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Need a frightfully good idea for Halloween this year? Try this one!
(Makes 6 servings)
3 medium baking apples (e.g. Empire, Cortland, Golden Delicious, Ida Red, Honeycrisp)
Lemon juice
5 tbsp (75 mL) packed brown sugar
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
Vanilla ice cream
Chopped nuts (optional)
Wash apples. Cut in half lengthwise; remove cores. Brush cut sides of apples with lemon juice. Carve eyes, nose and mouth on peel side of apple halves.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Brush mixture over face sides of apples.
In a greased or sprayed baking dish, place apples, cut side down. Pour any remaining brown sugar/butter mixture over apples.
Bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 10 minutes. Spoon sauce in bottom of baking dish over apples. Continue baking until apples are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes longer.
To serve, place one or two scoops of ice cream in 6 dessert bowls. Drizzle sauce over top. Place a warm apple head in each bowl. Sprinkle chopped nuts over ice cream, if desired.
Need another terror-ific Halloween treat this year? This Halloween desert will help set the tone for your fright-night menu. If you wish, let everyone carve their own "shrunken head" dessert or dress their own "ghost".
(Makes 6 ghosts)
3 bananas
6 popsicle sticks
6 oz (200 g) white chocolate or white chocolate candy melts, coarsely chopped, or white chocolate chips
12 chocolate chips
Peel bananas; remove any stringy fibers. Cut bananas in half widthwise. Push a popsicle stick into each half through the cut end. Cover each banana with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 3 hours.
Place white chocolate in a microwaveable bowl and heat on High (100% power) for 1 minute; stir. Continue heating, 30 seconds at a time, until white chocolate is mostly melted but a few pieces remain. Stir to melt remaining white chocolate.
Spread or spoon white chocolate over frozen banana halves. Press chocolate chips in place for eyes.
Set banana ghosts on a waxed paper-covered plate and place in the freezer until serving time.
Not much beats milk and cookies at the end of a long day. The combination is a favorite for kids (and adults who want to be kids again!)
Try these easy-to make cookies; they've got the ingredients to promote a good night's rest.
Nutri Cookies
(Makes 5 dozen cookies)
½ cup (125 mL) butter or margarine, softened
½ cup (125 mL) peanut butter
1 cup (250 mL) liquid honey
2 large eggs
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
3 cups (750 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant)
1 cup (250 mL) medium unsweetened coconut
¾ cup (175 mL) natural bran
½ cup (125 mL) sunflower seeds or wheat germ
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1 cup (250 mL) raisins
½ cup (125 mL) chopped nuts
Beat butter and peanut butter in a large bowl until blended. Add honey, eggs and vanilla. Beat slowly until blended. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
For each cookie, scoop a heaping tablespoon (about 20 mL) batter onto a cookie sheet. Flatten slightly.
Bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Let sit for a few minutes on cookie sheet before removing cookies to a cooling rack.
Recipe Source: Adapted from Timeless Recipes for All Occasions by Jean Pare, Company's Coming Publishing Limited, 2006
For more information about food and sleep, tips on how to sleep better and a look at our favorite new sleep products, click on the magazine (left).
To subscribe to our free online magazine, please subscribe here. Or visit www.roomplanners.com.
Warm milk and cookies sound like a soothing bedtime snack. But does what we eat or drink really help us drift off to sleep?
Many sleep experts and nutritionists believe what you eat can effect how well you sleep. They advise choosing your supper meal and evening snack with care. The following diet-related tips will have you snoozing soon after your head hits the pillow.
* Eat dinner/supper earlier rather than later in the evening to give your stomach time to digest the food.
* Make the last meal of the day a light one. If portions are too large, your digestive system will have to work over time. Eating a large meal may initially make you feel drowsy, but you likely won't enjoy a restful sleep.
* Choose foods that won't cause discomfort while you sleep. Heavy, rich and fatty foods can be hard to digest. Spicy, highly seasoned or acidic foods can cause heartburn and stomach discomfort.
* Limit your alcohol consumption. Drinking alcohol might make you feel sleepy, but you may not be able to achieve a really deep sleep.
* Don't consume too many liquids during the evening; you'll be waking frequently to make trips to the bathroom throughout the night.
* Avoid caffeine. It's a stimulant, and increases the activity of various body systems including the nervous system. It can take 8 to 10 hours to eliminate the effects of caffeine from your body.
* Eat a small snack an hour or two before you go to bed. Going to bed hungry will just keep you awake or even wake you up.
Try the Nutri Cookie recipe in our special sleep issue (click on the image, left). Served with hot or cold milk, it really will help you sleep! And don't let Number 7 (or any of his Serta® counting sheep friends) convince you otherwise.
When planning what to eat close to bedtime, opt for foods that contain tryptophan, especially for nighttime snacking. An important amino acid, tryptophan is needed to produce serotonin and melatonin in our brain, two chemicals that help us sleep.
Tryptophan-rich foods include:
* dairy products
* seafood
* meat & poultry
* eggs
* beans
* whole grains & rice
* lentils
* nuts and seeds
Combining carbohydrate-rich foods with a small amount of protein food that contains tryptophan helps make tryptophan available to our brains.
Tryptophan and carbohydrate combinations includes:
* oatmeal cookies & milk
* whole grain cereal & milk
* half a peanut butter or tuna sandwich
* crackers & cheese
* bagel chips & a hard-cooked egg
* yogurt & granola
For more information on the connection between food and sleep, tips on how to develop better sleep habits and a look at our favorite new sleep products, check out our Annual Sleep issue (click on the image, left).
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This sturdy side dish puts a new spin on an old favorite.. a great side dish with your favorite entree!
Grilled Potato Salad
(Makes 4 servings)
2 lb (1 kg) mini red or white new potatoes
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
Freshly grated pepper, to taste
8 slices bacon, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup (75 mL) Ranch or Caesar salad dressing
Freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
Place potatoes (with skins) in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
Cut potatoes in half and place in a bowl. Add olive oil and pepper; toss gently to coat. Place potatoes in a grill basket; grill over medium-high heat until lightly grill-marked, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. (Grilling step may be omitted: cook potatoes in first step until fork-tender).
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Place on a paper towel to drain.
Place grilled potatoes in a bowl. Add bacon, green onions and dressing. Toss gently to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
For other summer side dish ideas, check out our Summer 2010 RoomPlanners magazine. Along with more sturdy, simple and smart recipes, find out more about Craftsman-style homes, furniture and interiors.
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It doesn't get simpler than this quick, easy and very tasty dessert. Best of all? No one will know how little time you spent making it!
Ice Cream Pie
(Makes 6 servings)
4 cups (1 L) vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
¾ cup (175 mL) frozen juice concentrate, thawed
slightly (see Tip)
1 prepared 9" (23 cm) crumb crust (e.g. graham wafer, vanilla wafer or Oreo)
Garnish: fruit, fruit sauce, toasted nuts and/or coconut
Combine ice cream and juice concentrate mixing just until blended. Spoon into crust. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
At serving time, cut into wedges using a knife dipped in hot water and wiped with a paper towel. You may need to let pie stand at room temperature for a few minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.
- Vary garnish as desired. Try strawberry-kiwi juice concentrate with sliced kiwis; raspberry juice concentrate with raspberry coulis; pink lemonade with sliced strawberries; orange juice concentrate with mandarin orange slices and grated chocolate; and pineapple juice concentrate with toasted coconut.
Use this New Orleans seasoning blend to add a Creole flavor to eggs, rice, casseroles and vegetables. Recipe Source: Emeril Lagasse
Creole Seasoning
(Makes about 1-1/3 cups (325 mL)
5 tbsp (75 mL) paprika
1/4 cup (60 mL) garlic powder
4 tbsp (50 mL) salt
2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) onion powder
2 tbsp (30 mL) cayenne
2 tbsp (30 mL) dried oregano
2 tbsp (30 mL) dried thyme
Combine ingredients, blending well. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Shake or stir well before use.
For more information about New Orleans food, including a glossary of Creole and Cajun food specialties, check out our RoomPlanners June 2010 issue! This special issue profiles New Orleans style food, architecture, culture and interior design.
Click on the magazine cover to the left, or on the link below.
Dirty rice is a favorite in the deep south, including New Orleans! The dish gets its name because of the addition of meat, giving the rice a dark appearance. Typically, the meat used is chicken livers and giblets. This version uses a blend of ground beef and pork.
Southern Dirty Rice
(Makes 4 to 6 servings)
1 tbsp (15 mL) cooking oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 ribs celery, very thinly sliced
125 g (1/4 lb) extra lean ground beef
125 g (1/4 lb) lean ground pork
1 teaspoon (5 mL) Creole Seasoning (recipe follows)
2-1/2 cups (625 mL) cooked white rice
3 green onions, thinly sliced
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until onion is soft and celery is tender-crisp, about 6 or 7 minutes. Add ground beef and ground pork; cook until meat is browned, stirring often to break up. Drain off any fat. Add seasoning, rice and green onions. Cook for a few minutes until rice is heated through. Taste and add more seasoning, if desired.
For more information about New Orleans food, including a glossary of Creole and Cajun food specialties, check out our RoomPlanners June 2010 issue! This special issue profiles New Orleans style food, architecture, culture and interior design.
Click on the magazine cover to the left, or on the link below.
Another green-inspired recipe that's perfect for Spring!
Kale & Chicken Soup
1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) cooking oil
1 boneless chicken breast, cut into ½" (1 cm) cubes
½ medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups (1.5 L) chicken stock or broth
½ tsp (2 mL) hot pepper sauce (or more to taste)
6 cups (1.5 L) chopped kale
2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil in a large stock pot on medium heat. Add chicken; sauté until cooked. Remove from pot and set aside.
Add additional cooking oil if necessary, then add onion, carrots and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender. Add chicken stock and hot pepper sauce; bring to a simmer. Return chicken to pot and add kale and lemon juice.
Cook for a few minutes until chicken is heated through and kale is tender. Season to taste.
(Makes 4 servings)
* Spinach, Swiss chard, sorrel, dandelion greens or beet leaves can be substituted for kale.
* For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with cooked cannellini beans (white kidney beans or Great Northern or white navy beans) and chicken broth with vegetable broth.
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a report setting out its findings following a call for information in relation to the commercial use of consumer data. The CMA's report examined various competition issues – it found mixed evidence of barriers to entry, with the most common concern being whether firms could gain access to consumer data and the difficulties arising from economies of scale and scope faced by small and potential entrants. The CMA did not find evidence to indicate any abuses of dominance but it did identify a number of factors to suggest a greater likelihood of competition concerns, including the existence of incentives to deny access to data and the ability to exclude competitors where there are limited substitutes for the data.
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I'm currently e-mailing recipes to myself just so I don't forget that I so want to bake that cake, try that pizza dough, make that awesome cheesake. I'm drooling in front of this tumblr and I'm promising myself to try all the goodies from this blog.
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SEPTUM RINGSSaturday, February 07, 2015
Yesterday you may all thought that I pierced my nose. I didn't! It's a trend now and it will also hurt a lot. I prefer to do it the fake way. Few days ago Sharon came up with these fake piercings from Monki, when I saw them I had to have them. Sadly there isn't a simple one with only just a ring. I like to have it simple and minimalistic, had to deal with these. But how cool are they? Of course I had to share them with you. I want to know, yay or nay?
Monki Brandy noserings
Leuk! Staat je goed!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! Love it! XReplyDelete
Wauw! Staat je heel goed! LiefsReplyDelete
Ik vind het zo tof! Het staat je heel goed :)ReplyDelete
Hahaha ik vind het wel super grappig dat iedereen er zo is ingetuind haha :) Ik ook hoor! Maar staat je leuk, nep of echt, allebei :) xx Frederique - http://fablefrique.comReplyDelete
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As Reload's General Manager, Marnie is responsible for providing strategic business and marketing guidance for our clients across a wide range of digital marketing strategies and tactical areas.
Prior to joining the Reload team in London, Marnie was based in our Brisbane office as Head of Consulting, where she built a reputation for providing high level strategic guidance to clients with a global perspective. As a result, Marnie took up an "on the ground" role in Reload's London office in January 2016.
With a background in business and marketing, Marnie has gained specialisations in communication, digital marketing and IMC (Integrated Marketing Communication). Over her six years at Reload, she has been responsible for the coordination of client projects and leading the strategy development and project execution for clients across the world.


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Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Newton's Nook Designs June Release Day 2
22 comments:
- StampinJessica said...
So cute card, Vera. The new set is awesome.
- Wed Jun 17, 08:33:00 AM
- Melissa (Dollipop Productions) said...
Awww love that little dog image and that hat! Very cute! Thanks for sharing!
- Wed Jun 17, 08:33:00 AM
- Anja Curvers said...
Such a cute and adorable card love it, love it. TFS.
- Wed Jun 17, 08:57:00 AM
- Barclay Schmid said...
Adorable! Thanks! (Donna here... I'm sure Hank and Barclay are romping together at the Rainbow Bridge, dashing in and out of the streams and chasing butterflies! I lost my Barclay last August, and things just haven't been the same without him!)
- Wed Jun 17, 09:06:00 AM
- Jennifer Jackson said...
This is so adorable! I love the little detail you added with the polka dots on the scarf! Thanks so much for being our guest!
- Wed Jun 17, 09:58:00 AM
- Stamping Smiles Designs said...
Totally adorable! Love the detail with the polka dots!
- Wed Jun 17, 10:10:00 AM
- Taunya Butler said...
You have taken a super cute image form this wonderful new set and colored it with soft tones and so perfectly!! Love what you have done and love seeing your creations!!! Have a wonderful day!!
- Wed Jun 17, 10:24:00 AM
- *Vicki* said...
Absolutely love your card!! The hat on the doggie is super adorable!! Fabulous coloring! :)
- Wed Jun 17, 10:30:00 AM
- jimlynn said...
So cute and fun! Love the little banners with this. Super cute.
- Wed Jun 17, 10:38:00 AM
- Shelly said...
Sooo cute, Vera!
- Wed Jun 17, 10:38:00 AM
- Brandi R said...
Cute card! Darling lil doggie ♥
- Wed Jun 17, 12:21:00 PM
- Nina-Marie Trapani said...
Oh this is so cute Vera! I love the colors you used!
- Wed Jun 17, 12:48:00 PM
- D- said...
Thanks for sharing your cute card and sweet story.
Crafty hugs,
- Wed Jun 17, 01:41:00 PM
- Teresa Godines #6857 said...
Awesome card. Love the dogie wearing the party hat. TFS
- Wed Jun 17, 03:11:00 PM
- D.Ann C said...
Hahaha... I thought your opening comment was what the pup was thinking!! Hahahaha! Thanks for the giggles! Fab pup!
- Wed Jun 17, 03:18:00 PM
- Mary Holshouser said...
Cute card. Love his little party hat.
thanks for sharing a great card.
- Wed Jun 17, 06:33:00 PM
- sabbycat said...
Precious card and love his pArty hat.
- Wed Jun 17, 07:10:00 PM
- Yuki said...
Your card is absolutely adorable!
- Wed Jun 17, 07:17:00 PM
- Sue D said...
Wonderful birthday card for a dog lover.
- Wed Jun 17, 08:17:00 PM
- Barbara said...
I love the little party hat on the very cute dog.
- Wed Jun 17, 10:58:00 PM
- Vicki said...
Love your card and all the details. How did you color him? I love how you captured the light yellow, yet still have so much dimension.
- Thu Jun 18, 06:30:00 AM
- Sharbogast said...
Love this card. Dog lover myself, so was very pleased to see these cards. ^_^ Thank you for sharing.
- Thu Jun 18, 04:19:00 PM


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Run Qualtrics Surveys on MTurk using TurkPrime
Running Qualtrics surveys on TurkPrime streamlines two major pain-points that Requesters have dealt with:
- Dynamic secret key that Workers must enter to verify completion of the survey where the code is unique per user and, therefore, un-shareable.
- Auto approval and rejection of worker assignments based on the dynamic secret key
- Passing the Mechanical Turk WorkerId and AssignmentId into Qualtrics so that Workers can be uniquely identified and matched up with MTurk.
The following describes these basic features and how to use them.
The TurkPrime Design Survey Form is intuitive and similar to the MTurk Requester HIT Design form except that it adds many useful features like exclude Workers, target specific workers and much more. Below is a portion of the TurkPrime Design Survey form where you specify the Survey Hyperlink.
Qualtrics Surveys With Workers Specific Secret Keys
Now, you can also run Qualtrics surveys with TurkPrimeWorker Specific Secret Keys. That means that each worker will be assigned a unique secret key to demonstrate that they completed the linked Qualtrics survey. There is no possibility that workers are sharing a secret key and not completing the linked survey. Other Platform Integration
The Dynamic Secret Completion Code can be easily integrated (and has been by many researchers) into other non-Qualtrics systems, as well. TurkPrime calculates the Secret Code based on query string parameters that TurkPrime adds to the url of your survey. These parameters are named:
As long as your survey platform ensures that those query string values are preserved in the url when a participant reaches the last page of your survey that contains the TurkPrime iframe, then a completion code should get displayed.
This can be achieved by capturing the parameters within your study. Nearly all platforms support this functionality. Please contact us if you have questions..
Furthermore, you have the option to manually approve each assignment or have TurkPrime auto-approve the assignment based on the secret key. (If for any reason, a worker is rejected in error by either you or the system, you can reverse the rejection within TurkPrime)
Setup in TurkPrime is very simple and involves a few simple instructions to add a page at the end of your Qualtrics study as follows:>
Setup for Qualtrics
- Create or Edit a Survey
- Click on "Survey Options"
- In the Survey Termination Section: Click on Custom end of survey message...
- If you have a Secret Key option that you previously created Select it and you are done. Otherwise, Click New Message
- Enter Secret Key in the Description field. (Next time you can select this message.)
- Click the Source button
- Paste the following text exactly into the window as shown
<iframe src='https://www.turkprime.com/TurkPrime/TakeLaunchedSurvey/DynamicKey' width='100%' height='200'>
- Click Save
Passing Mechanical Turk WorkerId and AssignmentId to Qualtrics
TurkPrime automatically adds the following query string parameters to your URL so you can take advantage of them in your data collection. The parameters are:
workerId ,
assignmentId , and
hitId .
workerId-The worker's MTurk id
assignmentId-A unique id that Amazon generates for a worker taking your HIT
hitId-The id of your HIT
This eliminates the need to add JavaScript code snippets into your surveys or other solutions.that Requesters have developed. It just is added to your URL automatically.
See here for how to integrate these parameters into your Qualtrics survey.
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Parent Forward by Bonnie J. Toomey
Here's the rub: We have good friends who've elected not to bring their children, and who never plan to ever put the Mickey-eared destination on their bucket list. They just don't consider it a worthy trip to take, and when I consider the flamboyant flair of cultish and commercial Mickey paraphernalia, the pressing crowds, and the frenzied pace at which families move through the place, whether their kids like it or not, I can understand their reasoning.
Back in the mid-20th century, Walt had dreams to create a concept city at the Florida location, and his idea was sanctioned by the municipal powers that were ... but he died just before construction began, and his planted seed for the prototype planned community of the future grew instead into the expansive Pinnocchio-like-playground and sprawling resort we see today.
And so maybe our friends have a point. Maybe Disney World is a little over the top and way overrated, even bad for the minimalist soul, but no matter which way you slice it, the idea of "going to Disney" has become a euphemism for just reward. It's been more than 15 years since we'd experienced it, and we were curious: Did Disney still have the magic touch? Besides, I had some unfinished business to take care of.
In 2014, The New York Times sent one of its own to visit each of the parks worldwide. That's a whole lot of hoppers and hotels.
But after waffling on whether it was worth a trip from the Gulf and its pristine mangroves and impressive pelicans to relive some old Disney memories and discover some new ones, we decided to go ahead and check it out under the auspices of celebrating 35 years of marriage. After all, it had been almost that long since we'd made our first trip.
This time around, we were given a sleek, Mickey-embossed bracelet that served as our room key, parks pass, charge card for meals and souvenirs, and fast pass and park activity manager. Between that technology and the big celebration buttons commemorating our wedding anniversary pinned to our chests, moving around Disney World with our three-day hopper was streamlined and strung with plenty of congratulatory moments from the industrious and cheerful cast.
Our first afternoon, we hit Epcot running and flopped into bed that night only to wake to a less-than-acceptable room at the Boardwalk. But before the Disney Magic could be sucked out, one call to the concierge immediately remedied the situation, and we met with a manager within five minutes who comped us extra fast passes and the night's stay. Maintenance was called in to fix the broken shower and to rip up the stained carpet and replace the mildewed tile to make sure things were more than acceptable for the next guests. Meanwhile, we checked in at Jambo House at Animal Kingdom and enjoyed a delicious meal at their signature, African fusion restaurant.
I wondered about mosquitoes, but a quick check showed us that guests and cast members were covered with up-to-date reports, complimentary insect repellent and tips for staying safe. Speaking of which, all of the parks entrances have a thorough security regime that checks bags and requires that visitors pass through a metal detector. If you lose your bracelet, it cannot be used by anyone else but you, because an image of your fingerprint is connected to it.
And Disney is a builder's dream. My husband could not walk around any of the several parks we hopped to by boat, monorail and bus without marveling at the infrastructure and the architecture. Gardens are abundant, and there is a strong presence of going green at Epcot, with its outdoor flower and vegetable gardens flourishing along pathways.
Whether Disney himself truly intended it to be a resort or a way of life, it is its own city, and the area around Orlando and Kissimmee seems to be booming.
I asked an older cast member how many people work at Disney World. She thought around 50,000 employees. A quick check pushes that number northward, closer to 75,000.
We could've done without the handful of crying babies whose tired and angry voices sometimes made their way into our smartphone videos and Snapchats, and the glut of retail you must pass through at the end of each attraction. But watching a tower of giraffes outside our African-appointed room at dawn and dusk like two little kids camping out, and seeing the creatures for the first time was nothing less than magical.
And my unfinished business? Facing and riding that frightening, Yeti-roaring, expedition roller coaster that I wimped out on several years ago.
There were things we missed, like Epcot's Norway Maelstrom which has been replaced with Frozen, and Tomorrowland's ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, which is now a seasonal-only Stitch's Great Escape. And MGM Studios, with the coveted Studio Backlot Tour, including Catastrophic Canyon, is gone, now called Disney's Hollywood Studios and soon to be a "Star Wars"-themed attraction. And Animal Kingdom's Safari scrubbed the dramatic poaching bit and replaced it with a vanilla reminder to help endangered animals by recycling your old cellphone. And now you can indulge in Starbucks or walk around with a kiosk beer if you wish while you take in the imagineering sights.
I can't wait to take our grandsons someday when they are old enough to appreciate (and remember) the experience.
Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake and Buena Vista, Fla., according to US City Traveler, "is the flagship destination of Disney's worldwide corporate enterprise. Opened on Oct. 1, 1971, Walt Disney World is the most visited vacation resort in the world, with an attendance of over 52 million people annually."
And we were two of them.
Bonnie J. Toomey teaches at Plymouth State University, writes about families in the 21st century. You can follow Parent Forward on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bonniejtoomey. Learn more at www.parentforward.blogspot.com or visit bonniejtoomey.com.


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Proposal to remove the protected status of the outside of the old La Touche Hotel building was agreed at the recent Council discussions on the draft development plan.
Cllr Jones has welcomed this change as the current status of the building would hinder the sale of the site and would leave this "eye sore" in situ for years to come. I would hope that we can find a buyer for the site and a development acceptable to the area can be undertaken said Cllr Jones.
Cllr Jones hit out at the proposal to rezone the old Abwood site made at this development plan meeting, Cllr Jones said "while I very strongly supported the retention of Abwood on their old site in the past I felt it was totally irresponsible by councillors to attempt to reverse the decisions made by Bord Pleanala and the Courts of the land.
Cllr Jones said he welcomed the rejection of the re zoning proposal by the vast majority of the Council with only Two Votes in support.


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Plan a Dinner with some Friends
I hope your Thanksgiving was awesome. I hope you gathered with family and friends and ate way too much great food. I also hope you paused at sometime during the meal to think how much fun it was and maybe even wondered why you don't do this more often than just once a year.
Here is now your chance.
Plan a dinner with some friends this week. Pick a few friends out and send them an email or text and pick out a night that works for everyone. Then divvy up the meal so not one person is doing all the work. Make something awesome to eat. This is especially easy to do around the holidays as you can make it a festive themed event and make some tasty food and drinks like this Puerto Rican Eggnog (*Caution: Adults Only).
Have everyone show up at the designated houses. Put some good music on, put the cell phones away and enjoy each others company and some good food and drink. Tell stories of what happening in your life. Discuss interesting things you saw that day. Talk about the challenges you are going through and ask for some opinions and advice.
The bottom line is to share yourself and your time and some good food with others.
We had a great thanksgiving but one of our friends was sick and sadly couldn't make it, so in the spirit of more great leftovers we are going to do a Thanksgiving 2.0 soon for her. Beyond the great food, its just another great excuse to get together.
Your TSA for this week is to plan a meal with friends this week. Then do it again next week. Watch this turn into a fun new event you look forward to all week. Invite some new friends and neighbors and watch it grow into a new tradition.
TSA = Truly Simple Actions The goal of the TSA project is to improve your life and help make this world a better place, one simple action at a time. Take time this week to do this one simple thing. Previous TSA's:
- TSA#1 - Help out a Stranger
- TSA#2 - Get organized part 1 – Clear your space to clear your head
- TSA#3 - Watch what you are watching
- TSA#4 - Count Yourself Blessed
- TSA#5 - Why Diet's Don't Work
- TSA#6 - Just a Little Bit
- TSA#7 - Just Wash the Dishes
- TSA#8 -Tell Someone You Love Them
- TSA#9 - You aren't doing anything good, just everything awful.
- TSA#10 - Epic Fail
- TSA#11 - 3 Simple Ways to Stay Motivated
- TSA#12 - 5 Ways to Simplify Your Email
- TSA#13 - Just Clean up One Area
- TSA#14 - Do Too Much
- TSA#15 - Slow the F*#! Down Ben
- TSA#16 - Buy Experiences, Not Stuff
- TSA#17 - Keep in Contact
- TSA#18 - Be Nice
- TSA#19 - If you can't get out of it, get into it
- TSA#20 - Should = Do It
- TSA#21 - Perspective
- TSA#22 - Take a Day Off
- TSA#23 - Stop and Help Someone
- TSA#24 - Cook Together
- TSA#25 - Walk
- TSA#26 - Fix it
- TSA#27 - Forget it and move on
- TSA#28 - Get Out
- TSA#29 - Decide to be better
- TSA#30 - Make something to look at
- TSA#31 - What are you building?
- TSA#32 - What do I do next?
- TSA#33 - Just for today
- TSA#34 - Dance I said
- TSA#35 - Guard Your Reputation
- TSA#36 - Do Not Tolerate Assholes
- TSA#37 - Stop and Be Amazed
- TSA#38 - You Are Right
- TSA#39 - Write to your representative
- TSA#40 - Some Monday Inspiration
- TSA#41 - Carve a Pumpkin
- TSA#42 - Start a New Tradition
- TSA#43 - Buy Handmade
- TSA#44 - Clean up Facebook
- TSA#45 - Give Thanks and be with Friends and Family


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Welcome to Days InnLumberton
Adventure and fun await guests of the Days Inn hotel in Lumberton, TX. We are conveniently located near Paradise Water Park and Adventure Kingdom and in close proximity to the Spindleton Museum, McFaddin-Ward House and Village Creek State Park. Enjoy canoeing, camping, hiking and bird watching along the pristine waters, while on your visit to our lovely area.
Start your day with a free hot breakfast and catch up on your email, the weather, or just surf the internet via our offering of free Wi-Fi Internet .Whether traveling for business or pleasure, we pride ourselves friendly customer service, comfortable accommodations and affordable rates to everyone visiting the Lumberton, TX area.
Enjoy our seasonal outdoor pool during its open season. No Pets are permitted however ADA defined service animals are welcome.
Clean and comfortable rooms with free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, refrigerator and microwave.
Nestled at the edge of the Big Thicket National Preserve and 15 minutes north of the Port of Beaumont, Lumberton Texas is one of the fastest growing communities in Texas!
Despite the rapid growth, Lumberton offers tranquil settings along Village Creek at the State Park. Travelers throughout the US and abroad are traveling to Lumberton's Village Creek to enjoy canoeing, camping, hiking and bird watching along the pristine waters.
Lumberton is known throughout the area for its outstanding public schools. Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology are a short, 20 minute commute from Lumberton in nearby Beaumont, Texas. Lamar University now has a satellite campus at Lumberton High School.
One and a half hours southwest of Lumberton is Houston, the largest city in Texas!
One hour north of Lumberton, Sam Rayburn Lake and Toledo Bend Reservoir are famous for their world-class bass fishing tournaments.
Casino gambling is just an hour east of Lumberton in nearby Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Economically speaking, the future looks very bright for Lumberton. In nearby Port Arthur, the petrochemical refineries are making billion dollar expansions. Many new residents, brought to the area by the expansions of the refineries, are choosing to buy and live in Lumberton and commute 45 minutes to work at the refineries.
The great schools, the great outdoors and the great economy all make Lumberton, the city on the move!
Hotel Features
100% Smoke Free
Free WiFi
Free Continental Breakfast
Free Bus and Truck Parking
Seasonal Pool
Business Center
Cable TV
Flat Screen TV
Air Conditioning
Coffee maker
Hair Dryer
NO Pets Allowed
Activities : Lumberton, Texas is the home to Village Creek State Park. The park attracts tourists from all over. Canoeing, hiking, and bird watching are among the some of the popular activities in the park.
Attractions : With so many attractions here in Lumberton, Texas you'll be sure to find everything you need to make your trip fun and memorable for the entire family!
Dining : Lumberton is a community filled with friendly people, fantastic restaurants, unique shops, wonderful family events, and a nature-lover's paradise. Relax and enjoy some of the best homemade food you will ever have!
Golf : Lumberton's got game! Not only are we known for our oil history and our music, but we've got a handle on golf! From Country Club's to Miniture Golf we have just what your looking for.
Government : Lumberton is a great place to live with excellent schools and a variety of children athletics with Little League Baseball and Softball, Pee Wee Football and Cheerleading, Little Dribblers Basketball (separate leagues for boys and girls), and even a youth soccer league.
Hospitals : CHRISTUS Hospital-St. Elizabeth and St. Mary is recognized both locally and nationally as the health care leader in Southeast Texas. Our hospital campuses in Beaumont and Port Arthur include outpatient medical facilities, wellness centers, specialty health centers, and medical office buildings. CHRISTUS Hospital is one of the largest facilities in the CHRISTUS Health system, which ranks as one of the top 10 health systems in the country.
Shopping : Step back in time and experience a shopping sensation at the most popular antique malls in all of Southeast Texas.
Business : Port Arthur has celebrated more than 100 years as a Gulf Coast city, but its timeline is only a fraction of the greater history of the region's inhabitants. The shores of Sabine Lake have been occupied more than 1,500 years; American Indians, primarily the Atakapas , were the earliest known settlers. The late 1700s brought the first visits from Europeans -- English, Spanish and French. Most were explorers who did not stay, but in the 1800s the lake became an avenue for trade. Among the traders was Jean Laffite , and legends of hidden treasure have lingered in Southeast Texas.
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An Akira Toriyama interview! The world famous creator of Dragon Ball Z recently gave an interview which was featured in popular Japanese magazine V-Jump, answering questions on Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, the latest movie in the storied franchise. Anime Games Online fan Elizabeth Bonis Murayama was kind enough to take the time to translate what Toriyama-sensei had to say using a scan from the magazine, which you can see at the bottom of this page.
Question: Why did you name the movie Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods?
Akira Toriyama: Because my idea was that there would be two gods fighting – a god of destruction and a Saiyan god
Could you go into more detail?
Akira Toriyama: There was no specific, concrete reason. Using gods and space aliens was natural for me. I've been using these type of characters since Dr. Slump.
That's true. Why was Bills made to look like a cat?
Akira Toriyama: Actually I created a lot of gods. I thought a god like him was more interesting than a humanoid. The cat god is from ancient Egypt, so I got the idea from those gods.
The god is really divine and relentless at the same time, isn't it?
Akira Toriyama: Yeah, it's uncanny and doesn't look strong at all, but I like it, and actually the characters I make are really strange. For example, I created characters that look very strong, but in actuality they are not so strong. Like Nappa, for example.
What are you talking about, Nappa was strong enough? By the way, Bills has a friend with him, why did you create that character?
Akira Toriyama: Era (time) made me create it.
Akira Toriyama: I thought I had to create cool guys under pressure (Anime Games Online: chill and relaxed, but confident), so I created Whis. He's a cool guy, however, he's absent-minded, but I like Whiss, and those Gods are my favorite characters now. The tendency in Dragon Ball Z is showing a group of two people or more.
Yeah I know, I remember, like Vegeta and Nappa, Kibito and Supreme Kai, that's tendency of DBZ, isn't it?
Akira Toriyama: Yes, that's right. If I create a set of two characters, its really easy to explain which position they are. One character explains the other automatically. I don't want to put a lot of narration into manga, that's why I create a set of two people. First set of two were Goku and Bulma.
Yeah, thats right.
Akira Toriyama: When Goku was a small boy, he didn't know anything. Without Bulma, he could have been a character that didn't speak at all.
I understand, that's why you brought that idea to this movie, and the new set of people, which is Bills and Whis took over that connection.
Akira Toriyama: Bills woke up from a 39 year sleep and Whis explains it.
Why did you chose to make this story after the Majin Buu saga?
Akira Toriyama: I wanted to use all of the characters, and I wondered which saga was the best, so I decided that it would be several years after Majin Buu showed up, and everyone was in their strongest condition at that time. Do you remember Uub? when I created Uub, Bulma and Krillin were really old, so I thought it would be difficult to adjust the story.
I understand, and I agree with you, because the character status changed after the Majin Buu arc, and I was really surprised at Krillen and Videl's hair style.
Akira Toriyama: Usually women change their hair color and hair style dramatically. Actually I didn't know what Bulma's real hair color was (laughs).
What?! I thought her hair was blue? (laughs). Which part do you want everyone to focus on?
Akira Toriyama: My point hasn't changed at all because Dragon Ball started from a boys Jump comic. So I tried to make the story as simple as I could. So I made this movie so everyone could enjoy it.
You wanted Pilaf and his allies to show up too, right?
Akira Toriyama: Like I said, I wanted to use all of the characters, that's why. Some of the characters from Pilaf's side will fall in love with somebody, so expect it, even though I don't create a love story.
By the way in this movie, there are many expressions of love and love expression. Did you do this on purpose?
Akira Toriyama: I'm not good at making a touching story (laughs). I'm good at making a less non-touching story. Honestly, I don't know why.
Including Dragon Ball manga, there are some scenes that shows the characters care about each other romantically, however, those scenes are really plain and simple, aren't they?
Akira Toriyama: That's right. I'm so ashamed of creating those scenes, that's why I make those scenes awkward. First, there are touching scenes in this movie, but I changed some scenes because there are good creators who make people cry, so I didn't want to copy them. That's why I made this movie simple and entertaining, after all that was my style.
I'm sorry to change the subject, but in this movie, there are a lot of background stories, like in the beginning of this movie, Bills castle is shown and King Kai's planet was really small. Could you tell me about those things?
Akira Toriyama: I really enjoyed creating Bills castle and I wanted the story to coincide with the Dragon Ball "world." It's really strange that the God of Destruction showed up suddenly, that's why I sorted the story out. I tried to make the story coincide with the Dragon Ball world.
Does Bulma have a birthday party every year?
Akira Toriyama: I don't think so. In this movie Bulma just wanted to have a reason to see everyone. Bulma had a special prize for the Bingo game (laughs). Bulma knew if she had a special prize, everyone would get together.
One of the prizes was a castle.
Akira Toriyama: The prize is huge, that's why everyone gets together, however, I didn't think that the castle was in the warehouse. (laughs).
Do you write things down when you come up with those ideas and background stories?
Akira Toriyama: No, I don't, that's why I forget a lot. If I don't forget those ideas, then I won't need to come up with new ideas. Do you remember Super Saiyan 3?
Yes, I remember, Goku grows his hair long.
Akira Toriyama: That's right, but actually I forgot about it and I thought that was Super Saiyan 2, even though I created those characters.
OK then, how did you come up with Super Saiyan God?
Akira Toriyama: Whis also mentions Super Saiyan God, and I had to reread all of the comics again, then I was able to come up with the idea. I made Super Saiyan God look simple because that's the Saiyan God.
What do you think about the movie after watching it, especially having participated in making it?
Akira Toriyama: I really, really enjoyed participating in the creation of this movie because I didn't have to draw everything myself. What I did was create the story. (translation note: what he means is, he didn't have to draw everything like in the manga, in which case he had to draw every panel. He did, however, create the character models in this movie). When I created the original manga, I had to finish everything alone, but if I leave Battle of the Gods up to the staff, then they could create more than I expect. There are a lot of possibilities that the movie could be better than what I originally imagined. The battle scenes were the best and I don't care that others added something extra to Dragon Ball. The other way around, I'm really glad that Dragon Ball is getting more and more interesting with other people's ideas even though some fans don't like other creators interfering. (laughs).
Thanks so much Elizabeth Bonis Murayama for taking the time and effort to translate the Akira Toriyama Interview!
Related Links:
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods – New Footage Bills vs Z Warriors
Super Saiyan God Pictures (Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods)
Dragon Ball Z 2013 Movie Full Teaser (Trailer 1)
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Trailer 2
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Trailer 3
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Trailer 4
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is the 18th movie in the Dragon Ball anime series. It will take place between Dragon Ball manga chapters 517 and 518, in the 10 year timeskip after Goku defeats Buu, but before the 28th World Martial Arts Tournament. Akira Toriyama along with Toei Animation, Fox International Productions Japan, Shueisha, Fuji TV, Bandai, and Namco Bandai Games are all involved. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is set to release in Japanese theaters March 30, 2013. There is no word on a North American or European release date at this time for either.


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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Pumpkin Drop Cookies
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of real un-salted butter (softened at room temperature)
1 cup of canned pumpkin
2 eggs (at room temperature)
1 T. of honey
2 cups of all-purpose flour
2 tsp. of baking powder
a dash of salt
2 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup of pecan chips
cinnamon and sugar
-Preheat your oven to 375*. In a large mixing bowl, on medium speed, beat the sugar and the butter together until they are fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin, eggs and the honey. In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and the pumpkin pie spice. Stir this into the pumpkin mixture in 2 separate batches, making sure to fully combine it before the next addition. Stir in the pecans. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking stone (what I use for all my cookies) or cookie sheet. Sprinkle them with a little bit of cinnamon and sugar, then bake for 10 minutes or just until the edges are slightly firm but not browned. Remove from oven and transfer the cookies onto some wax paper to cool. Makes just about 4 dozen. Enjoy!
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MOSCOW/BAKU/LONDON (Reuters) - A London court has sided with Franklin Templeton Investment Management and Russia's Sberbank (SBER.MM) in a ruling relating to International Bank of Azerbaijan's (IBA) debt restructuring, potentially delaying the process.
Last year, state-owned IBA proposed a plan to restructure $3.3 billion of its debt and said in July it had received approval from creditors holding 93.9 percent of the affected credits.
As part of the restructuring process, IBA had obtained in May 2017 a moratorium from the London court in relation to the restructuring. The process was done under Azeri law and was expected to be finished by January 30.
According to a document from the London's High Court of Justice, the moratorium prevents creditors from commencing or continuing any action against IBA or its property without the court's permission.
IBA had applied to have the moratorium extended beyond the end-January deadline but Sberbank and Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited (FTIML) opposed extending the moratorium, according to a Jan. 18 court ruling seen by Reuters.
Sberbank holds a $20 million loan from July 2016 and Franklin Templeton holds another $500 million due next year.
Neither had agreed to the restructuring plan.
Both firms argued that their dealings with IBA were governed by English law, and referred to a court precedent dated back to 1890 known as the 'Gibbs case' when "local law" from another jurisdiction was ruled to be irrelevant for a deal signed under the English law.
"They rely on the rule in Gibbs, which states that a debt governed by English law cannot be discharged by a foreign insolvency proceeding," the document said. The court supported both firms' position to take the Gibbs case into account in the IBA process.
"This decision would help to improve stability of claims under the English Law and motivate the market players for honest delivery on their responsibilities," Sberbank told Reuters in an email. FTIML declined to comment.
IBA said in a written comment sent to Reuters that the ruling did not entitle Sberbank and FTIML to demand payment from it.
"This issue will be decided by the Court of Appeal, and, if necessary, by the Supreme Court of England," IBA said.
"The legal process in the United Kingdom would not affect the successful conclusion of the restructuring process in Azerbaijan."
But a UK lawyer said that the restructuring could not be concluded until the court of appeal had come to a decision, which could be several months away.
Reporting by Tatiana Voronova in Moscow, Naila Bagirova in Baku, Karin Strohecker in London, additional reporting by Sujata Rao in London, writing by Katya Golubkova. Editing by Jane Merriman


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In the lead-up to July 4th, all the quilt blogs and Instagram were filled with patriotic quilts. By the time the 4th rolled around, I was bitten by the patriotic bug and needed to make something red, white, and blue. So out came all my red, white, and blue fabrics and by Tuesday this top was pieced. I had pinned a quilt from Purl Soho on Pinterest a while back, and used her pattern to make it. I used the no-waste Flying Geese method, and it was easy-peasy!
A lot of babysitting has gone on recently. Spent a good part of Wednesday with Tali, who is 2 years old and a little dolly. She's the first girl after 4 boys, and she is very girly!
Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend. Hope you sew something great!


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Young people in the Barents Region are happy with many aspects of their surroundings. At the same time however, material and structural realities limit their lives in a concrete manner. The youth in the Barents Region have to come to terms with living close to nature and leaving it to live in a completely different environment.
The youth of the Barents Region emphasise the importance of nature and home. Their relation to nature is multifaceted, including traditional livelihoods, human-animal interactions with reindeers, hunting, hiking, jogging, or riding snowmobiles. In these ways nature becomes a meaningful part of everyday life. Additionally, nature is strongly connected to peer activities as it offers opportunities to be outside adult supervision. Through digital media, the youth in the Barents Region are a part of global youth cultures. These results are in contrast with studies of urban young people and youth cultures. This study, I am Fire but my Environment is the Lighter, emphasises when investigating young people from outside of urban centres, the different relationships to the environment cannot be analysed using the denaturalised categories of urban youth cultures.
"The wellbeing and success in life is affected not only by the individual abilities but also by the material conditions, distances and social support given to the young people. Therefore, we need to know more about the youth living outside urban centres. Substantial distances and the policy decisions favouring urban areas mean that the young living outside those centres have to develop capacities that their peers in the cities do not. Young people have fire everywhere, but their environments differ" states researcher Tomi Kiilakoski.
Mobility in the Barents Region is both a possibility and a social imperative. According to the results of this study, the issue of mobility involves overcoming large geographical distances, facing youth cultural distances, coming to terms with peers leaving, and learning to leave oneself. Furthermore, this study found that young people should be able to face the temporality of their social ties and living in the region. There is a dual task of learning to leave and to be mobile, whilst at the same time learning to understand the value of their surroundings and community.
I am Fire but my Environment is the Lighter is based on analysing the art works of young people living in the Barents Region. The purpose of the study is to provide an insight into how the youth of the Barents Region view their lives and analyse the implications of these experiences for youth policy. The study uses artistic methods to explore the conditions, youth cultures, and daily life situations of the young residents. The study focuses upon three locations in the very north of the Barents Region in Inari, Finland, Alta, Norway, and Murmansk, Russia.
Details of the publication:
Tomi Kiilakoski: I am Fire but my Environment is the Lighter. A Study on Locality, Mobility, and Youth Engagement in the Barents Region. Finnish Youth Research Society, Finnish Youth Research Network, publications 179, internet publications 98. ISBN (printed) 978-952-7175-06-4, ISBN (PDF) 978-952-7175-07-1, ISSN (printed) 1799-9219, ISSN (PDF) 1799-9227. 61 pages, 10 euros.
For further information, please contact the author:
Tomi Kiilakoski, researcher at the Finnish Youth Research Network, email@example.com, tel. +358 40 504 6432.
The book launch will be organised on Friday, the 13th of May in Inari, Lapland.
The internet publication will be available free of charge from our website starting from Friday, the 13th of May, using the following link: www.nuorisotutkimusseura.fi/verkkokauppa/verkkojulkaisut. It is also possible to order a printed copy of the book by emailing our office firstname.lastname@example.com or by following this link, starting from Friday: www.nuorisotutkimusseura.fi/verkkokauppa/verkkojulkaisut.
New English website launched
After a few months of silence, we are pleased to announce that our renewed English website has been launched at www.youthresearch.fi. You are warmly welcome to visit our new website.
Nuorisotutkimusseura ry on tieteellinen seura, joka edistää nuorisotutkimusta Suomessa ja kansainvälisesti. Nuorisotutkimusverkosto on seuran osana toimiva tutkijayhteisö, joka tuottaa monitieteistä akateemista tutkimusta sekä vaikuttaa tutkimuksillaan yhteiskuntapolitiikkaan ja nuorisotyön kehittämiseen. Nuorisotutkimusseuran julkaisusarjassa julkaistaan niin akateemista kuin soveltavaakin tutkimusta sekä yhteiskunnallisia puheenvuoroja. Seura julkaisee neljä kertaa vuodessa ilmestyvää Nuorisotutkimus-lehteä.
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We've gone petition crazy.
All those secessionist petitions from across the country were not, as it turns out, the last word with the White House.
Another petition on the White House website asks "To strip the citizenship of everyone who signed a petition to secede and exile them."
That one had drawn 8,800 signatures by this morning.
A petition to "Deport Everyone That Signed A Petition To Withdraw Their State From The United States Of America" had almost 15,000 names.
Proper grammar and punctuation is not required to petition the government.
Another asks:
"To peacefully allow the states that have asked to secede to do so and form their own NEW nation." It passed 4,000 signatures this morning.
Another simply asks:
"To keep the U.S. United."
More than 1,200 so far signed.
A petition to "Peacefully grant the city of Austin Texas to withdraw from the state of Texas & remain part of the United States" had drawn more than 4,000 signatures from those inside - and outside - the Austin city limits.
It's Facebook civics. It was inevitable.
Alabama's secession petition, which calls for the state to peacefully secede from the union and form its own government, had received more than 26,000 signatures this morning, about 45 percent of them from out of state. It passed the magic number of 25,000 required for White House response.
But the magic number is still not that magical.
Alabama's petition has a ways to go to catch the one to "Remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substance Act and allow the states to decide how they want to regulate it." That had 48,000 signatures.
A petition to "Not allow the FDA to regulate Premium Cigars" had almost 33,000 names.
A petition to "Require free access over the Internet to scientific journal articles arising from taxpayer-funded research" had 38,000 signatures.
So ... secession is not likely. It is merely statement posted on the digital White House wall.
Just like the one that petitions to "Endorse Johnny Manziel, also known as Johnny Football, for the 2012 Heisman Trophy."
Don't write the new national anthem yet, Alabama.
John Archibald's column appears Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Birmingham News, and online all the time at al.com. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com


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135 James Street, Dunoon NSW 2480
Nestled in the quiet community of Dunoon sits this this neat & tidy 3 bedroom cottage with a sunny northern aspect.
Features include polished timber floor boards throughout, an updated kitchen and an original bathroom with separate bathtub. There is also a separate toilet along with an external laundry area.
At the rear of the cottage is a spacious concrete covered outdoor area, perfect for taking in the summer breeze and unwinding after a day at the office.
The block has a gentle slope and boasts a variety of fruit trees including peach and mango along with established gardens. There is also access to the sports club from the rear boundary.
The large shed is currently set up for wood work and has plenty of storage and has power connected.
Walking distance to town centre which includes Post Office, General Store, Resident Doctor, Garage, School and Sports Club, it's also a short drive to the beautiful Whian Whian falls or Rocky Creek Dam.
This property is proudly listed by:
First National Real Estate Wal Murray & Co Lismore
39 Molesworth Street
Lismore NSW 2480
Gary Ghilardi
02 6623 3200
0438 868 627
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Price $329,000
Land Area 955 sqm


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Bachelor of Business Administration Honurs
Gurodoyal Govt College
4th year on going (current CGPA 3.38 out of 4 scal)
Highly motivated and resourceful assistant with proficient in both oral and written communications. In-depth understanding of diverse client needs and business methodologies. Established record in effective organization and coordination of projects, special events, meetings and conferences. Self-starter with proven competency in driving projects to successful completion coupled with commitment and dedication. Strategic thinker consistently making significant contributions and multi-tasking to complete multiple competing deliverable in a deadline driven environment. Exemplary ability to seek out ways to improve processes and streamline operations.
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Fax: +49 7634 500-316
No matter whether a device becomes defective within the warranty period or after many years of daily operation, we will be by your side throughout the entire product life cycle and will find the appropriate solution for you in every situation. You decide whether the product should be repaired or replaced or whether we should keep the components in stock. We ensure that we always handle the process in a professional manner.
We are also happy to analyse electronic modules, devices and systems that have been manufactured at Hekatron. We create error reports so that you always understand what is going on with your stock.


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Here it is.
"So then I said 'no, I didn't put her in a coma. I'm just not good at kissing.'"
Yep. I seriously just heard that from two people walking away from the library computers. No idea what it's supposed to mean. Anybody out there want to help me decode that one?


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My therapist, my husband, everyone who cares, insist things will one day be so much better for me. That's hard to see some days. Other days I can believe it will get a little easier, though I'll never forget. Other days I can't believe it can ever be true.
Recently, I was going through digital photos on my hard drive and came across some with my parents in them. I felt physically ill. I could not look through those photos. A big part of me wanted to just delete them. Should I have? But my husband tells me, the kids may one day want those.
Maybe. But they make me feel like throwing up.
When I look around my house I see so many things they've given us through the years, trying to bribe me into forgetting and letting them stay in our lives. Our kitchen remodel was helped by a big check from them. Our living room tables were bought by them. Our lawnmower, and other things here and there.
I feel like a whore who took money to pay for the sex I had to endure.
I need to learn to forgive myself for that. Though I'm two years into therapy, I haven't gotten all that far. But I am far enough to know my doctor would tell me not to brutalize myself for the past, but to look forward. That can be so hard to do.
Beating up on myself is second nature. I can't give myself credit for much of anything. I've been working out a lot lately, but if I skip a day I hate myself. I know it's wrong, but it feels impossible not to think that.
I do give myself credit for working out enough to find in clothes I couldn't wear a month ago. That's a great thing. But for me, if I'm not perfect I suck. I have a perfect 4.0 in graduate school, but if I should dip down a bit I can't allow self hatred to overcome me. I'm juggling a lot. I work, I have a family, I write, I have a family … I maintain two blogs now, plus I read and review books. Yet, I think I should be doing more, that my life hasn't made a real impact, that I haven't "saved the world," as my doctor would tease. "What," she says, "you haven't discovered the cure for cancer yet?!"
I get the point, but it's easier to say than do.
This week her assignment was for me to write a letter to myself from God, or to my depression, or write from their perspective to me. I see her on Thursday, but I haven't done any of this yet. I'll have to do it tonight, to stay on track.
I'll try.
Two years, and I still feel like an emotional wreck. It takes so much time. It's so unfair I had to undergo the abuse, then it's wrecked my life in so many ways. What kind of person would I be if the abuse had never happened?
I will never know.


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Those convinced that a weak Mr Obama has emboldened foes are concentrating on the wrong bit of his foreign policy. Managing a thug like Mr Putin, who would distrust any American president, was never going to be easy. More thoughtful critiques consider how Mr Obama relates to allies.
Mr Putin is not deterred by even the toughest Western rhetoric when he sees a chance to advance national interests, says Fiona Hill of the Brookings Institution, a think-tank, who led government intelligence analysis of Russia during the Georgian crisis. The only way now to slow his march into Ukraine, she suggests, is for America to work in lockstep with Europe, preventing Mr Putin from exploiting Western divisions.
Kurt Volker, a former American ambassador to NATO, wishes that America had worked with Europe years ago to make Ukraine's oligarch-infested energy sector more transparent. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, the senior Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, wants co-ordination with Europe on economic aid for Ukraine. Senator Marco Rubio, a Florida Republican, argues for opening up American gas exports to the region, to weaken Russia's grip as an energy supplier.
08 March 2014
Ukraine 3/8: Blame Game?
The Economist has an interesting take on who is to blame for Ukraine.
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Find the right sore muscle treatment to get relief from your sore muscles.
by Brad Walker | Updated February 6, 2017
The sore muscles most of us experience are the ones we wake up to in the morning after some type of physical activity the day before. They weren't sore the night before and the pain is different to that experienced during exercise or to that of an injury such as a muscle strain.
These sore muscles are a result of DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), a condition affecting muscles 24 to 48 hours after physical activity. The sore muscles are in response to any unusual exertion during the activity and the body's attempt to adapt to the increased physical demands.
Ironically, this adaptation process produces greater stamina and strength in the muscles as they recover and build in growth and size (muscle hypertrophy). In other words, sore muscles are usually an indication that they are getting stronger, leading to greater fitness!
Be sure that the muscle soreness is only moderate and that it has been caused by exercise, not by muscle overuse or injury. This is important when considering what you need to do for sore muscle relief. Any sore muscle treatment as a result of DOMS should work with the adaption process rather than against it.
The Principle of Adaptation
Adaptation is the ability of the body's muscles to adjust to changing physical demands. This process enables us to coordinate muscle movement and to develop sports skills. By repeatedly practicing the same physical activity, it becomes second-nature and easier to perform. Only in the early stages of the activity, when it is relatively new to us, does muscle soreness usually occur.
What Causes Sore Muscles?
Muscles experience physical stress when we exercise. Certain factors challenge the adaption process, which can ultimately cause moderate muscle damage and soreness as opposed to unnecessary strain and pain. These factors are:
- Exercising in the early stages of a physical training program, which can place unfamiliar stress on the muscles.
- Taking on a physical activity too strenuous for your fitness level.
- Overtraining by overdoing a physical activity, over-exerting yourself physically or doing too much too quickly.
- Failure to warm-up and stretch before exercise, which can lead to muscle soreness or even injuries.
- Chemical agents being released from damaged muscles during physical exertion to irritate pain receptors.
- Increased blood flow to the muscles during physical exertion to cause swelling and irritation to pain receptors.
Why Do Muscles Get Sore?
It is natural for your muscles to feel sore the next day after exercising. By increasing the intensity, you increase the stress on your muscles. The sore muscles then need to recover to increase their endurance and strength. So basically, muscle recovery leads to improved muscle function. Let's look at this process in greater detail.
By exercising hard, you stress your muscle tissue beyond what it is used to. Your muscles begin to burn, which indicates muscle damage. Because of this damage, your muscles feel sore the next day. Muscle soreness is delayed because damage to the muscles consists of small microscopic tears in the muscles after they have undergone lengthening contractions. Inflammation sets in after 24 to 48 hours, which then causes the soreness.
It used to be thought that next-day muscle soreness was caused by a build-up of lactic acid in the muscles. Lactic acid in the muscle's tissue is completely washed out 30 to 60 minutes after physical activity. With most muscle soreness occurring 24 to 48 hours after exercising, the cause of sore muscles cannot be lactic acid build up in the muscles.
Muscle biopsies taken immediately after physical exertion show disruption of z-band filaments holding the muscle fibers together as they slide over each other during a contraction. Next-day muscle soreness (DOMS) is solely caused by damage to the muscle fibers themselves.
Can You Avoid Sore Muscles?
You can only avoid sore muscles by doing everything at the same pace and intensity as you have always done it, which is basically unnatural. Muscles must be stressed enough to strengthen them but not too much to cause them injury. Normal healthy muscles need to be tested through physical activity so sore muscles cannot be avoided.
Here are some tricks to help you avoid the type of sore muscles that cause injury.
- Warm up properly before any physical activity.
- Gradually increase either the intensity or the duration of your workout, not both at once.
- Be aware of your fitness level and don't overtrain, particularly in the early stages of any exercise routine.
- Use correct posture and positioning when exercising.
- Don't increase both intensity and duration during the same week.
- Finish your exercise session with a thorough cool-down and stretch.
Sore Muscle Treatment Tips
The only "cure" for sore muscles is time for them to recover and heal.
- Wait for the muscles to heal before working at the same level that originally caused the muscle soreness.
- Move the sore muscles slowly and easily until they return to their normal state.
- Work below your previous intensity until their strength returns.
No-one has discovered a panacea for DOMS yet but there are remedies that have proved to be of some help in the recovery process. These include ice, rest, anti-inflammatory medication, massage and heat treatment. To reduce sore muscles;
- Gradually warm up your muscles to increase the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles before you work them. Your joints will also become less stiff and your body better adapted to the demands of the exercise.
- Stay hydrated.
- Keep your muscles fuelled with good nutrition and good dietary habits.
- Give your body time to recover properly so that it can adapt slowly to your improved levels of performance.
- A massage will reduce muscle soreness by stimulating the neutrophils (white blood cells that fight inflammation).
- Relaxing in the pool, a hot tub or a salt bath for 15 minutes will reduce muscle tension.
- Include regular flexibility training as part of your long term exercise program.
While the recommendations on this page are a good starting point, you'll get a lot more benefit when you include a wider variety of stretches and stretching routines.
Get over 150 of the best stretch routines to do away with injuries; increase your flexibility; improve your sporting performance; and become loose, limber and pain free.
There's a routine for every muscles group in your body, plus daily stretching routines to help prevent over 35 different injuries. Get your daily stretching routines here.
Don't Stop Exercising
Sore muscles are a natural outcome of any kind of physical activity, particularly in the beginning stages of an exercise program. Don't give up exercising altogether just because you have sore muscles. Give your body time to recover and continue with your activity. By doing this, you are allowing your body to adapt to higher stress in a very healthy and natural way, which will lead to stronger muscles and greater fitness.
About the Author: Brad Walker is often referred to as the "Stretch Coach" and has even been called the Stretching Guru. Magazines such as Runners World, Bicycling, Triathlete, Swimming & Fitness, and Triathlon Sports have all featured his work. Amazon (author page) has listed his books on five Best-Seller lists. Google cites over 100,000 references to him and his work on the internet. And satisfied customers from 122 countries have sent 1,000's of verified customer reviews. If you want to know about stretching, flexibility or sports injury management, Brad Walker is the go-to-guy.
Disclaimer: The health and fitness information presented on this website is intended as an educational resource and is not intended as a substitute for proper medical advice. Please consult your physician or physical therapist before performing any of the exercises described on this website, particularly if you are pregnant, elderly or have any chronic or recurring muscle or joint pain.


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So the year began with a vacation to Puerto Rico. We were originally going to leave on Thursday the 17th of January but the flights started filling up. I was able to talk to the woman we were renting the condo from and she was able to let us come few days early so we arrived Tuesday evening instead. The place we rented was called Casa Valeriana in Luquillo. I found it on Trip Advisor. It was a really great place to stay very private and in a gated community and about 5 minutes from the Luquillo Beach. Below are some pictures of where we stayed.
The owner was very nice because we flew in around 10:30 pm and by the time we got the car rental and drove over there it was almost midnight. She waited for us and gave us a quick tour and all we needed to enjoy our stay.
The next day we went to Old San Juan. I had not been there since I was 15. Actually, I hadn't been to Puerto Rico since I was 15 either. The first thing we did was eat. We went to El Jibarito it is a small place and the menu's are handwritten but the food was really good and not very expensive. We then toured the town. This guy below was a decoration in El Jibarito.
I love the colors of the houses in Old San Juan.
We then headed in the direction of the Fort El Morro.
I didn't know that the City of San Juan had so many cats but there were many of them lounging around.
We didn't stay to late in the city and left before 7 and our parking was not even 2 dollars it was great. No bull. Speaking of bull here's a picture of my husband and my sister with a bull.
Puerto Rico is port for cruise ships. As we were driving by I quickly snapped this picture of one of the ships.
We went to El Yunque the Rainforest on our second day there I will post those pictures shortly.


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Power women lead way out of crisis starting at grass roots (Forbes)
Oregon State University's finance professor, John R. Becker-Blease, recently co-authored a study (in October's issue of Economic inquiry) that found female executives were twice as likely to leave their jobs as their male counterparts – but that companies with female executives tend to help "grease the wheel" for other women to rise in the ranks.
Sea gulp: Ore. scientist seeks safer raw oysters (Oregonian)
Yi-Cheng Su knows how much people enjoy eating a briny, cold, fresh raw oyster. But as tasty as the cocktail sauce-doused treat can be, shellfish can carry bacteria that will wreak havoc upon your digestive tract — at least for a few days — and has even been known to be a killer. So Su, as an associate professor at Oregon State University's Seafood Research Lab in Astoria, has been at work for two years to chill the bacteria — known as vibrio parahaemolyticus — into submission.
Bill Lunch: 'A couple of tough years ahead' (Oregon City News)
Oregon State University professor Bill Lunch made some political predictions at the Milwaukie Masonic Lodge last week in front of a gathering of elected officials from all over the county.
California's brain drain is Oregon's gain (Oregon Business)
"We haven't denied anyone from in-state, just because we wanted more out-of-state," Kate Peterson, Oregon State University assistant provost for enrollment management, said. "The real opportunity for growth is transfer students within state and students from out-of-state. Growth of in-state (students) will be much slower than outside because we have a finite number of Oregon applicants."
New approaches needed to gauge safety of nanotech-based pesticides (Meridian Institute)
A new report, released this week by scientists from Oregon State University, in the United States, and the European Union, outlines six regulatory and educational issues that should be considered whenever nanoparticles are going to be used in pesticides.
"No one should fear who they are" (LIFE@OSU)
President of the Memorial Union Craig Bidiman is creating a Campaign for Understanding at OSU in response to the suicide of a Rutgers University student.
Entomological Society of American names 2010 insect science award winners (Phys.Org)
Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching—This award is presented annually to the member of the Society deemed to be the most outstanding teacher of the year. Dr. Sujaya Rao is a professor at Oregon State University (OSU) where she is involved with research, teaching, and extension.
Rudy Balles, a nationally recognized speaker on gang violence, will be a PeaceJam keynote speaker at Oregon State University. Balles will speak today from 4 to 5 p.m., at the LaSells Stewart Center on campus. He will share his personal experiences of escaping from gangs, and discuss the role of campus groups engaged in powerful projects for social justice and positive change.
Upcoming Events
NEW! John Bailey, associate professor in the Oregon State University College of Forestry, will discuss the role of fire in forest ecosystems and their long-term conservation at the next Science Pub Corvallis, 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Old World Deli downtown. He'll also present the results of his own research on how fire frequency and severity are changing the face of forests in the West.
NEW! Ashley Colburn, the young host and producer of a lifestyle and travel show on WealthTV, will visit Oregon State University on Tuesday, Oct. 19, where she will present a professional development workshop for students in OSU's Student Media program – an event that also is open to the public. The free talk will run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the KBVR-TV studios in Memorial Union East on the OSU campus. Colburn will discuss her short but distinguished career, from 2005 high school graduation to Emmy winner in just five years.
NEW! Join President Ray, Provost Randhawa, the Vice President for Research Rick Spinrad, and the Research Office team for the 2010 OSU Research Orientation, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in LaSells Stewart Center. This program will introduce new professorial-rank faculty to the Research Enterprise at OSU, with an overview of services that support faculty success. Experienced faculty will share information on a variety of research-related topics. There will be a Q & A forum as well as casual networking with specialists and future collaboration partners – plus breakfast and lunch. Registration closes Oct. 15 and is required. To register, go to http://oregonstate.edu/training/course_list.php and scroll to "Research Office New Faculty Orientation." For more information, contact email@example.com, 541-737-0665.
NEW! Christina Gregg, Washington, DC-based Legislative Aide to Senator Jeff Merkley will be on campus Monday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m., in the ASOSU offices in Snell Hall 149. Senator Merkley's office is recruiting interns for the Spring and Summer of 2011. If you plan to participate, email firstname.lastname@example.com by close of business Friday
Music à la Carte, the lunch hour concert series at Oregon State University, opens its 41st season with a switch from Thursdays to Fridays, beginning Oct. 8. The free, public performances take place most weeks during fall, winter and spring term in the Memorial Union lounge. Opening this year's series is Eugene oboist Amy Goeser Kolb, accompanied by David Riley on piano. They will perform Robert Schumann's "Romances," op. 94, David S. Bernstein's "Four Silhouettes for Solo Oboe," and Darius Milhaud's "Sonatine."
OSU Libraries' Library Faculty Association Presents: A Library Needs Assessment of Ecampus Faculty and Students, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in the Willamette Industries Seminar Rooms, Valley Library, Oregon State University, Corvallis campus. The Oregon State University Libraries Library Faculty Association(LFA) invites all interested colleagues and friends to attend the first of our Seminar Series for 2010/2011. Stefanie Buck, Ecampus Librarian, will present the results of a needs assessment of Ecampus students and instructors conducted this past spring and designed to help us better understand the library needs of this small, but rapidly growing, community of users.
The OSU Admissions office will be hosting between 800-1000 visitors for the Preview OSU campus visitation program on Friday, Oct. 8. This influx of people on campus may impact parking, traffic and lunch time numbers at dining locations on and around campus. Visitors have been instructed to utilize the parking structure or the Reser Stadium lot. Please welcome these prospective students and families to our campus. The Preview OSU schedule can be found at: http://oregonstate.edu/visitosu/files/preview_osu_schedule.pdf.
An International Youth Piano Recital takes place Sunday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. in LaSells Stewart Center. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The event is free. Performers featured are award-winning pianists Lu Jia Tang, age 12, and Ke Ru Zhang, 15, both of China.
Robert Zemetra, candidate for the Wheat Breeding and Genetics position in the Department of Crop and Soil Science, will present a technical seminar entitled "Stacking the Deck – Wheat Breeding in the 21st Century." This will take place on Monday, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. in Room 4000, Ag and Life Sciences Building. All are welcome to attend.
"Pain and Its Meaning" is a series of seminars starting Tuesday, Oct. 12. It is presented by the Program in Medical Humanities at OSU, a new multidisciplinary integrated program to study health, medicine and the healing professions. All seminars are free and open to the public. They take place in the Pharmacy building, room 305 and start at 7 p.m. The seminar includes:
* Oct. 12: Dr. Sydney Piercey, neurologist with the Corvallis Clinic, "Pain: the 5th Vital Sign: what, when, where, how… what does it mean?"
* Oct. 19: Stacy Ramirez, OSU College of Pharmacy, "The Complexity of Pain Management and every Patient's Right to Treatment."
For a full list of seminars see http://bit.ly/cpIMjc
Short-term and long-term disability workshops – Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 to noon, MU Room 208. Learn how the short-term and long-term disability policies work, including waiting periods, process, etc. Presented by Standard Insurance. For more information visit OHR website at: http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/workshops.html
Medicare workshop – Oct. 12, noon to 2 p.m., MU Room 208. Do you have Medicare or do you help a family member with Medicare issues? Learn the ABCs & Ds of Medicare and Medicare Supplemental plans. Workshop provided by the Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program (SHIBA). More information visit OHR website at: http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/workshops.html
Employee Benefits Fair – Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., MU Ballroom. Meet with Health and Retirement providers and get all of your questions answered. Representatives from Providence, ODS, Willamette Dental, VSP, ASIFlex, Standard Insurance, UNUM, EAP-Cascades Centers, PERS, OSGP, Fidelity, TIAA-CREF, Social Security, Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance, Dixon Recreation, Faculty Fitness, Healthy Campus Initiative, Public Safety and more will be there. For more information visit the OHR website at: http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/workshops.html
The OSU Run, Walk 'n Roll with the President (and special guests) takes place Friday, Oct. 15 starting in the MU Quad. The 5k event will include participants from all over campus and the community. There is an optional one-mile course for those who don't want to do the entire 5k event. Registration is free and pre-registration participants receive a t-shirt. To register early go to the Sports Clubs Intramural Sports Office in Dixon Recreation Center. There will be check-in and late registration on site in the Memorial Union Quad from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. on the day of the event, but t-shirts will only be offered on a first-come, first-served basis at that time. President Ray will speak to participants at 3:15 p.m., and the Run, Walk 'n Roll begins at 3:30. Participants will be registered to win prizes in a random drawing after the 5k.
A two-day Oregon Public Health Association conference will be held Oct. 18-19 at Oregon State University's LaSells Stewart Center, bringing public health officials, researchers and the public together to address health concerns of Oregonians. Dr. Melvin Kohn, public health director for the state of Oregon, will open the conference with a keynote address on "The State of Public Health in the State," at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 18.
News for Employees
NEW! The Research Office, Incentive Programs is requesting letters of intent for the National Science Foundation – Nanoelectronics for 2020 and Beyond (NEB) program from interested faculty. This is a limited submission program. Guidance for preparation of letters of intent to the Research Office may be accessed at: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/nano.html. Complete NSF – NEB guidelines may be accessed at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10614/nsf10614.htm. Letters of intent submission deadline to the Research Office is Monday, November 1, 2010 and should be sent electronically as a MS Word or PDF document to firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information contact Debbie Delmore at (541) 737-8390.
You're invited to enjoy our latest issues of Synergies online, our monthly blog at http://www.hhs.oregonstate.edu/synergies/ You'll find stories about inspirational students, pioneering research, and a special 4-H program that takes city kids to the country and country kids to the city.
OSU Passport is coming! The new contract between OSU and Travel Solutions will officially kick off on Oct. 15. Travel Solutions representatives will be on campus offering training on the new OSU Passport travel portal on Oct. 19-20. Sign up for in-person training or webinars now: http://www.ts24.com/portal/gobeavers/training/ . For more information on OSU Passport and Travel Solutions, visit the PaCS website: http://pacs.oregonstate.edu/.
Beaver Strides is FREE for Faculty and Staff this term. Beaver Strides is a physical activity program that uses pedometers, prizes and other incentives to motivate participants to "step it up" and increase their movement throughout the day. Fall registration is going on now through Oct. 18. Visit http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/strides-signup to sign up. Join us for the Beaver Strides Kick-off Open House on Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Plageman Hall, Student Health Center, Room 322 where registrants will receive their pedometers and tracking booklets, enter to win prizes and enjoy healthy snacks. Then come to the 5K Run Walk 'n Roll with the President at 3:30 in the MU Quad. Registration forms for this event are available in the Sports Clubs Intramural Sports Office at Dixon Recreation Center. Register for Beaver Strides today and "get your move on!"
Oregon State University is offering online mental health screenings for a range of common emotional conditions that tend to go undiagnosed. Students can complete a simple, confidential questionnaire to determine what is wrong and the treatment options available. Free, anonymous screenings for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder: http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/OREGONSTATEUNIV. Immediately following a screening, students receive feedback about their scores, along with referral to campus resources if appropriate.
The Research Office, Incentive Programs is requesting letters of intent for the NSF – Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering 2010 program from interested faculty. This is a limited submission program. Guidance for preparation of letters of intent to the Research Office may be accessed at: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/ret.html Complete NSF-RET guidelines may be accessed at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07557/nsf07557.htm. Letters of intent submission deadline to the Research Office is Monday, October 18, 2010 and should be sent electronically as a MS Word or PDF document to firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information contact Debbie Delmore at 541-737-8390.
Notice to benefit eligible employees – PEBB Open Enrollment for the Plan Year 2011 is mandatory for selecting a 2011 medical and dental plan OR to continue to Opt-Out of the medical plans. If you do not re-enroll or opt-out of a 2011 medical plan during October, PEBB will move you to the Employee-ONLY tier of the Statewide Health Plan and the ODS Traditional plan and your dependents will lose medical and dental coverage effective Jan. 1, 2011. Open Enrollment is also the time of year you can make changes to your benefit elections. For more information regarding Open Enrollment, please visit the OHR website at: http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/openenrollment.html
The Oregon State University Foundation is recruiting for the position of Administrative Assistant for Gift Planning. Located in the Portland Center office and reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Gift Planning, this position provides administrative support to the Assistant Vice President and to the Gift Planning staff. To view a complete job description and how to apply instructions go to http://campaignforosu.org/employment/
Fiscal Coordinator 2 – Office of Business Affairs, Oregon State University, F/T, $3922-$5733/monthly + benefits. To review posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting #: 0006390 Closing Date: Oct. 25. OSU is an AA/EOE.
The Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time 1.0 FTE, 12-month, fixed-term, non-tenure track Advisor position. This position will provide academic advising to students in the Department of Psychology. For a complete job description and how to apply go to: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=231103
Posting number 0006310. For full consideration, apply by today. OSU is an AA/EOE.
The Oregon State University Foundation is recruiting for the position of Associate Director for Strategic Communications. Reporting to the Foundation's Senior Director of Strategic Communications and Donor Relations, this position collaborates closely with University partners in Advancement, Alumni Relations, and Athletics to achieve the institution's goal for Integrated Marketing Communications. To view attributes of the ideal candidate and a complete job description and how to apply instructions go to http://osufoundation.org/employment/.
Assistant/Associate Professor — College of Education, Oregon State University, F/T, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Adult Education and Higher Education Leadership with specific emphasis in the Community College Leadership Program. The Community College Leadership Program prepares individuals for administrative leadership roles in community and technical college settings. We are especially seeking applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas of scholarship: curriculum development, workforce education, history and philosophy of higher education, educational policy, leadership and administration, multiculturalism and diversity, organizational development, legal issues, and finance. To review posting & apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs Posting # 0005366. Closing date: Dec. 15. OSU is an AA/EOE and has a practice of being responsive to dual-career needs.
The OSU Vice President for Research invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Professional Faculty position in the Research Office. Duties include but are not limited to: managing the VP's calendar and travel arrangements, drafting and preparing correspondence, reports, documents, and PowerPoint presentations that will receive broad distribution, and other duties within the office. The Executive Assistant will oversee office staff and students. For details see http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, posting 0006326. For full consideration, apply by Oct. 15. OSU is an AA/EOE.
The OSU Foundation is seeking an OSU Student to fill the position of Student-Web Developer. The Student Web Developer will assist in creating, maintaining, and enhancing web communication for the OSU Foundation. This is an opportunity for students to learn new skills and gain experience for future web development, graphic design, and communication work. Interested OSU Students can review a full job description and how to apply instructions at http://osufoundation.org/employment.
Fiscal Coordinator 2 – Office of Business Affairs, Post Award Administration, Oregon State University, F/T, $3922-$5733/monthly + benefits. To review posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting # 0006287. Closing Date: Today. OSU is an AA/EOE.
Corvallis: That gorgeous October sun was bound to leave sometime, and it looks like it will take its farewell by this evening. But never fear, if you need some sunshine in your heart, just watch this: http://bit.ly/asFCf6. Today's high will be 66. Expect showers throughout the rest of the week.
Central Oregon: Is it just me or has it been awhile since we had rain? Well, there's a shot today; they're calling it a 30 percent chance with a high around 64 degrees and a low near 43. Maybe hold off on washing those fallen leaves off your ride and give Mother Nature a chance to do it for you. Brief sunshine is expected for tomorrow with more possible rain showers this weekend.