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According to new national research, Americans have become more accepting of homosexuality during the past 16 years, with over half of those polled saying they support civil unions.
The Pew Research Centre's new report, released last Friday (19 Aug) and compiled from a selction of public studies done over the last 20 years, said support for same-sex civil unions had risen from 45 per cent in 2003 to 57 per cent in 2009. The increase in support for same-sex marriage was more modest, but still showed a rise in support from 30 per cent in 2003 to 38 per cent in 2010.
Among religious respondents to the recent polls, Latino Catholics showed more movement toward supporting gay marriage (at 57 per cent) than Latino Protestants (at 22 per cent).
National polls by the Pew Centre have apparently found that younger Americans are much more accepting of LGBT people, and researchers reportedly say that the generational divide over the issue will eventually bring about a collision.
Daniel Cox, director of research for Public Religion Research Institute and co-author of the report said, "The clergy risk alienating a significant number of young folks if they take a real hard line approach on same-sex marriage".
Despite such encouraging statistics, in the Proposition 8 issue, 52 per cent of Californians voted for the constitutional amendment which bars gay men and lesbians from marrying. When District Judge Vaughn Walker recently ruled that the ban was unconstitutional, it was expected that same-sex couples would be able to resume wedding plans last week, but opponents were successful in their plea that the ban should remain in place until they have appealed.
The ruling is currently being challenged in federal court, and the ban will remain until December when further proceedings against its lifting are to take place.
Experts believe it wil be another two years before the case comes before the Supreme Court.


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Campus and Public Safety
This page will include information about on-campus and off-campus public safety resources, safety tips as well as information regarding interaction with law enforcement.
Campus Public Safety Resources
Safety Tips
Safety and Security Resource Phone Numbers - On-Campus & Off-Campus
Knowing Your Rights: Interactions with Law Enforcement
Brown Campus Public Safety Resources
Brown University Department of Public Safety
The Brown University Department of Public Safety (DPS) takes seriously the safety and well being of students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors. DPS is committed to providing the highest level of professional police and public safety services to foster a safe learning and working environment for the Brown community
Identification Cards
All students, faculty, and staff members at Brown University are issued identification cards. The cards may be used to gain access to certain locations and may be used to make purchases from university facilities. Lost or stolen University ID cards should be reported immediately to the Brown Card Office, 401-863-2273, during business hours, or to Brown Department of Public Safety, 401-863-3322, during non-business hours.
Emergency Phones
Approximately 134 emergency telephones are located throughout the university campus. Each phone has an emergency button that, when pressed, automatically dials DPS. Outdoor emergency phones are housed in gray or yellow lexan cases, are mounted directly to buildings or stanchions, and have a blue light above them. These phones can be used for calling within the university phone system and have a direct speed calling button (marked in red) with an automatic identifier so that the Communications Officer will know your locations when the call is answered. An emergency response can also be activated by dialing 3-4111 from any campus phone or 401-863-4111 from an off campus phone. For off-campus emergencies, dial 911. You may want to familiarize yourself with the location of emergency phones on campus.
Emergency (Blue Light) Phones Map
Brown Campus Shuttles
The Brown Transportation Office provides various shuttle van service options to transport students to the many campus locations on College Hill and in certain downtown Providence (Jewelry District/Med School) areas.
The daytime and evening shuttles are fixed-route service around the Brown campus area and are available to all Brown students, faculty, and staff. A Brown I.D. must be shown before boarding the van.
The South Main Street Express shuttle provides express service from the Alpert Medical School in to 121 South Main Street. A Brown ID must be shown before boarding the van.
The Brown onCall service will be available to all Brown community members without pre-registration for point-to-point transportation during the service hours of 7pm to 3am DST and 5 pm – 3 am EST within the onCall coverage area.
The Brown SEAS onCall service is primarily a reservation-based transport for members of the Brown community who have disabilities and need assistance getting around campus.
Safewalk is a program run by student employees, that provides point to point walking escorts for their fellow community members on the Brown campus. Each two person team also patrols the campus, against the Brown safeRIDE shuttle route, acting as additional "eyes and ears" for community safety. Safewalk also stations a team at the Rockefeller Library, as well as the CIT, to accommodate those who study late. The teams can be identified by their distinctive Safewalk vests with reflective strips, and photo IDs. Each Safewalk team is also equipped with a two-way portable radio to communicate to DPS dispatch at anytime. If you see a Safewalk team on campus, feel free to ask them to walk with you if you are feeling unsafe. Safewalk request line: 401-863-1079.
Safewalk Info
Risk Reduction Tips
Personal Safety
- Walk or jog in groups of three or more.
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Be aware of crimes on campus
- Avoid isolated or dark areas
- Travel with confidence and a purpose
- Do not wear earphones while walking or jogging
- If you can't find a travel companion, use the services on campus, no matter how short the distance.
- Before exiting a building or car, look around the area for anything suspicious.
- If confronted by a situation, try to remain calm.
- If it is safe to do so, try to get a detailed description of suspects or suspicious persons and/or their vehicle(s).
- Know the locations of emergency telephones.
- Do not use ATMS (automated bank teller machines) alone, at night, or when someone suspicious is nearby.
- Avoid strangers; you do not have to stop and talk to them.
- If you are being followed, go to the nearest area of safety.
- Stay alert, and plan ahead for "What if…?"
Residential/Workplace Safety
- Know your neighbors or co-workers; you are the best one to determine who does not belong.
- Do not prop open exterior doors.
- When entering a building with access control in place, do not allow strangers to enter behind you.
- Always lock your door when you leave, sleep or work late.
- If you see someone you consider suspicious or out of place, call Brown Department of Public Safety immediately.
Protecting Your Identity & Property
- Identity Theft Protection http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/
- Register your bicycle with the Department of Public Safety.
- Record the serial numbers of your belongings. Engrave or permanently mark items with a unique identifying number.
- Keep your car locked. Store items out of sight or in your room/office.
- Coats, backpacks, and purses should remain with you or be locked up.
Safety and Security Reference Phone Numbers
Brown Department of Public Safety
- Emergency – 401-863-4111 (off campus), 3-4111 (on campus)
- Non-emergency – 401-863-3322 (off campus), 3-3322 (on campus)
- Administrative offices- 401-863-3103 (off campus), 3-3103 (on campus)
- Safewalk– 401-863-1079 (off campus), 3-1079 (on campus)
- Student Health Services –401-863-3953 (for student non-emergency illness & injury)
- Poison Control Hotline – 1-800-222-1222
- Psychological Services –401-863-3476 (counseling services and referrals for students)
- Employee Assistance Program – 877-695-2789 (counseling, referrals for both personal and workplace issues)
- Office of International Student & Scholar Services – 401-863-2427 (advocacy & support for international students, scholars and their dependents)
- Sarah Doyle's Women's Center – 401-863-2189
- LGBTQ Resource Center - 401-863-3062
- Office of Residential Life (for students only) –401-863-3500
- Office of the Chaplains & Religious Life – 401-863-2344
- Employee Relations –401-863-3175 (conflict resolution issues between staff members or between staff & supervisors)
Parking & Shuttles
- Transportation Office – 401-863-3157
Off-Campus Resources
- For all life-threatening health and safety emergencies, call 911
- Providence Police Department – 401-272-3121 (non-life threatening emergency)
- Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center of Rhode Island - 401-421-4100 - a 24-hour hotline. Victim advocates are available at 1-800-494-8100. Advocates will meet victims at the police station and/or hospital.
- District Attorney's Office (Victim Services)– 401-274-4400 (legal questions)
- RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence-1-800-494-8100 (24 hour hotline)
- Day One: Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center- 401-421-4100
Know Your Rights: What to Do If You're Stopped by the Police
If you are questioned by law enforcement, you need to know your rights. There are some things you should do, some things you must do and some things you cannot do. Please review the quick reference to learn what your rights and obligations are. Know Your Rights
- Think carefully about your words, movement, body language, and emotions.
- Don't get into an argument with the police.
- Remember, anything you say or do can be used against you.
- Keep your hands where the police can see them.
- Don't run. Don't touch any police officer.
- Don't resist even if you believe you are innocent.
- Don't complain on the scene or tell the police they're wrong or that you're going to file a complaint.
- Do not make any statements regarding the incident. Ask for a lawyer immediately upon your arrest.
- Remember officers' badge and patrol car numbers.
- Write down everything you remember ASAP.
- Try to find witnesses and their names and phone numbers.
- If you are injured, take photographs of the injuries as soon as possible, but make sure you seek medical attention first.
- If you feel your rights have been violated, file a written complaint with police department's internal affairs division or civilian complaint board.
- What you say to the police is always important. What you say can be used against you, and it can give the police an excuse to arrest you, especially if you bad-mouth a police officer.
- You must show your driver's license and registration when stopped in a car. Otherwise, you don't have to answer any questions if you are detained or arrested, with one important exception. The police may ask for your name if you have been properly detained, and you can be arrested in some states for refusing to give it. If you reasonably fear that your name is incriminating, you can claim the right to remain silent, which may be a defense in case you are arrested anyway.
- You don't have to consent to any search of yourself, your car or your house. If you DO consent to a search, it can affect your rights later in court. If the police say they have a search warrant, ASK TO SEE IT.
- Do not interfere with, or obstruct the police -- you can be arrested for it.
1. It's not a crime to refuse to answer questions, but refusing to answer can make the police suspicious about you. If you are asked to identify yourself, see paragraph 2 above.
2. Police may "pat-down" your clothing if they suspect a concealed weapon. Don't physically resist, but make it clear that you don't consent to any further search.
3. Ask if you are under arrest. If you are, you have a right to know why.
4. Don't bad-mouth the police officer or run away, even if you believe what is happening is unreasonable. That could lead to your arrest.
1. Upon request, show them your driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance. In certain cases, your car can be searched without a warrant as long as the police have probable cause. To protect yourself later, you should make it clear that you do not consent to a search. It is not lawful for police to arrest you simply for refusing to consent to a search.
2. If you're given a ticket, you should sign it; otherwise you can be arrested. You can always fight the case in court later.
3. If you're suspected of drunk driving (DWI) and refuse to take a blood, urine or breath test, your driver's license may be suspended.
1. You have the right to remain silent and to talk to a lawyer before you talk to the police. Tell the police nothing except your name and address. Don't give any explanations, excuses or stories. You can make your defense later, in court, based on what you and your lawyer decide is best.
2. Ask to see a lawyer immediately. If you can't pay for a lawyer, you have a right to a free one, and should ask the police how the lawyer can be contacted. Don't say anything without a lawyer.
3. Within a reasonable time after your arrest, or booking, you have the right to make a local phone call: to a lawyer, bail bondsman, a relative or any other


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Simple Sundays | Swiss Chard with Pancetta, Corn and Cannelini Beans
I walked under a ladder last Wednesday. When it comes to superstitions, I tend to scoff at them. After all, we have a lovable black cat, and umbrellas in the house make for awesome kid forts. I've broken a few mirrors in my day, and…
I walked under a ladder last Wednesday.
When it comes to superstitions, I tend to scoff at them. After all, we have a lovable black cat, and umbrellas in the house make for awesome kid forts. I've broken a few mirrors in my day, and stepped on many cracks in the sidewalk, for that matter.
But I paused, for perhaps a millisecond, before plowing forward and under that ladder. My heart sank to my stomach as soon as I emerged on the other side.
"What if?" I wondered.
And then I shook it off.
So far so good. I did have a bit of good luck last week, at least in the kitchen. I took two huge bunches of Swiss chard and sautéed them in garlic and pancetta. I swirled them in the pan with sweet corn and creamy beans. It came together beautifully – the perfect side dish…for everything. Swiss Chard with Pancetta, Corn and Cannelini Beans went so well with some roasted fish we had that night, and with some seared chicken the next. It was even lovely all on its own, for a light lunch.
I think I can stop worrying about that ladder now.
What about you? Are you superstitious?
Swiss Chard with Pancetta, Corn and Cannelini Beans
I can't think of anything doesn't pair well with this hearty side dish - a hearty pork chop, a light pan roasted fish fillet, a roast chicken - this vegetable dish would suit them all.
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 oz diced pancetta
Nona Lema
Hi Liren,
I'm Nona. I bumped into your blog just today. I checked out the recipes and I find them inspiring–great recipe ideas–but if I were to cook them I'd have a few subs done because I'm a vegetarian and most of your ingredients are not locally available here. For instance instead of swiss chard which we don't have here in the Philippines, may be I'd have camote leaves or something, but the idea of mixing corn and beans and greens in one dish looks good! Are you part Filipino?
I'll be checking out your blog from now on. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Regards to you and your family.
You can visit my blog http://nonas-cooking.blogspot.com
Jodee Weiland
This dish looks so delicious and healthy as well. I love the mixture of greens and beans…great choices for flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Very interesting blog. Alot of blogs I these days don't really provide anything that I'm interested in.I would like more information about this, because it is very nice., Thanks for sharing.
Lovely dish, Liren and luv the use of the pancetta with the beans and chard to pick up the flavors! ;)
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
We grew swiss chard for the first time this year and I have a ton! Definitely trying this and . . regarding your question: I'm not superstitious. . I do try to be careful but that's about it! great recipe, Liren!
Thalia @ butter and brioche
This is a great recipe for a delicious weeknight meal. Love the added pancetta – I bet it adds an incredibly salty and smoky flavour to the greens. I have to recreate the recipe!
Rochelle @ Oh So Sweet Baker
This look delicious. So Autumnal


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December 21, 2018, 9:00 AM - February 22, 2019, 5:00 PM @ The Forum
The latest exhibit at the Galleria at the Forum highlights the abstract expressionist work of local artist Danielle Janecek. Growing up in rural Texas immersed the artist in appreciation for the natural world which continues to this day. Working with mixed media to find the abstraction of her observations, she builds images in layers organically to find the final visual statement in each piece.
February 5, 2019, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Municipal Auditorium.
The Wichita Falls City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. The meetings are held in the Council Chambers located on the first floor of Municipal Auditorium, 1300 7th Street, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The meetings are open to the public. The City Council Agenda is posted on the City Website the Friday prior to the scheduled Council meeting.


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What is a Bulking Cycle?
A bulking cycle can refer to one of two different things in a fitness and bodybuilding routine. To some, a bulking cycle can suggest a bulking regimen with weights that is adjusted for gaining muscle. The other type of bulking refers to anabolic steroid cycles, which can also be used to supplement and encourage muscle growth. While the two different types of cycles are entirely different, they incorporate some of the same steps and require the same kind of training discipline.
With anabolic steroids, a bulking cycle means using the right steroids to add size and bulk to the muscles. There are a variety of substances used for this purpose, and differ from other supplements that are meant to cut muscles, increase inner strength and recover muscles after they tear. A bulking cycle with steroids is followed for a certain period of time, often a certain number of weeks, and is complemented with a lifting cycle that also encourages the bulking process. Anabolic steroids have a significant number of negative side effects and are illegal for use without a prescription in many countries.
The other type of bulking cycle done in the gym, without anabolic steroids, and is followed by many weightlifters, fitness experts, and training programs. This type of cycle is far different than a cardio cycle, a leaning cycle, or a maintaining cycle. Some exercisers can use a bulking cycle for a few weeks before switching to regular workout routines, leaning routines or routines to help maintain their muscle. While not using steroids, these bulking cycles can often include different protein supplements, shakes, multivitamins and a variety of other caffeine-based products.
Bulking cycles in the gym are generally geared toward bulking up the upper body, and include most notable the back, the shoulders, the biceps, the triceps, and the pectoral and chest muscles. They can also include abdominal muscles and the various leg muscles. The bulking comes into play with the type or workouts and the type of lifts, and these cycles often require working out at least five days per week and spending over an hour in the gym at a time.
As opposed to leaning the body and the muscles, the body is bulked by using heavier weights and doing fewer repetitions. While each exercise should be done to failure, whether bulking or leaning; heavy enough weights should be used during a bulking cycle to fail after 6-8 reps. This will allow a person to lift heavier and maintain the same kind of building of muscles that is necessary during a fitness program.


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When you start to think about generating leads there can be a lot involved in setting up the framework to be successful in your journey. One of those things that often comes up is "what do the people want?"
To save you some time here are the 4 Must Have optin offers to create a successful lead generation campaign.
The Hot List
I often refer to this type of offer as the Hot List. In essence it is a curated list of home for sale on the market.
You can create a list of Just Listed homes.
It can be a list of Single Story Living
Homes under $xxx
Fixer uppers
These lists attract buyers looking and also work great for targeting homeowners that show intent on making a move.
Creating the list can be as simple as setting up a search on your IDX website and linking directly to it after the optin.
Beat Zillow
We all know that Zillow has a delay in their listing algorithm and also can have an issue with accurate listing details. Knowing this allows us to leverage the information to our gain.
How many buyer leads have you received from Zillow on a property that is under contract?
How many buyers get frustrated at seeing homes after they are already sold?
The Beat Zillow campaign can drive those serious buyers that really want to find a home and not miss out on the perfect home for them.
Name Your Price
Looking to collect a list of homeowners that might be interested in selling for the Right Price?
The Name Your Price optin is one of my favorites. You have seen these people on Zillow.. they call it Make Me Move. For the right price, they will sell their house.
Some of these people are serious while there are others that might be a bit off the mark with their asking price. Either way you build a list of homeowners that you can build a relationship with, and…
…there is a good chance that in your list of buyer leads that you might have a buyer match for the homeowner interested in selling.
Instant Home Value
I have heard a lot of agents say that this is a bit played out and that it just doesn't work.
That couldn't be further from the truth. But it may not be working for them because of the way they are introducing the offer.
There are many tools that you can use to provide an Automated Valuation (AVM), but it's the timing of the offer that is most important.
Reaching people that have already indicated some interest in making a move is key.
Retargeting ads to homeowners that interacted with your Hot List or Beat Zillow campaigns.
Tack this onto the back of any of the campaigns with a simple:
I have found that a lot buyers also have a home to sell, is that you?
These are just the core 4 that you should be using. There is also an opportunity to create guides and content with other complementary vendors in your area.
You can run these all with a Landing page tool or better yet you can set them up as a Facebook Messenger Campaign.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. You can also check out the Facebook Messenger Listing Multiplier that makes use of these optin concepts in a new and interesting way.


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Honiton couple to take to the skies to aid day hospice appeal
PUBLISHED: 15:39 13 August 2014 | UPDATED: 15:39 13 August 2014
A Honiton couple will be facing their fear of heights and jumping out of a plane at 15,000 feet to boost funds for the town's new day hospice.
Rob and Pauline Curry, of Bests of Honiton, have signed up to do a tandem skydive on Sunday, September 21, at Dunkeswell Airfield, for Hospiscare's East Devon Day Hospice Appeal.
More than £130,000 has been raised as part of day hospice appeal, which will help to complete and run the state-of-the-art facility in King Street for a year. The day hospice will serve the communities of East Devon.
"It is such a good cause," says Pauline. "If we raise a few hundred pounds, why not?"
This will be a first for Rob and Pauline, who have never taken part in a skydive before, and admit they aren't too keen on heights.
Rob added: "It is going to be a challenge. But, who knows, we might go on to do something adventurous after that."
The couple have so far raised between £300 and £400 for the charity.
To sponsor Rob and Pauline, pop into Bests of Honiton in High Street.
Around 16 people have signed up to take part in the Hospiscare skydive event. Spaces are still available. Anyone interested in booking a place or finding out more can call Celia Wilkinson at Hospiscare on 01392 688020.
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Topic: Purposefulness (Purpose in Life) (05/25/06)
- TITLE: Working On Purpose | Previous Challenge Entry
By Bonnie Derksen
She put the key in the door of her work place and felt the heart squeeze move to discontentment and then frustration.
"Why Lord?" she asked out loud, her voice edged with anger. The financial stress of their situation dictated a job like she had, but oh, how her heart longed for the opportunity to sit with others and, in the Lord's strength, lead them to a better life; a better way. Just like the ministry office in her view right now.
She moved into her building, still deep in thought. To make a difference, leave her mark on the lives of others, to have purpose and value were all things that her Carey-heart longed for. But, for today and who knew how many tomorrows, it seemed this was where she was to be.
As she went about her duties, the Holy Spirit brought to her mind the consequences of her present thought patterns. Discontentment brought bondage. It was impossible for her to be surrendered to her Lord while allowing "if-only" and "what-ifs" a place in her mind. Paul's words in Romans 12:1 (NIV) came to the surface of all other thoughts: "In view of God's mercy, offer your bodies as living sacrifices, for this is your spiritual act of worship."
It would only take Carey a moment to list the ways that God had been merciful to her. Without a second thought, she wanted to express her heart of thanks to Him.
"I'm sorry Lord. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10 NLT) and as surely as Carey spoke David's words, the Holy Spirit continued His work and re-established the Lord's place in her choice of attitudes.
In her mind, she pictured herself bowing before the throne of God. On her knees, in reverence and awe, she humbly laid her life down once again. "I surrender my desire for ministry with purpose, Lord" and then using Mary's words from Luke 1:38 (NLT) Carey said, "I am the Lord's servant, and I am willing to accept whatever he wants."
While there was no one to witness this fresh victory, the decision was nonetheless established in the spiritual realm, cheered on by a heavenly crowd of witnesses.
Over the next days much heaven-on-earth work was done as hearts were gently held, hopes and dreams shared, confusion and miscommunications cleared and fears dispelled. Later, Carey realized that her office had been used like a counseling room as coworkers and friends found it to be a safe place to lay down their hearts' burdens.
Carey's decision to surrender held firm, however, the true breakthrough to solid victory came with a precious vision from her Lord. They stood together before a wide and deep trench. From her angle, Carey saw the top two rungs of a ladder that was leaning up against the side. As she moved closer, she saw her coworkers down below her! They were busy as they went about their regular business and seemed content, happy even. But somehow Carey sensed that where they might have turned to her for comfort and support they now held it in, or saw their hearts trampled by another's inability to offer help.
The Lord gently spoke into Carey's silent observations. "The ladder symbolizes your surrender, dear one. You can do your job, this job that I've prepared for you, from where we stand up here, but the kingdom-building work will most effectively be done while you work shoulder to shoulder with these that are as precious to me as you are. Your surrender to be fully in that trench signifies your trust in me to know best where you fulfill my purposes."
Carey's eyes brimmed with tears of thankfulness. Full-time, purpose-filled and purposeful work, while holding the hearts of her friends, was her life's dream and here it was right before her. As if for the first time, she saw that she was working on purpose and her heart soared!
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Nikki Grahame on Most Annoying People of 2010
Nikki is a talking head on the popular BBC3 countdown show "Most Annoying People" that is on every year. This year Nikki comments on some woman in the US who cries at every movie, Jenifer Aniston not being able to keep a boyfriend, Victoria Beckham and the incredibly annoying Steven Baldwin who was on Celebrity BB.
Nikki on Jenifer Aniston: "You know I actually see myself in her a lot, when it comes to men, because after 9 months we both get bored"
Nikki on Steven Baldwin: "I would just have to switch off if I was in there with him, I hate all that Jibber Jabber".
VO MAN: "on the annoyingness scale how high would he rate?"
Nikki: "hmmm very high - apart from me of course" great knowing look from her here!.
VO MAN: "No Nikki he was even more annoying then you !!"
If you missed Nikki on this program watch the video below.
Nikki also featured a fair bit in "How to be Famous" the other night in the section about 'reality' stars. Repeated on E4 at 9.05pm on 2nd Jan, and available on 4OD.
Nikki and the team at NikkiGrahame.Info would like to wish everyone a Happy and prosperous New Year. 2010 has been such a good year for Nikki and 2011 is promising to be even better!
Fragile by Nikki Grahame
The true story of my life long battle with Anorexia.
Release date: 7th May 2012.
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"One of the Silent Brothers is here to see you. Hodge sent me to wake you up. Actually he offered to wake you himself, but since it's 5 a.m., I figured you'd be less cranky if you had something nice to look at."
"Meaning you?"
"What else?"
After laughing in amusement and gasping in anguish during the adventures of the Mortal Instruments books, I figured I owed the author some fan art for not disappointing. So here it is, a sketch of Clary and Jace, a pairing which brought much joy and pain to me as a reader. Joy because their relationship is so raw and dear, pain because — well, you'll just have to read it. Clary is an artist who describes herself as 'cute', but swearing to jeans and sweaters didn't exactly make her very feminine. I decided I'd let Isabelle fix her up again before I started drawing her (how can I possibly resist the temptation to make Clary all girly and pretty when she's got wonderfully red and curly hair!) – note her embarrassed expression.
Jace is his usual sexy, confident and sarcastic self (but good-natured), though how I managed to make him look hot with those stupid, golden curls of his, is a mystery. I even put on the faint white lines of inactive, faded runes on his chest – can you tell? I put some active ones on both of them as well, and I dressed them up in shadowhunter gear! Or at least my version of it. Jace decided – much to our joy – that he didn't need the black top underneath, the coat alone was sufficient, hurr hurr.
Lutten's complaining about the design of the stele. Shaddap, that's how I imagined it while reading! (And the seraph blades look even duller in my imagination when inactive, hehe)
I quite like this sketch, perhaps I should give it a go?
Reading: I need some new books


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LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff hosts a fascinating conversation with one of the lions of the industry, Ron Meyer. A high school drop-out and marine, Ron's business savvy and people-centric style has made him one of the most successful and longest-serving studio heads in Hollywood.
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Our guest today is Mark Ramsey, Broker Owner of The Ramsey Group. Along with his wife Lisa, they have created the top producing real estate team at Keller Williams Realty in Charlotte University City.
He's here today to talk to us about an upcoming event offered by Keller Williams MAPS Coaching's called BOLD (Business Objective, a Life by Design). The BOLD Experience is designed to help real estate agents increase their profitability, among other things.


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Underground Power Lines Are Final Challenge for PSE
Dozens of Puget Sound Energy customers whose electricity flows through underground power lines are the last to get their power back following this week's snow and windstorm.
The underground lines, found in Winslow on Bainbridge and in parts of Port Orchard, Bremerton and Silverdale, are the last place you might think would be affected by such a storm. Dorothy Braken, Puget Sound Energy spokeswoman, said the underground problems actually developed after the storm, which at its height knocked out power to up to 60,000 customers.
As it repaired overhead lines, Puget Sound Energy re-energized the power supply to the affected area, Braken said. But when the power came back on — sometimes hundreds of homes at a time, each using a full complement of power for appliances, furnace, lights and other purposes — the system was overloaded. Fuses and transformers were blown, Braken said.
The system is designed to accommodate that much power use, but the sudden surge of having everything flipped on at once caused problems.
As a result, some customers got power back for a few minutes, then lost it again, Braken said.
Recognizing that issue, power crews started to focus on the blown fuses and transformers. And power was restored to smaller groups at one time to ensure the system would not overload again.
Braken said it's more time-consuming to repair blown fuses on underground lines.
"We know where our fuses are," she said, "It's just finding which fuse blew."
Puget Sound Energy plans to have everyone's power back on by the end of Friday. Those without power are asked to call (888) 225-5773 to confirm crews are repairing the outage.


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In a January 26 op-ed in the Iranian daily Kayhan, the paper's editor, Hossein Shariatmadari, who is close to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, called on Muslims to unite in a retaliatory attack on American, European, and Israeli "sensitive centers" because of "the war crimes that these countries are committing in the Gaza Strip" and because of their support for Israel.
In his op-ed, Shar'iatmadari stressed that American and European civilians must be harmed in these attacks, so as to make the U.S. and the European countries change their policy towards Israel. He further called for harming Israelis worldwide, and explained that Islamic regimes that prevent an Islamic attack on Israel must be toppled, because
they are defending the enemy.
Following are excerpts from Sharatmadari's op-ed, which was titled "The Defenders of the Enemy": [1]
"The slaughter being carried out by the Zionists in Gaza - which includes the mass murder of Palestinian men, women, and children, cutting off the electricity, water, and fuel, stopping the supply of medicines and food products - along with various other savage crimes, is disgraceful for the Zionists, and for America and its European allies.
"However, it is even more embarrassing and disgraceful for, first and foremost, the heads of several Islamic countries, [including] Egypt, that is insisting on adhering to the abject Camp David Accords and closing the Rafah border crossing [to the Palestinians]; for the cowardly and characterless rulers of Bahrain and the U.A.E., who awarded a prize to the murderer [i.e. President Bush] of the oppressed Palestinian people during his recent trip to the region; and for the Saudi [royal] family, that bears the appellation 'Custodian of the Two Holy Places' but is indifferent to the crimes and violations of the infidel Zionists in the Muslim holy places, and so on.
"But aren't most of the sensitive centers of the Zionists, of the Americans, and of some European states that support Israel already situated within the arms' reach of the Muslims? And aren't the Zionists [vulnerable] and located within arms' reach of the Muslims at the four corners of the earth? What human and legal basis can prevent an attack on these centers and people? Why must the savage, blood-letting Zionists and Americans be permitted to choose the field of battle as they wish? [Why are they permitted] to besiege the oppressed Palestinian brothers and sisters and their children, on the land that belongs to that helpless people, and to shoot at them night and day and to massacre them?
"America and its European and Zionist supporters must know that their support for Israel's crimes will cost them very dearly. Once they discern that this support will cost them the property and lives of their citizens, they will doubtless reconsider their support for the savage Zionists... And didn't the Imam [Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini] instruct that if every Muslim pours out one bucket of water, there will be a flood that will sweep away Israel, and destroy it?
"Every time a movement rises up against the Zionist occupier and acts to liberate its homeland, America and its allies accuse it of terrorism, and every state that supports these movements is punished. Why wouldn't the Muslims act the same way, and attack all the supporters of the Zionists everywhere in the world?
"There is a legal view valid in both the Shi'ite and the Sunni school that it is permissible to attack anyone whom the enemy uses as a shield in the war against the enemies of Islam. Therefore, if some heads of Islamic states prevent the Muslim peoples from attacking the Zionists - thus constituting a shield that prevents support to the persecuted people of that region - it permissible to topple these defenders of the enemy."
[1] Kayhan (Iran), January 26, 2008.


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Professional readings
A Culturally Responsive Pedagogy of Relations
Russell Bishop is Professor of Māori Education at the University of Waikato and director of Te Kotahitanga. Russell talks about the need to provide a classroom context where caring and learning relationships paramount to the educational performance of Maori students can be developed.
Ako - Senior Secondary Teaching and Learning Guides for the Arts
Examples of ako in arts classrooms. Ako involves reciprocal shared learning in the classroom and beyond.
Arts Crucial to Critical Thinking
Under the broad title Thinking Ahead on the Sagamore Institute's Policy Research site this article discusses why arts should be central to education initiatives with reference to presentations by Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and Sir Ken Robinson.
Constructing Youth Engagement (PDF 197KB)
This Kansas report (26 pages) contains a review of literature regarding student engagement a list of indicators of engagement the kinds of techniques that artists use to engage students and reasons for why the arts engage students. Interview questions for artists and students are provided in the Appendix.
Copyright in Schools
This website provides general information about copyright and how it affects New Zealand primary and secondary schools. In particular it informs the main groups within school communities about their basic rights and responsibilities in relation to copyright material.
Creative Commons
Creative Commons (CC) provides free tools that let authors scientists artists and educators easily mark their creative work with the freedoms they want it to carry. You can use CC to change your copyright terms from "All Rights Reserved" to "Some Rights Reserved."
Gifted & Talented Online
This New Zealand TKI site has a page for resources relating to The Arts and gifted students.
Guidelines for Publishing Student Work
These are New Zealand Ministry of Education guidelines for schools for the online publication of student images and schoolwork.
Harmony Project
Harmony Project uses music education to provide students with the skills and resources needed to thrive in school, in their community, and in life. They are LA's largest music education organisation dedicated exclusively to youth from low-income families and under-resourced communities.
How to Teach Art to Special Needs Students
This page provides a series of steps designed to help all students including those with special needs to have productive art-making experiences.
How we teach the arts is as important as the fact we're doing it
Michael Rosen shares his checklist for how teachers can ensure that arts education is worthwhile for all students.
ICT and Arts Education - A Literature Review (PDF 650KB)
This literature review was carried out by Merryn Dunmill and Azra Arslanagic of Te Puna Puoru National Centre for Research in Music Education and Sound Arts University of Canterbury in July 2006 for the New Zealand Ministry of Education. The review sought to find Australasian research (and research from other comparative education systems) on the positve impact of ICT on student achievement and teaching in the arts.
Integrated Arts Programme - Arizona
This video and accompanying materials describe and justify an arts-integration programme in primary schools. While the programme relies on visiting arts specialists in the classroom there are ideas and rubrics that could be adapted by generalists.
Intellectual Property in Technology Teaching
Although contextualised in the teaching and learning of Technology the case study materials confidentiality agreements and information about IP and student work on this site are useful and important considerations for arts contexts.
Ka Hikitia - Managing for Success: The Māori Education Strategy 2008 - 2012
Ka Hikitia - Managing for Success: The Māori Education Strategy 2008 - 2012 is the Ministry of Education's approach to improving the performance of the education system for and with Māori. It is a key aspect of having a quality education system where all students are succeeding and achieving.
List of Dances
Useful for researching the history characteristics influences famous individuals and terminology of different dance genres/styles. Suitable for teachers and students - primary to secondary. Please be aware that as Wikipedia is a public document accuracy of information cannot be guaranteed.
Literacy Online
Literacy Online is the New Zealand site to help primary and secondary teachers develop teaching and learning programmes across all learning areas based on the literacy needs of their learners.
Making Music with Special Needs Children
Making music with special needs children – strategies for non-specialist teachers is a New Zealand paper written to help teachers and other carers to successfully involve children with special needs in regular classroom music and to use the medium of music to encourage such children to develop many other important skills.
Manaakitanga - Senior Secondary Teaching and Learning Guides for the Arts
Examples of manaakitanga in arts classrooms. Mannaakitanga is about values of integrity trust sincerity and equity. Through manaakitanga the teacher and fellow students recognise and affirm the identity of each student in open and trusting relationships.
Mantle of the Expert
The site will be of relevance to teachers who might want to subscribe for news updates and information about cluster groups and workshops in the approach.
Mantle of the Expert Articles
This site has many interesting papers on Drama and the Mantle of the Expert. All articles are available as PDF files.
Mantle of the Expert.Com
This website is devoted to explaining Dorothy Heathcote's Mantle of the Expert approach to learning across the curriculum through drama which is becoming widely accepted throughout the United Kingdom.
Music Australia
Music Australia is the only organisation in Australia devoted to music in its entirety. They are a 50-member national umbrella body with activities spanning education, community and the professional industry. They deliver campaigns, information, resources, sector networking, community engagement, a national school music participation program, and demonstration projects.
Music to Our Ears
In the past because written music requires basic music literacy the songs that children created on the spur of the moment were difficult to record replicate or edit. This article explores how technology has solved that problem by providing a number of inexpensive ways in which children can write and record their own music. Learn how fifth graders at California's Village School composed original rondos and created their own CD.
Musicals for Children
Gary Daverne is a composer of a wide range of highly successful musicals for school age children. His site provides information useful to all schools.
National Drama Website - UK
The National Drama website is useful for reviews of texts publications other sites of interest links teacher resources and more.
National Education Monitoring Project Assessment Results: Music
This report presents details and results of the 2008 NEMP assessments in music years 4 and 8.
NEMP 2004 Music Assessment Results
In 2004 the second year of the third cycle of national monitoring three areas were assessed: music aspects of technology and reading and speaking. This report presents details and results of the assessments in music.
New Zealand Arts Strategy
The Arts Strategy 2006-08 is underpinned by the objectives of the Schooling Strategy: Making a Bigger Difference for all Students (www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/schoolingstrategy). The strategy focuses on improved outcomes for teachers and students by ensuring all resources face to face and online support networks are cohesive and effective. It will build on the focused professional development offered to teachers through School Support Services and on published materials that have supported the implementation of The Arts in the New Zealand Curriculum.
New Zealand Curriculum Resource Bank
This tool organises resources and information that support professional learning and leadership as schools implement The New Zealand Curriculum. There is a selection of resources for The Arts in this database.
New Zealand Disability Strategy
The New Zealand Disability Strategy's vision is of a society that highly values the lives and continually enhances the full participation of disabled people. It provides a framework to guide government agencies making policy and services impacting on disabled people. In taking the lead the Government will do everything possible to influence the attitudes and behaviour of society as a whole. By all New Zealanders considering issues facing people with disabilities and their aspirations New Zealand can become a fully inclusive society.
New Zealand Folk Song
This website is a great resource for finding New Zealand songs and waiata.
New Zealand National Anthems
Learn about the history and protocol surrounding New Zealand's two national anthems. Access the lyrics for both and the score and sound files for 'God Defend New Zealand'.
NZ Music Education Events
This MENZA (Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa) page is a calendar of events for music education in New Zealand.
Ofsted School Music Report: Wider and still wider
Ofsted's 2102 report 'Music in Schools: Wider still and wider' has been released and highlights that little improvement in music education has been seen since its previous report three years ago. The study was based on evidence from inspections of 90 primary and 90 secondary schools from 2008 – 2011 and calls for a critical improvement in music teaching and learning in schools in England.
Pasifika Education Plan 2013-2017
The Pasifika Education Plan 2013 – 2017 (PEP) is aimed at raising Pasifika learners' participation, engagement and achievement from early learning through to tertiary education.The PEP's vision is to see 'Five out of five Pasifika learners participating, engaging and achieving in education, secure in their identities, languages and cultures and contributing fully to Aotearoa New Zealand's social, cultural and economic wellbeing'.
The PEP Implementation Plan 2013-2017 is an overview of the Ministry of Education and Education Partner Agencies' programmes to achieve the goals and targets of the PEP. It includes the lead agencies, key contacts and links to more information on each programme.
Pasifika Music
This site has really valuable information on Pasifika music particularly Fijian. There are great pictures music and interview downloads for classroom use.
Performing Arts Facilities in Schools: Theatres and Auditoriums
This section of the Performing Arts Facilities in Schools website looks at the pros and cons of schools building theatres and auditoriums. Includes ideas for making theatres curriculum-friendly and examples (with photos) of theatre-related facilities in a selection of New Zealand schools.
Performing Arts Facilities in Schools: Year 1-8 Drama Programme Needs
This section of the Performing Arts Facilities website provides information about the programme needs for drama in years 1-8. It looks at the benefits of both using general classrooms and separate teaching spaces for drama. Includes the features of specialised drama spaces.
Performing Arts Facilities in Schools: Year 1-8 Music Facilities
This section of the Performing Arts Facilities in Schools website discusses equipment and spaces needed for music teaching in years 1-8. Includes a look at performance spaces facilities that make teaching music easier for generalist teachers and specialist teaching spaces.
Preadolescents Reflect on their Dance Drawings: The Impact of Hip-Hop
A brief description of a cross-cultural study and a web link to students' drawings and comments on how Hip Hop has impacted on their lives.
Quotations About Dancing
Quotes and sayings that inspire and celebrate the joy of dance.
Quotations About Music
A site with inspirational quotes that advocate for the power of music.
SOUNZ - The Centre for New Zealand Music
Created in New Zealand heard around the world. SOUNZ the Centre for New Zealand Music is a music information centre promoting the music of New Zealand. SOUNZ has the largest and most accessible collection of New Zealand music in the world which is now online. SOUNZ provides a range of services projects and activities including music teaching resources such as the SOUNZwrite guides for NCEA and Ears Wide Open for upper primary and junior secondary.
SOUNZ Community
For all those who make NZ music 'happen' there is a special area on this website which allows composers and contributors to share new works products and events. It also allows contributors to update their profiles and contact details online. To access this part of the site a user name and login are required.
SOUNZ Resources
SOUNZ offers secure e-commerce from this site allowing the purchase of musical scores recordings and publications that are available from the Centre. As well as selling many unpublished works by NZ composers through licence SOUNZ endeavours to stock all publications – cds scores music resources and books – that relate to their music.
Success for Boys
This New Zealand Ministry of Education website is intended to help teachers build on existing practice to create opportunities for all boys to succeed.
The Contributions of Learning in the Arts. Part 1: A Review of the Literature
This review of international and New Zealand literature explores the arguments made and evidence for the contribution of participation and/or formal learning in arts disciplines to educational social/cultural and economic outcomes with a key focus on school-aged learners.
The Contributions of Learning in the Arts. Part 2: A Synthesis
This was the second stage of a two-part project carried out for the Ministry for Culture and Heritage by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research. The first part comprised a review of New Zealand and international research on the impacts and outcomes of arts learning on a range of educational social economic and other outcomes with a focus on school-aged learners (Bolstad 2010). This synthesis draws and expands on Part 1.
The Song Room
The Song Room is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing music and arts programmes in Australian schools and communities. The Song Room provides a range of free programmes to schools and communities that otherwise would not have access to such opportunities.
Traditional Māori Music
A selection of images an essay and music clips that look at the integral role that music played in traditional Māori life. Topics include waiata haka and musical instruments. From the Discover Te Kohinga Taonga collection of the National Library of New Zealand.
Traditional Māori Music - Music Clips
A selection of music clips relating to traditional Maori music. Audios include haka a canoe chant a fishing chant waiata and samples of traditional musical instruments like the koauau. From the Discover Te Kohinga Taonga collection of the National Library of New Zealand.
Treaty of Waitangi
The Treaty of Waitangi website provides a great deal of information. There are all sorts of very good drama pre-texts here. 'Quotes' – what were people saying about the events surrounding the treaty? 128 biographies of key people in treaty history booklets case studies and a timeline.
Tātaiako: Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners
Tātaiako: Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners is a new resource explaining the progression of the competencies teachers need to develop so they can help Māori learners achieve educationally as Māori. Tātaiako has been developed to help all educators think about what it takes to successfully teach Māori learners. It provides a guide to the development of cultural competence for teachers themselves for their employers and for Initial Teacher Education providers and providers of on-going teacher professional development.
Using Drama and Theatre To Promote Literacy Development
This reading recognises that drama is crucial to early literacy development because it changes reading and writing into holistic and meaningful communication processes. It also acknowledges that the mental requirements for drama are similar to those for reading. It broadens out these statements and gives examples of how literacy and drama can walk hand in hand.
Are you a Visual thinker?
Changing Assessment : How four simple words can solve education's biggest problem
A TED talk by Mark Barnes discussing approaches to assessment and how to include the student voice in a 'beautiful conversation'.
Creative Confidence
David Kelly - building creative confidence universally beneficial and increases the appreciation for creative thinking (he did a TED talk about this too).
Do you have a wandering mind?
How Colour Blindness Might Affect an Art Student
How we teach the arts is as important as the fact we're doing it
Michael Rosen shares his checklist for how teachers can ensure that arts education is worthwhile for all students.
New Zealanders and the arts 2014 - Attitudes, attendance and participation in 2014
Creative New Zealand have recently published their findings after a three-year study looking at our attendance, attitudes and participation in the Arts. This three-yearly research began in 2005 and was repeated in 2008, 2011 and 2014. It delivers on-going information to the arts sector about New Zealanders' level of involvement in, and attitudes towards, the arts.
Teacher Toolkit - 5 Minute Wellbeing Plan
Devised for 'guilty teachers' to manage work/life balance.
Teacher Toolkit - 5 Miunute Workload Plan
The Qualities of Quality – Understanding Excellence in Arts Education
Written by Steve Seidel, Shari Tishman, Ellen Winner, Lois Hetland and Patricia Palmer, it is based on a study conducted in the US during 2006-2007 by Project Zero, commissioned by the Wallace Foundation and published at the Harvard Graduate School of Education – the home of Project Zero.
Visual Thinking Improves Writing
Encouraging writing through 'life journals' comic strips and drawing.
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Skip to 0 minutes and 10 seconds During this video, we will see our advanced physiotherapist, Lisa, demonstrating how to get up safely following a fall. The first thing that I would recommend is to roll onto your side, and from there, onto all fours. Once you're on all fours, it means that you can be mobile. So I would look for the nearest chair or stable surface to pull myself up, then crawl on your hands and knees. If you have one leg which is stronger than the other, aim to manoeuvre that so that it's closest to the chair. Bend the knee and place the foot flat on the floor. Using your arms for leverage, pivot round into a seating position.
Skip to 0 minutes and 54 seconds Take a minute to rest back and make sure that you're not hurt and you don't feel dizzy, before attempting to stand.
Skip to 1 minute and 4 seconds Here, Lisa is teaching Heather how she might stand up following a fall. As Heather does, you may have to adapt your own approach to standing so that it works for you. OK, so the first thing I'm going to ask you to do is just roll onto your side, and from there, if you can, onto all fours. Great. And now you're going to crawl to the closest chair, which I think is this one here. Come nice and close. And then, using your arms for leverage, you're just going to pivot your bottom around into sitting.
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How to stand up following a fall
Although we are learning how we might prevent falls, there may well be times when we do fall. One of the challenges we face is how best to get up after a fall, particularly if we have weaker muscles or stiff joints.
In this video we will see Lisa Robinson, an Advanced Physiotherapist, who specialises in falls, dizziness and balance disorders. She will demonstrate to us a safe and effective method of getting up from the floor.
We must remember that it is not always safe to stand up following a fall. The following circumstances may mean that it is not safe, and that we should either call for help, or wait until we are feeling better:
- Suspected broken bone
- Suspected stroke
- Feeling faint or light-headed
- Confusion
Having watched the video, think about how you would stand up after a fall and then see how it compares to what Lisa shows us.
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6 Beach Homes That'll Keep You on the Coast This Fall
Summer vacations always feel fleeting – they're here and gone before you know it. It's the memories you make on the sand that hold you over until the next one comes along. Some families even rent the same beach home year-after-year, carving out a special place and time to reconvene for summer fun. Whether you're planning ahead for next summer or looking for a fall beach getaway to maximize your time on the shore, here are six homes on Northwest Florida beaches that'll keep you coastal:
The Sandcastle
Sitting directly on the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach, The Sandcastle is a home you won't want to leave. After spending your day at the beach, wind down by watching the sunset from any of the balconies in this four-story home – with one balcony on each floor. With the house offering its own private beach access as well, you'll have a hard time leaving this gem behind.
A Better Place
This home is truly A Better Place, giving you all those "at-home" amenities while you're away. With a screened-in front porch, you'll be able to relax to the quiet sounds of nature in Carillon Beach. Taking a short walk, you'll find yourself at the most sought-after, white sandy beaches of Northwest Florida – you won't want to ever leave.
Dune Just Fine
In this Carillon Beach home, you'll definitely find yourself, "Dune Just Fine." The three-bedroom, two-bath townhome keeps you close to "The Hub" – it's where all the action happens in Prominence. With plenty of community amenities, you'll always find yourself busy. Just a short distance from the beach, you can easily bike there and spend the day in the Florida sunshine.
Gulf Times
If you're ready to live like a true local, Gulf Times in Santa Rosa Beach is the perfect spot. Whether it's for a family reunion or a spontaneous trip, your next vacation home is only three minutes from the beach. There are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat, and it's close to "The Hub" in Prominence. It's a great gathering spot for the whole family, no matter everyone's age.
Seagrove Escape
Newly-renovated, Seagrove Escape is the ideal home-away-from-home. It's complete with a private pool, as well as easy beach access, including an outdoor showering area to make it that much easier to get the sand off after a day on the beach. The inside of the home is gorgeous too, filled with relaxing colors and décor.
Peace of Paradise
Located in Navarre Beach, Peace of Paradise will take your breath away. With windows that stretch from floor to ceiling, you'll catch gorgeous ocean views. Located directly on the beach, the home spotlights great views from any room. Make sure you bring all the beach toys and fishing gear you can think of – you'll have your own private beach to set up on.


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Deciding Which Type of Massage is Right for You
Massage therapy has become so popular there are now many different types of massage offered. If you've never had a massage before choosing which type of massage is best for you can be a bit overwhelming. Read on to understand more about the most popular types of massage and decide which type is the best one for you.
Swedish massage is the most common type of massage, at least in the U.S. The type of massage is also know as massage therapy. A Swedish massage features long smooth strokes as well as circular movements and kneading. Massage oil and lotion is also commonly used. Some of the major benefits of Swedish massage is that it can be very relaxing and also quite gentle. This is a good type of massage for first time massage clients to try.
Aromatherapy massage is a type of therapy massage that includes the use of essential oils for particular needs. Essential oils are extracted for the core of scented plants. Many types of essential oils are used for relaxation purposes as well as to reduce stress, energize and more. Lavender is one of the most common types of essential oils used in aromatherapy massage. This type of massage is an excellent choice for individuals who frequently feel stressed.
Hot stone massage involves the use of smooth heated stones that are placed on parts of the body in an effort to loosen and warm tight muscles. This type of massage can also be used to balance energy areas in the body. Generally, the massage therapist will hold the stones and apply gentle pressure during the massage. This pressure and warmth is quite comforting and not painful. Individuals who suffer from muscle tension but who do not want a very physical massage are well suited for hot stone massage.
Deep tissue massage is aimed at the deeper layers of connective tissue and muscle. This type of massage features slower strokes than many other types of massage. Deep tissue massage is a good choice for persons who suffer from chronic painful or tight muscles. In addition, person who undergo repetitive strain, are recovering from injury or who have posture problems are also good candidates for this type of massage. Be aware that it is common to experience some soreness up to two days after a deep tissue massage.
A Shiatsu massage is a type of Japanese bodywork that features very localized finger pressure. Each point on the body is held for several seconds during a Shiatsu massage in an effort to improve energy flow and assist the body in regaining balance. While a Shiatsu massage may sound painful, it is actually quite relaxing and the pressure is more firm than painful. In addition, most clients suffer no soreness following the massage.
Pregnancy massage is another type of massage growing in popularity. This type of massage is also known as pre-natal massage. Be aware if you are interested in this type of massage it is best to seek treatment from a certified pregnancy massage therapist who has been trained to properly position and support the expectant mother's body during the massage. Benefits of pregnancy massage include reduction of stress, decrease in swelling and alleviation of pains and aches.
Thai massage is somewhat similar to Shiatsu in that the intent is to align the energies of the body using gentle pressure on specific points. The difference between the two is that Thai massage also features stretches and compressions. Benefits include improvement in flexibility and range of motion.
Sports massage is geared for individuals who are involved in physical activity, although this does not necessarily mean athletics. Persons who are active or work out often may also be good candidates for this type of massage. A variety of techniques are used with the sports massage. The strokes utilized are generally faster than many other types of massage and may also include stretching to loosen muscles and improve flexibility.


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View! View! view! Living, investing, rebuilding! Sitting at the crest of the hill with superb mountain and water views in this bright and spacious residence. This tremendous location, within blocks of Point Grey Secondary and Quilchena Elementary, enjoys beautiful gardens and a quiet street lined with Japanese Cherry Blossom trees. Great floor plan with three bedrooms up and a separate entry 3 bedroom basement suite. Drawings available. More ocean view if re-build. Great living and investment opportunity. Quilchena Elementary and Point Grey Secondary catchment.
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Dream on Me Recalls Cribs After Reports of Children Trapped
The CPSC said there have been 69 reports of incidents involving the cribs, including a 1-year-old boy who scratched his nose when he got stuck between the mattress support and the side rail of his portable crib. In another case, an 8-month-old girl suffered a minor head injury from exposed plastic hardware inside a portable crib.The cribs were sold at Toys R Us, Wal-Mart and Target stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com. The full-size cribs were sold from January 2006 through December 2009 for about $200 each. The portable cribs were sold from September 2007 through December 2009 for about $150. All the cribs are wooden and either painted or stained black, cherry, dark brown, natural, white or pink.
Dream on Me said in a statement that it will require a photo of the crib and the manufacturer's date to be given to the company for verification.
Included in the recall are Dream on Me full-size cribs with model numbers 613, 615, 616, 617, 619, 628 and 639. The model number is on a label on the inside of one of the end panels. The label also lists a manufacture date between January 2006 and December 2009. The CPSC said consumers with full-size cribs will get a kit to immobilize the drop side beginning June 30.
Portable cribs included in the recall have model numbers 621, 625 and 627. Those labels -- on the cribs' mattress boards -- list a manufacture date between August 2007 and February 2009. Consumers with the portable cribs will get a replacement crib with fixed sides. Those will be available starting in mid-July.
The CPSC urges parents to stop using the cribs and contact the company at (877) 201-4317 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST.
About 10 million cribs from a number of manufacturers have been recalled in recent years, prompting new, mandatory crib safety rules, which will take effect June 28. As a basic rule, the CPSC recommends consumers not use a crib that is older than 10 years old.


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About us
The Centre for Studies on Federalism (CSF) was founded on November 2000, it is currently a foundation, with the Compagnia di San Paolo and the Universities of Turin, Pavia and Milan as founders, and the Turin Polytechnic as co-founder.
The CSF aims to be a think tank that carries out activities of interdisciplinary research, documentation, information regarding domestic and supra-national federalism and developments in the area of regional and continental integration – first and foremost the European Union – and problems related to the world order and to the process of democratisation of the international system.
The Centre's mission is to promote the diffusion of knowledge in the field of studies on federalism, also to feed the public debate and the activity of decision-makers, confronted with demands for autonomy on the part of local government coupled with the forms of regional and world integration needed to govern global processes.
Housed in the new headquarters of Collegio Carlo Alberto in Turin, the CSF works together with its associated Universities, with other Italian and foreign universities and research centres, and with private and public organisations.
The Centre's Library, including roughly 14,000 volumes, in 2013 was merged into the "Gianni Merlini European Library", at the Luigi Einaudi Campus of the University of Turin. Since 2016, it has become the "Gianni Merlini European Section" of the Norberto Bobbio Library, in the same venue.


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Share your photos using #OpenStreetsSJ Join the fun and support local on Open Streets in uptown Saint John this Saturday, July 25 from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m. During this time, Prince William Street from Duke Street to Grannan Lane and Princess Street from Canterbury Street to Water Street will be closed to vehicle traffic and open for you, family and friends to make Saturday a stay-cation in historic uptown Saint John! Explore your favourite spots, grab an ice cream, dine in the open air, shop, take in an activity hub, or simply relax in a pop-up 'chill zone'. Whatever you come for, you will enjoy the experience of uptown Saint John with extra space to properly physically distance. Afterwards, stroll down to check out the Pop-Uptown Park on Water Street next to Loyalist Plaza where you can play, relax, picnic, and simply enjoy. Nearby on-street parking is accessible and free-of-charge on Saturdays. See you on our uptown Open Streets! Open Streets Saint John is part of a pilot program to support local economic recovery and social rejuvenation during the global COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative has been successfully adopted in cities across Canada and the United States over the past few months to help meet the changing needs of communities and encourage safe physical distancing in open-air settings. With the temporary opening of pedestrian-friendly streets in Saint John, local businesses and restaurants have the opportunity to open their doors and expand onto the sidewalks and streets to offer residents and visitors unique, new experiences. The Open Streets Saint John pilot program is expected to include additional weekend street openings this summer, facilitated on a rotating street basis. Further details for dates and locations of additional open streets will be provided through the City's social media channels and website. Facebook event Notice to motorists: Prince William Street from Duke Street to Grannan Lane and Princess Street from Canterbury Street to Water Street will be closed to through traffic and on-street parking this Saturday, July 25, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
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In cinemas this week: The Man From U.N.C.L.E, Girlhood, Iris, 5 Flights Up and Survivor.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E – Henry Cavill stars as Napoleon Solo opposite Armie Hammer as Illya Kuryakin in director Guy Ritchie's "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," a fresh take on the hugely popular 1960s television series. Set against the backdrop of the early 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, it centers on CIA agent Solo and KGB agent Kuryakin. Forced to put aside longstanding hostilities, the two team up on a joint mission to stop a mysterious international criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons. Alicia Vikander and Elizabeth Debicki co-star. I still embrace Guy Ritchie's (overused)style, and with a fun cast added to the mix this looks like it has plenty of opportunities to please.
Girlhood – Fed up with her abusive family situation, lack of school prospects and the "boys' law" in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her style, drops out of school and starts stealing to be accepted into the gang. When her home situation becomes unbearable, Marieme seeks solace in an older man who promises her money and protection. Realizing this sort of lifestyle will never result in the freedom and independence she truly desires, she finally decides to take matters into her own hands. Girlhood is wonderful. One of the very best films I saw in Toronto last year. It has been a longtime coming, but Celine Sciamma's (Tomboy) third feature explodes with style while being incredibly observant and intimate.
Iris pairs legendary 87-year-old documentarian Albert Maysles with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even in Iris' dotage, a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. Iris portrays a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life's sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment. Despite the abundance of glamour in her current life, she continues to embrace the values and work ethic established during a middle-class Queens upbringing during the Great Depression. I feel lucky to be working. If you're lucky enough to do something you love, everything else follows. Reviews have been strong, and there was a lot of talk at the Sydney Film Festival about this fascinating lady.
5 Flights Up – Forty years ago, artist Alex Carver (Morgan Freeman) bought a run-down apartment in a sketchy part of Brooklyn with his wife, schoolteacher Ruth (Diane Keaton). Today, their neighborhood is now very hip and their apartment worth a small fortune. The now- retired Ruth and Alex haven't changed – they are still as much in love as ever. But they have let Ruth's niece Lily (Cynthia Nixon), a real estate agent, list their property to see what the market might bear. On the eve of their open house, the Brooklyn Bridge is rumored to be under a terrorist attack, sending the media into a frenzy and people's attitudes about living in New York. Closer to home, Dorothy, the Carver's beloved dog, is suddenly having trouble walking. While Dorothy is having expensive treatment at the vet, Ruth convinces Alex to go apartment hunting in Manhattan, where they miraculously come across an ideal place they might actually be able to afford. As the world around them seems to mirror their own chaos and confusion, Ruth and Alex realize the same bond of love that has kept them together all these years will allow them to see their way through this crazy weekend as well. This premiered at Toronto last year and I didn't hear a thing about it. 12 months on and I still haven't.Freeman and Keaton will draw in the crowds.
Survivor – After being mysteriously framed for a terrorist bombing, a Foreign Service Officer (Milla Jovovich) must evade government capture and death by a ruthless assassin (Pierce Brosnan) in order to stop the real perpetrators' master-and much deadlier-plan. Ouch. This sounds like so many other films.
Weekly Recommendation: Girlhood. Will be predominantly screening at Palace (in fact, it could be exclusive) but well worth seeking out. Amongst the Top 10 to hit Australian cinemas in 2015 so far.


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Sunday, 12 June 2016
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Planned investment amounting to Rs2b:
Four major development projects with planned investments of at least Rs
2 billion have been approved by the Megapolis project team for
implementation, Chairman, Western Region Megapolis Planning Project,
Ajita de Costa told the Sunday Observer. The four projects identified by
the team are: an elevated road system into metropolitan Colombo.
Northern Province Chief Minister says TNA never supported the LTTE
ideology of separatism but it is the duty of the government to recognise
the individuality of the Tamil people in bringing a lasting solution.
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Looking to incorporate STEM/STEAM into your school? STEM:IT has you covered! Using topic-driven challenges, coding game activities, and 3D modeling projects, students will experience how STEM is tied to the content they're learning in the classroom. The STEM:IT series is split into three offerings: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. All K-12 grades and subjects are represented.
The STEM:IT curriculum was designed to fit into your existing curriculum, with plenty of a la carte options to work into your classroom. Set up a course demo and experience it for yourself!
The STEM:IT Program Includes:
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In 1991 Jack Welch, then chief executive of General Electric said, "From now on, choosing my successor is the most important decision I'll make. It occupies a considerable amount of thought almost every day."
It was 10 years before Welch announced his successor, which prompts the question whether charities are giving enough time to thinking about the crucial subject of succession planning. Ultimately, an organisation's success is determined not by its capital and assets but by those who govern it. If governance is weak then the edifice will invariably crumble.
Good stewardship is not just about the here and now; it is about ensuring the sustainability and efficacy of the charity for the years ahead. In recent times, charities have become more adept at building breadth into their boards; skills audits have become common. But what organisations have in breadth they often lack in depth, and all too often there is no obvious existing trustee who can take on the role of chair. This is not acceptable.
The Trustee role is complex and there are pressures the modern board faces that eluded their forebears. Of course the board needs to ensure that the organisation delivers public benefit, but this is being doing in a regulatory environment where The Charity Commission has become more enthusiastic about scrutinising the sector.
The reputation of charities with the public is also being tested; research from IPSOS Mori commissioned by charity think-tank New Philanthropy Capital last October showed that one in three members of the public has little trust in charities — and the bigger the organisation, the less respect it enjoys. The Panorama exposé of Comic Relief, which was found to be investing in arms and tobacco funds, did a great deal of damage to the public's trust of the sector and its reputation, as did the Daily Telegraph's comments on chief executive salaries. The trustees, and particularly the chair, have plenty to think about.
There is also continued economic pressure and much of the sector's work, particularly where charities are sub-contracting in partnership with for profit businesses, is placing strain on cash flow, compliance and reputation.
If a chair has a six-year fixed term of office, they and the board need to be thinking about who is going to replace the chair from early on. Foresight and planning will ensure there are people on the board who are being developed to step up to the role. It also means that if there isn't a suitable candidate or someone who is willing or confident enough on the board, then new trustees should be recruited.
It's important to deal with any egos on the board, as there is no room for 'colonels' – trustees excellent at giving direction and opinions, but not much action - or the 'gong hunter': someone who is only looking for an honour or using the charity as a vehicle for securing a lucrative non-executive role. Having trustees not up the job is not acceptable in these days of increased regulation and scrutiny.
The general approach to succession planning that we've come across tends to be quite erratic, with some organisations placing themselves under enormous pressure and risk by leaving it right up until the last minute. When we are briefed about a role for a new chair we always ask 'what about the vice chair?' Commonly, we're told either that one does not exist or that there is simply no one ready. Too few organisations are running their board recruitment campaigns with an eye on potential successors to the Chair.
Here are ten practical suggestions:
- The board must collectively accept responsibility for succession planning
- Ensure the board is high performing; this will retain and attract members
- Be clear on your charitable purpose
- Ensure there are no egos on the boards
- Ensure there are defined terms of office
- Conduct a formal skills audit
- Create a compelling reason for people to join you
- Test the market for suitable candidates – don't rely on the old boy's network
- Ensure a proper induction
- Put succession planning high on the agenda
Not all organisations will take such a long-term approach as Jack Welch, but putting these principles into practice should ensure good succession planning for your chair.
Ian Joseph is chief executive of Trustees Unlimited