text: NAMI Honors "Hope on the Street" Ramiro Guevara, Profiled In Documentary On Homelessness, Appointed Director Of NAMI Antistigma Program May 12 2003 Arlington, VA - The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) today announced that San Francisco's KQED Public Television will receive its 2003 Outstanding Media Award for the television documentary "Hope on the Street," produced by Michael Isip. Funded initially by a Rosalyn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellowship, the documentary is being honored at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 13. During the past two years, two Pulitzer Prizes have been awarded to journalists whose work NAMI first honored. Other NAMI media awards for 2003 will be announced before NAMI's annual convention, June 28-July 1, 2003, in Minneapolis. Initially broadcast in October 2002, "Hope on the Street" profiles four homeless persons with mental illnesses, who struggle for recovery—with different degrees of success. National distribution of the documentary recently began through the American Public Television network and continues through June (check local listings). The documentary is intended in part to shatter the stigma that surrounds mental illness by telling real stories with human faces—and showing that recovery is possible. One of the individuals profiled is Ramiro (Ray) Guevara, who lives with bipolar disorder. For much of his life, Guevara went undiagnosed or untreated. He used drugs, was a gang member, and lived on the street for years, before finally succeeding in treatment and recovery. Today, he is married, has three children, and has served as an outreach worker to homeless persons. Guevara also has begun a new chapter in his story—appointed this month as national director of NAMI's antistigma program, In Our Own Voice: Living With Mental Illnesses, which trains people with mental illnesses to speak about their experiences to civic organizations, schools, and other groups. He will move to the Washington, D.C. area later this summer. "Hope on the Street's impact has been significant," said NAMI national executive director Richard Birkel, Ph.D. "It is an outstanding example of how the news media can help confront the current mental health crisis in communities through public education." "We are proud that Ray Guevara has joined NAMI's national team," Birkel said. "In the documentary, Ray provides a human face of recovery. In his new position, he will direct the training and deployment of hundreds and thousands of individuals like him, who will present testimony in their own communities—and in turn inspire many other people." "I am excited to have the opportunity to work with NAMI to help others on a national scale," Guevara said. "Recovery does happen. In the past five years, I have gone from living on public assistance to now having a 401(k) plan. My own experience is one of hope. The number one barrier to recovery is stigma. In our own voice, those of us who have found our way out of homelessness, must bear witness to others throughout the nation. No one should left behind." "Hope of the Street" was produced as part of KQED Public Television's "Bay Window" series. Sales and rentals of the documentary are available through the Filmakers Library at http://www.filmakers.com.


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By Brendan DeMelle • Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 14:21
House Republicans have chosen Lord Christopher Monckton, a non-scientist with a penchant for outrageous remarks, as its sole witness at tomorrow's hearing in front of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.
Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) called the hearing in an effort to further restore public confidence in climate science, and to set the record straight that 'Climategate' was not the scandal climate deniers and the right-wing media tried to portray in the wake of the theft of private emails from scientists at the Climatic Research Unit of the University of East Anglia.
A press release announcing the hearing states that the scientists "will address the claims of deniers head-on."
The explanatory hearing will include testimony from Lisa Graumlich, director of the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona, who served on the British panel that last month exonerated the CRU scientists of any malpractice.
Rep. Markey has also called three top American climate scientists to explain that climate science remains fundamentally sound and supported by evidence gathered by reputed scientific institutions around the world. The three expert scientist witnesses were involved in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports that have been attacked by climate deniers, including Lord Monckton.
Rep. James Sensenbrenner, the Ranking Minority Member of the committee, chose Monckton as the Republican's sole witness at the hearing.
Of all the people in the world the GOP could call to testify, they chose Christopher (not-really-a-Lord) Monckton, a non-scientist with a diploma in journalism studies and a knack for trampling Godwin's Law of Nazi Analogies.
Monckton called American college students advocating for clean energy the "Hitler Youth" and "Nazis" during his crazed rampage at the Americans For Prosperity event at the Copenhagen climate summit. Monckton repeated the "Hitler Youth" comments directly to me in an interview the following day, and then took it way too far when he told Jewish student Ben Wessel, whose grandparents escaped the Holocaust, "I am not going to shake the hand of Hitler youth." Despite extensive video evidence, Monckton went on to lie to the Associated Press, claiming that he never uttered those words.
At the Tax Day Tea Party in D.C. last month, Monckton opened his speech with a 'joke' suggesting that President Obama was born in Kenya. Monckton previously called President Obama a "monster" during his speech at a GOP fundraiser in Wisconsin, which followed another of his paid appearances for Americans for Prosperity.
In a 1987 article for the American Spectator titled the The Myth of Heterosexual AIDS, Monckton wrote that:
…. there is only one way to stop AIDS. That is to screen the entire population regularly and to quarantine all carriers of the disease for life. Every member of the population should be blood-tested every month … all those found to be infected with the virus, even if only as carriers, should be isolated compulsorily, immediately, and permanently.
With such a long record of inflammatory and baseless statements, what could the GOP possibly see in Monckton that would warrant his appearance as an expert witness on a climate science panel otherwise made up of scientists?
Watch Peter Sinclair's excellent pieces picking apart the claims made by Lord Debunkton, especially this episode of Climate Denial Crock of the Week:
Tune in to the hearing tomorrow at 9:30 AM eastern to watch the hearing on the web at globalwarming.house.gov.
WHAT: Select Committee hearing, "The Foundation of Climate Science"
WHEN: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 9:30 AM
WHERE: 2237 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC, and on the web at globalwarming.house.gov
Dr. Lisa Graumlich, Director, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizona, and member of the "Oxburgh Inquiry" panel
Dr. Chris Field, Director, Department of Global Ecology, Carnegie Institution of Washington, and co-chair of "Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability" portion of new IPCC report due in 2014
Dr. James McCarthy, Professor of Biological Oceanography, Harvard University, past President and Chair of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, co-chair of "Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability" portion of IPCC report published in 2001
Dr. James Hurrell, Senior Scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research, contributor to IPCC reports
Lord Christopher Monckton, Chief Policy Adviser, Science and Public Policy Institute
Ben Lawson replied on Permalink
Reap the wind!
This could be a dangerous moment for "the Lord"…
It also says plenty about the House Republicans.
Why is there so little apparent effort to find the actual criminal who stole the e-mails? A good offense is more effective than any defense.
Barry Bickmore replied on Permalink
Moncktons Evasion
Follow the link below for some commentary on how Monckton evaded some uncomfortable questions about his credibility in his testimony today. http://bbickmore.wordpress.com/2010/05/06/dance-monckey/
What could the GOP see in Monckton?
Probably that he was both available and willing to present their preconceived agenda. They probably couldn't find any willing scientists at this point. Or maybe they just figured Monckton was better at "baffling them with bulls**t".
Darnell Williams replied on Permalink
This is Offensive
As a Black man and a democrat, I find it outrageous for you to comment about a guy using "hitler youth" when we have freedom of speech in this country! Moncton did not set up a youthcorp for young kids, where you join and don't get a decent enough stipend to sustain yourself. Moncton never expanded any wars in the middle east. Moncton did not give bailouts to banks- and none to those of us who really need the money. Ever heard of the Tuskeegee experiment? where the govt. (HHS) knowingly gave black men syphillus and told them it was going to help them? man-made global warming is the modern euqivalent to inject a spurious claim into the social sphere and and telling us its the truth. Give me a break- real democrats debate opinions instead of just forcing their opinions on others. Democrats please think for yourself, hav your own debates.

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Just when I start to think that some of these cats are humble and are willing to learn, then they go say some arrogant stupid shit. The show starts off with Jesse fucking saying, "You know what coasting is? That is what I did for the Japanese challenge… I would rather lose for doing me than win for not doing me." Then why the fuck did he want to be on the show? It's not some fucking highfalutin serious goddamn art exposition. It is a fucking game show. Period. End of fucking explanation. I will take "Douche Bags" for $200 please, Alex. At the end of the season the winner gets a paycheck they have to pay taxes on. If you got into this for any other reason than the money, and being on TV, you are fucking fooling yourself. You do what you have to do to play the game because at the end of the day, that's all this is… a game. If it was not on Spike, it would be on the Game Show Network…
"Okay, calm down Victor." I talk to myself sometimes. It beats talking to the other voices in my head. Anywho, in the flash challenge the contestants had to put an image on one of Dave's guitars. Navarro was alluding to the fact that these were the actual guitars that he plays on stage. I doubt it. Granted, they are his signature guitar made by Paul Reed Smith, but I doubt these are THE guitars he plays on stage. Jesse's was okay, but really they were all pretty horrible. Chris Nunez went off on the contestants about how crappy their art was. He was so fed up, he just wanted to get it over with and get out of there. Oliver basically said that Jesse's was the best of the worst, and therefore, Jesse won the flash challenge.
Of course on the van ride back to the loft, they had to suck each other off about how good their work was and that the judges didn't know what they were talking about. Come on guys, you gotta admit this was definitely not y'all's best work. Far from it. It was a pile of shit sandwiches on moldy bread.
The guest judge this episode was Forrest Cavacco. He has been in the trenches for a number of years and is a great tattoo artist that everyone should check out. He was brought in for the elimination challenge in which the contestants had to do animal tattoos. It kinda freaked me out after saying Sarah's spirit animal was an angry orangutan. I think she even referred to animal tattoos as totems! HA! That is awesome! Oh yeah, she is still bat-shit crazy, but that is becoming an old hat, so it is not even worth getting into her weirdness.
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The top two this week were Steve and Tatu Baby. Tatu Baby's client got all barfy and so she was unable to finish her tattoo, but what she did finish the judges liked and were impressed by. Steve came out on top with his King Kong.
(Left: By Steve Tefft. Right: By Tatu Baby.)
The bottom two were Sarah and Jamie. During the show, Forrest and Chris Nunez both commented on Jamie not having any tattoos. Forrest went on to say, "How can you be a tattooer and not have tattoos. If you are going to be a tattooer you have to have tattoos. I can't respect not having tattoos." Hello! Anyone see the goddamn elephant in the room? About fucking time someone brought that up in the show!
During the judging, Forrest told Jamie to get some tattoos. When asked why he does not have any his reply was, "I have no problem waiting to get exactly what I want." Dude. You have been tattooing for 17 fucking years. If you don't have any tattoos now, you aren't going to get any. That is just a bullshit cop-out. It also sounds kind of arrogant. So there is not one tattooist out there you would get tattooed by. That is basically what you are saying, Jamie. All artists put their own flair into what they do. You never get EXACTLY what you envisioned in your own mind. That is part of the thrill of getting tattooed. I think it would be kinda disappointing if I got exactly what I imagined.
After the judging, the contestants were all sent back to the temporary abode to lick their wounds. Jamie decided to finally pipe up about said elephant in said dwelling, but he just sounded like Sir Whines-A-Lot. "I think it is so funny that people who preach about not being judged about their tattoos, and how they don't fit into society, and how they don't want people to prejudge them for how they look, will turn around and do the same thing back to me because I don't have any."
I have been getting tattooed for over 20 years. In my experience, the only people who I have run into that complain and preach about equality for tattooed folks are doucheingtons who have one or two tattoos that they can cover up in the drop of a hat. Come on folks. We all have judgements. It is human to judge. We like one thing and not another. We have opinions about what is right, what is wrong, and what is in-between. Whoever says they don't is a fucking saint and should be preaching from the mountain top. In my opinion, whoever complains about being judged for their tattoos should never had gotten tattooed in the first place. I am also going to go out on a limb and say that I don't think any of the judges have ever preached about how society should not prejudge them for their tattoos. In my experience it is really a non-issue for most tattooed folks who have respect for craft.
With that being said, I think a dude who has no tattoos after 17 years in the business and who has, as Jamie puts it, "Earned [their] stripes and… paid [their] fucking dues," has not really earned his stripes. Part of "earning your stripes" is GETTING TATTOOED! You have to know what it is like to get tattooed and to live with it to really know what it is like. Why are you tattooing if you do not want to get tattooed yourself? (And I truly believe he really does not want to get tattooed.) That fucking baffles me. My "just what I want" changes from day-to-day. I have a few tattoos that I would not get today, but I am okay with them now because that was who I was at that time.
Well, enough of my opinions. Before they brought out the top and bottom contestants, "the gang" put fake tattoos all over Jamie. The judges were a little pissed off. In the end it was a toss-up between the shittier wolf and Jamie got the boot. There is some talk on the Interwebs that he was given the boot because he has no tattoos. No, he was given the boot because he sucks wrinkled ball sack. It was a toss-up between him and the angry orangutan, and he lost. End of fucking discussion.
(Left: By Jamie Davis. Right: By Sarah Millers.)
Shortly after the show, Dave Navarro put up a blog post regarding the whole "not having any tattoos" thing. In it he states: "[Oliver and Forrest's] points are valid. Jamie has been tattooing 17 years and really has no idea what it feels like when he is tattooing a client. He has no concept of what it is to have a piece of art permanently placed on the body for life. What the pain of getting tattooed feels like or how one area of the body is more sensitive than another, from personal experience. THAT was the point. The point was that he should have SOME idea of what his clients go through." Damn, I actually agree with something Dave said! Who knew?
I think we have beat this subject into submission. I doubt any of these cats read this but if you do; Jamie GET SOME TATTOOS! I am making friends left and right aren't I? Regular ol' Simon Cowell.
Victor is a blogger for Tattoo Artist Magazine and can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/victhortheviking.
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Over the last 20 years, there has been a lot of change in the top two offices of Los Angeles government. Mayors and city attorneys have been Republicans and Democrats. They've been political insiders and outsiders, and they've been ethnically diverse. Throughout all that, however, one thing has remained constant: No mayor and city attorney have worked well together.
That may soon change. For the first time in a generation, Los Angeles' mayor, Eric Garcetti, and its city attorney, Mike Feuer, are approaching their jobs with mutual regard and what appears to be a real commitment to cooperate. Last week, the two of them, joined by Controller Ron Galperin, met over lunch at Brent's Deli in Northridge, and Feuer was enthusiastic afterward.
"This is kind of a unique moment in Los Angeles," Feuer said from his new office, which was still being assembled the day we spoke. There were no pictures on the walls, not even books on most of the shelves. "The leadership in the city isn't just new. The leadership in the city has the potential to work very deeply and collaboratively together…. That hasn't been the case in the city for years."
Already, Feuer has made a point of appearing personally at the reelection of Council President Herb Wesson, and he has pledged to work with Chief Charlie Beck to improve risk management at the Los Angeles Police Department. In one week, the new city leadership has signaled a new kind of cooperation across branches.
Feuer and Garcetti share more than politics. Both are earnest, well-educated, civic-minded wonks. They have a tendency to lecture and a faith in metrics. Both welcome, or at least say they welcome, being held to measurable results. Garcetti has the slightly thicker skin, Feuer the slightly broader experience, but they are both thorough believers in the potential of government to improve the lives of the governed. They listen well — a contrast to both of their predecessors — and they assume their offices with a strong determination to make change. And, yes, they both can be a bit sanctimonious.
In the case of Feuer, the contrast between his transition and that of Carmen Trutanich, the incumbent whom Feuer defeated in May, could scarcely be more glaring. Four years ago, Trutanich became city attorney after defeating a friend of Villaraigosa's, then-Councilman Jack Weiss. The relationship between the mayor and his maverick city attorney got off on shaky footing and only got worse. By the end of Trutanich's four years, Villaraigosa had dramatically reduced funding for the city attorney's office, and trust between the city's elected leadership and its legal staff had withered to the point that both the mayor and council were seeking outside legal advice.
Trutanich was loud, and council members and the mayor resented his spotlight-hogging, which he seemed to prefer to the quieter work of counseling.
That is not Feuer. "A good lawyer should be counseling to avoid those moments," he said. "You want a city attorney who stands up when people are wronged. That, to me, is the model of a city attorney I want to be. That is not the same thing as a city attorney who looks for moments to say no in a publicly conspicuous way."
As Feuer ticks off his ambitions for his office, they again closely track those that Garcetti often discussed during his mayoral campaign. Making neighborhoods safer and cleaner, protecting vulnerable people, pursuing environmental justice — Feuer describes solutions in legal terms, whereas Garcetti offers a vision drawn more from community organizing and constituent service, but they arrive at similar places. It's hard to imagine them not finding common ground.
That said, there is some risk to all this getting along. The city attorney is not just the government's lawyer but also the people's, and there are times when representing the people means saying no to city clients, an unusual position for most lawyers. Whatever else one thinks of him, Trutanich clearly grasped that aspect of the job; Feuer may have a harder time with it. He's more comfortable giving and taking advice, where Trutanich specialized in pounding.
Feuer recognizes that some might like to see a more publicly combative city attorney and will wonder whether he's really pushing back against bad policy and legal decisions when he takes those stands in private. He insists he'll opt for that approach anyway, that his role as a lawyer compels it: "I need to be really rigidly focused on getting the job done."
For the first time in a generation, a mayor of Los Angeles has a city attorney determined to be a partner. Let's see if they can make it work.
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Other Proposed Treatments
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- Pantethine
- Sage Leaf Extract
- Soy
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Triglycerides belong to a group of fat-related substances called lipids. An increase in levels of certain lipids—a condition called "hyperlipidemia"—contributes to heart disease.
To test for hyperlipidemia, physicians rely on blood tests called lipid profiles that measure triglycerides as well as two types of the lipid cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol.
In many people with hyperlipidemia, elevation of LDL predominates. Drugs in the statin family work particularly well at treating this form of hyperlipidemia. (For information on natural treatments for this condition, see the High Cholesterol article.)
In some people with hyperlipidemia, however, high triglyceride levels are the primary problem. These people are just as much at risk for heart disease as people with elevated LDL cholesterol. Furthermore, if triglyceride levels get high enough, the pancreas may become inflamed, causing a dangerous condition called pancreatitis. Skin lesions called xanthomas may occur as well.
Common causes of elevated triglyceride levels include genetic predisposition, diabetes, excessive alcohol intake, and various medications (including estrogen , tamoxifen, glucocorticoids , thiazide diuretics , and some beta-blockers ).
People with high triglycerides may not respond well to statin drugs. Instead, they may need to use high-dose niacin or drugs in the fibrate family . Exercise (with or without weight loss) may also lower triglycerides. Diet, except when weight loss occurs, may not help, as a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet can actually raise triglyceride levels.
Principal Proposed Natural Treatments
Fish oil has shown distinct promise for treating hypertriglyceridemia. More than 2,000 people have participated in well-designed studies of fish oil for reducing triglyceride levels. 1 Most studies ran from about 7 to 10 weeks.
It appears that fish oil supplements can reduce triglycerides by about 25% to 30%. Although not all studies have been positive, in a detailed review of 47 randomized trials, researchers concluded that fish oil is capable of significantly reducing triglyceride levels with no change in total cholesterol levels and only slight increases in HDL ("good") cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol. 35 However, it should be noted that in some studies, use of fish oil has markedly raised LDL cholesterol, which might offset some of the benefit.
For more information, see the full High Cholesterol article.
Fish oil has been studied for reducing triglyceride levels specifically in people with diabetes , and it appears to do so safely and effectively. 3 Furthermore, in people using statin drugs to control lipid levels, the addition of fish oil or its isolated component DHA appears to improve results. 4, 34
Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids , healthy fats that the body needs as much as it needs vitamins. The most important omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are named EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). According to some, but not all, studies, EPA may be more important than DHA for reducing triglyceride levels. 5-10, 32
In addition, a slightly modified form of fish oil (ethyl-omega-3 fatty acids) has been approved by the FDA as a treatment for hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides). 33 This specially processed product, sold under the trade name Omacor, is widely advertised as more effective than ordinary fish oil. However, it should be noted that Omacor has undergone relatively little study itself; the physician prescribing information notes only two small trials to support its effectiveness for this use. This is far less evidence than usually required for drug approval, and also substantially less than the body of evidence supporting standard fish oil as a treatment for high triglycerides.
For more information, including dosage and safety issues, see the full Fish Oil article.
Other Proposed Natural Treatments
Numerous studies indicate that soy can reduce total and LDL cholesterol, especially when it replaces animal protein in the diet, and on this basis it has been approved for a "heart healthy" label by the FDA. Soy also appears to modestly improve triglyceride levels. 11
The supplement pantethine is widely promoted as a natural treatment for hypertriglyceridemia. However, the evidence that it works rests on small studies with somewhat inconsistent results. 12-16
In people with type 2 diabetes, use of chromium may reduce triglyceride levels, according to some but not all preliminary trials. 17-21
However, chromium does not appear to be effective for reducing triglyceride levels in people without diabetes. 20,22-25
Other herbs and supplements that have shown promise for reducing triglyceride levels include fenugreek , 27creatine , 28 and Achillea wilhelmsii . 29
The drug tamoxifen has a tendency to raise triglyceride levels. In an open study, simultaneous use of vitamin C (500 mg daily) and vitamin E (400 mg daily) counteracted this side effect. 30
The supplement flax oil contains omega-3 fatty acids similar but not identical to those found in fish oil. It has been proposed as an alternative to fish oil, because it does not cause fishy burps. However, evidence suggests that flax oil is not as effective as fish oil for reducing triglycerides. 1
Walnut oil has shown some promise for reducing triglycerides. 31
In a randomized trial of 86 people with high cholesterol and diabetes , sage leaf extract improved cholesterol (HDL and LDL) and trigycerides when compared to placebo. 36
Most natural treatments used to reduce cholesterol have the potential to reduce triglyceride levels as well. For more information on these many options, see the full High Cholesterol article.
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The Icon Hotel is located in the heart of the Czech Republic in one of the most magnificent capitals in the world, Prague. This boutique hotel has the most ideal location in the entire city. It is within walking distances to some of the most famous landmarks in Eastern Europe. The Wenceslas Square is within 3 minutes, the National museum will only you take you around 5 minutes. The amazing Old Town Square is only 10 minutes away which for sure will transcend you into another time period.
Address: V Jámě 1263/6 - Prague, 11000, Czech Republic - The Icon Hotel & Lounge Prague Map
Description: Luxurious and spacious All rooms with handmade, 100% natural Hästens beds (2.10 meter by 2.00 meter), coffee and tea facilities, LCD TV with DVD player, iPod connection and biometric safes, as well as body products from Rituals and luxury linen from De Witte en Lietaer. On top of that, our DeLuxe rooms feature bathrobes and slippers. Rates include all day a la carte breakfast, free internet, VAT and city tax. Size: 28 to 30 square meters
Occupancy: 2 Adults
Description: Innovative and Exclusive These rooms have a separated livingroom and bedroom, home cinema with 5.1 dolby surround sound and Illy Espresso coffee machine in addition to all the standard amenities of The ICON Hotel & Lounge`s DeLuxe rooms. Rates include all day a la carte breakfast, free internet, VAT and city tax. Size: 35 and 36 square meters
Occupancy: 2 Adults
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Description: Designer interior, seductive lounge, tempting cuisine. Glamorous yet cozy, this multi-space is a destination in the city center. In addition, The ROOM multispace lounge can accommodate groups of up to 150 persons serving as an alternative conference space or just a space for product presentations, fashion shows, parties, etc.
Location: On site
Breakfast: 0700am-1100pm
Lunch: 1130am-0300pm
Dinner: until 11pm
Description: The ICON boardroom accommodates up to 12 persons and offers state of the art presentation facilities. Gather around an inspiring and historic meeting table which was part of the famous BATA shoe factory of Zlin, known for its innovative production and management standards. An original piece of furniture from the Industrial heritage of the 1930's Czech Republic.
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You may not have a private jet or a big annual bonus, but that doesn't mean you can't apply for a job with a CEO's mentality.
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Career experts say there are lessons that all applicants can learn from top executives when it comes to the job research, application and interview process.
The key to applying like a CEO is to master the balance of confidence and humility when approaching a job, says Jay Millen, co-leader of recruitment firm DHR International's Board and CEO of Practice Group.
"It's easy to over portray your skills and strengths," Millen says. "It's very important to be an active listener and understand the job you are applying for. Do you homework and due diligence before you apply."
Here are some more tips from senior recruiters on how to apply for your next job with the mentality of a chief executive officer:
Be Data Driven. All CEOs are heavily reliant on data, says Scott Dobroski, community expert at social jobs site Glassdoor, so know your own stats.
"Know you own metrics, successes over time and how they trend," Dobroski says. "Within today's competitive job market, you need at least three data points within a resume to show some traction."
Convey passion and personality. Dobroski says these two qualities make the difference between good and bad CEOs, and he says not to shy away from showing your personality and interests on a resume.
"Do your research: If you know your potential new boss is into biking and you are as well, include it on your resume," he says. "It may entice a hiring manager to pick up the phone if they are on the fence about a candidate. Also use these if they play into your job duties, like leading a kid's Cub Scout troop or volunteering locally."
Do your homework. With so much information available online about companies and industries, there is no reason not to know basic facts and current events about an employer before stepping foot into an interview, says Elaina Genser, senior vice president and managing director, Western Region at senior recruitment firm Witt/Kieffer.
"Show sincere interest in the organization and why it attracts you as opposed to you just needing a job," Genser says. "This says a lot. Also ask questions that ultimately demonstrate your insight into that company. The organization should learn from your insights into them."
Answer the questions asked of you. Good leaders listen, think and then respond, says Genser, so you should do the same during the interview process.
"Sometimes people just can't stop talking," she says. "Answer the questions they ask, and if they want more then you can clarify. Sometimes candidates have canned answers they fire off that are not relevant o what is being asked of them."


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"The world is full of dreams that became a reality when people had the determination to make them so." These were the words of Kristalina Georgieva, EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid, on Monday as she addressed an urgent meeting on the Sahel food crisis.
And determination was behind Oxfam supporters taking action over the last two weeks calling on the Government to increase the UK's response to the crisis. You spoke, and the Government listened - first by increasing funding by £10 million and then on Tuesday by committing a further £5.4 million. This new funding, combined with UK aid channelled through the European Union, means the Government has now reached its fair share of the money desperately needed to respond to the crisis. The sustained pressure shown by Oxfam supporters and the wider UK public made all the
The British public and UK Government have taken a stand, but we need governments around the world to do the same. An international petition promoted by Avaaz, Oxfam, and Africans Act for Africa has so far been supported by over 400,000 people and we hope that it will soon reach one million. When it does it will be delivered to urge and inspire international decision makers to further action.
We are almost half way there but the world must move faster to save lives in the Sahel
During Monday's international meeting the EU announced approximately an extra $50 million in aid for the Sahel. The UN office for Humanitarian Affairs has increased the total appeal for the Sahel to $1.6 billion. These funds are desperately needed to provide immediate assistance to the 18.7 million people currently going hungry in the region. Right now that UN appeal is less than half funded. This is because, unlike the UK, several governments are not yet giving their fair share. We all need to keep the pressure up to make sure this crisis does not tip over into a
Meeting immediate needs while investing in the long-term
The crisis in the Sahel is part of a wider food story that affects us all. While it is vital that the world respond to the suffering being felt right now by families in the region, the roots of this larger crisis must be confronted. We call the larger story GROW and it's at the heart of what we do. It highlights the need to invest in small-scale food producers and tackle rising food prices. We hope the success of this action will encourage you to get involved and join us as we work for a future where everyone always has enough to eat.
Supporters have taken action and the Government has listened. It will take plenty of determination on a global level to build the future we want to see - but it is possible.
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Senior Technical Writer Dana M. Barry of Clarkson University's Center for Advanced Materials Processing served as a visiting professor in Penang, Malaysia, in December. In her capacity as scientific board president for Ansted University, she gave the opening address for the university's special combination graduation/award ceremony held in Penang on December 6.
Barry gave a presentation about her international program in creative education to the ceremony attendees and participants. She also gave a similar talk to students at the Chung Hwa Confucian Secondary School in Penang. Ansted presented Barry with a certificate of appreciation for her excellent program presentations.
Her program, which is being carried out in collaboration with Hideyuki Kanematsu of Japan, has the main goals of turning students of all ages on to science and engineering and of preparing them to be critical thinkers and creative problem solvers.
The program has sponsorship from the Northern New York section of the American Chemical Society and makes use of Barry's and Kanematsu's new creative science book, Develop Critical Thinking Skills, Solve a Mystery, Learn Science, published by Tate in 2007.
Barry also participated in a book launching ceremony and served as an editor for the University's new commemorative magazine, which will be released this month. In addition, she took part in a press conference and appeared on TV and in newspapers in Malaysia.
Barry previously served as a visiting professor in Malaysia (2001 & 2004), England (2003), and Japan (2002 & 2005). She is a certified professional chemist and has many honors and publications to her name.
Clarkson University, located in Potsdam, New York, is a private, nationally ranked university with a reputation for developing innovative leaders in engineering, business, the sciences, health sciences and the humanities. At Clarkson, 3,000 high-ability students excel in an environment where learning is not only positive, friendly and supportive but spans the boundaries of traditional disciplines and knowledge. Faculty members achieve international recognition for their research and scholarship and connect students to their leadership potential in the marketplace through dynamic, real-world problem solving.


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A 26-year-old woman was charged with DUI in the presence of children, possession of oxycodone and tampering with evidence.
Sheriff's deputies charged a woman early Thursday with DUI in the presence of children under 18, possession of oxycodone and tampering with evidence.
Kimberly Noelle Martin, 26, was arrested and taken to the Marion County Jail.
Deputy Luke Blackburn was dispatched to the Kangaroo gas station at 7590 E. County Road 25 in reference to a drunken driver. A clerk told him she was outside smoking a cigarette when she saw a white Oldsmobile drive in and the driver slam on the brakes in front of the gas pumps.
The driver, later identified as Martin, got out of the car and asked to use the bathroom. The clerk said she detected a strong odor of alcohol on the woman's breath, according to reports.
The clerk said she saw three small children in the car, so when the woman was getting back in the car she asked for the keys.
Another witness told the deputy he was thinking about making a citizen's arrest about the same time law enforcement arrived.
Sgt. Lester Schneider conducted a field sobriety exercise, which Martin failed.
Deputies found a candy wrapper that contained pills in a pocket of Martin's pants. The wrapper was placed on the roof of a patrol car and as Martin was being searched she grabbed it and balled up her fist, according to reports. Inside were three Oxycodone pills. Martin said the pills did not belong to her, reports note.
A relative came to the store and took the children, ages 6 months, 6 years and 9 years.
Martin was taken to the jail, where blood-alcohol tests showed levels of .207 and .210.
The state level at which someone is presumed to be intoxicated is .08.
State records show Martin is on probation for DUI and four counts of drug sale/manufacture/delivery, which was slated to end Nov. 8, 2014.
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At least nine county school boards in northern Florida have adopted resolutions calling for the state board of education "to revise the new Sunshine State Standards for Science such that evolution is not presented as fact, but as one of several theories," according to a January 23, 2008, report from Florida Citizens for Science. These resolutions represent a backlash to a draft set of new state science standards, which are presently undergoing revision in response to comments from the public.
The Institute for Creation Research's quest for Texas certification of its graduate school, which would offer a master's degree in science education, is on hold, at the ICR's request.
Less than a month remains before Darwin Day! Colleges and universities, schools, libraries, museums, churches, civic groups, and just plain folks across the country -- and the world -- are preparing to celebrate Darwin Day, on or around February 12, in honor of the life and work of Charles Darwin. These events provide a marvelous opportunity not only to celebrate Darwin's birthday but also to engage in public outreach about science, evolution, and the importance of evolution education.
Science, Evolution, and Creationism, the new book from the National Academy of Sciences and Institute of Medicine designed to give the public a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the current scientific understanding of evolution and its importance in the science classroom, is receiving wide attention -- and, what's more, praise both from the scientific community and newspapers across the country for its uncompromising endorsement of the necessity of including evolution in science education.
The South Carolina board of education voted on January 9, 2008, to add Kenneth R. Miller and Joseph Levine's popular high school textbook Biology, published by Prentice-Hall, to the official list of textbooks approved by the state. "Science teachers from across the state erupted in applause after the vote," the Associated Press (January 9, 2008) reported.
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text: EPL New Year's Day Round-Up January 2, 200812:00AM PST Previous Next Setanta SportsArsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea all claimed English Premier League victories to begin 2008.The Gunners and The Blues each had London derby wins on New Year's Day, while United overcame a plucky Birmingham City side at home.Liverpool and Newcastle United, however, faltered to start the New Year after disappointing results on Wednesday evening.WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2Blackburn Rovers 1-0 SunderlandBlackburn Rovers shaded a tale of two penalties 1-0, as Sunderland's Dwight Yorke was sent off on his return to Ewood Park.Former Manchester United team-mates Mark Hughes and Roy Keane saw a lifeless game spring into action in the second half, with Brad Friedel saving Dean Whitehead's spot kick before a soft award at the other end by referee Rob Styles.Benni McCarthy took the responsibility and fired past Craig Gordon after Danny Higginbotham was harshly adjudged to have intentionally handled Chris Samba's shot from point-blank range in the 57th minute.Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Derby CountyBolton Wanderers left it until injury time in their game with Derby County to earn a 1-0 victory at The Reebok Stadium.The Trotters had the best of the chances in the game and even had the ball in the back of the net on 66 minutes before El Hadji Diouf's effort was ruled out for offside. Nicolas Anelka, playing possibly his last game for the club, was a threat throughout, as he led the line for the hosts and came close with a couple of chances.It had looked like Bolton were going to be left frustrated until the 91st minute of play when Stelios Giannakopoulos latched onto a long ball from Jussi Jaaskelinen to score the vital goal.Liverpool 1-1 Wigan Athletic Liverpool's EPL title challenge took another body shot, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Wigan at Anfield.After a drab opening 45 minutes that saw a distinct lack of creativity from both sides, The Reds took the lead in the 49th minute, as Fernando Torres rounded off a sweeping move involving Steven Gerrard and Steve Finnan to claim his 10th league goal of the season.The home side had chances to make the game safe, but Titus Bramble proved to be their nemesis, as he popped up to apply the type of finesse to a finish not usually associated with him by rifling Wigan level in the 80th minute.Newcastle United 0-2 Manchester CityManchester City added to Sam Allardyce's problems with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United at St James' Park.Elano opened the scoring with a neat left-foot strike in the 38th minute, and Gelson Fernandes made the three points safe for City with a shot into the roof of the net with 14 minutes remaining.The Magpies had shown plenty of heart, but chances missed by Obafemi Martins and Damien Duff made their task difficult.NEW YEAR'S DAYArsenal 2-0 West Ham UnitedArsenal maintained their grip on the EPL lead, as they kept Manchester United at bay with a 2-0 win over West Ham in what was an engaging London derby.With Chelsea beating Fulham and Manchester United winning at home to Birmingham City, the onus was on The Gunners to retain their slender two-point lead and they did so in style, as they outclassed a West Ham side crippled by fitness problems.Arsenal went ahead as early as the first minute of play when Eduardo da Silva latched onto a through ball by Cesc Fabregas to add another goal to his impressive tally. The Gunners made it 2-0 on 18 minutes thanks to Emmanuel Adebayor, and they kept that lead until the end to collect another vital win.Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham HotspurMartin Laursen headed into the back of the Tottenham net five minutes from time to lead Aston Villa to a 2-1 win at Villa Park, just when it looked like the visitors had rescued a point.They say a great striker needs only one chance to score a goal. Jermain Defoe has a great deal to do before anyone will deem him a great striker, but the Spurs frontman turned up after 79 minutes of hiding to power an emphatic finish past Scott Carson and level the game at 1-1.Prior to his goal, Defoe - in for Robbie Keane - was barely visible in an encounter that saw Villa hold a deserved halftime lead through Olof Mellberg's header before a quick triple switch by Juande Ramos saw the visitors come much more into the game. But in the end, they left Birmingham with nothing.Fulham 1-2 ChelseaFulham were proudly displaying a new manager in Roy Hodgson against Chelsea on New Year's Day, but it was their long standing problems that returned to haunt them in a 2-1 defeat at Craven Cottage, as 2008 began with a whiff of déjà vu rather than the promise of a fresh start.Former Inter manager Hodgson – bizarrely asked if his latest job was the biggest of his career on Monday - took charge of The Cottagers for the first time in the West London derby and his reign was off to a flyer when Danny Murphy scored from the penalty spot following a foul by Joe Cole on Moritz Volz.However, Salomon Kalou headed Chelsea level on 54 minutes and Michael Ballack completed the turnaround eight minutes later when scoring a penalty after being tugged down in the box by Clint Dempsey.Manchester United 1-0 Birmingham CityAlex McLeish's Birmingham City left Manchester United's school of football bullied, battered and beaten, yet they did so with their heads held high after somehow limiting the champions to just a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez crafted a sublime goal for the latter midway through the first half to claim the points, but despite a plethora of second half chances, no further reward arrived.The Red Devils were quite superb as they pressed forward with slick passing moves and should really have won by a bigger margin.Middlesbrough 0-2 EvertonIt is the time of the year to usher in new beginnings, but optimism is a precious commodity for a Middlesbrough side dispatched 2-0 by Andrew Johnson and James McFadden for an unfussy Everton.Sapped of confidence and sparse of inspiration, Boro were easy prey for an Everton team who look set for a prosperous 2008 after rising in the EPL standings.Johnson opened the scoring for The Toffees on 67 minutes before setting up McFadden to kill the game off with a decent strike, with the Scotland international dedicating his goal (pictured) to former Motherwell teammate Phil O'Donnell following his tragic death from heart failure over the weekend.Reading 0-2 PortsmouthPortsmouth returned to winning ways following a 2-0 victory against 10-man Reading on the opening day of 2008.The omens had not looked good for Steve Coppell's side after just three minutes when Nico Kranjcar's penalty crashed against the post. Although Reading did not concede, The Royals saw Ibrahima Sonko red carded for his professional foul on Benjani Mwaruwari, resulting in the penalty award.Six minutes later, Pompey took the lead when Marcus Hahnemann blundered and Sol Campbell at full stretch prodded home. The points were made safe in the 66th minute when John Utaka raced on to a Sulley Muntari pass to double the visitors' advantage. Previous Next


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There were 147 entries by 678 students; 23 teachers and 18 schools participated. Entries came from Austria, Canada, Finland, Holland, Israel, Pakistan and the U.S. The magazine Final Frontier co-sponsored the 1998 contest and will provide a one year subscription to the grand prize winner(s) along with $500 worth of space merchandise from their catalog.
Note: for the rest of the prizes there were individual, team (consisting of 2-5 students) and classroom project (from 20-35 students) awards for two groups: 6-9th grade and 10-12th grade. Team members are listed in alphabetical order. There were a number of ties.
Several educators deserve special mention for their involvement:
Special thanks to Gail Felchle and Bryan Yager for the design and production of the certificates and the hats. Thanks to Ruth Globus for logo design.
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Every Saturday, meet a member of the Gervasi wine making team on the Piazza for a walking tour from the past into the future of Gervasi Vineyard. Stroll the brick path, along the lake to the new Crush House. Learn about the colorful history of the Gervasi property and peek into the future by touring the new Crush House, set to open in the late summer. A tour will start on the Piazza at 12:00PM, 1:00PM and 2:00PM and last approximately 40 minutes.


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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Sacred Heart indoor track and field teams competed for the first time in 2014 Saturday at the Yale Collegiate Invitational at Coxe Cage.
The men's team had three event winners in the meet. Sophomore Sean Ferguson won the mile in a time of 4:17.85, taking the top spot by almost seven seconds. Senior Brandon Hutchinson took first place in the long jump with a leap of 6.90 meters. Freshman Joshua Beloff was second with a jump of 6.88 meters. Scott Sheehan won the shot put competition with a throw of 13.87 meters. Senior Phillip Miccio finished third in the weight throw with a toss of 15.50 meters. Marc Troiani was fourth with a throw of 15.46 meters.
For the women, junior Emma Bolduc finished second in the 3000m with a time of 10:05.28. Megan Papp was fourth in the race, running a time of 10:20.37. In the field, Sara Isaacson placed fourth in the pole vault by clearing 3.15 meters. Freshman Nicole Bartosch had a fourth place finish in the long jump with a leap of 5.58 meters. The Pioneers had two top-five finishes in the shot put. Kolbi Smith was second with a throw of 13.17 meters and Mareena Dimilia fifth with a throw of 12.22 meters. DiMilia also finished fourth in the weight throw with a toss of 14.97 meters.
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HypnoBirthing® is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education, enhanced by self-hypnosis techniques. It provides the missing link that allows women to use their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing. Emphasis is placed on pregnancy and childbirth, as well as on pre-birth parenting and the consciousness of the pre-born baby.
HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method is designed especially to serve the 95 percent of families whose pregnancies fall into the normal, low or no-risk categories. If you are a part of this vast majority, HypnoBirthing will teach you techniques for relaxation and visualization, along with physical exercises and a sound nutritional guide that will help you to ease through a happy, healthy pregnancy and childbirth.
"My dream is that every woman, everywhere, will know the joy of a truly safe, comfortable and satisfying birthing for herself and her baby."
~ Marie F. Mongan
Preparing to welcome a baby is a life-changing experience, not just through pregnancy and birth, but for the rest of your lives. HypnoBirthing offers a remarkably simple, relaxed approach to this most important transition, as you step into your role as parents and, together, become a family.
Your journey into parenthood is one of the most amazing experiences that you will ever know. Choosing to explore HypnoBirthing will make the event all the more fulfilling.
Making this choice, however, is only one of many decisions you and your partner will make along this journey. It will be a very busy time for you, and many of the decisions are so important when you consider how they could impact your lives and that of your baby.
A key factor for many of these decisions is closely tied to how you look upon birth and how you regard your own role in this adventure into pregnancy, birthing and parenting. The material in HypnoBirthing will help you and your birthing companion to sort through many of the important aspects of pregnancy and birth, and assist you in your role as parents. The program is designed for you both, for your birth companion will play a vital role during your pregnancy and the birthing itself. You will attend classes together and actively take part in exercises and practice. If you detect a bit of hesitancy of the part of your partner, perhaps you will want to consider a secondary birthing companion for your labour and birthing. Both people will be welcome at your classes. But know that it's not unusual for a partner who was initially hesitant to absolutely blossom when he or she becomes involved with the discussions that take place. Most become more willing to assume an active role through the preparation phases and labour, even if this wasn't the case at the beginning.
The realization that you are carrying and will soon give birth to a new life is bound to evoke a number of feelings and emotions that you have never felt before. Like most parents-to-be, much of your thinking is given over to this little baby you are carrying and for whose birth you are preparing. This is very important. Reflect on how very special you are, as well as your feelings about the changes that are taking place as your baby develops
This experience, no matter how many children you have, is unique to you and your baby. This child will never be physically born again, and its birth can never be duplicated. There are no other human beings in the world who could conceive this tiny person and bring him into the world. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and it's only natural that you and your birthing companion are seeking a birthing that is as safe, satisfying and naturally comfortable for your baby as possible.
HypnoBirthing is designed to enhance those feelings of uniqueness and awe, helping you to reach an awareness of your body as the most perfect instrument of nature - the vehicle through which your child will miraculously develop and enter into this world. Birthing is nature characterized at its best. It is the implementation of the highest power of life that ensures the survival of the human race. All other works of nature pale by comparison to the miracle of birth, and you both are at the heart of that wonderful miracle.
Nature has been working with you from the very beginning of your pregnancy to prepare your body of this great wonder. Your perfected body works in harmony with your mind. You will learn how to work with nature, and you will become consumed with preparing for a naturally safe birth through proper nutrition, good posture, fitness and an attitude of trust in the birthing process. You will come to understand that when your mind is free of fear and tension, your body can be free of pain and will function as it was created to do.
With these understandings and the HypnoBirthing techniques that you will practice, you empower yourself with confidence that will allow you to experience the birthing of your baby with relaxed expectation and joy.
"A pregnant woman is like a beautiful flowering tree, but take care when it comes time for the harvest that you do not shake or bruise the tree, for in doing so, you may harm both the tree and its fruit."
~ Peter Jackson
You look forward to serving as a birthing companion - husband, partner, friend, sister, mother - have a very special part to play in HypnoBirthing. Countless women who have given birth through this program have laid the success of their birthing experience directly upon the support and assistance of the birth companion. The support and bonding that take place throughout labour and birthing create a partnership, the beauty of which defies description. Couples report that they become closer than they ever thought they could be. The knowledge that she is supported by a caring and loving companion is one of the most important factors in maintaining the emotional wellbeing of the pregnant mother and the baby she is carrying.
It is important that you share in the task of selecting a health-care provider who will support you in your wishes to have a normal, safe birth. Most dads find that they are quite welcome when they attend prenatal visits and enjoy sharing the excitement of learning about their baby's growth and development. Your willingness to take the lead in assuring that the birthing you both have planned becomes a reality is vital, and your confidence will help to build the mother's confidence, as well as pave the way for a good relationship with your provider.
By learning techniques to support the mother during pregnancy, and participating in the necessary practice at home, you give assurance to your baby that he or she is already an important part of your lives.
As an integral part of the process, you bring the necessary elements of trust and assurance to the birthing environment. You will be the facilitator - helping her to condition her mind to relax in response to your prompts. The sound of your voice and the touch of your hand will guide her through labour. The attention, understanding, encouragement and closeness creates a sharing that is unequaled, and all these things will help create a bond that will linger throughout your lives.
If you are approaching this birth with fear of watching someone you love experience discomfort, the HypnoBirthing classes will allay those fears. You and the birthing mother will learn techniques that will alleviate discomfort and possibly even eliminate it. Your support and love help to make this happen.
A woman in labour can be vulnerable, sensitive and unassertive. You will be her advocate, her spokesperson, her guide. You will be the liaison between her and your caregivers, both before and during birthing.
Your presence and support, especially during the actual birthing, cannot be equaled. And, at the moment of birth, you will feel the exhilaration that comes with knowing that together you have made this miracle - one that neither of you will ever forget.
"Somebody said that no one can love a child the way a mother can. Somebody was never a father."
~ Unknown
HypnoBirthing's philosophy is tied to the way that birthing as practiced in ancient times- as a celebration of life. It is as much a philosophy of birth as it is a technique or method for birthing. The basic tenet of the program is that childbirth is a normal, natural and healthy function for women. As such, birth can be accomplished gently and calmly for the very large number of women who are not in a high-risk situation.
Like the bodies of our sister creatures in nature, the bodies of healthy pregnant women instinctively know how to birth, just as their bodies instinctively know how to conceive and how to nurture the development of the babies they are carrying. HypnoBirthing helps mothers align with their own innate capacity to be able to give birth gently, comfortably, powerfully and joyfully. We don't promise births that are totally free of discomfort, but we firmly believe that comfortable birthing is a possibility for 95 percent of birthing mothers through this philosophy and program.
"It is not only that we want to bring about an easy labour, without risking injury to the mother or the child; we must go further. We must understand that childbirth is fundamentally a spiritual, as well as a physical, achievement.The birth of a child is the ultimate perfection of human love."
~ Grantly Dick-Read
HypnoBirthing is helping women reclaim their right to call upon their natural birthing instincts, and with the total involvement of their partners, they are creating one of the most memorable experiences of their lives.
HypnoBirthing continues to be a safe vehicle for those parents who are learning that they have options and are actively exploring them to find the optimal setting for their birthing. they are not willing to settle for anything less than the best for their babies.
Each year, thousands of couples are joining the ranks of HypnoBirthing families. Like you, these couples want the very best for themselves and their children, and they are taking responsibility for seeing that it happens. They are planning and directing the course of their pregnancies, and confidently looking forward to a joyful birthing experience.
Families embracing the belief that birth is about them and the wonderful life-changing transition they are making into parenthood don't really need to be taught how to birth. They simply need to learn about birth. They come to understand that when the mind is free of stress and fear that cause the body to respond with pain, nature is free to process birth in the same well-designed manner that it does for all other normal physiological functions.
If you haven't already fallen madly in love with your baby and are not playing and communicating with her on a daily basis, now is the time. Getting acquainted with your baby is a very magical experience, and you don't have to wait until she is born to enjoy making this connection.
You can begin to connect socially and emotionally with your unborn baby as soon as you know that you are pregnant. In addition to making your pregnancy so much more enjoyable and exciting, when you "tune in" to this little person who has become part of your life, you lay the foundation for a relationship that can last for the rest of your lives. Pre-birth parenting activities tell your baby that she is welcome and wanted.
The idea that both parents influence their pre-born baby is neither supposition nor superstition. The close bond that is built while the baby is still in the womb can be very real when it is time to connect with your baby during birthing.
Thanks to the relatively young study of fetology, advanced during the late seventies and early eighties by Dr. Thomas Verny in his book The Secret Life of the Unborn Child, we know that babies are cognizant during their time in the womb. In addition to developing physically, babies are developing mentally, emotionally and psychically. Parents should do all they can to be sure that the baby's emotional development, his sense of well-being and his esteem as a loved being are being fostered through caring and consistent pre-birth parenting.
"Leave it to a baby to turn your world upside down, take your breath away and make you fall in love again. With his toothless grin, your baby sets your heart on fire."
~ Jan Blaustone
Understanding the origin of many of the beliefs and myth surrounding birth that we, as a culture, have come to accept can assist you in making some of the decisions you will face in preparing for this most important time in your lives. The HypnoBirthing classes will introduce you to ways in which you can connect with your pre-born baby and build a better understanding of your baby as a conscious little person, who is fully able to interact with you, even before birth. You can learn how to prepare your mind and your body in such a way that you will be able to achieve a happier birthing regardless of your present intent.
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Comedian and new host of The Price is Right Drew Carey graces the cover of this Sunday's special technology issue of PARADE, where he reveals he loves his iPhone and compares getting a new phone to getting connected physically. Here's more:
"Getting a new phone is like having sex for the first time: You figure it out and then spend the rest of the evening just playing around. Hey, I can do this and I can do that. Let me show you again. Look how great this is. I'm obsessed with my iPhone. I love being able to whip it out and show people pictures."
Carey says that technology has even improved his love life, a claim Justin Timberlake also made earlier this year. Apparently, when he and his fiancée are in different cities, they go on dates in Second Life. "We could just talk on the phone, but we meet online instead," he says. "It's fun."


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Excommunication literally means 'out of communion' and is the removal of a member from standing in a church body. Excommunication is a drastic step that may result in cutting ties with other members of that church as well. In the Roman Catholic Church, to be excommunicated mainly results in being prohibited from receiving the sacraments (but not removed from the jurisdiction of the Church). If certain conditions are met, the order may later be lifted.
The concept of excommunication is discussed in the New Testament and was made famous during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods in references to the Catholic Church. It continues to be practised into the 21st century. It is also utilized by churches such as the Conservative Mennonites, Amish, and Jehovah's Witnesses. The former two practice 'shunning' and the Witnesses refer to their practice as 'disfellowshipping'.[1]


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Akeena Solar designs and installs solar systems for residential and commercial customers. These systems use photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity, which is then stored in batteries or fed into an electric utility's grid system. Akeena Solar is the only publicly-traded pure play installer on the Nasdaq. Compared to the typical commodity solar panel, Akeena's patented solar panel system, Andalay, reduces rooftop installation time by 50%, requires 70% fewer parts to manufacture, and requires 25% fewer rooftop attachment points.[1] To date, Akeena has installed over 6 MW of solar powered electricity. [2] An estimated 85% of solar installations in the US are done in California[3], where Akeena is based and has nine out of their ten offices.[4]
Since solar power is not yet competitive with conventional forms of electricity, its use is dependent on federal and state incentives. The federal government offers a 30% investment tax credit and 5 year accelerated capital depreciation for businesses that invest in solar power equipment. These federal incentives also apply to home offices. State incentives come in the form of rebates that depend on the watt output of the system installed. Connecticut, for example, offers up to $25,000 in rebates for residential installations of systems that output up to 5kW.[5]
Akeena installs solar panel systems for residential and small commercial customers in California, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. The company prides itself on convenience and aesthetics, which is apparent in their new patented system, Andalay. Andalay is supposed to reduce installation time by 50% and require 70% fewer parts to manufacture. The decrease in both manufacturing and installation costs is expected to drive revenues. In fact, the new panel is expected to increase gross margins by 5% to 10%. [6] Thus far, Akeena has only entered into agreements with Suntech and Kyocera to manufacture the Andalay panels.
Akeena has seen strong revenue growth over the past few years, growing by a factor of more than 4 from 2005 to 2007.[7] Due its operating expenses, however, Akeena has seen minimal or negative net income since 2005. These expenses can probably be attributed to Akeena's aggressive expansion into what it believes are prime markets. Over the course of 11 months in 2007, Akeena opened five new offices in California.[8]To date, Akeena has installed nearly 6.2 MW of solar powered electricity.
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Akeena is sensitive to its small supplier base. In 2007, Akeena purchased over 90% of its photovoltaic panels from four companies: Kyocera, Sharp Electronics, SunPower and Suntech Power Holdings.[9] If its suppliers suffer increases in the costs of raw materials like silicon, those costs will pass on to Akeena's expenses.
The large upfront costs of installing a solar system make solar energy more expensive than paying for other forms of electricity. The average retail price of electricity for residential customers was $0.10/kWh [10] in 2006, compared to an estimated $0.38/kWh for solar power.[11] Government rebates are essential in making solar power competitive with electric utilities. Governments are subsidizing clean, renewable energy due to the rising prices of traditional forms of energy like coal and oil and also in response to growing concerns about the environment. The US government offers a tax credit of 30% (capped at $2000 for residential consumers) for solar energy investments.[12] However, this tax credit is set to expire at the end of 2008 and the Senate was unable to reach an agreement to extend the tax credit during meetings in June of 2008. Many renewable energy companies have suspended projects indefinitely until the future of the tax credit is certain.[13] The "Million Solar Roofs"[14] program in the state of California aims to create 3000 MW of solar electricity by 2017. As a part of this program, the "California Solar Initiative" was launched in 2006, offering more than $2 billion in incentives over the next decade to consumers of solar power.[15] Akeena can only thrive in environments where government subsidies make the company's cells cost-competitive with traditional forms of energy. Akeena has responded by building all their West Coast offices in California.
Akeena's Andalay system significantly reduces manufacturing and installation costs of their solar panels. The new system reduces installation time by 50% and requires 70% fewer parts to manufacture. Despite falling housing values and a tough market for new home builders, houses that are built with integrated solar systems are flying off the market - at twice the rate of grid-based houses.[16] Coupled with legislative rebates, housing manufacturers have more incentive to add solar panels systems - like Akeena's Andalay - to their construction plans. For example, the California Solar Initiative offers incentives starting at $2.50 per watt for systems up to one megawatt in size.[17]
Akeena's suppliers use polysilicon for its products, as do most solar power companies; since 2004, there has been a worldwide polysilicon shortage. This shortage has been caused by a lack of silicon refining capacity. With the advent of solar power and its rapid growth, demand for polysilicon has increased greatly, leading to its undersupply as production capacity is not enough to meet demand. This undersupply has led to rising prices for solar equipment which in turn raises the price of solar power compared to other clean energy production technologies such as wind and ethanol. These rising prices will eventually pass on to solar panel installers like Akeena, and affect them adversely by raising their costs. However, technological advances promise to render silicon shortages irrelevant as manufacturers are developing cheaper alternatives to silicon cells. These alternatives include film-based solar cells[18], dye-sensitized cells[19], and plastic solar cells.[20] In fact, one of Akeena's suppliers, Suntech, has already begun production of a thin film module that will use only 2% of the silicon used in a traditional photovoltaic module.[21]
The following data reflects installations that were completed and been paid for in the year 2007.[22] Akeena had 1.08% of the market share in terms of revenue and 0.94% of the market share in terms of kW installed. The other top competitors in California include:
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Funnyman Russell Brand flew into a rage during a U.K. TV interview after he was quizzed about his split from Katy Perry.
The British comedian was promoting his new movie musical Rock Of Ages on The Graham Norton Show when the Irish host asked him about his failed marriage.
Brand looked into the audience at his mom Barbara in the front row, then turned to Norton and accused him of making her tear up.
He ranted, "My mom is here. She got upset when you dragged up my marriage. I saw her cry, Graham. That's the reality because it's real people, Graham, that's my real mom. I have come here to promote a film and you made my mom cry. I don't see you as that sort of person Graham."
Norton insisted, "I don't see myself as that kind of person," and explained that it would have seemed "weird" not to ask about Perry as she had been a guest on the show last week.
Brand retaliated, "Will people sit and think, 'Oh, that's odd.' What I would have done, mate, in your position is come up to me before the show and gone, 'Listen, it's a bit odd that your ex-missus was on last week. I might mention it, is that OK?' But in all of the chatting and the research backstage, no one mentioned it."
When Brand finally chatted about his failed union, he said, "Some human beings get married and hopefully it works out for them and maybe it won't. If people get divorced, maybe that is a sad thing."
The heated exchange was edited from the episode when it aired on Friday.
Funnyman Russell Brand flew into a rage during a U.K. TV interview after he was quizzed about his split from Katy Perry.


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'Anna Karenina' with Keira Knightley dazzles
All questions about the legitimacy of love at first sight are answered when Anna (Keira Knightley) appears for the first time in "Anna Karenina," director Joe Wright's stunning adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.
She's porcelain doll delicate in a pearl white corset that accents each subtle feature of the young wife and mother, who's in a comfortable but unhappy marriage to the plain Alexei Karenin (Jude Law), an older, powerful Russian statesman.
A belief in instant passion and quick obsession is key to Tolstoy's 19th-century romance, as Anna meets the dashing Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) at a society ball and before long decides she can't live without him.
What Tolstoy continues to teach us, and what Wright captures so beautifully in his movie, is how love and desire force one to act in ways others cannot understand.
Knightley, working with Wright on their third film together, is believably complex and conflicted as the unhappy Anna. Granted, she looks stunning throughout thanks to multiple costume changes and a treasure chest worth of jewelry, but she's more than a movie clotheshorse.
Law peels away his heartthrob looks as the cold and unforgiving Alexei, standing out among a talented ensemble cast.
With "Anna Karenina," Wright has made the most eye-popping movie of his career, which includes the period epic "Atonement," the girl-assassin thriller "Hanna" and the Jane Austen favorite "Pride & Prejudice." With cameraman Seamus McGarvey and production designer Sarah Greenwood as collaborators, Wright creates a stunning backdrop that re-imagines "Anna Karenina" in a somewhat worn 19th-century theater and breaks down the stage walls and pulls back the curtain for a dreamlike but audience-friendly experience as the movie becomes a play within a movie.
Cinema beauty ignited by heartfelt desire, "Anna Karenina" is a bold movie spectacle, from the folds of Anna's luxurious gowns to the precisely choreographed ballroom dances. Thanks especially to Knightley's and Law's performances, it's also a spectacle with a strong, human center.
Anna Karenina *** 1/2
- Cast: Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kelly Macdonald, Matthew Macfadyen, Emily Watson, Olivia Williams
- Behind the scenes: Produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Paul Webster. Written by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Joe Wright.
- Rated: R; some sexuality, violence
- Approximate running time: 130 minutes
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- The NAS Articles of Association (2009) were first created in when the charity was registered in 1972 and they make up the society's constitution.
- The NAS Statement of Principles outlines which principles the society adheres too in the specialised field of nautical archaeology.
- The NAS Health and Safety Policy underpins keeping employees healthy and safe at work with special reference to the Diving at Work Regulations 1997.
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An important series on the work and findings of the
Listening Project
began today at the Harvard Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations'
Humanitarian & Development NGOs Domain blog
Thought your followers might be interested in this
cross-posting of the Listening Project's initial findings on my blog
. I urge everyone involved in international assistance to stay tuned as they continue to be shared.
Barefoot Economics' recent post
also demonstrates a wonderful example of what we can learn when aid recipients can provide their genuine feedback.
Background on the Listening Project
Listening Project
is a comprehensive and systematic exploration of the ideas and insights of people who live in societies that have been on the recipient end of international assistance efforts (humanitarian assistance, development cooperation, peace-building activities, human rights work, environmental conservation, etc.).
The Listening Project has organized over 20 Listening Exercises in various contexts and geographical regions since late 2005, including Aceh (Indonesia), Afghanistan, Angola, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, East Timor, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mali, Mindanao, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Thai-Burma border area, US Gulf Coast, and Zimbabwe. More than 130 international and local organizations have participated and contributed more than 400 staff members to the Listening Teams that held conversations with nearly 6,000 people.
These teams listened to the experiences and reflections of a wide range of local people in recipient societies (community members and leaders, government officials, civil society and religious leaders, teachers, health workers, business people, academics, NGO and CBO staff, women, youth, etc.) to gather their perceptions of international aid efforts. Each Listening Exercise produced a report (available on the CDA website) that captures what people have said as they shared their experiences and thoughts on the cumulative effects of international assistance on their lives and their societies.
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Most film and television productions turned down for a subsidy from the state of California over a recent four-year period ended up shooting in other states or countries, according to a new report released Wednesday.
The California Film Commission found that 93 projects opted to film outside the state after being denied financial assistance from California's film tax credit program. A total of 53 projects turned down for the subsidy opted to shoot in the state despite the lack of help.
The report confirms that the tax incentives play a central role in determining location shoots for productions. Seeking to lure movie and television productions, as well the regional economic benefits spurred by them, dozens of states and countries offer generous tax breaks to the entertainment industry.
Lawmakers, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, are pushing to dramatically increase the state's pot of allocated monies — $100 million annually since 2009 — to compete with jurisdictions such as New York, which offers $400 million a year.
AB 1839, a bill currently under consideration in Sacramento, would increase funding for the program and allow big-budget films to compete.
The California Film Commission, which oversees the state's tax credit program, tracked 93 projects from 2010 to 2014, accounting for nearly $2 billion in production spending, the findings note. The report concludes that "while some productions elect to shoot in California without a tax credit, the majority of projects — especially those with larger budgets — leave."
However, 53 productions turned down for the credit did stay, the report found, opting to shoot in California over the same period of time without the incentives. Collectively, they spent $394 million in the state.
The report concludes that the "business model for motion-picture production continues to rely on tax incentives as a means to lower production costs," adding that the credits are the "determining factor when it comes to where the vast majority of projects are filmed."
California's program allows an average of 44 projects a year to participate. Based on average aggregate spending, each $100 million allocated will generate $770 million in direct production outlays, the report concludes.