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Chelsea is smart, funny, gorgeous, and the best friend I've ever had. Ever since she left, I've been a wreck. I've been focused on keeping my family's MMA gym afloat while I train and coach fighters, anything to not miss her more. But now she's finally back, along with her grumpy, possessive cat, and things are weird between us.
By weird, I mean I can't stop thinking about her in that way. She's in the room next door, and it takes all my control not to storm in there, sweep her up, and bring her back to my bed. Even stranger, I'm pretty sure she'd be into it.
And this time, I'm not going to stop fighting until we're more.
Each book in the Fighting for Her series is STANDALONE:
* Until You're Mine
* Until We're More
"With every book by Cindi Madsen I read, I am more and more enthralled with her writing. In Until We're More, the second book in her Fighting for Her series, we get a sweet and charming story." -Liz T., Goodreads
"Until We're More was a fun read, with extremely hot sexnanigans, amazing chemistry, adorable togetherness and a finicky cat named George. I completely adored the time I spent with the inhabitants of Team Domination and can't wait to get to read Finn's story." -Edgy Reviews
"I absolutely love Cindi Madsen's books and can't get enough of her sexy and swoony characters. This book was no different as Chelsea and Liam were so fantastic together. This book was sexy and a delicious slow burn and I loved every word!" -Ratula R., Goodreads
"It was a steamy, fun, and cute read!" -Vanessa R., Goodreads
I haven't had such a good time reading a romance in a long time. Snark, spark, history, lust, and true friendship between two fantastic likable characters makes this story rock. I was cheering on one page, sniffling the next, snorting and spitting my coffee all over on the third. What a ride.
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Liam Roth is an MMA fighter with high hopes of winning the title and finally bringing his father's gym back into the spotlight. He's got no time for girls or any other distractions when training, though he makes an exception for his best friend that's ...more
I absolutely love Cindi Madsen's books and can't get enough of her sexy and swoony charscters. This book was no different as Chelsea and Liam wwre so fantastic together. This book was sexy and a delicious slow burn and I loved every word!
I absolutely love MMA stories, the friends to lovers trope an ...more
Do you ever start a book and you just know? Like you know you're going to love it? Because that's me with Until We're More.
I also discovered that I am a total and utter slave for unlikely friends-to-lovers romances, so this book is heaven. A broody, man-of-few-words MMA fighter who is best friends w ...more
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This book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Entangled: Embrace and Netgalley!
Until We're More is about Chelsea and Liam who've been best friends for such a long time and finally see each other again since Chelsea left for work. Th ...more
Rating: 4.5 stars
Cindi Madsen and I go way back. And by way back, I mean that it was through Anatomy of a Player that I was first introduced to ice hockey romances, which are basically my crack nowadays. That was 2.5 years ago, so not that long ago, but still almost a year before I started this roma ...more
This book easily made it on my favorite books by Cindi Madsen.
It was fresh, funny, sweet, romantic and steamy all in one, but also heartwarming.
Once I started it I knew I would love it and couldn't put it down until I'm done and that is exactly what happened.
I just fell in love with L...more
This is a must read for anyone who enjoys contemporary romances where the couple have been best friends and daren't spoil that relationship despite being secretly attracted to each other. In this story, the couple grew up as neighbours, went to school together and he's always been protective of her. ...more
Until We're More is told in the first person past tense, and alternates between Chelsea's POV and Liam's. This is a great friends to lovers, forced proximity story, and the leads have great chemistry both as friends and as more. They have a lot of really cute moments, and I related to bookworm Chels ...more
4.5 Stars
new I would love this one just based on what we see of Liam in the first book. Brooding, stubborn and snarky --all of those traits worse since his 'best friend" Chelsea moved to Colorado. This book picks up with Chelsea having moved back home temporarily to help set up a new branch for the ...more
UNTIL WE'RE MORE by Cindi Madsen is the second book in the Fighting For Her Series. This is the story of Chelsea and Liam. I haven't yet read the previous book but felt this was easily a standalone book. Chelsea and Liam have been best friends since their younger days at school and have stayed frien ...more
So this was my second Cindi Madsen book. I was a bit skeptical beforehand to be honest since the first read - getting lucky number 7 - got a 3-star rating - which is good though, but it didn't blow my mind back then. But since Cindi is one of the RARE London 19 authors and she's published by Entangl ...more
4 stars-
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 27, 2018
Chelsea is smart, funny, gorgeous, and the best friend I've ever had. Ever since she left, I've been a wreck. I've been focused on keeping my family's MMA gym afloat while I train and coach fighters, anything to not miss her more. But now she's fi ...more
The perfect slow burn that made you want to put your hand right back on that hot stove one more time. I had a serious book hangover after reading this, it pushed every single button I have and some I didn't know I had. The expletives flew like magic carpets around the kitchen as I was finishing the ...more
I received a copy via NetGalley and voluntarily left a review and all opinions are my own.
After reading Brooklyn and Shane's story in Until You're Mine, Cindi Madsen drew me in and left me panting for the best friend romance that I knew was going to explode in Until We're More. I couldn't wait to s ...more
LOVED this book! It has all the snarky sass and humor I've come to expect from this author all wrapped up in a fantastic slow burn second chance romance. Through in a little MMA hotness and I was a goner! Chelsea and Liam have sizzling hot chemistry that jumps from the pages and from the very first ...more
Until We're More (Fighting For Her #2) by Cindi Madsen
Until We're More has a great formula for figuring out the mechanics of love. When dealing with heartbreak stay active, keep alert and if given the chance try to make things right. With an arrogantly aggressive cat, a determined ex and a suitcas ...more
Liam and Chelsea, bffs that danced around their feelings for each other. Man these two push and pulled and were oblivious to each other's feelings for the other.
They finally got their act together and gave in to a relationship for a short period of time. Things were going great but too many people ...more
Liam's thoughts tend to stray at times, "was I okay? Well, I couldn't stop staring at my best friend's breasts , so I wasn't sure that was okay." There are times Liam's girl has to do some convincing:
"Because it's my job to take care of you. You need to be able to walk into work tomorrow." I wrappe ...more
Holy slow burn Batman!!! I love me a friends to lovers story and this one was FANTASTIC.
Full review to come soon. ...more
This was such a fun mma story to read. I highly recommend this author and series to everyone.
These characters have some of the best chemistry I've read in a long while. ...more
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Chelsea has wanted her best friend Liam for quite some time now. Too bad he only wants to be friends. Yet, when he offers her his spare room while she's in town on business, she decides that she's done keeping things platonic between them. However, there's just on ...more
With every book by Cindi Madsen I read, I am more and more enthralled with her writing. In Until We're More, the second book in her Fighting for Her series, we get a sweet and charming story. This is the second book in the series, but the first I read. I did not feel lost, however, I am excited to g ...more
I received a free copy through Wordsmith Publicity in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.
4 stars — I was really looking forward to Liam and Chelsea's novel after reading book one…the allusions to their friendship and Liam's grumpiness just had ...more


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The eighth generation of the 911, based on the 992 platform, debuted in the Sultanate at a ceremony hosted by Porsche Centre Oman. The 911 Carrera S and the 911 Carrera 4S were on display. Both cars come in coupé and cabriolet versions.
Speaking during the launch event, Elias Awad, Brand Manager of Porsche Centre Oman, said: "Just like the first generation, the latest 911 is a sports car for the new era. Our icon has once again evolved and is now more powerful, more emotional, and more efficient than its predecessors. It is the best 911 Porsche has ever produced and this eighth generation maintains the 911's status as a pure driver's car that also offers everyday usability and unique design. As such, I am delighted to announce that the 911 Carrera S and the 911 Carrera 4S are now available here in Oman."
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The turbocharged flat-six engine of both models now produces 450 hp. This corresponds to an increase of 30 hp compared with the previous generation. The two 911 variants beat the four-second mark for acceleration from zero to 100 km/h: the rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera S needs 3.7 seconds and the 911 Carrera 4S, with all-wheel drive, just 3.6 seconds. This makes both models 0.4 seconds faster than their predecessors. The optional Sport Chrono Package reduces the sprint by a further 0.2 seconds. Power in the new models is delivered by a newly developed eight-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) dual-clutch transmission. Top speeds are now measured at 308 km/h for the 911 Carrera S and 306 km/h for the all-wheel drive version. The fuel consumption (NEDC-correlated) of the 911 Carrera S is 8.9 l/100 km, while the 911 Carrera 4S records this figure as 9.0 l/100 km.
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The combination results in increased stability, traction and balance while reduced understeer and oversteer improve safety. The refined chassis design is completed by the next generation of Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which has been extensively developed for the new 911.
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The Carrera Cabriolet S and 4S use innovative technology to achieve a previously unattainable coupé-like roof curvature of the closed fabric panel bow roof, something that also offers aerodynamic benefits. A new and lighter hydraulic roof drive allows the convertible top to be opened and closed in around 12 seconds in each case – like on the previous model, this is possible at speeds up to 50 km/h. The integrated, electrically operated wind deflector ensures increased comfort in the 911 Carrera Cabriolet at higher speeds.
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$Released by the Jaguars in October of 2018.
Retiring from football
Charles is signing a one-day contract to retire with the Chiefs, 610 Sports Radio KC reports.
Charles played two games for Jacksonville in 2018, taking eight touches for 14 yards before he was released Oct. 22. He averaged 4.3 yards on 69 carries the previous season in Denver, but he hasn't looked remotely the same since suffering a torn ACL in 2015. The 32-year-old finishes his career with 1,407 carries for 7,563 yards and 44 touchdowns, along with 310 catches for 2,593 yards and 20 additional scores. Charles ranks fourth in league history with 5.4 yards per carry, trailing only Michael Vick (7.0), Randall Cunningham (6.4) and Marion Motley (5.7).
Charles played two games for Jacksonville in 2018, taking eight touches for 14 yards before he was released Oct. 22. He averaged 4.3 yards on 69 carries the previous season in Denver, but he hasn't looked remotely the same since suffering a torn ACL in 2015. The 32-year-old finishes his career with 1,407 carries for 7,563 yards and 44 touchdowns, along with 310 catches for 2,593 yards and 20 additional scores. Charles ranks fourth in league history with 5.4 yards per carry, trailing only Michael Vick (7.0), Randall Cunningham (6.4) and Marion Motley (5.7).
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Height5' 11"
Weight199 lbs
40-Yard Dash4.38 sec
Shuttle Time4.22 sec
Cone Drill6.80 sec
Vertical Jump30.5 in
Broad Jump122 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
Charles managed to play only eight games over the last two seasons due to ongoing issues with his knees, and the Chiefs finally parted ways with him as a result. At his peak, the 30-year-old was one of the most dangerous and elusive backs in the NFL, topping 1,700 yards from scrimmage three times from 2010-13 while averaging 5.0 yards per carry or better in every season of his career until 2016. In need of help in their backfield, the Broncos signed him to a one-year deal loaded with incentives, but it seems unlikely that he'll be healthy enough to regain his earlier form. Even if Charles shows enough to win a spot on the 53-man roster, expect him to have his touches and workload carefully managed in a committee with C.J. Anderson and Devontae Booker.
For the second time in five years, Charles had a blowout — the second torn ACL of his career. The Chiefs certainly missed his presence on offense for the final three months, but it didn't sink the team — Spencer Ware and Charcandrick West were capable fill-ins, and KC wound up making the playoffs. From an efficiency standpoint, Charles kept his play at an elite level last year. He went for better than five yards a carry for the eighth straight season, a remarkable achievement. His 8.4 YPR were just an eyelash under his career mark. And for a smaller back, he gets into the end zone with regularity — 38 scores in his last 35 games. It will be interesting to see if the Chiefs scale back Charles' workload a bit, now fully cognizant of what their two reserves can do. It would make theoretical sense for Andy Reid and Co. to steer Charles away from excessive goal-line work, perhaps— not that we have any tangible indication they're going to do that. Charles is also entering his age-30 season, the ominous part of an RB's career arc. Perhaps that's why the early returns in the NFFC have Charles kicked to the second tier of RB. Your view of Charles might come down to how you view a second-round fantasy pick and how confident your ability is in the running back's ability to bounce back from his injury.
While Charles recorded the fifth 1,000-yard rushing season of his career, last year was something of a disappointment thanks in large part to a number of nagging injuries. Foot and ankle issues resulted in just 46 combined yards through the first three weeks of the season, and while he went on a tear following the Chiefs' Week 6 bye, including an eight-game touchdown streak, by year's end knee, ankle and hamstring woes slowed him once again. When he's fully healthy, Charles remains one of the league's most dynamic backs, combining outstanding burst and elusiveness with excellent receiving skills and top-end speed few players can match, even after his seven seasons in the NFL. While he's not afraid to lower his pads to gain extra yards, at 5-11, 199, he's not exactly physical, and last season's various bumps and bruises caused the Chiefs to shy away from using him in more demanding roles, reducing his goal-line carries and cutting his targets by 30 from 2013. Charles' status at the top of the depth chart is unquestioned, but with Knile Davis having proven his worth as a backup, expect the Chiefs to keep a close eye on Charles' workload this season as they attempt to keep him in one piece.
Always a fantasy stud when healthy, Charles' value managed to take a dramatic leap forward last season thanks to new Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who handed Charles the consistent goal-line duty he's always been missing. While he's always been known for his pure speed and elite cutting ability, Charles had – perhaps for fear of brittleness – been largely sheltered from duty near the end zone before last year. But in 2013, the Chiefs handed Charles the ball 15 times inside the five-yard line – matching his total in that category from the prior four seasons combined. He also saw 18 pass targets inside the red zone, which was more than double his total from any previous campaign. The result: 19 total touchdowns from a guy who had previously totaled 24 in five seasons. All that short-yardage usage may have contributed to Charles' career-low 5.0 YPC, but his fantasy owners certainly didn't mind. Indeed, they had to be quite happy with his newfound toughness – including 39 broken tackles, fourth-most in the NFL. Owners in PPR leagues minded even less, as Charles spectacularly totaled 70 catches on a ridiculous 104 targets last year after never grabbing more than 45 passes in a season before. Although Charles did suffer a concussion in last year's playoffs, that's sure to be long cleared up by the time this season kicks off, and Charles doesn't have a history of head injuries. Yes, concussions can develop into recurring issues, but that's a fear with every NFL player. That aside, Charles is fully healthy and now two quality seasons removed from the torn ACL that limited him to two games in 2011. The Chiefs have a quality backup in Knile Davis, but that shouldn't have much of an effect on Charles. As long as he remains healthy, he'll remain Kansas City's featured back, meaning he'll see the vast majority of Alex Smith's handoffs and backfield passes. Another run at 2,000 total yards is in the cards – and with his newfound goal-line duties, Charles has a very good chance to be fantasy's most valuable back.
After missing nearly all 2011 with a torn ACL, Charles returned to display every bit of his trademark acceleration and razor-sharp cutting ability en route to an impressive 5.3 YPC (3rd) last year. He now boasts an incredible 5.8 YPC career average and has rushed for nearly 3,000 yards in his last two full seasons. Charles' efficiency last year is even more impressive considering Kansas City featured the league's worst passing offense in both yards and touchdowns. Under new coach Andy Reid and with Alex Smith at quarterback the threat of the pass should take a big step forward. While Charles might not see the 285 carries he did last year (LeSean McCoy's high under Reid was 273), he should see more receptions than last year's 35 in Reid's West Coast system. Charles figures to remain one of the biggest yardage machines in the league, and in what looks to be a significantly improved offense, he could finally break through the double-digit touchdown barrier that's capped his upside in previous years. Last season, he had just 25 red-zone carries, only five inside the 10-yard line.
Charles tore his ACL in Week 2 last year, ending his season almost before it started. He'll have nearly a full year to recover, but for a back who relies so heavily on cutting laterally and explosive speed, there's some concern as to whether he'll be the same player. Because the Chiefs don't treat him like a workhorse and brought in Peyton Hillis during the offseason, he'll need to maintain high levels of per-touch production in order to remain an elite fantasy back, something he had no problem doing two years ago as he finished with the second-best YPC mark in NFL history. Former head coach Todd Haley is gone, so it's possible his successor Romeo Crennel gives Charles more work, especially considering he's a likely better fit than Hillis for the team's new zone-blocking scheme. At press time, reports of Charles' recovery were positive. If he looks like he has his lateral quickness back in August, he should be drafted aggressively.
Despite receiving a modest 230 carries, which ranked 14th in the NFL, Charles finished second in the league with 1,467 rushing yards last season, thanks to a 6.378 YPC mark that was just .02 away from breaking Jim Brown's all-time record. Charles was active as a receiver (48 catches, 468 yards), but it was maddening to see the team's best player given more than 16 carries just three times over the season (with a high of 22 rushing attempts). Charles, who recorded an NFL-high 80-yard rush, is probably the league's fastest running back, but he's also much stronger than most speed backs, rarely going down at first contact. There are two main concerns regarding Charles, one being his lack of goal-line opportunities. His five goal-line carries last season tied for 40th in the league, though it's worth noting he converted four of them for scores. The other worry is coach Todd Haley, who seemingly will never trust Charles as a lead back. Still, Thomas Jones is now 33 and has a whopping 2,525 career carries, and he averaged a paltry 2.8 YPC over the final nine games last season, so Haley may be left with no choice but to give Charles more rushing attempts. There's an argument Charles is the best back in football, so only Haley can prevent him from threatening to be the No. 1 fantasy RB.
After becoming the starter last year, Charles totaled 1,126 yards with eight touchdowns over the final eight games, but Charles may not have sold himself as a feature back to his organization, as the Chiefs brought in Thomas Jones during the offseason. While the odds are clearly against Charles keeping up his second half pace (which would result in 2,252 total yards and 16 scores over a full season), realize that production came with a modest 161 carries, so it's not like he needs big volume to be highly effective. Despite running behind the same offensive line that saw Larry Johnson get 2.9 YPC, Charles' 5.9 YPC mark tied for the NFL lead. Charles turned a greater percentage of his carries into first downs (54/190) than any other back in football while also averaging an amazing 3.6 YPC after first contact — a number that easily led the NFL and is especially surprising given his size. The Chiefs remain a bad team though, and it's never easy producing big stats as a RB playing for a weak offense, but Charles sure looks like a special talent who will also be heavily involved as a receiver. The newly acquired Jones will surely take away carries and is a major threat to steal them at the goal line, but he's 32 years old, has averaged 308 carries the last five seasons and faded badly down the stretch last year. There will be safer picks than Charles, but none will have more upside at that stage of the draft.
When given the opportunity, Charles impressed last season, averaging 5.3 YPC while flashing skills as a receiver. Unfortunately, he failed when answering questions about his durability, as an ankle injury slowed him throughout the second half of the year. Larry Johnson's future in Kansas City is uncertain, and there are no other viable backs on the roster, so Charles could be a factor in 2009. With Matt Cassel in at quarterback and the innovative Todd Haley taking over as head coach, the Chiefs offense also has potential, so Charles is a sneaky target.
Larry Johnson owners looking for a handcuff late in drafts must decide between Charles and second-year player Kolby Smith. Charles boasts terrific speed and shiftiness, while Smith is more of a between-the-tackles type. Smith's experience gives him the leg up heading into training camp, but Charles represents the type of upside play that is usually more attractive in the late rounds.
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Works out with Ravens
Charles had a recent workout with the Ravens, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Cut by Jacksonville
The Jaguars released Charles on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Receives six touches
Charles rushed five times for five yards and caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Cowboys.
Expected to play in Week 6
The Jaguars plan to keep Charles active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, with the 31-year-old expected to fill a part-time role behind starting running back T.J. Yeldon, the Associated Press reports.
Reaches deal with Jacksonville
The Jaguars signed Charles to a contract Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.


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In a major project aimed at closing the gap on Indigenous birth registrations, researchers from Monash University's Faculty of Law, Monash Indigenous Centre and the Department of Forensic Medicine will investigate the problems Indigenous Australians encounter when trying to access the birth registration systems or obtain a copy of their birth certificate.
The researchers, Dr Paula Gerber and Melissa Castan from the Faculty of Law, Professor Lynette Russell from the Monash Indigenous Centre and Associate Professor Jane Freemantle from the Department of Forensic Medicine aim to quantify the number of unregistered Indigenous births, identify current obstacles for indigenous people trying to register births and understand why Indigenous Australians are experiencing problems accessing birth certificates.
"Without a birth certificate, it is difficult, if not impossible, for an individual to fully participate in society. The issues associated with not being able to justify and prove ones identity creates enormous problems and appears to be prevalent in indigenous communities," Dr Gerber said.
"A birth certificate is the gateway to the full enjoyment of the rights of citizenship. In particular, you need a birth certificate in order to obtain a passport, get a driver's license, attain a tax file number and one is also frequently required in order to access social security and open a bank account."
Preliminary investigations have revealed that a significant number of Indigenous Australians are not registering the births of their children, or if they are registering the birth, they are not obtaining a copy of the birth certificate, which requires the payment of a fee. The result is that they are excluded from fully participating in Australian society.
"The research will be undertaken in urban and remote areas across Australia so we can see if location is a factor in the low number of birth registrations," Dr Gerber said.
"Births Deaths and Marriages Registry offices are only located in capital cities, so registering a birth or applying for a birth certificate may be difficult for Indigenous Australians living in remote communities."
The aim of the project is to develop culturally appropriate, evidence-based solutions that will not only positively impact on the lives of indigenous Australians through overcoming existing barriers to the birth registration system, but also assist governments by ensuring that they have accurate population data on which to base future policies and programs.
The project is being undertaken as a collaboration between the researchers from Monash University and seven industry organisations, namely: Plan Australia, Clayton Utz Solicitors, Western Australian Equal Opportunity Commission, Hills Community Support Group, Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, Tangentyere Council in the Northern Territory and the Queensland Department of Communities.
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SCSBC 20th Annual Leadership ConferenceSaturday, November 2, 2019
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SCSBC Members $65 + GST
Non-members $275 + GST Included are the plenary, coffee break, legal panel, lunch, SCSBC AGM and an afternoon workshop.
Deadline to Register:
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Conference Location
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15353 92 Avenue, Surrey, BC
A Leadership Conference
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You are invited to join Christian school leadership teams from all across British Columbia and beyond for our 20th annual SCSBC Leadership Conference. This conference is hosted as part of the SCSBC effort to enhance and equip leaders at the board and administration level for leadership in our Christian schools.
During lunch, the SCSBC annual general meeting offers opportunities for you to get to know the work of this organization better.
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Religious Freedoms in Canada:
Recent Cases and Future Considerations
Canada is experiencing a cultural shift. Traditional views and beliefs held by many religious communities are increasingly marginalized. At the same time, legal and policy decisions are presenting growing challenges for these communities to transmit and express their faith. This presentation summarizes these recent and ongoing cases, identifying key legal trends and exploring what they mean for Christian organizations and individuals as they seek to maintain a faithful, public witness in Canada.
Derek B.M. Ross, is the Executive Director & General Counsel for Christian Legal Fellowship, where he oversees all aspects of the organization's operations, education and training programs, publications, and advocacy. His litigation practice focuses on human rights and religious freedom, and he has acted for public interest interveners in numerous cases involving the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, including several before the Supreme Court of Canada. He has also appeared before numerous legislative and Parliamentary committees to present on constitutional and legal issues.
Derek previously served as Director of Legal Affairs for the Canadian Council of Christian Charities, Canada's largest association of religious organizations, where he served on the Canada Revenue Agency's Technical Issues Working Group and as the general editor of the Charities Handbook, 19th Edition (2014), a comprehensive legal guide for Canadian charities. Prior to that, Derek practiced civil litigation with a focus on public, education, and municipal law.
Derek spent his formative years growing up in Port Hedland, Australia and considers himself a Quasi-Aussie (he can still speak fluent Australian, if you ask him). As much as he loves his second Aussie home, he couldn't be prouder to be a Canadian (and a Canadiens fan).
Legal Panel
Gwendoline Allison has more than twenty years of experience advising employers and employees on a wide range of issues arising from their workplace relationships. From pre-hiring to post-dismissal, Gwendoline represents clients in employment and labour law, human rights, administrative law, constitutional law, and in general litigation matters.
Gwendoline is a highly experienced litigator. In a one-week period alone in December 2017 Gwendoline appeared before all levels of court: The Supreme Court of Canada, Provincial Court of British Columbia, Supreme Court of British Columbia, and the British Columbia Court of Appeal.
Dr. Donlevy is an Associate Professor and former Associate Dean of the Graduate Division of Educational Research in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. He is the Chair of the Research Ethics Appeal Board and the Grievance Advisor for the Faculty Association at that University. He teaches ethics and law, is an annual lecturer in the civil litigation course in the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta.
His most recent publication is a peer-reviewed article, A Community's Right to Freedom of Religion: Loyola High School v. Quebec, in the Supreme Court Law Review. His current project is an edited book entitled, Violence in Alberta's Urban High Schools. He has been a member of the Saskatchewan Law Society since 1985 and is qualified at the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench as an expert witness involving educational law in both constitutional and tortious matters.
Board Governance 101
by Ed Noot, Executive Director
For all new Christian school board members! This workshop will define your key roles and responsibilities empowering you to understand effective governance and to avoid pitfalls that so often derail school boards. You'll leave this workshop with the confidence to contribute around the board table.
FISA Update: Funding Review
Sustaining Independent Schools in Challenging Times
by Shawn Chisholm, Executive Director, Federation of Independent School Associations, British Columbia
FISA's presentation will focus on the advocacy role FISA plays for the 5 independent school associations that make up the Federation of Independent Schools BC. Key relationships with the associations, the government and Ministry bureaucracy, and the other education partners in BC will be discussed as well as topical issues facing independent schools.
Emergency Procedures and School Safety
The Importance of Board Support of Administrators in the Current Emergency and Safety Situations of Society Today
by Jenny Williams, Director of Education Support Services, Safe School Coordinator
This interactive presentation is targeted for board members who want to know more about the emergency procedures and school safety training and situations that administrators are supporting today. There has been a significant shift over that last few years in the significant role principals play in the increasingly complex emergency and safety situations that arise. It is helpful for boards to understand the pressures and complexity in our current social context and how board understanding of these situations can help provide much-needed support to administrators amidst the stressors presented in our society today.
Religious Freedom and Faith-Based Schools in Alberta
by Kent Donlevy, Associate Professor and former Associate Dean of the Graduate Division of Educational Research in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary
Kent will speak to the challenges that faith-based schools in Alberta are facing with the changing legislative and regulatory requirements. BC leaders should be aware of the potential impact on our schools.
Benchmarking and Best Practices
by Tracey Yan, Director of Finance
This workshop will help boards and finance committees looking to make better use of the SCSBC School Benchmarking Report as a financial management tool for their schools. We will review the latest school benchmarking reports, highlighting the key ratios that schools should be monitoring, and discussing the related areas of financial best practices. One printed copy of each school's benchmarking report will be available at the workshop.
Schools – a Space for Dialogue:
Board Member Primer
by Darren Spyksma, Director of Learning
School communities are engaging in conversations around sexuality and gender. Hear how SCSBC is supporting schools as they nurture the hearts and lives of all students in their community.
Shawn Chisholm
Executive Director, Federation of Independent School Associations British Columbia
Shawn Chisholm is the new Executive Director of FISA BC, having commenced this role July 1, 2018. Shawn has worked in BC independent schools for the past 25 years, the last 15 as the principal of a K -12 Catholic school in Kamloops. Shawn believes independent schools play an important role in pluralistic society, providing students and parents with schooling options that better align with their family values and/or educational needs. Shawn served on the FISA Board as well as the Independent School Teacher Certification Standards Committee for the past several years.
Ed Noot
Executive Director
passionately believes that Christian education is as relevant and necessary today as it ever has been, and it brings him great joy to serve in an organization that seeks to help Christian schools flourish. Ed has spent his entire career in SCSBC member schools working as in various roles as teacher, vice principal, principal and superintendent. He has embraced opportunities to participate in school inspection and policy development work for the BC Ministry of Education both in BC and internationally. He has served on the boards of The King's University, The Christian Teachers Association of BC, The Christian Principals Association of BC, The Federation of Independent Schools Associations of BC, Christian Schools Canada and Christian Schools International. Ed began his service as the executive director of SCSBC in August, 2014. As well as being responsible for the organization as a whole, his duties focus on leadership, governance, policy development, and interfacing with associated organizations such as Federation of Independent School Associations, Christian Schools Canada, Christian Schools International.
Director of Education Support Services & Safe School Coordinator
Jenny Williams has had a broad range of roles in education as a teacher, SE coordinator, administrator, and currently as the Director of Educational Support Services and Safe School coordinator for SCSBC. She led the development of the Emergency Response Handbook from 2016-18 and has helped to coordinate the upcoming training for administrators. Jenny has been supporting SCSBC schools in critical incident response and violence threat risk assessment for the past 3 years, and she has a passion to equip schools to be prepared to face challenging situations and to have effective recovery processes and supports for the whole school community after emergencies occur.
Darren Spyksma
Director of Learning
Supporting educators in creating learning that is engaging, empowering and fosters faith formation is Darren's driving motivation. In his leadership roles, he seeks to challenge educators to explore ideas that bring schools closer to best practice within a framework that is distinctly Christian. Darren is committed to promoting learning that is built on meaningful relationships, is demanding and rigorous, and is engaging and relevant for the learner. He works with schools to intentionally develop learning experiences that are transformational and built on students participating as faithful followers of Christ.
Tracey Yan
Director of Finance
As SCSBC's Director of Finance, Tracey is responsible for consulting with schools on various accounting and financial management issues, administering financial health reviews, and providing support for the SCSBC's various financial tools and templates. She has a commerce degree from UBC and qualified as a Chartered Accountant while working at KPMG in Vancouver. Tracey previously worked as the Business Manager at John Knox Christian School in Burnaby from 2014 to 2018 and has also served on the boards of JKCS and SCSBC.


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Everyone has a different sense of humor – some love sarcasm, some indulge in a bit of slapstick comedy, and some enjoy dark humor. But there is one thing that unites us all in making us laugh. A good old fashioned fart.
Laughter is the best medicine and we all know it. When you're having a rough day, all you need is someone to make you laugh to make you feel a hundred times better. Humor is a universal language.
There are some people who find 'breaking wind' to be a rather tasteless joke. But let's be honest, when your family member accidentally lets one slip in public, you can't help but chuckle at their embarrassment and misfortune. Well, this hippo let one slip in the most public of places: a zoo.
As a family looks on, admiring the glory of the ginormous hippopotamus, they get more than they bargained for. As the hippo climbs out of the water, it stops to take a second to wind up, ready to explode.
"What was that? Did you see that?" a mom says to her husband in disbelief after the hippo has 'let one rip' in epic fashion. It certainly was the prime moment for them to get out their camera.
More than 24 million people have stopped what they are doing to watch this hilarious video. It is giving everyone a big laugh. If you were having a bad day, I'm sure you won't be after you watch this video clip. This hippo is definitely having a worse day than you…
For his efforts, the hippo has even earned the nickname 'Harry the Farting Hippo'. Not to mention he is now a viral sensation. Whether he accidentally let one slip or whether he did it on purpose to entertain the crowds, he has earned a name for himself, for sure.


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text: Doctor Freddie Massa is the senior pastor and founder of the French Assemblies of London (ACFL), an inspirational man of God within the Franc-Anglo community. Doctor Freddie Massa is a prolific anointed teacher and preacher with over thirty years of church leadership, a mentor to leaders across the UK and Europe. Beside teaching and preaching, doctor is an exceptional praise and worship leader who possess an excellent people development in leadership in ministries.


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This newsletter is made possible with support of the
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
In This Issue:
Starring...DMAS Winter Media Outreach!
Update: Policy Change Produces Good Results!
Good News for Non-Resident Kids and Pregnant Women!
New Expertise at VHCF
Health Insurance Marketplace - Open Enrollment Ends January 31!
A Fresh, New Look for Virginia's Managed Care Website
Smiles For Children
Can Help Prevent Serious Health Risks
Application for Health Coverage to Get One Step Shorter
FAMIS Enrollment Update: January 1, 2017
Starring...DMAS Winter Media Outreach!
Be on the lookout for television, social media, and radio ads promoting the FAMIS programs! The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
will run a multimedia "Cold and Flu Season" campaign in January and February.
Update: Policy Change Produces Good Results!
A new DMAS policy that went into effect in October was designed to keep newborns from losing FAMIS coverage on their first birthday via auto-cancellation. It is working well.
As of December,
3,700 one-year-olds have retained coverage
due to this policy change. Families of these one-year-olds will
still need to complete a renewal application
for coverage to continue.
Good News for Non-Resident Kids and Pregnant Women!
It is now easier for lawfully-residing children and pregnant women to qualify for the FAMIS programs! Effective September 2016, individuals who hold non-immigrant visas are considered U.S. "residents" when applying for Medicaid or the FAMIS programs. These "residents" will
no longer have to sign a statement attesting to their intent to remain
in the Commonwealth of Virginia beyond their visa.
Additionally, individuals admitted to the U.S. on non-immigrant visas
(and individuals who do not intend to work in the U.S.)
no longer required to apply for a Social Security Number
to receive coverage through the FAMIS programs.
New Expertise at VHCF
The Virginia Health Care Foundation welcomes Emily Roller as its new Child Health Insurance Program Manager. Prior to joining the VHCF Child Health team, Emily provided training and technical assistance to Virginia's Federally Qualified Health Center
Certified Application Counselors
at the Virginia Community Healthcare Association. Before that, Emily served as an outreach worker for the Virginia Health & Wellness Passport program.
Emily will be the new voice on the end of the
hotline, 804-828-6062, and at SUN workshops. She can also be reached at
Health Insurance Marketplace - Open Enrollment Ends January 31!
Now is the time for Virginians to enroll in quality, affordable, private health insurance through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace! After January 31, 2017, individuals can only obtain Marketplace insurance with a
special enrollment period
due to a qualifying life event like marriage, birth of a child, or loss of other health coverage. For more information about enrollment through the Marketplace, or to find a local Navigator or CAC to help with an application, check out
, or
Enrollment in the Medicaid and FAMIS programs occurs year-round.
A Fresh, New Look for Virginia's Managed Care Website
Do you need to assist your clients with information about Medicaid Managed Care? Virginia's online resource center for Managed Care Organizations
has a new look! Head to the Virginia Medicaid Managed Care website to figure out which MCOs serve your locality or region, and to find your service area's annual Open Enrollment Period. You can check out the redesigned Virginia Medicaid Managed Care website
Smiles For Children
Can Help Prevent Serious Health Risks
Children who do not visit the dentist are at risk for long-lasting health consequences. Tooth decay is one of the most common preventable diseases seen in children.
Children as young as 12-18 months can get cavities, causing pain.
This may prevent them from eating, speaking, sleeping, and learning properly.
The truth is that nearly all dental disease is preventable. However, too often children do not get necessary preventive care - things like cleanings, X-rays, and fluoride. This not only leaves them at risk for serious dental disease, but it can also impact their overall health. Research has linked dental disease to diabetes, asthma, and other chronic conditions.
The great news is that the 835,000
children who are enrolled in Virginia's FAMIS programs have dental coverage through the
Smiles For Children
In state fiscal year 2016, 430,000 of them went to the dentist. Read more
Application for Health Coverage to Get One Step Shorter
The paper Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs
(streamlined, federal application for Medicaid, FAMIS, and coverage through the Marketplace)
will be one step simpler beginning in 2017.
Step 7, entitled "Consent to Share User Profile Information," will disappear. State agencies are now allowed to share clients' information using the Virginia Information Technologies Agency's
Enterprise Data Management
system, which includes the Department of Motor Vehicles and other state agencies, without this additional permission.
This is another step the Commonwealth is taking to make applying for the FAMIS programs easier for families.
FAMIS Program Enrollment as of January 1, 2017:
112,497 children were enrolled in FAMIS (
including 52,108 in the CHIP Medicaid Expansion
483,684 children were enrolled in FAMIS Plus
1,041 pregnant women were enrolled in FAMIS MOMS
15,360 pregnant women were enrolled in Medicaid for Pregnant Women
Smiles For Children
..., cntd.
Smiles For Children
provides comprehensive dental benefits to members under 21 years of age, limited benefits to adults ages 21 and up, and medically appropriate dental benefits to pregnant members over age 20. The
Smiles For Children
program gives coverage for the care they need. It includes:
Regular dental checkups
(every six months)
(when necessary)
Cleaning and fluoride
(every six months)
Information and education about oral care
Space maintainers
(if necessary)
Root canal treatment
If you work with children in the FAMIS programs, you can help them use the
Smiles For Children
dental program and possibly avoid serious dental disease.
Help children get started with dental care.
The first step is to get them an appointment with a dentist. Finding a dentist who accepts
Smiles For Children
is easy - members can call a toll-free number or use the
Smiles for Children
Option 1:
Call 1-888-912-3456. The call center is available 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, and can even help the member make an appointment!
Option 2:
Visit the website at
When they call to make an appointment, members should be sure to tell the dental office that this child is a
Smiles For Children
Remind them that on the day of the appointment, they should be sure to bring their child's Medicaid card (either the blue and white card, or their MCO ID card).
Questions? Need Help?
If you have questions about the
Smiles For Children
program, please contact
Jackie Wake, State Outreach Coordinator
, at
. She can also provide you with a list of dentists in your area who accept
Smiles For Children


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Hudak backs down on anti-union proposal
The Globe and Mail
February 06 2014
Ontario Opposition Leader Tim Hudak is retreating from a controversial anti-union proposal, after a seething internal party battle over the legislation erupted into public view.
For a year and a half, Mr. Hudak championed bringing American-style "right-to-work" laws to Ontario, which would ban mandatory union dues. Critics charge such a policy would lead unions to collapse and wages to fall.
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Risk taking……
Years ago I was moved by my companies about every three years and over 8 states. Over time I moved 26 times in 42 years. I thought I had enough. Yet, lately I've been thinking of moving to some foreign land to volunteer in soup kitchens, hospitals, or some place I could make a difference. Away from the maddening crowds of chaos, backstabbing, self righteous liberals who don't walk their own talk ever. My focus would be on the elderly, the sick, the hungry and the love of my planet and spirit I once had in my life. Giving, for me, is the best way to get. It always come back to me 10 fold. Those who know me are poo pooing my idea. I'm too old, I'm Crazy (gosh if they are just now figuring that out!!!!), I'm not physically fit enough…. An on and on. I've always been a pattern watcher, and adventurer, and a risk taker. Why stop now? I found the little ditty below on risk taking that may serve to fill your spiritual coffers for today. Don't ever let anyone tell you not to do what your heart knows best. Love you my divas, Namaste, The Queen Cronista
Those Who Can't Take Risks
Those who can't take risks are so often wary of those who can.
They criticize them.
They try to talk them out of their madness.
They find reasons to justify their own safe, ordinary existence.
To them, adventures are unnecessary and avoidable.
But those who can't take risks are sadly unable to live to their potential.
They become stale.
They cover their ears, avert their eyes and try to protect themselves.
They swim in the shallow end.
They stay in the same bland cubicle, doing the same bland work for years.
They struggle to love and receive love.
They struggle to forgive and receive forgiveness.
Every successful person has had critical moments when they took significant risks to get the breakthrough that they were after, ignoring those risk averse people who would have held them back if they let them.
"Today, I just want to say, please don't listen to those who can't take risks. And please, please, please don't become one." https://betterlifecoachingblog.com/2018/05/29/those-who-cant-take-risks/
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This personal development blog is written by an experienced Life Coach to equip, encourage and inspire people to take meaningful action and make a positive difference in the worl


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On 27th November 2019, Solidarity with South Sudan held its annual Assembly at the De La Salle Brothers headquarters in Rome. Thirty six member congregations attended, along with a number of other congregations who are considering various types of engagement in South Sudan. Also in attendance, where diplomatic representatives from the USA and the UK and some donor organizations.
Last year, this occasion offered a retrospective look at ten years of presence in the country. This year, we considered some of the implications of an in-depth study which examined the impact of Solidarity in South Sudan. The study was very positive regarding the achievements of Solidarity and the influence it has on individual lives. In addition, Solidarity has helped to build the capacity of communities, especially in the areas of training health, education, pastoral workers and farmers. During all the past violent upheavals, it was noted that Solidarity never once closed its doors, and continued to operate when many other helping agencies fled the scene.
Looking to the future, the Assembly concentrated on two areas of concern; 'How to reach out to other religious congregations who would like to engage more with Solidarity's mission?'. The second question was to consider 'How Solidarity might eventually hand over its operations to locally or regionally based church organizations?' Part of Solidarity's mission is to build capacity not only in individuals and communities but also to build the capacity of the local church to take on and manage the institutions it founded.
Solidarity is not simply a Christian NGO. It seeks to embody our religious call to live as faithful witnesses of Christ's love for those on the margins. We seek to live this out in intercultural, intercongregational communities of men and women, who desire to make visible the passion of Christ for his sisters and brothers. Finally, it was noted that the harvest is great but the labourers are indeed few. Come and join us!
F. Jim Greene, MAfr


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Beef with Cabbage Noodles
An Italian dish that will keep the family happy!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 382.7kcal
- 1 kg Beef mince
- 600 g Marinara Sauce
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Infused
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Italian Spices
- 1/2 tsp Basil, Dried
- 1 tbsp Basil, Chopped
- 6 cup Cabbage, Chopped
- Heat oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula or spoon.
- While the beef is cooking, slice a head of green cabbage. Cut the bottom of the cabbage off, then slice the head in half vertically. Cut each half in half again, then cut out the core. Thinly slice each quarter until you have thin shreds that look like noodles.
- Add the salt, Italian seasoning and basil to the meat. Once it is about halfway to being fully cooked, add in the jar of marina sauce. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add the shredded cabbage to the beef and toss with a pair of tongs. Once the cabbage is somewhat coated in the tomato and beef mixture, reduce the heat to medium-low and mostly cover the pan with a lid, just leaving a small crack for heat to escape and reduce. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 7-10 minutes, or until the cabbage softens.
- Remove the lid from the pan and allow to cook for a few more minutes to evaporate any liquid that was released from the cabbage. Top with chopped basil and serve!
FODMAP – Friendly (depending on the sauce: No onion or garlic) KETO – Friendly DAIRY-FREE – Friendly GLUTEN-FREE – Friendly (depending on the sauce) NUT-FREE – Friendly


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Publication: The Power Specialty Company, 1907, New York
Printed red and black wrappers. Fourth edition. 9-1/4" x 6." [1] 44pp. [1] plus wrappers. Black and white photographs, illustrations, tables. "The Power Specialty Company announces the fourth edition of its pamphlet on "Superheated Steam," which has been revised by E. H. Foster, the inventor of the Foster Superheater. This edition contains profuse illustrations of superheaters manufactured by the company as applied to the various types of boilers in use in this country, and also of the direct fired type, ranging from large installations of 3000 horse power units to small portable superheaters, which may be used for experimental purposes. The pamphlet also contains reproductions of photographs of various parts, showing the construction of the Foster Superheater in detail; and a few pages are devoted to superheated steam specialties, such as piston rod packing, Harter flexible joints, corrugated bronze gaskets and the Willits double-acting non-return valve, all of which articles are sold by the company as being especially adapted to plants having superheated steam. Superheated steamers' greatest value lies in its tremendous internal energy that can be used for kinetic reaction through mechanical expansion against turbine blades and reciprocating pistons, that produces rotary motion of a shaft. The value of superheated steam is its ability to release tremendous quantities of internal energy yet remain above the condensation temperature of water vapor; at the pressures at which reaction turbines and reciprocating piston engines operate." Wrappers lightly stained to bottom fore-edge which has lightly bled through to 4 pages not affecting the text, vertical crease to front wrapper else a very good copy of an informative brochure.
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by Calculated Risk on 3/25/2019 10:32:00 AM
Monday, March 25, 2019
Dallas Fed: "Texas Manufacturing Activity Continues to Grow"
From the Dallas Fed: Texas Manufacturing Activity Continues to Grow
Texas factory activity continued to expand in March, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey. The production index, a key measure of state manufacturing conditions, held fairly steady at 11.5, indicating output growth continued at about the same pace as last month.So far the regional surveys have been somewhat positive for March.
Other measures of manufacturing activity also suggested continued expansion in March, although demand growth slowed. The new orders index fell from 6.9 to 2.4, and the growth rate of orders index slipped into negative territory for the first time since December 2016. The shipments index declined five points to 5.8, while the capacity utilization index moved up four points to 10.9.
Perceptions of broader business conditions continued to improve in March, although outlooks were less optimistic than in February. The general business activity index remained positive but fell five points to 8.3. Similarly, the company outlook index stayed in positive territory but fell from 14.2 to 6.0. The index measuring uncertainty regarding companies' outlooks was largely unchanged at a 10-month low of 3.4.
Labor market measures suggested continued employment growth and longer workweeks in March. The employment index held steady at 13.1, a reading well above average. Twenty-two percent of firms noted net hiring, compared with 9 percent noting net layoffs. The hours worked index came in at 4.6, up slightly from February.
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Obama to visit Stamford for Oct. 23 Dodd fundraiser
STAMFORD -- Two years ago, the Rev. Tommie Jackson of Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church attended a Greenwich fundraiser for then-U.S. Sen. Barack Obama.
But the prominent pastor arrived late and never met the guest of honor.
In January, Jackson attended Obama's presidential inauguration in Washington, and again did not get to meet him.
So when news broke Monday that Obama will visit Stamford during his previously announced Oct. 23 visit to Connecticut, Jackson saw a third chance to finally shake the man's hand.
"I am hoping," Jackson said.
State Democratic Party officials on Monday confirmed Obama would speak at a fundraising dinner for U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd at the Hilton Stamford Hotel.
State Democratic Chairwoman Nancy DiNardo was unable to provide additional details about Obama's visit Monday, but she said she hoped Stamford might not be his only stop.
"It's very exciting," DiNardo said. "I'm hoping it won't just be Stamford. I'm hoping he'll stop perhaps in Bridgeport."
Ned Lamont, who in 2006 challenged U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman and last year ran Obama's in-state presidential campaign, said Monday it is no surprise the fundraiser site was chosen in lower Fairfield County.
"I think it shows President Obama is very loyal to Chris Dodd and vice versa," Lamont said of Obama's visit. "(Dodd) didn't disappoint them when it came to health care."
House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero Jr., R-Norwalk, who has endorsed one of Dodd's potential Republican opponents, former U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons, said that while it will be nice to have the president in state, "it's unfortunate it's politically motivated and not just a trip to see how we're doing, because obviously it precludes people who are not able to afford the fundraiser or of different political persuasions from seeing the president."


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John Love
|Director of the Energy Policy Office
|In office
July 16, 1973 – December 4, 1973
|Richard Nixon
|Preceded by
|Charles DiBona (National Energy Office)
|Succeeded by
|William Simon (Federal Energy Office)
|Chair of the National Governors Association
|In office
August 31, 1969 – August 9, 1970
|Preceded by
|Buford Ellington
|Succeeded by
|Warren Hearnes
|36th Governor of Colorado
|In office
January 8, 1963 – July 16, 1973
|Robert Knous
Mark Hogan
John Vanderhoof
|Preceded by
|Stephen McNichols
|Succeeded by
|John Vanderhoof
|Personal details
|November 29, 1916
near Gibson City, Illinois, U.S.
|January 21, 2002 (aged 85)
Aurora, Colorado, U.S.
|Political party
|Ann Daniels
|2 (including Rebecca)
|University of Denver (BA, LLB)
|Military service
|United States
|United States Navy
|World War II
|Distinguished Flying Cross
John Arthur Love (November 29, 1916 – January 21, 2002) was an American attorney and Republican politician who served as the 36th Governor of the State of Colorado from 1963 to 1973.
Early life and education
John Arthur Love was born on a farm near Gibson City, Illinois, on November 29, 1916.[1] At age five, John Love moved with his family to Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Love received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Denver in 1938 and a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Denver School of Law in 1941.
Love served as a U.S. Navy pilot in World War II for which he was twice awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Love started a law practice in Colorado Springs after the war.
John Love married Ann Daniels in 1942 and the couple had three children, Dan, Andrew and Rebecca. Rebecca grew up to serve as a justice of the Colorado Supreme Court from 1995 to 2006. Andrew Love served 37 years in the US AirForce and retired in 2004 as a Major General.
Political career
In 1962, Love defeated incumbent Colorado Governor Stephen McNichols.
In 1967, Love signed the first liberalized abortion bill in the United States into law.[2]
In 1973, John Love resigned the governorship to become the nation's first Director of the Office of Energy Policy (nicknamed the "Energy Czar") in the administration of U.S. President Richard M. Nixon. Lieutenant Governor John D. Vanderhoof assumed the office of Governor upon Governor Love's resignation. Love resigned as Director after five months due to the political turmoil in the final days of the Nixon Administration. Historian Daniel Yergin asserts Love was fired by Richard Nixon in favor of William Simon due to the energy crisis created in October 1973 by the Arab oil embargo.[3]
Love died in Colorado on January 21, 2002, at the age of 85.
See also
- History of Colorado
- Law and government of Colorado
- Energy Czar
- List of Governors of Colorado
- State of Colorado
Further reading
- Lamm, Richard D. and Duane A. Smith. Pioneers and Politicians: 10 Colorado Governors in Profile. Boulder, Co.: Pruett Publishing Co., 1984.
- Love, John A. Collection. 140 c.f., 1963–1973. Denver, Co.: Colorado State Archives.
- Love, John A. Papers. 4 c.f., 1960–1974. Denver, Co.: Denver Public Library Western History Collection.
- Love, Ann. Interview / Oral History by Jean Smith and Elaine Walsh, 1975. Denver, Co.: Colorado Historical Society.
- Love, John A. Interview / Oral History by David McComb, 1974. Denver, Co.: Colorado Historical Society.
- Love, John A. Interview / Oral History by Barbara Levin and Governor Richard Lamm, 1975. Denver, Co.: Colorado Historical Society.
- Walker, Donald L. John A. Love: The Story of Colorado's Thirty-Sixth Governor. Denver, Co.: University of Colorado at Denver, 2000.
External links
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to John A. Love.
- The Governors of Colorado
- Guide to the John Love Papers at the University of Denver Retrieved 2014-09-26.
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Melvyn Chan will head up Meech's new office in Singapore
UK-based developer and manufacturer of electrostatic controls and equipment, Meech, has opened a new office in Southeast Asia to capitalise on growth in the region.
The company opened the new office in Singapore on 1st November and says it will offer support to its sales distributors in territories including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Brunei.
"As reflected in our international sales, Meech has identified substantial growth in the region over the past few years and we are eager to support areas across the globe that are showing real potential – Southeast Asia being one," explained Chris Francis, CEO of Meech Static Eliminators.
"We have worked alongside distributors in these territories for many years and we believe now is the right time to capitalise on the growth in the region and offer these distributors a greater support network."
The new office will be headed up by Melvyn Chan as Sales and Operations Director, who will have responsibility of driving sales and managing operations across the whole Southeast Asian region.
"It is a great pleasure to be taking on the role of Sales and Operations Director for Meech Singapore, commented Chan.
"This is an exciting opportunity to work at a company that continues to expand into new sectors across the globe. Southeast Asia is an emerging market in a developing part of the world, which means that a strategically located office will facilitate Meech to deliver the technologies and product ranges that are sought after in the region."


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All Area Arts awards announced
The Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission celebrated the 23rd Annual All Area Arts Awards this evening at The Dow Event Center. The reception and awards ceremony recognized individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations that have enhanced the quality of life in Saginaw County through their support of the arts.
Three award winners were chosen and a new Great Lakes Bay Regional Arts Award was presented to Larry Preston for his work as a driving force behind the Great Lakes Bay Arts & Entertainment Alliance.
Other 2012 winners are:
* Absolute! Building Maintenance, located in the heart of downtown Saginaw. The company supports the arts community and numerous non-profit organizations throughout Saginaw and the region with sponsorships and underwriting.
* Sue White, Saginaw News retiree and currently independent arts writer.
* Mike and Sarah Jury, art advocates.
On May 12, the art departments at Jack Pine Conference schools will host a showcase of student work. A reception for "Making their Mark" will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at 515 Gallery, 206 Schoolcrest, in Clare. It is a juror show and there are scholarship awards for the winners.


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Straight seam electric resistance welded steel pipe (ERW Pipe) and spiral submerged arc welded steel pipe (SSAW Pipe) can better meet the requirements of oil and natural gas transmission pipelines. For steel pipes of medium caliber (Ф630mm), ERW steel pipes are mostly used abroad. Spiral submerged arc welded pipes are generally only used for low-pressure fluid transmission, civil buildings, structures and pile-driving pipes. At present, China's current long-distance pipelines mainly use SSAW steel pipes. This is mainly because there is no ERW steel pipe in China, so the design of steel pipes is limited. Secondly, it is related to the understanding of ERW steel pipes. However, the widespread use of medium-caliber ERW steel pipes in the world, especially on the submarine pipelines, has fully demonstrated the advantages of ERW steel pipes. The promotion of the use of ERW steel pipes in medium-caliber oil and gas pipelines in China is a trend in the future.
Electric-Resistance-Welded steel tubes are referred to as ERW steel tubes, which have many advantages such as high productivity, low cost, high dimensional accuracy and beautiful appearance. In recent years, countries have been actively studying the use of ERW steel pipes instead of seamless steel pipes and spiral seam welded steel pipes. In industrialized countries, the diameter is below 610mm, and the proportion of ERW has reached about 70%. In the past, due to the poor reliability of the weld, there was a great limitation in the scope of use. In the past 10 years, with the improvement of production technology and the continuous improvement of product quality, the weld quality of ERW steel pipes can be compared with UOE steel pipes. Therefore, it is widely used in oil and gas pipelines under different geographical conditions and harsh conditions.
2. Comparison of characteristics between ERW steel pipe and spiral submerged arc welded steel pipe
Because the forming, welding and process of ERW steel pipe and spiral submerged arc welded pipe are different in the pipe making process, there are certain differences in the performance of the two steel pipes.(1) The surface quality of ERW steel pipe is better than that of spiral submerged arc welded pipe. The surface of ERW steel pipe is smooth, flat and beautiful. The spiral submerged arc welded pipe has the inner and outer weld seam height.
ERW production units have large investment and many processes, and the processing cost of steel pipes is high. Since the ERW steel pipe is not repaired, the head pipe is not allowed, and the relative yield is low. Therefore, the direct price of the ERW steel pipe is about 300 yuan / T higher than the spiral submerged arc welded steel pipe. The overall cost of the board from the pipeline construction does not increase. First, the ERW steel pipe has good quality and long service life. Secondly, the ERW steel pipe has good surface quality, uniform coating, saving a large amount of coating materials, and low cost of steel pipe anti-corrosion. Third, the ERW steel pipe has high geometric dimensional accuracy, fast butt welding speed, and on-site construction. High efficiency, in addition to low spinning costs.


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David Walker talks to the enduring music critic and professor Simon Frith.
A funny thing happened on the way to the Mercury Music Awards this year. Pop music became front-page news in a way it had not been for decades. Suddenly, this summer, it was as if popular culture had come together around music - the spat between Blur and Oasis was an item in all the papers and the antics of Portishead, winners of the award, were widely discussed. "It is curious," says Simon Frith, who was chairman of the Mercury event. "If you look at sales, they are not fantastic - singles nowadays appeal to only limited numbers yet somebody saw a marketing opportunity for newspapers here, though I noted all the journalists were writing about it by reference to the Beatles and the Stones."
Frith is, as they say in Scotland where he has now made his home, a lad of pairts. At 49 "lad" may not quite be it, but he has a full head of hair and, as the examples of Jagger and McCartney show, the rock of ages is being cleft wide enough to allow a whole generation of performers, critics and audiences to pass. A 60-plus Clapton playing acoustic guitar - is that so grotesque? "Age is a funny thing in music," Frith notes. "When I was a teenager, Muddy Waters seemed so old. But jazz has never had to be 'young'. For young people now rock and roll is old people's music - rock defined that is by guitars, amplification, music drawing on a steady blues beat."
Frith's parts are various. He is, simultaneously, a professor of English at the University of Strathclyde and director of the Economic and Social Research Council's five-year media, economics and culture programme. He is well-known as a rock journalist but, since he studied with Leo Lowenthal at Berkeley in the 1960s, he can happily talk Frankfurt School critical theory.
But maybe those contrasts are not as sharp as they sound. Simon Frith lived for a long time what he calls a "double life" as an academic and rock journalist. As rock critic for The Sunday Times until the mid-1980s he attended up to three live concerts a week. For four years after that he "could not face live music". Age counts. "I am too old now to go to concerts which do not start till 11 at night."
Yet theory is "not irrelevant to the way people in the music industry think. In fact the music industry is constantly having to find ideological reasons to persuade people why a good record is good, to explain it." The NME, he notes, was one of the earliest sites for talk about postmodernism.
What does mark off the two worlds is the professional neutrality of academics and that fact led Frith into studying the way music judgements are made. He has a book coming out soon (Performing Rites published by Harvard and Oxford University presses) which presents sociological arguments about the process of aesthetic evaluation, "why it is necessary for people to have a concept of the good. Culture cannot exist without evalution."
Behind Simon Frith's conversation you have a sense - though he does not quite put it this way - of someone for whom music is social participation, that at some level the great upsurge in popular music in the second half of the 20th century is a kind of sociability, a way for people to come together, that their pursuit of the good in their various ways is itself good. You feel he wants the conversation to be inclusive, intelligible at the same time to fans, performers, audiences, the business.
Frith's academic career, as he puts it, has taken place on the margins, in the interstices of the disciplines. But how uptight some of those remain. He notes in passing that the development of an option in film for undergraduates at Oxford, where he did PPE, generated huge publicity - "how surprising that people should still be looking askance at film, a major 20th century art form".
After Oxford and postgraduate work in California (his PhD was on the history of education in Britain in the 19th century), Simon Frith lectured at the University of Warwick before taking a secondment to the John Logie Baird Centre at Strathclyde set up by Colin McCabe. He then moved to take Strathclyde's chair of English, noting that both the ESRC and the British Academy are aware of how difficult the area around the media and communications is to pin down.
Frith was one of the first hard-nosed students of the economics and structure of the firms that make up the music business. His was and remains a "materialist" perspective - meaning the underlying notions he has brought to bear in trying to understand the music industry have been capitalism and class. You have the slight impression, however, that Simon Frith says that for form's sake. How much, after all, does the materialist interpretation tell you about Shaggy's success?
Before Simon Frith's work the sociology of communications had focused on either broadcasting or advertising or the press, passing over the influential and successful industry of pop music. "Attitudes towards others, towards one's generation were tied up with music. Musical taste became a sociological reference point, music much more than television, as an organiser of ethnic identity, rebellion against parents, friendship I I cannot believe it is only sociologists who when they visit a friend immediately check out the collection of records and CDs."
But that was then. More music was sold; listening had more common patterns than now. "Things have fragmented and individualised - this is a general aspect of postmodernism." I asked about his own tastes. The answer spread between classical music (he is a recent opera fan), film sound tracks, and world music. "The rise of CDs has made music buying much more like buying and selling books I people are not just after a best-seller, but want reprints too. This leads to more eclectic buying, of various styles, of different music."
Fogies tend to bemoan qualitative decline in rock and popular music but Simon Frith - the sociologist rather than the rock aesthete - will have none of that. Digital technology will, on one side, enhance the control of the music industrialists; on the other it will make it easier for young people to record songs to industry standard in their bedrooms. "It is still possible for 15-year-olds to do it through the medium of music, to express themselves, more easily than in books or writing.
"The system is fallible. Who would have predicted the success in the 1980s of hip hop?" Or the likelihood that a leading contender in the Christmas recording stakes in 1995 would be the electronically-reconstituted, generation-spanning, musically-innocuous Beatles?
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UAH undergrads to launch balloons for V-SE tornado research campaign
EDITOR'S NOTE: A press conference highlighting activities during the second year of the VORTEX-SE severe weather campaign, and featuring the NOAA P-3 research aircraft, has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, at 10 a.m., at Signature Flight Support at the Huntsville International Airport.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (March 20, 2017) — Bad weather in March, April and early May will bring a virtual cloud of weather balloons to north Alabama, as scientists from around the U.S. gather to study the challenges of predicting which storms spin up tornadoes across the southeastern states.
Mixed in among the roughly one dozen oversized white "official" weather balloons launched at one time will be a couple of what might appear to be bright red, extra large party balloons carrying scientific instruments so small and light they fit inside an 8-ounce Styrofoam coffee cup.
These somewhat smaller balloons will be launched into storm fronts by members of UPSTORM, a UAH undergraduate club, as part of the VORTEX Southeast (V-SE) tornado research campaign.
"It'll be fun and a good learning experience, too," said Adam Clayton, an UPSTORM member and a UAH junior majoring in Earth system science. "This year the program is a lot bigger, so more people will be involved and there will be more opportunities to launch balloons."
Service, training and professional development were the goals Ryan Wade, a lecturer in UAH's Atmospheric Science Department, had in mind when he came up with the idea for an undergraduate sounding balloon organization. And while the students learn, the balloons collect scientifically useful data.
"The littlest balloons (they come in 18, 24 and 36 inch widths) have a maximum altitude of from 15 to 30 thousand feet, while the bigger balloons can reach 60 to 90 thousand feet," Wade said. "But the real value for us is in the boundary layer nearest the surface.
"This gets us down where the tornado lives. And it allows us to launch multiple balloons at the same time into a storm."
"The UPSTORM program is incredibly useful to our operations," said Chris Darden, meteorologist in charge at the Huntsville office of the National Weather Service. "The nearest upper air balloon sites are in Nashville and Birmingham, so we are in a bit of an observational data hole. When these soundings are done it gives us a much better idea of the pre-storm and near storm environment, and allows us to assess the potential for all types of impact weather depending on the conditions … including tornado potential. A huge help!"
The small instrument packages include temperature and humidity sensors. Wind speed and direction, as well as altitude, are calculated from the GPS unit that helps the team retrieve the tiny payload. While the instruments UPSTORM teams launch as less expensive than those launched by the National Weather Service and the well-funded research teams participating in V-SE, reusing instruments is one way UPSTORM holds down the cost of its part in this program.
In addition to UPSTORM and UAH, V-SE will bring to north Alabama balloon launch teams from Texas Tech, Mississippi State, Purdue, Louisiana-Monroe, Colorado State and NOAA. They will spread out across north Alabama, from Mississippi to Georgia and from about Cullman to southern Tennessee.
Some of the lessons learned by UPSTORM members over the past two years are about the nitty gritty details of running a scientific experiment out in the open atmosphere.
"The most memorable flights are the ones when something goes wrong," said Kaitlyn Pate, a senior ESS major and the UPSTORM club president. "We had one flight where it was very windy and cold in the upper atmosphere. (The balloon) would rise into that cold air and freeze, then sink back into warmer air. Then it would thaw and rise back up.
"After it did that a few times, we had to pull the plug on that one instead of waiting for it to get high enough to pop."
Normally, when the balloons rise high enough the helium expands enough to burst the balloon, which can fly from Alabama into either Tennessee or Georgia. The coffee cup payload is so light it flutters to the ground without needing a parachute.
"I've heard stories of at least two that landed in people's back yards," Pate said. "I believe one landed in a cul-de-sac. A guy was taking out his trash and the payload landed next to his trashcan. He was really fascinated by it."
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This webpage provides information and resources to support Physiotherapy staff working within eating disorders, to guide and support clinical practice and professional development within this specialism.
Eating disorders is a specialist service within mental health where patients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia, including atypical presentations, have complex physiological and psychological problems. Two key features of eating disorders are distorted body image, and compulsive exercising behaviour, with the two often being interrelated, with individuals using exercise as a way of controlling their body weight and shape.
Physiotherapy has a unique role to play in the treatment of eating disorders, as a member of the multidisciplinary team using physical therapeutic interventions and education to help patients overcome their symptoms and to accept their changing body shape as they restore weight. The physiotherapy role within this field encompasses specialist assessment, advice, education, treatment and management of the various physical and psychological components of an eating disorder, and plays a vital role in the management of compulsive exercise, osteoporosis and altered body image.
As well as working individually with patients, many physiotherapists will run educative and practical exercise groups for all stages of illness, recovery and/or weight restoration, appropriate to BMI, taking into account the physical and mental health risks associated with eating disorders.
The key areas that physiotherapy can address when treating an individual with an eating disorder:
- Exercise and Physical Activity
- Body Image and body awareness
- Posture and musculoskeletal conditions
- Osteoporosis and Bone Health
- Anxiety management, relaxation and massage
Below you will find valuable resources that can provide guidance, information and evidence the role of Physiotherapy in Eating Disorders
The Physiotherapy Eating Disorders Professional Network Group is a specialist interest group made up of physiotherapists working in eating disorders services throughout the UK.
The aim of the group is to provide a forum for professional supervision/peer support relevant to working within eating disorders and to pool resources from a UK-wide highly specialised group of physiotherapists working within eating disorders. The group are instrumental in consolidating the knowledge base for the profession within eating disorders. This includes reviewing evidence based practice, improving the quality of service delivery, sharing and developing best practice, facilitating an opportunity for CPD and role development, and education to service providers.
For further information on the network or if you are a Physiotherapist working within Eating Disorders and would like to join the group, contact:
Chairperson – Kate Brown, Lead Physiotherapist, Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, firstname.lastname@example.com
Professional Lead – Susie Calvert, Lead Physiotherapist, Schoen Clinic York, email@example.com
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1.my first pc works fine,with gigastusio!
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2.last week a buy a new pc with this components.
thunderbird 1000mhz
256mb 133
30gb hard drive
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asus a7v (kt133) motherboard
and at this moment gigastudio works not!!
my problem is when i put a akai cd in my cd-rom ,at the moment when gigatudio converts a akai sample crashes my system!!!!!!!!! or my system rebootes!!!! or a it comes a error massage with a blue screen ,when i deinstall gigastudio works my pc fine!! and when i install it new ,comes many many problems ,when i copy a big file from my hart disk to a nother folder ,my system crashes ,or when i copy a file from my fist harddisk to the another harddisk c: to d: my system crashes many many problems ,and when i deinstall gigastudio works my system fine!
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