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A while ago I joined Lara from Every Beauty Addict's Bible for the launch of new SkinCeuticals products which in all fairness, are quite new to me.
This range is all about anti-oxidant skincare and during the launch the special guest speaker Ms. Jennifer Bedran, who is the SkinCeuticals' Skin Education Expert, talked us through these new additions to the collection. This brand combines medical procedures with premium products for the optimum skincare benefits.
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1. Metacell Renewal B3.
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Metacell Renewal B3 utilizes a patent-pending aqueous emulsion to deliver a high concentration of vitamin B3 to address early signs of aging caused by sunlight or photo-aging. This emulsion improves these early signs of photo-aging by increasing cell turnover to resurface skin, help re-clarify and even out the skin tone. Ultimately it improves the appearance of wrinkles and surface elasticity.
2. Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2.
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Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 is an anti-aging cream with a unique 2:4:2 cholesterol-dominant ratio to help restore skin's external barrier while nourishing aging skin for improvement in signs of accelerated aging, such as dry and rough skin, laxity and loss of fullness.
3. Phloretin CF Gel.
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Phloretin CF Gel is a new, powerful serum-in-a-gel antioxidant featuring a patented combination of 2% Phloretin, 10% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic Acid), and 0.5% Ferulic Acid to neutralize free radicals induced by environmental stressors such as UVA/UVB and pollution which may lead to visible signs of accelerated skin aging. This powerful gel reduces hyperpigmentation and accelerates cell-renewal. Its formula makes it ideal for normal to combination skin and non-serum users.
As mentioned we had a demonstration about the new 'lunch break' peel. It is referred to as so as it literally does not take more than 30 minutes to complete. The results are instant: brighter and more even skin without any redness or irritation.
The above mentioned products along with the Gel Peel are now available exclusively from Persona in Ta' Xbiex.
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The Eight MetaFlora Levels of the Human Soul—
A talk originally delivered in Spanish
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The MetaFlora Levels: complimentary to the work of Dr. Bach
The MetaFlora Levels: Complimentary to the Work of Dr. Bach
In March 2007, I was invited to participate in Barcelona at a weekend seminar on flower essence therapy at which I decided to give a lecture inviting the attendants to reflect on the interesting and, in my opinion, rich and subtle possible combination of Bach flower essences and FES Quintessentials. Such combination, I said then, is highly dynamic and useful in the actual work with people, especially owing to the fact that both "systems," or better said, "ranges" of flower remedies, give us two different insights of the same work. They both look at the human being as a whole, as a unique being, from different, and yet similar and thoughtful, perspectives.
The Symbolic Underpinnings of the MetaFlora Levels Map of the Soul
I mention all of this because that is the framework, or the context, of the interesting work that Patricia Kaminski offers us as a new approach to the in-depth work with flower essences. This is a new perspective she has aptly named "The MetaFlora Approach to Healing: An Archetypal Map of the Human Soul."
MetaFlora Level One: Extending the emotional repertoire
The first of these MetaFlora levels, and likely the most fundamental, is that of the Moon, which corresponds to Monday and to the field of a person's essential feeling life. The Moon is the land of emotion, primary love of mother and father, original and basic nourishing, and intuition of the human being. The Moon archetype is a gateway to the human soul and there we shall work expanding the usually limited repertoire of emotions of the person's feeling life. Most of us respond to life with a limited range of emotions that vary due to blockages, needs, lacks and a certain amount of painful experiences that constrain and determine our feeling life. We generally operate within a short range of emotions and here we shall look at those areas of the emotional repertoire that need support or further development because they are either out of balance or simply poorly nourished. Any life journey begins with the acknowledgement of one's own emotions and any exploration in this field helps us to expand and enrich our emotional life for our wellbeing. For instance in this case, we can start asking ourselves which ones of the four basic emotions – fear, sadness, rage and joy – were not allowed to us in childhood or were not expressed within the family system so that we finally invalidated or denied them making it difficult for us to manage and handle them properly in adult life.
By working at this moon/emotional MetaFlora level, we develop a true emotional positivity allowing passion and joy to work through us so that our soul can properly shine, featuring its unique and personal expression. Some time or other we shall all walk along this territory in our personal process of growth. As a way of example, I think of a patient I'm now treating, a young girl whose feeling life is constricted because when she was four years old she went through the experience of loosing her father who committed suicide. Many essences will help us all to walk along this path but let me mention the following: Mariposa Lily, which redeems our relationship with our mother and any vulnerability we may have felt as children; Baby Blue Eyes, which soothes the emotional wound with our father, preventing us from adopting cynical attitudes to life; or Evening Primrose, for severe trauma, abuse or feeling of rejection that makes us feel unwanted and unloved.
MetaFlora Level Two: Building a Home in the Body
MetaFlora Level Two takes us to the sphere of Mars, the Warrior God, Tuesday and the physical dimension. Mars is the field where we can build a sense of home within our own physical-material body. With Mars we touch upon meat, flesh and the physical strength needed to live in the world because we can't even imagine ourselves without a physical vehicle, a place where we can live and through which we can act and relate in the outer world and experience life. The Mars archetype celebrates the body existence through conscious incarnation and allows us to actually embrace the physical world with actions based on courage and strength. As a mediator between body and spirit, our soul can only achieve its final destiny by developing a vibrant and respectful relationship with the material part of our being.
Thinking of an example, I recall a young man whose main concern was that he felt he had no physical strength. He was homosexual and that brought about many implications regarding the image he had of himself, and of his own physical body, which was a living image of the Fairy Lantern flower. In his case, we used several essences of bell-shaped flowers such as the Fairy Lantern so that he could identify himself with a mature masculine body, and the California Pitcher Plant that has the strength of the predator that provides for food and meat.
MetaFlora Level Three: Cultivating Consciousness, Learning, Growing, Changing
MetaFlora Level Three is about Mercury and his realm, the archetype of communication, learning, the vivacity of the mind, skills of commerce and the quickening of the consciousness. Therefore in this territory, we will be able to break repetitive habits and patterns that eventually would bring us to stagnation, and to loosing the gloss and the shinning capacity of our intelligence. Mercury is Wednesday and calls forth the mind in capitals. It awakes the mind and quickens the consciousness in a somehow alchemical way, enhancing our intelligence and providing a starting point for any true transformation. Here we touch upon the capacity that our soul has to learn from life experience. But Mercury also touches upon superficiality, frivolity and all tendencies to go through things without any deep insight. In the lands of Mercury, we learn to listen, speak and develop a deep sense of communication, leaving behind all superficial approaches to life experience. The mind has to be informed of the basic lessons of the soul thus oxygenating the fire of the thinking life and the processes of active perception.
This is the MetaFlora level of knowledge and learning as pathways for the evolution of the soul. With Mercury, we develop curiosity, a capacity for observation and reflection, and the necessary flexibility to contemplate and take in new ideas. This is also the realm of intuitive thinking, good management of information, moral maturity and wisdom. No wonder then, that the Chestnut Bud flower essence, with its strong developing forces, will be essential at this point. But if Chestnut Bud helps us to penetrate the arcane mysteries of Mercury, the vivacity of the Lemon flower essence helps our mental forces to expand and contract, and the wonderful blue of Cerato enlivens our curiosity as a joyful first step towards wisdom. It is natural, then, that I invite clients to plunge into the lands of Mercury, particularly those who come to me looking for help and assistance in preparing for the very difficult and complex exams the Spanish administration requires to become a civil servant. And it works! One just needs to explore which aspects of the realm of Mercury are to be reinforced or brought to balance.
MetaFlora Level Four: Finding Life Purpose,
MetaFlora Level Four is the powerful land of Jupiter, the father of the gods, the almighty ruler of Olympus. Jupiter is Thursday and rules all the conflicts associated with power and its good or bad use. Jupiter can be generous or mean, cruel or compassionate, and touches upon the important field of the development of the idea of service. The Jupiter archetype speaks of service to the world through altruistic leadership, but also of all the misuses and perversions related to power—service and generosity versus a use of power that is inspired by manipulation, selfishness or greed.
This MetaFlora level has to do with our relationship with the world at large. It recalls illnesses and diseases arising from a soul that feels suffocated for not being able to accomplish its true life purpose. It relates to disease and distress stemming from being enslaved to values and life purposes which are not our own. So here we will develop a consciousness of work that goes beyond the mere material gain, overcoming social or family pressure, the pressure toward the tendency to accumulating power, money or material goods. In Jupiter we become a sort of "Father Christmas" who fulfils his work with joy, sympathy and generosity. So here we will treat all dysfunctions having to do with work, community consciousness and our relationship with money and material possessions. No wonder then that here we may use some flower essences of the ranunculaceae family such as Larkspur which brings about the positive leader within ourselves, or even Black Cohosh that helps us to purify the somehow perverted charismatic gifts of certain people. But it also makes me think of the lifting effect of some members of the boraginaceae plant family such as the Hound's Tongue, when the person's goals are too materialistically oriented. Here, I think of a client who has decided to withdraw from public life because being very popular within his community makes him feel distressed and even paranoid, and he does not feel capable of putting himself forward and using his gifts for the sake of others.
MetaFlora Level Five: Building the Chalice of the Soul, Sensitivity, Artistry and Personal Relationship
With MetaFlora Level Five, we enter the subtle realm of Venus, of Friday, the colorful region of sensuality, sexuality, receptivity, beauty and creativity. Venus appears to be a contrast to Jupiter and builds up the inner temple of the soul, touching upon inspiration, art, creation and reproduction. But brought to an excess, Venus can fall into narcissistic tendencies and get us caught in the mere contemplation of beauty, thereby bringing about stagnation. In such a case, we can't properly relate to others but just to ourselves, and both our sexuality and our intimate relationships become determined and badly affected. Venus' archetype builds up a chalice that is able to receive and embrace, developing compassion and companionship. Therefore, it is here that we develop the sensitivity of our soul, preventing any tendencies to self-absorption, introversion or attaching too much a value to the physical part of ourselves.
Venus helps us to see beauty both within ourselves and outside us, at home, at work and in the world at large, overcoming the pressure that comes from the hard and strong social aesthetic values regarding beauty and sexuality. In Venus we enter the territory of art, creativity and true inspiration, opening a healthy door to channeling some of our hard inner conflicts. Such is the case of a girl, whom I shall call Ana, whose greatest pain and sorrow is to regard herself as not pretty. She has suffered painfully for years but little by little she is discovering within herself many other aspects related to beauty that go far beyond her physical appearance. This is how she has been able to finally enter a relationship, slowly beginning to explore her sensuality and her sexuality and to respect herself.
Venus calls in some white lilies such as the prudish White Trumpet (Easter) Lily; or the wonderful—and yet strange in form and shape—Desert Lily, which helps us to see beauty around us even in the most deserted or perturbed surroundings. But it also resounds in the shy and timid Pink Monkeyflower, the sensitive Pink Yarrow and of course, the subtle Star Tulip, that re-creates within us the "anima" of the feminine.
MetaFlora Level Six: Shadow and Soul: Recognizing and Transforming Karma, Meeting Death
MetaFlora Level Six has to do with the gloomy lands and energies of Saturn and corresponds to Saturday. Here we open the doors to the world of the shadows and the unknown so that we can look at the hidden parts of ourselves, at the realm of the unconscious, karma, death and resurrection. With Saturn, we learn to forgive and to be forgiven. This is the time to acknowledge that we have lessons to learn in life and to accept limitation, defeat, disaster and surrender as part of the soul's journey and development. Saturn helps us to forgive others for past deeds, leaving the past behind and moving forward in spite of old wounds and transgressions we may have suffered from others. In this territory, we find ways of expressing pain, sadness, sorrow and suffering, and we are able to cultivate "positive melancholy." As the Dalai Lama says, love and compassion are the source of forgiveness, tolerance and all virtue.
This is true for my patient Luisa who, being unable to bear children, was going through a personal crisis, being forced to accept a fact that is far beyond her control. She went through a process of acceptance and surrender while she persevered trying artificial fertilization. Her life plan had not been achieved, but little by little, she discovered new ways to live. Good for her! And there, Gentian was much help in dispelling pessimism, as much as Love-Lies-Bleeding helped her to overcome her personal suffering. But, Saturn also calls forth other plants such as the Willow tree, with its never ending growing strength in spite of past sufferings and injuries, or the Black Cohosh that helps us to get rid of abusive relationships. Ultimately, Luisa became pregnant with twins; she now feels very happy after so many past failures and after all she has been through.
MetaFlora Level Seven: Cultivating the Spiritual Self: Transpersonal Awareness
On Sunday, we get under the glowing beams of the Sun, the realm of the spiritual self, of the radiant core of the human soul and the personality. The Sun is the integration of the self, of our inner structure, of our personality and identity within the context of the community and the whole. It helps us to find our true and unique spiritual and personal identity, transforming selfishness and pride into humility. For this is the region of the principle of order and organization of life in society.
Under the golden light of Helios, we can expand and become aware of our transcendent self without neglecting the Earthly part of our existence. Here we enter the field of reflection and open to the immaterial kingdoms, becoming aware of the spiritual community of Earth. In this MetaFlora level, we acknowledge and respect others, and work upon aspects related to the family and the community as key elements in the definition of our personality and identity. Our ego becomes healthier and better structured in order to experience the world in a stronger and clearer way. It is normal then, that here we would be working with various good essences coming from plants of the large compositae family: Sunflower that helps to balance the ego forces; Echinacea that re-builds the idea of integrity and dignity within ourselves; or the useful Goldenrod, which is so important for freeing us from peer pressure and finding our own individuality.
It reminds me of yet another young married woman who, being tempted by another man, suddenly asked herself who she really was and what her moral values were. She spoke to me of her fascination for glamour which was something she could admire in the other man and we worked upon that aspect, among others, with not only Sunflower and Goldenrod for strengthening her personality, but also with the lovely and delicate California Poppy, which I keep so much in mind. In her case, family pressure had always been very important and one of the things she found out was that up to then she had been living according to the moral values of her family but knew little about her own. One of the things she learned was to forgive herself for past circumstances when she had severely judged other women who had been in the same situation where she was now.
MetaFlora Level Eight: Nurturing Our Connection to Nature, Knowing the Earth as a Living Being
All of the seven MetaFlora Levels of the "Wheel of the Soul" we have so far spoken about, have to do with our idea of ourselves running from the moon territories of emotion up to the sunny plains of personality and individuality. But MetaFlora Level Eight includes and embraces them all, building a new layer on the periphery of the mandala that encircles it and brings in the idea of the collective reality of which we are all part.
MetaFlora Level Eight finishes the wheel of experience taking us to another realm, to a different kingdom that includes the Earth as part of the spiritual reality, the Earth as the living being of which we are a part, the Earth as a nurturer of our soul identity bringing about the union between the human soul and the soul of nature. As Teilhard de Chardin said "The more our consciousness will grow, the more conscious we shall become of the whole of the Earth."
Plants and vegetal life purify our emotional detritus and negativity, and at this eighth MetaFlora level, we touch upon this essential reality and are able to assume our responsibility for the Earth and for those things created by us that pollute and damage not only mankind, but also the Earth and all living forms. This is the territory of the collective, where we learn that whatever we do to others and to nature is actually done back to ourselves because we are all part of one same unity. Here we touch upon the consciousness of the Earth as a living being that nurtures the individuality of our souls. Walking along this green region, we will find the unity between the human soul and the soul of nature through learning that the Earth is not yet another object but a living entity. Here we shall also become aware of how much we take from land and nature at large and shall start giving something back for the good of all of us— people, community and Earth as a whole. This is a good way to draw to a close our process of spiritual growth, because only when the other seven MetaFlora levels are sufficiently activated can we realize what this eighth MetaFlora level is about.
Green flowers are much needed at this stage because they put us in touch with nature, enhancing our sensitivity in relation to the Earth and all living beings. For instance, the Green Rose that connects our heart with the heart of the Earth, or the appealing Green Bells of Ireland that helps us to go beyond an extended naivete and romantic idea of nature as the French garden we can enjoy and keep under control by uprooting, pruning and hybridizing plants. So far, I have not worked on this MetaFlora level with my clients but I would not doubt to do so if I were to treat, for instance, some sufferer whose work happens to be responsible for the ill-treatment of members of the community, animals or nature. And now as I write this, I ask myself whether I've not yet been aware of how important this MetaFlora level is in our times when we see more and more cruelty being performed towards humans, animals and other living beings around us.
This work with the map of MetaFlora levels, with the wheel of the soul, that today I invite you to take into consideration, is a true dynamic process, because no matter which territory we will start working with, we shall eventually be moving along the whole wheel of experience. As one aspect will be healed, others would also be stimulated and we would eventually be moving from one region to another; because as we all know, the soul is always aiming toward its full expression. As Patricia Kaminski says, through the development of the Wheel of the Soul, we connect with future potentials and possibilities of our soul that question the limits of our daily identity.
Case Study: Auguste—the Mars MetaFlora Level
As an example of work according to the idea of MetaFlora levels, I would like to mention the case of Auguste, a French man living in Barcelona. Auguste comes to see me because he has a reproductive problem. He has been told by his doctor that he can't have children; even though his sperm is seemingly well formed and in proper shape and size, it does not move at all and can't therefore fertilize his wife's ovules. The couple has already been through artificial fertilization processes but with no luck, and he wants to try flower essences. Born in 1962, Auguste, who actually bears three Christian names recalling powerful kings and emperors of ancient times, seems to be a peaceful man who has led the normal life of a French man of his time. He has neither old traumas that he can recall, nor great family upheavals or other troubles in his past or present life that he can tell me about. However, there is something very passive within him that makes me think of the Mars MetaFlora level as soon as he starts talking about his problem. It seems that he somehow has a kind of weak relationship with his physical body that manifests in his sperm being so lazy that it does not move and does not, therefore, accomplish its instinctive task with passion and the needed physical strength. So I was sure that it was through the Mars MetaFlora level that I would start working with him. We spoke about strength and movement, and he told me that he is prone to procrastination and slow movements. He works on computer programs and his energy is mostly in the mind and not so much on the lower parts of the body. Whenever he has to deal with material things or realities, procrastination comes up.
Auguste's is not a case of lack of maturity (his sperm is mature but lacks movement), but of poor connection to the strong living forces that bring about physical manifestation and reproduction. Therefore, I thought of a combination of flower essences that could touch upon manifestation in the world, movement and strength– Mars MetaFlora level:
I wanted to soften his intellectual tendencies and his being prone to live in the mind and/or other worlds (Nasturtium, Clematis), and yet promote his getting in touch with creative and instinctive-bound procreative forces (Indian Paintbrush, Trumpet Vine, California Pitcher Plant) so that he could fully manifest in the world (Blackberry).
We met two more times and he told me how he had become more aware of his tendencies toward slow movement and passivity. I told him how the seeds of the Clematis are similar in shape to human sperm in their form and that the Clematis person lives within other realms away from material reality. In the meantime, I had removed some of the essences such as Trumpet Vine and Indian Paintbrush replacing them by another rose – the California Wild Rose – and the spicy Cayenne. Then, his wife said that something within him was moving faster although he did not seem to be aware of it.
Next, his flower essence combination was as follows, while we waited for the results of some additional tests he had to find out whether his sperm was now more prone to movement:
Mountain Pride may not work so much at the physical Mars level, but it brings about within the person the archetype of the spiritual warrior and although it seems to touch more upon MetaFlora Level 4, Jupiter, I thought it would be a good leading essence in this combination that heads more towards Mars MetaFlora level and the physical reality. The same can be said of Clematis, a member of the ranunculaceae family that may have more to do with the Mercury MetaFlora level. However, I couldn't forget how the Clematis seeds' shape is similar to the human sperm and on the other hand, it might be that the over-expansion of the mental might have been affecting the physical in this case.
Yes, MetaFlora levels are not rigid structures but rather flexible regions that overlap here and there. Thus this flower essence combination, although almost focused on Mars, touched also upon Mercury and Jupiter. Three male gods!
Auguste's more accurate medical tests showed that although so far his sperm is still as it was (there is no movement recorded), the good news is that the doctors have discovered that the sperm, which up to some months ago apparently were only partially formed in their physical shape, are now fully formed and therefore much more fit to achieve their purpose. He is very happy to have been told this and we both feel that he has moved a further step in our joint work.
Auguste and I continue to work at the Mars MetaFlora level because his body is getting ready for the battle his sperm is due to fight in order to eventually start a race that will bring it to his wife's ovules and bring about fertilization and reproduction. We shall see where this journey takes us!
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Global Media and Information Literacy Week conference is on Incorporating MIL in education policies and other social policies and programmes.
The session was moderated by Carolyn Wilson (Chair, GAPMIL International Steering Committee, Lecturer, Western University, Canada). The first speaker was Tomas Durán-Becerra (National Research Director, National Unified Corporation of National Education, Colombia) who talked about MIL in Latin America. He started by acknowledging the work of Jesus Lau. They had undertaken a content analysis of documents relating to policies, curricila etc. in 11 Latin American countries, as well as a literature review, and examination of relevant statistics. They identified whether there were relevant national agencies or campaigns. A questionnaire was produced: asking questions about MIL curriculum, policy, MIL industry and telecommunications industry, MIL and civil society, and other MIL activities. The speaker presented findings in terms of literacy rates, internet users etc.
In terms of some larger conclusions: on the good side, for example, there is a variety of OERs, all countries have departments for education and access to and policies on technology, but there were problems in a number of MIL-specific areas e.g. few countries had MIL agencies/departments, there were few MIL policies, there is a huge emphasis on digital skills, but little development of media competence. (There was lots of detail in this presentation, I couldn't capture a lot of it)
Out of all this they calculated the MIL-readiness, Costa Rica came out as the most MIL ready and Ecuador the least (using the UNESCO assessment framework). There were big differences in some specific categories, e.g. Civil Society.
Wang Tiande (Zhejiang University of Media and Communications, China) presented on the research status of China's media literacy education. He said that media literacy was effectively introduced into China in 1997 as a research topic. In 2003 the first international media literacy conference was hosted in China. Strands of ML research included: developing ML theory and focusing on ML practice (including looking at ML education in schools and teacher training). Distinctive specialisms, relating ML to other subjects, also have emerged.
Monika Johansson and Tobias Ruhtenberg (University of Borås, Sweden) talked about Media and Information Literacy in education. They described a course, of the same name, based on the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy framework. It is an online course, with the target learners being educators and librarians. Topics include the MIL concept, digital tools, professional development, collaboration between teachers and school librarians, social media and big data, source evaluation, the digital divide, action research, and sustainability of MIL development.
Collaborators are the Swedish Media Council, the Swedish Educational Broadcasting Company, Filmpedagogerna, and the Nordicom Clearinghouse at the University of Gothenburg. Additionally the two speakers come from different departments (librarianship and education). Course work consists of a report on a practical MIL project and a wiki-page demonstrating critical skills. Following on from this they are talking with Kenyan partners on extending the course and incorporating intercultural dialogue.
Tatiana Murovana (UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education, Russia) was the next speaker. She identified that there had been an increase in activities and awareness of MIL in the Commonwealth of Independent States. For example, there are secondary school curricula incorporating MIL in Moldova and Armenia, Russia had a government programme on the information society (but the latter only focusing on media literacy, rather than MIL). There has been localisation and promotion of the UNESCO MIL curriculum for teachers in Russia.
Nevertheless , media education is a sensitive issue as regards values and social effects, which can hinder its acceptance and development. The speaker felt that there was a need to have a more unified MIL brand and definition,
Finally Leo Pekkala talked about Shifts in Media Literacy education paradigms. He contrasted school education in the 1950s with the current Finnish approach which supports learners constructing their own reality, and this includes developing multiliteracies. He said that there had been a Media Literacy Week for 6 years in Finland, and there is also a gaming week. As an example, one thing they developed to help develop media literacy in politics is http://www.populismibingo.fi/en On the other hand he warned against seeing ML as a solution for everything. Pekkala referred to the term "expansive learning", which is required for being able to learn about/discover new ways of doing things in a changing world. Finally, Media Literacy was not needed for itself, but for what it can support or enable e.g. peace.
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Fascinating story in The Scotsman today about an interesting problem facing the luxury-goods industry: namely, that the hoi polloi are purchasing their products in bulk.
Of course, as The Scotsman's Edward Black notes, there are other problems facing the industry: war, recession and currency fluctuations. But he makes a pretty interesting point: that the fashion industry has diluted its brands to the point where they are no longer exclusive. One can hence infer -- although Mr Black does not give this as much space as I would have liked -- that this dilution is leading to decreased sales, losses, and general economic woes.
It really is fascinating stuff, at least to me. That's not only because it deals with the issue of economics, it deals with the issue of materialism in Western society.
Now the economics issue is pretty cut-and-dried. To me, the fashion houses should have either raised their prices significantly, thus kneeling to the immutable laws of supply and demand; or introduced even more exclusive goods to protect their brands. Rather, as Mr Black's story notes, they increased supply to meet the increased demand, with immediate profit as the result. They are now reaping the whirlwind of that policy.
What's more interesting to me, though, is this issue of materialism and its acute effects on modern society. Certainly materialism has always been a force in life; but it has never taken hold of us as people like it has now.
It makes sense when you think about it, in a way, for at no time in human history has mankind enjoyed such prosperity. Further, during the Sixties and Seventies, society saw fit to devalue time-honored institutions: the traditional family, respect for God, civic activities, and so on. So it is no surprise that we now live in a world where it is quite acceptable for a man's fidiuciary self-interest to reign paramount over his duties and obligations to his family, his church, and his nation.
I will admit that we can't squarely put the blame on the disasterous social policies of the Sixties and Seventies, even if they did do so much to exacerbate things. In the Fifties, when American society first became prosperous as a whole, there was certainly a new emphasis placed on materialism. Indeed, one could probably go back to 1848 and find its roots. Still, I think, there is no denying that the excessive pursuit of status, possessions and wealth is a pox on our national house -- now more than ever. How else can one explain the all-inclusive veneration of wealth in all facets of our society, whether in pop music or sales brochures or in executive-compensation packages? This was not something you saw in the Forties and Fifties.
I should note, though, that the key word there is excessive. "Money is the root of all evil," goes the old saying, but that's crap. Evil is the root of all evil.*
Money, if used wisely and properly, is a good thing. Goods and services can certainly be good things: it all depends on why you want them. If you resolve tomorrow morning that you really want a BMW 7 Series automobile, and you want it because you would love driving it, there's nothing wrong with that. If you really want that BMW 7 Series because it means you can show it off at the club and enrage Simmons in the cubicle three down from yours, that's when you enter a real hornet's nest spiritually and temporally.
Temporally -- Gad. Where can one begin?
Material things don't make people happy, but too many people think they will. Lusting after said material things, and not getting them, makes people unhappy and resentful.
Lusting after said material things and getting them makes one happy for the moment, but makes others quite unhappy if one is arrogant or a show-off. When the happiness wears off, one is not only unhappy again, but one finds it more difficult to get a raise at the office because the boss sees the new BMW one is driving.
Then, in three years you trade the car in anyway and you have nothing to show for it because you bought a highly-depreciable asset. This leads you on a quest for more wealth, because you not only need a new car, there are now looming college tuition payments for the kids and the retirement you haven't adequately saved for and so on. The lessons here? Spend less, save more, income is not wealth, the only good debt is house- and education-related: all things that any financial planner can tell you.
But there are greater dangers. Spiritually, of course, there is the matter of one's own soul. Avarice, as Dante noted, was the appetite that can never be satiated and grows as you feed it. That cycle continues until it consumes one's being. As if that wasn't bad enough, avarice sparks deeper sins: envy, for one. And envy, at least in the world-view of we here at The Rant, leads to pride, the worst sin of all. It gets worse, too, because you're not just ruining yourself; you're helping corrupt others who aren't as blessed in this life as you are. I would submit that this matter is the gravest of all.
Related: Lileks on Anthony Burgess, and Burgess' views about the teachings of St. Augustine and Pelagius. If you haven't read this Bleat installment, you must. It will not only give you a new appreciation for Mr Burgess' writing, but a right-thinking perspective on the human dynamic.
* Full disclosure: I have to think someone figured that out long before I did; so if you've seen it and know a citation, let me know.Posted by Benjamin Kepple at July 12, 2003 06:59 PM | TrackBack
The entire quotation is: "For the love of money is the root of all evil. (1 Timothy 6:10)" So, just as you said, it isn't the money, but the want for it.
Is the quest for truth just lust? I spend many hours reading solely for the acquisition of additional knowledge (or so I have been able to convince myself). There must be some distinction between material and intellectual goods. If not, I know many guilty of avarice, including myself.Posted by: David Sledge at July 13, 2003 01:17 AM
It appears there is a fine line that separates innocent, noble reasons for acquisitiveness and the crass consumerism/conspicuous consumption you speak of.
I'll admit, my reasons for going back to school and getting my degree ("bettering" myself) were entirely materialistic. I'm tired of living in apartments--I want a house. I'm tired of getting around on bicycles and used cars and motorcycles--I want a new car, with a warranty.
I'm tired of merely dreaming about doing track days on a sportbike, or taking long, lazy two-up weekend trips on a sport-touring machine--I want to buy my dream bike. I'm tired of not being able to afford nights out, or good food, or broadband. I'm tired of unexpected bills taking huge chunks out of my careful budget.
At this point, it really is all about the Benjamins. Oh, I'm not seeking greater status or looking for a way to inspire envy in my buddies. But I went back basically so I could buy *things*. I had enough of the alternative, not being able to buy much of anything.
And you see, my self-interest is leading me to become a productive member of society (a comprehensive financial planner, by the way), an earner and a consumer. Resources will flow my way, and I'll spend those resources on a number of products. In short, greed is moving me to become productive, as it does for so many others--this collective greed allocates the resources efficiently, as if by an invisible hand.
I resent status-seekers (such as the RUBs--rich urban bikers or folks in their fifties who've never ridden a motorcycle in their lives and go out and buy the biggest Harley available for their first bike, because they're trying to buy into some sort of manufactured image) as much as you, but I wouldn't go so far in condemning all conspicuous consumption.
Also, a select few material objects have made me genuinely happy (while I owned them, which I suppose is the catch)--my RX-7 and one of my motorcycles, for instance. I *loved* those things.Posted by: Kevin White at July 14, 2003 01:40 AM


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Remarkable video charts the magnificent movement of time, revealing a beginning and end within a world of constant contradiction. Video created by Ben Goldpaint.
A BREATHTAKINGLY beautiful video of stars and other celestial objects moving across the night sky connects the heavens and Earth to remarkable effect.
Three years ago Brad Goldpaint had a life-changing experience, when his mother died unexpectedly after going into hospital for routine hip replacement surgery.
Revaluating his conception of meaningful employment and life in the big city, the architectural designer left his job in Los Angeles to hike 2000km along the Pacific Crest Trail, a wilderness trek that begins near the Mexico border and ends in British Columbia, Canada.
"I had discovered an escape from the concrete jungles of urban life while travelling throughout the Pacific North and Southwest." says Goldpaint.
"After my mother's death I decided to put on my backpack and experience Mother Nature's pristine finest, by hiking and photographing the Pacific Crest Trail."
Goldpaint's route took him through mosquito infested muddy trails an over snow-packed passes.
"The route was filled with such beauty, it was fantastic to experience everything nature has to offer," he recalls.
"Within Two Worlds depicts an alternate perspective by giving us the illusion of time's movement, signifying a beginning and end within a world of constant contradiction." Goldpaint explains on his blog.
"It appears you are traveling in the midst of a dream, half-sleeping, half-waking, and touching the arch connecting heaven and earth."
Within the first 100km of his Pacific Crest Trail, Goldpaint met his current girlfriend.
At the end of their walk, the couple settled in Oregon.
Over the past few years Goldpaint has refined his photographic technique and mastered the art of astrophotography to such spectacular effect that he now runs workshops teaching night photography techniques.
Simon Crerar is News Limited's Visual Story Editor, follow him at twitter.com/simoncrerar
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EP News No. 39/2013
Table of Contents
MEPs return to Brussels on 25 November for a full week of committee meetings.
Committee highlights:
Alternative fuels for transport.
Measures to ensure the build-up of alternative fuel stations across Europe, such as refuelling and recharging stations for electric, hydrogen or natural gas vehicles, by setting binding targets for member states, are up for a vote in the Committee on Transport and Tourism. (Tuesday)
Collective management of copyrights.
A deal struck by Parliament and Council negotiating teams two weeks ago on legislation to stimulate the creation of EU-wide online music services for consumers will be put to the vote in the Committee on Legal Affairs. (Tuesday)
Portability of pension rights.
Parliament and Council negotiators will try to strike a deal on new legislation to make it easier to keep or obtain pension rights when working in another EU country. If an agreement is reached, the deal will need to be confirmed by representatives of national governments and by the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs before being put to a plenary vote. (Wednesday)
Sound levels of vehicles.
An informal deal with the Council on car noise limits to protect public health will be put to a vote in the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety. MEPs advocate labels to inform consumers about new cars' noise levels and adding artificial sound to hybrid and electric vehicles to alert pedestrians. (Wednesday)
Candidate for the ECB bank supervisor.
ECB supervisory board candidate Daniele Nouy, will be vetted by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. Parliament needs to give its consent for the candidate to take office. (Wednesday)
Public procurement.
Legislation that would give the EU the right to restrict access to public procurement for third countries not offering reciprocal access to their markets will be voted by the Committee on International Trade. The aim is to improve the EU's negotiating position in trade talks with third countries (e.g. US, Japan or India) and offer new opportunities to EU companies. (Thursday)
Other issues
Conference of Presidents.
On Tuesday, the Conference of Presidents (EP President and political groups' leaders) will meet in Athens. President Schulz will also meet Greek President Karolos Papoulias. On Thursday and Friday, Mr Schulz will be in Vilnius for the 3rd Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius with EU governments' leaders and Commission President Barroso.
Women in Parliaments.
Parliament will host the 2013 Annual Summit of the "Women in Parliaments Global Forum" (WIP), with female members of parliaments from around the world and high-profile politicians and activists. (Wednesday to Friday)
Elections 2014 website.
A comprehensive and multi-media website providing a wide range of information on the 2014 European elections and an overview of legislation and actions approved by Parliament in recent years will go on line (Sunday).
Among issues involving UK MEPs:
- 2013 progress report on fYRoM. Rapporteur: Richard Howitt (Eastern, Lab) Committee on Foreign Affairs (Monday)
- 2013 progress report on Montenegro. Rapporteur: Charles Tannock (London, Cons) Committee on Foreign Affairs (Monday)
- How can the European Union contribute to creating a hospitable environment for enterprises, businesses and start-ups to create jobs? Rapporteur: Anthea McIntyre (West Midlands, Cons) Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (Monday)
- Financial participation of employees in companies' proceeds. Rapporteur: Phil Bennion (West Midlands, LibDem) Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (Monday)
- Disclosure of non-financial and diversity information by certain large companies and group. Rapporteur:Richard Howitt (Eastern, Lab) Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (Tuesday)
- 2013 Budget: Other Sections. Rapporteur: Derek Vaughan (Wales, Lab) Committee on Budgets (Wednesday)
- Fees payable to the European Medicines Agency for the conduct of pharmacovigilance activities in respect of medicinal products for human use. Rapporteur: Linda McAvan (Yorkshire and the Humber, Lab) Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (Wednesday)
- Implementation report 2013: Developing and applying carbon capture and storage technology in Europe.Rapporteur: Chris Davies (North West, LibDem) Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (Wednesday)
- Trials Partnership Programme jointly undertaken by several Member States. Rapporteur: Vicky Ford (Eastern, Cons) Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (Wednesday)
- European single market for electronic communications. Rapporteur: Malcolm Harbour (West Midlands, Cons) Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (Wednesday)
- The review of the European Arrest Warrant. Rapporteur: Baroness Sarah Ludford (London, LibDem) Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (Wednesday)
- Exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (the 'Pericles 2020' programme). Rapporteur: Anthea McIntyre (West Midlands, Cons) Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (Wednesday)
- Protection of the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting by criminal law (replacing Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA). Rapporteur: Anthea McIntyre (West Midlands, Cons) Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (Wednesday)
- EU Member States preparedness to an effective and timely start of the new Cohesion Policy Programming period. Rapporteur: Derek Vaughan (Wales, Lab) Committee on Regional Development (Thursday)
- Information accompanying transfers of funds. Rapporteur: Timothy Kirkhope (Yorkshire and the Humber, Cons) with Mojca Kleva Kekuš Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (Thursday)
Hearings and workshops:
- "Barcelona Targets Revisited" Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (Monday)
- "Strengthening European Democracy: Participation of the Citizens - Which challenges do we face at the European Elections 2014?" Committee on Constitutional Affairs (Tuesday)
- "Using NER 300 and the Energy Recovery Plan to renew the energy sector" Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (Wednesday)
- "The implementation challenges of the future Cohesion Policy: Towards productive investment for growth and cohesion through improved synergies between local, national and EU level to deliver the EU 2020 Strategy" Committee on Regional Development with National Parliaments (Wednesday)
- "European Law Enforcement Training Scheme" Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (Wednesday)
- "The Commission's proposal on measures concerning the European single market for electronic communications" Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (Thursday)
- "The training of legal practitioners: teaching EU law and judgecraft" Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (Thursday)
Petitions with UK interest:
- 749/2012 by M. B. (British), on extension of the x-ray body scanner trial at Manchester airport and 1636/2012 by M. B. (British), on Body scanners at the UK airports
- 689/1998 by David Petrie (British), on behalf of the 'Associazione Lettori di Lingua Straniera in Italia', on the situation of foreign-language lecturers in Italy (in the presence of the petitioner) and 508 and 509/2007 by Simon Lander and Cheryl Wolley (British), on discriminatory treatment of foreign-language assistants at Cagliari university and other Italian universities
- 847/2011 by Mohammad Reza Fardoom (British), on behalf of Solidarity, Independence and Democracy (SID), on cuts in the European civil service
- 1217/2012 by Andy Buchan (British), on Access to justice for Scottish survivors of institutional child abuse and 1341/2012 by Andrew Buchan (British), on Right to Justice for victims of institutional sex abuse and drug testing, pin down in Scotland
- 1528/2012 by Graham Smith (British), on Data protection to exclude business data
- 1541/2012 by Nicholas Crossin, (Irish and British) on alleged infringement by the French authorities of Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of freedom of movement and establishment in the Member States for EU citizens and their families
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One interesting area of discovery that I have made during my journey to understand my narcissistic family of origin is the role each person plays in the family and how inflexible those roles truly are.
While it is true that all families have roles for the individual family members, in the narcissitic family those roles are extremely rigid and everyone in the family knows each member's role instinctively. If someone tries to vacate one of the roles they have been assigned in the family, all the other family members will make great efforts to put that person back into their traditional familial role.
Typically a narcissistic family will revole around the narcissist, or God forbid, narcissists. When one narcissist marries another narcissist, it's hell for everyone involved, with both of the narcissists demanding the attention of everyone else, including the other narcissist.
In my family, my mother was the narcissist and my father was her perfect enabler and had to echo her position to the children and others. My twin younger brothers were the Golden Children, with the youngest twin being the preferred Golden Child. I was the scapegoat, and all the family problems were placed on my shoulders at a very young age.
Here's an example of how rigid the roles in my family are and how each family member knew the roles of the other family members:
My mother, my father, my twin brothers and I are all standing together at a social function. While we are standing there, a friend of my parents walks up to all of us and says "I'm sorry to hear about your son" to my mother. What would everyone in my family think?
My mother would immediately think that her friend was talking about me and that I had done something wrong, because I was the source of all family problems.
My father would also immediately think that my mother's friend was talking about me and that I had done something to make the family seen in a negative light, properly mirroring NM's thoughts.
Both of my golden child brothers would ALSO immediately think that my parent's friend must be talking about me and that I had done something negative, properly mirroring my NM's thoughts.
*I* would ALSO think that this person must be talking about me, and *I* would ALSO know that the entire rest of my family was thinking that the issue this person was talking about had to do with me, even if I knew I had done nothing wrong.
It's truly bewildering. The entire family mindset is "If something is wrong in the family, it must be Stephen" before they even know what the issue is! And even I have this perception! What extraordinarily completely succesful brainwashing of the entire family by my narcissistic mother (NM)!
The damage that this brainwashing does to everyone in the family is signficant and it's not just the scapegoat that gets damaged. All the family children are taught to tolerate abuse by the narcissist, and in the future will have a hard time recognizing abuse that may be occuring around them or to them, since they are so heavily programmed that abuse is "normal".
My surviving golden child brother exhibits a great deal of tolerance of abuse, especially when it comes to me. When he told me that "NM sees you as her biggest failure" he was being abusive to me. It shows how complete his brainwashing is by NM, and it also shows the lack of empathy that he has for me. If he had any empathy for me, he would never tell me something like that, even if it were true. What child wants to hear that their parents think they are a failure, no matter at what point in their life that they happen to be at? I wonder how he would respond if I told him NM thought he was a failure? He would probably explode in a rage.
Another example of my brother's tolerance for abuse was when I ended my relationship with my cheating ex girlfriend. She decided after I ended our relationship that she needed to contact all my friends and family to make sure they had her distorted version of reality. Her behavior is a typical smear campaign that is often undertaken by a narcissist when a relationship ends to try and put the other party in a bad light and make the narcissist look blameless for the end of the relationship. My brother received a message that said the following (among other things):
"Stephen is a lying, cheating, emotionally abusive man (who I love very much)"
… wait one… she was the one that was lying, cheating, and emotionally abusive…
Her statement is an excellent example of her projection. It also shows a splitting pattern of you're horrible / I love you, exactly the sentiment I would receive from NM and other members of my family when they were functioning as NM's flying monkeys.
My brother responded cordially to my cheating ex's message and wished her well. It was as if her cheating on me was no big deal to him. When he and I were together the next time he even showed me the message she had sent to him and his response, like I shouldn't be offended by it. He didn't even catch on to the abusive nature of her message until I pointed it out to him.
The common belief is that the family member that is directly exposed to abuse is the only victim in the family. Typically this person is the scapegoat. I feel it is also true that all the family members have to accept the abuse as normal in order to maintain their familial roles. This means that any enablers, golden children, and other ignored children are also the product of an abusive and dysfunctional environment, and are also carrying wounds related to tolerating abuse as a child.
Stephen Bach
Related articles
- Her Greatest Failure (thenarcissistsson.wordpress.com)
- Golden@2300 (thenarcissistsson.wordpress.com)


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Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska-Kearney head football coach Josh Lynn announced today the names of 40 high school seniors and two mid-year transfers who will suit up for the Lopers this fall. Listen to coach Lynn's comments here with KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen.
Later this spring and summer, UNK will add more high school seniors and several junior college transfers to the 2018 roster. UNK had just eight seniors and a graduate transfer on last year's squad.
Overall, the group of 42 breaks down to 22 on defense, 17 on offense, two athletes and one specialist. By position, they are 10 defensive backs, 10 linebackers and two defensive linemen. On offense, the newcomers consist of six linemen, five linemen, three quarterbacks, two running backs and one tight end.
Sixteen of the newcomers hail from Nebraska with Colorado (14) and Illinois (nine) making up the majority of out-of-state players. Missouri (two) and California (one) are also represented.
"This is kind of funny but one of the staples we put on the recruiting class this year is we wanted young men who've worn a (winter) jacket before. If you recruit those type of kids, you're going to be alright," said Lynn.
During its RMAC (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) days, a quarter of UNK's roster annually hailed from Colorado. Several Loper stars, including all-time leading rusher Mike Miller (Littleton), two-time All-American offensive lineman Cole Manhart (ThunderRidge H.S.) and record setting quarterback Jake Spitzlberger (Bear Creek H.S.), hailed from the Rocky Mountain state.
In October, UNK announced it will offer in-state tuition rates for Colorado and Kansas residents who enroll as regular on-campus undergraduate students and meet assured admission requirements. The new rates begin in the fall of 2018. "Making those states in-state is a game changer for us. Right off the bat, it takes off $6,000 and that's huge in Division II football. When you compare UNK to other Colorado schools, we're one of the most affordable. We're able to stretch our money and that allows us to get additional players," said Lynn
Over the years, including the Kearney State College days, the Loper football team got a handful of players from Illinois and the Chicagoland area. That included two-time NAIA All-American lineman Phil Gustafson (Galesburg), center Dan Whelan (Evergreen Park), who created the Loper logo, and current offensive linemen Leo Wilson (Chicago).
Lynn and his coaching staff ventured into Chicagoland last year and returned with a vengeance this recruiting cycle. Illinois is one of eight states part of the Midwest Exchange which reduces out-of-state tuition for incoming students.
Transfers Rangel Lowry (offensive line) and Cody Summers (quarterback) are going through winter workouts and will take part in spring ball this Marsh. Lowry gives the line another upperclassmen with Summers the third junior signal caller, joining Alex McGinnis (Crete) and Steve Worthing (Elkhorn South). He previously played at Highland (Kan.) C.C. and MIAA-member Washburn.
UNK begins spring ball on Monday, March 26, with the spring scrimmage set for Friday, April 20.
Mid-Year Transfers (2)
Rangel Lowry, Offensive Line, 6-4, Jr., 300 lbs. (Oakley, Calif./Diablo Valley College, Calif.) … Bio Notes
Cody Summers, Quarterback, Jr., 6-3, 210 lbs. (Denver, Colo./Highland C.C, Kan. & Washburn U., Kan.) … Bio Notes
Nebraska High School Seniors (16)
Ian Boerkircher, Tight End, 6-6, 210 lbs. (Aurora, Neb./Aurora H.S.) … Bio Notes
Brian Covarrubias, Kicker/Punter, 5-8, 155 lbs. (Grand Island, Neb./Grand Island Senior H.S.) .. Bio Notes
Jake Gappa, Linebacker, 6-1, 195 lbs. (Kearney, Neb./Kearney Catholic H.S.) … Bio Notes
Riley Harms, Quarterback, 6-6, 220 lbs. (Fremont, Neb./Fremont H.S.) … Bio Notes
Jared Jennings, Linebacker, 5-11, 220 lbs. (Elkhorn, Neb./Elkhorn South H.S.) … Bio Notes
Brett Kaiser, Wide Receiver, 6-3, 200 lbs. (Kearney, Neb./Kearney Catholic H.S.) … Bio Notes
Wyatt Kee, Linebacker, 6-0, 205 lbs. (Gibbon, Neb./Gibbon H.S.) … Bio Notes
Anthony Kirby, Defensive Back, 6-0, 180 lbs. (Lincoln, Neb./North Star H.S.) … Bio Notes
Michael Koch, Athlete, 6-4, 195 lbs. (Columbus, Neb./Columbus H.S.) … Bio Notes
Ethan Mach, Defensive Line, 6-5, 240 lbs. (Crete, Neb./Crete H.S.) … Bio Notes
Hunter Novacek, Linebacker, 6-1, 200 lbs. (Kearney, Neb./Kearney H.S.) … Bio Notes
Carson Pilkington, Linebacker, 6-0, 220 lbs. (Elkhorn, Neb./Elkhorn South H.S.) … Bio Notes
Kooper Reece, Offensive Line, 6-6, 245 lbs. (Valentine, Neb./Valentine H.S.) .. Bio Notes
Andrew Rheiner, Offensive Line, 6-6, 265 lbs. (Omaha, Neb./Burke H.S.) … Bio Notes
Jack Rush, Defensive Back, 6-4, 180 lbs. (Callaway, Neb./South Loup H.S.) … Bio Notes
Cole Young, Offensive Line, 6-3, 265 lbs. (Papillion, Neb./Papillion-LaVista South H.S.) … Bio Notes
Out of State High School Seniors (24)
Gabriel Amegatcher, Defensive Back, 6-3, 190 lbs. (Romeoville, Ill./Lockport H.S.) … Bio Notes
Jesse Anzar, Defensive Back, 6-1, 175 lbs. (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo South H.S.) … Bio Notes
Hunter Bergstrom, Defensive Back, 5-1, 190 lbs. (Strasburg, Colo./Strasburg H.S.) … Bio Notes
Howard Brookins, Slot Receiver, 5-9, 160 lbs. (Chicago, Ill./ Urban Prep-Bronzeville H.S.) … Bio Notes
Marcellous Burton, Defensive Line, 6-3, 300 lbs. (Denver, Colo./Vista Academy) … Bio Notes
Johnny Collins, Outside Linebacker, 6-3, 220 lbs. (Chicago, Ill./Urban Prep-Bronzeville H.S.) … Bio Notes
Tyrone (TJ) Davis, Quarterback, 6-3, 195 lbs. (Colorado Springs, Colo./Widefield H.S.) … Bio Notes
Xavier Delk, Athlete, 6-1, 180 lbs. (Aurora, Colo./Gateway H.S.) … Bio Notes
Malik Fofana, Wide Receiver, 6-3, 190 lbs. (Denver, Colo./Collegiate Prep Academy) … Bio Notes
Sirshaun Gardner, Wide Receiver, 6-3, 180 lbs. (Chicago, Ill./Al Raby H.S.) … Bio Notes
Heath Helms, Outside Linebacker, 6-5, 210 lbs. (Castle Rock, Colo./Castle View H.S.) … Bio Notes
Sethe Holt, Defensive Back, 5-10, 175 lbs. (Chicago, Ill./ Urban Prep-Bronzeville H.S.) … Bio Notes
Thomas Jenkins, Inside Linebacker, 6-1, 210 lbs. (Aurora, Colo./Grandview H.S.) .. Bio Notes
Konner Klassen, Offensive Line, 6-4, 290 lbs. (Glencoe, Ill./New Trier H.S.) … Bio Notes
Aubery Marschel-Parker, Wide Receiver, 6-1, 175 lbs. (Aurora, Colo./Regis Jesuit H.S.) … Bio Notes
Rafael Rocha, Offensive Line, 6-4, 240 lbs. (Denver Colo./Denver East H.S.) … Bio Notes
Joseph Stiffend, Running Back, 6-1, 185 lbs. (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield North H.S.) … Bio Notes
Dakari Smith, Outside Linebacker, 5-10, 185 lbs. (Chicago, Ill./Hillcrest H.S.) … Bio Notes
Darius Swanson, Defensive Back, 6-3, 185 lbs. (Aurora, Colo./Cherokee Trail H.S.) … Bio Notes
Kevin Traylor, Running Back, 5-11, 175 lbs. (Aurora, Colo./Gateway H.S.) … Bio Notes
KeyShaun VanDyke, Outside Linebacker, 6-3, 180 lbs. (Florissant, Mo./Lutheran North H.S.) … Bio Notes
Armani Webster, Defensive Back, 6-1, 170 lbs. (Chicago, Ill./Chicago Tech Academy H.S.) … Bio Notes
Jaren Whitehead, Defensive Back, 5-11, 175 lbs. (Parker, Colo./Ponderosa H.S.) … Bio Notes
James Whitfield Jr., Defensive Back, 5-9, 180 lbs. (Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central H.S.) … Bio Notes


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Office Aide I - (183 Days)
Job Description
- Office Aide I - (183 Days) JobID: 2667
- Position Type:
Office/Clerical Paraprofessional/Aide - Office I, Office II
- Date Posted:
- Location:
Early Learning Center South   Job Title: Office Aide I Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
- Model core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties in an effective and efficient manner for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
- Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
- Greet and direct campus visitors.
- Assist parents in checking students in and out of school.
- Receive, sort, and distribute mail, messages, documents, and other deliveries.
- Assist with the receipt and distribution of student materials, including homework requests.
- Maintain visitor log and issue visitor passes.
- Process new student records, including requesting transcripts and records from other schools and setting up cumulative folder.
- Process and transmit requests for student information and transcripts.
- Call parents to verify student absences as needed.
- Assist with preparation of materials for mailing, including preparing labels, stuffing envelopes, etc.
- Maintain computerized files using personal computer, including reports, employee roster, andmailing lists.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and special events and serve on staff committees as required.
- Utilize effective communication skills; ensure that all interactions with students, district personnel, and parents are supportive, courteous, and respectful.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Comply with the Employee Standards of Conduct.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- None
- Proficient keyboarding skills
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to operate multi-line phone system
- Ability to multi-task
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year successful clerical experience in an office setting (preferred)
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
- Frequent sitting, bending, standing, kneeling
- Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds
- Repetitive hand motions
Department/School: Assigned Campus Pay Grade: PR 1 ($91.95 - $110.63)
Reports to: Principal HR Date Approved: August, 2006
Provides reception and clerical assistance for the efficient operation of the campus office.
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Equipment Used: Computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, multi-line telephone
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!Apply Online
Posted: 2/15/2019
Job Reference #: 2667


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Announcing the 2017 Team Medicine in Motion! Each member will be participating in sporting events this year, ranging from 5k walks to ironman triathlons. Medicine in Motion supports athletes of all levels in their goals to stay healthy, fit and competitive!
- Martha Pyron, MD, RMSK (Clinic Physician Owner / Sports Medicine Physician / Family Medicine Physician / Team Physician)
- Minying Gu, MD (Family Medicine Physician)
- Ashley Wagner, MS, ATC, LAT (Associate Provider)
- Colby Thompson (Associate Provider)
- Christopher Boylan, DPT (Physical Therapist)
- Nicolas Bach ATC, LAT (Associate Provider)
- Arius Yarborough (Medical Assistant)
- Irma Aldaco (Front Office)
- Brooke Webb-Gunning MS, RD, LD (Nutritionist / Dietician)
- Colleen Straney, L.Ac, MAOM, LMT (Acupuncturist)
- Clarabelle (Mascot)
Martha Pyron, MD, RMSK (Clinic Physician Owner / Sports Medicine Physician / Family Medicine Physician / Team Physician)
Dr. Pyron has lived and worked in Austin since 2003 and has developed extensive connections with specialized orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, strength trainers, and other healthcare professionals who provide excellent service. She enjoys working together as a team with a variety of healthcare professionals to provide customized and optimal care for her patients.
Although Dr. Pyron also has training and is board certified as a family physician, she prefers to limit her practice to sports medicine. This means that she wants you to maintain your relationship with your family doctor, but see her for sports injuries, training questions, or illnesses which affect your activity level. Please let her know how she may best help you!
In her off time, Dr. Pyron enjoys a variety of outdoor and sports activities including soccer, softball, running, biking, mountain biking, strength training, yoga, swimming, and sailing.
Minying Gu, MD (Family Medicine Physician)
Dr. Gu is a board certified family medicine physician. She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency training at UT Austin Dell Medical School Family Medicine Program. Dr. Gu enjoys the broad range of family medicine practice and being able to educate patients on a variety of health issues. She has an interest in preventive health.
A Midwest transplant to Austin, Dr. Gu is excited to practice in the city her husband and she now call home. In her free time she enjoys traveling, hanging with her dog Lucy, and trying both new restaurants and new recipes for healthy eating. If you're in need of a primary care physician, she's here to help!
Ashley Wagner, MS, ATC, LAT (Associate Provider)
Ashley is a board certified athletic trainer. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, she completed her Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from Kent State University. Upon graduation in 2011, Ashley moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, where she worked as an athletic trainer for the student athletes of Odem-Edroy ISD, as well as the athletic trainer for the NAHL Corpus Christi Icerays hockey team. In 2012 she accepted a position in Cleveland, Ohio with NovaCare Rehabilitation as the athletic trainer for the NPSL Cleveland Royals men's semi-pro soccer team, and assistant athletic trainer to the AFL Cleveland Gladiator's arena football team. Ashley desired to continue her education in 2013, and moved to San Marcos, Texas, upon acceptance of a graduate assistantship position with Texas State University athletics. There, she completed a Masters of Science in Athletic Training while working for the Texas State University football team as "Rehabilitation Specialist." In her spare time, she enjoys stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, yoga, and spending time outdoors exploring Austin.
Meet Ashley and learn more about her role at Medicine in Motion!
Colby Thompson MS, ATC, LAT (Associate Provider)
Colby is a board-certified Athletic Trainer and was born and raised in Colorado. He attended Colorado State University-Pueblo graduating with his Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training with honors. He then pursued his Master's of Science degree in Athletic Training at Texas State University working as a Graduate Assistant with their Division 1 football team and teaching assistant. In his spare time, he helps provide medical coverage for the Professional Bull Riders Association and he also enjoys riding his motorcycle around the country, playing with his dog (Sturgis), going fishing/camping/hiking, attending amusement parks, watching and attending stock car races and enjoying a good scary movie. His ultimate goal would to work as an Athletic Trainer with the WWE or NASCAR.
Meet Colby and learn more about his role at Medicine in Motion!
Christopher Boylan, DPT (Physical Therapist)
Christopher is a physical therapist experienced in both in-patient and outpatient settings providing dynamic treatment plans and applied problem solving skills across a diverse patient population. Christopher received both his BS in Health Sciences and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Hartford. Although new to Austin, Christopher is enjoying all the city has to offer.
Nicolas Bach ATC, LAT (Associate Provider)
Armed with a degree in Athletic Training from the University of Texas at Austin, Nicolas strives to help people recover from injuries and prevent new ones. After working with the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Rockets, he returned to Austin, Texas and began working with the talented team at Medicine in Motion.
He looks forward to getting to know new clients and improving people's function in their active lives! In his free time, he is working towards his Masters in Kinesiology and enjoys being outdoors and staying active. However, he never turns down a good Netflix marathon.
Arius Yarborough (Medical Assistant)
Arius was born in San Diego, California and raised in Hampton, Virginia. Achieving his Associates of Science from Tidewater Community College, to then further his education in receiving his Bachelor's of Science (with a focus in Biology) from Old Dominion University in 2017. He moved to the city of Austin in August of 2017, and has been in love with the city ever since. Experiencing what nature has offered, he enjoys spending much of his time outdoors hiking trails, site seeing, and getting involved with the environment around him every chance possible through recreational sports and activity. In his spare time he loves maintaining all aspects of his personal health, through education and personal health goals.
Irma Aldaco (Front Office)
Irma has been working in the medical and billing field for 25 years. She is third generation born and raised in Austin. She always treats her patients the way she hopes her family members are treated when they go to the doctor, with compassion, love and patience. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, crocheting and playing softball and volleyball.
Brooke Webb-Gunning MS, RD, LD (Nutritionist / Dietician)
Brooke Webb Gunning, MS, RD, LD is a registered and licensed dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, weight management, eating disorders, and medical nutrition therapy. She received a nutrition degree from UT Austin and completed her graduate degree at Texas A&M Kingsville. Brooke works with athletes and active people of all levels to improve health, increase energy, and maximize sports performance. She utilizes a "non-diet" approach with an emphasis on overall wellness to provide accurate nutrition information and realistic application strategies.
Colleen Straney, L.Ac, MAOM, LMT (Acupunturist)
Colleen Straney is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and massage therapist who enjoys integrating her skills to help others feel their best, both physically and emotionally. She received her massage therapy training in 1995 from Crystal Mountain Massage Therapy School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After many years as a bodyworker, she decided to broaden her knowledge and ability to help others and attended AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine here in Austin, where she earned her Master's of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2008. Her areas of expertise include treating acute and chronic pain, stress, depression, anxiety, digestive issues, and insomnia. In her spare time, Colleen loves hiking, running, exploring the local swimming holes, traveling, and spending time with her dogs.
Clarabelle (Mascot)
Clarabelle was born on October 13, 2013 and joined the Medicine in Motion family in January 2014. She has successfully completed her Good Citizen Canine Training and loves to play and to greet new patients. Job duties include taking naps, asking for treats, and licking feet. She also frequently assists with patient evaluations and is a very good listener. She performs extra duties on command such as sit, lie down, shake, speak, and dance. Feel free to give her treats when she does a good job. (We also will let her nap in the back if there is ever a patient need for privacy from her mascot duties).


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Who are the new Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast?
Get to know the actors taking on the roles of JK Rowling's much-loved characters
We now know who will be coming in to replace the original cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. They will take over on 24 May, so if you have tickets for that date and beyond, get to know the new cast a little better with our handy guide.
Jamie Glover
Harry Potter
Glover is tasked with taking over the lead role from History Boy Jamie Parker. Glover is probably best known for his role in Waterloo Road, playing deputy headteacher Andrew Treneman in the first two series. He's no stranger to the stage, most recently appearing alongside Nigel Harman in What's In a Name? at Birmingham Rep. His other theatre work includes The Rehearsal, An Ideal Husband and If Only at Chichester Festival Theatre, and Noises Off at the Old Vic and Novello Theatre.
Glover has also worked on the Potter franchise before, voicing wizard Remus Lupin in the Prisoner of Azkaban video game in 2004.
Emma Lowndes
Ginny Potter
Fans of the ITV series Downton Abbey may recognise Lowndes as farmer Timothy Drewe's wife Margie. In 2003, she won the Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role following her performances in Port and The Seagull at the Royal Exchange. She has most recently appeared on stage in The Herbal Bed in Northampton. She replaces Poppy Miller in the role.
Theo Ancient
Albus Potter
Ancient will be swapping student life for the West End stage, as the final year RADA student prepares for his professional stage debut - and what a role to take on. He will replace Sam Clemmett as Harry and Ginny's son Albus.
He should be well prepared for he role. During his time at RADA he's played Hamlet, and won the Audience Award for Most Entertaining Fight. Maybe he'll have the chance to put those fight skills into practice...
Thomas Aldridge
Ron Weasley
Aldridge worked with Tim Minchin on Matilda, workshopping Bruce Bogtrotter when the RSC were developing the show. He was also Barry in the original West End cast of Made in Dagenham, and he's currently playing Grantaire in Les Miserables.
Yes, we loved Paul Thornley's Ron Weasley, but we're excited to see what he does with the character (will go clean shaven or are we going to see a beardy Ron?)
He acted in some Paddy Power adverts a few years ago, and we're willing to put our money on him doing a great job.
Rakie Ayola
Hermione Granger
Welsh actress Ayola takes over from Noma Dumezweni as Hermione. She last appeared on stage in Barney Norris' The Rest Of Your Life, part of the Bush's off-site season while its renovations took place.
She played Siobhan in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, and was on stage during the performance when the roof of the Apollo collapsed in 2013. We hope nothing goes wrong during Ayola's run in the play, but maybe she'll be able to make the most of Hermione's reparo spell if it does.
Helen Aluko
Rose Granger-Weasley
Aluko is no stranger to the role of Rose. She's an original HP cast member, and has already performed the role as an understudy last year. She takes over from Cherrelle Skeete.
She was Belle in Theatre Royal Stratford East's 2014 panto Beauty and the Beast, so she'll be able to bring some charm to the role.
James Howard
Draco Malfoy
Howard played a doctor in The Theory of Everything, the 2014 film which earned its lead Eddie Redmayne his first Oscar. He's been a member of the Potter cast since previews, and replaces Alex Price as Draco. He's worked for the RSC, appearing in Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Mojo, King Lear and Morte D'Arthur.
The Malfoy's are described as "the family you can rely on to make the world a murkier place", so Howard may need to draw on his darker roles, such as The Oxford Murders.
Samuel Blenkin
Scorpius Malfoy
Blenkin is currently in his final year at Guildhall School of Music and Drama and will take over from Anthony Boyle. Boyle's performance was described as "career-making" by WhatsOnStage's Sarah Crompton, and he went on to win the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Supporting Actor in a play. So no pressure there.
Blenkin is a keen musician, uploading covers and original compositions to his Soundcloud account.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is booking at the Palace Theatre until 29 April 2018.


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Voice Stress Analyzer
Tech Level: PL 6
EDF Modifier:
Description: Sensors attached to the recipient's optic nerves and inner ear analyzes minute physical indicators from living beings and enables the recipient to better determine the emotional state of others.
Benefit: The recipient gains a +4 equipment bonus on all Sense Motive checks.
Type: Internal
Hardness/HP: -/4
Cost: 1700
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