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Birthplace of former President Harry S. Truman and home to his national library many residents don't realize that the historic city of Independence, Missouri is dealing with a high Chlamydia, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B, C, Herpes and HIV rate, and that it is important for them to take a few minutes and stop in at a STD clinic. Even with recent health cuts there are still a few STD testing centers in Independence, MO but the long lines and overcrowded waiting rooms has many residents choosing to put off this important health test. Now you can avoid spending hours in a community center simply by making one quick phone call to schedule private STD testing. This way you only have to spend 15 to 20 minutes at a local lab, and still have plenty of time to tour the president's library.
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STD Statistics In Jackson County, MO
STD Cases
STD Rate
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Statistics reported is based on publicly available data sources such as CDC for Jackson County, MO. Data is normalized to accurately report Jackson County STD Breakdown.
Additional STD Test Statistics in Independence, MO
If this isn't enough to get residents thinking about their sexual health, the fact that more adults are testing positive for multiple STDs at a time should be enough to convince every one of the important of regular screenings.
Some of the statistics that have health officials concerned and convinced that more needs to be done to protect residents from the dangers of STDs include,
- In 2015 there were a total of 5252 cases of Chlamydia reported in the small county.
- The HIV rate for the county was more than twice that of the states'.
- Jackson County also reported a higher rate of primary and secondary Syphilis incidents that state and national averages.
- Gonorrhea rates are almost 3 times state and national estimates.
STD Testing and Sexual Health Education in Independence, MO
Like many other states Missouri does not require public schools to teach students about the dangers associated with sexual activity and STDs, instead officials rely on abstinence based programs. While abstaining from sexual activity will effectively prevent unplanned pregnancies, it has little effect on slowing down the spread of STDs.
In an area where the rate of sexually transmitted diseases is higher than state and national averages, it seems that city leaders would want to do more to help residents protect themselves.
The lack of sexual education programs in the public schools is also contributing to the rising STD rate among older residents. Not all STDs are spread solely through intercourse some, like the Herpes virus can be passed simply by casual contact. Without regular testing some students and even parents might not even know that they are infected with a sexually transmitted disease.
This is one of the reasons why regular Herpes testing in Independence is so important, especially if residents want to stop the virus from continuing to spread through area schools. Regular HIV testing in Independence is also critical for continued good health, especially since this is the only way the virus can be diagnosed.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Demographics in Independence, MO
There are several demographical factors that are contributing to the high rate of STDs in the city, but the main one is the lack of available information. Studies have consistently shown that the best way to prevent the spread of STDs is to educate everyone about the importance of regular testing, but this is difficult to do when there are not any programs available for students to attend.
Along with the lack of sexual education programs the city has recently undergone budget cuts that have also affected the number of community health centers that are open to the public. With only a few clinics still open in a few select neighborhoods, it can be difficult for many residents to find a place to be tested.
When residents do find a clinic that is open, many decide it is not worth their time and trouble to stand in the long lines all day. As long as it is inconvenient for everyone to get tested regularly the STD rates will continue to rise. This is also a problem for lower income families who often can't afford regular testing.
Better Sexual Health in Independence, MO
With its rich history and conservative values it's easy to forget that there is a health crisis currently going on. With STD rates continuing to rise well above state averages it have never been so important for everyone to take a few minutes and take care of their sexual health. Even though residents can find a few facilities still open around the city, many choose to avoid going there due to the long lines. Now you can easily schedule confidential STD testing with one simple phone call, and only spend a few minutes at a local lab.
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Captain's Report
By Capt. Steve
Mission Statement
Chaparral has positioned the 257 SSX as a high-end bowrider. She features innovative seating that can be used in different configurations, and has a hull with no bad habits.
Distinguishing Features
Multi-function Side Bench Seat in the Cockpit.
The one to port swivels and slides so it can be used as a leg rest for the swiveled observer's seat, same for the aft bench seat, or a standalone seat. •
Wide Aft-facing Transom Seating.
Often we see seats placed at the transom as an afterthought, but here the swim platform is destined to be a popular hangout.•
Electric Aft Lounge Seating.
The aft seats lie flat at the touch of a button and even convert to chaise lounges. •
Clever Sole Storage.
It is not only exceedingly roomy but also includes pullout drawers to the side to create storage within storage.•
Basket-weave Vinyl Wrapped Dash.
The fiberglass dash modules take on an elegant look with multiple shades of earth tones and unique basket-weave patterns. •
Sculptured Hull Sides.
Chaparral has done something rarely seen in the hull of a sportboat and that is to build in an aggressive styling relief. It can be left in the natural hull gel coat to reflect light to show off its curves, or it can be colored in a contrasting color to accent its shape. This technique is rarely seen because it is difficult to accomplish in a female mold.
With a 380-hp 6.0 L Volvo Penta V-8 powering our test boat we reached a top speed at 5960 rpm and 53.6 mph. That gave us a fuel burn of 29.25 gph for a range of 119 miles.
Best Cruise
came in at 3500 rpm and 28.1 mph. That brought the fuel burn down to 8.9 gph which the 257 SSX could keep up for seven hours and 18 minutes and 203 miles while still maintaining a 10% reserve.
Hole Shot Times.
Thanks to the extended V-Plane running surface and the Volvo Penta V8-380 we had a time to plane of only 3.0 seconds, accelerated the 20 mph in 5.5 seconds and continued accelerating through 30 mph in 7.8 seconds. These are impressive times for a 5,000 lb. (2,272 kg.) boat.
Between her 6.0 liter V-8 engine and rack and pinion steering the 257 SSX handling was glass smooth and exhilarating. She turns on a dime without any tendency to chine walk and can accommodate a load of people and still have power left over for another person at the end of the towline. I noticed a 14-degree bow rise on accelerating which kept the horizon in view at all times. Roughly one quarter trim will get the 257 into the five-degree bow high attitude where she runs best. Any additional trim will create oscillation. Cruise trim will also cause ventilation of the propellers if any maneuvers are initiated, so be sure to drop the trim down before turning hard.
Mid-range Burst.
The new Volvo Penta 380-hp V8 engine gave the 257 SSX exhilarating midrange performance. Pushing the throttle forward from the cruise position produced an immediate burst in acceleration. This is because the V8-380 has a flat torque curve and variable valve timing. When another sportboat comes along side to show off, summer lake hot-shots will like the burst of mid-range speed available in the 257 to show who's got the boss boat. Between the light touch on the engine control, and two turns from lock-to-lock on the steering, it's very easy to get aggressive with the handling on the 257. While the boat can certainly take it easily enough, passengers may find it uncomfortable, so restraint is in order. This additional power and maneuverability will certainly come in handy in any rough seas that may be encountered.
Features Inspection
Chaparral made a departure from the norm with a pair of 30.5" (77.7 cm) wide transom seats, 13" (33 cm) apart, that can lay flat to form separate sun lounges at the push of a button. A center walkthrough can accommodate optional filler cushions to create a single large sun pad. The full beam swim platform comes out 2'9" (.83 m) from the transom step.
Our platform included the optional rubber logo mat adding to the nonskid surface. At the aft end of the platform, there's a stainless grab rail that's long enough to allow several people to hang on while waiting their turn at the starboard reboarding ladder. This grab rail serves a number of purposes including protection for the fiberglass swim platform when backing into a dock, as well as being a cool styling accent.Tripping hazards are reduced with pull-up cleats to both sides. There are also fuel fills to either side.
Our test boat was fitted with the optional transom shower and stereo remote with transom tilt switch. We tested an early version of this design, and on future models the stereo remote will be moved up higher, to be more in line with the transom seating as opposed to being functional from the platform only.
The cockpit is shaded with an integral Bimini top mounted to the optional arch tower that is available in either black or white. It's a shapely and functional forward raked tower that really adds to the good looks of the 257 SSX. The tow point is 7' (2.13 m) off the deck.
To the rear of the cockpit are back-to-back seats that create not only wide transom seating but comfortable cockpit seats as well. A side mount pedestal base is mounted to the port bulwarks. Just ahead, is a "transition lounge seat" that swivels and slides allowing it to be configured to multiple positions. I was most impressed with the fact that it can also be used to create a double wide seat at the cockpit table creating, in effect, booth seating. Slid fully aft it creates L-shaped seating to port... slid forward it turns the portside observer seat into a lounge seat.
To starboard the bench seat is in a fixed position with storage inside for a 36 quart (34 L) carry-on cooler. This is also the location of the battery switches with convenient jumper terminals for quick attachment of the optional water toy inflator.
Sole Storage
Chaparral did a good job with its sole storage compartment. It is 20" (51 cm) deep by 30" (77 cm) wide and runs from the center of the cockpit fully forward 8'4" (2.54 m) to the area between the consoles. Because of its sheer length, it's inevitable that some items will become lost in the nether regions of the forward compartment so I'd like to see Chaparral add another deck hatch between the consoles.
This hatch is hinged from the front, held open with gas struts, the opening is guttered all the way around with a drain leading overboard and the floor of the compartment is padded.However, the real trick is to the sides of the compartment where there are two drawers large enough to hold the standard cockpit table. This is a brilliant idea and one that I predict we'll be seeing from other manufacturers.
Port Console
Both the captain and the observer get Chaparral's trademark comfortable bucket seats. The seats have high wraparounds but down low they curve back to allow the captain's legs to swivel independent of the seat. The seat has swivel and slide controls located up high next to the legs and are clearly marked, so there's no fumbling underneath the seat for the controls. Both seats also have flip up bolsters.
The port console continues the multiple tones of white, browns and tans with a basket-weave pattern to the upper vinyl. A sizable glove box is located at the top of the door to the console. Inside is a roomy compartment with 3'9" (1.14 m) of headroom and includes a standard Porta-Potti, solid surface counter with sink, pullout sprayer and mirror. The Porta-Potti can be swapped out for a pump out Porta-Potti or a porcelain toilet with a VacuFlush system. A macerator is available although such a setup is prohibited in most locations. An opening portlight provides ventilation.
The helm console also has the dark basket-weave vinyl on top which serves well to knock down any glare. Chaparral went with a classy three-spoke leather wrapped stainless steering wheel mounted to a tilt base as standard. The standard panel features four gauges with stainless bezels, the two center gauges will be multifunction.
The optional panel includes a multifunction gauge to port and the two center gauges get swapped out for an optional Garmin 720 GPS with a 7" (17.8 cm) touchscreen display. Waterproof rocker switches flank both sides of the helm and are mounted to stainless mounting plates. A stereo remote is to the lower left. Our test boat was also equipped with optional trim tabs with LED indicators but I never found the need to use them.
Walkthrough Windshield
The walkthrough windshield is held open by a magnetic catch and in the closed position gasketing prevents any rattling while underway. A door at the side of the helm console opens to provide a lower air dam for operating on chilly mornings. A second, inner door protects the storage area under the helm console from the elements and keeps the boat looking first-rate. The stereo is mounted just above the door giving it a well protected location.
The bow features comfortable seating with stainless speaker grills nestled into the side bulwarks. The forward facing seats have flip-up armrests and the padded seat backs rise up and curve over to meet the caprail providing padded armrests to the outside perimeter.
Lengthy stainless steel rails serve as grab handles from any of the bow positions. An optional bow filler cushion comes packaged with the stern filler cushion to create a second sun lounge in the bow.
The Chaparral 257 SSX has a base price of $95,263 when equipped with the 300-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 L V8-300 C. Powered with the 380-hp 6.0 L Volvo Penta V8-380 C, as was our test boat, will bring the price to $107,192. Loaded with options, she'll climb up to the neighborhood of $127,000.
This was one of those boats that was hard for me as a person who loves powerboats to walk away from. She has docile handling characteristics and an innovative, comfortable layout that is simply fun to be in. To my way of thinking, Chaparral has carefully designed each aspect of the 257 SSX to work harmoniously both functionally and visually. I'm sure watersport enthusiasts noted this boat's quick time to plane powered by the Volvo Penta 6.0 L V8-380. Fitted with the towing arch in black, I think she will signal to one and all that she is ready for business.Finally, I would not be thrown off by the loaded-up price of $127,000. First that's MSRP, and second, because of this boat's styling, luxurious interior and standard amenities, I don't think she has to be loaded up for most people to get full enjoyment out of her.
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Chaparral 257 SSX (2013-) is 53.6 mph (86.3 kph), burning 29.25 gallons per hour (gph) or 110.71 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Chaparral 257 SSX (2013-) is 28.1 mph (45.2 kph), and the boat gets 3.14 miles per gallon (mpg) or 1.34 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 203 miles (326.7 kilometers).
- Tested power is 1 x 380-hp Volvo Penta V8-380.
Standard and Optional Features
Marine Electronics
|CD Stereo
|Head: Portable
|Head: Fixed
|Trim Tabs
Exterior Features
|Carpet: Cockpit
|Optional Snap-in
|Ice Chest
|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
|Swim Ladder
|Swim Platform
|Tower: Watersports
|Transom Shower
|Bimini Top
|Cockpit Cover
|Full Canvas
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - SBM Offshore NV, the world's largest leaser of oil production ships, must provide more information and clarity on a range of issues before Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras allows it to bid for new contracts, a top official said on Thursday.
Jose Antonio Figueiredo, Petrobras' contracting chief, did not say what information SBM must provide or what issues needed clarification when he made the comments about SBM at an oil-industry event in Rio de Janeiro. Petroleo Brasileiro SA, as Petrobras is formally known, is the world's largest operator of deepwater offshore oil-production vessels.
SBM has been under investigation in Brazil, the Netherlands and the United States after allegations from a former employee emerged in February suggesting SBM paid $250 million in bribes, with $139 million of that paid in Brazil.
"This (question of bidding rights) depends on SBM and not Petrobras," Figueiredo said. "They have a subject that they have to resolve, that must be clarified. When it is cleared up they can take part."
SBM Chief Executive Bruno Chabas said Sept. 11 that he expects SBM to be able to bid for Brazilian projects again after the country's presidential election in October.
Chabas added at the time that SBM's relationship with Petrobras was good and that both companies had completed investigations and found no wrongdoing.
Petrobras warned in July its profits could be cut by $15 billion between 2014 and 2018 if it had to suspend oil platform contracts with SBM.
SBM officials in Brazil were not immediately available for comment. (Reporting by Marta Nogueira; Writing by Jeb Blount; Editing by Bernard Orr)


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For my second to the last write-up on the bag types that every girl should have, the 5 Must Have a.Bag Series features the Shopping Tote. The Shopping Tote is anyone's best friend when going around town on a grocery or shopping trip or even for a quick day in the beach. It's a piece that should be roomy enough to carry shopping essentials - wallet, phone, bottled water - with enough space to lug around any small purchases. Totes should have a shoulder strap to free your hands and help you carry bigger purchases. Easy access is another essential feature, allowing you to dig up your wallet quickly when you're in a long queue.
Portrait or landscape as an orientation is a matter of personal preference [though I think horizontal ones work best]; size, on the other hand, is a more crucial point of discussion. Most shopping totes nowadays come in varied sizes and honestly a medium sized piece should be sufficient. But for the more involved shopper, getting 1 of each of the basic sizes will give you choices depending on your shopping trip.
There are several well-known options out in the market and below are some of my recommendations that you should go for:
1. Louis Vuitton Neverfull – it seems as if this piece from Louis Vuitton has become a default entry-level luxury tote and it's easy to see why. For a luxury piece, the tote does not cost as much as you would think, setting you back for as low as USD 770 for the smallest size or as high as USD 870 for the biggest. It comes in varied designs and excellent craftsmanship that's roomy and sturdy for frequent use.
2. Goyard St. Louis - Goyard's version of the Neverfull, the St. Louis is as practical and useful as it's more universal sister. For a tad more of luxury, this piece, in my opinion is the way to go. It comes in a myriad of colors to suit your personality and tastes. Purchasing this piece will probably set you back the same amount as that of the Neverfull - estimating it at €570 for the biggest piece.
3. Louis Vuitton Beauborg - a more unisex version vs. the Neverfull, the Beauborg is as useful and aesthetically pleasing as that of it's sister. Advantages of this would be the roomy interior and multiple compartments including one that is zipped for more protection. Costing you around USD 1030, it's a piece definitely worth having.
4. Céline Cabas - my favorite of the lot, it's an irresistible piece of stylish luxury. It's a statement piece typically made of soft supple leather with material variations depending on the season. Furthermore, it's available in a range of colors, as well as sizes and 2 orientations - obviously a shopping tote collector's haven!
This piece will set you back a bit more than it's contemporaries ranging from USD 1400 and up depending on the material and size. Though pricier, it's definitely a must own piece of prestige.
That wrap's up today's write-up on the Shopping Tote. Do watch out for the final bag type from the 5 Must Have a.Bag Series and for succeeding posts on other notable brands under each type.


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St. Barnabas:
the body of Christ in action
Interim Priest in Charge: The Venerable Linda Borden Taylor
Office Administrator: Wendy Beausoleil, email firstname.lastname@example.com
Deacon: Reverend Jessica Bickford, email firstname.lastname@example.com
Office Hours are Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Office phone: (450) 672-5560 and fax: (450) 672-5561
Director of Music: Andrew Staples
Rector's Warden: Susan Morehouse
People's Warden: Laura Prince
Rector's Deputy Warden: Paul Carter
People's Deputy Warden: Jane Lawrence
Envelope Secretary: David Blizard
Deanery Representative: Glenn Smith
Synod Representative: David Blizard
Lay Readers: David Blizard and Rae Phillips
Parish Council: Marina Peters
Parish Communicator: Judy Parry-Birrell
Treasurer: Catherine Gillbert
Finance Committee Advisor: Ron Harrison
Property Committee:
Update (newsletter): Judy Parry-Birrell
Choir President: Barbara Brown
Companions in Faith: Dorothy MacKenzie
Altar Guild: Susan Hill
Ladies Afternoon Guild: Gayna Knowles
St. Barnabas Church Webmasters: Judy Parry-Birrell & Norman Birrell
A church is more than just bricks and mortar, it also is the people who belong to the community. We are the bricks, and our faith is the mortar. This is the background to our community at St. Barnabas. We love our church building, but we also see ourselves as the body of the church in the community. The church building itself includes the worship space, two halls and four small meeting rooms. One of the rooms also houses our library. The worship space and the lower floors is equiped with a handicap access elevator.
Regarded as a historic Anglican church, since 2010 we have been accepted for grants from the Heritage Foundation. This allowed for the installation of a fire alarm system, and the restoration our beautiful stained glass windows, the repointing of parts of our exterior brick work as well as many other necessary structural repairs to the building. Restoratation will continued into 2015 with a new roof and 2016-2017 with other structural improvements. We look forward with anticipation to seeing old friends come back to worship with us on Sundays, and hope that we will be meeting many new friends who would like to visit or join our community at our beautiful St. Barnabas.
Within the parish we have many active groups that always welcome new members and visitors.
Management Unit
Worship & Education Committee
Ladies Afternoon Guild
Property Committee
Finance Committee
Altar Guild
Server's Guild
Healing Team Ministry
Sunday School
To learn more about any group on the list please call the church office at (450) 672-5560 or email us at email@example.com We will be happy to answer your questions.


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Lola Sofa
Languorous and low, Lola's curves make a dramatic statement in anchoring a room. With a fully rounded profile, the design is striking when viewed from all angles, making it an ideal piece to float in the center of a space.
Dimensions: 111″ X 42″D x 27″H as shown; made to order in any dimensions.
Materials: Kiln-dried hardwood frame; customer selects cushion fill, seam style, base finish.
Custom: Also available as a chair.
Item number: FU239
Pricing: Starting at $8000 plus fabric for size shown, with dacron wrapped foam seat cushion, flat seams. Upcharges apply for special seams, and cushion fill upgrades.


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UPDATE: May 28 — Yesterday I wrote, "Our apologies go out to our RSS feed users…" Well, it turns out the software "bug" is not only infecting RSS feeds. Any link to the site is met with an error message, "You are not authorized to view this page"… So, we need to apologize to the whole world at large! The problem will be fixed as soon as possible. There are two work-arounds in the meantime: All the links work if you are logged in and additionally, ALL stories are viewable on the site itself (click on any page in the left menu to view the stories)
Our apologies go out to our RSS feed users. Every time they click on links to headlines (if they are not logged in) they reach a dead end. Detailing the reasons for the problem is geek-talk, which I don't speak fluently, but you know how when you upgrade one piece of software, it can make another piece of software stop working?. . .
We upgraded our SEF (search engine-friendly URL's) Component and it so screwed up another component that we are looking at entirely replacing it with a new model. It should be fixed within the week, I would guess…
In the meantime — while we work on solving the problem — we hope you RSS addicts will make the extra effort to read stories — Click on the What's New page and view them easily from there… And, you might use this as an incentive to register with the site and log in. When I am logged in, the RSS feed bug disappears. (Non-Geeks, click read more below for info on a fantastic way to browse the internet faster and more securely than with your Microsoft product… Get to know RSS with Firefox)
If you are wondering what is RSS? Find out here . It's a very cool way of scanning a Web site's headlines from your desktop without going to the site. Those who have not yet switched to Firefox browser, which is FASTER and MUCH more SECURE than Internet Explorer, should read about, then, download the FREE open-source browser and then, try the easy RSS feature yourself…)
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Lebanon's Syrian refugees support military strike
Aug. 30 - Syrian refugees seeking shelter in northern Lebanon say they would support a military strike against the government of Bashar al-Assad. Sunita Rappai reports.
Children of Syrian refugees play in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli. As the world awaits an international response after last week's week's deadly chemical attacks, some refugees here say they would support a military strike on their home country. This man says such an attack would end President Bashar al-Assad's regime within a month. Another says they need the conflict to end soon to prevent more deaths. (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) SYRIAN REFUGEE, ABOU ASSEM, SAYING: "We want salvation on this issue. You know what that means? People here in Lebanon, the ones we came to, the people here don't have the capabilities, they are dying, and we came to die with those who are dying. We want salvation from this thing. Right, it is a strike but we want salvation." U.S. President Barack Obama made the case on Wednesday for a limited military strike against Syria. But there are growing signs that any timeline for this will be complicated by his administration's efforts to coordinate with both Western allies and U.S. lawmakers.


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ASD ArtPlay (ages 8 – 17)
ASD ArtPlay is designed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 8 – 17. Classes focus on identity development, self-awareness, self-esteem, and positive coping skills. All sessions are instructed by an experienced teaching artist with support from Board Certified Behavioral Specialists.
This program is presented in partnership with Family Initiative, Inc.
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Last weekend, I decided to run a 5k while on vacation in San Diego. I grew up there and knew the course would be pretty flat and a quick one. I was looking to PR. Not that it would be difficult because I do not run 5ks very often (prefer 10k and half-marathons) and my last time was 29:55, circa 2008. To commit, I told a few people I was aiming to run a 26:00 and under…because I knew that was pretty safe. I was pretty sure I could run an average of an 8:20ish mile for 3.1 miles.
Saturday AM, I'm running on adrenaline and Nespresso. I keep thinking about what my run coach/friend/ass-whooper O texted me: Don't doubt yourself!!! At the end of the day it's only 26 minutes of your life. I have a bad habit of holding back, even during workout runs. It's partly subconscious; am I worried that if I go out too fast, I might get tired/run out of gas and then what…God forbid…have to walk?! So this time I tried to just run as good as I felt, while glancing at my Garmin every 5 minutes or so rather than every 30 seconds. When I was coming around the bend and saw the finish line (and my dad standing there cheering me on), I knew I would make my goal. What I didn't know then was that I ran an average 7:56/mi pace and won first in my age division! I couldn't have been more excited. Ok, maybe my dad was more excited. It was an amazing start to a great day–which was followed by an afternoon spent at the beach and awesome dinner with my visiting BFF. I also learned a good lesson: don't hold back, (applies to racing and, well, life in general): putting your whole self out there, even if you fail, is always gonna be a win. My new goal? Sub-24!


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- Meet current staff, students and Midtown Advancement Council members
- Learn about MEF's model and discover ways you can make a difference in the lives of Chicago youth
Can't make it on the 11th? Join us for Metro Achievement Center for girls' Open House on July 24th at 310 S. Peoria from 11am-3pm.


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There are a million loves out there, but one that is true? So rare.
I'll hold out for the one who reads with me when I can't sleep at night.
A love that will walk through the wilderness, neither of us knowing where we're heading.
I want a love that spins silky webs to lie in, cocooned for days.
I'll hold out for this love, but I shan't hold on…
For the full article… http://www.elephantjournal.com/2014/12/im-holding-out-for-a-love-like-this/


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While in many countries, people are "crazy" with the cryptocurrency to get rich quickly, many developed countries have acknowledged the meaning of Blockchain application and applied it to education in order to complete the education system, or even giving lessons to their own citizens.
Learn more: Blockchain application in Real Estate ?
Not bitcoin, the world's leading experts share the common idea that Blockchain, the technology standing behind bitcoin, will light the future. Therefore, while many people are "fanatically" trying to enter the market with the dream of getting rich quickly, other countries have begun to bring this new technology into the education at the universal level.
Visiting Wooranna Park Primary School located in a low socio-economic area of Victoria, Australia, you can witness the under-10s learning about Blockchain on "School on the Blockchain" program. The program aims to bring technology closer to children - our future generations who live in new economic form thanks to this Blockchain application.In fact, the blockchain application in education has great potential, addressing shortcomings and drawbacks in traditional management.
Learn more: Blockchain application in Import - Export
First, academic management
Academic management
Can you memorize all your results as well as your academic achievement in a clear, complete way?
Can you tell all of your research experiences, skills, experiences or extracurricular activities that you attended ... during your 12 years of schooling?
It can be all achieved by using Blockchain, which securely, transparently, accurately and indefinitely stores all of the learners' data.
Specific examples,
- Nicosia University is the first educational institution to use Blockchain technology to manage student certificates from MOOC platforms.
- Sony, a Japanese electronics company, has applied Blockchain to creating a global assessment platform that builds the information management and education-recording system for students. With this solution, educational institutions can consolidate, manage and share data, student achievement from multiple schools, as well as record student histories and transcripts to ensure that student achievement can be recorded and stored in a consistent and transparent way.
Second, smart contract
As a teacher, have you ever found it difficult to monitor student performance or study progress to make the most accurate assessment of the individuals?
As a learner, have you ever wondered who will be monitor the teaching process of teachers? If there are any feedback on the teacher's performance, where should you submit them?
It can be all addressed using Blockchain technology and Smart Contract between teachers and students in the schooling system. Everyday, students submit their work reports to the learning platform through a single account, ensuring the transparency and fairness in teacher's assessment during long-term education. When it comes to the teachers, prepared lectures should be uploaded to the educational platform so that the school managers can make a professional and teaching-oriented assessment.
The typical benefit example is in evaluating the true certificates and degrees of successful entrepreneurs nowaday. In 2011, tens of senior managers were involved in a large-scale scandal of fake credentials. Typically, Tang Jun, former president of Microsoft China president Tang Jun admitted to buy the doctorate credential from Pacific Western University at a super cheap price, only $ 2,595 with no extra requirements.
Employers in the modern life are looking for the "real studying- true credentials" in the process of issuing certificates or degrees at universities or vocational institutions with the support of Blockchain.
Third, bridge between learners and employers
Bridge between learners and employers
How to approach the recruiters in the fastest way when you are still an undergraduate?
How can the recruiters leverage young talents at universities?
It can be achieved by using Blockchain application. With constant characteristics, the data of the entire study, research and extra-curricular activities of the students are recorded and stored on educational platforms. Learners share their information so that the employers or businesses can find the right talented candidates in an easy way.
Notable examples,
In San Francisco, Holberton, a software engineering school, has announced a Blockchain-based student management project for the new school year. Sylvain Kalache, co-founder of Holberton School, shared, "For employers, they avoid the time it takes to test a candidate's certification, and the use of blockchain technology will also help the schools save the cost of building and operating the database itself. "
See also: Blockchain application in Medical
The Blockchain application is a completely novel concept, but it provides an unlimited number of benefits to the education, designing an intelligent, transparent and secure learning and teaching systems; a civilized education in the digital age.


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The Daily Journal's Bobby Harrison reported on Sunday that state funds going into the Medicaid program have steadily grown through the years and will top $1 billion for the first time either this year or next. However, there are signs that growth is beginning to slow. He joins Derek and Brad (7:36) to talk about Mississippi's Medicaid program. Also on today's show, Derek and Brad discuss a weekend of college football (1:55), Emma Crawford (12:55) talks about the expansion of a summer reading program and Brad breaks down the crime reports (17:08).
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On August 14th Johnny Herbert tested for what may become a new career, swapping 4 wheels for no wheels. The test was in a P1 Powerboat, and was held on Lake Como in Italy.
The 43-year-old took to the driver's seat of the 11.3-litre, Evolution Class front-runner Wettpunkt.com, alongside throttleman and team owner, Hannes Bohinc and navigator Ed Williams-Hawkes. Herbert was took his place as the boat driver in place of regular driver Miles Jennings.
Herbert commented afterwards: "I've always liked doing things that are challenging. In a straight line it's not over-powerful – it doesn't just suddenly shoot off like a Formula 1 car does – but what's nice about it and very similar to F1 is when you go into the corners that's where you start to get the grip on the turn. Trying to get that right is always the exciting part."
"I didn't know where I was going at first, but once you've done a couple of turns you know where you're aiming for. It's a little bit like being a rally driver and having a co-driver in the car alongside you. The relationship has to be very close and you have to gel, whereas driving an F1 car you're on your own. It's completely different to anything I've ever done before."
Herbert enjoyed his ride enough to want to experience the boat in full racing conditions, and was a starter for the UIM Powerboat P1 World Championship event to be held at Cowes August 24-26, however at the last minute Herbert has pulled out to support his daughter at a clashing Olympic equestrian trial, but has said he would like to make his debut on water later in the year.


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On behalf of Sideline Productions and grintageireland.com a huge thanks to everyone who supported Ireland's first ever radio comedy festival. As you can see by the final programme below it was a massive challenge for everybody involved. But we pulled it off but with not without a tremendous team effort.
Special thanks to
- All the agents and artists who answered the call and the audiences who filled the theatre night after night
- RTE Radio 1's Head of Comedy & Entertainment Anne Marie Power and all the RTE team in radio promos, marketing, PR and TV design
- The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland who not only majority funded the festival but who also turned up to support the live shows
- Sideline's Production team – including David Noble, Pat O'Mahony and series editor Eoin Sweeney – who employed all their skills in development, pre production and on the night thus ensuring a top class end product for listeners.
- RTE Radio Outside Broadcast team (thanks Tom & Co). A pleasure to work with.
- Ballyfermot College of Further Education who attached selected radio students to the festival across the 8 days. They were all willing learners and volunteers, made everyone welcome and throughout the week shadowed the professional audio crew. Talent for the future …
- The Project Arts Centre – Andrew, Claire, David and all the staff – front and back of house, bar and box office, tech and lighting. What a great live venue for comedy – and radio comedy to boot.
- Adam & Michaella of Grintageireland.com for updating and sharing stories, promo videos and news
- And last – but by all means the most – live show producer Maoliosa (Milly) McLaughlin who put her heart and soul into making sure everything and everybody ran smoothly from start to finish. Without whom etc etc ….
Listen out for COMEDY SHOWHOUSE through 2016 – the shows air on RTE Radio 1 from April onwards.
'Til the next time.


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Norway attacks: National memorial held for victims
A national memorial service is being held in Oslo for the victims of the 22 July bomb and gun attacks.
The ceremony at the Spektrum Arena marks the end of a month of mourning for the 77 victims, whose relatives are among the 6,000 guests.
It is featuring performances by some of Norway's top musicians, with pop band A-ha reuniting for the occasion.
Far-right extremist Anders Behring Breivik, 32, confessed to the attacks and remains in solitary confinement.
Eight people were killed in a bombing in the capital Oslo and 69 people were shot dead at a youth camp on the island of Utoeya.
'Move on'
The ceremony is being broadcast live and is to include speeches by King Harald and Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. The names of the victims will be read by five prominent Norwegian actors.
The victims' families will be joined by survivors, government ministers, and the police and emergency services workers who dealt with the attacks.
Leading politicians and royals from neighbouring countries will also be in the audience.
Adrian Pracon, 21, who survived the massacre on the island, said it would be "good for people to have a final memorial".
"It will never be really final because we will be reminded of what happened every day, every year," he said.
"But right now this could maybe close up this whole thing and maybe let us, as participants, say 'we are now moving on'. We need to move on."
He was one of a group of survivors and relatives of the victims to visit Utoeya island on Friday and Saturday.
Before the concert, members of the public and some of those taking part in the memorial service laid flowers at Oslo Cathedral. Children also blew soap bubbles as a tribute to the young victims.
Mr Breivik last appeared in court on Friday. He admits to the killings but denies criminal responsibility, saying he believes the massacre was "necessary" to save Norway and Europe from Muslims and multiculturalism.


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Programme Contact, Study, Teaching and Supervision Hours
This full teacher training programme totalling over 700 teacher training hours (over 640 hours training plus a minimum of 75 hours at Introductory/Foundation level) meets the European Minimum Standard of 500 hours training over 4 years.
It also exceeds the national educational standards in the UK of a Governing Body of Yoga, the British Wheel of Yoga with its 2 years minimum and 240 contact hours and 500 course hours as well as the Yoga Alliance 500 accumulated seminar and study hours Yoga Teacher levels.
A minimum of 460 contact hours within 640 course hours over three years or when combined with the IW and FC Programme prerequisites a minimum of 510 contact hours within 715 course hours through:
- 425 contact hours over 21 non-residential three day workshops with Paul Harvey and Specialist Faculty Teachers.
- 20 hours personal lessons with an acceptably experienced teacher.
- 10 hours individual and group class supervision for your current teaching work from the second year with an acceptable supervisor.
- 5 hours (approx) external group class assessment from the second year with an acceptable external assessor.
- 100 hours in home study and course completion projects.
- 80 hours personal teaching in group classes and individual lessons.
Assessment and Projects
There will be informal and formal teaching and practice assessments with emphasis on the overall quality of the individual students' development. The work will be assessed by the Programme trainer or where appropriate faculty support teachers.
- Continuing assessment of coursework given as both theoretical and practical home study is necessary and the student is expected to fulfil each year satisfactorily in terms of completion on time and the quality of the work submitted. The home study will include written work each weekend around Yoga theory and practice, Yoga Sūtra study, anatomy and physiology, teaching methodology and counselling skills. Here the students own personal teacher will support the students own efforts with the home study homework.
- All students will be required to teaching group classes by the second year and working with individuals by the third year.
- Live teaching experience is necessary based on actual teaching experience of 40 hours group class teaching over at least 3 terms from the end of the first year and eight individual case studies of at least 5 tuition hours each to be undertaken from the end of the second year. The case files will be supervised with appropriate feedback.
- There will also be external examination of around 5 hours (3 hours teaching plus feedback time) of the student's own group classes in the second and third years by a teaching practice assessor who will make a written evaluation.
Syllabus Topics & Content
View or Download the Full syllabus for the cYs 3 year Practitioner Training Programme.
A minimum of 460 contact hours within 640 course hours over three years:
- Yoga Sādhana – Yoga Practice
- Individual lessons for personal practice
- Group workshops to develop self planning, planning for others and observational skills.
- Building and working with basic, group class and personalised Learning or Healing Yoga practices.
- Yoga Sūtra – Yoga Psychology
- An in-depth study of Chapters One and Two of the Yoga Sūtra.
- Roots of Yoga and Related Texts
- Definition of Yoga according to root texts.
- Approaches to and evolution of Yoga.
- Overview of related texts
- Āsana – Yoga Postures
- Definition according to Yoga texts.
- Detailed study of Primary Āsana.
- Introduction to Intermediate Āsana.
- Overview of Advanced Āsana.
- Classification, sequence building, compensation and breathing.
- Movement, stay, variation and modification.
- Āsana with sound, Mudrā and Bandha.
- Apprenticeship into the Art and theory of observation in practice.
- Prāṇāyāma – Seated Yoga Breathing
- Definition according to Yoga texts.
- Detailed study of important techniques and theory of Prāṇa and Nādī.
- Preparation, classification, components and sequence building within Prāṇāyāma.
- Dhyāna – Yoga Meditation
- Introduction into the various aspects of Dhyāna (Meditation) within practice.
- Basic techniques of Dhāraṇā (Concentration) and Bhāvana (Visualisation) applied through Āsana and Prāṇāyāma.
- Refinement of practice through meditation.
- Yoga Cikitsa – Yoga Therapeutics
- The therapeutic possibilities of Yoga in working with problems or illness.
- Study of Āyurveda and its therapeutic links with Yoga.
- viniyoga of Yoga – Application of Yoga
- The Teachings from T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar.
- Eastern and Western Teaching Methodology and the student teacher relationship.
- Advantages and disadvantages of individual and group tuition.
- Application of Yoga for individual and group situations.
- Organisational and Ethical aspects of teaching.
- Introduction to counselling skills.
- Saṃskṛta and Nāda – Yoga of Sound
- Introducing the Romanised Saṃskṛta alphabet.
- Understanding the important names in Āsana and Prāṇāyāma.
- Application of voice work and techniques for sound in practice.
- Reciting the Yoga Sūtra and Yoga teachings.
- The Human System
- Study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and kinesiology.
- Svādhyāya – Home Study
- Formal home study of a practical nature through reading, practice planning, theory questions and personal practice.
- Completion of final year Yoga Sūtra study project.
- Completion of 80 hours external group and one to one teaching.
View or Download a PDF eBrochure with the cYs 2013-2016 Practitioner Programme details


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Conference Programme for Premiam 2016 published
22 March 2016
The Premiam initiative is very pleased to publish its draft Conference Programme.
The 3rd Premiam Conference will be held at SOAS, London on 22nd June 2016.
The conference programme will be delivered across three key themes i) Preparedness, ii) Data and Technology, and iii) Best Practice & Working Together.
With speakers and delegates drawn from across key stakeholders in government, industry, NGOs and academia the day promises to be a great opportunity to discuss current and emerging issues regarding environmental monitoring and impact assessment following oil or chemical spills in the marine environment.
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Author Thesis Title Thesis Supervisory Unit Site Location Site Character / Typology Building typology Floor Levels Issue Keywords Client / Target Group
Fresh water world Pahang; Tasik bera Forest Homestay, Resort 2 Ecosystem Visitors
Ade Fairuz B. Marzuki The Sarawak Artistic Centre Urbanism Sarawak; Jalan Barrack Urban Gallery, Artistic Form 3 Artistic Identity Gallery Visitors
Ahmad Isyak Rudin B. Mohamad Sani The Bridge City: Connecting People Through Building Urbanism Kuala Lumpur; Jalan Tun Razak Urban Bridge, Commercial 4 Connectivity Public
Anisa Pentas Orang Urbanism Kuala Lumpur; Jalan Pudu Urban Theater, Arts Performance Center 24 Discontinuity of human activity Public
Asrurulakmar B. Mohd Yusof Edu-Tainment Incinerator to Convince Public Perception and Psychology Environmental Kuala Lumpur; Broga Estate Incinerator Plant, Production 1 Reduce pollution Workers
Azliza Abd. Shukor An Enhancement of Kg. Pasir Puteh, Pasir Gudang, JB Urbanism Johor; Pasir Gudang; Kg. Pasir Puteh Island Restaurant, Timber Construction 2 Sense of Place Public
Belinda Lee Swee Ling People - Friendly Interchange Environmental Penang Urban Terminal, Transit, Community 3 Inevitable Public Transport Pasenggers
Chan Pau Moy Wong Ah Fook Museum Regionalism Johor; Johor Bahru; Jalan Wong Ah Fook Urban Museum, Learning 3 Cultural & Historical Identity Visitors
Chia Sook Ling Self shading High-rise in Tropical Climate Environmental Selangor; Subang Jaya Urban High-rise, Office 23 Solar radiation Tenaga National
Dasyarina Sarilah Daud Brooke's Maritime Museum Kuching, Sarawak Sarawak; Kuching Waterfront Recreational, Museum 3 Adaptive Reuse Public
Doris Toe Hooi Chyee A Place For UTM's Multidiscipline Researchers Environmental Johor; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia University Education, Research Lab, Social Area 7 Needs Of Social Interaction Space In Research Facilities UTM Researcher
Edzrey Noor Ramly Pedestrian Architecture: Reinventing The High Street Management Johor; Johor Bahru; Jalan Trus Urban Shopping Complex, Commercial 4 Quality of Public Spaces Public
Fahrurazi B. Sulaiman Kuching Waterfront Development Revitalisation: A Riverine Festival Marketplace Urbanism Sarawak; Kuching Waterfront Market, Commercial 2 Market Revitalization Public
Harith Ikhwan Yusof Healthy Air: Future Housing For Air Polluted Cities Environmental Selangor; Klang Valley Urban Housing, Central Atrium 10 Air Pollution Residents
Irwan Shah Nordin Latiff Mohidin Gallery and Art Foundation Regionalism Kuala Lumpur; Taman Tasik Perdana Lakeside Art Gallery, House 2 Art Promotion Artist & Visitors
Ismed Chayadie B. Che Din Transparent Architecture: Johor Bahru City hall Tectonic Johor; Johor Bahru; Jalan Molek Urban City Hall 2 High-tech Integration Public
Jack Lua Beoh Keat Flexible Office Coonfiguration Environmental Kuala Lumpur; Ampang Park Residential Clustering High-rise, Office 8 Flexible Office Building Design Business Anchor Tenant
Joyce Chua Su Ying Pilkington Glass Centre In A Tropical Climate Environmental Johor; Persada Johor Urban Community Centre, Entertainment 3 Tropical Climate Public
Khainisya Khalil The Costume Gallery Melaka; Padang Nyiru Riverside Recreational, Gallery 5 Colonial Costume & Historical memorial Public
Koo Eng Wei The Urban Water Gateway Urbanism Penang Herritage Terminal, Ferry 2 New Image Pasenggers
Low Ai Yoon Air-Time Education: Broadcast Centre Tectonic Selangor; Subang Urban Broadcast Centre, Landmark 2 New Image Students
Mohd Azhan B. Musa Transition: Emergency Shelter For Disaster Relief Agency (ICRC) Urbanism Disaster area Shelter, Portable 2 Disaster Disaster Victim
Mohd Fadlullah Bin Gimat Sculpture Architecture Environmental Johor; Tanjung Piai Mangrove Swamp Recreational Center, National Park 5 Preservation of environmental elements Public
Mohd Hafiz Abdul Khalek Pediatric Center Architectonic Johor; Larkin Commercial Area Health Facilities, Medical 8 Children Environment Children
Mohd Shahril Bin Abdul Talib Children Safety & School Design Management Johor; Skudai; Taman Pulai Utama Housing Area Education, School 3 Children Safety Children and Student
Muhammad Zaki B. Abdul Manaf Re-Develop Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Museum Management Kuala Lumpur; Sungai Besi Urban Museum 2 Low Attraction to museum Visitors
Nik Mohd Nazif Proposal for Indegenous Mah Meri Resettlement in Kampung Sungai Bumbun, Selangor Environmental Selangor; Kampung Sungai Bumbun Housing Area Settlement, Residential, Housing 1 Resettlement for Abrorigins Public
Noor Hidayah Mohd Rodhi Interactive Children Center Management Kedah; Kepala Batas Housing Area Education, Childcare, School 1 Unfriendly Environment For Children Children
Norhayani Abdul Ghani Children's Community Complex: A New Approach of Rumah Kanak-kanak Management Johor; Bandar Bharu Uda Residential Housing, Education, Rehabilitation 7 Environment Education Children
Nur Hanani Abdul Rahman Feminine Architecture: A Health Club For Women Regionalism Selangor; Bukit Gasing Commercial Area Leisure, Health Club 4 Awareness of Women's body fitness Women (Public)
Radin Aminulrasyid Bin Radin Jayakasuma Exploration Of Architecture Education Facilities Management Kuala Lumpur; Ampang Commercial Area Education, Architectural School 6 Lack Of Architecture Education Facilities Student
Saw Ginn Hin Heritage and Conservation Urbanism Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur Central Urban Transit, Railway Station 3 Conseervation Pasenggers
Shahril Nizam Clubhouse for The Aged Urbanism Old Folks
Siti Marsitah Rosly Contemporary Batik Gallery Urbanism Kuala Lumpur; Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Commercial Area Exhibition Center, Gallery, Hall 4 Anchoring Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Public
Suryani Ahmad Kuantan Riverfront Transit Station Urbanism Pahang; Kuantan Riverfront Existing bus station Public Terminal, Transit, Community 3 Lacking river of identity in Kuantan Pasenggers
Teh Norhashina Anoar Contemporary Malay Village: Traditional Concept Into Modern Regionalism Johor; Johor Bahru; Kampung Bakar Batu Kampung Housing 2.5 Losing of neighbourhood spirit Then Jit Hiung Rethinking the city centre of Kuching In Relation to Garden City Vision Environmental Sarawak; Kuching Commercial Housing, Garden Community 26 Lacking of Environmental Awareness Local residents, workers, tourists
Wong Ming Ming Social & Academic Interaction In Multi-storey School Heritage & Conservation Selangor; Ampang Commercial Area Education, Secondary School 7 Demand In Education & Social Interaction Student
Yap Siow Chek The New Learning Curve: A Connection Of Event & Activities Reform Selangor; Larkin Commercial Area Education, ICT Resource Center 3 Education & IT Implementation Children


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I've been enjoying my vacation, but I have been BUSY! Yesterday we went to LOTS of yard sales followed by a Flea Market (this is the first time we have been able to go all year because we work both Friday and Saturday overnights). Today is our 3 year Wedding Anniversary (8 years total...Wow!). We started it off by heading back to the Flea Market and picking up some things we missed yesterday. Then we came home to watch the Rays game. Tonight we are going to dinner at a Japanese Steakhouse that we have been wanting to try forever. So, it has been a busy but wonderful day. I am sunburned and sore from walking so much, but it is blissful pain. : )
So, What did we pick up in our yard sales/ flea market trips?
A Wireless Router ($1)
A 2nd much better Router once we realized the first one was crap (Linksys Wireless-G) ($10)
An HP All in One Printer ($5)
About 12 books ($1-$1.50 each, with one new release book for $3)
A PC Game package with 5 games for Hubby ($2)
A Huge package of Mushrooms, 1 pound of Grapes, Bushel of Apples ($5 total)
A HUGE thing of Tomatoes, the best Plums I have ever eaten and a TON of Bing Cherries ($11 total)
All of the produce was really fresh and amazing looking. I really have no idea what to do with all of these Tomatoes though, Any Ideas? Of course, I will use them on salads and sandwiches. I also almost bought a cheap rip off Coach purse and a huge cast iron skillet, but I refrained. : )
Feel free to share your finds from this weekend! I would love to hear them.


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Begin the holy confirmation letter by writing the word "Dear," followed by the recipient's name. The first paragraph should remind the recipient that her spiritual journey has not ended simply because she is now confirmed, nor should the recipient, if young, now consider herself an adult within the church.
Use the next paragraph to detail the recipient's spiritual accomplishments. Specifically, mention her receiving the Sacraments of Initiation, her Baptism and her Confirmation. Mention that she is now a member within the Body of Christ and that the confirmation is a fulfillment of a spiritual promise she made when she was first baptized.
Next, mention that while her formal religious instruction is now complete, you hope she continues to learn about the millennia of Christian history and that this ongoing education brings her closer in relationship to God.
Remind her to keep her dignity during this ongoing journey and, optionally, integrate stories of your own confirmation. This includes how and what you felt at the time and how feeling accepted into this spiritual community has brought ongoing comfort in times of trouble.
Encourage her to embrace God in times of despair and to understand that she cannot always understand God's will. End the confirmation letter with "Love," followed by the sender's name.


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German Chancellor Angela Merkel launched a passionate defence of the European Union and a global multilateral approach, warning that nationalism was at the root of the crises of the 20th century which led to the creation of the contemporary world order and its institutions.
"This generation that was born after the Second World War have to prove that we have truly learned the lessons," said Merkel, who is 63, compared with the 71-year-old Donald Trump and 64-year-old Xi Jinping.
Merkel, who grew up in communist East Germany, set out a case that the European Union was an exemplar — however much troubled — of a cooperative approach to tackling global problems which were far larger and fast moving than any one country could deal on its own.
"We have to seek multilateral answers and not a unilateralist protectionist course," she said in remarks which are likely to be seen as clear references to the "America First" rhetoric and actions of U.S. President Donald J. Trump who will address World Economic Forum (WEF) on Friday.
Brexit was 'regrettable"
Merkel, who is emerging from weeks of negotiations to create a new German government after inconclusive elections, told the 3,000-odd political, business and civil society leaders in Davos at the WEF, that she regretted the United Kingdom's "Brexit" vote to leave the European Union and wanted a good partnership with Britain in the future. At the same time she made clear Britain would miss the benefits of EU membership as the union became more effective economically and diplomatically.
"We all very much regret the fact that the United Kingdom will not be a member of the European Union for much longer…," she said, speaking through a translator. "For Germany but also for all of us we want to have a good partnership with Britain in the future…". However, the EU would not move on fundamental rights such as freedom of movement in its negotiations with Britain.
"It's in their hands how close they want this partnership to be. We will be very open minded…," she said.
The U.S. "concentrate on themselves"
Trump's agenda, seen as isolationist, hangs over the event. It is counter to the whole Davos philosophy given his expressed doubts about globalism and his actions against multi-lateral agreements he believes to be bad "deals" for the United States. Every speech by a major leader ahead of his arrival on Thursday is being pored over for signals directed at him. Earlier on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Trump just wanted deals that were "reciprocal" and to discuss how his tax cuts and other measures were good for the United States and the rest of the world.
"Protectionism is not the proper answer…," Merkel said a day after the U.S. imposed new tariffs on appliances and solar energy equipment from China and elsewhere (Bloomberg).
Merkel struck a conciliatory tone towards Washington, referring specifically to the recent tax cuts, while defending the multilateralist approach: "I don't think we should complain about the United States."
Other key elements from Merkel's speech:
- On the Paris agreement on climate change: "We already had to draw our conclusions without the United States."
- On German economic performance and adaptation: "We are in a very good situation — we have had growth for 11 consecutive years…(but)…we are not leading the way in other areas of the digital world."
- On European Union priorities after the Brexit vote: "With Macron there is a new impetus," she said of the French President Emmanuel Macron who will speak later on Wednesday.
- On the dominance of Google, Facebook, Microsoft and others in the data economy: "It is the big American companies that have access to data — the raw material of the 21st century. The question of who owns that data will decide whether democracy…and economic progress can be combined."
- On historic reliance on the United States diplomatically before an EU foreign policy: "We quite often relied on the United States but now they concentrate on themselves and on their own security. That teaches us a lesson….we need to take our destiny into our own hands."
For rolling coverage of Davos see Destination Davos


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|Taylor Meadow's Patterns, 24x30, now available in the Crystal Lodge Art Gallery in Whistler Village
Looking at a digital image of a painting, one may think that writing that signature in its corner is the last thing to do before calling it done. In fact, it takes much more to get a piece of art ready to go out into the world and hang on an art-lover's wall.
If you'd like to know more about it, grab your toolbox, and join me at the workbench!
The topic of all this crafty stuff may not seem very attractive, but it sure affects attractiveness of a finished piece of art. I am talking about the quality of the entire piece - its front, back and sides, which includes varnishing, painting the edges, installing the hanging hardware and more. None of these tasks sound like a part of art creation, but it is all extremely important. If you put yourself into the shoes of an art collector, it immediately becomes obvious why.
Some years ago I decided to invest quite a hefty sum into a purchase of a painting by one of my favorite artists. I thought I'd just go to the gallery and pick a painting, but I was surprised with what I experienced. I gained a whole new perspective. I found myself examining suspicious patches in the varnish, yellowy stains on the back of the canvas, and an unsightly crack in the otherwise lovely frame.
I adored the artist's work, but parting with a (for me) significant dollar amount made me feel responsible for making sure that what I was buying was of a top notch quality in every sense.
This was a revelation that made me completely reconsider my own process.
Here are the finishing practices I've adopted, and which have been working well for me so far.
Quality Finish Practices
Edges are what you see when you look at the painting from a side. You don't see them if the painting is framed in a conventional way. I don't frame medium and large paintings, which are the the sizes that I make most often (20x24 and up). Frames inevitably get damaged in transportation and installation. Their style is subject to personal taste, and overall, frames present an investment that is not feasible. I've even had situations where a canvas wouldn't fit into a frame. Taking all that out of the equation, I can be sure that the collector won't be faced with a frame they didn't like or even worse, with a damaged frame.
I use canvas tacked on the back, and I paint its edges. I use a small sponge roller with black gesso or some neutral mixture of acrylic paint. On occasion, I continue the painting's image around the edges. In any case, the edges must look neat, and reflect the love and care that I feel toward my work.
I varnish the front and edges with a protective layer of glossy non-removable acrylic varnish. I apply it with a soft brush in a fairly thick layer. It dries as a crystal clear uniform shiny coat, which compliments rich colors in my paintings. I found that an additional layer of a removable varnish has unpredictable effects. Sometimes it turns waxy and even flakes off, so I don't use it any more.
I like the back of the canvas to be clean, with just my name, signature and the title of the painting written with a ball-pen or acrylic marker. I don't put a date because I sometimes revisit a painting over a few years, and I like to give myself a freedom to do that without having to muck with the date. I am okay with having a few splotches or drips of paint on the back of the canvas, which is a normal thing that happens during the painting process, but I don't allow anything that can be hazardous to the archival soundness of the piece (mold, grease, damage etc.).
My favorite method of wiring a painting is to screw in those little screw eyelets that nobody likes because they can protrude from the back of the piece, but I screw them into the inner side of the stretcher instead. They are easy to install and look clean, and are perfect for unframed canvases. Another method is to use the standard hanging kit with D-Rings and those nasty little screws that you can buy in home hardware stores.
Problem Solving
Scratched Surface
Despite having that layer of non-removable varnish I mentioned before, I had incidents of badly scratched paintings, returning from shows. This especially happens close to the edges, when the gallery may have framed the piece in a dirty frame, or stored it in an inadequate space. The good news is that scratches on acrylic paintings are very easy to fix with a few touches of fresh paint and varnish. To minimize the risk of scratches, I wrap a a layer of cling wrap around the painting's edge when I deliver of ship the piece to the the gallery, in hope that this practice will get picked up by whomever will be handling my paintings.
Whenever I get paintings back from a show, I gently wash their surface with soapy water, retouch the edges, and even put a new coat of varnish if needed, to ensure that the painting looks crisp and clean, before sending it out into the world again. I also check that the wiring is still sound and that every aspect of the piece contributes to its overall quality.
Frame Required
Having already made my case for not using frames, I am aware that leaving a painting unframed affects its look. Paintings generally look better in a frame. If I conclude that a certain painting will benefit from being framed, I use a simple black floating frame which has the most similar look and feel like an unframed painting, so that all my paintings, framed or not, can hang together, presented in a similar way.
Stretchers Warped
The wood from which stretchers are made sometimes warps over time. As a result, the painting doesn't lay flat on the wall, it looks wobbly. If the warpage is very bad, the only fix is to carefully dismount the canvas and re-stretch it on new stretchers or board. If the warpage is minimal, you can install stiff hardboard corners on the back of the canvas, which will keep its corners straight and add to the overall sturdiness of the piece. I sometimes install these corners on any large canvas, especially if I am shipping it somewhere, just to make sure that nothing bad happens to it during transportation.
When all this is done, the painting is ready for delivery. Unless it needs to be packed and shipped - which is a whole new story, for another day.
The point I wanted to make was that all the love and care that we feel for our work is reflected in its entire presentation. The physical presence of a piece of art is experienced in more ways than just seeing its front image.
Neat and clean, safe and sound, my baby is ready to face the world!
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I assured her that no Tessa has her fair share of junk food, but secretly smiled to myself as she commended Tessa's healthy lunch bag and good eating habits. She said Tessa's lunch was always the healthiest, and my heart swelled with joy!
I may be an overweight Mom who appreciates the occasional chicken strip and glass of wine (not usually at the same time), but don't let the appearance fool you into thinking we run an unhealthy household.
My goal was always to have kids with a healthy well balanced appetite, and when they grew older not afraid to try new things. Partially because I want healthy kids, and more so because Jeremy and I enjoy all kinds of cuisine and would like our kids to join us in that. Meaning...we're not giving up sushi for Applebees without a fight!
I think the trick is to start them with a variety of foods as young as possible.
And encourage them to learn about food and cooking
We also let them try all sorts of things if they want to, operating under the rule that there is no such thing as 'kid food'.
And they know that what they get is what they get, like it or not. Of course they are kids so there are somethings they don't like. For instance throwing some peas into the Tessa's mac and cheese did NOT go over well....she couldn't get over the fact that there was something fundamentally wrong with her Kraft dinner (Charley on the other hand, loved it)
When we went in for Tessa's 3 year well check on Friday I didn't even realize that we had her there only once in her second year of life and it was for her busted toenail. She's had a few colds but nothing doctor worthy, even following the start of preschool. Of course I can't say for sure that good food is what makes her healthy, but I think it certainly helps.
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Apple on Monday released an updated version of Safari that promises an 11 percent boost in JavaScript performance, among other things.
The update, Safari 5.1.4 for OS X Lion, was detailed on Apple's support forum, and includes 10 updates and fixes.
The JavaScript boost will improve performance by up to 11 percent over Safari 5.1.3, Apple said, though performance will, of course, vary based on systems, networks, and other factors, the company was quick to point out.
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Safari 5.1.4 also addresses a number of issues, Apple said, including those that: could cause webpages to flash white when switching between Safari windows; prevent the printing of U.S. Postal Service shipping labels and embedded PDFs; make Flash content appear incomplete after using gesture zooming; cause the screen to dim while watching HTML5 video; and cause some data to be left behind after pressing the "Remove All Website Data" button.
Apple said the Safari update also preserves links in PDFs saved from webpages, allows cookies set during regular browsing to be available after using Private Browsing, and improves stability, compatibility, and startup time when using extensions.
More extensive details about the update are available on Apple's website.
Safari last made headlines in February when a Stanford University graduate student, Jonathan Mayer, released a report that accused Google and three other ad networks of side-stepping the privacy settings on Safari to track usage on iPhones and Macs without permission. Microsoft later accused Google of doing the same thing with IE.
Also last month, Apple released a developer preview of Mac OS X Mountain Lion, the next version of its operating system and a followup to last year's Lion. For more, see PCMag's first look at Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview and the slideshow below.
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Media Share on a Prim
A lot has been written in the last several months about the new SL viewer, particularly nashing of teeth by old timers who detest all of the changes.
Some of the whining is understandable. There are some tasks that take more key strokes than used to be so. But as an Angel user, I'm used to the philosophy of why use one keystroke when three will do.
I've not found the new viewer to be that problematic, and instead find it to be quite useful, such as the back and forth keys that teleport you to recent sites, or the Favorites bar. And the green i icon on avatars has been
quite useful, especially when using voice--much quicker to turn someone up down or out.
But to me the game changer with the new viewer is media share on a prim, where residents can share a live web page on a screen while in world. When I saw that last February, I said to myself, "I don't care what else this viewer has, my students will be using it come fall."
And they have. I've found my newbie students seem much more comfortable with the viewer, much quicker to pick up its uses, and off and running sooner than the last couple semesters. Now, part of this likely has to do with the fact that more students have reasonably powered computers than in previous semesters, and I'm more competent in preventing/solving problems. But I do think it's also the viewer.
But I digress. The main reason I wanted to use it was because of shared media. Yes, there are slide viewers aplenty in SL; some are quite effective, very smooth, and valuable for presentations or Powerpoints.
Slide viewers, though, add a step to my preparation that I could live with, but don't really want to. I'd like to create a web page and show it to students, not take a screenshot of it and download as a texture. And if I want to change the page minutes before a class, I want to be able to. Now, with media share, I can do so.
But even more important, I want students to be able to search the web, watch video and write on a screen while in world with other classmates.
And these last two weeks, for the first time, I was able to do so.
Let me describe an assignment that I do in f2f classes. Before the first peer response session, I like to have students write about what they want, and what they don't want from class member responses to their drafts. So I have them write for five minutes each on two very simple prompts:
- What would you like to see in a response to your draft from a class member?
- What would you not like to see in a response to your draft from a class member?
Then I have them get into groups, read what they've read to each other (which also gets them used to reading their writing to each other), and come up with 3 tips for responding effectively, 3 warnings about what to avoid.
After they then post these into an Angel discussion forum, we as a class come back together and discuss what they've come up with.
A very simple assignment that generates quickly ways to respond, and ways not to, that students have instant buy-in toward.
In thirteen years of teaching online, I've not been able to do this assignment as expressed here. I've done a more asynchronous version, but I've never thought it was as effective.
But now, with shared media and Google docs, I can do it.
My WRIT 121 class met one Tuesday evening and did the following:
- They started off writing, either on a notecard or in their word processor, responses to the questions just mentioned, questions I posted on the media share screen from Google docs.
- Then they got into groups. I had them separate into groups, moving to opposite sides of the classroom area, and then teleport to a sky classroom and sky platform above Angel Learning Isle.
- When they got there, they found three screens I set up earlier in the day: one had my instructions, that I could change live (and did). The second screen had an empty Google doc that they could write on and everyone in the group could see. And the third screen had Angel LMS that one student could log into, copy/paste from the middle Google doc and paste into the discussion forum.
- When done, we met back at the classroom area and discussed their tips/warnings as a whole.
While the students were in their groups, I stayed in the classroom area, and fielded the occasional IM, especially to determine when to switch from one prompt to the next in their discussion.
It went without a hitch. As long as the Google docs were set to public, anyone can edit, students could all see the page they added tips to, I could see what they were doing from Google docs, and I could change prompts from one to another when everyone was ready to move on.
Many faculty that I've talked with over the years, especially those who have taught online and gave it up, bemoaned the real-time interaction that they have in a f2f class. Yes, chat or web conferencing can counter some of the asynchronicity of most online classes. But to work with students in real time in a real spatial environment, using tools and techniques that work well in f2f settings, is a game changer with online classes. It's not flashy, it's not something that can only be done in a VW. But it is something that can enhance online classes, and make more faculty feel like teaching online does not mean giving something up.


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LANCASTER, Pa. – No. 7 Johns Hopkins defeated Franklin & Marshall 48-28 in Centennial Conference (CC) football action Saturday afternoon at Sponaugle-Williamson Field. F&M dropped to 6-3, 5-3 CC while the Blue Jays remained undefeated at 9-0, 8-0 CC and clinched their eighth consecutive CC Title.
The game marked the final regular season game on Sponaugle-Williamson Field for 22 seniors. The F&M Football Class of 2016 includes: Karsten Bratt-Pfotenhauer, Brendan Daly, Steven DeLosa, Andrew DeStefano, Steve Elf, Nathan English, Drew Farber, Luke Foukas, Craig Hamilton, Jamie Henzes, Matthew Hlavinka, Cody Hubbs, Bobby Keyes, Tom Lyster, Jon Naji, Mark Opaliski, Tyler Petri, Michael Realbuto, Dan Riordan, Dave Shellhammer, Joshua Young, Billy Zwicharowski.
Hopkins opened strong and took an early 14-0 lead toward the end of the first quarter. F&M answered with a 5-play, 60-yard drive to make it 14-7. Zachary Bradley found Bobby Keyes on an 11-yard strike to keep the drive going early in the series, before Tanner Erisman connected with K.J. Pretty for a 39-yard score two plays later. Zwicharowski's point after was good.
The Blue Jays responded with 21 points in the first 10 minutes of the second quarter to take a 35-7 edge with a little under five minutes left until the break. F&M countered on its next possession with a drive that took 4:35 and spanned 71 yards. Bradley picked up 12 yards on crucial fourth-and-five and later found Young for 10 yards on a third down to put F&M on the JHU 4-yardline. Erisman found Drew Farber on the next play and Zwicharowski's kick made it 35-14 at the break.
Johns Hopkins scored 13 points in the third quarter, with two field goals and one touchdown, to take a 48-14 lead into the final frame. F&M closed out the game strong with 14 unanswered points. Bradley connected with Andrew DeStefano for the first score with 6:27 left to play and later found Pretty on a 41-yard score for the final touchdown of the game.
Shellhammer led the ground game for F&M with 77 yards on 19 carries while Erisman and Bradley ended with 32 and 24 yards respectively. Bradley had the edge with 203 pass yards on 17 completions with two scores and Erisman ended the game with 43 yards and two scores.
Keyes hauled in five passes for 70 yards and Pretty finished with 90 yards on three grabs and two touchdowns.
Steve Elf paced the defense with 11 stops (5s), Brendan Daly had six stops and Vincent Moffett ended with five tackles for the Diplomats. Tyler Petri and Frank McGlinchey both had a tackle for a loss and Ben Okun ended the day with two pass break-ups.
F&M wraps up the regular season when the Diplomats travel to Gettysburg next Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. contest.


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In a recent episode of Read It and Weep, one of the hosts criticized urban fantasy's strange habit of ignoring what I call "the big question." The criticism was fairly light — being a humorous podcast and all — but it convinced me to blog about it here.
First, the big question:
Why do so few urban fantasy novels explore the spiritual, religious, and historical impacts inherent in discovering the existence of the supernatural?
This is a huge question for me, in part because it is also a little pet peeve of mine. Some of the least interesting UF novels avoid the question altogether. And they do it at the expense of the smidgen of realism necessary to make such a work, well, work. If your characters go through life believing dragons and fairies and what not don't exist, why would they suddenly buy into some relatively mundane hints to the contrary? Even big, in-your-face hints (i.e., seemingly irrefutable evidence) would be taken by a lot of us with a grain of salt; many would assume they've gone completely
mad. But most UF novels don't bother addressing this problem. Something weird happens; someone waltzes up and says "dragons be real"; and the disbelievers respond with "Okie dokie." In the real world, this would not happen, unless you magically stumbled upon the very tiny minority of folks who believe such things in our present world. Human beings are naturally skeptical of a lot of long-since-debunked nonsense, with rare exception.
Similarly, a lot of UF novels fail to address the religious or historical aspect of the question. A lot of UF novels are set in America with American protagonists and antagonists. This means that it is statistically likely that the majority of these characters are believes in some version of the Christian God. How would Christians respond to the existence of vampires? How would that response vary depending on the denomination or the religious dedication of an individual? One great example is Stina Leicht's Of Blood and Honey and its sequel, And Blue Skies From Pain, which imagines that the Fae and the fallen angels from the heavens actually exist (the novels are set in 70s Ireland). Leicht actually explores the big question in a unique way: making the Catholic Church part of a war with the Fae (basically); the Church responds by creating a division specifically trained to deal with the Fae, assuming they are all part of the Fallen (angels who led the rebellion against God and were cast out of heaven), thereby keeping the gears of their religion intact and providing the Church a rationale for its power structures. It's a clever bit of worldbuilding.
For me, the failure to address this problem from both sides (the impact of knowledge and the natural inclination for calling B.S. on stuff that lies outside contemporary belief systems) creates a shitty book. You're already asking me to suspend my disbelief to buy into a world where dragons and vampires and werewolves actually exist, a leap that requires me to shut off parts of my brain to enjoy the ride. But when your characters can't be bothered to question, as most of us would question in the real world, the events around them, you're basically saying "Eh, whatever." It's lazy and it makes for bad characterization.
There are probably a lot of exceptions, though. Great UF books. Great UF writers. And so I'd like to ask everyone this: Which urban fantasy novels actually take the "big question" head on?
Suggestions welcome in the comments.


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