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Fetal Development Pictures | 17 Weeks
Fetal Development at 17 weeks:
eyesEyesThe retinas of the eyes appear as dark spots, and the eyelid folds are beginning to form around them.
earsEarsAuditory ability has developed enough for the baby to react to sounds. Don't be surprised if you feel a flutter after a loud, sudden noise!
heartHeartThe heart has separated into chambers, and now it beats between 155 and 195 times a minute.
What's happening this week:
Your baby is about 5 inches from crown to rump this week. The body is growing faster than the head now, so the fetus is in better proportion by the end of the week. He can now hear sounds inside and outside your body, and movements are becoming more noticeable and regular.
Your pregnancy week by week: 17 Weeks Pregnant


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Using shallow parsing to improve robustness of hand-crafted grammars
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The goal of this project is to use supervised learning to train a model which will be able to create logical forms, relying purely on shallow methods. For the supervised portion, we used annotated data from the Redwoods Treebank as the source of the gold-standard semantic representations. We then used the raw text of each sentence as input into our shallow processing component and used the output to create our underspecified semantic representations. We used the fully specified semantic representations to train a maximum entropy model which then predicted which elements should be added to the underspecified representation. This involved the creation of maximum entropy models for each of the conditions in question, and then collating them to create (more) fully specified representations from our underspecified ones. The new representations were evaluated against the gold-standard Redwoods representations, showing that the general principles here do provide reasonable results, though there is much room for improvement and future work.


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Joey and David's Seaside Wedding in Japan
Photography byThayer Allyson Gowdy, Phillip Nondorf
We love any chance we get to travel to Asia, and heading to Japan with Joey and David was no exception. Joey and David wanted to turn their wedding into an adventure, and took the opportunity to bring their family and friends to a place that is truly special to them. They invited their loved ones to Ise-Shima, a peninsula on the southern coast of Japan, to share the coastal region (and its famous fresh seafood!) in celebration of their wedding. The area is also home to Amanemu, a luxury onsen surrounded by thermal springs and some of the world's most famous pearl diving locations.
The rehearsal dinner took place at the Pearl Museum, where the country's famed female pearl divers prepared a simple and fresh meal of incredible seafood grilled in front of the guests.
The next day, the bride and groom wed in the hotel's garden. Vibrant hydrangeas, dahlias and peonies were draped from the branches of a tree, and at the end of the ceremony, David and Joey toasted with sake before being whisked away on a cart adorned with bamboo cans.
Guests enjoyed cocktails as local drummers performed, then the group headed into the hotel for an indulgent four-course Japanese meal.
The menu ranged from abalone shabu shabu and assorted sashimi to truffle soba, braised octopus, and beef sukiyaki. The tables were draped with pink, champagne, and purple linens, and peonies, roses, and hydrangeas in the same tones floated out of white ceramic vases.
As the night drew to a close, the couple wrapped up their wedding in true Japanese fashion: With hours of karaoke!
Planning & Design: Alison Events // Venue: Amanemu // Photography: Thayer Allyson Gowdy, Phillip Nondorf // Paper Goods: Seesawsed Studios // DJ: DJ Blue //Flowers, Rentals & Lighting: Pacific Diner Service // Favors: Yonder Design


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Becoming Wise: An Interview with Krista Tippett
On July 6th, 2016, I had the honor to interview Krista Tippett, NPR star and host of the podcast On Being. She is also the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living. She's interview leaders in various fields of study, from top physicists, to religious leaders like Thich Naht Hanh, to civic organizers and activists.
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One of the classes I'm taking this semester is "Thinking Through Religions", a class where we learn about each of the main religions of the world in detail. We had already learnt about Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism - all very interesting lessons that taught me so much about these religions that I didn't know before. But what I was really looking forward to was the lesson in which we'd learn about Christianity. 😊
I was excited about it, especially because I assumed that most of my classmates didn't really know much about it, but would finally get the chance to learn more about it then; and also because I was sure that they would change their opinion of it for the better once they did.
Finally, the day came! Instead of showing a documentary like she had done for all the other religions we'd previously learnt about, our teacher decided to divide the class into groups and assign each group a different topic about Christianity that they would present to the rest of the class. Although I hadn't expected her to take this approach, it didn't put me off in the least. In fact, this was a much better way to go about it, I figured, since I would actually be given the chance to speak to the class and share something about my faith with them. 😉
An hour or so after the class had begun, we were all ready to present. The first group went forward and introduced Jesus to the rest of the class. They talked briefly about His life, death, and resurrection. The next group went forward and told the class that Christianity is the most popular religion in the world because it was used in the past as a tool to expand political empires. It all went downhill from there, and by the time it was my group's turn to conclude on the presentations, I wasn't as enthusiastic about this lesson as I'd been at the beginning.
For the first time in my life, I saw Christianity from the world's point of view - and it looked nothing like I was expecting it to. From the looks on my classmates' faces, it seemed like Christianity sounded like just another religion to them.
Never had I seen the importance of the church's existence as strongly as I did that day. It was suddenly very clear to me why there's still a need for people to go forth and spread the Good News - even in countries like Thailand which are not completely ignorant of the Gospel.
As we Christians know, the Gospel is powerful in itself, but it's through our lives that God manifests its power. It's by showing the world how much the truth of the Word has changed our lives - or rather, how much God has changed our lives through it - that we can have any real impact on them. I believe that God has different ways of reaching out to His people. In some cases, it's as simple as leading someone to open a Bible and read it for him/herself; but in others it involves seeing Christianity in action. I believe in the power of seeing love in action. More importantly, I believe in the power of seeing God in action through His people.❤
St. Francis of Assisi is quoted as saying, "Preach the gospel at all times, and when necessary use words." I realized the truth of this quote after our presentation. In that moment, I doubted that anything I could've said to my classmates would've changed how they felt about Christianity. But I know from experience that even a small act of kindness or of love can have a huge impact on anyone.
So despite everything, I was still happy with how the lesson on Christianity went. It might not have achieved what I had hoped it would, but it definitely exposed a flaw in my thinking; and it reminded me why I'm here - or more precisely, why the church is here.💒
15/10/2016 03:29:04
Great article Debra!
17/10/2016 11:32:14
Thanks Jo! I miss you, hope you're well. 😊
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18/10/2016 16:01:14
Really interesting! True. I believe love is loud. Our faith is alive, and putting it into action will surely get heir attention!!
19/10/2016 12:46:27
Well put, Mideva!😊
12/11/2016 20:44:46
Well said Debra! I feel challenged, its so true that the idea people have about Christianity is so untrue but it is up to us to show God to the world as who He really is. Thankyou!
13/11/2016 11:09:11
Indeed, it is a very misconstrued idea that they have of the real thing. It's sad.😔 But thankfully we can do something about that. 😉 Glad it challenged you Sharon - now that makes two of us.😊
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Exterior tweaks, revised suspension tuning, and a new badge mark the transition from last year's GT Sport to the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line – a model that continues to impress with entertaining ride and handling, good fuel economy, and upscale interior. But a sunroof and advanced safety features are part of an expensive option package on just the automatic, fuel economy with the manual is only middling, while rear seat legroom is tight.
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UK Men's Basketball
Fox records 2nd triple-double in UK history in rout of Arizona State
In keeping with the Caribbean setting, Kentucky conch-ed Arizona State 115-69 Monday night.
In doing so, Kentucky and point guard De'Aaron Fox made history. Kentucky reached the century mark in points for the third straight game, something that hadn't happened for a UK team since Joe B. Hall's national champions of 1977-78.
Four straight? That last happened in 1970-71 when Kentucky scored triple-digit points in five straight games (Feb. 15, 20, 22 and 27, plus March 1.).
Speaking of triples, Fox posted only the second triple-double in Kentucky history by scoring 14 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and dealing out 10 assists. Chris Mills had the only previous triple-double in UK history (19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against Austin Peay on Dec. 27, 1988).
"I didn't even know how long it's been," Fox said, "but it felt good. Honestly, it may be my most efficient game shooting-wise. So that's what I feel good about."
Fox, who came into the game having made only one of 14 three-point shots, hit his only attempt from beyond the arc. He made six of nine shots.
Ten assists seemed inevitable in a game Kentucky shot 53 percent (11 of 28 from three-point range). But Fox's 11 rebounds were a revelation and an answer to UK Coach John Calipari's call for more board work by the guards.
"They've been telling me to play harder," Fox said. "I've been lackadaisical. Like he (Calipari) says, I'm always casual."
Arizona State Coach Bobby Hurley, a former star point guard himself, saluted Fox.
"He was on his way to (a triple-double) at halftime," he said. "I think we had nine defensive rebounds at halftime, and he had eight. He's really, really, really talented."
On Sunday, Hurley said his team had to limit turnovers and not indulge in poor shot selection. Each would fuel Kentucky's devastating transition game.
Arizona State turned the ball over, especially early, and low-percentage shots throughout.
With its fast-break in high gear, five other UK players joined Fox in scoring double-digit points. Malik Monk led with 23 points. Isaiah Briscoe added 20 points and seven assists. Bam Adebayo had 12, Derek Willis 11 and Wenyen Gabriel 10.
"As a competitor, you feel a little shell-shocked in these moments," Hurley said. "I thought they were spectacular."
Hurley went so far as to compare the current Cats to the UK team that started the 2014-15 season with 38 straight victories.
"I would certainly put them in the same class," Hurley said. "They're a little bit different. Maybe a little more perimeter-oriented, not as overall big as that team was. But how quickly the game moved, we haven't seen anything like that."
UK Coach John Calipari was not willing to compare this team to the 2014-15 team.
"Got a lot of wins to go to beat that team," he said.
Hurley, the former Duke point guard star, knew this was possible. When asked Sunday if Kentucky's size was cause for concern, he chuckled and said, "There's a lot of concern. You can start there if you'd like."
In the first half, Kentucky was so dominant in so many facets of the game that it was hard to prioritize. Was superiority in Facet 6 more important than in Facet 12?
Kentucky led 58-30 at intermission, and the first half didn't seem that close. It marked the fifth straight game UK scored 50 or more points in the first half.
The Cats made more than half their shots (23-43), dominated the rebounding (30-14), shared the ball (18 assists on 23 baskets) and repeatedly reduced Arizona State's offense to low-percentage three-point heaves. Almost half of the Sun Devils' shots were from three-point range (17 of 35).
So UK's 28-8 advantage in points from the paint was no surprise. Arizona State also fueled UK's transition offense with turnovers (11 in the half). The Cats enjoyed edges of 18-5 in points of turnovers and 13-0 in points from the fast-break.
The half was practically a highlight reel for Kentucky. Briscoe immediately showed there would be no lingering effects from what Calipari had called the "butt bruise" that sidelined the team's leader the last two games. He scored seven of his nine fist-half points before the second television timeout.
Briscoe even hit his only three-point shot. He came into the game one-for-seven from beyond the arc.
Fox, who had made only one of 14 three-point shots earlier this season, made his only attempt from beyond the arc. It came with 1.7 seconds left in the half and set the halftime score.
Kentucky's superiority was never more in evidence than a one-minute stretch late in the half in which the Cats scored four baskets. Monk answered Calipari's call to not be overly dependent on the three-pointer, by shot-faking, then driving to a sweet pull-up.
Then Monk scored on the fast-break, eluding a defender with a precise layup off the glass.
Briscoe scored on the break thanks to a Euro step. Then Fox scored on a put-back.
Only Sunday, for the benefit of the UK fans at practice, Calipari told Hawkins to make an outside shot. Hawkins, who came into the game 0-for-7 from beyond the arc, hit a three-pointer with 1:50 left.
Everything worked as the current Cats joined the Fabulous Five as the only UK teams to open a season with victories by 22 or more points in the first seven games. It worked well enough to evoke thoughts of the 2017 Final Four, which, coincidentally, will have Arizona State as one of its hosts.
Hurley could envision seeing Kentucky again in April.
"If anybody was watching that," he said of the beat-down, "I'm sure they feel that that team has the chance to go the distance."
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Here are three client-agency challenges we've experienced and what we do to solve them.
1) The inside-out perspective.
CHALLENGE: Client briefs are often very clear on backgrounds, facts, performances, objectives – i.e. all the hard facts. But when it comes to the soft facts, the knowledge is often too shallow. The true needs and dreams among the target audience and the true brand position (of both own and competitors' products) are rather assumptions than reality. Or based on how the client would like them to be. It causes both client and agency to start off from the wrong place.
SOLUTION: Add a strategic planning function to the project to secure that the situations analysis is truly fact-based and realistic.
2) "Me, the target group."
CHALLENGE: For example, if you are in the wine business because you are passionate about wine, you are probably the least suitable person to judge a campaign for wines. The main consumers of your products will probably find, choose, buy, storage, open, serve, drink and experience the products in a very different manner. Or at least 90% of them do. So, if you want to reach more than the 10% who are on your own level, you need to get under the skin of that other 90 % – only to discover that they don't live, breath and dream about wine the way you do.
SOLUTION: Present the right facts in the right way and context for the client to take its well-informed decisions.
3) "But" comes before gut.
CHALLENGE: Clients in the advertising industry have one of the toughest and most difficult roles when it comes to actually buy, approve and evaluate the work. On one hand, you must stand on your knowledge and rational priorities, but on the other hand, you also must develop and trust your gut instinct for how the work will hit the market. Common result: campaigns both client and agency have enthusiastically agreed on are watered down just before the finish line.
SOLUTION: Regardless how you feel about it, you also need to consider the recommendation from the agency. After all, people in advertising are professionals. It's their job to live and breath the markets they operate in, and they are getting paid to observe people and their behavior, preferences and to understand their inner dreams.
Quality lies not only in how we create our work, but also in how we administer it.
Agreements are crucial for us – between all stakeholders, in all areas. We start our relations with defining clear work processes, the scope of work, who does what, who is responsible for what, pricing level, liability, what usage rights should always be included in quotes, etc. This clarity makes us faster and more flexible. Which results in better work, and thus better client-agency relations. A good spiral.
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An extension that has always worked flawlessly is seemingly having an issue (or I am); nonetheless, I cannot get UE4 to send a submitted form to email. After almost five hours, I concede.
I have searched everything in the forum possible and implemented any possible fix that sounded remotely close.
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Green is Dead, and We Have Killed It
It has been interesting to watch the great juggernaut known as Consumer Capitalism gobble up and commodify the terms that have been used to define the movement working to change our lifestyles to something more in line with the jarring reality of living in a closed system with finite resources (surprise!).
First it was "Green." We all had to Go Green. A cute term, and sensible. Plants are green. Plants are good, right? Let's be like plants. Plus, it had the added bonus of lending itself to include other things that happened to share the same hue. Kermit the Frog is green. Money is green. The old dichotomy between the health of our economy and the health of our planet and selves was instantly overcome. Green is good.
Well, Green was good. Unfortunately, we can't live in 2006 forever. First green was derided for its singular focus; how did issues like social justice and health fit into green? Obviously, green was the last color you would associate with health, so the marketing gurus put their heads together and came up with the new color of the movement… wait for it… BLUE! Beautiful! Everyone loves blue! Water is blue. The sky is blue. 73.4% of grade schoolers list their favorite color as blue! But blue did not catch, probably for a lot of reasons not least of which because it's impossible to define such a foundational, holistic, far-reaching transformation of worldview and action in such reductionistic terms as one freaking color. If they wanted to use color to define the movement, I don't know why they didn't just go with the rainbow… oh, right. Nevermind.
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New York high schooler petitions to use his cat in yearbook portrait
All Draven Rodriguez wanted to do was to use his beloved pet cat in his senior yearbook portrait. And he sort of got his wish.
The story went viral this week, how the Schenectady (N.Y.) High School senior started a petition to get school officials to allow him to use the unusual photo.
It shows Draven holding Mr. Bigglesworth – someone loves "Austin Powers" – with lasers shooting around them and a giant kitty head superimposed behind them.
Hold the giggles, please.
Thinking that school officials wouldn't be happy with his choice of senior portrait, Draven posted the photo to Instagram and started an online petition to rile up sympathy.
"I'm not trying to make any statement," he told his hometown newspaper, The Daily Gazette, "other than my photo is ridiculous and this is how I am."
OK, then, we can giggle.
Draven just wants to end his high school career with a bang, or a meow, as the case might be.
"I don't want to go in the yearbook with the generic 'I-look-like-everyone-else' photo," he told the Gazette. "I wanted a 'He looks great. Only he would try that' photo."
School officials decided that while Draven can't use the photo as his official portrait, it could be used elsewhere in the yearbook.
"I can work with that," said Draven.
Controversy cat-nipped in the bud.


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Extra large (16) | 43.5cms wide, 50.5cm long, 34cms (half)
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All the guides are now available as eBooks on Amazon
Click here to see the full list
The guides are intended to help teachers make reasonable adjustments to their delivery of the curriculum and remove barriers to learning that are often experienced by dyslexic learners.
The series of booklets
- Is an authoritative resource to help teachers meet the additional learning needs of dyslexic learners as described in the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice: 0 to 25, the 2012 benchmarking report Current Literacy and Dyslexia Provision in Wales and the Scottish Government's Supporting Children's Learning Code of Practice (2010)
- Provides subject teachers with advice and suggests strategies to enable them to make reasonable adjustments to classroom practice that help to minimise barriers to learning that dyslexic learners might experience in the secondary curriculum and provide appropriate support for individuals
- Offers guidance for curriculum leaders and Support for Learning teams on the identification and support of dyslexia in the secondary curriculum and on advising subject colleagues
- Addresses secondary teachers' professional learning needs arising from national, local and school initiatives
- Is packed with practical information and tips for subject teachers on how to give dyslexic learners the best chance of academic success
"I truly hope that all teachers will embrace this publication. If they can put into practice the guidance offered it will make a fundamental difference to the way dyslexic children are taught in school today."
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, President of Dyslexia Scotland
"These guides focus on supporting learners and helping them overcome barriers to learning. They:
- contain information that will be directly relevant and directly impact on the practice of every teacher in every secondary school in the country
- do more than provide information on dyslexia; they are a staff development resource and one that can enlighten and educate all teachers in secondary schools."
Dr. Gavin Reid www.drgavinreid.com
"The Supporting Dyslexic Learners series of booklets is an extremely useful and practical resource for teachers. The content is produced by a professional who is highly experienced in the area. It is the up-to-date knowledge of legislation and best practice, combined with a hands-on approach to what works in the classroom, that makes this so valuable. Teachers will find advice that is relevant to their subject area, and that takes account of the wider educational and administrative context. The series is available in e-book and hard copy formats."
Dr Jennie Guise, Chartered Psychologist,
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In order to stay versed with the magical realm the fashion world offers us it is wise to know who are the most sought-after models who have the chance to work with the most valued companies as well as fashion houses from the world. Take a glimpse at the hottest male models in 2010 who conquered the world with their unique features, masculine sex-appeal as well as their natural born modeling sense. Those who long to become the next best top models should follow the example of these young models who worked pretty hard to achieve appreciation a... Read More
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One of the great joys a lover of computer graphics can have is getting to attend the Siggraph showcase every year. I was able to do so four years in a row while I worked at Tandy but it has been years since then.
So I was very pleased to see that IFILM has picked up several items from the animation and electronic theater at this years Siggraph to show on the web. Go here to view some really cool advances in graphics.


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Oh hello hello,
Daydreaming,while posing,feeling super parisian,with a touch of ''New York'' vibe,you know,the socked boots have nothing to do with these flawless girls.
If somebody would ask me what's that ''total look'' you would definitely consider as the most fashionably wearable this period,i would grab his phone and i would show him these pictures,or something..identical.
A velvet bodysuit that seriously hugs your body,a pair of black flaired jeans,a beret and of course a long vintage coat,straight from my aint's closet.
As you would probably know if you catch up with this blog,is that,i love creating looks that do have ''mixed feelings''.Vintages pieces are matched with modern ones to bring out a different outfit.
These pale socked boots and the bucket bag are screaming streetstyle and i love them.
I can tell that i am getting better and better regarding jewely.I do wear them more often-gold ones-and here is one of my favorite pieces,the golden coin.Brings out your inner maximalistic self.A vintage touch,an 80's vibe.Oh well well we give away one golden coin on my instagram profile..click HERE.
I am wearing:
beret and jeans:PULL&BEAR
bag: CLICJEWELS
Jewelery:SAHARA AVE
Be free,never loose faith.
Style is who you are.
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text: Jun 19 Jun 19 DIY Faux Farmhouse Shiplap Jen Wait Approximate cost: $60 Materials:3 Sheets of Hardwood Plywood 2 Quarters1 1/4 " Nails (for Nail gun) Tools :Nail gunMiter SawTape MeasureStud FinderPencilLevel Here's our before Pic. Enjoy the journey! We Started by Painting the wall white, since our shiplap will be white. (NOTE: the small cracks between each plank will be showing the color of your wall.) After we painted, we measured the wall(s) to determine how many sheets of hardwood plywood you'll need.{ TIP: We went to home depot because we knew they'd be able to cut each sheet into 6" strips for free, bonus!. } Next, Use your stud finder on the wall to find where the studs are, this is the spot where you're going to nail the the plywood up. Mark the studs on the wall with a line using your pencil. Start at the top of your wall with your first 6" plywood strip. We used a level for the first piece because our ceiling wasn't completely level. For spacing the strips, we used 2 quarters to help. { TIP: We also recommend sanding the edges (it is optional) to make it a bit smoother! } Continue to put up your 6" strips cutting them to size with your miter saw. As you can tell it helps A LOT to have a helper ;) NOTE: (If you have a large wall that your plywood can't fit all the way across, we recommend staggering the boards and using different lengths to create a random pattern.) Cut out for outlets. We used an X-Acto Knife. Paint over the shiplap with White Paint (or whatever color you decided on) P.s We used Silky white from Home depot). It took us about 3 coats to get it good! And VOILA! Farmhouse Here we come!


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The flooring in your home is usually the most noticeable things in your home. If you are embarrassed by stains and dirty looking carpets there is hope; hire a carpet cleaning service. The following article will help you to make a wise decision about which company to use.
Be sure and compare several cleaning services to each other prior to selecting one. Research the company thoroughly and check their customer reviews. Check with the BBB or the Chamber of Commerce to make sure you don't end up with a company that has a poor reputation.
If you are using a new chemical on your carpet, or if your cleaner is, make sure it is tested on a small area first. This will prevent your carpet from being damaged. By doing this test you will be sure to save some money and time and it will only take you a couple of minutes.
Understand that all carpets cannot be cleaned with harsh chemicals and machines. It is best to test a small hidden section of your carpet 24 hours before getting the entire floor cleaned. Silk and wool rugs may get damaged during the cleaning process. Get in touch with a professional if you don't know the proper way to get your carpets clean.
White vinegar provides a quick way to clean a carpet stain. However, a professional will know the most effective way to clean your carpeting. This will help remove the surface dirt before the professional cleaners arrive.
You should talk with the carpet cleaner you hire and ask questions about the methods or products you can use to clean your carpet. Most professionals can guide you toward the best stain removers, how long carpets should dry, and a vacuuming schedule. By following this advice, you will keep your carpets looking beautiful for a longer period of time.
A reputable company will guarantee their work. If a carpet cleaning company does not include a guarantee, find a different company that does. Should the guarantee kick-in, give that company another shot to do the job right. If after the second try you are still not satisfied, ask for a refund.
Tough Stains
Hiring a professional is the best way to get rid of tough stains. Professionals have access to products that can remove tough stains like blood, wax and red wine. They can do this without harming your carpet, which can save you money and time.
When searching for a professional, ask for referrals from friends, family members and co-workers. Your doctor or mailman may have some great ideas too. Just remember that the best advice comes from family and friends.
When cleaning your carpets, don't waste money on a deodorizer when baking soda works just as well. Many commercial deodorizers are simply baking soda with added fragrance. Simply using baking soda can save big dollars. However, you don't want to base your decision solely on price.
Be sure to blot up spilled liquids on your carpet immediately. First, remove excess liquid with a clean, dry cloth. Cleaning those stains will be simpler if the liquids don't get down deep in the carpet. However, if there is a deep stain, the company might need a steam cleaner.
Be sure and carefully read any coupon you're thinking of using. There could be limitations about which services are covered. There is an extra charge for some services. Explain everything you want done, and let the carpet cleaning company provide a quote taking the coupon into account. Make sure they explain what the coupon is going to cover for you. Inquire about other specials as well.
It is better to have a carpet cleaning service give you an estimate in your home rather than on the phone. By doing this, each room can be examined and you will get an accurate quote for the services that you need. Additionally, both parties can sign a binding contract.
Stains will sink deeper within your carpet if you rub them. Therefore, the company should blot the stain with water and vinegar prior to using cleaning products in order to soak up the majority of the stain. Try renting a steam cleaner if the job isn't done.
Do a background check on a carpet company. Determine how long this company has been in business. Ask how many people they employ and what the normal turnaround time is. A company that has lasted for many years and has loyal employees is likely to offer you good service.
Before you steam clean your carpet, be sure to vacuum. Dirt will soak in when the process starts. This can give you a solid foundation for steam cleaning.
Before you hire a carpet cleaning company, ask about their warranty service. A crew that does not properly clean your carpet needs to do it again. You shouldn't pay for stains which the company promised to remove and didn't.
Make sure that when asking a carpet cleaning business employee why you should use them over another company, they need a better answer than simply, "We're the best." If that's what they say, hang up. Only consider a company who understands what it takes to be a leader in the field and who then provides you with concrete facts about their superiority.
You may have pets and kids that make messes, or you may have a light-colored carpet. Either way, you are going to need to have your carpets cleaned professionally at some point. Keep the tips in mind, and you'll be able to locate a suitable person, whatever the stains involved.


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What it is, and how it began.
The 7 Train Sessions is a series of guerrilla-style concerts in living rooms, in trains, and on rooftops, showcasing some of New York's finest bands and singer-songwriters for a community of friends and capturing unique archival footage. The series is run by Amy Merrill and James Rickman.
The 7 Train Sessions began with a simple format: 10 bands playing two songs apiece in a townhouse under the Court Square 7 Train station. The first show was commissioned by The Work Office, a multidisciplinary art project disguised as an employment agency and informed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of the Great Depression.
Amy applied for a grant to produce a show. The grant amounts were also modeled off the 1930s rejuvenation efforts: they offered a budget of $23.50 to produce the work.
Inspired by the music and turnout (and flush with that $23.50 paycheck), James and Amy kept organizing shows, and a seasonal pattern developed. By the end of its third year, over 100 acts had participated -- breakout Brooklyn bands, Broadway and film composers, visiting musicians from Melbourne and Madrid, a one-man band, and a long list of side-musicians taking their turns center stage (click here for our full performer archive).
Bakers have sold their goods, artists have hung their work, local liquor brands have donated their product, and nonprofits have raised funds from the audience. Performers often end up collaborating, either on the spot or out in the world, having met at the 7 Train Sessions.
Shows are free and promoted solely through our mailing list. To sign up, click here. We hope to see you at the next one.


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For just $1500 per month you can live in an apartment where you are guaranteed to have nightmares every single night.
Before we get to the terrifying pictures, check out this excerpt from the roommate-wanted ad on Kijiji.
need a roommate who is honest, reliable, tidy & a great sense of humour. i am laid back during the week. i belong to over 25 singles clubs so party on the weekends. i've travelled extensively all of my life -been to every continent & 35 cruises so am able to converse on most topics. no preference male or female. an avid cook so every kind of cooking dishes. furnishings are very high end & tasteful. all you need is your clothes. $1500 per month - first & last month, utilities included.
We started getting worried at "singles clubs" and the spidey sense for creepers was blaring by "35 cruises" but it's the photos that really set this place apart.
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Utah Administrative Code
The Utah Administrative Code is the body of all effective administrative rules as compiled and organized by the Division of Administrative Rules (see Subsection 63G-3-102(5); see also Sections 63G-3-701 and 702).
NOTE: For a list of rules that have been made effective since October 1, 2019, please see the codification segue page.
NOTE TO RULEFILING AGENCIES: Use the RTF version for submitting rule changes.
R746. Public Service Commission, Administration.
Rule R746-332. Depreciation Rates for Water Utilities.
As in effect on October 1, 2019
Table of Contents
- R746-332-1. Depreciation Rates for Water Utilities.
- Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment
- Notice of Continuation
- Authorizing, Implemented, or Interpreted Law
R746-332-1. Depreciation Rates for Water Utilities.
A. Water utilities operating under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission of Utah shall be allowed to recover in rates charged consumers, the cost of the investment in depreciable utility plant, less established net salvage, over the useful life of the plant.
B. The base on which depreciation expense is calculated shall be the original cost of the depreciable property to the person or entity who first devotes the property to public service, and that the method to be used in calculating depreciation expense for book and rate making purposes shall be the straight line average service life method.
C. Effective with each utility's next general rate case, each water utility operating in Utah shall not depreciate utility plant faster than allowed by the following rates, except where the Commission has approved depreciation rates based on shorter plant lives as shown by a competent depreciation study:
TABLE NARUC Account Average Net Depreciation Account Service Salvage Rate Number Life -- Percent -- Percent Years 304 Structures and 35 2.9 Improvements 305 Collecting and 50 2.0 Impounding reservoirs 306 Lake, River and 35 2.9 Other Intakes 307 Wells and 25 4.0 Springs 308 Infiltration 25 4.0 Galleries and Tunnels 309 Supply Mains 50 2.0 311 Pumping 20 5.0 Equipment 320 Water 20 5.0 Treatment Equipment 330 Distribution 30 3.3 Reservoirs and Standpipes 331 Transmission and 50 2.0 Distribution Mains 333 Services 30 3.3 334 Meters and Meter 35 10 2.6 Installations 335 Hydrants 40 5 2.4 340 Office 20 5 4.8 Furniture and Equipment 341 Transportation 7 10 12.9 Equipment 342 Stores 20 5.0 Equipment 343 Tools, Shop and 15 5 6.3 Garage Equipment 344 Laboratory 15 6.7 Equipment 345 Power 10 10 9.0 Operated Equipment 346 Communication 10 10 9.0 Equipment
public utilities, water, rules and procedures
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment
Notice of Continuation
February 14, 2018
Authorizing, Implemented, or Interpreted Law
Additional Information
For questions regarding the content or application of rules under Title R746, please contact the promulgating agency (Public Service Commission, Administration). A list of agencies with links to their homepages is available at http://www.utah.gov/government/agencylist.html or from http://www.rules.utah.gov/contact/agencycontacts.htm.


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Skeptheist Intro from Justin James Clayden on Vimeo.
This is an intro I made for my web show 'The Skeptheist' that uses After Effects for its magical wizardliness.
It features:
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- Careful frame interpolation
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"I still struggle daily with the sudden loss of my husband 4 years ago, then I lost my job and feel as if my strength is gone." Posted by alsgal996
"She can save the world before bedtime but no longer has a bed. Homeless in Nebraska in the winter." Posted by Bare
"It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God called you home." Posted by Mom2AngelGabriel
"I lost my faith in God, my best friend, the man I loved more than life itself, my health, my job, and my home. I don't know where to turn." Posted by Dreambeam
"Lord Jesus, I hope that you keep all this turmoil at bay, and don't let it blow up into a bad situation. My sister has 3 kids (6mo-5yrs) and struggles on a daily basis." Posted by believer2012
"I am a 24 year old newly diagnosed with epilepsy!" Posted by Frenchc
"Ana needs God's joy, peace, comfort in her soul." Posted by 7mike7
"Karen has been battling cancer for two years now. She is dealing with a terminal Stage IV diagnosis and currently under hospice care." Posted by M_M_Conley
"Please Lord, return him to a place of sanity, sanctity, and serenity. In Jesus name." Posted by blessedwriter777
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|Specialty Awards
|Genre Awards
|Platform Awards
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|Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
|The sequel to Hardcore Gamer's #6 game of 2012 wasn't, technically, at E3, but the parking lot across the street is close enough. The new game features the same gameplay with the same graphic style, but a new story structure follows multiple characters. The masks from the first game return, but they don't grant skills this time. Instead, it's the character wearing the mask who's got the perks, but now there will be weaknesses to go along with them. The tiger masked guy, for example, has the one-hit punch ability, but unlike the original tiger mask he now can't use any weapons at all. It means that each character is a different play style, but you can't get comfortable with a favorite because they aren't always available. The important thing, however, is that Hotline Miami is back for its concluding chapter, and when it ends it's over for good.
|Mercenary Kings
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By Mark DeHaan
The Calvin women's basketball returned to action Monday night, looking to rebound from a tough loss on Saturday against conference-rival Hope. The Knights hosted Trine in a make-up game that was twice postponed. Calvin entered the contest with a 14-5 overall record, and a 7-3 conference record, tied for third in the MIAA. The Thunder came in at 4-14 and 1-8 in the MIAA.
The Knights, despite turning around without a single practice, defeated the Thunder soundly, 78-57.
The Knights jumped out to a 23-14 lead behind seven points from junior Breanna Verkaik (Holland/Holland Christian HS) and six points from junior Hannah Acre (DeWitt/DeWitt HS) with 11:24 remaining in the first half.
With 6:34 left, Calvin's lead expanded to 36-17 on a jumper from junior Kayla Engelhard (Unionville/Saginaw Valley Lutheran HS), the largest lead of the half for the Knights.
At halftime, the Thunder were able to cut the deficit to 40-28, finishing the first half on an 11-4 run.
Acre led Calvin with eight while freshman Anna Timmer also added eight off the bench in the first half.
Out of the break, Trine whittled Calvin's lead down to 45-38 before an 11-0 run by the Knights, fueled by six points from Verkaik, put their lead back up to 56-38 with 11:34 left in the game.
Calvin's lead then grew to 22 on a number of occasions before settling at a final score of 78-57.
The Knights shot 42% from the field despite hitting just 5-of-26 from beyond the arc. Calvin outrebounded Trine 49-40 while holding the Thunder to just 32% shooting.
The Knights were led on offense by Timmer who had 19 points and 11 rebounds, both career highs and her first career double-double. Verkaik added 17 points and six boards while Acre had 12 and six.
Kayla Dunn led Trine with 15 while Megan Engle scored 11.
"We got a good lead in the first half, then we kind of stalled a bit, then we got going again. It was a rough loss on Saturday, and to come and play well without a practice, I was really pleased," said head coach John Ross. "Anna Timmer keeps getting better all the time. She boards well, and for only playing 15 minutes (a game), she has been doing a great job for us. MacKenzie Shelton, give her credit too, she had a tough first half and but came back and did a great job for us in the second half. Now we have one day (to practice) and we play Saint Mary's – we just have to keep rolling."
Calvin improves to 13-6 and 8-3 in the MIAA while Trine falls to 4-15 and 1-9 in conference play.
The Knights now have a quick turnaround as they host Saint Mary's at Van Noord Arena on Wednesday.
Wednesday's contest is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.


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Whether you are printing out price markdown labels on the sales floor or leaving a delivery notice at the customer's doorstep, the ZQ300 is a mobile printer that's fast, flexible, and reliable. Available in ZQ310 - 2" Printer and ZQ320 - 3" Printer.
The ZQ300 offers a lot of new features and functionality over it's predecessor the iMZ:
- The ZQ300 is a Link-OS printer similar to the iMZ Series. Applications designed to print in the iMZ Series will print the same in the ZQ300.
- Does double duty as a receipt and label printer
- Most durable in its class with IP54 sealing, a 5 ft. drop to concrete, and 500-drop tumble specification
- Linerless media support for fewer roll changes and more printable area per label
- 40% higher capacity battery: lasts a full shift and more
- The latest wireless technology for the fastest wireless connections: supports 802.11ac and Bluetooth BLE 4.0
- Industry-first Bluetooth remote management allows management of all devices connected to handheld devices in the field.
- Zebra Print DNA allows business-catalytic capabilities into our Link-OS® printers through its unique combination of innovative applications, utilities and developer tools. The result? A superior printing experience through better performance, simplified remote manageability and easier integration.
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES INCLUDE: Docking cradles; battery chargers; Dual-Charging Vehicle Adaptor for TC51/56 and ZQ300; USB Cables - (Type A to Type C); Carrying Options
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions ZQ310 printer: 130 mm L x 93.5 mm W x 49.5 mm H 5.12 in. L x 3.68 in. W x 1.95 in. H ZQ320 printer: 130 mm L x 117.7 mm W x 49.5 mm H 5.12 in. L x 4.63 in. W x 1.95 in. H
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This chapter explores the relations between heritage and nationalism particularly in the period after the change from colonial rule to independence in India. It does this through three case studies – the Taj Mahal, the National Museum in Delhi, and the Babri Masjid (or Babar's Mosque) in Ayodhya. India is a large and diverse country, and the approach is selective. The chapter does not aim to consider the relationship between heritage and nationalism across India as a whole. All three case studies are from central-northern India. This approach provides for a degree of depth in the treatment and enables understanding as certain themes recur. The case studies also raise issues concerning the basis on which heritage is to be defined. Is it, as perhaps in the case of the Taj Mahal, on the basis of aesthetic criteria or on the basis of historical significance that is unrelated to nationalism (one might argue that the Taj Mahal is part of the heritage of Afghanistan and Iran more than India)? Nationalism is a political force. To what extent are political ideas an appropriate means of defining whether or not an object is heritage, and how are they to be compared with, for example, arguments from archaeology? The concluding discussion relates issues raised by the case studies to the question of the relationship between heritage and nationalism more generally.
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Ian Watson – intro to Three Principles
Ian Watson – Intro to the Three Principles
If you are new to the 3Ps or if you are sharing it as part of your work, then this following presentation by Ian Watson is one of the best and clearest introductions I've heard. Ian delivered this talk at a Coaching Connect event. The talk has been split into four parts. The PowerPoint slides can be hard to read, so I've included some of them below as part of this article so you don't miss out.
Ian Watson – Intro to the Three Principles: Part 1
In this presentation Ian starts off by describing his professional journey. If you're interested to learn more then take a look at this article: Ian Watson – from Homeopathy to the Three Principles.
In the first part of the talk Ian shares the differences between insight-based learning and conventional academic learning. The 3Ps isn't a new theory or technique, so it doesn't need to be learnt through the intellect. The 3Ps is a description of how we naturally learn through insight, in other words we see something for ourselves that we haven't seen before.
Ian Watson pointed to 'William James' who is widely seen as the 'grandfather' of psychology. In his book the 'The Principles of Psychology' William James realised that there were no 'principles' but there were many theories, many of which were at odds with each other.
The key difference with the 3Ps (an other theories and models) is that it points to an 'inside-out' view of the world. Rather than us living in a world where outside events and people are seen as the source of our happiness or distress, the 3Ps shows how we are the creators of our experience of life. Ian Watson explains that this is the 'game-changer' that the world of psychology has been looking for.
Ian Watson – Intro to the Three Principles: Part 2
In the second excerpt from the talk by Ian Watson, he explains about Sydney Banks' role in the 3Ps. Sydney Banks had a spontaneous realisation when he was in his early 40's.
It led Syd Banks to realise that no-one sees the world as it is, instead we all see the world through our thought. This explained how everyone sees a separate reality of life.
With this realisation Syd Banks saw that humans were innocently creating their own suffering (through thought). Sydney Banks went on to have a further set of realisations and insights that helped him see that everyone was connected to innate health and well-being.
Syd Banks consistently shared what he had seen. After several years of sharing his experience he settled on describing it to people as 'The Three Principles'. This became the message of hope that Sydney Banks dedicated his life to.
The Principle of Mind refers to the life force behind life. This is the formless spiritual essence from which everything is formed (go to part 3 for the other 2 principles).
Ian Watson – Intro to Three Principles: Part 3
Ian Watson continues his description of the Three Principles in Part 3 of his presentation. He goes on to talk about the Principle of Thought. With the 3Ps, Thought (with a capital 'T') refers to the capacity to create thought rather than the individual thoughts we hear/experience in our head. It is the 'stuff' from which thoughts are made of.
The third Principle is the Principle of Consciousness. This refers to our ability to bring alive our thinking in the moment. Consciousness gives us the capability to know what we are thinking and feeling.
Although the 3Ps looks like three individual Principles, they operate simultaneously in the moment. They provide our ability to experience life and its rich tapestry of feelings, senses and events in any one moment.
The Three Principles points to the space before we start creating individual thoughts, beliefs concepts, behaviours and actions. It is at the source of all of these things.
Many people see similarities in the 3Ps with other theories, techniques and practices. It is not uncommon (for example) for someone to say, "that is a bit like mindfulness" or "this is like positive psychology". The difference is that the 3Ps is common to every tool, technique and theory. These Principles underpin them all.
Ian Watson – Intro to the Three Principles: Part 4
In the fourth and final part of his talk Ian Watson wraps up his introduction to the Three Principles.
Ian explains how the Three Principles are completely neutral. When we start to get a sense of them then we find life takes on a slightly different perspective (without us having to do anything). The Three Principles also explain a few of the (seeming) anomalies that we can see in life.
Ian Watson explain how he (like many other therapists and coaches) had been mystified about techniques. Before he learnt about the 3Ps he couldn't understand how and why techniques appear to work with some and then didn't appear to work with others.
The 3Ps explains this. In his talk Ian Watson explains that it isn't the technique or theory that makes the difference, it is whether or not someone has an insight (fresh thinking) in the moment. Keith Blevens is a well known 3P facilitator and trainer. He points out that one of the biggest 'game-changers' is when we realise that thought and feeling are inseparable.
Our default setting is one of peace, calm and love. We don't generate these feelings, they are designed to arise as part of our natural state. It is only when we get caught up in our personal thinking that we find we move away from this place of mental health and wellbeing.
The 3Ps are not an intellectual understanding. They are not a 'thing' or a 'dogma' or 'belief system'. The 3Ps are an description of what it is to be human at a fundamental, spiritual level .When we get an insight about the way we operate our life feels very different.
The implications of the Three Principles are ones of real hope. Ian Watson finished his talk by explaining that when we start to see our world from the 'inside-out' then it begins to make more sense and becomes less frightening.
Are you still curious and wondering What are the Three Principles? There are plenty of articles on this site to explore. Sometimes it's useful to hear personal stories. Erica Lewis gave some considered responses in an email interview and psychiatrist Rani Bora explains how this understanding can support people with mental health issues in a talk she gave at a Coaching Connect Event.
About Ian Watson
Ian Watson is the Founder and Managing Director of The Insight Space. Ian has worked in the field of natural healing and personal transformation for almost thirty years. He was founder of The Lakeland College in 1993, and is widely known through his books and audio materials on homeopathy and related topics. Ian was certified as a Three Principles Trainer by Dr Mark Howard and Cathy Casey, two of the foremost teachers who learned directly from Sydney Banks
About Liz Scott & Stuart Newberry
Liz Scott & Stu Newberry are Coaching Skills trainers and 3P practitioners. They help develop coaching cultures within schools and organisations. Liz & Stu use their understanding of the 3Ps within their training and are experiencing great successes and results in the organisations they are working in. Download an Introduction to the Three Principles here. Find out more about Liz & Stu at Liz Scott Coaching and Training


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Penn State football: Hackenberg named Big Ten Freshman of the Year
Christian Hackenberg was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year the conference announced Tuesday night.
Statistically, the 18-year-old quarterback finished his first season among the Big Ten leaders. His 2,955 passing yards were good for third while he finished second in completions (231) and threw 20 touchdowns, one shy of the league best.
"Things started clicking for me, I think, the last month here," Hackenberg said following Penn State's season finale against Wisconsin. "Understanding the entirety of the offense, the run game, the pass game and coverages."
Hackenberg earned the honor a day after he was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the fifth time this season after he helped lead Penn State to a 31-24 win over No. 15 Wisconsin on Saturday. Hackenberg completed 21 of 30 passes for 339 yards and a career-best four touchdowns in the win.


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Tough times lead to tough prenups
Prenups for people of all ages are becoming increasingly common, says Marlene Eskind Moses, president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a family law practitioner in Nashville. More than 73% of members of the AAML say they've seen an uptick in clients seeking prenuptial agreements with at least half of them initiated by women.
One of the big reasons for the increasing number of prenups is debt, Moses says. Couples with big school loans don't want to saddle each other with these obligations.
Prenups related to this issue sometimes also include a fairness clause that allows for the spouse who is working while the other half of the couple goes to grad school be supported when it's their turn to get an advanced degree.
Owning an underwater house can be grounds for a prenup, too, preventing the non-owner from having to assume part of this albatross if the marriage goes sour.
Loans to start businesses also drive people to prenups. If either the business or the marriage fails, the debt -- and sometimes the returns -- stay with the business owner.
Older couples are signing prenups to keep their retirement plans separate, Moses says, including pensions, IRAs and 401(k)s. Sometimes these are plans acquired or accumulated before the marriage. Other times, later-life couples even keep retirement assets separate that are added after the marriage.
No matter what the underlying issue, enforcement of these agreements requires some care and feeding during the marriage, If couples don't keep their accounts separate, they can easily nullify the prenup. "If either a debt or an asset is going to be treated separately, there needs to be a brick wall that separates marital from individual funds," Moses advises.
In other words, each half of the couple uses his or her own income to pay those obligations that are theirs alone. No cozy marital sharing of the money. Sounds like a recipe for divorce to me.


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Those first professional photos of your sweet newborn will have you "oohing" and "aahing" for years to come. Don't settle for the photographer that snaps a couple of quick shots of baby in the hospital. Instead, get memories that'll last a lifetime by hiring a professional newborn photographer.
We chatted with the talented Jackie Baughman of Cream n' Cocoa Photography and got her tips for capturing those precious newborn memories.
A baby booming business
Jackie's love for photography started in college during the days of film and dark rooms, but she only pursued it as a hobby. When her youngest child was 9-months-old, she made the decision to quit her day job and stay at home with the kids. Her husband encouraged her to pursue her passion.
"[My husband] bought me my first SLR camera so that I could have a hobby with all my new 'free time' as a full time mom (now that sounds kind of funny since mom's are always on the clock!)," she recalled.
Her first newborn photo shoot was of a baby only 5 days old. Once she started photographing teeny babies she was hooked!
"What started out as fun soon became an obsession and I began taking photos of friends and family to practice. Soon people were asking me to take their photo and I was delighted!"
It's been almost three and a half years ago since she started doing newborn photography and business is booming.
Hire an experienced photographer
It's important to hire a photographer who knows how to work with newborns in particular. "Most people think it's easy because they assume the baby just sleeps the whole time which is only partly true," Jackie said. "Yes, they do sleep, but some are light sleepers and you have to be an experienced newborn photographer to understand how to work with newborns and safely pose them while sleeping."
Luckily photographers can get creative with newborn poses once they know how to properly position them. "I love trying out new poses and angles and trying to find the best way to capture each family's tiny miracle!"
Jackie's best advice to anyone wanting to photograph newborns is "practice makes perfect."
It's not all glamorous
While you'll probably enjoy seeing your little one photographed and getting coaxed to smile, the experience can be, well, messy at times.
Jackie's least favorite part about working with newborns?
"Getting peed and pooped on!!! It happens quite a bit!"
Babies can also get fussy at times and an experienced photographer should have a few techniques to help calm them.
When to book your newborn session
Jackie says most photographers book expecting moms around 30 weeks, but some book up much earlier. She frequently books clients in their first trimester!
As an expecting mom, I was baffled at how quickly newborn photographers can book up. I found the most desirable, creative photographers book up well in advance and recommend scheduling your newborn photography session as soon as you can so you can get the photographer you really want.
How to find a local photographer
Not surprisingly, Jackie says word of mouth is the best source of referrals for moms. She recommends simply asking other moms who they used, check out their pictures and ask about their experience.
"You can do web searches, but you may not see all your choices that way." Jackie explained her own site doesn't even come up in a search for her city and newborn photography. Since many photographers focus on creating their art rather than building up their web presence, it makes sense why doing a simple Google search for newborn photographers in your area won't necessarily list all your options.
Interview your photographer
With your baby only being a few days old when photographed, it's important you find someone you're comfortable with -- so interview them.
Some photographers like Jackie give clients information that addresses most questions at the time of booking.
Jackie recommends doing the following:
- Take a look at the photographer's portfolio to make sure they are the types of photos you want.
- Make sure you understand a photographer's pricing structure so you are not surprised after the shoot.
- Make sure there's a plan set up as to how you will connect to coordinate the shoot once your little one arrives.
Is the studio set up for newborns?
Babies just a few days old have special needs and you want to make sure the studio is equipped to accommodate them.
"Newborns love to be snuggled and warm," Jackie explained. "I have a sound machine as well as heating pads, which I adjust to each individual newborn to keep them warm and safe."
She also keeps lots of clean blankets around to catch any baby messes that happen during a session to keep baby clean.
Who provides the props?
Have your heart set on getting a picture of your baby in a tub or wearing a certain hat? You'll want to discuss props with your photographer well in advance.
"Your newborn photographer should provide props," Jackie said and she advises moms to "book a photographer that owns a wide variety of props that fits their style."
Some of the newborn hats she uses can run upwards of $50 and there are some sets where $500 worth of props are being used.
Exceptions would be if there was a special family heirloom or memento you wanted to include in the pictures.
If there is a particular theme or color scheme you'd like to see in the photos, makes sure to discuss this with your photographer in advance so he or she has time too coordinate the necessary supplies.
What should mom and dad wear?
If you're planning to do a family photo session with your baby you'll want to coordinate outfits.
"I personally love simple," Jackie said. "I always worry that if there is too much trendiness in the parent's clothing they could look back on it in several years and say 'what was I thinking with that outfit?!?' I tell my parents to wear simple white tees and jeans/khakis."
Make sure to discuss outfits with your photographer since some only photograph certain parts of the body and you might not need a full outfit. "I only photograph my moms from the breast area up so sometimes I even take swaddles and tie them around the mom to create a delicate, simple look."
What about pops? "I love dads in a good ol' white tee with their little one in their arms -- it's timeless!"
See more of Jackie's work by visiting www.creamncocoaphotography.com.Photos courtesy of Jackie Baughman and Cream n' Cocoa Photography
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Senators wrestle with updating law authorizing war on terrorist groups
Senators from both parties agreed Tuesday that it was long past time for Congress to enact a new law authorizing the evolving war against Islamic terrorist groups, while also raising questions about the legal basis for the Trump administration's escalating direct military confrontations with Syrian government forces.
But over the course of a 90-minute hearing before the Foreign Relations Committee, it was clear that policy disagreements that thwarted previous efforts to update the authorization to use military force against the perpetrators of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks — a law that three presidents have used to justify combat against foes and in countries far beyond al-Qaida in Afghanistan – remain daunting.
"Some members of Congress will use this debate for the singular purpose of imposing limitations on our president — it's just a fact," said Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., the chairman of the committee. "Others may refuse to limit a president at war in any way. That's a fact. And that is a wide gap to bridge."
The hearing was the latest in a yearslong series of congressional debates over what, if anything, to do about the open-ended Sept. 11 war authorization. The executive branch has stretched the law to encompass war against enemies with only tenuous links to the original al-Qaida, which has proved controversial, and senators disagreed Tuesday about whether it covered the Islamic State, as the Obama administration first claimed.
The hearing was the first since President Donald Trump took office, and it comes at a time of new urgency over the legal uncertainty regarding the scope and limits of what it covers. On Sunday, an American F/A -18 shot down a Syrian government fighter jet because it was said to be menacing a rebel militia the United States is supporting. The downing prompted Russia, a Syrian government ally that has also intervened in the complex civil war, to threaten to target U.S. and allied aircraft that fly west of the Euphrates River.
Asked at a luncheon Monday at the National Press Club in Washington what legal basis the United States had to attack Syrian government forces, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., claimed the authority stemmed from the 2001 law because the U.S. military presence in Syria was predicated on fighting al-Qaida and the Islamic State there.
But on Tuesday, the ranking Democrat on the Senate committee, Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin of Maryland, said, "The most recent use of this, in regards to activities in Syria, certainly had nothing to do with the attack on our country on September the 11th."
And a witness, John B. Bellinger III, who was the Bush administration's top lawyer at the National Security Council and then at the State Department, testified that he was "puzzled" by the suggestion that the 2001 war authorization covered military operations against Syrian government forces. He suggested the executive branch might be able to cite Trump's constitutional powers as commander-in-chief as a basis for them, however.
Under questioning, Bellinger also warned that because it is not clear that the 2001 war authorization covers the Islamic State, if the Trump administration were to bring an Islamic State suspect to the military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, courts might potentially order the prisoner freed in a habeas corpus lawsuit.
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Most of the hearing focused on how operations against Islamic militants have evolved since 2001. It circled through questions that have derailed previous attempts to reach a consensus on updating the war authorization, including whether a replacement should have an expiration date, constrain the use of ground forces and limit the war's geographic scope, and how broadly it should extend to other militant groups merely associated with major enemies.
"It's hard to craft an authorization against nonstate actors," said Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who, with fellow a committee member, Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., has pushed Congress for years to enact a new war authorization.
Still, in an interview after the hearing, Kaine expressed hope that political headwinds may be easing.
"In my discussions with Republicans and Democrats, I do think they do feel the need to impose more structure on the White House," Kaine said, noting that Trump has outsourced a decision about troop levels in Afghanistan to the Pentagon and had yet to articulate a clear Middle East strategy. "I think the worry about mercurial surprises is prompting Congress, including Republicans, to want to exercise our powers a little more."
The bill proposed by Kaine and Flake would authorize force against al-Qaida, the Taliban and the Islamic State for five years. It also would set up a process for presidents to declare that other Islamic militant groups had become "associated forces" covered by the war authorization, while giving Congress a way to reject that designation.
One of several alternative bills, proposed by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., contains no end date or mechanism for Congress to override an executive branch decision about expanding the war to an associated force. His bill also contains explicit permission to hold terrorism suspects, including from the Islamic State, in indefinite law-of-war detention, bolstering court rulings that wartime detention powers are implied as part of congressional authorization to use military force.
Young said he was willing to compromise to get a new authorization enacted, arguing that Congress had a constitutional duty to set the parameters of the war.
"We can't outsource our responsibilities, as difficult as it may be to come to terms on some of these issues," he said.
Jennifer Steinhauer contributed reporting.


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New VA Report Released Covers 2015 Veteran Suicide Data
Let's get one thing straight: we are in the middle of an epidemic. Suicide rates over the past 10 years have been rising at a shocking and horrific rate. And while it is impacting the veteran population in particular, suicide is an American problem. It's a national problem that demands national, community-based solutions. It took us years to get to the point that we are at, and it will take years of hard, diligent work by all of us to make progress on this issue.
Some Background
It is also important to note that as with many reports, the numbers we are seeing today lag a few years behind. This is pretty standard for big research reports as it takes time to collect and analyze all those numbers. For example, the Center for Disease Control's suicide report, which our Policy Intern Nick broke down last week, is the latest data we have; and it's from 2016. So the numbers we will be talking about today that were released by VA this week are actually from 2015. That's 3 years ago!
For context, three years ago the IAVA-backed Clay Hunt SAV Act was signed into law. At the time, it was one of the first pieces of legislation targeting mental health and suicide prevention for the Post-9/11 generation. Since then, we've seen a number of wins and many pieces of legislation passed addressing the issue. Since 2015, within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Veterans Crisis Line has expanded, community partnerships have expanded, VA has opened up emergency mental health care to those with other than honorable discharges, and started using predictive analytics to reach out to veterans who show risk factors for suicide.
I don't mean to bury to the lede here, but I do want to make sure we have some context when looking at these numbers; and understand that in many ways this report reflects where we were, not where we are. But here's the hard part: we won't know where we are on suicide in 2018 for a few years.
The Report
So let's get down to it. Overall, the rate stayed the same. The most recent VA report shows that 20 veterans a day are dying by suicide. Women veterans are two times more likely to die by suicide than their civilian counterparts and firearms was the most used method. Veterans aged 18 to 34, the Post-9/11 generation, had the highest rate of suicide.
These results are incredibly disheartening but not unexpected. In our latest Member Survey, 58 percent of IAVA members know a Post-9/11 veteran who died by suicide. And 65 percent know a Post-9/11 veteran who has attempted suicide. That's an almost 20 percent rise in both stats since 2014. We've been watching this trendline for years. The data out of VA and the CDC just confirmed what our members already know: veteran suicide is a huge issue and it continues to be a huge issue.
What's Next?
But in the numbers, there's some hope too. According to our latest Member Survey, when a family member or friend mentioned getting help, 80 percent of IAVA member respondents sought help as a result. In the recently passed omnibus spending package, $10 million was allocated to Clay Hunt SAV Act pilot programs and another $10 million was allocated to the Veterans Crisis Line. There is light on the horizon and there are countless volunteers, advocates, professionals, and organizations dedicating their time and resources to addressing this issue. The work is far from over, and IAVA will be there every step of the way.
We know veteran suicide is a top concern for IAVA members which is why it's part of IAVA's Big 6. If you are in need of assistance, our RRRP team is standing by. And if you are experiencing a crisis, please call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255.


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NEA Awards Two Grants to NPN/VAN
In June, the National Endowment for the Arts announced 1,195 grants totaling $82.06 million to support arts activities in every U.S. state and jurisdiction.
In the Art Works: Dance category, NPN has been awarded $50,000 for programs that support contemporary U.S. choreographers, dance artists, and presenters to create, commission, tour, and engage diverse communities with new work across the United States. The programs will support the development and touring of innovative, new dance works; nurture the careers of hundreds of dancers; and create spaces for authentic dialogue between diverse dancers and audiences across the United States. Art Works is the NEA's largest category and focuses on funding the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with art, lifelong learning in the arts, and strengthening of communities through the arts.
NPN/VAN has also received its first Our Town grant. The $75,000 award will support the Knowledge Building Initiative, NPN/VAN's creative placemaking research and archiving project. NPN/VAN is partnering with Paul Bonin-Rodriguez, PhD, and Elliat Graney-Saucke, to research and archive creative placemaking case studies and best practices in the 33 states represented by NPN/VAN's network. The work will result in a series of written reports, blog posts, and filmed short interviews and oral histories, all of which will be accessible through NPN/VAN's website. Research findings will also be disseminated through dedicated sessions at NPN/VAN's convenings. Through this project, NPN/VAN will deepen engagement with its partner organizations, promote effective reflection and evaluative efforts, and better articulate the social change benefits of artistic production. The project will reach NPN/VAN's national network of 84 organizational partners and their communities. Our Town is the NEA's signature creative placemaking program that supports partnerships of artists, arts organizations, and municipal governments that work to revitalize neighborhoods. This practice places arts at the table with land -use, transportation, economic development, education, housing, infrastructure, and public safety strategies to address a community's challenges. Creative placemaking highlights the distinctiveness of a place, encouraging residents to identify and build upon their local creative assets.
About the National Endowment for the Arts
Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the NEA supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America's rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America. For more information, visit www.arts.gov.