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People practically live online today, and bad web pages drive them away. Read on to learn how you can design a compelling site that will attract initial visitors and keep them returning for more.
You should also consider implementing fixed-position navigation. This allows you to lock the panel for navigation in place while users scroll. This is not only convenient for the visitor, but can also be useful for internet marketers, as this makes it easier for visitors to take some desired action (e.g. buy a product, sign up for a newsletter).
Make sure that a tagline is prominently displayed on your website. The tagline is some statement or motto that indicates the nature of your business. Using a tagline that's clear can really help because if someone goes to your site, it takes about eight seconds to get their attention so they'll be interested in your page.
Make sure you have a tagline that shows up well on your website. Using a tagline simply means that you will need to come up with a quick statement that lets visitors know what your site is all about. A clear tagline lets the reader quickly to see what the site is about, since most people make a decision to stay or go usually within 8 seconds.
Always give your readers the ability to stop whatever it is they're doing. This could be anything from filling out forms to registering for email newsletters. Visitors do not appreciate not being able to cancel things that they are not interested in completing, and they may not wish to return to your site for future purchases.
Buy web design software to help you build a nice site. These programs are often easy to use and can quickly design an attractive website for you. If you don't have a good site, you won't have a large number of visitors.
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Use a newsletter to gain repeat visitors. If you provide customers with an opportunity to keep abreast of upcoming promotions or events, they will be more likely to return. Place a signup form on your site in a sidebar, while maintaining a list of everyone who signs up. Make sure the newsletter only goes to those who actually asked for it, or you're going to get some serious blowback.
As you add images, use ALT tags. This allows everyone to gain access to the intended information. In addition, if the image is a also a link, you can tell visitors where the link takes them and what it does. Lastly, ALT tags offer search engines a target that will help in boosting your rankings in searches.
Try researching keywords. While giving viewers quality and up-to-date information should be your main focus, you must try building a customer base. Keywords are what search engines use to guide people to your website.
Test your site often to prevent issues. Usability and interaction testing needs to start not long after you start the preliminary design phase of any website. As your site keeps growing, make sure you keep testing and improving it.
You can build yourself a fine website using only free software. It is not necessary to spend a large amount of money on web designing software with the number of quality, free programs available. You just need to do a little Internet searching in order to find some free tools that will work best for you.
In your website design, keep in mind that web browsers are more friendly to websites that have independent CSS pages and provide conditional loading. Doing this will make it easier to test and maintain your website. Every website occasionally needs maintenance, so you want to minimize the time you spend here.
Eliminate pop-up windows from all pages on your site to create a user-friendly experience. Although they may serve some function for your site, the average reader views them as a major irritant. When you add pop-up windows to your website, you run the risk of frustrating people to the point that they won't come back.
Use fonts that are both easy to read, and professional. You can see if a site looks professional by looking at the fonts. Fonts that are overly artistic may seem like a good idea, but often aren't accessible on all computers. If your reader doesn't have the font you require, their browser will substitute a default font instead, possibly throwing the layout of your entire page off. This may make your entire design look bad.
Optimize your website of old versions of the IE browser. The Internet community loves to hate on IE, but in truth, a large portion of Internet traffic still happens through IE. These do not render the web elements to the web standard, so there must be workarounds. Familiarize yourself with the concept of the notorious "box model bug" which caused trouble for Internet Explorer for years.
Learning new website design strategies is something that becomes simpler the more you practice doing it. Begin by creating basic pages with HTML or C++; this will allow you to judge how well you are doing. The sooner you start practicing, the sooner you'll be an expert.
Put some thought into the "About Us" page. Many websites contain very uncreative and dry pages for these areas. Spice things up. Let your visitors know a little bit about you. Share tidbits of information such as your business goals, your beginnings in web design and the sources of your inspiration.
Don't install pop-up adverts on your website. These are annoying to your users and they are less likely to trust your site. People will not want to visit or click away immediately. Keep ads simple; you won't need pop-up profits if you do.
Avoid putting ads in your website that pop up. While PPC advertising might be a beneficial endeavor, annoying pop-up ads should definitely be avoided. It will end up driving visitors away instead of getting them to read and click. Keep the ads you do use simple; you don't need crazy pop-ups.
For creating your own website, consider using Adobe Dreamweaver. Even if you are a beginner, you can easily use this program. It is feature rich, with lots of layouts and templates. It can also help with testing the site so you know how it will look once on the server.
Visitors do not enjoy seeing a website counter on your page. This might seem interesting at first glance, but your visitors find this distasteful. Eliminate visitor counters, and find other methods of tracking the number of visitors to your site.
Proofread everything so it looks nice. You want people to breeze through it. If you make a lot of mistakes, you will not look very professional or authoritative.
Many people find it very helpful to subscribe to a newsletter for website designers. This offers periodic updates and ideas that will be useful for developing a site. Newsletters are helpful to both beginners and experienced designers.
The majority of people are familiar with Photoshop, and for those who want to succeed with website development, they understand they must learn as much as they can about it. Even still, many people don't know anything about dreamweaver and the benefits it can offer to web designers. Check this program out for yourself.
Familiarize yourself with HTML5. If you don't know how to use HTML5, you need to learn.
Make sure your domains, as well as your sub-domains, have taglines that are clearly visible. You should make them bold and large so that people can see them and follow your links. If you use the tagline appropriate, it will let the reader's know what your page's true goal is. It can even help to determine if they will remain on the page or use their "back" button.
Most people are familiar with the Adobe Photoshop program and understand the importance of mastering it for designing websites. Fewer people are familiar with the program Dreamweaver, which can be just as useful.
Designing a website does not mean you have to spend money. Though there are very good tools out there for making great websites, there are also ones that do the job for considerably less financial input on your part. There are open source options for software that can function just as well as the retail counterparts. Especially when you are first starting and need to have inexpensive resources, the software that is accessible through open sources can be a lifesaver.
How effective is your site's design? Try a task-based usability test. The general use for these tasks is to be able to locate a function or some information within your site. A well-designed site allows the user to easily complete the task. On the flip side, any issues that arise will help guide you to making any needed changes.
If you are a web designer, it is good to be an artist. Inspiration can strike at any time, so be ready for it! If you're eating out and an idea comes to you, be sure to jot that idea on your napkin. Even if you have to call yourself and give a reminder about an idea, do so.
Provide an option for site visitors to search your entire website for a specific keyword or phrase. This is absolutely essential for maximizing the site's usability, and creates easy access to whatever information the viewer is seeking. It is not complicated to incorporate a site search, and it will pay off in a big way.
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Remember, you don't have to break the bank to design a website. There are lots of costly, fancy tools for web design; however, without fail, each one has a less costly (or even free) counterpart. For example, free open-source software can usually help you to accomplish the exact same tasks that paid software does. Especially when you are first starting and need to have inexpensive resources, the software that is accessible through open sources can be a lifesaver.
If you have a search text box on your website, allow at least 30 characters to be visible. Pay attention to the wording on your search box and keep it simple, with a command that simply states that your customers can "search" from that location. Making the search box properly ensures that it is seen easily, used easily, and helps visitors to your site locate the information they want.
Learn many server-side languages if you want to diversify your web design portfolio. Learning Java, PHP, MySQL, and other platform skills will only help you in the future. It does not matter if you are designing for yourself or for your friends, you should work on becoming a multi-faceted web designer.
The world of technology is advancing at a rapid pace, so it's important to remain educated about web design on a continuing basis. People need to provide a great website which satisfies visitors. Many business owners have found that having a website can help them earn more money than ever before.
For some people, their bandwidth is very low, and you need to consider this when putting videos up on your site. A video running at 5,000 kb/s may be faster than some people's connections. This means a very slow-loading video that's going to buffer every other second.
Utilizing free stock images on your site will stretch your budget. You can find these images across the Internet, and some are very high quality. When you save money on these, you are able to spend that cash on other business and design aspects.
You should definitely look into your site's security. If you handle data like PayPal accounts or credit card numbers, you should get an SSL certificate. In addition, check with your website host for any offered security packages.
White space is your friend. "White space" is not white, it is just blank areas within your website. Visibility is essential online, so when you design a site, ensure that the screen isn't cluttered up with too much text or images. White space provides the users with better readability and visibility, and this will make them more comfortable browsing your site.
Don't overlook the power of inspiration from unusual sources in your website design. You can get ideas from television, magazines and even kids' art projects. Keep an eye out for any new ideas, as you never know when inspiration will strike and you will create new unique content for your users to enjoy.
Designing a great site isn't all that difficult. When you know what to do, you can design a great website that will engage your audience. Using these tips you are sure to succeed.
If your website is going to target a localized population, consider getting a top level domain featuring that country's code. That can mean your website is the dominant domain name for a specific region. It will also bring visitors that are in your region to the site.


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Kids' HandleIt Gumboots blue, wellies sizes J2, C8
• Winter is finally here, so it is time to fix up kids with gum boots.
• Fashioned from Croslite material, the material that made Crocs a famous brand worldwide.
• Side straps to pull on and take off with ease for little hands.
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Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell stressed school safety, smart financing and county development last week in her annual State of the County speech.
During Odell's seventh State of the County address, which was held at Putnam County Golf Course on March 15, the Republican proclaimed that Putnam County is moving in the right direction, highlighted by dramatic cuts in county debt, stable tax rates and key infrastructure investments.
The investments include along the Route 6 corridor and construction of a new senior center in Cold Spring and the renovation of a senior center in Carmel.
Odell's speech began with praise for county workers, first responders and volunteers who worked together in the recovery efforts following this month's major nor'easter storms.
"The two-fisted winter storm punches that we received over the last two weeks showed the fierce dedication of our volunteers and first responders," Odell said. "Highway workers, police, fire, EMS and the many, many, volunteers and public servants that responded ensured that our residents were protected. That's what we do in Putnam County. We all pull together during times of adversity."
The storms caused more than 25,000 homes and businesses to lose their electricity. Odell thanked the organizations that set up comfort stations, overnight shelters and hot meals for those suffering without power.
She officially declared 2018 the Year of the Volunteer in Putnam County to show her appreciation.
Odell said that in addition to introducing budgets that are under the tax cap, the total debt summary of the county has decreased by $30 million or 29 percent, since she took office in 2011.
Putnam County also continues to have the lowest tax bill of any of the 62 counties in New York state, while maintaining its Aa2 Moody's bond rating.
"We have been able to do this without major layoffs or tax hikes," Odell said.
Odell's 90-minute address included references to school gun violence and the utility companies' delayed response to recent winter storms.
Odell is running for a final term in office this year. Kent Supervisor Maureen Fleming, a Democrat, previously announced a bid to oust Odell, as reported here by Daily Voice.
Odell said school safety will remain one of her top priorities, especially in light of the mass shooting that in south Florida last month.
Odell plans to fund a "school resource officer" program like one that halted a shooting in Maryland earlier this month.
Nine Putnam County Sheriff's deputies are dedicated to school systems throughout the county, which Odell said is critical since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. The county program costs $1.35 million annually.
"One child's life, you cannot put a price on," Odell said.
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40 Totally Free Things to Do in Philly
Published: December 22, 2017 at 1:34pm EST
No money? No problem. Check out the best free things to do in Philly...
The Best Cheesesteak in 14 Philly Neighborhoods
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Check out the top cheesesteak shops in these 14 Philly neighborhoods and see if yours made the cut.
Philly's Best New (And Highly Anticipated) Brewpubs
Published: November 4, 2016 at 4:36pm EST
We've added these brewpubs to our top spots for beer drinking in Philadelphia.
Philly Maker Series: Stateside Wants to Be the Yards of Vodka
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We sat down with Stateside's owners Matt and Bryan Quigley to learn how you go from a hidden basement distillery in your parent's…
7 Things Philly Has Given the Rest of the World
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Famous Philly inventions? Maybe just the Slinky, the Choco Taco, the goddamn No. 2 pencil, and a bunch more things you probably…
Philly Maker Series: How La Colombe's Todd Carmichael Built His Coffee Empire
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The CEO and co-founder of La Colombe, Todd Carmichael, talks about Philadelphia's…
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From the black bean behemoth La Colombe to smaller batch roasters, Philly is making some seriously good coffee.
Where Philly's Top Chefs Head for the Best Late-Night Eats
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Everything You Knew About the Pat's-Geno's Rivalry Is a Lie
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The report covers forecast and analysis for the Tire Cord and Tire Fabrics market on a global and regional level. The study provides historic data of 2015 along with a forecast from 2016 to 2021 based on volume and revenue (USD Million). The study includes drivers and restraints for the market along with the impact they have on the demand over the forecast period. Additionally, the report includes the study of opportunities available in the Tire Cord and Tire Fabrics market on a global level.
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Steel, Polyester, Nylon Dipped, Rayon, and Others are the major types of Tire Cord and Tire Fabrics. All the segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends and the market is estimated from 2015 to 2021. The regional segmentation includes the current and forecast demand for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East and Africa with its further bifurcation into major countries including U.S. Germany, France, UK, China, Japan, India, and Brazil.
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A bid to create a pub in a north Northumberland village has been submitted – just beneath a successful artisan bakery and café.
Mr P Johnson has submitted a planning application to Northumberland County Council for the change of use of the basement at 2 to 4 Riverside, in Felton, to a micro-pub.
The site itself used to be the Widdrington Arms pub in the 19th century before becoming an antiques shop.
Currently, it is home to The Running Fox, but the basement, which has a separate access from Main Street, is not used.
The premises is very small (32 sq m) and will only accommodate a maximum capacity of 30 people. The pub will provide an opportunity for friends to gather and socialise over a quiet drink. No music or TV shall be played so the noise disruption will be minimal.
The business will be run independently of the café, but will share some facilities, including toilets.
Felton doesn't have a pub at the moment, but the building is located very close – just across the River Coquet – to the Northumberland Arms in West Thirston.
However, as the application points out, this is a separate village, despite its proximity.
A planning statement submitted with the application says: 'The applicants have an existing business at The Toll House in Morpeth, which has proven extremely popular with local residents. They now intend to open a similar venture in their hometown of Felton.'


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Cheese and Onion Enchilada Pie/Revolution Amarillo Hero/Swamp Ritual "Sunchaser"
This meal started off as a throw away "use up our leftovers" type evening, before we quickly realized we were on to something. We reached for a new beer out of the fridge, cranked up a new album and started putting together the ingredients for what would soon become Cheese and Onion Enchilada Pie. Layers of red enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, a seasoned cream cheese/onion blend and shredded cheddar jack all made their way into a greased loaf pan. The whole thing gets baked lasagna-style until the cheese is bubbly on top and the interior is set. Huge chunks gets sliced off and served with guacamole, crema and hot sauce. The beer we reached for was yet another hero series beer from Revolution Brewing in Chicago, this time we went with their Amarillo Hero. For the tunes, we spun the new EP "Sunchaser" from Montana's Swamp Ritual.
Cheese and Onion Enchilada Pie – It all started innocently enough with a leftover red onion, half of a log of smoked mozzarella that we used for the Planets Collide burger and a few extra corn tortillas. We started by sautéing the thinly sliced red onion in a little olive oil and seasoning it up with our La Curandera Mexican Rub. We cook the onions down until slightly soft, about 10 minutes.
Next up we place 2 heaping tablespoons of cream cheese in a bowl then pour the hot onions on top. Mix throughly until smooth and well combined.
Just like that, we're ready to start assembling things. In a greased loaf pan we cover the bottom with a thin layer of red enchilada sauce followed by two corn tortillas and a little more enchilada sauce on top.
A heaping spoon of the cream cheese/onion mixture goes on next as we spread it evenly across the tortillas.
Next up comes the thick slices of smoked mozzarella right on top.
We continue layering the tortillas, sauce and cream cheese until we get close to the top. The last step is to scatter a liberal amount of cheddar jack on top followed by a sprinkling of more La Curandera.
The pan goes into a 375 degree oven for about 35 minutes until the cheese is nice and bubbly. Let the loaf rest for 10-15 minutes to set, then cut into squares.
We serve up chunks of this pie with a scoop of guacamole and scoop of crema that's been drizzled with hot sauce. Man, are we glad we realized this was going in a really good direction early so we could crack a beer and crank some tunes to be able to share it.
Revolution Amarillo Hero – We've got Amarillo Hero tonight then one more in our Revolution case before we can close out the collection of "Heroes" to feature. Amarillo Hero pours a cloudy orange with a wispy head. The aroma is crisp and piney. Flavor-wise the beer is boozy and sweet with a medium bodied mouthfeel. Admittedly, Amarillo is not one of our favorite hop variety when used in large quantities due to the sweetness and heaviness of the beer, but this beer is still really good. It was a pretty decent match with the Mexican food, maybe a bit too heavy and malty, but not bad.
Swamp Ritual "Sunchaser" – The doom duo known as Swamp Ritual hail from Missoula, Montana and bring back the heavy sludge once again on their latest release "Sunchaser". The title track kicks things off and is a lesson in bass riffology. The tune grooves along at a pretty frenetic pace sounding like an all out jam as the vocals get dispersed in sporadically throughout the song. Clocking in at just about thirteen minutes is "The Bearded Dragon", a prog-sludge instrumental epic complete with a rolling, bluesy bass riff as its foundation for the first third of the song. Things slow down considerably from there into more experimental doom territory before the band lets loose in the final stanza of the song thrashing with the best of them. The entire song has a definite Sleep feel to it for sure. "Lawnmower" is a fun tune that breaks the mold a bit, the sound is still down tuned and fuzzy but the tone and vocals are upbeat in a rockabilly/psychobilly-style. Think of it as the equivalent of doom drinking music, like The Dropkick Murphys with Matt Pike in the band. On "Dark Matters" things return to their regularly scheduled low and slow roots, the song is angst-ridden and anthemic in its delivery recalling early Danzig. The album ends with an absolute scorcher of a track, the heavy jamming "Malacastria" is a groove monster that puts a fitting exclamation mark on this excellent album.


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Live jazz falls into the hands of local musicians this Thursday at The Avalanche Bar when Georgia Straight Jazz Society presents Ralph Barrat & The Sharp Seven: a very lively seven-piece combo featuring some of Vancouver Island's finest musicians.
This dynamic combo includes a fantastic line up of the Comox Valley's premium musicians featuring Michael Eddy on keyboard, Grahame Edwards on bass, Jake Masri on trumpet, Jack Reynolds on tenor sax, Darren Nilsson on trombone, and Rob Peterson on drums.
Tying the entire performance together on vocals is Ralph Barrat, whose voice is very reminiscent of Sinatra, Chet Baker, and Bobby Darin. With his distinct vocal style, Barrat promises to belt out some of your favourite jazz classics along with a mix of contemporary tunes. Visit ralphbarrat.com for more info, images and video clips.
Showtime is 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members. More information about forthcoming live jazz performances each Thursday evening is available at georgiastraightjazz.com. Go to the website and select the calendar tab.


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A series of three Community Electronic Recycling Events will be held this October. Please click on the title and then the PDF icon to read about the details of these events. Please also note the collection of plastic bags and and household items for St Vincent De Paul's at different events for your convenience.
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At 9:00 a.m. ET on Monday, May 1, "Mission Accomplished Day," in Room 235 of the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C., Ellen Tenney of Rockingham, Vermont, will present the Speaker of the House with petitions from three towns in Vermont calling for the impeachment of President Bush. The towns each passed resolutions to send the petitions.
These are the first of many petitions from towns, cities, and possibly states across the nation that will be arriving at Congress's door. They are presented under the guidelines of Jefferson's Manual, Section 603, and will be referred to a House Committee, probably the Judiciary, for consideration.
Similar resolutions have now been passed by at least 13 cities and towns, and have been introduced in three state legislatures, with more expected this week.
Members of the Citizens Impeachment Commission are available for interviews:
As are leaders of the After Downing Street coalition:
May 1 marks three years since George W. Bush staged his "Mission Accomplished" aircraft landing in San Diego Harbor and "delivered good news to the men and women who fought in the cause of freedom: their mission is complete and major combat operations in Iraq have ended." Nothing ended. The violence since has not just been sporadic and small scale. The U.S. has been demolishing dozens of entire cities and towns.
As of April 27, at 3:15 p.m. EST - 2,393 US soldiers have been killed in Iraq according to Iraq Coalition Casualty Count.
The count of US wounded is around seven times that number, and Iraqi civilian deaths are officially between 34,000 and 39,000, and actually between 200,000 and 300,000.
The State Department´s annual terrorism report finds that Iraq has become a safe haven for terrorists and has attracted a "foreign fighter pipeline"
Meanwhile, a National Counterterrorism Threat Center report finds that terrorist incidents and deaths more than doubled in 2005.
On May 1 in Los Angeles: an Emergency Public Discussion on Iraq and Iran with Former UN Weapons Inspector SCOTT RITTER, 36th Congressional District Candidate MARCY WINOGRAD, Civil Liberties Lawyer and Activist STEPHEN ROHDE.
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are there any plans to hold a range day again this year? If you feel it's time someone else did something just say so. I'd be happy to have a go, but certainly don't want to step on your toes, what you have done over the last couple of years has been amazing, hats off to you. I was asked by the chap with the elephant gun if the event would run again, he really enjoyed it! Hope all is well with you and the family.
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Bhopal: Danger lurks in deep waters of Kaliasot
Just a day after a teenager drowned in Kaliasot dam in the city, youngsters seem not to have learnt lessons from that drowning incident and gathered at the same spot again on Monday.bhopal Updated: Jun 14, 2016 17:12 IST
Just a day after a teenager drowned in Kaliasot dam in the city, youngsters seem not to have learnt lessons from that drowning incident and gathered at the same spot again on Monday.
A local resident said the area near the dam had become a big threat to the people as crocodiles are present in the water.
"A large number of youngsters visit the dam daily without knowing how much dangerous it is. The water level is very uneven as at one place it is 2-to-3 feet deep only while at another place it is 15-to-20 feet deep," Sunil Singh, a priest at Shiv Temple, said.
In addition, there is no signage at the point where people reach in large numbers. Even those who arrive for picnic don't have any idea about the water level.
"Now, the number of crocodiles and alligators has also increased in water. Many a time, I saw crocodiles catching dogs and killing them brutally," added Singh.
Recalling several fatal incidents, Singh said, "Whenever, I tried to stop youngsters especially college students from entering in deep waters, they rebuffed me. Authorities never held any drive to check the situation."
"Authorities should put a proper signage board on the banks. Recently, I had gone to visit the dam with a group of 20 college students. Two boy students jumped into the water and started swimming. Suddenly two alligators started chasing them. Somehow they managed to reach the bank of the dam but it was a horrifying experience for us," said Kriti Mishra, a resident of Kolar.
Habibganj city superintendent of police CM Dwivedi said, "The dam is spread over a large area. It is not possible to keep watch on the movement of people. We always tried to tell people that it is dangerous but they don't follow it."
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TV3 news last night ran a story about the use of cellphones for learning as trialled by AUT for study notes & downloading video. A student from Trident High, Whakatane had this to say. Imagine if u will a typical teenage country boy - what he had to say was classic :-) It went something like this:
"When you're sitting out in the paddock and you wanna have a learn you just whip out your cellphone..."
Ha Ha - A positive change from the recent media focus on txt bullying & banning cellphones in schools.


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Career Definition for a Psychotherapist
Psychotherapists use a variety of psychological techniques to help clients overcome psychiatric illnesses, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, addictions or obsessions. Psychiatrists may perform psychotherapy as part of their medical practice, and other careers that use psychotherapy include psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, occupational therapists, and various counselors.
|Required Education
|Typically, a master's degree in psychology or a social science and the completion of a post-graduate internship
|Job Duties
|Include helping clients overcome psychiatric illnesses
|Median Salary (2015)
|$70,580 (all clinical, counseling and school psychologists)
|Job Outlook (2014-2024)
|20% growth (all clinical, counseling and school psychologists)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Required Education
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I've left many a comment for you, alas with no response or visit to my own blog. And, I have admired you and your wit. Today, however, I am sad to say this will be my final visit to your place, in spite of how much I love your animals. I live in Houston, Texas where I was born, a daughter of a 5th generation American family, with some Irish and Italian heritage in there somewhere. I'm an American, in other words. I have 2 adult children, with 5 little grandchildren aged 8 to 1 year. I have lived in the Middle East and travelled the world, as have my children. We've had a nice life. We are all educated, very well I might add. I think President Elect Trump is a changed man from the one who entered the race until now. The reason we all voted for him is because he said what we were all thinking. Yes, exactly right. We all think the same things he actually spoke about. Living in Texas you will not believe the enormous drain on our economy and way of life because of the illegals from S. of the border. If your kids go to public school they come home with papers written in English on one side and Spanish on the other???? They get everything free, even food. They do not blend in at all. Houston is a huge international city because of the oil business. We have an amazingly diverse population, most of whom are welcomed from other countries and are accepted. What you are saying about Mr. Trump, while humorous, is not at all what we all see. He will be Presidential in thought, word & deed. He is a very very very successful businessman, which is probably what we need, instead of career politicians who line their pockets with money from the lobby, and "donations" from supporters. Did you know that the head of our FBI, James Comey, accepted a $6Million payment from one of the Clinton Foundation donors? His brother sits on the board of the Clinton Foundation. Fair? Impartial? Mrs. Clinton was selling our country out for her own personal benefit. Can you not see this? Or is the deep blue sea too wide for people in Scotland to understand how we, the American people, feel. The Clinton's have had their day. Obama ruled by executive order, not by advise & consent of our congress, whom he hardly knew. A timid man who could not make a timely decision, who left our military officers hanging for months at a time when they needed a decision. Those of us who voted for Mr. Trump are absolutely thrilled that a new broom will sweep clean.ReplyDelete
And, as much as I admire your point of view about things on your horizon, I absolutely find it hilarious that you would write something so lame as "sit next to the Queen." I daresay, she would probably find him charming and very intelligent. Or else, 70,000,000 of us just don't get it?Replies
- Anonymous10 November 2016 at 21:16
Ms Kindersley is far too busy these days to answer comments or visit other people's blogs. She isn't a blogger, she is a public diarist, which is not quite the same thing.Delete
She has also fallen down a rabbit hole of an echo chamber, like many people in their middle years, and she is comfortably is set in her ways.
It's as shame, as I believe she took a History degree at a pretty decent university, so she must have once have been expected to offer two or three interpretations of the same events.
We have a strong tradition of liberal humanism and tolerance here in the UK. Sadly, it has ossified of late into "but how DARE people think that when all my life I was taught I mustn't!"
We all, ideally, need to do some serious thinking about this. But not all of us will.
And many of us - I think most of us - who do, will end up in the same place. What good does thinking do, when people are so unwilling and so afraid to be just plain kind? I can comprehend perfectly well why people would vote for Trump. It doesn't make me any less frightened and worried at the moment, to be perfectly honest.Delete
I don't have any children or grandchildren - and on days like this I'm very glad I don't. Because if I did, I would have greater fears for them than bringing home homework in two languages.
I've no doubt that the Queen would/will find President-Elect Trump a delightful gentleman. It's how the not so lucky have found and are going to find him that worries me.
But oh well. One may as well just wait and see (in between serious (and what feels, at the moment, utterly useless) thinking).
When I woke up this morning I had a brief thought to see who won the election, that yesterday was just a dream, a joke, and someone ELSE was our new president.ReplyDelete
I go with the flow though, and just hope & pray he actually does some good and doesn't embarrass us, our country much.
- Anonymous10 November 2016 at 15:52
I so love your blog, I can't tell you how much I love it when I see a new one published and see it as a treat, a privilege and nearly always, a boost to the spirits. You show such great warmth and humour and honesty, no matter how difficult things are for you. Scottish folk rely heavily on humour, it's part of our inherent culture. The thought of the Queen and Donald Trump having to have a good old chin wag makes me chuckle - I'm sure she's seen and heard it all over the years and through the decades and I'm sure she too takes solace in her dogs and horses. In situations like this, what else is there to do but find some humour in the madness?! Thank you as always for taking the time to write things down and share it with the wider world. I hope you don't ever stop!ReplyDelete
Oh dear lord, what a telling you've been told!ReplyDelete
Dear Tania, I was travelling when the results came through and at first I couldn't believe my ears. I've obviously been living in a bubble as my friends in the States and anyone I view on this enormous www is as shattered as they could possibly be. The thought of the Queen sitting next to someone like that doesn't strike me as funny. It makes me cringe. It all makes me cringe and as my dear Nana used to say: It's all gone to hell in a handcart.
Missed your writing and thoughts xxx
- Anonymous11 November 2016 at 11:31
Please keep writing Tania, have been so cheered to see you back recently. Your words are more needed than ever, right now, xx RachelReplyDelete
@ Ms. Splenda-nose : "WE" didn't "ALL" vote for that clown. I am one of the many Americans who is horrified that this joke, this caricature, has been given the highest position of power in our country. I am embarrassed by my countrymen, and horrified by the thought of his sitting next to ANY dignitary from another country. He has no governor on his tongue, and will no doubt embarrass us as he has already embarrassed us during the run up to the election. No, we didn't ALL vote for him, not by a long shot. Sadly, the good people of America did not all come out to vote - which is a crime. Or maybe there just aren't as many good people as I'd thought there were - which is just sad.ReplyDelete
@Tania: You keep on writing your wonderful blog, and count your blessings that people like Ms. Splenda-nose are not coming back here any more.
Goodness gracious! I live in Houston too. I did not vote for Trump but my neighbor did. She still has a sign in her front yard that says "Jail Hillary." Not all Texans are stereotypically uneducated, ignorant, yahoos in cowboy boots and chew barbed wire. Most of us are educated, well-traveled, generous, kind people, with good hearts. I am also an African American who knows how to live a meaningful life alongside others from almost every culture on the planet. Mine is a "diverse" community.ReplyDelete
Humans evolve. We re-evolve. There are revolutions. Change is never easy. How we react to uncomfortable change shows who we really are. Having lived with one of the best presidents our country is ever likely to have makes this upcoming change a challenging one, but everything happens for a reason. We might not see the good that comes with adversity but we have to believe that adversity makes us grow. For the good. So, I refuse to let my heart be troubled. I will not let it be afraid. I will try to love my neighbor as God loves me. How can I do less?
Thanks for making me happier after this visit. I enjoy your posts. Thanks for thinking of us in our time of sorrow.
Be well.


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Standardised Testing vs. Creative ThinkingBy Leon Choueke In School Blog
Over the last term, Year 6 and Year 2 have been sitting their SATs (Statutory Assessment Tests), and I could not have been prouder of the way in which they approached them. The children were calm and all aspired to do their very best.
While formal testing has a place in assessing how our children are learning and the progress they make, it certainly does not give a full picture of a whole child. It is a sad indictment that for children and for parents in these year groups, that SATs tests can hold such a significant place in their experience of the learning that takes place in that year.
We all know as adults that we have different interests, strengths and things we find challenging. It is so important to avoid labelling and reinforcing the idea that there are those who can and those who can't succeed in life. Learning is so much more than having to prove that a child can achieve a certain pass threshold as a measure of their success.
Spending time with children in their classroom, playground and lunch hall, it is clear that from an early age, children are extremely creative in their thinking and more than happy to share their wonderful thoughts and ideas. They have different ways of thinking and problem solving that we should listen to, develop and foster. This should be at the centre of how we educate our children. I worry that such a focus on formal testing has the potential to knock this out of them; that children are taught there is a right way to think and a wrong way. Learning should not be this binary or two-dimensional.
Creativity and creative thinking is paramount. If you do an internet search for the name Ken Robinson you will find many, many articles and videos about the importance of creativity in education. I wholeheartedly agree with his line of argument.
Ken Robinson defines creativity as the process of having 'original ideas that have value'. He argues that it is a dynamic process that involves making new connections and crossing disciplines. He says that often, what you end up with, is not what you had in mind when you started.
Seeing children learn and collaborating in the Forest School Area and in the allotments this term has been lovely. Listening to their conversations, there is some very creative and rich learning at play. They are problem solving, they are negotiating, they are learning to make critical judgments about problems they are faced with. Children start to apply knowledge and skills they have learnt in other subject areas, for example science, maths and English. The results are staggering. Not only in terms of the various vegetables and fruit being grown, but more so the sense of pride the children feel and the impact this has on self-esteem and behaviour.
Children at Coleridge are provided with many opportunities to develop an appetite for discovery in the hope that this will further their motivation and ambition, nurturing their ability to think independently and creatively.
I know that when we say goodbye to Year 6 at the end of this academic year, they will be leaving not just with a "score", but with a very specific set of skills and an approach to life and learning that will set them up to succeed in whatever they decide to do in the future.


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I'm lost for words as to how some mothers are as heartless as devil himself. Many are looking for kids and many cannot even conceive a baby and yet the ones God has given the blessing opt to dumping them out in the cold to die. Its indeed appalling.
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Sometimes I wonder if God really know that this thing will happen like this and yet he decided to give the child to such a heartless mother.
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So it's the last day of May. An old friend from college is visiting the city and sleeping on my couch for the next few days. It's really great to see him, it really has been years, but I hate having house guests. It's terrible to say that, I think, but I'm such a homebody, and I love living alone, and suddenly having another body in your space is a little annoying. I did lots of cleaning in anticipation of his visit, but it's still not as clean as I would like. I should have mopped. But ugh, I hate mopping. And I was thinking about painting my bedroom this weekend, but now I can't, because I have to play host. On the bright side, check out what I bought for my bedroom once it gets a new coat of paint. I'm so excited!
In knitting news, I'm still kind of ignoring the Purple Cabled Cardigan. It's looking like we may be broken up for a few more weeks. I'm nearly finished with a Kittyville hat, but need to make the pompoms and attach the ears. I wanted a quick project, and this one was. I think I had the hat and the i-cords done in about 3 hours. Pics of finished stuff next time.
I'm thinking I might start the Garden Path Shawl next. I'm planning on giving it to my Mom for christmas, and it would be nice to finish it really early. And I'm planning to make a Clapotis for my Aunt, and assorted gifts for friends, so I feel like I need to get cracking.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
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Katie Price has shut down recent pregnancy rumours in the best way after showing a fake baby bump on Twitter.
The Celebrity Big Brother champion has taken to the microblogging site to respond to recent reports she was expecting another child and has laughed them off with this brilliant snap.
Katie posed for the picture in jeans and a pink top, which was stretched out over a fake bump as she pursed her lips breathing in and out.
She captioned the playful snap: "According to the mags I have tumthing to tell"
Oh Katie, what a joker! You know what to say - if you can't beat them...
Meanwhile, the former glamour model - who has five children - showed she was a proud mum when she shared an adorable video of her baby boy Jett .
Her son was captured shaking his booty to OMI's Cheerleader and the clip is VERY cute.
Wearing a stripy number the toddler bounced up and down for his mum as she recorded him dancing as he held on to the oven door to help him balance.
Next to the image the model wrote: "Jett loving 'cheerleader'."
As he made his moves Katie cheered him on and she can be heard in the background of the video.


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Pamela Anderson 'blacklisted' on Google!
If someone was to tell you that Pamela Anderson was blacklisted on Google instant search, would you believe him? But the fact is that she is a 'blacklisted' word on Google instant. Here's why...india Updated: Sep 29, 2010 18:48 IST
If someone was to tell you that Pamela Anderson was blacklisted on Google instant search, would you believe him? After all haven't we all searched the voluptuous beauty online and found her successfully in her various avatars! But the fact is that Pamela Anderson is a blacklisted word on Google instant.
Whenever you start typing a word in Google search, the browser automatically completes what you're typing in order to reduce search time. But if you were to search Pamela Anderson, Google will not complete the word for you, neither will it give you an option of searching the buxom babe in its drop down. Try it!
But she is not alone. Google has a list of 'blacklisted' words,
Here's a sample:
asian babe
pamela anderson
dirty pillows
style doggy
Why, you would ask. Answer is rather simple. Google, in its own way, is trying to not let you view the 'naughty' content online. On a serious note, Google tries to ensure that offensive searches in the past do not jump in front of users looking for something innocuous.
If you must search the words, then all you need to do is type the complete word and hit enter.
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What does digital marketing mean for your business? Have you embraced the commercial opportunities which are now available to attract and retain customers at a lower cost than the traditional routes to market? Are you using the new management tools to best effect? And are you integrating the social media networks like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, to name just four, to your advantage?
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Pre-Thanksgiving Season
The test of a man's religious life and character is not what he does in the exceptional moments of life, but what he does in the ordinary times, when there is nothing tremendous or exciting on. The worth of a man is revealed in his attitude toward ordinary things when he is not before the footlights...
-Oswald Chambers
These words struck me earlier this week, and I feel its words cut me moreso now. It's mid-October, which means my work rhythm is set to "in-school" mode and my personal life must adjust. With the buzz of the beginning of the school year worn off, extra care, diligence, and gusto is needed to maintain the intentionality of each day in and out of school. As I found myself cringing at my own attitude and approaches to situations today, I found myself repulsed by the bits of self-interest, entitlement, and lack of constraint shown. Grace had somewhere been cast aside.
This weekend I'd thought of starting a thanksgiving tree in honour of the pre-Thanksgiving season--actually, more than that, in recognition that thankfulness is a powerful tool in our daily lives. (I heard recently that they had soldiers deployed writing three things they were thankful for each night before bed, and the exercise helped offset PTSD.) Yet somehow, that idea slipped down in my priorities. But perhaps it should have taken the spotlight for I know that an attitude adjustment is needed.
Tonight I read this short blog from a college acquaintance, and it echoed my state of mind, and I'd recommend it to you. I have been relinquishing the focus of my thoughts to easily. At the beginning of the school year I consciously decided to choose to joy in my work and planning in order to pass on that joy to my students. I think that choice needs to be renewed. I want to again choose joy, thankfulness, and selflessness. I want to choose kindness.


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Dietary spirulina intake manages blood pressure and cholesterol, may help prevent atherosclerosis
One such study was conducted by researchers at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico's biochemistry department back in 2009, where it was learned that spirulina helps promote the healthy release of nitric oxide by the endothelium, as well as increase the synthesis and release of a vasodilating cyclooxygenase-dependent metabolite of arachidonic acid. Spirulina also helps decrease the activity of vasoconstricting eicosanoid by the endothelium. Put plainly, each of these mechanistic actions help expand the size of blood vessels, which in turn helps lower blood pressure and improve blood flow. This is important for people with high cholesterol and high blood pressure, as any potential buildup in otherwise narrowed arteries can lead to artery hardening and even blood clots. But spirulina appears to naturally prevent all this by not only regulating artery size but also decreasing blood levels of harmful forms of cholesterol.
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"Smarter" Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Prevent Many More Heart Attacks and Strokes
We should guide use of medications by a patients risk of these diseases and how much adding a new medication decreases that risk not solely on their blood pressure level. We found that people who have mildly high blood pressure but high cardiovascular risk receive a lot of benefit from treatment, but those with low overall cardiovascular risk do not. Current treatment guidelines emphasize specific blood pressure goals, with the majority of treatment driven specifically towards pushing blood pressure below 140/80 mmHg. However, authors say tailored blood pressure treatment decisions based on a patients overall cardiovascular disease risk and the estimated benefits of advancing treatment is a substantially more effective model of care. Authors say new blood pressure guidelines could help patients make informed decisions about their care. For example, if patients knew that medication only slightly reduced their risk of a heart attack or stroke (e.g.
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Why I am a Mormon
When I was fourteen I had a religious experience at a weekend retreat that led me to question whether or not I believed in God. Four and half years later a friend gave me a copy of the Book of Mormon and invited me to Church. The minute I entered the Chapel I felt the Spirit witness to me of the truthfulness of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have since served a mission, been married in the Mesa Arizona Temple and have six wonderful children. I couldn't be happier that I tried the experiment to read the Book of Mormon and ask God if it were true. IT IS! Read it and learn for yourself.
How I live my faith
My volunteer work for the Church now involves working closely with the full-time missionaries in our Ward. This work has renewed importance for me as our family has a daughter serving as a Spanish-speaking missionary in California and a son Portuguese-speaking in Brazil. Each week I try to simply let everyone I know sense that they are important. Many people are anxious when they come see me to discuss surgery and I enjoy sharing with them how important they and their health are to me. In a way I feel that I am acting like the Savior as a healer.


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One of my favorite families to photograph! (I have lots of favorites!HA!) We were doing Page's senior pictures along with some family pictures as well - I LOVE this moment I captured of Page and his niece in a moment of pure joy!!
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Uncle Page!!!!!
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In a class I recently took at my university, our professor asked the class a relatively simple question. If you had all the money in the world and didn't have to work anymore, what would you do? In a room full of 20 year old students, the answer was nearly unanimous: travel. When pressed further, different students shared stories of places they've been and places they hope to see. What no one talked about, though, was why they wanted to travel.
Although each person is different and has their own specific motives, I think each person's inspiration to travel can be summed up into one overarching reason: stories. Stories can come in countless different forms. From travel blogs, to friend's trips abroad, to Netflix documentaries, hearing about other people's life-changing adventures travelling pushes us to go do it ourselves. Call it anything from emulation to a little bit of jealousy, there's no denying that it's a huge factor in people's decision to travel. My own personal inspiration to travel and make the jump across the pond to spend my summer in London was most definitely inspired by stories my parents told me of their time living abroad in Germany and the Netherlands. Their stories of spontaneous weekend adventures, friends they made from every corner of the world, and immersing themselves in new cultures pushed me to follow in their footsteps and give a new country a try.
So, what am I doing during my time in London? I had the opportunity to intern for an incredible non-profit organization, Arms Around the Child, that works with children facing extreme adversity around the world. We currently support three different organizations in Ghana, South Africa, and India, each working to provide ways for children who have faced life-altering trauma to have a better, brighter future. In particular, I am working with the Volunteer Invest Programme, which works to find passionate, capable volunteers to contribute their time and talents to help the organizations Arms Around the Child supports.
In different ways, our volunteers are inspired by stories as well. They have heard about the terrible realities these children face and are inspired to go make a difference in their lives. When they return and share their stories, both their own stories and the stories of those they meet abroad, others are inspired to go out and do the same. What makes this so special is that the work they are doing is making such a positive impact, not only on themselves and the people they volunteer with, but also on the lives of all those around them. It's a bit of a ripple effect, really, with one person's passion and heart inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. Ultimately, they are bringing about more positivity and good to the world, which we all know is needed now more than ever. This type of travelling, travelling for a cause, combines getting completely engaged with new cultures and new people with working to make the world a brighter place.
Once we are inspired enough to get out there and travel, I believe travel itself inspires so much in us. It inspires us to see more, to embrace new cultures and experiences, and to be more appreciative of each other's differences. It inspires a complete change in our perspective and the way we look at the world. It reminds us that we're all really looking for the same things in the end, and that we can all do a little to help each other get there.
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Author Bio: Evelyn Medai, 20, is a student at the University of Arizona and is currently interning at Arms Around the Child in London, England. She is passionate about humanitarian work, travel, and finding the perfect cup of coffee. You can read some of her other work on the Volunteer Invest blog.


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Welfare Effects of Bioaerosols
The welfare effects of bioaerosols are extensive, ranging from crop and livestock damage to the economic effects due to health effects.
Airborne fungi, bacteria, and viruses can be a serious detriment to the agricultural sector. One of the most infamous welfare effects of bioaerosols was due to the fungus, Phytophthora infestans, which devastated Ireland in the middle of the 19th century. Over a period of three years, this airborne fungus decimated the potato crop of Ireland, leading to a famine that claimed the lives of an estimated 500,000-1,000,000 people. Another 2,000,000 people left the country because of the dire circumstances in what is known as the Irish Potato Famine. This fungus single-handedly altered the course of history for Ireland.
Figure 9: The start of the Irish Potato Famine caused by a foreign fungus carried by ships and wind to Ireland. The fungus multiplied on the potato plants, causing its leaves to rot and wither, and was then transported by the wind to surrounding plants.
Livestock can also be infected with pathogenic microorganisms, similar to humans. In the close quarters of typical animal houses, diseases are easily transmitted from animal to animal. In 1991, Bovine Respiratory Disease cost the cattle industry an estimated $624 million in cattle deaths in the US.
Another example of economic loss is the airborne toxins created from Red Tide algal blooms discussed in the previous section. The effects of the bioaerosols are so uncomfortable, the tourism industry in the many vacation towns on the Gulf of Mexico shore can take a big economic hit.
Other facets of welfare effects caused by bioaerosols are those related to health. Fully grasping all of the costs associated with health care, lost productivity, and general discomfort due to allergies, respiratory sensitization, and pathogenic bioaerosols would be difficult. Allergies are believed to cost our economy close to $7 billion annually, with close to $6 billion resulting from medications and medical visits and another $1 billion in lost productivity4. Beyond that, many sufferers would find it difficult to place a cost on the misery of the experience.
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We had a few friends over on Saturday night ~ so I fussed just a little with the table, and treated myself to some daffodils.
Before everyone arrived, I took some photos of the daffodils ~ knowing that if I got a picture that I liked, I could make some cards. Today I had 10 3.5" x 5" prints made of my favorite shot. As I've mentioned before, I'm a big fan of using my scraps. My current project has left me with a pile of paper and sticker scraps that I haven't used yet.
So, I sat down with my daffodil prints and my scraps and got to work! First, I cut a piece of card stock to measure 5.5" x 8".
Then I folded it in half so that I'd have a card that evenly bordered the 3.5" x 5" prints that I had made.
Then I chose another piece of paper from my scrap pile and, using double stick adhesive, secured my photo along a clean edged corner. Once in place, I trimmed the mat so that the photo would have a thin frame in a complimentary color.
Once my photo had a mat, I attached it to the card ~ so cheerful, don't you think?
This pretty, home made card cost about thirty cents! Once I have this basic formula, there are lots of ways to add to it ~ to play with it. Word stickers and letter stickers can be added.
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If you have ribbon, twine, buttons or other doodads, feel free to add them. You can trim the photo so it's off center, tear the paper mat for a different effect and add some twine ~ endless possibilities!
Cards this size fit into standard "invitation" envelopes (4 3/8" x 5 3/4"), and as I said, envelope included, cost less than a postage stamp! I enjoy giving sets of cards as gifts, sending my own notes and hand made birthday wishes....and using my scraps of paper!
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Meeting with GAO
Pension Committee Chairperson Mike Pollack, Vice Chairperson Ellen Kleinstuber, and Senior Pension Fellow Don Fuerst met with the GAO on Jan. 11 to discuss a study being conducted at the request of Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.), and Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.). The study will provide a review of the current system of pension reporting and disclosure applicable to private retirement plans under ERISA, focusing on the system's usefulness and areas of duplication.
Comments to IRS
The Pension Committee sent comments on Feb. 5 to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the notice requirements under Section 101(j) of ERISA promulgated in Notice 2012-46.
Revisions to ASOP No. 25
In December, the Pension Committee responded to proposed revisions to Actuarial Standard of Practice (ASOP) No. 25, Credibility Procedures. The comments to the Actuarial Standards Board focused on the exposure draft's expanded scope and raised concerns regarding the standard's application to pension practice.
Guide to Social Security Reform
The Social Security Committee released A Guide to Analyzing Social Security Reform in December. Written for the general public, policymakers, and the media to use as they evaluate Social Security reform proposals, the guide poses questions ranging from financing to benefit levels that should be considered when policymakers put forth specific proposals to change the Social Security system.
Social Security Means Testing
The Social Security Committee in December released an updated version of its 2004 issue brief on means testing for Social Security. Means testing is a reform option under which benefits for wealthy and/or high-income participants and beneficiaries are reduced or eliminated as a means of lowering costs. The issue brief considers the challenges posed by means testing as well as alternative reforms.
Social Security Webinar
The Social Security Committee's Nov. 27 webinar, Social Security: Actuarial Status and Assumptions, attracted more than 300 attendees. The webinar focused on the assumptions used to evaluate Social Security's financial condition and provided an overview of the actuarial status of the program based on the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. The audio of the presentation is available here.
Model Funding Policies and Practices
The Public Plans Subcommittee sent comments to the California Actuarial Advisors Panel (CAAP) in October regarding its Discussion Draft, Version 9c, Model Actuarial Funding Policies and Practices (MAFPP) for Public Pension and OPEB Plans.
New ASOP 4 Exposure Draft
The Pension Committee plans to comment on the ASB's new Exposure Draft on ASOP No. 4, Measuring Pension Obligations and Determining Pension Plan Costs or Contributions. Deadline for comments is May 31, 2013. Last year, the Pension Committee, the Pension Finance Task Force, and the Joint Committee on Retiree Health sent comments on the previous ASOP No. 4 Exposure Draft.
Longevity Rates and Social Security
In a Jan. 8 letter to the New York Times, the Academy responded to a Jan. 5 Op-Ed that questioned whether Social Security's actuaries adequately account for health and demographic factors that affect longevity. The letter pointed out that Social Security actuaries constantly review, debate, and update longevity rates as well as other factors and use a panel of experts, including demographers, to review these assumptions. The Academy urged the president and Congress to focus on the larger issue—improving Social Security's long-term solvency—and to act soon to prevent the need for more drastic changes in the future.
Converting to Roth Accounts
Tucked away on the last page of the "fiscal cliff" legislation, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, Section 902, is language that allows 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plan participants to convert pre-tax accounts to Roth accounts within the same plan. The new law lets participants make this conversion regardless of age and employment status. To learn more, log in to the members-only section of the Academy website and read the Academy's alert.
PBGC Finances
The House Committee on Education and Workforce's Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, held a Dec. 19 hearing, "Challenges Facing Multiemployer Pension Plans: Evaluating PBGC's Insurance Program and Financial Outlook," at which the sole witness was Josh Gotbaum, director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp (PBGC). The hearing came shortly after the release of the PBGC's 2012 annual report, which showed that the multiemployer program deficit increased from $2.8 billion to $5.2 billion. To learn more, log in to the members-only section of the Academy website and read the Academy's alert.
Academy Input on Pension Costs
The Government Accountability Office's (GAO) recent report on pension costs for department of defense contracts cites an interview with the Academy as part of the study. Senior Pension Fellow Don Fuerst met with the GAO in February to discuss cost accounting standards versus PPA minimum funding, how contractors deal with those differences, the resulting cash flow issues for some contractors, the long-term versus short-term implications, and the effects of forward pricing and competitive bidding of government contracts.
Meet Academy Pension Leaders
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