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Letter to the president of Federal Republic of Nigeria about abducted young women
06 November 2014
The Hon. Dr Goodluck Jonathan
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja
6 November 2014
Dear President Jonathan,
I refer to my letter of May 5, 2014 concerning the abduction of the more than over 200 young women studying at the Chibok boarding school in north-eastern Nigeria, whose parents still to this day remain without information as to their wellbeing or any concrete prospect of their return. This situation is totally unacceptable. I call again upon the government of Nigeria to intensify its efforts to ensure the wellbeing and release of the abducted girls.
Now, the World Council of Churches has learned with dismay that on 29 October 2014 the headquarters of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) and Kulp Bible College, which are located in the village of Kwarhi, as well as churches in the nearby town of Mubi in Borno State, north-east Nigeria, were attacked and seized by elements linked to Boko Haram. In the course of the attack there was substantial loss of life, and many local people have fled. We have heard that several thousand people have travelled to the Cameroon border, seeking refuge from the violence. They have immediate needs for food, shelter, medication and clothes. Our partner organisation, the Christian Council of Nigeria, is working with others to respond to this need.
The World Council of Churches wishes to offer our support and solidarity to the whole people of Nigeria, and to you and your government in addressing this situation and the increasing insecurity and displacement of communities in the north-east of the country. However, I am concerned and moved to read the statement made by Dr Samuel Dante Dali, the President of EYN: "We need urgent help from the international community if the global community can have compassion on us… The future of Nigeria is getting darker and darker day by day but, Nigerian political leadership do not seem to take the suffering of the people very seriously. The government of Nigeria with all its security seems very weak and helpless in handling the crisis."
On behalf of the worldwide ecumenical community, I must stress that it is vital that the government takes immediate, proactive, effective and visible steps to protect all the people of Nigeria and work strategically to defend them against such attacks, as well as to ensure the welfare of those who have been the victims of such attacks, abduction and displacement. The forthcoming elections and campaigning commitments must not distract you from the most fundamental obligation and moral responsibility of government to provide for the security of the Nigerian people.
I hope that you will be able to respond meaningfully and swiftly to the suffering of your people in north-east Nigeria, and I pray that God will strengthen you for the fulfilment of your responsibilities in this regard.
Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit
World Council of Churches


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Teens today are more likely to be lonely, depressed and immature than any previous generation, according to analysis published in The Atlantic. According to Jean M. Twenge, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University who has been researching generational differences for 25 years, the culprit is the smartphone.
Why it matters: Physically, the iGen are safer than previous generations, but psychologically they are much more vulnerable to mental illness, including serious upticks in depression and suicide, according to the report. "There is compelling evidence that the devices we've placed in young people's hands are having profound effects on their lives—and making them seriously unhappy," writes Twenge.
What's at stake: Smartphones aren't going anywhere, and as Twenge points out, of those who suffer from depression at a young age, at least half become depressed again later in life.


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Of course here in America, Thanksgiving was yesterday. We celebrate like many Mid-West people with a the classic turkey dinner. I think Thanksgiving has turned into a pre-Christmas celebration. (Also Hanukkah started yesterday, so Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!) We take it as a day of rest and good food. I pre-plan most of it and cook on Wednesday, leaving the turkey for Thursday. That guarantees I get in relaxing time with my wonderful family.
There are few tips for cooking with Pyrex. These will save you heartbreak if you follow them.
1. Stay away from foil. It can leave black marks on the dish that none of us has figured out how to get off. Instead use the lids that came with them. They can go in the oven.
|To do list: clean oven
|We called that Marshmallow Pie. THM ate it up!
It is just sweet potatoes.
|A perfect time to use all the fall colors.
|My turkey looks orange!
5. Do not deep fry in Pyrex. It will break the dish, the grease will catch fire and you will die. Please don't deep fry anything. save your waist line. (and I love greasy food, but baking you can use Pyrex and still have yummy food)
|A chance to use my Corelle napkin rings.
Not these should be common sense. I mean the dishes are old, most 30+ years old. But sometimes it does not click and things break. sometimes friendly reminders help. And one last reminder. Never ever put your pyrex in the dishwasher. There are many ways you can get marks and grease off. PSA on dishwasher death.
I hope your holiday was wonderful yesterday. And if you didn't celebrate anything yesterday and it was just another day, I hope your future holidays are wonderful.


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Most people never think about the way they breathe. It is something that happens as a natural reflex and doesn't require thought. But, when you do need to concentrate on it, such as during your first yoga class or while working out, that's when flaws in your breathing style can become easy to detect. Have you ever tried to take a deep breath and found yourself yawning afterward due to lack of oxygen? Or do you ever have trouble focusing on yoga poses and correct breathing at the same time? If so, you're not alone. Not only do most of us neglect to think about the way we breathe, but we are also most likely in the habit of breathing improperly. To enhance your yoga practice and improve your physical health and emotional well-being, learning to give your body the oxygen it needs should be your very first step. Here's how:
1. Identify incorrect breathing.
Most people breathe quickly and do not inhale all the way. This is called shallow breathing. If you find yourself breathing fast, raising your shoulders as you breathe, and not letting your stomach expand, you could be breathing incorrectly. When you breathe the right way, your stomach, diaphragm, and ribcage fill with air and visibly expand.
2. Warm up.
Before you learn how to breathe the right way, take some time to warm up your body first. This will relax your muscles and allow the breath to enter the body more fluidly. Don't exercise to the point that you're out of breath, though. If you do, wait until your breathing has stabilized.
3. Pick your posture.
You can either stand with your back straight and knees slightly bent or sit cross-legged with a straight back. Put your shoulders back and let your chest lift. Relax your arms and put them on your waist or fold them gently in your lap.
4. Inhale.
Inhaling slowly through your nose, let air pass into your diaphragm and fill your stomach. You should feel like your stomach is expanding like a balloon. Inhale for about five seconds, or until you feel you have taken a full breath. Never force yourself to take a deeper breath than feels natural. The point is to train your body to take slower, better breaths, not to breathe so deep that it hurts. You have to practice a bit until you find the length of breath that feels good for you.
5. Exhale.
Exhale through your mouth, not your nose. Make sure to exhale slowly, in about the amount of time you took to inhale (this can vary, though, with inhaling and exhaling taking different amounts of time for different people). Keep breathing out until you have exhaled fully.
Try this sequence several times a week, and practice regular yoga, and you should see vast improvements in the quality of your breath.


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Sorry I haven't been on for a few days but life gets so hectic at different times. So today I have an Easter nugget box to show you that I cased from Chic n' Scratch, Angie is on my favourites and I check in to see what she is doing, almost daily! The funny looking bunny on the top of the box comes from another site and do you think I wrote down the name, no! I will find it though..........
Dsp: 5 1/8" x 3 1/16" score all four sides 1/2", 2 1/4", 2 6/8", 4 1/2" and 5"
Card: 5 1/4" x 3 3/4" score all four sides at 1/2" and 1 1/8" I would still check out Angie's tutorial as you need to cut off the corners and then some but for other seasoned crafters, you probably worked that out for yourself anyway, lol.
Stamp set: Teeny Tiny sentiments
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Europe ACCESS Global Haines Index Analysis Chart
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Australian Community Climate and Earth-System Simulator (ACCESS). Based upon the UK Met Office Unified Model system. ACCESS G is the global numerical forecast model operated by the BoM. It is run twice daily (00Z and 12Z) and provides forecast data out to 240 hours with a horizontal resolution of 80km and 50 vertical levels.
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Victoria issues code red bushfire warning as Melbourne weather heats up
After coming within 0.2 degrees of its hottest November night on record, Melbourne's temperatures are soaring while parts of Victoria prepare for a day of catastrophic fire risk.
Sydney smoke 'unlikely to clear for days' as bushfires burn around NSW
Sydneysiders have been warned the thick smoke haze covering the city will remain for days, as the air quality plummeted to "hazardous" levels for the second time this week.
Bushfire threat spreads to Victoria as first Code Red declared since 2010
A Code Red fire danger day has been declared in Victoria for the first time in almost a decade, as emergency services warn people in parts of the state's north to consider evacuating their homes.


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Under the Dome
McCrory signs tanning bed bill
Gov. Pat McCrory signed into law Thursday a bill protecting youth from contracting skin cancer at commercial tanning salons, a cause championed by the late state Rep. Jim Fulghum.
The law is named after him, as he sponsored a similar piece of legislation last session, as well as several other health-related bills. The Raleigh physician died last year before his first term was up.
The Jim Fulghum Teen Skin Cancer Prevention Act prohibits tanning bed owners from allowing anyone younger than 18 to use them.
The governor signed House Bill 158 in a ceremony attended by Fulghum's family, lawmakers and medical officials.
McCrory also signed several other bills Thursday:
▪ HB71 County Commissioner Oath Filing
▪ SB116 Handicapped Parking Windshield Placard
▪ SB123 Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act
▪ HB79 Contempt for 50C/Scope of Stay for Appeals
▪ HB102 Utility Vehicles/Move Over Changes
▪ HB195 Allow Substitution for Biosimilars
▪ HB437 Create Home Exemptions/Home Renal Procedures
▪ HB434 Handicap Placard/Medical Recertification
▪ HB878 Expand Trustees of the School of Math and Science
▪ SB90 Required Number of Brake Lights
▪ HB659 Controlled Substance/Update Precursor List


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Steve Stanek is a research fellow at The Heartland Institute and a former managing editor of two Heartland publications, "Budget & Tax News" and "Finance, Insurance & Real Estate News." Stanek's articles have appeared in numerous local, state and national publications since he began writing for Heartland in 2003, and he has been a frequent guest on local and national radio and television programs discussing government budget and regulatory issues.
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Steve Stanek interviews co-author, Machael Lafaive, from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, regarding his recent study entitled, "Economic Growth and Right to Work Laws". The study contains an analysis of the positive economic implications of Right-to-Work Laws, which assert that one cannot be compelled to join or support a union. In the 24 states that have adopted the Right-to-Work Laws, the report finds after accounting for proxy variables, that totally employment, personal income and population increase after a state adopted these laws. The bonus implication of these laws is that an individual's liberty is maximized by allowing voluntary association.


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Why do we even need sleep?
I remember back in high school my friends discussing the idea of having to sleep was just a caffeine deficiency.
I could never do without sleep.
Actually, I noticed a majority of my problems started with bad sleep and ended with good sleep.
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The Full 90
USA's 23-man roster released
BRISTOL, Conn. — Edson Buddle and Herculez Gomez have made the U.S. World Cup roster, coming from obscurity a few months ago to earn trips to South Africa.
U.S. coach Bob Bradley cut seven players from his preliminary roster Wednesday to reach the 23-man FIFA limit.
Let go were defenders Chad Marshall and Heath Pearce; midfielders Alejandro Bedoya, Sacha Kljestan and Robbie Rogers; and forwards Brian Ching and Eddie Johnson.
Midfielders Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley, and defender Steve Cherundolo earned their third World Cup trips. Beasley's selection capped a comeback from nine months of national team exile that ended in March.
Seventeen of the 23 players are based in Europe, with just four from Major League Soccer and two from Mexican clubs. Of the European group, eight play in England, three in Germany, two in Scotland, and one each in Denmark, France, Italy and Norway.
Both Buddle and Gomez are forwards, and Bradley said they "both have been in great form, scored a lot of goals this year."
Bradley praised Buddle, Gomez and Beasley for taking advantage of their opportunities.
"One player that I felt fits into that category is Herculez Gomez," Bradley said. "He's worked hard to get to this point.
"DaMarcus obviously had fallen out of it a bit and he needed to make a renewed commitment to the team and doing things as a player that makes his team better. And we've seen that.
"When you make tough decision you try to factor in everything," Bradley added. "You take into account where they are in their season and certainly to this point Edson is one of the best players in MLS. That type of form needed to really count."
A total of 92 players made at least one appearance under Bradley during the four-year World Cup cycle as the team went 35-19-6. He used 43 players during qualifying; 19 of them made the final roster. Those players accounted for 29 of 42 goals scored in qualifying, including Altidore's team-leading six goals.
The roster:Goalkeepers:
Brad Guzan (Aston Villa, England), Marcus Hahnemann (Wolverhampton, England), Tim Howard (Everton, England)Defenders:
Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes, France), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover, Germany), Jay DeMerit (Watford, England), Clarence Goodson (IK Start, Norway), Oguchi Onyewu (AC Milan, Italy), Jonathan Spector (West Ham, England)Midfielders:
DaMarcus Beasley (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland), Michael Bradley (Borussia Moenchengladbach, Germany), Ricardo Clark (Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany), Clint Dempsey (Fulham, England), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles), Maurice Edu (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland), Benny Feilhaber (AGF Aarhus, Denmark), Stuart Holden (Bolton, England), Jose Torres (Pachuca, Mexico)Forwards:


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Tierra del Fuego 1998
One year after exploring the steppes of Mongolia, the Camel Trophy returned to where the great adventure started eighteen years before - Latin America, this time Chile and Argentina. The event's evolution was now complete and the teams of athletes would be participating in a range of disciplines, including for the first time in the Camel Trophy's history, winter sports. Camel Trophy is well known for its brutal treks through steaming, malaria-infested jungles and punishing deserts but despite snow in Mongolia, this was the first true first winter event, with temperatures expected to reach minus 30 degrees in Patagonia.
"The weather is going to be the challenge on this event. If you make mistakes, you could lose your toes or fingers, even your life. Other Camel Trophies have sounded miserable, with the mud and the rain and the insects, but they were usually in places that were very friendly for human beings, places where there's water and warmth. Here, if you screw up, you die."
Tom Collins, Team USA 1998 trainer
The capability of the Camel Trophy hopefuls was tested during the International Selections. In preparation for the snowy and icy environment of Chile and Argentina, the cold spring of northern Sweden provided a wintry backdrop for five days of activities. For the first two days, participants rotated through a series of exercises designed to familiarise them with the equipment to be used on the event. Training was also provided in navigation, first aid, communications, winter survival and mechanics. During the final three days, the candidates were evaluated in a number of competitions, including ice driving on the frozen surface of Lake Djupsjon, uphill and downhill treks on the ski slopes of Trillevallen, Grade 3 rapids below the thundering waterfalls of Ristafallet and muddy mountain biking around the wooded acres of Favikens Egendom. The highlight of the week was an unusual night-driving slalom competition on the ice that tested the candidates' accuracy, precision and skill behind the wheel; the courses were marked only by candlelight. But what vehicles were the candidates driving?
For the first time since 1990, a new Land Rover vehicle had its baptism of fire in the Camel Trophy. The Freelander was Land Rover's first SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) and the manufacturers were keen that it should demonstrate its abilities. The Freelander proved popular and capable at the International Selections in Sweden. The driving exercises took place on mixed terrain, everything from mud, snow and gravel to the ice-covered Lake Djupsjon. With ice almost three feet thick, competitors had plenty of opportunity to play.
"I was surprised at how well [the Freelander] handled. You could make really sharp turns and on the ice you would start to spin but as soon as you let off the gas you'd have traction again."
Greg Thomas, Team USA 1998
Nevertheless, the critics were not convinced that an SUV could answer to the challenge. Perhaps the organisers weren't either. Each team also had a Defender 110, loaded with all the adventure equipment including canoes, bikes, snowshoes, skis and snowboards. Would Defender embarrass the younger Land Rover with its capability?
Tierra del Fuego, the Land of the Fire, first appeared on a map in 833AD. It remains a scarcely populated area. Indigenous tribes were all but wiped out by deadly epidemics introduced by conquistadores and later conflict between Argentine and Chilean troops. For much of the event, the competitors encountered only gauchos, cattle-herding descendants of the settlers.
The traditional Camel Trophy, where the convoy progressed through seas of mud and challenging forests was a memory. The teams were to explore independently and freedom to chose their route. Their only obligation was to meet up at four predefined points between Santiago, Chile and Ushuaia, Argentina - the southernmost city in the world, more than 3,000 miles south. The event was to cover a greater distance than any other Camel Trophy.
Between these meeting points, each team tried to choose best way between the biggest number of "Discovery" and "Adventure" locations. The 200-plus Discovery locations, selected for cultural or environmental relevance (including natural features and tourist sights such as the house of Butch Cassidy) all had the same value and were reached in the Freelander. From the Discovery location, the teams then used one of the sporting disciplines to reach the Adventure location, with each one promising points corresponding to the difficulty in being reached.
At the end of the first stage, during which the American team were moving ahead in the competition, 140 members of the Camel Trophy entourage climbed to the 2,800-metre summit of nearby Villerica. As one of the region's most active volcanoes, its snow-capped summit glows at night like the butt of a dying cigar. At the top, the climbers were rewarded with a brilliant panorama of the Andes and the boiling cauldron of lava in the volcano crater.
The journey still had the potential to be reminiscent of the traditional Camel Trophy. The day after leaving Futaleufu, one of the greatest white water rivers in the world, the Portuguese team negotiated a mud track but the Defender became stuck. The delays were not over for the team as their day ended with the Freelander being rescued by the support vehicle. The American Team also found that it was the Defenders, surprisingly, that needed assistance most often.
"I was amazed at how the Freelander did. I didn't expect the car to get through all that stuff. I think part of it is the car's unibody construction. It has an extremely smooth undercarriage, and as long as you keep it moving, it runs great."
Dean Vergillo, Team USA 1998
The scenes of Land Rover recovery, just as it happened in Camel Trophy of old, helped rekindle Camel Trophy spirit.
The Freelander vindicated Land Rover's conviction that it was a suitable vehicle for the event. It was fast and agile and sailed along the snow tracks, performing with a spirit that could not be imitated by the support Defender. In the mud the situation was more or less similar. Even so, the "porter" can argue in its defence that it was loaded with tonnes of equipment, that the small-booted Freelander could never have carried. Nevertheless, the American team still lost several bags (containing food, clothing and a large sum of currency) from the roof rack of the support vehicle.
The official ending ceremony took place along the waterfront of Ushuaia to the music of a small band and a small crowd of autograph seekers. The French team of Mark Challamel and William Michel took home the Camel Trophy. South Africa and the United Kingdom followed in second and third place. The Land Rover Award (given to the team that visited the most "Discovery" locations) went to Spain's Emma Roca and Patricia Molina, the first all-female team in Camel Trophy's history. Two brothers from South Africa, John and Mark Collins, won the vote for the highly coveted Team Spirit Award.
(Some content from Automotor and Truck World)
- Team Vehicles: Land Rover Freelander XEDi
- Support Vehicles: Land Rover Defender 110 300Tdi
- Distance: Between 5,000 and 8,000 km - no set route
- Number of Teams: 20
Participating Countries
- Argentina - Victor Bozic & Nico Bottinelli
- Austria - Kristina Gruss & Rupert Riedl
- Canary Islands - Jose Hernandez & Alvaro de Orleans
- Denmark/Norway - Soren Brahe & Anne Marit Lia
- Finland/Sweden - Fredrik Pettersen & Maarit Jarvilehto
- France - William Michael & Marc Challamel (Camel Trophy)
- Germany - Peter Weiland & Elena Boggemeyer
- Greece - Stefanos Kabarakis & Zois Panos
- Holland - Rob Visser & Joost Standt
- Italy - Fabrizio Pistoni & Michelangelo Oprandi
- Japan - Yoshio Ikemachi & Yoshihito Nakano
- Portugal - Pedro Maia & Goncalo Vidal da Gama
- Romania - Aron Gorog & Zoltan Bartha
- Russia - Konstantin Agevnin & Igor Baronos
- South Africa - Mark Collins & John Collins (Team Spirit award)
- Spain - Patricia Molina & Emma Roca (Land Rover award)
- Switzerland - Hanspeter Rieder & Frederic Kholi
- Turkey - Mehmet Memo Gurs & Kutlu Torunlar
- United Kingdom - Martin Hansford & Andy Watkins
- United States - Dean Vergillo & Greg Thomas


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Why do you want to run on your own? Let's run together.
We first meet in early fall, hands in baggy hoodie pockets, sun glinting off free sunglasses advertising some real estate company. I like your laugh, your kindness humming in the background, your battery bunny energy. Your honesty as we sit at the top of a half-hill, half-mountain. My day has taken a turn, and the sunshine warms my bones.
Why do you want to see them so badly? I'm happy just being here with you.
In spring you thread a necklace around my neck, adorned with a single dewdrop of a pearl. I begin to feel at home with you in my life. You are there between classes, at lunch, wrapped in blankets at the beach. I bend for you: I've never advertised my private life, but it matters to you that we are a package deal. I show some goodwill. I can try. I let your social media flood mine, I will hold your hand among friends, I won't cringe at the public affection. I remember your smile that first day at the top of that hill, hold onto that with both hands.
You don't need me.
Fall circles back around, after a turbulent summer. You bristle when I say I need my own time, alone. You show up anyway, bringing lunch and stuffing in time un-alone. You begin to pick at the seams of my days: you don't like the friendships that have lasted longer than you; you question why I have friends who are male, as if their gender is somehow a new development. My solo runs are now a rejection of you; my antics with friends embarrassing. This is tasting like hard work.
I want you, you say, but you don't, not really. You want — but not me, not as I am. I won't bend further.
Why am I not enough?
The thing is, you can't ask someone to need you. You don't get to pull chunks from them so that they need to fill in the fresh gaps with you. That has nothing to do with love. So we go in circles. I keep thinking of that erroneous pizza pie theory of economics; there are things that aren't finite. Isn't it better if you're in my life because I want you in it, not because I need you? Wouldn't you rather be chosen, again and again?
And when winter inevitably comes, and you go, life is still enough. I still run alone. Those friends you disapproved of are still there. I still play my music loud; I still find my quiet spaces. And when a new person sneaks into my life, life grows easily, happily, to make space for them. The other things still stay.
It's been a while, but I hope you've found your own enough — wherever it may lay.


text: In January we built a temporary classroom for the children, however, now we need to start raising funds to build our permanent classrooms. We now have a time limit because of the District inspectors who come each school term to see if we met the minimum requirements of 4 classrooms, toilet, and fence. Of course have none of those met which means we can't get a school license. Up to now we have been operating without a license and as more and more kids come this will not be allowed much longer. So we need your help to be official:)


text: Claire Smith Bermingham performs on both modern and baroque violin. Early music performances include Trinity Baroque, Big Apple Baroque, Siren Baroque, Dorian Baroque, and La Fiocco Baroque. Modern work includes Astoria Symphony, Sinfonia Celestis, Greenwich Symphony, Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, Di Capo Opera, Bronx Opera, Connecticut Grand Opera and on Broadway. Appearances on "Saturday Night Live," "David Letterman" and "The View" with Sean "Puffy" Combs and Father John Misty. She is the violinist for Ritchie Blackmore's band, "Blackmore's Night." Recordings including Shakira's album, "She Wolf" and Blackmore's Night's "Dancer and the Moon." Performances with Blackmore's Night in Germany, Holland, Czech Republic, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, England, Scotland, Luxembourg and in America. She is a founding member of The Queens Consort.


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My Two Dads
Season 2 • Episode 9
Amber heads to the beach with her adopted dad, Trent & the kids. A stop at her aunt's house raises questions about what her biological dad really thinks of her. Is Amber ready to face the truth or will she be able to live her dream of having 2 dads?
42 min|TV-PG|Premiered 12/16/2015


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What is the mission of the Public Management program?
The goal of the Public Management program is to become a national provider of professional degrees for public service for the public sector, non-profits and multilateral agencies, emphasizing the core values and societal benefit. The M.A. in Public Management provides outstanding and motivated students with the fundamentals of public management: policy analysis and evaluation, quantitative analysis, financial management, economics and fiscal policy, and public policy and administration. It combines rigorous academics and strategic skills, challenging students to apply the latest theory, scientific findings, and new management methods to help solve real-world governance and policy issues. We recognize that governmental and nonprofit sectors share common ground and common goals, which in part helps to drive our curriculum offerings.
The program is housed within the Center for Advanced Governmental Studies, whose mission is to provide a strong foundation of knowledge upon which innovative policy programs and promising leaders can develop. The M.A. in Public Management Program helps implement those goals by educating students from both a practical and a theoretical perspective about governmental institutions, the political process, and governance issues. It prepares emerging leaders to face those complex challenges.
What are the Career Opportunities for graduates of the program?
Our students come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, with upwards of 90% working full time in the government and non-profit sector. They have an array of work experiences – from the executive branch, Capitol Hill, the military, nonprofit sector, think tanks, advocacy organizations, and private firms. Graduates from the MA in Public Management program are better prepared for senior positions in the fields of policy, finance, and management within the competitive government and nonprofit sectors. They're also better positioned for leadership opportunities — imbued with the skills and perspective necessary to bring about meaningful change in society.
What are the criteria for admission?
A grade point average of at least a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate studies. A minimum GPA of 3.0 does not guarantee admission. Particular interests and work experience will also be considered.
How do I apply for admission?
Apply online. Please go to the online application page.
What is the deadline for admission?
Applications are accepted year-round and students may apply to enroll for summer, fall or spring semesters. There are no strict application deadlines. However, it is recommended that students submit all of their application materials at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester (international students should apply at least 3 months before the semester starts). For more about our application process, click here.
Do I need to take the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or TOEFL?
The GRE is not required, and will only strengthen your application if you feel that you are unable to demonstrate your writing and critical thinking skills through other components, like transcripts, writing sample and letters of recommendation. More than GRE scores, we prefer to see strong recommendation letters that contain details about your analytic skills, and a really solid writing sample. TOEFL/IELTS scores may be required if your undergraduate degree was not completed in the United States. For more information see the international applicants. page.
Can students work full time and pursue this degree?
Yes, they can. Students who work full time can take up to two courses per semester. Most of our classes are in the evenings.
How long does it take to complete the degree?
Most students completing the degree part time take 2 years. That's a rate of two courses per semester in the spring, summer and fall semesters. Students are free to go at a faster or slower pace, as your schedule allows. Students have 5 years to complete the degree. Those who wish to attend full-time can finish their degree in three to four semesters depending on course load.
How many students are active in the Public Management program?
The total number of individuals actively seeking a degree from the Public Management program varies by semester but is around 150 students.
What financial aid is available?
You should contact the main JHU financial aid office for financial aid questions. Please refer to the Financial Aid page.
Do you accept transfer students?
While we do not accept transfer credits from another institution, at the discretion of the program director, advanced standing may be awarded to applicants who have completed relevant graduate work at an accredited institution.
Can the program be completed online?
As of May 2015, students can complete all their required coursework degree online. Please note that not all courses are offered online and that the program is predominantly "on the ground" in Washington, DC.
Can I take courses elsewhere in the university?
Students have the opportunity to take up to the equivalent of two of their electives at other Johns Hopkins divisions offering master's level courses, or other AAP programs, provided they meet the prerequisites and with the permission of the Public Management program director.
Who should I contact with questions?
Please contact Paul Weinstein or Dr. Sarah O'Byrne.
Does this degree require a thesis?
The MA in Public Management incorporates a capstone project that gives students a chance to address a practical, real-world challenge using the skills and knowledge they have gained throughout their studies. Students have to get up-to-speed quickly on a specific content or issue area; use key process skills such as project management and policy assessment; and develop competency in gathering, analyzing, and reporting on data.
How much does the program cost?
Students pay by the course. For specific information about tuition costs click here.
Are there study abroad opportunities?
Among the Center's most exciting opportunities are our study abroad options, typically offered as summer courses. These courses give students the unparalleled experience of visiting a country and learning about it from local leaders, citizens and experts in the field. In recent years, we have offered courses with components in Israel, India, Mexico, China, and Western Europe.
Where is the program located?
The Public Management is centered at Johns Hopkins Washington, DC campus located centrally near Dupont Circle at 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Our facilities include classrooms, computer labs, a student center with a lounge, conference rooms, study rooms, and a kitchen, a 100 capacity auditorium, and library. In addition, students can access facilities across the street at the School for Advanced International Studies and the Carey School of Business, located one block away.
Who endorses the program?
The Public Management program is endorsed by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and is a member of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).
How many courses do you need to graduate?
Students need to successfully complete 12 courses in order to graduate. This includes 5 core courses, the Capstone for Public Management, and 6 electives.
What is the graduation rate for the Public Management program?
For those starting the Public Management program in the 2011-2012 academic year, 58 percent graduated in 2 years or less, 83 percent in 4 years or less, and 100 percent in 5 years. or less.
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Drawdown analysis can be an excellent way to screen investments. A Maximum Drawdown is the maximum amount of loss from an equity high through the drawdown and back to the point the equity high is reached again. There could be many drawdowns over a given date range and will be listed starting with the maximum drawdown. Figure 16 illustrates the maximum drawdown over the period 12-2009 to 07-2011, although it is not the only drawdown. Maximum drawdowns being analyzed on numerous investments should be calculated over the same date range.
In addition, it is important to remember that drawdowns are relative to return. The S&P 500 Index in Figure 17 exhibits drawdowns that would give most investors pause. However, if you chart the losses and time underwater versus the returns of the fund (Figure 18), some investors might find the fund worthy of additional consideration.
There are numerous reasons for a drawdown, including market stress, giving back part of unrealized profits after a large increase in equity, or just poor trading. From a quantitative perspective, however, it is important to analyze the reasons that caused a particular drawdown, and not exclude a fund based on just absolute numbers.
Investors who are required to select and monitor investment managers should develop a basic understanding of investment statistics. Quantitative tools can provide you with good insight that you can use in your qualitative interviews with managers and when monitoring your investments.


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Whether you're pulling for I'll Have Another or just planning on that being your creed when it comes to all things margaritas (+ chippies), I hope you have a lovely weekend celebrating one of the two.
I've yet to determine whether it will be a Turf Club or a fiesta type of weekend, but the one thing I can guarantee is that I'll be dressing the part. Because, honestly, the best part of both holidays is the themed outfits. Amiright!?
My Midwestern roots have me pulling toward the Derby. My heart can't bear the thought of abandoning Indiana's Kentucky neighbor. But the opportunities for Cinco celebrating are undeniably abundant. If I can pull off a floppy hat at a fiesta (or possibly a sombrero at a Derby party?), I'll be sure to let you know.
Happy FriDerbydeMayo!


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Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") has requested comments regarding whether "ringless voicemail" to a person's cell phone is regulated by Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") restrictions on calls to cell phones. See http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2017/db0418/DA-17-368A1.pdf. This technology allows a caller to leave a voicemail message on a consumer's cell phone without the phone ringing. Although the comment period is closed, reply comments may be filed before June 2, 2017.
Comment: I think it very unlikely that the FCC will grant this petition ruling that a voicemail is not a "call" as defined in the TCPA.
Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") has filed suit against a credit repair company and obtained a temporary restraining order halting its businesses. FTC v. Strategic Student Solutions, LLC, No. 17-cv-80619 (S.D. Fla. May 15, 2017).
Comment: Credit repair and debt relief programs are subject to special rules under the Telemarketing Sales Rule ("TSR"), often prohibiting payment in advance of providing the services.
A bill has been proposed in the Alabama Senate (SB 370) which would modify the State's registration exemption for persons soliciting the sale of newspapers or magazines. The bill would modify that exemption to specify that persons selling magazines or periodicals as part of a membership package still could fall within the exemption if the primary purpose was soliciting the sale of a magazine.
A California court has granted a defendant's motion for summary judgment in a TCPA class action brought by a consumer who received two text messages. Reichman v. Poshmark, Inc., No. 16-cv-02359, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 73769 (S.D. Cal. May 15, 2017). The plaintiff received texts because his client was a registered user of Poshmark and caused people on her contact list to receive the texts.
Comment: The court agreed with the defendant that it did not cause the text to be made. Rather, the texts were made by the person who sent texts to her own contact list.
In 2014, a law firm in California sent out many demand letters alleging that persons calling 800 numbers were illegally monitored under California's wiretapping law. The plaintiffs would intentionally "opt-out" of an inbound recording to speak to a live representative and thereby bypass a disclosure of monitoring. In 2015, a recipient of one of these letters sued alleging a scheme of bribery and evidenced creation by the law firm in violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and other laws. Natural-Immunogenics Corp. v. Newport Trial Group, et al. (C.D. Cal. 2015). That case is still ongoing.
Comment: I have not received any more of these demand letters.
A bill has been proposed in the Massachusetts House (HB 137) which would allow businesses to sign up for the no-telemarketing "do-not-call" list.
Comment: Massachusetts still administers its own "do-not-call" list, so it would not affect numbers on the federal list. When the constitutionality of the federal list was challenged, the court which approved it noted it applied only to calls to consumers based on consumer privacy rights. Courts traditionally have ruled that businesses do not have privacy rights, and the constitutionality of this section is therefore highly suspect.
North Carolina
A bill has been proposed in the North Carolina House (HB 787) which would specifically include lead creation in the definition of "telephone solicitation."
Comment: Lead creation for commercial purposes already likely falls within the definition of "telephone solicitation" because it obtains information which might be used for a later sales solicitation.
On May 22, 2017, the Honorable Catherine Eagles from the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina issued an opinion holding Dish Network liable for the actions of its vendor and assessing treble damages under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") against DirecTV in a class action. Krakauer v. Dish Network L.L.C., No. 14-cv-00333, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 77163 (M.D.N.C. May 22, 2017).
Comment: The judge found Dish Network liable for treble damages or potentially $60 million or more. The case highlights two concerns of utmost importance: 1) you must monitor your vendors' activities as you can be held liable for those activities, especially if you "know, have reason to know, or consciously avoid knowing" of those illegal activities; 2) if you do receive an inquiry or complaint, you must investigate and stop any illegal practice or cease doing business with that entity. Often complaints are "smoke" which a diligent attorney or compliance officer can correct before the real "fire" causes serious damage.
A bill has been proposed in the Pennsylvania House (HB 448) which would require the office of the Attorney General to coordinate its activities with the state Department of Aging for telemarketing matters.
A bill has been proposed in the Pennsylvania House (HB 105) which would ban making telephone solicitations on legal holidays. The bill would also require disclosures in prerecorded calls of how the recipient could opt-out of future telephone solicitations through a key-press mechanism.


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Happy Veterans Day to all members of the US Armed Forces!
November 11, 2011
Stratosphere Tower
Happy Veterans Day to all members of the US Armed Forces!
14 comments :
- Shydub said...
I love your hello kitty bag bayot, mura angayan ko ana waaaaaa.
visit ko diri from PF
- November 11, 2011 at 1:26 PM
- Cecile said...
nice shot of the two of you on pink :-)
- November 11, 2011 at 1:34 PM
- Lisa Balazs said...
Awesome photo! I haven't been to Vegas in years. I hope to go soon.
Hugs, LisaKay Belles Roses Romantiques
- November 11, 2011 at 2:33 PM
- Maricel Tan said...
Hello Kitty bag!!! I like! :)
Doing a quick hop from PF! Hope you could visit mine @ My Little Angry Birds Addict. Thanks!
- November 11, 2011 at 2:38 PM
- clarizze said...
aw, how cute is that kitty bag:)
- November 11, 2011 at 8:56 PM
- IMRIZ said...
one more round here. i'm too lonely here:)
(that must be the vegas strip below?)
- November 11, 2011 at 8:57 PM
- mary mary quite contrary said...
love love your cute hello kitty pink bag. :)
- November 11, 2011 at 9:26 PM
- giay said...
nice HK bag :) visiting from PF, pls care to visit me http://mommygiay.blogspot.com/2011/11/pf96-cheshire-cat.html
- November 13, 2011 at 5:41 AM
- wifetoalineman02 said...
awww both Mommy and daughter look lovely :-) loved the outfit and the bag. Dropping some love for Pink Fridays, hope that you can return the favor too.
- November 13, 2011 at 11:04 AM
- Nancy said...
wow, anything Vegas do sounds like a lucky trip. :D
- November 13, 2011 at 6:19 PM
- torry said...
your daughter , she is really soo cute. and nice kitty bag , even my mom do have exactly have one like that.i think you are having nice time over there. have fun:)
- November 13, 2011 at 11:38 PM
- Leah H. said...
That is a cute Hello Kitty Bag~ like it very much!
Visiting for PF!! Hope you can visit me too:)
- November 14, 2011 at 11:34 AM
- Icar said...
I love your HK bag sis!envy much here!hehe
sending love from PF#96!
- November 16, 2011 at 7:57 PM
- Eric Graham Reviewed said...
That's a very nice experience. Am afraid of heights but being at the top is superb!
- November 18, 2011 at 6:45 AM


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Preparing Aid for Yemen
Gift of the Givers prepares to send container loads of aid to Yemen where more than 400 000 children are severely malnourished. The country presently ranks as among the top 6 most hungry countries in the world. The ongoing war has virtually destroyed the entire economy of the country.
Rice, oil, tinned food, sugar, beans, baby milk powder, biscuits, medical supplies and detergents are the items we intend sending. Water is also a huge need as Yemen ranks as among the top four water scarce countries in the world. We have two water trucks that have delivered 2.1 million litres of water in the last few months. We intend purchasing a third truck at 30k USD.
Cash contributions into Gift of the Givers, Standard Bank, Pietermaritzburg, Account number 052278611, Branch Code 057525. Details Imtiaz Sooliman 0832364029.


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The Olight S1 Baton is the smallest side switch LED torch ever produced by Olight. It uses one CR123A primary lithium cell which is included, or can use one RCR123 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The S1 Baton outputs an intensely bright beam of 500 lumens at maximum setting with its Cree XM-L2 CW LED, and has a maximum beam distance of 110 metres.
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The Olight S1 Baton is the smallest side switch LED torch ever produced by Olight.
It uses one CR123A primary lithium cell which is supplied, or can use one RCR123 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which can be purchased separately, please refer to the related products. The base of the S1 is fitted with a surprisingly powerful magnet allowing you to attach the light to any suitable metal surface.
The S1 Baton outputs an intensely bright beam of 500 lumens at maximum setting with its Cree XM-L2 CW LED, and has a maximum beam distance of 110 metres.
The brightness levels are cycled through low, mid, high in turn, whilst the moonlight mode of 0.5 lumens can be accessed directly when the torch is off by pressing and holding down the switch. Instant access to high mode can be achieved by a quick double press when the light it off.
When the Olight S1 is switched on a quick triple click of the on/off button activates strobe mode.
The Olight S1 is also a great camping light as it has 3-modes that can be changed with one-hand, a memory function to allow you to activate the light in a particular mode, a strobe mode for personal protection and a flat bottom with a in-built magnet for secure tail-standing to use like a candle.
The S1 contains two timer settings; long timer (9 minutes) and short timer (3 minutes). Double clicking the side switch will enter this setting and one blink indicates the 3 minutes mode, and two blinks indicates the 9 minutes mode.
Double click the side switch to change the timer to the opposite setting. After the setting is saved, the light will blink 3 times and then will enter the timer mode. The light will automatically turn off when the timer is over.
Operational Modes
Using 1 x 3 V, 1500 mAh CR123A battery:High: 500 lumens; 1.5 minutes run-time, 300 lumens; 1 hour, 30 minutes run-time*Mid: 80 lumens; 6 hours run-timeLow: 8 lumens; 40 hours run-timeMoonlight Mode: 0.5 lumens; 25 days run-timeStrobe: 10 Hz; 3 hours run-time
Using 1 x 3.7 V, 650 mAh RCR123A lithium-ion battery:High: 500 lumens; 1.5 minutes run-time, 300 lumens; 1 hour run-time*Mid: 80 lumens; 4 hours run-timeLow: 8 lumens; 25 hours run-timeMoonlight Mode: 0.5 lumens; 15 days run-timeStrobe: 10 Hz; 2 hours run-time
Please note: *The high setting after 1.5 minutes run-time will decrease to 60% output (300 lumens) to protect the LED from overheating.
Primary Cells - Please note that CR123A lithium metal primary battery cells are not rechargeable.
Rechargeable Cells - If you are intending to use lithium-ion rechargeable batteries then you will also need to purchase a suitable battery charger if you do not already have one.
Please click on the Product Accessories tab above to view compatible batteries and battery chargers.
Technical Details
Type: Professional hand-held LED torchOperating Modes: Moonlight / Low / Mid / High / Strobe (10 Hz)Luminous Flux: Up to 500 lumensLamp Type: Cree XM-L2 LEDLens: Aluminium Smooth reflectorBeam Range: 110 mBatteries Required: 1 x CR123A Lithium (included) / 1 x RCR123 Li-ion (not included)Run Time: Up to 25 days at lowest settingOverall Length: 61 mmDiameter: 21 mmWeight: 30 grams (excluding battery)Body Colour: BlackBody Material: Constructed from aircraft-grade aluminiumBody Finish: Type III hard-anodised with anti-scratch coatingWindow Type: Coated mineral glass resists scratchesSwitch Type: Side mountedOther Technology: Magnetic baseImpact Resistance: 1.5 mEnvironmental: Waterproof to IPX8 Standard (2 m)Warranty: 5 yearsRegulatory Compliance: CE / RoHS
Packaging and Contents
Supplied in a retail box and contains:Olight S1 Baton torch x 1Lanyard x 1Pocket clip x 1Manual x 1
When using lithium batteries, we believe it is best to only use the best quality brands. The Duracell Ultra CR123A is designed to deliver long run times in every device that it powers whether it is a torch, camera, or a high tech gadget.
The Nitecore RCR123A Li-ion 3.7 V, 650 mAh protected battery is ideal for many brands of torch on the market including Nitecore, Fenix, Xtar and Olight. Electronically protected against over charge and over discharge. Equivalent to ICR123 / RCR123 / LIR123A / 16340.
The Nitecore UM10 is an advanced USB management and charging system capable of charging a single lithium-ion battery from a USB power source, while simultaneously charging an external device.
Organise and store your CR123A or RCR123 batteries in this Storacell hard plastic caddy. These holders were originally designed for pilots, but they are also great for camping, boating, travel or at home.
The Olight USB rechargeable 16340 is a premium quality, high capacity 650 mAh lithium-ion battery specifically designed for high intensity torch use and is the perfect companion for Olight 16340 (RCR123) powered lights (not compatible with the S1R II Baton and cannot charge inside the S10R III Baton).
The Olight FB-1 is a versatile bike mount which enables the fitting of a torch to your bike handlebars. The mount can hold torches with a body diameter of 10-35 mm and fits on handlebars with a diameter of 10-35 mm. Four rubber attachment ring are supplied so you can select the correct size for your torch and handlebars.
Please note: Torch not included.
This Olight black nylon holster is designed to fit the Olight S1, S1R Baton, S MINI and S1 MINI Baton torches.
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Nothing happens without the effective exchange of essential information, ideas and direction. Nothing great anyway. If you're leading, then you're communicating.
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Since Michael Porter's seminal work in the 1980s we have had a clear and widely accepted definition of what strategy is—but we know a lot less about translating a strategy into results. Books and articles on strategy outnumber those on execution by an order of magnitude. And what little has been written on execution tends to focus on tactics or generalize from a single case. So what do we know about strategy execution?
We know that it matters. A recent survey of more than 400 global CEOs found that executional excellence was the number one challenge facing corporate leaders in Asia, Europe, and the United States, heading a list of some 80 issues, including innovation, geopolitical instability, and top-line growth. We also know that execution is difficult. Studies have found that two-thirds to three-quarters of large organizations struggle to implement their strategies.
Many executives believe that relentlessly communicating strategy is a key to success. The CEO of one London-based professional services firm met with her management team the first week of every month and began each meeting by reciting the firm's strategy and its key priorities for the year. She was delighted when an employee engagement survey (not ours) revealed that 84% of all staff members agreed with the statement "I am clear on our organization's top priorities." Her efforts seemed to be paying off.
Then her management team took our survey, which asks members to describe the firm's strategy in their own words and to list the top five strategic priorities. Fewer than one-third could name even two. The CEO was dismayed—after all, she discussed those objectives in every management meeting. Unfortunately, she is not alone. Only 55% of the middle managers we have surveyed can name even one of their company's top five priorities. In other words, when the leaders charged with explaining strategy to the troops are given five chances to list their company's strategic objectives, nearly half fail to get even one right.
Not only are strategic objectives poorly understood, but they often seem unrelated to one another and disconnected from the overall strategy. Just over half of all top team members say they have a clear sense of how major priorities and initiatives fit together. It's pretty dire when half the C-suite cannot connect the dots between strategic priorities, but matters are even worse elsewhere. Fewer than one-third of senior executives' direct reports clearly understand the connections between corporate priorities, and the share plummets to 16% for frontline supervisors and team leaders.
Senior executives are often shocked to see how poorly their company's strategy is understood throughout the organization. In their view, they invest huge amounts of time communicating strategy, in an unending stream of e-mails, management meetings, and town hall discussions. But the amount of communication is not the issue: Nearly 90% of middle managers believe that top leaders communicate the strategy frequently enough. How can so much communication yield so little understanding?
Part of the problem is that executives measure communication in terms of inputs (the number of e-mails sent or town halls hosted) rather than by the only metric that actually counts—how well key leaders understand what's communicated. A related problem occurs when executives dilute their core messages with peripheral considerations. The executives at one tech company, for example, went to great pains to present their company's strategy and objectives at the annual executive off-site. But they also introduced 11 corporate priorities (which were different from the strategic objectives), a list of core competencies (including one with nine templates), a set of corporate values, and a dictionary of 21 new strategic terms to be mastered. Not surprisingly, the assembled managers were baffled about what mattered most. When asked about obstacles to understanding the strategy, middle managers are four times more likely to cite a large number of corporate priorities and strategic initiatives than to mention a lack of clarity in communication. Top executives add to the confusion when they change their messages frequently—a problem flagged by nearly one-quarter of middle managers.
A version of this article appeared in the March 2015 issue of Harvard Business Review
We at Bridgepoint Coaching & Strategy Group have experienced this myth of communication equals understanding with nearly every corporate client. Donald Sull, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management states, "It's not surprising that corporate strategy is misunderstood, it's how surprised executive leadership is that this is true." Remember, only 55% of the middle managers surveyed can name even one of their company's top five priorities.
Is this true for your team?


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Let's Work Together
Like Chris Olson's work? Great! If you have a project in mind, fill out the client contact information below and tell us a bit about the project.
Chris Olson is a licensed illustrator and designer specializing in original artwork and surface pattern designs for stationery, textiles, apparel and home furnishings. There are lots of different ways in which I collaborate on projects, the most common of which are described below.
If you are interested in graphic design or surface design, please send Chris an email via this contact link and tell her a bit about the project you have in mind. You can view samples of her patterns here. If you would like to request access to the full pattern library in her online portfolio, please use the form at the "Online Portfolio Password Request" page. If you already have the password, you can view the collections here.
Trend and Creative Brief Savvy: Chris is experienced in developing art and designs to a creative brief for Surtex and Inception trade shows as well as creative briefs for brands and design studios.
Design Services
Here are just a few of the design services you can request.
Create custom artwork for apparel, home decor, and textiles to fit both your customer and your brand's needs.
Create art/designs according to a creative brief.
Prepare technically correct repeats of my original designs or pattern designs by others.
Research market trends and combine that information with the needs of the brand/consumer and my artistic style to develop original patterns that enhance your brand.
Develop unique pattern collections in multiple colorways.
Recolor Art and Patterns for apparel, home decor, and stationery.
Prepare color indexing and color separations for print production.
Create vector artwork for print production.
Prepare production-ready files in Photoshop or Illustrator for your manufacturer.
Commissions: If you are interested in having me create an illustration, please send Chris an email via the contact link below and tell her a bit about the project you have in mind. You can view samples of her illustrations here and here.
Custom art: Do you have a wedding, anniversary, graduation, birth of a baby, or another important date you are celebrating? If you are interested in a custom illustration or a map for an invitation or announcement, please send Chris an email via the contact link below and tell me a little about the project you have in mind.
Branding & Marketing
I partner with brands to help them develop a marketing strategy through social media, webinars, and events. Projects include custom-branded content through design, writing, and editorial direction. You can find out more about my services at my Branding and Marketing page.
Creative consulting services for brand development
My expertise in design and marketing helps me offer a well-rounded, creative approach to driving integrated and effective marketing campaigns. I'll work with you to develop a marketing strategy that will deliver real ROI. I help organizations share their brand's stories across social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
Clients and collaborations
Here are a few of the brands Chris Olson works with: Papyrus Greeting Cards, Stationery, & Personalized Invitations; Pattern Observer; Textile Design Lab; Hunt + Gather Studio; BlogHer.com; Apartment34.com; MomathonBlog.com; Dreampower Animal Rescue; Pals Forever Animal Rescue; Penrose St. Francis Health Foundation; Pikes Peak Writers; Pikes Peak Writers Conference; Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center
I'd love to hear from you
Contact Chris
If you have an illustration or design project for me, please send me an email via the form below. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks for your interest. Chris Olson will contact you soon.
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I was very uninspired to cook dinner today. My attempts to start at 4pm were thwarted by the two toddlers vying for my attention. Instead of cooking, I was in the sandpit chasing ants and ensuring there were equal amounts of sand allocated to each toddler. Then there was the request for an early bath, followed by the truck delivering topsoil for our new lawn. By the time 5pm had rolled around, I was looking at the takeaway pamphlets, thinking that after I had just posted a Meal Planner, I really shouldn't be buying takeaway!! And I have not been organised enough to have leftovers in the freezer. I had no time left to do the lasagne, so after a brief search through my list of recipes (yes, another list), I can present to you … the Bolognese Risotto! Served to a happy family by 5:45pm.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 stick celery, finely chopped (I had capsicum instead)
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed (I use minced garlic)
500g minced beef
1.5 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine (I drank the other 1/2)
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 cups beef stock
25g butter, chopped
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or any shredded cheese)
1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves (out of garden, can use parsley also)
extra fresh oregano and grated parmesan cheese to garnish
1. Heat oil in large pan, add celery, carrot, onion and garlic; cook, stirring until vegetables are soft.
2. Add mince; cook, stirring, until mince is browned all over. Add rice; cook, stirring, for a further 1 minute.
3. Combine wine, paste and stock in a large jug. Add half of the stock mixture to pan; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.
4. Stir in remaining stock mixture; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for a further 10 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in butter, cheese and oregano.
5. Garnish with extra fresh oregano and grated parmesan cheese.
Recipe by Allison
It's my photo … but thanks for the recipe, and Reference to:
Woman's Day Everyday Food, June 16, 2003 (an oldie, but a goodie!)


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Win tickets to School House Rock Live Jr.
Casa Manana Theatre presents "School House Rock Live Jr." based on the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series "School House Rock."
The television series taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, catchy songs. The stage version follows Tom, a school teacher who is apprehensive about his first day. He tries relaxing by watching TV when various characters emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music.
Casa Mañana is teaming up with Fort Worth Independent School District for a book drive during the run of Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. Bring a new book to the theater when you see the performance and be entered to win a Casa Prize Pack. All books will be donated to the Fort Worth school district.
Would you and your family like to see "School House Rock Live Jr." on opening night?
Here's how to enter:
1. Enter your information here: https://www.research.net/r/VBQ6P9P
2. Then, comment below with the answer to this question: Why do you love School House Rock? (Note: Must be signed on to Facebook account to comment).
Last day to enter is Noon, Tuesday, February 2, 2016.
THE PRIZE: Winners will receive four tickets to see School House Rock Live Jr. at 7 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016 at Casa Mañana Theatre, 3101 West Lancaster Avenue, in Fort Worth. Last day to enter is Noon, Tuesday, February 2, 2016.
CONTEST RULES: Entries must be submitted by the contest deadline. Must be at least 18 years of age to enter or win. Winners will be selected by random drawing from all online entries received within submission period. Winner will be notified via e-mail at the end of submission period. No substitutions or transfer of winners/prizes. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. Some prizes may have dues dates for redemption/use. Employees and immediate family of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Star-Telegram.com, mom2momdfw.com, dfw.com and any/all of the participating giveaway sponsors, are not eligible to enter or win. By entering, winner consents to allow the use of his/her name and/or photograph for advertising or similar promotions without further compensation. Winner releases all sponsors of liability regarding use and enjoyment of the prizes. Tax liabilities and insurance, if any, are sole responsibility of the winner. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.
Recommended for: All ages
When: February 5-February 21
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre, 3101 West Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
Cost: $16-$35
Info: www.casamanana.org


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Student life
Studying at RCSI Bahrain opens up a whole host of opportunities to gain valuable experiences, both academic and social.
Find out what student life is like at RCSI Bahrain:
Life as a first-year medicine student
Life on campus
Your time at university will be one of the most memorable of your life and we aim to provide the best possible environment to help you succeed, both academically and personally. RCSI Bahrain is committed to combining successful academic achievements with a healthy lifestyle and a balanced student experience overall.Explore life on campus
RCSI Bahrain provides a host of support and developmental services for academic and personal success.
Life in Bahrain
Bahrain combines the best of Middle Eastern traditions with a modern infrastructure and diverse population, in which locals and expatriates live in harmony.Explore Bahrain
Food culture is huge in Bahrain - here are some recommendations from one of our current students.
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Power everything.
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Summer is (un)officially here!
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Summer is just about here! Can you feel it? The sun! Shorts! Sunscreen! Icy cold beverages! I can't wait! Please don't let summer get in the way of your workouts. If you don't like to work out in the heat there is always 6:30am MWF! If you are traveling there are hundreds of travel wods at noexcusecrossfit.com and the handy "burpee mile" that Brendan keeps mentioning….
Thank you to everyone to came on Memorial Day and joined us in our annual Murph WOD! It was awesome to workout with some of you who have never done Murph before, with some of you who ALWAYS do Murph and a couple of you who went the extra mile and did Murph RX this year! I'm so proud to be a member of such an incredible community of athletes who come together on a holiday each year in honor of those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom! And then we ate! This is a tradition that I always look forward to (yes the eating part, yes to all working out together but no not necessarily the 200 push ups part). I really believe Murph, and the handful of other Hero WODs that we have done at Jab, make you push yourself more than you ever thought you could. As Coach Chris said it before we began on Monday, "Your mind will give up a thousand times before your body". Not one of you listened to your mind! Nice work, Team!
The Crossfit Regionals have wrapped up! I posted some of the live coverage on our facebook page but in case you missed it you can find it here and watch the coverage. The top 5 athletes from each region make it to the Crossfit Games. There are some names you will recognize and some that you may not! It is going to be a very exciting time watching the Games this summer! Ben Smith placed third while his brother, Alec, placed second! Talk about sibling rivalry 😉
Don't forget, Barbell Club meets every Sunday morning at 8:15am! No need to sign up and it's included in your membership! Come lift!
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You can plan your own Summer Sewing Camp.
Over the next several weeks I will be posting instructions on how to teach your children to sew in the form of a camp.
When my youngest was 9 years old I wanted to teach her to sew. It just never happened. With the summer approaching I thought it would work if I taught her friends at the same time. It worked! She was able to learn along with her friends. That is the summer that our Summer Sewing Camp began. (See my daughter now in her Easter Dress below.)
People started asking about our camp, so we expanded. Since then we have had many summers of Summer Sewing Camp. My daughter actually started helping me teach and we have taught many children to sew. I have learned the best techniques for teaching children to sew. We have learned to anticipate mistakes and get children excited about designing.
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By rebelling against his country's dominant Euro-centric discourse and disobeying the fundamental rules of Albanian grammar, writer Idlir Azizi has created a new kind of Albanian literature. In today's essay, researcher Adem Ferizaj analyzes Azizi's Terxhuman and helps us understand the implications it might have for Albanian-language literature and Albania as a whole.
The pyramid crisis in Albania and the Kosovo Liberation War are the only two Albanian incidents that simultaneously made headlines in The New York Times, Le Monde, and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in the 1990s. Since Western journalists' interest in the Albanian lands depends on political turmoil in the Balkans that could ruin European "geopolitical stability," this comes as no surprise. When Western editorial offices are urgently in need of articles about this region, the local who organizes meetings, provides information on the addressed issue, and translates interviews becomes indispensable for them.
In Albania, this local is often referred to as a "fixer," although the word terxhuman (which shares a root with the English "dragoman") is used as well. The latter is also the title of Idlir Azizi's 2010 novel, which takes this profession as a starting point to address Western arrogance towards Albanians and to provide an unprecedented analysis of Albanian society. In a very original way, Azizi deconstructs the mainstream Albanian discourses that are based on Eurocentric concepts, or, to put it differently, on Western arrogance towards Albanians. In this way, Terxhuman (which has yet to be translated into English) interprets Albanian reality in an alternative and postcolonial way. Such an analysis did not previously exist in contemporary Albanian literature.


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The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School. 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in Contemporary Review; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume. In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon. The Cathedral of Barchester is a blend of Canterbury, Salisbury, and Hereford.
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The Garden Hall was a hall in the Killik hive Saras on the planet Woteba, built to receive outsiders to the hive.
It was here that UnuThul met with Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, Saba Sebatyne, Mara Jade Skywalker, and Luke Skywalker in 36 ABY. At the time, the hall was being overtaken by the Fizz, rendering it useless.
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The success story of Pakistani figures is not very different from their counterparts in other areas of world. Here are the few Pakistanis who are some of the richest people in world.
Malik Riaz
He is generally presumed as the richest person in world but he is one of the richest persons actually. His net worth is 1 Billion, 10 crore US dollars. He was born in a middle class family and them he built an empire of real estate all by himself. He is known for his social work as well.
Sir Muhammad Anwar Pervez
He is the founder and chairman of 'Bestway Group of Companies' and has remained the Deputy Chairman of United Bank Limited. He is the Pakistan born businessman basically. He started his career as a bus conductor and became the richest person of the country through tireless effort. His net worth is 1 billion, 60 crore US dollars.
Sadruddin Hashwani
Hashwani needs no introduction when it comes to hoteling industry. He is the founder of, 'Hashoo Group of Companies' and is running hotels like 'Pearl Continental' and 'Marriott' while is in partnership in the running of 'Serena'. His net worth is 1 billion and 10 crore rupees. Hashwani is also investing in Petroleum and pharmaceutical arena.
Mian Muhammad Mansha
Belonging to Lahore, this business tycoon is considered as the second richest Pakistani and has the net worth of 250 billion US dollars. Mian Muhammad Mansha is the owner of Mansha Muslim Commercial Bank, Adam Gee and Nishat Groups.
Shahid Khan
Born in Lahore, he has the net worth of 480 billion US dollars. This makes him the richest person of Pakistan. He is the owner of an American private company, Flex-N-Gate. He started his practical life from dish-washing.


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I am a hip-hop artist, as you probably know. My hip-hop name is Big Smalls.
As far as artists and musicians, they don't retire. They might tour less.
And their pals vote for their stuff when they're not on the panel, and it just keeps going that way. And they tend to be very fringe artists, so anything before the 20th century is not worth considering. This is out of date.
As an artist, I understand that, and I value the creative input of the artist.
It gives me more breadth as an actor and as an artist to not be pigeonholed.
Creativity is not just for artists. It's for businesspeople looking for a new way to close a sale; it's for engineers trying to solve a problem; it's for parents who want their children to see the world in more than one way.
No artist is well served in thinking what will happen to their works. The best one can hope is that they'll enter the mainstream, and people will pull bits and pieces from them.
An artist, in my understanding of the word, should side with the people against the Emperor that oppresses his or her people.
I think it's much richer and much more fun to be an artist than to be anything else. I can't think of a better life than acting.
I used to always read my stuff. And I could never understand why artists would say, 'Oh, I can't read my older stuff.' I'd go, 'Are you crazy? I could read my stuff forever!' Now it's a little harder.
I don't think Hollywood makes many good films anymore. How many directors can you really trust to have an artistic vision, not a corporate vision or a watered-down communal one?
You can't trust an artist that just makes good records.
What's frustrating to me is when, on a low-budget movie, people don't take chances. A big-budget movie, that script's your bible; nobody's going to risk going off the page. But when you're doing a very low-budget film, why not take some chances, intellectually, artistically?
There are female artists I can look at that I find more in common with than the male artists, because they're blending the pop, dance and theatricality... but currently there aren't a lot of guys who go there.
At one time there were voiceover artists, now there are celebrity voiceover artists. It's unfortunate because these people need the money less than the voiceover artist.
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