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EARA/SRA Summer School Testimonial Archive
2012 EARA/SRA Summer School Report
The 2012 EARA/SRA summer school was held in Spetses, Greece from August 24th to August 28th. The site for the school was the historic Anargyrios-Korgialeneios School, located on Spetses, an island in the south of Greece. The summer schools have been hosted since 2001 by the European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA), and the events are funded in part by the Jacobs Foundation. For the past three years, the summer school has been jointly sponsored by EARA and SRA.
This year, 7 senior scholars and 22 junior scholars attended the event designed to train doctoral researchers. The summer school features intensive reading, lively intellectual exchanges, stimulating questions about theory as well as practice, and professional development opportunities. Junior scholars present their ideas to the senior scholars and their peers to receive valuable feedback.
Participant Testimonials
Sometimes, an offhand comment by an advisor or an unexpected listserv email can be the turning point that changes an academic career. These turning points can lead to new opportunities. They can lead to new collaborations. They can lead one halfway around the world. One of those – almost serendipitous – turning points in the academic career of twenty-two junior scholars has been this year's EARA/SRA summer school in Spetses, Greece. This is a report from two of those scholars, roommates Pieter Baay and Chris Napolitano.
Our bags and computers packed with research articles from senior researchers, power point presentations on our dissertations and bathing clothes – just in case – we arrived at the beautiful island of Spetses. This inspirational environment seemed the perfect setting to improve our understanding on theories, research designs and methodological challenges that appear in adolescence research.
The opening communication workshop acknowledged the differences between the participants from all around the globe and set the stage for an ongoing discussion on commonalities and differences between all participants. We Americans were reminded to speak slowly. We Europeans were reminded to speak up. These reminders were important: wherever we were during Summer School, it seemed, Junior scholars from around the world shared ideas and plans to collaborate.
A focal point of the Summer School was the talks from the senior scholars on wide-ranging topics such as gene-environment interactions (Luc Goossens), family assistance (Andrew Fuligni), parent-child relationships (Jaap Denissen), sibling relationships (Susan McHale), planned missingness (Todd Little), civic engagement (Jim Youniss), and an evolutionary approach to aggression (Patricia Hawley). Apart from presenting their outstanding research, the seniors challenged us with diverse assignments and commented on our dissertation progress.
Equally important, the Senior Scholars were willing to share all their experience and suggestions relevant to our career development. This way, seniors and juniors got to know each other at a deeper professional and personal level, which many of us had not experienced before.
This summer school has not only affected the development of individuals' academic career. The intense week of exchange of knowledge and ideas has led both seniors and juniors to discover previously unknown shared research interests. Juniors presented their theoretical framework, which appeared testable with a dataset from a Senior or which appeared to show considerable overlap with another Junior's research. This way, cross-national and cross-disciplinary relations were built that will doubtlessly lead to senior-junior as well as junior-junior collaboration in the future.
On behalf of all junior scholars, we would like to thank the inspiring senior scholars, the organizing committee, (Lauree Tilton-Weaver and Sheila Marshall) and the generous Jacobs Foundation for creating this turning point in our academic career. Ευχαριστώ πολύ!
List of Participants
Senior Scholars:
James Youniss, The Catholic University of American
Todd Little, University of Kansas
Patricia Hawley, University of Kansas
Luc Goossens, Catholic University of Leuven
Susan McHale, Pennsylvania State University
Andrew Fuligni, University of California, Los Angeles
Jaap Denissen, Tilburg University
Junior Scholars:
Sara Accomazzo, University of California, Berkeley
Laura Baams, Utrecht University
Pieter Baay, Utrecht University
Milena Batanova, University of Texas, Austin
Kris Bevelander, Radboud University
Jane Chipman, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Lavina Damian
Maria Fernandes-Jesus, University of Portugal
Aline Gauchat, University of Montreal
Aisha Griffith, University of Illinois
Kaisa Haverinen, UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND
Priya Iyer, U OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
Danilo Jagenow, FREIE UNIVERSITÄT BERLIN
Parissa Jahromi, Stanford University
Christine Lackner, BROCK UNIVERISTY
Hana Machackova, MASARYK UNIVERSITY
Noel Malandam, MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Gregory Mantzouranis, University of Lausanne
Lies Missotten, KATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN
Christopher Napolitano, Tufts University
Selma Salihovi, OREBRO UNIVERSITY
Kim Tsai, UCLA
EARA/SRA Summer School Testimonial Archive
2011 EARA/SRA Summer School
2011 EARA/SRA Summer School Report
The 2011 EARA/SRA summer school was held in at the University of Arizona in Tucson from May 16-21th. The summer schools have been hosted since 2001 by the European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA), and the events are funded in part by the Jacobs Foundation. For the past three years, the summer school has been jointly sponsored by EARA and SRA.
This year, 7 senior scholars and 24 junior scholars attended the event designed to train doctoral researchers. The summer school features intensive reading, lively intellectual exchanges, stimulating questions about theory as well as practice, and professional development opportunities. Junior scholars present their ideas to the senior scholars and their peers to receive valuable feedback.
Visit the Emerging Scholars Blog to read reflections from several 2011 junior scholar participants! Be sure to watch for the call for applications to next year's summer school.
Senior Scholars 2011
- Stephen Russell
University of Arizona
- Noel Card
University of Arizona
- Marcel van Aken
Utrecht University, the Netherlands
- Daan Brugman
Utrecht University, the Netherlands
- Gustavo Carlo
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
- Jennifer Connolly
York University, Canada
- Shelia Marshall
University of British Columbia
- Marcela Raffaelli
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Niobe Way
New York University
- Lorah Dorn
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Junior Scholars 2011
- Kevin Barnes-Ceeney
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Karen Bluth
University of Tennessee
- Kristen Gilbert
Yale University
- Sara Johnson
University of Connecticut
- Jessica McKenzie
Clark University
- Christopher Salas-Wright
Boston College
- Cindy Sangalang
University of California
- Jama Shelton
University of New York
- Julia Tang
Claremont Graduate University
- Elizabeth Tilley
University of Arizona
- Kristina Webber
University of North Carolina
- Chris Lee
University of California
- Jolien van der Graff
Utrecht University
- Danielle van der Giessen
Utrecht University
- Beiwen Chen
Ghent University
- Jan Serek
Masaryk University
- Kirsten Lochbuhler
University of Vienna
- Mette Ranta
University of Helsinki
- Sabrina Ruggieri
University of Bern
- Giulia Zucchetti
University of Turin
- Eveline Teppers
Catholic University of Leuven
- Marion Reindl
University of Wuerzburg
- Marko Luftenegger
University of Vienna
- Umit Morsunbul
Ankara University
The ÖREBRO Summer School
Summer Schools are training grounds for young scholars interested in adolescent development. The 2010 summer school was held between June 22nd and June 26th in Örebro, Sweden. This summer school was jointly sponsored by the European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA) and SRA, with the generous funding from the Jacobs Foundation.
During five days a group of 24 doctoral students and some of the best researchers in the field of adolescence came together to enjoy this experience. During the summer school participants were able to learn about different areas of adolescent research, receive feedback and advice about their own research and take part in methodology workshops, while enjoying the company of scholars from 12 different countries under the Nordic daylight.
And this is only one of the many activities offered for emerging scholars who are members of EARA or SRA. Stay connected to learn more about this and other great opportunities!
History of EARA/SRA Summer Schools
Participant Testimonials
"The recent EARA/SRA Summer School was a very valuable and unique learning experience. We had the opportunity to interact with and get constructive feedback on our research by prominent investigators. I appreciate the personal connections with other students and faculty I made. The workshops were relevant and interesting, and the social and cultural activities were really enjoyable. Swedish Midsummer was a highlight. I highly recommend attending!"
— Roseann M. Larstone, University of British Columbia, Canada
"The 2010 EARA/SRA Summer School was an excellent opportunity for professional development, especially in terms of receiving meaningful advice about the directions of our careers and research. More than enjoying the beautiful summer days in Sweden, we were able to develop new relationships and expand our perspectives about what it means to be a researcher in the field of adolescence. The senior scholars were very friendly and available, and provided us with engaging lectures, group projects and consulting sessions that expanded our knowledge while challenging us to step into the field as active players. It was also great to learn about the findings and challenges brought by students from a varied group of countries, which gave a unique cross-cultural nuance to the Summer School. For me the Summer School was a very delightful experience, and I strongly recommend it to other colleagues."
— Josafá Cunha, Federal University of Paraná, Brazil
"EARA/SRA Summer School is a place where prominent "surnames" from the articles you read become real persons who are ready to answer all of the questions emerged in your head while reading their papers. They are also happy to embark on the challenge of helping you with your own struggles and dilemmas by giving you some very useful advices and ideas for your studies. Summer School is a place where you realize that you are capable of being astonishingly creative and efficient in an almost-impossibly-short period of time. It is also a place where you work so hard that by the end of the Summer school (unless you're a native English speaker) you are not sure anymore in what language you think. But it is also a place where you have really lot of fun, and what is most important, where you meet many nice people who become your friends and future research partners…"
— Ana Tokiæ, University of Zagreb, Croatia
"Attending the EARA/SRA summer school in Sweden gave me the opportunity to meet and interact with leading adolescent researchers. The lectures presented by the faculty covered a wide range of interesting topics and they were all so open to hear our dissertation ideas and provide feedback. Additionally, meeting with an international group of doctoral students and collaborating with them on activities throughout the summer school was a memorable and positive experience."
— Guadalupe Espinoza, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
"I was really astonished to receive Dr. Stattin's email informing me that I would be one of the 24 students to attend the Orebro summer school in Sweden. I still couldn't believe it when I was preparing for the travel to Europe. But I would definitely say it was a never-forgotten experience in my life. During the 5-day summer school, the great senior experts stayed together with all the students almost all the time, presenting their researches, talking about career development, and communicating with us individually. I felt lucky to be exposed to the cutting-edge researches, learned more advanced data analyzing skills, and even more importantly, how to do good research and how to present research. Particularly, I received great advices about my dissertation proposal from both senior experts and fellow students. Communicating with fellow students and listening to their presentations also inspired me a lot. This event would be in my memory forever."
— Lixian Cui, Oklahoma State University, USA
List of Participants
Senior Scholars
Gian Vittorio Caprara, University of Roma, Italy
Nancy Darling, Oberlin College, US
Manfred Van Dulmen, Kent University, US
Sandra Graham, University of California – Los Angeles, US
Margaret Kerr, Örebro University, Sweden
Paul Klaczynski, University of Northern Colorado, US
Brett Laursen, Florida Atlantic University, US
Sheila Marshall, University of British Columbia, Canada
Debra Pepler, York University, Canada
Håkan Stattin, Örebro University, Sweden
Lauree Tilton-Weaver, Örebro University, Sweden
Junior Scholars
Erika J. Bagley, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, USA
Deborah M. Casper, University of Arizona, USA
Lixian Cui, Oklahoma State University, USA
Josafá Cunha, Federal University of Paraná, Brazil
Carolien van Damme, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Ella Daniel, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Guadalupe Espinoza, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Terese Glatz, Örebro University, Sweden
Amaranta D. de Haan, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Marieke Hiemstra, Radboud University, the Netherlands
Meredith C. Jones, University of Denver, USA
Roseann M. Larstone, University of British Columbia, Canada
Rebecca Lazarides, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
Andrea D. Mata, Kent State University, USA
Sina Nitzko, University of Mainz, Germany
Stijn van Petegem, Ghent University, Belgium
Lili Qin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , USA
Edin T. Randall, Loyola University Chicago, USA
Eeske G. H. van Roekel, Radboud University, the Netherlands
Sarah V. Spencer, University at Buffalo, USA
Elisabeth Stefanek, University of Vienna, Austria
Eva H. Telzer, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Ana Tokic', University of Zagreb, Croatia
Rongqin Yu, Utrecht University, the Netherlands


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Meet a Mom. DC Metro Blogger Arnebya.
Posted by amandar in Blog Posts, Meet a Mom on Mon, Nov 14, 2011
This week we're introducing you to another one of our local mamas who will be bringing the awesome here at Tots2Tweens on the regular.
We are so excited about being able to share perspectives of all sorts of mamas here at Tots2Tweens because no two mothers live the same story, and wouldn't life be boring if they did?!
We're just keeping it real (with a little bit of flair and good old fashioned storytelling for interest of course!).
Name: Arnebya
Home: In Maryland
Owner of: What Now and Why, The Wannabe Suburban Urban Mom blog
Meet the Family: Married, 3 kids, ages 10, 8 & 2
Why we love her: Because she's writing for us of course! Kidding. Mostly. We like her because she's real, and interesting, and stuff too. Her blog is not always about her kids and it's not always about herself. It's a good mix of life, past, present, and future!
Why she wants you to check out her site: I'm an ordinary mom trying to make it just like everyone else. But my voice and writing style are anything but ordinary. My thoughts, beliefs, and opinions are relevant, and my experience (highs and lows) as a wife, mother, blogger, and consumer offers readers a fresh take on, well, everything (and sometimes I'm funny). .
A Mom With a Secret
I am a stickler on flossing and brushing and limiting their consumption of candy and sugary drinks. But. (And yes, I'm whispering now while looking over my shoulder to make sure they're not near): I hide candy on top of the refrigerator where they can't see it. My name is Arnebya. And I am a private candy eater. Why, hello, Halloween.
The Joy of Learning
Finding inspiration in life is not hard for Arnebya. For her it can be easily located all around. When I hear my toddler sing a song or tell me a color correctly, or sing the alphabet while strumming an actual guitar, the ability of our brains to take in, give back, and retain is amazing. No matter the age, when someone masters a skill (like the adults I tutor in reading), it is a heartwarming and astounding feat to witness. Also, my older girls have yet to feel as though there is nothing they can't do. They are fearless and determined to be multiple professions at once. And I believe they will be.
Claire Huxtable Syndrome
Seems to be something moms everywhere are falling victim to: the desire to be a strong woman and loving, attentive mother, while also being a good partner and friend. Ahhh, living the dream! And, Arnebya agrees, Claire Huxtable was tough when necessary, calm when necessary. She communicated with her children, directly. Theirs was a household of ordinary kids, of two working parents in "real" jobs who were managing five children and their marriage. I like to think that her character was not entirely fictional, and that I'm living parts of it today.
Want to keep up with Arnebya's story? Check out her blog, What Now and Why and be sure to watch for her posts right her at Tots2Tweens also!
You can also find her Tweeting with the best of us as @whatnowandwhy
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About Amanda Rodriguez
Amanda is your friendly, neighborhood T2T head blogger. She is in charge of bringing the blog awesome to Tots2Tweens on a daily basis! She is a married mom to three cool Dudes (ages 3, 6, & 9) and one baby dog daughter. In addition to making magic here on Tots2Tweens she also writes a pretty fan-freakin-tastic humor parenting blog called parenting BY dummies. When she's not bringing the pain online or chasing her Dudes up and down a field of some sort she is behind her camera capturing memories for gorgeous people with her Maryland photography business. She also enjoys reality TV (she was even on a show once!), baked goodness, and watching other people take long walks on the beach.
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The most wonderful time of the year is also one of the busiest decorating times of the year. It's always fun at first, to get out all the special decorations and plan on where to put them. The reality is, as time goes by the fun wears off and we become weary of it – the perfect time for accidents to happen! Follow these safety tips to keep hazards to a minimum:
- Check each strand of your lights very carefully. Discard any that look to have been damaged in any way. You don't want lights with loose connections, cracked parts or exposed wires. If you see any of these signs, make sure you discard them as they are fire hazards.
- Getting lights up in high places can be a challenge. Make sure you use a ladder that is the correct size, overextending on short ladders leads to falls and injuries. Did you know ladders have certifications for application standards? Check yours out to make sure it's right for the job.
- Keep fires and carbon monoxide poisoning at bay with the proper equipment. Installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on each floor will act as warnings for your family's safety. Check them regularly to make sure they are functioning as they are meant to.
A little preparation and attention to detail will go a long way this season in keeping you and yours safe!
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House Slate
From A Wiki of Ice and Fire
|House Slate of Blackpool
|Coat of arms
Pale grey, a double tressure white
(Cendrée, a double tressure argent)
House Stark (AGOT)
House Bolton (ADWD)
House Slate of Blackpool is a noble house from Blackpool in the north. They blazon their arms with pale grey, a double tressure white.[1][2]
The Slates ruled as First Men kings after the Long Night, but they eventually submitted to the Kings of Winter and became vassals of House Stark of Winterfell.[3]
House Slate once held the Wolf's Den.[4]
Recent Events
A Dance with Dragons
According to Lady Barbrey Dustin, Slates campaigned with Robb Stark, King in the North, and lost men in the Red Wedding.[5]
Slate men are present in Winterfell for the wedding of Ramsay Bolton and "Arya Stark". Maester Henly, who once served Lord Slate, is put in charge of the ravens and messages.[6]
House Slate at the end of the third century
The known Slates during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- no member has appeared yet.
- Maester Henly, currently in Winterfell
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 32, Reek III.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: the North
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The North: The Kings of Winter.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 29, Davos IV.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 46, A Ghost in Winterfell.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 37, The Prince of Winterfell.


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With Mother's Day only weeks away, I found a way to escape from it all. Moms are hard workers and we take much pride in caring for others. Don't you agree? Most of the time we're last when it comes to taking care of ourselves. I will admit, I struggle with this every day as I tend to take care of my family first and making sure their needs are met. I truly believe that we all do it.
As much as we would want to look and feel our best, we lack that energy after doing so much. I found a way to pamper my skin, and hair without sacrificing the time. GoPure skincare products cater to women just like us. They promote natural products that are safer, gentle for all skin types, and more effective with using the highest quality of natural ingredients.
I believe as we age, two of the most important values we can share to other women is commitment and self-awareness. Being aware of your skin and body changes is an important rule for all. At each year that goes by, I notice my skin texture changing and this includes my hair. Could it be the products that I apply? Strong possibility. Not all popular skincare products on the market are safe. In fact with many brands, you will still find products available that contain potentially harmful ingredients such as formaldehyde, sulfates, and parabens.
As for commitment, you must allow yourself daily to keep your skin moisturized, and youthful looking. With applying pure all-natural skincare products, you know that your skin will appear healthier and feel luxurious.
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One of the things that I've noticed when using other shampoo brands that my hair still doesn't feel soft after a wash. When I used GoPure Argan Oil Conditioner and Shampoo, you instantly can see plus feel the difference. It's like having a whole new aspect how you style and treat your hair.
The goPure Repair Therapy Shampoo and Deep Nourishing Conditioner is deeply moisturizing to your hair. It's great to use on all hair types because it has a vegetable based cleaner. With having extracts of Aloe, Chamomile, Calendula, Red Clover, Willow Bark and Elder Flower as the ingredients, my hair has the best after use fragrance that lingers. It's like food for hair and trust me it will thank you.
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This unique formula contains 5% Hyaluronic Acid, Soothing Green Tea, Vitamin C and Witch Hazel which also will work to give you that beautiful glow. It will tone then lift after applying this lightweight serum. What's great about the goPure Hyaluronic Acid Serum is it adds hydration which is also good for aging and damaged skin. When using this serum you'll be happy to know that it's gentle for all skin types even for oily and acne prone skin. It contains no Parabens, no Mineral Oil so you will not find harmful chemicals in this one fluid ounce bottle.
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I'm sure you have heard about the Syrian Jewish community. It's world famous for its heritage and tradition. I'm commissioned to do a year long advertising project for one of the biggest and most successful schools of the Syrian Jewish community. When we accepted this project I thought: Oh nice, another nice project.
Little did I know how inspiring this would be, and today I want to share our short first ad for this client with you. Filming this event really blew me away:
We went yesterday, one day before Yom Kippur, to the Magen David Congregation Synagogue in Brooklyn that I believe was the first Synagogue that the Syrian Jews built in Brooklyn after arriving in the U.S. almost 100 years ago. So, it has a lot of history to it – so much, in fact, that it is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.&
After the Syrian Jews arrived and built tons of successful businesses here, they started to move away from that neighborhood and into different areas and build new shuls. But this one historic synagogue still remains with its beautiful architecture in the Romanesque Revival style with lots of detailed stones, round arched windows, and a red terra cotta roof – definitely a sight to behold in the middle of Brooklyn.
But while this landmark saw its heyday in the 40's and 50's before the Syrian Jewish community expanded beyond Bensonhurst, the youth of the Syrian Jewish community from Magen David Yeshiva High School still come once a year during the holy 10 Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to say selichot in a very moving service that I just have to share with you.
When I was told that we would shoot there for the Selichot services I was like: cool. When I first arrived I was stunned by the synagogue's beauty, the likes of which you don't see very often in the US. Then the students arrived sat down and we started the selichot service.
The service was led by none other then the famous and unbelievable Chazan Mordechai Salem. Once he started to chant the first prayers of Selichot, it immediately penetrated my soul to the degree that I was so moved that I was almost crying. No kidding. And my wife can tell you I'm such a tough guy that I pretty much never ever cry.
We in the Ashkenaz world often don't know what "real" davening/prayer" is. But this is the kind of prayer that when you hear it, it makes you want to just shut yourself in shul and pray all day long.
The Syrian Jews are known for honoring elders, and through this annual "pilgrimage" so to say – the youth of their community are brought into the tradition of honoring their grandparents and great grandparents who took the leap and moved to the US, building great legacies as immigrants, including this beautiful synagogue and school and community.
We originally were just going to use this footage as part of another film but it was just too moving, and many in the school felt we should share it now in order to inspire others – you – before the holiest day of the year. By sending it out to the students and parent body of Magen David Yeshiva, we hope to commemorate the founders of the MDY community and in their merit, be sealed in the book of life for the coming year.
It is something that I think the Syrian Jewish community should be proud of.


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♢ 20 Facts About Me ♢
Sunday, 29 May 2016
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Happy Sunday! I thought I would make this quick post because I am in the middle of exam season at the moment, but also I saw this style of post on Lucy's blog (Forever September) a few days ago and I thought it would be a fun idea! And as she said, I'm not the most interesting person ever but sometimes it's nice to be nosy...


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At first glance, the idea of a bullet journal sounded right up my alley. As it is, I have a pretty serious notebook addiction (I cannot walk out of that aisle at Target without a new one.) and I've carried a trusty paper planner since I got my first one in homeroom in middle school.
Like clockwork every fall, I start my search for the next best one. I've tried everything from your basic At-a-Glance to a prettier ban.do to a MomAgenda to my current one – the Erin Condren LifePlanner.
I've even tried creating my own printable dailies to be sure that my organizer included a place for all the things I wanted.
So, you can imagine my delight when I first started hearing about the Bullet Journal. It's really the idea of creating your own planner including (and excluding) whatever you want.
The Bullet Journal is a customizable and forgiving organization system. It can be your to-do list, sketchbook, notebook, and diary, but most likely, it will be all of the above. It will teach you to do more with less.
Well, that's the idea anyway…
You better believe I already had a stack of empty notebooks, some colorful pens, and a stockpile of washi tape at the ready. But I couldn't just start. I had to brainstorm everything I wanted to include and sketch out how I wanted my pages to look and (natch) start a Pinterest board full of ideas – which has actually become one of my most-followed.
I knew I wanted to finish out the year with my current EC LifePlanner, but I also knew it would take me a while to get a bullet journal set up. I settled on a hard cover Moleskine that I'd been saving for something special (seriously, I do that) and got cracking.
To give you an idea of how it's going, I just received my 2017 LifePlanner.
Here's why:
(1) Comparison is the enemy of contentment.
I take full responsibility for this one, but here's the truth. I should have known this wasn't for me the moment I started that Pinterest board.
Let me tell you something, ladies and gents, while I have what most consider to be really nice handwriting, an artist I am not. But how could I resist all of those adorable layouts and icons and colors and stickers?
Sure, there are people with what they call minimalist bullet journals out there, but all I kept thinking is why have this:
…when you can have this:
Mainly because (a) I can't draw and (b) who has the time?!
Obviously there's nothing wrong with the simple one; all the minimalists are all still getting their stuff done. I just let ambition get the best of me. And that totally misses the point! Which leads me to…
(2) BuJo is not for perfectionists.
Yes, you can customize your bullet journal to include whatever features you want, and for that it's really great. But starting from scratch has it's down sides, too.
I literally got two pages past the index before making my first mistake, and were I to continue using this bullet journal, it would bother me every time I had to refer to that page for something. Since you are starting with a blank slate, there are WAY more chances for you to mess it up – things as simple as a crooked line would drive me bananas!
I found it much less stressful to let the pros with printers do the bulk of the work for me!
(3) Most standard planners are pretty customizable, too!
My EC LifePlanner may not have a full page that looks like a bookshelf dedicated to my reading list, but there are plenty of blank pages in the back where I can make my own simple one. Same goes for thinks like movies to watch, gift ideas and wish lists, and that all-important bucket list.
Plus, with customizable, personalized covers and all the adorable stickers available on Etsy, for pretty inexpensively, I can make my planner look like it was made just for me.
I personally have stickers to make the weekend look more fun, to track my daily water intake, and to check off daily reading time. And there are countless other options!
I realize that this has turned into a sort of love letter to Erin Condren, but the truth is you can really make ANY planner your own. And I'm sticking to my LifePlanner because it meets a few important criteria:
- The same amount of planning space for weekends as weekdays – As someone who has a preschooler and is active in church, there are plenty of weekend days that are just as if not more busy than the weekdays that precede them. It's always been a pet peeve of mine when Saturday and Sunday get gypped out of space in standard planners.
- Each day is split in sections so I can keep track of work, home, and blog events – Even if things are happening on the same day, I like to keep some separation between projects. It helps me prioritize better to see everything laid out that way.
- Lots of blank pages both throughout and in the back – All those dreamy pages are still possible with all the blank pages throughout my LifePlanner. But the basics (like the yearly, monthly, and weekly layouts) are taken care of. And that's one less thing for me to do.
All that to say, do what you need to do, but for me? The bullet journal is great in theory, but not quite what I'm looking for.
What do you think? Have you moved into the digital age, or do you still like the posterity of a paper planner like me? Any favorite?


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A Skeptic's Prayer
We completely understand -- you say you don't believe in God. Well, if there is no God, then it doesn't do any harm to say a prayer, because nobody is there to hear it, correct? You are just talking to yourself and that at worst is only a very minor issue, not even worth mentioning really. But if there is a God, and this God can hear and answer prayers, then could we consider this to be something on the order of a spiritual experiment? Here is a Skeptics Prayer. Try it on for size and see how it fits.
Hello God.
Honestly, I don't know if you are real
or if I am talking to myself.
People say this, others say that.
I don't know what to think about you,
if there is a you,
and all those big questions
regarding life, the universe and everything.
What can I know about you?
How can I know you?
Who is worthy of trust in this world
of confusion and betrayal?
If you are there,
If I am not just talking to myself,
touch me for a moment,
so that I may find you,
wherever you are,
and whoever you may be.
Maybe if you will trust me a little,
Give me a little mercy in my confusion,
I could learn to trust you too.
It's not always easy being alive in this world.
It would be nice to have some help.
My question is simple. Am I talking to myself here?
Or do you somehow, somewhere exist?
If in fact you exist, and are there for me, help me find you.
I don't know what else to say about this.
I do know that yes or no, I want to know for myself.
At least I think I do. In the meantime,
I'll just wait and see what happens.
One more thing.
What does this Jesus fellow have to do with this?
Ok I'm done praying.
What's the word for the end of a prayer –
Amen, that's what the church people say.
Someone told me it means "so be it."
I want this to be in my life,
whatever this may turn out to be.
So I say Amen.
We say "Amen" with you too.
Don't forget to stop for a moment after this prayer, and wait for an answer within your own heart. Note that it is OK, and probably helpful, to pray this prayer more than once.
You want to be sure, after all, about what you are experiencing.
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Possession Of Firearms
"I'm The Attorney Who Will Be In Court For You With You"
Gun laws are always changing, California has strict gun laws
California Gun Laws are in constant change, you may be breaking the law without realizing it. Follow the law so you won't need my service as a Criminal Defense Attorney.
Possession of Concealed weapon, including a pistol, revolver, or other firearm, to carry them in California, you must obtain a permit.
The permit is known as a CCW license. (CCW stands for "Carry Concealed Weapon.")
Possession or distribution illegal gun or weapons charges;
I understand that If, and, when facing an arrest for a firearms crime can carry stiff penalties and the chance of jail time. Furthermore, an arrest and conviction can have a permanent impact on the rest of your life.
If the prosecutor proved that a person used a gun during a felony crime, a court was required to enhance the person's sentence under Penal Code §§ 12022.5 or 12022.53
It is important that you have an attorney you can trust representing your legal rights, whether this is your first encounter with the law or a repeat mistake. Just knowing that you have someone in your corner will be a difference between severe punishment and misdemeanor. Gun laws are always changing, Most individuals don't realize that they may not have known that they were committing a crime when they were arrested. California gun and firearm laws regulate the use, sale, manufacture, and transportation of weapons.
You need to have an experienced attorney who can explain your unique situation and implement a plan to resolve your case for the best results.
Gun crime punishments range from a simple misdemeanor charge carrying a $500 fine all the way to a 1st degree felony charge with up to several years in prison and Thousands of dollars fine. If you have had a prior conviction for a gun crime or a violent offense this may lead to the most severe punishments.
I successfully defended a gun collector accused by the Los Angeles Police Department with the unlawful possession of firearms; subsequently charged by felony. After trial the client was found NOT GUILTY. (just 1 example)
Story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5041044.htm
- 2017 brought New Laws to Gun and Ammunition; In 2014 Prop 47 made any theft less than $950 be a wobbler (means-it can be misdemeanor or felony) in this case they set it to go down to misdemeanor charges, However in 2017 for 2017, Prop 47 has been amended, if the stolen item that is less $950 is a gun, even a cheap gun, it will be filed as Felony. This new 2017 Gun and ammunition law passed on Nov 2016 elections is at § 11, amends PC § 490.2; this law does not apply to firearms and grand theft of gun, which will always be punishable by 16 months in state prison, or 2 to 3 years. Unless you have a very knowledgeable defense counsel.
Gun cases I've defended successfully:
1. In 2011, I, a Criminal Defense Attorney In Pasadena CA , successfully defended a gun collector who owned two lawfully registered assault rifles, one rifle had a dual purpose flash suppressor/muzzle break and the other rifle which had been rendered inoperable had a cosmetic attachment grenade launcher. He was charged with possession of destructive devices, his entire gun collection, which had been seized by the LAPD after the SWAT team launched a raid on his home in the middle of the night, was returned. They went out of their way with exaggerated accusations and description to the mechanics of the the launcher to convict him. The whole case started when one of his firearms, after being lawfully sold to a licensed gun dealer, was found in the possession of an arrested in Los Angeles.
2. In 2013 a gunsmith had been arrested by the LAPD Gun Unit, all of his guns were seized. I had the case dismissed before going to trial and his gun collection returned. He continues to practice what he specializes in and supports his family.
I believe with guns it's instantaneous to harm and murder, but guns don't kill, people do. Just think of all the murders that occur with kitchen knives and other items a murderer lays his hands on.
3. Former marine with honorable discharge was arrested and charged with felony of assault with a firearm and discharge of a firearm in violation of section 245(a) of the Penal Code and section 246 of the Penal Code. The judge and the prosecutor didn't go below 12 years in prison punishment, I manage to bring it down to 6 months in jail at Los Angeles twin towers, after release and probation of 6 months had the whole case expunged.
2015 had new tougher gun laws, the kinds of guns that can be purchased in California have been changed, and keep on changing, always check the new laws before purchasing or selling or carrying a weapon.
Who Can or Cannot Carry/Possess a Handgun
The following persons are prohibited from possessing firearms.
(Pen. Code, §§ 29800-29825, 29900; Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 8100, 8103): Lifetime Prohibitions
• Any person convicted of any felony or any offense enumerated in Penal Code section 29905.
• Any person convicted of an offense enumerated in Penal Code section 23515.
• Any person with two or more convictions for violating Penal Code section 417, subdivision (a)(2).
• Any person adjudicated to be a mentally disordered sex offender. (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 8103, subd. (a)(1).)
• Any person found by a court to be mentally incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity of any crime, unless the court has made a finding of restoration of competence or sanity. (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 8103, subds. (b)(1), (c)(1), and (d)(1).)
10-Year Prohibitions
• Any person convicted of a misdemeanor violation of the following: Penal Code sections 71, 76, 136.5, 140, 148, subdivision (d), 171b-c-d, 186.28, 240-247, 273.5- 273.6, 417-422, 626.9, 646.9, 830.95, subdivision (a), 17500, 17510, subdivision (a), 25300, 25800, 27510, 27590, subdivision (c), 30315, or 32625, and Welfare and Institutions Code sections 871.5, 1001.5, 8100, 8101, or 8103.
5-Year Prohibitions
• Any person taken into custody as a danger to self or others, assessed, and admitted to a mental health facility under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 5150-5152; or certified under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 5250, 5260, 5270.15. Persons certified under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 5250, 5260, or 5270.15 may be subject to a lifetime prohibition pursuant to federal law. Juvenile Prohibitions
• Juveniles adjudged wards of the juvenile court are prohibited until they reach age 30 if they committed an offense listed in Welfare and Institutions Code section 707, subdivision (b). (Pen. Code, § 29820.) Miscellaneous Prohibitions
• Any person denied firearm possession as a condition of probation pursuant to Penal Code section 29900, subdivision (c).
• Any person charged with a felony offense, pending resolution of the matter. (18 U.S.C. § 922(g).)
• Any person while he or she is either a voluntary patient in a mental health facility or under a gravely disabled conservatorship (due to a mental disorder or impairment by chronic alcoholism) and if he or she is found to be a danger to self or others. (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 8103, subd. (e).)
• Any person addicted to the use of narcotics. (Pen. Code, § 29800, subd. (a).)
• Any person who communicates a threat (against any reasonably identifiable victim) to a licensed psychotherapist which is subsequently reported to law enforcement, is prohibited for six months. (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 8100, subd. (b).)
• Any person who is subject to a protective order as defined in Family Code section 6218 or Penal Code section 136.2, or a temporary restraining order issued pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 527.6 or 527.8.
Personal Firearms Eligibility Check
Any person may obtain from the DOJ a determination as to whether he or she is eligible to possess firearms. The personal firearms eligibility check application form and instructions are on the DOJ website at http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/forms. The cost for such an eligibility check is $20 (when it comes to gun laws and fees, change is quicker, always double check). (Pen. Code, § 30105.)
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New Zealand Sport Flying magazine
Profile and Advertising Rates
Magazine content and distribution, advertising rates and options.
John King
Magazine Editor
John learned to fly in 1966 and has been an aviation photographer and writer for almost as long.
He cheerfully admits to a liking for vintage aeroplanes and cars.
John is an SAA Council member. His day job is editor of the monthly NZ Aviation News.
Magazine profile
New Zealand Sport Flying is the official magazine of Sport Aircraft Association NZ Incorporated
(SAANZ). The magazine was established more than 30 years ago to promote education and
safety in all sport aviation activities.
Sport Flying is a quarterly magazine with Spring, Summer, Winter and Autumn editions, edited
by aviation writer John King.
Articles and photographic contributions
Material in the magazine is contributed by journalists, aerospace engineers, designers,
constructors,pilots and restorers of all forms of aircraft. Contributions on all topics relating to
custom-built aircraft and recreational flying are welcome. While no payment is made, each
contributor receives 2 free copies of the magazine in which their material appears.
Subscription copies are distributed via direct mail to more than 650 sport aviation enthusiasts in the
homebuilt, microlight, vintage, classic and recreational aircraft categories. The magazine is also
available through selected retail outlets, averaging sales of a further 500 copies per month.
Many readers of New Zealand Sport Flying are not actively building or flying an aircraft. They are,
however, enthusiastic participants, spectators and supporters of sport aviation activities.
SAANZ members receive a copy of New Zealand Sport Flying as part of their association membership.
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New Zealand Sport Flying does not assume responsibility for advertisements, but does exercise great
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I have got eye problems. I can't see good. I need to wear eyeglasses when I practice to drive. I can't see anything clearly if it is more than ten feet away. I used to squint a lot before I had my glasses when I need to read road signs. I have plans of getting contacts one day after I read the how to's and what not's in wearing it. And maybe if I am lucky and have got a lot of money I will consider Lasik to permanently correct my eyesight. It is bad when your eyesight is bad but don't let it deter you into doing normal things. And try to look for solutions which works good on you.
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Not all those who wander are lost
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Skelton Glacier
Antarctic glacier situated on the Hillary Coast of Victoria Land, to the northeast of the Cook Mountains, near McMurdo Sound. It flows sluggishly southward into the Ross Ice Shelf. The greatest known thickness of ice along its 39-mi (62-km) length occurs at a point about 30 mi from the tip of its floating terminus. There the ice is about 4,760 ft (1,450 m) thick. The east side of the glacier is covered


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Blueberry Moon Rocks are made from OG Kush bud, dipped in hash oil and powdered in kief. Remember not to use your grinder when preparing your Blueberry Moon Rocks as you may lose a lot of kief in the process. For the best smoke and taste, tear the moonrock into small pieces and smoke it in a pipe or bong.
However, you can smoke it any way you want too. Just don't use a grinder, use scissors if you are rolling it yourself. It's all indica and comes in many flavors. It also lasts a lot longer than a regular gram of flower.
Sweetest and favorite out of the Moonrocks I've tried, best to crack in half and smoke all at once if by yourself, or the whole thing with 2-3 people to get the best flavor and effect out of it.
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ICYMI: Statement on the Potential Withholding of Wisconsin's ACA Cost Sharing Reductions
MADISON -- On Tuesday, August 15th, the independent CBO released their report on the impacts of President Trump's refusal to continue payments for healthcare Cost Sharing Reductions. By ending those payments, the Trump plan would increase premiums by 20% in 2018, and increase our federal deficit by $194 billion, while sabotaging affordable healthcare for those who need it most.
Martha Laning Statement:
"Scott Walker already sabotaged Wisconsinite's checkbooks by not accepting millions in federal funds to ensure affordable healthcare for more hard-working families. This new Trump scheme, and Governor Walker's support for it, will add a Premium Tax to our healthcare system, and in some cases will leave consumers without any form of available health insurance coverage.
As Walker continues to play politics at the expense of Wisconsin families, the rest of us need to come together and work towards a genuine bipartisan solution that improves and strengthens our current health care system."
Republican Senator Statements:
GOP Chairman of the Senate Health Committee, Lamar Alexander:
"Without payment of these cost-sharing reductions, Americans will be hurt. Up to half of the states will likely have bare counties with zero insurance providers offering insurance on the exchanges, and insurance premiums will increase by roughly 20%, according to America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)."
Mike Rounds, (R-SD):
I think the president still needs to, in the short term, give us the opportunity to still succeed at a healthcare reform package. That means allowing the cost sharing arrangements to continue for a period of time."
Related News on CBO Report:
The cost is "eye-poppingly large," says Nicholas Bagley, a professor of health law at the University of Michigan. "This single policy could effectively end up costing 20 percent of the entire bill of the ACA."
"If you can cover roughly the same number of people for about $200 billion less, why wouldn't you want to do that?"
Axios Vitals
...the report was mostly terrible news, including a 20% premium increase for 2018 and a $194 billion increase in the federal deficit over the next 10 years (because of the bigger tax credits to cover the higher premiums).
Associated Press
"Ending the payments to insurers would introduce more chaos into an unsettled market, and perversely end up costing the federal government more in the end," said Larry Levitt of the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Day 5. Favorite Alien
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Day 7. Favorite Season
I don't actually have one! I've loved them all the same! I haven't actually missed an episode yet I don't think. My husband knows if I fall asleep while we're watching them, he best save them. I have to either keep them or make sure I write down which episodes he's missed while he's under the water too...
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C with fan) Gas mark 4. Grate the carrot with a fine grater. In a separate bowl mix all the dry ingredients together, (brown sugar, self-raising flour, baking powder and mixed spice), pour over the carrots and mix well.
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With an electric beater, cream the butter and icing sugar together until light and fluffy. Slowly add the 100g Carnation Light Condensed Milk and the green food colouring and beat until it's all incorporated. Ice the cupcakes when completely cooled.
For the witches hats: Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Dip the bottom of the cones into the chocolate and set aside to harden. Use the coloured icing to decorate.
Why not get the whole family to decorate their own cupcakes? Use coloured sprinkles and other decorations to have some Halloween fun.
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Sun Signs by Linda Goodman : this gives detailed information on all the sun signs. Each chapter is divided into how to recognise them, the sun sign for men, then women, then children, then bosses and lastly employees.
Moon Signs by Sasha Fenton (or anything else by her as she explains things well)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astrology
Parker's Astrology by Julia and Derek Parker. This is an extremely comprehensive book on astrology and will tell you how to cast and interpret birth charts.
Christian Astrology by William Lilly. There is nothing Christian in this book, he calls it so because it was written in 1646 when people were saying astrology was a tool of the Devil. This book is a very good book about using astrology to predict the future and answer questions posed by people. In days gone by it was used to divine whether the querent's ship had arrived safely or if a women would become pregnant.


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The Village of Watkins Glen, N.Y. has selected Larson Design Group, a nationally emerging architecture, engineering and survey firm with offices in Corning and Apalachin, NY, to be its retained engineer for 2018.
The contract includes municipal engineering services and lasts for the duration of 2018. Retained engineers provide on-demand consulting expertise to help village employees manage their assets and infrastructure.
"We're pleased to bring our value-added engineering services to the Village of Watkins Glen as we have for other municipal clients in the southern tier region," said Greg Cummings, director of water/wastewater engineering with LDG.
With 19 years of diverse water and wastewater experience, Cummings has worked with scores of municipal clients in the Corning-Apalachin corridor and northcentral Pennsylvania. He focuses on new and improved facilities for inflow and infiltration issues including pumps, water mains, sewers, wells and effluent treatment. He also has carved a niche for helping municipal clients find sources of financing for their unfunded projects.
LDG has employees providing comprehensive, value-added engineering, architecture and survey services in 10 offices in four states.


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Ambitious plans to create new homes in Staffin have now been formally submitted for planning approval to Highland Council.
Staffin Community Trust are a driving force behind the proposal which, if given the go ahead, would see the erection of six dwelling houses, two Class 4 business units and one Class 6 storage unit on land Land 260M South West Of Staffin Primary School.
In their application the Trust say: "A major report, which followed a study of the affordable housing need in Staffin, north-east Skye, was published in September 2014 by the Highlands Small Housing Communities Trust (HSCHT).
The report, which was funded by Highland Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, highlighted the alarming situation in the community including the prohibitive cost of properties for families and young people on the open market and analysed the results of the returned survey questionnaires.
HSCHT concluded there was a clear demand for new affordable housing in Staffin which would be integral for the community's long term sustainability. One major Staffin business,which employs 20 staff, confirmed it faced problems recruiting or retaining staff on five separate occasions because of a lack of suitable housing. It also stated that it needed "at least four" affordable homes in Staffin to satisfy its current demand."
They added that they had undertaken an extensive land search for suitable sites for development within the Staffin area, working closely with the Highland Small Communities Housing Trust and the Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association.
The proposal is said to have been designed to work with natural patterns of development using features commonly found in the built landscape.
Other applications to go before the Council are as follows:
Proposed extension to dwelling at Silversands 15 Waterloo, Breakish.
Erection of a dwelling house, installation of treatment tank and formation of access 11 Borreraig,
Erection of a dwelling house. on land 25M SE Of The Nest Carbost
Erection of single detached dwelling house. 95M North West Of Cnoc A'Chiobair Capisdale, Ardvasar.
Proposed erection of single detached dwelling house on land 120M North East Of Capisdale Cottage, Capisdale, Ardvasar.
Erection of a dwelling house 45M SE Of 4 Dunhallin, Waternish.
Erection of a log cabin and formalisation of access and parking on land 125M SW Of Wastewater Treatment Works, Pairc Nan Craobh Industrial Estate, Broadford.


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It's 2:20 in the morning. I should go to sleep.
It's hard to have perspective when perspective slams you in the face -- I don't know if that makes sense, but I guess what I'm trying to say is that sure, I have four years of "perspective," history, whatever you wanna call it, but I can't get beyond that tonight, even though I've started to simply by walking out of John Belk Arena for the last time this season.
Does THAT make sense? Lord I'm babbling.
It hit me a lot tonight, that this was the last one. Every pep band break, every cute little contest, "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Sweet Caroline" and even the Star-Spangled Banner. (so many times before but now... not) When my classmates took their turns walking out from that tunnel to cheers, my mouth hurt from smiling. And sometimes my breath just... caught.
I stayed after because no way in HELL was I going to race outta there. So Morgan, Jeff, Zach, Bivi, and I hung around the front of the endzone and cheered for Coach as he came back out and for the seniors as they were enveloped by D-Block. Slowly it emptied and slowly I was the last person left standing in Section 1, the student section.
And then -- call me corny, hokey, overly-nostalgic, sentimental, whatever, they probably all apply in some sense -- I said a little prayer. For me, this place deserves a prayer, needs a prayer, is a prayer in itself... so I prayed, softly, standing in the middle of empty red seats that have been a part of me for 3 1/2 years, since I was barely 19 years old. Names and moments crowded my heart. Spoken, announced into the air.
None of it was ever expected. All of it has made a difference.
I trailed through the rows, and lingered as I hopped the last step up out of the section. I stood behind the railing and looked out. I paced. I felt the metal on my palm and tapped it lightly, home (see you...?). And then I turned around and pushed open the squeaky door and walked out.
My place here isn't going away but it's going to change.
Long story short -- it still hasn't hit me yet. I wrote that and I know it but I don't understand what it means. Maybe I'll know a little more tomorrow (er, today), maybe not. I'll get back to you. For now -- I'm so exhausted.
On another note, I want the pep band to make a cd so I can take the music with me wherever I go.


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Mid-autumn festival came and went and I'd totally forgotten about getting lanterns for the kids. We didn't even bother going downstairs that night. Well, to be fair, we did entertain that thought for a minute, but then the cousins were online and J wanted to Skype with them. Z suggested that we simply turn off all the lights in the house so that she could have some fun with the glow sticks. I was all for anything that would just keep us in the air-conditioned coolness and not be outside in the warmish, breezeless outdoors.
She connected the glow sticks, made different shapes, then started twirling and shaking them this way and that, making for some really cool effects. This one below was made with one big giant loop of different glow sticks. She held down one end with her foot and twisted it this way and that, creating an infinity symbol when it intersects in the middle. (The bottom bit is just the reflection of the light on our floor. Photo taken with my S6, unedited.)
(Also linking with Texture Twist, Sweet Shot Tuesday, Good Random Fun, Our World Tuesday, and Little Things Thursday.)


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For a colorful world of grocery – from bright red raspberries to deep blue corn chips – it is remarkable how the organic food industry has various shades of grey. While this blog post is no "50 Shades of Grey" novel, it is a hot topic with no perfect answers!
Some of the big "grey dilemmas" I personally struggle with include: Continue reading


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The FAA gave us the best treat in Halloween history: the ability to use our mobile devices during takeoff, landing, and below 10,000 feet. The federal agency began approving airlines and their fleets of planes on November 1, and since then, a handful of airlines have been cleared to allow travelers to continue their Candy Crush addiction uninterrupted. But the reality behind the approvals is more murky than you'd expect.
Just because you book a ticket through Delta Airlines — one of the first carriers approved — doesn't mean you'll be able to continue reading the latest issue of WIRED on your tablet.
According to Delta, personal electronic devices (or PEDs) can be used on more than 570 "mainline domestic aircraft" during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Those planes have been cleared through the FAA's technical evaluations of their fleets and internal operation policies.
However, Delta Connections — the 550 regional aircraft that the airline employs to shuttle passengers on non Delta-branded planes — aren't included yet, with the airline claiming that those carriers should be approved by the end of the year. And it doesn't just affect Delta, but all the major regional airlines in the country that outsource domestic flights.
So with that in mind, here are the airlines that have been approved for PED use, including the exceptions. And we'll continue to update this list as more carriers are added.
- Airline
- Allow Devices
- Exceptions
- Delta
- ✓
- 550 regional aircrafts pending approval
- United
- ✓
- United Express flights or other non-United carriers
- Southwest
- ✓
- American
- ✓
- American Eagle flights operated by SkyWest, ExpressJet, Republic Airline and Chautauqua Airlines are pending approval
- U.S. Airways
- ✓
- U.S. Airways Express flights do not yet meet the FAA approval
- Air Canada
- ✕
- JetBlue
- ✓
- Alaska
- ✓
- Flights operated by Horizon Air and SkyWest coming next week
- WestJet
- ✕
- Spirit
- ✕
- Frontier
- ✕
- Hawaiian
- ✕
- Allegiant
- ✕
- Virgin
- ✓


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Rinn Duin, Chip says, is a week away from asking Toms River officials to sign off on the building. Once that's done, state regulators can come to inspect and issue a production brewery license. Rinn Duin has had the green light from federal regulators since July. (Located on Route 37, about 4 miles west of the Garden State Parkway, Rinn Duin also will become Toms River's second brewery – Artisan's brewpub, on Hooper Avenue 6 miles away, opened in the late '90s, orginally as a second location for Basil T's.)
Right now, some finishing touches on the 25-barrel brewhouse are being done, and control some panels are being programmed. The 50-barrel fermenters and bright tank have been set. Their piping connections to the chiller system are being checked, as are some other details with the tanks.
"We're doing all of the testing now, doing all the pressure testing, checking for leaks and getting ready to make beer," Chip says. "So we're close; we're real close at this point."
A blond, a brown, Irish red and smoked Scottish ales will be the leadoff beers, but Rinn Duin is putting together as stout recipe and has piloted a specialty brew, what it calls an English wheat ale.
For the wheat, brewer Jason Goldstein spiked the brewing water with some spiced orange tea. For the stout, he's looking at going against the grain.
The English wheat, Chip says, at first gave him pause. But he was won over by the taste of the test batch.
"I was really hesitant about it at first. I tried it out of the kettle, I thought 'I don't know …' but as it fermented, as it aged a little bit and once it was carbonated, it was incredible," Chip says.
Now he's intrigued by Jason's idea of a stout brewed with chocolate rye.
"He's had other beers with chocolate rye; you come up, apparently, with more of the chocolate flavor out of it as opposed to the rye spiciness," Chip says.


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Our aim at Studio 5 Photography is simple, to provide a perfect record of your perfect day.
We hope you like the selection of pictures on our gallery pages, we certainly enjoyed taking them. It is a privilege to be part of your special day and with a little planning, you can be sure we will capture those special memories for all time.
Your wedding day will be unique, and together we can create a tailor made package to suit your requirements and budget. Using two photographers we are able to take classic formal shots and superb candid shots that really capture the excitement, joy and atmosphere of your day while ensuring that you have plenty of time to be with your family and friends. We also help to manage the timeline of your day, keeping you on schedule, relaxed and free to enjoy your day.
Using the latest digital technology we produce high quality images in a wide range of styles, full colour, duo-tones, monochrome, and spot colour. All re-touching, editing and special effects are included.
Your photographs will be uploaded to a dedicated website for you view at home or even on your honeymoon. We can print your images to size for your album or frames and publish a contemporary style hard back story book that can contain up to 150 images. A CD of high resolution images is provided for your own use.
Please feel free to contact us by phone or email if you have any questions or require advice on any aspect of wedding photography.


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LearningLab is BI Norwegian Business School's resource center for teaching, learning and ICT. LearningLab supports faculty and other staff with pedagogical development and production of digital learning resources, as well as courses and support in software related to teaching.
Video, Webinars and video conferences
Here is an overview over digital learning resources you can use in your teaching, what they can be used for and who can help you set it up. If you miss anything, or want to discuss some options, please get in touch with us.
Podcasts are audio files that you can subscribe to. BI uses Podbean as a publishing tool for podcasts. Study guides for online courses are among the things that have been recorded.
There are several ways to create teaching videos. Here we will show you some ways you can make simple videos for your students, and how to proceed if you want to explore the options of professional productions.
Webinars and video conferences
For guidance, video conferences and online teaching. Webinars and video conferences can be used in place of traditional lectures, or as a supplement.


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Many TRICARE members may confuse referral with authorization. A referral is when your primary care manager (PCM) or provider sends you to another provider for care. You may also need pre-approval, or prior authorization, for coverage of certain care. Prior authorization is a review of a requested health care service by your regional contractor to see if TRICARE will cover it. Under the new rules for TRICARE Prime, your PCM may refer you to a network specialist without approval from your regional contractor. Also, active duty servicemembers (ADSMs) must get referrals for civilian care, which includes mental health care, specialty care and more. ADSMs also need prior authorizations for all inpatient and outpatient specialty services. Under TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select, certain services need prior authorization. For more information, visit the Referrals and Authorization webpage on the TRICARE website.
For complete overviews on TRICARE benefits, visit the Military.com TRICARE Overview.


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My Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED refused to work with the original Nikon software since I upgraded my desktop Mac to Snow Leopard and in the meantime I used the G4 file server that was still running an older version of OSX for my scanning needs. Now I just upgraded my desktop and I'm finally about to retire the G4 and need to find a new solution to scan negatives.
For now, I decided to use my MacPRo laptop, which also has a Windoze partition – I came across this post how to make the latest -now unsupported- Nikon software work with Win7.


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Black Like We
Black Like We indiegogo Campaign: Give Black youth a voice by supporting Black Like We an anthology of their writing, poetry, and art.
For more information, please contact: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/black-like-we
Black Like We indiegogo Campaign: Give Black youth a voice by supporting Black Like We an anthology of their writing, poetry, and art.
For more information, please contact: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/black-like-we
Simone DaCosta to Launch "I Am Beautiful: When I Look at Me, I See..." at Toronto Urban Book Expo
TORONTO, ON (December 2014) - Canadian writer Simone DaCosta will be launching her young adult non-fiction title I Am Beautiful: When I Look at Me, I See... at Kya Publishing's Toronto Urban Book Expo, taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Toronto Public Library's Malvern Branch from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
This inspirational book, created for middle school aged Black girls, aims to empower and liberate them to believe that they are beautiful, despite society's notion of what "beauty" is.
"In an era where the popular idealistic images of beauty are based on the western world's realism of beauty, it illustrates that beauty begins with knowing who you are, believing it, and accepting yourself as you are," said Simone.
A writer, author, and publisher, Simone DaCosta has published a devotional day planner Remember to Pray, a 2013 Day Planner, as well as two children's books: A Silly Rhyming Alphabet Book About Animals from A to Z, and her recently published book Emily-Rose's Day at the Farm.
Readers of all ages are welcome to come and celebrate the launch of I Am Beautiful: When I Look at Me, I See... at the Toronto Urban Book Expo; this event is free of charge.
For more information about Simone Da Costa, please visit http://www.simonedacosta.com. For additional details about the Toronto Urban Book Expo, please visit http://www.kyapublishing.com
Emily-Rose's Day at the Farm is currently on sale for $10.00 from the original sale price of $12.99.
Book Synopsis:
Experience a fun-filled day packed with action and adventure on the farm
Emily-Rose's Day at the Farm introduces children to a variety of farm animals and the work that goes into caring for the "rambunctious" bunch. Emily-Rose takes its young readers on an exciting adventure feeding pecking chickens, being slopped on by walloping pigs, encountering a galloping horse, being chased by crazy ducks and milking a cow.
WOMAN ON FIRE HEALTH EXPO: Will showcase a variety of vendors/educators addressing a number of concerns, from Sex Health, Breast Health, Healthy Back, Fibromyalgia, IBS, Fitness, Sickle Cell, Anti-aging, Skincare…Mental Health, along with demos, discussions & break out sessions, on the spot consultations, samples and amazing speakers!
Our VE's (vendor-educators) are all passionate and well educated in their respective fields. WOMAN ON FIRE HEALTH EXPO is about connecting amazing people under one roof to benefit their health in a positive and inspiring way. As your grandmother used to say "PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE."
When: Sunday 30th November
Where: The Savoy Event Venue
7255 Warden Avenue, Markham Ont. Canada
Time: 1pm-8pm
Special "Breast Cancer can be Prevented" session included with ticket
@ 12noon-1pm
Parking FREE! Info-647-713-3622
Vendors-Educators, Phenomenal Speakers on Cancer Prevention, Mental Health & Nutrition, Break out sessions-Door prizes – amazing networking opportunity….YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH!
JOIN US! https://www.facebook.com/events/1509548395969193/
Passionate about your health focused business contact us (a few spots remaining).
Empowerment through Creativity
Ru! Ra! In a nutshell
Rise UP! Rise ABOVE! is a not-for-profit corporation (registered federally) with a mission to bring about Empowerment through Creativity.
Our aim: To use a creative arts approach (writing, art, music, dance) to bring about a self-awareness of one's core creativity; build self-worth and an appreciation of the rich diversity of Canadian aboriginal, mainstream, and multicultural arts. This approach will be to develop workshop models around art and poetry and storytelling. These modes of expression will be used in a therapeutic process of self-discovery, self-validation and empowerment for the individual and the community.
Projects scheduled:
1. Where is the Village?—Raising special kids. This is an art expression workshop for kids with autism/ADD/other developmental diagnoses (with networking on the side for their parent/s). The first workshop was held on October 12 in Streetsville and this will be a monthly event. Facilitator: Pilar Rey del Castro. Coordinator: Yogna Gupta.
2. Telling my Story. This is a creative writing workshop which may include journaling/memoir writing/art/poetry/career counselling. The journaling will be tailored to address the specific needs of participants, for example trauma victims, newcomers, seniors, grief counselling, etc. The first workshop of 'Telling my Story' will be on October 19, from 2-4 pm, and once a month thereafter. Facilitator: Nina Munteanu. Coordinator: Cheryl Antao-Xavier.
Empowerment through Creativity
Other resource team members in this area/topic: Elizabeth Verwey (career
counselling); Colin McClean (men/youth); Norma Nicholson (youth in
3. Aboriginal heritage awareness. A workshop/presentation explaining
aboriginal customs and traditions through art, dance and storytelling (oral
tradition). This workshop/presentation will be taken to schools, community
events and libraries across the GTA. Coordinator: Cheryl
3a. Newcomer/senior validation/engagement in storytelling, in the format of
No. 3 above. Coordinator/Facilitator: Cheryl (newcomers); Merridy Cox
Nadia Hohn, founder of the Canadian Writers for Children and Young Adults group shares her personal opinion piece on diversity in children's literature. To read more go to: http://www.bookcentre.ca/store/products/canadian_childrens_book_news_fall_2014
10 Things That Nobody Told You About Freelance Writing
Toronto, Ontario
Literature and Spoken Word , Multi/Interdisciplinary — Discussion, Discussion
Listen to our expert panelists dispel the myths of the trade as they discuss the lessons they learned on the job vs. in class. Guest speakers include Jennifer Foster (writer/editor), Corbin Smith (photojournalist), Stacey Marie Robinson (novelist/publisher), Sue Bowness (freelance writer) and Camille Dundas (news writer). Moderated by PWAC Vice-President Nate Hendley it's sure to interest both newbies and veteran writers alike. Join the discussion afterwards, during our Q&A segment.
For more information, please visit: See more at Professional Writers Assocoaition of Canada (PWAC) at: http://www.pwactoronto.org/Blog/
Join us for an ahhmazing Ladies Night!
In the spirit of women helping women, 4Cats Port Credit is hosting a
ladies night in support of Interim Place. Grab your bestie, your sister, your mother or just come out to meet some moms in your community.
We will be creating Tamara De Lempicka polymer clay inspired jewelry!
Location: 4Cats Port Credit (193b Lakeshore Road E)
When: Friday, October 3rd from 7-9pm
Cost: $10 + a donation of toiletries or a monetary donation to Interim place
Look forward to meeting all of you!
Do you love children's literature and Art? Read a little every day, lead a better life. Follow the #KLA and let the magic begin.Reviews/promo/inspiration
This new community is an amazing way to get the children's books you write into the hands of children. Many Children. KLA is where you can find a lot of resources about upcoming events and free book offers and reviews. That is just for starters. Go to our website for an array of information on everything we stand for, and everything we provide.
August 7, 2014 at 11:09am
Press Release:
Thursday 7th August!
Toronto, Ontario
Sunday 24th August 2014
Venue: Thistletown Lion's Club
Address: 15 Grierson Road (Islington/Hwy 401)
Doors open: 12noon-6pm – cost $30.00
"For it is in Giving you Receive"
Why DESTINATION HAITI…
DHAITI is a day to come out and experience a taste of Haiti, to learn about a country that we only hear about when devastation comes knocking from the earthquake to the cholera breakout, the hundreds of thousands of abandoned and orphaned children not to mention the political unrest. Sadly it's only in this state that we remember Haiti, as someone who loves this country and their children I want people to learn and appreciate this Caribbean island that was the first country in the Caribbean to gain independence and at the same time contribute towards helping orphans and abandoned children in Haiti.
DESTINATION HAITI will feature:
Wonderful vendors: jewelry, travel, clothing, Tupperware, health products etc
Haitian Art, all pieces was purchased in Haiti and will be on Sale
PERFORMERS include Haitian artists, TBlazz & Yung Rem, dancer Shelly McLeod
Haitian DJ Moet & DJ Lethal Star
Haitian Cuisine (included with all advance tickets)
A fabulous fashion show "DHaiti Fashionistas" with an array of designers including Local Buttons an organization that works and supports Haitians through fashion, Oohlala Divas, specializing in amazing gowns, Ry Alexander an upcoming Toronto designer, Filosofia Swimwear – Brazilian swimwear for ladies of all shapes and sizes. Volunteer models will bring the fashion show alive.
Children's area with toys taken to and used by the children in Haiti. Children under 12 are FREE!
Event is family oriented and we encourage people to bring their children.
Contribution tent – Collecting:
New school supplies: knapsacks, pens, pencils, erasers, note books, rulers etc
New t.shirts, boys underwear, girls underwear, toothbrushes, hair accessories for girls
New baby items, bibs, soothers, blankets, teething toys, baby bags, receiving blankets etc
New toys, craft items (for girls and boys), puzzles, games, deflated footballs, Frisbees, badminton sets etc
With raffleS and door prizes this is an event for the whole family to enjoy!
Can't attend buy a t.shirt - $30.00
For any additional information, tickets or how you can be involved contact The Networking Diva Group:
"Those who have the privilege to know, have the duty to act." Einstein


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If you take a few minutes and just reflect on this question, How high are you on your list of priorities?, what would your answer be?
For most people, they are not usually at the top of their list. All too often, we put family, relationships, personal and professional priorities ahead of ourselves.
Why is it difficult for so many of us to take care of ourselves first?
Could it be because we've been conditioned to do things for others first because if we don't, we will be considered as being selfish or self-centred?
How we take care of ourselves is directly reflected in what we do for others and how we do it. If we're always putting other's needs before our needs, we will run out of energy, drive and motivation to look after ourselves properly. That can have some serious consequences on our health, the quality of our relationships and how well we function each day.
When we travel on an airline, we are always told, in the event of an emergency that requires us to put on an oxygen mask, we should always put ours on first before helping someone else with theirs. That's a really good example why I think attending to our needs first is actually better, not just for ourselves, but also for those we interact with on a daily basis.
Here are five reasons why we should consider putting ourselves at the top of our list of priorities all the time, or at least the majority of the time.
- When we give to ourselves, we can easily give to others. One of my mentors always says, "We cannot give what we haven't got." That means if we don't have compassion, love, respect or kindness for ourselves, we won't be able to truly give them to those who are important to us. The more of those things we have for ourselves, the more we will have to give to others.
- It is better for our health and well-being long-term. If we don't take time out to look after ourselves and are constantly putting other's needs before ours, we will reach a point of exhaustion or burnout. And if that happens, we really won't be able to serve others. A great mantra, especially for those who have children, is to say, "My needs are just as important as your needs."
- We become a role model for others like us. Once we start paying greater attention to our needs, it's like we give others permission to do so as well. It won't be a surprise if others we know are also putting the needs of others before themselves. By becoming a role model, those close to us will benefit as well.
- We will start to have a better relationship with ourselves. When we are kind to ourselves, we start to smile more and enjoy the little things in life. Others will also be able to see the change in us. One way to determine whether you are kind to yourself or not is to answer this question, "Would you be friends with someone who treated you the same way you treat yourself?"
- Our overall quality of life will improve. Just by putting more focus on our needs, it will be reflected in our thoughts, our emotions, our behaviours, how we communicate, and how much we actually do for others. We will become more attractive to others because we have a healthy respect for ourselves, and that will continue to enhance the experiences we have.
Putting ourselves first before others can be confronting for some as it challenges their paradigms. It is important to recognise that there must be a healthy balance between serving other's needs and looking after our needs. The choice is ours as to whether we want to put ourselves first or not. If we are willing to try it out, we may well get a new lease on life.
Question: What is one simple thing that you can do to start putting your needs as high as the needs of others in your life?
You can leave a comment by clicking here.


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Our History
Reeves Butchers has been established since the early 1960's and is a family business that has seen 3 generations of Father and Son work together.
We have been in Yateley since 1988 and have now expanded our store to offer a much wider range of products.
We pride ourselves on providing top quality meats with a fantastic selection we feel you find hard to beat.
We stock specially selected Scotch Beef and Lamb and Free-Range Pork from the West country and local Counties.
You will also find a vast stock of Seasonal Game and Exotic Meats in store with experienced friendly Butchers able to assist your every need.
Our Product Range
Our Gallery
Why Choose Us?
Family Run
Top Quality Meats
Fantastic Selection
Best meat from anywhere in the area. The steak is to die for - come to that so is the Pork, Beef, Lamb, Turkey, chicken- oh where do you stop!Facebook
Outstanding quality, brilliant service. Knowledgeable and downright nice people. Can't wait for the new shop and extensive range of goods so excitedFacebook
Absolutely beautiful meat, their BBQ range is so extensive, so much to choose from, whatever we have had has been absolutely yummmmmmmmmieeeeeee, so tasty and tender, their t.bone steaks are beautiful as is their rump steak, I absolutely love their Kentucky chicken the flavour is gorgeous as is their kebabs, can not fault any of their meat, absolutely 1st class butchers, they always happy to serve and help you with advice on any cut of meat that you are not sure about, and most of important they never ever try to rip you off!!!! and I thank you for never letting us down on our choices of meat, thank you so muchFacebook
Excellent butchers. Fantastic quality meat and well priced too. Wonderful friendly helpful staff too. Just refurbished and expanded - the new shop is absolutely stunning with such an extensive range of produceFacebook
Recommend 110% being buying our BBQ food for many years now incredibly fresh meat and the amazing tastes just make them unmatchable in the area. Visited for the first time this year and the new shop is amazing clean , bright and all the staff incredibly friendly as usual . Love it couldn't imagine summer without them , although my husband uses all year round for his weekly fishing BBQS . If you haven't tried it's a must you won't regret itFacebook


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