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Here is an essay on architectural education and the need for reform, written by a group of educators and practitioners including our own executive director, Michael Mehaffy:
by Michael Mehaffy
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our dear friend and collaborator Suzanne Crowhurst Lennard, at 3:15 AM on September 17, after a relatively short illness. The cause of livable and humane cities has lost a champion—but her work and legacy will go on, including the International Making Cities Livable conference series begun by her with her late husband Henry Lennard. The next conference will be held in Carmel, Indiana June 2-6, 2020.
The Final Friday Workshop reviewed participants' priorities as to how we should best take into account the needs of children, elders, and the poor as we make decisions about the built environment. This is the summary of the Final Workshop findings:
1. How does the local government engage with the public? – we need public creation of planning priorities, not just public buy in. "We do engage the public" needs to be more deliberate on the part of cities and this needs to be meaningful engagement.
This was a very dynamic and lively conference! From the Workshops and Welcome Reception on Monday, the stimulating main plenary sessions and concurrent sessions with so many engaged participants, the conference luncheon and Awards Ceremony, to the Final Workshop and tour, the conference was a great success. Participants seem to have enjoyed the event and found it rewarding.
Kim Richter - Councillor, Township of Langley, Langley BC CANADA
We hope you had a good time and learned from others as much as you shared your own insights and experience.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2018
Urban designers, landscape architects, architects, planners, developers, cities and others are invited to enter one or more projects. Projects that emphasize Health, Equity, Community, and Sustainability are actively sought, and will be given particular consideration.
The jury is particularly interested in designs for:
In all projects, the jury will be looking for evidence that the project fits well within its context, and contributes to Creating a Healthy City for All. To read more click here.
The Award Ceremony will take place at the 56thIMCL Conference, at the Sentinel Hotel, Portland, OR, June 17-21, 2019.
The 56thIMCL Conference on "A Healthy City for ALL" will take place at the Sentinel Hotel, Portland, OR, June 17-21, 2019.
If you wish to give a presentation, please submit a 250 word abstract for consideration before October 15, 2018. Please submit online here.
Topics include:
The Healthy City ** The City for ALL ** Healthy Transportation Planning ** Public Health and Planning Collaborate ** Access to Nature ** Public Places for Social Life ** Healthy Urban Fabric for 10-Minute Neighborhoods ** Sustainable, Equitable Housing ** Ending Homelessness ** Combatting Inequitable Gentrification ** Strengthening Ethnic and Cultural Diversity ** Reducing Negative Health Impacts ** Community Participation ** Transforming Suburbs into Walkable Neighborhoods ** Architecture for a Healthy City ** Maintaining a City's Identity ** and more...
A Healthy City for ALL
That's what the 56thIMCL Conference in Portland, Oregon, June 17-21, 2019 is calling for!
We rejoice that many cities now are becoming more healthy, by making great improvements in walkability, bikeability, public transit, and access to community, nature and healthy food. We will hear from some of the best models around the world.
The BIG challenge is that these goals are not reaching those most in need. The poorest neighborhoods suffer the greatest health problems. We will hear from cities that are tackling these problems head on with outstanding programs for equitable, healthy neighborhoods.
Did you miss the conference in Ottawa but wish you could still read the papers and view the slideshows? Perhaps you attended the conference but didn't get a chance to see all the presentations and wish you could fill in the gaps. In either case, the eConference is your ticket!
"I cannot conceive of managing a city that is prosperous, but only for some. I pledged that I would govern in an inclusive manner, using the attraction of investment and access to culture as instruments of social cohesion and true democracy, empowering and networking with local stakeholders for maximum impact."
– Mayor Rui Moreira [1]
Mayor Moreira of Porto has provided an exemplary model in his first term for how to make our cities more healthy and livable for all. As his uniquely beautiful city becomes better known, he has fought hard to protect all his citizens, especially the poor, from displacement by gentrification and "touristification".
This past conference was the best one I have attended in nearly 30 years.
Ken Mech, MCIP, RPP
Manager of Current Planning, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Fabulous conference. I was so delighted to be part of it and to have the participation of my company Stantec. We all thoroughly enjoyed the week and the sessions were superb.
Nancy Meloshe
Principal, Community Development, Stantec, Ottawa
We just wrapped up the 56th Conference in Portland, a huge thanks to those of you who attended and made this conference so special. We're working on making the slides and photos available to the attendees, and we hope you're connecting with those you met on social media.
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"There is no topic more crucial to the well-being of our cities and of our democracy, and no one more qualified to give it the thoughtful attention it deserves."
Daniel Kemmis, Former Mayor of Missoula, MT, Author, The Good City & the Good Life
"No one has studied the European square more thoughtfully and thoroughly than Suzanne and Henry Lennard."
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Mayor, City of Charleston, SC
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A social business definition from Clearlyso
If there is a word that bothers me, it is the word 'social'. It is often quickly followed by the word community. Over the last 5 years you are no-one unless you have a social aspect and a community. Some have gone to great lengths in an effort to properly define social in a meaningful way. However to this day, it remains hard to frame the context of social in a business way, and especially for existing businesses such as banks and financial institutions. I certainly is not by having a PR managed twitter account.
I raise all this again after meeting today with the nice people from clearlyso located at CSI in Toronto. Clearlyso.ca is the Canadian arm of a UK group clearlyso.com and launch is coming soon! Our conversation was related to communitylend, but that's not for here. Clearlyso has definition of social business that makes sense to me. In fact I raised it here and here in the context of regulation, and here in the context of meaningful social capital.
Yet this all becomes hazy when I look at real businesses and attempt to evaluate them based on being 'social'.
So it was refreshing to see someone lay a line in the sand and outline a simple definition.
A social business definition | clearlyso.com
A social business is one which integrates two objectives:
- A commercial objective: To achieve and increase profits and realise growth (like any traditional business) and…
- A social (and ethical and environmental) objective: As set out in our list of social benefits, found in the search box on the company directory.
A social business can be large or small, a start-up or an established player, it can take any legal form (CICs, co-ops, Ltd companies, and so on) and can operate in most industrial sectors (it's difficult to imagine a social arms manufacturer/trader)
In summary a socially oriented company is one that is doing good, and not doing evil.
- Customers are right until proven wrong
- making profits from inherently devious and fake products such as derivatives is evil
- taking TARP money on false pretenses is evil and it turns out illegal
- forcing call time that drives revenue and does not allow the customer choice is evil, driving 'thin value'
Why is it that on the banking side, I have more evil than good? That's not good.
The definition of social has finally transcended the fact of hosting a forum, or engaging in twitter/ FaceBook/ blog comments. No. Rather it is a fundamental requirement in the business objective of the company that sees business profits to be made while people perceive real value, both financially, ethically and morally.
Written by Colin Henderson
February 5, 2010 at 00:02
Posted in Marketing, Social Media, Social networks
Collaboration (1) vs Beaurocracy (0) | Wikipedia & CIA Factbook example
Here is a striking example of the power of collaborative 'wisdom of crowds' approach to information preparation, versus traditional top down beaurocratic approach.
I was reading the Obama speech in Ghana, and his references to the current and previous governments, including Jerry Rawlings which rang a history bell for me, so thought I would read up. First off I checked what used to be my old favourite the CIA factbook, and it has not been updated since sometime before Dec 2008 [note highlight].
On the other hand a quick visit to Wikipedia had more than enough detail being up to date, including information about Obamas trip dd 10th July in the footnotes. I copied one section from the history area below, and highlighted the notes about the recent election in 2009, something the CIA has not figured out yet apparently.
The efficiency and effectivness of the Wikipedia approach compared to the old style management and approval processes is stark. [Incidentally, surely the CIA beaurocracy would at least update their site for the countries that their boss is visting?]
In fairness to the CIA it is probably impossible to maintain an up to date encyclopedia type site such as the FactBook within the constraints and context of their mandate. To open the CIA up to a Wikipedia approach would not make any sense. I only use this example to display that collaborative and engagement of the broader network wins every time for information dissemination.
Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast and the Togoland trust territory, Ghana in 1957 became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its independence. Ghana endured a long series of coups before Lt. Jerry RAWLINGS took power in 1981 and banned political parties. After approving a new constitution and restoring multiparty politics in 1992, RAWLINGS won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996, but was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term in 2000. John KUFUOR succeeded him and was reelected in 2004. Kufuor is constitutionally barred from running for a third term in upcoming Presidential elections, which are scheduled for December 2008.
Rawlings soon negotiated a structural adjustment plan with the International Monetary Fund and changed many old radical economic policies; the economy began to recover. A new constitution restoring multi-party politics was promulgated in 1992, and Rawlings was elected as president then and again in 1996 to serve a second term. The Constitution of 1992 prohibited him from running for a third term, so his party, the National Democratic Congress, chose his Vice President, John Atta Mills, to run against the opposition parties. Winning the 2000 elections, John Kufuor of the New Patriotic Party was sworn into office as President in January 2001, and beat Mills again in 2004; thus, also serving two terms as President. In 2009, John Atta Mills took office as president with a difference of about 40,000 votes (0.46%) [23] between his party, the National Democratic Congress, and the New Patriotic Party, marking the second time that power had been transferred from one legitimately elected leader to another, and securing Ghana's status as a stable democracy.[24]
Written by Colin Henderson
July 11, 2009 at 16:28
Posted in Business Models, Innovation, knowledge+management, Social networks
Tagged with beaurocracy, CIA Factbook, collaboration, information, wikipedia, wisdom of crowds
examples of banks as leaders in web 2.0 ??
I was reading this interesting post from Cindy, when it really caught my attention with this point made near the end!
Innovation and Transformation Wings: Social Networking : Good for Business or Not?
At this stage in the Canadian landscape there are some leaders in developing innovative Web 2.0 approaches in companies like: Bell Canada, MTS Allstream, Royal Bank of Canada, TD Canada Trust, and early days for Bank of Nova Scotia and CIBC as well.
I am pretty familiar with RBC's efforts, at least on the customer external facing web, but not at all with CIBC, TD, BNS, or CIBC, as upcoming posts will review. Anyone care to help me out, with examples of what those banks are doing in a social/ web 2.0 context? Especially if it is internal and staff use only, some examples would be very useful.
Written by Colin Henderson
July 5, 2008 at 14:53
Posted in Banking Strategy, Social Media, Social networks
Worklight aims to attract corporations into the social network space
Worklight has secured $12 million in series B funding. While their headline is a vague sounding "highly- personalized "Web 2.0″ computing experience to the enterprise", the reality is that they offer a secure corporate experience within the Facebook platform. The indicate on their site, that all personal data, and corporate information discussed is maintained within the firewall, and that corporate experience is plugged into FaceBook.
Its not clear how people would know which part they can speak openly, and which parts they would be able to share confidential information though. Its an interesting idea to try and attract corporations into the social network space.
WorkLight™ is a server-based software product that brings a secure and highly- personalized "Web 2.0" computing experience to the enterprise.
Written by Colin Henderson
May 6, 2008 at 06:55
Zuzzid | social site for insurance comparisons
Here is a site in UK that brings social interaction to insurance purchasing.
Love it or hate it insurance is a big part of our lives, whether it's getting your car back on the road, or mopping up after a burst pipe. Zuzzid is here to help. Zuzzid helps people help each other. Let everyone know about your insurance experiences by leaving a Rant or a Rave. By doing this, us Zuzzers can learn from each other's experiences, leave advice or comments, agree or disagree, and get the discussion going. This is how to beat the system!
Written by Colin Henderson
May 3, 2008 at 14:46
When is a friend an economy?
William posted a fascinating and thought provoking piece on the Social Economy. I think we are using some words inappropriately, and in so doing making it harder to see the future than it needs to be. One of those words is 'economy'.
To me the social economy is the same as what others call the reputation or conversation economy. From the time humans started trading what they had for what they needed, we had a social economy. People's knowledge of the others they were trading with was a crucial factor in those trades and dealings. The industrial age added a level of anonymity into our economy and set us up to pay fixed prices for goods and services from the money we earn from our labour. The information economy didn't change this at all
So I posted this response on Williams blog, and wanted to go further here.
I am going to challenge everyone so here goes. Social economy, and reputation economy are misnomers. There is no fourth dimension that has suddenly appeared with new ways to buy and sell things. For an economy to operate basic elements are required to facilitate transactions, eg, mainly contract & currency, with heavy reliance on trust.Everything else is just a facilitator- social and reputation [in the way Web 2.0 means] are new elements that have been brought about by internet, and web based tools which provide disruptive alternatives to old ways of transacting.
I suggest what is needed are ways to capture social and reputation in meaningful ways that facilitate commerce. Then we can talk about economy.
Open questions for me – whats the financial value of a:
- FaceBook friend?
- a five star eBay user?
- an OpenID?
- a Prosper group lead?
- a prosper group lead who bid 25% on a prosper loan?
- a LastFM friend?
- a personal acquaintance who purchased something that you are now considering?
Relevance to Bankwatch:
Another word which is taking on new meaning in Web 2.0 land is friend. Robert Scoble and Jeremiah Owang do not have thousands of friends. They have thousands of acquaintances, whom they enjoy banter and debate with, but thats not what a friend is.
Wikipedia: Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more humans. This article focuses on the notion specific to interpersonal relationships. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection.
In no way am I attempting to denigrate the new and evolving nature of the interactions which take place in social media, and I have made many new friends through this very blog. My point is only that when we turn to economy, money and risk of financial gain or loss, we have a long way to go before such online "friendships" can bring broad economic value and begin to assert themselves meaningfully on the economy.
One potential such connection is TripAdvisor. Many of us read those reviews and allow them for form part of the travel purchase decision. Similarly with Chowhound and restaurants. I would argue that is not economic, rather is a form of referral. If we place a financial slant on this; what if a Tripadvisor type service contained referrals for financial products? Would you purchase an investment based on the loosley defined TripAdvisor network? I think not.
I maintain for social and reputation to form part of the 'economy' we need more robust tools, risk assessment, and proof. I also think that is coming, and we see some building blocks underway, stumbling, and working at coming up with the right set of formulae.
Looking at the social lending space, Zopa manage it by taking a quite non-social, bank oriented approach. Prosper are the most 'out there' by experimenting in the full public eye, and kudo's to them as they stumble, and regain their footing, but they will get it right.
There is a formula of interconnections supported by algorithms yet to be defined which will allow social and reputation to form parts of the economic structure, likely as part of the trust component.
Written by Colin Henderson
December 20, 2007 at 15:58
Posted in Social Lending, Social networks
'Give with Us' – yet another use for blogs | Verity Credit Union
Credit Unions continue to lead the charge with social type activities, and here is yet another, from Verity in Seattle. I picked this up from Trabian, the people who built this one.
Verity are providing a simple forum for local organisations, and people, who want to help, to publish their services. It also provides for anyone to discuss, ask questions, and post pictures, making it interactive.
"Members helping members" has always been the underlying rallying cry of credit unions. Verity Credit Union wanted to take this a step further by creating Give With Us, an online forum that connects those that want to give their time and talent with organizations and individuals in need of assistance.
Technorati Tags: verity+credit+union, give+with+us
Written by Colin Henderson
October 1, 2007 at 22:14


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A Loan Shark's Debt
How do go from the heyday to mayday of payday loans?
Special thanks to Gary Rivlin, a reporting fellow with The Investigative Fund for bringing this story to Snap Judgment. For more info, check out Gary's story in The Intercept.
You can also contact Phil at his email address
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HUNDREDS of worshippers defied Manchester's Roman Catholic authorities when they received holy communion during a Mass outside a church in North Manchester.
There were emotional scenes outside St Michael's in Ancoats on Sunday, as pensioners wept with joy when they attended their first Mass since the church was closed in January.
An anonymous priest stepped in at the last minute to hold the ceremony, after organisers had their requests to hold the open air mass turned down by the Salford diocese.
The city's annual Italian Walks took place after the controversial service, which was held without the permission of Bishop Terence Brain.
The Manchester Italian Association had begged the authorities to allow them special permission to hold the service, which has been a tradition since the Madonna della Rosario procession began in 1890.
But despite their desperate attempts, church leaders refused to allow the ceremony to go ahead, suggesting alternative venues such as Corpus Christi or St Patricks' for worshippers to receive Mass before the walks.
Anthony Schiavo, president of the Italian Association, said: "It would have been too far for many of our older members to travel, but thankfully the procession went beautifully in the end.
"It was very well attended both by members of the Italian community and Roman Catholics, who wanted to show their support for St Michael's.
"It's only because of people joining wonderful occasions such as this that we are able to celebrate our heritage and faith, and it's a shame that the diocese were not able to acknowledge that this year. But it proves that their decision has not only hardened our resolve, it has made us stronger, and the turnout reflected that."
Stella Newton, who has campaigned to save St Michael's since news of its closure broke, added: "We had a fantastic day, really emotional.
"We said prayers, sang hymns and joined the walks afterwards. We truly believe that God sent us a priest because he knew we wanted to receive holy communion. We believe it was a miracle."
The loss of the 145-year-old church building - which will break the community's historic link with the former Little Italy district of Manchester - is one of 15 churches in the Salford diocese earmarked for closure as part of a cost-cutting programme.
Father Michael Walsh, spokesperson for the Salford diocese said: "The Bishop has not changed his mind on the matter of holding open-air services, however without knowing which priest held the Mass we would not be in a position to make an official comment."


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It's been in for a month now. Ho, hum.
It just sort of plods along:
No one willing to cover all combos to snare the jackpot
Little daily interest - still hasn't generated enough 'real' carryover to reach the guarantee level
Is this just another case of 'the right string, but the wrong
Are there just not enough bettors exposed to a bet of this kind, i.e., to create the desired 'dynamics'?


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Keep your family, friends and co-workers guessing with this quirky lightweight water bottle. The Worry Less Design aluminium water bottle is a novel way to quench your thirst - whatever it is you're sipping.
Whether you're hunting for an office Secret Santa or novelty gift for the Gin addict in your life, the 'There's a chance this is Gin' water bottle is ideal. Each water bottle comes with 2 cap styles and a Karabiner clip to help stow it safely.
This 600ml Gin themed water bottle is a stylish and practical solution to carry your favourite liquid in - on or off your bike. Just don't fill it with gin if you're off for a spin.
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600ml capacity and made from Aluminium.
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600ml capacity
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Who's Behind It?
Worry Less Design is a small but perfectly formed business producing unique triathlon and cycling themed gift ideas. They launched in 2014, and are based in leafy Hampshire where they create stylish and fun cycling mugs, cycling water bottles, cycling cushions, framed cycling prints and even cycling fridge magnets.
Twins Caroline and Christie run Worry Less jointly, and with equal passion and enthusiasm. Caroline's the designer ("no-one is really sure where some of the things come from that emerge from her brain"), whilst Christie keeps the show on the road with a rod of iron and lots of spreadsheets.
They think "Cyclists, Runners and Triathletes, as well as lovers of all sorts of other Sports, deserve funny, gorgeous and stylish gifts". How right they are, and what a good job they've done!
They started out as runners, but have rapidly become addicted to cycling and now combine the two in triathlons too. Christie is fastest for now. But will that last?! Time will tell - for now we're just loving their designs!
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In the Moscow restaurant-yacht Chaika, the stars were awarded the next prizes Topical Style Awards. This time the most stylish
"Refined style"
It is obvious that this nomination was intended for those who showed real heroism in the case of forced weight loss.
The jury appreciated the efforts Anna Semenovich, which at every corner screams that she lost a lot of weight on the diet, but the prize went away Jasmine (Sarah Semendueva).
The singer admitted that she was laying her ears off diets, but she still had to manage herself. The torment of the singer was rewarded with the honorary title "Refined style".
"Unrepeatable style"
Natalia Podolskaya the whole evening shone, rejoicing that her man, Vladimir Presnyakov, noted "For the huge contribution to the domestic show business."
And she won a prize for "Unique style". Do not ask why – unrepeatable, it's a mystery.
… At that time Elena Letuchaya whispered with a young man, clothing like a waiter. But none of those present suspected Lena of being a betrayer to her husband, because everyone knows that they have everything superb with Jura. A couple of weeks ago, on the Cote d'Azur, they kissed and hugged.
"Stylish Instadiva"
Called the most stylish instrument, Ksenia Borodina melted from the tenderness of her husband Kurbana Omarova. And on the point of tittle Buzovoy, which felt like the queen of the evening and in every possible way it emphasized, the presenter of "Doma-2" answered only with a double portion of tenderness towards her husband.
Alexandra Panayotova is always surrounded by chic ladies. But the singer on them for some reason does not pay attention.
Tips from Maitre
Oksana Fedorova said: "Femininity distinguishes us from men, and this is what attracts them to us and delights us."
The most devoted listener of the recognized beauty was Olga Buzova. Therefore, the elder friend did not regret advice:
– In general, Olenka, "Oksana told Oksana's ex-wife Tarasova, – You already need to give birth. Here I have two. You know what a happiness it is! And I'm already a grandmother. My daughter is fluffy – Muana, my cat, recently gave birth to three.
– In order to become pregnant, a man is needed. And I do not have it, "Olya said sadly, and retired to the dark cottage on the deck.
Photo by Larisa KUDRYAVTSEVA
Reference by topic:
- Anna Semenovich, Olga Buzova, Ksenia Borodina and others at the Topical Style Awards (PHOTO REPORT)


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Your Communities. Your Traditions. Your Folklife.
Northwest Folklife aims to strengthen our communities through arts and culture. This calendar brings together our greater community's events and gatherings. Here, you will find events ranging from cultural celebrations to music and dance performances and traditional gatherings.
Together, we can continue to celebrate the rich arts, cultures, and traditions that thrive in the greater Pacific Northwest.
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Champion Irish Fiddler Gerry O' Connor In Concert
May 19, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm$18 – $20
Seattle Folklore Society presents in concert traditional Irish Fiddler Gerry O' Connor with accomplished guitar accompanist Richard Mandel, Saturday, May 19th, 7:30pm at the Phinney Center in Seattle. Gerry is a numerous All Ireland Title winner, and four-time Fiddler of Oriel competition winner, and has played with legendary musicians from bands such as Planxty, Bothy Band, De Dannan, and the Chieftains. Richard has performed with numerous well-known Irish artists such as Paddy Keenan, Mick Moloney, and Jimmy Keane. Tickets are through Brown Paper Tickets , and SFS info is at 206-923-8923.


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Yoga & Sattvic Orientation
Are you new to Sattvic Space or Yoga? Find out more about the practice of Yoga the use of props and what they have to offer. Get an introduction to the different classes and styles of Yoga found at Sattvic Space. Learn what else Sattvic has to offer to support your wellness and wholeness. (all levels)
Hatha For Anxiety, Stress and Pain
This class provides an opportunity to stretch, unwind, and release tension, providing a good counterpoint to both busy lifestyles and cardio workouts. There is an emphasize on different yoga postures and breathing exercises (pranayama), slower paced and less vigorous than Vinyasa. (all levels)
This open-levels vinyasa class focuses on breath and alignment. Begin to tune into your body, linking your breath to movement, movement to focus. Moderately paced, this flow class invites you to truly engage with your practice and mindfully explore what it is you need for the focus you need for the week ahead! (all levels) (inter-adv)
Yoga For Beginners
Sessions will begin with meditation and breath-work before moving in to a slow-flowing class focused on alignment and increasing body awareness. Repetitive postures will often be used to encourage the mind to calm as sequences become familiar. Great for students returning to their practice. (all levels)
Vinyasa 2
Find your breath, and discover your strength! This class focuses on building core strength and shoulder and hip stability. With a focus on alignment, you will get your heart rate up and find new limits as you are challenged to stay with your breath and honor your practice. (all levels)
Release and Let it Go!
Being on the yoga mat gives you the opportunity to notice your feelings. it also helps you connect with your personal power so that you have the courage and confidence to express how you feel. Expressing how you feel is the key to feeling good about yourself and is an important aspect of releasing weight, thoughts, emotions and feelings that no longer serve you. (all levels)
Yoga with Meditation
Beginner friendly. Great For Beginners – adaptable for all levels. Options for those with tender knees or backs. Strengthen the immune system. Deep relaxation.
Family Yoga
In today's world, kids need to have a way to handle the stresses of life. Yoga is a tool that can teach them to relax the mind, bind the body, feel the spirit, and build a connection as a family. (all levels)
ditation. (all levels; some yoga experience preferred)
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Beneficial for Cancer Warriors regardless of where they
are in their journey with cancer. To help cancer patients and survivors manage treatment side effects and cancer recovery through a unique evidence based yoga method. This is offered by a certified y4c instructor free of charge. (all levels)
It All Begins with Yin
Yin is a quiet class which is focused on the health of our connective tissues and joints. The postures are held for a longer time. Many props are used to ensure comfort while postures are held It is based on the Chinese energy system with the goal of bringing harmony and balance to our yoga practice and life. (all levels)
the goal of bringing harmony and balance to our yoga practice and life. (all levels)
Restorative/Gentle Yoga
Is ideal for students with muscle/joint pain, stiffness, weakness, or fatigue. Many props are used to ensure comfort while postures are held. This class is meditative and quiet. (all levels)
30-Minute Meditation
Take 30 minutes out of your day to find your center! The first 15 minutes of classes will take the form of a guided meditation to ground, followed by 15 minutes of self practice. The goal is to find elements from different styles of meditation to empower you to build your own practice.
Sound Bath Meditation
Enjoy deep relaxation letting your heart and spirit connect with your highest vibration while being led on a journey as you are bathed in healing sound waves beginning with crystal chakra tuned healing singing bowls!
Floating Sound Bath
Float in the air in Aerial Yoga Swings. Feel that deep relaxation letting your heart and spirit connect with your highest vibration. Be led on a journey into an amazing sound bath of healing beginning with crystal chakra tuned healing singing bowls and Karuna Reiki Chanting and toning to super charge your life to create healing and increase your wellness and powers of manifestation!
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The Groople team, and especially Mr. Butler, have gone to great lengths to help our organization take deserving scholars on college tours throughout the entire country! When you handle as many details as I do, it's always great to have such friendly and professional service with you along the way. I'm not sure how I got so lucky to find Groople, but I highly recommend it to anyone with group lodging needs!Robin
Robin - The College Initiative (March 2016)
The hotels for both of our college tours were great! The locations were perfect and breakfast was prompt and delicious. Both staffs were very accommodating.
My experience with Groople is something I will relay to anyone who is planning for a large group. I only had to provide detials, and then a list of options were emailed directly to me. I will 100% be using Groople in the future, they took care of everything!Robin
The College Initiative - Oct. 2015
As the Student Assistant in our Human Rights Department, I was tasked with planning a trip through 8 states to study Native American rights. Everything was going smoothly and our itinerary was set, but then I had to book the hotels. I initially tried making the contacts myself, but booking for 14 people at a different location (some extremely rural) each night proved difficult. One of our other university offices recommended Groople, and John Butler came to the rescue! Not only did John quickly comprise a list of hotels at each location, he gave us his recommendations, and ensured complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi at each stop. He was always extremely accessible and patient with any adjustments we made, beforehand and while on the road. We had a great experience at each hotel: the typically dreaded group check-in was a breeze, hotel staffs were kind and accommodating, and meals were delicious. Knowing that John was just an email away if we were ever running late (or early) was extremely reassuring, and he was genuinely interested in our group's well being. We are grateful for this spectacular first experience and will definitely use Groople again for future trips!Karly
Southern Methodist University - Human Rights Department (June 2015)
Working with Mr. Butler and the Groople team was a great overall experience. We were placed in a wonderful hotel in NYC at a very low negotiated rate, especially for NYC. Groople was responsive and provided excellent support with a very complicated program with a lot of moving parts. A big thanks to Groople!Helen
Cultural Visitas Tomodachi (March 2015)
Groople's assistance in getting a hotel in NYC for my orchestra was outstanding. They paid close attention to our needs (safe location, specific price range, need for two double beds in each room, etc.) and worked to make every aspect of our stay excellent. They went as far to negotiate a reduced rate for breakfast (including tax and tip) and included it in our hotel pricing. It was wonderful not having to worry about having students paying their bills each morning. We were simply able to eat and go experience the city. Groople helped make our NYC experience safe and memorable!Jessica
Ashley HIgh School Orchestra (March 2015)
My first experience with Groople was in February 2015. Their agent, John Butler, provided excellent service to me and my group of 22. The hotels were exactly as I expected and the checkin process seamless. We arrived to find room cards labeled with names from my group. This made checkin lighting fast. Once at our destination, we decided to hire a step-on guide in LA. I contacted Mr. Butler and he provided us a fantastic guide. The day before our departure, snow caused our arriving airport to close. Mr. Butler exceeded my expectations and found us space for an additional night.Ben
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Holy Protomartyr and Equal-to-the-Apostles Thecla of Iconium (1st c.) and arrival in America of the first Orthodox Mission: Sts. Herman, Juvenaly, and others (1794).
Friday, November 1, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. SAVE THE DATE!
Take Me Back to Constantinople!
Benefit Dinner & Auction for Cappella Romana
November 1, 2013 ~ The University Club of Portland
Presenting Dr. Achilleas Chaldaiakis from Athens
performing Constantinopolitan Songs from the Dawn of the Modern Age.
Cocktail Attire
The University Club of Portland 1225 S.W. 6th Avenue at Jefferson Request your invitation


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Huge response to installer reward scheme
Published: 24 June, 2009
WEDNESBURY: Pro-fit, Biasi's new loyalty reward scheme for installers is already proving to be a huge success following its recent launch. In addition to receiving an overwhelming number of applications for membership, the company reports an unprecedented level of enquiries.
Paul Baxter, managing director at Biasi said: "We are staggered by the positive response received for Pro-fit. Unlike other schemes, installers welcome the simplicity and genuine support it provides. At last they are able to claim rewards on the purchase of our A-rated boilers without counting points.‰
Mr Baxter added: "And now, having just launched another range of Band A condensing boilers – ActivA – the opportunities for installers to reward themselves will only multiply."
Available to all GAS SAFE registered installers upon application, Pro-fit is unlike other manufacturers' reward schemes currently available, as it is not based on a points-reward programme. Instead, upon the purchase of any Biasi A-rated boiler, installers may redeem either cash or selected gift vouchers to the value of £15. Plus, for every five boilers claimed, members will receive FREE quality branded workwear.
In addition, Pro-fit provides an extensive array of benefits for installers. These include guaranteed spare parts supply, a priority helpline number, free product training and selected advertising support. Pro-fit also provides advance technical and product updates, credit finance for customers and a regular free prize draw.


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Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and College Student Affairs
Dr. Christy Land is an Assistant Professor in The Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling Department at The University of West Georgia. Dr. Land, as a previous practicing school counselor for fourteen years, has extensive experience at the elementary and middle school levels. Dr. Land was named Georgia Middle School Counselor of the Year by the Georgia School Counselor Association in 2013 and her middle school received RAMP designation from the American School Counselor Association in 2014. Dr. Land also numerous years' experience in clinical private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor working primarily with children and adolescents and providing educational consultation to parents, and clinical supervision to counselors working towards licensure. Her areas of expertise include bullying prevention, stress and anxiety management with children/adolescents, group counseling, and supervision. Dr. Land recognizes the unique position counselors hold to advocate for equity, access, and success for individuals, communities, and schools.
Education / Degrees
- B.A., Psychology, Lynchburg College, 1998
- M.A., Professional School Counseling, Marymount University, 2002
- Ed.S., Professional School Counseling, The University of Georgia, 2011
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, The University of Georgia, 2014


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Bikaner Jaisalmer Tour
Bikaner Jaisalmer Tour
A nice and comfortable Air Condition Car for you having sufficient space for your luggage also, Fuel, Insurance, Toll Taxes, All State Taxes, Parking and all transport related expense
This prices including Driver food and lodging.
Car will be with you from your arrival till your departure. Means I will give you Car for your pick up from International Airport, transfer to hotel, for moving one city to another, for all cities inside sightseeing, many excursions which are on the way and dropping at International Airport.
Air Conditioned Accommodation on twin share basis at all places it also inclusive of all taxes and morning breakfast.
All the hotels mention above are subject to availability. If any one of them is sold out then same level of hotels is guaranteed.
Entrance fee for the monuments visits are not included in the price and guide services are also not included.
Any Airfare, Train fare, Overland Journey which is not mentioned in the Itinerary.
Any personal nature items like Laundry, bar bills, table bills, camera fee, tips or any other item.
Major Meals i.e. Lunch & Dinner
GUIDE / ENTRY FEES, BOATINGS, Elephant Riding / HORSE RIDINGS ETC. DURING SIGHT SEEINGS
Any Medical /rescue evacuation due to mishaps.
Optional Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
Day 1 Bikaner (Bikaner Jaisalmer Tour)
Bikaner Jaisalmer Tour Landing in Bikaner .The city of Bikaner was established in 1488 from jangledesh or the nation of wild brambles. It has been just about a long time since its beginning and the city has spread over the desert.Now a noteworthy exchange community for fleece, building stones, floor coverings, covers, salt and grain, Bikaner has risen as the life saver of the state. Register with lodging, day at relaxation and neighborhood advertise. Medium-term at inn.
Day 2 Bikaner Sightseeing (Bikaner Jaisalmer Tour)
After breakfast visit to entire day touring voyage through Bikaner visit the Junagarh Fort. The popular post of Junagarh was built by Raja Rai Singh in 1593 and Various landmarks, for example, Ganga Niwas, Rang Mahal, Anop Mahal with it's fragile gold leaf painting. Har Mandir – the magnificent place of worship, Chandra Mahal with its depictions on lime mortars Phool Mahal with its lovely inset mirror work and Sheesh Mahal with its one of a kind mirror chamber decorates the fortress and the (Karni Mata) Temple at Deshnok. Likewise visit the renowned camel rearing homestead at night. Medium-term at inn.
Day 3 Bikaner – Jaisalmer (Bikaner Jaisalmer Tour)
After breakfast look at from inn at that point drive to Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is a goliath sandcastle with a town connected, an insignia of respect in a place that is known for harsh and tumble. The post is a living landmark to missing desert may, a Golden City of dreams that surpasses desires for the most travel-debilitated vacationer or solidified history buff. Land at Jaisalmer , exchange to lodging. Register with lodging, later at night visit the relinquished frequenting town of Kuldhera and take an appreciating camel ride at the brilliant sand hills of the Samm by the dusk. Later back to hotel,free for recreation. Medium-term at lodging.
Day 4 Jaisalmer (Bikaner Jaisalmer Tour)
After breakfast Visit the Jaisalmer Fort, Bazars and the old houses known as "Havelis". Individuals still live in these antiquated structures dating from twelfth to fifteenth century. Each house has choice carvings and filigreed work. Night visit Sum/Khuri for Camel ride with move and music. Medium-term at tent.
Day 5 Jaisalmer-Jodhpur (Bikaner Jaisalmer Tour)
After entry check in inn, later continue for half day city visit neighborhood market and Evening visit Clock Tower and nearby market of Jodhpur. Medium-term at lodging.
Day 6 Jodhpur-Udaipur
After breakfast continue towards Udaipur. Udaipur is an excellent city of Rajasthan. Udaipur, the City of Lakes is notable as the memorable capital of the Mewar Kingdom. The place takes each guest through the Rajput period. On achieving Udaipur, registration to the inn. At night Cruise through the peaceful waters of Lake Pichola at dusk. Medium-term at lodging.
Day 7 Udaipur (Bikaner Jaisalmer Tour)
After breakfast continue for entire day touring visit around Udaipur. You can start with a visit to Saheliyon-Ki-Bari. Post that, you can visit attractions like Museum of people craftsmanship which is acclaimed for its wide accumulation of manikins, society dresses, dolls, decorations, depictions and people melodic instruments. Afterward, you can visit the City Palace which is known to be the greatest castle complex in India. At night visit neighborhood advertise andreturn back to the lodging. Medium-term at inn.
Day 8 Udaipur Drop
After breakfast continue for you ahead voyage.


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Project Aims to Help Vets Rebuild Connections
By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2007 - Deployment to a war zone can exact a unique toll on not only those in imminent danger but also their loved ones back home. One group, however, is working to lessen these effects.
"We build a safe space, a community for veterans and their families to come together and share their stories, struggles and accomplishments," said Dr. Joseph Bobrow, director of the "Coming Home Project." "Our programs address the mental, emotional, spiritual and relationship challenges faced by veterans and families before, during and after deployment."
The San Francisco organization, which is devoted to providing compassionate care and support for veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, is made up of veterans, psychotherapists, and interfaith leaders, he said. These individuals offer workshops and retreats as well as psychological counseling by licensed therapists for veterans and family members. The group also offers training and advice for caregivers.
All programs are free and confidential, Bobrow said.
"The intention of the Coming Home Project is to serve veterans and families and contribute to their well-being and healing," he said. "We are creating new ways of thinking about and new models for helping transform the invisible injuries of war.
"Our retreats really do create a safe, welcoming, unconditionally supportive space for veterans and families to offer and receive support, share resources and open up the process of transforming the invisible wounds of service," Bobrow added.
Besides reaching out to veterans and families, the organization also is reaching out to groups in other areas that share its goals. Two such groups are the North County San Diego Marriage and Family Therapists Association and Operation Homefront's Wounded Warrior Wives. Both groups have invited the organization to provide training for their members.
The project also works directly with veterans centers on referrals and is exploring offering retreats for family members in conjunction with Navy and Marine Corps chaplaincy services.
Both the Coming Home Project and Operation Homefront are supporters of America Supports You, a Defense Department program connecting citizens and corporations with military personnel and their families serving at home and abroad.
Bobrow said he hopes his organization's relationship with the Defense Department program will afford it exposure in the military community and networking opportunities beyond what it already has experienced with Operation Homefront.
"Letting our (servicemembers) and their families know about what we offer is important," Bobrow said. "Letting related organizations and individuals know is also important as we develop strategic partnerships and collaborations that can benefit our efforts to serve our veterans."
*Related Sites:*
Coming Home Project [ http://www.cominghomeproject.net/ComingHome/ ]
Operation Homefront [ http://www.operationhomefront.net ]
Project Aims to Help Vets Rebuild Connections [ http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=46904 ]


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Oh the joys of waking in the middle of the night. I've got just a few things in my mind in these wee hours but perhaps sleep will be kind enough to take me back for another dream or two before my day must truly begin.
My sweet boy is now the newly 9 year old. Where has that time gone? We had a lovely family celebration tonight complete with mashed potatoes, a burger bar, homemade baked beans and corn on the cob. What more could a boy ask for! He received some new clothes, which were needed and new hockey gear, including a new curved stick! Heaven! Those of us present for his birth were all there, minus his oldest sister.
Of course, now we have my dad present for all these important occasions and I couldn't be happier! I know how much mom would have loved being here if she were here, but having dad makes me so incredibly happy. He's relaxed, hilarious and so very kind. For so many years, my parents were in another state for these big events and holidays. They were the missing pieces of the puzzle. Now, even though mom may be gone, having dad here completes that puzzle and makes our family whole. How could I ever repay him for all that he does for our family everyday? All I can do is to show him my love and to be a good daughter. I want him to be proud of the woman I've become.
I shall attempt to sleep again now, to dream of far away places and new lands. Each day is a new day and I want to greet it refreshed and renewed! Good night my dear readers! Sleep well!


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Aldridge's game reaching new heights following Twitter exit
Maybe the moment LaMarcus Aldridge hit the delete button on his Twitter account was a moment of catharsis.
It released him from dealing with online demons, whose 140-character diatribes cut and bit and stuck. It freed him from a beep or a vibrate or a little red flag alerting him to messages like these:
LaMarcus Aldridge is the kind of player that opts to have a season-ending surgery that he could have waited to have. #hysterectomy— FLICK (@FLICKor) January 26, 2016
So LaMarcus Aldridge quits on one team, quits trying during a game, then quits Twitter?— FLICK (@FLICKor) January 26, 2016
Aldridge soooooo weak for deleting his Twitter after last night..— DC Sports Fan (@wizandskinsfan) January 26, 2016
Lamarcus Aldridge acting like a 5 yrs boy who lost a game lol— swish (@Eli_Hobenu23) January 26, 2016
Those who attacked believed when Aldridge deleted his account following a 5-point outing in a 30-point loss to Golden State, he deleted his masculinity. He ran. He hid.
A petulant near 7-footer defeated by the Warriors, subsequently defeated by Twitter's warriors.
This was no true Spur, this was an $84 million fraud.
Stand up to Draymond Green? He can't even stand up to @FLICKor, a self-described "family man from Oregon."
The narrative built by hundreds who fired e-arrows toward @aldridge_12 from behind laptops and tablets and cell phones was this: Aldridge is soft, the team is doomed, the future is in peril.
But Twitter's knee-jerk quarrels may have had an unintended effect.
Aldridge has gone from "meek" to forceful since deleting his account following that Warriors game, rediscovering the form that made him the summer's most coveted free agent.
Since exiting the social media world, Aldridge's offensive numbers have spiked, returning to levels comparable to his All-NBA days in Portland.
Though his usage percentage has remained nearly the same, he is scoring over six points more per game following the loss to Golden State.
Aldridge's increased aggressiveness has not negatively affected his efficiency; in fact, his shooting percentages and offensive rating have all improved dramatically.
And perhaps most encouraging, Aldridge has assumed a larger role late in games. He leads the team in clutch points — points scored in the last five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime in which the point differential is 5 or less — since Jan. 26.
This isn't to imply that Aldridge's improvement is simply due to his departure from Twitter. He still maintains that his decision to shut down his account was not due to that disastrous showing in Oakland.
"I just wanted to lock in on my season right now, it had nothing to do with that game," Aldridge said when pressed on the matter.
"It's not anything about the game," Aldridge added. "It's a new adventure for me. I've never been in this system, with this team. I've never been on a top-two team in the West."
The recent upturn has come because of a better rapport with Kawhi Leonard and the rest of the Spurs, and a more solid understanding of coach Gregg Popovich's system.
Removing himself from a toxic online situation may have played a role in Aldridge tuning out the noise and tuning into what really matters, but the only one who will ever truly know that is him.
Considering how well he's played Twitter-free, and knowing how superstitious athletes tend to be, don't expect @aldridge_12 to make a return to the social media world anytime soon.
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Jun Ji Hyun Stuns in a School Uniform in High School Photos
Top actress Jun Ji Hyun's high school photos prove that her beauty has not changed over time.
On December 30, SBS' "Good Morning" visited Jinseon Girls' High School that the star used to attend, and the producer had a short interview with teacher Jo Nam Il. Having carefully followed Jun Ji Hyun's high school years in the past, he shared what the actress was like as a student.
"Even though everyone was wearing a school uniform, she was the only one that caught my eye. It felt like she was shining. Also, there were piles of fan letters and other mail sent to Jun Ji Hyun in the teachers' room. Male students waited for her in front of the main gate," sharing that the star stood out even back in high school.
Photos taken at the time were revealed during the show, and while the actress looked more innocent and youthful back then, her well-defined facial features have not changed a bit.


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Comparison of the efficacy of subgingival irrigation with 2% povidone-iodine and tetracycline HCl in subjects with chronic moderate periodontitis: A clinico microbiological study
Jayachandran Perayil1, Keerthy S Menon1, Raja Biswas2, Angel Fenol1, Rajesh Vyloppillil1
1 Department of Periodontics, Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, India2 Amrita Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, India
Correspondence Address:Jayachandran PerayilDepartment of Periodontics, Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi 682 041, Kerala IndiaSource of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: NoneCheckDOI: 10.4103/1735-3327.178194
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
Background: This study was performed to evaluate and compare the clinical and antimicrobial efficacy of subgingival irrigation with tetracycline and povidone-iodine as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Materials and Methods: Twenty subjects with chronic moderate periodontitis were recruited in this split-mouth study with probing pocket depth of >3 and ≤5 mm and clinical attachment loss of 3-4 mm in relation to 16, 36, and 46. In each subject, three selected periodontal pockets were assigned to receive one out of three irrigants (1) sterile water (control) in 16; (2) tetracycline at 10 mg/ml in 36; (3) 2% povidone-iodine in 46, and these sites were designated as Group A, Group B, and Group C, respectively. Plaque score, gingival score, pocket probing depth, and clinical attachment level were evaluated before treatment and at 1 and 3 months posttreatment. Multiplex polymerase chain reaction was used to detect Porphyromonas gingivalis and Tannerella forsythensis which have been implicated as the major risk factors for periodontal disease. Subgingival plaque collected before treatment and at 1 and 3 months posttreatment. Data were analysed using ANOVA and repeated measure ANOVA. Results were considered significant if P < 0.05. Results: Clinical and microbiological parameters were reduced posttreatment, the reduction being significantly higher in Group B compared to Group C. Conclusion: It can be concluded that chemical and mechanical therapies were of slight benefit in the treatment of chronic moderate periodontitis, and there was an adjunctive effect of significance when scaling and root planing was combined with a single subgingival irrigation with tetracycline or povidone-iodine in lower concentration.
Keywords: Polymerase chain reaction, povidone-iodine, subgingival irrigation, tetracycline


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Personal injury can result from virtually any day-to-day activity. I represent victims of serious accidents and injuries resulting from motor vehicles, motorcycles, and accidents that occur at home, work or at other locations.
Personal injury claims typically involve motor vehicle accidents, motorcycles, falls, job site accidents, dog bites and other injuries resulting from another person's negligence or unreasonable conduct. If an accident occurs involving property owned by another, that property owner can be held liable in a court of law and be required to pay you compensation for your injuries.
If you have suffered a serious injury, it is important that you take immediate action. The law imposes strict time deadlines on personal injury actions and if you fail to act in a timely manner, you may be barred from ever pursuing your right to compensation. In certain cases, especially in some work site related injuries, New York law requires that an injured person give "notice" of their claim within a specific period of time or the claim will be barred. It is very important to seek out the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident to give you an honest and straightforward evaluation of your case.
In personal injury cases, if a victim proves his or her case, the responsible party or their insurance carrier will pay damages, which may include:
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I have been offline for various reasons.
So...lets pick a subject...like swine flu.
Yes, the nasty H1N1 virus continues and WHO declared it a pandemic back in late June.
Mandatory vaccinations loom on the horizon in the US and most of Europe--if the World Health Organization has it's way--despite the fact that there will not be enough vaccination to go around AND most reports surfacing say the vaccination that will be provided will not be effect.
Things to stock up on NOW:
Medical Face Masks
Latex Gloves
Vitamin C
Lysol Disinfectant (the full strength liquid type--it lasts longer and can be mixed to different strengths)
Echinacea (aka Purple Cone Flower. Tinctures, extracts and capsules are available)
The last item is extremely important.
Elderberry Tincture, Elderberry Extract and Elderberry Juice have been shown to be effective as a flu preventative and treatment.
If you have a local source for elderberries, please harvest and store as much as you can. They can be dried or juice or made into jelly or jam.
If not, check online for sources...you can buy them dried from several places and some sites have the Tincture, Extract and/or Juice already prepared.
Clean Quart Jar add 1/4 pound dried elderberries (Must be Sambucus nigra)
Now fill to top with vodka. Put lid on tight.
Store in a dark cupboard and shake once every few days.
Label and date your jar.
Let it sit for at least 30 days before you strain it.
You can use it without straining it too and it will just continue to get stronger.
Preventative - Adult - 1 teaspoon in water once a day
Children scale back by weight.
Other Herbal/Natural antivirals:
Olive Leaf Extract
Oregano Oil
Colloidal Silver
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Most of these can be found at your local health food outlets, vitamin shops and/or local drug stores.
I know many people out there are thinking that the worst of the flu pandemic is over.
If we look back to the 1918 flu pandemic, the *first wave* killed very few, it was the 2nd and 3rd waves that caused the most fatalities. The basic deal was that the flu went around the globe , weakening the population more each circuit.
The current flu will do the same, if it follows the same biological circuit as the 1918 flu---and there is no reason to believe it won't. Although with modern travel, it will be much faster!
I believe the next wave will hit as colder weather hits most of North America and western Europe.
Flu mutates. That is a known fact. The flu that comes around next will be a new variant of H1N1.
Whatever flu vaccine is being prepared now will be useless against a new variant.
Also, the flu vaccine itself may prove to be a danger to many.
I do not plan on getting vaccinated myself, I put far more trust in herbal/natural remedies.
You do as your conscience and beliefs dictate.
If the H1N1 follows the pattern of previous flu's, the *2nd wave* will hit between late September and mid-November. The *3rd wave* can be expected around February 2010.
This is my opinion...an informed opinion after looking at all of the reports by WHO and other sources.
Currently, Argentina has ordered the bodies of all those that die of the flu to be cremated. The flu is currently hitting there hard and variants are already being reported by the medical community.
Be cautious, be careful, be aware.
Watch what is going on in your area. If you have any friends or relatives that work in the medical community, ask them to keep you updated on illnesses in your area.


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Pictures from the just concluded 2018 Miracle Worship Concert with Laureche
Pictures from Miracle Worship Concert with Laureche April 2nd 2018 Easter Monday, A special thank you to all who attended, Also special thanks to those of you who participated via the online streaming! I thank you for being a part of this awesome event. God bless you.
For those who missed it — well not yet. You can still watch the replay below. Miracle happens when you worship truly!


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1. Coat 12-cup muffin-pan tin with nonstick cooking spray.Prepare Streusel:
2. Combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and cinnamon in small bowl. Work in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in chocolate.Prepare Muffins:
3. Combine 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt in bowl. Remove 1/2 cup; set aside. Add cocoa powder to remaining flour mixture.
4. Beat cream cheese and 1 of the eggs in small bowl until smooth. Stir in reserved 1/2 cup flour mixture.
5. Beat remaining egg, water, oil and vanilla in bowl. Add cocoa mixture.
6. Using two-thirds cocoa batter, fill muffin cups half full. Using remaining cocoa batter and cream cheese batter, spoon batters side by side in each cup. Sprinkle with streusel.
7. Bake in 350 degree F oven 22 to 25 minutes or until done. Cool on rack 5 minutes. Serve warm.


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You know those "Coexist" bumper stickers? They are objects of our time, but the idea is an old (and woefully under-realized) one.
Yesterday I visited the Sackler Gallery, so that I could gawk like a fangirl at the Cyrus Cylinder, an object from the British Museum touring the US this year. The Babylonian clay cylinder is inscribed with the actions of Cyrus after becoming king of Persia from 539-530 BCE:
"I collected together all of their people and returned them to their settlements….I returned them unharmed to their cells, in the sanctuaries that make them happy….I have enabled all the lands to live in peace."
Or, as the touring exhibition's website explains:
"He sets all the peoples free, lets them go back to their homes and homelands.
"Most amazingly, he lets them recover their statues and gods – all the things that were confiscated as symbols of victory – and go back to their lives and religions, worshiping their gods in their own way and in their own temples. This is what sets the Cyrus Cylinder apart from a number of other ancient objects. The message is one of tolerance, peace, and multi-culturalism. It portrays a very modern way of ruling with pluralism and tolerance at its core. No wonder many have called the Cyrus Cylinder 'the first bill of human rights.'"
At the US Capitol, my favorite statue in the Statuary Hall collection is Roger Williams from Rhode Island. About two millennia after Cyrus wrote his cylinder, in 1636, Williams founded Providence Plantations in Rhode Island, where he led in accordance with his ideal of "soul liberty," advocating for freedom of religion and separation of church and state. A Protestant church-founder himself, he would have nothing to do with forcing people to attend his church or otherwise follow religious tenets. He also promoted the abolition of slavery and treating Native Americans fairly and peacefully, long before these ideas caught up with the rest of the country.
Sadly, the statue of Williams is tucked away in a corridor that few people see. As for the Cyrus Cylinder, its tour of the US will allow many more people to see it, but I have not been able to find any educational activities associated with it. I would love to see kids put on plays about Cyrus or make their own cylinders stating their own ideas for building peace. These objects are so historically important as well as relevant in our present world of religious wars, persecution of individuals for religious beliefs, and campaigns for laws based on religions that only some practice.
Do you have a favorite museum object promoting religious equality and tolerance?
March's blog theme is Museums and Fighting Inequality.


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The Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) is engaging an Indian partner in the roll out of national programme aimed at promoting the adherence to standards among the small to medium enterprises sector for export competitiveness.
The local standards body has identified the small to medium enterprises sector as potential sector for growth and has prioritised the capacity building in order to enhance the adherence to standards for export competitiveness.
SAZ Director General Dr Eve Gadzikwa says the association is finalising talks with an Indian partner for the roll out of a maturity model aimed at measuring and enforcing quality standards within the SMEs sector.
India is currently implementing the ambitious zero effect zero defect (zed) certification scheme under which government is targeting to certify one million SMEs in the next three years.
The SAZ has also raised concern over the misuse of its logo by non-compliance firms and is currently engaging a service provider to introduce a software package which will enable the association to track genuinely certified products.
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce recently made a clarion call for local industry to improve the quality of products in order for them to compete on the export market and to take standards as part of their business strategy.


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iTube App Download: PlayTube App Free Music Downloads
iTube App Download: PlayTube App Free Music Downloads Using Cache
iTube is an Android application to save Music from YouTube Videos as a save report. That infers, in iTube application, you check for your most cherished YouTube recordings, the save of YouTube video will be saved as the MP3 archive. i Tube is a free application available as .APK archive and you can Install it on any contraption using the rules on this post.
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Dealing with the influx of massive amounts of unstructured data is becoming a major challenge for enterprises. Object Storage is what brings Big Data and Cloud Computing together.
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Following a string of complaints about alleged harassment, assault, and rape, a transgender inmate in Texas was moved to a special "safekeeping" unit in what LGBT activists consider a significant victory.
Paños, small cloth swatches decorated with detailed illustrations by inmates, now hang in New York museums and are snapped up by worldly collectors.
The Texas attorney general takes a second look at the Mineola child sex ring cases.
Thirty-seven men, 525 years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit. Thanks to DNA testing, their claims of innocence have finally been proved—but what happens to them now?
Freedom for Earnest Willis?
A criminal justice reform activist in Texas on overcrowded prisons, Tulia, the Texas Youth Commission, and the criminalization of mental illness.
There's something romantic about a jailbreak, even when the escapee is a cold-blooded killer on death row. That's why our feelings about Martin Gurule were more than a little complicated.
The poor quality of health care in the state's penal system is enough to make you sick. Plus: Inside Tex Moncrief's IRS mess; a River Oaks bookie is tried for murder; UT's writing program achieves Texas-size success; and things get woolly for thestate's mohair producers.
What does McAllen's Guillermo González Calderoni know about Mexican political corruption—and when will he start talking?
Private prisons lock out the press.