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Wedding gifts have been around for a long time, and are thought to have roots in the 'bride price' or dowry that was paid to the bride's family. That usually included land, animals, money, or other forms of what is called 'historic wealth' – not exactly a gift, more of a negotiation. The first recorded dowry was thought to be given in 3,000 B.C.
A few thousand years passed and the marriage chest shows up – this was to hold a women's worldly goods, the things she would bring with her when she marries, adding, one presumes, to her value.
Skipping ahead quite a bit, because I need to get there, we come to the 1920's when Macy's Department Store cleverly thought up the gift registry. Crystal, silver, and china were common things to include, and picking out the right china pattern, and other tableware, was essential for brides of yesteryear.
The registry is still popular, but increasingly common is for guests to stray from the registry, expressing their individuality through their gift. I know I do. And also, very commonly, just gifting money. You can't go wrong with money. With many couples already living together before marriage, all those classic items, such tableware or the toaster, are not needed.
Gift giving has expanded, with gifts for the wedding party, from the couple – giving attendants a token of thanks. I get that, although it isn't completely necessary. And taking it even further, couples getting married now sometimes give each other gifts. This is done either on the eve of the wedding or on their wedding day. When did this become a thing? Isn't there enough expense?
The exchange of gifts between the couple is not, as one blog put it, a 'time honored' tradition, even though gift giving itself clearly has a long history.
And there is a potential downside to this. I would not want either partner feeling bad about a gift whether given or received. A gift should make you feel good, but sometimes it disappoints and that is worse than no gift.
Couples really need to talk this over and if they do, perhaps they will decide to forgo it completely. It can be a set up for disappointment. One partner may expect something extravagant, romantic or very personal and the other choose something practical, even humorous, or inexpensive, and even if still meaningful, might be a let-down. Maybe together a couple can choose a charity to donate to as their first gift as a married couple.
Don't get me wrong – if you do decide to exchange gifts, it certainly can be a tender moment. I'm only saying don't feel pressured to do this 'new tradition.'
The way couples might go about this is to send someone to deliver the gift, not exchanging it directly. That's pretty cool. Some of the gifts suggested for a bride or groom to exchange are keepsake boxes, jewelry, (for men – cufflinks, watches) a monogramed handkerchief for those tears, or something engraved, and of course the exchange of letters, or cards, which I don't really count in the same way.
Writing a note, letter or getting a card from your soon-to-be spouse, can be meaningful and even cathartic. The art of letter writing is being lost and I, for one, think letters are wonderful. Letters are great to exchange if you are doing the 'first look.'
There is so much gift giving for a wedding, it can get out of hand. I'm told even parents sometimes give their children gifts on their wedding day.
But one gift that should be given, always, is from a guest to the couple. That we cannot leave out. All the rest of it, please talk it over, it's not really required.
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Ron Howard has never directed a Western, but you can't accuse him of being a stranger to the genre. "I was in John Wayne's last Western, 'The Shootist,"' says the 49-year-old Oscar winner. "I've long been an aficionado. And yet every time I would read [scripts], I'd always passed on them because they're too familiar. This one didn't feel familiar at all. Authentic, yes. But not traditional."
It certainly isn't traditional for a Western to have a woman at the heart of its story. Cate Blanchett plays Maggie Gilkeson, a tough frontier woman with two daughters (Evan Rachel Wood and Jenna Boyd), a live-in ranch-hand lover (Aaron Eckhart), and a sinister, long-absent father (Tommy Lee Jones) who materializes out of the New Mexican wilderness after decades spent living among the Apache. And despite what Howard describes as "an exotic action plot" focusing on the kidnapping of one of the Gilkeson daughters, Blanchett says the director encouraged her to think of the movie as "one long father-daughter scene."
"Female characters in these sorts of adventure dramas in the past have been more like symbols, symbols of civilization or depravity," observes Howard. "I just feel this story is much more modern. It's not a nostalgic revisiting of a classic genre. It's about a set of circumstances that are powerful and dramatic in any era."
Of course, there's such a thing as too much authenticity: The Native American tribal elders brought in to advise on the black magic used by the film's chief villain, a rogue shaman named Pesh-Chidin (Eric Schweig), urged caution in dealing with such potent charms. "They wouldn't give us the really powerful chants. They just refused," recalls Howard. "So they gave us approximations that wouldn't bring any sort of bad luck on anyone. It reminded me of when we were making 'Ransom,' and the FBI wouldn't give us the real kidnapping and abduction techniques because they didn't want anybody to use them."
The Killer Moment In the woods, Blanchett comes upon a slowly twisting deerskin bag full of…diced cowboy.
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Elder Scott explains that as you continue to center your mind and heart in the Lord, He will help you have a rich and full life no matter what happens in the world around you.
[MUSIC] Is it difficult to have a happy life when things around you are deteriorating? Frustration can cause despair and loss of hope. You wonder if the storm clouds will ever give way to sunshine and happiness.
Much of the world is being engulfed in a rising river of degenerate filth with the abandonment of virtue, righteousness, personal integrity, traditional marriage, family life. Despite pockets of evil, the world overall is majestically beautiful, filled with many good and sincere people. God has provided a way to live in this world and not be contaminated by the degrading pressure spread throughout it.
Paul wisely taught, "Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." We should emulate Joshua, "Choose ye this day whom yet will serve. As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord." Jesus taught, "Be patient in afflictions, for they shall have many, but endure them. For lo, I am with thee."
God's eternal purpose is for you to be successful in this mortal life, no matter how wicked the world becomes. Finally, this pattern of success. Come into Christ and be perfected in Him. Deny yourselves of all ungodliness and love God with all your might, mind, and strength that by His grace, ye may be perfect in Christ.
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You might not remember your anniversary or your spouse's birthday, but one date is etched in the mind of every American… April 15th. Over the years Tax Time has come to mean several things. For some it's the time of year that Uncle Sam gives back part of the money he took out of your checks the previous year (and gained interest on in the meantime). To others it's the time of year when "momma's boyfriend" moves back in for a month or so to reap the rewards of her giant child tax credit return. Either way it's a great time to fool yourself into thinking that something good is happening.
After the budget debates in a few weeks, Americans will learn just how bad things actually are. From speaking with an unnamed source who has access to preliminary budget reports, the DCN was informed that the word "unsustainable" appears in almost every one. What does this mean for the average American? It means the only way out of the mess is government cutbacks coupled WITH tax increases.
Until now, the country's approach to the looming debt crisis was the equivalent of signing up for another credit card to help pay for the previous ones. This approach was not exclusively a Democratic or Republican approach as both parties continued to increase spending. People from each side can try to justify their side's spending, but the fact remains that they both spent borrowed money on what they wanted to and now it's time to pay up. The only problem is who's going to pay?
In an age where powerful MEGA-Corporations have bought up the media and the politicians, while simultaneously conning us into choosing one of two sides – Democrat or Republican – so we can fight about illegal immigrants, abortion, guns, gays and prayer in school, it's easy to overlook a very disproportionate statistic that paints an astonishing picture:
"Enjoying record profits and taxpayer-funded bailouts as the economy slowly recovers from a financial crisis, nearly two-thirds of US corporations don't pay any income taxes, instead opting to abuse tax loopholes and offshore tax havens. According to this study from the non-partisan Government Accountability Office, 83 of the top 100 publicly traded corporations that operate in the US exploit corporate tax havens. Since 2009, America's most profitable companies such as ExxonMobil, General Electric, Bank of America and Citigroup all paid a grand total of $0 in federal income taxes to Uncle Sam. Tax havens alone account for up to $1 trillion in tax revenue lost every decade." – USUncut
Well there's one group of people who won't be paying. Let's not forget that these corporations belong in the top 20% of Americans who possess 85% of the wealth. Yes, you read that correctly, and if you said to yourself, "that means the people with all the money (who don't pay taxes) are going to make the people without all the money (who pay taxes) subsidize the cost of government spending (a great portion of which is promoted by those same people who have all the money and don't pay taxes)," then give yourself a cookie. After all, you're paying for it.


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One for All's Incorrigible showcases some of the best original writing the group has had in its 14 releases. It no longer sounds like a bunch of "young lions" thrown together in a recording studio. Cohesive and interdependent, these musicians bring out the best in one another, resulting in an album filled with thoughtful communication and high energy improvisation.
"Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered," the only non-original tune, opens the album. A disappointing arrangement lacks the interest and originality of the other tracks. Usually taken as a ballad, this up-tempo modern interpretation is ambitious but falls far short of tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander's take of it elsewhere, as a leader. This is the third time Alexander has recorded the tune but it's his least melodic approach. Alexander, trombonist Steve Davis and pianist David Hazeltine sputter out impressive patterns in a modern context continuously, but lack the melodic continuity in their solos to draw the listener in. Drummer Joe Farnsworth is able to rekindle the spark of this recording with a brilliant drum solo before the group makes its way back to the head.
From this point on, the album is borderline magical. Hazeltine's "Petite Ange" is eerily macabre from the opening chords on the piano. Farnsworth seems to really enjoy playing on this one, making the most of his snare in tasteful fills as he dances all over his ride cymbal in crystal clear precision. Trumpet player Jim Rotondi blows his way through the changes with poise thanks to the support of bassist John Webber, who maintains Hazeltine's intentions with a solidified groove. Rotondi is heard next on "Voice," his tribute to trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. A mournful ballad kicks into an easy-swing for the blowing, where Rotondi and Hazeltine play inspired modern bop that is flowing and refined.
Kicking things into high gear is Alexander's aptly named title track. Weaving in and out of several key centers, it is reminiscent of John Coltrane's "Giant Steps" in the fact that it sounds more like an exercise than a composition. Rotondi and Alexander demonstrate complete domination in playing over the challenging progression. It is easy to hear the growth in Davis' playing as he takes on this war horse with a great deal of success, contributing a short but exceptionally melodic solo. Hazeltine sounds equally at home with this difficult tune, offering another quality solo before the melody is restated.
Relaxed yet dripping with bop, "Blues for Jose" is propelled by a 12/8 feel given by Farnsworth, accentuated with tasty voicings from Hazeltine until things move into more of a two-beat swing feel from Webber given underneath the piano solo. In stark contrast is Davis' haunting "Sprit Waltz," very redolent of pianist Horace Silver's writing. Davis, Alexander and Hazeltine aren't afraid to stretch a bit on this one. Farnsworth effectively captures the darkness of this piece with a very melodic drum solo akin to Max Roach.
Continuing in the Horace Silver vein, Rotondi's brilliant "Back to Back" employs a catchy bass ostinato in the introduction setting the stage for a simple but swinging melody from the trumpet. Alexander settles in comfortably with this tune and offers up the most lyrical of all his improvisations on the album. Likewise, Rotondi is right at home with these changes and plays with a conviction not heard on his previous offerings.
A satisfying conclusion, Davis' infectious shuffle "So Soon" grooves harder than anything else on the album. The triplet-infused feel of Farnsworth makes this simple melody come alive. Davis' best writing always lends itself well to a big band context because of the natural growth that occurs in his compositions due to well thought out background figures and the way his charts make a rhythm section groove like no other. All three horns and Hazeltine solo. All four nail it.
As with any One for All recording, this features many great improvisations from some of the best hard-bop musicians today. Steve Davis in particular plays well. Normally in the shadow of Alexander and Rotondi, Davis has proven that he can hold his own in this all-star group. While the sophistication of improvisation is impressive, the real treat with this album is the quality of the original composition. Eric Alexander, Steve Davis, David Hazeltine and Jim Rotondi have always authored quality tunes but these demonstrate growth and inspiration. This fine album is evident of fresh new music encompassing many styles of jazz.
Tracks: Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered; Petite Ange; Voice; Incorrigible; Blues for Jose; Spirit Waltz; Back to Back; So Soon.
Personnel: Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered; Petite Ange; Voice; Incorrigible; Blues for Jose; Spirit Waltz; Back to Back; So Soon.
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Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered; Petite Ange; Voice; Incorrigible; Blues for Jose; Spirit Waltz; Back to Back; So Soon.
Jim Rotondi: trumpet and flugelhorn; Eric Alexander: tenor saxophone; Steve Davis: trombone; David Hazeltine: piano; John Webber: bass; Joe Farnsworth: drums.
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Title: One for All: Incorrigible | Year Released: 2010 | Record Label: Jazz Legacy Productions


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Luke and company return to Arbra, mobbed by happy Hoojibs. Debriefing them on Iskalon, Rieekan says weeks of tracking Vanis and Argo proved fruitless, but he has heard Han may have also had access to data on a new Imperial weapon. Lando and Chewie know Han did no spying work without them but say nothing, anxious to find him. Rieekan sends Luke and Leia to look for Vanis on Kabray, a neutral space station that, pre-Empire, was a galactic hub, but now just a conference site, while Lando and Chewie search for Han. The droids remain to upload computer data from Gamandar, so Plif and the Hoojibs join Luke and Leia on the Falcon, posing as Arbran dignitaries visiting Kabray. At a Kabrayan party, Luke is shocked to see Dani, but realizes this is another Zeltron who looks like her; of course, she hangs on him as Dani would. Leia teases him, then is stunned to see a male Zeltron resembling Han. The host tries to bar them, but Plif threatens to report him to the Empire, and they enter amid many species, including Stenaxes and Lahsbees (reecent admissions). Luke feels out of place, but Leia once visited Kabray for Alderaan. As they split up to find Vanis' message, the crowd passes rumors regarding a planetary dispute between Pursin and Yugami. Luke hides as several Zeltron women track him down, while Leia finds entertainers' quarters, where a singer, Shirley, tells the proprietor, Morti, she won't work "freak shows." Pretending to fix Plif's meal in the kitchen, Leia sees a man poisoning a pot of soup. Luke and Plif check thirteen suites, finding Vanis's message in the room of the man with the poison. Hiding when he enters, they realize he plans to kill the governor for favoring Pursin. Luke decides to stop the murder, but is cornered by the Zeltrons. They want to take him to their room, but he brings them to the ballroom as "cover." As Leia sneaks to the ballroom, she hears a noise and ducks into Shirley's dressing room, donning a costume and wig. Morti enters, thinks she's Shirley, and makes her perform. As the governor grows impatient for dinner, Luke considers how to save his life at a nearby table, shocked to see Leia on stage as "The Chanteuse of the Stars," "direct from an engagement on Seezar's Planet." As she sings, an excited Lahsbee becomes a Huhk. The patrons panic and Luke spills the soup before the governor can drink it. Since the Hoojibs drained all weapons, Leia must keep singing to soothe the beast, and Luke hopes she knows many verses.
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You have a lot of photographers to pick from when it comes to your elopement, wedding day, or engagement session. I thought I'd share a little bit about my photography style. Then you decide if I am the right photographer for you! And if not, no worries.
Maybe you saw my earlier blog post about film photography, if not the basic run down is that I am loving film! Film photography is what my style is based on. I love the soft & romantic look that film can give & I look to replicate that in all of my photography.
Light, emotion, & color
I love images that are bright, warm, colorful, & happy. I try to bring out real emotions in my clients & my favorite photographs are the candid ones. I use a combination of natural light & flash to achieve the look & style that I want. Photography literally means to "draw or paint with light" so it is important for me as a photographer to know how to control & use all sorts of light well.
I love to get natural expressions and emotions from my clients through minimal directing and posing. I will pose you and direct you when needed but sometimes I just like to let things flow so I can capture you as you.
I am also a huge nature lover, I practically grew up outdoors. I get inspiration from nature seeing the warm light of the sun and the beautiful colors and patterns in nature. I love to incorporate natural elements into my images whenever I can, I think they add so much character.
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Running Fast and ForeverPosted by 21stCenturyMom Filed Under: Elite Running, Inspiration & Motivation, Video
Last week Daniel Komen ran the fastest ever mile on American soil at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon. It was not a world record but it was a blazing sub 4 mile – 3:48.28 to be exact.
When I looked up the Prefontaine Classic's history I discovered that Daniel Komen still holds the World's Record for the 2 mile at 7:58.61, a record he set 10 years ago. So in 10 years the guy has barely slowed down at all. Of course when it comes to setting world records a 100th of a second is significant but when you think of his performance relative to what you and I do he has appreciably kept the same pace.
So keep running! You aren't getting older – you are getting better, year by year.
About 21stCenturyMom
I found myself at the age of 38 the single full time working mother of 3 small children. I took up running because I figured I could get the biggest benefit in the least amount of time. Swearing never to run a marathon I found myself going out for a 4 - 6 mile run several times a week. I ran my first marathon 6 years later. Five years after that I ran another and then the next year another. Then I got bit by the triathlon bug so now I split my time between running, swimming and cycling. This year I think I'll run another marathon. And next year - who knows?
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Mark Iocchelli on
June 16th at 8:47 am
What's really amazing about Daniel is that he basically disappeared shortly after his 2 mile record. It's scary to think what he would have done if he'd kept on competing.
Still, he's still young enough to do some great things.
kara on
June 16th at 9:37 am
Adeel on
June 16th at 6:19 pm
That's not the same person.
Daniel Kipngetich Komen, now 31, is the legendary world record-holder at 3,000 m and 2 miles. He hasn't run on the international stage in five years and hasn't performed at his world-beating level since 1998.
Daniel Kipchirchir Komen won the Bowerman Mile in Eugene this weekend. He's a great runner himself, with bests of 3:29/7:31, but he's unfortunately the second-best runner named Daniel Komen.
Daniel Kipngetich Komen has been rumoured to be making a comeback for almost as long as he's been out of the sport.
21stCenturyMom on
June 16th at 8:56 pm
Doh! Thanks Adeel. Good thing someone around here really knows about runners!
In any case we can all still strive to keep improving, regardless of the reason.
Adeel on
June 17th at 7:06 am
Yeah, I don't think it matters too much. The video and the one of his 3,000 world record are scary. He makes it look so ordinary that you'd think someone would come close to those times in ten years.
Jeanne on
June 18th at 8:43 am
Adeel, your knowledge is boundless!


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OOO: Possible fix for the command timed out error on Leopard
UPDATE:Thanks to Eric Bachard, a fix very similar to this will be appearing in OpenOffice.org 2.4.2 due to be released at the end of October 2008.
With a change in the way that X11 works on Leopard, the X11 version of OpenOffice.org has been giving an error message on startup saying "command timed out". With previous versions of Mac OS X, OpenOffice.org had to make sure that X11 was running first be trying to start OpenOffice.org.
on openSoffice(aFile)"…."
end openSoffice" with the following:
on openSoffice(aFile)
if (atLeastOSXVersion(10, 5, 0)) then
-- if we have leopard, we don't need to manually start the X server first
set theCmd to "sh " & (quoted form of (POSIX path of getOOProgramPath() & "soffice")) & " "
do shell script theCmd & aFile & shellTerminator()
set theDisplay to startXServer()
if (theDisplay is equal to "error") then
end if
set theEnv to "DISPLAY=" & theDisplay & " ; export DISPLAY; "
set theCmd to "sh " & (quoted form of (POSIX path of getOOProgramPath() & "soffice")) & " "
do shell script theEnv & theCmd & aFile & shellTerminator()
-- logEvent("open CMD: " & theEnv & theCmd & aFile)
end if
end openSoffice
Please comment on how this works for you.
Edinburgh Leopard Tech Talk
Today I went along to the Leopard Tech Talk in Edinburgh at the posh Caledonian Hilton Hotel.
Can launch PPC apps again
Since installing the Quicktime 7.2 and iTunes 7.3.1 updates on my MacBook, I've been unable to launch PPC applications through Rosetta. It appears that having Java 6 installed has caused the prebinding process to crash.
Picasa Web Albums now supports GeoTagging
Picasa Web Albums has now caught up with Flickr and started to properly support GeoTagging of Photos.
Apple posts an FAQ about the X11 for Mac OS X
Apple have released Technical Note TN2165, an FAQ about the X window environment (X11) for Mac OS X.
There are several interesting things in the tech note including:
- "OpenGL does not support off-screen rendering." Even with OpenGL not being enabled in OpenOffice.org, I get redraw issues with part of the window being off screen. This happens in both when scrolling the document and opening a new dialog that partially appears off screen. When the section of the document or dialog is moved on screen, then it doesn't draw properly. I'm now wondering if this problem is not just with OpenGL, but with X11 in general.
- XDarwin is no longer recommended.
- It is technically feasible to make cmd+v work across all X11 applications.
- "XInputExtension is not yet implemented." Could this be why OpenOffice.org on the mac has some issues with the input of some international characters? (Please correct me in the comments if I'm wrong with this assumption.)
- OpenGL has the same problem as the command osacompile, in that it won't run/work unless the user is root or the currently logged in user of Mac OS X.
My First CWS
I have now created my first CWS (Child Workspace) macosxdmgapplink. It only affect the Mac packaging. It is basically the patches that I created earlier at the Mac Port Meeting in Hamburg. I have updated the DS_Store file for OpenOffice.org 2.2.
The extra functionality that you will get with this new CWS is an updated background in the disk image that Mac Users of OpenOffice.org use for installing OpenOffice.org. More importantly, inside the disk image, you will get a link to the Applications folder. This will make it easier for users to drag and drop install OpenOffice.org.
Now all that needs to be done, is for it to be passed by the QA representative maho, and then integrated.
Row span in Writer's Tables
In one of my not so common moments of using OpenOffice.org Writer as a user, I recently came across an issue with the table layout. I did not have the flexibility to have table cells run over many rows in the way I wanted them to. To my delight, it would appear that this is going to be fixed. Unfortunately the fixes won't come in time for this report that I'm writing.
For more information about this please see the GullFOSS blog.
Workaround for X11 not launching posted on Mac Porting Web Site
With the deluge of people complaining about the X11 update and OpenOffice.org not starting, I posted a news article detailing a quick workaround to get OpenOffice.org running again. It should be noted that the next release of (and current development builds) are not affected by the problematic fonts as there has been a change in the logic which safe guards against the the divide by zero that was happening when the new fonts supplied by Apple were being loaded in. Hopefully Apple are going to re-release the X11 update soon.
Apple's X11 update
Apple released an X11 update on 1 November 2006. It fixes a but that I commented about, regarding the cmd+tab and the X11 windows not coming forward.
On the other hand there appears to be an issue with the fonts in that build. This seems to affect the current official release of OpenOffice.org on the Mac. I didn't notice it at first because I have been using builds made by my ooobuilbot MacPort1.
The current workaround is to remove the Vera fonts from /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/TTF. For more information please see issue 71096.


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Campari Group may be best known for its signature aperitif, but the 158-year-old company has more than 50 brands in its portfolio, including Grand Marnier, Skyy Vodka and Wild Turkey bourbon. The $2 billion organization has more than 4,000 employees in offices in every region of the world. Its global presence means Campari employees often do business with clients in other countries, making language barriers a frequent concern.
Many global organizations rely on English as a language of choice when communicating across borders because it is so widely spoken. That's great for English speakers, but it can be a challenge for everyone else. "Being a multinational company, our employees have had increasingly more contact with the English language in their day-to-day activities," said Ana Claudia Gonçalves, human resources manager for Campari Group in Sao Paulo, Brazil. "Moreover, Campari is highly committed to its employees' careers and development, and we understand how important English proficiency is for professional growth in today's world."
Campari has offered language training to its employees for years. However, in 2016 Gonçalves' group conducted a review of the language training program and found it came up short. The programming took a one-size-fits-all approach that wasn't meeting every learner's needs, and the vendor didn't provide enough metrics to track learners' progress. "That's when we found Voxy," Gonçalves said.
Voxy is a web-based English language training company that provides adaptive curriculum and personalized instruction for corporations and individual learners. Unlike a lot of language training programs that use formal scripts and tiered vocabulary lessons, Voxy is built around the idea of using authentic conversations to teach language, said Katie Nielson, Voxy's chief education officer in New York. "We use real-world content to personalize the instruction to the needs of the learner," she said.
Language on the Go
Campari partnered with Voxy in April 2017 to deliver an eight-month English language pilot program for 30 employees to test its impact. From the beginning employees were excited, Gonçalves said. "We received nearly 80 applications for the 30 spots, which shows our team's commitment to their own professional development."
The program offered a combination of self-paced lessons and live virtual classes customized to the kinds of business conversations and contacts the learners were likely to experience on the job. Based on feedback from Gonçalves' team and the duration of the course, Voxy determined that learners should complete a minimum of 48 self-paced activities and two live classes per month to meet their language proficiency goals.
Once students were selected, they completed a survey to assess their current English language skills, their personal and professional goals for the class, and the types of content they like to read. Voxy used the data to provide content that was relevant to their interests and abilities. This step is vital to the Voxy training methods, because they've found that when lessons are too simple or boring, learners disengage, Nielson said. "They have to be interested in the content or they won't pay attention."
By using content built around current events and trends, the learners are more invested in deciphering it. For example, Ana Rodriguez, a trade marketing analyst who participated in the pilot and considered herself a high beginner, noted that she liked to read articles about world news and food and drink trends, so those articles populated her lessons. "It made it more interesting to do the work," she said. It also exposed her to more common English language expressions and casual conversational terms, which she found helpful. "As a marketing analyst, I encounter English expressions every day, so these lessons helped me in my job," she said.
The live classes are similarly adaptable, with instructors responding on the fly to the needs of whoever shows up to class. "We train our instructors to respond to what the learners want to talk about, rather than coming in with a PowerPoint presentation," Nielson said.
Each virtual class includes a live instructor but also enables students to talk to each other and share documents so they don't disrupt the flow of the class. Rodriguez appreciated the opportunity to practice with her Campari colleagues in the live sessions and to talk about topics relevant to their collective work. "It was an important part of the program," she said.
You Can't Game the System
Rodriguez feels the class helped her to improve her English and said she is more confident having conversations with peers and clients. And she's not alone.
The pilot project was a success based on multiple measures, said Gonçalves. "Program adoption was high among the majority of users, who were also able to commit to the study goals we set." The active user rate was 86 percent throughout the program based on the number of lessons students completed and their attendance in group sessions. Nielson noted that this number is especially impressive because Voxy only measures "active participation," which means if learners just open a lesson or enter a live class but don't participate, they don't get credit. "You can't game the system," Nielson said.
To ensure a high rate of participation, Gonçalves' team worked throughout the program to remind learners to stay engaged. "Maintaining consistent engagement levels is a big challenge with language learning, but we overcame it by coming up with creative ways for learners to keep track of their performance and reminding them regularly of how essential English is for their growth," Gonçalves said. Their strategies included creating a leaderboard to rank learners' performance, sharing news articles on the importance of English for career growth and sending English language study tips. The most highly engaged users were rewarded with private tutoring credits. She also met face-to-face with learners who were falling behind to try to revert the situation. "When it comes to keeping them motivated and engaged with their learning, all efforts are worthwhile," she said.
Nielson agreed. She noted that when companies have an active champion who monitors employees' engagement with language learning, it can have a dramatic impact on participation and results. "If you have someone who holds learners accountable, they are more likely to take it seriously," she said. "It doesn't take a lot of effort, and it has a big impact."
Voxy's tracking also showed a steady increase in proficiency across the learner population. "At the beginning of the program, 61 percent of the group consisted of beginners and high beginners," Gonçalves said. "But after eight months, 57 percent of the learners had already reached low intermediate." Learners also rated their satisfaction with the program at 4.5 on a 5-point scale.
"We've noticed that people really do see value in the program," Gonçalves said. "Even a year and a half after launching the initial pilot, employees still reach out to us requesting to participate after hearing their colleagues' positive remarks about the course."
Campari and Voxy and now working together to expand the program and to offer it to employees across the company. "Our goal is to see our employees improving their English proficiency and, consequently, achieving more growth opportunities within the company," Gonçalves said.
Every Program Needs a Champion
For companies interested in launching their own language learning program, Nielson suggested starting with a needs analysis to determine who in the company would benefit from language training, how the training will help them do their jobs better and what proficiency looks like. "If you set clear goals, they learn faster," she said.
"User outreach is also crucial to the program's success," Gonçalves added. "Staying in touch with employees through newsletters, monthly rankings and other engagement activities can be extremely useful in helping the project gain strength within the organization."
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Consumers clear debt a year early due to lenders 0% interest squeeze
Consumers looking to take charge of their debt in the new year may struggle to find a deal that lasts long enough to clear their debt interest-free, experts have warned.
Research by credit experts TotallyMoney and MoneyComm found the maximum term for interest-free transfers has been slashed 32.6% in just two years, from 43 months in January 2017 to just 29 months in November 2019.
Meanwhile, 0% interest has dropped from an average of 25 months to just 17.9 months — or 28.4%.
READ MORE: Big drop in interest-free credit card deals leaves festive shoppers out in the cold
The data shows that January is the busiest month for balance transfers. Last January, consumers made 701,000 transfers, worth £1.5bn.
And 0% balance transfers continue to outweigh the transfer fee, with the average consumer transferring £2,200. They would "earn back" a one-off fee of 3% — £66 — in just seven weeks of zero-interest rather than paying 19.9% APR.
READ MORE: One in five adults rank their financial well-being as 'poor' or 'very poor'
Lenders are "shrinking the balance transfer honeymoon period", after which the enticing 0% interest rate disappears and a much higher rate kicks in, TotallyMoney said.
"It suggests lenders are eager to recoup their money in less time, but that leaves consumers at risk. If they don't pay off their debt by the deadline, they could incur punishing interest rates that trap them in a cycle of debt."
Resolution solution
Customers seeking the best 0% deal to ring in 2020 should move fast — before lenders cut the honeymoon period even further, the experts advised.
Every January, consumers resolve to take control of their finances. In the month of January over the last three years consumers made over 700,000 balance transfer deals, adding up to over £1.5bn.
READ MORE: Why you are getting 0% back on your money and what to do about it
Time is money
Despite one-off fees and fewer months at the 0% rate, balance transfers are still worth considering, TotallyMoney said. The average consumer would save the cost of their transfer fee in just over seven weeks of not paying 19.9% APR — and still enjoy months of additional savings from zero interest charges.
However, despite today's average term of 17.9 months with zero-interest being tempting, it is significantly lower than before.
Just two years ago, credit card companies granted up to 43 interest-free months, but today's maximum is just 29 months. That could mean 15 extra months of paying interest, at a cost of £621.87.
READ MORE: Lower interest rates mean more babies, according to Bank of England
With fewer months at the 0% rate, consumers now have less time to pay off debt without penalty.
The stress of rising debt "is only part of the problem". Many people rely on 0% borrowing just to stay afloat. "The reduction in 0% deal terms could be a ticking time bomb for some consumers," TotallyMoney said.
Even though the 0% market is less attractive as interest-free periods shrink, there is no let-up in demand, with over half a million transactions each month, valued around £1.2 billion.


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Very nearly every aspect of business these days have IT as its stepping stone. Now before acquiring skills for the business to run, we actually focus on the IT requirements and IT Solutions first.
Before you buy IT equipment or services for your business, establish your IT requirements. It's important to know what you want from your investment.
Typically this is done by choosing the right IT vendor or IT companies who knows what you require. This outcome is set to be used by the algorithm to identify the relationships between the IT Suppliers and the end users.
There are a variety of IT Solutions such as Biometric installation, Networking, AMC services in which this has become a very valid way to obtain business rules. Adaptive measures can take the IT to the whole new level can establish the far better understanding between the customer and the supplier.


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Electronics giant Sony is set to slump to full-year losses of 269 billion ($4.1 billion), its second-worst performance ever, after a tax charge forced the group to slash its forecasts.
The losses will heap further pressure on its embattled chief executive, Sir Howard Stringer, in a year when the group has suffered from the devastating earthquake in Japan and a cyber attack on its network.
Its share price has tumbled a quarter since the turn of the year.
Sony is set to release its full-year numbers tomorrow but was forced to issue a revised forecast to the one it released in February after it became clear the group would not post the 70 billion profit it had predicted three months ago.
The company has been dragged into a full-year loss by a charge of 360 billion ($5.5 billion) related to rules around deferred tax assets in its home country. While the charge is not in cash it will force a "substantial decrease from the February forecast", chief financial officer Masaru Kato said. The loss a year earlier was 40.8 billion.
The reversal will see Sony post its third consecutive year of losses, although Kato said: "The establishment of this valuation allowance does not reflect a change in Sony's view of its long-term corporate strategy."
The company said sales would remain in line with its previous expectations, despite the slump to a full-year loss. It reported yesterday that sales were likely to be down from 7.2 trillion 12 months ago to 7.1 trillion.
This comes despite the impact of the earthquake in Japan just weeks before the end of the company's financial year, which Kato said had significantly damaged Sony's supply chain. It had also been forced to close nine manufacturing plants.
The earthquake's impact drove sales down 22 billion. The disaster means the company will also be hit with a charge of 12 billion over the costs of closing manufacturing sites as well as for life-insurance policy reserves in its financial services business.
It also expects expenses of 11 billion related to repair, removal and cleaning costs to its buildings and machinery. However, Sony said almost all of the losses would be offset by insurance payments.
The real damage from the quake will come in the current financial year, with Sony predicting that supply-chain disruptions will see sales fall 440 billion and profits down 150 billion. Still, Sony officials predicted that the company would return to profit for the full year to the end of next March with sales expected to grow year on year.
Sony was also hit by a cyber attack on its online PlayStation Network, leaving millions of users details exposed. The company said yesterday the hack is likely to cost 14 billion.
This is made up of the theft-protection programme for its customers as well as the cost of the incentives to bring disgruntled customers back into the fold. It will also face payouts to upgrade its network security, as well as legal costs.
Yet the company warned that costs relating to the hack could spiral. Yesterday Kato revealed that should there be confirmed reports of identity theft or misuse of credit cards following the cyber-attack it could face rising costs.
The company also faces a series of class action lawsuits.
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$5.5b tax charge sinks Sony's profit
Electronics giant Sony is set to slump to full-year losses of 269 billion ($4.1 billion), its second-worst performance ever, after a tax charge forced the group to slash its forecasts.


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10 Valuable World Cup Rules That Will Encourage Job Success
It may come around every 4 years, but with the Socceroos only entering the FIFA World Cup for the fifth time in 2018 – and only having made it out of the initial group stages once – soccer in Australia doesn't inspire the same passion as the footy, cricket or rugby. But despite their failures, they still make a go of it. That's not the only lesson to be learnt from the World Cup: we've come up with ten that you can apply at your workplace.
Rule One: Teamwork makes the dream work
Soccer relies on teams of players working together – and to work together well they must get along. Your job might involve less running down fields but there's still plenty of passing between your team. Strengthen these bonds and everyone will prosper.
Rule Two: Fans matter
No world cup is complete without the sounds of the fans: the singing, the cheering, the commiserations. A support system is a powerful thing: build yourself a fanbase at work and let them cheer you on to victory.
Rule Three: Foul behaviour has consequences
Just as bad behaviour on the pitch gets a yellow or red card, you should never foul others in your office. Play clean and do no harm. Ask yourself if its worth it before taking part in office gossip.
Rule Four: The next generation needs to be nurtured
From the kids who run with players to the pitch, to the scouts seeking talent from the age of five: soccer nurtures its future players. So should you. Whether mentoring in-house or visiting schools, there's plenty you can do to give back.
Rule Five: You won't get anywhere arguing with the ref
Sometimes things don't go your way. You might feel unfairly picked on. But take it from every soccer player ever: arguing with the ref achieves nothing. Learn to moderate your reactions – and choose your battles wisely. Is it worth a penalty?
Rule Six: Find strength in diversity
Just as soccer teams need players in different positions with different skills, offices need a diversity of workers. After all, a game of soccer with only goal-scorers would be pretty boring. Embrace the difference; what can your colleagues teach you?
Rule Seven: The rules can be difficult understand, but persevere
No one actually knows the offside rule, just as no one has written the customs or secret rules at any office. The best thing you can do is observe carefully, act with integrity, and be open to learn.
Rule Eight: Your performance is only as good as your leader
A soccer team is more than players on the field: there's a captain, coach, management and the support team. Without these, the team is likely to fail. At work, you need good management – otherwise you'll struggle to unleash your potential. Bear that in mind during your job search.
Rule Nine: Decide a kit to save time
Wearing the same thing every day on the pitch means soccer players spend less time worrying about their appearance and more on their peak performance. Invest in your work uniform, and use your saved time for self-development.
Rule Ten: Playing dirty never works (unless you play dirty beautifully)
Soccer is all about fair play – which is aided by extensive modern technology and cameras now. You should also approach your work with a fair play attitude. But as Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal in Argentina's 1986 match against England shows – sometimes an outrageous move can pay off.


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Report NEP-HIS-2009-07-28This is the archive for NEP-HIS, a report on new working papers in the area of Business, Economic & Financial History. Bernardo Batiz-Lazo issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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- John H. Munro, 2009. "Coinage and Monetary Policies in Burgundian Flanders during the late-medieval 'Bullion Famines',. 1384 - 1482," Working Papers tecipa-361, University of Toronto, Department of Economics.
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- Clark, Gregory, 2009. "Was There Ever a Ruling Class? A Proposal for the study of 800 Years of Social Mobility," Working Papers in Economic History 2009/04, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain), Department of Economic Analysis (Economic Theory and Economic History).
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AWMA's JO COM Telemetry Division recently travelled to WA to remotely monitor and control a 2km pipeline to ensure environmental protection.
The Westonia Gold Mine, located 3.5hrs east of Perth recently collected 1.6GL of water. For works to continue, this water was required to be pumped out of the mine from a floating station in the middle of the mine pit.
A 1km pipeline was established to transport water out of the pit area. A further 1km of pipeline traversed through environmentally protected bushland to contained evaporation ponds.
Water travelled through the pipelines at a required flow rate of 250 L/sec with a maintenance flow rate of 60 L/sec once the pit was empty.
JO COM Telemetry was required to constantly monitor the pipeline and detect any leakage to protect the bushland, home to a rare native plant.
Should any leakage or irregularity occur, JO COM Telemetry would instantly shut down the pump and operating systems and send SMS text messages to operators informing them of the alarm and system status.
In addition to the alarm system, JO COM Telemetry provided real-time information on operating parameters including system monitoring, data graphing and historical data. Operators access this information via a dedicated webpage on the Internet.


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By: Will Miller
"The process provides an assessment of an institution's effectiveness in the fulfillment of its self-defined mission; its compliance with the requirements of its accrediting association; and its continuing efforts to enhance the quality of student learning and its programs and services."
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement 2018 Edition
I recently asked representatives from two of our Member Campuses—Stacy Edds-Ellis, Dean of Academic Affairs at Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC), and Christine Mee, Executive Director of Institutional Research, Assessment and Analysis at Coastal Carolina University (CCU)—to reflect on the new accreditation standards from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Here's a recap of the biggest takeaways from our conversation.
Student success and general education
Perhaps the biggest development for SACSCOC is the reframing of the main concepts to highlight student success. Under the new standards, student success has become the umbrella for concepts traditionally housed under institutional effectiveness. As stated in Section 8, "Student learning and student success are at the core of the mission of all institutions of higher learning." The new SACSCOC standards don't just require institutions to showcase their ability to graduate students on time, they also ask for evidence of student learning, both in and out of the classroom.
OCTC, a two-year technical college, is working with the Campus Labs team to transition over to Campus Labs® Outcomes. Stacy explained how the integrated tools for outcomes assessment will help OCTC capture data to evaluate student learning and success for both programs and administrative units. Given the technical efficiencies of the Campus Labs tools, faculty and staff will be able to devote more time and energy to acting on their data, as opposed to just compiling reports. Not only will this help stakeholders verify they're meeting the OCTC mission, it will facilitate buy-in from the campus community.
General education is another area that reflects a new focus. Under the 2018 standards, campuses are asked to thoughtfully report on their general-education initiatives using data about student learning outcomes. This won't require much of a shift for OCTC since the campus has always treated general education as a distinct program. By contrast, CCU, a four-year liberal arts institution, has never treated gen-ed as a separate program, and so like many campuses, it will encounter some hurdles. Faculty won't simply need to complete reports; they'll also have to show evidence of student learning outcomes through their gen-ed courses.
Financial literacy and board evaluations
Another significant development is the heightened focus on financial literacy. Christine speculated that the new standard has been inspired not only by average student debt, but the fact that some students take out more loans than might be necessary. No longer will short-term measures, such as pre-counseling for borrowers or an exit interview for graduates, be enough to serve the needs of students. Campuses should instead devise an approach that includes targeted counseling throughout college. To evaluate the financial literacy of students, campuses should identify reviewers who have financial expertise but no conflicts of interest.
The new emphasis on board evaluations will also pose unique challenges. Because board members volunteer their time and energy, it's important to train them without alienating them. Both Stacy and Christine plan to conduct SACSCOC-specific sessions at a retreat before the fall 2018 term for their respective boards.
Moving forward with the new standards
Timing will be a key aspect to success. Since CCU's Fifth-Year Interim Report is due in March, Christine's team has opted to respond under the old template while retrofitting the narrative content to fit the revised standards. Her advice for campuses in the same situation is to first draw up a list of pros and cons for adopting the new template. Depending on how far along the campus is in the writing process, it may be easier to use the old template, even though content will be evaluated using the new standards. With OCTC's Fifth-Year Interim Report not due for another three years, Stacy remarked, "I have a lot of empathy and sympathy for our peer institutions that are backed up against a deadline and trying to understand what's being instituted immediately."
With the new standards, the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) can become a true extension of an institution's existing programs and strategic plan. The value of a QEP, Stacy explained, is that it "allows your institution to be more intentional with improving your mission, and how you serve students."
Both Stacy and Christine praised the new SACSCOC standards for setting an affirmative and aspirational tone, which will make it easier for them to communicate with stakeholders as they begin the accreditation reporting process. The lead-in paragraphs and section headings underscore the big-picture nature of accreditation reporting, with a focus on mission and stewardship of resources.
Looking beyond compliance
Gathering data and then compiling reports is the conventional way to meet the demands of accreditation. But how much more could be achieved with a solution centered on real-time data that yields insights for immediate action and improvement? Indeed, the right resources can set the stage for meaningful progress, help campuses stay focused on their mission, and empower them to operate beyond accreditation standards. The reinvigorated standards presented at the 2017 SACSCOC Annual Meeting in Dallas give colleges and universities an opportunity to put this concept into action.
Dr. Stacy Edds-Ellis
Stacy Edds-Ellis, PhD, began her career at Owensboro Community and Technical College in 2002 as the Director of Discover College, a collaboration between OCTC and area high schools that offers students the chance to experience college while still in high school. Currently serving as Dean of Academic Affairs, Stacy is also OCTC's SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison. Her areas of oversight include the Division of Professional and Technical Studies, accreditations, and the Discover College dual-credit/Early College programs.
Chris Mee, M.Ed.
Christine Mee began working at Carolina Coastal University in 1989 as a research analyst in the Office of Institutional Research. She currently serves as Executive Director of Planning and Research in the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Analysis. She is also the SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison for CCU. An active member in the Association of Institutional Research (AIR), Southern Association of Institutional Research (SAIR), and the South Carolina Association for Institutional Research (SCAIR), Chris has served as a SACSCOC peer evaluator since 2008.


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Highbank Orchard
A great deal of the Calder-Potts family history is embedded in, Highbank Farm and coach yard with its beautiful stone-arched shop, orchards, lakes and apples. Highbank Organic Farm in Co. Kilkenny was built by the family in the 19th Century. The first apple orchards were planted by the family, in 1969, to compliment the hop gardens. The fertile Kilkenny limestone soils are uniquely suited to produce delicious apples organically with the varieties of apples specially chosen for their flavour.
As artisan producers, Rod and Julie Calder-Potts do know their apples. All of their production is to the strictest of organic standards. No chemicals are sprayed on the apples, neither are any herbicides or chemical fertilizers used.
Highbank Orchards is home to the original and innovative and multi award winning Highbank Orchard Syrup. With years of research, Highbank launched the Orchard Syrup in 2010. They now hold coveted awards from The McKenna Guide, The Irish Food Writers Guild and Eurotoque Ireland.
Highbank Orchards also produce several delicious Apple juices, Organic Ciders, and now, since the new installation of their distillery, a wonderful Organic Apple Gin and Organic Apple Brandey.
Just look what can be processed from an Irish Organic Apple!


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Energy & Climate
Ramez Naam: Radical planetary optimism
September 30, 2016
Climate change, ocean acidification, overfishing, air pollution. We're up against huge threats.
At VERGE 16, science fiction author and "futurist" Ramez Naam argues that despite all this, history and the trends of technology show that we can turn the corner.
As clean energy and clean transportation plunge in price, as biotechnology revolutionizes our understanding of the natural world and as the developing world reaches the demographic transition, a world of greater prosperity with less impact on the planet becomes possible.
Make no mistake: The state of the environment will get worse before it gets better. But we can innovate our way past this crisis, and into a future far better than humanity has seen.


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The recent revival of folk music in the indie scene emphasizes the genre's whispery, introspective bent. That one-sidedness does folk a disservice: As often as not throughout the centuries, the music has been a tool for ritual, protest, and visceral catharsis. Cult Of Youth remembers. On its sadly overlooked, self-titled sophomore effort, the Brooklyn group has focused the force and ditched the pseudo-industrial flourishes of its 2008 debut, A Stick To Bind, A Seed To Grow. What's left is a work of potent, primal folk that, while harshly militant and utilitarian, is neither deaf to nuance nor immune to beauty.
The biggest upgrade is the flesh that frontman Sean Ragon has packed onto his band. Where Stick sounded like a muffled bedroom recording, Cult Of Youth shudders then thunders with horns, strings, pulsing basslines, and galloping drums. But it's Ragon's barking roar and stark acoustic strumming that have gained the most muscle. On "New West," he warns of a personified fury—"Just know that he is at your door tonight / Just know that he is at your heels tonight"—that invokes a nearly pagan sense of awe, one that that might have emanated from 19th-century America or 11th-century Britain. More contemporary is "Lace Up Your Boots," a martial clarion-call that lets hints of post-punk-influenced folk—most notably Death In June and New Model Army—bleed onto the battlefield.
But for every gouging, stomping, pounding track, Cult Of Youth offers a palliative. Only those are even more bitter. "Through The Fear" is the most lush, melodic use of Ragon's stentorian chants and skeletal guitar, but his worshipful talk of "an ever-darkening sun" is downright funereal. "Casting Thorns" begins with minor chords and fog-shrouded violin before kicking the balladry aside to reveal a blackened heart, a thirst for vengeance, and upward spirals of discordant abandon. And Ragon taps into those elemental, eons-old reservoirs of darkness with the glee of a druidic priest. Fiery instead of flowery, Cult Of Youth subverts the indie-folk mainstream in the most profound way imaginable: by being, at its core, far folkier.


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Postgraduate Study
"But Miss, are you a REAL teacher?"
Posted by Jess in Mathematics on December 7, 2015
It's a short post this week, as I thought I'd share something I've been thinking about a lot this week. It's not a long thought, so there's not much I can write, but it's interested me all the same. Imagine the scenario. You're a trainee teacher, meeting a class for the first time. Alternatively, you've […]
Posted in Career, Exams, Future, Placement, Postgraduate Study, Work
'tis the Season to be Coughing
Posted by Jess in Mathematics on November 30, 2015
As term is coming closer to its end, it's the time of the year when everyone is getting ill. Combine cold weather, student heating (because who needs to pay to turn the heating on when you can just put on a jumper?), long hours, deadlines and a lack of sleep; you've got a breeding ground […]
Posted in Health, Holiday, Placement, Postgraduate Study, Stress | Tagged cold, flu, healthy lifestyle, self care, stay healthy, study space, winter bug
Catching You Up
Posted by Jess in Mathematics on November 9, 2015
Well, hello! It's the 9th November, and I've not written a blog since July. Have you missed me? Maybe, maybe not, but I'm back regardless. The difference? I'm no longer the undergraduate maths blogger, I'm blogging as a postgraduate! (The maths blog has been taken over by the lovely Lois, whose blogs I'm thoroughly enjoying. […]
Posted in Career, Future, Postgraduate Study, Studying, Work | Tagged leaving work, mathematics, pgce, placement, teacher training
A Letter to the University of Leicester
Posted by Jess in Mathematics on July 31, 2015
Dear University of Leicester, I have started and restarted this blog post two or three times now, in search of the right words to sum up my graduation experience. I couldn't do it. It still doesn't feel real yet. So, instead, I am writing to you to summarise my time here; to summarise the time […]
Posted in Career, City, Friends, Future, Graduation, Postgraduate Study, Societies, Sport, Work | Tagged degree, end of degree, family, friends, Graduation, maths, Memories, pgce | 1 Response
Hard to process…
Posted by Jess in Mathematics on June 18, 2015
So… I'm finished? My degree is over? Just over two weeks ago I sat my last exam, and in doing so, completed my maths degree. I can't quite process that fact, even now. Once the initial excitement was over, I didn't know how to feel. My brain kept telling me I should be revising or […]
Posted in Career, Exams, Friends, Future, Graduation, Holiday, Leisure, Money, Postgraduate Study, Work | Tagged adventure, celebrating, end of degree, final year, moving out, pgce, postgraduate, summer
When I Grow Up, I Want to Be…
Posted by Jess in Mathematics on April 20, 2015
I recently wrote a blog in which I discussed my plans for the future. However, then, in my Varsity post, I hinted that things might have changed a tad. "How've they changed, Jess? What's the new plan?", I hear you cry. (Actually, I don't, but let's just pretend, for the sake of blog content!)
Posted in Career, City, Employment, Friends, Future, Graduation, Postgraduate Study, Work | Tagged changes, changing careers, decisions, mid-uni crisis, not knowing what you want to do, plans after university, when i grow up
So, What're You Doing Next…?
Posted by Jess in Mathematics on March 16, 2015
When you tell someone you're in your final year of a mathematics degree, you tend to get one of two responses:
Posted in Career, Employment, Exams, Future, Graduation, Postgraduate Study, Uncategorized, Work | Tagged adulthood, final year, job, maths, teaching | 1 Response
The One Where I Graduate
Posted by Pamela in Mathematics on July 30, 2014
I'm a Graduate. It's so crazy the whole thing (even two weeks later) still feels very surreal, I guess it's like with anything – you don't just wake up the next morning and feel like you're a completely different person – it just kind of hits you one day when you look back on […]
Posted in Career, City, Exams, Friends, Future, Graduation, Holiday, Postgraduate Study, Stress


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Three ingredient cranberry sauce is really easy to make! If you've been around for a while, you know I'm a HUGE fan of three (sometimes four) ingredient recipes. I've been trying to make more scratch recipes with three ingredients for you. However, many, many of you have been such wonderful supporters of my two ingredient pumpkin muffins I thought I'd share the link. I'll admit, one "ingredient" of these muffins is cake mix. This pumpkin two ingredient recipe has been repinned 133K times!
Back to the Three Ingredient Cranberry Sauce.
A group of Moms and I were out for lunch and we were laughing over how much of our Thanksgiving traditional meals comes either from a can or a box. Stovetop stuffing is a favorite with many families. Mine included. I've made homemade stuffing and it just never is devoured like good old Stovetop. But, my friend swears hers is better. IF I get my act together, I may be able to share it with you in the next day or so.
We were also talking about how so many families really, really love the cranberry sauce that comes out of a can. And, it's served with the can ridges and everything! I remember enjoying Thanksgiving at a friend's house. He was a real foodie and loved complicated, intricate recipes. And there it was, right smack in the middle of the table, the canned cranberry sauce. Not even chopped up. I was told, its perfect for slicing. And, of course, you have to use the can opener on both ends so you can push the cranberry sauce out without the suction so it retains the can ridge shapes. I've never understood the fascination with this……
Scratch Cranberry Sauce!
Three Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 small bag cranberries (12 oz)
1. Mix water and sugar together in a saucepan and bring to a slow boil.
2. Add the bag of cranberries. Be warned, after about a minute, it might sound like you are making popcorn. The cranberry skin starts to crack and it makes a popping sound.
3. Gently boil for about 10 minutes. It will start having a jam-like consistency.
4. Pour into a serving dish or bowl and cool in refrigerator.
Just as an fyi, the cranberry sauce will set when it cools. It will have more of the jelly-like consistency you are used to.
I'd really recommend making this the day before. No need to try to add this to the chaos of all the sides you are trying to make Thanksgiving day. Spend 15 minutes the day before, and it's ready and waiting for you when you need it.
Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner!


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Why yes, she is available. Atlus has announced that Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked for the Nintendo 3DS is available now.
ATLUS today announced that Shin Megami Tensei®: Devil Survivor™ Overclocked, its RPG/SRPG hybrid for Nintendo 3DS™, is now available in stores across North America. Officially the system's first roleplaying game, Overclocked brings with it tremendous depth and strategy, a mature narrative, and tons of replayability, qualities in high demand among hardcore platform owners.
Be sure to take a look at this preview video of the eighth day, exclusive to Devil Survivor Overclocked.


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Myopia or Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness, or Myopia, is a vision problem experienced by up to about one-third of the population. Nearsighted people have difficulty reading highway signs and seeing other objects at a distance, but can see for up-close tasks such as reading or sewing.
Myopia Symptoms and Signs
Myopic people often have headaches or eyestrain, and might squint or feel fatigued when driving or playing sports. If you experience these symptoms while wearing your glasses or contact lenses, you may need a comprehensive eye examination.
What Causes Myopia?
Myopia occurs when the eyeball is slightly longer than usual from front to back. This causes light rays to focus at a point in front of the retina, rather than directly on its surface.
Nearsightedness runs in families and usually appears in childhood. This vision problem may stabilize at a certain point, although sometimes it worsens with age. This is known as myopic creep.


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Balaji Ravichandran
Balaji Ravichandran is a freelance writer and a student at King's College, University of Cambridge
Balaji Ravichandran: The loss of the post-study work visa deprives Britain of the cultural and economic benefits that international students bring
Balaji Ravichandran: The latest comedy series on BBC1 by David Walliams and Matt Lucas is not racist, but it is full of crude racial stereotypes
Balaji Ravichandran: Using the licence fee to fund the World Service will change the nature of an institution that has educated and informed the world
Balaji Ravichandran: The coalition government's plan to scrap ID cards is welcome but policy details are hazy on how it affects 'foreign' nationals
Balaji Ravichandran: Despite the fact that I don't hold citizenship here, I can vote tomorrow. Some people object to that. Here's what I tell them
Balaji Ravichandran: Disillusionment is not indifference, and a blank vote illustrates a continued willingness to engage with the democratic process
Balaji Ravichandran: Professionals involved in dispensing medicine shouldn't let their beliefs get in the way of patient care
Balaji Ravichandran: The cold indifference of other Londoners to my racist attack shows how systematic discrimination gets ingrained
Balaji Ravichandran: Stereotypes were useful during the struggle for rights – but if we hold on to them we risk dividing the gay community
Balaji Ravichandran: Before we universally condemn loneliness we should ensure we understand its roots, and that sometimes solitude can be sweet
Balaji Ravichandran: The Delhi high court's decriminalisation of homosexuality is the first step towards equal rights for gay Indians
Balaji Ravichandran: Nicholas Hughes's suicide was tragic. But to understand depression we must stop denying its potential to inspire creativity
Balaji Ravichandran: Outside Mumbai and Bangalore, people lead contented lives – though you'd never know it from the movies
Balaji Ravichandran: It's illegal to be gay in India – but a public schism is opening between the health ministry and the federal government
It took Balaji Ravichandran years to realise he was gay: in India there was no such thing, he thought. Then he moved to London, came out and lived freely. But now it's time to return - and face an impossible choice.