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December 1, 2008
Johns Hopkins and Uganda's Makerere University to Collaborate on African Health Education Initiative
Initial Phase of Project Supported by $4.97 Million Grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Johns Hopkins University has received a $4.97 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to undertake the initial phase of a unique program aimed at improving health outcomes in Uganda and East Africa, in coordination with the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health, and the Makerere University College of Health Sciences in Kampala, Uganda. As part of the initiative, the faculties of medicine, nursing, and public health at both schools will develop an institution-building relationship to further extend the educational capacity of Makerere University, Uganda's largest university.
The funding will support a two-year needs assessment and strategic planning process to define the goals and objectives of a 10-year institution-building initiative between the two universities. The project will be led by David Peters, MD, DrPH, an associate professor in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and George Pariyo, MBChB, PhD, head of the Department of Health Policy, Planning, and Management at the Makerere University School of Public Health.
The first phase of this project will focus on aligning Makerere's educational and research capacity with Uganda's national health goals and priorities, as well as identifying strategies to ensure long-term sustainability of the university's efforts to address evolving health priorities and health manpower needs.
The project will also develop and test effective teaching, research, and practice strategies for Makerere and its partners. Existing strategies for placement of health practitioners and delivery of health services will be revised, and new strategies for life-saving services will be evaluated, with a focus on translating research into policy implementation.
"We see this project as a major stepping stone," Peters stated, "to ensure that Makerere will be the hub for capacity building and influencing the health sector to improve lives in Uganda and the East Africa region for years to come. It's a great opportunity for all of us."
The project builds on a long history of Johns Hopkins' collaboration with Makerere University, including seminal HIV/AIDS research and training through the Rakai Health Sciences Program and the Makerere University - Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration; innovations in health systems and policy translation through the Future Health Systems consortium; and the establishment of the Infectious Disease Institute.
"This project will help Makerere University College of Health Sciences lay a strong foundation for work in the years ahead," said Nelson Sewankambo, MBChB, the principal of the College of Health Sciences, "that will leapfrog the institution in advancing the quality of research and education in the health sciences while ensuring social accountability and delivery of health services with a purpose of meaningfully impacting peoples' health in the region."
"Makerere University has a long history of training health leaders and building capacity for health care in Uganda and the region," Pariyo said. "We are happy to continue our relationship with Johns Hopkins University, which has worked with us for the past 20 years and, thanks to this new collaboration, will continue to aid us in improving Uganda's health far into the future."
The Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health is acting as the facilitator for the Hopkins-Makerere initiative.
This project underscores the true value of the Center, explained Center for Global Health Director Thomas C. Quinn, MD, MSc. "This project brings together faculty, not only from across Johns Hopkins, but from many of the health disciplines at the Makerere University College of Health Sciences, in order to work together towards a common goal of improved health for the people of Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa. We appreciate the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in enabling these two universities to work together with the Ministry of Health to address the health problems of Uganda."
The Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health is a unique collaboration between three institutions—the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the School of Medicine, and the School of Nursing—that harnesses the expertise of its dedicated health and medical professionals to address a myriad of global health challenges: HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, malnutrition, hepatitis, and other threats to health, especially in developing countries. For information visit http://www.hopkinsglobalhealth.org.
This grant counts toward the Johns Hopkins Knowledge for the World campaign. Priorities of the campaign, which benefits The Johns Hopkins University and The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, include strengthening endowment for student aid and faculty support; advancing research, academic and clinical initiatives; and building and upgrading facilities on all campuses. The campaign began in July 2000 and concludes December 31, 2008.Media contact for Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Tim Parsons at 410-955-7619 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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(CMT Hot Dish is a weekly feature written by former Country Music magazine columnist Hazel Smith. Author of the cookbook, Hazel's Hot Dish: Cookin' With Country Stars, she also shares her recipes at CMT.com.)
I can die happy. I was hugged by and dined beside Vince Gill, ate at the same table with the great Ray Price, got long hugs from Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood and sat next to two musicians who stared at Kris Kristofferson's behind for years — his legendary band members, Donnie Fritts and Billy Swan.
It all happened when the Country Music Hall of Fame's two newest inductees, music executive Jim Foglesong and Kris Kristofferson, were awarded their gold Hall of Fame medallions.
Survivors of the '70s will recall Jerry Jeff Walker's "Hairy-Assed Hillbillies," a song about Fritts and his friend. Jerry Jeff sang that L.A.'s dawn was cracking and the knock on his motel door was from, The Alabama leaning man and his good picking buddy Billy Swan/Two old hairy-assed hillbillies/Still up and hanging on.
In the past couple of years, those two wonderful road hounds faced sad and scary times. Fritts had kidney replacement and quadruple bypass surgery, and Swan lost his wife, Marlu, to cancer. But both of the musicians are still up and hanging on — sober and drug free. Fritts is, after all this time and miles, still married to his beloved Donna, who was there by his side.
The May 2 medallion ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum was the biggest gathering of Hall of Fame members ever. Famed and near famed mingled for cocktails on the patio before assembling in the Ford Theater for the presentation. It was like looking at the pages of a country music magazine: Louise and Earl Scruggs, Kitty Wells and Johnny Wright, Bobby and Jeannie Bare, Tom T. and Dixie Hall, Bud and Janice Wendell, Frances Preston, Jeff Hanna and Matraca Berg, Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy, Duane Eddy, Phil Everly, Charlie Louvin, members of the Jordanaires, Eddy and Sally Arnold, Dan Seals, Ralph Emery, Porter Wagoner, John Carter and Laura Cash, Jimmy Tittle and Kathy Cash, Fred Foster, Randy Scruggs, Sam Lovullo, Mandy Barnett, Patsy Bradley, Katherine Bradley, Charlie Dick, Robert W. McLean, Marijohn Wilkin, Bucky Wilkin, Al Bunetta, Bob Beckham, Ed Benson, Bill Anderson, Don Light, Luke Lewis, Nanci Griffith and Hal Ketchum.
An all-star band backed Vince Gill, who opened the ceremonies with the hymn, "Give Me Jesus." Vince confided to me over dinner he's thinking about recording the song. Hall of Fame executive director Kyle Young, who hosted the festivities, introduced the Oak Ridge Boys, who sang their first country hit "Y'All Come Back Saloon." Foglesong was the one who gave the former gospel group a country deal. Other Foglesong signings performed, too. Garth Brooks did "If Tomorrow Never Comes," singing like he'd been gigging all year. Sawyer Brown's Mark Miller performed "Betty's Being Bad," and T. Graham Brown did "Hell and High Water."
During his career as the head of several record labels, Foglesong signed lots of other artists, including George Strait, Reba McEntire, Tanya Tucker, Suzy Bogguss, Barbara Mandrell and Marie Osmond. He belongs in the Hall of Fame.
Former CMA executive director and Hall of Fame member Jo Walker-Meador placed the medallion around Foglesong's neck. He accepted by singing "Funny How Time Slips Away," introducing his wife of 53 years, Toni Foglesong, their children and grandchildren and remarking, "Behind every successful man is a pushy broad."
"Integrity" was the word most used to describe Foglesong. Not a bad description for a Yankee dude who played in Fred Waring's Orchestra, moved south and made good.
Kristofferson changed country songwriting with his clever lyrics and the tender way he wrote about sex without ever sounding dirty or vulgar. He raised the bar, taking the music to a higher level and making it as good and as respected as any music in any genre. By doing so, he gave songwriters an invisible measuring stick to go by.
Hall of Famer Ray Price opened the Kristofferson tribute by singing "For the Good Times" just as good as when it was a No. 1 hit 35 years ago. Ray told me at dinner he'd played a show the night before in Texas, boarded his bus and arrived in Nashville at 3 p.m. The event started at 4:30, and he was shaved, showered and shining.
John Prine followed Ray with "Sunday Morning Coming Down," another Kristofferson song Johnny Cash took to No. 1. Prine thanked Kris for helping him and the late Steve Goodman jumpstart their songwriting careers. The legendary Cowboy Jack Clement crooned "Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends." Todd Snider, Guy Clark, Billy Joe Shaver and Vince Gill did a very different version of "Me and Bobby McGee."
Ray Price returned to the podium and placed the medallion around Kristofferson's neck and explained that when he needed something to kick up for his lagging career, Kris sent "For the Good Times." He added the most memorable line of the evening: "Without a hit song, there are no hit artists."
Kristofferson told of his first visit to Nashville when he met song publisher Marijohn Wilkin, a cousin of an Army buddy. Kris had already accepted a position to teach English literature at West Point military academy. But after meeting Marijohn, who introduced him to Cowboy, Harlan Howard, Captain Midnight, Mel Tillis, Tom T. Hall and all the characters that made up Music Row in the mid '60s, the magic magnet of that beloved bunch far exceeded anything the Army and West Point had to offer. His Air Force major general daddy didn't speak to Kris for years after his decision to leave the Army and become a songwriter.
Marijohn thought she'd ruined his life and career, but Kris claims she started his life and his career. She published his first songs and got them recorded. He swept floors at the Columbia recording studio in Nashville, spent a lot of time and money at the Tally-Ho Tavern — where Kris claims in song he met the "Silver-Tongued Devil." He became a local legend before heading for Hollywood and becoming famous all over again as an actor.
Kris introduced his wife, Lisa, and children. He gave his testimony and closed with "Why Me." The bell rang, and we moseyed into the conservatory for a sit-down dinner. A perfect event.
Things You May Not Know
Fans have asked, "What's going on with Jimmy Wayne?" He's finishing up his album that will be released late summer or early fall. He will appear on the International Fan Club Organization's annual IFCO show on June 6 and then at Nashville's Riverfront Park on June 11.
The principal at Wilson Central High School in Lebanon, Tenn., where Nashville Star winner Erika Jo graduates June 2, says that when the singer was a ninth grader, she told him she was going to be a country music star. Now she's recording her first album.
Look into the eyes of John Carter Cash and you will surely see his dad.
Cute and hard-working Dierks Bentley took his unreleased CD to WSM-AM, where he and Eddie Stubbs had a good ol' hillbilly time playing his record and some songs by his heroes. Dierks' album, Modern Day Drifter, goes on sale Tuesday (May 10).
Kenny Chesney celebrated a No. 1 party for "Anything but Mine" at the Idle Hour, a bar on Music Row. Scooter Carusoe, who wrote the song, claims Kenny changed his life when he recorded and released it as a single.
After eight years, Louise Mandrell sold her Pigeon Forge Theater. Following a New Year's Eve show, she'll head for her Ashland City, Tenn., home. Why? Louise's husband, John Haywood, has health issues.
Linda Edell Howard, a Music Row friend and attorney to stars, told me the New Orleans law firm of Adams & Reese is merging with Stokes, Bartholomew, Evans & Petree, where she hangs her hat.
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I've been more of a cat person my entire life...so I didn't realize how intense the conversation about raising a puppy can get. I was reminded yesterday of this Portlandia sketch.
Anyway, thank you to everyone for your advice. I really feel naive for dipping my toe into the great crate debate without knowing how heated the opinions are!
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Review: Second Skin
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Second Skin is a superbly well-made and comprehensive look at MMORPGs and virtual worlds, the people who choose to live in them, and how they change lives for better or for worse.
This sounds really intriguing. Does the everywhere mentioned in the article include Australia? I ask because I would be interested in seeing this doco.
"did you know that one out of every three female MMOG players will start a relationship with someone they've met in-game?"
Actually, no. That's another thing you'd learn in the documentary ;)
This sounds like quite an interesting documentary. How did you get hold of it "CantFaketheFunk". In other words where the Bleedin' Heck can I find it please.
Is it available through Netflix?
Over at WarCry for the next week :)
Well Funk, you sold me. I've put watching this on my to-do list. Maybe I'll even manage to convince my non-gamer girlfriend to watch it with me.
Thanks alot. Ill give it a look tonight.
EDIT: Nevermind. Its Hulu so I cant watch. Maybe Ill be able to find it somewhere else. Thanks anyway though Funk atleast you showed me it. :]
It's also available at SnagFilms, though I don't know if that works for our non-US viewers.
damn hulu, well ill rent it when i comes to Europe, it sounds good and i have used sevreal years my self playing mmos.
alright, im beginning to go crazy whit the commercials every 5min, im from Denmark so I'm used to maybe 1 break pr movie if any.
Yep that works. It might load slow because its an american host but Ill deal with it. Thanks Fake *Thumbs Up*
Snagfilms works for me and I'm Canadian
Second Skin is also screening on the Big Screen in Select cities.
Los Angeles August 14th-20th The Downtown Independent
That statistic about female MMOGers is fascinating. Would that imply that women are more easily swayed by the effects of a virtual world? That they're more trusting of internet people? Or that the women that go to play MMO's are desperate?
Hrm... this requires some thought and research.
I read this review, and then I sat down and watched the whole thing from start to finish. It's like the documentary film version of the Escapist Round Tables. Very intriguing. It's also amazing to see how balanced the viewpoint is, showing gaming as both destructive and also rewarding. It sort of implies that there is a healthy level of tradeoff between real worlds and virtual worlds.
Awesome, thanks Funk. So it plays the whole thing?
Ah the bane of living in Australia. The thing wont let me watch it because I'm not American.
I'm watching it right now. For non-Americans, here's the link to NOT Hulu: http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/second_skin
Really intriguing stuff. I really like the point that one Dark Age of Camelot developer had about RMT (Real Money Trade): in essence, the items don't have an intrinsic value. What you pay for in RMT's is the time it takes for one to obtain such an item. This effectively puts a new meaning in the phrase "MMO's are a huge time investment".
Interesting documentary. If a bugger to watch because of the adverts.
To the guild of 4 I have to say...
"The two guys with wives & kids have leveled up to the next phase of the game"
This is now my favorite documentary of all time. My only complaint is that it focused too much on extreme cases and never the casual players (or at least to people who play MMO *only* 2-4 hours per day).
That true, however the media focus on these extreme players whenever there is a news story about it and not about the people who play it very shortly.
Thank God there's a site that let us watch it outside of the evil galactic empire... eh i mean the States.
Well, that wouldn't make for very interesting viewing, now would it?
I laughed. My Guild-masters in WoW actually met in Diablo II and are now in a happy relationship. I'm gonna have to pick this up and see what it's like. If there's a part about broken in-game dice I will be hooked.
sounds interesting...
We are generous like that. Plus nobody really knows who really is in charge here. MWAHAHAHAHA! >:)
Seriously, that does sound interesting, will definitely take a lookylooky. 1 in 3, eh? Hmmmm
The toilet paper scene at 21:00 is priceless. "Can't you air-dry?" "Did you poo?"
One of the best documentaries I've seen this year, which is an acheivement given my current Louis Theroux addiction. Brilliantly insightful and quite moving in a lot of ways, couldn't help but feel sorry for the guy with the lip piercing in the house of four gamers, he seemed very affected by his two friends moving away.
I agree with the previous point that it was very well balanced, exploring not only the addiction but also the concepts of society, escapism, relationships, friendship and also some incredibly troubling statistics. I've never been an MMO subscriber, I've played several free to plays at one time or another, and trialled WoW but even I felt the pull into that game, it is addictive.
Really thought provoking, thankyou for alerting us to this...
I was not surprised, but quite shocked at the people who literally threw their life away for a game. Admittedly, for those kinds of people if it hadn't been WoW, I'm sure it would have been the bar or something else to occupy all their time.
Just saw it, Awesome movie. What's the song at the end?
It does.
Rather thought provoking watch over the weekend, and filled with itty bitty facts even I wasn't aware of. The extreme cases were sad, but I enjoyed the 'non-judgemental' approach the documentary took, allowing us to decide for ourselves how strange/pathetic/laughable some of the situations presented were.
Though I quit WoW about a year ago I decided to give this a watch. It was actually really interesting and it had it's moments where a shiver went down your spine when you hear what some of these people went through because of gaming. There were also moments that caused your heart to warm when you hear what some of these people accomplished through gaming, such as the handicapped kid who feels that gaming has made him a better person. Overall it was a great watch and I reccomend it to gamers and non-gamers alike.
i got as for as world of war craft then stopped and got angry enough to post a comment. shudder*
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February 1, 2014
Count down! – The day before the vote and tension is mounting – there has been a ban on alcohol for the past 24 hours – there has been no visible campaigning and party workers are feeling the mounting pressure. We had a visit from one of the party workers who has campaigned with Salvador, the FMLN Presidential candidate, for the past year and a half. He was a guerilla before the peace accord in 1992, and has been working for the FMLN for the past twelve years. He is currently the Minister of Education and hopes to keep his post. Valadamir spoke passionately about what the government has accomplished and what they hope to continue working on in the future. He told us that they had word from a leaked poll that the FMLN are sitting at 54% and the ARENA at 36% – not sure how accurate the figures are but if they are accurate FMLN will win and there will be a huge celebration.
As for our day, we were up at 5:30 and out by 6:00 for a trip to the coast and a beautiful little seaside resort, www.esteroymar.com The weather was picture perfect; we had a perfect morning.
After lunch, we headed back into the city for a visit with the Bishop of San Salvador, Gregorio Rosa Chavez. He was celebrating his 44th year as a priest and was a close friend of Archbishop Romero. Monsieur Gregorio talked about his relationship with Romero and the importance of listening when reaching out to help people. He told us about us the story of how in a conversation with Pope Francis, before he became Pope; he asked Francis what he thought of Romero. Francis said Romero was a saint and if he became Pope, he would canonize him – there is a feeling that their favourite son Romero will soon receive the blessing.
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Consumer Confidential: Netflix for kids, credit cards, coffee prices
Here's your take-me-home-country-road Tuesday roundup of consumer news from around the Web:
-- Netflix is opening a store on Sesame Street. The company is giving kids and their parents a new reason to embrace its Internet video subscription service by adding a "Just For Kids" tab to subscribers' accounts. Clicking on the feature will pull up a list of kid-friendly recommendations drawn from about 1,000 movies and TV shows in Netflix's Internet video streaming library. It won't suggest titles that are only available as DVD rentals delivered through the mail. That's an option that Netflix is trying to make less enticing to subscribers so it can spend more money expanding its selection of videos available for streaming. The company says about half its subscribers have watched at least two movies or TV shows made for kids in the last 90 days.
-- We're getting smarter with our plastic. Credit card users have been so focused on keeping their accounts in good standing that they've driven the rate of late payments to its lowest level in 17 years. The national credit card delinquency rate, or rate of payments 90 days or more past due, fell to 0.60% in the second quarter, down from 0.92% a year ago. That's the lowest rate since 1994, according to credit reporting agency TransUnion. And the improved payment habits came despite increased use of credit cards, based on quarterly data on Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards. The average combined debt on all major credit cards increased to $4,699 per borrower, up $20 from the first three months of the year.
-- Here's some more happy news: J.M. Smucker, the top seller of packaged coffee, has cut prices by 6% for most of its brands, including its flagship, Folgers, as well as the Dunkin' Donuts branded coffee sold in grocery stores. Smucker is the first major roaster to trim prices in more than a year, putting pressure on its rivals to follow suit. The company raised its prices four times between May 2010 and May 2011, increasing them by a total of 38%.
-- David Lazarus
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Star Wars came Monday yay! You should've seen the look of glee I gave the postman when he turned up with it
So I got here ok on Monday. The trip waas ok and I spent the main journey noting ideas for the next vamp fic. And making a start to it. I've done a few bits but can't really do too much more till I've settled on a pairing for it.
Kit is adorable and so cute wth his swimming and general adorableness.
Tuesday we went to Tunbridge Wells. Which ended up not being so great. The main point in going so soon after I came was to sort out my tattoo, but the place there was £10 more then the place at home (and thus, £10 more then I had on me). I considered doing it, but I'm stubbon and didn't wanna pay too much for it. I then was gonna go for getting it done at home, but it looks like I'm gonna have to get it done there anyway making the trip next time full of long days which is why I wanted it it done now to avoid all that in the first place.
There were cute kittens though.
Wednesday was all a bit ehish. But I saw deer and perved on Andy in blood. Oh and cupcakes.
Thursday was te best day.
We went to see Attack! Attack! but we ended up going to The Blackout Pulp signing. We didn't have tickets so we went in hopes of wristbands at the door. Surprisingly there was so we managed to get in. The performance was only three songs with their random Welsh comedy in between. As we were so late we got a bad view so.
But they remembered us. Well Snoz did cause he's awesome like that. And Gavin marveled at my 3DS and waved it in Sean's face after posing for a picture.
Then after sushi which was nommy but the voucher we had wasn't 'accepted' ugh, we ended up going to the gig.
Even though we got there a bit late the place was pretty much empty which was odd. It did mean we had a scarily close view though. The support acts were ok. Destine was probbably the best though I think three supports is a bit overkill.
They came on and played an awesome show. They played Honesty which is the song I most love and then Sean came on for the last song.
After the show we ended up having a chat with Matthew and he was so adorable and cute. And kept us there as we kept going to go.
And I finished the first Zelda game on the way there which is a fucking bitch.
Today we watched Insidious which was pretty good. Although curse ye for ending like that!
Plus we went back to Wells which was a little pointless but eh. Least I got the NGamer with the massive Zelda poster. And saw more kitties!
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cuke.com - an archival site on the life and world of Shunryu Suzuki and those who knew him.
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Safe and Correct Seasonal Greeting
December 24th, 2004
To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes
for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress,
non-addictive, gender neutral, celebration of the winter solstice holiday,
practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion
of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the
religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice
not to practice religious or secular traditions at all and a fiscally
successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition
of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2000, but not without
due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose
contributions to society have helped make America great (not to imply that
America is necessarily greater than any other country or is the only
"AMERICA" in the western hemisphere), and without regard to the race,
creed, color, age, physical disability, religious faith, choice of
computer platform, or sexual preference of the wishee.
[thanks to David Cohen for sending me this greeting]
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BEREA, Ky. -- Backed by more power offensively, the Covenant baseball team completed a three-game sweep of USA South foe Berea with two wins on Saturday. The Scots took game one 11-3 before earning a 15-3, run-rule victory in the finale.
Covenant (7-7, 5-1 USA South) picked up its first USA South series sweep since 2016 and the 5-1 start to conference play is the best in program history. Additionally, the Scots pounded out double-digit hit totals in both games on Saturday to extend that streak to seven games.
GAME ONE: Covenant 11, Berea 3
Five players recorded at least two hits, and a pair of four-run innings propelled Covenant to an 11-3 victory over Berea in the first game on Saturday.
Trenton Nobles, Joel Johnson, CJ Edmond, Donny Lewis and Daniel Johnson all had two hits apiece for Covenant as the Scots produced 13 in the contest. The Johnson boys did most of the run damage as well as Daniel had four RBIs and Joel drove in two.
Edmond and Lewis had run-scoring singles in the first and Daniel Johnson capped the four-run inning with a two-run single giving the Scots a 4-0 lead. Covenant added a run in the second on a Joel Johnson sacrifice fly to go ahead 5-1.
The Scots then broke the game open in the fifth with four more runs to take a 9-1 lead. Tyler Moore had a sacrifice fly, while Daniel Johnson drove in two with a double and Christian Murray delivered a run-scoring single to put the Scots ahead by eight.
Joel Johnson added an RBI single in the eighth and Nobles capped the scoring with his sacrifice fly in the ninth.
Drew Bradley (1-2) collected his first win of the year as he tossed 5.2 innings and one earned run on eight hits. Adam Carver threw the final 3.1 innings to notch the save.
Michael Smither (0-3) got the loss for Berea after allowing six earned runs on nine hits in 4.2 innings.
GAME TWO: Covenant 15, Berea 3
Covenant finished the series doing what it had done from the start: hitting.
The Scots produced a season-high 15 runs on 18 hits and completed the three-game sweep with a 15-3 victory in seven innings over Berea.
Three five-run innings is what did all the damage for Covenant in the victory. The Scots started early with five runs in the top of the first as Joel Johnson had a two-run triple that was followed by a Moore RBI single, a Daniel Johnson sacrifice fly, and a Murray RBI single to make it 5-0.
In the fourth, Covenant had four straight RBI hits en route to another five-run inning. Moore smoked a single past the Berea shortstop that enabled two runs to cross and that was followed by RBI doubles from Devin Cerrato and Daniel Johnson. Jonah Carignan got in on the act with his RBI single to put the Scots ahead 10-3.
Another five-run inning ensued in the fifth. Lewis had an RBI single, while Carignan and Murray each had RBI doubles in the frame as Covenant took a 15-3 lead.
Tristen Green made the start for the Scots and went the first two innings. Taylor Bloye (2-2) came out of the bullpen to throw the final five innings and struck out nine, while allowing just two hits.
Moore and Caleb Bloye each had three hits in the victory and Moore also recorded three RBIs. Daniel Johnson finished 2-for-2 with three RBIs, while Joel Johnson, Cerrato, Carignan, and Murray had two hits each.
Berea starter Josh Wilson (1-2) lasted just two innings in his start and picked up the loss.
Covenant will travel to face NCAA Division II foe Carson-Newman on Tuesday. First pitch in Jefferson, City, Tenn., is set for 2 p.m.
Be sure to follow the Scots all season long on athletics.covenant.edu and on social media at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for up-to-date scores, news and other information. To receive text alerts with score updates or e-newsletters, click here


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Messenger bags are currently experiencing a tremendous rise in popularity and given their practicality, it is easy to see why. These bags are a lot more practical than suitcases and a lot more stylish than backpacks, which explains why men everywhere have started incorporating them into their day-to-day attire. We should also point out that messenger bags have evolved quite a lot over the years, leading to their eventual acceptance by the general public which was previously divided when it came to men wearing bags of any kind.
Having said that, we should point out that not all messenger bags enjoy the same practical design, nor are they all built to the same standards. In fact, if you set your sights towards the low-end sector of the market, you are bound to buy a bag that is neither sturdy enough to withstand the wear of daily usage or fashionable enough to be worn with most trends. With this in mind, let us find out what are the ten best messenger bags the market has to offer and what characteristics to look for when buying one.
Best Messenger Bags – Reviews
10High Sierra Tank Messenger Bag
The High Sierra Tank is a functional messenger bag made of sturdy and durable polyester. It features a fully-padded sleeve, designated for holding up to 17-inch laptops or tablets of similar size. It also has a premium organizer that features multiple pockets plus a key fob, a zippered on-lid accessory pocket, media and beverage mesh pocket, and an adjustable flap integrating quick-release buckles and a hook-and-loop closure. For comfortable carrying, its shoulder strap is adjustable and contoured.
9BOSTANTEN Leather Messenger Bag
Durability is synonymous with this BOSTANTEN Leather Messenger bag thanks to its cow split leather construction. Its design offers comfortable cross over the body or over-the-shoulder carrying, thanks to its convenient and durable shoulder strap. A functional zip top closure secures your items against falling out while also allowing easy access into the inside. Moreover, this bag has gorgeous metal hardware that delivers a statement of style while remaining durable enough to withstand daily abuse. The interior includes a computer section and multiple other pockets, with some others on the exterior for added storage.
8Kattee Military Messenger Bag
The Kattee Military Messenger Bag is made of high-density, premium-quality canvas material and 100-percent authentic cowhide for strength and durability, and has double leather straps and firm buckles on its front that highlight its vintage look. For extra security and quick access, the main flap integrates magnetic buttons while its side pockets have secure buckle closures. The main compartment holds up to 16-inch laptop comfortably, files and lots of other valuables. At the same time, multiple zippered compartments and side pockets offer more space for keeping any items you might need.
7CaseCrown Campus North Messenger Bag
If you are looking for a reliable messenger bag above all else, the CaseCrown's Campus North might be what you need. Made of durable, comfortable canvas material and featuring a lightweight design ideal for travel, it offers a cushioned interior divider integrating an elastic band and Velcro closure to ensure a secure item placement. It also boasts multiple interiors, front, back, flap, and side pockets along various slots with secure Velcro and zipper closures. We should also point out that its shoulder strap can be adjusted for convenient carrying.
6Ibagbar Small Shoulder Messenger Bag
Crafted using high-density quality cotton canvas and functional PU-leather zips, the Ibagbar Small Shoulder Messenger Bag is a durable model that is as functional as it is fashionable. It features enough pockets and room for organizing your vital survival gear and also carry the items you regularly need conveniently, such as smart gadgets, writing material, credit cards, snacks, water, etc. It also integrates an easily adjustable quality shoulder strap that makes carrying it quite easy. Not only that but its entire structure boasts a strong, durable stitching for good measure.
5Kenneth Cole
For style and strength, this particular bag has a contrast stitching accentuating its quality leather body. An adjustable long shoulder strap and a short top handle offer versatile and comfortable carrying options while opening its flap closure, you find a spacious main compartment that integrates a full-length zippered pocket for small items. At the same time, this bag has front gusseted pockets, among which a smartphone pocket that allows its secure storage and easy access.
4Mobile Edge ECO Laptop Messenger
Made using top-grade, all-natural cotton canvas, the Mobile Edge Eco Messenger Bag ranks high in this price bracket. It packs a lot of function, style, and ergonomic features, all with a compact carbon footprint. It has a computer section padded for protecting your laptop and other separate sections for folders, files, magazines, and other items, all well organized for easy access. Several anchor positions for its detachable ID holder offer seamless access to your cards, while molded clips keep the front flap securely to keep the contains safe in style.
3Wowbox-123 Messenger Satchel Bag
Another leading, popular messenger bag for men, the Wowbox-123 has double group magnetic buckles for enhanced security, buckles that also allow quick access to the valuables in the bag. Made of high-quality leather, this bag has a thick-padded foam interior for improved durability and extra content care. It also enjoys a well-designed construction for holding various small items you may you use on a daily basis. Moreover, it has a stand-alone cushioned laptop section for 14-inch laptops or tablets that you can repurpose if needed. At the same time, its detachable shoulder strap and top handle offer a great deal of style and carrying versatility.
2Samsonite Flap-Over Messenger Bag
The Samsonite Flap-over messenger bag, made using luxurious, quality Colombian leather, is an incredibly popular choice among many men nowadays and it's easy to see why. Its medium-size design incorporates a designated laptop compartment and three interior pockets for holding cables, cords, and other attachments. Furthermore, this Samsonite bag is detailed with vintage brass hardware for extra style. It also features a rear section for keeping documents and an organizer that integrates slip pockets, card slots, and pen sleeves. Not only that but a removable shoulder strap and single top handle offer quite convenient and versatile carrying options you can employ.
1Kaukko Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag
The premium-quality cotton canvas material and bronze-themed hardware used in the construction of this great messenger bag make it quite sturdy and durable. The bag also features a preppy-styled organized interior and a design that includes four unfading antique color options you can choose from. With its ingenious design, it offers an ample amount of space for securing a lot of your daily work or school items you need on a regular basis. We should also point out that this particular messenger bag is also considered one of the sturdiest out there, which may explain its current popularity.


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My little corner of the world is usually pretty lucky with rainfall. I'm half an hour out of Hobart and live on tank water however there's usually always enough for both the house and the garden. That is, until about this time of the year when I start watching it a little closer.
But it never ceases to amaze me just how hardy some plants are. Come summer when the water is saved just for the vegie patch and any recent additions to the garden, it's easy to sit back with a glass of wine and notice what's thriving and what's not.
So what are my five big summer favourites? Here's what I find love hot, dry conditions and also a complete lack of attention.
Number 1 would have to be Dietes 'White Tiger'. This tight clump forming beauty is one of those plants I tell my friends they 'just can't kill'. The variegated green and white foliage makes it very ornamental and the occasional show of iris-like flowers are just an added bonus. Plant this one once, water lightly and never again! It will take care of itself.
For number 2 I love Dianella 'Splice'. With its yellow and lime foliage it's great for some contrast and I use it to fill difficult spots along rocky banks, under trees – in fact any areas that are tricky. It performs really well in my paved courtyard which can really heat up with reflected heat in the peak of summer. They're also great for withstanding coastal winds.
Pick number 3 is Tulbaghia 'Dark Star'. This little stunner looks very dainty and delicate but its certainly impressed with its ability to withstand some very trying conditions. Be it kids, soccer balls, whipper snippers, hot, dry or even boggy – 'Dark Star' will always come back bigger and better whatever you throw at it. This variety was purposely bred for extreme conditions. I use it along the border of my gravel path but it also sits on the outdoor table on our deck looking very dainty and elegant.
Down to number 4. Agapanthus 'Baby Pete' is a dwarf form of Agapanthus that makes a great natural border. Its blue flowers stand up well in the heat and all summer long are a great cheery welcome along the driveway. 'Baby Pete' has the added bonus of being proven sterile in all trials to date. This means no seeds drifting off into other areas of the garden creating an agapanthus takeover.
I'm rounding off my top 5 with Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow'. This superb plant has won over the USA in recent times as it survives climatic extremes in all forms. It can be covered in snow in winter, bounce back and give you a great display in the scorching heat. 'Ascot Rainbow' is so named for its colorful foliage which changes with the seasons. I also love this one as its got a certain 'prehistoric' air to it. It looks like its been around since the dinosaurs and visitors always ask what it is.
Are you having similar success with these varieties in your garden right now? I'd be interested to hear about your own favourites.


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Aug 16, 2018
What a treat! Cam's clown group, The Human Fountains (as seen on America's Got Talent), spills all about how their spitting routine affects their sex lives! Turns out, they're not necessarily swimming in it. We also chat about what each member is looking for in terms of romance. It raises the question: The first time you hook up with someone, should you share with them about what you are looking in terms of romance?
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Training a cat to walk on a lead
Training your pet can be a time consuming exercise. However, if one has real interest in doing so it can turn out to be a pleasurable experience. The most important thing required for an owner to train their pet is patience as our pets may not obey what we want them to do. Cat training in particular needs extra effort. It requires more patience and dedication than dog training. But it will give us an immense sense of satisfaction once we train the cat and make them behave the way we want them to. After all, it's a pride of every owner to have a well mannered cat and to hear people say the same as well.
To train a cat, we need to understand how cats learn. We need to make sure that whatever we ask them to do turn out to be a pleasurable experience for them. Ultimately, cats repeat if they find it interesting and enjoyable and they do not indulge in things which are not delightful to them. So, the trick here is to make sure that whatever we want our cat to do should provide immense pleasure to our cat so that they repeat it in the future and conversely, what we do not want them to do should be unpleasant.
What's a Lead?
A lead or a leash is a kind of rope or a material similar to that of a rope which is attached the neck or head of an animal to get control or prevent movement of the animal. Some leashes are fixed directly while some are attached to a collar or a harness. Mostly a lead is used on a dog because they are taken out for walks. But these days it has become common to take the cats out as well. The lead helps the owner to control the movement of the cat and makes walking a pleasurable experience.
Types of Leads:
There are two types of lead:
- Standard
- Retractable
A standard lead is most commonly used as it is lighter and is about five to six feet long. Retractable leads allow the excess cord to be retracted back preventing tangles. The lead will have to be attached to a harness which is fixed on the cat's body. Unlike dogs, cats do not like to be restrained using a lead. Hence it requires a great deal of patience to teach them to walk on a lead.
Uses of a lead:
A lead will help the owner in controlling his cat and prevent them from getting lost. They can also prevent them from biting other people or animals. They act as a great form of communication and make walking a pleasant experience.
Training the cat to walk on a lead:
Once you make the choice of the harness and the lead, keep it near your cat for several days for it to be accustomed to its appearance. After a few days, before you feed his normal meal try to slip on the harness on to your cat's body. Immediately, feed him and also give him a few hugs for co-operating with you. Initially he will not be comfortable but distract him by playing with him. When he gets used to the harness you can remove them. Repeat this step daily leaving the harness for a longer time each day.
Next attach the lead to the harness and allow him to walk around the house. You should ensure that the lead does not get entangled with the nearby objects. As he gets comfortable shower him with praises and hugs. After this you can pick up the lead and slowly move behind him. Repeat this exercise for a few days. After this, you can slowly pull him behind you and make him follow you. This should be done slowly and carefully as the cat might tug on to the lead. Make this exercise a pleasurable experience so that he enjoys doing this everyday.
Once he is used to this, slowly take him out for a walk in the garden. Gradually take him outdoors early in the morning to a quiet place. Slowly and gradually you will notice that you and your cat are ready to take long walks and will be the best of companions.
This exercise of training your cat to walk on a lead requires a great deal of patience as it will not happen overnight. You need to give you cat enough time to get accustomed to the process. He should be allowed to get accustomed to it in his own pace and should not be rushed. Introducing the lead at an early age will help the cat to get accustomed to the lead in the longer run.


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Jesus has called us to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations. Sometimes that means going overseas in missions work, and sometimes that means going down the street to help those in need in our own community. We at Good Shepherd invite you to join us as we work together to bring the message of God's love to our community and to the world.
Local Outreach
Cedar Hill Food Pantry
Did you know that there are people that don't have enough to eat right here in the Cedar Hill area? The Cedar Hill Food Pantry is "a community-wide effort to alleviate hunger in our city." Visit the Food Pantry's website to find out what you can do to help the hungry right here in Cedar Hill!
Hope Mansion
Hope Mansion "exists to break the chain of generational poverty and hopelessness by providing women in crisis pregnancy a loving, structured, residential environment, as well as necessary time, resources, and support for them and their babies to become productive, well-balanced citizens." We encourage you to support this wonderful and deeply needed ministry with your time and resources. Find out more on Hope Mansion's website or contact the church office.
Global Outreach
Mercy Mission
Under the leadership of Dr. Charly and Liz Tom, Mercy Mission serves the poor in Southern India through a Children's Home, school, medical center, Bible college and more. We've been privileged to have visits from Dr. Charly, and some of our members have also been to India to see firsthand what Mercy Mission is accomplishing. What a blessing to be a part of God's transforming work in the hearts and lives of those who so desperately need Him!
Wycliffe Bible Translators
From its earliest days, Good Shepherd has been blessed to have members who are a part of Wycliffe Bible Translators. Wycliffe is "is dedicated to translating and delivering Scripture to people around the world in a language and form they understand best." There are around 1,900 language groups that are still waiting for a Bible translation project to start in their own language. Our members have served in areas as diverse as South America, Africa, Southeast Asia and Papua New Guinea. You can learn more about Wycliffe on their website or learn about them firsthand from the Wycliffe members in our congregation.


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The Day The Savior Came (Bailey)
Solos to Sing, Submitted Music (1992-1997)
The day was gone, yet there we stood for He had came just as they said He would.
His wond'rous voice the love He brought had made us hunger for the truths He taught.
And when He said He had tog o our tear-filled eyes pled with Him "No"
I knew I'd never be the same the day the Savior cmae.
He healed the blind, the deaf could hear, and many bathed his feet with joyous tears.
And as the fading light grew dim, He bid us bring our children unto Him.
My little one, so awf'lly shy, went to His side without a cry.
She, too, would never be the same because the Savior came.
And then He prayed and what He said could not be told cannot be read.
And in our hearts His words are kept, "My joy is full."
And then He wept. I saw Him hold my little girl.
He smiled as tenderly He touched each curl. She asked Him how He;d hurt His hands
And as I cried He taught her of God's plan.
He blessed her then with gifts so rare that to this day I hear the prayer.
I knew my life was His to claim the day the Savior came.
He wept again, and as He cried the heavens seemed to open wide.
Angels appeared in burning light with so much truth they lit the night.
Now she is grown yet still I see the day that Jesus held her on His knee.
We often talk about that day And all the wond'rous things she heard Him say.
He told her of Gethsemane and why he died to set us free.
For ev'ry sin He took the blame. That's why the Savior came.
The world's not been the same since the day the Savior came.
Text: Ann L. Bailey
Music: Ann L. Bailey
Album: Submitted Music (1992-1997)
Composition Date: 1994
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Citizens Utility Board to hold utility bill workshop
8/31/2016, 3:32 p.m.
To help people throughout her district find ways to reduce their utility
bills, State. Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) will be hosting a workshop
with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB).
The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Joliet
Public Library, Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road.
"This workshop will be helpful to anyone in the community who wants to learn what options are available for lowering their utility expenses," Bertino-Tarrant said.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their gas, electric and phone bills for a free
individual consultation with one of CUB's experts.
To register for the CUB workshop, please call (312) 263-7872 or email your name,
phone number and the name of this event to:


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Berries and Fruit
Berries are a wonderful floral element and they add a fun and festive touch to any floral design for weddings and events. We offer a range of berries available at different times of the year. Choose from a variety of colors and stem count options all at our great bulk wholesale prices!


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Grand Rounds Revisited
Reflections on medicine with Harry Jaffe (M'71, R'72)
"Being a doctor is our family business. My dad, Daniel Jaffe, went to medical school at George Washington University, then taught medicine at Georgetown for many years. I graduated from Georgetown in '71, my brother Mark in '79, and my nephew Robert in 2010."
"I founded my practice here in Evanston, Illinois, on July 1, 1976, so I will celebrate my 40th anniversary this year."
"I'm just a workaday primary care doctor."
"When I arrived, Northwestern University was just putting together a department of general internal medicine, and so I was an original member. I teach at Evanston Hospital. I've been teaching students, interns, and residents since 1976."
"I love teaching. The students work so hard to get into medical school and so hard to get through it. There is nothing better than seeing one of your students become a good doctor."
"I do attending rounds, and a few years ago, on the first day of the rotation, I was on my way to meet my team and ended up walking behind two interns and a resident. One asked 'Who is our attending?' and his colleague replied, 'Some guy named Jaffe.' The first asked 'Is he any good?' and his friend replied, 'I'll let you know.' As a teaching physician, you're only as good as your last class. You'd better be on your toes."
"Medical education is tutorial—you learn it from the person above you. That hasn't changed. Of course, technology has changed: it's easier to know your diagnosis when you can punch it up on a handheld device instead of memorizing it, like we had to do."
"I've probably done more good for more people by teaching— by helping to produce good doctors—than I have by seeing patients over the years. The reach of teaching and training doctors is exponential."
"I think the number one thing that has changed is the limited work hours. We never had any restrictions."
"It's harder for students today to be proficient at physical exams: there are so many layers (people, technology, protocol) between them and the patients. With shorter hospital stays, it's harder for us to teach physical findings and physical diagnosis. When the patients were in the hospital longer, you had much better access for ongoing physical examination—a wonderful teaching tool."
"Today, you get through medical school, an internship, residency—and then when you practice, you're not an independent professional. You're an employee. The psychology is completely different than it used to be."
"It used to be said that physician practices were really hundreds of thousands of cottage industries. Back then, a big group practice was four people. Now, corporate and institutional entities employ thousands."
"I loved Georgetown. I spent four years with terrific classmates: we were all in it together. I did my residency there, too—a wonderful experience but it wasn't easy. I remember the schedule of working 36 hours on and 12 hours off."
"With the Jesuits, Georgetown's medical school was about producing doctors for the community. That was their goal, and they did it. The worst thing you can say to a Jesuit is you gave me a bad education—and, in the Jesuit tradition, Georgetown is focused on great education."
"What would my classmates be surprised to learn? That I finally developed a sense of humor once our surgical rotation was over."
"In the dual role of physician-teacher, it's a constant challenge. To teach students to be good doctors, and take care of patients while you teach: those are two important and distinct roles."
"It's so rewarding when you can look at yourself in the mirror every morning and know that you're doing good work in the world."


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Above the Ottoman era town of Berat, occupying a craggy hilltop, amongst olive groves and pine forests, lie the remains of Berat Castle.
Berat Castle
Originally an Illyrian fortress, built circa 300BCE, Berat Castle was destroyed by the Romans in 200BCE, then rebuilt by Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II in 400CE, and added to in 500CE by Emperor Justinian.
Much of what can be seen today relates to improvements made by the Despot of Epirus in the 13th Century.
The castle is vast, and a sizeable population of Beratians continue to live inside its walls, inhabiting houses that date back to 1200CE.
It's easy to get lost in the residential neighbourhood in the centre of Berat Castle. There are lanes running every which way, and there is no sense to the layout. These cats have worked out the easiest way to get from A to B is to go over the walls.
When the Serbs took control of the citadel, in 1345, they renamed it Beligrad, meaning White City (the capital of Serbia has the same name, derived from its own white stone fortress).
The grounds of the castle contain several churches. At its peak, there were 20 churches inside the keep, the population being predominately Christian at the time.
Red Mosque, Berat Castle
A mosque, known as the Red Mosque, was built in the castle following the conquest of Berat by the Ottomans in 1417. The base of the minaret is all that is left today.
Holy Trinity Church, Berat Castle
The frescoes that line the inside of the cupola of the Holy Trinity Church Of Berat have been ruined by moisture penetration.
It was the height of summer when I visited Berat Castle. After several hours of walking around in 40 degree heat in I leant over to photograph this butterfly. When I stood up again the world spun before my eyes and I decided I better take a short break.
This is the view I had to contend with while I waited for the world to stop spinning. Dominating the horizon is Mount Shpirag, its evenly buttressed ridges giving it the appearance of a colossal centipede.
And what's that written on the side of Mount Shpirag?
It looks like…
In 1968 the word ENVER was written on the side of Mount Shpirag in hundred metre high letters as a tribute to the communist dictator, Enver Hoxha, who ruled Albania at the time. In 2012, a local farmer repainted the letters, changing them to NEVER, as in never again.
Practical information on reaching Berat Castle:
There are regular buses running between Tirana and Berat. Travel time is 2 – 3 hours. More transport info here.
Read more on the historic centre of Berat in the UNESCO World Heritage listing.
More on Albania:
Berat – unrestored Ottoman Architecture + untouched Illyrian ruins
Tirana, Albania – a pyramid? Edi Rama colours? Worth a visit?
Gjirokastër – a downed U.S. fighter plane, a lucky mosque
More on the Balkans:
Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Sarajevo – Franz Ferdinand, and the Jerusalem of Europe
Mostar – 427-year old bridge, blown up 1994, rebuilt 2004
Magura Cave – Stone Age cave paintings with a focus on fertility rituals
Veliko Tarnovo – See Tsarevets Fortress. Behold Execution Rock
Pristina – capital of the newborn country complete with Bill Clinton statue
Republic of Macedonia:
Skopje – disputed statues + who owns Alex the Great?
Ohrid – old, deep lake; where Cyrillic was invented?
Kotor – Byzantine walled city? yes! Adriatic fjord? hmm… not exactly


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Your babies first word is a huge milestone. As soon as you hear the sound of their first word you will gasp, cheer and praise your little one. You will…
Your babies first word is a huge milestone. As soon as you hear the sound of their first word you will gasp, cheer and praise your little one. You will then be wondering how you can encourage your one year old to talk.
One of the biggest questions is: will your baby say "mama" or "dada" first?
In a few more months, around 15 months old, your baby will use simple consonant sounds such as "up" and "more". When your baby reaches 18 months old, there will be no stopping them as they will begin to pick up several new words a day.
One year olds understand a lot more words than you probably think. To encourage them, use gestures such as pointing or waving can really help them. When your one year old points at an object respond with "do you want your cup? Or "Yes, that is a light." Especially if they are waving, it is easy to incorporate, "Hello", or "Bye Bye".
Real words
It is very easy to use words that your one year old can say such as "ba ba". But, you need to focus on using real words to help their speech. As a parent you need to stay one step ahead of your toddler and not talk down at them. The end result will be helping your toddler expand his/her vocabulary.
Take your time
Admittedly I have been here myself, when I have been trying to read Mole a bedtime story, and I rush through the book as quick as possible before she becomes over tired. Change your reading time and take your time with reading to them. Let your one-year-old point as the different pictures in the book and respond to them with what they are pointing at. Pronounce a key word to them several times to let them practice pronouncing it.
When your child can say one word and understand that word well, you can introduce the piggybacking technique. This is where you will expand their one word into two words like this: instead of "dolly" you can say "baby dolly" or instead of "brush" you can say "hair brush". Doing this will again help them to expand their vocabulary, without overwhelming them with too many new words.
You may already do this without realising. Changing your tone of voice when speaking to your toddler really helps to keep them interested. Mole was very curious of our pet turtle. So for a good 10 minutes whilst we were playing with him, the only word I used was "turtle" but in many different voices. In the end, Mole was able to say "turtle" and understand that was our pet.
If your little one shows interest in something, spend time with them talking about that object. You can show them what it does and repeat what it is called. That way, if they already have an interest in the object, you have already grasped their attention to start learning.


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Dr Hook's Ray Sawyer Died Yesterday Aged 81
Ray Sawyer – the eye-patch wearing singer with Dr Hook & the Medicine Show in the 1970s – has died, aged 81.
His wife Linda said Sawyer died "peacefully in his sleep", adding that her "heart is broken."
The band is best known for the song When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman, which was a number one hit in the UK in 1979.
Sawyer joined Dr Hook in 1969, two years after he lost an eye in a car accident.
Despite not being the lead singer, his eye patch – and cowboy hat – meant he was the most easily recognised.
But Sawyer, who was born in Chickasaw, Alabama, in 1937, did take lead vocals on one early hit, 1972's Cover of the Rolling Stone.
In the song's lyrics, he sang: "The biggest thrill we've never known is the thrill that'll getcha when you get your picture on the cover of the Rolling Stone."
Dr Hook did eventually appear – in caricature – on the front of the famous magazine in 1973.
"Here was this little band from Alabama standing on the corner saying, 'Hey, put us on the cover', and it worked," he later said, according to Ultimate Classic Rock.
"It was a dream come true."
The band's other hits included Sylvia's Mother.
Sawyer left the band in 1981 to pursue a solo career, but went on to spend much of his later career touring with a spin-off group named Dr Hook featuring Ray Sawyer.
He retired just three years ago.
Dennis Locorriere, who was one of the founders of Dr Hook with Sawyer, said in a statement to Rolling Stone magazine that though they had not spoken for years "it does not erase the fact that we were once close friends and shared an important time in both our lives".
"Deep condolences go out to his family at what must be a difficult time."


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SHOOT Announces Directors Selected For 14th Annual New Directors Showcase; Thirty Three Directors/Directing Teams Make The Final Cut
Debut Screening To Take Place During May 26 SHOOT Event at DGA in NYC
- Wednesday, May. 11, 2016
SHOOT Magazine, the leading publication for commercial and entertainment motion picture production, today announced the names of the 33 directors / directing teams who made the final cut to be included in the SHOOT 2016 14th Annual New Directors Showcase.
The debut screening of the Showcase Reel will take place during SHOOT's Annual New Directors Showcase Event on Thursday, May 26th from 5:30-9:30pm at the DGA Theatre in New York City. A special "Meet the Directors" panel and After-Party will follow the Screening. The SHOOT Directors/Producers Forum takes place from 1:30-5:00pm before the SHOOT New Directors Showcase.
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- Patrick Finnegan
- Michael Fiore and Erik Sharkey
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- Rachel Han Xu and Joshua Reis
We're keeping company affiliations and selected work under wraps until the May/June Issue is published on May 20th. In broad strokes, this year's NDS Class of 2016 is a fantastically diverse group of directors including recent film school grads, agency creatives and experienced cinematographers and editors who are making the transition to director. There are commercials, spec spots, shorts, documentaries, features and branded content.
This mix of work on the SHOOT New Directors Showcase Reel is a reflection of the industry at large--as is SHOOT itself as exemplified in our multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary, multi-platform coverage, perhaps most notably our Directors Issues in which profiles of feature, TV and commercial directors reside side by side. Our recent Spring Directors edition in April for example included: "Captain America: Civil War" directors Anthony and Joe Russo who maintain the spot/branded content house Bullitt; this year's DGA Award winner for commercials, Andreas Nilsson; the reigning DGA Documentary Award winner Matthew Heineman who's handled for commercials and branded fare by Superprime; music video/commercial director Sophie Muller, who helmed the live Grammy Awards telecast video/spot featuring Gwen Stefani for Target; the directorial duo Daniels (repped for spots by PRETTYBIRD) who won the U.S. Dramatic Directing Award at Sundance this year for "Swiss Army Man"; TV director Tricia Brock ("Orange is the New Black," "Silicon Valley," "The Walking Dead," "Mr. Robot," "Mozart in the Jungle") who turned out a groundbreaking web series, "Margot vs. Lily," for Nike and whose spotmaking home is Hey Wonderful, a sister shop to RSA; and Alejandro G. Inarritu who has won back to back Best Directing Oscars and DGA Awards the past two years for "Birdman" and "The Revenant." Inarritu's first DGA Award came back in 2012 for a commercial, Procter & Gamble's "Best Job."
As embodied in our coverage and underscoring the relevance of our NDS competition and event, SHOOT's mission is to connect the worlds of advertising and entertainment while also bringing content creators together with the collaborators who hire them.
On May 27th SHOOT's New Directors Showcase mico-site will go live where the industry will be able to view the NDS Reel along with individual profile pages on each director with headshot, video of selected work, additional Q&As, and contact information.
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This past weekend I got travel to NYC to spend the weekend with my lovely and talented friend (I love you, Ily). I've been meaning to go to NYC in the summer since it seems like I only make my way when its below 30 degrees outside. I got into the city Friday and we started our night by going to Sofritos. The view was amazing, the food was so delicious and we couldn't stop dancing in our seats with the Dj spinning everything from hip hop to soca to bachata. That's the beautiful thing about NYC, there's so much diversity that it makes me feel no matter where we went the diversity is everywhere that it makes me feel at home.
On Saturday, my friend wanted to take me to a coffee shop she thought I'd love…and man was she right! We went to Devoción in Brooklyn which made me feel that's right where we belonged. I ordered both a cappuccino and a macchiato and both were simple perfection. The vibe was awesome, lots of sunshine, a beautiful wall filled with plants and that good smell of Colombian coffee left me mesmerized.
My friend is a very talented and beautiful young lady. She is one of my favorite photographers and she has an eye for a good pic. She brought her camera and took some shots while we were in the café that I had to share with you all. Also, look at her work here, she's a dope photographer that's just as beautiful in person.
Take a look at my weekend recap in pics below:
If you're wondering, I tagged both the hat and dress I wore that are both from my favorite store aka Free People. I have been my absolutely obsessed with hats recently and this one definitely bumped up to my favorite right now.
Last weekend was definitely a much needed weekend. I am really looking forward to relaxing and catching up on decorating my new place this weekend and telling you guys about it later. Whatever you guys do this weekend, just make sure to take some time for yourself and unwind. Finding time for yourself between work and life can sometimes be tough, but don't forget, you deserve it.
Look at this pic of Drake and I below…he wanted me to take the pic. 😉


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