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Voter Participation
The Little Hoover Commission is reviewing voter participation in California. According to the California Secretary of State, more Californians – some 19 million – registered to vote in the November 2016 presidential election than ever before. And more of California's registered voters – approximately 14. 6 million – exercised their right to cast a vote. Despite the historic high registration and turnout for the 2016 presidential election, 25 percent of registered voters and nearly half of California's 24. 8 million eligible voters did not participate in the election. In recent years, California lawmakers have consistently passed reforms intended to increase voter registration opportunities, improve access to the electoral process, and ensure that vote-by-mail ballots are counted, among others. Some notable reforms include pre-registration for 16-year-olds, conditional same day voter registration at certain locations, a new Motor Voter program to automate voter registration for individuals when obtaining or renewing identification cards or driver licenses with the DMV and a new option for counties to conduct all-mailed ballot elections and use vote centers and ballot drop-off locations prior to election day rather than operate polling places only on election day. With this study, the Little Hoover Commission will review the landscape of voter participation in California to better understand who is participating in California's elections, who is not and some of the reasons individuals who are eligible to vote do not register or turn out to cast a ballot. The Commission also will review the status of recently enacted reforms aimed at easing the voter registration process and consider what else can be done to ensure that new programs intended to make it easier for eligible Californians to vote get implemented effectively. Through its public process, the Commission also intends to study best practices in other nations, states and localities to explore and consider opportunities to further increase voter registration and turnout rates in California. If you would like more information regarding this study, please contact Tamar Lazarus at tamar. lazarus@lhc. ca. gov or at 916-445-2125. To be notified electronically of meetings, events, or when the review is complete, please send a request to littlehoover@lhc. ca. gov.
Follow-Up Study Concerning Denti-Cal
The Little Hoover Commission is examining the Denti-Cal program as a follow up to the Commission's report Fixing Denti-Cal (April 2016). That report found the state program, which cares for half the state's children, fell disastrously short. Primary reasons for poor utilization rates were the lack of providers and dismal reimbursement rates. In response to the Commission's findings California lawmakers passed SB 1098 (Cannella, 2016), which requires DHCS to issue a report on October 1, 2017 on progress made towards the goal of raising the Denti-Cal utilization rate to 60 percent and AB 2207 (Wood, 2016), which made several reforms intended to improve access to the 6 million children who are eligible for the program. On October 26, 2017, the Little Hoover Commission heard an update from DHCS Director Jennifer Kent on the improvements underway based on the Commission's recommendations and recent law. Following the meeting, the Commission on November 20, 2017, issued a letter to the Governor and Legislature documenting continued concerns regarding the level of reform still needed to fix the broken Denti-Cal program. The Commission will continue to monitor developments made by DHCS and will hold a public meeting in the spring. If you would like more information regarding this study, please contact Tamar Lazarus at tamar. lazarus@lhc. ca. gov or at 916-445-2125. To be notified electronically of meetings, events, or when the review is complete, please send a request to littlehoover@lhc. ca. gov. Little Hoover Commission LetterLetter to Governor Brown and Legislature: Denti-Cal Program Still Broken(Report #241, November 2017)Previous StudiesFixing Denti-Cal(Report #230, April 2016)
Artificial Intelligence: Applications and Implications
The Little Hoover Commission is reviewing the impacts of artificial intelligence. While there is no singular definition, artificial intelligence encompasses a broad range of technologies that seek to approximate some aspect of human intelligence or behavior. In a 2014 Pew Research Center survey, the vast majority of the 1,896 experts anticipated that robotics and artificial intelligence will "permeate wide segments of daily life by 2025. " The Commission's artificial intelligence project will investigate the shape and speed of these changes in California and in society. Through its public process, the Commission intends to study the key challenges of artificial intelligence in California, its economic implications and how it can be used to solve societal ills. The Commission will review issues such as justice, equity, safety and privacy. The project will consider recent studies on workforce impacts, which could include both job creation and job displacement. Possible mitigations and worker protections will be discussed as will examples of efforts to plan and prepare for innovations and labor transformations. In addition, the Commission will review how artificial intelligence can be used as a key tool to address social problems such as HIV prevention. Throughout its study, the Commission will consider the potential policy role of California state government in areas such as regulation, workforce development and retraining. If you would like more information regarding this study, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at littlehoover@lhc. ca. gov or at 916-445-2125. To be notified electronically of meetings, events or when the review is complete, please send a request to littlehoover@lhc. ca. gov.
Voting Equipment Security
The Little Hoover Commission is reviewing voting equipment security in California. During the course of its voter participation study, the Commission determined it wanted to learn more about how the state ensures that all Californians' votes count, particularly in light of Department of Homeland Security reports that foreign operatives in 2016 had scanned the state's data networks. In early 2018, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla pointed to aging voting systems as one of the gravest threats to election integrity. Governor Brown has proposed in the 2018-2019 budget $134. 3 million to provide counties with about half of the funding they will need to pay for replacement of their voting equipment. In addition, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 provides California with up to $34 million in Help America Vote Act Election Security Funds to update equipment and make security improvements. In this study, the Little Hoover Commission will review voting equipment security in California to better understand the strengths and vulnerabilities of the current systems, the policies, processes and procedures around their use and plans to use available funding to update this equipment. Additionally, the Commission will hear from security and elections experts about the implementation of best practices in California and opportunities to further improve voting equipment security. If you would like more information regarding this study, please contact Krystal Beckham at krystal. beckham@lhc. ca. gov or at 916-445-2125. To be notified electronically of meetings, events, or when the review is complete, please send a request to littlehoover@lhc. ca. gov.


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A Safe Send-off to School!
Posted by Sandra L Donalds on Friday, August 23, 2013
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Hard to believe that Summer is over and fall, school, and football are ready to begin! Seems like Summer gets shorter every year. This year my granddaughter is attending her first year of College away from home. It is exciting and scarey for her at the same time! We had a send-off cookout at her house last weekend and we took her some protection devises for when she is on her own. We had a family discussion about safety issues and I would hope all families would have this discussion with their children and grandchildren! Of, course, this was not the first and only discussion that we have had on this topic. We have protected our children, but we also need to educate them on their personal safety.
I wish every child who is just beginning their school year, a safe, prosperous, and happy school year!
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While driving across Texas on Independence Day, I was listening to one of my favorite shows on Sirius XM, "The Catholic Guy" with Lino Rulli. Now, because it was the 4th of July, it was, of course, not a live show but the best of his shows during the week. His show has been on the road for about 9 months now and he was in Austin with Jennifer Fulwiler, who is a mom of 6 kids and an atheist turned Catholic and has an awesome book all about her conversion. She also has a blog (The Conversion Diary) where she posts regularly about all kinds of things both Catholic and just life in general.
During one segment, they were discussing something that really struck me. Lino and Jennifer were talking about how they don't feel like they are "Catholic enough." What does this even mean? Lino gave an example of how some families have a "Family Rosary" time, but he never grew up with that and Jennifer said something to the effect of "My children would be using their rosaries as weapons and having battles if we tried that!" I felt myself totally agreeing with them and sympathizing with their thoughts. I don't say the rosary daily. I don't stand over my kids to say their nightly prayers. Heck, I haven't even been able to get my husband into a church to be baptized yet.
They went on to say as how this is all probably a part of Catholic guilt and this is where I had one of my driving "A-ha!" moments. You know the kind. We all have those type of moments when we are driving, meditating, praying, running, exercising or even, in my case, showering, where all of a sudden you see something clearly out of nowhere and or have a brilliant idea about it. Well, I hope we all have those kinds of moments, anyway. However, back to my point, this isn't about Catholic guilt, it's all about the "keeping up with the Joneses" mentality that we have all bought into.
It doesn't matter if it's being "Catholic enough" or if it's beating up yourself because you aren't skinny enough, not a super-mom, (you know the kind I'm talking about), not smart enough or whatever else we can find to beat ourselves up. So many of us have decided that other people do things better than we do and we just aren't good enough or maybe just not as good as them.
My sister is a new mom to a beautiful 5-month-old girl and was just recently struggling with this very thing. New moms all over feel so much pressure to be perfect, to get their pre-baby shape back, to have the baby sleeping through the night by 6 weeks (2 months, 4 months…whatever), to cry it out, to co-sleep, to feed on demand, don't breastfeed, do breastfeed exclusively, etc.
It's time to stop this madness! Why do we put ourselves through this kind of torture on a daily basis? Why are we not able to just be confident with whom we are as a person and recognize that we all have our own path to walk? God loves us whether we pray a family rosary daily/ go to confession weekly/ go to daily mass or not. Like a loving parent, God would like us to love Him in the same way He loves us and to turn to Him daily in our need. However, HE recognizes that we will get there in time.
He calls us to make that time for Him daily, whether that is through a quick prayer of thanksgiving for a beautiful sunrise/set or going to daily mass. It is through spending time with Him that we create our own relationship with Him.
Every relationship is different, as well, just as each of us is different. While Lino goes to mass daily and confession weekly, he doesn't have a great devotion to the rosary. That is his relationship with God. My relationship at this time is different that it was even five years ago. I now make sure that, even while on vacation, we attend Sunday mass. Five years ago, I was lucky to go once a month because I had a hard time handling both of my daughters on my own during mass. But He had plans for me because now I am considering getting my Masters Degree in Catechesis from Franciscan University of Steubenville!
My point is, love who you are, seek God in your own way and don't judge yourself harshly. My favorite poem says it better than I ever could. I've italicized my favorite parts.
by Max Ehrmann
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
Even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy you achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
Be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all it's sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
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Female - Age 19 - How porn has affected me as a 19-year-old female.
Disclaimer: I don't use/view porn at all. Never really have. This is a different sort of story.
First off, this sub is phenomenal! I love reading these stories and how so many of you have begun to see the true affects of porn. It amazes me how many of you are out there. :)
Anyways, I'm your average 19-year-old, first year of college, love to game. I am 5'9" and 140lbs. (relevant, promise!) I'm by no means fat/chubby/overweight. Pretty slim, I would think.
Well, I started dating a boy about a year ago, end of high school, had a crush on him all year. He was into gaming, loved reading, philosophical, great writer... he seemed absolutely perfect.
The downside: Even though he didn't masturbate or consume pornography all that much, it still had an incredibly bad impact on how he viewed me. When we first began dating, he would often tell me how I liked him more than he liked me, or fill me in on his relationships with other women (I never asked, and these things included how great their relationship was, how often they had sex... ). He would pinch the thin layer of fat on my stomach and tell me he "didn't like that." He would point out how sometimes the skin by the straps of my bra would squish out. He would tell me how much he wanted me to work out and how cute I'd be if I were just a little smaller. He had trouble finishing.
I stopped eating.
I lost ten pounds. I'm "attractive" now. But really, there's hardly any difference. I was already thin, and this didn't impact my body much at all.
For the sake of brevity, when he stopped use of porn altogether, all of this changed. (Even those who don't use porn "often" are subject to this.) He became "un-addicted," so to speak, to the fantasy aliens of porn, and became attracted to me. His general respect for me as a person has grown. He stops treating me as if I'm "naive" and need his guidance.
I'm one of the few who have stuck it out, and it payed off. Though I do feel the need to say that this change occurred over the course of a year, it has not been quick by any means, and this proves to me that this change is for good.
So thanks, /r/pornfree, there are real results to quitting porn (and it extends upon just improving your own life). :)
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This post has been written for the October Frights Blog Hop. Thanks to Anita Stewart for organizing it! There is something striking about images of abandoned places slowly being reclaimed by the Earth. Once bustling roads and train tracks, formerly occupied fairgrounds, and houses succumbing to ivy and other plant life give way to fantasy. In the world of post-apocalyptic horror, the scenery becomes a welcome reprieve from the fear and violence. It becomes a source of peace and calm. Its beauty becomes striking. The characters in these stories are now traversing a landscape that no longer belongs to them. "Post-apocalyptic" often refers to "the end of the world as we know it", and the physical planet never dies, but reclaims. Humans have significantly died off, so the people in the tale no longer have the benefit of numbers. Exploring a vast expanse that could once be tamed and called home now becomes exploring an unknown, sometimes dangerous, territory. Humans are finally the "other" in a narrative we have dominated for too long. For me, it's a perfect source of escapism. Modern problems now are completely transformed. The thought of building a new world from the ground up, choosing to be a nomad, or even deciding exactly where you want to live without others dictating it sparks the imagination. We see the destruction of society as we know it and the progression to a clean slate, followed by the creation of something new from the wreckage of the old. Finally, there's the knowledge that this new society, too, will ultimately fail, because that is the nature of humans. Even if it seems ideal at the time, having been built anew with knowledge of the flaws of before, it too will eventually collapse. We now have to learn to go back to a forgotten time, before we were able to rely on grocery stores to provide us with food for the whole winter. Staying protected from the elements, the seasons, and predators is top priority. This shift in priority stops us from cruising through the day-to-day and forces us to start truly living. We have to rely on ourselves, and convenience is out of the equation. There is a supposition that anything is possible–the hint that ghosts could be in the air or that feeling of harsh, sudden wind that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand on end. Without the distractions of technology, leisurely activities and the day-to-day, people can see the world for what it truly is: a wild entity. The Earth takes centre stage and shows us what we already know: once humans are gone, she'll not only be fine, she'll thrive. The world will reach this status one day. My only hope is that I'll be able to witness it when it does. Please follow and like...Read More
UPDATE 11/02/2017: I found this article about 3 weeks after writing this post, and I drew parallels from its boat imagery to my own. Enjoy! Last night as I went to bed, I looked out at the night sky. Snow was falling gently, drifting past the street light and onto the ground. The world around me was in silence, despite the turmoil that was culminating elsewhere. I looked up to the night sky and I whispered, to no one, "what can I do? How can I help?" I fell asleep shortly after lying down, and I slept deeply. An interesting dream visited me not long after. I was in a ferry boat, surrounded by friends and loved ones. The captain, who was someone I actually met only yesterday, announced that a storm was coming in rapidly. We were anchored to a dock, but it would be too unsafe to leave the boat on such short notice. "We'll be all right here," said the captain. "Hang tight, though. It could get rocky." The storm struck almost immediately, bringing with it howling winds and heavy waves. Our boat was strong, though. No one was tossed overboard, and no waves came over the side. I was at a comfortable spot by the payphone, where I'd set up everything I had with me. I was surrounded by friends and a few family members, and had been trying to get ahold of my mom on the phone. I saw a few people behind me who didn't have a place to sit, so I moved all my things out of the way and let them through. My husband was near, talking to some of my family members. I looked out the window of the boat and saw other boats sailing past, going strong despite the storm, and I silently wished them luck. I wasn't focused on the storm. I was focused on the people I loved, and the people outside of the boat—the people struggling. I was focused on strangers to whom, in that moment, I could easily give kindness. Before long, the storm passed, and we were well on our way again. There's something we all can do: weather the storm as best we can. Ground ourselves firmly, prepare for the long haul, and refuse to be distracted from the good around us. The message I received in response to my question, how I could help, was this: more kindness. More generosity. More gratitude. Less judgment. This, too, shall pass. Around the world today—and in one country in particular–people are anchoring their boats against what may be a heavy storm. Maybe the songs we sing in celebration of one another can drown out the deafening howl of the wind. Please follow and like...Read More
"If we think of Baudrillard's division of collectors into the young and the old, we might account for the seriousness of the older collector by noting that often the nostalgia involved in a hobby is to do with the wish to reanimate an earlier incarnation of the hobbyist." – In Defense of Hobbies I've been thinking about this article–and, in particular, this quote–a lot lately. It seems that my hobby is walking, and watching any animals I find. It doesn't have to be anywhere in particular, and there doesn't have to be a destination. If I'm outdoors, I'm happy. I especially love hikes in the woods. I always say that I wouldn't go back to my younger days because I love the life I live now, and some aspects of my childhood were challenging. But, there are little pockets in my memory that are calm and happy. There was one fall, somewhere between 1996-2000–Dad and I can't seem to agree on the year–that the two of us were out for a little drive through the Laverty Lake auto trail. We got out of the car when we reached the lake and we took a little look around. I heard a rustling nearby, and I turned around to see a small baby raccoon lying on its back and tossing a leaf around with its little paws. It continued to play, mostly unaware of or unconcerned with our presence, until we drove off. I named the little raccoon Meeko–Disney's Pochahontas film had been released around this time–and we occasionally drove back, hoping to see it again. We never did. I thought about it for a long time. Recently, I took my daughter down to Alma again for a brief visit with my parents in the middle of the week, just after Halloween. Mom, Amelia, and I decided to go to McLaren Pond in Fundy Park together and walk around the little trail loop that encircled it. We got a little way in and saw a large beaver dam, and watched as four beavers started swimming and working around it. After a few minutes, a little way down the path, a massive beaver–one of the adults, we later learned–wandered into our line of sight. She grabbed a stick in her jaws and tossed it in the air until it got the correct balance, then went back into the water to continue working. We continued down the path, and the second adult walked out of the water further ahead. He turned his head to observe us, and my daughter pointed at him and said "hug!"–she wanted to go over and give the beaver a hug. Something about this entire experience brought back the long-forgotten feelings of that day by the lake, with the baby raccoon tossing leaves in the air nearby. Suddenly, I was a much younger version of myself, standing there and watching the creatures swimming around us and standing before us. The lost feelings of humanity intermingling with nature and the desire to embrace it fully bubbled back to the surface. This feeling of nostalgia that I felt that day was a visitation by my past self. It's amazing how parenthood forces so many of us to relive our past in a new way: with heightened awareness and appreciation for experiences we may have taken for granted earlier on in our lives. Our children invoke often unexpected memories. November is a strangely nostalgic month for me. It's the stillness between Halloween and Christmas, and that's why I like to wait until December first to even start thinking about holiday preparation. This time of year, I'm obsessed with the smell of smoke, and anything that tastes smokey. I love woodsmoke smells and the tastes of smoky coffee, beer, cheese, and Lapsang Souchong tea. It's a comforting smell during the colder months, but I think a big part of it is the nostalgic reflection I subconsciously feel when I smell it. At our home in Alma, we had a wood stove that Dad would light to keep us warm in the winter. Smelling wood smoke brings me back to cold days at home as a...Read More
I mentioned a few posts ago about how much I miss spending time in the forest and what an important recharge it is for me. That period of time–early September–became a turning point for me. The downward spiral I have been suffering from a period of heavy depression for a good part of this year. Essentially, it began and April and only started to taper off in August, and I didn't even really realize it until I started feeling better and more like myself again. Most days, I could just do the bare essentials of taking care of my daughter–taking care of myself was hardly a part of the equation. I haven't even done any meal prep since May. I haven't posted much in this blog all year. I can't say what brought me out of it, but I remember walking to the library in early August to talk to some kids about writing and being a writer, and it hit me that I actually felt like myself. I hadn't felt that way for awhile. It hurt a bit. But I felt something else, too–the drive to continue on this route. I don't even remember feeling awful, but I don't really remember June or July at all, so that might be telling enough. In late August into September, for about two weeks, my back went out. I was finally starting to feel better mentally and my body decided to betray me! So I had a meltdown. I remember sitting on the living room floor sobbing about what a terrible mother I was because I couldn't move (?!). I spent some valuable recharge time in Alma that week, hobbling through the forest as best I could. And then, two weeks later when I was feeling better, I started thinking about what I could do to spend more time in the woods. I had spoken to my therapist about it as well and she talked about finding strategies to take that feeling of being in the woods with me. Being in the woods is beneficial for many people, which explains why I feel so good when I'm there. The next steps I spent a whole week out and about with my daughter. We'd wake up at the crack of dawn, as we always did, but we'd eat our breakfast and then go out almost immediately. There's a lovely little playground that's very toddler-friendly about a fifteen minute walk away, and we often go there. We went every day that week. I packed a plethora of snacks to ensure our stay was well over an hour long. One of my co-workers had been talking about going to a horseback riding retreat, and it got me thinking about how nice a writer's retreat could be. This led to a little mental back-and-forth of me telling myself there likely weren't any in the area, and certainly not ones that would fit my schedule. Maybe not even retreats that would be the kind of wilderness escape I was longing for. So what was I looking for, then? Well, I told myself, you don't have to be around other people to do it. And that was what set the wheels into motion. I started thinking about what I could do, and when. And I settled on September 29th, in an oTENTik in Fundy National Park. Why oTENTiks? I'm not prissy or anything, but let's be real: camping in late September in a tent on the cold hard ground–where there are critters, and you need to duck down low and huddle up in your tent, sleep on rocks, and hide your food from potential predators–was not my idea of a relaxing and inspiring time, especially when I was doing this to escape obligation, not create a different one. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it wouldn't have suited my purposes. oTENTiks are basically the baby of a cabin in the woods and a regular tent. Perfect. I had been wanting to stay in one for awhile anyway, so this was the ideal opportunity. I decided on Point...Read More
Dad and Amelia dropped me off at the campsite and the three of us explored for a bit. Then, Dad packed her up, and the two of them left me to my own devices. Time to explore. My campsite and the surrounding area yielded some interesting finds. It seemed the Goutte d'Ô would have been a better option for one person staying alone, but the oTENTik was certainly suitable for my purposes. I also found a friendly hare foraging nearby. After some exploration, I went back to my campsite, got my bearings, and decided to hit the ground hiking. I made tracks to the Coppermine trail, which was a five-minute walk away. The Coppermine trail is one of my favourites in the whole park. I walked through the woods and along the coast and saw a number of beautiful and inspiring sights. I took a break along the coast for a snack and to take in the scenery. I very narrowly missed meeting a new friend… …And connected with a few others along the way. That quartz stone was just glittering in the sunlight as I rounded the corner. Its beauty struck me. It was covered in veins of dark green moss and had what looked like copper running throughout. I couldn't capture its brilliance on camera, but I tried. After my walk, I ran back to my campsite and quickly wrote 5 pages of project notes for a new idea I'd acquired while walking. Night was beginning to fall, so I set about making a campfire. This proved a challenge at first. It took me a lot of tries, a wasted firestarter, and half a book of matches before I achieved much success. Some scrap wood on the ground nearby also served as a sort of an extended match. But… Before long, I was met with the warmth and success of a happily crackling little fire. Once it was finally lit, it stayed lit for three hours. I sipped an Erdinger, roasted vegan marshmallows and veggie dogs, and contemplated for a long time. 2016 has been a strange year for me, but it led me here, to this moment. Out of the corner of my eye, I spied movement, and a little deer mouse hopped around my feet. I named it Peter. With a chill in the air and an owl hooting in the distance, I retired into my sleeping bag in the oTENTik and got ready for the morning to follow. I would have to check out of my site at 11, which meant that getting up early to enjoy the day would be imperative. I worked briefly on a novel I have in the works, and then went to sleep. Good morning! I awoke to the sun shining down across my campsite. I freshened up a touch, and went out to the Point Wolfe observation deck to enjoy a breakfast I had packed. Next time, I hope to make use of the cooking amenities, but this time I had brought some food from home. Some veggie dogs from the night before, two hard-boiled eggs, some cold black tea, a banana, and a chive I'd picked from my father's garden. I sat there in the sun, reading Thoreau, and when I finished eating, I sprang up to run down another path. I took a walk down the Shiphaven trail, which is just across from Coppermine and runs in the opposite direction along the coast. I walked all the way down there, across the street to another path, then up through the picnic area. By then, it was time to go. I walked back up to my campsite to pack up and say a final farewell to my retreat. While walking, I tried my best to absorb as much sunlight as I could. I wiggled my fingers and stretched them out toward the light, inviting it to stay. The winter is on its way, and with it comes long periods of cold and silence. The trees are my preferred place and reconnecting with nature was such...Read More


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Crisis coping for families
This fact sheet helps families recognize a crisis situation and offers suggestions on how to deal with a crisis.
Family Coping with a Crisis (PDF)
Families Coping with a Crisis
This information not to be substituted for the advice of a professional. Always consult a physician regarding individual circumstances. Supported by an educational grant from JANSSEN-ORTHO Inc.
"To alleviate the suffering caused by schizophrenia"
Family support and education • Public education, awareness and understanding • Advocacy for better services for people with schizophrenia and their families • Promote research into the treatment and cure for schizophrenia
The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) is a family-based organization. We understand what it's like to live with schizophrenia. For more information, contact: British Columbia Schizophrenia Society 1100 – 1200 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver BC, V6P 6G5 (after June 18, 2015) Tel: 604-270-7841 Fax: 604-270-9861 Toll Free: 1-888-888-0029 email@example.com www.bcss.org
A psychotic episode can be frightening for everyone, but most especially for the person experiencing it. If someone with schizophrenia is experiencing psychosis, they may not know what is real and what is not. Because the person cannot think logically, they may behave strangely or have inappropriate emotional responses. Visual, auditory or other sensory hallucinations can cause people to become agitated or even hostile. They may believe they or someone they love is in danger.
Not all crises are preventable. But there are some things you can do to be prepared. Learn to recognize signs that trouble is pending. Be alert to things that can trigger a crisis – high stress situations, going off medications, or using drugs and alcohol. If a crisis occurs, it's important to:
- Try to stay calm and evaluate the situation. Can it be controlled? How? What are the risks?
- Protect the ill person, yourself and others around you from harm
- Try to stop the behaviour from escalating or becoming worse
A plan is always better than no plan! You may never need it — but it's wise to have an emergency plan. The plan should include important phone numbers, contact names, and any necessary papers.
- Learn what crisis services are available in your area.
- Keep a list of emergency phone numbers handy. Include names of friends and relatives who have agreed to help.
- Create a Medical Emergency Form that clearly lists the ill person's name, health care number, medications, any allergies, psychiatrist's name and contact, and your phone number. Keep it handy.
- Talk about the plan with everyone who might be involved, including the person with schizophrenia.
- Consider a representation agreement or power of attorney with your ill relative. These legal documents will allow you to make health care and other decisions on their behalf if needed. (or Ulysses agreements)
- Learn about the BC Mental Health Act, which clearly sets out procedures for involuntary hospitalization if necessary.
Communicating with a person who is having a psychotic episode can be difficult. Obstacles that can get in the way of communication include:
- Lack of contact with reality
- Breakdown of logical thinking
- Loss of certain social skills
- Low tolerance for stress
Tips for communicating:
- Give the person extra personal space
- Use a moderate, non-threatening tone and body language
- Speak at a moderate pace, answer all questions calmly
- Be patient, wait for an answer — there is often a delay in responding
- Repeat your answers if asked
- Communicate your expectations in a clear and concise manner. Use short, simple sentences — one idea per sentence
- Do not take anything personally. Remember, it is the illness talking…
- Do not respond to challenge or power questions
- Do not assume anything
- Do not argue about delusions. The ill person may need to be hospitalized. If the crisis continues to escalate and you cannot manage on your own, act as quickly as you can to get medical help. If someone with schizophrenia is unpredictable or threatening on a regular basis, you may want to consider alternative housing away from the family.
- If someone is severely ill and will not willingly go to hospital — call 911.
- Stay calm when you talk to the 911 operator.
- Explain that your relative has schizophrenia and needs to go to the hospital for medical help.
- Describe what the ill person is doing or saying.
- When the police arrive, give them your Medical Emergency Form to help when they take your loved one to hospital.
- Make a note of the date and time, and the names of attending police officers. When the police arrive, explain that the person is ill and that the immediate need is for appropriate medical care. If your ill family member is charged by the police, contact a legal professional who understands schizophrenia as a brain disease and knows about the crucial need for ongoing care and treatment.
Suicide rates for people with schizophrenia are extremely high. Approximately 50% attempt suicide, and 12-15% die. Sometimes suicide occurs due to psychosis. Suicide is also a risk when someone is discharged too early from hospital, before their illness is stabilized. In addition, clinical depression is not uncommon with schizophrenia and places the person at higher risk for suicide. All people with schizophrenia should be screened for depression.
- Withdrawal and isolation from family and friends
- Hearing voices instructing them to do something dangerous
- Giving away prized possessions
- Talking or writing about suicide
- Putting affairs in order
- Recent attempt at suicide or other form of self-harm
- Questioning own value and worth
- Young men, particularly during the first six months after hospitalization
- People with a history of attempted suicide
- People who are preoccupied with thoughts of suicide or death
- People who have feelings of hopelessness and see a bleak future ahead
- People with a history of substance abuse
- People who also have co-existing depression and schizophrenia
- Be aware of the warning signs of suicide
- If your family member has thoughts of suicide, encourage them to talk about it. Be willing to listen
- Do not keep weapons in your house
- Contact a doctor or other mental health professional immediately if your loved one expresses thoughts of suicide or behaves in a way that may indicate suicide plans
- Do not leave the person alone if you have concerns they may attempt suicide
Where can we get more help?
The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) is a family-based organization. We understand what it's like to live with schizophrenia. Click here for the contact near you.
For more information, contact:
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
1100 – 1200 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver BC, V6P 6G5 (after June 18, 2015)
Tel: 604-270-7841 Fax: 604-270-9861
Toll Free: 1-888-888-0029
email@example.com www.bcss.org


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There's always a staff member in the reception area of PeaceHealth Medical Group to warmly welcome every patient into our practice. Patients can check in for their appointment at our well-organized front desk and complete any paperwork before their visit. The staff is also happy to answer any questions or concerns the patient may have before their appointment. The reception area includes a comfortable lobby with soft chairs where patients can relax or browse our reading materials before their consultation or treatment. The waiting area also has tables that can be used as a work area for patients who want to bring their laptop (for business or mindless internet surfing).


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This week we wanted to really jump into a bucket of pure love and start things right. There is nothing more romantic than a sweet and simple vintage chic meets rustic DIY wedding. Get ready to not only meet a couple of adroable sweethearts, but to fall utterly in love with all the charming details […]


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RYE, N.Y. – The YMCA's 20th Christopher D. Mello Golf fundraiser, which took place on Oct. 6, was a success on all fronts, according to the Rye Y's Development Director.
"We are grateful to the generosity of our players and sponsors at this milestone event in our centennial year," said Sally Wright, Rye Y's development director. "Contributions to our annual campaign allow us to welcome all members of our community, even when they are experiencing financial hardship."
The event specifically raised funds for he Y's Financial Assistance program. So far, this year the Y has awarded more than $516,000 in financial assistance to families, adults and youth.
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My love for decorating was awakened at the age of 15 as I assembled paint chips, fabric swatches, and photos of furnishings to complete a high school class project called "create a living space".
I have been captivated by color and the arrangement of furnishings and accessories in all the rooms I have ever occupied, from my bedroom as a teen to all the many and various rooms in homes I have ever rented or owned over the years. Friends and family began asking for my help with decorating their homes, and with their encouragement, I decided to take a leap of faith.
While busy raising a young family, I began chasing my dreams by starting my business "Final Touches" in 2001. As my client list began to grow and the types of projects varied, I desired to stretch myself, learn more and perfect my craft. In 2005, I received professional training and certification in Decorating, Redesign and Home Staging, and subsequently was trained and certified as a Color Consultant by JoAnne Lenert -Weary of The Decorating and Staging Academy.
The ensuing years of continued and steady experience in the industry have allowed me to attain my dream job. I am PASSIONATE about beautiful living spaces. I truly believe that a comfortable and warm living space can improve a person's well being and quality of life. I have felt honored each and every time a client has invited me in to their home to make changes. I don't think I will ever tire of seeing the joy of a client returning home to a "new" space created exclusively for them!


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Our 2018 property listings offer a large selection of 1,589 vacation rentals near Menton. From 1,062 apartments to 189 villas, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Menton for a holiday or a weekend are on HomeAway.
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The ocean and gardens provide a pleasant backdrop to your vacation home in Menton. Renowned for its sailing, cafés and casinos, this city welcomes all visitors. The area has so much to see with top attractions like Casino Monte Carlo, Monaco Harbour and Prince's Palace. A vacation rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a kitchen and laundry facilities.
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Priced WAY under assessed value! 3.35 acre lot on the western shores of Castle Rock Lake. Nicely wooded lot for privacy to build your dream home in the woods overlooking the water. This peaceful area offers a northwoods feels with mature pine trees. A great place to enjoy nature and the water!
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|Taxes: $5,200
|Elementary School: Grayside
|Middle School: Olson
|High School: Mauston
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Swimming pool decking
Low water-absorption provides a slip-resistant surface
Dura Deck composite decking boards are anti-slip and barefoot friendly
Composite decking from Dura Composites is a great choice for both domestic and commercial swimming pool decking areas thanks to its fantastic anti-slip and low maintenance properties.
Dura Deck wood plastic composite (WPC) swimming pool decking perfectly complements any outdoor area without any of the inherent issues found in traditional timber. Unlike wood, Dura Deck won't rot or splinter, and never needs sanding, painting, or treating.
Whether you're building a new pool deck or replacing a previous wooden one, you'll never have to worry about warped boards or splinters.
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Our swimming pool decking boards are resilient, providing a decking area for your home or business that you can rely on. The Dura Deck products are manufactured to the highest quality using recycled hardwood and polyethylene resin with concealed fixings for a barefoot friendly swimming pool deck, eliminating the risk of injury caused by nails and screws above the surface.
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WPC swimming pool decking is a low maintenance alternative to timber
While timber swimming pool decking may look stylish when first installed, wood naturally deteriorates over time and requires regular and often expensive maintenance to keep it in excellent condition. This not only involves the price for the repairs to be carried out – but also means the swimming pool area is likely to be off-limits while remedial work is completed, which for commercial swimming pools can prove costly.
However, our Dura Deck WPC swimming pool decking offers a stylish and durable alternative. It has an attractive wood appearance, without any of the disadvantages. Our wood plastic pool decking combines the quality of wood with the durability of plastic. You can avoid problems such as the rotting, fading and staining of traditional wooden decking with our Dura Deck boards thanks to their highly resistant composition – which means they are protected from damage caused by elements such as UV light, moisture, mould and algae.
With proper installation and care, Dura Deck composite decking products will provide years of enjoyment. All that is required to keep your deck clean is a spray with a hose to remove any surface debris, and then a wash down with a soft bristled brush or the occasional pressure wash.
We have a wide range of composite timber products to suit all swimming pool decking projects, including a variety of widths and surface finishes. You may be interested in our narrower boards (Type 146 and Type 150) if you are seeking a traditional, natural wood finish, or if you are looking for speedy installation, our wider boards (Type 225 and Type 295) may match your requirements. All our products are designed for the future with an expected 25-year service life and 10 year warranty for peace of mind. Our team will always be pleased to assist you with any enquiries you may have, to help you choose the best product for your needs.
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At Dura Composites, we are committed to ensuring that our Dura Deck products are environmentally friendly. They are manufactured using a blend of up to 87% recycled hardwood and plastics, reflecting our belief in curbing the depositing of waste in landfill sites. We were also the first timber composite supplier globally to become 100% FSC® certified, which means that the wood we use in our products originates from well-managed forests, helping preserve the environment for future generations and helping our customers make an eco-friendly choice.
PVC Swimming Pool Decking
If you're looking for PVC swimming pool decking, why not consider the benefits of Dura Park Deck Type 140? Available in Coffee or Slate Grey, Dura Park Deck is water-resistant, anti-slip and has excellent scratch and mould resistance. Click here for more information.
Available in a variety of colours and finishes
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Decking colour options
Our decking boards are available in six colours. To check colour availability for product types, please visit the product range page. Colour samples are available on request, or for large orders, bespoke colours can be selected.
Please note that colours shown are representative only; actual colours may vary slightly. Whilst Dura Deck is relatively colour stable, there will likely be some initial colour lightening as the product weathers, which typically occurs in the first 3 months.
Our manufacturing process results in a high level of colour consistency although some variation in colour may be apparent across boards from different production batches.
Dura Deck Type 225 Heavy Duty
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It has been all change off the pitch for Neymar in recent days, with the striker sporting a new hair-do after becoming newly single.
The Barcelona superstar put in an appearance at a charity auction on Thursday night at the Neymar Jr. Institute in Sao Paulo.
The auction was in order to raise money for the striker's eponymous foundation, which aims to help children in need in his home country of Brazil.
It was there that Neymar unveiled his new, longer hairstyle, which appeared to be more natural than his usual cuts.
The curly black locks provided a striking contrast to his previous looks, which have included bleached blond efforts and mohicans.
Among the other stars at the auction was Brazil team mate Dani Alves, whose future remains unclear amid continued interest from Manchester City and Chelsea.
While at the event, Neymar told reporters that he has split from long term girlfriend, actress Bruna Marquezine.
He said: 'I do not like to talk about personal things, but yes, me and Bruna are separated. It's a decision we have taken.
'It was a decision of both parties. Bruna is a girl I admire a lot and I hope she is happy, not only professionally but in her personal life. Life goes on, because this is a part of it. We end as good friends.'


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Service Overview
The Facilities Department is staffed with dedicated, skilled, professional employees trained in every trade required for the maintenance, repair and renovation of campus facilities. Services offered range from grounds maintenance to custodial services to heating, ventilation and controls to project planning, design and construction.
Automotive Services is provided campus wide.
- Maintains
- Repairs
- Services College vehicles.
The carpentry department is responsible for a variety of structural repairs and minor renovations. Additionally, they perform minor repairs on furnishings and cabinets. This department is responsible for the maintenance of the NW campus, IPS, Andrews Center, and the Blount Center building systems.
- Facility Structural Repairs
The carpentry department performs maintenance on all facility structures to ensure appropriate appearance and sound structural integrity.
- Furniture Repairs
The carpentry department performs minor repairs on facility furnishings including; chairs, desks and cabinets.
- Painting
The carpentry department performs all interior painting. Exterior painting is on a case-by-case basis.
- Installation
The carpentry department is responsible for the installation and hanging of pictures, banners, chalk and white boards, maps, doors and etc.
Custodial Services is provided campus wide.
- Sweeping
- Vacuuming
- Mopping
- Empty waste baskets
- Restrooms
- Shampooing of carpets
- Stripping and refinishing floors
The electrical department performs repairs and minor renovations of Santa Fe College electrical systems. This department is responsible for the maintenance of the NW Campus, IPS, Andrews Center, and the Blount Center.
- Interior Lighting
Interior lighting of all Santa Fe College facilities is the responsibility of the electrical department.
- Exterior Lighting
The illumination of all exterior walkways and sidewalks is the responsibility of the electrical department.
- Parking Lot Lighting
The illumination of all parking lots and related roadways is the responsibility of the electrical department.
- Interior Electrical Power
Building interior electrical power distribution and related repairs is the responsibility of the electrical department.
- Commercial Power Distribution System
The maintenance and repair of the 13K Volt commercial main power feed and associated electrical loop is the responsibility of the electrical department.
The Grounds Department provides a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere essential for a proper learning environment, and the effort is made to ensure that the campus fits into the natural landscape of our surrounding neighborhood.
Grounds is a devoted group of diverse landscape professionals responsible for the exterior maintenance and repair of all landscape areas throughout the campus.
- Landscaping
New landscaping is installed on the campuses as required. This is done on a priority basis, and as part of an overall plan.
- Athletic Facility
Fields and facilities are maintained for baseball, softball, soccer and track (approximately 20 acres).
- Exterior Signage
We are responsible for the installation and maintenance of all exterior traffic and informational signs.
- Interior Plants
Interior plants are maintained by West Farms in specified public areas at the Northwest Campus. Plants in offices and other areas are the responsibility of the occupant.
- Plant Rentals for Special Events
These are provided through a contract with West Farms for campus-wide events such as graduation. Departmental requests for plant setups are funded by, and the responsibility of, individual departments.
- Pest Control
Pest control in buildings for roaches, ants, mice, etc. is provided on an as-needed basis.
The H.A.R.V. department is responsible for maintaining interior spaces at a comfortable temperature and well ventilated. Additionally, the department maintains heating and air conditioning systems. This department is responsible for the maintenance of the NW Campus, IPS, Andrews Center, and the Blount Center H.A.R.V. systems.
- Heating
The HARV department maintains comfortable interior temperatures (heating), Santa Fe College boiler systems, and related piping and air handling units.
- Air Conditioning
The HARV department maintains comfortable interior temperatures (cooling), Santa Fe College chiller systems, and related piping and air handling units.
- Refrigeration
The HARV department maintains refrigeration units, (refrigerators, coolers and ice makers) owned by Santa Fe College.
- Ventilation
The HARV department maintains ventilation systems. The department ensures all ductwork, exhaust fans, and related air handling unit ventilation systems operate efficiently and economically.
Building doors, locks, and hardware are routinely serviced and maintained.
For more information, go to Issuance page here.
Mail & Receiving
Mail & Receiving processes and delivers all campus mail and US mail. This department also receives and processes all parcels for campus delivery.
The Moving department moves all furniture and sets up for special events.
Planning & Construction
The Facilities Services Planning and Construction Department is instrumental in developing the College master plan as well as coordinating efforts for annual fund requests to assure that the College can provide needed facilities and the related infrastructure required to support the educational process.
Responsible for the maintenance of existing water and sewer systems.


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After going on a jog at 5:30 AM with the man himself, Peter Shankman, Alhan Keser attended his keynote on the 3rd and final day of Affiliate Summit East 2009 on behalf of Blue Fountain Media.
A visionary in the world of Social Media and PR, Shankman is the founder of HARO the largest free source repository for journalists anywhere in the world. During his keynote, he made some great points on the importance of listening and connectivity for brands, individuals, and corporations--in real-life or on the internet.
Shankman's 4 Critical Points of Social Media are:
1-Transparency (openness)
2-Relevance (pertinent, connected, and applicable conversation)
3-Brevity (keep it short and to the point)
4-Top of Mind (Being on individual's mind for certain topics and reference)
Peter's advice for companies "engaging" in Social Media:
-Give stellar customer service
- Do you know your customer?
- What do they want?
- And how can you deliver it?
Here are some great highlight quotes and antecdotes from his speech:"
- When he became editor of AOL news, without any experience, he went in every day and tried something new. "If it went well, we did it again. If not, we didn't."
- "You can't make anything viral. But you can make something good." Shankman gave the example of the video produced by Matt Hardy for Stride Gum as quality work that gained mass popularity:
-"I have ADOS - Attention Deficit OOH SHINY!" As proclaimed by Investor's Business Daily as "crazy, but effective", Peter is a great example of someone who uses his ADHD to his advantage.
-"We are going as fast as we can. If something gets in our way we find a way around it and keep going."
-"In my personal experience, social media does not exist. In my opinion, social media is a way to screw up in front of a lot more people a lot faster."
-"HARO has taught me that 99% of people are intelligent and mean well, and that I would take a bullet for; but then there is the 1% that are just stupid."
-He sold t-shirts that said "It sank. Get over it." during the release of Titanic, the movie. He sold 500 shirts in 6 hrs at $10/shirt in Times Square. Then called a reporter to pitch story, who asked him immediately whether he had a website, which he promptly built. He then crashed a majority of his hosting provider's servers and was featured on the front page of the newspaper.
-"When people have a horrible flight experience they wait until it lands and get on their phones, 'That was the worst flight ever!'" He makes this point because he says people aren't miserable until they have made others miserable--by proclaiming bad news.
Shankman said that our job within social media is no longer to do our own PR, but instead to get others to do it for us. If you walk into a bar and tell someone, "I'M AWESOME!" They'll throw their drink in your face and carry on. But instead if a hot girl's best friend looks at her and says, "He's AWESOME!", you will go home with her. That's having someone do your PR.
The best way to accomplish this is to provide stellar customer service to begin with. Find out what they want, help them get it and they'll do your PR for you.
He closed the speech that social media will become like a lava lamp in which globules of oil will automatically control irrelevance--some globules will stick together, some will sink, and some will float according to conversation and relevance.
For a more candid look at the keynote, take a look at Lisa Barone's blog post.


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The Apple iOS 10 came up with surprising stock of features, which made the functionality of iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad highly effective. Apple provides a default instant-messaging app to iOS users, which is named iMessage. This app is liked and utilized by millions of users worldwide and thus Apple leaves no stone unturned in updating and improving it periodically.
With iOS 10, iMessage has got embedded with a number of interesting features like bubble and screen effects, adding stickers and app, creating conversation groups etc. While this built-in iOS messaging app is updated in a number of ways, herein, we will talk about the Digital Touch and how to use it.
Table of Contents
How to Send a Sketch in iMessage
How to Send Handwritten Messages in iOS 10
How to Send Heartbeat, Heartbreak, Kiss, and More
How to Send Handwritten Message in iOS 10
So, what exactly are these digital touch messages? To make the communication better, Digital Touch enables the users to send hand-drawn sketch, sensor-read heartbeats, or the haptic taps. Let's find out how to get started with these amazing features.
How to Send a Sketch in iMessage
1. Open the iMessage App. Create a new message and tap on Digital Touch button. If you have already started typing, this option will be hidden and you will see a Show more button (which looks like >). Tap ">" to expand the options.
2. Tap on the round swatch on the left-hand side and you will see different colors to create the sketch.
3. If you touch and hold any of the swatches, you will see custom color palette.
4. Now, draw the sketch in the middle area. To make the canvas large, tap on the upward arrow. Tap the Send button to send the sketch.
How to Send Handwritten Message in iOS 10
Part 1: How to Turn On Handwriting on iphone
To get started with this feature, it is important that the portrait orientation is on, i.e. the device screen should rotate. For this, follow the steps shared below:
1. Swipe up from the bottom of home screen. This will get you to the Control Center.
2. In the top row, you will see an arrow around the padlock. If it is orange in color, it means the portrait orientation lock is ON and if it has no color, it means the portrait orientation lock is OFF. You have to ensure that it is OFF. Once done with this, you can get started with handwritten messages in iOS 10.
Part 2: Create Handwritten Message in iPhone
1. Open the iMessage app and create a new message. Now, rotate the iPhone in landscape mode. This will open the handwriting canvas.
2. Type the text and tap Done.
3. You can also add some text to the handwritten message and then tap the Send button.
Digital Touch Send Heartbeat, Heartbreak, Kiss, and More
Adding Sketch/Digital Touch to Photo or Video in iPhone
1. Create a message in the iMessage app. Add a contact to which the message has to be sent. Tap the Digital Touch button.
2. On the bottom-left of the screen, tap the Camera button.
3. On the bottom-right of the screen, tap the Camera icon to shift between the selfie and rear camera mode.
4. Use the white Camera Shutter if you wish to take a photo or use the red Video Shutter if you wish to record a video of up to 10 seconds.
- When you are capturing a photo, you can add sketch to it before or after clicking.
- The digital touch message (heart, kisses, heart-breaks) can be added after clicking the photo.
- When capturing a video, the sketch can be added before or during the video is created.
- The digital message can be added to the video during its creation.
How to Keep Digital Messages Forever
The digital touch messages are saved only for two minutes on the device. If you want to save/keep the digital messages or do not want them to disappear, then follow the steps shared below:
1. Tap Settings and then tap Messages.
2. Under the Audio Messages section, tap on Expire. Here, choose Never instead of After 2 minutes. And you can now keep all digital messages.
ALSO READ: How to Transfer Android Phone Data into iPhone
Unable to Send Handwritten or Digital Touch Messages?
If you cannot send digital touch or handwritten message, then you might be doing some silly mistakes. For example:
- iMessage and SMS/MMS are two different things. And only iMessage supports these creative conversation modes. Ensure that iMessage is enabled in the Settings or you are connected to proper Wi-Fi/Cellular data network.
- For handwritten messages, ensure that portrait orientation lock of disable so that you can rotate the screen well. The process for keep the phone orientation on is shared in the guide above.


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Term: antimony (Sb)
Literally meaning: "not alone, against aloneness"
Origin: Anc Greek
αντί-/anti- (=prefix meaning opposed to, against, instead)
μόνος/monos (=alone)
Plini the Elder referred to male had female forms of antimony possibly meaning sulfide and metallic antimony respectively. In ancient times antimony was used in cosmetics for making black paint for eye brows.
The symbol stibium derived from Greek word "στίμμι" and the abbreviation was used for first time by Jons Jacob Berzelius. This substance was referred to antimony sulphide (Sb2S3) which was known as "στίμμιs/timmi" or / "στίβι/stivi" as it is described by Greek botanist and physician Dioskorides (circa 40-90 AD) (Materis medica 5, 99) and Roman Pliny the Elder (23-79) (Naturalis historia 33, 34).
In 1604 Basilius Valentinus (1565-1624) wrote the monograph "Triumph-Wagen des Antimonij" . The word "antimony" is derived from medieval latin form "antimonium". The most popular etymology is based on the assessment that this metalloid is not found unalloyed (not alone).
Antimony is a toxic chemical element with atomic mass and an atomic number of 51. It is a lustrous grey metalloid (resembles to metal), which is used mainly for paint and batteries production.


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Invokana® is a new drug that is being widely prescribed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. It is offered as a monotherapy or in combination with metformin (Invokamet). Invokana is the first to market in a new class of T2D drugs called sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors.
How Do SGLT2 Inhibitors Work?
Invokana's mechanism of action is to control diabetic blood sugars by interfering with critical mechanisms in the human blood supply: the transporting and absorption of glucose (blood sugar) and sodium. Due to this mechanism of action, sugar is not metabolized and is excreted through the kidneys in a population already at risk for kidney disease.
Invokana has been on the market since spring, 2013 and since that time has had a significant number of adverse event reports related to kidney failure and ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis is a condition due to starvation or uncontrolled Type I diabetes. Ketones are acid compounds that form in the blood when the body breaks down fats and proteins when it fails to metabolize nutrients systemically. Because untreated ketoacidosis can lead to death, typical cases of ketoacidosis usually lead to hospitalization.
Safety Announcement From the FDA About SGLT2 Inhibitor Side Effects
On May 15, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Public Health Advisory linking this type of drug to diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition which can result in organ failure and death. An alarming number of FDA Adverse Event Reports have also linked this drug to kidney failure. The drug is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney impairment, but is not contraindicated in patients with less than severe kidney impairment. An analysis of the FDA adverse event database shows that patients taking Invokana are several times more likely to report kidney failure than those taking non-SGLT2 drugs for Type 2 diabetes. This is likely due to the mechanism of Invokana—rather than metabolizing blood sugar as insulin would do, it diverts the sugar through the kidneys, resulting in an overloaded renal capacity and potential kidney failure.
A review of the clinical trial data in the CANVAS study for Invokana also reveals that, within the first 30 days of use, the use of Invokana is associated with a 600% increase in cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke.
Invokana is marketed in the United States by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson Company. Invokana is already a blockbuster drug, with first quarter sales for 2015 at $278 million and yearly sales estimated to approach or exceed $1.3 billion.
Other SGLT2 Inhibitor Drugs That Have Been Linked to Ketoacidosis
The attorneys at Wayne Wright, LLP are reviewing cases of individuals who have taken Invokana (and the drugs listed below) who have suffered kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, died, or have been hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis. The drugs at issue are:
- Invokana® (canaglifozin)
- Invokamet® (canaglifozin and metformin)
- Farxiga® (dapaglifozin)
- Xigduo XR® (dapagliflozin and metformin extended-release)
- Glyxambi® (empagliflozin and linagliptin)
The Attorneys at Wayne Wright LLP May Be Able to Help You
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured by taking any of these drugs, you may be able to recover damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The injury lawyers at Wayne Wright, LLP are experienced in going up against companies that have caused their clients harm. To speak with an attorney about your case, call us at 800-237-3334 to set up your free consultation.


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Recently I've been documenting our API's using Slate which is a static site generator. It turns markdown text into pretty html. We've had customers using our API's for a while but the docs were hosted on a Github wiki page and weren't very friendly or nice to look at. Since making the docs better we've had more people build things!
Product Inspiration Posts
Prioritise service over features
Code Level Metrics
Everyone loves example dashboards! So we've decided to do a series to highlight a few of the coolest ones. If you're easily bored skip to the bottom set of links to get your dopamine fix of screenshots. For those with a longer attention span hopefully this post helps explain some context.
When it comes to service status pages most of us feel they are more of a marketing gimmick than fact. For example with Amazon Web Services the first time you are aware of a problem it is not from the status page. It is when twitter sets on fire with people complaining about the poor service. The trend is alarming and it is not just Amazon doing it, almost all service providers do the same thing. For some reason special authorisation is required to update the status page. Special people need to confirm that this is the right marketing move for the business. That's not how we work.


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How do I edit my WordPress Pages and posts?
This tutorial gives an overview of the basic editing techniques in WordPress. It includes: removing pages, the differences between quick edit and full editing views for pages/posts, reordering pages, editing text, editing images, the visual versus the html views in WordPress, how to password protectpages, how to change a blog category and how to close comments on a blog post.
Installing WordPress(CPanel Server)
|*NOTE* WordPress is only supported on Silver or higher hosting packages!
First you should visit wordpress.org and download the latest wordpress installation files. Once the files are downloaded and extracted open your FTP client and connect to the server. Copy all of the wordpress files into the public_html folder.
While the files are copying you can log into the cpanel and get your database setup. Go to yourdomainname.com/cpanel using the same username and password you used for ftp access. Find the databases section and select "MySQL Databases". (This will only show up if you have Silver or higher hosting)
The database name is prefixed with your username and an underscore. Type in a database name and click "Create Database". Write down the database name, including the automaticly added prefix, as you will need this later.
Once the database is created click "Go Back" and scroll down to the MySQL Users section. The database username will be prefixed with your cpanel username and an underscore. Type in the database username and create a password or use the Password Generator. Write down this username, including the prefix, and the password.
Once the database username is created click "Go Back" and scroll down to the "Add User To Database" section. Make sure the correct database and username are selected and then click "Add".
Check the "All Privileges" checkbox at the top and then click "Make Changes".
You can now close the cpanel window. Make sure all wordpress files have transfered to the server. Once the files are done copying go to your website. yourdomain.com. You should see the following message. Click "Create a Configuration File" then click "Let's Go!" on the next prompt.
Enter the Database Name, Database Username, and Password we created earlier. Database Host and Table Prefix should be left as is. Click "Submit" and then click "Run the install"
Now you just need to put your Site Title in, and create your WordPress username and password. Please do NOT user admin for your username, as it will be MUCH more likely to get hacked. Also try to make a secure password. We recommend at least 8 characters, an upcase letter, a number, and a symbol. Once you are done click "Install WordPress" and you are done.


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Joe Fresh Striped Tee), Scarf-Aliexpress (similar Lola Boutique Blanket Scarf), Old Navy Rockstar Jeans, Hunter Kids Original Rain Boots
Now that I've been bit by the blanket scarf bug, I just had to have another one. I ordered it from Aliexpress and it was just $7 (including shipping)! It takes some time to get here for China but I think it's totally worth the low price. We've had some bitterly cold days lately and nothing keeps me warmer than a blanket scarf!


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The Kitchen House (Paperback)
Touchstone Books, 9781439153666, 384pp.
Publication Date: February 2, 2010
Winter 2011 Reading Group List
— Susan Richmond, Inklings Bookshop, Yakima, WA
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Praise For The Kitchen House…
"You will be thrilled by this intimate and surprising story that connects us with an unexpected corner of our history. Kathleen Grissom gives us a new and unforgettable perspective on slavery and families and human ties in the Old South, exploring the deepest mysteries of the past that help define who we are to this day."
--Robert Morgan, Bestselling author of the Oprah Book Club selection Gap Creek
"Kathleen Grissom peers into the plantation romance through the eyes of a white indentured servant inhabiting the limbo land between slavery and freedom, providing a tale that provokes new empathy for all working and longing in The Kitchen House."
--Alice Randall, Author of The Wind Done Gone and Rebel Yell
Conversation Starters from ReadingGroupChoices.com
- Why do you think the author chose to tell the story through two narrators? How are Lavinia's observations and judgments different from Belle's? Does this story belong to one more than the other? If you could choose another character to narrate the novel, who would it be?
- One of the novel's themes is history repeating itself. Another theme is isolation. Select scenes from The Kitchen House that depict each theme and discuss. Are there scenes in which the two themes intersect?
- "Mae knows that her eldest daughter consorts with my husband. . . Almost from the beginning, I suspected their secrets" (page 107). Why does the captain keep Belle's true identity a secret from his wife and children? Do you think the truth would have been a relief to his family or torn them further apart? At what point does keeping this secret turn tragic?
- Discuss the significance of birds and bird nests in the novel. What or who do they symbolize? What other symbols support the novel?
- "When I saw their hunger I was struck with a deep familiarity and turned away, my mind anxious to keep at bay memories it was not yet ready to recall" (page 24). Consider Lavinia's history. Do you think the captain saved her life by bringing her to America as an indentured servant? Or do you think it was a fate worse than the one she would have faced in Ireland? Discuss the difference between slavery and indentured servitude.
- Marshall is a complicated character. At times, he is kind and protective; other times, he is a violent monster. What is the secret that Marshall is forced to keep? Is he to blame for what happened to Sally? Why do you think Marshall was loyal to Rankin, who was a conspirator with Mr. Waters?
- I grew convinced that if she saw me, she would become well again (page 188). Why does Lavinia feel that her presence would help Miss Martha? Describe their relationship. If Lavinia is nurtured by Mama and Belle, why does she need Miss Martha's attention? Is the relationship one-sided, or does Miss Martha care for Lavinia in return?
- "Fortunately, making myself amenable was not foreign to me, as I had lived this way for much of my life" (page 233). Do you think this attribute of Lavinia saves or endangers her life? Give examples for both.
- Describe the relationship between Ben's wife, Lucy, and Belle. How does it evolve throughout the novel? Is it difficult for you to understand their friendship? Why or why not?
- "I was as enslaved as all the others" (page 300). Do you think this statement by Lavinia is fair? Is her position equivalent to those of the slaves? What freedom does she have that the slaves do not? What burdens does her race put upon her?


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One of the largest corporate trade groups has been plotting to limit its responsibility to injured workers and consumers. The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has been meeting in San Diego to plot strategies to limit recoveries to the people these companies injure and kill.
Why would they do this? One speaker at the convention put it succinctly: "We're here because we want to make some money."
The "tort reform" movement started in the 1980s and, at that time, centered around the Big Tobacco issues. Big Tobacco marketing firms created the phony lawsuit crisis as a first line of defense against smoking-based product liability lawsuits. The goal of the tobacco industry was to make the lawyers representing injured people even more despised than the tobacco industry. The project was successful in large part due to the influence of phony grass roots groups like ATRA and the Institute for Legal Reform.
These astroturf coalitions typically have some form of "citizens against lawsuit abuse" attached to their name. But each of these groups are bankrolled by a coalition of the largest corporations in the world. For example, members of the Institute for Legal Reform include:
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of America
- ExxonMobil
- Chevron
- JP Morgan Chase
- Dow Chemical
- State Farm Insurance
- Honeywell
When you're bankrolled by giant multi-billion dollar corporations, it's laughable to claim you're also protecting the interests of small business. The entire goal of the campaign is to increase corporate profit at the expense of injured people. These groups believe that corporations should be above the law and never held accountable.
Our founding fathers included the 7th Amendment in our Bill of Rights for a reason. Are you for the Constitution and the Bill of Rights or are you not?
You cannot simply pick and choose the constitutional protections you're willing to uphold as if these fundamental protections are some sort of entree in a buffet line.
The Founders understood that we, as a society, must take responsibility when we wrong someone. If we are not accountable for our actions, then society – read "taxpayers" – will pay for the wrongdoer's transgressions and provide care for the victims. When tort "reform" bails out irresponsible individuals and corporations, taxpayers end up with the bill. Why should taxpayers be forced not only give up a fundamental right, but also bail out negligent people or irresponsible corporations?
Constitutional rights should not be attacked, demeaned, or trivialized for the political gain of an isolated lobbying group. Constitutional rights are the cornerstone of our society and, as Missouri's founders explicitly said, should remain inviolate.
These corporations are out to subvert fundamental constitutional protections for their own profit. As they said, "We're here because we want to make some money."
Isn't that noble of them.
© Copyright 2014 Brett A. Emison
Follow @BrettEmison on Twitter.
Brett Emison is currently a partner at Langdon & Emison, a firm dedicated to helping injured victims across the country from their primary office near Kansas City. Mainly focusing on catastrophic injury and death cases as well as complex mass tort and dangerous drug cases, Mr. Emison often deals with automotive defects, automobile crashes, railroad crossing accidents (train accidents), trucking accidents, dangerous and defective drugs, defective medical devices.


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Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, & Hailey Baldwin Celebrate New Year's Eve Together!
Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Hailey Baldwin rang in the new year together in style at a New Year's Eve 2017 at celeb hotspot The Nice Guy.
The three models were seen attending the bash on Saturday night (December 31) in West Hollywood, Calif.
Interestingly, Kendall's rumored boyfriend Jordan Clarkson was spotted leaving the party hand-in-hand with Hailey. See the photo in the gallery!
Hailey deleted her Instagram account this past week, but she did take to Twitter to send a Happy New Year message to fans. She also posted a pic of her and Kendall.
😽 happy NYE! @Ken pic.twitter.com/3dFvVSML4k
— Hailey Baldwin (@haileybaldwin) January 1, 2017


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University in Malang, Indonesia
Jl. Semarang No.5, Malang, Jawa Timur 65145, Indonesia
The State University of Malang (UM), formerly the Institute of Teacher Education and Educational Sciences of Malang, is a public university in Malang, Indonesia. UM was established on October 18, 1954.
Fields of study: Multidisciplinary
Journals published by UM:
1–20 of 1811 results.


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