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Ever since I was really young, I've always liked to travel. My most clear recollection of wanting to travel was when I was four. Most children rarely ever want to leave their parents, but that wasn't me. I sat in the car waving at my Mom while she was crying that I was leaving her for two weeks. From the first time I stepped out of that car into each state leading down to Florida, I realized that I loved it. Different smells, atmosphere, and foods engulfed me for weeks. I'll never forget the first time I saw Cinderella's Castle and thought, "Wow! I am here, maybe if I think harder more wishes will come true." Many trips back down to that Cinderella's Castle and fourteen years later, my dreams really did come true.
The reason I love traveling so much, is because it teaches you a lot about yourself. A different place, new people, different food, and not being in your comfort zone can always teach you something. This past year for spring break my sister, my school's art club and I went on the trip of a lifetime. This trip was a ten-day trip touring all of Italy. When you travel to a different country and see how people can live so simply and be way happier then most Americans you have ever seen, it strikes a chord in you. In parks there were always parents running and playing with their children and most of all laughing. I have never seen so many smiling faces as I did when I was in Italy.
On that trip I learned more of a lesson on myself then I did about anything. I realized that people could be happy with little to nothing, and that they love to socialize with anyone even if they cant speak your language. I learned that I loved my sister more than anyone and that I should do what my instinct is, not what others want me to do. This trip was about stepping out of my comfort zone, and being able to see historical remnants of times past. To me, going and exploring Florence meant more to me than going with my friends to Cozumel, Mexico to get drunk and party all of spring break away. I think that life can sometimes pull people in different directions and things can always change. The best thing anyone can do is make there own decisions and always learn something from them.
Beauty is not only in the eye of the beholder, because when no one is there beauty is still present. Just like when I am on a trip there is always a lesson, even if no one learned it until later in their life, its still a lesson whether it be big or small.
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CoolerMaster Storm Sirus 5.1 Gaming Headset Review
What is there to say about the CoolerMaster Storm Sirus 5.1 Gaming Headset other than WOW. I was quite impressed with the headset as soon as I pulled it out of the packaging. Not only does the headset look really nice from the get-go, but the accessories that come with the headset does give it a nice added value. CoolerMaster included two different ear pads with the Storm Sirus headset, one made of a leather-type material while the other is a cloth material. Both of the headset ear pads are very comfortable, as well as block out background noise that is happening in the room around you. CoolerMaster has also supplied two different ways to connect the headset to your computer in the package, one is through two USB connectors while the other is through a single USB connector and your sound card. This only expands the usability of the headset from a desktop environment to being portable while on the road with your laptop.
The fact that there are no drivers needed for the headset to function properly is also an added bonus, since the headset can easily be used on multiple computers without the need to install any software/drivers. This feature is nice for gamers that use many different computers or go to competitions where you are not allowed to supply your own computer setup, but wish to still have a nice surround sound headset available to you. CoolerMasters Control Pod that is on the headset cable does make adjusting the volume inside of a game much easier than having to either minimize the game or use the buttons on your keyboard. Above that it also gives you the freedom to change all aspects of the audio you are hearing (Rear, Front, Center, and Bass). When it comes down to the sound quality that the Storm Sirus headset provides, I was quite pleased. Not only was it able to perform well during games where it is marketed, but watching movies and playing music sounded wonderful through the headset as well. I am actually listening to music right now on the headset.
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Jun 26, 2012
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If you are planning your new home, it's about time you planned parking space too. For, the ever growing problems of vehicle parking in urban areas of the State has prompted the Housing and Urban Development Department to come up with a whole new and dedicated Parking Policy.
The policy, which has been finalised and circulated among urban local bodies (ULBs), calls for regulation on parking right from the stage of planning. It covers all sectors __ starting from private housing to institutions and has to be adhered to as a matter of regulation. Based on the National Urban Transport Policy, the Parking Policy calls for different car spaces for different categories of residential colonies in municipal areas. In a high income area, two-car spaces will have to be created for each housing unit while upper middle class area will necessitate one-car space. A compulsory 20 per cent extra parking space will have to be provided for visitor parking in these two categories. In middle income areas, a policy for 0.75 equivalent car space (ECS) per residential unit has been adopted to accommodate car as well as two-wheelers. Low income colonies will need space for bikes and bi-cycles, hence a norm of 0.33 ECS per unit. Specific norms will be spelt out for each residential area on these principles by different municipal bodies, the policy said.
While the norms target housing projects such as colonies and apartments, it applies to individual housing too. The policy prescribes that where parking is not permitted within the housing society, the residents will have to pay at commercial rates for on-street parking.
Buildings where parking provisions are not available, concessions will be granted for night time parking though day parking will attract commercial rates so that it prevents idle parking practices in streets.
For the existing residential areas, the Government is planning multi-storeyed parking complexes in available land. "The objective is to ensure that parking space is available within a distance of 300 to 500 metres of each household," the policy document says. Such complexes are being proposed since people have a tendency of parking vehicles right in front of the buildings, encroaching on road space. The Housing and Urban Development Department says that such parking spaces will come with strong enforcement. Whether the parking complexes will be manual or automatic will depend on the availability of space and capacity.
Residents will have to pay a monthly fee at discounted rate. The Department has asked all the ULBs to respond by August 24 with queries and changes or else the policy will be notified in its current form.
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Today is World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day, and we're helping to bring attention to an important health issue and available treatment options.
Worldwide, as many as one in five women experience some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD). PMADs include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder and others.
"There is still this myth that pregnancy is blissful and if you don't enjoy pregnancy and having your baby, there's something wrong with you," says Patricia Widra, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a psychiatrist at University of Maryland Medical Center.
"But fifteen to twenty percent of women have this experience, and there are ways to treat it."
Because of the stigma that often surrounds mental health disorders, many women hide or downplay their symptoms. Not getting support or treatment can have a devastating impact on the woman affected as well as on her partner and family. It's important to treat a PMAD like any other health problem so that families can thrive.
"Most people don't realize it, but post-partum depression (PPD) is the most common serious complication after delivery," says Dr. Widra.
Women whose pregnancies end in miscarriage or stillbirth often experience not only grief but also postpartum depression. In addition, giving birth to a premature child, or having a child spend extended time in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can also take a toll on a mother's mental health.
Why is PMAD so prevalent? "We don't know," says Dr. Widra. "Part of it is depression in women in this age group is already more prevalent than in men anyway, even without pregnancy. Pregnancy is a major change-of-life event. Sometimes a woman doesn't have enough social or financial support or doesn't have a partner. Hormonal changes also have an effect – this is where a lot of current research is focusing. Somehow these shifts seem to trigger PMADs. We don't know specifically why it happens in some people and not others."
Symptoms of PMAD can appear any time during pregnancy and the first 12 months after childbirth. The good news is there are effective and well-researched treatment options available to help women recover.
"It's important that a woman is medically screened for a mood or anxiety disorder at least once during her pregnancy – preferably in the second or third trimester," says Dr. Widra. "Just as we screen women for diabetes and thyroid disorders during pregnancy, it is just as critical to screen for mood and anxiety disorders. Currently this is not the standard of care. There is a lot of push federally and in Maryland to make it the standard."
What you can do: If you are a new mom, be aware of how you're feeling, and seek help if you're experiencing symptoms of PMAD. If you know someone who is a new mom, ask her how she is really feeling and encourage her to seek help if she needs it.
"Some women think that because they're discouraged from taking most medications during pregnancy that there isn't anything their doctor can do to help with an anxiety or mood disorder," says Dr. Widra. This is not the case. "We now have research to show that there are non-medical treatments that are evidence-based to help women with mental health problems during pregnancy. It's also considered relatively safe to use some antidepressants during pregnancy." The bottom line, says Dr. Widra, is there are effective medical and non-medical treatment options available to women even during pregnancy.
Life changes around pregnancy make women more vulnerable to mental illness. Mental healthcare provides the necessary support to empower women to identify resources and personal capabilities. This can enhance their resilience to difficult life circumstances and support them to nurture their children optimally. Caring for mothers is a positive intervention for long-term social development.
Here are some mental health tips for women during their reproductive years:
- If you are feeling blue, anxious or depressed, don't wait. Talk to your doctor or a mental health professional about it as soon as possible.
- If you're taking medications for a mood or anxiety disorder and you become pregnant, don't stop taking them without talking to a mental health professional.
- Eating well, regular exercise, and a good night's sleep are important during this period of your life as they are at any time in your life.
- Do things that are good for brain health such as meditation and yoga.
- If you have a history of depression, be proactive and aware of any signs and symptoms.
For more information or to make an appointment with a doctor who specializes in women's emotional health and reproductive psychiatry, call 410-328-6091.


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Taking advantage of conferences like SXSWedu is a great way to find innovative and exciting advances in education.
While many Austinites are busy planning their spring break getaways, I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of the best event to come through town. That's right. I'm talking about South By Southwest…edu. In 2011, the wildly popular SXSW festival featuring music, film, and interactive technology, expanded to include an educational conference. Since its inception, the SXSWedu programing has expanded rapidly and now offers upwards of 300 sessions and workshops and more than 700 speakers.
This year, from March 9-12, the conference includes debates, informal conversations, short presentations on cutting edge research, featured sessions that are divided into nearly 20 different themes, a makers' space, panels, long format summits, and hands-on workshops. Major players in education and edtech give keynote speeches and participate in the closing sessions. Narrative and documentary films about educational topics are screened through the eduFILM program.
If you're sensing that there's a lot going on during SXSWedu, I'm not explaining this well enough. There is a mind-blowing amount of information and countless learning opportunities to choose from at this conference. There's just no way to see it all. I know, because I've been using the online scheduling app to try to plan which sessions to go to and I have no less than four interesting options for each time slot. And did I mention that because of all the different types of programming that sessions begin at 15-minute intervals and are spread across two major venues? It's truly an edtech geek's paradise!
Here are a few of the sessions I plan to attend:
Competition, Creativity and Choice in the Classroom, a presentation by Betsy DeVos of the American Federation for Children. Whether you're talking about home schooling, virtual school, charter schools, or vouchers, choice in education is a hot topic.
The Learner Driven Revolution, a presentation by Jeff Sandefer of The Acton Academy. I first heard Jeff speak at SXSWedu 2013 and immediately started following the news of what was happening at Acton Academy. Expect the notion of the one room schoolhouse and heroes' journeys to become more relevant as Acton's school model becomes more widely known.
Here Comes Professor Everybody, a presentation by Jeffrey Young from The Chronicle of Higher Education. As a former educator and curriculum developer, one of my favorite things to read about is online teaching. I trust the Chronicle's viewpoints and reporting, so I know that this session on teacher-designed courses and online platforms should be excellent.
After looking through the program online and reading a bit about sessions and presenters that caught my interest, I think I see a few trends forming.
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is one topic that seems to be missing from the spotlight. When I attended SXSWedu in 2013, many presenters used the CCSS as an example of why certain types of digital skills, sites, and apps were necessary. However, two years later, as states are reassessing their participation in the national program, I wonder if we might hear more about CCSS classroom hacks—that is, how to do what you know is best, using the best technology out there, and those apps specifically designed for a restrictive set of standards.
There's always electricity in the air at conferences. Everyone is excited to learn new things, meet new people, and experience new ways of thinking. SXSW is bigger than ever and attracting speakers and participants from around the globe. I can't wait to share with you what's going on while I'm there. I'll definitely be tweeting during the conference—you can follow me @amanda_ronan and our Managing Editor @leahannelevy. And keep an eye out here at Edudemic for articles during and after the conference!
Taking advantage of conferences like SXSWedu is a great way to find innovative and exciting advances in education.
At a conference this large make sure to push your boundaries too. It is easy to fill your schedule with high profile talks like these and talks that will integrate directly with your current practices. But seek out a few that will be thought provoking and outside your comfort zone.
Also there are a lot of non presentation gatherings, make the best of these. Come prepared for conversations!
And most of all enjoy your time in Austin!
First time attendee and really looking forward to it…although coming from Boston I can't tell if I'm more excited about the weather or the content!


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None of us is "just here". We always came from somewhere and it is where we came from that has a significant impact on not only the here and now but the future. That impact can be something that just happens or we can use our history to enrich our here and now and our future direction. For people, our history is our background, our ethnicity, our upbringing, our schooling but there are similarities with organisations too. Organisations also have histories and they need to be acknowledged, celebrated and consciously remembered to enrich our organisational futures.
In this, the 50th year of RACMA, the thoughts of the college have turned to history, with the project to interview all former presidents and some Fellows who were there at the inception. Recent interviews that I have been involved in, have caused me to reflect on the importance of history in organisations that I have worked in and what this has taught me about its importance.
My early medical management years were in the Repatriation System, at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital in Victoria. It was during that time that the Commonwealth still directly managed hospitals and all the Repat hospitals in all the jurisdictions responded to the Department of Veterans Affairs in each capital city and this department in turn was responsible to head office of DVA in Canberra. When the decision was made by the Commonwealth to divest itself of its direct hospital input, all of these hospitals gradually became either state or private hospitals, with Victoria being the last to go. The reason for this probably related to the strength of character of the then President of the Returned and Services League, Bruce Ruxton, a Victorian who saw himself as singlehandedly holding back the inevitable tide.
During the time that negotiations had started to occur, one of my administrative colleagues began to agitate for a history of Heidelberg Repat to be written as he (and all of us) could see the writing on the wall. Bruce was not supportive, the Deputy Commissioner was luke-warm on the idea and the executive of the hospital neutral, so it was going nowhere. My colleague was very enthusiastic as was I and a small group of others. We knew that if we didn't do this now, the opportunity would be lost. It was at a time when there were still a few WW1 veterans, some elderly staff from the WW2, WW2 veterans were in their early 70s and able to contribute oral history and the hospital was still stand-alone.
My colleague asked me to exert some influence on the key people with whom I had good relationships. So I set up separate interviews with Bruce (who had a lot of respect for doctors) and the Deputy Commissioner who had been an invaluable support to me over many years. And the rest was indeed history…
We engaged a historian who had been a speech pathologist and just had competed her PhD in history. This was her first book and what she discovered, was of incredible value. It showed quite clearly how the history of Heidelberg Repat had determined its future and its reputation in the hospital environment.
I had always wondered at the Repat's reputation in the wider health world. It was regarded dismissively as not doing anything much and so staff felt almost embarrassed to say they were working there. I was never able to fathom why this was so. Our equipment was state of the art, our medical staff leaders in their field and asked to present at national and international conferences. Many went on to high office when they left. There was amazing innovation in medicine and allied health. However, outside our hospital (except for the research world), no-one knew about the achievements. It was our historian who discovered why and put it all into perspective.
She identified that it was the history of the inception of the hospital that had kept the reputation for outstanding and innovative medical care hidden. This hospital that had pioneered numerous techniques during and after WW2, including plastic surgery, had been unable to discuss any of its advances due to being a war hospital. It was forced to keep silent during war years and even after as it was dealing with WW2 veterans. This culture had continued to permeate the hospital over the intervening years and had never changed. By the time we became aware of this it was too late to take any definitive action for change. However, the power and influence of history struck me then and has continued to be a recurring theme.
When I moved out of the Repat to a private hospital, I came up against the influence of history again. I had moved to a hospital that everyone said provided the highest quality psychiatric care. However, despite the pride in this care, it was delivered in the most run down and bleak surroundings. The rooms were drab, the carpets threadbare, there were few en-suite facilities and the hospital "front door" was depressing. It was my intention to find funds for renovation and to begin at the front door. The foyer was typical 70's: dark quarry tiles on the floor and brown exposed brick walls. In addition, there was dilapidated and mismatched furniture. However, on one of the walls there was a truly beautiful and huge tapestry- the only bright thing in the whole foyer.
I managed to convince the Managing Director to provide funds and we plastered and painted and carpeted and put in new furniture so that the foyer was bright and modern and welcoming. The tapestry which had been carefully rolled up and put away was put up on a wall again and I was very pleased with the outcome.
The day after the tapestry was replaced on the wall, I received an angry visit from one of the older psychiatrists. He told me that the tapestry had been placed on the wrong wall. I looked at him in bemusement. I had been very considered I thought. I had looked at all the walls and where we had placed the furniture and put the tapestry up where it looked most appropriate. "You have no idea about the history!" he complained. "Do you know who designed that tapestry and designed it for the particular wall it used to be on!" " Do you have any idea how our patients will feel that you have had the temerity to move it from a place that they have always been used to?" He glared at me. " Move it back" he demanded. I had listened to him and heard with interest his thoughts on patient impact.
"Before we move it" I said, "Why don't we ask the patients if they mind?" He looked at me very suspiciously but had no answer to this although he grumbled that I could swing the vote if I wanted to. However, we agreed that a nurse he recommended would run the survey and collate the results with no input from either of us and the outcome would be the end of the matter. It was interesting that patients overwhelmingly liked the tapestry in its new place. The tapestry had an eye that seemed to be all seeing and a number of patients said that where it was previously it seemed to follow them about and was threatening. The psychiatrist was very consumer focussed and so the tapestry stayed in its new spot with no more complaints.
My lesson was learnt however. History was of key importance particularly to the psychiatrists who had founded the hospital and any change in the future was couched in historical foundation terms. The history of the hospital was always acknowledged and celebrated and respected to ensure that organisational foundations were not forgotten.
So in this our 50th anniversary year, it comes back to the importance of history and what I have recently learned from the interviews of Presidents of the past and a founding college member. Without these interviews, important facts about the college would not be known to many and it has made me advocate even more strongly for a RACMA history, before we no longer have access to some of our early foundations. Although there is some information on our website about the first 30 years, this does not describe how the college came about and the importance of the public health stream in its genesis. I certainly did not know about the genesis of epidemiology, the public health medical fraternity in New Guinea after WW2, the involvement of our early Fellows in the NHMRC and the coming together of the two strands of medical superintendents in Victoria and public health physicians to form the college. It saddened me to realise that one of these strands was lost when the public health physicians left to become part of RACP. I think if we had known the history of RACMA at the time there might have been more effort to continue the relationship.
It became clear to me during these interviews how it was that epidemiology was a mandatory unit before Masters degrees were introduced and why we studied Advances in Healthcare. These units were a legacy of our public health roots and kept us in touch with aspects of medicine and research that impacted on medical management. It is likely that our reputation as high quality medical managers would have been easier to come by if the two strands had continued and supported each other. That however, is simply supposition and a professional historian expert in documentation and oral history may be able to come up with something based on real evidence.
I would like to think that all of us are prepared to support and advocate for the commissioning of a documented history so that we can better understand and celebrate our past and in doing so build an even more exciting future.
Dr Lee GrunerFRACMA


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As a designer, there are many essential creative tools that will help you do your job, whether you're working from home or in a design office. For me, the most obvious things are my Mac, broadband, a space to work in, eyes, a very large coffee, and a brain that's not too sluggish from being in the pub the night before.
So there are lots of things that I need, but what couldn't I live without? What would be the absolute worst thing to not have during a whole day of work in the studio? To answer this question, I've put together this list of 12 things I see as essential to my working day as a designer.
01. An office chair
Never underestimate the importance of a decent office chair. It might be tempting to just grab a spare from the kitchen or dining room, but you'll end up paying the price after a few days perched on it.
Because you'll be using it for hours at a time, most days, you'll want a decent quality chair that's going to last you. What this basically means is don't go grabbing the first chair you see for £50 – if you do, sooner or later you'll find yourself cursing your miserly ways.
Instead, be prepared to spend more on something ergonomic with decent lumbar support. And if you get the chance, head out to the shops to try some chairs out for size and comfort; the last thing you want is to order something online, only to find (once you've gone to the trouble of assembling it) that it doesn't feel quite right for you.
02. A backpack
No matter where you're working, sometimes you'll have to go out – maybe to meet a client, or to do an in-house job – and you'll need to take your stuff with you. Don't get caught out at the last minute, trying to cram all your gear into a promotional tote bag; think ahead and buy yourself a good quality backpack.
As with buying an office chair, this is something you won't want to be too cheap about. You need something that can comfortably hold all everything you'll need on your travels, and keep it protected as well; at the very least you want to make sure that it has a padded compartment for your laptop or tablet.
And if you're carrying a load of stuff, go for something with plenty of pockets or compartments; if you just shove everything into one place you'll invariably end up having to dig through a whole load of stuff in search of a stray charger. This one has its zip positioned next to your back, to help keep your pricey kit safe.
Also read: 8 must-have bags for designers
03. A Wacom tablet
This nifty bit of drawing kit has been with me since I started out, and it's been as loyal and reliable as my own husband (maybe even more so). I think of my Wacom now as an extension of my hand. It's so wonderful, I haven't used a mouse in six years. It's made the transition between sketching everything on paper and then wrestling with the pen tool in Illustrator a lot more fun and definitely a lot faster.
The control I have is amazing and it makes digital drawing much more fluid and natural. Not only that but it is definitely a very beautiful gadget, all smooth and curvaceous. (In case you can't tell, I really like my gadgets.)
For those of you who haven't a clue what this is, think of it as a piece of paper and a pen that transfers every stroke you doodle on to your machine so that you can digitise the work. It's pretty darn wonderful and if I had to live without it? Well, I'd just be sat in front of my machine with no idea how to make the cursor thingamebob move. I don't just use it for artwork, I use it instead of a mouse or a track pad for everything. I really am severely attached to it, so please don't take it from me!
There are plenty of different ones to choose from - take a look at our roundup of the best Wacom deals around if you're having trouble choosing.
Also read: Best drawing tablet for creatives
04. A sketchbook
This may be an obvious one but it's definitely an essential item. With my face planted in front of a 27-inch screen all day it's sometimes good to break away and do a little super quick five minute doodle.
A good Moleskine sketch book will sort you out. Try this pack of three for extra value.
Not only does it calm me down once I've checked I can still draw but it's great for adding content to my social media networks and it's a nice break for my achy brain. Check out my Instagram and Twitter to see some of those doodles.
I take my sketchbook with me wherever I go because you never know when someone is going to be late to a meeting and leave you twiddling your thumbs. Or maybe I'll have a brainwave for a new project and need to jot some ideas down before the idea flies away.
I also keep a notebook by the side of my bed. I'm not a great sleeper so I quite often do think about projects and work during the night. And sometimes I get some great ideas so it's perfect for spontaneous project planning.
My sketchbook is pretty much my bible. It's got doodles in it that have been turned into infographics and motion graphics, so it's like a diary of sorts. It's great to look back on. The only downside is that I just have stacks of old sketchbooks all over the house and the studio. Oh well, maybe they'll be worth something someday.
05. Post-it Notes
I definitely couldn't work or live without Post-its. I'm talking about the actual real, physical kind, not one of those sticky pad applications you can download to your computer. In fact, I'm probably keeping the Post-it manufacturing industry afloat all on my lonesome. In the way that my sketchbook is my idea jotter and doodle Bible, Post-its help me organise my day and keep on top of tasks.
I do use a digital calendar as well of course, inputting all the tasks I need to do for the next day so I have a clear list of to-dos. But my Post-its are an extension of that and a way to keep everything at the forefront of my mind. I can close a calendar but if I've got Post-its in front of me all day, along with lists, there's no way to get away from what I need to do and that keeps me focused.
I also use Post-its for personal encouragement and goals. If I see a phrase that really jumps out at me, I'll jot it down on the nearest Post-it and stick it in view. Or, if I need an extra kick of motivation, I keep specific goals I want to achieve in view. These little reminders keep me motivated, energised and focused.
06. Spotify
Oh Spotify, what would I do without you? Answer: go out of my mind! I don't know about you but the kind of music I listen to completely depend on my mood.
Sometimes I need to listen to every single David Bowie song or I just might explode. Sometimes I'm so incredibly sick of everything that I need to listen through the radio setting on the app to see if I can find anything new that hits the spot.
Basically, Spotify is there for me, whatever mood I'm and it never gets angry with me. It just finds some awesome tunes for me to fall in love with while I'm busy working hard. The radio function is genuinely genius and I definitely couldn't be without it.
Another bonus is that if you're linked up with your friends on Spotify you can share music between you and occasionally you can make fun of them when you catch them listening to Boyzone's Greatest Hits when they thought nobody could see. Satisfying. Now all I need is for the developers to find a way to make Spotify know what mood I'm and what I want to listen to immediately. Hurry up, will you?
07. Snacks
If you're anything like me, work tends to overtake a great deal of things including preparing healthy brain food and snacks for the week to keep you from having a meltdown at your desk. In fact, in some cases you can completely forget about lunch and look up from your work to find it's already 5:30pm and your stomach is screaming at you to feed it. Sound familiar? Enter Graze!
This genius idea has been around for several years now. You create an account here (or here if you're in the US) and browse through all the options for healthy snacks (and a few naughty ones) and bin the options you're sure not to like. Then, you can set when you'd like your nifty little box with four snack sections to be delivered and how often. Simple as.
I get mine delivered once fortnightly as it's not the most cost effective way to snack, but it sure it the most convenient and definitely rather fun. Graze gives you an option to view what's in your box before it arrives or you can wait and have a lovely surprise.
One of my favourites is the popping corn with a twist of black pepper, slightly sweet, or lightly salted, which comes in very well designed packaging that you can just pop in the microwave. Yum!
08. A social media tool
I work with social media a lot and I use all of the platforms to promote my work, my business, gain new contacts and gain work so it's really important for me to be able to make the process of posting and uploading content super efficient and reliable.
Not only that but I need to be able to see how posts are engaging, who's engaging with them if at all and compare them with other posts so I can make sure all my content is as impacting as possible.
Sprout Social is a great tool for this. For a small monthly fee I can connect my social networks together in one neat list and compose content, which I can post to all at the same time. Or I can schedule posts to go out at different times.
This is an amazing revolution for me. I can come into the studio on a Monday, go through the content I've collected all the last week and organise posts for the entire week showcasing work, things I've seen and done. This saves a great deal of time and distraction in the long term. Although we all know engaging with social media is a complete must for businesses, it can be quite distracting throughout the day.
This way I know I've got some interesting content going out throughout the week and I can sit back and relax and review the stats that Sprout very handily display on the dashboard. Voila!
09. A time-tracking app
There is one thing a designer should never be without and that is a decent time tracking application. I searched high and low for something that not only had a well-designed, easy to use interface but also was available and equally easy to use across mobile and mac platforms. I found it.
FreshBooks is a very valuable cloud accounting tool for tracking your time across projects, tasks and clients. It gives you the ability to add team members and invoice your clients directly, as well as giving them the option to pay online in a couple of easy steps. There are plenty of options though - take a look here to find one that suits you.
As my business is growing, I've begun to employ a few freelancers of my own and what better way to keep track and manage projects remotely that to invite them to a project on FreshBooks and then enable them to either enter a time spent on a project manually or use a handy time tracking clock and add hours that way?
Everyone can manage his or her hourly rates and I can invoice a client once the project is finished, as it exports all the hours spent into one very well designed invoice. Genius! It's simple and intuitive and allows everyone to work from anywhere.
10. A smartphone
This is quite an obvious one, but I've no idea where I would be without my smartphone. Running a business alone is hard. Fact. There are so many things to think about and do on a daily basis that it can easily become a juggling act. For instance, if I'm not plonked in front of my Mac, I spend a lot of time each month going out and meeting clients, attending networking events and generally being on the move.
While I'm doing all this, clients are emailing, freelancers are sending work through and I'm scheduling more meetings and more events and more work. Phew! How is this possible? My wonderful iPhone. It goes with me wherever I go and there are apps that are in full time use most days if I'm out of the studio.
My calendar is always open, being added to, changed, inviting contacts. My FreshBooks app is running if I'm keeping an eye on freelancers or invoicing for a project. My Skype app is always in use for my overseas clients. My Sprout Social app is there if I want to add content to my networks on the move. And of course, my email client is normally buzzing away. Who knows what I'll need to do while I'm out – it's best to be prepared!
Although iPhones have long been favourites amongst the design community, there are several other companies giving Apple a run for its money. To see what we thought, take a look at our run-down of the best smartphones for designers.
11. Visually
Within the last year and a half, infographics have become a major component in marketing businesses as well as communicating complex data to audiences.
As a designer I've had the pleasure to work with numerous organisations across the UK and beyond on a range of infographics from promoting office furniture for an online retailer to explaining the learning developments of children with disabilities for a charity.
We all know that these types of artwork are shared through web pages and through social media but where do designers go to promote their work and also for inspiration? Visually.
I've used Visually to collect all my infographic work in one place, which is great for linking with potential clients. If a client is specifically getting in touch with me for infographic work I can either send them my web link where they can look through recent work or I can give them quick and easy access to my entire infographic library. Simples!
Of course I could upload every single one to my site but that wouldn't leave room for much of our other work and this is a quick and easy solution. Not only that but it serves as a great inspiration bank when I've got a creative block or if I'm looking to see if there have been any infographics of the same subject I'm working on to inspire me (take a look here if you're after a free infographic builder option).
12. Competition
What would the world be without a little competition? There's nothing like some fresh blood to keep you on your toes, and however long you've been doing the job, there's always something new you can learn, whether it's a new approach or a new technique or even a new shortcut in the design software you weren't aware of.
The fact is, two heads are always better than one and if you can surround yourself with creatives then all will be well. Instead of working head to head, why not try some collaboration and learn something new?
When I was just starting out and working from my little living room desk, I knew I needed to get into some shared office space to keep the creative juices flowing and the competition in my eyeline. Mostly to have some like-minded people to bounce some ideas off but also to learn anything I could.
That's exactly what I did and not only did I learn a great deal about what could be achieved but I also learnt about dealing with clients and other everyday necessities. It was the best thing I ever did. Not only that but employing some fresh young freelancers has given me a push to improve my skills and get up to date with the latest tech.
Never stop reading about what's going in the design world and what people are doing: it could inspire you to create something that you never knew you could. A quick dose in the mornings from websites like this might be all you need to have the most creative day you've ever had.
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Houmas House Restaurants Embark on New Direction Under New ManagementPublished by Jo on Tue, 2015-09-22 12:18
Houmas House embarks on a new direction for its restaurants- Café Burnside, Latil's Landing Restaurant and The Carriage House Restaurant. Beginning July 13th, each restaurant is changing its approach to create varied menus, and changing them more frequently. Chef Joseph Dicapo will become Executive Chef of the Carriage House Restaurant and Chef Anderson Foster will become Executive Chef of Latil's Landing Restaurant. Both Foster and Dicapo will share responsibilities for Café Burnside. Former Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, Rachel Whitesides, will become Houmas House Food and Beverage Manager. Each will report to Kevin Kelly, owner of Houmas House Plantation and Gardens.
Latil's Landing, the fine dining restaurant located in the original 1770's house, will maintain its refined, sophisticated style but will offer tasting menus only. The five and seven course tastings offered will reflect seasonal availability of herbs, fruits and vegetables grown in the Houmas House gardens. The seafood offered will be local and also aligned with the current season. For nearly two and a half centuries the Sugar Barons of Houmas House have entertained their guests with the finest of food and beverage. It is in that spirit that Chef Anderson Foster allows his guests the opportunity to personalize their dining experience. His tasting menu allows for his guests to choose amongst several choices for the ultimate customization of their menu.
Chef Anderson Foster is native to Louisiana and grew up in White Castle, LA. His love for cooking came from his two grandmothers and mother. After graduating high school, Chef Foster enrolled in the Culinary Arts Institution of Baton Rouge. His instructors took interest in him and were impressed by his work ethic and creativity. His first job out of culinary school was with Sodexo where he served as grill cook for three years. He joined the Houmas House team in 2004 and in the past nearly 11 years has worked his way up from grill cook, to sous chef, to running the two busiest restaurants at Houmas House.
"In the last few years we've seen a 400% increase in our daily lunch crowd at Café Burnside. This growth has encouraged us to change the way we serve lunch daily. On Monday, July 13th, we'll start offering a daily buffet along with our regular menu. This will help us serve our guests more efficiently and will broaden our selection of Louisiana specialties." Says Chef Foster. "My favorite part of working at Houmas House is the ability to use fresh ingredients from our very own gardens and given the freedom to be creative. It's so rewarding to talk to guests from New York to Europe and hear them say this is the best meal they've had while in Louisiana. My hope for the future is for Houmas House is to be known as much as a culinary destination as it is a historical tourist attraction."
The Carriage House Restaurant was established in 2012 to serve the overnight guests staying in the new Inn at Houmas House. The elegant dining room is most noted for the forty foot long table that stretches nearly the length of the ballroom and for the handmade plaster moldings and medallions along the ceiling. The menu in this restaurant is a contemporary progressive approach to Louisiana cuisine offering traditional Louisiana dishes with a twist.
Chef Dicapo leads the culinary team in the Carriage House. A Baton Rouge native, Dicapo discovered his love for cooking while in high school. Working in various restaurants and butcher shops over a decade, he focused his interest on the farm to table concept. After completing the culinary program at Johnson and Wales in Denver, Colorado he returned to Baton Rouge and joined the culinary team at Houmas House in 2010.
With the opening of the Carriage House Restaurant, Dicapo developed a menu reflective of the season and using fresh ingredients from the Houmas House gardens and buying from local farmers. "My style is simple, straightforward and inspired by the season and the plantation and grounds." Say Dicapo. "This property is an endless source of inspiration." Dicapo uses his skills learned from the butcher shop to fabricate his own meats and makes weekly trips to local dairy farmers, gardens and farmers markets for other ingredients not grown on the property. "Guests will enjoy seasonal menus in this restaurant and can always expect something new to try." Says Dicapo.
Houmas House Plantation was opened to the public under the ownership of Kevin Kelly in 2003. Today, the property boasts 38 acres of formal gardens, guided mansion tours, three restaurants, and a twenty-one room Inn. For more information or Reservations for dining in the Carriage House or Latil's Landing Restaurant please visit www.HoumasHouse.com. To schedule an interview with Chef Foster, Chef Dicapo or Kevin Kelly, contact email@example.com.
About River Parishes Tourist Commission
Nestled between New Orleans and Baton Rouge along the Mississippi River, the River Parishes of St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and St. James Parishes unfold along River Road beckoning visitors to fall in love with the charm, beauty and mystique of Southeast Louisiana. The area's rich and vibrant history offers a mixture of culture, cuisine and attractions not easily matched by any one location throughout Louisiana. For more information about the River Parishes Tourist Commission call 985-359-2562 or visit NewOrleansPlantationCountry.com.
NOPC Contact:
Jo Banner, MA - Communications Manager
Office: 985-359-0372
Cell: 504-256-6315


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies have parted with team CEO Jason Levien and director of player personnel Stu Lash in a front-office shake-up that follows the Grizzlies' elimination in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
The Grizzlies announced the moves Monday.
General manager Chris Wallace assumes interim responsibility for basketball operations. Jason Wexler, the Grizzlies' chief operating officer, remains responsible for business operations.
Robert Pera, the Grizzlies' controlling owner, thanked Levien for his hard work in a statement.
"Rest assured that we remain as committed as ever to bringing a championship to this great city, and we are confident that when the new season begins our fans will be excited about both our roster and the direction of our organization," Pera said.
Levien had been the Grizzlies' CEO since Pera and his ownership group took control of the team in November 2012, and one of his biggest decisions was the hiring of Lash as director of player personnel and former ESPN writer John Hollinger as vice president of basketball operations. The first season went well as the Grizzlies reached the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history.
Then Grizzlies decided not to bring back coach Lionel Hollins, instead promoting Dave Joerger to head coach. Under the first-year coach, the Grizzlies went 50-32 and reached the playoffs for the fourth straight season. But Memphis lost in seven games to Oklahoma City in the opening round of the playoffs.
Under Joerger, the Grizzlies struggled at the start of the season going 10-15. He also lost center Marc Gasol 23 games with a sprained left knee, and guards Mike Conley and Tony Allen also missed games with injuries. Joerger wound up using 17 different starting lineups with Levien and the front office making a variety of moves bringing in Courtney Lee, James Johnson from the D-League and Beno Udrih off waivers.
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I managed to get my hands on some 120-format Kodak Ektar 100 before it was available to the general public, and I was given the opportunity to conduct an informal review of the film. Based on the hype surrounding this film, I was quite happy to test it out. After shooting 5 rolls through a few different cameras, I was not at all disappointed with the results as I scanned them in.
I found the colors to be extremely natural and pleasing under daylight conditions. And the sharpness and grain are absolutely to die for. In general, the film has the best characteristics from both slide film and color negative film. Read on for my informal review.
Kodak Professional Ektar 100 is a color-negative film (using the C-41 process) available in 35mm and 120-formats. It is claimed to have extremely fine grain (the world's finest for color-neg) and high color saturation, making it ideal for nature, landscape, and travel photographers.
In September, 2008 the Ektar 100 became available in 35mm format. Due to popular demand, Kodak has made the film available in 120-format in April, 2009 (I believe it's available for purchase through a few vendors right now).
Equipped with a pro-pack of the Ektar 100, I loaded up my two medium format cameras and headed out on a few photowalks along the coast. One camera was my old 1956 Minolta Autocord MXS (twin lens reflex) and the other was my Diana+ (toy camera). I must admit, putting this film into a plastic toy camera felt a bit like ripping the engine from an F-1 car and strapping it to a tricycle.
The first day I shot this film, the weather turned heavy overcast quite rapidly, but I managed to finish off three rolls. I went out a few days later and shot the last two rolls in full sunshine. The film can certainly be used in either condition, but its white balance is intended for daylight use. The overcast photos just scanned in a bit cold — and I could have adjusted it, but it seemed fitting to leave them as is.
Up to this point, I've been shooting mostly Kodak Portra VC color-neg films on medium format (and a little bit of Velvia slide). The Ektar 100 seems quite comparable to the color saturation of these films, but the colors on the Ektar 100 seem more "realistic" to me. The color saturation and contrast isn't so overbearing that it looks unnatural, and the colors seems to closely represent the actual colors of the scene. One thing I did notice, though, is that the greens tend to be more saturated than the other colors — sometimes a bit too much.
The shots (especially those from the TLR) appear to be very sharp and free from grain. I might even go so far as to say that the Ektar 100 is comparable to Ilford's PanF Plus black and white film (which is the primary film I use with my Autocord). Though I've only scanned the film (which tends to present softer grain versus an optical enlarger), I was hard-pressed to find any signs of grain even at 100% zoom on a 3200 ppi scan.
If you don't believe me, see for yourself. Here's an image with a decent exposure — the little box is the spot I've taken the 100% crop for the image immediately below it. The full image is approximately 50MP, or 7000 x 7000 pixels.
The softness of the 100% crop probably comes from scanning the film since I don't use any sharpening while scanning. Even so, I can usually make out the grain easily on most films — it's just not as sharp as with an optical enlargement. The Ektar 100 scans don't show much sign of grain.
I like it — a lot. When I decide to shoot color on my TLR, I'll probably use the Ektar 100 exclusively. The colors look great and the shots appear to be very sharp and fine-grained. I'm still undecided with the Diana+… I might try a few more rolls and see how it goes, but I'm still leaning toward the Portra VC films just because I have a history of good results with it.
The Ektar 100 film seems to have similar features of slide film (high saturation and fine grain), but with a more forgiving dynamic range of a color negative.
But the thing that gets me most about this film is how natural the colors appear. Color film often has a "film-like" appearance to it because of shifted colors or grain. The Ektar 100 (to me) looks more like a well-processed digital than it does a typical film.
Would I recommend this film for color enthusiasts? Certainly! It seems well-suited for landscape and nature photography, but even skin tones in portraits aren't completely unnatural.
As a promo for the new Ektar 100 films, Kodak is running a bit of a sweepstakes giveaway along with a rebate offer on the film. You can get a $5 mail-in rebate for certain film purchases, and that rebate automatically enters you into a drawing for a prize package. The prize is a nature photography experience at Disney's Animal Kingdon Park, including a 4-night stay and a full itinerary of activities. You can also enter the prize drawing without buying the film or mailing in the rebate. Visit the official sweepstakes web page for more information.
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Thanks for the writeup Brian! When it comes to film, I'm pretty much exclusively B/W – but this stuff had me curiousApril 6, 2009 10:48 am
Good to know the film performs well in the 120 format. I just got in some of the 135 format to try out and look forward to putting it to use. Considering the quality you got out of the 120 format, it looks good for the lesser 135. Thanks for the review, at least I can look forward to a quality negative film when I get my Mamiya 645 some day.
MichaelApril 6, 2009 11:20 am
AH! just like the good old days! film reviews.
nice to see they are still making new ones. Thanks for this, Brian.April 6, 2009 3:49 pm
I'm going to pick up a few rolls once I see it in store. But your review has me just a little apprehensive; if it delivers the same kind of color-accurate, neutral grain-free results you can get from digital – well, I have a good digital camera already. Of course, the whole process of shooting MF film is completely different (and more enjoyable to me) so it may well be that it combines the best of both worlds for some situations.April 6, 2009 5:07 pm
Hi Brian,
What kind of scanner are you using for your 120 negs? I'm thinking of getting the Epson v500 and could use some advice. thanks!April 6, 2009 6:02 pm
@Janne Good point about the similarity to digital… but it still has a bit of a "film" look to it. As you can also see, the appearance is quite different under cloudy conditions. It might be a good film for such conditions if you're looking for something different. You'll have to give it a shot — I'm curious to hear what you think of it.
@Andrew I'm using a CanoScan 8400F, which is the older version of the 8800F (which I'm saving up for). The V500 looks very similar in capability, but I don't have any direct experience with it.April 6, 2009 7:36 pm
It looks very clear and sharp. I am using Epson 3 in 1 scanner. I doubt I can get the quality like this from my scanner.April 7, 2009 2:27 am
It's funny what some people will pay for an old roll of Ektar 25 on ebay ($30 last time I checked). Why's that funny? Because apparently Ektar 100 is pretty much the same thing. I know, I know, there's the nostalgia/novelty factor, but Ektar 100 is a sweet film. No reason we shouldn't use it.April 19, 2009 3:11 pm
You're looking for sharp, rich color on a new film with an 1955ish lens in that Autocord? Um, okay. I think you should have used a modern lens as well.April 27, 2009 9:07 am
That's the best I've got and Kodak knew that before sending me the film. The Autocord is sharp, and the colors seem to come out fairly well. I think the main loss in sharpness and color saturation would have come from the scanner as opposed to the camera. My b/w prints from this camera are noticeably sharper than the scans.April 27, 2009 10:06 am
what the hell do you mean the sharpness is due to optical scanning? idiot – your image is not sharp because your shooting at f13 and not f32 on a diana.
what the hell does "Color film often has a "film-like" appearance to it because of shifted colors or grain?" mean? what the hell is a shifted grain? bad scans make bad images, thats all. Your review is horrible and in no way demonstrates what this film is capable ofMay 6, 2009 12:58 pm
What I mean is that I'm not using an expensive drum scanner and I've seen that the scans coming from my particular hardware are far softer than optical enlargements achievable in my darkroom. And I wasn't commenting on the sharpness of the images coming from the Diana — I realize that a plastic toy camera won't produce sharp photos — I'm not stupid. The image shown above at 100% zoom actually came from my TLR shot at f/8 — around 2 stops from wide open.
And I never said anything about "shifted grain" — that statement should read as (shifted colors) or (grain), not (shifted)(colors or grain).May 6, 2009 2:18 pm
Very helpful nonetheless. And it does say a non technical review so not sure why the few hard comments. The overcast photos have a great quality in tone, mood and composition. It's nice to see pleasant photos of real things and not brick walls and other crap digital inspires other "test experts" to perform. I ordered a few rolls to try out on a Fuji GW690III. Thanks.May 31, 2009 3:17 pm
Great to hear you got some use of my review! Let us know what you think of the film after you shoot a few rolls.May 31, 2009 4:46 pm
Nice review on the Ektar 100. I'm shooting some in my Nikon N55 and a friend's Rollie TLR.
I'm hoping it will be a decent film for skin tones.
RobJune 16, 2009 10:08 pm
thanks for the review. It looks to be a superb film.
I'd love to use it, however I just can't find anyone selling it here in Britain.June 20, 2009 6:27 am
You certainly did a thorough job with your research. I would say that the daytime shots, some of them at least, were very impressive and the comments regarding the grain is very impressive and really make a person consider a change.
Thanks a lot for the information and I will consider using Ektar 100 in the future based on your results.
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Morning reception for Kelly Gallagher-Mackay and Nancy Steinhauer's Pushing the Limits > SEPTEMBER 16
Penguin Random House Canada, in association with Toronto's Mabin School, invite you to a Saturday morning reception to celebrate the publication of Pushing the Limits, a book that seeks a deeper understanding of what we should be doing to prepare children now for the challenges of the future. All are invited to this brunch party at our Forest Hill location (located walking distance from the progressive Mabin School).
In Pushing the Limits, Kelly Gallagher-Mackay and Nancy Steinhauer draw on their experiences as educational leaders to reveal that the schools of the future exist in the here and now. They introduce us to extraordinary Canadian public schools, deeply rooted in their communities, that are fostering innovators, nimble problem-solvers and engaged citizens, boosting math comprehension, cultivating creativity and using technology to broaden the parameters of learning. And they explore why the role of schools is expanding to nurture students' social-emotional skills and growth mindsets, and how vital this broader definition of education is to children's long-term health, happiness and success. This book provides a vision of what schooling can and should look like in our rapidly shifting world and explores how we—parents and teachers—can realize this vision together.
Kelly Gallagher-MacKay is a lawyer, researcher and education activist. She is an assistant professor of Law and Society at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she researches issues of equity in education and children's services. Before joining the faculty she was Research Director at the non-profit group People for Education, where her research focuses on broad measures of school success as a means of evaluating what truly matters in schools. She has a PhD in Educational Policy from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and was the first Northern Director of a fully accredited law school for Inuit students in Iqaluit, Nunavut. She has two children in the public school system in Toronto.
Nancy Steinhauer is an educational leader with over twenty years of experience, ranging from Canada's top private schools to diverse, inner city schools. In 2012, Nancy Steinhauer was the recipient of Canada's Outstanding Principals Award by The Learning Partnership and the Stand Up for Kids Award by the four Children's Aid Societies of Toronto. After spending two years working for the Ontario Ministry of Education as a Student Achievement Officer, Nancy recently took the helm as principal at The Mabin School, one of Canada's first Ashoka Changemaker Schools.
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This is our last post on Dean Nelson's book, God Hides in Plain Sight: How to See the Sacred in a Chaotic World
, and it's been a good book. One I expected to scan and then put away, but one that drew me in with its prose and its utter seriousness punctuated by LOL humor.
This book would be a great book for an adult book reading group, a good Bible study book, and especially good for middle agers who are contemplating the presence of God in the corners and flat places of life.
When I think of Dean's book, the picture above sums it up — there's a placidity that comes through in this book, a placidity about a willingness to let God be seen in the norm and in nature. Dean, in effect for me, asks us to settle down, take life as it is, and watch God at work when we least expect it. Well, the last chp is on the sacrament of service. Just a few comments.
"The sacrament of service is not part of traditional church history — it isn't officially one of the big seven [sacraments]. But it should be. I hereby declare it so. Call it Vatican III" (191). There's seriousness shaped with some light wit — one of the distinguishing features of this book.
By the way, Jesus would agree with Dean Nelson: service IS the preeminent sacrament, the preeminent means of grace in this world. If you read this chp, you'll see what I mean.
He begins with the story of Bob Goff and his kids and world justice and Restore (the organization), and I've read about this elsewhere but can't now remember. Quite the story. (O, I think the same story is in Donald Miller's new book.) It's the story of how getting our eyes off ourselves reshapes our lives and makes us missional agents.
Service is acting according to another's purpose and another's needs. Serving in the ordinary to the ordinary is the Extraordinary. The story of Julio Diaz in NYC is worth the price of the book — the power of serving another is transformative.
If you want to see what "missional" means, read this chap. Junk some of the theological debates for service in and of itself is ordinary acts of love of neighbor. It's that simple, and it's that hard.
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When you cry, your sympathetic nervous system is reacting to the adrenaline produced by stress. This dilates your pupils and prompts the lacrimal glands inside your eyes to release tears. When this happens, your heart pumps blood more rapidly, making your face red and your eyes puffy. Once your heart rate returns to normal when you stop crying, the swelling in your eyes may remain. You can use temperature and the anti-inflammatory properties of essential oils to help with this inflammation.
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Close your eyes and place the wet rag with the ice cubes directly on one of your eyelids. Keep them there as long as possible and then switch to the other eye. This will constrict the blood vessels in your eyes and will immediately begin to reduce the swelling caused by crying.
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Place the ice cubes on the bottom of your eyes, the area commonly referred to as eye bags.
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Add one drop of rosemary essential oil to 1 teaspoon of olive oil to dilute it and prevent it from irritating the skin around your eyes. Rosemary essential oil contains caffeic acid, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent that will help to de-puff your eyes.
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Shows several aviation "firsts" accomplished by U.S. Army Air Service aviators in the period from 1918 through 1924. A close formation of biplanes in flight. President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson chat with Major Fleet, Officer in charge, on the occasion of the first air mail flight, inaugurated on May 15,1918 between Washington DC and New York.The mail is loaded into the Curtis JN-4 aircraft. Pilot in the cockpit. The aircraft takes off and in flight. Air Service. Mention of aviators helping spot forest fires. Smoke rising from forest fires and mountain ranges. In 1920, U.S. Army Captain St. Clair Streett is seen with some of his Squadron who flew four De Havilland DH-4 aircraft 9,000 miles, from New York City to Nome, Alaska. Two of the men play with pet dogs. Their itinerary is painted on the side of one of the aircraft, along with the names of pilot and mechanic (C.E. Crumline and J.E. Long). In 1923 the first non stop coast-to-coast flight was made in the Fokker T-2 aircraft. . A sign on the aircraft reads 'Army Air Service non stop coast to coast'.First Lieutenants Oakley O.Kelly and John A. Macready board the aircraft, at Roosevelt Field, Long Island, New York, on May 2, 1923. Their Fokker T-2 in flight. Their arrival at Rockwell Field, on Coronado Island (San Diego) California. In 1924, Lt. Russell Maughan is seen boarding his P-1 Hawk airplane at Mitchel Field, on Long Island, New York, and taking off , bound for Crissy Field at the Presidio, San Francisco, California. His goal is the first dawn-to-dusk, coast-to-coast flight. Views of his P-1 Hawk airplane flying over Manhattan, New York City.
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The foundation stone was laid in 1954 and the church opened the following year. The architect was A B Knapp-Fisher (BE p206). It is built of brick, with paired narrow windows. There is no tower as such, but the east end is rather higher, with a large cross on its otherwise blank end. The aisled interior is almost equally modest, with a slightly curved ceiling.