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Some of you may know, the current bee decline crisis is something I am extremely passionate about. My family and I have over 15,000 bees in our backyard in Queens, New York. While the decrease in the honeybee population and the environmental impacts associated are real and scary – we can unite as a collective to help save the bees.
To put it bluntly, the bees are dying.
Since 2006, there has been a 40% decrease of the honeybee.
For the first time ever, seven different bee species native to Hawaii have been listed on the FDA's Endangered Species List. This spells disaster for our eco-system, and our potentially civilization. "Native pollinators in the US provide essential pollination services to agriculture which are valued at more than $9 billion annually," said Eric Lee-Mäder, pollinator program co-director at the Xerces Society, which was involved in petitions calling for the protection of the bee species.
While there is a small plus side, listing the bees as an endangered species allows authorities to provide recovery programs and get funding for protection. However, little has been done by authorities like the EPA to remedy the fast bee decline. Scientists have been developing something called the "RoboBee" which I got a look at during my time at a museum in Boston. Many might be familiar with the robo-bee because of popular Netflix show, "Black Mirror."
Are man made bee drones the answer to the bee decline?
The answer: no.
Photos from the Boston Museum of Science on the RoboBee Project taken by me
Flattened at the size of a dime, the RoboBee can be mass produced overseas for fast and easy profit, and can replace the role of pollinators. Instead of creating a bee drone, why isn't there anything being done to the actual problems associated with the bee decline?
Insecticides/Pesticides and Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) are largely responsible for the bee decline.
Exactly what the name implies, insecticides are chemicals designed to kill insects that are widely applied to the environment, to crops and are often not environmentally tested or regulated. In 2007, the last released report by the EPA on Pesticide use had the US average at over 1.2 billion pounds of pesticides used. This includes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and "other." Who knows just how many pounds of pesticides used now, almost ten years later.
You can see more about the world pesticide use here.
Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) are "invisible areas of energy, often referred to as radiation , that are associated with the use of electrical power and various forms of natural and man-made lighting." EMFs are typically characterized by wavelength or frequency into two radioactive categories:
- Non-ionizing: low-level radiation which is generally perceived as harmless to humans
- Ionizing: high-level radiation which has the potential for cellular and DNA damage
While non-ionizing sources are WiFi, cell-phones, bluetooth devices and powerlines are "generally harmless to humans," what about bees and other small insects? With the increasing amount of WiFi throughout homes, office buildings, and in outside public spaces – it is obvious that bees and other insects would be suffering the consequences from that at a much quicker rate than humans would.
So, while we might not be able to control the increasing pesticide use or EMFs on a larger scale, how can we as individuals save the bees and provide a safe space for them?
- Plant bee-friendly plants in your backyard. Herbs, flowers and crops like lavender, sage, mint, squash, tomatoes, pumpkins, sunflowers, oregano, rosemary.
Eliminate the use of chemicals and pesticides in your garden and on your lawn.
- Encouraging your neighbors to do the same, and presenting them with the information they may need to convince them as well. There are many natural and DIY alternatives to sustaining a healthy garden and plant life.
- Support local beekeepers at farmers markets. Commercially produced honey is filled with artificial ingredients like High Fructose Corn Syrup, preservatives, artificial coloring, and many shelf brands of honey often contain very little actual honey – seriously! Support local beekeepers who source their honey responsibly and ethically. Try my family's Queens Bee Honey here.
- Become a beekeeper. It is much easier than you might think and extremely rewarding to give bees a safe place to harvest their honey. Learn the first steps on how to become a beekeeper here or email me to learn how to get started!
- Share this article and educate your community. Since we all know we cannot rely on authorities to take action, we must take action. By starting small and informing your friends, family members and neighbors on the bee decline crisis and how they can help give bees a chance at survival, share the information!


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Clean like a hospital?! It's not the case in the UK, where hospitals can be very dirty, either in Manchester or Essex, in England or Scotland alike…
From what I heard, British hospitals can be at least as dirty as in Romania. Maybe not like the dirtiest, however, they may be like the regularly dirty Romanian ones.
Thus, the legend for these images should be "clean like a bus station" – in this particular example: St Andrew Square Bus Station, Edinburgh.
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If you were unable to attend our introductory-level half-day faculty development workshop in March..
We will be announcing a new date later this spring
Slides and worksheets from the March 12 workshop are available here:
Worksheet 1 | Worksheet 2
Key References
CIHR Knowledge Translation Learning Modules: A Guide to Researcher and Knowledge-User Collaboration in Health Research
Faculty Development Workshop in Participatory Research
McGill Faculty of Medicine - Faculty Development Office presents:
Participatory Research: A New Research Paradigm?
Held March 12, 2009, 8:30-12:00
Slides | Worksheet 1 | Worksheet 2 | Key References
This workshop is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Section 1) and meets the accreditation criteria of The College of Family Physicians of Canada (MAINPRO-M1)
Program :
08h00 REGISTRATION AND WELCOME
08h30 PLENARY PRESENTATION: Using a Participatory Approach to Health Research
Ann C. Macaulay, CM MD and Jon Salsberg, MA
09h30 SMALL GROUP SESSION I: Building Effective Partnerships
10h15 COFFEE BREAK
10h30 SMALL GROUP SESSION II: Implementing Participatory Research
12h00 ADJOURNMENT
Workshop Goals
This introductory workshop is designed to assist faculty members in building their capacity to conduct Participatory Research. The workshop will focus on: engaging in collaborative research design; identifying and recruiting partners; maintaining partnerships over time; exploring opportunities for funding and dissemination; and examining the barriers and facilitators in implementing this research paradigm.


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It's That Time of Year…Again, Part 2
By Jason W. Womack, MEd, MA – Workplace Performance Expert
In It's That Time of Year…Again, Part 1, we explored the first two areas that are important to evaluate each new year: your mindset and your network. Here's more information:
YOUR SYSTEMS and TOOLS: What are you using? What aren't you using? What system or tool do you need (or need to learn) to do your work more effectively?
Your productivity and time management is intricately tied to how you use your gear, systems, and tools. Consider taking time to learn how to maximize one or two of your technologies. Consider purchasing a system or tool you have been thinking about for a while and take time at the beginning of the year to save time throughout the year.
For example, use your cell phone to take pictures during the first dozen or so meetings you go to next year. Take pictures of the whiteboard and/or flip charts. Then, when you do your weekly debrief, review those pictures to see if there are any new thoughts or ideas to add to next week's planning.
Move into this year by focusing on the past one. Consider the areas of productivity that will make the biggest difference not only to what you get done, but how you get those things done.
Jason W. Womack, MEd, MA, is a workplace performance expert. For more information, visit www.womackcompany.comand http://www.twitter.com/jasonwomack.
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It's That Time of Year…Again
By Jason W. Womack, MEd, MA – Workplace Performance Expert
Productively speaking, there are four areas to consider as you look to start up another year: your mind-set, your network, your body, and your systems and tools.
Take some time, maybe just 20 minutes, and write your responses to the questions and thoughts about the prompts below. Invest time in yourself, and get ready for an even better year.
YOUR MIND-SET: How have you been thinking? What new ideas have you attracted lately? And how are you prioritizing your work and life projects?
Much has been written on the psychology of productivity and engagement. But what have you written about it? Each time you sit down and create a to-do list, you scratch the surface. Take some time and look at "how" you're working, not just what you have to do. Give yourself the gift of your own attention, and study your productivity mind-set. For example, find a book on thinking, planning, and organizing (such as Psycho-Cybernetics by Dr. Maxwell Maltz or The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker). Review the first few chapters for new ideas you can experiment with during the first couple of weeks of the new year.
YOUR NETWORK: With whom have you spent the most time this year? With whom did you want to spend more time? How can you set some meetings with people of influence early in the new year?
Focusing on productivity, you are your network. Your habits, thoughts, and routines are here because they are influenced and supported by those around you. As you look at some of the things to change (or enhance) going into the new year, consider the "who." If part of your performance goals for next year is based on innovation and creativity, for example, consider inviting the most creative and innovative people you know to lunch once a week for the next five weeks. Build your network in the direction you are going.
For example, create a mind map of the several people you know you will turn to throughout the year for ideas, advice, and counsel. Invite each person out to lunch once or twice each month.
Be sure to check out It's That Time of Year…Again, Part 2 for information about areas three and four.
Customer Satisfaction vs. Customer Elation
|Customer Satisfaction vs. Customer Elation
Raving Fans Raise the Bar for Acceptable Service
|Striving for customer satisfaction is like going for the bronze. You won't be remembered as the best unless you really exceed the customer's expectations. Take the phrase "customer satisfaction" out of your vocabulary, and instead strive for "customer elation." Your customers must be so impressed that they are actually excited to spread the word about you and the exemplary service you provide.
In their book, Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service*, Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles write:"Your customers are only satisfied because their expectations are so low and because no one else is doing better. Just having satisfied customers isn't good enough anymore. If you really want a booming business, you have to create Raving Fans." Once you begin to create a following of your own raving fans, keep track of them in your database with a special code, and track the number of referrals they provide to you.
I have done this in my own business, and when I know I have exceeded my clients' expectations I send out a personal thank you letter upon the closing of their loan. I remind them that my business is referral based, and if they have a friend or relative who they feel would benefit from the type of service I provide, I would like to meet with them or give them a call.
I continue to stay in touch with the clients in my database on a regular basis. My personal assistant or another member of my team will place a call to ensure the client is well taken care of, and if they have any further questions, they know we are always available to serve their needs.
Each client receives a quarterly newsletter that includes information about the current market conditions. My team and I have the ability to monitor interest rates, and by using a trigger in our database, we are able to notify the client if and when an opportunity arises to get them a better rate by refinancing their loan.
By providing this type of service, I have acquired a reputation as being much more than a loan officer who simply quotes rates; I have established myself as a Trusted Advisor in our community. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the possibility of doing business and providing your clients with stellar service, which will also be a great reflection on you.
Look for more Business Boosters coming your way!
*© 1993 William Morrow & Company, Inc., 1st edition. ISBN: 0688123163.


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Have a process that all your employees knows and appreciates. Make sure they know what every stage of the process is intended to do and why it is essential. If they have concerns, solution them clearly. A salesperson who knows why they are performing something is much more likely to put some effort behind their steps. Also, a process helps to monitor progress as nicely as problems. If there is a breakdown when working with a lead, you can go straight to the established procedure and find out what went incorrect. This can help to salvage the direct as well as play harm control.
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Black-leaved plants are valued by gardeners because they're unusual and provide striking contrasts in the landscape. Both the Ebony and Black Diamond series of crape myrtles feature wonderfully dark foliage and a range of flower colors, including pink, white and shades of red. These naturally shapely trees (winter pruning should be limited to enhancing that shape) grow 10 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, so they can serve as large shrubs or be carefully pruned to form small trees.
As with all crape myrtles, varieties with black foliage require full sun and well-drained sites to avoid fungal diseases. Also, crape myrtles in reduced light bear few — if any — flowers. Although they're extremely drought tolerant, crape myrtles perform best with routine irrigation during dry periods. Encourage young specimens to become established by fertilizing them lightly several times during the growing season. Propagate with cuttings any time of year. Black-leaved crape myrtles are available locally and online.
Springtime veggies
It's the time of year vegetable gardeners love: Just about every warm-season vegetable can be planted now, as well as many somewhat heat-tolerant, cool-season kinds. Among warm-season vegetables to plant are corn, watermelon, pepper, sweet potato, winter and summer squashes, eggplant, tomato, cucumber, pumpkin, okra, cantaloupe and lima, bush and pole beans. In addition, there's still time to plant these cool-season vegetables: endive, turnip, radish, beet, potato, leek, carrot, broccoli, celery, parsley, lettuce, mustard, kohlrabi, English pea and bunch and multiplier onions.
Ornamental herbs
Plenty of gardeners grow herbs largely for their flowers, fragrance and butterfly appeal, not for their culinary properties. Among perennial herbs with blossoms that make them flower-garden worthy are rosemary, comfrey, garlic, sweet marjoram, thyme, sage and catnip. Both sage and catnip may not flower until their second year. Annual herbs appreciated for their flowers and overall appearance include borage, anise, basil, dill, coriander and summer savory. All herbs mentioned can be planted this month.
Flowering perennials for shade
Shade isn't just comfortable for gardeners; it also suits the needs of multitudes of flowering perennials. Large, shrubby perennials that shine in shade include angel-wing begonias, Philippine violet, firespike, jacobinia, red shrimp plant, blue sage, jewels of Opar and tropical skullcap (Scutellaria costa-ricana). Somewhat smaller perennials for reduced light are tropical sage (aka scarlet sage), yellow shrimp plant, blood lily, shade iris, golden plume and — the smallest — trailing wishbone flower, which is a 3-to-6-inch-tall ground cover. The plants mentioned all bloom well in light-to-moderate shade, but a few also tolerate full sun. Among them are Philippine violet, red shrimp plant and tropical sage. Except for shade iris, the listed perennials can be propagated during the warm season simply by taking appropriate-sized cuttings and sticking them (in shade) where you want new plants to grow.
Charles Reynolds, a Winter Haven resident, has an associate's degree in horticulture and is a member of Garden Writers Association of America.


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Kewell won't play in A-League, says manager
Socceroos midfielder Harry Kewell will not play in Australia's
A-League, the manager for the former Liverpool and Leeds star said
Bernie Mandic told a Melbourne radio station that Football
Federation Australia had rejected a deal that he and Kewell had
proposed over gate revenues.
Mandic said the 32-year-old Kewell, off contract with Turkish
club Galatasaray, had agreed to terms in principle with both
Melbourne Victory and Sydney, and was close to making a decision on
where he would play, but it required FFA's approval.
Mandic said under the proposal Kewell, who has scored 16 goals
for Australia in 54 matches, would have been used to "market and
promote the sport in partnership with the FFA."
"We offered them a better deal than we have offered the
A-League clubs – a 30-70 split of any additional gate revenue from
the away games that Harry plays in," Mandic said.
"If there are no more people coming to the away games that
Harry plays in, Harry gets nothing. Now this was not accepted by
the FFA, which is fair enough."
The FFA issued a statement later Monday saying the door might
not be closed on Kewell playing in Australia.
"We are satisfied the offer of support by way of a marketing
services agreement would be a responsible and prudent way to lift
the profile and marketability of the A-League and complement any
contract Harry may sign with an individual club," the FFA said.
"The fact remains that Harry Kewell would be a fabulous
acquisition for any club and would be a great boost for the
Most A-League teams have been hit by falling attendance. North
Queensland Fury folded in November from financial problems,
reducing the league to 10 teams for next season, and several other
clubs are reported to be in difficulty.
The prospective return of Kewell, one of Australia's
highest-profile players, had generated interest across the country
and would have made him easily the marquee player in the league
after the departure of former Liverpool and England striker Robbie
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text: The latest sleuthing adventures of bouncy young Sister Joan, a nun in a Cornwall convent. As in A Vow of Obedience (p. 247), Sister Joan has a professional assist from Detective Sergeant Mill, and, again, eerie appearances and most unpleasant death abound within and without the convent. As Sister Joan is just beginning to wrestle with her dislike of grim Sister Jerome, who arrives like a storm cloud from the order's London house, there's a puzzling call from the bustling housekeeper for the two local priests: aloof Father Stephen and newly ordained, glowering Father Timothy. Then the housekeeper is found dead. Before the murderer is brought to justice, there will be three grisly murders, and a bloody ax will appear on the convent's chapel altar. Among the other mysteries: What could explain the random slashing of trees? And why is the housekeeper's purse so important? Sister Joan explains it all for you -- with the help of Sergeant Mill. The identity of the murderer may be no surprise to seasoned mystery hands, but this popular series offers peaceful convent decorum, with a giddy streak of gore and a likeable sleuth.


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Work has begun to remove silt and clear ditches at Jamphlars Pond in Cardenden.
This part of the Jamphlars Pond water treatment project is a one-off operation to demonstrate to private landowners the importance of undertaking regular maintenance of ditches on their land to prevent future flooding issues.
Householders living in the area have regularly experienced flooding in their gardens in recent years.
Clearance and removal work has already begun up stream in the Woodend Park area and includes the burn next to the play park.
After this work has been completed, then construction of the water treatment plant and silt removal and ditch clearance of the Kirk Burn will follow.
This week, depute Fife Council leader Councillor Lesley Laird visited the site.
She said: "I'm sure seeing work begin on site will be a very welcome start to the new year for residents who've experienced a long period of distress.
"The Council isn't legally responsible for carrying out these specific cleaning works.
"But we know the issue of flooding concerned people who live near the pond, so we've incorporated ditch clearance and sediment removal into the water treatment project works and this part of the project is already being progressed.
"The project management team have arranged for contractors to start upstream and work their way downstream in accordance with project plan requirements.
"Following installation of the water treatment pipeline, officers will continue to work with landowners to demonstrate the of the importance of maintaining ditches so that communities are not put at risk."
Project to last three months
The £750,000 project started on site in January, with works scheduled to take around three months to complete.
The work is being funded by Fife Council and Scottish Government.
It's not the Council's legal responsibility to maintain drains and burns on private land.
Jamphlars Pond used to service Bowhill Mining Colliery.
Jamphlars Pond has been an on-going issue with residents in the area having lived with flood waters coming into their gardens for a number of years now.


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Self-preservation, the Fall, and redemption
In my explanation of man's depravity from the view of a recurring, individualized (non-historical) Fall, I have argued that mankind's natural separation from God was in origin a result of natural self-preservation instincts. These instincts progressed first into childish selfishness and then, with the onset of divinely gifted God-consciousness (Romans 1:18-21), those instincts gone unchecked morphed into moral failure (sin), to the effect that scarcely had our species become aware of its Creator before it began to reject Him.
I thought of this when I came upon the following quote from C.S. Lewis:
If God were a Kantian, who would not have us till we came to Him from the purest and best motives, who could be saved?
It strikes me that God uses the selfsame aspect that damns us to redeem us. Self-regard is not an absolute evil; it is a neutral currency of the universe, one of which our ultimate God naturally demands the ultimate possession. This is no doubt because our blessed Maker, in molding man in His Own image, also imprinted upon him another, converse attribute of which He is the ultimate expression: self-sacrifice. In fact, it is this expectation God has of us, not the self-regard shared by every creature from amoeba to ape, that separates man from beast. That God demands something we are in some sense capable of but not predisposed to do is analogous to a parent teaching her daughter to help her in the kitchen, or her son to brush his own teeth (without swallowing the toothpaste!) so they won't rot out of his head.
In order for us to become like Him, we must subordinate our self-regard to our self-sacrifice; but thankfully, as Lewis notes, we are not required — nor are we able — to perform self-sacrifice wholly independent of self-regard.
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The function of the subconscious mind is to take your beliefs and turn them into reality - Dr Bruce Lipton
For most of my life I understood that the subconscious mind was the clever bit. After all, people called it the creative mind. But it now seems that its nothing more than a computer, albeit a very useful one if its software works well.
Before we are born, the subconscious is pre-programmed to set up then monitor and adjust all the physical bodys systems to ensure that we can survive in the environment were born into just imagine how impossible it would be to consciously keep your heart beating. Other than that though, in most cases, its a blank canvas waiting to be programmed, and its programmed by our environment and our perception of that environment.
For many years now, neurologists have known that the brain has four types of waveform - Beta, Alpha, Theta and Delta. A new born baby is in a state of Theta, which is a mild hypnotic state. The baby remains in this state until around age seven, and this is why young children are such amazing learners, the degree of that learning capability being influenced by its environment just think about what, starting from scratch, a healthy seven year old has achieved amazing!
During this circa seven year period the child uses imagery to establish programmes in its subconscious, one of the earliest of which will be crawling. At first, he or she will note that a particular limb movement translates to a changed position on the floor. Slowly, he or she realises that a combination of those limb movements creates greater movement across the floor. Initially he or she has to think about every movement of the crawling process, but gradually this thinking process diminishes and, eventually, it crawls without having to think at all a programme has been installed.
By age seven, hundreds or even thousands of programmes have been created, and these programmes will have a huge influence on the way their life develops, and how their life develops will depend on the quality of those programmes, which depend on early environmental influences and their perception of those influences. In short, their future, including their future health is, broadly, already defined, but not by divine intervention or anything else other than by themselves.
So what are these influences? Consider two children. One is brought up in a loving home, where the parents, read to the child, take them on trips, encourage their learning in a loving way etc etc. The other exists in a home where the parents show little interest, where theyre irritated by the child, where the child is disciplined in a cruel way etc etc. In both cases, programmes are being created. In the first case these programmes will be, in general, positive, and the child will be confident and happy and, generally, theyll do well in all aspects of their future. In the second case, the reverse will be the case. Some by luck or good fortune will gradually overwrite their negative programmes, perhaps moving on to great things, but a lot wont. Theyll become their parent and theyll pass on themselves to their children.
A key point is that your mind is around 5% conscious and 95% subconscious, and that your conscious mind is the creative part, creating wishes and desires. It paints pictures and converts these pictures in to chemistry. So, for example, if you feel under stress, you produce stress hormones, which may dramatically disrupt your bodys balance. The subconscious monitors what the conscious mind is creating and establishes programmes based on the repetitive and habit messages it receives. The result of all this is that although the conscious mind is the creative part, the subconscious is in control much of the time, and can - and often does - sabotage your health by installing negative programmes.
Our conscious mind is busy just dealing with life around 95% of the time. A favour please carefully monitor the thoughts that pop into your head for as long as you can without going bananas, which is usually about twenty minutes. The chances are that the many of these thoughts will be negative, and these thoughts (and beliefs) are eventually turned into reality via the programmes installed.
Based on what Ive learned over the last few years, there is one programme that almost all of us have that I dont consider to be a good thing. Early in life well have observed several people getting ill, and we may have had some illness ourselves. And what do we learn to do? We go to the doctor. Having observed this several or, more probably, many times the subconscious creates a programme of if youre ill, you go to the doctor. Have you ever noticed that you book a doctors appointment then between setting off and arriving at the surgery you start to feel better? Thats the illness programme at work, your subconscious has done its job and got you to the doctors surgery. So it can then start the healing process. Thats the placebo effect.
Now Im not suggesting that you should never consult a doctor, but I would suggest that maybe nine out of ten visits are unnecessary and stressful given the right tools, the body can usually heal itself.
A quick example you go to the doctor because youre a bit chesty. The doctor listens to your chest and with a serious expression gets you to spit into a container, saying hell send the sample for testing. To be on the safe side, he gives you an antibiotic, adding that the test result will be back in seven days. His serious expression concerns you. Could this be something serious? This thought creates stress, which reduces the function of your immune and digestive systems. By the time the test result is back, youre feeling fine, so, you assume the antibiotic has done its job. But the test result reveals that you had a viral infection. So the antibiotics had nothing to do with your recovery, though there may well have been a placebo effect, which helped your weakened immune system do the job. But had you not gone to the doctor, it would probably have done the job quicker.
By age eight, the child has moved out of Theta, and it starts to establish programmes less influenced by those around it and more influenced by what it perceives is going on in its world. These programmes might be good or bad usually a combination of the two but its the pre-eight programmes that will mostly influence its future. If youre a parent with a young child, I think its as well to bear this in mind.
Conclusion every aspect of your life including health is controlled by your subconscious programmes, which can support your objectives or sabotage them. In many cases, its heavily weighted towards the latter.
But what about genetic illness, illness inherited from previous generations? Surely theyre nothing to do with these programmes!
Ill post part 2 of this thread shortly.
Last Edit: August 26, 2017, 01:43:38 PM by roger
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Hi Gtagongi, and welcome to the forum.
Sorry, but I don't know what you mean. Can you expand?
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Hi Roger, i know this is an old post but thought i would just post anyway....I have done the first year of an OU Degree in Psychology and one of the modules was early child Psychology, which basically said what you explain , i find i very interesting indeed to think we are "programmed" from such a young age and there is really nothing we can do about what "programmes" we receive. There was a very interesting study done by Bandura et el. in 1963 which aimed to evaluate the effect of witnessed adult behaviour on children. "The Bobo Doll Study" aimed to investigate the Social Learning Theory and in a nutshell (it was a very complicated study) concluded that witnessed behaviour affects childrens social learning. Anyway, just thought i would pop a quick reply as it is a subject i am fascinated by!
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Hey, chill - thanks for posting. It's great to hear that this complex area is something that interests you. Did you know that - a) a baby in the womb can be adversely affected by what's going on outside and that b) we can be adversely affected by the experiences of our ancestors?
We might as well give up!
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Write articles out very well. I like to read.
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Hey all.
How're you all doing?
I actually realised recently how much i actually value life...it's so precious isn't it?
You're all lovely...
Don't worry you only have to put up with me until tomorrow night then i'm gone! :)
how did you know?
the username right? or because I found the segway monkey funny?
yep, the username
When I told the user "snow_brigade" the same thing, he was more confused than you :)
they do have internet in india too you know? any chance of a quick omg i just ate .....
or i've just cut this ...... off of my ......
or there's these two ..... right
well im in really remote places
so the chance of me getting any decent internet access for any decent amount of time is quite low to be honest.
yeah, like you ;)
you're actually really cheerful on here sometimes
a bit like me: happy, sad, happy, sad... repeat.
cheers man
'preciate it
i really couldn't work that out
only a few things would stop me going to india on Tuesday
Here's hoping that you die instead
fuck off, seriously. It's not big or clever, your life must be so empty, you sad cunt.
Hi Chris.
Have a fantastic time. Look forward to hearing lots and lots about it and I'll be keeping an eye on the blog.


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The fortunes could not be more contrasting for Aizawl FC from last season. They were relegated and endured a miserable season only to survive as the three Goan clubs left the I-League. This season however, they have been fantastic and have the opportunity to go temporarily to the top of the pile after a run of two wins and two draws from their last four games. They have been in excellent form with Eze Kingsley and Zohmingliana Ralte being rock solid at the back. With Chennai City having lost all their matches on road, the match is expected to be a formality for the Reds from Mizoram as they are currently the best placed side in the league based on form. However it might not be a straight forward task as Chennai City won the last encounter against Aizawl with goals from Charlea De Souza and Marcos 'Tank' Vinicius helping the side from Chennai get a 2-0 win.
Coming into the match: It could not be more different for both he sides as Aizawl stamped their title challenging credentials with a 1-0 over league leaders East Bengal while Chennai City lost 4-1 at home to Shillong Lajong. Ralte scored the winner for the Mizoram side that day while Amiri scored the consolation goal in the drubbing against Shillong fro Chennai City FC.
Team news: Lalruatthara will miss out the game for Aizawl while they do not have any suspensions or other injury concerns as of now. Goal scorer from last match, Haroon Amiri will not be a part of the match after having picked up his fourth yellow card of the season. Marcos Vinicius has also not traveled with the squad.
On paper, this looks to be a very tough match for Chennai City FC as they still seem to be finding their feet in the I-League. Aizawl will look to be returning the favour to Chennai City after the result from the previous encounter between the two teams at Chennai. The away side needs to improve dramatically to get a positive result from today else it might end up being a formality for the home side.


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Birchas Kohanim On A Fast Day
'Because of Intoxication…'
(Taanis 26b)
We learn in our sugya that a kohen who drank wine may not say Birchas Kohanim. For this reason, our Sages decreed that Birchas Kohanim should not be said during Mincha since a kohen may have drunk wine beforehand. This is the accepted halacha (Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim 129:1).
According to this reasoning, Birchas Kohanim should still be said during Mincha on fast days since kohanim will obviously not have drunk wine on those days. However, R' Yossi (whose opinion is accepted) rules that if we were to allow Birchas Kohanim during Mincha on a fast day, it would be said during Mincha on regular days as well. To prevent this from happening, our Sages forbade saying Birchas Kohanim during every Mincha of the year – fast days included.
No Confusion
The Gemara, however, explains that during the era of the Talmud it was customary to daven Mincha in the early afternoon on a regular day, but right before nightfall on a fast day. Sincethe two times for davening Mincha differed, there was no longer a concern that kohanim would say Birchas Kohanim during Mincha on a regular day if allowed to say it on a fast day. Therefore, it became customary to say Birchas Kohanim during Mincha on a fast day.
Today, the custom has again changed – with people davening Mincha just before nightfall both on regular days and on fast days. In other words, there is once again a concern that if kohanim are permitted to say Birchas Kohanim during Mincha on a fast day they may start saying it during Mincha on a regular day as well.
Should we, therefore, return to the original halacha to never say Birchas Kohanim during Mincha?
A Matter Of Custom
The Chazon Ish (O.C. 20) ruled that we should not change the custom we received from the generations that preceded us. Birchas Kohanim should therefore be said during Mincha on a fast day (see also Teshuvos Rav Po'alim 4:5).
Early Mincha on a Fast Day
A further question can be asked. The permission to say Birchas Kohanim during Mincha on a fast day was based on the fact that on fast days, unlike the rest of the year, communities daven Mincha before nightfall. What if a particular community doesn't? What if a particular community davens Mincha early on fast days as well?
Although he did not wish to publish this ruling, the Chazon Ish ruled in his own beis midrash that when davening Mincha early on a fast day, Birchas Kohanim should still be said. Birchas Kohanim is a biblical mitzvah, he said, and since we are only uncertain whether a rabbinic restriction forbids us from performing it, we should follow the certain Torah law (see Kehilos Yaakov 2; Teshuvos Rav Po'alim, ibid).


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Katherine Q. Spencer Young
Birthday Number 8
Katherine Q. Spencer Young is a female celebrity.
She was born on Sunday May 17th 1896, in New York, NY, USA,.
Katherine Q. Spencer Young has a talent for business, and a good sense of money. Her approach to business is original, creative and daring. Katherine has sound judgment and she needs the freedom to exercise it, lest she becomes bitter and tyrannical elsewhere in her life. It is advisable to avoid partnerships wherever possible. Spencer Young is highly competitive, and close partnerships - especially when power is divided equally - can lead her to indulge in intrigues and manipulation.
Katherine Q. Spencer Young is efficient and can handle large projects. If she does not already run her department or own business, Katherine is destined for such a position. Leadership is Spencer Young's gift.
In the same way, Katherine Q. Spencer Young has a great talent for organization. She can manage large groups of people and guide them along the lines of her vision.
Katherine Q. Spencer Young is a realist, self-confident, practical, ambitious and goal-oriented. Others respect her and her judgment. They know that Katherine can be depended upon and that she will come through.
Spencer Young enjoys a challenge. The expectations of others stimulate her, especially if they doubt she can pull it off.
She tends to be dramatic with money. Katherine Q. Spencer Young has a need for status and may show off the fruits of her labor with an impressive car or house. She is proud of her family and likes to be complemented. Katherine has strong character, but may be domineering and bossy. She has little patience with weakness, be it her own or someone else's. Katherine Q. Spencer Young does not express her feelings much.
Katherine must develop the qualities of perseverance and survival. She will meet many obstacles, which must be viewed as challenges that in fact make her stronger. Katherine Q. Spencer Young's attitude toward the difficulties in life will be the difference between success and failure.
You and Katherine
About Katherine's Birthday number
Katherine's day of birth is one of her four core numbers - the Life Path, Expression, and Heart's Desire being the other three. It is the least significant of the four core numbers, but perhaps the most finite, in that it reveals a specific ability Katherine Q. Spencer Young possesses in a marked degree.
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Our Toastmasters from Speakers' Dream will be battling out on stage on who will be the king or queen of this year's contest!
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Me & the fat fighters
So there it is.
I signed up.
I'm legal.
It's like going to get weighed in a room full of fat fighters.
Sure, I can sit at home and lose weight on my own thinking, "nothing tastes as good as thin feels" while stuffing my face with bon-bons and watching soap operas.
But now I'm accountable.
I might end up dishing out 50,000 words of shite. But at least I did it. (Inshallah)
Y'all are my witnesses.


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You will lift up your face without shame; you will stand firm and without fear. ~Job 11:15
Friday, April 6, 2012
Darkness to Light...Death to Life
6 comments:
- Meredith said...
I love this reminder to remember the the sun is there, shining bright, behind the dark clouds!! What a visible, tangible reminder of God's presence!!
- April 6, 2012 at 9:36 AM
- Stacie said...
I love pictures of the sky too! And while I didn't write it today, had a similar train of thought as the "light and momentary troubles" verse came to mind with this prompt.
Nice work today!
- April 6, 2012 at 9:43 AM
- Malisa said...
I loved the reminder that the sun is always shining whether we can see it or not. And that pain/trials are temporary. Thank you for such a great reminder today, Amy!
- April 6, 2012 at 10:37 AM
- Cherie Hill said...
Happy Easter to you friend! May God bless you abundantly with His presence!
- April 6, 2012 at 12:52 PM
- Jennifer @ GettingDownWithJesus.com said...
Oh Kathy... You have such a beautiful way.
I, too, love the unique vantage point offered when flying above the clouds. Like we've just been invited to God's secret lookout.
Light abounds, even when we think it's dark.
I hope you had a very hope-filled day, my friend.
You SHINE for Jesus!
- April 8, 2012 at 11:08 PM
- Momma Hughes said...
Because of God's tender mercy,
the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace."
~Luke 1:78 & 79
- April 9, 2012 at 4:07 PM


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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tails of True Love / House Mouse
The challenge this week on the Paper Crafts message board is being hosted by Tasia and she challenged us to make a card that is any shape but square or rectangle. This was perfect because I have been wanting to make a heart shape card using my Spellbinders Nestabilities.
Inside view
Supplies Used:
Image: Stampabilities House Mouse "Tails of True Love"
Ink: Memento
Cardstock: Bazzill
Tools Used: Spellbinders Nestabilities and BossKut Flourish die
Embellishments: Pearls by Hero Arts, flowers by Prima and brads from my stash
Techniques: Image colored with Prismacolor color pencils and blended with Gamsol
Thanks for stopping by!
10 comments:
- Jessie said...
I love the heart shape, what a great idea for a card! The image is really cute and I love the flourishes and flowers too! Fab cards :)
- December 8, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- Janice W. said...
Hi Susan,
These are so sweet! That image is so cute and your coloring is perfect!
I haven't done a house mouse card in a while. There are so many cards I want to do. Never enough time in a day. Hope all is well with you!
:) Janice
- December 8, 2009 at 3:57 PM
- Rosette said...
My my.. they are too cute for words!! You are so talented my friend.. you amaze me!! big hugs sweetie, and i hope you have a lovely Holiday Season xx
- December 8, 2009 at 4:55 PM
- Jenny said...
Those are really cute. That stamp is adorable.
- December 8, 2009 at 6:33 PM
- GiftsByHeidi said...
How sweet! Love this card!
- December 9, 2009 at 5:50 AM
- Judy said...
How cute are those cards!? That's one of my favorite HM images. I really like how they aren't too cutesy like Valentines can sometimes be. Now I think I need those heart Nesties. :) Great take on the challenge!
- December 9, 2009 at 8:57 AM
I agree with the others .. too sweet, adorable, beautiful and gorgeous. I LOVE the heart shaped card and the nestabilities. And of course the house mouse image is darling especially the way you've colored them to perfection. Beautiful cards Susan!!
- December 11, 2009 at 10:20 AM
- Becky said...
Susan these are just gorgeous..I love it.
- December 29, 2009 at 11:33 AM
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- January 8, 2010 at 3:08 AM
- Janice W. said...
Missing you Susan! Thank you so much for the House Mouse Christmas card. I wanted to send cards, even had some made. Never finished the job of sending. Sorry! You were so sweet to think of me! :)
- January 9, 2010 at 12:17 AM


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Types of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of inserting thin needles into specific body points to improve overall health. The needles used in acupuncture treatments are very thin, about the width of a hair. The needles may be inserted, manipulated for a minute or two and removed or they may be left for fifteen to thirty minutes without any stimulation. Thin needles are used to stimulate specific points in the body. These points lie on energy pathways called meridians. Acupuncture treatments are designed to improve the flow and balance of energy along these meridians. Acupuncture originated in China but has spread to Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Europe, and America.
People go to acupuncturists for treatment for arthritis, asthma, AIDS, kidney problems, bladder problems, constipation, depression, cold, bronchitis, breast enlargement, headaches, high blood pressure, migraines, nausea, bedwetting, sexual dysfuction, stress, paralysis, vision problems, stroke, smoking, drug addiction, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, sinus problems.
There are many different types of acupuncture, involving different kinds of needles, different insertion points and different techniques. Acupuncture points may be stimulated with electricity, pressure, lasers, ultrasound or with audible sound.
Different types of acupuncture:
1. Traditional chinese acupuncture:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the most common form of acupuncture practiced in the United States. Chinese acupuncture used for eye, ear, nose, and throat problems, respiratory problems, circulatory prob;lems, gastrointestinal disorders, genito urinary disorders, immune disorders, addiction, emotional and psychological disorders, musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, respiratory disorders and weight loss.
2. Japanese style acupuncture:
Japanese style acupuncture use thinner needles and with less stimulation.
3. Korean hand acupuncture:
Most of Korean acupuncturists focus on hand therapy.
4. Auricular acupuncture:
Ear acupuncture, also known as auricular therapy, is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Auricular therapy is widely used for many conditions, including addiction treatment, mood disorders, obesity, pain control, and other conditions.
Acupuncture cost: It ranges from $75 to $95 for an acupuncture session and medical consultation. Routine visits cost $50 to $70. Talk to your doctor for more information.


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Retailers, Is Your Organization Choking You?
You've invested time and money on growth initiative XYZ and yet, your business is not seeing the bump in sales, efficiency or profitability that you've promised. Why?
Why are some omnichannel commerce initiatives more successful than others? Why do some retailers grow faster than others? Or record higher profits?
The answer may lie not in any particular technology choice a retailer makes, or even in the tactical execution of an initiative. In many cases, strategic initiatives are at a higher risk of failure if the organization is not designed for optimum effectiveness; i.e. too many people, too few people, people in the wrong roles, insufficiently empowered for their responsibilities, or unable to influence cross-functional processes.
I've seen this firsthand. As an Industry Principal in the Retail Practice group at Demandware, I've seen many retailers fail to meet their goals because of unexamined organizational assumptions that hinder their progress. Over the last few years I've worked with close to a hundred retail brands to support their organizational design, resource planning and change management as they transition to the Demandware platform or expand to leverage its multi-region or omnichannel capabilities.
The fact is, organizational design is hard, especially given the pace of change and diversity in retail, which has created a lack of stable, comparative precedents to learn from. But retailers must face their organizational challenges if they want to grow and compete effectively.
A key disruptor is the need to deliver a consistent, unified customer experience, which is driving the realization that ecommerce activities need to be better integrated and managed within the business. The danger is that technological change can outpace organizational change, leading to a situation where aspirations for customer-centricity are undermined by channel-centric KPIs and outdated mindsets.
The good news is that as retailers tackle the new retail reality, useful patterns and approaches are beginning to emerge. However, to make use of them, leaders first need to shed some of the old assumptions that may have served them well in the past but are no longer valid in the digital age. These underpin a few recurrent myths that I have encountered, that can complicate the planning and execution of even the best-laid plans.
1) There is a stable end state for retail organizations
Successful organizational development requires a shift in mentality that welcomes and embraces a constant state of change, because that's what the furious pace of change in consumer shopping habits demand. There is no "end" to organizational development because there is no end to the evolution of the retail market. Many successful retailers are shifting from traditional top-down hierarchies and static business processes to an agile model operating in a constant state of beta, with iterative work cycles and horizontal communication that allows for trial-and-error initiatives.
2) There is a formula for establishing the target size of your digital commerce team
Many industries rely on a rule of thumb that relates the number of employees to revenue generated. In reality, the cross-functional nature of ecommerce blurs the boundaries between it and the rest of the organization. Although it's often treated as a separate channel, online activities mirror many of the offline ones. As organizations mature, ecommerce skills filter through the business, with centralized teams becoming smaller and more specialized. These factors combine to make the idea of a headcount formula unrealistic and unworkable. The better approach is one that starts with a focus on processes, metrics and decision authority.
3)Business process follows technology
This myth manifests itself as a tendency to design the technology solution first, with the organization required to support that initiative following after. In truth, they should evolve in tandem. It's true that tools influence process, because people have to fill whatever gaps in the process technology can't support, and it's unlikely that any technology will support the desired processes exactly. However, there is almost always flexibility in how the tools are implemented, and seemingly minor technical decisions can have a major impact on the level of effort required to support the tool once it is in production. Yet, often such decisions are taken by technical or project teams who do not appreciate the business impact of those decisions.
4) Org charts provide a window on best practice
The problem with organizational charts is that they pigeonhole retailers into one-size-fits all solutions likely to be out of step with their unique needs. Building your team from an existing org chart or job description usually means you're using the wrong blueprint and hiring for the wrong skill set. Job titles can map onto vastly different roles, especially for fast-evolving digital specialisms. Instead, think about what needs to be done, how you will measure it and where decision authority will lie, before defining the roles. Using this method, a job description will get written in the process. Think about what sort of person will do a job well and enjoy it and what skills they need. Cluster tasks into roles by considering skills and aptitude mix. Give people the authority that accompanies their responsibilities.
5) Technology enables cross-channel initiatives
Change management is, in fact, more important than technology in enabling cross-channel initiatives. Organizations realize they must adopt an ethos of customer centricity that spans all digital and physical operations, but unless they can inspire staff with the vision, and equip them with the skills, resources and incentives needed for changed processes, all within a clear action plan, these initiatives risk causing anxiety, confusion or resistance that can undermine even the best technology solution. Even better, engaging staff in change planning directly not only creates a sense of shared ownership but also unlocks powerful new opportunities for innovation.
When these misconceptions have taken hold at board level of a traditional retailer or branded manufacturer, it can be very hard for a digital leader to argue for the resources they need to be effective. One ecommerce leader of a large UK homewares retail brand was under so much pressure to defend her small team using traditional arguments that when she lost a staff member, even the replacement headcount was under threat! By focusing instead on education and evolving perspectives, it was possible to acquire the support needed to secure and grow the team.
Demandware will soon publish details of a new tool, the Retail Operations Canvas, which aids discussion and collaboration around organizational design. Although there are no one-size-fits-all solutions, the ROC provides a framework for exposing the operational constraints and dependencies to consider as you plan your organization's transformation.
I don't need to tell you, retailers, that our industry is changing faster and more dramatically than at any time in history. But in adapting to changes in technology and shopping behavior, I would urge you to not overlook the organizational development changes required to thrive in modern retail.
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Star Walk: 'Kitty's Girls' gear up for fifth night-time stroll with Saint Francis Hospice
PUBLISHED: 15:00 18 June 2017
The phrase 'keeping it in the family' applies all too well to Michelle Johnson's fundraising efforts.
The 41-year-old has tackled Saint Francis Hospice's Star Walk four times with her daughter, sister, mum and aunt in tow, and the self-dubbed Kitty's Girls are going to do it all over again this summer.
The team were inspired to start the tradition following the death in 2011 of Michelle's nan Kathleen Allen, who spent her final five days at the Havering-atte-Bower hospice.
"The hospice was wonderful to my nan and you cannot put a price on that," said Michelle, of Chelmsford, Essex.
"Everyone gave us so much time, attention and listened to us, which is what you need when you are going through something as traumatic as that.
"Taking part in the Star Walk is something we can do to give something back – it is such an uplifting walk and we love the entertainment."
Making up the Kitty's Girls five are Michelle's daughter Chloe, 14, sister Amanda Pitchford, 28, mum Pauline Emberson, 60, and aunt Kathy Barnes, 63.
Michelle, who lived with her nan for many years, has spoken of how the hospice worked hard to make sure Kathleen, who had cancer, felt as comfortable as possible. She was able to use her own duvet and pillow, and had photos of her family, Arsenal paraphernalia and a bottle of her favourite San Miguel beer with her.
Her loved ones were also able to sit and watch television with her.
"There was no going back, but we knew that the last few days would be lovely," said Michelle, who also benefitted from the support of the charity's counselling team.
"It was a massive loss to me when she died. I had counselling for five months.
"It was priceless to have someone to sit and talk to and make you feel you are being listened to. The hospice became a home from home."
The 10km Star Walk kicks off at 9pm on July 8, from Romford's Market Place. Entry is £12 for adults and £8 for under-16s. Call 01708 771427 or visit sfh.org.uk for more information.


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The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released 2013 Kids County Data Book: National and State-By-State Data on Key Indicators of Child Well-Being.
The National Juvenile Justice Network published Funding Community Based Supervision: Legislative Levers to Lock in Local Funding, which offers ideas for redirecting funding to local communities as the juvenile detention alternatives initiative (JDAI) rolls across the state and less children are detained and made wards of the Indiana Department of Correction.
Tamar Birkhead authored When Police Question Young Suspects on Prawfsblawg, which speaks about Miranda warnings that are more developmentally appropriate. The question about appropriate language was addressed to some extent in D.M. v. State in 2011, and a new waiver of rights form was formulated and recommended by the Indiana Judicial Center for law enforcement across the state.
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Saving On Teen Car Insurance
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Teens have a lot to learn when it comes to driving; who better to learn from than an actual teenager? Everything Driving's resident teenager, Jailyn, discusses teen driving topics in an effort to help keep other teens safe on the road. This time she covers teens and car insurance:
There are a lot of steps to complete when you first begin to drive. From taking a drivers education course and passing your permit test to surviving behind the wheel training and finally getting your license, there is a lot to do. One of the most important things you have to do is get your car insured. This step is usually the most stressful for parents or even the teen if they need to pay for this themselves. If you're paying for your own insurance or are looking for a way to save your parents some money, here are some things you can do to lower the cost of your teen car insurance premium:
Get Good Grades
Numerous auto insurance providers offer a "good student" discount. This discount is available to students with a certain GPA. Most insurance providers only require that you maintain a B average or make the Honor Roll. Taking advantage of this discount could cut your cost by 20 to 30 percent. Ask your insurance agent if you are eligible for this discount.
Take Drivers Education
Depending on the state you live in, you may or may not have been required to take a driver's education course. Many insurance providers offer a discount for teen drivers that complete a driver's education course, so if it is not a state requirement you may want to consider doing so. If your state does require that you take a driver's education course, it wouldn't hurt to take another one and ensure that the safe driving lessons are fresh in your mind. We even offer these Courses completely online!
Choose The Right Car
Although you wouldn't think so, the car you drive can cause a higher teen car insurance premium. A teen driving the newest model of a fancy sports car is a red flag for auto insurance companies and will usually pay higher insurance rates. When searching for a car be sure to choose one with some age and that seems unlikely to be broken into or vandalized. By doing this, you can insure that your insurance provider won't see your car as a risk and charge you more for coverage.
Drive Safely
Safety on the road should be a concern for drivers of all ages and should not be taken lightly. Understand that all traffic laws must be obeyed and that breaking these laws typically leads to traffic citations and accidents, both of which can result in a suspended license and an even higher insurance premium.
Join Their Policy
Talk to your parents about joining their auto insurance policy. Depending on your provider, this may be cheaper than creating your own teen car insurance policy.
There is no way for teens to avoid paying more than experienced drivers with clean driving records do for auto insurance, but there are ways to lower the cost. These discounts can really help decrease your insurance rates, so be sure to take advantage of them. Depending on your insurance provider there may be more discounts available to you, so be sure to ask your agent at your next available opportunity.
Make sure to come back and visit us at the blog, where we cover all aspects of safe driving. Want even more? Connect with us on social media to stay up-to-date on everything related to driving!


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This is for a non profit company.
They need a (cartoonish / funny) pig mascot sorta thing in the logo or? The idea is based on a ribfest. Do a search on Google if you dont know what a ribfest is.
Colour but must be easily transferable to brochures when made black and white.
Clear and simple.
The name of the agency will be given to the winner to incorporate into the logo / header.
I need a couple mockups so I can give to their board to decide.
I normally have no problem paying top dollar for work but I am donating all my time to this not for profit agency. I am going to look more highly at bids less than 50 bucks.
I am open to ideas on the above. Of course no templates please and they need full copyright.
Maximum 1 -2 days to complete.
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Welcome to Frain Family Chiropractic
Welcome to Frain Family Chiropractic located in Green Bay. Chiropractic is one of the most amazing healthcare professions, but very few people understand what it's all about. This article is here to help you gain a basic understanding of how our Green Bay chiropractors can help you and your family.
Meet the Doctors
Susan Frain D.C.
Susan Frain, D.C. is Co-Founder and CEO of Frain Family Chiropractic Wellness Center. A 2002 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Susan was awarded two of Palmer College's…
Patrick Frain D.C.
Dr. Patrick is Co-Founder and Vice President of Frain Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, and is a 2002 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. He is a true family chiropractor…
Connect With Us
Use the form below to message the doctors at Frain Family Chiropractic. Whether you are looking to set up an appointment or get some answers to chiropractic questions, we'd love to help!
Our Advantages
Team Approach
Drs. Frain believe in providing their patients with the best care possible. In our office, every patient receives care from TWO doctors, not one. Two sets of hands, two sets of eyes, two sets of ears to listen to your needs and ensure every detail of your family's care is covered. Drs. Frain consult with each other on their patients, and have developed a vast network of health professionals they can refer to when necessary.
Multiple Adjusting Techniques
We know that health care isn't a "one size fits all" approach. We cannot adjust a newborn the same way we adjust a professional football player. We also understand that there are patients who appreciate a gentle approach, which is why we will never twist you into a pretzel, but will provide a gentle, effective adjustment, that is comfortable for even the most nervous person.
Wellness Store
Patients frequently ask us for recommendations on everything from pillows to supplements. In our newly remodeled office, we now have our Wellness Store, stocked with some of the most commonly requested items. You will find supplements, pillows, Biofreeze, kinesiotape, and essential oils in stock daily.
We are the first and only office in Northeast Wisconsin to have MyoVision Certified Doctors. Trained by the NASA engineer who developed the MyoVision system, Drs. Frain use this technology to help detect the cause of your health concern and track your progress along the way.
Comfortable Clinic
Our patients tell us that walking into our office is like coming home. With our calming reception room and dedicated kid's area, patients instantly feel at ease. In 2017, we built our Family Adjusting Room to accommodate that growing number of families we care for, giving them room to spread out with its own dedicated kid's play area.
Massage/Pilates Therapy
Gwen Fitch is our resident Massage and Pilates Therapist. Working with your muscles and soft tissue, she compliments your adjustment by helping to relax, stretch and/or strengthen your body to help you achieve better health.
Read Our Reviews:
A huge THANK YOU to Dr. Susan Holtquist Frain Dc at Frain Family Chiropractic! After coming back from vacation, Dr. Susan spent her lunch break last week working to help someone very close to me after they suffered a major injury! She was so thorough and did everything she could to help get her feeling better! I am happy to say that after only two sessions, this patient is feeling much better and can actually turn her head again without extreme pain! If you are in the market for a chiropractor who really cares about her clients and their well-being, I extremely recommend Dr. Susan! With her experience and passion, she is the best out there! Thank you Dr. Susan!
I have been seeing Dr. Patrick and Dr. Susan for several years now, off and on for various conditions related to spinal alignment and overall well-being and health. Their level of professionalism, knowledge, and authentic care of their patients is unsurpassed in the Green Bay Area. More recently I had a foot surgery in December of 2017, and after physical therapy, I still had alignment issues in my ankle knee and hip related to the surgery. I returned to seek care from Dr. Patrick for post-operative rehabilitation, and the results have been nothing short of miraculous! If you are seeking Chiropractic Care four major skeletal-muscular issues or just minor overall well-being, feel confident in seeking out services at Frain Chiropractic Care.
Extremely easy to schedule, friendly, and always leave feeling great. Also, they have one of the best massage therapists I have ever been to- and I'm very picky when it comes to massage! Thanks Dr. Susan for keeping me feeling great!
Dr. Susan and Dr. Patrick are wonderful! They do more than treat their patients... They educate too! Jamie and Katie are always behind the desk with a smile and make everyone feel welcome! I highly recommend Frain Family Chiropractic!
The team at Frain is friendly, efficient and very good at what they do. Seeing Dr. Susan is often the best part of my day! Everything is always explained in detail so you understand what is going on and feel comfortable with the adjustment process. I would recommend their services to anyone. Along with chiropractic services they offer Pilates and therapeutic massage, which is also amazing. It helps relax and destress the body so you hold each adjustment better.


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When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges. – Jack Handy
Later this morning, I am going to a job interview.
Even though I have been a working American for 33 years, I still have that feeling of nervousness in the pit of my stomach, as when you top a hill going 5 miles over the speed limit, only to see a policeman sitting is his car by the side of the road, as you pass on by.
So, how am I going to handle the interview today?
With great aplomb and savoir-faire, I hope. (After all, the bills don't pay themselves.)
All kidding aside, here are some tips which I have gathered together in preparation for my job interview.
I believe that one of the most important things is to remember what you put on your cover letter. That way there is no disconnect between what is written about you on paper and what comes out of your mouth during the interview. You have to be your "Brand". You have to be what you advertised yourself as being.
When you get there, be "on". The receptionist is the company's "gatekeeper". Just as you have to get past her to sell a product to her boss, so do you have to "self yourself" to her, because often "the receptionist test" is a part of the interview, as your interviewer will ask her about the impression you gave while you were waiting to be interviewed.
While they do not have the final say, their opinion about you will definitely be noted.
Your best bet is to be "on". In other words, be friendly and personable to each person you meet from the moment you open the building's door, that day and always. Make believe that you are Elvis or Ann Margaret in their prime, and exude that winning self-confidence that will win the "office gatekeeper" over to your side.
Every one knows that interviewers like to ask the tough questions, those that are designed to stretch us, to make us think, and then provide them with the information they need to make a final decision.
For every decision of your professional career that you discuss with your interviewer, don't just highlight what you did, use the opportunity to showcase why you did it, and the skills you used to win the potential client over..
The sad fact is, most interviewers remember more of what they have said during an interview than what the applicant has said.
In order to make a lasting impression, setting yourself apart from others, you should dazzle
the interviewer with your own knowledge of the company and its industry. If order to do that, you will need to ask concise, focused questions that allow you to demonstrate that you've done
significant research about the industry, the company itself-including its products, its
market and its competitors. Finally and most importantly, you need to demonstrate that, as a result of
your past experience, you can help move the company forward.
In a paper titled, How to Market Yourself effectively, found at foothill.edu, the author suggests that
The goal of the interview is to be able to answer YES to the following questions:
1. Does the interviewer know I am interested in his/her position and company?
2. Am I capable of handling this position? Explain in terms of your experience, skills, education, talents, attitudes, and core values.
3. Will I stay for a reasonable length of time, and will my values and commitment align with the company's expectations?
Don't leave the interview until you:
1.Make it clear to the interviewer that you are interested, capable, and committed.
2. Ask the interviewer if s/he has any further questions about your background.
3. Express an interest in the position! This is very important. The last impression you make is the one the interviewer remembers best. If you want the position, say so! This could be the one fact that sets you apart from other candidates with qualifications equal to yours.
4. Thank the interviewer for his/her time.
I realize that most of these suggestions are common sense. However, looking at them in print before you go in to your interview, may provide that little extra bit of reassurance you need to land the job which you are interviewing for.
Good Luck!


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Perfume Base Components
Friday, February 27, 2009
Many plants exude a natural fragrance, which comes from the part of the plant that has been broken down to its essential oils and compounds. Several parts of a plant may be used to extract the scent for a perfume. Flowers and blossoms are obvious plant parts used in making perfume, but leaves, twigs, roots, bulbs, seeds, fruit, bark, wood, resin, and even lichens can be used as well. Other organic fragrances, such as musk, civet, castoreum, ambergris, and honeycomb, come from animals.
Synthetic Perfume Fragrances:
Creating perfumes from organic substances, such as plant and animal scents, is an expensive process that results in very pricey perfume. The use of chemical compounds to create perfumes allows designers to develop similar scents for a fraction of the cost, making perfumes affordable and favorite fragrances readily available to everyone in the world.
Synthetic aromas in perfumes normally aren't found in the environment, but are common in many of today's perfumes. Synthetics come from combinations of some of the chemicals found in petroleum and pine. One such example is the pale yellow liquid ionone, with its woody, dry, fruity, raspberry, and violet aromas. Another is linalool, a naturally occurring terpene alcohol chemical with a floral scent with pleasant hints of spice.


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In its commitment to listen to what dentists want to see in their next-generation products, Dexis has released DEXIS Mac®. The new DEXIS Mac interface is a clean, simple, elegant experience in every sense. Focusing on ease of use, fast workflow, and ease of integration, Dexis wanted to be at the forefront of helping to […]