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Under Taliban rule in the 1990s, women in Afghanistan were barred from attending school. Because law and tradition also prevented them from receiving treatment from male doctors, most women gave birth at home, often without a skilled attendant. According to World Bank data, by 2002, a woman’s lifetime risk of dying from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes was 1 in 14. Although conditions for women have improved, decades of conflict and instability have devastated the country’s health care infrastructure. Today, there remains an acute need for training medical personnel—especially women—and treating women who suffer from injuries like obstetric fistula. That’s why we partner with Cure International Hospital in Kabul. We’ve helped fund Cure’s 18-month fellowship training program for female surgeons in obstetrics and gynecology, a program that enabled five graduates to receive advanced fistula training. Those five women are now on staff at Cure, increasing the hospital’s capacity to treat even more women. Cure reports that they are on track to provide more fistula surgeries in 2016 than they have in any of the previous 10 years, and we are delighted to be their main funder for these free surgeries. Since January 2015, your generosity has helped provide free fistula surgery to 165 women in Afghanistan.
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Take a look inside our new headquarters, designed to better support our growth, work and artists.
At a Colorado Business Committee for the Arts luncheon our team attended earlier this year, Governor John Hickenlooper emphasized the concept of topophilia (from the Greek topos meaning “place” and –philia, meaning “love of”), and spoke of the important role a strong creative community – with a deep network of support – plays in creating the places people love. Colorado is lucky to have many such places, and at NINE dot ARTS, we are honored to facilitate the kind of connections that create a strong sense of place and grow the creative economy.
Now in our ninth year of curating inspiring art collections that allow people to experience art as they go about their daily lives – in alleys, offices, parks, hotels and more – our growing team of dots is connecting more artists, clients and communities than ever before.
To facilitate our growth and to better support artists, we recently moved into a new headquarters at 3734 Osage St. in Denver’s Lower Highlands neighborhood. And it’s no accident that the office exemplifies the important synergies Governor Hickenlooper highlighted: a showcase of artists, supported by a committed network, all housed within a space people love to work and visit.
Here is a glimpse inside…
In order to elevate the work of the NINE dot ARTS team, we transformed the existing 1956 concrete masonry warehouse into an inviting environment where the team can excel.
Our architect partners at Neoera led the renovation, creating distinct zones to accommodate both intense concentration as well as relaxation and casual conversation. We stripped the building back to its industrial bones of concrete and steel to reveal and enhance its warehouse character, including a 13-foot ceiling made possible thanks to the discovery of a raised floor, which added two feet to the interior vertical space. It is strategically simple in layout and color to allow for the creative process to happen without distraction.
One of the most dynamic design elements of the building is the main entrance, which invites everyone behind the scenes to see where the magic happens. By relocating the main entrance to the east side loading dock, we’ve created a democratized experience for anyone visiting the space, from artists to CEOs to delivery persons.
The entrance features a garage door and large ramp to accommodate bringing massive artworks into and out of the building. A climate-controlled storage area built to house a diverse selection of art sits adjacent to an exhibition space that facilitates further connection to artists. A custom galley-style art presentation room uses art lighting, an extra-long table made from a former bowling alley lane and custom flat files for artworks on paper. A small dark room with row seating and a large screen accommodates special viewing sessions for digital artwork.
Individual, open workstation pods and team huddle areas access natural light and fresh air through operable windows. A shared employee lounge features a teepee-like enclosure atop a raised platform for relaxing or meditating.
The space is a tangible representation of our work to be a nexus point of engagement for artists and the business world, and is reflective of all the ways we connect the community for sustained creative growth in Denver and beyond. We hope to welcome you to our new home soon.
Thank you to all of the partners who supported our construction and build-out, including NeoEra, Saunders Construction, Studio NYL, Enlighten Engineering, Swanson-Levary Engineering and Associates and Studio TJOA. | <urn:uuid:5621f5cd-2f30-43b4-a28d-13f09926bb5c> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | https://www.ninedotarts.com/creating-a-place-we-love-to-work/ | 2018-06-23T11:46:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864958.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623113131-20180623133131-00594.warc.gz | en | 0.938859 | 725 | [
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Nicole Sparks and Jenna Marwitz have turned slow cooking into a craze! The Crockin’ Girls released their first cookbook in 2012 and the frenzy grew! They knew it was time to give the people what they wanted and release a second cook book full of great recipes that cover all lifestyles.
Crockathon Planning – Securing the location, volunteers, and appropriate facilities for a 4 day, 150 recipe “crockathon” and photoshoot
Art Direction – Consulting on the book layout, assisting in styling the food photography, overseeing the execution of the vision.
Graphic Design – The Moxie Room’s designers carefully designed every single page in “It’s Our Crockin’ Life.”
Promotion – The Moxie Room aided in initial promotional efforts for The Crockin’ Girls surrounding new recipes and the new cookbook launch.
“When self publishing our second cookbook we knew we wanted to up our creative game- adding more of our kids, anecdotes, funky colors and patterns, more personality and flare! The moxie room helped to bring our vision to life and get it from our minds onto paper. Our second title “It’s Our Crockin’ Life” is a piece of us as much as it is a recipe book- and the moxie girls helped make that possible!”
– Nicole Sparks & Jenna Marwitz, The Crockin’ Girls
What makes the Crockin’ Girls special is their personalities! Each of them are you unique and have a wonderful gravity about them! We looked through endless cookbooks to glean valuable style techniques, layout ideas, and inspiration. Through it all we feel we carried on the style of their first cookbook and, if possible, made the second one feel even more like you were opening a book written by a dear friend.
WE MADE A PLAN
When The Crockin’ Girls came to us, this book was an idea. We brainstormed and created a plan that would take 7 full months to execute. From planning the “Crockathon”: where we crocked, plated, staged, and shot all the photos for the book in less than 4 days, to creating a unique layout for each chapter and page, to making sure the promotional pieces were exciting and eye catching, we worked as a team; pooling all of our talents to help The Crockin’ Girls realize their next dream cookbook and execute their vision.
WE TOOK ACTION
Design, Re-Design, Shoot, Re-Design, Tweak, Press Proofs, More Tweaks, and Hours upon Hours of proofreading. A cookbook takes a dedicated team of professionals and laser focus. We pulled together all the elements that had been gathered and created to finalize the book you are now able to buy in bookstores all across America.
Design a cookbook indicative of The Crockin’ Girls style that embodies all the things they love about crockin’ and all the different lifestyles that can be served well through it. | <urn:uuid:8f8127ae-f700-4489-ab1c-f8dba72ec29a> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://themoxieroom.com/project/crockin-girls-its-our-crockin-life/ | 2018-06-24T12:50:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267866937.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20180624121927-20180624141927-00274.warc.gz | en | 0.941966 | 647 | [
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Traditionally, most pay-TV customers subscribed because cable and satellite offered them programming they cannot get on free over-the-air TV. Today, this is still largely true – because what cable is offering is shows that are NOT obsessed with sex and violence.
Earlier this week, entertainment industry journal The Wrap released a list of the twenty most-watched programs on pay-TV. Though the list contained a wide diversity of shows, from A&E’s Duck Dynasty to Disney Channel’s Shake It Up, with two major exceptions, the shows listed had one thing in common: they contain little or no violent or sexual content.
The two obvious exceptions are AMC’s “zombie apocalypse” drama The Walking Dead, and HBO’s pseudo-medieval fantasy Game of Thrones. But those programs (and AMC’s talk show rehash The Talking Dead) are squarely aimed at the 18-34 male demographic, who cannot find their favored gruesome fantasy fare outside of theatrical movies. Thus, it is not surprising that these shows draws a hard core of loyal fans seeking violence.
But the rest of the shows on the list do not fit this mold. Many are innocuous reality shows like Duck Dynasty, Pawn Stars, American Pickers, and the like. Also well-represented are Disney Channel kid-targeted comedies like Jessie and Phineas and Ferb. (And how sad is it that parents must subscribe to cable or satellite, just to find programming safe for their pre-teens to watch? Once, such “safe” programming dominated the airwaves; today, parents have to shell out nearly $100 a month to get it.)
It is also notable that such shows as AMC’s Mad Men and Breaking Bad, FX’s Sons of Anarchy and American Horror Story, and Showtime’s Dexter are conspicuous by their absence. This is likely because shows that wallow in sex and graphic gore are admired largely by the tiny clique of insiders, critics, and sycophants who make up the entertainment industry, not normal Americans. These individuals talk, write, opine, and bloviate about their favorite extreme and graphic fare constantly. But most normal Americans want programming that reflects their interests – and those interests do not include meth dealers, rapist biker gangs, sadistic Catholic nuns, or psychotic serial killers.
Unfortunately, today’s broadcast networks are immersed in the same Hollywood-insider mentality, offering up endless serial killer dramas like The Following and Hannibal, or sex-slathered comedies like 2 Broke Girls and Two and a Half Men. (True, they also offer a few singing competitions like American Idol; and it is not a coincidence that such shows also top the charts of preferred broadcast network shows.) By contrast, the most popular shows on cable offer viewers fairly average people who do interesting activities – but whose lives are largely devoid of violence or graphic sex.
Many viewers are tired of being deluged by sleazy, raunchy sitcoms and disturbing graphic violence; yet they want to be entertained. As a result, they turn away from broadcast TV and look for quirkier but less graphic programming on cable. Cable’s top shows may not be particularly “edgy,” dramatic, or thrilling; but clearly, many people think they’re better than what the broadcast networks are offering.
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The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) will be revealing substantial changes to its “Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research” program when it releases its Cycle 3 funding opportunity announcement on August 15th. Beginning with this cycle, the Methods Program will identify two to three Research Areas of Interest (RAIs) in each announcement.
New Letters of Intent and applications for Cycle 3 2016 will only be accepted for these two RAIs: “Research Related to the Ethical and Human Subjects Protection Issues in PCOR/Comparative Effectiveness Research” and “Methods to Support Data Research Networks”. However, investigators who submitted invited LOIs and full applications in Cycles 1-3 in 2015 and Cycle 1 2016 will be eligible for resubmissions that align with the broader program priorities in those funding cycles.
Look for more critical details regarding applicant eligibility and responsiveness screening in the August 15th announcement, and keep your eyes out for a recap from us next month! | <urn:uuid:7888c2dd-b2c0-4422-a609-dc8ccc16730f> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | https://www.wordsforgood.com/pcori-to-announce-key-changes-in-methods-program/ | 2018-06-24T12:36:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267866937.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20180624121927-20180624141927-00274.warc.gz | en | 0.911656 | 209 | [
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Estore to Purchase “Get Back to Nature” an Adult Coloring Book Inspired by the Hocking Hills of Ohio
Estore for” Get Back to Nature” Coloring Book Volume 1 LINK
Get Back to Nature is available now at the estore on this website. It is on Amazon as well but you have to search for it with the key words “Hocking Hills” as it is an adult coloring book inspired by the Hocking Hills. It also can be bought with Terri’s other two guidebooks that are at Amazon. They will show up as at the top of that search.
So if you are interested in purchasing guidebooks and a coloring book, please go to Amazon.
The link below is to the Estore at this site where you can buy “Get Back to Nature” from Create Space. It is the publisher that is also owned by Amazon. When you buy it through the estore it cuts out the middle man of Amazon and the designer makes a little more that way.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Estore for” Get Back to Nature” Coloring Book Volume 1 Link
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Who doesn’t love a grilled cheese sandwich? There’s even an annual grilled cheese competition here in Orange County, comprising chefs who come out to show off their grilled cheese selections.
Grilled Cheese & Beer is a cookbook collaboration between two masterful individuals. Authors Kevin VanBlarcum and Eddie Davis have combined their extensive knowledge of beer making, food, and good humor and created a very special collection that will thrill grilled cheese lovers, AND sandwich lovers everywhere.
Perusing through the book, you’ll see it begins with a “beer guide” which is not only simple to maneuver, but also, educates a dummy like me to understand the breakdown of beer types without being too complicated.
Then, the book proceeds to discuss a little about the various cheeses — some are easily recognized, while others, might not be as familiar to some people — which are perfect to go into your sandwiches.
Inside Grilled Cheese & Beer you will find over 50 one-of-a-kind grilled cheese sandwich recipes, perfectly paired with craft beers, designed to draw out the full flavor of each ingredient.
There are many reasons why I love this book. First off, it is separated into sections depending on skill level. So if you’re just starting out, you may want to start from the beginning in the section entitled “The Basics” where you’ll find Johnny Apple Cheese, which is paired with one of my favorites — Angry Orchard.
Next, move onto “Advanced” where the recipes become just a tad more elaborate. If you think you’re a master, you can opt to skip right to the “Expert” section of the book where you will find elaborate recipes such as Gleaming The Brie, which is paired with Brooklyn’s Black Chocolate Stout.
The authors has also included a section entitled “Let’s Get Crazy (Cue The Prince Music) which stretches the imagination including The Sweet Treat, a grilled cheese comprising a sweet Hawaiian roll with strawberries, blueberries and chocolate chips.
Another aspect of the book that is worth mentioning is that the recipe shares the page with the beer selection, so there’s no going back and forth to search for the perfect pairing. For instance, Johnny Apple Cheese paired with Angry Orchard — one of my favorites — reveals the recipe on the top half of the page, with a description of the beer selection (and photo) on the bottom half. SUPER easy!!
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Kevin VanBlarcum is a brewer at Keegan Ales in Kingston, NY. After graduating from the University at Albany, he began pursuing a career in the brewing industry. Born and raised in the Catskill Mountains, Kevin VanBlarcum currently resides in Pine Hill, New York.
James Edward “Eddie” Davis has honed his skills as a chef from Brooklyn, NY to the Catskills. He fell in love with the culinary arts and began to hone his skills at a local favorite, The Caboose.
To purchase a copy of Grilled Cheese & Beer, please click on this link to Amazon.com
For a chance to WIN a copy of Grilled Cheese & Beer please leave a comment with your full name and why you should be selected to win this fun cookbook. Entries close on Sunday, March 12th, 2017. | <urn:uuid:541cbcaf-7a39-4eb9-b588-9c1e5f51bde8> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://madhungrywoman.com/2017/03/03/book-grilled-cheese-beer-giveaway/ | 2018-06-19T16:11:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863100.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619154023-20180619174023-00314.warc.gz | en | 0.940314 | 702 | [
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Paris is so romantic in the morning, when you only hear the tweets of the birds!
Matt’s initial plan was to propose on Friday night , on the day of their arrival in Paris, but all major places would have been very busy … Saturday was ten times more quiet.
Searching for a proposal spot with Matt was quite fun. He did not want to have the Eiffel Tower, which he thought was too “cliché” and the most famous proposal spot, the Lock Bridge (= Pont des Arts) had lost all its locks in June. This famous proposal spot was not my favorite as a proposal photographer in Paris, this is why I suggested Matt to meet at Place Notre-Dame de Paris, and then I secretly follow the couple until they reach the Pont de l’Archeveché, which still have locks on it but it is much more intimate.
There it happened! Matt proposed with the Seine river, the locks and the tower of Notre-Dame de Paris as a backdrop!
Then Matt introduced me and my wife Kitty to his grilsfriend Jenny, and we headed towards Pont de la Tournelle and Ile Saint-Louis for some additional photos.
I really want to thank Matt and Jenny for being such a sweet couple who shared their love with enthousiasm in front of our cameras. I also have to thank my wife Kitty , who shot many creative and “behind the scene” photos , and helped me to scare a few tens of pigeons to have them flying in the sky on the last photos! | <urn:uuid:c8720661-da31-48b6-8d73-29609636dc0f> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://proposal-in-paris.com/mj-a-morning-proposal-at-pont-de-larcheveche/ | 2018-06-19T16:31:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863100.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619154023-20180619174023-00314.warc.gz | en | 0.977857 | 327 | [
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The love and friendship of the guru are something that is hard for us to understand, much less accept. We, who are limited in time and space, naturally relate to the guru in the same way. How often I’ve thought and heard others say, “If only I had been with Master.*” This thought, sweet though it is, actually ends up distancing us from him.
He is with us now as we read this. He said, “To those who think me near, I will be near.” If we open ourselves to him, if we invite him into our life, he will become a dynamic presence in our lives.
We recently received this beautiful letter by Paramhansa Yogananda. It is deeply touching and reassuring. We shared it with our friends here at Ananda Village and now, dear friend, we offer it to you.
A Letter from Paramhansa Yogananda, November 1933
To my friends, in all lands and in all worlds, greetings and good will! Wherever you are, whoever you are, of whatever color, race, or creed, I send you my love and the pledge of my loyalty. You, who for thousands of years, or for only a day, have worked and fought for justice, freedom, and Truth, receive my gratitude and devotion.
You who dwell in palaces or hovels, in cities or jungles, in mansions or dungeons—if in your hearts there is the urge toward higher, better living and loftier ideals, believe me when I say I am your friend and that I count you blessed friends of mine.
Many of you I have known in the past, and some of you I have never seen, but I think that in God’s appointed time I shall meet each one of you face to face and give you proof of my affection. However, it matters little that we are not together now, nor does it matter that time and space may separate us by almost infinite distances. The only thing that counts is that we are friends, working together in a common cause, the cause of righteousness and the expansion of the consciousness of the children of the Most High.
Although I see you not, I often feel your presence near, or thrill with the noble thoughts which you send out to find their home in minds attuned to yours. Although you may never read the words which I am penning now, I declare to you that you shall feel the vibrations of tenderness and kindliness which emanate from me to all of you.
Our work, our love, our purposes are One. March on, dear friends, to higher, brighter goals! Continue in your dreams of happier days and in your deeds of service to your kind. Protect the torch of faith from winds of doubt, and let no storm disturb your peace of mind. Farewell, dear friends of mine, until we meet.
—Paramhansa Yogananda, East-West magazine, November 1933
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... switched me to Apotex manufactured Losartan 50mg and I am experiencing very painful side effects. Headaches soreness around eyes and cheeks, trouble sleeping, dreams, thirsty, wake up feeling out of breath. Any one else had this happen when switching manufacturers of the same drug?
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David Beckham's torch is up for grabs to any hands that just happen to be filled with cash! The soccer star's Olympic torch is up for auction -- check out how much the bidding is up to already.
David Beckham's torch is up on the auction block, enticing bidders to take home a flaming hot piece of history!
As pictured in the photo seen here, "This is the torch carried by David Beckham on 18 May 2012 as the Olympic Flame arrived in the United Kingdom, and used to light the first Olympic cauldron of the London 2012 Torch Relay."
The David Beckham torch description continues:
"One of the most coveted items of London 2012 is made even more special through the addition of an original David Beckham autographed shard... and it could be yours.
It's a piece of history from the unforgettable journey of the Olympic Flame through more than 1,000 cities, towns and villages in the UK over the course of 70 days, shining a light on the very best of Britain.
This rare and historic Olympic artifact could be yours to own!"
As of Wednesday afternoon, bidding on David Beckham's torch stands at £3,050, or $3,866.62 for those of us still paying for pieces of history with the U.S. dollar.
Coincidentally, the auction closes on the Fourth of July, while the 2012 Olympics won't commence until July 27. Perhaps the auction end date is a sign that David Beckham's torch ought to be liberated to the United States? Happy bidding! | <urn:uuid:ed040516-75b1-4f25-bf7b-2e47463daef2> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/963940/david-beckhams-olympic-torch-up-for-auction | 2018-06-19T16:42:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863100.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619154023-20180619174023-00314.warc.gz | en | 0.932963 | 324 | [
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In today’s world of convenience, it is simple to search for a product or service you need online, order it, and move on with your life with very little interruption. Often, once a consumer has received their product or service, they never have contact with the vendor again. Their transaction over, there is no need for additional communication.
In the health industry, however, particularly in the field of behavioral health, it is much more important that the patient and doctor build a relationship of trust. Several factors can be involved in a patient’s physical and mental state, and past relationships can be crucial in diagnosing and treating the patient and maintaining the patient’s health.
What is a Community Mental Health organization to do when it is time to make the switch from one Behavioral Health EHR to another?
They start planning.
They outline what isn’t working about their current system and plan out their goals for transitioning to a new EHR that can better handle their needs. Sometimes the first jump into an electronic health record system is successful only in that it transitions the agency off a paper-based system and educates the staff about what kinds of features they want in a new system.
Oh the travails of Behavioral Health EHR vendors! Sometimes they are cringe worthy from what is appropriate marketing material to how slow and outdated a product actually is and how that impacts a mental health agency.
We do love technology and so appreciate the vendors that service behavioral health with integrity, innovation, maturity, and best-in-class products and services.
Today we interview our CEO, Kristin Walker. She has a lot to say about electronic health record vendors and revenue cycle management companies that service Behavioral Health. It’s no-holds-barred as usual and we’ll discuss just who has access to patient mental health records from Revenue Cycle Management organizations to Electronic Health Record vendors. We’ll shine a spotlight on why this is important to agencies and providers.
She also answers questions from our listeners about what she does, why she does it, and why her radio show and Behavioral Health are her passions.
The Nuts and Bolts of Consultancy in Behavioral Healthcare
Why You Need Us—and How We Can Help
The healthcare system as a whole is a complex compilation of providers, insurers, administrators, and vendors. And although the end goal is always to better the health of patients, healthcare is also a business. That business part of healthcare, just as with any venture that involves dollar signs, brings out the best in some, the worst in others. We see it as our job—our passion—to help organizations wade through the behavioral health market to match the best products with the right providers to ensure the best care. And as we’ve found, much of that work involves finding the right people.
Last month we welcomed Dr. Frederick DuFour to the everythingEHR team. We are proud to share his knowledge and expertise with our providers and the Behavioral Health EHR vendors we support.
Dr. DuFour will be hosting a series of Webinars for The Samaritan Institute, our supported EHR vendors, and everythingEHR on Meaningful Use and the specific and unique constraints on Behavioral Health providers.
HIPAA and Security Webinar for Behavioral Health Providers
Instructor: Roy Huggins, LPC of Person-Centered Tech
Moderator: Kristin Walker, everythingEHR
Offering by: The Samaritan Institute
If you missed the live webinar here is your opportunity to watch this invaluable presentation.
Click HERE to watch the video
Samaritan Network Webinar Offerings
The Samaritan Institute has partnered with Advantage Consulting, LLC, everythingEHR, and Roy Huggins of Person-Centered Tech to provide FREE webinars to the Samaritan Network on topics related to HIPAA and Technology, Fundamentals of Mental Health Service Evaluation, as well as Electronic Health Record Systems.
The first offering, “HIPAA and Security” will be held on Monday, December 15; with more to come in early 2015, including a four part series related to “Planning and Implementing Clinical Outcome Measures Activities.” While you are encouraged to attend the live sessions in order to participate in the question and answer dialogue, the webinars will also be recorded for viewing as your schedule allows. Ongoing consultation in these areas continues to be available to Centers as needed. Kristin Walker of everythingEHR will be moderating all of the sessions below.
Work: An Intimate Act
Intimacy, the workplace, and EHR adoption…it reads like a joke. The kind that uses the bizarre coupling of concepts and leads to the punchline, “…so the duck says, “Put it on my bill.””
Yet, as a caregiver committed to organizational fitness I believe that a broader view of population health is where we are headed. And now that the ACA is actively defining ‘workplace wellness’, there has never been a more perfect time to explore the relational overlap of work, intimacy, and EHR adoption.
Talking about personal interactions at work implies a relatively new demand being placed on the work environment; one for sustainability that refers to personal as well as professional systems. Not that ‘relations’ haven’t always been a part of management concerns. But with the continued lengthening of work hours and decline in job security – stressors not softened by social supports like paid family leave and universal child care – interpersonal dynamics often associated with private life are making the scary leap into the workplace. And as leaders promoting the bandwidth for this conversation, it may feel risky at times – but probably not as much as we fear.
Listen to our podcast with founder and Behavioral Health HIPAA Expert Roy Huggins, LPC
Digital Confidentiality LIVE Webinar Series (6 Ethics CE Hours Total)
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Have you seen that movie, Gone in Sixty Seconds with Nick Cage and Angelina Jolie? If you haven’t, the basic plot revolves around a group of car thieves, really good ones mind you, who are able to jack a car in sixty seconds flat. Quite a feat when you stop to think about it.
When I learned that Inkspell Publishing wanted to publish my debut novel, Call of the Sea, the emotional rollercoaster ride that ensued reminds me a lot of that movie. I went from a celestial high, where I wandered around the house with a Cheshire cat grin on my face and randomly shouted a hearty squee, to the low where it occurred to me that people would actually read my story, see its cover, and judge it on its literary merits. My squees turned to “Holy Mother, what did I just do? Am I ready for this?” -- all in about the space of sixty seconds.
Suddenly, it was all real. I was about to become a published novelist. There’d be editing rounds, of course, but also cover art to collaborate on, book blurbs to write, promotions to participate in. For the first time, my name wouldn’t appear alongside a list of other contributors. This book, this story I love, and have worked so hard to get onto paper would be mine alone. I’d have no one to share the spotlight with, nor would I have anyone to stand behind or blame if it wasn’t well received. All just me and my little dream.
Scary, right? Like being on stage in front of your whole high school class buck naked. *shudders*
Where am I going with all this rambling nonsense about books and movies?
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Once upon a time there was this girl. Let's call her Paige. And she had a blog! She loved this blog so much and couldn't wait to share everything with it. But one day, she ate this apple that this old lady brought and fell into a deep sleep and...
Ok. Not really.
I've been.. detained.
But let's quickly fill you in.
-JCP got busy. Lots of hours.
-Worked on painting a toy chest/bench for a lady and finished. Pics to come.
-Working on 3 portraits for a client. Pics to come.
-Began student teaching (!!!!!) two weeks ago. Up to my ears in waking up early.
-Being a busy Pres. for Chi Omega Pi.
So yeah... I'm still around. I won't promise I'll be blogging super often, but hopefully I've broken the dry spell. I kept thinking, "Why write? No one reads this." But then my roommater said that she checks everyday to see if I've posted anything, so here you go Jenn. Just for you :) and Wanda :) | <urn:uuid:de13bc1c-5178-4421-96cc-6ac7ffa3f25c> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://handiwork-pw.blogspot.com/2011/08/ | 2018-06-22T14:46:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864546.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622143142-20180622163142-00634.warc.gz | en | 0.966568 | 236 | [
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Walk Ref: #420 The HDLF Mystery Walk
Dates & Time: Friday 24th June 2016 Start at 10.00am
Distance: more than 5 and less than 10Km Height gain: less than 200m Est’d Duration: 3 hours.
Est’d Difficulty: Easy (See Walk Grades)
RV Location: The Restaurante El Fogón del Frailes car park at the big red/maroon building between HDLF and Barbaroja.
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ySgywxMhAv22
GPS: 38°16’18.92″N, 0°56’29.19″W
Walk Description: This is a circular-ish walk, which will include going up a hill and coming down again, the Grand Old Duke of York may even lead the walk if he doesn’t get lost on the way to the RV! Good views if it isn’t foggy and a refreshment stop at Casa Adele on the way back.
Lunch: Menu del Día at the Fogón. €10 and recently reported to be good. As ever please e-mail Philip to book for lunch: [email protected] by 22nd June if at all possible to give the restaurant a fighting chance of being prepared for us on what is often a busy day.
Special Notes: This will be the end of the walking season, so feel free to be silly!
Equipment: Your usual walking kit, including First Aid kit, with any snacks you might require and plenty of water. It will probably be hot, so sunscreen, hats etc.!
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HBO's True Detective wrapped up its first season last Sunday and if you didn't see it you should make time to catch up, because it was one wild, crazy, and baffling ride through the bayous of Louisiana with two incredible lead performances that you don't want to miss.
Creator Nic Pizolatto wrote a complex mystery that sprung from the influences of the true crime and pulp fiction genres to weave a tangled, 17-year long web of murder, satanic sex cults, child sacrifices and government conspiracy that was almost impossible to figure out on first viewing. I haven't gone back to re-watch any of the eight episodes yet but I'm sure that if you want to you can piece together more of the clues that were laid out from the start (or maybe you can't, which might be the point all along). It was a complicated plot which may have fooled a lot of people into thinking that the mystery was a central part of the storytelling, in which case you were bound to be a little let down by the finale, which left a lot of unanswered questions, too many for all the details they had laid out, in my opinion. But the good thing is, the show was always just as much about the two lead characters, and in that area they did not disappoint.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson were pitch-perfect casting as Detectives Rustin Coale and Marty Hart, two guys with polar opposite views of the world forced to work together in solving the seemingly unsolveable. That's familiar territory (especially lately, there's an awful lot of shows populating the air right now about cops looking for a killer), but as always, the effect is driven by the chemistry and the individual characters themselves, and in this case both were spectacular. Matthew McConaughey has the much flashier role here, as he's the philosophical, world-weary, cynical and obsessive Rust, whose views of humanity are bleak and whose tendency to go off on literary, almost non-sensical tangents are sometimes amusing yet baffling at the same time. It takes some getting used to, as Rust's diatribes, even looking back on them, make very little sense, but McConaughey's total commitment to the crazy sells every word. He's guaranteed to win the Emmy for this later in the year. Harrelson has the more understated role, as the simpler man befuddled by the women in his life- his wife, his mistress, his daughters. He puts up with Rust but seems to hate him, and their love/hate relationship is fun to watch play out.
It's a two-man show, as Harrelson and McConaughey are really the only well-written characters in the series. Michelle Monaghan is Harrelson's wife Maggie, who has the third biggest part, but she really gets the shaft here, as her character is highly underwritten and undervalued, fulfilling the traditional role of the nagging wife on TV dramas about male antiheroes. But it really doesn't matter, because Rust and Marty are the show- everything comes back to them in the end, and the two actors are so good that they make up for any shortcomings in the writing for the other bit parts in the series. A bigger drawback is the writing for all the story threads left hanging; I realize this is primarily a show about atmosphere, as it's simply drenched in it, with the landscapes of Louisiana layed out in beautiful yet grotesque fashion- a glossy exterior where horrific secrets lay buried underneath- but there's a little too much focus on the plot to wrap up with an ending that's slightly anti-climactic (the confrontation of the killer in the finale reminded me way too much of Silence of the Lambs) and several plot points introduced that don't pay off.
It's interesting- this miniseries reminded me of another one called Top of the Lake, which is similar in its themes and mystical, universe-questioniong nature. You might even call that the feminist version of this kind of detective story (without the movie star headliners of course). Yet I'm more okay with the open endedness of that show, which never promised or pretended to get into the grizzly details of the murder mystery, setting up clues or leads that would seem to be leading to concrete answers.This one wanted to have it both ways at times, and yet there were fantastic moments in some episodes of this show that were unprecedented for television- like that 5-minute tracking shot at the end of the fourth episode- truly a cinematic move from director Cary Fukunaga that was pretty damn impressive. Pizolatto wants True Detective to be an anthology series, which means the next season would be a whole new cast in a new location, with a brand new mystery to unfold. I'm so there for the next installment- but how about some female detectives time around, huh? | <urn:uuid:c1b5df84-9862-484f-9bb8-2c6554f7c17c> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | https://movieseasons.squarespace.com/tv-headquarters/2014/3/13/review-true-detective-season-1 | 2018-06-22T15:04:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864546.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622143142-20180622163142-00634.warc.gz | en | 0.980839 | 1,011 | [
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These features are new/improved:
- Until now, we loaded 20 Mix groups for each country. Thanks to feedback from our users, we recognized that we are missing out some Mix groups. We changed this, and now our app loads up to 50 groups per Mix.
- We have updated the app to include the latest MixRadio SDK, which is also a lot more faster than before. Loading times should be better now – even with slow internet connections.
- we improved the sharing methods
- some improvements to messages that are shown (we switched from the messages that need user interaction to messages that do not need them where it makes sense)
- other minor bug fixes
Don’t wait, update Mix Play & Share right now.
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The Crusade hangs fire
By Dzhambulat Are
GROZNY, Chechnya – The unexpected ease with which the guerrillas have once again demonstrated their strength in the republic’s southern districts has now badly upset every Chechen official without exception. After Ramzan Kadyrov demanded to know why a many-thousand strong army of Chechen law enforcers was unable to cope with a few dozen “feeble bandits”, the tone of his remarks was at once picked up by officials in a rather direct way. Working in liaison with the military commandant’s office and officials of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, Chechen parliamentarians passed an emergency resolution calling for the working out of a plan of action against the guerrilla groups which operate in the mountains of southern Chechnya, led by Tarkhan Gaziyev and Emir Shatral. One must now assume that the mojahedin are about to be hard pressed.
On June 23 the Chechen parliament in Grozny held a special session. One MP, Ibragim Suleimanov, a longstanding and consistent opponent of the separatists, gave a speech of the utmost sincerity and frankness, though it merely duplicated the theses of Kadyrov’s rant. Suleimanov declared himself extremely unhappy about the fact that "several tens of thousands of law enforcement officers, together with the federal military forces, are unable to bring order to the republic." He found a particular source of frustration in the fact that the zone in which the forces of the “Caucasian Emirate” are waging their jihad alongside Ichkerian fighting detachments has turned out to contain his native village of Khazhi-Evl. Malicious tongues say that because of this the MP has been too afraid to visit his relatives for several months now.
And Said-Bek Uzuyev, deputy chairman of the Committee for Legislation, Laws and Security, called on practically the entire world to “combat the activities of the bandit formations”. He was personally willing to toil in the sweat of his brow on a plan for “joint operations against the armed gangs by the Interior Ministry, the FSB and the Ministry of Defence”. It seems that Magomed Khanbiyev, the ex-deputy Chechen minister of defence, does not have too much faith in the efficacy of the use of force alone, when the nature of the enemy is taken into account. His opinion is that as the process of eliminating the guerrillas who have settled in the forests continues, attempts to persuade them to return to civilian life should not be abandoned. When combined together, these effective methods will ultimately help to win the desired victory.
Ramzan Kadyrov, who has declared himself willing to personally lead a "crusade" against the mojahedin, has begun to take an increasingly critical view of the fighting capability of his own troops, whom earlier he never tired of showering with praise. The slackness and anarchy in the law enforcement agencies are visible to the naked eye. For this reason, the final solution of the “Wahhabist question” may be indefinitely delayed.
Recently, experts have suggested with increasing frequency that the principal factor now blocking the effectiveness of Kadyrov’s forces is the position adopted by the Russian military. In the ninth year of the war they decided on a strategy of Chechenization: this involved staying on the sidelines and keeping their interference in the course of events to a minimum. The Russian generals are extremely reluctant to conduct any military operations, even those which would involve only a small risk to the men under their command.
At a recent meeting with heads of the security forces, Kadyrov expressed dissatisfaction with the dress and behaviour of employees in the republic’s law enforcement agencies. The Chechen leader was outraged by the fact that instead of pursuing wounded guerrillas in the mountains, his illustrious comrades are increasingly spending their time in cafés, indulging in sabre-rattling and going to pieces entirely. He has issued an order that from now on those who fail to observe discipline, the rules of service and the wearing of camouflage uniform instead of civilian attire (mostly foreign), will be severely punished.
As if in response to Kadyrov’s criticisms, in the last few weeks certain “people’s avengers” have declared open season on police officers who prefer to prefer to pass their working hours in Grozny‘s cafés and restaurants.
On June 9 a bomb exploded in a café in Grozny’s Leninsky district. About two dozen policemen were peacefully dining there at the time. Nine of them sustained seriously injuries. Four civilian bystanders were also hurt. By pure accident there were no fatalities. After this, other similar establishments which had long been well-frequented by police and servicemen also became targets. Devices primed to explode are discovered almost daily by sappers in the capital’s cafés and restaurants. On the last occasion, two bombs set to go off together at the same time were found in the alcove of a summer café in the same Leninsky district.
Meanwhile, the fight with the Yamadayev brothers is quietly nearing a climax. The Vostok and Zapad battalions are to be reduced by one third. This message came from General Shamanov via the Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper. But even General Shamanov, who nowadays deals mainly with questions of Russian army training, omitted to specify the fate that awaits Sulim and Badrudi Yamadayev, accused by the Chechen authorities of committing multiple crimes. Shamanov is promising to keep the two battalions, which are manned by Chechens, under the command of the 42nd Russian defence ministry division. "If the events of June 13, when guerrillas attacked the village of Benoi-Vedeno, are anything to go by, these battalions have their work cut out for them. In addition, some of their units are presently carrying out peacekeeping duties in Abkhazia and South Ossetia,” Shamanov explained.
At the same time, as at a feast in the time of you know what, another group of eminent guests from Moscow headed by presidential administration head Sergei Naryshkin and his deputy Vladislav Surkov arrived in Grozny. Being men of culture, they made their appearance in the Chechen capital with a particular occasion in view: the opening of Chechnya’s newly restored Nuradilov Theatre. After laying flowers at the Akhmad-Khadzhi Kadyrov memorial, the members of the Moscow delegation visited the construction site of the new cancer centre.
However, the programme of their visit was of only limited interest to the journalists. What the journalists mainly wanted to know was whether the deputy presidential administration head still remembered his Chechen roots. And Vladislav Surkov did not disappoint them. He said straight out: "We’re discussing the final phase of the restoration of the republic – my little historic homeland." And as a finale gifts of the kind that is so dear to the Chechen heart has been prepared. To the Chechen leaders, among whom was Mufti Sultan-Khadzhi Mirzayev, the republic’s spiritual head, Naryshkin and Surkov distributed letters of thanks signed by President Dmitry Medvedev. Not to be outdone, their hosts reciprocated: from Ramzan’s hands Surkov received the Golden Order of Akhmad-Khadzhi Kadyrov.
Photograph taken from Zerkalo nedeli.
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June 18th, 2018
Video Transcription of June 2018 Real Estate Market Update Tyson Lund with the Lund Team here for a market update for the summer. And we want to share with you a few … Read More
This cozy SINGLE LEVEL home is located in a corner lot of a quiet cul de sac in the desirable community of La Costa. First time on the market, original owner. Large living room with step-down sitting area with fireplace. Low maintenance, child-friendly yard. No HOA and No Mello Roos. Minutes away form beaches, shopping, restaurants, and award winning schools.
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This Immaculately Maintained & Beautifully Upgraded Calavera Hills/ Lake View Home Will Wow Even The Most Discerning Buyers! Save Money With Your Owned Solar System! Highly Upgraded Stone Finishes Throughout. Granite Slabs In Kitchen & All Baths! ...RE/MAX By The Sea
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The Flint Hills provide mountain bikers plenty of ups and downs on the annual Kansas Dirt Tour.
Hunnicutt's Field of Dreams
Waymon and Dianne Hummicutt's Louisburg farm is "the place" to find the perfect jack-o-lantern
The Cottonwood Ranch
The Kansas State Historical Society is bringing a Sheridan County sheep farm, established in the 1880's, back to life.
Wild About Art
Wes Dewey took a leap of faith and became a full-time artist in 1985. Today, his thriving business is Rock Creek Wildlife Art.
Haskell's Lasting Gift
An earthwork on the grounds of Haskell Indian Nations University is a lasting reminder of basic Native American spiritual values.
The Kansas African American History Trail
African Americans are now being recognized through memorials, historic designations and commemorations for their important role in Kansas history.
Rustic furniture made from durable Osage Orange wood is the specialty of Bud Hanzlick of Belleville.
The Kingfisher's Inn
Located near scenic Marion County Lake, this restaurant has been luring hungry customers for more than four decades.
Goldsmith Teresa Foster of Dodge City creates custom-made jewelry with "sentiment and meaning."
Wichita's city parks are filled with Gino Salerno's unique, life-sized figures carved from stumps of trees destroyed by nature.
Volume 49, issue 3
Andrea Glenn, editor
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MHS delivers Buddy Bench to MGS!
Monday, March 13th was an exciting day at MGS for two of our School Families. Mrs. Tauer's and Mrs. Adamson's welcomed the newest addition to the MGS Playground....a Buddy Bench! These two school families wanted to focus on a project that would help eliminate loneliness during recess and foster friendships, so they paired up with some talented woodworking students at MHS to make their idea a reality. MHS delivered the Buddy Bench to these two school families on Monday and excitement ensued. These school families will now work on painting the bench and our custodians will work to anchor the bench in its new location on the MGS Playground. You can find more information about the history of the Buddy Bench at http://buddybench.org/ We are proud of our MGS students for spreading the message of inclusion and kindness! | <urn:uuid:8509a6d9-946b-4f05-a16d-9a399bee5aed> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://www.usd263.com/vnews/display.v/ART/58cbf0eff2335 | 2018-06-25T15:12:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267868135.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625150537-20180625170537-00314.warc.gz | en | 0.958684 | 182 | [
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You know how bummed you feel when you have a really great plan and then it doesn’t get fulfilled? Yah that happened this week. I had this great plan to do an “eat a rainbow” lesson with my kids and then have them go to our local farmers’ market and help me buy foods from all the colors. Well, apparently the farmers took 4th of July off from the market. We went all the way into town (20 minute drive) and no one was there. Boo
So no cute farmers’ market photos, but I still have a great lesson and some resources for learning about fruits and vegetables.
To kick off the lesson, I had my boys sort fruit and veggie cards by color. I used the FREE fruit and vegetable sorting cards by KidzClub. Here Jonnie is showing me his favorite fruit (or is it a vegetable?):
Since it has been over 100 degrees for the past three days, no one has wanted to play outside and we had the case of the wiggles. I created a fetching color matching game.
I took the fruit and vegetable sorting cards and spread them out on our living room floor.
Next, I made a color “rainbow” on a 11×14 sheet of paper. The rainbow served as our starting line. Then I would say “ready, set, go find red (or any of the colors)”. The boys then raced to the other side of the room where the pile was and grabbed the first red fruit or vegetable card they could find.
They then raced back and placed their card on the matching color of the rainbow.
I did this for all the colors. Afterwards, we talked about the different colors, what nutrients are typical in each color, and how it helps our body be healthy.
I then put the rainbow in my purse with the intent of having them find the colors at the farmers’ market, but you already know how that went. Ohh well, next time.
Beyond the lesson:
Here is a great story hour lesson plan by Bergen County Health in New Jersey titled “Ever Taste A Rainbow”? Our library didn’t have any of the books, but maybe yours does.
What are some others ideas to add to this healthy eating a rainbow and colors lesson? Share them in the comment section below. Also, make sure to visit my Pinterest board dedicated to all things learning about food, animals, plants and farms.
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The decision to build a treehouse has been made, now its time to consider the most important element of the treehouse, the tree. The health, size and future growth potential of the tree need to be taken into account. To be sure that the tree chosen fits the bill an arborist should be consulted. A consultation should be scheduled with a certified professional arborist (not your gardener or the local tree removal guy). A good arborist can usually be found in the yellow pages, or by referencing www.isa-arbor.com. The research the arborist does will determine what the health of the tree is and if the tree you’ve chosen will support your treehouse vision.
Certain types of trees are better suited for treehouses than others. A lot may depend on what type of tree is available to the builder on his property. Once the tree type has been identified then evaluation as to how the treehouse envisioned fits or not can be done. Deciduous trees lose their foliage, while evergreens keep it. Deciduous trees are preferred because identifying if a branch is living or dead is easier. However, particularly if the view is a concern, choosing a deciduous tree means limiting the construction period to certain times of the year – something to consider if the work is being done in colder climates where snow and rain is a major concern.
When building on a single tree, the most important factor is the diameter of the tree. Ten to twelve inches should be the minimum. A mature tree with large, well established limbs to provide a cradle for the floor system is preferable. Larger, lower branches are best suited for safe construction. Building too high in the tree is probably not a good idea as limbs tend to get weaker the higher up you go and tree movement from the wind is greater. When you’re building a treehouse for younger children or seniors keep the height low to avoid any dangerous falls. When using multiple trees for the structure, it’s wisest to choose trees that are all around the same size. If you use a bridge to move from one tree to another make sure the level of the bridge is similar on both ends.
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It's not a particularly creative post title, but at least it's accurate. Have some more pictures from Mauna Loa!
After several tries, I've come to the regretful conclusion that it's simply impossible to replicate the colors seen in the sunsets up here in a photo. They're just so incredibly breathtaking in the range of hues.
That being said, this picture comes pretty decently close. (This is the view from just outside our break room.)
May 1st we had a snowfall on the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. This is pretty late in the season for snow, though it's possible to get snow any time of the year here; I still remember the time it snowed all the way down to the Visitor Center while I was working there—in June! (This snow doesn't extend that far down.) At a little over 11,000 feet (~3,350 meters) our site was too low to get any snow, though.
I like how the snow here is mostly only in one sector, not equally spread around the summit.
A few days later, on May 5th, the snow had all melted, but the focus is this old eruptive vent near the road—we stopped on the way down after some daytime observations. This is maybe fifty feet from the road, and perhaps twenty feet deep. I couldn't get a good picture of the inside because it's so large, perhaps thirty feet across.
I don't know how old it is—based on the weathering I'd guess somewhere within the past few hundred years—but it's incredible to imagine when this fissure was belching molten rock and gasses from the interior of the earth.
There are also several lava tubes visible beside the road up to the site. This is the largest and most visible, though it doesn't go anywhere on either side beyond where it collapsed here. You can see where the road goes maybe twenty feet beyond the far end. This is not the gaping hole closest to the road—just above the 9,000 foot marker is the opening to a small lava tube literally within two feet of the side of the road, though I forgot to take a picture of it. I'm hoping to take a weekend soon to explore some of these lava tubes, so hopefully I'll have more pictures soon. A hui hou! | <urn:uuid:9da23080-3d50-4110-8662-24d09b7e7bcd> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://physicistfarmer.blogspot.com/2017/05/more-pictures-from-mountain.html | 2018-06-20T18:58:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863834.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20180620182802-20180620202802-00354.warc.gz | en | 0.978428 | 490 | [
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It’s easy to see in our reading today that the explanations that Paul is using (to clarify the role of the Law of Moses, the change in covenant, and the rightful place of the Gentiles in the church) had been honed to a razor’s edge. Paul had been actively engaged, of course, in many discussions and debates in the synagogues that Paul had evangelized over the years and the churches full of concerned Jewish Christians. Paul knew the common questions, objections, and even accusations that came up. In today’s two chapters, Paul finishes answering questions and objections to the Gospel truth that salvation and righteousness is not found in the Law but through faith in Jesus. Tomorrow, Paul will address a different set of issues that were also on the mind of Jewish Christians of his day.
But for now, let’s highlight a few (and believe me, when I say that the tonnage of passages that could be commented on in these two chapters is mind-boggling — so “few” is really true in these chapters) of the important and inspired teachings or Paul on the question of the role of the Law of Moses in today’s reading…
The Parallel of a Marriage Covenant and the New Covenant — Romans 7:1-6
What a great illustration Paul uses here! People understand the marriage covenant well, and how it is supposed to be a “til death do you part” kind of arrangement. The Jews of Paul’s day were probably objecting to the change of covenant idea using as an illustration themselves that covenants are unbreakable until death! But what they had not thought of was the death that every Christian spiritually experiences in baptism (one more reason to be baptized, by the way) — as in Romans 6:4,5. One’s death in Christ legitimately dissolves the covenant with the Mosaic Law, just like a physical death legitimately dissolves the marriage covenant. In other words, “death did part us” from the Law of Moses.
Sin Takes Advantage of the Law — Romans 7:7-24
“But why would we want a ‘divorce’ from the Law of Moses. Isn’t the Law good?” The short answer, Paul seems to be saying, is both yes and no. Of course, the Law is good; it is the perfect standard of right and wrong, of purity and holiness and light. The problem is that sin uses the Law against our flesh; when the Law tells us not to covet, our flesh tends to say something like: “Don’t covet. Oh, that looks like it could be fun. Are you sure you don’t want to try it?” And then we covet. We all know how it works, and that’s the reason that it doesn’t really help us. Instead it only 1) points out what we shouldn’t do and 2) condemns us when we do it. Paul certainly had it right, when he tells us that sin was shown to be really evil by using what is good to effect more sin. So, the Law is still good; it was simply perfection in the hands of the imperfect.
The War Between the Flesh and the Spirit — Romans 7:14-24
So, because of the Law’s inadvertent backfire effect of actually causing more sin, we have this conflict that wars within us all — knowing what we should do, desiring in the inner man to do the right thing, but being pulled strongly by the flesh in the other direction. This is the common human condition, just in case you wondered if there was something wrong with you. The text here is just a little confusing, but on the other hand, its confusion is the perfect form to express the confusing “schizophrenia” of human existence, especially as we attempt to live the Christian life — Romans 7:15 “For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate.” And the Law of Moses is powerless to help us in this matter. What can we do?
No Condemnation — Romans 8:1
In Paul’s great argument against the Law of Moses, he has pointed out the uselessness of the Law of Moses in actually helping our common sin problem. So what can we do? “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus!” In Paul’s appeal to the Jewish Christians of Rome, he has effectively shut the door on the Law of Moses — given our imperfection, it is doesn’t help us wretched situation. The only door left open is “the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus,” which has set us free from the law of sin and death. No longer, in this new system, do we have to satisfy the Law of Moses (which we cannot do). Instead, we walk in the Spirit and enjoy the forgiveness and promises of God.
Real Spirituality — Romans 8:9ff
I often talk with folks who have the popular definition of “spiritual” and “spirituality”. In the world’s definition, one who is “spiritual” is someone who seeks some sort of transcendent or ecstatic feeling produced by any sort of religious ritual — from paganism to Pentecostalism. But Paul defines spirituality for us in a much more practical way:
“For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.” (Romans 8:5-9, NASB)
But what is spirituality according to the Bible? It is “walking by the Spirit”, more specifically, it is living a life that obeys the Spirit and produces the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22.23).
Predestination? — Romans 8:28-30
There is some confusion that sometimes arises out of this passage about whether or not our lives are scripted, that the whole play has been written, and we are simply living it out — predestination. But the whole Bible teaching of election and predestination is actually not about an individual’s future, but rather a group’s future. Notice how the third person plural is being used throughout the passage: (Romans 8:28-30) “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.”
If I were called by the local high school to become their new basketball coach (fat chance), I could notify the student body that on a certain day there would be tryouts. In these tryouts, I would be looking for students who could run up and down the court in a certain amount of time, who could make 9 out of 10 lay-ups, who could sink 8 out of 10 free-throws, was at least 5’8” and could vertical leap — say 24 inches. I could, likewise, tell the students that everyone who measured up to these criteria — whoever they might turn out to be — would make the team and that everyone who made the team would go on all the road trips and receive a jacket at the end of the season. What have I done? I’ve given a general “call” about the basketball team. I’ve also set the criteria for those who will be chosen to be on the team. I have also predestined everyone on the team to go on all the road trips and get a jacket at the end of the year. This is exactly what the Lord has done. Those who will be His chosen will be those who have believed in and followed His Son Jesus Christ. These chosen folks — whoever they are, by their own choices — are predestined to conform to Jesus’ image now and to go to Heaven later. This distinction and definition will be especially important to remember as we begin to ready and study Romans 9-11, when Paul starts talking about God’s choices.
In the meantime, are you part of God’s chosen people. He has set up the criteria; have you met it?
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Musical Tattoo Hand Engraved Treble Clef Note: The creak of an opening mailbox? Music to our ears. Especially if this lovely note, with a delightfully illustrated black treble clef symbol on thick cream paper, is tucked inside.
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes Recipe - ~clb so yummy! Next time I will cut the tomatoes into three layers, and maybe cut down the cool time to twelve minutes. I will definitely make this again. A quick and yummy snack, or side dish. | <urn:uuid:ad3ab98a-daa3-47e7-a900-f0c25d37b8bb> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | https://www.pinterest.es/santanaluis/ | 2018-06-20T19:44:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863834.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20180620182802-20180620202802-00354.warc.gz | en | 0.89497 | 108 | [
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White (Acipenser transmontanus) and Green (Acipenser medirostris) Sturgeon are native to California and are often observed together in the same habitat. They are anadromous, meaning they move from the salt and brackish water to freshwater to spawn. Sturgeon reach sexual maturity at around 15 years old, and can live to be 100 years or older. Mature females spawn every 2 to 4 years. Large females produce many more eggs than their smaller counterparts. Very high flow years lead to sturgeon spawning success. Long life, late sexual maturity and infrequent spawning contribute to the vulnerability of the sturgeon population.
Status in California's Bay and Delta
Green Sturgeon was federally listed as threatened in 2006. White Sturgeon is not state or federally listed, but the American Fisheries Society considers their survival dependent on conservation measures taken to protect them.
Take Action to Help Sturgeon
What is CDFW doing now?
- Enhancing monitoring programs
- Collecting valuable information via Sturgeon Fishing Reports
- Making regulation changes as needed
- Evaluating changes in habitat quality
- Examining delta hydrology and water project operations year-round
What can you do?
Anglers can assist the Delta ecosystem and sturgeon recovery in several ways:
- Report sturgeon fishing harvest ONLINE, or mail report cards to PO Box 944209, Sacramento CA 94244.
- Report Green Sturgeon Satellite Tags (PDF)
- Water conservation - the more water we conserve the less water needs to be exported from the Delta.
- Stop the spread of invasive species - thoroughly clean your fishing gear and vessels (waders, boat bilge, bait tanks) before moving from one water to another.
- Storm drains - be aware that what goes into a storm drain comes out in the Delta and impacts our fisheries. Use pesticides wisely and as directed.
- Stay informed and share information with your friends.
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Hola from Quinta Normal,
Hna Duffy,Much love,So much I want to tell you, but know that I love you. I am so grateful to give my all to sharing the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ here.Calls from missionaries for medical issues have gone well so far!CHI CHI CHI LE LE LE VIVA CHILE. La Mundial is happening and it has been a little loco here. People here love their Futbol!We have an investigador Paulina who has an amazing amount of faith. She is ready and wanting to be baptized this next Sunday, so we will be working with her every day this week.Funny things: already got called Hermana Cerveza (because Duffy is a beer I guess on the Simpsons???) Barbie Hermana (officially reached Gringa status jaja). But I have never met people so giving and willing to listen, or at least talk to you! Oh guess who gets to eat prieta this next Saturday...blood sausage. Ill let you know how it goes!The first couple days in the sector I was like a deer in the headlights. But I am slowly learning the life of a missionary. We walk everywhere! Lots of homes are make shift dwellings, or there will be a door that opens up to a hallway of single rooms dwellings where entire families live. I feel so humbled by the happiness and joy these people have, when some have so little. It makes you really reflect on what is important in our lives...family and love. I love seeing how the Gospel of Jesus Christ has given many people so much hope and purpose.Tuesday I left the CCM..whoot whoot. What a graduation that was. I am so grateful for the time I had there. Most people say they serve 2 missions, one in the CCM and one out in the campo. Now I know what they mean:) We drove to the mission home where President and Hna Essig welcomed us. Paperwork, orientation, and then we got to meet our trainers. My first companion is Hna. S. She is from Argentina and is Awesome! She talks with an Argentinian accent which is different and she speaks very little English, but we are learning very quickly how to work together. This week we are going to get a new Mission President. Neither him or his wife speak english, so I better learn quick huh;) I am learning how to have patience with myself. Knowing what you want to say is one thing, but saying it is another. My brain is getting quite the work out each day jaja.This is the comun that I have been assigned to. It is a sector in the city, and I am loving it!So I have a lot to say so here it goes! | <urn:uuid:b68be366-8c60-4d67-b751-df95130cae3a> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://insmallandsimplethings.blogspot.com/2014/06/ | 2018-06-21T20:10:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864257.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621192119-20180621212119-00034.warc.gz | en | 0.966461 | 575 | [
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UCL unveils economic support for UK design community
11 June 2009
The UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment has announced four initiatives to support the UK design community during these difficult economic times.
The initiatives are aimed at recent graduate architects, engineers and young practitioners and form part of UCL’s commitment to the Economic Challenge Investment Fund (ECIF) and Short Knowledge Transfer Programmes.
UCL has waived general overhead costs for all ECIF-supported programmes.
Professor Stephen Gage (UCL Bartlett School of Architecture) said: "The design industry has been among those hardest hit by the problems facing the economy, which is common in a downturn. That is the reason why I was particularly concerned that we respond very positively to this initiative."
UCL Bartlett will offer:
1) Short Knowledge Transfer Research Programmes
UCL Bartlett offers built environment architecture and design engineering companies and practices the chance to carry out a funded research project with UCL Bartlett as an academic partner. Projects must be short, of around 12 weeks duration, and must be designed to help the tactical development of the company or practice. Up to £500 per week is available to help fund the company’s employment of a KTP Associate who can be an incoming graduate or postgraduate, or an existing company employee or partner. Up to 20 projects will be supported. Contact Professor Stephen Gage for initial advice on projects.
2) Advanced cadcam/rapid prototyping training course
This cutting edge course is based in UCL Bartlett’s new £500,000 facility and offers places for up to 50 qualified applicants. Students will learn how to export handmade models into a digital format, and how to construct digital models for 3D printing or prototyping in nylon, wood and steel. A short RHINO course will be offered for those not conversant with this programme. The course is 50 per cent funded through the ECIF programme. Students will pay £1,200 for a four-week intensive full-time course. All materials will be provided. Contact Indigo Rohrer for further details.
3) Module seats on UCL’s MSc Environmental Design and Engineering
These places will be offered to appropriately pre-qualified students (primarily architects and engineers). Three of the course’s modules have been developed in direct response to industry demand. Another covers two topics important in designing high quality low energy buildings, while a specialized module covers more efficient business parks. Applications for the full course are already closed for 2009, but places are still available for these specialized modules. The courses are 50 per cent funded though the ECIF programme. Students will pay £250 for a part-time ten-week course. Contact Indigo Rohrer on for application details. Visit the website for details of the modules on offer.
4) Assisted full-time places for the Bartlett Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Architectural Research
Students who successfully complete the Bartlett Graduate Diploma in Architecture/MArch programme, normally with Distinction or Commendation in one or more elements, may be allowed to undertake further study to receive the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Architectural Research. Suitably qualified diploma graduates are invited to apply for up to 20 places, 50 per cent funded through the ECIF programme. Students will pay £1,000 for a three-month full-time course commencing June 2009. A further course will be run over the summer in 2010. Contact Indigo Rohrer for further details.
Image: top right, Bartlett School of Architecture, Wates House.
The Bartlett is made up of the Schools of Architecture, Construction and
Project Management, Graduate Studies, Planning, the Development Planning
Unit and the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis. In recent years, teaching and research
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For more than twenty years I have been writing and playing guitar music with a partial capo. It’s always been the Kyser full six-string capo, just commandeered for my 4/6 capoing purposes. I’ll put the capo on strings 3-6, leaving the high E and B strings open—nice and ringy! It’s a great way to approximate an alternate tuning without having to majorly re-tune the strings.
The approach has generally worked well, even though that’s not the intent of the six-string capo. Still, I’ve long wondered how one of Kyser’s actual partial capos would work. One of their partial capos is the Short-Cut. I recently reached out to Kyser and they were kind enough to send me a black Short-Cut capo to review.
This is one of the funnest products I’ve gotten to review, and I’m a big fan of the Short-Cut.
The immediate effect is that you can approximate DADGAD tuning with a simple putting on of the capo.
But there’s actually a new world of sonics and chord voicing opened up with this little guy, too.
I want to show you some pictures and say a few more things, but first, the best I can do to describe the capo is to offer you this snippet, with the Kyser (full) capo on the second fret and the Short-Cut on the fourth.
Any time you put a capo (of any kind) on, you’ll have to tweak the strings a bit to make sure they’re in tune. This is especially (but expectedly) true of the Short-Cut capo, since it pulls up (toward the player, that is) just a bit on the third string, making it a touch sharper than it would otherwise be. This is easy enough to adjust, of course. It just means that the Short-Cut capo does not allow you to actually avoid re-tuning altogether. Not a surprise, and not really a strike against it.
(UPDATE: The Kyser team tells me you can adjust the tension on the capo.)
I’ve had my store-bought Kyser capo for ages, and it’s held up really well, so I expect the Short-Cut will, too.
I’m still having fun with the novelty of capoing three and not four strings. though I would love it if Kyser made a 4/6 partial capo. There still is not (that I’m aware of) a good capo on the market that covers the third, fourth, fifth, and six strings only—a tuning I’ve written and recorded a number of songs in. The Short-Cut covers just the third, fourth, and fifth strings.
But the great benefit to the Short-Cut over adapting the six-string capo is that it doesn’t look like it’s about to snap off at any moment. It’s totally secure.
Here’s what it looks like:
And with both capos on:
The Short-Cut is a great product, well-made, and will bring a new level of energy and creativity to anyone’s guitar playing.
One last thing—the folks at Kyser included in my package one of the cleverest and (I hope they don’t mind my saying) adorable lapel pins I’ve ever seen: | <urn:uuid:9a44c1e8-d9e3-43eb-9e55-0fceb7c8d66e> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | https://abramkj.com/tag/kyser/ | 2018-06-21T19:59:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864257.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621192119-20180621212119-00034.warc.gz | en | 0.947594 | 760 | [
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Nearing the end of the first week of this new year many people are still excited and focused on accomplishing their goals. The gym is frequented, diets are followed, exercise is consistent, family is a priority, kindness is acted upon, following through with ways to save money is taking place, and plans are followed.
When starting the work of obtaining a goal it can be simultaneously the easiest and most difficult time of the entire process. The easiest because it is often when we are the most excited – the new year makes it even more so. The most difficult because having just come out of the Christmas season life has been full of junk food, time off, and a change of routine.
Goals and resolutions may be excitedly set at the beginning of each year but more often than not they are abandoned before January is over. Do not allow your goal to disappear before you have had the chance to experience progress and success.
Habits! Habits are required to go from a resolution, a dream, a goal and turn it into reality. If all we do is dream and desire for a change that change will never take place. By taking action we can move forward, experience progress, and in time mark off a goal accomplished. Habits make taking action an easier process. The more we do something the easy it becomes. It can be difficult to start an exercise routine; however, as you follow a workout plan and stick with it a habit begins to form. As a habit is formed it becomes easier to stick with the goal. Whether the goal is weight lose, emphasis on exercise, getting debt free, or, placing importance on family time, taking action on a daily basis forms a habit over time.
You know a habit has been formed when you find yourself doing something that moves you toward your goal without having taken conscious thought. Maybe you find yourself sitting down at a party suddenly realizing you never thought about the dessert table. It might be finding yourself naturally parking further from the entrance or taking the stairs. It could be telling your boss that you cannot come in on Saturday as you have prior engagements – spending time with family – when you would normally have said an immediate yes regretting your words as they left your mouth.
Make 2017 the year a goal is achieved! Make habits an important part of the process!
If you like reading about goal achievement then head over to amazon and read a sample of my ebook on goal achievement here.
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If Something Can Go Wrong...Good morning! I would guess you the definition of Murphy's Law… If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong (Sometimes known as the 4th law of Thermodynamics).
Captain Edward A. Murphy, an American engineer at Muroc, California (Edwards Air Force Base) came up with the first law.
In 1949 he was working on a project to test the effects of sudden braking. Time after time his machinery failed and finally, he said 'If there is any way to do it wrong, I will find it.' The phrase stuck and quickly became widely used.
Here are a few of the lesser known Murphy’s laws…
- He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
- Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
- Those who live by the sword, get shot by those who don't.
- The shin bone is a device for finding furniture in a dark room.
- If the shoe fits, get another one just like it.
- Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
- Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat, drinking beer all day. | <urn:uuid:bd47854d-22a0-413c-8fdd-4bdee81b856e> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://bottomofthenews.blogspot.com/2015/09/uncommon-murphys-laws.html | 2018-06-22T18:27:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864776.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622182027-20180622202027-00354.warc.gz | en | 0.966528 | 265 | [
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I traverse the city to work each morning, dodging wildly pushed prams by ballet slippered mums and suited dads with curly haired half pyjamas half jump-suited toddlers waiting impatiently in the cold to cross the road to child care before their big day in the office.
I’m cynical. Is sending these babies to daycare this early in life, so they can maintain their current latte lifestyle, living in the east or nearby?
It’s no secret that psychologically and socially, children are better off at home, within the care of either parent or close relative (at the very least) for the first two years of their life.
Sometimes you have to sacrifice parts of your life if you want children.
Baby bonuses weren’t something that inspired Dawn and I to have children, nor did we receive a payment for either mini man – between cut off dates and means testing.
Australia’s ageing population requires lots of mini people to be born, schooled, sent to work and be taxed so they can subsidise our $1 train fares across NSW when we are 120 years old. Hence the original intention of the bonuses.
Considering parents didn’t lobby government for baby bonuses to being with, I think it’s an interesting comment some people make about it coming off the recent budget.
Dawn and I committed to having the boys at home for the first two years minimum of their lives, then their grandmother looked after them interspersed with pre school. We paid our own way and reduced our lattes – every during splitting up.
You want kids, you pay for them. You send them to early day care, you pay the price of creating a potentially isolated and less family unit oriented society.
On the other hand, I could be wrong, these parents might be just making a go of it, and buying less lattes too. Who the hell cares – we need to focus on bigger fish in the sea. | <urn:uuid:3a1cd84e-a39f-4632-8fa6-521c01522f44> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://www.starobserver.com.au/opinion/soapbox-opinion/who-the-hell-day-cares/104171 | 2018-06-22T19:06:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864776.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622182027-20180622202027-00354.warc.gz | en | 0.954839 | 407 | [
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Howhow1 (hou),USA pronunciation adv.
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Toto (to̅o̅; unstressed tŏŏ, tə),USA pronunciation prep.
- (used for expressing motion or direction toward a point, person, place, or thing approached and reached, as opposed to from): They came to the house.
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toward: from north to south.
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upon: a right uppercut to the jaw; Apply varnish to the surface.
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until: to this day; It is ten minutes to six. We work from nine to five.
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Paintpaint (pānt),USA pronunciation n.
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Fireplacefire•place (fīər′plās′),USA pronunciation n.
- the part of a chimney that opens into a room and in which fuel is burned;
- any open structure, usually of masonry, for keeping a fire, as at a campsite.
Mantelman•tel (man′tl),USA pronunciation n.
Also, mantle. Also called man•tel•piece (man′tl pēs′),USA pronunciation mantlepiece.
- a construction framing the opening of a fireplace and usually covering part of the chimney breast in a more or less decorative manner.
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Waterloo, Ontario - June 23, 2015 - Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in machine vision, will exhibit its imaging components and vision solutions in booth 4B54, Hall 4, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, China from July 1-3, 2015.
Teledyne DALSA offers a comprehensive portfolio of vision components including area and line scan cameras and frame grabbers ideal for OEM system integration, and advanced smart cameras and vision controllers with ready-to-deploy application software for the factory floor.
Linea line scan cameras are low cost, high value imagers, available with GigE or Camera Link interfaces and resolutions of 2, 4 and 8k. The new Linea GigE cameras feature TurboDrive - a patent-pending innovation that pushes past the GigE bandwidth limit. Linea cameras are ideal for food inspection, electronics, material sorting, and rail and web inspection.
The Piranha XL multi-line CMOS camera and Xtium CLHS frame grabber offer a complete solution for next generation high speed vision applications in light starved conditions, such as flat panel display and printed circuit board inspection.
The BOA2 is a standalone smart camera series offered in a range of resolutions and performance models for both monochrome and color inspections. GEVA multi-camera vision systems provide up to six high speed GigE camera ports, with multi-core processing. BOA and GEVA platforms ship with a choice of application software to suit a widening number of factory floor applications.
Teledyne DALSA vision systems include user-configurable software that can be deployed in a wide variety of industrial inspections. Focused on simplicity and ease-of-use, our vision software allows users to get quality inspection solutions up and running in a matter of minutes.
Where: Vision China 2015
Booth 4B54, Hall 4
Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, China
When: July 1-3, 2015
About Teledyne DALSA's Machine Vision Products and Services
Teledyne DALSA is a world leader in the design, manufacture and deployment of digital imaging components for the machine vision market. Teledyne DALSA image sensors, cameras, smart cameras, frame grabbers, and software are used in automated inspection systems across many industries and applications. www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging
About Teledyne DALSA
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Friday, March 10th
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Attention any International students that are planning on returning to LV Rogers next September, please see Tanis on Monday to complete an application for a BCCIE International Ambassador Scholarship.
Please help support the 2017 Grad Class by purchasing Purdys chocolates for family and friends this Easter! Catalogues are available in the office or online. Check out the LVR website for more details and links for ordering. Deadline for ordering is Wednesday March 15th by 3:30pm.
French Immersion grade 12 students, Madame Robertson has your provincial exam marks, and your oral marks.
Today there is a lunch meeting in the Ab Ed Room for Project Connect. Everyone is asked to join for at least part of the lunch and lunch is provided.
There will be no Freedom Quest meeting today as it conflicts with another meeting.
All Grads, the District Scholarship deadline is soon approaching. Please go to the scholarship section of the LVR website to download the application.
If you are ages 14-24 and want to try your hand at programming on the big screen, The Civic wants to hear from you. The Civic Theatre wants to give students the chance to help them decide on films and be part of running an annual Youth Film Festival. You can bring your own video projects, play e-sports, or develop professional mentorship opportunities, and more! The first crack at this is March 25 at 9pm. If you are interested, go to media arts to fill out a form.
The oxygen arts centre is hosting a spring break art camp called "SING" which is an exploration through songs, music & expression with Erica Dee. This Spring Camp will give participants the opportunity to sing and play with songs that they are inspired by or want to create. Participants will gain more knowledge on how to sing and express musically using the voice, rhythm and musical instruments. The cost is $150 per week. To register call 250-352-6322 or email [email protected]
Anyone interested in helping plan a sustainable jobs fair is welcome to attend a meeting today after school in the library. Come if you're interested in sustainable jobs for our future!
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A few weeks ago I posted some photos of Florentine wrought ironwork. Here is a follow-up featuring Florentine metalwork closer to the fine art end of the spectrum. This is a huge subject with a great tradition but these are just a few pictures that appealed to me.
The casting of relief-decorated bronze doors has been a major art form in Florence since the start of the Renaissance. In fact, many classic texts date the true start of the Italian Renaissance to the sculpting of Lorenzo Ghiberti’s doors for Florence’s Baptistery.
Sadly, the two sets of doors that Ghiberti made for the Baptistery have now been replaced by modern copies in order to preserve the originals. The copies are superb, however, and a great testament to an enduring Florentine bronze casting tradition.
Cast sculpture can be found throughout Florence both in the galleries and out in public spaces. A favourite of mine is the fountains in the Piazza della Santissima Annunziata by Pietro Tacca.
As well as skills with bronze, Florence has long been renowned as a centre for gold-smithing. In the Pitti Palace fine examples are displayed of gold working from many periods.
Finally, though not high art, I noticed a number small metal tortoises scattered around the city, often in hard to spot places and usually carrying heavy loads on their backs.
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Shameless self-promotion. Yours truly gave a lecture on Lincoln’s birthday entitled "The Problem of Black History: Race, Memory, and the American Creed." If interested in the webcast, click away. Here’s the blurb for the event:
Frederick Douglass argued that “The sum of the black man’s misfortunes and calamities are just here: He is everywhere treated as an exception to all the general rules which should operate in the relations of other men.” In light of this, what should we think about Black History Month? What was its original purpose, and has it outlived this purpose? And does it now serve to divide rather than unite America, highlighting racial differences and fostering “identity politics”--where individuals are treated differently depending on their race and not their merit? | <urn:uuid:5c140d38-3029-4754-8e6e-911462fe6eea> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://nlt.ashbrook.org/2008/02/how-to-think-about-black-history-month.php | 2018-06-24T18:53:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267867050.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20180624180240-20180624200240-00354.warc.gz | en | 0.961207 | 177 | [
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We invite users and developers of R to submit an abstract for one or more of this year’s EARL Conferences.
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GenderMedDB: an interactive database of sex and gender-specific medical literature
© Oertelt-Prigione et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2014
Received: 20 March 2014
Accepted: 9 May 2014
Published: 23 May 2014
Searches for sex and gender-specific publications are complicated by the absence of a specific algorithm within search engines and by the lack of adequate archives to collect the retrieved results. We previously addressed this issue by initiating the first systematic archive of medical literature containing sex and/or gender-specific analyses. This initial collection has now been greatly enlarged and re-organized as a free user-friendly database with multiple functions: GenderMedDB (http://gendermeddb.charite.de).
GenderMedDB retrieves the included publications from the PubMed database. Manuscripts containing sex and/or gender-specific analysis are continuously screened and the relevant findings organized systematically into disciplines and diseases. Publications are furthermore classified by research type, subject and participant numbers. More than 11,000 abstracts are currently included in the database, after screening more than 40,000 publications. The main functions of the database include searches by publication data or content analysis based on pre-defined classifications. In addition, registrants are enabled to upload relevant publications, access descriptive publication statistics and interact in an open user forum.
Overall, GenderMedDB offers the advantages of a discipline-specific search engine as well as the functions of a participative tool for the gender medicine community.
Gender medicine is a newly established, yet rapidly growing subdiscipline of clinical medicine, which investigates the differences between women and men in epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, management and outcomes of disease [1–5]. Aspects of preventive and health behaviour, access to health care, as well as socioeconomic influences are also investigated [6–9].
Previous efforts to develop specific search filters for open search engines have been described , yet none of these leads to a permanent collection of literature. Thus, given the difficulties in retrieving literature that investigates sex and gender differences, we have previously launched a pilot project, which led to the development of the first archive of subject-specific literature . The collection featured more than 4,000 publications in nine clinical disciplines and was available in an archive form. This archive has now been transformed in an interactive database, GenderMedDB, which enables the retrieval of pre-selected publications that contain sex and gender-specific analyses. More than 11,000 abstracts, which are the product of a preliminary screening of more than 40,000 publications, are currently available for consultation. No other database of this extent is available in the field of gender medicine, although efforts to compile collections of relevant manuscripts are currently underway in other institutions .
In biomedicine, ‘sex’ and ‘gender’ are frequently mixed and used interchangeably, although in theory, two distinct entities are described. Sex is supposed to describe only biological differences, while gender includes social, cultural and economic aspects, as well as the incorporation of power dimensions. The second is frequently neglected in medicine conceptually, yet the term ‘gender’ is used without distinction. In the planning process of the database, we evaluated the option of a strict distinction between sex-specific and gender-specific publications. We came to the conclusion that in medicine, this distinction is frequently impossible, since even genetic and epigenetic analysis must take societal influences into account. Thus, although the terminology is frequently used imprecisely, we refused to perform a forceful segregation of the two, which would lead to the loss of valuable information.
The database has been specifically designed to aid researchers with the retrieval of potentially relevant literature. Searches can focus on publication data or employ pre-selected categories. In addition, researchers have the option to actively input publications that have not been identified through the search tool, as well as the opportunity to access an open forum, which allows for exchange between specialists in the field and interested colleagues.
Construction and content
The database was built and normalized to the third normal form, and large tables were divided into smaller ones to minimize redundancy and dependency (Additional file 1: Figure S1).
Two options are available for searching: selection by publication data, such as authors, journal and publication year, or selection by content. The latter one gives users the opportunity to employ pre-selected categories, such as discipline, disease, type of research, subject of research and others. A search by specific terms within the abstract is also possible. The output window will present the retrieved results and a link to the publication on the user's institutional PubMed interface, allowing retrieval of full-text articles if institutional access is granted.
Descriptive statistics detailing publication trends, distribution within disciplines, study subjects and number of study participants are available in each category. This information is structured in three tiers: information about the complete database, information within each discipline and information about selected diseases. For example, after selecting ‘Endocrinology’ in the full database section, it is possible to advance to ‘Diabetes’ and then obtain the following information: since 1976, 894 publications including sex- and gender-specific analyses have been published in PubMed; the majority (>450) included 150 or more participants, and 82% of these publications detail research on human subjects.
The statistics are dynamic and updated in real time whenever new publications are added to the database.
The forum section allows users to post queries, comments and critiques to the database, as well as personal research questions and requests for intra- and transdisciplinary consultation, searches for collaboration partners and information about events, seminars and publications relevant to the field of gender medicine.
The upload function gives users the opportunity to upload manuscripts that have not been included in the database yet. Information can be uploaded stating the PubMedID of the publication or by indicating authors, the publishing journal or the title of the manuscript. This secondary option also allows the user to classify the uploaded manuscript within pre-selected categories (specialty, disease, type of research, etc.).
Utility and discussion
Users can access the database freely after initial registration (gendermeddb.charite.de). We opted for a mandatory registration to guarantee users some privacy protection in using the forums. The initial user interface offers a visual representation of all the databases main functions (Figure 2), as illustrated in the ‘Content’ section. The interface has been designed in a user-friendly and intuitive fashion and allows direct access to all database options.
In designing the database, the specific needs of the gender medicine community have been used as a blueprint and its structure addresses some of the issues in gender medicine while offering several opportunities for constructive interaction. The primary function of GenderMedDB is its use as a search engine. Selective searches are enabled in two ways: either by using keywords or by applying pre-selected categories. The main advantage of this collection of literature is the significant reduction in the time and effort needed when using a conventional search engine. GenderMedDB retrieves tens to hundreds of articles within selected study areas, offering a meaningful overview about the publications in the field. Using any conventional search engine, one would have to sift through thousands of manuscripts to achieve the same yield. Thus, although the database cannot identify all possible articles related to the query, it will present only publications including sex- or gender-specific research allowing for a significant overview and directing further searches.
In addition to the search function, GenderMedDB provides descriptive statistics about all the included publications, from general to disease-specific representations. This function displays publication trends over the last three decades and allows the identification of neglected areas along with potential areas of expansion. These outputs represent the ideal tool for inter-disciplinary analyses, as well as a background for research proposals and grant reviewing as they offer an overview of a single field or disease in a broader context.
Given that no research algorithm is perfect and no gold standard for the retrieval of sex- and gender-specific publications has been established yet, GenderMedDB also offers its users the opportunity to upload relevant references. The researcher's own findings and noteworthy publications of colleagues can be uploaded and classified, if desired. We envision that this function might achieve different results; it will significantly enrich the database through external support and allow for a more rapid and comprehensive expansion. In addition, it will encourage a participative approach, fostering the vision of GenderMedDB as a product that can, and should, be actively modified and improved by its community of users.
The forum function further enhances the opportunity for active participation by the users. Registered participants can utilize the provided forum to address not only specific issues concerning the database, but also research issues. Questions about research methodology can be shared, collaborations initiated and relevant events publicized.
Although GenderMedDB offers a significant improvement over direct search strategies and a tool for the participation of the users, some aspects have to be taken into consideration. The search algorithm and tool will not be able to identify all possible publications in any field; thus, some articles will not be included although they contain a significant sex- or gender-specific analysis. Nonetheless, we hope that an active use of the upload function by registrants will partially compensate for this in the long run. In addition, we rejected the idea to rate research based on its scientific quality or publication metrics by using these criteria for inclusion/exclusion into the database. The vision behind GenderMedDB is to offer researchers a selected overview of subject-specific publications, but to leave the judgement about their relevance and value to every single user.
GenderMedDB offers both the functions of a search engine and a participative structure to include all interested stakeholders in the field of gender medicine. Given the extensive and continuously increasing collection of relevant materials and its open structure, large audiences and active use can be expected. Overall, we foresee that GenderMedDB will significantly support the development of a common knowledge base in the field of gender medicine.
Availability and requirements
The database can be accessed using the following URL: gendermeddb.charite.de. Registration is required prior to first use, yet this is free of any cost to any user.
We would like to thank all the graduate and post-graduate students that supported the development of the database throughout these years (in alphabetical order): Konstantin Baumann, Clarissa Erchinger, Katrin Kühne, Stephan Krohn, Felix Krummenauer, Roza Parol and Elisabeth Sarrazin.
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Permanent Research Commons link: https://hdl.handle.net/10289/7728
Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to show how a major state-owned enterprise in New Zealand uses its annual report to promote the image of an organisation concerned with the local community including Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, Māori values and their relationship with the environment. Design/methodology/approach – This longitudinal single case study of Mighty River Power Limited spans the period 2000 to 2009. It involves detailed examination of the narrative disclosures contained in the annual reports, including photographs, over the period of the study to determine whether Mighty River Power used the annual report to present a favourable image to the organisation’s stakeholders. Indigenous partnerships between the organisation and Māori trusts were also investigated to determine how these contributed to the corporate identity promoted in the annual reports. Findings – The analysis found that annual report was used to promote the image of an organisation upholding the Māori value of kaitiakitanga as part of its social responsibility to the local community and environment. Māori partnerships and community environmental group sponsorship were featured extensively in the images and narratives, with specific reference to indigenous values. Originality/value – This paper builds upon previous literature in the field of corporate social responsibility in annual reports and extends it to the state-owned enterprise sector in New Zealand, focusing specifically on the relationship between the entity and the indigenous community in which it operates.
This article has been published in the journal: Journal of New Business Ideas & Trends. © 2012 JNBIT.
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Each time a valve opens, the valve rotator turns the valve slightly. This prevents the valves sticking due to carbon build up. Additionally, it allows the inlet and exhaust valves to be heated and cooled symmetrically.
Fitted to the top or bottom of the valve spring, the valve rotator helps to keep valves cleaner, reducing carbon build-up and so lowering engine emissions – as well as extending the life of key engine and valve gear components.
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Giorgia Sposito, Valentina Cuomo and Pat Shand wishes us happy holidays with this festive artwork of the Charmed sisters.
Robyn and Marian go to New York Comic Con 2015. Charmed is featured in a poster in the middle of the con.
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Aug. 14 Is Final Date To Enter Mayor, Council Races
Burgin Mayor George Hensley has not decided whether he will run for reelection.
“I don’t know,” Hensley said at his office Tuesday. “Part of me says I need to and part of me says I don’t.”
While several people have discussed running to be Burgin’s next mayor, only former police chief Jim Caldwell has officially entered the race. Caldwell filed to run on July 10. On Facebook, he said: “I intend to concentrate on positive changes. I will establish short term goals and work with the elected council and other officials to make City government work for the community.”
Hensley said he began working for the city government in 1972, as a police officer. He’s been with the city ever since, serving as water superintendent and city councilman and finally as mayor. However, his time as mayor has been controversial, from firing his Caldwell as police chief to the employment of his son, Shane Hensley. The mayor has been investigated by the Mercer County Ethics Board and physically attacked on the street by a disgruntled citizen. Both the ethics board probe and the prosecution against Hensley’s attacker are still ongoing.
“Times are moving faster than I am,” Hensley said. “I probably won’t know until Tuesday.”
So far, only four people have filed to run for the six-member Burgin city council. Only one of them, David Caldwell, Jim Caldwell’s brother, is an incumbent. John “Skippy” Stamps, Melissa Bailey and Lisa Hisle, a frequent attendee of city council meetings, have also filed to run.
In contrast, 15 people ran for the council in 2016. There were so many candidates a second debate had to be set up to handle them all.
The deadline to enter the race for the city council or mayor is Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 4 p.m. Coincidentally, that is also the date of the next Burgin City Council meeting.
While the 2018 general election is shaping up to be one of the most competitive non-presidential election years in recent American history, it has been a quiet one here in Mercer County. Only a handful of countywide offices—jailer, sheriff, property value administrator and one magistrate position—are being contested. In the May primary, only 13-percent of eligible voters in Mercer County cast their ballots, the lowest turn out in Kentucky according to the Secretary of State’s office.
In other races, Hank Linderman of Leitchfield is challenging the Republican incumbent, Brett Guthrie of Bowling Green, to represent the 2nd Congressional District, which includes Mercer County, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Kim King, a Republican who has served the 55th district, which includes Mercer County, in the Kentucky House of Representatives since 2011, is being challenged by Cathy Carter, a retired teacher and a Democrat.
Democrat Carolyn Dupont, a college professor, is challenging Republican incumbent Tom Buford for the 22nd senate district, which includes Mercer County. Both candidates are from Jessamine County. Buford has served in the state senate since 1991.
In countywide races, Sheriff Ernie Kelty, a Democrat who has held office since 2010, is being challenged by Republican Kevin D. Bugg. County Clerk Chris Horn, a Democrat who has held office for over 11 years, is being challenged by Republican Rodney Compton. David L. Best, a Democrat who has served as property valuation administrator since 2006, is being challenged by Republican Jessica Elliott. Magistrate Donald Webb, a Democrat, is being challenged by Republican George Jones. All other county officers, including the judge-executive, county attorney and circuit court clerk, are running unopposed.
In Harrodsburg, Mayor Eddie Long and Commissioners Charlie Mattingly, Scott Moseley, Jack L. Coleman and Marvin “Bubby” Isham are all running unopposed for reelection.
While few offices are being contested, there are still some new names. Andrew Miner has filed to run for the Mercer County Board of Education district three, which is currently being represented by Billy G. Montgomery. Montgomery is seeking reelection to the school board.
Katrina Sexton, who is currently serving on the Burgin City Council, has filed to run for the Burgin Board of Education. If elected, Sexton will replace Donna Major, who has served on the board since 1995. Major announced she will not be running for reelection earlier this year.
The general election is Nov. 6.
Voters may check their current registration status and where they vote with the Voter Information Center found at GoVoteKY.com.
For questions, contact your county clerk or the State Board of Elections at (502) 573-7100.
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Promotional Strategy ‘Pancake Wear’ For IHOP
Promotional products firm based in Los Angeles has connected with IHOP to create the notable pancake house chain’s 2018 Winter Pancake Wear Collection. With prices ranging from $5 to $65, the line of logoed apparel and accessories includes everything from cheery holiday sweaters, tote bags with cheeky phrases and comfy pancake-themed socks, to sweatshirts, trucker hats, lounge pants, onesies and retro-inspired T-shirts.
“We are addicted with the chance to work with IHOP,” Brett Marz, co-founder of BAMKO, said in a statement. “IHOP is all about doing the unexpected, which matches so well with our mission at BAMKO, and is what makes this an exciting collaboration. Together, we’re going to create unique and innovative promotional items that further enhances the already iconic IHOP brand and invigorates the legions of passionate IHOP fans all over the world.”
The promo collection carries a charitable intent too. During the 2018 holiday season, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of every lounge pant and onesie will benefit children’s health and wellness charities, including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
BAMKO, which is owned by publicly-traded Superior Group of Companies, expects to add new promotional giveaways throughout the months ahead. Also notable for promo professionals: Product pages in the Pancake Wear store prominently feature a link that tells California residents to click for warnings required by Prop 65, which is product safety legislation that applies in the Golden State.
With reported 2017 North American promotional product revenue of nearly $80 million, BAMKO ranks 25th on Counselor’s new list of the biggest distributors in the industry. The firm debuted on the Top 40 list in 2018, and has driven growth organically and through acquisitions, including the acquiring of former Top 60 distributor Tangerine Promotions. | <urn:uuid:02ff912a-a056-4fa3-995e-a33a781ab6bc> | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | https://www.pickpromotional.com/promotional-strategy-pancake-wear-for-ihop/ | 2019-06-15T21:43:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627997335.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20190615202724-20190615224724-00394.warc.gz | en | 0.936811 | 420 | [
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Documenting the struggle to free Syria from the terrorist assad regime and its Iranian/Russian backers
Note: As Google is now closing the accounts of Syrian freedom fighter groups on YouTube, posting content is a waste of time.
Only pro assad/Iranian accounts are acceptable on YT
Thursday, 22 December 2016
Daesh release a recording of an abandoned Turkish Army Leopard 2A4 tank outside Al-Bab
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“Single Digits’ hospitality-focused Wi-Fi software and managed services will help deliver a premium in-building solution to the marquee US based hotel brands within our service areas,” explains Superloop CEO Drew Kelton.
BEDFORD, N.H. (PRWEB) January 16, 2019
The partnership brings together Superloop’s broad connectivity and network strengths with Single Digits’ hospitality, MDU and student housing network management software and services to deliver an unparalleled end-to-end Internet solution to customers throughout the Asia Pacific metro areas served by Superloop. “Single Digits’ hospitality-focused Wi-Fi software and managed services will help deliver a premium in-building solution to the marquee US based hotel brands within our service areas,” explains Superloop CEO Drew Kelton.
Customer accounts will be serviced by two, in‐house, state‐of‐the‐art call centers in North America with a large, agile support staff ready to provide 24/7/365 customer service. Single Digits CEO Bob Goldstein added, “We can already see how Superloop’s bandwidth and engineering teams are adding strength to our portfolio of services.”
Single Digits acquisition of Superloop’s subsidiary GX2 HSIA service networks and contracts in North America and Europe was completed on December 31, 2018. “Our customers always come first,” explained Sam Beskur, founder and CTO of GX2. “We were looking for a partner that could assure no changes to our customers’ contract terms, monthly fees or service agreements. Single Digits shares a very similar philosophy with regards to how we operate and offer scope and scalability to better service the GX2 customer base. We couldn’t be happier.”
Single Digits looks forward to providing the rock-solid reliability and best-in-class customer service that GX2 customers had grown accustomed to. “Customers will experience a seamless transition as we’ve already begun welcoming aboard the GX2 team—along with new marquee hotels and our expansion into new markets,” says Steve Singlar, President of Single Digits. “The team’s talent and expertise was a major factor in the acquisition.”
Single Digits was recently acquired by GI Partners, a leading private equity firm. This is the first acquisition under GI Partners’ ownership.
Superloop is an independent provider of connectivity services designing, constructing and operating networks throughout the Asia Pacific metro region. Superloop's vision is to be the most trusted enabler of connectivity and managed services throughout the Asia Pacific. The company owns and operates over 670kms of carrier-grade metropolitan fiber networks in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, connecting more than 310 of the region's key data centers and commercial buildings. With extensive carrier-grade, metro fiber networks in these markets and fixed wireless networks in Australia, Superloop delivers high-performance, connectivity solutions that are scalable and reliable.
Global Gossip LLC dba GX2 Technology was founded in 1997 as an internet and phone card provider to international travelers in Australia. In 2009 GX2 moved into the full hospitality sector as an HSIA Managed Service Provider. GX2 has a robust history of well designed, well installed and well managed networks allowing their clients peace of mind. They have become known for providing innovative technology solutions to their hospitality and resort customers that robustly meet the needs of their customers and guests.
ABOUT SINGLE DIGITS
As a leading global provider of High Speed Internet Access (HSIA), Single Digits enables property owners to monetize their Wi-Fi networks through our award winning Broadband Authentication Platform. The company provides services to property owners in hospitality, student housing, MDU, malls, transportation, small box retail, mixed use and Class A office space. Single Digits delivers turnkey solutions including IP network design, guest Wi-Fi monetization, professional services, ongoing maintenance, network monitoring, multi-lingual support, revenue reporting and authentication tracking. The company has more than 450 employees with network operating centers in New Hampshire, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Tijuana, Mexico.
For more information about Single Digits or to find out more about its services, please visit http://www.singledigits.com or contact: Kaylin Benfield, Single Digits Inc. Tel: 603-580-1539 Email: [email protected]
ABOUT GI PARTNERS
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Sourdough Crepes with Brie and Fried Apples
This recipe for Sourdough Crepes with Brie and Fried Apppes is a delicious recipe that you can make for a special birthday breakfast in bed or an elegant dessert. The flavors blend perfectly together. This recipe is great to make in the fall when apples are at their peak. You can certainly make this with store-bought apples. Pears would fill in nicely here also, to replace the apples.
The first time I had ever saw fried apples, let alone ate fried apples was when I worked at the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. At the time I worked there, many moons ago, fried apples were served as a side with most meals. They were included in price of your meal. I always looked forward to my fried apples. Being an employee, I ate for literally next to nothing and I always ordered fried apples with every meal. Fried apples can also be used in apple recipes but remember to adjust the sugar and cinnamon called for in the recipe. Next time you stop by a Cracker Barrel, pick up a jar of fried apples, you’ll be glad you did!
In this recipe I used a nice Brie I had leftover from a different recipe. Brie and apples seem to just kinda go together just like Brie and pears. But if your not a fan of Brie like my hubby, (he thinks Brie smells and tastes like sweating gym (j) socks) which I beg to differ, you can use a honey goat cheese, mascarpone or a creamy Camembert. Serve Sourdough Crepes with Fried Apples and Brie as a dessert with Champagne, Chardonnay, Port and/or Fruit or Cider Beers.
The French word for “pancake,” which is exactly what these light, paper-thin creations are. They can be made from plain or sweetened batters with various flours or as with this recipe, a sourdough batter. Crepes can be used for savory or dessert dishes. Dessert crepes can be spread with a jam or fruit mixture, rolled or folded and sometimes flamed with brandy. Savory crepes are filled with meat, cheese or vegetables mixtures, topped with a sauce and served as a first or main course.
- 1 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup
- slices of
- 1 tablespoon
- 3 medium
tart cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut into thin slices
- 2 tablespoons
firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon
- In a 10-inch non-stick skillet, melt butter over moderately high heat. Add the apples and cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Lower the heat to moderately low and cook covered for 2 to 3 minutes more or until apples are tender
- Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Add milk until it reaches a very smooth, thin batter consistency.
- In a 8 to 10 inch frying pan, heat pan over medium high heat.
- Once hot, add a teaspoon of butter, allow butter to melt quickly.
- Pour a 1/4 cup batter into pan, tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface of the bottom of the pan evenly. Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Cool.
- Spread brie on 1/2 of crepe, spoon warm fried apples on brie. Fold crepe over, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Repeat with remaining crepes. Serve.
For this recipe we used President Brie
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It’s easy to keep to the cardio routine you are comfortable with at the gym, but if you’re looking for a change, why not start your workout with some weights? Instead of bolting to the elliptical at the gym, add a new challenge to your routine and pick up a dumbbell.
Weight training incorporates dumbbells into your workouts to tone and strengthen your body. When we think of weightlifting, we think of strong muscular people with huge arms and buff bodies. Weightlifting is not always synonymous with buff.
By strengthening your muscles, you promote a healthy lifestyle that will sustain you when you are older. Your legs, arms, and abs gain definition and you reap a ton of health benefits from your dumbbell exercises.
6 Benefits of Dumbbell Exercises
Boost your metabolism and stay active with strength training. There are so many benefits that come with this routine; we’re going to share 5 important reasons to start using dumbbells today:
1. Boosts Metabolism
Dumbbell exercises will leave you burning calories even after you’ve left your workout space. Your routine has helped build muscle mass, which helps keep your metabolism in check. This is because your resting metabolic rate will increase to keep up with the calories you burn.
Since you experience an increase in the number of calories you burn, you might shed a few pounds in the process and finally reach that goal weight you have been targeting for months.
2. Reduces Stress and Anxiety
Exercise increases endorphins and endorphins make you happy. Strength training is a form of exercise that boosts mental health and helps you maintain a better mood throughout the day. The endorphins released through weight-training exercises also reduce stress and anxiety, two major factors that impair your ability to carry yourself with confidence.
Due to your relaxed state of mind, you end up having better sleep, which is imperative for the rejuvenation of your mind and body.
3. Keeps Your Heart Healthy and Happy
Believe it or not, dumbbell workouts can actually boost your heart health and prevent cardiovascular diseases. These exercises help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, therefore, maintaining healthy blood circulation.
You are working to make your heart stronger, which will pay off when you are older as your strong heart will be able to withstand many conditions and come out on top. Having a strong heart promotes a healthier life.
4. Increases Brain and Muscle Coordination
Whether you’re working out your biceps or triceps, using dumbbells require some sort of coordination. These exercises require your mind and body to work together to perform the exercise routine.
By incorporating dumbbells into your regular activities, you are training your brain to improve coordination that helps with balance and posture.
5. Prevents Diseases
Strength training offers a way to prevent harmful illnesses and diseases that can target your body. These exercises are known to boost metabolism, in addition to lowering blood sugar and cholesterol and regulating the hormones in our body.
Your dumbbell exercises work to build a healthy body and strive to keep it that way if you are regular with your routines.
6. Prevents Injury
Building stronger muscles will lead to stronger tissues, ligaments, and tendons. With strength training, your overall body becomes stronger, which reduces your body’s tendency to easily get hurt.
This means if you’re the type of person who has the tendency of falling and bumping into everything around you, you can look forward to less bruising and injury due to your dumbbells.
Stay Active and Keep Fit
Keeping fit is important to maintaining a strong and healthy lifestyle. By maintaining a regular workout schedule you will not only look good, but you will feel good as well. It is easy to fall into the trap of a sedentary lifestyle, but if you keep yourself motivated to be fit, you will walk down a path of health and happiness.
It is important to be very careful when starting up a dumbbell routine. Seek advice from a professional or your trainer to get started on your dumbbell exercises.
The content of this Website is for is for informational purposes only, is general in nature and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and does not constitute professional advice. The information on this Website should not be considered as complete and does not cover all diseases, ailments, physical conditions, or their treatment. You should consult with your physician before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program and/or any of the beauty treatments.
Schwecherl, L. (2016, April 11). 19 Reasons to Start Strength Training. Retrieved March 23, 2018, from https://greatist.com/fitness/20-reasons-start-strength-training
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Kuźnia Polska streamlines operations by implementing IFS Applications
As a result of using unintegrated IT software, inconsistent data a made it difficult for Kuźnia Polska S.A., a Polish-based manufacturer of metal parts, to analyze information and make decisions on the fly. By implementing IFS Applications 8, the company has streamlined its business and decision-making processes and can respond faster to market change.
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West Nile Virus
Main Page Content
On this page:
- What is West Nile virus?
- How is West Nile virus spread?
- Who is at risk for West Nile virus?
- What are the symptoms of West Nile virus?
- How can I protect myself and my family from West Nile Virus?
- What is being done about West Nile virus in Windsor-Essex County?
- What were the results of West Nile virus surveillance and treatment program in our area?
- Information for Health Care Providers
West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito transmitted virus that can be transferred to humans from the bite of an infected mosquito. The first confirmed case in Canada was in 2002.
Mosquitoes become infected with WNV when they feed on infected birds. The bite by an infected mosquito can then transmit WNV to humans and other animals. The virus is not known to spread through touching, kissing, or caring for someone who is infected. In very rare cases, WNV can be spread through blood transfusion, organ or tissue transplants, during pregnancy from mother to baby, breast milk, or exposure of laboratory workers to infected medical specimens.
People of all ages can be infected with West Nile virus. The risk of severe illness increases with age and is greater for people with chronic diseases or weakened immune systems.
Most people (70-80%) who get WNV will not get sick or experience any symptoms.
Almost 20% of those infected will have West Nile fever, which consists of fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph nodes, and mild rash. These symptoms can last for as short as a few days to as long as several weeks.
Very few people will develop severe symptoms that affect the central nervous system. These include: quick onset of severe headache, high fever, muscle weakness, stiff neck, vomiting, confusion, paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent.
If you experience sudden onset of any of the symptoms listed above, seek medical attention immediately. While there is no treatment or vaccine for WNV, symptoms can be treated.
The best way to avoid WNV is by not being bitten by mosquitoes. For more detailed information on protection please refer to our web pages on Mosquito Safety.
What should I do about “standing water” (water that does not move)?
It is important to remove any standing water on your property. Mosquitoes use standing water to lay eggs.
- Remove standing water around your home (e.g., bird baths, flower pots , eavestroughs/gutters).
- Keep pools clean and chlorinated, and aerate ornamental ponds.
- Cover rain barrels with screens
- Keep wheelbarrows and plastic wading pools turned over when they aren’t being used.
- For water that cannot be emptied or changed (e.g., ponds), use an approved mosquito larvicide (look for a Pest Control Product (PCP) number) that either kills larvae or stops development.
- Keep grass cut.
Who should I call about “standing water” on someone else’s property?
If you have a standing water complaint, please contact your municipality.
What should I do if I find a dead bird on my property in Windsor-Essex County?
If you find a dead bird report it to Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre by calling 1-866-673-4781.
If you need to dispose of a dead bird, use rubber gloves and a shovel to handle it. You can:
- bury the dead bird at least 3 feet deep (not in a vegetable garden), or
- double bag the dead bird in a sealed plastic bag and place it in the garbage bag for pickup.
- Throw away the rubber gloves and wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly after handling dead birds.
Note: The Health Unit no longer collects and tests dead birds for West Nile virus.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit works with local municipalities to reduce the impact of WNV. The Health Unit and municipalities have contracted a service provider to run the WNV surveillance and treatment program in our area. The program includes:
Adult Mosquito Surveillance and Analysis
The black-light CDC traps are set up at various locations throughout Windsor – Essex County to capture mosquitoes for testing to determine the presence of West Nile virus in our area. These traps have a light and dry ice that attracts the mosquitoes. The mosquitoes fly into the trap, get caught in the net, and are then collected for testing. The mosquitoes trapped are counted and tested to identify the species and determine if any of the mosquitoes are carrying the virus.
Mosquito Larviciding Program
Larviciding is the use of pesticides to control specific species of insects such as mosquitoes. Larvicides are a type of pesticide that kill mosquito larvae before they develop into adult mosquitoes. The larvicides are applied to catch basins, standing water sites, and lagoons that hold water and breed mosquitoes.
Larvacide is typically applied from June to the end of August; however the exact start date will depend on larvae mosquito surveillance results.
Will I be kept informed?
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will keep you informed about West Nile virus through media releases, pesticide use notices posted in local papers, the Health Unit’s website, social media, and the distribution of information at locations throughout the county.
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For more information:
Speak with a Public Health Inspector by calling 519-258-2146 ext. 4475, or visit canada.ca and search ‘West Nile virus’.
Please report West Nile virus to the Health Unit immediately by phone 519-258-2146 or by fax 519-258-8672 (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). After hours, weekends, and holidays by phone at 519-973-4510.
- Health Care Providers Update – West Nile Virus
- Infectious Diseases Protocol for West Nile Virus Illness
- Provincial Case Definition for West Nile Virus Illness
Government of Canada. (2016). West Nile Virus. Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/west-nile-virus.html
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Analysis: Home Depot Breach DetailsWhy Anti-Virus Didn't Stop POS Malware Attack
New allegations have emerged about information security practices at Home Depot in the wake of the retailer confirming that it suffered a data breach, resulting in the theft of an unknown quantity of credit and debit cards details.
Home Depot was using an older version of Symantec's anti-virus software on its point-of-sale devices, reports Bloomberg, quoting unnamed former managers. Those managers also allege that while Home Depot had purchased software designed to encrypt credit card data when it was being sent from POS devices to central servers, it had yet to implement the software. And the managers allege that the company's technology executives were underfunding the home improvement and construction retailer's information security program, leading to higher-than-average levels of security staff turnover.
Home Depot didn't respond to a request for comment from Information Security Group on the Bloomberg report. But spokeswoman Paula Drake told Bloomberg: "We're continually working to enhance our IT security to protect customer data, and we've taken aggressive steps to address the malware in this breach." She added that "it wouldn't be appropriate for us to comment on such rumors and speculation in the midst of our investigation."
Stolen Card Numbers Still Valid
Full details of the breach aren't yet known, including how many of the retailer's 2,155 stores in the United States and Canada may have been affected, and how many customers had card data exposed. The breach appears to have begun in April and wasn't detected by Home Depot until Sept. 2, after it received warnings of unusual payment-card activity from financial services firms and law enforcement agencies.
Based on the stolen card data now for sale on the Rescator carder forum, it appears that card issuers have yet to identify all of the card numbers that attackers obtained. "There are now 13 different card databases associated with the Home Depot breach for sale [and] each batch is still advertising '100% valid, no replacements,'" Dan Ingevaldson, chief technology officer at fraud prevention firm Easy Solutions, tells Information Security Media Group. "This indicates that [Rescator] is highly confident about the chances that these cards can still effectively be used successfully for fraudulent transactions. There appears to be nothing slowing down the active resale market for stolen home depot cards."
The stolen cards are currently retailing for between $9 and $50 each, he says, with business cards, platinum levels and American Express Centurion Cards commanding higher prices, and debit cards selling for less.
Anti-Virus Didn't Stop Attackers
Former Home Depot managers told Bloomberg that Home Depot was still running Symantec's Endpoint Protection 11 anti-virus software on its POS devices, which was introduced in 2007. Symantec subsequently introduced Endpoint Protection 12 in 2011, and plans to end support for the previous version come Jan. 5, 2015.
Bloomberg describes the version 11 anti-virus software as being "out of date." But technically speaking, the anti-virus is still supported by Symantec and receives anti-virus-signature updates.
In the bigger picture, furthermore, the anti-virus software was irrelevant, contends Chester Wisniewski, a senior security advisor at anti-virus vendor Sophos. "A smart attacker in a targeted environment will always bypass your anti-virus," he says, and especially if they're trying to take down a retailer the size of Home Depot. "If you're hitting something of that scale, you say, 'Oh they're running Symantec, or McAfee, or Sophos,' and the first thing the bad guy is going to do is download the software for free with a 30-day trial, write a virus that works on it, then hit it. These guys aren't stupid."
The key question is whether the incident was an opportunistic or targeted attack, Wisniewski says. "Because if it's opportunistic, having a good foundation - a good anti-virus and firewall - will thwart the vast majority of attacks," he says. "But if you're targeted, those become less useful and you have to fall back to other mechanisms."
The Bloomberg report also claims that Home Depot had purchased a security tool from Voltage Security designed to encrypt card data when it was being transferred from POS devices to a central server, but had not yet implemented it, thus suggesting card data was being transmitted internally in unencrypted fashion. Contacted by Information Security Media Group, a Voltage Security spokeswoman declined to comment on that report.
While encrypting that card data would have been a good security move, memory-scraping malware - including BlackPOS and Backoff - can pull card numbers from the memory of the POS device. "All of these things go through memory looking for unencrypted credit card data," Wisniewski says, meaning attackers wouldn't have had to bother trying to intercept unencrypted data in transit between POS devices and servers.
Would EMV Help?
Using more up-to-date anti-virus products or encryption tools might not have stopped the Home Depot breach, Wisniewski says. "What will stop it is if payment terminals stop transmitting credit card numbers," he says, which is a feature of EMV-compatible systems, when used with EMV or "Chip & PIN" cards.
"One of the benefits of Chip & PIN is that your credit card number never makes it into the memory of the payment terminal - all it gets is a transaction ID that says, this transaction was approved," he says. "In the U.K., since the introduction of Chip & PIN, retail fraud is down 83 percent - and of course, online fraud has doubled,' Wisniewski says. "It's not like there's less fraud, it's just that crooks stop targeting retailers, and go online, or they steal the stripe from your card in the U.K. and give it to a crook to use here [in the United States]."
Unlike most of the rest of the world, the United States is only now pushing EMV-compatible cards backed by a Chip & Signature system. Regardless of the signature requirement, when EMV cards are inserted into an EMV card reader, rather than their magnetic stripes being swiped, the card numbers don't end up in device memory, thus helping to mitigate the danger of RAM-scraping malware.
The Target breach, and other retailer breaches earlier this year, are believed to have involved the BlackPOS malware. In late August, security firm Trend Micro published a technical analysis suggesting that the malware behind the Home Depot breach was a BlackPOS variant, meaning the same gang might have been behind both attacks.
But some security experts have disputed the supposed technical connection. "As a malware analyst, I've looked at a number of point-of-sale malware families, such as BlackPOS, Alina, JackPOS, Chewbacca, Dexter, and most recently Backoff. So my ears perked up when I heard about this new BlackPOS variant," says Nuix malware researcher Josh Grunzweig in a blog post. "After careful review of both samples, I don't believe the sample in question is actually part of the BlackPOS malware family. While I thought Trend Micro's technical analysis was fantastic and overall a good read, it does not clearly identify a connection between the two samples."
Some other information security experts have backed Grunzweig's analysis. "There are lots of variations of POS malware, which is really using absolutely the same techniques for Track 2 data interception, but pretty different for stealthing, whitelisting, C&C communications and additional payloads," says Andrew Komarov CEO of cyber intelligence firm Intelcrawler, referring to the command-and-control channels used by malware.
Al Pascual, director of fraud and security research at Javelin Strategy & Research, offers a similar assessment. "Given the number of differences in how this malware was written and functions, it's clear that they are not in the same family."
But just because the malware differs doesn't mean the attackers do. "While it may have been written differently, we cannot discount the possibility that the same group was responsible for both," Pascual says. "Cybercrime outfits recruit various coders, and are not tied down to a single methodology. What we could be witnessing here is simply smart planning - while everyone is out looking for BlackPOS, they didn't notice the new guy across the street.
"The timing of the breach - so soon after Target; the target - a major U.S. retailer, which is no simple feat; and where the card data is being sold - Rescator - clouds the picture as to who is ultimately responsible," Pascual says.
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The position of Fire Fighter I/II with the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department is now open. You must apply on line and can do so by clicking here.
Please use the material below for informational purposes only. You must apply on line.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY APPLICATION PROCESS
|Job Title:||FIRE FIGHTER I/II (51-16-CRS52)|
|Opening Date/Time:||Thu. 08/20/15 12:00 AM Eastern Time|
|Closing Date/Time:||Mon. 09/21/15 5:00 PM Eastern Time|
|Location:||Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County, Maryland|
|Exam #:||PSI 51-FF1-CRS52|
ONLY ON-LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Fire Fighter I/II, grade Y-01. Recruits are trained in the Fire/EMS Training and Leadership Academy as a Fire Fighter I.
This position is entry-level firefighter trainee work responsible for combating and preventing fires, operating and maintaining Fire and EMS equipment, apparatus and quarters; providing first aid, basic life support, and transporting patients. This work may expose incumbents to hazardous conditions/situations and includes the operation of emergency vehicles and equipment.
|Examples of Work:|
• Provides basic and/or advanced life support, first responder and pre-hospital emergency medical care; provides necessary medical care and transportation to all patients within the scope of practices as defined by state and county regulatory agencies;
• Applies modern techniques relative to fire code enforcement, interpretation and inspection; assists in hydrant and hose testing;
• Drives, operates, inspects, maintains and cleans fire apparatus and/or other vehicles; assists in getting equipment and apparatus prepared for further alarms; assists in maintaining apparatus, equipment, station and grounds; ensures adequate stock levels and proper operation of equipment and supplies; and performs routine housekeeping duties;
• Participates in fire drills and training exercises;
• Conducts fire prevention programs in schools;
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, associations, management, staff, and the public; and
|Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education; must be 18 years of age at the time of application, or may be 17 years of age (turning 18 years of age at the completion of the Fire Fighter Academy Recruit Class) and must have completed the Prince George's County High School Fire Science Program with the following certifications: Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Truck Company Operations, Rescue Technician Site Operations, Rescue Technician Vehicle and Machinery Extrication, Hazmat Awareness, and Hazmat Operations at the time of application; must have a valid driver's license at the time of application.|
Please note - using a mobile device, such as a phone or tablet, to complete this application is NOT recommended. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position.
All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 and over are required to register with Selective Service. Please go to the Selective Service website to register or verify your registration.
All notifications for this position will be made via email, therefore each applicant must update their on-line profile with any changes to personal information, and must continually monitor the email account provided. Also, be sure to update your junk/spam settings to allow emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.md.us".
SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants must successfully complete and pass all of the following:
• Written Examination
• Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT)
• Background Investigation to include:
• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Psychological Screening
• Oral Board Panel Interview
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• Medical Examination – complete NFPA 1582 physical
DISQUALIFIERS: The following factors are considered disqualifying and may result in non-selection for employment as a Prince George's County Fire Fighter. Each of these disqualifiers will be reviewed for each applicant on an individual basis.
• Criminal conviction, guilty plea or probation for a felony.
• Conviction of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude (breaking and entering, theft, arson, or assault).
• Four (4) or more negative points on a Maryland Operator's License or the equivalent for out of state licenses until the points expire.
• One DWI/DUI conviction, guilty plea or probation within three (3) years of the date of application. More than one (1) DWI/DUI conviction, guilty plea or probation.
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The R. Jackson Agency and Enve Salon will partner to host the Advance Screening of TNT's newly anticipated “dramedy”, CLAWS, on Saturday June 10, 2017 in Douglasville, GA. CLAWS stars actress and comedian Niecy Nash and up-and-coming actress, model and producer, Karrueche Tran, as well as a supporting cast of industry notables.
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The cast of TNT's "dark comedy" Claws posed on the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere on Friday. Claws is about a group of nail techs in tiny Palmetto, Florida whose devotion to each other is tested when one of them commits murder. The crew includes L-R: Judy Reyes, Jenn Lyon, Carrie Preston, Niecy Nash and Karrueche Tran.
Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Up-and-coming rapper Nipsey Hussle and his submissive bae Lauren London were seen exiting the Revolve Social House after taking a peek at the MadeWorn x Roc96 capsule collaboration clothing line exclusively for Revolve. The collection pays tribute to Jay Z's iconic rap album, Reasonable Doubt.
Photo by Byrdman/Backgrid
Actress Karrueche Tran attended the Turner Upfronts Presentation at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday in New York City. The 29-year-old Claws star stunned in a Fendi hooded scallop pocket parka (retail $2,500).
Karrueche Tran was among the well-heeled celebs attending the Turner Network Upfront Presentations at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday. The 29-year-old actress began her career as a fashion consultant and personal shopper to the stars.
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Chris Brown is apparently willing to meet fans at his concerts again. Brown reportedly stopped his meet and greets with fans backstage at his concerts because he didn't want to accept a restraining order summons from ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran's process server.
Apparently Brown accepted service and all is well. He was spotted meeting (and grinding on) a willing groupie at his concert over the weekend. This fan's mother must be so proud of the way she raised her daughter.
FOB Karrueche Tran wore a red satin, open back pantsuit to the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Karrueche attended the awards to support her rumored life partner, singer Christina Milian, who wasn't nominated for anything.
Photos by FayesVision/WENN.com
On Sunday night, Los Angeles socialite Karrueche Tran hosted a party at Josephine Lounge in Atlanta. The rumored bisexual entrepreneur cuddled in the VIP section with Atlanta socialite and entrepreneur @ViciousIndian. Karrueche is in town for a few days for business meetings with her manager Jacob York.
Photo by Prince Williams/ATLPics.net
Karrueche Tran has obtained a restraining order against troubled singer Chris Brown.
The Los Angeles business woman told a judge she feared for her life after hearing reports that her ex-boyfriend was out to kill her.
According to my West Coast spy, lovebirds Christina Milian, left, and Karrueche Tran had a lover's spat in the parking lot at Chance the Rapper's after party at Chateau Marmont during Grammy weekend (Chance never showed up). I don't know what the argument was about. But they kissed and made up when they spotted the paparazzi.
Karrueche Tran, left, and her rumored life partner Christina Milian dined together at Catch LA Seafood restaurant and lounge in West Hollywood, California early Friday morning. Milian showed off her intricate, hand woven Pocahontas-inspired shorts set. This beautiful couple absolutely glows when they're together!
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A mad fun week packed with outings! So here we are another Fabulous Friday Fun and the winner of our South African Flavor GiveAway… read on, read on!!!
Here are se7en of my favorite things from around the blog world this past week. Hop around you are sure to find something that inspires you:
- You have to see This crafty food round-up from One Pretty Thing!!!
- I just discovered Recipe Look this week, just go and have a look at all the cute recipes on show!!!
- On defining Motherhood via PHD in Parenting: I would never normally link to a video but this is so brilliant. If you need some inspiration as to why you are doing what you do then watch this – beautiful!!!
- The Penpal Project at Indie Fixx… Remember when!!! When I was a kid it was all the rage to have a penfriend and I had a couple of them myself. Indie Fixx is doing a penpal link up – go and check it out!!!
- Don’t forget Ordinary Life Magic’s Science Fair closes this week: My kids have lots of very ambitious plans for this… hopefully at some stage we put them all into practice!!!
- The cardiovascular system from La Mama Gallina: This totally redefines face paints. All I ever do is pop some whiskers on my kids, but isn’t this just the most brilliant thing – love it!!!!
- Had a brilliant week of blogging posts – all about blogging!!!
And the “Se7enth + 1″th thing…
That’s Us!!! And Now it’s your turn to Link UP:
Link up a Fun thing you did with your kids this past week… I was so excited to get links last week – please keep them coming!!! Please, please link up your kiddie fun, books you have read, games you have played, crafts you have created, celebrations you have celebrated… any post you wrote this week and loved…
Here are the rules:
- Anyone of our crafty/mom blog reader friends are welcome to join in.
- Any of your kids who want to write a blog post and link it in are welcome to join in.
- Please mention “Se7en’s Fabulous Friday Fun” in your post and direct the readers back to our Carnival. For example: “I linked this post to Se7en’s Fabulous Friday Fun” would work for me!!! Or pop our button onto your site. so that other readers can enjoy a couple of your favorite favorites… and get to meet all of you.
- Make sure you link to your fabulous post and not your website, so that it is easy for readers to find your favorite… rather than wading through everything!!!
- Enter a very brief description of your post in parenthesis in the Mcklinky line where you enter your name, so that we know what to expect when we get there.
- Visit and leave comments on other folks’ posts who enter the Carnival – it is the nice thing to do!!!
- Finally this is a family blog and remember some folks kids are reading it – please keep your posts appropriate. I reserve the right to delete any post that would not be appropriate for my kids to glance at.
I know you want to know who is our GiveAway winner, receiving our fabulous South African Package: With the help of this book and Hood #3:
So here you all are…
And then we flagged you…
and then select, select, select…
And then there was 1:
And that would be Joy:
Joy: // Feb 19, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I always learn something new when I stop by. Thanks for sharing these links. I need to try that potato recipe.
Congratulations Joy I will be contacting you and getting your package off to you!!! And thank-you to all our entries… love all the links.
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This post was originally published on September 9, 2010 as a part of our first Week of Ocean Pseudoscience. Enjoy!
Last weekend, longtime SFS reader Suzy sent me an interesting question. Suzy is Asian, and though she is a committed conservationist, several members of her family regularly eat shark fin soup. One relative just sent her a copy of a news article entitled “Shark Fin Soup: Eat it without guilt” (available here). Suzy asked me if the information in this article is correct, and how she should respond to her family members.
Though it is a few years old, I had never seen this article, and it’s a little shocking. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a better example of distorting or ignoring science to promote a political agenda outside of Fox News. In short, Suzy, most of the information in here is either false or intentionally misleading.
The article is a bizarre mix of irrelevant and out-of-context facts, illogical conclusions from those facts, and paranoid rants.
The author does not deny that shark populations are declining, but instead attempts to blame their decline on every nation except China.
“Sharks are caught in virtually all parts of the world- by fisherman in poor countries and by large fishing fleets from developed countries…The Shark Alliance points out that Spain, Portugal, the UK and France are among the world’s top 10 shark fishing nations that are responsible for 80% of the global catch”
While it certainly true that other countries catch sharks, the overwhelming majority of them sell their catch to China. If there was no demand, these nations wouldn’t need to provide a supply. Most of the demand for sharks is for shark fin soup in China and other Asian nations. You can find that information from the Shark Alliance here, the same source that is being misleadingly used to show that China isn’t a big player in the shark trade. As the author is quick to point out, a few other nations consume sharks as well (i.e. spiny dogfish for the UK fish and chips market), but this demand is nothing compared to that from the Chinese shark fin soup market. To claim otherwise requires a near-ridiculous amount of willful ignorance.
There is also an attempt to use the current lack of legal protection for sharks as evidence that they don’t need protection.
“No state has banned shark fishing and only a few have set limits in certain areas.”
“CITES lists only 3 sharks in its appendix II…the remaining 397 species…can be freely traded and caught”
I don’t really feel the need to go into depth on this point. It should be pretty clear that not currently having protection doesn’t mean that protection isn’t needed. That’s why CITES meets regularly. That’s why new species are proposed for Endangered Species Act protection all the time. That’s why fisheries management plans change all the time. Once again, it’s impossible that a trained scientist (which the article’s author is) wouldn’t know this. Also, “over 400” minus 3 does not equal 397.
The author then claims that there is no targeted shark fin fishery, that finning primarily takes place with already-dead sharks that were victims of bycatch. That is clearly a blatant lie.
“Fins are by-products of the fishing industry. Though they are valuable, sharks are not normally killed for their fins. A fishing fleet specializing in catching sharks only for their fins would quickly go out of business”
“Targeting shark fin soup will not stop this accidental catch. The fins from these catches will be thrown away”
“The practice to salvage and sell the sharks’ fins gives values to discards from the fishing industry”
This is just ridiculous. There are a great many fishing vessels that target sharks for their fins, and many more for whom shark finning makes up a significant proportion of their work. It’s not exactly clear what difference it makes if a fishing vessel focuses entirely on shark finning or if they kill sharks for their fins as a side-business… in both cases, sharks are being killed for their fins in huge numbers. Also, shark fins are, per weight, some of the most valuable products that a fishermen can obtain in the ocean today, so I’m not really sure why specializing in them would result in a fishing vessel going out of business.
I’m not exactly sure what “distorted picture” conservationists are painting by showing pictures and video of exactly what is happening, but the author seems to think that live-finning sharks and dumping the rest of the animal overboard to bleed to death or drown is a small component of the shark fin trade. It certainly isn’t the only way that fins come onto the market, but it’s not nearly as rare as this article makes it seem.
Suzy, I apologize for the long post. Let me try and summarize. While shark fin soup has been a part of Chinese culture for centuries, it has only been available to the masses in the last few decades. I don’t need to tell you that there are a lot of people in China, and the increased demand (combined with the global reach of modern fishing fleets) has led to declines in shark populations around the world. One of the most common ways that fins are obtained is cutting the fins of the shark while it is still alive and dumping the rest of the animal overboard to bleed to death or drown. As this article’s author noted, this fishery is very poorly regulated. In short, shark fin soup is supplied by an incredibly wasteful, inhumane, and unsustainable fishery with enormous impacts on the world’s oceans. It’s not an issue of culture and it’s not an issue of shame. Scientific facts,show that this soup is extremely destructive to the environment. I hope this helps. | <urn:uuid:c7a645f1-d6ed-4f9b-b9e4-83a292b9347a> | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | http://www.southernfriedscience.com/pseudoscience-redux-shark-fin-propaganda/ | 2019-06-25T06:27:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999800.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20190625051950-20190625073950-00074.warc.gz | en | 0.952467 | 1,268 | [
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Christianson is Professor of History at Queens University, Ontario, is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and has held fellowships at the Huntington Library.
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Voice lessons can be a very useful tool to build confidence in both children and adults. If you thought public speaking was scary, try adding public singing. Unlike other instruments there is nothing to hide behind and nothing between you and your audience. Helping the student overcome the fear and anxiety of being judged is of primary importance. Because of this, great vocal training involves not only physical techniques, but psychological ones as well.
Comfort with singing:
Some exercises may include asking the student to laugh to feel comfortable with themselves in front of others. This can best be accomplished in our group classes, masterclasses, and recitals. One exercise also used to accomplish comfort in beginners is to ask the student to intentionally sing badly. If they can sing badly in front of people and still have fun, then it will be much easier for them to approach singing with less anxiety and mental discomfort.
Breathing correctly is not only important for singing well, but can also help reduce stage fright and performance anxiety. A proper vocal breath comes from the full release of the abdominal region and expansion of the ribs upon inhalation, which allows the diaphragm to descend properly. It is a known fact in many religious practices as well as meditation, that breathing with low, deep breaths can create a very even and calm state of mind. Not only does breathing in this way help vocal students gain control of their instrument, but can also help them during moments of general anxiety.
What is a singers breath?
For those that are beginning voice lessons or interested in getting started, breathing is perhaps the most important aspect of singing well. Here is a good exercise to understand what a singers breath feels like. Lie down on your back, place a book on your lower abdomen, and inhale as low as possible. Allow the book to rise upward while breathing. Perhaps suspend the air for a moment or two and then begin to exhale. Do not exhale quickly, but slow and controlled hissing on the consonant “s”. The slower you exhale, and the more you can control the speed of the breath, and the easier it will be to control the singing voice.
Many of us are nervous about public speaking, or standing out from the crowd. To sing well, you must be able to put out energized sound and expression. This also has a very positive effect on a person’s confidence. Many of the exercises in early vocal training include energized, supported chanting and sirens. Voice lessons and recitals give the student an opportunity to express themselves emotionally and physically in a way that few other endeavors allow. The ability to express and sing with passion, sincerity, and strength, is something that the average person does not have the opportunity to do on a daily basis.
The importance of posture:
Good singing requires upright posture and an open chest. Posture is not only healthy for good singing, but is also known to have positive psychological effects as well. Slumped shoulders and a low head rather than a proud, high posture are generally signs of poor self confidence. low self confidence is often paired with other issues that induce weak breathing due to a collapsed posture. Good posture can help reverse these negative habits, and have a positive effect on the singers confidence as well.
Do something you never thought you could do:
Many adult students come to us at the Angeles Academy of Music for voice lessons as complete beginners, and they are amazed after a few months to discover what they can do! Sometimes a student with a very soft speaking voice, ends up having a tremendous, powerful vocal tone that they never imagined was possible. Children that come to us for vocal training are also often surprised to find that they can also play basic chords on the piano or guitar while singing and end up building self-confidence throughout this process.
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Turn lost items in as soon as possible to:
- All items found on campus should be submitted to the Help Desk located in Room 209 in Henderson Hall (HH).
- Any items temporarily submitted to security personnel will be transferred to the Help Desk upon availability.
- Unclaimed and /or unidentifiable property will be logged in the lost and found log book and held in the Help Desk location, Room 209 in HH for thirty (30) days. If the lost item includes any identifying information, Help Desk staff will attempt to contact the owner directly.
- Unclaimed ID's such as driver's licenses or state ID's will be mailed to the designated address after one week.
- To ensure lost items are returned to the rightful owners, persons claiming items will be asked to describe the items and provide identification. Claimants will have to sign for items they claim before the items will be released to them.
- Once the 30-day hold period expires, items in Lost and Found will be discarded and/or donated to a local charity.
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The project aims to give students a challenging opportunity to increase their knowledge of Economics and apply it to solve important economic problems/challenges. After a common introductory part, students will work in teams, tackling a particular case, relevant to a real-life economic decision maker (be it a business, a government, or a non- government organization). In case of a project involving a company for example, the goal is to provide an analysis of and/or a solution to the problem that the organisation in question could further develop and implement. Students are encouraged to use a wide range of methods and techniques including data analysis, theoretical modelling, simulation, experiments, etc.
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I need some advice from long time genealogists out there with an exceptionally “odd” set of circumstances that I’m investigating and I’ve hit a weird roadblock and have no idea where to proceed from here. We all have strange tales we come across in our genealogy hunts but this one is particularly twisty and difficult to investigate. So I’m calling on you all for help, guidance and advice.
There has been a long standing story in my husband’s family that they were actually “Clarks” instead of Moores but he didn’t have any real verification of this. When I began doing his tree, this was of course, one of the first things I looked into just to see if he was right. He was, must to my surprise!
(Some background before you start reading: the Moore & Clark families I mention are from Licking, Pike and surrounding counties in Ohio primarily. They never really strayed from this area and are still present today.)
My husband’s grandfather tells this story that as a little boy, his father Charles Lloyd & his brother Cecil Ben, were sold/given away at the Ohio State Fair in 1915 following some kind of argument/issues between their mother Bertha May Wheatley and one of her sisters. (He says that the mother was the sweet one and the sister was just plain “mean & nasty”) After the fair, the children supposedly went with a man named Ran Moore from southern Ohio, near the Kentucky border. (Their younger sister and middle brother, Logan, apparently stayed with their mother – which is a mystery as well. Why only 2 of the children taken away?)
To verify this was the family, I found the children’s birth certificates and/or death certificates to ensure this was the correct mother and father I was chasing. Additionally, in the April 1910 census, Clark household members are William H, Bertha May, Cecil “Ben”, Frances Ethel and Logan Wayne. Charles Lloyd Clark wasn’t born until December that year.
A 1915 census shows both William H & Bertha M Clark in Schenectady, NY with no children listed at all so perhaps Frances Ethel Clark, the younger sister, was with relatives in Ohio at this time. I have no idea what they were doing there. It’s an oddity and not really relevant other than to show that their children were not with the couple at this point.
By the 1920 census, Bertha had remarried to Leo Cruikshank (William had died in 1915) and already had a 1.5 year old daughter by him. The two boys, Charles Leroy & Cecil Ben, are missing from the census but 12 year old Logan remained listed still. Frances Ethel is 17 by this point and is also missing from the census but she marries in 1921 and reappears in the 30’s census with her own family. Where was for the 20’s, is beyond me.
Coming back to the man from the fair that bought/took the boys – there are several Ran Moores listed but I believe it might be Ran & Hallie Moore from Gallia County in Southern Ohio. He was a farmer off Trace Creek Rd, Greenfield Twp. (based off geographical evidence & ages) This places him near the Kentucky border which matches what my husband’s grandfather recalls from his father’s childhood.
Cecil Ben keeps the surname Clark for himself throughout his adult life. However, Charles Leroy adopts the surname Moore, in respect to this Ran Moore man who raised them. I cannot find any official documentation of a name change though but Charles Lloyd Clark lived out his adult life as a Moore and passed on that family name instead of Clark.
My question is this…. as it sounds so scandalous and shady, how do you go about investigating the “sale” or give away of children at the Ohio State Fair for that time period? My husband’s grandfather says they were taken from the mother forcefully, as in, some form of children’s services intervention. Keep in mind what’s going on in this time period – the Great Depression was rolling into town and money was tight. There are several stories/pictures about women trying to give away children so they wouldn’t starve to death. I half wonder if that’s what happened to these children. Perhaps whatever agency took them away, couldn’t afford them any more? I’m just not sure. But how do you investigate this incident? Where do you look for possible records?
In investigating Ran Moore, I did find several censuses but none of them list these children. They’re practical ghosts until they get married, in the case of Charles Lloyd or in the case of Cecil Ben, nothing on him till the 1940’s census. They are phantoms during the 20’s and 30’s.
I contacted the Piqua County Library, which is where the family lived during this time, and talked with the genealogy person there who found no references to this family story at all. Newspapers.com didn’t net me anything good either. Where do I head from here? Or is this a dead end to even try to investigate the sale/giveaway of the children?
I presented the grandfather with his father’s birth certificate which showed he WAS in fact, a Clark, and not a Moore and his face lit up. It was verified proof in his hands that he wasn’t making up the story or had heard it wrong all those years ago. As he’s approaching 80 himself, I wanted him to know who exactly he was and where he came from. I only feel sad that there was a whole family out there he’s missed out on because of this separation of these children from their parents. I’d just like to give him tangible proof of what happen to Cecil Ben and Charles Loyd during those years. I would even like to find the real Ran Moore family and see if they know perhaps or have pictures of Ran and the boys.
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What You Should Know So As You’re Equipped For A Two-Wheeled Journey.
In this world, you will encounter many adventures which will make you happy always and used to pass away the time by people, though motorbike riding is one of the best because you can do anything you want and feel likeadventures. Lady motorcycle riders have gradually improved due to the fact the freedom of using motorcycle is final such that you may drive in which you need while you need due to the fact routine does now not direct you and that motorcycle adventures are not constrainedfreedom. Additionally, while you pick out to experience a bike, experience is something that is required so that you can be able to move on a avenue journey whereby you may be in a position you to breathe the out of doors air, smelling the countryside and being concerned together with your environment therefore permitting you to de-strain and to center yourselfexperience.
Still, improving the insulin sensitivity for about 8 hours after a ride is enhanced by motor biking because it is a low impact of exercise whereby it will promote weight loss and brain’s reasoning aptitude such that you will feel happy. Likewise, when you choose to own and run a motorbike is radically less than an vehicle, hence it requires a lot of maintenance when you compare it with a car because you will change the tires frequentlymaintenance. Still, when you think of purchasing a motorbike, you will first need to get a license whereby you will first attend a motorbike safety foundation class so that you can be given an instructor so that you can be a perfect rider. Moreover, you should know your surroundings better when you decide on being a motorbike rider because this will give you the greatest tool keeping safe hence getting the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of your landscapesurroundings.
It is also important to observe the road ahead so that you will be aware of any obstacle like potholes and debris that will cause issues to you and your motorbike. You are also required to assume that the drivers you are sharing the road with have not seen you so that you can be always ready and never use the alongside unless when you are overtakingdrivers. You should also observe the wheels of the vehicles when you are in the road whereby a car would be turning and their driving proposes otherwise, and so give them space because this will keep you safewheels. Finally, a car may be speeding towards you and you are not aware where you find yourself startled when it comes next to you, and so it is advisable that you check the mirrors so that you can have the idea and avoid the shock. | <urn:uuid:fe2e360e-489a-4800-a3ed-26e3153aa9be> | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | https://astroidit.com/lawyers-getting-started-next-steps.html | 2019-06-17T04:32:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998376.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20190617043021-20190617065021-00434.warc.gz | en | 0.956598 | 531 | [
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Wow we are at week 46! This year has certainly flown by!
This week I am going to show you how our garden has grown now that November has arrived. After a mild month we were amazed to find a beautiful pink flower on one of our clematis! We still have flowers on the Penstemon and the winter Jasmine is blooming. It is lovely to see some colour in the garden again, however they will get a shock if we get a frost.
This is how our garden has grown this week....
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Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms within a deep vein in the body. Such veins run deep in the muscles, transporting blood throughout the body. The leg is the most affected area by DVT. Even though anyone can develop DVT, it is more likely to occur in individuals of over 40 years of age as well as people with a family history of blood clots.
This is a very serious condition that warrants immediate medical attention. Some people will not develop any symptoms, but if there are any they will usually include: a feeling of pain or tenderness in the leg (usually the calf); a heavy ache in the affected area; warmth in the affected area; and lastly, red or irritated skin in or near the affected area.
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Home' Northern Outlook : August 3rd 2013 Contents 4 NORTHERN OUTLOOK, AUGUST 3, 2013
Residential & Business
Sales and Purchases
Leases & Subdivisions
Estates & Wills
ANTHONY IAN McNISH L.L.M. (HONS.)
Unit 1, 116 Williams Street, Kaiapoi
Established in Kaiapoi
for over 30 years.
WHO'S WHO in North Canterbury
and built to last
Versatility a key: As well as providing modern, stylish,
spacious homes with durable construction and top range
fittings, Versatile's farm buildings are still the finest.
Versatile Buildings is part of a
respectable building heritage
that entails both value for
money and quality.
With building very much in
the forefront of the minds of
many people following the
earthquakes, they are turning
to companies like Versatile
which provide modern, stylish,
spacious homes with durable
construction and top-range
Versatile North Canterbury's
owners Alastair Macrae and
Nicky Rowley are confident
they can understand clients'
needs and can provide great
value and high quality.
Familiar with local council
conditions and requirements,
the team at Rangiora can
advise on any variations, be it cladding or roof
pitch, for alpine conditions, a fine residence or
a coastal holiday home.
Versatile has released 40 different home
designs which are developed to suit every
conceivable location, from urban section to
lifestyle block. All homes are full-build
contracts which cover all aspects from site
planning to driveways if needed.
You are not locked into a set design either.
There is a huge range of fixtures, fittings and
One of the great things about Versatile is
that the company, while not compromising on
quality, is able to create a home that is
matched to your budget -- class and style
without a huge price tag -- and there is a
reliance upon local suppliers and
manufacturers who share the same
commitment to local people.
Versatile Homes is now a preferred builder
for all main insurance companies in the rebuild
of North Canterbury. As part of the Canterbury
Rebuild Alliance, they work towards a 16-week
build time. Their latest brochure reveals
functional, yet elegant designs with a familiar
ring to their names -- Methven, Pegasus,
Cheviot, Geraldine, Waipara, Selwyn. Yes, we
are all familiar with Richie McCaw's
endorsement of the Versatile range. If it is
good enough for him . . .
Call into 635 Lineside Rd in Rangiora or ring
03 313 4998 for a chat. It just may be the best
thing you have ever done!
Friendly and efficient: The team at Ian McNish Lawyers, standing from
left, Pam Wheeler, Barbara Burney, Anita Potterton and Joan Corby.
Seated from left, Jeanette Kitchingman, Ian McNish and Christine
Ian McNish is committed to offering friendly
and efficient legal services to his many clients
and has been providing legal advice to both
Kaiapoi and the wider North Canterbury area
for more than 30 years.
Ian has developed a longstanding
relationship with many local people and
businesses over the years. In many cases the
next and following generations have also now
The firm specialises in property and
commercial matters, including conveyancing,
subdivisions, business transactions, trusts,
wills and estates.
Ian has a great team
working with him.
Pam Wheeler has
worked as a solicitor in
Kaiapoi for the past five
years. Pam enjoys
commercial work along
property matters. She
also has qualifications
and experience in
Pam endeavours to
make her clients'
transactions as smooth
and stress-free as
has worked with Ian for
nearly 10 years.
She has specialised
knowledge of unit titles
and subdivisions, as
well as expertise in
property and commercial matters.
Christine Monk is a licensed conveyancer
and has practiced in this area for more than 15
years. Christine specialises in rural and
residential property transactions.
Rose Lilley is the legal executive, with
extensive knowledge and experience, and is
responsible for estate administration.
Completing the friendly and efficient team
are Joan Corby, receptionist and trust account
manager, and Barbara Burney and Anita
Potterton, two experienced legal assistants to
both Ian and Pam.
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Real life can feel real old sometimes but you can get a fresh start this fall. The first step is becoming a magician in the tradition of William S. Burroughs, which is actually very simple (instructions linked here). The every day magician is someone who does things with deliberate attention, transforming seemingly meaningless acts into art through concentration and contemplation. That deliberateness makes all the difference between a dreary life and one of meaning.
Take a haircut for example. Maybe you go get a trim every six weeks and you relish the salon experience — your head being washed, chatter in the background, the smells, the feels — and your haircuts are heaven, a small retreat. Or maybe you rush in and are annoyed at having to wait and hate how you look when you leave and generally are getting things done but not having any fun. The magician is the former, a transformer of the mundane, and it is with the trick of attention that simple acts turn symbolic.
Symbolic acts are important because form and formlessness. As the Tao Te Ching points out, things are defined by both absence and presence. We carve out special days to gives shape to the mundane and vice versa. But if we wait for official occasions to celebrate life, we may find ourselves out of practice or unable to enjoy special moments because we cultivated no taste for this, instead living in a state of obligation; that is how holidays turn into tedious lists of forced gifts. We live in a speedy and complex society and it is hard to get in touch with anything more than the material.
The reason we have to see beyond what is to live is meaning, which we need because just getting things done, checking accomplishments and activities off of lists, letting the years pass without asking what is behind all we do, is dangerous. There is no escaping the ultimate fate and it would be a shame to spend all of our days just chasing things that don’t satisfy. But nothing will suffice unless we learn satisfaction.
Enter magic, helping us to find our own way through civilization without becoming discontents. And one way to do that is by deciding to do whatever it is you do as if it counts, as if it means something. Because that is the only way for anything to mean anything.
My symbolic act for September was drastic, and hair-related. I lopped the long locks it took me years to grow, shedding cares with these silken strands that fell down my back (not flowed because that would give a grander impression than is due these binding strings). It seemed like a spontaneous decision but probably it was a long time coming and in retrospect the influences are clear — the close shorn skull of a sweet ten-year-old girl I saw at a wedding, so clean, unadorned, and simple, the corkscrew curls of a friend’s fresh new afro, the razed head of a monk with nothing but a bowl.
There was an indescribable thrill as I chopped. With sewing scissors and only one mirror, mistakes were made -- but hey, punk rock. After the ecstasy, the ennui, or the sweeping, cleaning up the bathroom now covered in the slashed relics of my past, also a symbolic act, as the masters all say that dull tasks are fertile ground for practice.
This brings us back to Burroughs. Magic is a mystical endeavor to be undertaken lightly and seriously, spontaneously and continuously. It’s mindfulness, paying attention to what is and playing. But it is a big deal too, very serious business, as magic works, and with our acts (which spring from our thoughts) we do change the world. Magical realism IRL. | <urn:uuid:2fed87e0-841d-4517-b65d-66e0582b8e79> | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | http://www.ephratlivni.com/blog/magicalrealism | 2019-06-19T14:53:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999000.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20190619143832-20190619165832-00194.warc.gz | en | 0.962763 | 756 | [
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Jim Walters is the first person sent to colonise Mars. But when a global apocalypse occurs, trapping him in the Earth’s orbit and running out of oxygen, he and his guitar are left to broadcast music to the devastation below. Can anyone hear him? Are there any survivors? Will he ever know? Dom Coyote and his band the Bloodmoneys present a post-Brexit apocalypse in the gig-theatre Songs For the End of the World, a piece overly heavy on the ‘gig’ and reliant on a plot constructed of dystopian tropes. Though the story is thin, Dom Coyote’s songs are fantastically varied and plentiful, helping to gloss over any shortcomings in the script.
There’s rockabilly, 90s rock anthems, glam rock, and blues numbers with a touch of connecting story sprinkled in between. Set in Ashley Coombe, the village serves as a window into the attitudes of small, English towns of this dictatorial era – the elderly preacher woman who runs the place condemns foreigners, terrorists and space exploration whilst the rebels put on club nights in an underground bunker. The country is now called New Albion and rather than run by an individual, a corporation dictates all rules and procedures. These plot devices are predictable within a story of a dystopian future, but are simplistic enough to work within the gig-theatre format without needing much explanation. As these two tribes clash, Jim Walters is in space – a symbol of both human progress and arrogant dominion. It’s no surprise which side survives down on Earth, and that the future beyond the end of the show looks particularly bleak.
Though the story is overly familiar, the music is wonderfully varied. David Bowie’s promised influence is clear, but not limiting in style. All of the characters in this Little England kitsch/cold international corporation hybrid are suitably blown out of proportion, but feel eerily familiar in a fundamentalist-driven, isolationist Britain and a world where Donald Trump may become the next leader of its most powerful country. Staging is fairly static as per the usual gig-theatre approach, but there is some variation in movement and costume. The lighting design adds power and hope to the bleak, clinical setting.
A more substantial script and dynamic staging would lend more theatricality to the excellent set of tunes in of Songs For the End of the World; as is, it is overly driven by music and the narrative potential is neglected. That said, it would make a fantastic concept album, and the design is strong – an extra half hour of script would add polish to this fun, vibrant performance piece.
Songs For the End of the World is now closed.
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08 Apr Passages 5K Is April 14
It’s not too late to register and walk/run in this weekend’s Passages 5K event!
Register online today to walk or run in the Passages, Inc. Spring 5K! The date of this year’s event is April 14, 2018.
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. with the race beginning at 8 a.m.
The cost is $20 for early registration (before April 6) and $25 after April 6.
This is a chip-timed race. The race will take place at Morsches Park beginning at the pavilion.
Packet and t-shirt pickup will take place on April 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the pavilion or on race day at 7:00 a.m. at the pavilion.
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No one knows where your next great employee will come from or what he or she is doing right now. Your newest software developer could be scrolling through emails while waiting at the doctor's office, or your next high school teacher could be in line at the coffee shop, texting a friend. Because your future hire could feasibly be anywhere, your business needs a solid candidate engagement strategy to attract qualified prospects. Instead of posting a job listing online and hoping for the best, tailor your approach to target qualified people and help them throughout the entire application process with these four modern tips:
1. Speak their language
Begin by examining the job listing itself. Most posts contain the same information - job description, essential skills, how to apply, etc. - but your company has a lot of leeway with how it creates these listings.
"Identify traits of your ideal new hire."
To determine the best way to write and organize your job listing, take a retroactive approach and define who your ideal candidate is. This is a key concept in marketing - most senior executives research the needs and actions of their target demographic before creating a marketing strategy, eMarketer found. HR departments should take the same approach. Identify traits of your ideal new hire, then conduct market research to find out the best method of targeting these candidates. Determine the keywords these people search for, use appealing language and structure the listing so applicants see the most important information first. For example, if you want a person who blends well with the company's culture, try describing your business before discussing the job description. That way, job seekers immediately know whether they'd be a good fit.
Next, find out where your ideal candidates look for jobs and post your listing there. Indeed, Monster and Ziprecruiter are all great for targeting a wide audience. The Muse's website design is very attractive to millennials and the tech industry, while Business of Fashion targets people who want to work with the world's biggest fashion brands.
2. Connect with candidates
Now that you've written the job posting, make sure candidates can easily get in touch with you. An online presence isn't enough these days; you have to make your business available on mobile device. Otherwise, according to Glassdoor, you could lose up to 45 percent of your potential talent pool.
Make sure your application process is available on both tablets and smartphones. According to Deloitte, people look at their phones 47 times a day. Informate found Americans in particular spend almost five hours per day scrolling through emails and messages, playing games and, of course, looking for jobs.
"Job seekers want more control when it comes to their careers."
3. Keep them involved
The Society for Human Resource Management provided some stunning insight on the way today's job seekers find new employment. From start to finish, job seekers want more control over their careers. When it comes to recruiting, you can help them out by keeping candidates up to date on the status of their applications. Send periodic text alerts and let applicants know the estimated timeline for things like background checks. Reaching out to your applicants before they contact you not only satisfies their desire to be involved in their careers; it also positions your business as an attractive employer that cares about its workforce.
4. Make their lives easier
Any disruption in the application process could cost you a great new hire. Unfortunately, sometimes you need to follow up with additional information for things like background checks and license verifications. In these instances, you must make it as easy as possible for applicants to get this information to you. Alert them promptly when you need additional information so you don't delay the process, and provide multiple ways to submit. For instance, let them sign form with an e-signature or take and send pictures of documents with their smartphone camera.
Candidate engagement doesn't end once the person has accepted a job offer. It simply switches to a new name: employee engagement. Make the onboarding process as welcoming as possible for your new hire with mentors and training sessions. Work with new employees to create individual career development plans, and be sure to provide feedback so hires are aware of their progress.
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Here are a few new favourites. These two I got as a gift to Hubby for Valentine's day.
This is from the same shop. You can't have too many fun writing mugs, can you?
But this next one is the best. Just look!
And this is the back.
All of these are from Lenny Mud on Etsy. He also sells yarn bowls.
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PLAYING June 28 – Sept 1, 2019
Not since Annie has a stray dog inspired such joyful noise! In a Southern town filled with lost souls, a new leash on life is just around the corner when a preacher and his daughter take in a mutt named Winn Dixie. The beloved, award-winning novel about a quirky community learning to get along now sings for the first time in this uplifting new musical. Let Grammy and Tony winner Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening) and Tony nominee Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde, Mean Girls) take you on a heartwarming adventure for all ages.
Book and Lyrics by Nell Benjamin
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Hi, Only thing i would like to say please give us the location search in classipress… http: Currently though, both of these would require customization of the default theme on your part if you classpiress looking to implement them. We unfortunately do not have an update regarding these features for ClassiPress.
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The beautiful indigo print, printed on a soft viscose chiffon, the fabric drapes and moves beautifully around the body.
The Sasha Dress is asymmetrical which really gives the body great shape. With one side being closer to the body it shows the figure and the wing gives edgy drama to your outfit.
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Miri Rodriguez’s LinkedIn summary describes her best: “High standards + high heels always on the next adventure to disrupt something. Dreamer. Strategist. Storyteller. Believer. International keynote speaker. Sometimes insomniac. Ice cream is my superfood.” She has a contagious energy and zest for life that permeates her work and home life, and her empathy for others is matched only by her drive and determination. Read on to be inspired with Miri’s story.
Ana: What prepared you for your role as Storyteller at Microsoft, both in education and prior experience?
Miri: Understanding the 360 of a business was critical for me to take on such role because storytelling encompasses the entire business. Storytelling is not just creating or marketing content. It’s a methodological business model that requires ideation, strategy and implementation at many levels and across multiple functions. It follows the Design Thinking approach. Therefore, you have to know your audience and stakeholders. I never thought I’d be a Storyteller for a global company (this role didn’t exist back then!) but did know early in life that it would benefit me somehow not to be “tied down” to one or two business disciplines. So when I was offered job opportunities in different areas and industries, I took them. My experience includes operations, marketing, finance, social media and Human Resources in industries like banking, yachting and tech.
Miri and her Global English Social Media team take a photo at the base of Mount Pinatubo before climbing to the top for eight hours
The same applies to education. I never wanted to specialize in something specific. I thought it was too constraining. So I majored in Communications and this gave me a broad range of career choices, allowing me to explore different aspects of this academia. This served me well as I changed industries. I’m currently finishing my Master’s in Integrated Marketing and Communications at Georgetown University.
Miri and mentee Jose-Andres Camacho take a break and visit the White House while she was in DC for a speaking engagement. She tries to meet her remote mentees for quality time when she travels
Ana: What lead you to become a mentor and coach?
Miri: I believe legacy is one of the most important things we can aspire to have in life and part of my legacy is to ensure other people (especially young women) don’t feel alone in their career and life journey, like I did in my tender years of corporate ladder climbing. I didn’t set out to become a mentor or coach. But during my most transformative life moments, I was very open and vulnerable to share my experience. To my surprise, people became curious and wanted to know more about how I had navigated these excruciating moments and what learnings had come of it, and I was willing to share. I don’t see mentorship as a “lead to subordinate” relationship. To me, it is an empathetic human exchange of opinions, ideas and mutual life learnings that help us understand we are not alone and also immortalizes us long after we’re gone. I learn so much from mentoring others. Probably more than they learn from me!
Miri and mentee Christa Weddle celebrate summer in Washington, Miri and Global Spanish Social Media team share a fun moment in Bogota, Colombia, and Miri takes selfie with Intern Aleenah Ansari during one of their lunch meetings
Ana: What makes you proud of the work you do?
Miri: Ahhh, this one is a hard one. One of my bosses once told me that I’m too hard on myself. I think he’s right. I’m always looking back and thinking: What could I have done better? I don’t think I’m ever satisfied, let alone proud of the work I do. But I can tell you that what does make me proud is having full confidence that I put my best effort in everything I do. Sometimes the work itself is not the best. Sometimes I fail royally. But every time I can walk away with the full conviction that I gave it my very best and that makes me proud. I think when you have that self-assurance, you don’t define yourself by the output but by the diligence you put in it. I always say “Failing doesn’t make you a failure. It makes you a doer”. I guess it makes me proud that I haven’t given up yet.
Miri volunteers her storytelling and social media skills in Swaziland
Ana: What is your passion? How do you live your “why”?
Miri: Life. I’m passionate about everything life has to offer. There’s so much to do and see. So many people to meet and cultures to learn and foods to experience. Life is beautiful, even in its darker moments. I truly get a euphoric feeling every morning when I wake up because I get another day to live and don’t take one minute of it for granted. This is my WHY. Because life is a gift. Life is short. Life is an opportunity I get every single day to stretch my boundaries and face my fears and see what’s beyond my comfort zone. I live my why by taking risks and being vulnerable. I love hard. Work hard. Play hard. Fall hard. It’s the only way to live, in my opinion. Or else, we’re not truly living.
Miri visiting Lion Park during her 6-hour layover in Johannesburg while on volunteering for #MySkills4Afrika
Ana: What are your contributions to your community?
Miri: I believe volunteering is one of the best ways to give back to your community. My parents were missionaries and through hands-on volunteer work, we learned very early in life the value of giving back to others. We were of humble beginnings ourselves, but even then, there was always someone with a bigger need that we could help. I have always volunteered in many organizations including my local church. I currently volunteer coaching students at Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, board of directors membership at Trade+Impact and story contributor for PR News. I am also the Diversity and Inclusion lead for Shared Services Engineering group at Microsoft. My most memorable volunteering opportunity was through #MySkills4Afrika where I trained social enterprise leaders in Swaziland and Morocco to launch their business on social media.
Miri makes a quick escape with husband of twenty years, Luis, to Jerusalem while on assignment in Israel
I’m also working REALLY hard with my husband to raise well-rounded young men who are less concerned about their personal wants and can leverage the platform we have built for them to contribute to society and the greater good. No participation trophies for them! (this is the most challenging work ever!)
She is a “mom of two boys and an American bulldog”. A job, she claims, is the most challenging of all
Ana: What advice would you give to other professional and entrepreneurial Latinas, whether coming from other countries or already in the US, to grow in their career and professional or business objectives?
Miri: The American Dream is not dead. It is very much alive and in today’s digital age, more attainable than ever before. With the birth of Social Media, we have been empowered to share our voice and build our reputation for the world to see. Build your personal brand and take it digital. Let others know who you are and why you do what you do, what inspires you, what you aspire to. Drive your own reputation and watch others tune in to that thought leadership. There really isn’t anything more powerful than that today. Most of my career opportunities have come from people who simply “saw a post on LinkedIn.” If you don’t take the time to build your personal brand, someone else will do it for you and it won’t be reflective of who you truly are. Be authentic in your branding and own your beautiful Latinness!
Miri and mentee Erika Camacho pose for a hands-free selfie at Sydney’s Opera House
Ana: Anything else you would like to share with us?
Miri: Just a reminder to anyone reading this that we are all on the same journey to accomplish something and leave a legacy behind. No one is superior to another. We all have different opportunities and challenges in life, but it is not a competition. Live your own journey, do your best and forget the rest!
Miri checks “camel riding in Marrakesh” off her bucket list while speaking in Morocco
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Handy and spacious equipment accessories bag that is perfect for carrying power supplies, cords, strippers etc.
It has a short top-handle for easy carrying and is the ideal complement to your splicing equipment, especially the FITEL S178/S153/S123 splicers. It fits neatly into the S178/S153/S123 splicer case.
Dimensions: 140(H) x 175(W) x 280(L)
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Field Trip - COSI
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
10:00-2:00 (Lunch 12:00 in Café….pack or buy)
Cost: QDA students are free
Adults/Non-QDA students- $10.00
SO MUCH TO DISCOVER – EXPLORE IT ALL WITH THE DO-IT-ALL TICKET!
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By Hugh O’Brien
Dr. Bob told me an Independence Day story the other week, and it makes for a good (if now belated) holiday quiz. Bob informed me that every July 4, Father Richard – we’re very chummy in this town, no last names or anything – hoists the flags of the five nations (or their successor states: the Kingdom of Naples hasn’t much troubled the world these past 200 years or so) that were allied with America during the War of Independence, and asked if I knew which countries they were. Well, uh … France … and, um, Burgundistania … and, oh, Grand Fenwick … okay, you get the idea. And not just me, no one seems to know the right answers, and after all, this is our country, you’d figure someone would be up on this stuff. (Oh, right, I’m forgetting – the American educational system.) I didn’t even bother asking my wife, who though currently masquerading as an American citizen is in heart and origin a Brit, brought up to refer to the Revolution as the Rebellion or the War of Treason, resentful of all that money they still owe us for bailing them out of two world wars, and part of a covert vanguard of descendants of our former colonial masters that for years was infiltrated Stateside with the aim of subverting our democracy, stifling dissent, and placing us once more under the cruel domination of local lackeys doing the bidding of a foreign tyranny. Of course, the whole project collapsed once Trump beat them to it, but still…
Anyway, it’s a good question, so see if you can come up with the countries, and no cheating until after I cheat by getting the answers from Father Richard. All this is yet another reminder of how truly fortunate we are to have a person as singular as Father Richard serving our community. I’ve often thought that if the rest of us were half as smart, half as erudite, half as loquacious, half as kind, half as gracious, half as compassionate, half as self-deprecating, and half as small-c catholic in our interests as Father Viladesau, this world wouldn’t be half as bad.
Ah, a pleasant refuge from our doleful reality: the pompadoured certitudes of the gentlemanly international order of 1776. However, we have our own little refuge right here, so how ‘bout a few upcoming events in the forthcoming weeks for all you fellow refugees.
Two big SCAA events are on the way. Final alert! On Saturday, July 21, the House & Garden Tour toddles about town starting at 9:45 a.m. from Our Lady Star of the Sea. (You know, Fr. Richard must acknowledge that if the British had won the Revolution, first, the only flag he’d be flying would be the Union Jack, and second, he’d be minister of an Anglican church with a shorter name, like St. Baldrick’s or St. Peregrin’s or Kirk of the Moors or something.) Followed by an optional lunch at the SYC. Even at this late date tickets are for sale on line (saltairecitizens. org) or at the homesteads of Pat Hennessey (104 Marine) and Grace Corradino (207 Anchor). On Saturday, Aug. 4, Arts & Music flourish o’er downtown as the annual festival takes wing. Kids under 18 are invited to set up wagons selling homemade crafts or food along Broadway for free, while adults can get dibs on some space by applying at the above website, adding/exhibit reservations form to the basic address. It’s not on the posters, but naturally the bayfront picnic remains the day’s linchpin, closing with Grucci’s attendant pyrotechnics, which hopefully this year won’t blow into the community and set it on fire.
In between, those with a hankerin’ for ice cream can attend the aptly- monikered Ice Cream Social, the SVFC’s annual cone-and-drip-a-thon hosted by Saltaire’s answer to Dolly Madison, Christine Schiff; scooping starts at 2 p.m. on July 28. Think of it as belated dessert after the Seventh of July Parade’s hot dogs, hamburgers and bratwurst (in honor, no doubt, of George III’s Prussian allies in the late war).
Speaking of ice cream, Keeper of the Saltaire Flame Jim O’Hare vacationed in Alaska recently, and after being alerted by yours truly of the existence of a familiar- sounding but alternate universe in the frozen north, Jim took a ferry out of Anchorage for a visit to Fire Island – one memorialized in the photo that I trust made it onto this page. We’re cutting things short this week to squeeze in some extra pix. One picture is worth a thousand words, they say, but let them try counting this text every issue.
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Have you ever looked down at your feet and noticed a bump present at your big toe joint? You may have a bunion!
The term bunion will often get used but do we really know what it means?
A bunion, also known as Hallux Valgus Deformity (HAV) is a progressive disease that commonly affects both male and females, though there is a greater proportion of females. The bunion will occur at the base of the big toe joint. Typically, it has been found that the big toe moves slowly towards the second toe. As a result of the changes of the big toe’s position, a bump may develop on the side of the base of the big toe. Quite often the skin becomes thicker and you may find the surrounding tissues become inflamed, swollen and painful.
There can be numerous reasons that you may develop a bunion. Some of these causes include:
- Inappropriate footwear which are tight, restrictive and narrow for your foot. Some types of shoes that can be considered inappropriate are high heeled, pointy shoes which cram your toes together and thongs that provide no support for your feet.
- Genetics- If your grandmother and mother both have bunions, your risk of developing bunions will increase
- Biomechanical changes to the feet including over pronation (rolling in of the feet) and increased pressure on your big toe joint
- Injury occurring over a prolonged period of time due to stress on the foot
- Rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory condition that can increase your susceptibility to developing bunions
It is important to have your bunions checked to ensure that you are provided with the appropriate treatment options to delay progression, reduce pain and prevent other foot related conditions occurring such as hammertoes, metatarsalgia and bursitis.
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Two things you cannot hide: your nature and your fabricated nature. -mohdmustafa99
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Pushing our packs ahead, we crawl in the glow of our headlamps, alert for low-hanging stalactites, breathing in stifling humidity. Through the low passageway, we arrive at the bamboo ladder down to an antechamber where glimmers of daylight tease us forward. We emerge, squinting to take in the grand, naturally domed aperture with its commanding vista of verdant rice fields hundreds of meters below. THIS IS BULU SIPONG.
Bulu Sipong is just one of hundreds of limestone caves in the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi, a little over an hour’s drive north of its capital Makassar, a region where some of the world’s oldest cave paintings have recently taken on new importance. One in particular—a red-hued hand stencil made by spraying wet pigment over a hand laid flat on the cave wall—was recently confirmed as the oldest known hand stencil image anywhere in the world: It was painted at least 39,900 years ago. That date has placed this region of South Sulawesi, called Maros-Pangkep, on the emerging world map tracing the origins and evolution of human cognizance and creative expression. It’s a date that challenges long-held theories that this kind of art originated in southwestern Europe and spread eastward through south and Southeast Asia into Australia along early modern-human migration routes. As old as the European paintings 13,000 kilometers away, it shows for the first time that humans were producing advanced art forms along the entire breadth of the routes—from west to east—at similar times in prehistory.
For years, Indonesian archeologists harbored strong hunches that some images in the caves dated back toward the arrival of modern humans 40,000 to 50,000 years ago.
We have come to Maros-Pangkep to talk to the Indonesian archeologists who have spent careers studying these caves, and to see for ourselves the art that’s behind this latest expansion—if not revolution—in thinking about early human history. It’s February, the rainy season, but fortunately, the skies have turned blue for the four days we have to explore 10 of the area’s best “cave-galleries” with archeologists Muhammad Ramli and Mubarak Andi Pampang.
The art in these caves has been known to locals and archeologists at least since the 1950s, and probably much earlier for those who live close by and whose ancestors had been scouring these hills for game and medicinal herbs for centuries. Until recently, it had been assumed by world archeologists that the Maros-Pangkep images couldn’t be more than 10,000 years old due to the rapid erosion rates common to tropical karst (limestone) environments. But for some time, Indonesian archeologists based in Makassar had strong hunches that many of the images were much older, that they were created not long after modern humans arrived in the region 40,000 to 50,000 years ago.
“We made an assumption from the excavation evidence and compared it with evidence such as bones, shell deposits and red ochre,” says Budianto Hakim, who is a researcher at Makassar’s Archeological Research Office. “We based it on carbon dating and got 30,000 years ago.” (In fact, at one cave site we visit later, that evidence goes back 35,000 years.) But, as Hakim realizes, you can’t directly infer that paintings will be of the same age as adjacent artifacts: The artists may well have been at work millennia after—or before—someone left the artifacts.
Dating the world’s earliest art, particularly anything figurative, is critical to the study of the origins of religion and art; that in turn is critical to understanding the origins of creativity in the human mind. Even the simplest figurative art demonstrates a cognitive ability to produce representational images, as opposed to forms like cross-hatched lines engraved on a shell such as have been found in Java, Indonesia, dated to 500,000 years ago.
Just where and when figurative art begins has long intrigued archeologists. Modern humans, or Homo sapiens, evolved in eastern Africa some 200,000 years ago, and the current best evidence shows that some of them migrated out of Africa both through the Levant and across the lower Arabian Peninsula. From there, some traveled west into Europe and others traveled east, spreading across south and Southeast Asia to reach Australia fairly rapidly, by about 50,000 years ago. Crucial to studies of the origins of figurative art is where along these great treks it appeared.
Theories formulated in the late 19th century pointed to art’s origin in southwestern Europe and a gradual diffusion of stylistic ideas eastward. This was based on where the oldest art known to date had been found. As a result, a Eurocentric view of the origins of figurative art dominated the field for decades: The oldest non-figurative cave painting in the world so far is 40,800 years old, a red disk from El Castillo in northern Spain; the earliest known figurative rock art is a painted rhinoceros in France’s famous Chauvet Cave, which has been carbon-dated to the range of 35,300 to 38,827 years ago. At the far eastern end of early human diffusion, the oldest rock art in Australia has been established at around 30,000 years old, although pigment and used hematite (a deep red iron ore) “crayons” have been found there in deposits dated to somewhere in the broad range of 36,000 to 74,000 years ago.
All this points to some frustrating aspects shared by these studies. Accurate dating is critical, but rock art is notoriously difficult to date. Although it was used to date the Chauvet Cave rhinoceros image, the carbon-14 method is generally not useful, and it is often controversial, as it depends on the meticulous separation of the chemical components of the paint to determine organic—and thus datable—ingredients. A method more recently applied to cave art, called uranium-thorium series dating, was used to date that oldest cave painting, the red disk in El Castillo.
But uranium-thorium doesn’t directly date the paint: Instead, it dates samples taken from calcite accretions—where they are present—both under and over paint layers. The date of the calcite beneath the paint provides a maximum age, and the date of the accretions over the paint give a minimum age.
Uranium-thorium series dating has its detractors: A 2015 publication in the journal Quaternary International by French scientist Georges Sauvet and collaborators claims much of the natural uranium can be depleted by leaching, skewing the results. “Application of the U/Th method for the dating of prehistoric rock art is still experimental,” they summarize. “Technical improvements and fundamental research on the causes of error are needed.”
Practitioners of the method respond that taking a sufficient depth of calcite for a sample minimizes this risk. “In order to control for this, we try to date layers in stratigraphic order,” says Alistair Pike, a reader in Archaeological Sciences at the University of Southampton who participated in the El Castillo dating.
Uranium-thorium is the technique that Maxime Aubert of the Place, Evolution and Rock Art Heritage Unit at Griffith University in Gold Coast, Australia, employed to date the Sulawesi art. “In our study, we measured at least three, and up to six, sub-samples per sample. Their ages are all in chronological order, confirming the integrity of our samples. If uranium had leached out, we would have had a reverse age profile—meaning the ages would have got older toward the surface where they should be younger,” he explains. Aubert first became involved here in 2012 when colleague Adam Brumm, who was working with the Indonesian archeologists on the paintings, noticed the calcite deposits on top of the paintings, and together they invited Aubert to “come over and have a look.”
Our own adventure starts in Makassar, at the city’s popular tourist attraction, the Dutch colonial Fort Rotterdam, which houses the Balai Pelestarian Cagar Budaya Makassar—the Centre for the Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of Makassar. A sprinkling of rain spatters the coconut palms and the fort’s yellow walls with their red-trimmed windows and doors. Our guide and interpreter, archeologist Mubarak Andi Pampang, meets us and leads us up old granite stairs to the offices of Muhammad Ramli, second in command at the Centre. Sitting at his desk below Indonesia’s national coat of arms, he greets us warmly and shares coffee. Clearly eager for the trip, he dons a hat familiar to fans of a popular Hollywood archeologist played by Harrison Ford. We nickname him “Indonesia Jones.” He smiles and leads us out.
Chatter in the car on the busy road north toward Maros is of endless curiosity. Are previously undiscovered paintings still being found? Yes, says Pampang, we encourage locals to report new findings, and then government archeologists go in and survey them. “We give full credit to the discoverer, honoring them each year and often providing them jobs as maintenance and security for the sites,” he explains. “We ensure they understand it’s their own proud heritage.”
Limestone karst formations soon dominate the landscape. We are driving on a flat plain, mostly of rice fields, but just a few kilometers away these closely grouped steep hills of limestone rise abruptly from their green cover like giant loaves of bread 200 to 300 meters high. These are the formations that have become the art galleries. Covering a total area of about 450 square kilometers, they parallel the southwestern coast of Sulawesi, and they were sculpted over eons by rivers draining from the interior. At least 90 rock art sites have been recorded, and Ramli reckons many more remain.
We arrive at Leang-Leang Prehistoric Park, at the foot of the hills, where the Centre maintains a dozen staff who look after the caves and undertake excavations. The park is dotted with stunning natural limestone sculptures: Some wouldn’t look out of place in a Henry Moore exhibition. A small river and yellow, blue and brown-patterned butterflies complement the picture; Sulawesi is known for its diversity of butterfly species. This is where we will spend the next four nights: sleeping on the floor of the archeologists’ one-room wooden guest house, built on stilts.
Not wanting to waste even a precious minute, Pampang and Ramli take us to see our first paintings, in Leang Pettakere, within the park, before lunch. Pampang explains that “Leang” in Indonesian literally means “hole,” and the term is also applied to mean “cave.” It’s a trudge through rain forest and a short climb in the sweaty South Sulawesi humidity to the cave’s entrance—like many we will encounter, this one has a gaping opening, framed by overhanging limestone shaped into massive, leg-like vertical protrusions formed by millennia of erosion; vines twist around them like so many art nouveau ornaments. The near-silence of the caves is broken only by the constant drip-drip of water. There is art, almost right away: We see our first images of the babirusa, or “pig-deer,” indigenous to Sulawesi and long hunted for its meat but now on the endangered species list. Ramli points out an early attempt at restoration of the painting. “Balai Pelestarian Cagar Budaya Makassar tried to conserve the paintings by sharpening the paint-line, as we can see here,” he says, but it is, he adds, rapidly fading.
The Sulawesi paintings have many characteristics in common with European cave paintings.
These Sulawesi animal images, and those we see over the coming four days, share many characteristics with known western European cave images. World expert David Lewis-Williams, professor emeritus and senior mentor at the Rock Art Research Institute at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, has observed, studied and written on the European paintings since the 1960s. “They are sometimes superimposed on another,” he writes. “They are often juxtaposed without attention to relative size. Many are fragmentary, the head being the most frequently depicted part of animals.” Images face in differing directions, with no ground surface depicted. Hooves and other parts are not always drawn, but when they are shown, they sometimes hang loosely rather than stand on an imaginary ground surface, he adds. Moreover, “Images are presented devoid of contexts, with no trees, grass or other surroundings.” Remarkably, we see that these observations can be said of the Sulawesi paintings, too.
And hand stencils are common to nearly all of these caves. Speaking of the southwestern European hand stencils, Lewis-Williams says interpretation is complicated: Image-making was, he asserts, a ritual. “One has to recognize that the caves are passages into a spiritual subterranean realm,” he says, adding that they are “veils” between worlds. “Placing a hand on the veil was not primarily to make a picture of a hand (‘I was here’), but rather to make contact with the spiritual realm and its power. Paint applied to the hand was probably a ‘solvent’, a powerful substance that facilitated penetration of the veil.”
Ramli points out that here, “some of them have incomplete fingers, only three or four, and some only the palms, and some show the arm.” Similar incomplete finger images are found in the western European and Australian hand stencils, too. Competing theories have been put forward on their meaning, from fingers bent as a sort of sign language, to ritual severing of fingers and even natural causes such as gangrene. “Some interpretations by previous researchers have compared them with the Papua and Aborigine culture, who cut their finger [off] when they are in grieving,” adds Ramli.
On the practical aspect, some experiments were carried out in the early 1990s by French prehistoric art specialist Michel Lorblanchet in a cave in France. He replicated “spit-painting” by spraying paint from his mouth about 7 to 10 centimeters (2" to 4") from the rock wall, and he very closely duplicated various hand images.
It’s not known if the practice has been continuous, but a hand-stencil tradition exists even today among the dominant ethnic group of southwestern Sulawesi, the Bugis. When a family builds a new house, before they move in, the head of the family places his hand in a nut- or rice-powder mixture and presses an image on the main beams of the structure in a ceremony conducted by a specially designated master of ceremonies. The act is reputed to bring good fortune to the new residents.
Next we trek along raised sod walkways around rice fields and the occasional cattle farm to Leang Burung 2 whose long history of excavation stretches from 1970 to 2012. Most of the caves are named by the locals based on what they first saw when the cave was discovered: “Burung” means “bird,” and Pampang tells us swallows used to nest here extensively. This site is not in a cave, but rather at the foot of the cliff, above which is a cave with paintings. The four-decade excavation went as deep as six meters below the surface before watering over, and it provided archeologists with one of the most continuous records of humans making tools and dining going back 35,000 years—the oldest evidence for modern humans in Sulawesi at the time. (Other sites, in Java, have evidence back 45,000 years.)
A sister site nearby called Leang Burung 1 shows how quickly many of the images are fading ever since trees were cleared from near the entrance, which admits more sunlight and carbon dioxide.
Four caves on the first day was an inspiring start. Back at base camp, the local archeology catering crew has brought in dinner: rice, fish and a soup Westerners would call oxtail, but here it’s the popular Indonesian sop buntut.
Day Two’s dawn brings a cultural diversion. Syarifuddin, a Bugis local, invites us into his home to see his ceremonial hand-prints made four years ago. He greets us with his wife, Mirnawati, and son Mohammed Dirgah. Sure enough, although faded, his handprints grace each of the home’s six vertical beams.
Now it’s back to caving. We plod along berms around more rice fields, with the occasional foot sinking ankle-deep into the mud, as we approach the karst. Pampang says this is a low-water area not usually accessible in rainy season, so we’re fortunate to get to Leang Jing (“Evil Cave”). It’s a rocky ascent in squishy, wet boots, onto rickety bamboo ladders whose rungs are twice as far apart as a more comfortable ladder.
But once we are inside the cool and dim interior, it becomes clear the ordeal is worth it. We’re facing a veritable tapestry of the ancient hunting and fishing life. We play our headlamps and flashlights on everything from a pelican eyeing a fish to a figure of a woman with a spiky hairdo dragging a lassoed anoa—an animal much like a miniature water buffalo, also endemic to Indonesia. The anoa is rarely seen today, and Pampang tells us it is now a protected species. The pelican has a gracefully curved neck; the fish in its gaze sports a perfectly formed tail and body. There’s more than animals here: we spot one of the few Indonesian examples of a foot stencil.
To us, the images appear remarkably well preserved, but Ramli tells us when he first saw them in 1980 there were many more, and clearer, images. Increasing amounts of calcite are obliterating many of the pictographs. He shows us where Aubert’s team took a dating sample with a tiny diamond-bladed saw: this one came in at 25,000 years old.
Nearby Leang Jarie (“Hand Cave”) was so named because when first discovered, it was a cave with nearly all handprints and hand stencils. But now, as with most of the other caves, the majority are covered with recent calcite intrusions, and few are clear. Ramli thinks one cause of the intrusions in all these caves is increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, which reacts with the limestone to form new calcite deposits on the surfaces.
Next it’s Leang Timpuseng—the cave that perhaps among all is the one we came so far to see: This is where the oldest hand painting in the world was dated by Aubert. Ramli shows us the stencil, and the tiny spot along the edge where the sample was almost surgically removed. There are the precise layers in cross section: the calcite layer above the paint, the very thin reddish paint stratum and the limestone beneath it. We gaze in admiration at the meticulous sample that has made this a “ground zero” where a revolution in theory has been set in motion. And the hand isn’t all: A sample taken from the babirusa image here dated to 35,400 years old, which makes it one of the oldest in the world of an animal.
Our third day we start north and pick our way for 30 minutes through rice field pathways to Leang Lasitae. Above the front of the cave are two fish, crossed at right angles, and inside are numerous excellent fish images. Pampang explains that the predominantly marine imagery reflects what was likely the major resource: the ocean, which today lies some two kilometers distant, but then may have been closer. “These are of ocean species, whereas the Jing Cave paintings showed freshwater fish,” he says . The shapes are so accurate, he adds, that they can infer the species.
From here, we walk a short distance to Leang Bulu Balang, which also faces toward the water. Here, we see our first images of turtles. Two turtle paintings sport cross-hatched shells, distinct heads, tails and flippers. We’re told these turtles, too, are endangered species.
Continuing the pace, Pampang promises something unique for our next cave. After one of the wettest treks in, through flooded rice fields that again mud-pack the boots, then a steep climb up the limestone detritus, Leang Sakapao doesn’t disappoint. Painted on a low ceiling, not much over a meter in height, so we have to lie on our backs to view it: a realistic image of a pair of mating babirusa. Ramli lies back in the cave dust and points out the details. “As we can see, there is a male pig-deer and the other is the female.” He knows of no other painting of mating babirusa. Indeed, such couplings are extremely rare in the European caves, too.
Our final day brings us to Bulu Sipong cave after an hour in highway traffic and a half-hour boat ride along an inland waterway in a traditional, long, narrow fishing boat with a single-cylinder motor, followed by our 20-minute climb-and-crawl through the cave. There’s a new sight for us here, too, a technique common to the western European images but rare in Sulawesi: using natural rock features to emphasize subject images in a sort of a bas-relief. We see the method used to portray a centipede that is painted upon a naturally raised rivulet of calcium carbonate, which is used as the body of the creature. And, depicted both in profile and from above, a rare image of a boat and, aboard it, two humans. One appears to be spearing fish and the other poling or paddling the craft. These watercraft images would be ideal for dating, says Ramli, but unfortunately, they lack sufficient calcite overlay. One more rare sight: a painting of a manta ray.
The new dates from Sulawesi, says Aubert, “suggest a deeper origin for human creativity, perhaps in Africa.”
In a later interview back in Makassar, Hakim offers an explanation of why we saw so much wildlife in the caves. “We always related the painting to some kind of magical, sacred ceremony, as a hope or prayer that the hunting will get a good result,” he says. It was also a way of describing their environment, he adds.
Over the past four days, it feels as if we’ve not only seen paintings, but glimpsed also into prehistoric minds that we are only now recognizing put Sulawesi into the global picture of the early evolution of art. But like all new theories, this one too will take some time to crystallize, and that only after much more research and many more dating projects, if it is to be fully and unarguably accepted.
Hakim figures a whole lot more cave art, too, remains to be discovered and dated. He sees ancient Sulawesi as one of the geographic melting pots for the first migrations of modern humans. For example, “Kalimantan [Borneo] was one bridge to Sulawesi,” he says, and as a result, that is a prime new area to test.
Aubert agrees. He says he is planning more dating of rock art in Sulawesi, and he is currently dating paintings found in Kalimantan. By determining the ages of more Southeast Asian rock art, he will provide the Sulawesi works with a context.
But time is of the essence in a more urgent sense, too. As we’ve seen on all four days of cave visits, the Sulawesi paintings are under environmental attack. They are fast disappearing. Back at the Makassar offices, we sit down in the Centre’s library with a concerned Iwan Sumantri, lecturer in archeology at the city’s Hasanuddin University. “As a researcher, as an archeologist, I am very worried for the mining around the prehistoric caves in Maros-Pangkep,” he says. “Moreover, how the local people threaten the preservation of the caves, such as burning rice stalks around them—making deterioration of the rock paintings faster.”
Conservation has taken on new urgency with the new dating. Sumantri says the first step in site preservation is documentation, and that about 90 of 127 caves with art so far discovered have been recorded. Second, he advocates a public information and awareness program, followed by rules and restrictions. “Physical conservation can be conducted, for example, to make the paintings last longer by searching out materials related to other rock art paintings.” Physical barriers, like fences at some of the more important sites, will help reduce vandalism, he adds.
After all, these are globally important sites. “It has implications not only for our understanding of rock art in Southeast Asia and Europe but also Australia,” writes Paul Taon of Griffith University and his co-authors in a 2014 Antiquity article entitled “The global implications of the early surviving rock art of greater Southeast Asia.” He adds, “For instance, in Kakadu-Arnhem Land and other parts of northern Australia, the oldest surviving rock art consists of naturalistic animals and stencils. This opens up the possibility that the practice of making these sorts of designs was brought to Australia at the time of initial colonization, but it may alternatively have been independently invented or resulted from as yet unknown forms of cultural contact. All three possibilities are equally intriguing.”
To address these questions, Alistair Pike says new areas of investigation now must include places like the Arabian Peninsula, where new research is currently under way, India and along the coastal migration routes.
It is the Sulawesi dates that have set it all in motion. “The new dates open a new chapter in the history of human creativity,” says Aubert. “It shows that at the same time, at opposite ends of the world 40,000 years ago, our species was painting the walls and ceilings of their caves. It suggests a deeper origin for human creativity, perhaps in Africa, and it reinforces the idea that our species is special, that art made us human.”
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For the kids at McKinley High the curtains have been closed and the fat lady has sung, or in this case the kids themselves. After 6 seasons, 121 episodes, 700+ songs Glee has come to an end. A show that began in 2009 and became an overnight sensation, only to slowly decline in quality and thus viewership. A show that once had 15 million viewers, only had 3 million left during their final season. Glee was, sort of, the Lost of the 2010’s: a show that had a great first season, became a phenomenon giving the writers the task to develop more seasons, a task at which they became worse at with every new season. Though I always liked Lost, I can see how most people stuck around only because they wanted to know the secret of the island, not because a new intriguing episode was released every week. With Glee that is hardly the case.
So let’s take a look back at Glee.
Glee had a brilliant first season. It seemingly came out of nowhere and created a buzz. It felt fresh and each episode was fun to watch. The musical structure made sense seeing that it dealt with a Glee club, the high school caricatures were spot on and every word coming from Sue Sylvester’s mouth was razor sharp and funny as hell. Me and a lot of other people looked forward to the second season and was glad they kept up the quality of the previous season, at least the second half of this season does.
Everyone who has watched Glee agrees on one thing: somewhere along the line this show jumped the shark. When it exactly did is the true discussion here. I can remember clearly when I started to realize that they weren’t going to keep up the same level of quality: A Very Glee Christmas. This was the tenth episode of Season 2 and was the first time I saw the cracks in Glee’s veneer. In this episode the character of Brittany apparently still believes in Santa Clause despite being in high school and Sue Sylvester actually dresses up like the Grinch. To me this was taking it too far, even in Glee terms, and together with some other occurrences during this season like repeating story lines it made Glee not a must-watch show anymore, but a show you would tune in every so now and then to see if they have some fun songs featured.
This is just my idea of where Glee went downhill, but there are other instances over its six-season run where Glee made some bad or just weird choices. These are some of the things that could be considered as moments that Glee “Jumped the shark” or just evidence that the writers didn’t what to do next anymore.’
Sue Sylvester’s character
Sue was the arch nemesis of the Glee club since she was competing with them for funding from the school for her Cheerios. The first season saw her as a somewhat cartoonish villain, but one who would always get the laughs. Her character became troublesome for the writers because you can have only so much schemes you can have her fail at before it becomes tiresome. With the aforementioned A Very Glee Christmas episode she went “full retard”, actually acknowledging she’s a live action Wile E. Coyote by having her dress up as the Grinch. May I remind you that this was only two episodes after she married herself. The writers had no idea of what to do with Sue, they gave her some depth by creating a back story about her sister who has down-syndrome, but apart from that she constantly went on from being the arch enemy of the Glee club to someone with a heart just trying to do the right thing in her own downright twisted ways. New characters supposed to take the place of Sue like Swim coach Ross and Nyada’s Cassandra July never really got fleshed out right since the writers never could put the Sue character to rest. Sue’s shadow was always hanging over their heads and they just kept her around and she kept taking center stage even appearing in places/story-lines she wasn’t a part of like New York or the relationship between Kurt and Blaine.
Rehashing story lines
Glee was probably created as a one season show. The story is very much about a group of unpopular kids coming together in a Glee club where they can be their selves and who at the end of the season win Nationals: the title for the show choir competition.
End of story.
But Glee became successful and so more seasons were ordered and so a show that had a storyline that could have been neatly wrapped in one season was stretched out into two seasons. The first season ends with winning Regionals making the second season about winning Nationals, but is there for the audience that much difference? Not really.
Since there would also be a third seasons the writers decided to go Rocky on the Glee kids by having them lose Nationals in the season 2 finale. So in season 3 again the whole overlapping storyline would be going through the motions of winning Sectionals, Regionals and finally Nationals. Competing in competitions is a recurring thing every year at every school, but in terms of story it becomes repetitive pretty quickly. The competitions remained a recurring element until the final episode even.
Goofy story lines
I could write a whole essay on about all the far-fetched schemes Sue Sylvester did over the course of six seasons, but I won’t. Glee was over-the-top from the beginning but some of the stuff they put on screen really took it too far in terms of goofiness. After A Very Glee Christmas Brittany lost her mojo. Her cute quirkiness was exchanged for someone who was actually a retard even believing that a foreign-exchange student from Ireland is an actual Leprechaun. In a weird twist of event the writers decide that she is so dumb she’s brilliant. They make her a brilliant mathematician and have her go off to some prestige university.
Another character who was constantly the victim of what the writers needed this week was Quinn Fabray, the head cheerleader. Introduced as an underling of Sue and put in the Glee club to spy for her, Quinn becomes pregnant during the first season. She’s saying it’s Finn’s while it’s Puck’s, puts the baby up for adoption after a hefty labor, turns on Sue, becomes a reckless goth, becomes paralyzed due to a car crash only to walk again a few episodes later, decides to get her daughter back from her foster mom and becomes the leader of the celibacy(!) club, not in that particular order by the way. And that’s in just the first three seasons as Quinn is actually one of the few characters who actually got written out of the show, aside from an occasional appearance in every subsequent season.
There was also this whole rivalry between show choirs which was really far fetched as it consisted mostly of Vocal Adrenaline throwing eggs at members of the New Directions. This was even a part of season 6!
To be honest they also went a bit too far with Terri Schuester’s story line in season 1, where she pretends to be pregnant, but I could live with it because there was some much fun on display here.
One of the key elements of Glee’s success was the music. The use of old and new pop songs struck a chord with the audience and turned Glee into a weekly sing-a-long show. It was a large part of what made Glee fun. The lesser episode in my book were the ones where they would be focusing on true musical number. I’m not a fan of stage musicals, nor am I familiar with all those songs, so whenever they used those typical show tunes like Wicked’s Popular they reminded me why I don’t like musicals in general. I’ve always found those kinds of compositions to be tedious and annoying.
But Glee’s success also led to something else: after each episode the songs performed by the kids of Glee would hit the charts. And while there is some money to be made of these songs and compilations, most of it goes into the pockets of the original writers of the songs. No wonder the producers of Britney Spears were happy to allow the makers to feature her songs in 2 complete episodes.
The solution: original songs
The makers started using songs specifically written for the show, but they all had one thing in common: none of them were catchy. Only every once in a while a song immediately catches on, most of the time however they need repetition. A good example is “Let if go” from Frozen which is the once every decade’s track that transcends a musical and becomes a hit. It’s one of those songs that sticks upon hearing. If the producers of the original songs performed in Glee created a “Let it go” they would have struck gold and this paragraph would be non-existent, but sadly they did not and now we have a show featuring songs nobody even knows when they’re sung and nobody remembers afterwards. The power of Glee was all those oldies and current hit-records being performed in a colorful setting. Glee was a sing-a-long show right from the start, not counting the occasional musical number, but that changed when they started inserting songs you’ve never heard before just so that a couple of people could make some extra money.
After three seasons of teenagers playing by people being in their mid-twenties, the writers faced a tough choice: Should we follow the graduating kids like Rachel, Kurt and Finn as they start a new chapter in their life, a new step to becoming closer to their dreams, or should we stick around at McKinley with Mr. Schue, Sue and the remaining kids?
They chose both.
In season 4 and 5 we followed Rachel and Kurt to New York as they both went to NYADA, frequently being visited by old fellow graduates from McKinley. At one point Santana, Sam, Artie and Finn are all in New York. Back in Lima, Ohio the remaining kids of the previous three seasons are joined by a whole new gang of youngsters each filling in for the characters that have graduated. Marley was the new Rachel albeit with a totally different character. Rider was the new Finn and Noah was Puck’s half-brother. Transgender/Transvestite/Black kid Wade/Unique got both the Kurt and Mercedes part. Kitty and (later on) Bree took over the evil Cheerios roles from Quinn, Britanny and Santana. By making this choice the new kids did not only have to fill in the shoes of the people we followed the previous three years, but since they’re still around they never have a chance of making us forget about Kurt, Finn and Rachel. Especially since have of the show’s time was devoted to the original Glee members in New York. The story lines there didn’t intertwine with the story lines set in Lima, so you basically had the idea that you were watching two shows mashed together.
The producers should have made the tough choice of ditching one of the settings. Should this be set in New York with members of the old cast, or should it be set in Lima with new kids. They could have anticipated the aging of the characters by starting to cycle through them starting with season 2. They did introduce new characters through season 2 and 3 but almost none of them made a lasting impression. Rory, Sugar, Teen Jesus are some of the characters who never really caught on with the audience or were given very little screen time.
The new kids never made a really positive and their characters always stood in the shadows of the original characters leading me to my next point:
Ditching the new kids in favor of yet another bunch of new kids
The majority of the new kids was ditched starting with season 6. Giving them two seasons, or even one if you count the fact that half of the time was dedicated to New York and the new kids don’t appear in the last 7 episodes of season 5. The only character of the new kids returning full-time was Kitty, who became yet another evil-turned-good Cheerio. Also back was Wade/Unique in a handful of scenes/episodes. It felt kind of weird to have all of these new characters vanish into thin air, basically never to be spoken of other than in passing. When you look at the synopses of season 5 episodes you’ll see that there’s hardly any mention of the new kids.
Season 6 brought everything and everyone back to Lima as Rachel’s TV-show failed big time, Kurt wants to do his third year NYADA project there and Blaine flunked out of NYADA. Instead of bringing back the kids from the previous two seasons they have opted for some new blood. It feels a bit strange to bring so many new faces into the fold this late in the show’s progress as it was clear from the start this would be a final season with a mere 13 episodes. These new characters aren’t simple replacements of the other kids they all have their own characteristics making them “unique”. There’s yet another gay student, there’s an overweight guy, a slim black girl and a set of twins consisting of a brother and sister who are inseparable and both members of the Cheerios. Despite being a male cheerleader the boy twin isn’t gay as he falls for the black girl. They were only included as filler material and their story lines are also second-rate to those of the central returning cast of Rachel, Kurt, Blaine, Will and Sue bringing up my final remark about the cast:
Not being able to say goodbye to old characters
Glee was always about Rachel: it was her character that was partially responsible for creating the Glee club, she was the most talented performer and it was her rise to fame we followed: from humble beginnings to starring in a Broadway show and receiving a Tony award. So it’s no surprise that when she graduated after season 3 and moved to New York the writers had to make that difficult choice and decided to try to use both worlds. This was the best moment to start over and give Glee a new fresh approach. But somehow the writers had difficulty saying goodbye to the other characters, so a couple of the old cast also went to New York. They also kept the McKinley story alive so that we wouldn’t have to say goodbye to the characters that didn’t yet graduate and the teachers. Somehow I think Sue Sylvester’s character is much too blame for this choice. This was the standout character from day one, and while her character did run her course by the time the third season ended the writers probably felt that Jane Lynch was too valuable to remove from the show so they kept the Lima setting alive, thus keeping Sue Sylvester alive. But there are other characters whose story lines had ended yet they came back in every season as special guest stars. Puck and Quinn most notably had lousy reasons to return to Lima, yet they popped up every now and then. Truth to be told, due to the lack of chemistry the new kids had onscreen, the episodes where the old cast is reunited are among the strongest of the latter seasons. But when doen right, Glee season 4 could have been set in New York entirely and with a fleshed out NYADA student ensemble could have been the start of Glee 2.0. Now we just have Glee 1.5 beta.
Too many politically correct L.G.T.B. messages
Glee was about the underdog and the outcast from day one. It featured a variety of characters who all fitted in the general stereotypes. The jocks, the cheerleaders, the handicapped kid, the Asian kid, the black kid and of course the gay kid. The gay character in Glee was Kurt Hummel. He quickly stole our hearts despite or just because of his flamboyancy. While he sometimes bordered on parody, he always kept a foot in realism making his character one of the most endearing of them all. Kurt was a more human written character than say Puck or the ever underdeveloped Mike. Over the 6 seasons we saw Kurt come out of the closet, find a place at school, learning to stand up for himself and find true love. But Glee, who probably had a generally higher gay audience than the average show, started to introduce more and more characters with sexuality issues. Suddenly out of nowhere the somewhat slutty cheerleaders Britanny and Santana turned out to be lesbian lovers. Rachel had two gay dads, There was Kurt’s true love Blaine and Kurt’s bully Karofsky who turned out to be a bully because he was a homosexual as well. There’s Wade/Unique who was a young male gay student who felt more at home in woman’s clothing. He was the first step of Glee introducing a potential transgender character. In season 4/5 there were a couple of potential lover interests for Kurt in New York and a recurring role for gay singer Adam Lambert. In season 6 they introduced another gay kid, who doesn’t identify himself constantly as gay and coach Sharon Beaste suddenly reveals herself to be a man trapped in a woman’s body. The final few episodes saw her donning a three day beard as she went through life now as Sheldon. Heck, even Britanny’s cats have been revealed as being gay.
Glee has always been about sending out a positive message and they did so for a lot of the minorities they portrayed. Artie scored some of the hottest chicks despite being in a wheel chair, Kurt found his acceptance and true love, Rachel was able to follow her dream. The Glee club was a sanctuary for these outsiders and it taught us that we should accept everybody and everyone for who they are, and that no matter what, they should be able to be proud of themselves.
It’s a good message and one everyone should take note of.
But I do think they really went out of their way to fit in all of these gay characters, considering many of them have ongoing story lines. Did season 6 really need to have yet another gay student when we already have Kurt, Karofsky, Blaine and Walter? Why was it necessary to make Coach Beaste a transgender all of a sudden? The shunning of L.G.T.B. characters also felt kind of repetitive after a while. We already saw Kurt being bullied, what new brought it to the series that people didn’t accept Beaste after her sex-change?
Glee is at first an entertainment show. It’s good that it tries to spread a positive message about accepting people but those P.S.A. messages should be done more subtle. Just the Kurt/Blaine and Britanny/Santana stories could have served as the positive gay message. There was never any need to put in gay people just because they’re gay, which it did feel like they were doing. As if they have a list of L.G.T.B. subgroups and had to have each one featured in the show:
Guys, I think we have everything with Wade. He’s the Transgender character…
No, you’re wrong Brad. We’ve made it clear that he poses as a woman but has not undergone any surgery. Strictly speaking: he’s a transvestite.
But, the show’s almost over. We’ve failed the L.B.T.G. community. We need a transgender!
How about coach Beaste? She could make a convincing man with some make up.
Sounds good, but we established her for 4 seasons as a heterosexual woman.
Who gives a crap? We had one character fake a pregnancy an entire season.
You’re right, let’s do it.
You might wonder why I kept watching after the show jumped the shark. That’s because Glee was still a fun 40 minutes to spend my time. It didn’t have the must-watch quality of the first season anymore, but it still was fun to watch when I had some time left. I also like the thematic episodes like the ones that revolved around a recording artist or a movie/musical. The only skippable episodes to me were the ones focusing on Broadway music. The power of Glee lies within the familiarity of the music, so somebody who loves Broadway show will probably love the episodes I disliked. Then there was that sudden touch of brilliance that somehow manifested itself in the occasional episode, like the one where the Glee cast is played by Muppets or the one where Becky’s inner-voice is performed by none other than Helen Mirren. Now matter how campy it became, there was always a sense of joy in Glee, with the exception of the episode where they commemorate Finn Hudson/Cory Monteith. There were numerous guest appearances by famous actors up until the final seasons that gave Glee episodes just that bit of extra it needed: Whoopi Goldberg, Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ken Yeong, Jennifer Coolidge are just a few actors that appeared in Glee.
Glee is a prime example of why the people developing a show should draw an outline where the show will be in 5 years and/or how it will end. Then work back from that to a seasonal layout, an episodic layout and then the pilot. Glee did it the other way around. First they created a pilot which put all the pawns in place like Terry’s pregnancy. When the show got green-lit they created the whole fake-pregnancy thing so Will could stay with the Glee club. Then the show was so successful the studio ordered another 9 episodes after the already created 13, which disrupted the balance of the first season somewhat since the original season-finale, wasn’t the finale no more. Glee can also be used to demonstrate how sometimes less is more. With seasons consisting of 13 episodes instead 22 this could have been a more focused, tightly written show without the need for much filler episodes.
Even though is has been a 5 season long bumpy road, it still was a fun trip. I hope that someday someone will take note of all the missteps Glee made and create a similar TV show with a more serious and structured approach while still being a lot of fun. Maybe they could turn Pitch Perfect into a series in a couple of years. | <urn:uuid:67ff0d47-1ff3-4c8c-a403-a988158731d7> | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | https://www.mikeymo.nl/movies/articles/looking-back-at-glee | 2019-06-17T09:27:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998462.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20190617083027-20190617105027-00314.warc.gz | en | 0.981577 | 4,730 | [
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Who are we and what motivates us?
Ter Beke is an innovative Belgian fresh food group with a wide range of high-quality fresh food products and associated services operating commercially in many European countries.
We currently mainly specialise in the production and sale of processed meat products and ready meals, prepared at one of our 12 industrial locations in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Poland and the United Kingdom. Ter Beke has some 2,700 employees. Ter Beke has been listed on Euronext Brussels since 1986 and in 2018 realised a turnover of EUR 680.5 million.
Our Processed Meats division:
- Produces processed meat products for the Benelux, the United Kingdom and Germany at two production locations in Belgium (Wommelgem and Lievegem) and one in The Netherlands (Borculo).
- Is the largest slicer and pre-packager of meat products in the Benelux with six centres for slicing and packaging meat products: three in Belgium (Wommelgem, Lievegem and Veurne) and three in The Netherlands (Wijchen, Ridderkerk and Aalsmeer).
- Is the inventor of the freshpack packaging and is a constant innovator in the segment for pre-packaged meat products.
- Distributes our products under private labels as well as our own brands, including Pluma®, Daniël Coopman®, Zonnenberg®, Kraak-Vers® and FairBeleg®.
- Supplies processed meat products under the brands Plop, Samson and Maya the Bee (under license from Studio 100®).
Our ready meals division:
- Produces fresh ready meals for the entire European market with two production sites in Belgium (Wanze and Marche-en-Famenne), one in France (Mézidon-Canon), one in Poland (Opole) and one in the United Kingdom (Deeside).
- Is market leader in chilled lasagne in many European countries.
- Markets our own brands Come a casa®, Vamos® and Stefano Toselli and numerous private labels.
Enthusiasm. Determination. Drive. Dedication. Eagerness. Passion. Sincerity. This is what drives us.
Encompassed in a single word: ZEAL.
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December 25, 2015 by Nicholas Spence
The evidence base supporting the use of motivational interviewing across a number of health issues, including smoking, diabetes, substance abuse, and weight loss, continues to grow. Of particular relevance to our research group is its potential utility in treating childhood obesity. A new study in Frontiers in Psychology, based out of Italy, by Maria Borrello and colleagues sought to examine this issue.
This review examined studies that applied motivational interviewing to treat childhood obesity, which was operationalized using the BMI (body mass index percentiles specific to age and gender), with a focus on overweight or obese children from 2 to 11 years. It covered studies published between 2007 and June 2014.
The body of work eligible for examination was very small (6), focusing on research designs of good quality, including experimental or quasi-experimental studies.
So the big question: does it work? Given the current state of evidence, we do not know. Despite half of the studies demonstrating a positive effect of motivational interviewing on BMI and obesity related behavior outcomes (e.g., TV viewing, calories consumed, physical exercise), the evidence is far from conclusive.
Why? There are three main reasons: the amount of existing work is very small; major methodological weaknesses, including small sample size, non-randomization, and poor participation in intervention activities; and insufficient evidence of existing studies truly delivering motivational interviewing in study interventions, given the absence of assessment of motivational interviewing skills (e.g, Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity [MITI]) and insufficient details regarding training of interviewers.
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Free online course for parents of kids 3-10 years old
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- Be confident and you worry less about him?
Do you want more information on this FREE course?
At the end of the course you will:
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2. Have a road map of the rules he needs to learn to be safe.
3. Learn the reasons why kids break safety rules.
4. Figure out a positive way to explain safety with strangers without scaring your child.
5. Teach your child how to be kind, polite and safe communicating with other people.
6. Understand 8 unsafe situations that should alert you and your child + action plans on how to respond.
7. Learn a way to explain abduction and other sensitive topics without introducing fear.
8. Teach your child to ask permission before leaving.
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10. Model safe habits for your child.
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Yesterday was the BFA Chairman’s charity day where eight teams battled it out. Although frustratingly, I couldn’t make it, it’s got me thinking about teams. I think we might all be guilty of assuming that a collection of people automatically become a team, but, in most cases, it is never actually the reality. The classic example of this is the use of the term ‘sales team’ which very often is a group of employees automatically labelled as a team, whereas the reality can often be very different.
“Team” is a word that is overused, and, yet if you have a true team of people, who like and respect each other, and allow each other to shine in their area of expertise utilising their strengths, the world is their oyster and the sky the limit for the business they work in. If you have a collection of people thrown together, the chances of them becoming a high performing team by accident, are very slim.
We see lots of teams in the world of franchising. Some great and some in need of some TLC. The million-dollar question is always “how can you turn a group of people into a high functioning team?” – the answer is easily, and yet it’s not simple! The most effective teams I’ve observed or had the privilege to be part of, in and out of franchising, are those who understood that they all needed to take time to learn how to help each other (typically a strong leader was involved in their success, but I’ll save that for another day’s musing!). Whether that be emotional support or technical advice. They knew how best to communicate with each other and how people’s working styles and rhythms vary. A great team is not made up of a group of clones, but a mixed bag of style, personalities and abilities. The one given is that a great team will all have a shared vision or goal – creating an environment that then allows each and every member to flourish is the key, allowing them to each reach their full potential. At the BFA conference this year Pip, the Chairperson said “we are greater together”, meaning we are greater together than the sum of all parts.
When a team is born and works well it can purr like a well-oiled engine, with each member feeling secure and empowered to fulfil their part of the jigsaw to the best of their ability. High functioning teams are more likely to accept each other and their differences, enjoy their work and each other’s company, however different they may be as individuals. If a team hasn’t gelled, the opposite can be true, which leads to a negative experience for all and usually failure to achieve the objective.
So, my thinking on teams is: raise your head above the parapet and take a look around, embrace the team you have if it’s working well, and look to be brave and make changes if not. Maybe have the slightly uncomfortable conversation about how things could be changed – you can guarantee if you feel your ‘team’ could be better, others will feel the same. Life is short, being part of a great team can make our journey a fun and fulfilling one. | <urn:uuid:05440228-c630-4f80-9288-510c51d27fca> | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | https://www.thefranchisingcentre.com/teams/ | 2019-06-19T20:00:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999040.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20190619184037-20190619210037-00074.warc.gz | en | 0.967628 | 679 | [
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