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Festivals are better known for flower garlands, upcycled furniture and astronomically expensive lager than audiophile sound.
But as Rainforest World Music Festival 2014 kicks off another summer of alfresco gigs, it seems fair to ask – why does sound quality still appear to be lower on most festival billings than knitting tents?
After finding live sound to be too often like an aural trip to the burger van, Bowers & Wilkins has snapped and taken action – by making an enormous, four tonne hi-fi system.
It might get loud
Debuted at Primavera Sound 2014 and heading next to Womad festival (24-27 July 2014) in the UK, the one-off 'Sound System' consists of four, three-metre high stacks, which together produce a huge 30kW output – or 120 decibels from eight metres away.
Our ears had the pleasure of auditioning the system's incredible clarity and dynamic range at Primavera Sound, where it was joined by 360-degree video projections (all streamed on boilerroom.tv) to create an immersive, next-gen festival experience.
Ahead of its next stop on the festival circuit, we chatted with B&W's Head of Engineering Stuart Nevill about how it was made, why it's unique and why we can't have it in our garden.
Why did you make the Sound System?
We asked ourselves why people go to gigs and festivals. Nothing beats the rush of experiencing live music, but all too often there's something missing: sound quality.
A lot of sound systems have a horn between the moving element and the air, which produces 'colourations' (the blurring of an instrument's original sound).
Don't get me wrong, horn systems are great and designed for a purpose: to be extremely loud and sensitive. But we wanted to bring hi-fi quality sound to live music, with all the realism you'd expect from a top-end speaker, but delivered at scale for the first time.
How did you go from home loudspeakers to a PA system?
We had some idea how to do it from an unofficial system we did for one of Coldcut's tours of war-torn Eastern Europe. We knew the direct radiator approach (a system with direct facing drive units formed into a 'line array') could work. So we did some calculations, and on paper it looked like we could go loud enough and get the quality.
We tested the Sound System in a massive warehouse, a development space next to our factory. Everybody heard it. It was rattling cutlery in the kitchen. There were some predictions saying it wouldn't go loud enough, or would blow up! But it really did sound like a giant hi-fi, which was very impressive.
What makes it different from other sound systems?
Unless a customer wanted quality above all else, they wouldn't go for something like our system, because it's big, heavy inefficient and takes a lot of power. But the quality speaks for itself. The best hi-fi speakers aren't lightweight things, they're heavy. You can't change the laws of physics.
So we paid the same amount of attention to the cabinet design as we do our normal hi-fi speakers, hence why each speaker stack weighs one tonne! We're definitely not saying "this is the way it should be done". But it's proving a point that if you use good ingredients you can scale it up and make something really great.
Where can we hear the Sound System next?
We'll be taking it to Womad festival (24th-27th July) next. It's going to be much more about listening there, so won't come with the 360-degree moving projections we had in Primavera's Igloo tent.
Lots of festivals, including Bestival and Glastonbury, asked us about the Sound System, but we wanted the right bill – and the DJ line-up for Primavera Sound 2014 was so good.
At Womad we'll use it to demonstrate all the things you can listen for, so it's going be more like a TEDx event. If all goes well, next year we'll hopefully look at doing two or three festivals.


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More advanced trim models of the Eclipse feature optional hardcover and automatically reclining convertible roof setups. The lower end models are fully enclosed coupes. One thing that sets the Eclipse apart from other coupes that are available at this point is that the different trim models vary in engine types. The base models tend to have an engine that is 152 horsepower, 2.4 liters in capacity and 16 valve. These gradually increase up to a maximum of 210 horsepower, 3.0 liters in capacity and 24 valve for the top end models.
If you are looking for a trim model of a Mitsubishi Eclipse that was built during or after the model year 2006, you'll find that the company reduced the number of trim options to 4. This went along with a substantial redesigning of the frame and technology of the car. All 4 trim options since 2006 are substantially more powerful than the lower end models from previously. This redesign has not only helped to increase the safety and appearance of the vehicle, but it has also bolstered the Eclipse into a new level of popularity.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last year received a total of 75,768 discrimination charges against private sector employers, the first increase in charge filings since 2002, the federal agency reported today as part of its Fiscal Year 2006 data.
The year-end statistics, available online at http://www.eeoc.gov/stats/enforcement.html, show that charges based on race (27,238), sex (23,247), and retaliation (22,555) were the most frequent allegations, as in past years. Other frequently cited charge bases were age (16,548), disability (15,575), national origin (8,327), and religion (2,541). Individuals may allege multiple types of discrimination in a single charge filing.
Additionally, 12,025 sexual harassment charges and a record 4,901 pregnancy discrimination charges were filed with the EEOC and with state and local Fair Employment Practices Agencies combined. A record 15 percent of sexual harassment charges were filed by men.
"These figures tell us that discrimination remains a persistent problem in the 21st century workplace," said EEOC Chair Naomi C. Earp. "The Commission continues to work closely with our stakeholders to implement new strategies to stop discrimination before it starts. We are striking a vital balance between outreach and education on one hand, and enforcement and litigation on the other."
The FY 2006 data also show that the EEOC:
"In 2006, the Commission made visible progress in advancing equal employment opportunity, yet much work remains," Chair Earp said. "Our challenge in 2007 is to make the most effective and efficient use of agency resources to foster fair and inclusive work environments for all individuals."
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Additional data and information are available on the agency's web site at www.eeoc.gov.


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This deep burgundy ball ornament will compliment so many different Christmas decorations. Trim your tree or create a centerpiece with varying sizes of this classic ornament. Choose between different finishes depending on your decorating style. Pair gold or silver ball ornaments for a contrast. There are so many ways to decorate with this elegant ball ornament this holiday season.
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Karen Anderson Abraham, the maker of this fresh and bright quilt, improvisational pieced both the blocks and the lay out of today's featured quilt.
Karen, blogs over at blooming poppies and was kind enough to take the time to answer a couple of questions for us:
1) What's your favorite thing about improv. piecing?
I know the obvious answer is likely that it allows you so much freedom, that is definitely true for me. I love how I can get an idea or color combo in my head and just start cutting into my fabric and see where it takes me. My attention span is too short, I guess, for cutting out 48 of the same exact size rectangle or square, etc. and then sewing them together or cutting them in half or whatever the case may be. It feels too repetitious to me. Although I am hoping to give that another go this year as I love what is created with something like that.
I may sometimes start with a drawing or general concept, however improv piecing lets me design more intuitively and change that concept as I go if it feels right. I also love how all I generally have to concentrate on is a good 1/4 inch seam and the rest is pure design. I can play with different layouts on my design wall and it's pretty much instant gratification as the quilt begins to form.
2) What do you think makes this quilt modern?
I think this quilt, one of my all time favorites to make, could be considered modern because of its large amount of negative (white) space- which was pieced together with all my random scraps of off white, muslin, white, basically whatever I found in my stash of light nuetrals. Also the placement and size of blocks is very random, as is the biniding. I think the bright green diagonal quilting lines make it modern to me as well, and lastly, the colors of the blocks, are bright, and modern.
3) What inspired this quilt?
Just prior to making this quilt, I had discovered the amazing work of the Gee's Bend quilters. I was extremely inspired by the quilts they created. They felt modern and relevant to me even though some were close to 100 years old. Another source of inspiration for me with this quilt was the incredibly creative work of Jessica Berrett of Urban Patchwork. Seeing her quilts, which I discovered through the Flickr group Fresh Modern Quilts, was a revelation to me. I love the freedom and newness of her designs.


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The Western Hotel
The three star Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway city and offers the highest standard of accommodation. The family run hotel comprises of three impressive Georgian buildings and blends an old style feel with all modern conveniences.
The Western Hotel has a long tradition of hospitality, enjoyed by our many guests throughout the years. A unique and friendly atmosphere allows you to feel right at home.
Among the forty rooms we have to offer are single, double, twin and family rooms, as well as a room with facilities to accommodate our wheelchair using guests. The Western Hotel offers free underground Valet Car Park for all guests.
Please note: All rooms are non-smoking.
All bookings for dates between 26th and 31st July 2016 (inclusive) are charged a non refundable deposit for the first night at the time of booking.-The total price of the first night will be charged at time of booking. In the event of cancellation payment will not be refunded, booking cannot be modified or transferred to any other dates. In case of No Show on the booked arrival day reservation will be cancelled by the Hotel at 8am of the following day and no money will be refunded and the reservation will be cancelled in full.
The Bar:
The Western Bar is a warm and welcoming place, traditional, friendly and renowned for the largest open traditional Irish music sessions in Galway.
There are Traditional Irish music sessions on Thursday nights from 9.30pm, a local band playing all your favourite Irish songs on Friday from 9.30, a live band on Saturdays and Sundays from 9.30pm. Our bar is unique in that it is very much a local bar, popular with Galwegians, so mingling with the local people is very easy.
The Restaurant:
A selection of delicious dishes are available from our lunch and snack menu from 12pm-5pm and from our A La Carte evening menu between 5pm and 9pm (Sundays 12pm-5pm only)
Our meals are prepared from fresh local produce by our award winning chef.
Private Bar/Dining/meeting Room:
The Western Hotel also provides a private function bar which is ideal for hosting a variety of events. The Western Bar is happy to cater for birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, engagements, office parties etc. Our party menu offers a wide variety of delicious dishes to suit all tastes and budgets.
Services and Facilities:
Child Minding services available- please request at time of booking (approx 10 per hour. Any extra can be paid on departure)
24 Hr Reception
Complimentary wireless access in the bar.
The Western Hotel offers free underground Valet Car Park for all guests. Guests checking into CityPoint Apartments are also asked to arrive for their check -in to The Western Hotel. They will be given further instructions at reception.
Directions to Hotel's underground parking:
Arriving from any direction, follow the signs to the City Centre and Eyre Square. Once on Eyre Square, take the road exiting the square at the top right-hand corner at Richardson's Pub. Proceed onwards on the left lane. Pass TK Maxx, Galway City Council building and The Western Hotel and take the first turn left, then left again into St. Bridget's Place. Our underground car park is on the left, down the ramp.
Disponibilité et tarifsPour vérifier la disponibilité et les prix, veuillez sélectionner vos dates puis cliquez sur "Mettre à jour les dates"
Installations & Politiques Hôtel
- Accueil 24h/24
- Bar
- Adapté aux enfants
- Ascenseur
- Accès gratuit à Internet
- Parking gratuit
- Sèche-cheveux
- Nettoyage et entretien
- Casiers à bagages
- Non-fumeurs
- Restaurant
- Equipement pour se faire du café ou du thé
- Bureau des excursions
- Accessible aux fauteuils roulants
Politique d'annulationCette propriété a une politique d'annulation de 2 jours. Si vous n'annulez pas dans cet intervalle de temps, vous devrez payer des frais d'annulation du montant de la première nuit de votre séjour.
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By Bus or Train:
Galways train and bus stations are located in the city centre, just a three minute walk from The Western Hotel. On exiting the station, turn left to head towards Eyre Square. Stay on the right of the square, passing the NTL offices on the right. Turn right at Richardsons pub on the corner and proceed up Prospect Hill. We are located on the top of this hill on your left.
By Car:
Use the AA road watch website for full directions to Galway City. As you approach Galway follow the signs for the city centre and continue towards Eyre Square. We suggest you head straight to our car-park. Right before you reach our hotel you will see a small set of traffic lights. The road will provide you with two options: one to turn left towards Eyre Square and another to turn right down a small street (St Bridgets Terrace) Turn right down this street, then the next left down the Cul de Sac. Our underground car park is located at the end of the Cul de Sac. Please note: Underground car-park is valet parking. If all spaces are take, please leave your car keys at reception as we have a designated driver on hand should we need to move your car.


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BREAKING NEWS: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR US Arena Tour Cancelled
BroadwayWorld learned today that the recently announced US arena tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has been completely cancelled.
UPDATE: The official statement has just been released: "Options Clause Entertainment LLC, an affiliate of S2BN Entertainment, announced today the cancellation of the Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Spectacular Tour including the previously announced show on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Madison Square Garden. All purchased tickets will be refunded. Tickets purchased online and via telephone will be automatically refunded. Tickets purchased from outlets/venue box office must be returned to that location for refund."
Tonight, the official website removed all dates and cast info, as well, as can be seen here.
According to social media reports, assembled cast and crew were informed of the cancellation this afternoon following a run-through of the show. Primary cast members were expected to begin rehearsals for the show next week prior to embarking on a planned 50-city tour throughout the United States over the next several months.
Of note, earlier today, Times of San Diego revealed that the San Diego stop on the tour had been cancelled at the Valley View Casino Center originally scheduled for July, as reported here, with a brief news release stating: "All purchased tickets will be refunded. Tickets purchased online and via telephone will be automatically refunded. Tickets purchased from outlets/venue box office must be returned to that location for refund."
Ben Forster, who also headlined the international arena tour last year as Jesus, posted to Facebook (censored): "I am so devastated. I'm sorry to everyone who got tickets and flights..Who ever f*cked it up I hate u . But ?#IforgiveU? ?#imjesus?..wellwas x".
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JC Chasez, who had been cast as Pilate, just took to Twitter to share his disappointment, writing, "When it rains it pours".
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Additionally, Paul Ayres shared his disappointment on social media, writing, "Absolutely gutted!!"
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The tour was set to star Brandon Boyd, Michelle Williams and Ben Forster in addition to Chasez as Pontius Pilate and Johnny Rotten as King Herod.
The official description of the new JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR arena tour is as follows: "Jesus Christ Superstar, the global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, is reimagined for the 21st century as an arena rock spectacular. The biggest ever North American arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's groundbreaking rock musical will hit the road this summer with an extraordinary cast of rock, pop and R&B superstars. The 50+ city tour kicks off in New Orleans at the Lakefront Arena on June 9, and stops in Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City and more, before culminating in Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Arena on August 17. Brandon Boyd, Grammy® nominated lead vocalist of rock band Incubus, is confirmed for the role of 'Judas Iscariot', Grammy® nominated *NSYNC vocalist, JC Chasez, will play 'Pontius Pilate', Grammy® Award winner and member of Destiny's Child, Michelle Williams, will take the female lead as 'Mary Magdalene', English singer-songwriter and lead singer in Public Image Ltd. (PiL) and Sex Pistols, John Rotten Lydon, will play 'King Herod' and introducing British actor and singer, Ben Forster, who won England's ITV Superstar competition in 2012 and played the lead role in the UK and Australian arena tours of Jesus Christ Superstar, will revive his role as 'Jesus.' With over 50 cast and musicians on stage this is one arena show that can't be missed! The North American leg comes on the heels of the wildly successful UK and Australian arena tours, which began in the UK in September 2012 and commenced in Australia in May 2013. The Times said "The show gets the right balance between the spectacular, the jokey and the sincere. The performances from the well-choreographed supporting cast are fine throughout. Honestly, it's enough to give rock opera a good name." The Evening Chronicle exclaimed, "the extravagance of the production, a flamboyant spectacle of acrobatics, dramatic flames and provocative pole dancing," and Liverpool Daily Post claimed, "Restored to its rock roots, the star-studded second coming of Jesus Christ Superstar is big, brash and bold..." and the Manchester Evening News stated, "from the very opening strains the pounding music, the huge and sophisticated video backdrops and pulsating energy from a talented ensemble cast make this a true spectacle."
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Gay and Lesbian D.C.
Washington has a lively GLBT community-- from bars and restaurants to welcoming churches to activity groups. Here are listed just a few of the many DC establishments that cater to the GLBT community. There are many more than are listed here. For more bars, restaurants, churches, cultural events, news, calendars and more, you can pick up one of the two major local GLBT newspapers, MetroWeekly or The Washington Blade. These are free in newspaper racks throughout the city, or you can visit them on the web:
Dupont Circle is the traditionally gay section of town. The park in the center of the circle is great for relaxing and people-watching. The blocks surrounding the circle contain a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, bookstores, boutiques, and even Provisions Library, a wonderful small arts and social change library. Metro: Dupont Circle on the Red Line
Barracks Row and Eastern Market in Capital Hill are increasingly gay-friendly, housing Banana Cafe and Phase 1 (see below for more info), as well as a large old-fashioned outdoor market on the weekends. Metro: Eastern Market on the Orange and Blue Lines. Eastern Market is on 7th street SE across Pennsylvania Ave. as you come out of the metro; Barracks Row is one block east on 8th street SE, on the metro side of Pennsylvania Ave.
The "T"
The Transgendered community has decent visibility on DC's GLBT scene. This particular author has observed that in many mixed and lesbian clubs, such as Club Chaos, trans folks are a part of the usual scene. According to the linked article, DC has the strongest anti-trans discrimination laws in the U.S. It is worth noting that these laws protect your right to use gender-specific restrooms. DC Trans Coalition: Your Rights in DC.
A big city like DC can provide you with access GLBT-friendly establishments, people, and communities that you might not have access to in suburban or rural areas. DC's cosmopolitan atmosphere should be enjoyed, and couples should feel relatively safe strolling hand-in-hand. As with any urban area, caution and common sense should be exercised. Always be aware of your surroundings and don't walk alone at night.
Should you need to contact the police, DCPD has a unit specifically created to serve the GLBT community: DC Police Dept. Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit.
Bars and Restaurants
Bars are labeled M for Mostly Men, W for Mostly Women, MW for both. Remember, you can't smoke inside at bars in DC anymore! Smoking just outside is usually allowed.
- APEX(formerly Badlands): Large Dance Club, 1415 22nd Street NW M
- Banana Cafe: indoor and outdoor dining, upstairs piano bar, 500 8th street SE, MW
- Club Chaos: serves dinner before transforming into a dance club, worth checking their site for daily special events like Drag King Shows and Drag Bingo, 1603 17th street NW, MW
- Cobalt: Bar with dance floor, good view of Dupont area, 1639 R street NW, M
- DC Eagle: Leather themed but open to all, just one block from the Convention Center, 639 New York Ave. NW, Mostly M
- Fab Lounge: Second-floor bar with dance floor, great view of Dupont area, 1805 Connecticut Ave. NW, W (despite what other listings say; it has been traditionally M, but has recently become a defacto Women's bar)
- Larry's Lounge: A friendly neighborhood bar with food and garden seating, 1840 18th street NW, MW
- Penn 12: A new bar with dancefloor, up a flight of stairs so may not be handicap accessible, 1129 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, W
- Phase 1: This is the nation's oldest lesbian bar, established in 1970, friendly bartenders make it comfortable for solo bar-goers, live music on Sunday nights, open Thurs.-Sun., each male patron must be accompianied by a woman, 525 8th street SE, W
- Remington's: The place to go if you feel like some old fashioned dancing, check their site for a schedule of country line dance lessons and performances, 639 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Mostly M
A note to save you a trip: Previous visitors to DC may recall the popular clubs Ziegfield's, Secrets, and Nation. Sadly, we have lost these clubs to the revitalization of the area surrounding the new baseball stadium.
- G Books - 1520 U Street, NW (U St-Cardozo Metro); (202) 986-9697; Gay Men Only
- Lambda Rising - 1625 Connecticut Ave NW (Dupont Circle Metro); (202) 462-6969; LGBT Inclusive
Page compiled by Megan Sheils. Bookstores by Carrie Ansell.


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Delectable (customizable!) Homemade Cheese Crackers
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely grated sharp cheddar* cheese, packed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
2 teaspoons seasoning of choice*
4 tablespoons cold butter, sliced
2-3 tablespoons cold water
* These crackers are great because you can really customize them to your tastes so easily! You can switch up the cheese - cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, or a mixture! For seasoning I like red pepper, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, pepper, paprika.
Every time I made cheesey crackers I make them a little different. In the example photo above, the lighter crackers had a cheese combo of parmesan, Sharp Cheddar, and a Mexican blend of cheese and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder (along with the stated mustard and salt). The darker crackers were all Sharp Cheddar and 2 teaspoons of cajun spice (along with the stated mustard and salt).
1. Combine the flour, cheese, seasoning, salt, and mustard in a bowl.
-- or dump these in a food processor and pulse it once or twice. :)
2. Add the butter and work it in with two forks or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
-- in a food processor, pulse a few times until the butter is combined.
3. Add the cold water, a tablespoon at a time, and continue working with your hands until the contents come together to form a smooth dough.
-- in a food processor, pulse a few times after each tablespoon of water is added. Continue to pulse until the dough flops into a big ball (technical term). :)
4. Press the dough into a flat round, cover with plastic wrap or put in large zip-top bag, and put in the refrigerator until well chilled (minimum of 30 minutes - maximum 24 hours).
5. Preheat oven to 350.
6. Unwrap the dough, put on a lightly floured surface, sprinkle the dough lightly with flour. Use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll the dough to 1/8 inch.
-- or, skip all that flour mess and use your handy dandy pasta roller on its thickest setting to roll out the dough. :)
7. Cut the dough in whatever shape you like using small cookie cutters, or use a pizza or ravioli cutter. Gather up the leftover dough scraps, form them into a ball with damp hands, roll out as instructed in step 7, and cut into more shapes. Repeat until all the dough has been used up!
8. place shapes on cookie sheet and bake for approximately 15 minutes. Check after 12 minutes and remove when edges turn golden.
9. Remove from baking trays and cool on wire racks.
10. Try not to gobble them all up at once. :)
Store crackers in an airtight container. I recommend glass jars (I use a couple wide mouth canning jars), or stainless steel canisters. Sometimes plastic containers don't hold in the crunch as well. The crackers should last at least two weeks. Probably longer, but we eat them up pretty quick.-------
Okay, that was the short version. Here's the wordier version, with visuals. :)
And some bonus notes about consistency and mustard. :)
Here are pictures of the process I use to make these crackers. Now, I USED to do them all by hand. It's definitely doable, but it does take a lot longer and it gives your hands quite a work-out! Since I have gotten a large food processor, cracker making is so easy. So, so easy. And fast. The longest part is having to wait for the dough to chill. But the prep and all that? Effortless!
This is what the first step looks like, combining the flour, cheese, seasonings and giving it a whirl around with two presses of the pulse button:
Add the butter pieces and let it whirl around a couple more times. Pulse. Pulse. Pulse.
This is what it looks like with the butter mixed in. It looks a lot like it did in the first step:
The next step is adding the cold water. This is what my mixture looked like after 2 tablespoons of water. It's still very loose, but it suddenly looks all cheesy. At this point SMELL IT! How does it smell? Is it delicious? If so, then continue on.... but if the aroma is not making you drool yet, then it's a good time to add some more seasoning. A few dashes of garlic, pepper, curry, cumin, whatever tickles your fancy - now's your opportunity to tinker with the taste:
This is what my mixture looked like after I added one more tablespoon of cold water and a couple more pulses. It's starting to come together, but has not reached proper dough ball status...but it's close:
I dribbled in a half tablespoon of water more, pulse, pulse, - BOOM. We have a dough ball. It's like magic, only yummy.
NOTE: The amount of water it requres for your dough to come together can vary based on several factors, including what sort of cheese you are using (some cheeses are very moist, some are very dry). This batch of crackers I used a lot of parmesan, which is a very dry cheese. Other cheeses would likely take less water (like mozzarella, it's a much moister, gooier cheese). Also, the more dry seasoning you add can affect how much water you need.
Another note: if you do not have dry mustard, you CAN substitute regular bottle mustard, but use a bit more (like a hefty squirt or two), and if you are using wet mustard you will probably be able to get away with using less water. It's all about the dough ball. When your dough globs together, you're ready for the next step.
Flatten to a disk, cover and chill - I like to use a zip top bag for this because nothing else allows you to get all the air out and seal up quite as well:
I am completely incompetent with a rolling pin. Seriously, me + rolling pin = disaster level worthy of SNL or Informercial mockery. The rolling-the-dough-out step was the worst one for me, by far, back when I used to do this all by hand. But now I'm all fancy pants with my handy pasta roller. I just crank the dough through like a queen.
So that's where I stopped taking pictures. The next step is the fun one - cutting the dough into shapes. I made mostly puzzle pieces because it's Autism Awareness Month. :) But a few animals worked their way in too, along with some hearts, stars, trucks, boats.... As your remaining dough dwindles and dwindles, you can use smaller cutters to make the most of every last scrap.
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About Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra
Founded in 1944, Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra (SYO) is probably the longest-established youth orchestra in Surrey and London. We aim to provide an orchestral environment which is challenging, fun, friendly and supportive, in which young musicians of all backgrounds can develop their skills and nurture a lifelong love of music.
Our name comes from our original home in the leafy suburb of Stoneleigh, near Epsom in Surrey. We moved to our current home in Wimbledon in 2003. We now have over 170 members, from the ages of 9 to 18, drawn from about 80 schools all over Surrey and London. We rehearse on Sunday afternoons during term time, perform three concerts a year in some of the best concert halls in and around London, and work with leading professional musicians. Recent venues include the Royal College of Music, Cadogan Hall and St John's Smith Square. We also undertake a summer tour in Europe on a regular basis.
We have two orchestras: the Main Orchestra, which is aimed at musicians with the equivalent of Grade 7 or above, and the Training Orchestra, designed for less experienced musicians who are at least Grade 4 standard. Auditions for potential new players are held in January, April and September.
Our Musical Director is Robert Hodge, who conducts the Main Orchestra. Our Assistant Conductor is Dan Shilladay who is responsible for the Training Orchestra and leads string sectionals for the Main Orchestra.
SYO is wholly independent and a registered charity (charity no. 280297). Financial assistance towards the cost of membership is available and no person who is musically eligible will be denied access to membership for financial reasons. Further information about the orchestra is available here.
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Michelle Oliver: Back-to-school fashion options plentiful
Let the craziness begin – school is back.
While some are shopping for the perfect lunch pail, others are packing into shopping malls just trying to find a new pair of shoes.
Going shopping with my mom was always an exciting time because school was coming and I wanted to look my best. We would get the necessities such as a backpack, pencils and pens. Then we would get some new pieces of clothing.
I always felt very fortunate to be able to get new clothing pieces for the new school year. My back-to-school style transitioned quite a bit over the years. Just like school years, fashion trends come and go, too.
This year I am really excited for a few new looks that are taking street style by storm.
First off, thank you to the creator of palazzo pants. Can I just say how amazing they are? I love how you can find palazzo pants in almost any print and color. They are loose fitting and ultra comfortable. I like that they are classy, stylish and perfect for a day full of classes.
In the picture with my column, I am wearing my favorite pair of palazzo pants that Deb Shops sent me. They are black and white with a hint of light purple. They are very easy to pair with almost any color top.
I styled these pants with a pretty green top that is simple yet adds some flair to the outfit. Add some sandals and you are set for your first day of school.
Another hot trend right now is maxi dresses. If you follow my blog, you have seen a maxi dress overload this last month. I am obsessed with them. I wore quite a few on a recent vacation and was so glad I took them along. I have found a few different styles and love how versatile they are.
When I was in school, I would dress for the temperature outside and then would freeze once sitting down in class. With maxi dresses you can throw a jean jacket over them and you have yourself an adorable outfit. Don't forget your statement necklace and a cute purse or book bag.
My final favorite trend right now is kimonos. This is another great piece to add to your back-to-school wardrobe. Kimonos are meant to be oversized and flow in the wind. I typically wear some skinny jeans or straight leg cropped pants with a kimono to keep it edgy.
I love that brands are coming out with some really cute materials and fabrics for kimonos. I was sent a kimono from Miss Me and absolutely loved how lightweight it was. It was perfect to wear even when we were experiencing really hot weather.
Hope this helps all you last-minute back-to-school shoppers. Good luck to all the students getting ready to start school and to all the students who have already started. Make this year your year.


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Start slowly so that you don't
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For more information, see the topic Fitness: Getting and Staying Active.
CitationsU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2008).
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (ODPHP
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Available online:
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Beginning Lindy Hop - 6:00pm
This is week 3 of a 4-week progressive series for the beginner Lindy Hopper. We start from square one, teaching the basic rhythms, footwork, and technique. By the end, you'll have several classic moves to use on the social dance floor! Each class builds upon the previous one, so sign up for the whole month!
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Once you have the basics nailed (we suggest taking the Beginning class series at least twice), hop on up to this class! We'll be working on improving our Lindy technique, communication skills, and styling with new moves, movement, and fancy footwork! Let's have fun together while expanding our repertoire of Swing vocabulary! Join us!
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Dart Frog Creative finds success with 3-D rendering
Firm can combine renderings with photography to 'fill out' a visual promotion.
That's because more and more companies — and industries — are turning to 3-D renderings for their marketing needs, and Crate & Barrel is one of them.
Dart Frog Creative, located in Grand Rapids, works with Crate & Barrel to develop marketing materials utilizing 3-D technology, actually creating entire rooms filled with furniture on a computer screen.
"Corporate America is quickly realizing how much they can use 3-D technology in their businesses," said Mark Custer, director of growth initiatives at Custer Workplace Interiors, which owns Dart Frog.
"3-D work in general can assist in creating new products for literally any industry that is out there. So anything that you want to try to create, design or visualize, you can. The new 3-D software has come so far so quickly that it is very easy to visualize things now in 3-D. You don't even have to have a product manufactured yet or prototyped. You can do everything in 3-D now and develop products a lot quicker."
Dart Frog Creative works specifically with contract furniture companies, the residential furniture industry, and architectural and design firms, but Custer said there are many industries where 3-D is catching on, including the automotive, construction and medical fields. It's also changing the process of product development.
Dart Frog was founded in 2006, following Steelcase's decision to sell off its in-house 3-D rendering division. At that time, many firms were starting to find the cost of keeping these types of divisions in-house was too expensive.
"It requires a huge investment because of the software and hardware you need and the level of the computer that you need," Custer said.
Many firms began outsourcing these services, and even those that have retained a rendering department tend to still outsource some aspect of the process.
Custer bought the digital assets from Steelcase, and Custer Studio was born. The business worked exclusively with Steelcase creating renderings to support sales opportunities for the company. Soon, however, that work led to some marketing pieces, as well.
"A 3-D rendering for a sales opportunity doesn't have to be at the level that a marketing rendering has to be at," explained Custer. "A marketing piece has to be much more like photography, where there's some artistry behind it and a real creative blend of lighting, shadowing and texturing. Those are the three big areas of 3-D rendering.
"We really saw that as our niche, because we had very talented 3-D artists."
The company decided to focus on producing marketing materials and began seeking out other office furniture manufacturers as well as architecture and design firms. It quickly realized its name was hindering its expansion.
"We wanted to create our own identity. If it's tied into the furniture dealership, our name has very good local recognition, but it definitely limits us going around the country or even the Midwest in expanding our business. … A lot of people will automatically assume that we only do office furniture renderings or we are a furniture design company or that we design furniture for Custer, our dealership, so there were a lot more negatives or threats to keeping the Custer name more than advantages or opportunities."
Today, Dart Frog has settled into its niche. The firm has nine core employees, all located in Grand Rapids, and 20 contract artists who are spread out across the country.
"Our artists tend to do everything," Custer said. "They do all the 3-D work — they are 3-D artists at their core — but they also manage customer relations, project management, manage the contractors they are using on their projects. They basically do everything.
"Other 3-D companies tend to have layers in their process, where one department only does modeling, another only does texturing, another only does lighting, and then the other will do the shadowing. It's almost like a manufacturing plant. We run it the other way, where our people do everything in the process."
Custer said he thinks running the business this way makes for better customer service.
"The customer experience usually is better because they talk to one person and they can talk to that one person about anything."
3-D work is a growing field; therefore, there is still somewhat of a trial and error aspect to it. For a while Custer said marketing materials were either exclusively done with photography or rendering. Now, the tendency seems to be to blend the two.
"I think the fact that we can blend it with photography is cool," he said. "A lot of people like taking a picture of a scene, so using photography for that, and then having us insert the 3-D rendered product into that picture. That is a technique that is becoming more and more popular too."
By using a blend of photography and rendering, companies are able to utilize the best aspects of each.
"A lot of people still like the beauty shots of photography and what it can capture in the moment. Photography also does human beings really well, where 3-D rendering does not do a good job of putting human beings in the scene."
Where 3-D renderings really have the advantage are in cost and time, as well as visualization of not-yet-built products.
"Visualizing what new construction will look like, it's definitely helped in the construction and architecture world," Custer said.
He expects more companies will begin exploring opportunities to utilize the quickly advancing 3-D technology.
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BMW M2 Oil Pan Gasket Replacement Cost
Know what price you should pay to get your vehicle fixed.
What is an engine oil pan gasket?
The oil pan gasket seals the surfaces between the oil pan and the lower part of the engine block.
How does the engine oil pan gasket work?
The engine's oil pan is attached to the bottom of the engine. It holds the engine's oil capacity, acting as a reservoir for oil circulating through the engine's oil passages. The oil pan gasket is sandwiched between the bottom of the engine block and the oil pan to keep circulating oil inside the engine.
What are the symptoms related to a bad engine oil pan gasket?
An oil leak may be noted on the ground where the vehicle is parked. However, many vehicles have plastic trays underneath the engine that may catch leaking oil and conceal the leak. In such cases, a low oil level, a burning oil smell, or even smoke from oil burning in the engine bay may be noted.
Can I drive with a engine oil pan gasket problem?
A vehicle can still be driven with a leaking oil pan. However, it will become necessary to check the oil and top the oil level off more often. A leaking oil pan increases the risk of driving with insufficient oil in the engine, starving oil driven parts. Damage to timing chain tensioners, camshaft bearings, crankshaft bearings, and other oil lubricated components is probable if the vehicle is driven with low oil.
How often do engine oil pan gaskets need to be replaced?
Repair intervals vary greatly by vehicle and driving conditions. The oil pan gasket does not wear like a tire or a ball joint, but eventually the gasket's rubber or cork will degrade to the point of leakage. Often, leakage of the oil pan gasket is visible during normal servicing (such as an oil change) so it typically doesn't go unseen for too long.
How are engine oil pan gasket issues diagnosed?
It is easiest to spot oil leaks when they are new or fresh. The technician may clean the fluid around the leak and direct you to come back later to confirm where the leak is coming from. With more progressed oil leaks, the technician will also add a dye to the oil. After the vehicle has been driven with the dye, a UV light will be used to pinpoint the leakage and recommend repair.
How is an engine oil pan gasket replaced?
The technician will drain the oil and remove the oil pan from the engine. Removal of the oil pan may require raising of the vehicle or removal of the front subframe. The mating surfaces on both the engine block and the oil pan will be cleaned and a new gasket will be applied. Some vehicles have a paper gasket, while others may only require an application of sealant according to the manufacturer. Once the pan is installed, the engine oil will be refilled to the correct level and the technician will check for leaks to ensure a proper repair.
RepairPal Recommendations for engine oil pan gasket issues
Proper diagnosis is needed to pinpoint the leak. An external head gasket leak, a split line, or a crank seal can also be the source. The oil pan itself should be inspected. Many vehicles have cast oil aluminum pans that can crack and continue to leak after the pan gasket has been replaced. Motor mounts should be inspected. Oil leakage can weaken them and it may be convenient to replace them during this repair.
What to look out for when dealing with engine oil pan gasket issues
Oil is damaging to rubber components like hoses, belts, and motor mounts. Continued oil leaks onto the these components will cause premature failure. With an oil pan leak, it also becomes even more important to check the oil level. The oil in the lubrication system is under pressure, so driving with an oil leak is forcing oil out of the seam between the oil pan and the engine block. An oil leak increases the risk of driving with insufficient oil in the engine, starving oil driven parts. Damage to timing chain tensioners, camshaft bearings, crankshaft bearings, and pistons is probable if the vehicle is driven with low oil.
Can I replace the engine oil pan gasket myself?
Repairing your own car is an extremely rewarding process that can also save you money. But before you dive in, it's important to be sure the issue has been properly diagnosed. Seemingly obvious symptoms can lead the inexperienced down a rabbit hole of replacing parts that don't fix the problem. Proper diagnosis can save more money than guessing at what's broken! If you're unsure you have the right tools or experience to diagnose a problem, consider reaching out to a RepairPal Certified Shop. Before ordering parts or attempting this repair yourself, look online for guides on how to replace the oil pan seal on your specific vehicle and engine variant. Some vehicles require lifting of the motor, removal of the front subframe, or special tools for disassembly in order to remove the oil pan. Some sealants also require time to set, leaving the vehicle immobilized until the job is completed.
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Until now, feeding your baby has been your job. But as your baby gets older, your
little one will want to do this more and more on his or her own.
When babies begin feeding themselves — a new task most really enjoy —
they'll find that they like trying new tastes and textures. No longer are baby purees
and mushy cereals the only things on the menu.
By the time they're 9 months old, most babies have developed the fine motor skills
— the small, precise movements — needed to pick up small pieces of food
and feed themselves. You may notice that yours can take hold of food (and other small
objects) between forefinger and thumb in a pincer grasp. The pincer grasp starts out
a little clumsy, but with practice soon evolves into a masterful and efficient skill.
Allow your child to self-feed as much as possible, though you'll still be helping
out by spoon-feeding cereal and other important dietary elements. Encouraging finger
feeding helps your child develop independent, healthy eating habits.
Finger feeding — and using utensils a little later — gives babies a
measure of control over what they eat and how much. Sometimes they'll eat the food,
sometimes not, and that's all part of the process of learning self-regulation. Even
little kids can tell when they're hungry or full, so let them learn to recognize and
respond to these cues.
Now that they're joining the rest of the family for meals, older babies are ready
— and often willing — to try more table foods.
This means more work for whoever is preparing the meals for the family, but dishes
often can be adapted for the baby. For instance, your little one can have some of
the zucchini you're making for dinner as long as you cook that portion just a bit
longer — until it's soft — and cut it into pieces that are small enough
for the baby to handle. Pieces of ripe banana, well-cooked pasta, and small pieces
of chicken are other good choices.
Before presenting your child with a finger food, try a bite first and ask yourself:
If your child doesn't like a food, don't let that stop you from offering it at
future meals. Kids are naturally slow to accept new tastes and textures. For example,
some are more sensitive to texture and may reject coarse foods, such as meat. When
introducing meat, it's helpful to start with well-cooked ground meats or shreds of
thinly sliced deli meats, such as turkey.
Present your baby with a variety of foods, even some that he or she didn't seem
to like the week before. Don't force your baby to eat, but realize that it can take
10 or more tries before a child will accept a new food.
Finger feeding is fun and rewarding for older babies, but it's important to avoid
foods that can cause choking and those with little nutritional value.
Parents and caregivers can help prevent choking by supervising the baby during
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East Asia from 1400 to 1850 was a vibrant web of connections, and the southern coast of the Korean peninsula participated in a maritime world that stretched to Southeast Asia and beyond. Within this world were Japanese pirates, traders, and fishermen. They brought things to the Korean peninsula and they took things away. The economic and demographic structures of Kyongsang Province had deep and wide connections with these Japanese traders. Social and political clashes revolving around the Japan House in Pusan reveal Korean mentalities towards the Japanese connection. This study seeks to define 'Korea' by examining its frontier with Japan. The guiding problems are the relations between structures and agents and the self-definitions reached by pre-modern Koreans in their interaction with the Japanese. Case studies range from demography to taxation to trade to politics to prostitution. The study draws on a wide base of primary sources for Korea and Japan and introduces the problems that animate modern scholarship in both countries. It offers a model approach for Korea's northern frontier with China and shows that the peninsula was and is a complex brocade of differing regions. The book will be of interest to anyone concerned with pre-1900 East Asia, Korea in particular, and especially Korea's relations with the outside world. Anyone interested in early-modern Japan and its external relations will also find it essential reading.


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Access 2007 is tightly integrated with SharePoint. This Short Cut provides readers with everything that they need to know about working with Access 2007 and SharePoint. Topics covered include why SharePoint is important to an Access 2007 developer, how to move your database to a SharePoint site, and how to open and work with SharePoint lists from within Access 2007. It also covers how to integrate with the SharePoint workflow, how to work with SharePoint services off-line, and how to map Access data to SharePoint data. All of these topics are necessary when integrating Access 2007 and SharePoint. Alison Balter has been writing about Access since Access 95. She has written eight books, co-authored two books on Access, and has written one book on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express. Her books include Essential Access 95 , Alison Balter's Mastering Access 95 Development , Alison Balter's Mastering Access 97 Development , Access 97 Unleashed , Alison Balter's Mastering Access 2000 Development , Alison Balter's Mastering Access 2002 Desktop Development , Alison Balter's Mastering Access 2002 Enterprise Development , Alison Balter's Mastering Office Access 2003 Development , Access 2003 In-a-Snap , Access 2003 in 24 Hours , SQL Server Express in 24 Hours . Alison has over 13 years of practical experience working with Access and Access applications. Her clients' projects range from small end-user projects through enterprise-wide applications. Clients include Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Southern California Edison, Accenture, Prudential Insurance, and the International Cinematographer's Guild. Her Access skills are not limited to writing and programming. Alison has also been teaching Access and speaking at conferences for more than 12 years. Her training has included everything from end-user training to corporate training, in both the United States and Canada. Table of Contents Section 1: What is SharePoint Server 2007 and Why Integrate It With Your Access Applications? Section 2: The Access 2007 (accdb) File Format and SharePoint Section 3: Exporting Data to a SharePoint Site Section 4: Publishing Data to a SharePoint Site Section 5: Opening Access Forms and Reports from a SharePoint Site Section 6: Linking to and Importing from SharePoint Lists Section 7: Taking SharePoint Lists Offline with Access Section 8: The Basics of Working with SharePoint Section 9: Re-establishing Links When a SharePoint Site has been Moved Section 10: Modifying the Design of ...
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Tired? Lying awake at night? If you have insomnia, you may take a half-hour or longer to fall asleep and frequently get less than six hours, according to the Mayo Clinic. And you know how badly that messes with your life. Sleep deprivation leads to fatigue, mood swings, increased appetite, diminished functioning, memory impairment and lower grades, and contributes to physical and emotional health problems, research shows.
Even if you're familiar with insomnia, you may not know its first-line treatment (as recommended by the American Society of Physicians): cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a type of short-term counseling, in a format that specifically addresses insomnia (CBT-I). "The data is exceptional in that 75–80 percent of insomnia patients improve with this treatment," says Dr. Kelly Glazer Baron, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine training program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Illinois.
College students who received CBT-I showed improved sleep quality and reduced fatigue compared to those who didn't, according to a small study in Behavior Therapy (2014). "This is a simple approach that works," says Dr. Gregg Jacobs, insomnia specialist at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Massachusetts. "People say they've slept the best they ever have in their life."
Student's story
"I finally got over this thing that had defined my life"
Joel C., a fourth-year undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has used CBT to help him with insomnia, depression, anxiety, and addictive tendencies.
"Medication wasn't working for me. I saw a psychiatrist who said, 'I think you would best benefit from changing your thought processes surrounding sleep, so I'm going to give you some exercises. It'll take a few months, but it will make things easier for you.' And it really has.
"CBT is a pattern of approaches that can be modified to address various issues. At first it was really uncomfortable, because it was hard to get my mind to bend. The initial task was breaking down that barrier. I had to train myself to be OK with uncertainty. But CBT ultimately gave me the space to breathe. It was almost like a shaft-of-light-descending-from-heaven moment when I finally got over this [insomnia] that had defined my life."
For methods, see Short-term therapy: How CBT-I works
- CBT-I is so effective that it's the first-line treatment for adults with chronic insomnia. That's the recommendation of the American College of Physicians (ACP), following more than a decade of research.
- What's the problem with sleeping pills? Sleeping medications can be useful for some people in some situations, but they don't provide a long-term fix, and they come with side effects and risk, including dependency and addiction.
- In studies, medications such as Ambien and Restoril appear to double the users' risk of car accidents (American Journal of Public Health, 2015). In a 2012 study, the use of prescription sleep medication was associated with markedly earlier death, according to BMJ Open (this does not mean the medications actually caused those deaths). In addition, sleeping pills don't extend our sleep nearly as long as we might think—most add only a few minutes a night, according to a 2007 analysis in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
"College students are one of the groups that has the highest instances of sleep problems. I think that things like CBT-I should be part of the college curriculum. If they [students] don't know how to sleep better and not to rely on sleep medications or narcotics, then they're setting themselves up for a lifetime reliance on prescription drugs."
—Dr. Gregg Jacobs, insomnia specialist, UMass Memorial Medical Center, the clinical partner of the University of Massachusetts Medical School
Online CBT-I programs range in accessibility and cost. Your options include:
+ CBTforInsomnia 5-week, 5-session program was developed by Dr. Gregg Jacobs at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Therapy formats include PDF, MP3, and email Q&A.
Cost $30-$50
+ SHUTi 6-week, 6-session program, with access to online materials for 16 weeks.
+ SleepTutor 8-week program with weekly progress reports and therapist feedback.
Cost $149.
+ Sleepio A year of support from sleep scientists who communicate online, offering advice and answering questions.
Cost $300
CBT-I Coach Free app from the US Department of Veteran Affairs; this complements sleep therapy but does not substitute for it.
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+ Android
- CBT is a short-term therapeutic approach that can help people with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues, including symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety.
- CBT involves a set number of sessions aimed at addressing an identified issue. To treat insomnia, you need CBT-I specifically.
- CBT-I is available in traditional counseling settings and online.
- Your CBT-I provider or program will help you identify the unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that are messing with your sleep. They will help you reframe those thoughts and substitute more effective behaviors. "[CBT-I] changes the way you think about your sleep," says Dr. Baron. (For example, "I always have trouble falling asleep" can be reframed as "I'm going to relax and let myself drift into sleep, and be refreshed tomorrow.")
- During CBT-I, you might keep a diary of your sleep patterns. This can help reveal habits or thoughts that could be contributing to your insomnia. Your clinicians can then offer customized "assignments" intended to reshape your daily approach to nocturnal activities. These may include limiting activities in your bed to sleep (no more working or texting in bed), getting up and leaving your bedroom when you can't sleep, and cutting out naps.
"Ironically, sleep is one of those things where the more you think about trying to sleep, the worse [your inability to do it] becomes. You can't 'try' to sleep. So there are people who lie in bed for hours trying to sleep, and it's a self-fulfilling prophecy."
—Dr. Kelly Glazer Baron, clinical psychologist and founder of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine training program, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Illinois
- Ask at your campus health or counseling center. Even if they don't have a provider trained in CBT-I, they can make local referrals.
- Contact your local accredited sleep center
- Search for a provider listed by the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine
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Gregg Jacobs, PhD, assistant professor, behavioral and cognitive psychology, health psychology, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Massachusetts.
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September marked the 25th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer—the most successful international treaty on environmental regulation to date.
The ozone layer of Earth's stratosphere filters the sun's hazardous ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Exposure to UVR has been linked to a range of health problems, including skin cancer, eye damage, and suppression of the immune system. UVR can damage crops and have devastating effects on marine life.
The Montreal Protocol involved phasing out manufacture of chemical substances—such as the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) found in aerosols and refrigeration systems—which were destroying the ozone layer.
The ratification of the protocol in 1987 was the result of unprecedented international cooperation. An important component was application of the "precautionary principle"—taking action based on scientific evidence, but short of absolute proof. Consumer pressure and bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress helped. Successful implementation of the protocol included incentives for industries to comply, financial support for developing countries, and restricted trade with countries that didn't sign the agreement.
Despite initial resistance by industry giants such as DuPont—the world's largest CFC producer—the protocol became the first United Nations treaty to achieve universal ratification.
By 2009, 98 percent of the chemicals listed by the protocol had been phased out. According to a report from the United Nations' Ozone Secretariat in 2010, atmospheric levels of ozone-depleting substances are going down, and with implementation of the protocol's provisions, the ozone layer should return to pre-1980 levels by the middle of this century.
A recent study of the Montreal Protocol's positive effects was published in the journal Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences. It modeled two projections of skin cancer rates, one based on compliance with the protocol and the other on noncompliance, and found that by 2030 compliance will have reduced skin cancer by 16 percent.
It takes humility to recognize that what we've called progress isn't always for the better. Sometimes nature's original idea was a better one.
Climate change is already increasing the likelihood of weather extremes—like the droughts and heat waves we've seen in recent years—according to a new report by one of NASA's top climate scientists.
Oil companies—and many of our political leaders—see melting sea ice as an opportunity to drill deeper. Fortunately, you don't have to occupy an Arctic drilling platform to join the growing movement of people who are putting themselves on the line for our planet's future.