Paramedic of the Year ministers to both people in need of ambulance service, and to fellow paramedics.
The Lafayette-based ambulance service company on Friday recognized 14-year veteran and Houma resident Glenn Naquin for his work with the company.
U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La.; and Joseph Savoie, the state commissioner of higher education and soon-to-be president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, were part of the ceremony to honor Naquin, as was LSU football coach Les Miles, the keynote speaker.
Naquin serves not only as a flight paramedic in his hometown, but also as a pastor with Acadian's Critical Incident Stress Committee.
He said that group's mission is to help Acadian's own emergency responders when the job they do really gets to them.
"We respond to medics that worked a really bad call," Naquin said. "We are normal people subjected to an abnormal job."
Naquin, an ordained Pentecostal minister, said that he is able to speak to his colleagues in need both from his studies in the faith, but also from his experience doing the same job they do.
"I think I can relate to both realms. It would be easy for a pastor to give spiritual advice, but they could say you don't do this job, you don't know," he said.
Naquin said different circumstances trigger strong reactions in some paramedics.
"For some people, it's a really bad call with a child. Some people might have lost a family member, and a call might remind them of that," he said.
Naquin said that he is also often called upon to demonstrate another facet of his skill set, his relatively recently acquired fluency in Spanish.
He said dispatchers often use him to help bridge the language gap on emergency calls from Spanish-speaking people.
The catch there is that he did not speak a word of Spanish before 2004.
Naquin said that he became involved with a Spanish-speaking church a few years back, helping a friend who was the pastor there.
He said he began to work as a pastor there after his friend left, working through an interpreter.
"I didn't know much more (Spanish) than 'Where's the bathroom?' when I started," Naquin said.
He said that visits to Spanish-immersion schools in Guatemala in 2004 and 2005 raised him from conversational to fluent in the language.
Naquin said his callings to the church and to being a paramedic are both born in a desire to help people in need.
Miles, in his comments, noted that the calling to serve was something that impressed him not only about Naquin's winning of the award, but about the entire company.
He particularly noted Acadian's role in helping people during and after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Landrieu lauded Acadian both for the work it does every day, but also for bringing representatives from LSU and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette – Miles and Savoie respectively – onto the same stage peacefully.
"You notice no biscuits are flying across the table," she said.
Savoie, however could not resist challenging Miles, offering the coach known for his preference for ball caps a UL-Lafayette ball cap marked "Cajuns."
Miles took the hat, but did not wear it and quickly tucked it out of sight.
Savoie, on a more serious note, also thanked Miles for his joining the opposition many representatives of high education had to a recently defeated state legislative proposal allowing students to carry guns on college campuses.
"That may be good for your business, Richard (Zuchslag, president of Acadian Ambulance), but it's not good for our business," Savoie said.
Savoie said Miles showed courage to publicly oppose the bill and that Miles' opposition was important in stopping the measure.
Miles said keeping guns off campus and out of the stadiums was common sense for a coach who tries to convert fourth down plays as often as he does.


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He didn't take his eyes from his former charge. He dropped to his knees at her side. Taking her hand into his own, he lifted it to his cheek and closed his eyes. His breathing slowed. His jaw set. Mara sensed he fought back tears. Slowly, he leaned forward to stroke the woman's cheek, then her hair. Finally, he bowed his head and audibly exhaled.
Mara watched his easy touch, saw his shoulders sag, and his eyes pressed closed. She knew that look.
"You loved her." She hadn't intended to speak the words out loud, but there they were—hanging in the air.
"Well," he said, clearing his throat, obviously restraining himself, "of course I cared deeply for her. She was my charge. She's been my charge . . . for some time now. I've forgotten what life is without her."
"No, that's not all. You . . . loved her. I can see it in your eyes, in your touch, in—"
"She was my charge!" He held Mara's gaze, as though daring her to challenge him further.
She said nothing. Perhaps he was trying to convince himself, but she wondered.
"You do understand the significance of the oath you just swore?" he asked, scornfully.
Of course she did. An Oathtaker's vow came with commitments. Mara hadn't given it much thought earlier, but when she swore her oath, she had sealed the deal. Her word bound her to the twins for so long as they lived. She could no longer follow another path. In the moment she took her vow, Ehyeh bestowed gifts upon her, attendant magic and continued youth. She would not physically age until the death of her charge. Only then could she begin her life anew, follow other dreams. The same had been true for Dixon while his charge lived. But what did his denial mean? What was he trying to imply? That because he'd sworn to accept Rowena as his charge, he'd not still been vulnerable to his own feelings, longings, desires? Had he been one who'd fallen into the state of pain that came with loving someone while subject to his oath?
"Of course I do," she confirmed.
He folded Rowena's arms across her breast, then brought the coverings up to her shoulders, as though to keep her from getting chilled. His trembling hands stopped every few moments to stroke her hair. Mara could see he warred with himself—wondering whether to keep his former charge in sight, or to cover her, or to look away so that he could deny to himself the reality of her death.
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Because getting organized and staying that way is a challenge for me, I love it when I find baby steps that make the process less painless. And when we're dealing with kids, baby steps can sometimes be the only way in when it comes to organizational solutions.
One of my favorites simple strategies is Give it Five!, which is just what it sounds like. To Give it Five! have your kids choose one area, and allocate five uninterrupted minutes to making progress in that space. When five minutes are up, they can stop. If they get on a roll, time permits and they want to continue, Give it Five! is easily expanded into a longer chunk of time; but even they stop after five minutes, that short organizing spurt can provide a small success that inspires them to repeat the process another time. When I used Give it Five! with my elementary-aged students, I encouraged them to use a timer, but many of them kept going long after the timer went off; as it turned out, getting started was the hard part. While Give it Five! won't get major clutter under immediate control, it can create a small feeling of accomplishment, which makes the whole process less intimidating.
As an I need to see it/drop and run person, I have to work against my natural tendencies to keep clutter and piles from popping up in the first place. The realization that doing this successfully is a huge step toward taking control of my stuff led me to the second kid-friendly strategy: Don't put it down, put it away! I gave my students door hangers with Don't put it down, put it away! on them as a reminder that if it goes where it belongs in the first place, they won't have to clean it up later. The pairing of this strategy with Give it Five! can be particularly useful for many of us (of any age) whose default styles make spotless surfaces simultaneously desirable and difficult.
Finally, when all else fails and I'm feeling overwhelmed by stuff, I resort to playing little games with myself. One of my favorites is "pick up one thing." It's simple. Each time I walk past a particular cluttered surface (usually my dining room table), I have to pick up one thing and put it where it belongs. In another version of this little mind game, I assign myself a number (say, 15) and I have to pick up and put away that many things (from any location in my house) before I can move on to the fun thing that was next on my list. If you're using this with kids, let them choose their own number from a range you give them — say, between 5 and 15. Keeping it easy and do-able enlists cooperation and, as with Give it Five!, might even mean that once they get started, they stop keeping track.
None of these tricks will solve major organizational issues, but they will allow us to teach our kids to take baby steps toward creating organization in their little corner of the world. In addition, putting a dent in an overwhelming task leads not only to progress, but also to a sense of power over the very stuff that threatens to win the battle. And confidence is an essential weapon in the clutter wars.
And that, my friends, is how we defeat clutter — or at least call it a draw.
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Saddle your steed. Horse Riding in the Alpine National Park
There are many opportunities to explore and enjoy the mountains and valleys of the Alpine National Park on horseback.
There are fine views from the higher ridges and peaks, and pleasant camping is available along rivers and creeks.
Horses are generally permitted throughout the area except for particularly sensitive vegetation communities, mossbeds and wet heathlands, on some walking tracks, and in Reference Areas and some defined camping areas.
For more information including permits, group size, camping with horses, and on which tracks or areas horseriding is allowed, please contact the Parks Victoria Bright Office: 13 1963 or download the Parks Victoria Alpine National Park Horse riding parknotes.
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A variety of horseriding experiences are available throughout the King Valley, from lower river flat of Oxley to the upper reaches of Rose River. Either bring your own horse and discover some of the many bridle tracks and trails or take a guided tour. There is more to horseriding than just the basic trail ride, and Forge's Farm are offering the opportunity for you to join them on their day to day mustering, cattle work and droving trips. Help them check, muster and move cattle throughout the King Valley - an authentic & unique experience. Alternatively, combine food, wine and picnics with a horseriding experience and discover Packing Prosecco.


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These burgers are a staple in our household, we make a big batch of burgers up at a time and freeze them ready in bags of two. We've posted about them before on this post but if you'd prefer to go straight to the recipe on TheGameChef's site you can use the link here.
We were lucky enough to be given a HUGE bag of Carolina reaper chilli pods earlier in the week and are working hard at making different recipes to test out this powerful chilli. Last night we made "Haitian Creole Hot Sauce" with them and it's worked out very well indeed. Hubby used some on his fish wrap for his lunch (not my first choice I'd admit) and then we've tried it on our burger tonight. Really is delightful! The recipe for the chilli sauce is from the ChilliPepperMadness site and the link is here.


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The weather here in Va. has been so nice the last couple of days, so I am spending my time outdoors cleaning up the yard from snow and wind storms AND preparing for the first outdoor Vintage Market of the year. Held in Smithfield, Va., March 12, 9am -2 pm. Hope to see you there. Here is a sneak peek at some architectural items I will be bringing. Wouldn't these old windows make a stunning focal point?
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Since the season of outdoor flea markets and yard sales and vintage markets is upon us, I would like to share an interesting post from A Junkchick Life. She tells us what is selling in her part of the country. It's interesting and I wonder how it compares to where you live. For instance: ironstone. It's such a popular item, but for the life of me, I can't seem to sell it in my booths. I love the stuff and have an entire cupboard full of it. :)
The Everyday Home blog has a guest host this week who shares with us how to build a bird nest. Now, how fun is this for a Spring project?
Linda, of Coastal Charm, has some gorgeous ideas for Spring decorating. I can hardly stand it and can't wait for Spring. I am seeing our grass green up more and more each day.
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, shows us her gorgeous "new" kitchen island and how they went about the transformation. Love that gray!
My grand-son loves dinosaurs and that's an understatement. Combine that with Easter and how fun would these be to make? Eat, Move, Make shares how to make these fun and edible treats for the kids. A great project for kids, parents and grand-parents.
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Bachelor's Degree required, curriculum development or related experience preferred. The selected candidate will be able to articulate a strong philosophy of the Christian liberal arts, advocate for the Wesleyan-Arminian theological tradition in Christian higher education, and describe how a Christian worldview can be integrated into various academic disciplines.
Candidates must have strong organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills, an excellent track record of writing, and the ability to work effectively in a team relationship with other directors, staff, faculty, and members within the Oklahoma Wesleyan University community.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and maturing Christian faith who has an understanding of and is committed to the development of a dynamic and growing Christian university where the integration of faith and academic excellence is paramount.
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What I can't figure out is why this reaction should be so specific to HFCS as opposed to any other sweetener (which is why I've wondered if the "corn" aspect has anything to do with it).
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3 Ways Greek Life Prepares You For The Real World | Guest Post By GreekYearbook
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I wasn't in a sorority when I was in college, but it sounds like you learned a lot of great lessons!ReplyDelete
Totally agree with all of these! Greek life is a fantastic networking tool.ReplyDelete
I loved my time in Greek life in college. I was a Gamma Phi Beta :)ReplyDelete
Such a good point! I can already tell Greek Life has made such an impact on my future.ReplyDelete
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Great post! I wasn't in a sorority in college, but it sounds like you had an amazing experience and learned a lot!ReplyDelete
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Though I don't think Greek life is much like the real world I do think there are valuable skills you can develop in the Greek system. Aside from the leadership skills I developed as an officer in my house, I think learning to live and cope with so many different people on a day to day basis is super valuable!ReplyDelete
Great points! I would have never thought about the networking aspects of Greek life but those are definitely valuable real world skills!ReplyDelete
I never rushed because the greek life was never appealing to me. However, I can see why so many people love it. I agree that networking is a huge plus!ReplyDelete
You make some good points-- part of me wishes I had rushed back in college and been more involved with the school and met more people.ReplyDelete
So true! Love the way you spread facts about greek lifeReplyDelete
So so true! I just graduated university and was in Greek life... lemme tell ya, my time management skills are through the roof after navigating rush and philan events whilst also being a student hahaReplyDelete
Yes yes yes!! I was a Vice President in my sorority and I couldn't agree more. It gets a bad wrap, but it totally shouldn't!ReplyDelete
I love my sorority! It was the best decision I ever made in college!ReplyDelete
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My teeny tiny school doesn't have Greek life, so I won't ever be in a sorority... But I know lots of girls who are in sororities and have had great experiences! It sounds like it can really help you learn a lot and form some lifelong friendships!ReplyDelete
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My college didn't have a good Greek life and I wish I could have participated. Sounds like a great experience!ReplyDelete
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Although not discussed much in our society, fibroids are a very common condition in women. But just because it's common doesn't mean that it's easy to deal with.
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