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Business Services
"When individuals grow, companies grow." - Debra Bednar-Clark
No matter where an employee is in the workforce-whether they're just starting out, an emerging manager, a growing director or an executive-developing leaders at every level within the organization to achieve extraordinary outcomes and face today's constantly changing workplace dynamic has never been more critical than it is today, both for ambitious purpose-driven individuals and trailblazing companies who want to move their businesses forward.
To address the challenges and create lasting effectiveness, Debra specializes in applying her unique 'The Works' Method to empower individuals at all stages of their careers through one-on-one coaching, group workshops and enterprise-wide speaking engagements.
Ultimately, people want careers they love at companies that support them. Any one of these programs will empower them to achieve that-and more.
One-on-One Coaching
I work one-on-one with clients to create a highly customized program directly tailored to an individual's needs, from leadership development to leadership presence coaching. This hyper-personalization is ideal for digging deep to the root of workplace challenges, addressing real-time obstacles and aspirations, and designing action plans that will get results on a timeline that works best for the individual.
Group Workshops
I work with small groups of up to 10 people at a time to develop an educational experience containing several key themes specific to their learning requirements (to be customized to each group). I make sure each participant gets the most out of their experience by first teaching key principles, then putting the theories to work through personal exercises designed to grow each individual.
Interviews, Webinars and Videos
I create customized programs that teach key principles and highlight examples of leaders who embody these principles so employees can learn how to bring their whole self to work for themselves and/or the teams they manage for greater engagement, retention, fulfillment and business growth.
Organizational Consulting
I partner with HR and business leaders to launch processes and programs that create workplace cultures that attract, support and retain top talent.
Results you can count on
After completing one of these programs, you can expect participants to act on their development and use it in the workplace to advance the business in the following ways:
Bigger Impact
Employees will holistically understand and connect their strengths, skills, passions, goals and personal style in a way that allows them to deliver better performance for a project, initiative, opportunity or challenge.
Higher Retention
Employees will see the possibilities to expand and grow within their existing organization by having a greater understanding of the importance of self-development, asking for what they need and creating a career development path that excites them.
Greater Innovation
Employees will have the confidence to share their unique ideas, experiences, perspectives and insights to contribute to new ideas, initiatives and approaches. They'll feel empowered to make bold choices, as well as test, learn and scale where they see opportunity for business growth.
Leadership Growth
Employees will feel empowered to take responsibility for their decision making and overall success, regardless of their level or title, and by doing so will move the business forward while inspiring those around them to do the same.
Praise for DB+co
To say DB+co has helped me clarify my vision and build a road map to success would be an understatement. Debra has done so much more than streamline my thinking, organize my goals, provide me with business acumen, and help me hyper-focus on my dream. Debra has given me the confidence to do it.
For any woman looking for a mentor and coach to help take her career or dreams to the next level, I cannot recommend working with DB+co highly enough. With Debra's guidance, you will craft the most authentic life for yourself possible. As a client and protégée, I speak from experience.
Debra is one of the best mentors who encourages open and honest conversations. Not holding anything back meant we were able to get to the root of the issue quickly and develop solution to tackle them. She not only encouraged me, she also shared practical tips and strategies to help me achieve my goals. This was the best part of the session as I was able to see tangible progress after each session and build on it further. Although our sessions were conducted via VC, they felt like cozy, in-depth fire-side chats.
Debra has challenged me to expand my thinking and move beyond my comfort zone. She's a one-woman whirlwind: helping to buff and shine current ideas, while also encouraging new ones and throwing out old, tired frameworks. I feel sharper, more engaged, and just all-around better when I'm around her. When it comes to professional women, she has an uncanny sense of what is needed, and brings her own complete package to every table–style, substance, confidence, comfort with oneself, and wit. Not an easy combination to live up to— and live, every day— but Debra does it with grace.
Debra is a leadership ninja! She enabled me and my team to thrive as leaders by leveraging what makes each of us unique, inside and out! As she helped Editorial & Sales leaders evolve, she enabled our business to experience unprecedented growth which helped each of us to understand that organization growth is inseparable from individual growth
Your impression on others? It starts with what you're wearing and the confidence you show doing it. How you feel about yourself, is paramount. If you need help defining your personal style and bringing that to life, from your outfit to your work product, Debra will do it. And, the confidence and joy you will feel catalyzes great joy and transformation – personally & professionally!
Debra is truly an inspiring coach! I was at a crossroads in my career and was feeling the weight of the world while also trying to juggle the demands of a young family. Through Debra's guidance and voice of reason, I was able to not only take my career to the next level, but also able to find the space I so desperately needed to thrive as a mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. This investment in myself will continue to pay dividends!
"Great substance paired with great style opens doors and creates opportunities." - Debra Bednar-Clark
The most successful and fulfilled people in life have a consistent trait. They know how to OWN who they are which gives them a distinct advantage because their entire pursuit is authentic, not false. They act it. They wear it. And this stands out.
The path to help know + show your authentic self is not taught in schools, management training and rarely provided as feedback from managers. You've likely had access to either career books & coaches or style books & stylists but there hasn't been anything that brings these two worlds together, until now!
Debra is unique because she offers leadership, career & personal style coaching so you can lead with your whole self. No two individuals are alike so we work with you to design a customized program that meets your needs.
career coaching
A series of 1:1 sessions designed to get to the core of who you, what you want and how to make it happen. Popular goals include: increasing impact & influence, receiving more respect and credibility, preparing for a new role or chapter in your career.
style coaching
A three-step process to create and curate a personal style that is aligned with your goals, ambition and what makes you unique. You'll meet with DB, create your style profile and then receive a customized and shoppable digital lookbook based on your wardrobe needs.


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12 foodie gifts under $50
Christmas is fast approaching and your list of must-buy presents is beginning to look like impending bankruptcy. Don't resort to buying another box of Roses. Here's a list of cost-friendly present ideas for the foodie in your life.
Better yet, I've ensured that they're all less than $50. With gifts ranging from $7.99 to $49.90, there's something for every budget.
Oven mitt, boltofcloth.com, $24.99
The perfect gift for that always hungry friend. Best to remind them that you're calling them beautiful, and there's nothing wrong with eating a lot.
Hipstory coasters, shutthefrontdoor.co.nz, $7.99
What would the Dalai Lama look like if he was a hipster? Here's illustrator Shimoni's interpretation. Collect alternative takes on Obama, Trump and The Queen – there are seven in total. These coasters are a great secret santa gift.
Kiwiana spatula, museumswellington.org.nz, $10.50
Bring a little bit of New Zealand nature into the kitchen with this vibrant tui spatula. Small and friendly on the wallet, it's perfect as a stocking filler.
Sushi socks, until.co.nz, $44.95
These socks maki me happy. They'll make a sushi-loving friend very happy this Christmas, too.
Rilki cheese knife set, Country Road, $44.90
Sweet dreams are made of cheese. Even sweeter dreams are made of gold cheese knives.
Tofutree apron, ikoiko.co.nz, $29.90
100 per cent cotton, vibrant and fun – this secret garden apron is a great addition to any foodie's kitchen.
Watermelon slicer, notsocks.co.nz, $14.95
Cutting up a watermelon can seem like messy, tiresome task. Not anymore. The watermelon slicer cuts precise pieces of juicy fruit. Even better, the tong function allows you to transport each slice with minimal mess.
Venchi 140 year anniversary box, sabato.co.nz, $19.90
Beautifully-packaged, bow and all, this is the sweetest gift you could receive. Plus, who doesn't love a stash of Christmas chocolate?
Marble carved serving board, cittadesign.co.nz, $49.90
Christmas is the season for platters and over-indulging. Buy this serving board for the friend that loves to put their cheeses on show.
Masoni chocolate panforte, smithandcaugheys.co.nz, $39.50
Panforte is a traditional Italian dessert. Masoni's secret recipe hails from Siena and is incredibly delicious. Think almonds, candied fruits and spices encased in a crisp dark chocolate shell. Bliss. This gift is best enjoyed alongside coffee, or not gifted at all...
Ramen kitchen art, etsy.com, prices from $20.61
Give the gift of art this Christmas. If your friend loves cooking, or is particularly fond of ramen, this is the print for them. The company is based in the UK so be prepared to pay for shipping. But, in my opinion, it's worth the extra dollars.
Escuminac Extra Rare Amber Maple Syrup, sabato.co.nz, $21.90
A gift for the ultimate brunch king or queen in your life. This extra rare, single-forest maple syrup is liquid gold. Pour over waffles, pancakes, porridge or straight into your mouth.

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Current Light the Way Grant Winner
Previous Light the Way Grant Winners
The ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant is sponsored by Candlewick Press in honor of author Kate DiCamillo and the themes represented in her books. The award consists of a $3,000 grant to assist a library in conducting exemplary and replicable outreach to underserved populations through a new and innovative program or an expansion of work already being done. The grant is administered by the ALSC Programs and Services Recognition Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
Winners will be announced here and via a press release on the ALSC website in February/March.
Committee Resources
Light the Way Grant Committee Manual PDF
Award Criteria
Eligible Ideas
The ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant is open to any project that seeks to engage an underserved population of children from birth up to the age of 14. Special population children may include (but are not limited to) those who have learning or physical differences, those who are speaking English as a second language, those who are in a non-traditional school environment, those who are in non-traditional family settings (such as teen parents, foster children, children in the juvenile justice system, and children in gay and lesbian families), and those who need accommodation service to meet their needs.
The grant recognizes that underserved populations vary from community to community, and all programs that seek to specifically address concerns in this area are eligible for consideration.
Selection Criteria
The ALSC Programs and Services Recongition Committee will select the winner of this award based on an application process. The committee will use a standardized weighted rubric that evaluates each project on innovation, impact, need, planning, outcomes, and sustainability.
Reporting Requirements
This grant requires two reports: a progress report due June 30 and a final report due on September 15. Pictures, anecdotes, and data are encouraged. Additionally, the grant recipient will be responsible for writing a blog post to be posted to the ALSC blog as part of the marketing cycle for the next round of the grant.
Application Information
The ALSC Programs and Services Recognition committee will begin accepting online applications for the 2021 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant in summer 2020!
Applications and supporting materials, including the required Signature Form, will be due by December 1, 2020.
Please do not fill out and submit the application until you have all the necessary materials to complete your application.
- If you have questions about your application, please reach out to the co-chairs of the ALSC Program and Services Recognition committee, Erin Lovelace (firstname.lastname@example.com) and Jacqueline Partch (email@example.com).
- If you would like to review the application before submitting electronically, please refer to the sample application form.


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A Leicestershire agency chain has acquired a rival Leicester-based independent.
Whitegates, which has offices in Loughborough, Mountsorrel and central Leicester, has acquired Leicester-based Taylors Property Services.
Whitegates - set up in 2012 and now one of Martin & Co's brands - now has five additional offices including Leicester, Loughborough, Syston, Sileby and Broughton Astley.
The Whitegates brand now manages over 600 properties on behalf of landlords and is currently marketing over 300 homes on the sales market. It employs 40 staff and has a turnover of £2m.
"The acquisition of Taylors Property Services provided the ideal opportunity for us to further grow our business. Whilst there may be a slight cooling off in the London property market, the market here in Leicestershire is fairly steady and provides a strong market both in terms of house sales and a growing demand for rental properties" explains a Whitegates spokesman.
The deal will be funded through Barclays.


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Tattoos that #SpreadLove Not Hate
The #SpreadLove campaign encourages love to prevail over racism and hate.
An amazing campaign that shows how to #SpreadLove the tattoo way...
#SpreadLove tattoo by Emrah de Lausbub #EmrahdeLausbub #spreadlove
Spread love. Enough said. Whether this new tattoo craze has been a retaliation against the announcement of the US's new president or not, it sends out a beautiful, timeless message.
President-elect Donald Trump (Photo: Zero Hedge) #trump #donaldtrump
In the last week, there has been a spike in US hate crime since the confirmation that Trump would take Obama's place as president in 2017. To fight back, people all over the world are joining forces to spread love and peace not just their own communities, but also to send a message out to specific minority groups now living in fear because of Trump's radical promises.
#SpreadLove tattoos by Emrah de Lausbub #EmrahdeLausbub #spreadlove #matchingtattoos
Germany-based tattooist Emrah de Lausbub shared the above beautiful post last week with a poignant caption, announcing that his studio would tattoo this lettering in 2017 for free on any customers booked in for an appointment already. He said: "stand up together against racism, hate or some "presidents" all over the world. We have to spread love!"
Amen, dude! If tattoos can give us some hope and strength in this crazy world today, then it's better than suffering in silence. Keep fighting together. <3


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Composites Terms
An early stage of polymerization of thermosetting resins in which the material is still soluble in certain liquids and fusible. (See also B-stage, C-stage.)
Describes a material that absorbs heat through a decomposition process called pyrolysis at or near the exposed surface.
A chemical additive that hastens cure or chemical reaction (see also catalyst).
Polymerization reaction in which no byproducts are formed.
An ingredient mixed into resin to improve properties (e.g., plasticizers, initiators, light stabilizers and flame retardants).
Substance applied to mating surfaces to bond them together by surface attachment.
Adhesive film
A thin plastic film onto which premixed adhesives are cast.
Designates a large class of organic compounds having open-chain structures, (e.g., isopropyl alcohol).
Describes polymers with no crystalline component.
Angle-ply laminate
Any balanced laminate consisting of plies at angles of plus and minus theta, where theta is an acute angle with the principal laminate axis.
Not isotropic. Exhibiting different properties when tested along axes in different directions within the material.
Aromatic polyamide fibers in which at least 85 percent of the amide linkages are directly attached to two aromatic rings, giving hight tensile strength characteristics. (Often referred to as Kevlar, DuPont's trademark.)
Areal weight
Weight of a fiber reinforcement per unit area (width times length) of tape or fabric.
Aspect ratio
Ratio of the length to the diameter of a fiber.
Closed vessel for applying fluid pressure, with or without heat, to an enclosed object (see consolidation).
Autoclave molding
Molding technique in which an entire assembly (layup and tooling) is placed into an autoclave and subjected to heat and elevated pressure for consolidation and/or curing while removing entrapped air and volatiles.
Automated tape laying
Fabrication process in which a structure is formed by laying prepreg material, typically unidirectional tape, across the surface of a mold in multiple layers and directions by using an automated tape-application machine.
Axial winding
Filament winding wherein the filaments are parallel to or at a small angle to the axis of rotation (x-axis).


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Monday, May 30, 2011
I think Skynet is onto us.
13 comments:
- Adam Heine said...
How did you get from blasting your way out of Paris to Skynet and Terminators? Also, where can I buy this book?
- May 30, 2011 at 3:59 AM
- Susan Kaye Quinn said...
LOL! Awesome. And I think you gave skynet the slip by talking about baby food. Nice cover. :)
- May 30, 2011 at 7:07 AM
- Amelia Antwiler said...
You've been looking at my searches, haven't you?
- May 30, 2011 at 8:33 AM
- K. Marie Criddle said...
Adam - Oh man, I wish I knew. And the book is in drafting stages! Pubbed in the next million years if the FBI doesn't get to me first. :)
Susan - Thank you! I know, baby food covers all (sometimes quite literally if your kids liked to throw theirs as much as mine does.)
Comfy - Hee hee, I have. Skynet helped me find them. Thanks for stopping by!
- May 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM
- Stephanie said...
I can so relate. One time I searched "how to make your own EMP" and "Langley Air Force Base" on the same day.
They haven't come after me. Yet.
- May 30, 2011 at 3:51 PM
- Kristan Hoffman said...
LOL oh man, a writer's search queries are never normal. We must ALL be on the FBI's watch list. I've looked up military handguns, medicinal plants in China, etc. etc.
Truthfully it's probably scarier to the spouses than to the gov't.
- May 30, 2011 at 5:38 PM
- K. Marie Criddle said...
Stephanie - whoa! Heaven help us if our google overlords ever turn us in, right? Stay safe. :D
Kristan - Ha! I have to agree...Preston sometimes finds my explanations suspicious, so it's good to have some fellow writers backing me on this.
- May 31, 2011 at 11:39 AM
- Peggy said...
Hahaha! We should totally get a bye on this kind of thing. Between googling creating weapons of mass destruction and chatting with my dad, the rocket scientist, on possible side effects of said bombs, I was worried skynet would come swooping down at any moment.
And yay for new story ideas! How exciting!
So did you find out what eats sharks?
- May 31, 2011 at 3:27 PM
- Keriann Greaney Martin said...
Hahaha! I know, I started feeling like if someone saw my search history they would think I was nuts. I'm sure it's just going to get weirder and more suspicious as I move forward. This makes me even MORE excited for next week's crit group :).
- June 1, 2011 at 10:43 AM
- Brandon Burnham said...
Funny post. Also I just saw Nathan Bransford's shout out for your in his Friday post. I felt proud by association. "I've met her!" I found myself thinking.
- June 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM
- Brandon Burnham said...
Oop, I left out the word blog. I feel silly.
- June 1, 2011 at 10:52 AM
- Tatum Flynn said...
Love this, brilliant, so true.
- June 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM
- abby mumford said...
paris? zebras? italian prisons? oh my! sounds intriguing!
- June 13, 2011 at 10:57 AM


text: November182009 Making a List and Checking it Twice With just 38 days left until Christmas, I'm sure I'm one of many who is frantically making shopping lists, planning trips to the mall, and researching the hottest toys and deals for the season. (Please visit the site to view this video) Luckily Bing cashback continues to welcome new retailers to make it easier for all of us to get our shopping done, including Macy's, and you know what they say "everything's better at Macy's". And right now you can get 5% off any purchase from Macys.com when you buy through Bing cashback. (Please visit the site to view this video) For those on your list that are hard to shop for/have everything already, head to Bing cashback to get 5% off your Home Depot purchases, including gift cards. Maybe I'll get my father-in-law one of those new auto-hammers (and I may need to pick up one of those inflatable snow globes for my own front yard too). We have also just welcomed GSI Commerce to the Bing cashback program. GSI is an e-commerce provider for hundreds of merchants, including GNC and Dicks Sporting Goods. Are there any babies or kids on your shopping list? For a limited time you can now save 25% at BabyUniverse and eToys. There's more cashback deals coming, so keep an eye out here, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook so you get the scoop. Here are two of my favorite deals that just came through and are only available for a limited time, so get shopping: Endless Shoe/Boot Promo – Spend $125 get $25 off Endless Kids Fall Promo – Spend $80 get $20 off Happy shopping and don't forget to check your list twice! Kelly Scott, cashback Product Manager Other posts of interest: The Savings on Bing cashback are "Endless" Bing cashback 101


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Matt Weinhold
|Matt has been doing stand up comedy for over 16 years. Hey, being funny takes time.
|Matt has headlined at comedy clubs, colleges, private functions, and sci fi conventions all across America. He is available for hire but will no longer accept being paid in cocaine.
|Matt was a writer and voice artist for MTV's cult classic "The Super Adventure Team". The show (created by Simpson's alumni Dana Gould and Rob Cohen) was a send up of the Gerry Anderson Supermarionation shows like "The Thunderbirds" and "Captain Scarlet". Matt played the voice of Manfred Mordant, the Super Adventure Team's financier , who when not screaming at his house boy Kwan, was picking up girls at bus stops. I guess life does imitate art.
|Aside from The Super Adventure Team, Matt has lent his voice talents to many other projects including "Code Monkeys" on G4, "Squirrel Boy" for The Cartoon Network, The Game Show Network's "Throut And Neck", Microsoft's "Defy All Challenges" website, Durex (yes, the condoms), "Prison" for the Klasky Csupo web site, "The Journeyman Project 2: Buried In Time" and "The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy Of Time" for Presto Studios as the voice of Arthur, several "Red Bull" cartoon spots as Adam and a genie, and the voice of the "white corn guy" for a short lived Taco Bell campaign. Hot damn, this is impressive!
|Matt is a gigantic science fiction/horror film/animation/comic book nerd and due to his colossal ego, considers himself an expert on these subjects. He has a massive collection of movie memorabilia, comic books, original animation and sprawling display of over a thousand action figures. Sorry ladies, he's taken.
|Matt has worked on several pop culture and sci fi genre related pilots. He was a writer and co-creator on "The Amazing Colossal Show" with "Who's Line Is It Anyway" star Greg Proops for BBC television, and was the host of VH1's "Pop Rocks" in association with Jersey Television and created by Russell Scott and Patrick Young. He's working now on more nerd related TV, in hopes of creating a brave new nerd world.
|Amoungst the other tools in Matt's laugh box is sketch comedy. Matt was a writer/performer in the San Francisco sketch troupe "Comedy Obscura" with Debi Durst, Michael Bossier, and Greg Proops. In a rave review by Gerald Nachman of The San Francisco Chronicle, Matt was singled out for praise: "...Weinhold is the one you remember...destined for Saturday Night Live and beyond...Weinhold's laughs are quicker and truer...a man imbued with inner funniness, a comic attitude, a wild streak well under control..." For more of this review, Matt will call you at home.
|Speaking of nerds Matt has also appeared in the hilarious Star Trek documentary "Trekkies" directed by Roger Nygard and hosted by Denise Crosby. Growl! Matt is the last face you see on screen. Pleasant dreams.
|Willing to stand up and face the competition, Matt humbly won the Seattle Comedy Competition in 1989 and was a 3rd place finalist in the 1990 Johnny Walker Comedy Search (not so humble) and the 1990 San Francisco Comedy Competition (down right pissed). In 1994, Matt appeared at the prestigious Just For Laughs International Comedy Festival in Montreal on the "New Faces" show. Matt remembers nothing of the festival except taking some over the counter codeine and a series of overpriced lap dances. Matt believes his act put the "real" in "Montreal".
|No stranger to radio Matt was a regular on the immensely popular Alex Bennett Show on LIVE 105 in San Francisco and even occasionally was a guest host. Matt is currently a favorite guest on the syndicated Bob And Tom Show and is featured on many of their "Best of..." CDs (available on their web site). They even took Matt to the Bahamas for a live remote. Matt is still wanted there by the authorities.
|Matt has performed stand up comedy on almost every channel your basic cable provider can offer including MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, Showtime, HBO, Fox, NBC, A & E, PBS, The Game Show Network and more. By "more" I mean public access.
|In addition to performing, Matt has written for many television shows including Comedy Central's "Trigger Happy TV" and "Frank Leaves For The Orient", VH1's "Random Play", and MTV's "Super Adventure Team". He created and sold an animated pilot to Comedy Central called "The Shrinkonauts and a dark comedy sketch show pilot to VH1 called "Look Out, The Prattles". He has since spent all the money on eBay.
|Matt's incredible talent in the realm of acting nabbed him stand out roles in NBC's "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip", HBO's "The Comeback", CBS's "Weird Al Show" , Nickelodeon's "Cousin Skeeter", Fox's "The Keenan Ivory Wayne Show", and a promo for the Nickelodeon show "All That". Matt is planning a lecture series to discuss his acting career at the Museum of Television and Radio.
|In addition to his guest star roles, Matt has appeared in numerous television commercials for Comcast, Applebee's, Aflac, SBC, Dunkin' Donuts, HEB food stores, Island Financial, and Johnsonville Brats (which are honestly f--kin' delicious!). By far his favorite and most popular role was for a series of Round Up weed spray spots in which he played a Clint Eastwood type weed spray slinger. Matt is currently planning a nationwide tour of car and boat shows as "The Weed Spray Guy".
|For several years, Matt was a regular contributor to "US Weekly" magazine's "Fashion Police" section. In this section Matt made fun of celebrities wearing bad clothing. Matt knows nothing about fashion himself but is quite good at using words to hurt.
|In the same vein as Fashion Police, Matt has been seen making jabs at celebrities and pop culture on show's like VH1's "The List", fx's "The Test", E's "Rank" and "101 Celebrity Oops", ABC Family's "Hollywood's Hottest Hunks" and "Hollywood's Most Romantic Couples", and The Sci Fi Channel's "Sci Fi Entertainment". If you're on Hollywood's A list, you better not piss this man off.
|Before getting into stand up comedy, Matt studied film production and produced, directed and wrote many short films. His most famous film "Flash Corrigan: Space Explorer" (available for viewing on You Tube!) was made at the age of 13 and features a scene where Matt actually sets himself on fire. To this day, Matt is not allowed near the matches.
|In case you aren't sick of his bragging yet, Matt most recently wrote on and provided voices for the X Box game "Whacked" in conjunction with the Journeyman Project Team at Presto Studios. As you can see, Matt is doing VERY well.
|Matt is currently working on a live stage show with his actor friend Chris Bonno that should prove to be hilarious and extremely offensive. He is also working with Bonno and documentary filmmaker Peter Byck (Garbage) on an animated cartoon about a bumbling rock n' roll roadie, aptly titled "Ralph The Roadie". Matt is also, also developing several TV projects with various friends and is putting the finishing touches on a CD of his live stand up act (soon to be available for sale on this web site. Ummm! I can just smell the money rolling in.
|For demo reels, photos, resumes, or inquiries on any kind, please contact Matt's agent Bruce Smith at Omnipop (818) 980-9267 or email him at email@example.com. Try it! It's fun!
|If you'd like to learn more about Matt's life, philosophies, or political opinions...give it up. He truly is this shallow.
|Why am I speaking in the 3rd person?
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Where do cravings come from? Sometimes it seems they follow you for a lifetime, other times they come and go quite mysteriously. My little one is in the midst of a massive pickle phase at the moment which came on all of a sudden and seemingly out of nowhere. He'll eat dill pickles any time of day (even breakfast) and steals the pickles off our plates when we're not looking. My favorite junior foodie Ria made her grandparents keep a food diary on their last trip to Singapore, and paging through it reveals a very high frequency of Hainanese Chicken Rice. My older son has always craved the sweet stuff (the particulars change but never the framework), my husband the spicy stuff (or BBQ or chocolate covered bananas). Lately my cravings seem to lead directly to these spiced lentils and rice which are addictively sweet-savory and even more perfect with the tang of yogurt alongside. I'm getting hungry again just thinking about it!
The ease of making this dish is another reason to love it, especially if you plan ahead a bit and cook the lentils the night before. Then it's really only a matter of a couple of minutes of toasting spices and then plunking everything else to season the rice while it cooks. Admittedly, frying the onions is a huge pain (you've got to do it in batches and you have to pay attention so they don't burn), but it's definitely worth the effort because they really make the dish. Luckily, like the lentils, you can make them ahead of time.
Yotam Ottolenghi's Mejadra
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The last time I made these I served some fried eggs on the side to bulk things up as well as some tangy yogurt and simple green veggies. If you're careful not to burn the onions, you could reuse the onion-scented oil for other cooking projects.
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2-3 medium onions, cut into quarters and thinly sliced)
- vegetable oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1½ tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1½ tsp ground allspice
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 2/3 cups water
- In a saucepan, cover the lentils with a few inches of water, bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes (lentils should be a little undercooked and definitely not mushy). Drain and set aside. If you do this step ahead of time, cover and refrigerate the lentils until ready to use).
- In a small sauce pan, bring the vegetable oil to 350 degrees F (the oil should be a few inches deep). Fry the onion in batches until deeply golden (about 7-8 minutes per batch). Drain fried onions on a paper towel and set aside until ready to use. You can also do this step ahead if you like. Cover the onions and leave at room temperature until you are ready to use them.
- In a dry skillet (should have a cover and be large enough to accommodate the rice and lentils), toast the cumin seeds for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Immediately add the rice, olive oil, turmeric, allspice, cinnamon and sugar, along with a big pinch of salt. and several turns of freshly cracked pepper. Stir to coat the rice well with the oil and spices. Then add the cooked lentils and water and bring to a simmer. Once it reaches a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Move off the heat and keep covered for another 10 minutes to allow the rice to continue to steam.
- Transfer rice and lentils to a serving bowl and fluff, stirring in half the fried onions. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Scatter the remaining onions on top and enjoy.


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We often get asked the question – How Does An Osteopath Treat and How Can It Help Me? This video gives a great overview of what a typical appointment with an osteopath will involve As osteopaths, we are trained to diagnose, treat and prevent muscle and joint injuries and related disorders. We will use techniques […]Read more
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3 Simple Exercises To Get You Ski Fit
T'is the ski-son!!! Skiing season is well underway at this stage and thankfully most of our patients are returning from their winter holiday in tip-top shape. A few have not been so fortunate, however, and are back on the treatment table in our clinics. Most skiing injuries are in the knee or in the upper […]Read more
Hypermobile? Focus on STABILITY rather than FLEXIBILITY
Have you ever been in a yoga class and find you just can't feel the stretch, despite being able to stretch really far? Or that your hips and back still ache despite doing stretch classes a few times a week? Do you often dislocate joints or keep getting sprains and strains? More often than not, […]Read more
It Is Never Too Late To Improve Your Bone Health
I'm sure many of us of a certain age will remember that advertisement "Them bones them bones need calcium…" which was aimed at getting us all to drink more milk and get more calcium into our diets to improve bone health. Calcium is vital to our bone and teeth health but vitamin D is also […]Read more
Exercises You Can Do At Home To Help Prevent Plantar Fasciitis
If you are experiencing persistent pain and stiffness in the bottom of your heel or foot, you may be suffering with a condition known as Plantar Fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the thick piece of tissue or ligament that connects the heel bone to your toes. One […]Read more
How Osteopathy Can Help With Post-Natal Problems
As I'm sure you'll have noticed from my previous blogs on the topic, I'm very passionate about using osteopathy to help mums to be who are suffering with aches and pains as a result of pregnancy. In many cases, what is required is some straightforward posture and lifestyle advice and adjustments. You'll find more information […]Read more
How to Prevent Running Injuries
Marathon time is just around the corner, which means we are in the middle of the training season. It's a time that some runners dread, while others look forward to it. Training for a marathon can be challenging both mentally and physically as you work to stay focused and build your body into a strong, […]Read more
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Skiing – Tips on How to Avoid Injury on the Slopes
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Using Medical Acupuncture To Treat Acute and Chronic Pain
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There are numerous primary causes of toenail pain, consisting of poorly fitting shoes, ingrown toe nails, fungal infection and injuries. Fortunately is that each of these problems can usually be treated through using appropriate footwear, homemade solutions and over the counter medications in the house. Nevertheless, it may be required, in some instances, to get treatment and suggestions from an expert health care employee.
Causes and Remedies of Toenail Pain
Footwear-Related Issues
Inappropriate footwear is frequently one of the most convenient problems to correct when you are experiencing toenail pain. When the toe box of your shoes is to narrow, your feet might not have sufficient room, putting too much pressure on your toes. The huge toe can be especially affected. High-heeled shoes are the most regular culprits due to the shape of these shoes. The height of the heel can also develop issues. Generally speaking, higher heels, such as stilettos, enhance the amount of pressure on your feet.
Among the very best ways to resolve this problem is to use shoes with a low heel. If pain from inappropriate shoes is not addressed and corrected, the pain can increase and even result in ingrown toe nails. In addition, it is possible for the big toe to be pushed out of positioning. This can lead to pain and swelling and a condition called a bunion. When the issue is severe enough, surgical intervention may be essential.
Ingrown Toenail
An ingrown toenail is frequently the result of using a rounded edge when clipping the nail located on the big toe. The nail will then become embedded into the surrounding skin. Wearing high-heels can also intensify this issue.
Ingrown toe nails can be dealt with by soaking your foot in a blend of warm water and Epsom salts for about 15 minutes. This will allow the skin to soften. The affected toe needs to then be dried carefully before attempting to pry the skin away from the injured nail. Antibacterial lotion must be made use of to make sure the area does not end up being contaminated. It may be essential to re-soak the affected area, as needed.
This issue can be prevented in the future by cutting nails straight throughout instead of in a rounded fashion. Using shoes that fit correctly can likewise assist. If ingrown toe nails are not found and dealt with early, they might end up being so deeply ingrained that surgery is necessary to remedy the issue.
Foot and Toenail Fungus
A fungus referred to as Tinea Pedis can also accountable for toenail pain. This fungi is likewise typically known as professional athlete's foot. Symptoms of this fungus consist of a fungal growth that appears in between the toes, thick or collapsing toe nails, and pain.
To treat a moderate case of athlete's foot, you can soak the foot in a mix of 1/4 vinegar in water. You will need to soak the afflicted foot each day until all signs of the fungi have actually disappeared. Non-prescription lotions may be essential if soaking proves to be inefficient. For severe cases, it might be needed to see a doctor a prescription-strength ointment.
A number of steps can be taken to avoid the danger of establishing a nail fungus infection. First, prevent strolling barefoot in public areas. Locker rooms are amongst the most typical public areas where you may be at danger for a fungal infection. It is likewise vital to ensure that the interior of your shoes are kept dry which you alter socks daily. Socks made from 100 percent cotton are best. In addition, make sure you use appropriately fitting shoes that include a large toe box and that do not push your toes. Finally, use antifungal or absorbent foot powder.
Foot Injuries
Professional athletes, consisting of walkers and runners, make observe some bruising of the toenail or perhaps loosening of the nail from the nail bed. A common cause of this is wearing shoes that are too long. When this holds true, the person's feet might move within the shoes, triggering an injury to the ideas of the toes. Shoes that are too tight can likewise cause this problem. Bruised nails may also be the consequence of an injury, such as dropping something on your toe or even stubbing it.
When the foot is injured, it is necessary to keep a cautious watch over the injury for a minimum of numerous days. Non-prescription medication can generally be used to ease any associated pain. If the pain continues, it is generally a smart idea to speak with a healthcare expert to ensure that a more significant injury is not present.
For small bruises, time will normally take care of the issue and pain will frequently dissipate within just a couple of days. For swellings that include a huge part of the nail, it might be needed to seek medical examination. In some instances, a cut may exist below the nail, resulting in pressure that will have to be eased for correct healing to occur. It is also possible for a fracture to take place in the bone situated under the nail. If this holds true, a fragment of bone might have led to a cut in the skin under the nail. To prevent infection, immediate medical attention is required.
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When to See a Doctor
Anytime you experience any kind of pain or injury that does not enhance, it is important to look for medical interest. If the pain or injury likewise includes evidence of an infection, you ought to likewise seek the guidance of a health care specialist. Signs of infection might include warm skin, pus, and swelling near the place. Appropriate treatment might consist of using an antibiotic skin cream or oral prescription antibiotics.


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"Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit." -Jeremy Taylor
I heard a famous preacher suggest that the structure of a prayer should go like this: adoration, repentance, thanks, and petition. While I believe that these are important elements in a prayer, I also think that sometimes it's best to say nothing. Meditate on God's goodness and let Him go to work on your heart and mind. After all, if you expect to converse with God, then by definition prayer can't be a monologue; it has to be a dialogue.
I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways (Psalm 119:15, ESV).


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In case you were waiting to choose a presidential candidate till you found out who Dallas County District Clerk Gary Fitzsimmons, Dallas County Treasurer Joe Wells and Dallas County Clerk John Warren were voting for, well, the trio's done flipped its collective coin and come up ... Barack Obama. On the same day Hillary Clinton replaced her campaign manager with a longtime friend and senior adviser, the three Dallas County officials released a media missive in which they throw their collective support behind the Illinois senator who this weekend swept his way through Louisiana, Washington, Nebraska and, apparently, Maine.
Why come? Says Fitz, he's the next John Kennedy; adds Wells, "Barack Obama's legacy as a community organizer and coalition builder is exactly what Dallas voters want in their next President." The full release is after the jump. --Robert Wilonsky
(DALLAS, TX) -- Dallas County District Clerk Gary Fitzsimmons, Dallas County Treasurer Joe Wells and Dallas County Clerk John Warren have endorsed Illinois Senator Barack Obama in the March 4th, 2008 Texas Democratic presidential primary. In making their endorsements, all three officials explained that Senator Obama's message of change has the best chance of resonating with Dallas County voters. "Barack Obama's diverse coalition of supporters proves he has what it takes to bring this country together and end partisan paralysis in Washington," said Dallas County Clerk John Warren.
Dallas County District Clerk Gary Fitzsimmons added, "Barack Obama has done what no Democratic presidential candidate has been able to do since John F. Kennedy. He has electrified a new generation of Americans with his message of hope and progress." Dallas County Treasurer Joe Wells added, "Barack Obama's legacy as a community organizer and coalition builder is exactly what Dallas voters want in their next President."
All three officials indicated that Dallas County will play a major role in the Democratic primary. "Dallas County voters are concerned about the nation's economic health, foreign policy and global climate change" added Mr. Fitzsimmons. "Barack Obama's vision is exactly what is needed to face those challenges."
Mr. Fitzsimmons, Mr. Wells and Mr. Warren were elected to their offices in the Democratic sweep of November 2006. Mr. Fitzsimmons came to the office with a career in nonprofit management; Mr. Wells with a career in nonprofit management and as a former aide to County Commissioner Chris Semos; and Mr. Warren with a career in court administration.
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How you begin a relationship sets the foundation for many things more to come. There are mature men who don't mind spending wads of cash on their younger companions from the start of the relationship, but there are those men who hold on to their money as if they fear spending it. Then you have those men in between who know how to balance their wealth and spread it around such as: save, invest, donate, and so on. When you are in a relationship with any woman, whether young or old, you have to take a good long look at yourself. When things start to go wrong, you have to admit that somewhere down the line you presented yourself one way and your date saw you in a totally different way. Whether you were clear about your intentions, habits, beliefs and other things, evidently you didn't make your point crystal clear--now the drama begins.
Some men disguise themselves as being the playful, outgoing and talkative types with younger women, at least in the beginning of the relationship; however, in time, they begin to get comfortable, too comfortable. The same is true for younger women too. Rather than seeing his younger partner as different than he and vice versa while trying to adjust, he hopes that she will act more like him--laid back, a home body, and whatever else he truly sees himself to be.
Younger, active women have a hard time with older men who don't have much going on outside their jobs and television screens. If a mature date presented himself not to be the couch potato type early on, then that is what she expects to see, a man who is doing more outside or around the home besides sitting, eating and sleeping. When the truth comes out about some older men's intentions, habits, and more, he becomes irritable, disappointed, and somehow blames his partner for the false impression he gave her from the start. "I don't like going places...I don't like seeing shows...I prefer to stay home...I never said I liked that..." the once handsome, active older man who presented himself as such, behind the scenes, is nothing more than a grumpy old man. Now the relationship takes an ugly turn, "Well, if I would have known this is how you truly are...I would have..." the younger woman complains. "I thought you knew I was this way!" he retorts.
Age differences play a part in a May-December relationship. There are those older men who prefer to go to bed early, while others stay up late into the night while nodding on and off in front of TV or computer screens. There are younger women who do the same. But if no one shows his or her true colors from the start, then you don't know what you might get later on down the road.
Nicholl McGuire
A age gap dating advice blog that provides valuable tips when dating older men and younger women. Thought-provoking relationship tips for older men seeking to date younger women. Please be advised to seek a professional for serious issues. Contributors are not all licensed or trained in relationship counseling. This blog is not for people under the age of 18.
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In this example, Mary Kate looks very young especially in one photo where she looks like his daughter. It makes one feel like the dirty older man is being naughty.
If you are going to date someone who doesn't look close to your age, you might want to lose the little girl look if you want to gain some respect. Unfortunately, looks matter in our society.
Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy's Unlikely Romance Is Still Going Strong - Yahoo! omg!
If you are going to date someone who doesn't look close to your age, you might want to lose the little girl look if you want to gain some respect. Unfortunately, looks matter in our society.
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You going to get worms - older dating younger - YouTube
"You gon' get worms!" This is a statement that some older people in the African American community tease younger people with for dating someone older. Funny video with valid points, enjoy!
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Do Some Say You Are Wise? Your Date Might Not Appreciate Wisdom
Nowadays lighthearted, silly statements in videos, movies and songs seem to get the popular vote. For many, life is just too dull, serious, routine, and so on. So single daters seek a pick me up whether that be in a person, place or thing. However, what daters should seek is love and wisdom above moments of laughter.
Many young people who haven't experienced much in life such as: long-term relationships, consistent employment, foreign travel, years of parenting, etc. bring a limited view to one deemed wise and one who is mature and has no direction, well he or she is considered nothing more than a fool.
Now if you put two immature, inexperienced people together, the chances that the couple will get along are quite good at least for a time until serious issues come up. But if you pair a wise person (whether young or old) with someone who is unwise mentally and spiritually, you will have an unbalanced relationship where one is often investing knowledge, love, experiences, and possibly money, while the other is like a bump on a log. After awhile, the one receiving all those wise tips is going to get weary of his or her partner, since he or she has very little to bring to the relationship, and eventually resent him or her. On the other hand, the wise person is going to regret having wasted so much time hoping for compatibility and a return on his or her investment.
Foolish people don't like spiritual people and vice versa. If you are wise, don't manipulate yourself into thinking that you can change, re-arrange, create, or motivate a silly, immature or uneducated person to act the way you want. If you believe this, then consider yourself controlling.
Now there are those who you know who may enjoy your teachings and thoughtful insight, but they don't spend as much time with you like an intimate partner would. Wisdom is not popular, doesn't rank high when it comes to character attributes, and isn't what young people consider, "Cool." Besides, there are even older adults who run from wisdom because they don't want to feel: old, convicted about sins, or think they should change.
So if you are one who has been told you are "wise," be mindful that those you might attract may not be as wise as you. They also will not help you toward creating the kind of relationship you so desire either especially if they don't respect or appreciate wise people.
You can test dates simply by sharing biblical quotes, thoughts on love, philosophical concepts related to things you think he or she enjoys, etc. Then watch your date's reactions. Do this enough times in different ways on different days (especially bible related verses), and the apple of your eye will begin to look spoiled to you. Once you realize this person is definitely not someone you could see yourself spending your life with, break free. Don't be like so many who try to rescue, rehabilitate, change, or build up fools. If one cannot or refuses to do anything that will make them better in all that he or she does, yet you are this type, then you don't want to choose the broken, emotionally hurt, and wounded for a life-long partner.
Nicholl McGuire is the author of Floral Beauty on a Dead End Street and other books.
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Miller shares how pediatric cancer treatment advances bring new hope
In a 2018 interview, Dr. Barbara A. Miller, chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Penn State Children's Hospital, discussed the significant improvements in the treatment of pediatric cancer over the past four decades that have boosted survival rates.
How have treatments for pediatric cancer improved since 1974?
- The treatment regimens are much more complex. Multi-drug regimens are very common, often with higher drug doses and incorporating new or improved drugs.
- Risk-directed therapies are more commonly used. Patients are now often stratified into "low" risk, meaning that their disease responds better to current therapies, and they require less intensive therapy, compared to "high" risk, meaning they are at high risk for a relapse and require more intensive therapies to give a better chance of cure. The genetic and biological criteria for designing therapies are continually being better defined.
- New drugs are available that are biologically targeted and have fewer side effects, and more of these are currently being developed. However, we still need to learn a lot about how to use them, including what diseases they are effective in, how to use them with conventional chemotherapy and with each other, and for how long.
- We are developing genetic testing so that it may precisely characterize the tumor of each patient, so that one day a more individualized approach to all cancers may be possible. We are currently involved in a research study in which the tumors of patients with relapsed or refractory disease – cancer that doesn't respond to treatment – undergo extensive genetic analysis and for these patients, for whom no effective therapy is known, a targeted therapy using new drugs and based on biological and genetic characteristics of the tumor is designed. This has been possible only in the last few years.
- Supportive care including new antibiotics and the quality of our blood products has improved tremendously.
With these treatments, the overall survival of pediatric cancer patients is 80 percent at five years, but for some subgroups, such as low-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the survival is now 90-95 percent, Miller noted.
What are the biggest challenges of treating cancer in children?
- It takes time to confirm discoveries made in the laboratory and to translate them to patient care. That can be frustrating.
- Relapsed patients can have very refractory disease, and the hope is that one day, we can use the new discoveries up front. The biggest challenge is also our main goal – to be able to cure all children with cancer and to reduce the side effects that current therapies sometimes have.
What do you like the best about your work?
- Patient outcomes and survival are continually improving. This is a very gratifying result of our research, and we thank Four Diamonds and THON for their support.
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It's Game 105 in 1966, and we will have the last recap of the Bobby Bragan managerial era: a walkoff loss to Fergie Jenkins who pitched the 11th and 12th innings in his 45th appearance of the year (after a cup of coffee with the Phils in 1965) in Wrigley Field before 7,266 rabid Cubs fans. Tony Cloninger started the game and went 9 innings with one walk and 7 strikeouts. He passed away last week, and it's kind of amazing to me when you realize most of the 1966 team is still alive – I'm often surprised that I'm still alive, and I was 10 at the time. It's kind of like discovering that your elementary school teachers are still alive – they seemed so old back then. RIP, big feller.
Robin Roberts started for the Cubs and was chased in the 6th inning, just in time for the Braves to take a 5-4 lead on a bases loaded walk to Aaron. Aaron of course homered (31), and he had 4 of the 5 Braves RBIs. Ernie Banks tripled twice but the hero of the game was a player I don't remember at all, Byron Browne (career WAR -0.1, pretty much the definition of a replacement level player: he was a player ahead of his time, though, leading the league with 143 strikeouts in '66), who hit a two-out base-loaded single in the bottom of the 12 for his third hit of the day. Fergie Jenkins pitched two scoreless innings, only giving up singles to Aaron and Eddie Mathews, and getting slow fat Joe Torre to hit into a double play. (Torre was still OPSing .905 at this point, second only to you-know-who.) The Braves fell to 48-57 and changes were in the air.
Back to the present… And we have: THE RAIN
I haven't seen this Netflix series, but it seems appropriate. One series I did watch this week is season 3 of Last Chance U. It's not quite as astonishing as Season 1, but what the series lacks in innovation it makes up for with the astonishing real life character of Jason Brown No one interested in the underbelly of American athletics, or American life, should miss it.
And now the Braves come up here. I won't be in town to catch one, unfortunately, but I heard that the Mets are playing some of their best ball of the year, and the changes they made at the deadline have them really preparing to put a push on at the end. Morale is high and the sky is the limit for Mr. Met and his confreres, so we'd better be ready.


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Attending his first trilateral North American Leaders meeting, President Barack Obama pledged cooperation with President Felipe Calderon of Mexico and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada on future emissions trading systems, and building a smart grid across the region for more efficient and reliable electricity inter-connections.
In a Declaration on Climate Change and Clean Energy following their two-day meeting, the leaders said they would develop comparable approaches to measuring, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas emissions reductions and cooperate in implementing facility-level greenhouse gas reporting throughout the region.
They agreed to share climate friendly and low-carbon technologies and take a regional approach to carbon capture and storage.
In Guadalajara, from left, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Mexico President Felipe Calderon, U.S. President Barack Obama. (Photo courtesy Office of President Calderon)
"Nations like the United States and Canada will take the lead by reducing emissions by 80 percent by 2050 and we will work with other nations to cut global emissions in half," Obama said.
These benchmarks were agreed in Italy in July at the meeting of G8 industrial democracies, of which both Canada and the United States are members.
"We recognize the broad scientific view that the increase in global average temperature above pre-industrial levels ought not to exceed two degrees Celsius," the North American leaders declared.
Not a G8 nation, Mexico did participate in the Major Economies Forum in Italy, which approved the same two degrees Celsius goal, but has not yet announced a numeric target for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The North American leaders said they believe their shared vision for a low-carbon North America, "will strengthen the political momentum behind a successful outcome at the 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change meeting this December, and support our national and global efforts to combat climate change," the three leaders declared.
World leaders will meet at the UN climate conference in Copenhagen in December to finalize a deal to reduce emissions that will take over when the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012.
"We made progress toward the concrete goals that will be negotiated at the Copenhagen climate change summit in December," Obama told reporters. "And I again want to commend Mexico for its leadership in curbing greenhouse gas emissions and President Calderon for his innovative proposals to help developing countries build clean, sustainable economies."
President Calderon said, "The United States, Mexico and Canada have coincided in the importance to face the repercussions of climactic change. The cost is very high, but the price we shall pay for lack of action is not to be calculated - cannot possibly be calculated."
President Obama listens as Prime Minister Harper makes a point. (Photo courtesy Office of the Prime Minister)
While Prime Minister Harper nearly forgot to mention climate change at the news conference, he recollected himself in time to say, "Given the integrated nature of our economies, we did talk at some length about the importance of working together on a North American approach to climate change and also on doing our best to ensure that in Copenhagen and going forward we reach an effective and genuinely international new world protocol on greenhouse gas emissions."
The three leaders agreed to work together under the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons, HFCs, and "bring about significant reductions of this potent greenhouse gas."
HFCs, which do not contain ozone-destroying chlorine or bromine atoms, are used as substitutes for ozone-depleting compounds in refrigeration, air conditioning, and the production of insulating foams. Though the HFCs do not deplete the ozone layer, they are potent greenhouse gases.
The North American leaders agreed to cooperate in sustainably managing their lands to minimize the emission of greenhouse gases, including "protecting and enhancing our forests, wetlands, croplands and other carbon sinks, as well as developing appropriate methodologies to quantify, manage and implement programs for emission reductions in this sector."
They agreed to reduce transportation emissions, including by "striving to achieve carbon-neutral growth in the North American aviation sector in the context of global action."
The three countries will pursue a framework to align their energy efficiency standards in support of improved national energy efficiency and environmental objectives.
Finally, the leaders vowed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector, and promote best practices in reducing fugitive emissions and the venting and flaring of natural gas.
The three leaders also discussed economic recovery and trade, border security and immigration, combating drug trafficking, and preparing for a return of the H1N1 flu pandemic.
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The mercurial transformations of a Gemini's mood and expression are as fascinating to observe as the psychedelic shades and lights in pictures created by Yutaka Kagaya. It's not easy to tell where reality ends and illusion begins. They go together - then they separate. In this sign there are always two people, and the changes in his/her character is very interesting to watch.
The obverse of the extraordinary rectangular silver coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Denomination of the Gemini coin and year of issue, are placed along the edge of the obverse as well as the graphic symbols of zodiac signs.
Illustration of the coin's reverse portrays the Gemini under the majestic wings of a Zeus who in this picture, following the myths, is represented as a glorious white swan. Two brothers Castor and Pollux, one inherited tenderness from their mother Leda another – Pollux, received the star from Zeus (that is, the gift of immortality), and shared this gift with his brother. Man or woman, Gemini can effortlessly get out of any situation, they are impatient with conservatives and can be acutely satirical with people who can't make up their minds where they stand on particular questions. Gemini trust only themselves. They are rather strangers in this planet. A graphic symbol of the zodiac sign and inscription with its name in Greek and Latin and relevant dates are indicated on the silver coin reverse.


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NAMI Montana lost a dear friend this weekend when Scott Hannon passed away. Scott's DD-214 said retired Navy SEAL Commander, but he was much more than his service and his wounds. Scott had a gentle heart and an amazing connection with the natural world.
Scott fought a courageous battle with post traumatic stress, TBI, and bipolar disorder. In his recovery, he found love and was loved in return. Scott's family embraced his journey of recovery and was always ready to cross the country to help him threw a rocky time. His life was also full of friends that were always ready to say "yes" to a work party in Colorado Gulch, regardless of the temperature.
Scott first spoke publicly about his mental health struggle and recovery during the 2016 Montana NAMIWalk when he was the Signature Walker. You can watch his Mary McCue NAMIWalk Kick Off lunch speech and his Montana NAMIWalk speech. Scott also gave a keynote speech at the 2016 Montana Conference on Mental Illness which touched the hearts of hundreds of attendees.
Scott was passionate about improving the veterans mental health care treatment system and integrating service animals into mental health care. Scott also worked with Montana Wild and the VA to develop a program group therapy program for veterans that involved birds of prey. (NPR story on the program)
I know that my friendship with Scott made me a better person. He just had that effect on people. We will be continuing Scott's legacy in the following months and years through two efforts.
First, we will work with the Family Support Foundation for Mental Illness to add every veterans healthcare organization in the country to the Treatment Scout website. We've got 82 loaded up now and have 1,500+ more to go. Click on the picture below to see the currently loaded site and clinics. (Thanks to Senator Jon Tester's staff for providing us with the list of veterans care organizations.)
Second, NAMI Montana will continue to work to deepen our advocacy and advisory efforts on improving brain health and brain condition diagnostics. A good diagnosis is a critical step to effective care. We will be working with policymakers and researchers across the country to help make that process work better.
Scott believed in taking tangible actions to tackle big challenges. Hopefully, he will smile down on our efforts for years to come.
Thank you,
Matt Kuntz
Executive Director
NAMI Montana
Scott believed in taking tangible actions to tackle big challenges. Hopefully, he will smile down on our efforts for years to come.
Thank you,
Matt Kuntz
Executive Director
NAMI Montana


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Unless you're a true egomaniac, you have probably expressed your admiration when, every now and then, one of your competitors hits on a truly innovative new idea. "Writing a promotional blurb for a crime thriller and getting my name out to millions of people—why didn't I think of that?" Acknowledgment is only half the battle, however; what truly matters is what you, personally, do with the idea after your competitor has let it out into the world. Here are three likely scenarios:
- You say to yourself, "That's a great idea, but I can't just go out and steal it. Good luck to him." Even if a crime thriller is about to published pertaining to your area of the law, it's an ethical no-go from your perspective.
- You say to yourself, "That's a great idea, but it would never work for me," either because you have a less "sexy" specialty or you're convinced that no publisher or author would give you a fair hearing. Once again, it's a no-go.
- You say to yourself, "That's a great idea. How can I use it myself or improve on it?" This is the way the most successful lawyers think; when they see an innovative strategy, they take it and run with it, rather than dismissing it outright.
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As we take action to clean up around the homestead after a long winter, let us think about how we can create a Firewise home and landscape, not only focusing on the vegetation surrounding our home, but also the "human treasure" that we simply cannot seem to get rid of. We all know that someday we
might need these items. Many of these treasures, such as old tires, leftover wood, sofas and other furniture items and papers can contribute to debris piles often located in close proximity to the home. This creates a scenario where we have put kindling around the home that will make it easier to ignite if there is a wildfire. Make sure the items that you are storing do have value. Hoarding items outside can be just as hazardous as hoarding excess items inside. The NFPA offers some great resources to help fire service professionals and others with these potentially hazardous conditions. If you choose to keep these items, do not store them next to the home or under the deck, rather put them in the garage or in an enclosed shed.
Even such things as open garbage cans under the eaves, flammable attachments such as trellises with dead vines, coco or rattan door mats, and patio cushions can create hazardous conditions for a home during a wildfire event. Make sure that your garbage cans have lids and are not located under the eaves of your home. Use nonflammable attachments and remove all dead vegetation away from your home. If you are going to be away from your home, take door mats and patio cushions inside.
Create a healthy and Firewise homestead this year as you do your spring cleaning so that you can have "A Year of Living Less Dangerously from Wildfire".
Don't let your home look like this! Piles of "human treasures" located in close proximity to a home can act like kindling to a campfire.


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YA With Altitude
May 3-6, 2012
Fairplay, Colorado
The road to publication can be long, dark, and riddled with potholes. Experienced authors Sarah Ockler, and Heidi Kling can help you navigate these mean streets with finesse at YA With Altitude, the first ever annual Fairplay writing retreat for serious young adult novelists. Bring your current project and plan to work through it during this four day mountain escape at the historic Hand Hotel in Fairplay, Colorado. Participants will attend craft workshops, read, and get live feedback from fellow retreaters, and learn the ins and outs (and ups and downs) of publishing in the competitive YA market. Come prepared with questions, smiles, and chocolate, and go home with the inspiration, information, and motivation you need to finish (and hopefully sell) your YA manuscript.
Thursday, May 3
- 3:00pm – 6:00pm Check in
- 7:00pm – 8:30pm Meet and Greet (food and drinks included)
- 8:30pm Introductions
Friday, May 4
- 7:00am – 9:00am Breakfast (included)
- 9:00am – 10:30am Session 1 (choose between 1A or 1B)
1A. Novel Beginnings. To prologue or not to prologue, that is the question. Exploring the all-important First Chapter (with special secret tip on how to tie in the perfect ending!). Please bring in a first page (any genre) to discuss with the group. We will read aloud openings. Don't be shy. I will bring one too. Facilitator: Heidi R. Kling
1B. Conflict, Tension & Stakes: If character and plot make a story, conflict and tension keep readers turning the pages. In this session we'll talk about how to keep readers hooked by raising the stakes; creating believable, organic tension and micro-tension; skating the thin line between drama and melodrama; and avoiding the all-too-typical mistakes that zap a story of its tension and immediacy. Facilitator: Sarah Ockler
- 10:45am – 12:15pm Session 2
2. From Pitch to Published: creating and writing a successful series, including, but not limited to, plotting multiple books while striving to keep individual books interesting and compelling within their own story arcs. Plotting individual books and short stories for anthologies will also be covered, as well as character development and world building. Bring your questions and series pitches (if you have them) and we can discuss! Facilitator: Heidi R. Kling
- 12:15pm – 1:45pm Lunch (on your own)
- 2:00pm – 3:30pm Session 3
3. Tarot for YA Writers: Using inspiration from Corrine Kenner's TAROT FOR WRITERS, we'll review the basics of Tarot and learn how the inherent symbolism, archetypes, and story of the cards can inspire new ideas, characters, plot, dialogue, and conflict; solidify or rearrange structure; and jumpstart us out of dreaded writer's block. We'll also pick a few volunteers for character and plot readings. Tarot decks and the TAROT FOR WRITERS book not required, but if you have either, feel free to bring them along! Facilitator: Sarah Ockler
- 3:45pm – 6:30pm Free time
- 6:30pm – 8:00pm Dinner (included)
- 8:30pm Reading, game time, free time
Saturday, May 5
- 7:00am – 9:00am Breakfast (included)
- 9:00am – 10:30am Session 1 (choose between 1A or 1B)
1A. Mining for Meaning: What are you trying to say? Whether our stories are meant to entertain, inform, enlighten, tug at the heartstrings, or all of the above, we write because we have something to say. In this session, we'll discuss our story themes and mine the rich emotional and physical landscapes of our characters and worlds for symbols, variations, and subtext to ensure our novels resonate with teen readers without preaching. Facilitator: Sarah Ockler
1B. Contemporary, Fantasy, or a Little of Both? Exploring the pros and cons of a magical world vs. reality and how mix and matching makes for an interesting writing experience (to say the least!). We'll also discuss how to write Sexah Romance in YA (i.e. building tension, hooking, and then keeping, your reader and more). Facilitator: Heidi R. Kling
- 10:45am – 12:15pm Session 2
2. Polish Your Pitch: What's your book about? If your answer is "Um, well, it's kinda hard to explain," you're in trouble! But no worries, we can help! In this session, we'll review back cover copy from successful YA novels and learn how to summarize stories in one or two compelling sentences, one or two compelling paragraphs, and finally, one compelling kickass query letter. If you've been working on your query, bring it along for specific pointers. Facilitator: Sarah Ockler
- 12:15pm – 1:45pm Lunch (on your own)
- 2:00pm – 3:30pm Session 3
3. You've Written the MOST AWESOME BOOK IMAGINABLE. Now What? This session will include tips on revision, critique groups, finding the perfect agent, "the right" editor, and exploring the most hotly contested debate in publishing: traditional vs. e-book. Heidi will talk specifically about her experience with exciting new publisher Coliloquy and their patented Choose Your Own Adventure style "Active Fiction." Facilitator: Heidi R. Kling
- 3:45pm – 6:30pm Free time
- 6:30pm – 8:00pm Dinner (included)
- 8:30pm Reading, game time, free time
Sunday, May 6
- 7:00am – 9:00am Breakfast (included)
- 9:00am – 10:30am Session 1
1. Front Row Seats on the Emocoaster: Navigating the emotional and financial realities of writing for money. Together we'll discuss the day-to-day aspects of writing careers from the practical considerations of money and time management to coping with rejection and negative reviews, transitioning from personal art to public commodity, avoiding creative burnout, marketing versus writing, staying motivated through doom-and-gloom industry news, and the importance of literary friendships. There may be hugging and/or crying involved. Bring chocolate.* Facilitators: Heidi R. Kling and Sarah Ockler
*After a 15 minute break, this session will lead into a general Q&A discussion in which we'll open the floor for all participants to ask questions about writing, publication, craft, emocoasterin', and anything else they'd like to chat about!
The cost for the retreat includes all workshops, three nights hotel stay in a double or triple occupancy room (roommates will be assigned based on gender unless you request a specific roommate), a reception Thursday night with heavy appetizers and drinks, breakfast Friday through Sunday, dinner Friday and Saturday (including beer and wine), and all the camaraderie and fun you can stand!
Double occupancy room: $450
Triple occupancy room (limited availability): $375
Looking to book one of our faculty authors for private critique and consultation? Heidi and Sarah are offering a special critique package at a whopping 50% discount for attendees. Packages are $105 and include a detailed critique of the first pages of your manuscript plus a 20 minute private consultation in Fairplay. If you'd like to book it, you can add this package after you've registered.
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About Sarah Ockler
Sarah Ockler is the bestselling author of critically acclaimed young adultnovels Twenty Boy Summer, Fixing Delilah, and Bittersweet. Her books have been translated into several languages and have received numerous accolades, including ALA's Best Fiction for Young Adults, Girls' Life Top 100 Must Reads, IndieNext list picks, and more. Her short fiction and essays will be featured in two upcoming young adult anthologies: Defy the Dark and Dear Teen Me.
Sarah teaches advancedyoung adult fiction writing at Lighthouse Writers Workshop in Denver. She's a championship cupcake eater, coffee drinker, night person, and bookworm. When she's not writing or reading, Sarah enjoys taking pictures, hugging trees, and road-tripping through the country with her husband, Alex.
Visit her online at sarahockler.com and find her on Twitter and Facebook.
About Heidi R. Kling
Heidi R. Kling is the bestselling author of WITCH'S BREW SPELLSPINNERS 1 (Coliloquy) book one inThe Spellspinners of Melas County series is the first in a serialized saga of estranged witches and warlocks, set in a modern, but fantastical world and told in an innovative "active fiction" format. Since its debut, it's been a "Hot New Release", "Top Rated", and "Bestseller" on Amazon.com. Part 3 arrives March, 2012 with Part 3 June, 2012 (and subsequently quarterly) and will soon be available on other exciting platforms.
SEA (Putnam), Heidi's debut novel, launched June 10, 2010, and was highlighted on IndieNext List, awarded Northern CaliforniaBook of the Year Finalist, Gateway Readers Award Finalist among other accolades. SEA is a bittersweet love story set in the aftermath of the devastating 2004 Indonesian tsunami. She also contributes short stories and essays to teen lit aimed anthologies such as TRUTH OR DARE ("Headgear Girl"), THE FIRST TIME ("Fly to Me"), and A VISITOR'S GUIDE TO MYSTIC FALLS ("Can this Relationship be Saved?"). The latter explores the tormented relationship between the Salvatore brothers on the hit TV show,The Vampire Diaries, whichshewatches religiously.
Please visit Heidi on the web at heidirkling.com, on Facebook (Heidi R. Kling), or at her favorite hangout, Twitter.