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Cookie Monster ice cream sandwich
Here's a monster of a treat using ice cream with a cookie dough biscuit layer. Mmmm.
To make the Chocolate Chip ice cream:
- Whisk 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of the milk with the sugar, syrup, tapioca, and salt in a medium saucepan until no lumps remain.
- Stir in the remaining 11⁄2 cups (360 ml) milk and the cream. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring with a heatproof spatula, until it begins to steam and slightly bubble at the edges. Adjust to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to the consistency of a cream sauce, about 3 minutes longer; do not fully boil.
- Transfer the mixture to a metal bowl set over a larger bowl of ice and water. Stir occasionally until the mixture is cool, taking care not to slosh water into the bowl. Stir in the vanilla, then cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours.
- Transfer the bowl to the freezer for the last half hour before spinning it.
- Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions. While the mixture spins, melt the chocolate and oil in the microwave or in a small saucepan until you can stir it smooth. Let cool to room temperature, keeping it fluid.
- With the machine running, drizzle in the cooled melted chocolate during the last minute of spinning. (Alternatively, drizzle the chocolate over the ice cream as you transfer it to the container, folding it in with a spatula or ice cream paddle to break it up as you go.) Transfer the ice cream to a chilled container, cover, and freeze until firm but still spreadable, at least 4 hours.
To make the Cookie Dough:
- Melt the butter with the brown and granulated sugar in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the milk, vanilla, and salt until well blended.
- Stir in the flour until completely smooth. Let cool completely, then stir in the chips. (If the chips begin to melt, stop stirring—the swirls will be pretty.)
- Line an 8-inch (20-cm) freezer-safe baking pan with two pieces of lightly oiled waxed paper or parchment paper so the papers extend well beyond the edges of the pan on all four sides as a sling for easy removal.
- Scatter half of the dough into the pan and use your fingers to pack it into an even layer. Top with lightly oiled waxed or parchment paper, oiled side down.
- Place another lightly oiled waxed or parchment paper in the pan, leaving 2 inches (5 cm) of paper extending at each end. Scatter and press the remaining dough into an even layer. Top with lightly oiled waxed paper or parchment, oiled side down. Freeze the dough layers until firm, at least 1 hour.
Sandwich layer:
- Use the flaps to lift out the top cookie dough layer. Peel the paper from one side and loosely replace it. Flip the layer over and do the same to the other side.
- Repeat with the second cookie dough layer. Place both layers back in the freezer.
- Form sandwiches using using the bottom two pieces of parchment extended on all sides to line the pan in place of the plastic wrap. Freeze hard before cutting the sandwiches into 4 strips in each direction to form 16 bars.
- To make 64 bite-size treats, cut each bar into quarters.
Chocolate Chip ice cream
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 1⁄3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup, inverted sugar syrup or light agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 cup (100 g) bittersweet (60 to 70 percent) chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil or coconut oil
Cookie Dough
- 1⁄2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter
- 1⁄3 cup packed (67 g) light brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk, whole or 2%
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 11⁄4 cup (165 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) mini chocolate chips
- Neutral vegetable oil, for the waxed or parchment paper
Inspired recipes for the ultimate frozen treat by Jennie Schacht £12.99, Stewart, Tabori & Chang.


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As I've briefly mentioned in a couple of previous posts, I am not satisfied with the theology of the late twentieth and early twenty first century. I want to spend two posts outlining the problems and charting the course that we will take on this blog over the next decade or two in developing a new theology. Yes, I said decade or two, and it probably will be two. Writing a full theology is the work of a lifetime, but I see little more worth devoting my one life to. In this post, I will outline what I see as three major framing problems. A subsequent post will deal with other problems as I map out my proposed approach.
Currently theology is split into two major disciplines: biblical theology and systematic theology. The goal of biblical theology is to analyze individual texts using the historical critical method or literary ciriticism and then utilize those close readings to develop a conservative synthesis that spans a book, author, genre, or occasionally a testament or the whole Bible. By conservative I mean cautious. The conclusions reached rarely stray very far from what the scholar believes the texts explicitly say. When they do address implications of the text, their comments often feel shallow or hollow.[1] Systematic theology, on the other hand, is far more philosophical in its approach. It brings the concerns of philosophy and other academic disciplines into discussion with the Christian tradition.[2] That tradition includes Scripture, but Scripture is not the generative source for the questions nor central in providing the answers.[3]
Both of these disciplines are necessary, important, and good; but the church needs more. And the answer isn't to merge the two, or make systematicians have more background in exegesis – though that would be a good thing. Even if it were desirable to try to merge the two, the current academic climate makes it impossible. It is impossible to be a true expert in both disciplines. No one has enough bandwidth to do that. Universities are never going to support a synthetic discipline, nor a new discipline that requires substantial familiarity with both biblical and systematic theology. What this means is that if all of our best and brightest go off into academia, we're left with no one who can do the critical work that the church needs.
This brings us to the second problem: accessibility. Pastors are the primary theologians in the world today. While many (unfortunately not enough) have had formal theological training, the needs of their congregations weigh heavily on them and their academic skills are rusty. Much of the best work in both biblical and systematic theology is inaccessible to them because it is too technical. This work is not needlessly technical. I fully support rigor and depth. We need a better mechanism for trickling information down to the pastors, and pastors need to desire that.
My third and final problem is again, accessibility. This time it's the accessibility of the pastors and professors. Both are removed from an important world that is necessary to inhabit for the type of theology we need today. Professors' primary world is the world of scholarship. It has very particular demands and audiences. Many pastors acutely recognize the secular setting in which professional theology is written.[4] Even the rare exceptions still feel removed from the needs of real people.
Pastors don't get off the hook here either. They are the primary theologians, but they too are in a bubble, a Christian bubble. Very few pastors have significant interaction with non-Christians. How can they provide effective theology for people who inhabit a very different world in their professional lives?[5] I also would argue that Christian theologians are in a similar boat, especially if they teach in Christian seminaries. The pressures of publication make it difficult to have significant relationships that are outside of the church or academic institution.
In conclusion, I believe that the problems listed above are very serious, and that the current academic and ecclesial landscape is not capable of correcting them. I don't believe that the solution lies in reforming the role of pastor or scholar. We need a new category, the part-time theologian who is the academic generalist. The general qualities that they need to have are: the ability to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines; the capacity for rigorous thought; a commitment to the church; the ability to support themselves and, if married, their families; a diversity of relationships; and a love of academic literature. If you're young and this description fits, please, for the sake of the church, and honestly your own sake, consider this path. I believe it will be worthwhile.
[1] There are exceptions to this. There's a high level of sophistication in the work of Douglas Campbell. But he's the exception that proves the rule. I don't think I've ever seen a work as ambitious as the Deliverance of God, and even for its sophistication, it's still a pretty close reading of the text and implications of the text aren't fully explored. And that is not to his fault. Campbell's impact on my thinking is hard to over-estimate.
[2] This may not be obvious at first glance, but I would argue that this is true even when not explicit. Greek philosophy had a lot to do with the way dogmatics have traditionally been presented. Modern science has been the catalyst for the current ridiculous overemphasis on prolegomena.
[3] I don't really believe there are many exceptions to this, if any. The "Systematic Theology" of Wayne Grudem, for example, isn't really systematic theology, it's just sloppy biblical theology.
[4] Again, one only needs to look at the amount of time devoted to prolegomena to see this.
[5] As an aside, this is one of the reasons I think all churches should have a staff bi-vocational pastor.

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There's a creative spark in Toronto parks this weekend. You can experience it while learning how to Adopt a Tree in Regent Park, Picnicking with Newcomers in Dufferin Grove Park, while cycling along Bathurst Street and at a full on spring party with Milkweed for sale at Christie Pits . Check out our full events calendar for everything that's happening in Toronto parks this weekend. Don't forget to submit yours!
Adopt a Tree with that New-Tree Smell
Friends of Regent Park's Adopt a Park Tree Program needs volunteers to take care of newly planted park trees using basic tree-tending techniques like mulching, weeding and regular watering.
On Saturday May 28, head over to big park to learn how you can adopt your very own park tree and be part of nurturing a new tree-life.
Ride for Cycling Infrastructure and City Building
Welcome New Neighbours
On Saturday May 28, head to Dufferin Grove Park and celebrate spring and meet new neighbours! Members of the Syrian newcomer community and downtown community organisations will come together for a picnic in the park. There will be children's activities, music, delicious food, art, games, sports and more! Interpreters and cultural ambassadors will be on hand to help facilitate conversations. Read more here >>
On Sunday, Christie Pits Park will host four fun events at the same time — Mike Layton's Bike with Mike, Christie Pits Art Crawl, NANPS native plant sale and David Suzuki Foundation's #gotmilkweed sale and pick-up.There will be bikes, butterflies, flowers and art, plus food and kids activities from 12-4pm. Read more here >>


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The Canadian rebranding of Astral Media-owned specialty channel Playhouse Disney to Disney Junior is officially kicking off today, roughly three months after the multi-platform preschool brand debuted in the US on Disney Channel.
The subscription-based channel will focus on learning and development content with an emphasis on both classic and contemporary Disney characters. The French-language counterpart of the network, Playhouse Disney Télé, is also changing to Disney Junior today.
The transformation is accompanied by a cross-platform marketing campaign nationwide that will point to the channel's new Peter Pan-inspired series, Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Joining Jake are new short-form series including A Poem Is…, which features Disney-illustrated poems narrated by celebrities like Jennifer Garner and Katie Holmes, and Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps, which encourages healthy lifestyles for preschoolers.
Canadian original series that will be featured on Disney Junior include Franny's Feet, The Secret World of Benjamin Bear and the recently debuted Stella and Sam.
The Disney Junior linear channel coincides with launch of a dedicated Disney Junior on-demand channel and network website. The latter features activities, games, schedule information and a special section for parents.


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Psychotherapy and Counseling
With decades of experience working with individuals and couples, Ms. Mencher uses an active, engaging, and empathic style. By helping people frame their challenges as an opportunity for clarity and resolution, Ms. Mencher offers a place for clients to explore themselves through discussing the most important relationships in their lives.
Clinical Consultation
From graduate students to seasoned therapists, Ms. Mencher helps clinicians improve skills, knowledge, and use of self, within a relational model of supervision that emphasizes trust and candor. Her agency consultations build upon twenty years of experience nationally in training mental health and medical staff on LGBT issues.
Schools, Colleges, and Camps
Adults are often playing catch-up with 21st century notions of sex, sexuality, and gender among youth. Ms. Mencher is a pioneer in gender diversity and sexuality education, serving as a wise liaison between generations, and providing strategic guidance to educators and administrators.
Gender diversity and sexuality issues pose new opportunities and challenges for the 21st century workplace. Spanning a range of services that includes training, policy consultation, program development, conflict resolution, and leadership development, Ms. Mencher helps organizations become LGBT-inclusive, responsive, and legally compliant.


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Mathil Mel Poonai features the music of Ganesh Raghavendra who made a splendid debut with the soundtrack for 'Renigunta'. The album has 5 songs and attempts to capture the various moods of the story.
Manasa Thirudiya...Singer: TippuLyric: KarunakaranThe album opens to the delightful voice of Tippu for a light and melodious song. The acoustic guitar over Indian percussions with lovely bits of piano thrown into the mix makes it for very pleasant listening. The vocal overdubs are a nice touch too. The words of Karunakaran are slightly clichéd yet charming.
Vandharai Vazhavaikum... Singer: SimbuLyric: Ansar AbbasThe song that is unoffically christened 'Chennai Anthem' is already a raging hit with the youth. This is not the first time STR has lent his voice for Ganesh Raghavendra but the young man absolutely nails it in this outing. He resounds the perfect attitude that this song strives to achieve. Ansar Abbas's words don't try to be too clever, instead it stays colloquial and rooted with the present. Musically this song has an infectious groove that you can't help tapping your feet or bobbing your head to!
Oru Poo Pookiradhu...Singer: Harish Raghavendra, HariniLyric: YugabharathiThis track carries an unmistakable resemblance to some of Harris Jayraj's popular songs. The song's structure, instrumentation and production reaffirm the similarities. Still, it's got some very nice melodies that are delivered excellently by Harini and Harish Raghavendra. Yugabharathi's lyrics are sweet without being overtly poetic.
Irulai Katti Vai...Singer: Lawrence, AbhilashaLyric: VelmuruganThis track marks the first of the two 'darker' songs on the album. The intro chant and Abilash-Lawrence's high range create a mood of desperation and tension. The rap bit is nice and aggressive and succeeds in its intentions and Thamarai's words add fury to the mix.
Rathathin Nuraraiya...Singer: TL. Maharajan, SathyanLyric: ThamaraiThe last track of the album is dark, pulsating and displays contrasting styles in mood and music. One feels the audience will comprehend this track better with the visuals and does not make for a good stand-alone number. While Satyan performs this song with a punch it's T.L. Maharajan who wins with the better moments of this song in a short but powerful vocal performance.
Verdict: All in all, there is hardly a bad song on the album considering that some of the tracks are composed keeping in mind the demands of the script. The album is well mixed and has some very beautiful vocal performances in the melodious songs. The one big takeaway of course will be the 'Chennai Anthem'.


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Treasure may be hiding behind those cobwebs and the abandoned sofa in your attic—old stock and bond certificates.
Even if you think the company that issued the certificate no longer exists, don't put the documents in the trash pile quite yet. Some collectors—paper lovers sometimes referred to as scripophiles—will go ga-ga over defunct securities with certain rare qualities.
Treasure Hunting
With a stroke of luck, you could hit the jackpot of a lifetime. In 1979, the certificate for a share in the Texas Pacific Land Trust purchased in the late 1800s was found to be worth almost $4 million.A share in a bygone company may even retain legal value.
For instance, the company may have simply changed its name or undergone a merger. The specific conditions of how the company was acquired also play a role, Max Hensley, president of the International Bond and Share Society's U.S. chapter told The Wall Street Journal. A broker can help you find out if you've found a winning ticket, and with the process of collecting the payout. For $39.95, Scripophily.com will do the legwork for you, and will refund your money if the search runs dry.
The Do-It-Yourself Approach
If you're feeling intrepid, you can choose to conduct the investigation yourself. There are resources available for assessing the potential worth of old certificates.
They include the "Financial Stock Guide Service" guidebook, the treasurer of the company's state of incorporation and the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy. Just remember—bearer bonds or stocks can't be cashed in by anyone. For registered securities, you need documentation that says you have the legal rights to the certificate. From there, get in touch with the bond's trust company or the stock's transfer agent, and watch your treasure-hunting dreams come true.


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I recently worked on a project for the HWA with Pete Kahle, author and owner/editor of Bloodshot Books. Before I go into Pete's work in the horror field, I do have a funny library related story. I started working with Pete exactly a year ago. Then in March I was in MA for an event and saw my colleague Anna Popp from Mass Library System. I was telling her about some HWA stuff and she started telling me about a childhood friend who was a horror writer and could she pass my name on to him. I said yes.
A few days later I got an email from Pete; a "small world, huh?" email. It really is.
Anyway, our project had nothing to do with him and his books, but after we completed working together, I started talking to him about that part of his life. And I was surprised at how quickly Pete has built Bloodshot Books into a solid publisher of quality horror titles, ones that are worth your library's dollars.
Exhibit 1, the best horror debut title I read last year was Haven by Tom Deady. Well, Bloodshot Books has just published his follow-up Eternal Darkness. You should go order it right now.
But Exhibit 2 has to do with Women in Horror Month. Bloodshot Books is proud to promote these three awesome titles by female authors that they will be publishing in 2017:
THE BREEZE HORROR by Candace Caponegro (March/April-ish) It's a reprint of a seriously gory zombie novel from the 80s. This is one of the earliest examples of sentient zombies that have become so popular in the 21st Century.
ABODE by Morgan Sylvia (Summer) - This is Morgan's debut novel, a story of a haunting that stretches over decades. Prior to this, she has been known for her poetry and short stories. You can read more about her at https://morgansylvia.wordpress.com/
WHITE DEATH by Christine Morgan (October) - It's set in the 19th century and involves a Native American creature called a wanageeska. Christine's specialty, in my opinion, is historical horror. She contributed a short story of Meso-American mythology to my first anthology, NOT YOUR AVERAGE MONSTER, and she has a collection of Viking stories called THE RAVEN'S TABLE. If you haven't read her novel MURDER GIRLS, I highly recommend it.What I love about this list is that is spans the full range of horror's appeal to readers and a full range of writers- from old to brand new to becoming established. Keep an eye out for these books and for everything Pete is publishing over at Bloodshot Books.
I have added Bloodshot Books to my archive of the "Best Independent Horror Publishers for Libraries." This is a selective list. I work very hard to not only make sure that these publishers put out a consistent, high quality product, but also that they fairly compensate their writers for their work. I actively research each on both of those fronts, so you can feel confident about buying from them.
I take my job as your window into the world of horror books very seriously. All I ask is that you consider collecting titles that are worth your horror fan's time from responsible publishers.


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...my Amazon Giftcard
I'm so excited! I just learned about Amazon's Textbook Buyback. What an awesome way to treat yourself after a gruelling semester! I forgot to bring one of my books back to the college buyback day and would be stuck with it until the end of next semester in hopes of selling it back - that is IF they didn't switch to a newer edition. A friend at work told me that Amazon buyback prices are better than the schools as long as you don't mind receiving an Amazon gift card instead of cash - what? Mind? Bring it!
I can't wait for my giftcard to arrive - I feel like Santa's going to pay me a visit this year, too!
What other great ways are there to swap books? Paperback Swap, Goodreads, any others?


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This event, in Ardmore was SUPER
Author: Nerly Zurlen - Ardmore, Oklahoma
I had the opportunity to see him last year at Ada, Oklahoma. But this event, in Ardmore was SUPER, his multimedia, his presentation, his English, everything was improved a lot. I am sure students understand better our culture. as simple as my students said after the concert " we love Spanish"


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As many folks have mentioned, its definitely time to update my About page!
My name is Tobias Truman, middle-aged entrepeneur, Full-Time Husband, father of Coco and Arnold, our two dogs with a combined weight of 13 pounds, and owner of Advice and Beans and Discount Mylar Bags. I started the blog and business out of my basement over 2 years ago, and it has grown beyond my wildest imaginings, and we recently opened a warehouse in Hendersonville, TN.
I became interested in preparedness/survivalism in 2007, slowly built up over a year's supply worth of food, water filtration and other items you'll find in many prepper's pantries. I don't believe the world is going to end, but I know it is prudent to be prepared for whatever may come our way. Like most prepper's, I'm not 'afraid' of anything and view preparing as just another form of insurance for my family.
I'm not a tinfoil hatter and I don't believe many conspiracy theories, but I am concerned about the state of freedom in our country. I would love to see Congress spend several full terms NOT passing new laws, and simply removing outdated ones, ones that have been proven to not work, or ones that waste money (ie. most of them).
Our family is debt-free except for our home, and financial preparedness is an essential part of our overall plan. My current goal is to pay off our home as quickly as possible, though that is still more than a few years away.
While I love prepping and running the business seems endless sometimes, I have many other hobbies. I love to hike, camp, shoot, play board and video games, and watch movies with my wife. I am a Kurzweil-inspired futurist that believes mankind will soon be capable of even more amazing things than it already is.
While for most of my life I pined for the day I could retire, after growing my business I can't imagine not working on something new for as long as I am able. I want to write books, design games, build websites, and sell millions of Mylar Bags. I want to hear from you, listen to your stories, your victories and your failures both.
I am blessed by Providence, beyond all measure. I believe any person can build a life on their own terms, as we have. If you need inspiration or motivation, drop me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com, and I'll do my best to provide.
I may still fail. But not today.


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About my practice
Donald White is a University of Houston Graduate, born and raised in the Houston area. He has been working upwards of 20 years here at Northwestern Mutual providing services from education funding, to disability, life insurance, and long term care planning, to wealth management. With a wide area of expertise, Donald is ready to sit down with you and help you plan your future.
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October 27, 2015
Queen Elizabeth Park upgrades
Upgrade work continued on the ball diamond at Queen Elizabeth Park this autumn. Looking forward to the improvements!
May 15, 2015
Lions Park gets an outfield fence
Special thanks to Hart Wintraub for making this happen. A new temporary outfield fence has been purchased. The fence is easily installed for baseball games and will improve safety for all park users during these games. As well, the batters will now know when they have hit a home run! A big thank you to everyone who helped install it.


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Our aim is to improve the professional abilities and performance of teachers in selected primary/elementary schools through better training and use of modern
teaching aids, so as to enhance the learning outcomes of students.
A. Training/ Re Training of Teachers :
Teacher training is the main focus of the entire Teacher Support vertical. The role of teachers in shaping the minds of the youth is undeniable. Teachers from government schools undergo pre service as well as in service training during their career. However, apart from this, regular workshops, seminars and training should be encouraged to enhance the capabilities of a teacher. There are various institutions that specialize in training teachers. Rotary India Literacy Mission's Teacher Training program focuses on providing such facility to the government schools and government aided schools across India by collaborating with institutions that specialize in this.
Program Implementation :
- Identify primary or elementary government/government aided schools requesting them to participate.
- Arrange for interactive workshops may focus on effective innovative teaching methodology such as activity-based participative learning, e-learning, classroom management etc.
- Encourage teachers to discuss the problems they face in teaching and collectively arrive at innovative solutions to improve the teaching-learning experience.
B. Nation Builder Awards :
One major component of the Teacher Support program is recognising outstanding teachers through the "Nation Builder Award". Recognizing outstanding teachers instills them with renewed confidence and encourages them to perform better. It also gives an idea about the less effective teachers in the surveyed schools, who are later helped with training sessions and workshops to enhance their performance.
Program Implementation
- Understand the evaluation process by downloading the three forms from the resources section in the Member Zone of the website.
- Identify a government school and seek consent from School Authority to conduct the evaluation.
- The Principal/ Head Teacher and 10 students from each school to participate in the evaluation process.
- Conduct Evaluation with NB 1.2 and NB 2.2 forms.
- The evaluation process should be anonymous.
- Compilation of marks in NB 3.2
- Felicitating the outstanding teacher with certificates on Teachers' Day, 5th September.
- Upload project details on RILM website.
- Involve the less effective teachers in training workshops to enhance their competency.
C. Supplemental Teaching in Schools :
Often in Government/Government-Aided schools there is a severe dearth of teachers,as a result of which one teacher has to teach a number of subjects in which s/he is not specialized. This not only becomes hectic for the teacher but also the quality of education is compromised. The best possible solution to this is providing supplemental education in schools through volunteers.
Program Implementation
- Select a Government/Government-aided primary or elementary school and speak to the Prinicipal to determine whether the school requires volunteer teachers to give extra classes to students of various classes, to improve their academic performance.
- Volunteer teacher should have a minimum educational qualification commensurate to the class s/he is teaching and be ready to provide the services for minimum 15 days.
- Once volunteers are finalized, the Rotary Club may introduce him/her to the Head Teacher
- Ensure that the volunteer teacher receives some orientation about the requirements of the students from the teachers and also from the School Management Committee.
- The volunteer teacher may be encouraged to submit a report periodiocally to showcase his/her teaching experience.
ACHIEVEMENTS21,663 outstanding teachers have been recognised with the Nation Builder Awards.
47,123 teachers have been trained with the proactive role of Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs around the country.
For Teacher Support forms click here
For any queries write to firstname.lastname@example.com
What are the modules offered by Macmillan?
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Curriculm
- Pedagogy
- Language Skills
- Classroom Management
- Assessment and Evaluation Studies
- Life Skills Education
The two day training will cover any one of the above mentioned modules. The selection of the modules can be done by the Rotary Club or by the teachers identified for the training.
What will Macmillan provide?
Macmillan will provide the following for the teachers who will undergo the training:
- Resource person to conduct the training.
- Necessary handouts
- Stationary
- Snacks.
What is the Role of Rotary Clubs?
- Make a donation for the training.
- Identify the teachers who would undergo the training.
- Arrange a room with adequate facilities like chairs and tables where the training would take place.
- Arrange a projector with screen and battery backup speakers
- Arrange for a Blackboard/Whiteboard with chalk/markers.
Macmillan Fee Structure for a batch of 30 teachers
|Sl. No.
|Duration of training
|Fee In Tier 1 and 2 cities for minimum of 30 teachers for 1 day
|Fee with Service Tax for 1 day
|Fee with Service Tax for 2 days
|Fee with 5% RILM admin Cost for 1 day
|Final Fee for 2 days
|5 hours
|8 hours
|Sl. No.
|Duration of training
|Fee In Tier 3 cities for minimum of 30 teachers for 1 day
|Fee with Service Tax for 1 day
|Fee with 5% RILM admin Cost for 1 day
|Final Fee for 2 days
|5 hours
|8 hours
Contact Details:
Monica Sardaana
Number: 9971300346
What is the Connecting Classroom program?
The connecting classroom offers core skill development workshops to teachers. This program is of 4 days and is spread over a period of five months.
- Session 1- Introduction to core skills (one day) - July 2016
- Session 2 – Advance module focusing on one core skill (two days) – August 2016
- Session 3- Core skills- Reflection (one day) - October 2016
All 100 teachers are required to come together for this session along with the principal of each school. Each school can send a minimum of 2 teachers.
After a gap of 2 weeks the 100 teachers come together. They are split into 2 groups based on the module they choose and two parallel workshops are held. This is an advanced module and is attended by teachers who will be implementing the action plan in the classroom. The principals need not attend this workshop.
After the advance module, the teachers go back to their respective schools to implement what they have learned. The teachers and Principals attend the final reflection workshop after 8-10 weeks.
What is the Role of Rotary Clubs?
- Rotary Clubs will have to identify teachers from Government or Government-Aided schools and secure their commitment.
- Rotary Clubs will ensure that the introduction to core skills workshop is attended by the principal.
- Rotary Clubs will provide venue for the workshops.
This partnership is for all of India.
What will Royal Society of Chemistry provide?
- 2 day Teacher training for science teachers
- 3 resource materials for the teachers who undertake the training.
- Certificates to all the teachers who attend the training
The aforementioned services will be provided free of cost. The remuneration and travel of the Teacher Developer who will take up the training will also be borne by RSC.
What is the role of Rotary/ Inner Wheel clubs ?
- Identify Science teachers who will undergo the training.
- Arrange the venue for the training- one of the participating schools could provide their classroom for the venue.
- The Clubs will have to take care of the local hospitality of the trainers including food, accommodation and local conveyance.
Contact Details:
Bhakti A. Dhamdhere
Email: email@example.com
Number: +91-8971900812
This MoU is for the state of Maharashtra. Later we will expand this partnership to other states of India.
The training modules offered by ICEDC are as follows:
- Strength based life coaching techniques
- Using differentiated teaching techniques
- Simple lesson plan methodologies to impart advanced life and work skills.
What will ICEDC provide ?
- Conduct online Need Assessment of teachers
- After this, one or more face to face training to be given to the teachers
- Ensure mentoring of the teachers either online or telephonically.
- To provide a certificate in Professional Development to all teachers who complete the training and the mentoring.
- The teachers who go through the training will be provided with an online module which is a comprehensive inclusive career education module having self-assessment, goal setting tools along with details of lesson planning, classroom activities, labour market information.
What is the role of Rotary/ Inner Wheel clubs ?
- Identify teachers who will undergo the training.
- Act as facilitator between the teachers and ICEDC
- Arrange the venue for the physical training.
RILM has forged a new partnership with Aspiring Persona, who will provide training to teachers on the following topics:
- Team Building
- Motivation
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Perception & Attitude Building
Each of the above topics will be covered in one day. Rotary and Inner Clubs are encouraged to take up at least 2 days of training with Aspiring Persona.
What is the role of Rotary/ Inner Wheel clubs ?
- Identify teachers who will undergo the training.
- Arrange the venue for the training- one of the participating schools could provide their classroom for the venue.
- Raise a Service Order (SO) to avail services
- Release payment to the training partner prior to the training.
Rs. 4000 per day for 4 hour training for a batch of 30-35 teachers. Rotary and Inner Clubs are encouraged to take up at least 2 days of training with Aspiring Persona.
Contact Details:
Sharbari Saha
Number: 9830558918
Role of Rotary Clubs:
- Communicate to RILM to take up a training program.
- Identification of the teachers for training.
- Raise a Service Order (SO) to avail services
- Release 50% of the fee to the Second Party prior to the training.
- Arrange venue for the training.
- Release final payment after the completion of the one day training workshop.
1 batch= 40 teachers, 1 day training
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|Resources and Materials
|250 per teacher
If needed, Travel, Lodging and Boarding expenses would either be arranged or paid as per actuals by the respective rotary club. It is suggested that travel up to 12 hours may be via train (up to 2AC), else flight may be availed, as mutually decided by Second Party and Rotary Club.
Contact Details:
B.R Sitaram
Number: 9825197619
- Subject Enrichment
- Classroom Management
- Assessment in the class
- Classroom Transaction
What is the role of Rotary/Inner Wheel Clubs?
- Communicate with RILM to take up a training program with LLF.
- Raise a Service Order (SO) to avail services of LLF as per the fees mentioned below.
- Prior to the training, release 50% of the fee to LLF.
- After the completion of the 5 day training workshop, release final payment.
- Coordinate with LLF in the identification of teachers.
1 batch= 30 teachers ,5 days training
|Trainer cost for 6 days
|Content and material cost
|Refreshment cost of Teacher
|Travel to and Fro of teachers
|Stay of Trainer for 6 days
|DA of Trainer for 6 days
|Travel of Trainer ( local+ outstation)
|Program Manager and management Cost for 5 days
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Contact Details:
Vinay Mehra
Number: 9811298685
About the workshop:
• It will be a 2 day workshop with 20 teachers based on Royal Society of Chemistry's Active Learning Techniques.
• The topics would be based on Science subjects.
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About the workshop:
• It will be a 1 or 2 day workshop with at least 20 teachers
• The training topics would include how to identify a child with special needs, the characteristics of Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Downs, Hyper Activity, Learning Disability, symptoms and remedies etc.
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• The training topics would include history and classification of Mental Retardation, its causes and prevention and various therapies. Contact Details:
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Håkon Thelin – double bass
Håkon Thelin is a bassist and a composer, who is known as one of the world's leading purveyors of new music and has researched and presented a number of new techniques on bass.
We will be listening to his Microtonal Tuning Pieces, project exploring possible combinations of sounds, melody and rhythm, form and structure in the relationship between contemporary music and Norwegian folk music. All the pieces are based on folk songs and each work will explore their specific tuning.
The concert will be played on a double bass made by Giovanni Battista Ceruti in Cremona in 1800, which is made available for Thelin by Dextra Musica.
More about the works at haakonthelin.com.
Pierre-Yves Martel – Viola da Gamba
Carl Ludwig Hübsch – Tuba
Philip Zoubek – Piano
«Rather quiet pieces, full of fine moments of tension, delicate surprises, bold sonic gestures; carefully placed within the ensemble, in search of a tangible balance that is never taken for granted. Gorgeous.» François Couture, Monsieur Délire (Canada)
Music that transports the listener to wondrous landscapes of secrecy and transparency. Highly virtuosic and with a rich vocabulary of extended techniques, these three musicians tell a captivating story. A quiet and pointillistic communication and a surprisingly new combination of instruments: viola da gamba, piano and tuba.
Hübsch Martel Zoubek have been performing as a trio since 2012. After releasing their first album June 16th on the Berlin-based label Schraum, they have performed concerts across Europe, two of which were recorded by the ORF (austrian national radio) and Radio-France. They will be releasing a second album this fall on the canadian label Tour de bras and performing concerts across Canada, France, Switzerland, Germany and Norway with funding from the Canada Arts Council.


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Sitting by the window, wondering. Cozy up. Window-sofas/benches are great ideas and I think many actually have windows in their homes that are true candidates for such a project. Making one means making a nook that will attracts family members as usually they're located in a space that otherwise wouldn't have a seating area and are far from the tv or computers. More like a relax zone. Read more for more photos.
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There is no job to big or to small for us. Whenever you are in need of full scale refurbishment or just a quick fix, we are here to help. We guarantee high standard finish with clean surfraces and flash tiles. All our works come with standard one year guarance, which means that if any mistake happens, we will come back and sort it out for no extra charge!
Call our handyman for quick fix.
Our handyman will help you in house maintenance problems so do not hesitate to contact us for help. We are proficient with big and small house repairs and maintenance tasks, so you do not need to call different specialist each time.
What do we do:
- painting and decorating,
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- fitting bathrooms,
- tiling,
- repairing leaky taps,
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- cleaning gutters,
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- laminate flooring, floorboards fitting,
- installing windows and doors,
- kitchen fitting
- assembling furniture,
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Vinh couldn't come due to his Army Reserve duties so my sister Lonnie gladly filled in! We arrived on time, but took a few minutes to get inside for the festivities to begin. We walked around, played with Sharks-themed emoji, hung out with cardboard cutouts of the players & played in the photobooth. After making the first round, we found out that the Sharks players were hanging out in 2 different photobooths to take photos with their fans! You realized that we had to do this & we made it in 3 rounds worth :P
Afterwards, we headed outside to check out the rally outside. Not too much going on since it was wrapping up. We did love the huge Sharks Territory sign :)
Fanfest was $5 per ticket which included a rookie game versus the Anaheim Ducks. Couldn't beat that price & the fact that we won 4-1! Great way to end a Saturday :)
Does your favorite team have a fanfest? Would you love to hang with your favorite player in the photobooth? :P


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Otsego County Sheriff's Dept.
* Two downstate men were arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of breaking and entering into a building at the Michayw Ski Resort, 675 Scenic Trail, in Bagley Township. The men allegedly stole two cases of potato chips.
Deputies were called to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident on Fantasy Drive, one mile south of Marlette Road involving a blue1993 Ford pickup truck around 5:30 a.m. July 21.
The truck reportedly was driven by a 25-year-old man from Wayne who was later charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.


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Metabolic flows and infrastructure transitions
- Ongoing
- Graeme Götz
This project examines the prospects for reducing resource consumption and waste flows through the transformation of infrastructure networks in the Gauteng City-Region (GCR). The need for such an assessment arises from the realisation that city-regions can no longer continue to grow while assuming unlimited resources. The study involves tracking the throughput of water, energy, biomass (food and non-food), waste and if possible other materials in economic and human activities in the GCR, as well as analysing the infrastructure that conducts flows of these inputs and waste outputs into, around and out of the city-region. While government has previously commissioned investigations into the state of environment or the state of energy in the province or its parts, this study looks to provide an overall picture of total resource consumption and waste outputs, giving clear guidance on how to effect an infrastructure transition to increase efficiency and sustainability of the GCR.
The project has key policy relevance as it is expected to inform decision-making in both provincial and local government with respect to: addressing water, energy, biomass (food and non-food) and waste challenges; planning for bulk infrastructure transition; and formulating spatial plans that will shape the morphology of the city region. The study is of academic relevance both nationally and internationally as it will contribute to the theory and practice of metabolic flow assessment, especially at a city-region scale. In addition, the study provides a different view on how to conceptualise the GCR through the lens of its resource 'footprints', and in turn a basis for benchmarking it with other regions where such studies have been undertaken.
In 2011/12 the project saw initial work with the development of a project proposal, followed by an exploratory investigation into the concept of urban metabolism and different methodological approaches for quantifying metabolic flows. This first year of work also saw a number of scoping studies providing direction for data collection.
In 2012/13 and 2013/14 the project saw the collection of flows data on waste, energy, food, water and materials, either through commissioning of experts or through research by GCRO's own staff.
In 2014/15, the project sees a preliminary write-up of some of the data collected and a scoping of a longer term study into the GCR's infrastructure networks, their current and future challenges, and infrastructure transition opportunities.
Over the longer term the project will explore what it will take to:
- Comprehensively map the infrastructure networks that span the region
- Analyse and quantify the past and future sustainability challenges represented by how these networks are configured and
- Define the opportunities for a transition to new modalities for planning, financing, building, integrating, and maintaining new generation urban services systems and technologies.
An Occasional Paper – that synthesizes some of the data collected during the earlier stages of the project, and scopes a longer term study into opportunities for an infrastructure transition in the GCR – is currently being written.
Gotz, G. (September 2013) 'Resource crises and infrastructure transitions', presented to the Gauteng Planning Forum, 10 September 2013
Gotz, G. Schäffler, A. and Bobbins, K. (July 2013) 'Governing resource flows in the Gauteng City-Region', presented to the 19th International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRC19) Conference, Spier Estate, Stellenbosch, 3 July 2013
Musango, J. (November 2012) 'Understanding and measuring urban metabolism: the GCR perspective', presented to AFD-Wits Roundtable, Sustainability in Johannesburg and its wider metropolitan region, University of the Witwatersrand, 7-8 November 2012
Musango, J. (June 2012), 'Conceptual foundations and approaches to urban metabolism assessment', presented to the GCRO-ACC-SI workshop, Stellenbosch, 13-15 June 2012
Musango, J. Schäffler, A. Mushongera, D and Storie, M. (June 2012), 'Towards assessing the metabolism of the Gauteng City-Region', presented to the GCRO-ACC-SI workshop, Stellenbosch, 13-15 June 2012


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I think between this and my previous few roundups I've covered most items I wear in winter. All outfits to come will just be mix and match and repeats. I'm pretty happy with my wardrobe right now. I'd been desperately wanting a pair of light-wash boyfriend jeans, but I've decided to just be content with my current light-wash jeans. And yes, got my boots fixed at Roger's Shoe Repairs in Redfern! I've only had another pair of shoes resoled before, which were my loafers at Coombs in the Strand (who I feel did a more seamless job), but Roger charged me a lot less (and he is lovely). Only time will tell how they hold up, I guess!
- Zara coat / Muji dress / Bass saddle shoes for multiple dinners in a row. I thought the dress was going to be a regret buy, but I've been reaching for it often. I reckon I could get away with wearing it at hospital when the weather warms up.
- Muji dress / Dune boots. Just wanted to show off this dress without a jacket. I love it, perfect winter dress. It has pockets!
- Uniqlo shirt / Mango pants / Dune boots / Daniel Wellington watch* for placement.
- ? jumper / Mango pants / Dune boots / DW watch* for placement.
- Uniqlo shirt / Uniqlo pants / Dune boots / DW watch* for placement. I regret these pants, I bought them in Shanghai where cropped actually means cropped and when I walk around they ride even further up my legs. I don't find myself wearing them a lot now I have my black trousers.
- Joules jumper* / Glassons pants / Bass loafers / DW watch* for placement.
- Uniqlo sweatshirt / Glassons pants / Bass loafers for placement.
- Zara coat / ? top / Cotton On pants / Dune boots for lectures.
- Zara coat / Uniqlo t-shirt / Just Jeans jeans / Dune boots for lunch and hanging out with friends. I'm probably going to repeat this for errands and dinner tomorrow.


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I Mash-Up Magazine Covers And Classical Paintings To Express My Political Opinion
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It is said that "all art is political." Throughout our history, art has become a venue of people to communicate ideas including political thoughts. Today, there are lots of issues confronting our society such as government reforms, elections, gender and equality, peace and order, and a lot more.
By juxtaposing magazine covers and classical artworks, I was able to express my feeling about various political and social issues without being overtly biased. It really helped me release my frustrations to the all the depressing news everyday. Through these digital collages, I was able to examine the dynamics of media, art, and history, and how these things are deeply connected to our political and social condition.
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Donald Trump, Time Magazine January 1989 + The Holy Family with a Palm Tree by Raphael
Barack Obama, Bloomberg Businessweek March-April 2012 + Julius II (Giuliano della Rovere) by Raphael
Michelle Obama, Time Magazine June 2009 + Salome with the Head of John the Baptist by Guido Reni
The Great Hemline Hassle, Life Magazine March 1970 + Icarus and Daedalus by Lord Frederick Leighton
Churchill V-Sign, Time Out November 1974 + George Washington by Gilbert Stuart
Hillary Clinton, New York Magazine September 2013 + Der Tote am Meer (The Dead Man by the Sea) by Oskar Zwintscher
Prince Harry, Tatler Magazine November 2012 + Portrait of Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria by Eugen Felix
Never Offline, Time Magazine September 2014 + Guido Reni by St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness
Time Magazine (Asia Edition) September 2016 + The Spoliarium by Juan Luna
Donald Trump, New York Magazine September/October 2015 + Charles James Fox by Joshua Reynolds
Flight MH17, The Sunday Times Magazine December 2014 + Christina's World by Andrew Wyeth
Martin Luther King Jr, Time Magazine August 2013 + Triple Profile Portrait, attributed to Lucas de Heere
Malala Yousafzai, Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People 2013 + Treats for the Bird by Emile Auguste Hublin
Hillary Clinton, Studio (Italy) 2013 + Madonna of the Rose (Madonna della rosa) by Raphael
Angela Merkel, Time Magazine Person of the Year Issue 2015 + Admiring Beauty by Guillaume Seignac
Rodrigo Duterte, Esquire Philippines March 2015 + St. Louis, a prisoner in Egypt by Gustave Dore
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Dave and Russ have been so attentive and understanding of our requirements for a bespoke storage unit and monks bench. When we were finally able to take delivery of the items, Dave and Russ worked quickly and quietly to install the furniture. We are SO pleased with both pieces of furniture! I only wish I'd discovered BHF years back as I can assure you - they would have had a fair few orders. I am waiting to 'do' upstairs and I can feel some bespoke wardrobes and other wooden goodies orders coming to BHF ….. Thank you. Lara Essex
Excellent from start to finish. Helped us design the perfect furniture for the space and created some gorgeous quality pieces. Have used on multiple occasions now for lovely bespoke items. Also not only is the furniture beautiful quality - we chose a painted finish - which is excellent. Great service too.....Tracey - Beaconsfield
We've had a fabulous dining room table with bench seating in a u shape plus three stools made by Dave and we love them. So much we asked him to make a hall console table and dining room cabinet as well. The best bit....well the guys themselves are fab, they can make anything, listen to what you want and find a way to make it happen. Measurements carefully taken and the finished product...well,...we ended up on his website so you can see for yourselves..... Alyson - Leicestershire
BHF designed and made a couple of display cabinets for our sitting room to our specifications they are well made and reasonably priced compared to mass produced high street furniture. I have met Russ and Dave the owners and they are very professional in there dealings. Would highly recommend BHF..... Gary - Essex
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text: Icarus213: Hey Folks, I posted this on another thread, but I wanted to make it its own topic to get all your feedback on it: I've made a habit of helping out a friend of mine every time we go out to meet girls or just have fun. He's kind of a shy, awkward dude, and he's not that good-looking, but he's got a huge dick (way bigger than mine, even). He's a nice guy, but he lacks a lot of self-confidence, so he never has a lot of luck with the girls. I'm a lot more outgoing, so whenever we go out to parties or clubbing or whatever, I always try in the course of the evening to put in a word about his size (if it's appropriate). It's worked quite a few times now, and he always thanks me for it afterward. His size is acutally the only thing he IS fairly confident about, so he doesn't mind if it's the center of attention. I always tell him if he takes as much pride in himself as he does in his cock, he'll be a chick magnet. 8) What do you think: am I being a good friend, and is there more I can do to help him out? Thanks for your input!


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text: Welcome to another edition of #NewComicBookDay on Geek with Style! This would be the "Hungover Edition", 'cause that's how I still feel even today, after Comicon Toronto. It was an absolute blast! Great costumes from a multitude of fandoms, one dude was even dressed as a jar of Nutella, which was definitely a first for me. I cannot wait to share the pics, comics and maybe even … [Read more...]


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Iron Man ArtFX Statue does more than just stand pretty on your desk
Iron Man is one superhero who is nothing but flesh and bone underneath that high tech suit, but he is also one of the coolest thanks to the brilliant mind of Tony Stark hiding behind the mask. Well, here we are with the $129.99 Iron Man ArtFX Statue that would arrive in the form of an extremely detailed Mark XLII armor, sporting LED lighting in the Arc Reactor/Unibeam, eyes, and repulsor areas. Of course, it goes without saying that this is an officially licensed Marvel collectible, so do not fret and wonder whether you are handing over good money for a bootlegged product.
Since it is the Mark XLII that we are talking about, it would make perfect sense (some might even call it, paying homage) that you would piece this particular Iron Man together from separate pieces. If you do not have any experience at all when it comes to building models, fret not, since it will not require such a skill set in the first place, and neither does it require you to implant computer chips into your forearms. All in all, there are just half a dozen pieces which have been pre-painted, and they would snap together in a rather satisfying manner. Hence, this is a "statue" and not a "model," although you can be sure that it does straddle the lines on both territories at once. A trio of LR44 batteries are required to juice this puppy to have it looking nice on your mantel.


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Threadwork Unraveled a few years ago which is a compendium of everything you need to know about that most essential of quilting notions - thread! Sarah's passion for threads and stitching shows through in this book and her DVD.
This DVD from Interweave is all about recreating textile work from your own photos using tiny cutout pieces of fabric, paint and threadwork. This is a technique I must admit I have always been in awe of. But it is never too late to learn and Sarah is very honest and generous in giving credit to other teachers who had helped her in this journey.
I think it is wonderful how we can take bits and pieces from others and then develop our own style and Sarah definitely has done this. I learnt many little tricks and tips in this workshop and am really inspired to give it a try. I always think if you learn one thing in a workshop you are ahead so I know I am well ahead now. I love her enthusiasm in even the little things like rotary cutters.
Sarah starts the DVD showing you everything you need to follow her techniques and I will admit it all looked a little daunting at first BUT as she started going through everything I realised that I had it all anyway! There was nothing I needed to rush out and buy - I maybe have to go and raid the kitchen though.


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Call us today to discuss cosmetic surgery options to enhance your enjoyment of life
Gender dysphoria occurs in 0.3% of the population. The female-to-male (FTM) gender reassignment surgery in our Alameda and Brentwood practice involves removing both breasts: termed mastectomy, with preservation of the nipple areola complex and with the creation of a contoured, male-looking chest.
To learn more about FTM breast surgery, request a complimentary consultation with Dr. Moulton-Barrett.
People undergoing gender reassignment surgery, desire to make their body as congruent as possible with their preferred sex through surgery and/or hormone treatment.
Sex reassignment surgery, along with hormone therapy and real-life experience, has been proven to be effective in persons with transsexualism or profound Gender Identity Disorder (GID). Persons seeking this procedure should have received a letter from their current psychologist and or psychiatrist, in support of their proposed surgery.
There are several FTM techniques for breast surgery. Typically, surgery is performed under general anesthesia, with or without overnight observation at the surgical facility and usually the surgery takes 3 hours or less to complete.
This procedure is performed if the breasts exhibit significant sagging: called ptosis and / or medium to large sized breasts (full B or greater cup size). A wedge shaped Incision is made horizontally – across each breast, one at the infra-mammary crease and another above the areola. Skin, mammary gland and fatty tissue are removed. Liposuction may be used to remove fatty tissue near the armpits and to create the desired contour. Once the excess tissue has been removed, the excess skin is trimmed and the incision is closed, leaving a single scar at the infra-mammary crease. Usually the original nipples are completely removed, trimmed to a smaller size, and then are replaced as a free nipple graft in position to give a more masculine appearance.
Using a pedicle technique, the nipples are left partially attached to the body via a pedicle of tissue. This option is sometimes chosen a. if it is desired to preserve nipple sensation, b. a larger mound is requested or c. there is a small breast and preservation of the natural skin appearance of the nipple areola is wanted. This procedure requires that the breast tissue with nipple and areola are preserved on at least a 4cm width and 4cm height central mound which is attached to the underlying chest wall. After the mound is created, it is then sutured tightly down to the chest wall. Following this, the skin is tightly redraped over the mound and the overlying skin is cut out exactly to receive the underlying nipple areola. The advantage is a more natural nipple and areola often with preservation of sensitivity. The disadvantage is that if the original breast is larger than a small B cup, the mound may be perceived as being too big and if it is attempted to further reduce the mound, nipple areola loss may occur as a result of insufficient vascularity.
The keyhole procedure usually reserved for FTM patients with a smaller breast (cup size B ) who has less breast tissue, and less ptotic breast skin. In the keyhole method, the nipple is left attached to the body via a stalk of tissue in order to preserve sensation. Once the breast tissue is removed, the incision is closed in the form of an anchor incision and the nipple can be resized and repositioned if necessary.
The periareolar (purse string) method, utilizes a circumferential incision around the areola. The nipple is left attached via a central pedicle in order to preserve sensation and blood supply. The breast tissue is removed by scalpel and liposuction is used to provide gentle contour around the remaining breast mound. The areola may be trimmed to reduce its size. Excess skin on the chest may also be trimmed away along the circumference of the incision. The skin is the pulled toward the center of the opening and the nipple is reattached. The nipple may be repositioned slightly, depending on the original breast size. Because a purse string closure is used, there may be some puckering, depending on the diameter of the skin defect of the chest wall. The scar puckering may resolve over several months after surgery.
The male nipple areola complex is slightly oval in the horizontal plane and most often is 2.67cm in longest width.
The inter-nipple distance is most accurately determined using a calculation of 0.21x the chest circumference.
The vertical location of the nipple areola complex is ideally 20cm from the Suprasternal Notch, 18cm from the Mid-Clavicular Line and the lateral border of the areola should touch a tangent from the Axillary Fold to the Umbilicus.
Insurance company approval is highly variable not only company by company but also company by State, and even by region within a State for a given company. There are significant ongoing changes in the way SRS is being evaluated by insurance companies as well as changes in the actual diagnostic codes to be used to request authorization for surgery.
For example, the ICD-9 code 302.6 refers to Gender Identity Disorder in children and 302.85 refers to adolescents or adults. The new ICD-10 diagnosis is one code F64.1-F64.9 for Gender identity disorders and insurance guidelines are likely to use the term "gender dysphoria" in the place of "gender identity disorder", based on anticipated changes in the upcoming DSM-V, expected to be released in 2012.
The criteria for Standard of Care and SRS are supported by evidence-based peer-reviewed journal publications. Several studies have shown that extensive long-term trials of hormonal therapy and real-life experience living as the other gender, as well as social support and acceptance by peer and family groups, greatly improve psychological outcomes in individuals undergoing Gender reassignment surgery (Eldh J, Berg A, Gustafsson M. Long-term follow up after sex reassignment surgery. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg. 1997; 31(1):39-45.; Landen M, Walinder J, Hambert G, Lundstrom B. Factors predictive of regret in sex reassignment. Acta Psychiatr Scand. 1998; 7(4):284-289).
A study reported by Monstrey and colleagues (2001) described the importance of close cooperation between the many medical and behavioral specialties required for proper treatment of individuals with GID who wish to undergo gender reassignment surgery ( Monstrey S, Hoebeke P, Dhont M, et al. Surgical therapy in transsexual patients: a multi-disciplinary approach. Acta Chir Belg. 2001; 101(5):200-209 ).
One study of 188 subjects undergoing gender reassignment surgery found that dissatisfaction with surgery was highly associated with sexual preference, psychological co-morbidity, and poor pre-operative body image and satisfaction (Smith YL, Van Goozen SH, Kuiper AJ, Cohen-Kettenis PT. Sex reassignment: outcomes and predictors of treatment for adolescent and adult transsexuals. Psychol Med. 2005; 35(1):89-99).
Ideally a patient who desires SRS should have had a 3 stage approach to achieve their goal. The first is a psychological evaluation to confirm the appropriateness of the request using well-defined criteria see below . The second is a " real-life test" in which the patient assumes the opposite sex. Some centers defer hormone therapy until one year thereafter. Surgery is deferred until 2 years following contact. There are no well-established protocols to guide the surgical sequence.
Most insurance carriers do not include SRS benefits. In the instance that SRS is a covered benefit, which is stated in the insurance contract, or can be ascertained by calling the carrier and asking for the benefits department, surgery is considered medically necessary when all of the following criteria are met:
I. Member is at least 18 years old; and
II. Member has met criteria for the diagnosis of "true" transsexualism, including:
– A sense of estrangement from one's own body, so that any evidence of one's own biological sex is regarded as repugnant; and
– A stable transsexual orientation evidenced by a desire to be rid of one's genitals and to live in society as a member of the other sex for at least 2 years, that is, not limited to periods of stress;and
– Absence of physical inter-sex of genetic abnormality; and
– Does not gain sexual arousal from cross-dressing; and
– Life-long sense of belonging to the opposite sex and of having been born into the wrong sex, often since childhood; and
– Not due to another biological, chromosomal or associated psychiatric disorder, such as schizophrenia; and
– Wishes to make his or her body as congruent as possible with the preferred sex through surgery and hormone treatment; and
III. Member has completed a recognized program of transgender identity treatment as evidenced by all of the following:
– A qualified mental health professional* who has been acquainted with the member for at least 18 months recommends sex reassignment surgery documented in the form of a written comprehensive evaluation; and
– For genital surgical sex reassignment, a second concurring recommendation by another qualified mental health professional * must be documented in the form of a written expert opinion**; and
– For genital surgical sex reassignment, member has undergone a urological examination for the purpose of identifying and perhaps treating abnormalities of the genitourinary tract, since genital surgical sex reassignment includes the invasion of, and the alteraton of, the genitourinary tract (urological examination is not required for persons not undergoing genital reassignment); and
– Member has demonstrated an understanding of the proposed male-to-female or female-to-male sex reassignment surgery with its attendant costs, required lengths of hospitalization, likely complications, and post surgical rehabilitation requirements of the planned surgery; and
– Psychotherapy is not an absolute requirement for surgery unless the mental health professional's initial assessment leads to a recommendation for psychotherapy that specifies the goals of treatment, estimates its frequency and duration throughout the real life experience (usually a minimum of 3 months); and
– For genital surgical sex reassignment, the member has successfully lived and worked within the desired gender role full-time for at least 12 months (so-called real-life experience), without periods of returning to the original gender; and
– For genital surgical sex reassignment, member has received at least 12 months of continuous hormonal sex reassignment therapy recommended by a mental health professional and carried out by an endocrinologist (which can be simultaneous with the real-life experience), unless medically contraindicated.
* At least one of the two clinical behavioral scientists making the favorable recommendation for surgical (genital) sex reassignment must possess a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc., D.S.W., Psy.D., or M.D.). Note: Evaluation of candidacy for sex reassignment surgery by a mental health professional is covered under the member's medical benefit, unless the services of a mental health professional are necessary to evaluate and treat a mental health problem, in which case the mental health professional's services are covered under the member's behavioral health benefit. **Either two separate or one letters with two signatures is acceptable.
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29 September 2012
Spa 6 Hrs 2012
Sometimes even one's favourite event can lead to disappointment and this year Spa was just that. Arriving on the Thursday we had the usual hassle associated with access to the garage due to a team already ensconced complete with transporters etc. No space for us. After a bit of discussion we managed to organise things and get the cars into "our"bit of the garage, which admittedly would be crowded.
We scrutineered the Capri on Thursday and the MG on Friday morning. Both cars had already been prepped so it was just a case of firing them up and heading out for the necessary qualifying. First up was the Masters race so I took the Capri out for its 30mins. Previously on the Dunlops I managed 3:08 so I was hopeful of improvement now that I'm using Toyos. I managed 3:06 which was a bit disappointing but I felt the gearing was all wrong. I generally take Eau Rouge and Raddilon in top gear and then just keep the foot in all the way up to Les Combed. This year the car came off cam going up Raddilon but I felt, not enough to warrant changing down.
Anyway I qualified 24th so wasn't too unhappy, just puzzled.
The MG ran into electrical problems after an hour of running in which I spent most of my time behind slower but very wide cars. Hence I was not a happy bunny. However we qualified quicker than last year but only 8 places further forward! We replaced the alternator, front brakes (which had gone spongy) and for good measure, the head gasket, which on inspection had begun to leak in three places! Not an auspicious session really.
The race was going well until on lap five Ken brought the car in with a snapped alternator belt. Tim changed it in quick time and Ken took the car out again. When he came in for his scheduled stop we were 84th so we'd made up 6 places. Then it was my turn and once I had disposed of service mini my times started to become respectable and I came in at the end of my stint in 78th. Anthony took the wheel and went quicker to bring us down to 72nd, but he came in early with overheating and a rattle from the engine. Sadly our Six hours ended after three.
Sunday arrived without the predicted rain and we assembled on the grid for the Masters race. As expected I was able to overtake cars into Eau Rouge, but they go back going up the hill! I will have to start changing gear. I got a fright when I was preparing to overtake a BMW and as I was about to out brake him, he slammed his brakes on. I took avoiding action and went to the outside of the corner (last Source). Anyway, having to follow him I came upon Henry Mann in the Cortina. I passed him into Eau Rouge and with boring predictability, he got past by Les Combes. I got into position overtake into Les Combes on the next lap and went down on the inside on the brakes. He had other thoughts and as Inwas giving us both room Henry came back at me with the result that we both spun! Hegot going quicker than me and not knowing whether I had suffered damage, I pitted. After a quick check I went back out.
There are various accounts of what happened next so here is my view. On my second lap after stopping, I was passed by Any Scragg in the Jag, he also passed a black Healey just ahead of me. I was lining up the Healey when, rounding the first Ranges, I saw the Jag spinning in the air! Realizing there would be yellows both the Healey and I slowed. However there was oil all over the track and try as I might I couldn't get round so I followed the Healey into the gravel trap. Fortunately I was able to avoid hitting the Healey by turning my wheels As they hit the gravel so I missed him by about half a metre.
I undid my belts and was just reaching for the door when I was raggy dolled by the Momo Escort which had obviously.not been warned of the danger. Sadly that pushed me into the Healey! But it didn't stop there. As I was climbing out there was another loud bang which was an Aston DB5 hitting the Escort! After that Tommy Gilmerton Arrived and hit the Aston, Henry Mann managed to park in the gravel, without hitting anything!
I think there were, in all, ten cars in the gravel. The Jag had hit the Sunoco Camero that was already there, and I think (but don't know) that it was this car that dumped the oil, not the Jag. My car was pulled out and I was able to drive back, however my damage is small compared to that of the Escort, Aston and the Gilmartin Capri.
It was clear to me that the marshals at the first Fanges were slow in putting out the slippery surface flags, that said any car traveling faster than 10mph would probably have left the track anyway! The marshals on post, it must be said, could not have done anymore than they did.
Anyhow it kind of summed up my weekend.
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2017 Skoda Kodiaq All-New SUV Release Date
The official promotion of Skoda's largest model in the offer took place on 1 September 2016. All-new 2017 Skoda Kodiaq the full-size SUV, at the same time the milestone in the further work of the producers. Until now Skoda has never had offered such a vehicle. Current situation indicates a large gap between Kodiaq SUV, and Yeti model. The company announced a change in the dimensions of the existing models. Kodiaq SUV, the top model line-up, will offer a new and unusual. In the segment of the SUVs may Kodiaq is just another in a series, but as for the company Skoda, a new chapter.
When you manage to overcome the stereotypes, only slightly can be screams across the surface. A small glimpse of what we all offering a model. It is not Audi, not BMW, and the Mercedes, also not. Yes, it's a Skoda, and offers something new. It's hard to write about a vehicle that has not yet received his five minutes on the road. In Berlin, the number of epithets uttered regarding 2017 Skoda Kodiaq surpassed expected more in the first sentences. What remains to us now?
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New Delhi: A total of 19 new ministers, some from Dalit community, are set to be inducted in the expansion of the Union Council of Ministers on Tuesday, an exercise being done ahead of Assembly polls in UP and a few other states next year.
According to sources on Monday night, the expansion-cum-reshuffle being carried out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to see elevation of at least one minister to Cabinet rank. Some of the 19 new ministers are expected to get Independent charge, the sources said.
Ahead of the expansion, Modi was quoted as saying that Tueday's expansion of his ministry will reflect "budget focus and priorities".
BJP sources said some ministers may also be dropped.
In the expansion, the second since Modi took over in May, 2014, new faces like Anupriya Patel, an OBC Lok Sabha member of ally Apna Dal in Uttar Pradesh, besides BJP MPs SS Ahluwalia (West Bengal) and Purshottam Rupala, a Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat, may be inducted.
Krishna Raj, a dalit woman MP from Uttar Pradesh, Mahendra Nath Pandey, a Brahmin face in the state, Ajay Tamta, a dalit MP from Uttarakhand, which also goes to polls next year, also figure in the list of probables.
Arjun Ram Meghwal, a dalit BJP MP from Rajasthan, Ramdas Athawale, another dalit leader and RPI MP from Maharashtra, can get ministerial berths besides Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, who is also from Maharashtra, and Mansukhbhai Mandaviya, a Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat.
The names of Rajya Sabha MPs Vijay Goel, MJ Akbar, Anil Madhav Dave and PP Chaudhary, Lok Sabha member from Rajasthan, have also been doing the rounds as possible inductions.
Faggan Singh Kulhaste, who was embroiled in the cash-for-votes scam during the UPA-1 rule, CR Chaudhary(Gujarat), Jasvantsinh Bhabhor(Gujarat) Rajen Gohain(Assam) and Ramesh Chandappa Jigajinagi(Karnataka) ae also likely to be inducted.
Many of these leaders today met party chief Amit Shah, who is also likely to announce the party's organisational team soon.
Frank Noronha, Principal spokesperson of the government, tweeted on Monday that the cabinet expansion will take place on Tuesday at 11 am.
There is also a vacancy in the Council of Ministers after Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal became the Chief Minister of Assam.
The first expansion had occurred in November 2014.
There are currently 64 Union ministers, including the Prime Minister, and there can be a maximum of 82 of them under a constitutional bar.
The sources said the expansion comes after an exhaustive vetting and selection process to find the best talent. People were assessed on the value they would bring to the Union Council of Ministers, they said.
The sources said this marks a firm departure from the usual routine of frequent changes based on caste, religion and other time serving political considerations and is a firm endorsement of developmental politics that the prime minister champions.
The selection was based on the new ministers' professional expertise, experiences in both Centre and states besides keeping the youth factor in mind.
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