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Academic advising plays an important role for all students at Illinois Tech. The few minutes it takes to review course choices and discuss scheduling options with an adviser helps ensure all courses taken will apply towards the student’s degree program.
Graduate students are required to consult with an academic advisor on course choices in order to obtain the Advising PIN.
student enrollment at Illinois Tech.
New On-Campus Graduate Students will receive their PIN after completing an Advising and Registration session held during the week prior to courses starting. Students will receive email communication on how to sign up for these sessions. If you have not received such communication, please email Renee McBrien at mcbrienr@iit.edu in the FdSN Department for instructions.
Online, Certificate, and Non-Degree Graduate Students must consult with their Advisor, Renee McBrien at mcbrienr@iit.edu, to receive their PIN and discuss course choices.
Once the PIN is issued and used for registration, it will appear in the IIT personal ID channel in myIIT portal.
FdSN students will be emailed by their advisor on how to schedule an Advising Appointment.

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academic advising plays an important role for all students at illinois tech. the few minutes it takes to review course choices and discuss scheduling options with an adviser helps ensure all courses taken will apply towards the student’s degree program.
graduate students are required to consult with an academic advisor on course choices in order to obtain the advising pin.
student enrollment at illinois tech.
new on-campus graduate students will receive their pin after completing an advising and registration session held during the week prior to courses starting. students will receive email communication on how to sign up for these sessions. if you have not received such communication, please email renee mcbrien at mcbrienr@iit.edu in the fdsn department for instructions.
online, certificate, and non-degree graduate students must consult with their advisor, renee mcbrien at mcbrienr@iit.edu, to receive their pin and discuss course choices.
once the pin is issued and used for registration, it will appear in the iit personal id channel in myiit portal.
fdsn students will be emailed by their advisor on how to schedule an advising appointment.


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I read with great interest Jane McConnell’s blog post on “Vanity” or “Specific value” benchmarking?’. BT has benchmarked its intranet for the past 4 years with the Intranet Benchmarking Forum (IBF). In fact as I write this two IBF people are doing an expert evaluation of our intranet!
BT’s intranet is benchmarked in four broad areas; strategy and governance; metrics and performance; communications and culture; design and usability.
It can sometimes be difficult to find out apart from other IBF members where that best practice is and whether it is transferable to BT’s intranet.
It can also be difficult to use the data to justify further investment in BT’s intranet. The IBF do have a financial value benchmark area but that costs more.
So, I’m trying to address Jane’s three questions.
1. I would like to share my benchmarking data with other intranet managers of global organisations with advanced intranets. Any one interested?
2. Identify more of the full value an intranet provides in a form that can be used and understood by people who make the big financial decisions on future intranet investment. Any ideas?
I’ll share the key findings on BT’s benchmarking when known in April.
This entry was posted in benchmark, best practice, intranet, value and tagged benchmark, bt intranet, measure, value. Bookmark the permalink.

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i read with great interest jane mcconnell’s blog post on “vanity” or “specific value” benchmarking?’. bt has benchmarked its intranet for the past 4 years with the intranet benchmarking forum (ibf). in fact as i write this two ibf people are doing an expert evaluation of our intranet!
bt’s intranet is benchmarked in four broad areas; strategy and governance; metrics and performance; communications and culture; design and usability.
it can sometimes be difficult to find out apart from other ibf members where that best practice is and whether it is transferable to bt’s intranet.
it can also be difficult to use the data to justify further investment in bt’s intranet. the ibf do have a financial value benchmark area but that costs more.
so, i’m trying to address jane’s three questions.
1. i would like to share my benchmarking data with other intranet managers of global organisations with advanced intranets. any one interested?
2. identify more of the full value an intranet provides in a form that can be used and understood by people who make the big financial decisions on future intranet investment. any ideas?
i’ll share the key findings on bt’s benchmarking when known in april.
this entry was posted in benchmark, best practice, intranet, value and tagged benchmark, bt intranet, measure, value. bookmark the permalink.


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Well I arrived a little after 4pm on Thursday into Geneva airport, at which point I suddenly panicked that I was supposed to be at Grenoble or another airport of equal distance to the Alps.
Being the last minute, organiser that I am, I’d completely forgotten to get anyone’s phone numbers and so the only idea I had that I was going to be picked up was a faint memory of an email I’d read. (When you get to my age, and you’ve been brought up on things made in aluminium pots and pans, faint memories are better than no memory)! Half an hour of passive smoking (that’s right I’ve given up), and pacing up and down the arrival lounge, I spot a face I think I recognise. This could either become slightly embarrassing or get me out of the airport. I walked up slightly behind the person and called the name Sarah, she turns and smiles, thank god, I don’t have to pretend I was calling to someone else… Sarah is one of the other hotel managers, who has kindly come to pick me up. After a brief chat and a very brisk walk we arrive at the car.
Now the journey was supposed to take around three hours, but we had appalling weather to contend with and the fact we had gone slightly wrong. This we found out when we arrived at the Mont Blanc tunnel, I was enjoying the scenery but I have a feeling Sarah was not so appreciative. After reversing out of the toll gate and turning I directed us across country to finally head across the Col de Galibier. Now I’m sure on a nice day this route would be spectacular, but in the dark, with fog and cloud surrounding us, not so much. I was more petrified of driving off a cliff than I’ve ever been.
Friday, Sue picked me up at 8am to go and see two of our clubhotels, one in Alpe D’Huez the other in Les Duex Alps. After yesterday’s weather I thought we may have a nice day. It had started clear and blue when I went for my morning stroll around Serre Chevalier, although the temperature was very cold. Unfortunately for me the nice weather vanished and the rain returned, up in the high resorts reminded me of being on the Pennines or in the Northern Lakes, wet, miserable and bleak. Then in an instant, the rain turned to snow and all around me the views of the high mountain peaks slowly turned white.
It does indeed, just look up STG Recruitment, thanks for looking!
Reblogged this on The Way to Santiago Blog.

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well i arrived a little after 4pm on thursday into geneva airport, at which point i suddenly panicked that i was supposed to be at grenoble or another airport of equal distance to the alps.
being the last minute, organiser that i am, i’d completely forgotten to get anyone’s phone numbers and so the only idea i had that i was going to be picked up was a faint memory of an email i’d read. (when you get to my age, and you’ve been brought up on things made in aluminium pots and pans, faint memories are better than no memory)! half an hour of passive smoking (that’s right i’ve given up), and pacing up and down the arrival lounge, i spot a face i think i recognise. this could either become slightly embarrassing or get me out of the airport. i walked up slightly behind the person and called the name sarah, she turns and smiles, thank god, i don’t have to pretend i was calling to someone else… sarah is one of the other hotel managers, who has kindly come to pick me up. after a brief chat and a very brisk walk we arrive at the car.
now the journey was supposed to take around three hours, but we had appalling weather to contend with and the fact we had gone slightly wrong. this we found out when we arrived at the mont blanc tunnel, i was enjoying the scenery but i have a feeling sarah was not so appreciative. after reversing out of the toll gate and turning i directed us across country to finally head across the col de galibier. now i’m sure on a nice day this route would be spectacular, but in the dark, with fog and cloud surrounding us, not so much. i was more petrified of driving off a cliff than i’ve ever been.
friday, sue picked me up at 8am to go and see two of our clubhotels, one in alpe d’huez the other in les duex alps. after yesterday’s weather i thought we may have a nice day. it had started clear and blue when i went for my morning stroll around serre chevalier, although the temperature was very cold. unfortunately for me the nice weather vanished and the rain returned, up in the high resorts reminded me of being on the pennines or in the northern lakes, wet, miserable and bleak. then in an instant, the rain turned to snow and all around me the views of the high mountain peaks slowly turned white.
it does indeed, just look up stg recruitment, thanks for looking!
reblogged this on the way to santiago blog.


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Discussion in 'Buying Tips and Advice' started by deff808, Oct 5, 2008.
I have 2 personal Dell Desktops in my house. One for my brother and one for my Parents. I need a computer in my room, for personal use.
I do upload photos, no editing or video editing for me.
Figure try out a mac, since it will by my first mac computer.
I did go to a apple store, back in May. I was amaze how the new macs, labtops etc... But the price is WOO!
I figure get a 20" Basic IMAC. Would it be a good call?
With the student education, its only $50 off.
Debating a 20" or a 24"
I would get the 20" and i will be purchasing a HDTV.
If i get the 24", than no hdtv for me!
Don't dismiss the mini just yet, you can connect a macbook to an HDTV so I'd assume you'd be able to connect a mini. With a mini you'd be able to get a bigger TV. Or look into an apple refurb for iMac.
That would be something i should look into!
Would the mac mini with a hdtv would be clear as a regular IMAC?
Depends on the viewing distance. Up close, it's blurry, because a 24" has 1920 x 1200 pixels and a HDTV (any size HD) is 1920 x 1080. If it's far away, like a TV viewing distance, it's crystal clear and very sharp. but up close, like a computer monitor, it's blurry as heck.
Just notice it only goes up to 23"!
I was gonna get a 32" HD TV!

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discussion in 'buying tips and advice' started by deff808, oct 5, 2008.
i have 2 personal dell desktops in my house. one for my brother and one for my parents. i need a computer in my room, for personal use.
i do upload photos, no editing or video editing for me.
figure try out a mac, since it will by my first mac computer.
i did go to a apple store, back in may. i was amaze how the new macs, labtops etc... but the price is woo!
i figure get a 20" basic imac. would it be a good call?
with the student education, its only $50 off.
debating a 20" or a 24"
i would get the 20" and i will be purchasing a hdtv.
if i get the 24", than no hdtv for me!
don't dismiss the mini just yet, you can connect a macbook to an hdtv so i'd assume you'd be able to connect a mini. with a mini you'd be able to get a bigger tv. or look into an apple refurb for imac.
that would be something i should look into!
would the mac mini with a hdtv would be clear as a regular imac?
depends on the viewing distance. up close, it's blurry, because a 24" has 1920 x 1200 pixels and a hdtv (any size hd) is 1920 x 1080. if it's far away, like a tv viewing distance, it's crystal clear and very sharp. but up close, like a computer monitor, it's blurry as heck.
just notice it only goes up to 23"!
i was gonna get a 32" hd tv!


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There are about 39 different species of Lavender! All of these different species belong to the genus “Lavandula”, and can be used to make distilled Lavender essential oil.
Lavandula Angustifolia, (sometimes referred to as Lavandula Officialis or English Lavender) is the best variety for making essential oils. It has the sweetest scent.
A hybrid known as Lavandin (Lavandula Hybrida) is also used to produce essential oil. The yield of oil is higher from these plants, but it is of inferior quality to Lavandula Angustifolia. Lavandin plants produce a more camphorous odor and their oil is often used to scent cleaning products.
Lavender oil is one of the few essential oils that can be used directly on the skin without having to be diluted. Lavender benefits the skin by helping to speed healing, reducing scars and disinfecting wounds. It can help with acne, by killing bacteria and reducing inflammation.
Lavender oil has a calming effect on the mind, reducing stress. Using lavender in an aromatherapy diffuser is a great way to enjoy this soothing scent.
Find an essential oil that is made from Lavandula Angustifolia (avoid Spike Lavender and Lavandin – they are cheaper, but do not offer the same skin benefits.) Only purchase essential oils from companies that label the botanical (Latin) name.
Steam distilled will be the method of extraction you want to look for. This is going to be the best oil for use in skin care.
When solvents are used to extract the oil, the resulting oil is called Lavender Absolute. Lavender Absolute will have a stronger aroma and will last longer than other methods of extraction. This is best suited for use in perfumery.
Look for organically grown Lavender. This is better for you and for the planet. Organic Lavender has been grown without pesticides.
Avoid the words: “fragrance oil”, “perfume oil”, and “nature identical oil”. These words indicate that this is not an essential oil.
Therapeutic grade is a catch term that has no defined meaning. Not all companies who use these terms are being misleading, but some are.
Look for essential oils packaged in dark glass. Avoid clear glass or plastic bottles.
Avoid cheap oils. Cheap often means lower quality.
Your local health food store will more than likely carry Lavender essential oil. The problem with buying oils in a store is, chances are they have been sitting on the shelf for a long time, unless the store sells their essential oils very quickly (most do not).
Essential oils degrade quickly, so sitting on a shelf for 6 months is not going to result in a high-quality oil.
Buying online can be a daunting task, there are literally hundreds of different companies and price points to choose from.
The huge selection is a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing because you can find a higher-quality oil than is available at your local health food store (if you know what to look for). It can be a curse if you have no idea where to start.
My favorite brand that meets these requirements is: Eden’s Garden. They offer high-quality oils that are rigorously tested and meet the highest standards possible. No synthetic chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, gmos,or natural fertilizers are ever used during any stage of the growing or distillation process.
Eden’s Garden does Third Party Testing of their oils to ensure quality and potency. They perform GC (gas chromatography) tests on each of their essential oils. Their oils are extracted from plants grown in their indigenous locations (where they grow naturally).
They never test on animals and they do not source their ingredients from companies who test on animals.
Eden’s Garden essential oils are 100% Therapeutic Grade.
Click Here if you are interested in learning more about Eden’s Garden Lavender Oil.
Do you have any questions? What is your favorite way to use Lavender oil?
Can I check the local pharmacy shops in my country for the Lavender Essential Oil- Edens Garden.
Hi Bob, you could check, though I am not sure they will carry the Eden’s Garden brand. You can buy a different brand, just make sure you buy a therapeutic essential oil and not a fragrance oil.
I have purchased Eden’s essential oil from Amazon not too long ago. I did come in a dark amber colored bottle; however, it was in a plastic bottle!

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there are about 39 different species of lavender! all of these different species belong to the genus “lavandula”, and can be used to make distilled lavender essential oil.
lavandula angustifolia, (sometimes referred to as lavandula officialis or english lavender) is the best variety for making essential oils. it has the sweetest scent.
a hybrid known as lavandin (lavandula hybrida) is also used to produce essential oil. the yield of oil is higher from these plants, but it is of inferior quality to lavandula angustifolia. lavandin plants produce a more camphorous odor and their oil is often used to scent cleaning products.
lavender oil is one of the few essential oils that can be used directly on the skin without having to be diluted. lavender benefits the skin by helping to speed healing, reducing scars and disinfecting wounds. it can help with acne, by killing bacteria and reducing inflammation.
lavender oil has a calming effect on the mind, reducing stress. using lavender in an aromatherapy diffuser is a great way to enjoy this soothing scent.
find an essential oil that is made from lavandula angustifolia (avoid spike lavender and lavandin – they are cheaper, but do not offer the same skin benefits.) only purchase essential oils from companies that label the botanical (latin) name.
steam distilled will be the method of extraction you want to look for. this is going to be the best oil for use in skin care.
when solvents are used to extract the oil, the resulting oil is called lavender absolute. lavender absolute will have a stronger aroma and will last longer than other methods of extraction. this is best suited for use in perfumery.
look for organically grown lavender. this is better for you and for the planet. organic lavender has been grown without pesticides.
avoid the words: “fragrance oil”, “perfume oil”, and “nature identical oil”. these words indicate that this is not an essential oil.
therapeutic grade is a catch term that has no defined meaning. not all companies who use these terms are being misleading, but some are.
look for essential oils packaged in dark glass. avoid clear glass or plastic bottles.
avoid cheap oils. cheap often means lower quality.
your local health food store will more than likely carry lavender essential oil. the problem with buying oils in a store is, chances are they have been sitting on the shelf for a long time, unless the store sells their essential oils very quickly (most do not).
essential oils degrade quickly, so sitting on a shelf for 6 months is not going to result in a high-quality oil.
buying online can be a daunting task, there are literally hundreds of different companies and price points to choose from.
the huge selection is a blessing and a curse. it is a blessing because you can find a higher-quality oil than is available at your local health food store (if you know what to look for). it can be a curse if you have no idea where to start.
my favorite brand that meets these requirements is: eden’s garden. they offer high-quality oils that are rigorously tested and meet the highest standards possible. no synthetic chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, gmos,or natural fertilizers are ever used during any stage of the growing or distillation process.
eden’s garden does third party testing of their oils to ensure quality and potency. they perform gc (gas chromatography) tests on each of their essential oils. their oils are extracted from plants grown in their indigenous locations (where they grow naturally).
they never test on animals and they do not source their ingredients from companies who test on animals.
eden’s garden essential oils are 100% therapeutic grade.
click here if you are interested in learning more about eden’s garden lavender oil.
do you have any questions? what is your favorite way to use lavender oil?
can i check the local pharmacy shops in my country for the lavender essential oil- edens garden.
hi bob, you could check, though i am not sure they will carry the eden’s garden brand. you can buy a different brand, just make sure you buy a therapeutic essential oil and not a fragrance oil.
i have purchased eden’s essential oil from amazon not too long ago. i did come in a dark amber colored bottle; however, it was in a plastic bottle!


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Hello peeps! I have great news. It is super, fantastic, amazing news!
After 20 months on the market my mom and step dad sold their house in Atlanta and have moved here! She is now a 10-minute drive away from me. So this week the moving trucks came and unloaded all their stuff and they are officially moved in.
They are buried in boxes but they are in the same town. Yippeee!!! Free babysitting….SCORE! Plus my mom is a semi pack rat so she is unloading all her “extras” on me. YEAH, free stuff!
So I have been helping her make sense of her new surroundings and helping to unload and shift things around. I also have been reminding her that six crock pots is too many, and when she isn’t looking I toss one in the “giveaway” pile. Fun! Fun!
I have not lived near my mom in 14 years. Then the grandbabies came along and she wanted to be closer. Those of you who have family close by know what a blessing it is to have that support. I am super thrilled and blessed beyond measure.

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hello peeps! i have great news. it is super, fantastic, amazing news!
after 20 months on the market my mom and step dad sold their house in atlanta and have moved here! she is now a 10-minute drive away from me. so this week the moving trucks came and unloaded all their stuff and they are officially moved in.
they are buried in boxes but they are in the same town. yippeee!!! free babysitting….score! plus my mom is a semi pack rat so she is unloading all her “extras” on me. yeah, free stuff!
so i have been helping her make sense of her new surroundings and helping to unload and shift things around. i also have been reminding her that six crock pots is too many, and when she isn’t looking i toss one in the “giveaway” pile. fun! fun!
i have not lived near my mom in 14 years. then the grandbabies came along and she wanted to be closer. those of you who have family close by know what a blessing it is to have that support. i am super thrilled and blessed beyond measure.


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ENERCON helps you protect your most critical assets, your company, and your reputation against threat of people who want to do harm to you and your customers.
ENERCON goes further than most other service providers for an added level of protection. While others simply bring system engineering to a project, we can go beyond the typical by combining cyber security services with programming, configuration, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and more to make all systems work together.
Cyber Security projects are performed by seasoned ENERCON professionals who engage with you to mitigate and manage your cyber security risks. Our cyber team possess CISSP certifications, Critical Group and CSAT qualifications, and extensive experience working to NEI-08-9, RG 5.71, NEI-13-10, NEI-10-04 and NIST 800-53. For our power plant clients, we are actively engaged on the NEI Cyber Security Task Force.
ENERCON IT services start with cyber security and focuses on what our clients need to accomplish for overall operations. ENERCON can design, integrate, harden, optimize, diagnose, deploy, and document your IT-related projects with a level of comprehension and detail that is unique to ENERCON for the industries that we serve. At ENERCON we are fortunate to have a staff that can provide complete enterprise-class IT solutions from cradle to the grave.
When replacing analogue systems with digital, or upgrading existing digital systems, our Digital Design team collaborates with our cyber security team to orchestrate and move through the design process to document and incorporate cyber requirements in the modification packages to ensure compliance and protection.
ENERCON and our wholly-owned subsidiary Talisman International provide in-depth Cyber Security Program reviews in support of nuclear generating stations prepare for Milestone 8 inspections. Our team is able to provide you the perspective from the incoming inspector as our Talisman personnel include several former Nuclear Regulatory Commission executives, program managers and inspectors working in Nuclear Security, Cyber Technology, and Regulatory Affairs.
ENERCON performs a pre-inspection of your cyber security program as the NRC inspectors would to identify gaps and deficiencies in the program and or documentation that the NRC is likely to flag. We are also able to perform a sustainability analysis of the program and identify if our client is sufficiently staffed with personnel having the right skill sets to maintain security under operations and maintenance.

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enercon helps you protect your most critical assets, your company, and your reputation against threat of people who want to do harm to you and your customers.
enercon goes further than most other service providers for an added level of protection. while others simply bring system engineering to a project, we can go beyond the typical by combining cyber security services with programming, configuration, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and more to make all systems work together.
cyber security projects are performed by seasoned enercon professionals who engage with you to mitigate and manage your cyber security risks. our cyber team possess cissp certifications, critical group and csat qualifications, and extensive experience working to nei-08-9, rg 5.71, nei-13-10, nei-10-04 and nist 800-53. for our power plant clients, we are actively engaged on the nei cyber security task force.
enercon it services start with cyber security and focuses on what our clients need to accomplish for overall operations. enercon can design, integrate, harden, optimize, diagnose, deploy, and document your it-related projects with a level of comprehension and detail that is unique to enercon for the industries that we serve. at enercon we are fortunate to have a staff that can provide complete enterprise-class it solutions from cradle to the grave.
when replacing analogue systems with digital, or upgrading existing digital systems, our digital design team collaborates with our cyber security team to orchestrate and move through the design process to document and incorporate cyber requirements in the modification packages to ensure compliance and protection.
enercon and our wholly-owned subsidiary talisman international provide in-depth cyber security program reviews in support of nuclear generating stations prepare for milestone 8 inspections. our team is able to provide you the perspective from the incoming inspector as our talisman personnel include several former nuclear regulatory commission executives, program managers and inspectors working in nuclear security, cyber technology, and regulatory affairs.
enercon performs a pre-inspection of your cyber security program as the nrc inspectors would to identify gaps and deficiencies in the program and or documentation that the nrc is likely to flag. we are also able to perform a sustainability analysis of the program and identify if our client is sufficiently staffed with personnel having the right skill sets to maintain security under operations and maintenance.


text: It’s been 2 years since Benny Rodrigues’ last release on Be As One and since then, the young Dutch producer has pushed forward his career, both in the studio and in the dj booth. Having remixed people like Josh Wink, DJ Pierre, Justice, Spirit Catcher to name just some and released on Ovum, Poker Flat, Figure, Klockworks, with a busy dj schedule in clubs as Berghain or Rex, at his young age Benny is clearly a well respected artist. Benny Rodrigues’ interpretation of acid house takes the form of “I Like Acid", and surely it sounds classic! Acid synth madness like in the old days but with an updated touch to rock the floors in 2011. “Choice” hypnotic appeal will not get unnoticed on the floor, once again a track that finds its strenght in the basic structure of its arrangement, effective drums patterns with a “freakish” top line that carry the track into peak time. Steve Rachmad remixes as “Sterac” are always a treat, and here the Techno legend doesn’t fail to impress once again with his take on Benny’s “I Like Acid". Snares, hi-hats, rides and bass, all arranged to build up to a melodic and emotional breakthru, dancefloor bliss for the Detroit techno heads. To close this amazing package, Germany’s own Mike Dehnert brings his trademark sound to be as one in the form of his remix of I Like Acid. A tune that finds its perfect habitat in dark, smokey and sweaty rooms with massive sound systems.

lowercased: it’s been 2 years since benny rodrigues’ last release on be as one and since then, the young dutch producer has pushed forward his career, both in the studio and in the dj booth. having remixed people like josh wink, dj pierre, justice, spirit catcher to name just some and released on ovum, poker flat, figure, klockworks, with a busy dj schedule in clubs as berghain or rex, at his young age benny is clearly a well respected artist. benny rodrigues’ interpretation of acid house takes the form of “i like acid", and surely it sounds classic! acid synth madness like in the old days but with an updated touch to rock the floors in 2011. “choice” hypnotic appeal will not get unnoticed on the floor, once again a track that finds its strenght in the basic structure of its arrangement, effective drums patterns with a “freakish” top line that carry the track into peak time. steve rachmad remixes as “sterac” are always a treat, and here the techno legend doesn’t fail to impress once again with his take on benny’s “i like acid". snares, hi-hats, rides and bass, all arranged to build up to a melodic and emotional breakthru, dancefloor bliss for the detroit techno heads. to close this amazing package, germany’s own mike dehnert brings his trademark sound to be as one in the form of his remix of i like acid. a tune that finds its perfect habitat in dark, smokey and sweaty rooms with massive sound systems.


text: Butterflies, natural hair seems to be what everyone is talking about these days and I have to admit I'm curious. I have been thinking about it for a while and since my hair is already cut really short I'm thinking why not? I got my last relaxer in May of this year and once my hair stared to grow out I got micro braids and have been rocking them ever since (getting them redone every few weeks of course). I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a world of new growth once these braids are out. I've been getting relaxers pretty much as far back as I can remember so this should be a very interesting experience for me but I guess I won't know for sure until these braids are out. What are your natural hair thoughts? Please share your thoughts, tips and suggestions in the comment section below.

lowercased: butterflies, natural hair seems to be what everyone is talking about these days and i have to admit i'm curious. i have been thinking about it for a while and since my hair is already cut really short i'm thinking why not? i got my last relaxer in may of this year and once my hair stared to grow out i got micro braids and have been rocking them ever since (getting them redone every few weeks of course). i'm pretty sure i'm going to have a world of new growth once these braids are out. i've been getting relaxers pretty much as far back as i can remember so this should be a very interesting experience for me but i guess i won't know for sure until these braids are out. what are your natural hair thoughts? please share your thoughts, tips and suggestions in the comment section below.


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DAVID DEWAR TO MAJ. GENL. GATES.
Captn. Hamilton, who is returned on his Parole to Camden having informed us that from his application to you in our favour, you had intimated that Lieut. Nairn and myself should be allow'd to return on Parole within the British lines when our health permitted, We with the greatest sincerity thank you for your kind indulgeance, and although we be unacquainted whether it be your intention that we only remain for a limited time with our friends, or that we send out any two regular Officers of Equal rank you may be pleased to specify, we earnestly wish, tho' our health be not yet entirely reinstated that you would take the trouble to put us in possession of whatever Parole you may judge expedient, least the fortune of War, by depriving us of your presence may robb us of these little pleasant Scenes of Happiness we have formed to ourselves in seeing our Friends, and once more enjoy liberty was it but for a short time.

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david dewar to maj. genl. gates.
captn. hamilton, who is returned on his parole to camden having informed us that from his application to you in our favour, you had intimated that lieut. nairn and myself should be allow'd to return on parole within the british lines when our health permitted, we with the greatest sincerity thank you for your kind indulgeance, and although we be unacquainted whether it be your intention that we only remain for a limited time with our friends, or that we send out any two regular officers of equal rank you may be pleased to specify, we earnestly wish, tho' our health be not yet entirely reinstated that you would take the trouble to put us in possession of whatever parole you may judge expedient, least the fortune of war, by depriving us of your presence may robb us of these little pleasant scenes of happiness we have formed to ourselves in seeing our friends, and once more enjoy liberty was it but for a short time.


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Approximately 6 weeks have passed since I’ve started nutritional counseling with Patty Berry, RD. I honestly believe that I’m breaking through my self-imposed hurdles that have kept me in the past from losing weight and keeping it off! Developing a positive relationship with food and my body has never been a part any of my weight loss attempts, but is now a dominate part of developing healthy eating habits. I purposely will never again think about the ill-fated attempts at weight loss nor regret those attempts, they will be part of my past, not part of my future.
Nutritional counseling is much more than a diet, it is shaping my healthy eating habits, meal planning, and changing beliefs about weight loss. I am slowly making changes and feeling confident and strong about achieving weight loss. It will be a long road to weight loss freedom, but I believe it is going to be full of new ways of thinking and many successes along the way!
My successes to date is not in the number of pounds I have lost, I haven’t weighed myself since December 14th. I’m most proud of what I have learned, but most importantly I am proud of what I am retaining and using everyday, and feeling so much better!
Late December at the end of my scheduled rheumatology appointment, I was asked if I had any questions. I asked; “When will I be able to live my life and not think about rheumatoid arthritis every waking hour?” My rheumatolgist explained that I will not be able to lead such a life as RA is chronic condition that is present and persistent, even when you are without pain. In an odd way, it made me feel relieved, because it validated how I live my life, even though I vehemently resent the time and energy I spend addressing the disease. Waking up, meditating, stretching, ensuring that my day starts out on a level plane is a constant chore. Continuously assessing how life in general may adversely affect me is exhausting.
Yet, on a positive note, I’m pleased as punch to have collected an arsenal of products that have not left me, nor my will behind. I have used the following products for years and they have not abandoned me.
In my Favorite Day to Day Items! post from July 26th, 2016, I first reviewed this brush set. Nothing has changed with this set, I find the price point of $62, acceptable for a 7 piece brush set, but the new one I just purchased from Sephora after Christmas, I picked up for $29. It is no longer available for the lower price but another version is available for $62. I find this an invaluable set, being antibacterial, it may lower my chances of acquiring an infection, due to my compromised immune system. It is also a good quality brush set that is full, soft, no shedding, and blends beautifully.
My August 16th, 2016 blog post The Heat!!! , summed up the difficulty of finding perfumes, body wash, and body lotions that agreed with me. The staying power of particular scents no longer were the same since the RA diagnosis. I’ve read that medicines will change your body chemistry, and encourage skin to throw off the scent of perfumes. I don’t know if that was the case with me but, it has been my experience that perfumes I’ve used for decades, a summer and winter fragrance, no longer smelled the same since the RA diagnosis. I was introduced to the Atelier Cologne by way of samples and found sweet success. It is pricey and for that reason I did not jump ahead and purchase this big bottle until I had used all the samples I collected at fragrance counters, and had enough confidence in the cologne and my relationship. We have been together for almost a year and have had no adverse or diminished reactions from this product. I love the smell of jasmine mixed with lemon, rather a strong scent that has a major staying power and lingers for hours. Hopefully I will be able to have a long and loving relationship with this cologne!
A selection of 15 shimmer shine lip polishes and glassy smooth lip creams. Mini in size, maximal in color, these lip plumping polishes pack a wallop. In the past I have purchased a full size Buxom Full-On Lip Polish for $20. thoroughly enjoyed wearing it, loved the color, but it was not worth the price since it only lasted a couple of weeks. After Christmas, I purchased this collection for $29.50 and I was extremely pleased and didn’t care that a few of the polishes were odd colors. I can honestly say that I’ve tried all 15 shades (even the ones that did not appeal to me), and loved each and everyone. Astonishing!!! They all went on easily and left you with a pleasant tingling sensation. The moisturizering, non-drying formula was never sticky, greasy, or tacky. The bonus for using this product is they contain Vitamin A & E, the reason they are so moisturizing.
The Buxom lip polishes were an after Christmas splurge since I had already purchased 3 new lip products early fall, and they have been a joy! I am a fan of the Dior Lip Maximizers and decided to try Dior Addict Lip Sugar Scrub. It was my intention to use this sugar scrub for sloughing off winter dead skin, but never expected this sugar scrub to exfoliate and leave my lips moisturized and soft. Always preparing for the fall/winter climate change I also purchased the Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil. I was enticed to purchase this lip oil by magazine ads, and it was a score! The lip comfort oil hydrated and soothed my dry skin. As well as nourishing my lips its fruity smell and hint of color is more than a bonus! The final lip product, Tatouge Couture Mate Stain by YSL is a new product to market. It received rave reviews, I fell for it, and all the hype over this product was accurate and true. YSL states; ” A liquid-matte lip stain that offers a high-impact, ultra-matte color with a lightweight, naked feel.” true on all accounts and it was non-drying and long wearing. I have tried many matte stains and have yet to find one that equals this YSL product.
Within the last 14 months whenever I applied make-up, Becca Beach Tint Fig was definitely in the mix. In My Squirreling Ways!, post from October 14, 2016, I mentioned that this product was recommended to me by a cosmetic rep from a store that did not sell this product. Luckily I took her advice and have no regrets. This cheek and lip tint, (I only used it on my checks) produces a nice, natural, subtle glow to my checks. It is a nice pop of color in every season, best of all it is enriched with antioxidants and Vitamin E and smells divine! I especially love that I’ve had no adverse reaction from this product.
Learning to live with the challenges of Rheumatoid Arthritis is a time-consuming physically challenging grab-bag of learning experiences. If there is one thing that I can honestly attest, your self-image and happiness are not dependent on how this disease may affect you, self-care, whether medicinal or cosmetic is just as important! Have a great week!
SO MUCH MORE THAN A DIET!
In my lifetime I have started more diets than the passing of ships through the Suez Canal! Each and every time I joined Weight Watchers, Opti-Fast, Medi-Fast, and countless other diets, it was always going to be the final one. My diet always started with a great amount of determination and willpower to succeed, and always seemed to end with a feeling of disgust and disappointment. I was sometimes able to sustain weight lose, but never able to make the lifestyle changes that allowed me to end my dieting dilemmas. I’ll never pish-pish any diet that allows individuals to realize weight lose and a healthy relationship with food, yet it has eluded me for years!
This past December I contacted an online registered dietician named Patty Berry. I was so done with the numerous attempts of starting and learning about different techniques, and it seemed as if this might be more of an educational experience in learning how, what, and when to eat. Well, a little more than a month has passed, I haven’t weighed myself within this time frame, but I do know that it is clicking in the areas we discuss, and I have never felt the confidence that I feel today, that I will never diet again! This journey has been enjoyable and I haven’t felt this content in quite a long time.
Working with Patty is a one to one experience. Even though she is located in San Diego, I touch base with her every couple of days after she has perused my food records, and I have just completed my second online visit with her via the “safe HIPAA compliant platform” this morning. There is no disappointing/negative feelings working with her, there is only support, suggestions, and solutions on how to eat healthy, balanced, and satisfying meals and snacks. There are no foods that are bad, there are meals and snacks to be eaten in very lenient amounts. I laugh to myself when some of her responses to my food records suggest I may not be eating enough, but after further explanation, what she suggests makes perfect sense. So there is no truth in the saying that you; “can’t teach an old dog new tricks” because I am putting that saying to rest!
I occasionally plan on sharing my progress while working with Patty Berry, and sharing some of the life changing behaviors I am experiencing. RA Style and Flare is a platform where I share positive experiences during challenging times! This is certainly one experience I am so happy to share! Have a great week, and people in the northeast, stay toasty!
Last Wednesday I woke up to the news that we were going to get hit with a ‘bomb cyclone’ in the next day! Really? Surprisingly, I had never heard of one even though I consider myself one of the largest receptacles of useless information. So Sean Patrick and I went to the beach to see if there were any signs of the ominous type of weather to come! Nothing seemed amiss, it had been frigid and the beach showed signs of the weather!
Wednesday, 4:15 pm, I did not see signs of the impending ‘bomb cyclone’, but I didn’t know what a ‘bomb cyclone’ was. So I went home to try to make sense of the storm to come. What I learned was that two meteorologists coined this term, they had used in a paper they had published. A ‘bomb cyclone’ are powerful cyclones that get their energy from rapid drops in pressure caused by hot and cold temperatures colliding. Similar to having rheumatoid arthritis, when there are drops in pressure caused by hot and cold temperatures colliding, I adversely react, in layman’s terms, I’m in a world of hurt. So I patiently waited for Armageddon to come!
Thursday, 9:32 am, Sean Patrick and I ventured back down to the beach to see what was shaking and it was quickly apparent something was up!
By the floating ice, it was apparent the temperature was increasing and it started to snow!
Wednesday, 1:45 pm, we headed back down to the beach to see what was shaking, but we didn’t get very far!
The wind was whipping the snow around and it was cold! I settled in at home and watched the weather from the comfort of a cozy armchair.
Friday, 11:31 am, Sean Patrick went out and checked to see if the coast was clear!
After waiting for the walkway to be shoveled, we were able to escape!
Making our way to the beach we were met with cyclonic weather!
The visual display of snow being whipped in many directions was challenged by the water slamming into the shore. It was quite a sight, but the bitter cold sent us fleeing for the comfort of central heating.
Hoping everyone that was affected by this storm faired well, and wishing all a great week!
A New Year , 365 New Chances!
Some choose January 1st, as the day they have designated to commence work on goal(s) they have identified in their New Year’s Resolutions. You can tell by reading or hearing in the media advertisements what most people’s goals are for the new year. The gym and diet program specials have been running for weeks. It makes perfect sense to start anew on January 1st, but I’ve never realized success in all my many years of resolutions, that this was the best time to commit to life changes. I think I’ve got this sewn up!
Late November, I realized my weight gain was rather frightening, I had gained approximately 13 lbs. since October 3rd when I was weighed in an emergency room. It was a wake up call for me to lose weight, my first inclination was to start on January 1st, just a month away! Feeling so uncomfortable, I didn’t think eating the way I was and limited mobility, waiting to January 1st, was such a great idea. At this point I contacted Patty Berry RD , and have been following a food plan filled with nourishing food, and sometimes not so nourishing. I haven’t been perfect following her direction but what I have learned is my goal should never have been to lose weight, it should have been a goal that would make me a healthier and better person. To achieve this goal I needed to enlist Patty’s expertise, I’m planning my future by working towards small changes and easing into this new food plan. I really am embracing change with many of her suggestions and looking forward in becoming mindful and responsible for my food choices, during holidays, in restaurants, and at home.
What has been the most important aspect of working with Patty , is the realization that it doesn’t matter what day you choose to start working on a goal, it just matters that you do. It doesn’t matter if you hit some bumps in the road, it matters that you cruise on. New Year’s Day is a national holiday on the first day of the calendar year, but it is not the only day you can start/commit to a goal for the next 365 days, or a lifetime in my situation.

lowercased:
approximately 6 weeks have passed since i’ve started nutritional counseling with patty berry, rd. i honestly believe that i’m breaking through my self-imposed hurdles that have kept me in the past from losing weight and keeping it off! developing a positive relationship with food and my body has never been a part any of my weight loss attempts, but is now a dominate part of developing healthy eating habits. i purposely will never again think about the ill-fated attempts at weight loss nor regret those attempts, they will be part of my past, not part of my future.
nutritional counseling is much more than a diet, it is shaping my healthy eating habits, meal planning, and changing beliefs about weight loss. i am slowly making changes and feeling confident and strong about achieving weight loss. it will be a long road to weight loss freedom, but i believe it is going to be full of new ways of thinking and many successes along the way!
my successes to date is not in the number of pounds i have lost, i haven’t weighed myself since december 14th. i’m most proud of what i have learned, but most importantly i am proud of what i am retaining and using everyday, and feeling so much better!
late december at the end of my scheduled rheumatology appointment, i was asked if i had any questions. i asked; “when will i be able to live my life and not think about rheumatoid arthritis every waking hour?” my rheumatolgist explained that i will not be able to lead such a life as ra is chronic condition that is present and persistent, even when you are without pain. in an odd way, it made me feel relieved, because it validated how i live my life, even though i vehemently resent the time and energy i spend addressing the disease. waking up, meditating, stretching, ensuring that my day starts out on a level plane is a constant chore. continuously assessing how life in general may adversely affect me is exhausting.
yet, on a positive note, i’m pleased as punch to have collected an arsenal of products that have not left me, nor my will behind. i have used the following products for years and they have not abandoned me.
in my favorite day to day items! post from july 26th, 2016, i first reviewed this brush set. nothing has changed with this set, i find the price point of $62, acceptable for a 7 piece brush set, but the new one i just purchased from sephora after christmas, i picked up for $29. it is no longer available for the lower price but another version is available for $62. i find this an invaluable set, being antibacterial, it may lower my chances of acquiring an infection, due to my compromised immune system. it is also a good quality brush set that is full, soft, no shedding, and blends beautifully.
my august 16th, 2016 blog post the heat!!! , summed up the difficulty of finding perfumes, body wash, and body lotions that agreed with me. the staying power of particular scents no longer were the same since the ra diagnosis. i’ve read that medicines will change your body chemistry, and encourage skin to throw off the scent of perfumes. i don’t know if that was the case with me but, it has been my experience that perfumes i’ve used for decades, a summer and winter fragrance, no longer smelled the same since the ra diagnosis. i was introduced to the atelier cologne by way of samples and found sweet success. it is pricey and for that reason i did not jump ahead and purchase this big bottle until i had used all the samples i collected at fragrance counters, and had enough confidence in the cologne and my relationship. we have been together for almost a year and have had no adverse or diminished reactions from this product. i love the smell of jasmine mixed with lemon, rather a strong scent that has a major staying power and lingers for hours. hopefully i will be able to have a long and loving relationship with this cologne!
a selection of 15 shimmer shine lip polishes and glassy smooth lip creams. mini in size, maximal in color, these lip plumping polishes pack a wallop. in the past i have purchased a full size buxom full-on lip polish for $20. thoroughly enjoyed wearing it, loved the color, but it was not worth the price since it only lasted a couple of weeks. after christmas, i purchased this collection for $29.50 and i was extremely pleased and didn’t care that a few of the polishes were odd colors. i can honestly say that i’ve tried all 15 shades (even the ones that did not appeal to me), and loved each and everyone. astonishing!!! they all went on easily and left you with a pleasant tingling sensation. the moisturizering, non-drying formula was never sticky, greasy, or tacky. the bonus for using this product is they contain vitamin a & e, the reason they are so moisturizing.
the buxom lip polishes were an after christmas splurge since i had already purchased 3 new lip products early fall, and they have been a joy! i am a fan of the dior lip maximizers and decided to try dior addict lip sugar scrub. it was my intention to use this sugar scrub for sloughing off winter dead skin, but never expected this sugar scrub to exfoliate and leave my lips moisturized and soft. always preparing for the fall/winter climate change i also purchased the clarins instant light lip comfort oil. i was enticed to purchase this lip oil by magazine ads, and it was a score! the lip comfort oil hydrated and soothed my dry skin. as well as nourishing my lips its fruity smell and hint of color is more than a bonus! the final lip product, tatouge couture mate stain by ysl is a new product to market. it received rave reviews, i fell for it, and all the hype over this product was accurate and true. ysl states; ” a liquid-matte lip stain that offers a high-impact, ultra-matte color with a lightweight, naked feel.” true on all accounts and it was non-drying and long wearing. i have tried many matte stains and have yet to find one that equals this ysl product.
within the last 14 months whenever i applied make-up, becca beach tint fig was definitely in the mix. in my squirreling ways!, post from october 14, 2016, i mentioned that this product was recommended to me by a cosmetic rep from a store that did not sell this product. luckily i took her advice and have no regrets. this cheek and lip tint, (i only used it on my checks) produces a nice, natural, subtle glow to my checks. it is a nice pop of color in every season, best of all it is enriched with antioxidants and vitamin e and smells divine! i especially love that i’ve had no adverse reaction from this product.
learning to live with the challenges of rheumatoid arthritis is a time-consuming physically challenging grab-bag of learning experiences. if there is one thing that i can honestly attest, your self-image and happiness are not dependent on how this disease may affect you, self-care, whether medicinal or cosmetic is just as important! have a great week!
so much more than a diet!
in my lifetime i have started more diets than the passing of ships through the suez canal! each and every time i joined weight watchers, opti-fast, medi-fast, and countless other diets, it was always going to be the final one. my diet always started with a great amount of determination and willpower to succeed, and always seemed to end with a feeling of disgust and disappointment. i was sometimes able to sustain weight lose, but never able to make the lifestyle changes that allowed me to end my dieting dilemmas. i’ll never pish-pish any diet that allows individuals to realize weight lose and a healthy relationship with food, yet it has eluded me for years!
this past december i contacted an online registered dietician named patty berry. i was so done with the numerous attempts of starting and learning about different techniques, and it seemed as if this might be more of an educational experience in learning how, what, and when to eat. well, a little more than a month has passed, i haven’t weighed myself within this time frame, but i do know that it is clicking in the areas we discuss, and i have never felt the confidence that i feel today, that i will never diet again! this journey has been enjoyable and i haven’t felt this content in quite a long time.
working with patty is a one to one experience. even though she is located in san diego, i touch base with her every couple of days after she has perused my food records, and i have just completed my second online visit with her via the “safe hipaa compliant platform” this morning. there is no disappointing/negative feelings working with her, there is only support, suggestions, and solutions on how to eat healthy, balanced, and satisfying meals and snacks. there are no foods that are bad, there are meals and snacks to be eaten in very lenient amounts. i laugh to myself when some of her responses to my food records suggest i may not be eating enough, but after further explanation, what she suggests makes perfect sense. so there is no truth in the saying that you; “can’t teach an old dog new tricks” because i am putting that saying to rest!
i occasionally plan on sharing my progress while working with patty berry, and sharing some of the life changing behaviors i am experiencing. ra style and flare is a platform where i share positive experiences during challenging times! this is certainly one experience i am so happy to share! have a great week, and people in the northeast, stay toasty!
last wednesday i woke up to the news that we were going to get hit with a ‘bomb cyclone’ in the next day! really? surprisingly, i had never heard of one even though i consider myself one of the largest receptacles of useless information. so sean patrick and i went to the beach to see if there were any signs of the ominous type of weather to come! nothing seemed amiss, it had been frigid and the beach showed signs of the weather!
wednesday, 4:15 pm, i did not see signs of the impending ‘bomb cyclone’, but i didn’t know what a ‘bomb cyclone’ was. so i went home to try to make sense of the storm to come. what i learned was that two meteorologists coined this term, they had used in a paper they had published. a ‘bomb cyclone’ are powerful cyclones that get their energy from rapid drops in pressure caused by hot and cold temperatures colliding. similar to having rheumatoid arthritis, when there are drops in pressure caused by hot and cold temperatures colliding, i adversely react, in layman’s terms, i’m in a world of hurt. so i patiently waited for armageddon to come!
thursday, 9:32 am, sean patrick and i ventured back down to the beach to see what was shaking and it was quickly apparent something was up!
by the floating ice, it was apparent the temperature was increasing and it started to snow!
wednesday, 1:45 pm, we headed back down to the beach to see what was shaking, but we didn’t get very far!
the wind was whipping the snow around and it was cold! i settled in at home and watched the weather from the comfort of a cozy armchair.
friday, 11:31 am, sean patrick went out and checked to see if the coast was clear!
after waiting for the walkway to be shoveled, we were able to escape!
making our way to the beach we were met with cyclonic weather!
the visual display of snow being whipped in many directions was challenged by the water slamming into the shore. it was quite a sight, but the bitter cold sent us fleeing for the comfort of central heating.
hoping everyone that was affected by this storm faired well, and wishing all a great week!
a new year , 365 new chances!
some choose january 1st, as the day they have designated to commence work on goal(s) they have identified in their new year’s resolutions. you can tell by reading or hearing in the media advertisements what most people’s goals are for the new year. the gym and diet program specials have been running for weeks. it makes perfect sense to start anew on january 1st, but i’ve never realized success in all my many years of resolutions, that this was the best time to commit to life changes. i think i’ve got this sewn up!
late november, i realized my weight gain was rather frightening, i had gained approximately 13 lbs. since october 3rd when i was weighed in an emergency room. it was a wake up call for me to lose weight, my first inclination was to start on january 1st, just a month away! feeling so uncomfortable, i didn’t think eating the way i was and limited mobility, waiting to january 1st, was such a great idea. at this point i contacted patty berry rd , and have been following a food plan filled with nourishing food, and sometimes not so nourishing. i haven’t been perfect following her direction but what i have learned is my goal should never have been to lose weight, it should have been a goal that would make me a healthier and better person. to achieve this goal i needed to enlist patty’s expertise, i’m planning my future by working towards small changes and easing into this new food plan. i really am embracing change with many of her suggestions and looking forward in becoming mindful and responsible for my food choices, during holidays, in restaurants, and at home.
what has been the most important aspect of working with patty , is the realization that it doesn’t matter what day you choose to start working on a goal, it just matters that you do. it doesn’t matter if you hit some bumps in the road, it matters that you cruise on. new year’s day is a national holiday on the first day of the calendar year, but it is not the only day you can start/commit to a goal for the next 365 days, or a lifetime in my situation.


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When I was young, I would watch my grandfather play chess with his friend whenever I visited him. I had no idea how any of the pieces actually worked, nor could I ever memorize their names no matter what language the adults used.
At the tender age of 5, all I could remember thinking was that the carving looked pretty. A few months later, my father bought a chess set, and I started playing with the board and pieces in a way that did not match the actual rules at all. I would place the pieces anywhere I liked, and make up the rules as I went.
Some adults tried to teach me how to play and failed to understand that I would either be unable to keep my attention on them, or immediately forget what they taught me once we began playing.
Other adults did not know the rules like me, and could not understand the rules I made up as well. The other kids my age would try to play, and we would be making new rules as we played along.
Later on, around my last year of elementary school and my first year of high school, I finally learned how to play. It took a long time for me to remember the rules and the names of the pieces. I soon figured it out.
Before long, I was playing with my grandfather. I would lose every time, but I didn't mind.
He was patient with me, and he redacted his moves to show me how I could have done better. Then, we would play again. I could never win, but we had fun. It was the process of learning and simultaneously bonding with my grandfather that made me appreciate chess more than I ever had when I was younger.
I am telling this story because this is how I finally understood how I came to truly appreciate identifying as a Bangsamoro.
I grew up to a family actively reminding me that I am a Bangsamoro. They would tell me, as we drove past the city plaza and walked down the streets of Cotabato City, that they had been there, on the sidewalk, rallying for the Bangsamoro liberation.
Independence, they would say. It was all they, as a people, kept asking for. I was too young to understand such difficult words. I was too young to understand the true complexity of all of this.
I was conditioned to follow the instructions of the experienced elders, which kept my own ignorance going for so long. It was a mark of youth; it was so easy to use a word without fully understanding the complexity of the meaning behind it, same as how easy it is to keep a chess set to play with, despite having no knowledge of how to play it.
It was a blind devotion to the more knowledgeable, by following instruction without question. I learned to love something I did not understand the same way one would love a complicated toy because it was a gift.
Now, I connect to the term Bangsamoro the same way I can proudly declare that I am a Muslim woman. It is an innate identity I have come to understand and come to terms with as I grew older, molded by my parents and respected by my friends.
My grandfather showing me the ropes on how to play chess was similar to how I came to understand what being a Bangsamoro really meant to me.
It was multiple steps back and reevaluation, until I found the answer to a question and continued moving forward, until the next question arose. Questions like "What sets the Bangsamoro apart from Filipinos?" or "Why fight for change when the status quo has been reliable so far?" would arise from time to time.
There were times I convinced myself that I was declaring blasphemous thoughts at everything I was ever taught by asking such questions. It was as if I was committing some sort of social sin. However, instead of disregarding the questions, I would take a step back, ask those more knowledgeable than me to share their thoughts on the matter or discuss it with my peers, and then continue moving forward.
By learning more about the situation, like understanding the rules of chess, I began to appreciate my identity more in the deepest parts of my heart, as well as develop a larger respect for those who have been fighting for the cause for so long. The doors to autonomy of the Bangsamoro has now been opened, and it is this passage to a new future of independence that fills me with pride and hope over the fact that change is possible.
There's a possibility that this process will take as long as the generation after me to catch up. It is not impossible to believe that I could one day grow old enough to sit down and teach another young one how to play chess, and the Bangsamoro are still in transition to full autonomy.
Hopefully, the next generations to come will appreciate the game for the rules it plays by, and develop a deeper respect for those who have been playing the game for so long as well.
For now, I am the youth still learning how to best play the game, but I have the potential to keep playing. I am not playing against anyone in particular. I am playing against the transition of society into something that would better give my identity autonomy. The process will require me to step back and reevaluate many of my actions before I make my next move, as a learning process – a learning process up until today.
This piece won grand prize at the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Essay Writing Competition.

lowercased:
when i was young, i would watch my grandfather play chess with his friend whenever i visited him. i had no idea how any of the pieces actually worked, nor could i ever memorize their names no matter what language the adults used.
at the tender age of 5, all i could remember thinking was that the carving looked pretty. a few months later, my father bought a chess set, and i started playing with the board and pieces in a way that did not match the actual rules at all. i would place the pieces anywhere i liked, and make up the rules as i went.
some adults tried to teach me how to play and failed to understand that i would either be unable to keep my attention on them, or immediately forget what they taught me once we began playing.
other adults did not know the rules like me, and could not understand the rules i made up as well. the other kids my age would try to play, and we would be making new rules as we played along.
later on, around my last year of elementary school and my first year of high school, i finally learned how to play. it took a long time for me to remember the rules and the names of the pieces. i soon figured it out.
before long, i was playing with my grandfather. i would lose every time, but i didn't mind.
he was patient with me, and he redacted his moves to show me how i could have done better. then, we would play again. i could never win, but we had fun. it was the process of learning and simultaneously bonding with my grandfather that made me appreciate chess more than i ever had when i was younger.
i am telling this story because this is how i finally understood how i came to truly appreciate identifying as a bangsamoro.
i grew up to a family actively reminding me that i am a bangsamoro. they would tell me, as we drove past the city plaza and walked down the streets of cotabato city, that they had been there, on the sidewalk, rallying for the bangsamoro liberation.
independence, they would say. it was all they, as a people, kept asking for. i was too young to understand such difficult words. i was too young to understand the true complexity of all of this.
i was conditioned to follow the instructions of the experienced elders, which kept my own ignorance going for so long. it was a mark of youth; it was so easy to use a word without fully understanding the complexity of the meaning behind it, same as how easy it is to keep a chess set to play with, despite having no knowledge of how to play it.
it was a blind devotion to the more knowledgeable, by following instruction without question. i learned to love something i did not understand the same way one would love a complicated toy because it was a gift.
now, i connect to the term bangsamoro the same way i can proudly declare that i am a muslim woman. it is an innate identity i have come to understand and come to terms with as i grew older, molded by my parents and respected by my friends.
my grandfather showing me the ropes on how to play chess was similar to how i came to understand what being a bangsamoro really meant to me.
it was multiple steps back and reevaluation, until i found the answer to a question and continued moving forward, until the next question arose. questions like "what sets the bangsamoro apart from filipinos?" or "why fight for change when the status quo has been reliable so far?" would arise from time to time.
there were times i convinced myself that i was declaring blasphemous thoughts at everything i was ever taught by asking such questions. it was as if i was committing some sort of social sin. however, instead of disregarding the questions, i would take a step back, ask those more knowledgeable than me to share their thoughts on the matter or discuss it with my peers, and then continue moving forward.
by learning more about the situation, like understanding the rules of chess, i began to appreciate my identity more in the deepest parts of my heart, as well as develop a larger respect for those who have been fighting for the cause for so long. the doors to autonomy of the bangsamoro has now been opened, and it is this passage to a new future of independence that fills me with pride and hope over the fact that change is possible.
there's a possibility that this process will take as long as the generation after me to catch up. it is not impossible to believe that i could one day grow old enough to sit down and teach another young one how to play chess, and the bangsamoro are still in transition to full autonomy.
hopefully, the next generations to come will appreciate the game for the rules it plays by, and develop a deeper respect for those who have been playing the game for so long as well.
for now, i am the youth still learning how to best play the game, but i have the potential to keep playing. i am not playing against anyone in particular. i am playing against the transition of society into something that would better give my identity autonomy. the process will require me to step back and reevaluate many of my actions before i make my next move, as a learning process – a learning process up until today.
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lovely evening, thanks to everybody, just a pleasure!
the doyens are irrelevant...it's all about those who can be bothered to turn out. and we had a great night out!
the masked man wrote: the doyens are irrelevant...it's all about those who can be bothered to turn out. and we had a great night out!
i don't think anyone said you didn't?
i'm sure it was a great night - i've never attended a bad one yet.
the first jolly up was in march.
at the moon under water?
really? i could have sworn it was april 6th 2002?


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text: Bioethanol is obtained from various raw biomasses and by means of optimized process technologies. It can be a substitute for gasoline, which implies greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction. The type of feedstock determines the classification of bioethanol: first generation (starch-based biomass or simple sugar-based feedstock) and second generation (lignocellulosic material as straw and wood). Second generation bioethanol production requires cellulosic biomass, which overcome the problems of first generation like food competition and low efficacy in GHG emission reduction. Sustainability evaluations of (first and second generation) bioethanol production have been proposed in the past by means of systemic indicators like emergy analysis and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). A joint use of emergy and LCA of a possible implementation of a second generation bioethanol production chain is presented in this study. The emergy methodology has been used to test the physical consistency of the investment required to implement the production process, as well as the benefit of the biofuel-gasoline substitution. The effect of this substitution has been also evaluated by including the LCA of this production chain within the GHG balance of the Province of Siena.

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Each year 250+ Utah secondary and college students participating in the Youthlinc Service Year contribute 22,000+ hours of local service, becoming relied upon volunteers at service sites all over the state. This is the largest – and most long lasting – part of their commitment to participate in the Youthlinc Service Year.
Before they can implement the international service planned in their monthly team meetings, each of these students must contribute 80 hours of local service. Minimally 40 hours of these hours must be volunteered at one location – their main service site.
Encourage these students – who must volunteer 80 hours – to volunteer with you!
If your organization is already in the Local Service Directory, that means a student recommended your organization to us. You are a Bronze Partner!
The first step to become a Silver or Gold Partner is to attend our annual Volunteer Management Training. Click here to read what last year’s attendees had to say about the training.
To register, click here or contact Youthlinc Local Service Director, Shannon Moss, at shannon@youthlinc.org or 801-467-4417 ext 3 by Friday, October 5th.
WHY A YOUTHLINC VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT TRAINING?
Since our inception in 1999, we’ve mentored 2,500 students through 200,000 hours of Utah service. We’ve taught 600+ adult professionals how to mentor students.
Our proven strategies of student leadership, hands-on service, and mentoring allow our students to create an emotional bond with those whom they serve and develop a deep-rooted service ethic, which they carry throughout a lifetime.
Our Local Service Director has organized and led successful service initiatives over the past 15 years.
Currently she oversees the 22,000 hours of meaningful service contributed by our Youthlinc Service Year students each year.
As an expert in youth volunteerism, Youthlinc wants to share our knowledge & experience with you so that together, we help instill a service ethic in Utah’s greatest resource–our youth.
We want to thank Chik-fil-A Sugarhouse our sponsor of the 2018 Volunteer Management Training. They have generously donated our lunch for this event. THANK YOU!

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each year 250+ utah secondary and college students participating in the youthlinc service year contribute 22,000+ hours of local service, becoming relied upon volunteers at service sites all over the state. this is the largest – and most long lasting – part of their commitment to participate in the youthlinc service year.
before they can implement the international service planned in their monthly team meetings, each of these students must contribute 80 hours of local service. minimally 40 hours of these hours must be volunteered at one location – their main service site.
encourage these students – who must volunteer 80 hours – to volunteer with you!
if your organization is already in the local service directory, that means a student recommended your organization to us. you are a bronze partner!
the first step to become a silver or gold partner is to attend our annual volunteer management training. click here to read what last year’s attendees had to say about the training.
to register, click here or contact youthlinc local service director, shannon moss, at shannon@youthlinc.org or 801-467-4417 ext 3 by friday, october 5th.
why a youthlinc volunteer management training?
since our inception in 1999, we’ve mentored 2,500 students through 200,000 hours of utah service. we’ve taught 600+ adult professionals how to mentor students.
our proven strategies of student leadership, hands-on service, and mentoring allow our students to create an emotional bond with those whom they serve and develop a deep-rooted service ethic, which they carry throughout a lifetime.
our local service director has organized and led successful service initiatives over the past 15 years.
currently she oversees the 22,000 hours of meaningful service contributed by our youthlinc service year students each year.
as an expert in youth volunteerism, youthlinc wants to share our knowledge & experience with you so that together, we help instill a service ethic in utah’s greatest resource–our youth.
we want to thank chik-fil-a sugarhouse our sponsor of the 2018 volunteer management training. they have generously donated our lunch for this event. thank you!


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And the "Test" button should run this query, and return the output of the query. Instead, I get a..
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Use FixedQuery and the syntax for your expression is the same as an valid SQL statement.
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and the "test" button should run this query, and return the output of the query. instead, i get a..
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use fixedquery and the syntax for your expression is the same as an valid sql statement.
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President Obama being sworn in the first time around.
Chicago Tribune – President Barack Obama took the official oath for his second term on Sunday at the White House in a small, private ceremony that set a more subdued tone compared to the historic start of his presidency four years ago.
Gathered with his family in the Blue Room on the White House’s ceremonial main floor, Obama put his hand on a family Bible and recited the 35-word oath that was read out loud by U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts.

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chicago tribune – president barack obama took the official oath for his second term on sunday at the white house in a small, private ceremony that set a more subdued tone compared to the historic start of his presidency four years ago.
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