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This course is ideal if you are a gas engineer/plumber wishing to maintain this qualification. An assessment only option is available if required.
To undertake the CENWAT you must hold a current in date Domestic Natural Gas CCN1 qualification. Candidates wishing to extend their range of domestic elements for the first time are advised to contact the Plumbing department to discuss further entry requirements.
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On completion of the CENWAT you can now undertake other domestic gas elements.
You will need to bring three passport sized photographs and your National Insurance number. Evidence of your current ACS qualification will be required. This assessment can be taken up to six months prior to the expiry of your current qualification and you can still retain the full five years from your expiry date. Upon payment for the course a training manual will be issued, preferably at least three weeks prior to attending the course. There is a £35 additional fee for BPEC awarding body certification.
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It is Wednesday morning and I have been on my morning walk, washed up, done some training indoors and it is still only 9:47am.
I have been catching up on my ultimate very film this week Grease. I love watching this video of John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John of them performing "Your the one that'll want" some years later in 2002.
This was performed at the 2002 Grease DVD Launch party.
They also perform Summer Nights and you will recognize some other faces too. See video below.
I watched this lovely performance of Patrick Swayze and his wife dancing at the World Music Awards.
They are so iconic and good to catch up on the classic films and actors.
I wish David Cassidy's family some wishes as another of the greats has passed on. RIP David Cassidy.
These types of actors will always be remembered and not forgotten.
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Bullet Journal – February 2019
We are continuing with Shakespeare theme. This month, we are inspired by The Tempest.
In the words of the deposed Duke of Milan and a magician, Prospero – "We are such stuff as dreams are made of."
A little reminder of our reality and how the lives we built can change in just a moment. The lives that we dreamed of, we accomplished thru hard work.
The Tempest takes place in a remote island where Prosepero and his daughter Miranda have been live for 12 years. Prospero is a practicing magician who managed to take his book of magic with him when they were banished. The island has spirits who were cursed in tree trunks.
Alonso, King of Naples, and his son Ferdinand were traveling when their ship got caught in the storm and the men were stranded on the same island. Ferdinand meets Miranda and they fall in love. Prospero returned to Milan to reclaim his place as Duke and in the end is the celebration. A haunting story with a happy ending.
With the ship coming out from the moon is like coming out of your dream into reality where the waves hit you unexpectedly. Keeping with the Tempest theme, the tree is for the spirit imprisoned in the tree trunks. And the stars completes that magical atmosphere.


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Thailand Sonata Tour
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This is an example of one of our tailor-made holidays in Thailand - we'll be pleased to design similar Thailand holiday with dates and itinerary customised to your personal preferences. For example, you may wish to spend more or less time at any destination, or deviate from this itinerary, just contact us at our Enquiry Form page or send an email to email@example.com
Our Thailand holiday begins with ...
... three days in and around Bangkok . When you arrive in Bangkok airport, one of our staff will be waiting to greet you and whisk you off to relax in your hotel. Later we will welcome you to Thailand with some fine dining on an evening cruise of the Chao Phraya River .
Acquaint yourself with the city in the morning, and later your guide will arrive to show you the sights of Bangkok - the Royal Palace and Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho with its famous reclining Buddha, housed in Thailand 's oldest and largest temple, and the golden Buddha of Wat Traimit.
The following day will see you heading out of the bustling mayhem of traffic to the peaceful countryside pavilions of the Summer Palace, a visual blending of Thai, Chinese, Italian and Victorian architectural styles, formerly used by the monarchy as a retreat from the stresses of rulership.You will also visit the grand historical ruins of the old capital of Thailand, Ayuthaya, dating from the fourteenth century, after which you will get waterborne again for a gentle cruise, which will give you a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery, passing by a floating village and absorbing the pace of river life on your leisurely return to the Pier in Bangkok.
Meals: two breakfasts, two lunches, and one dinner.
Escort/guide: transfer from airport to hotel and evening, and the following two days
Two days in Chiang Mai
After breakfast, the short flight to the northern 'rose' of Chiang Mai will see you settled into your next hotel, after which we drive west to Doi Suthep mountain and a pleasant walk to Wat Prathat Temple near its summit. An afternoon visit to the neighbouring villages of Sankamphaeng and Borsang will give you a chance to observe the fine skills of local craftspeople in the cottage industries of silk-weaving, wood carving silverware and umbrella making. The evening dinner of northern-style cuisine is graced with the music and dance of the local ethnic minorities
Chiang Mai is the place for fun with elephants, and during the next morning's trip to the Mae Taman Elephant camp you will can try out your skills at elephant riding, bamboo rafting, ox-cart riding and the elephant show.The afternoon and following morning can be spent at your leisure in Chiang Mai.
Meals: three breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
Guide: transfer from airport, guided tour,and following morning.
Two days in Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle
A drive Northwards will see you arrive in Chiang Rai in the morning with a city excursion taking in the Tribal Museum, and its most impressive temples Wat Phra Sing, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Rong Khun, leaving the rest of the afternoon and evening free to enjoy the city in your own way.
Though no longer the Opium trading centre that it once was, your visit on the following day to The Golden Triangle, will give you opportunity to learn all about the fascinating trade that once dominated this region of three borders, at the Opium Museum . A long-tail boat on the Khong river is a pleasant way to relax before heading back to Chiang Rai.
Meals: two breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
Guide: fully escorted
Two nights in Mae Hong Son
After a brief flight to Mae Hong Son close to the border of Myanmar , will leave you the rest of the day to absorb the Burmese influences that pervade the town and amble around in its pleasant climate.
In the morning a long-tail boat downstream on the Pai river provides lovely views of the surrounding countryside, after which you will be driven to the Padong ethnic minority village.the women of which are famously recognisable by their 'long necks' wound with successively larger coils from early childhood. Later, we will visit to the 'sacred' fish cave for lunch, before a sightseeing return to Mae Hong Son, visiting Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang, two of the finest examples of Burmese style monasteries.
The following day will give you time to relax before a the flight back to Chiang Mai for a further nights stay and enjoyment
Meals: three breakfasts, two lunches
Guide: fully escorted
Three days in Krabi
Your journey to the beach begins with the flight via Bangkok to Krabi and after checking in to your hotel, you'll be free for the rest of your stay, to take advantage of its sculptural scenery and the exquisite colour of the water lapping on its fabulous beaches.
Meals: three breakfasts
Guide: airport transfers
Departure from Bangkok
On your last day you will be picked up from your hotel for your transfer to Bangkok , and your onward flight.
Meals: one breakfast
The prices for this sample tour are per person in US$:
These prices are valid until October 31, 2015. Please note: bank transfer fees are not included.
High Season: 01 Nov 2014 - 30 Apr 2015 (except from 01 Dec 14 to 01 Jan 15)
Low Season: 01 May - 31 Oct 2015
Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double room.
Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
Domestic flight tickets: Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Bangkok , Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son - Chiang Mai, and Bangkok - Krabi - Bangkok , including domestic airport taxes.
Boat cruises as specified in the programme. All boats will be fully licensed and comply with current safety regulations.
Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver.
The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests' return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.
VAT and other taxes
International flight tickets and airport tax.
Dinners, except as specified above.
Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
Camera fees (if any)
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Surcharges for peak season
Bangkok: Peninsular Hotel / Deluxe Room (Hotel not accept booking on 28Dec-01Jan)
Chiang Mai: Le Meridien Chiang Rai / Deluxe River View Room
Chiang Mai: Chedi Chiang Mai Hotel / Deluxe Room
Pai: The Belle Ville Pai / Deluxe Room
Mae Hong Son: Imperial Tara Hotel / Deluxe Room
Krabi: Tub Kakk Resort / Superior room
Bangkok: Royal Orchid Sheraton / Deluxe River View Room
Chiang Mai: Le Meridien Chiang Rai / Deluxe Garden View Room
Pai: The Quarter Hotel / ROH
Krabi: Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi / Superior Room
Bangkok: The Majestic Grande Hotel / Grande Deluxe
Chiang Mai: Legend Chiang Rai / Superior Studio
Chiang Mai: Rimping Village / Deluxe
Mae Hong Son: Fern Resort / Deluxe
Krabi: Cha-Da Resort / Deluxe Room
Bangkok: Salil Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 11 / Superior room
Chiang Mai: Laluna Hotel & Reosrt / Garden Bungalow
Chiang Mai: The Empress / Deluxe room
Pai: The Baan Krating / Deluxe room
Krabi: Srisuksant Resort / Grand Superior
Please note that Thailand hotels do not recognise provisional reservations, so specific hotels cannot be guaranteed until you have booked your chosen tour. As many of the better hotels are often full during the October to April peak season, early booking is advisable.
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The commonly held standards of what is acceptable or unacceptable, important or unimportant, right or wrong in a church.
We are a Jesus First Church
Jesus came on a rescue mission. His mission satisfied God's desperate desire to love us infinitely. It cost Him everything. We can't get it out of our minds and we don't want to. Everything we do is about Jesus.
The Gospel is Central
We are not bad people trying to be good. We are dead people made alive. The Gospel is the good news. It's about forgiveness for a fallen people. It's about life to the fullest through Jesus doing what we could never do. It's about God's rescue mission and His gracious gift. We receive it and our words and actions reflect it.
Worship is a Lifestyle
Our love for God is big. He is great, and He is good. We worship Him. We sing, and we serve. We watch where He is working around us, and we join Him. Even in the hard places. Because we know we cannot praise God on Sunday and ignore daily injustice and poverty. We do everything to the fullest potential, using our unique gifts and opportunities to honor Jesus. A song on Sunday? Yes. A lifestyle? 100 percent.
Attitude Elevates
Attitude sets the tone. Every day we have a choice. A positive attitude produces hope and peace. A negative attitude deflates and divides. The church must be positive. We see the hard things and we shine the light of Christ into dark places. A positive attitude elevates everyone.
We Embrace Change
The church must grow so that more people can come to know Christ. To that end we focus on where the Holy Spirit leads us to go and not on the past. We worship God, not programs. We evaluate often, and we are open to greater avenues of ministry, creativity and innovation.
We Are Family
Church isn't about membership, it's about relationship. More than an organization to join, we are a family to which we belong. We need each other. We pray for each other. We root our lives within our family and walk with each other through good times and bad. We know that growing happens best in circles, not rows.
Generosity is Normal
We have received the greatest gift the world has ever known – the love, grace and mercy of God. Having freely received, we freely give. We give because giving is normal. We are not limited by percentages, and obligation is the wrong approach. We give because we care. We give with an attitude of joy and love. We give because God gave first.
We Honor All People
Jesus is for all people. We love and value everyone regardless of circumstance.
We is Greater than Me
Jesus didn't sit on the bench. Neither do we. He was not a consumer, and neither are we. When it comes to our gifts and strengths, we are all in, but it's not about us. We are better together.
Your Story Matters
Jesus told stories. His story mattered. You have a story to tell. Your story matters. Tell it! We tell our stories because they reflect God's work in our lives. We share how we've encountered God and how He has changed our lives. We know that our stories might be the reason another person comes to know Jesus.


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The University Library's Educational Materials Center (EMC) has all Caldecott and Newbery Award winning books in the Juvenile or the Young Adult Collection, and many of the honor books. Search the Stout Library Catalog to identify the titles; search for "book award" and limit results to the EMC.
Print resources available in the Reference Area on the first floor of the Library:
Book reviews, useful for evaluating specific children's books, can be located by using specialized children's book review indexes or general book review indexes.
Print resources available in the University Library.
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Kathe wakes while dewdrops still form their leaf-bred dependence along the laddered, silver-struck earring that raises our attention to her ear
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Kathe kept up the pace of an imposed orderly abridgement to come back so remarkably to a secure spirited level, exactly where music evolves from the applied craft of a skilled technician
Quiet, please
Even as tension can scale and ease to the wingbeat of a hovering gull appraising the ponderous, underrehearsed coordination of each inbound wave roused by an evasive, shape-surging wind
Quiet, please
Kathe right now is rehearsing for an appraisal of a tulip cupping the silence, as her two hands could be bracing to break out in unreserved applause over a single sparrow sampling the glint of a puddle at an early hour, when the clock's stuck like a cornered robot deliberating transcendence between two even, equally impenetrable walls, or of her two lively lips allowing a relieved breath entry into our swirling world where we were uneasy until Kathe herself broke the seal and we heard as she heard herself speak
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VYT BAKAITIS, poet and translator, lives and works in Brooklyn. His recent book of poems, Deliberate Proof, is available from SPD.
Proof: Francisco Goya, Sergei Eisenstein, Robert LongoBy Louis Block
OCT 2017 | ArtSeen
Goya's prints and Eisenstein's 35mm films serve as an introduction to Longo's massive charcoal drawings.
PHILIP PEARLSTEIN: Facing YouBy Jonathan Goodman
JUL-AUG 2017 | ArtSeen
The exhibition is proof thatas a nonagenarianPearlstein continues to paint remarkably well, reasserting his decades-long stature as a major American realist.
Tinariwen: ElwanBy Adolf Alzuphar
MAR 2018 | Music
With Tinariwen and several other groups, rock has made its way to northeastern Mali/southern Algeria as the beat of Tuareg liberation and yearning, of nomads unhappy about the loss of their beloved homeland Ténéré, which spans parts of the two countries. Their latest album Elwan, which translates to The Elephants (on L.A. label Anti-), is proof that Tinariwen and other Tuareg bands are making some of the best rock being produced today.


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Do you dream of finding the perfect barn wedding venue, on a farm, or in the forest surrounded by nature?
If you're looking for a barn wedding venue then Old Forest School is a place you'll want to check out. For many couples a barn is the perfect venue for a rustic or country wedding. Just like farm weddings, a barn wedding can be dressed up or dressed down to match the style and decor of your wedding with endless possibilities.
Things to think about when you're planning a barn wedding.
1. Make the most of the outdoors
One of the best parts of having a barn wedding is enjoying the outdoors and letting your guests enjoy the fresh air. So make sure you play around with this and have some kind of outdoor space. Get some hay bales for guests to sit on, you could even cover them in blankets. Have a selection of games for your guests to play, like cricket, croquet or petanque.
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Barn weddings can have a very unique romantic atmospheric during the evening. Vintage styled festoon lights, candles and lanterns can make the most of the rustic space.
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One of the best things about having a barn wedding is that you'll be able to include some your special animal friends in your wedding day. If you want to include your horse, pig or dog it's a lot easy at a rustic barn location than in a formal wedding venue. Make the most of the opportunity.
4. Have a weather plan
The weather can change on a whim, any outdoor event should be planned with the weather forecast in mind. Make sure you have flexibility for weather surprises – a good Plan B. Depending on the time of the year you might need space heaters and blankets for when it cools down. Or if if it's too hot you might need extra shade or personal fans in the case of a hot afternoon.
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On our very last day in Belize in June, the weather calmed and we were able to go snorkeling in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. After days of empty-handed turtle night walks at Gales Point, it was all the more wonderful to see this beautiful green sea turtle in the reserve! Her photo will be included in an upcoming herpetology book and she is featured in the Sea Turtle Conservancy 2012 calendar. Support their great work and order a calendar!


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Welcome to Just Breathe!
About 5 years ago, I had a vision of a place like a fitness center, but instead of working out on a treadmill, people could "work out" on yoga mats, or on meditation cushions, or together elevating their vibrations to connect with one another and grow deeper into an understanding of the divine within.
I know that life can be tough. It changes all the time. We get caught up in drama. Sometimes we're just feeling detached, unsure what to do with ourselves. We ask questions like why am I here? What's the point of having a life if all I'm doing is running around like a nut trying to get through my "to do" list? We get down. We get frustrated. We get hopeless and disheartened, even in the midst of what seems to be a great life – we wander looking for something that feels real. It's the human experience.
Let's remember that we're also divine. That's right, in each living thing is a divine essence, the truth of our nature is divine. We are meant to love deeply, to appreciate sunsets and children's laughter. We want to be with people laughing and having fun, enjoying a good meal or just simply staring up at the stars at night. The Divine in us wants to experience Itself through a sense-bound being. That's why we're here. It's that simple.
As you look through the offerings at Just Breathe, know that behind each class or each service is an individual who answered the call to go a little deeper, to reach a little higher to become someone who is in service to the Divine in all of us. There is something unique and special about each class, each practitioner, each student, each client….all of us. Together we create community. This is a spiritual community center, not a church or a formal organization, but a loosely bound space that allows for spiritual expression in whatever form that wants to take, through whomever wants to put it forward.
If you have something to offer, reach out to us. My name is Rita and together with my friend Christine we are working to make sure Just Breathe is available to you to provide you with space, love, appreciation, information, healing, friendship, joy, laughter, harmony, blessings, attunements, certifications, training, and the list goes on and on.
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More than 11.3 million people have signed up for ObamaCare coverage so far, reaching the lower end of the administration's projections with almost a month still remaining to sign up.
The administration touted the new number on Thursday as a sign of "unprecedented demand" for coverage. The news comes one day after the House voted to repeal much of the law, sending legislation to the White House for a certain veto.
In October, the Department of Health and Human Services estimated that between 11 million and 14.1 million people would sign up. The sign-up period ends Jan. 31, and there is usually a surge of enrollment right before the deadline.
The number also means that sign-ups have almost reached last year's final level of 11.7 million.
The sign-up numbers are a positive sign for the law after the October enrollment estimates were largely seen as modest and the administration had to fend off the idea that enrollment had reached a plateau. Some experts say the estimates were too low to begin with. Officials acknowledged at the time that there would be a longer path to signing up the remaining uninsured, who tend to be harder to reach.
"We're seeing unprecedented demand for Marketplace coverage with more than 11.3 million people signed up for coverage," HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell said in a statement Thursday.
Officials also touted a higher percentage of young enrollees, which is important for keeping premiums in check. Over 41 percent of new consumers were under age 35, compared to about 38 percent at this point last year.
The administration also pointed out that more than half of returning customers came back to actively select a plan for next year, as opposed to automatically being re-enrolled, which is a way to shop around for the best deal and help counteract rising premiums.
Some insurers have expressed concerns with the mix of healthy and sick people signing up. United Healthcare made waves in November when it announced that it might leave the ObamaCare marketplaces in 2017 because it is losing money. Other insurers followed that announcement by making clear their commitment to the ObamaCare marketplaces.
Andy Slavitt, Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), emphasized Thursday that the growing enrollment and percentage of young people make for an "attractive market for health plans."
Part of the reason for the higher numbers of young people is that the penalty for lacking insurance is increasing significantly, to $695 or 2.5 percent of income, whichever is greater.
"Awareness is increasing of the fact that if you decide not to get covered, you're at risk of paying a penalty," Slavitt said.


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Neurodynamics is the physical ability of the nervous system allowing it to move, slide, glide and accommodate human movement and function. Compared to more traditional manual therapy models focusing on joints and muscles, neurodynamics is new and vitally important in restoring normal movement and function. To understand the physical movement of nerves, neuroscience knowledge is explored to understand how pain works from a neurobiological and neurophysiological perspective.
This course will discuss the latest research in the use of neurodynamic tests for examination as well as treatment. Mounting evidence supports the use of neurodynamics in various traditional orthopedic based disorders such as low back pain, radiculopathy, plantar fasciitis, lateral epicondylitis, whiplash, neck pain, carpal tunnel, post-surgery, ankle sprains and more.
This lab intensive class will discuss the most commonly used neurodynamic tests for the upper limb, trunk and lower extremity, ensuring skillful handling, sound clinical reasoning and neuroscience knowledge. The course will systematically demonstrate all neurodynamic tests, discuss research related to each test, various passive and active treatment options, treating tissues around the nervous system, home exercises, neuroscience education with neurodynamics and more.
This course adds another dimension for the therapist treating patients with pain.
Upon completion of this class, attendees will:
1. Review current evidence and understanding of neuroanatomy and neurogenic pain related to evaluation and treatment of neurodynamics through attending lecture and reviewing course manual
2. Locate and palpate peripheral nerves in upper limb and lower extremity on lab partners using course manual and with instructor assistance
3. Demonstrate upper limb, trunk, lumbar and lumbosacral neurodynamic tests performed on lab partners after demonstration from instructor(s) and with use of manual
4. Differentiate neurodynamic treatment principles for various clinical examples based on lecture material and course manual in class discussion
5. Demonstrate upper limb, trunk, lumbar and lumbosacral neurodynamic treatments performed on lab partners after demonstration from instructor(s) and with use of manual
6. Choose appropriate neurodynamic test and treatment for clinical application to at least 1 of 8 written case studies presenting to class for discussion using course teachings and course manual.
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"Christ died for the ungodly"
These words pierced through my heart this past week, especially when it is connected with the metaphor Paul used in II Corinthians 4:7-18 of treasure being placed in jars of clay. Let me explain this connection. Paul writes in verse 7,
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
The metaphor reminds me that I am a mere pot, a jar that is used to contain just about anything. A pot could contain oil, garbage, the remains of a person, or something worse. God instead chose to fill the vessel with treasure. For those that are in Christ, Paul gives us the assurance that God placed treasure inside of an individual, and that is reason enough to be happy. Indeed all those who call upon the name of the Lord and put their faith in Christ will obtain this treasure.
Paul told us about the treasure earlier in the chapter. He found that the treasure is…
…the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Cor 4:4-6
This treasure should not cause anyone to boast in their own worth, for again those who are in Christ are a jar of clay. These jars have been redeemed out of mire for service to the King. As I wrote above, Christ died for the ungodly. He took the punishment that I rightly deserved. He took it for me that I might be justified before God. This is reason enough to be excited, but He doesn't stop there! He then gives us every spiritual blessing and draws us into what it means to be human again. Those who are in Christ are given new life with a promise. We are given the promise that,
Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, "I believed, and so I spoke," we also believe, and so we also speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence.
(2 Cor 4:13-14)
Being united with God again and transformed into the image of Christ. Indeed, He who raised Jesus from the grave will also raise us up through the power of the Spirit. How can these incredible things be? We are assured that we will not be put to shame, for the resurrection of Christ is the firstfruits of new life. He will be faithful to His word, for that is His very character. Indeed how fortunate are those who can call themselves the ungodly and jars of clay? And the great thing is, is that you can call upon Christ and He will make you a jar of clay—an ordinary pot that contains the treasure of God! How great is that?


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Bloomberg loses big (again) with demise of Colo. billion dollar tax hike
For the second time this year, New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg failed to impose his leftist schemes on the state of Colorado when voters rejected a billion dollar tax scheme under the guise of improving schools. In August, Nanny Bloomberg dumped $350,000 in the failed attempt to defeat the recall of two gun-grabbing Colo. state senators, and now he's lost another million dollars trying to foist higher taxes on the people of Colorado. They yelled back loudly tonight. With 91% of precincts reporting, the ballot initiative is losing 66-34.
Bloomberg is 0 for 3 in Colorado.
Morse – Recalled
Giron – Recalled
Amendment 66 – Defeated
He has spent (that… fb.me/OwMlToEH— ReMorse (@ReMorseCO) November 06, 2013
Other out-of-state contributors to Amendment 66 included the National Education Association ($2 million), Bill and Melinda Gates ($1 million) and The Emerson Collective, a charity founded by Steve Jobs' widow, Laurene Powell Jobs ($100,000). As of October 28, the main Amendment 66 opposition committee reported raising a total of $24,400 during the entire campaign period.
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Craft and activity books entice active kids who would rather do an activity than read about it. Whether they're making a mask, drawing a truck, or mixing up a batch of popcorn balls shaped like brains, they're learning as they're reading and following instructions. Not only that, arts and crafts titles are also an ideal source for examples of instructional writing. Students learn all about connective words, such as first, next, and finally, and how to use imperative, or bossy, verbs…make it!
Bernhardt, Carolyn. Duct Tape Animals. ISBN 9781512426687.
––––. Duct Tape Costumes. ISBN 9781 512426670.
––––. Duct Tape Fashion. ISBN 9781 512426694.
Felix, Rebecca. Duct Tape Survival Gear. ISBN 9781512426663.
ea vol: 32p. (Create with Duct Tape). ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Lerner. Mar. 2017. lib. ed. $26.65.
Gr 2-5 –Versatile, durable duct tape is combined with cardboard, newspaper, and other humble supplies to make an astonishing number of decorative and utilitarian items. However, the nine projects per book are a little uneven. For instance, some of the crafts in Fashion are pretty unconvincing—readers could spend the better part of their day making a T-shirt entirely out of duct tape, but would they want to wear it? A standout is the trophy head activity in Animals, but overall, Costumes is perhaps the best title here for anyone in need of a quick shield for a knight or superhero outfit with no drying or setting time required. Front matter includes good tips about keeping work areas clear—and never sticking duct tape to bare skin. VERDICT Somewhat uneven but lots of ideas for using this light, inexpensive craft material.
Bird, Benjamin. Animal Doodles with Scooby-Doo! ISBN 9781515734055.
––––. Food Doodles with Scooby-Doo! ISBN 9781515734079.
––––. Monster Doodles with Scooby-Doo! ISBN 9781515734062.
––––. Vehicle Doodles with Scooby-Doo! ISBN 9781515734086.
ea vol: illus. by Scott Neely. 32p. (Scooby-Doodles!). photos. Capstone. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $27.99.
Gr 3-5 –Who doesn't love ol' Scoob and those meddling kids? An "official Scooby-Doo artist" uses the familiar characters and animation style to show kids how to draw a variety of objects and animals. Best art practices are demonstrated and encouraged, such as quickly sketching multiple variations, creating patterns, and drawing the same thing over and over. Amusing images of characters and objects from the TV show can be copied with moderate concentration—or, by using the techniques demonstrated. Each book includes an example of copying an image using a grid and building figures up from basic geometric or anatomical shapes. VERDICT Better-than-average cartoon drawing instruction with techniques that extend to other art subjects. Consider for aspiring artists and Scooby Doo fans.
Felix, Rebecca. Mini Decorating. ISBN 9781512426328.
––––. Mini Holiday Crafts. ISBN 9781512426335.
––––. Mini Science Fun. ISBN 9781512426342.
––––. Mini Wearables. ISBN 9781512426359.
ea vol: 32p. (Mini Makers). ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Lerner. Feb. 2017. lib. ed. $26.65.
Gr 2-5 –Anything "mini" is bound to elicit coos of delight, and this series is no exception. Nine projects per volume are explained through easy-to-follow instructions laid out in a clear sequences, accompanied by ultra close-up photography. The projects in Wearables, Holiday Crafts, and Decorating allow for a broad range of customization. And although many of the little items in Decorating would seem at home in a dollhouse, the book does not make this reference, keeping it as gender-neutral as possible. Each title starts with tips about lighting, small containers, and tiny tools (toothpicks and tweezers). Back matter includes a welcome reminder to clean up afterwards. Bright colors and glossy textures pop against the series' clean design. Although the author counsels patience and practice, some of these adorable crafts require an impressive amount of manual dexterity, as well as precision cutting and glue application. VERDICT Detail-oriented crafters will adore these books.
George, Anna. Origami Birds: Easy & Fun Paper-Folding Projects. ISBN 9781680784466.
––––. Origami Dinosaurs: Easy & Fun Paper-Folding Projects. ISBN 9781680784473.
––––. Origami Farm Animals: Easy & Fun Paper-Folding Projects. ISBN 9781680784480.
––––. Origami Insects: Easy & Fun Paper-Folding Projects. ISBN 9781680784497.
––––. Origami Pets: Easy & Fun Paper-Folding Projects. ISBN 9781680784503.
––––. Origami Zoo Animals: Easy & Fun Paper-Folding Projects. ISBN 9781680784510.
ea vol: 32p. (Super Simple Origami). ebook available. glossary. photos. ABDO. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $27.07.
K-Gr 3 –Origami books are ideal for reinforcing print concepts, as readers flip back to the introductions to refer to the instructions for basic folds and following steps in order. These titles offer a little extra help, providing an unobtrusive dotted line path from one step to the next. Six folded paper models per volume are presented in rough order of complexity, from a seven-step fox (Zoo Animals) to a 20-step pteranodon (Dinosaurs). Instructions include a photo, fold notation, and description, and are at a high level of detail, helping to insure success. An uncluttered design that doesn't interfere with the instructional process is a plus, and the palette of bright, pleasant colors keeps things lively. VERDICT For beginner origami with a high likelihood of success.
Harbo, Christopher. Easy Origami Decorations: An Augmented Reality Crafting Experience. ISBN 9781515735854.
––––. Easy Origami Greeting Cards: An Augmented Reality Crafting Experience. ISBN 9781515735878.
––––. Easy Origami Ornaments: An Augmented Reality Crafting Experience. ISBN 9781515735861.
––––. Easy Origami Scrapbooking: An Augmented Reality Crafting Experience. ISBN 9781515735847.
ea vol: 24p. (Origami Crafting 4D). further reading. photos. websites. Capstone. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $26.65.
Gr 2 Up –Intermediate folders can learn five origami models per volume and then combine those models into three functional crafts, such as greeting cards or scrapbook pages. Reference guides at the front of the books demonstrate the basic folds that will be used in the models through color photos and text descriptions. What really distinguishes this set, though, is the coordinated video content. Like putting on eyeliner and doing home repairs, origami, with its difficult-to-describe folds, inversions, and squashes, is perhaps best demonstrated in motion. The Capstone 4D app works on tablets and smartphones. Navigation is simple: focus the device's camera on any page with instructions, and the app will bring up a series of short videos in which a pair of steady adult hands demonstrates each step. VERDICT Next-level origami instruction ideal for classroom or club use.
Kuskowski, Alex. Cool Bacon Recipes: Main Dishes for Beginning Chefs. ISBN 9781680781328.
––––. Cool Chicken Recipes: Main Dishes for Beginning Chefs. ISBN 9781680781335.
––––. Cool Fish Recipes: Main Dishes for Beginning Chefs. ISBN 9781680781342.
––––. Cool Hamburger Recipes: Main Dishes for Beginning Chefs. ISBN 9781680781359.
––––. Cool Sausage Recipes: Main Dishes for Beginning Chefs. ISBN 9781680781366.
––––. Cool Wild Game Recipes: Main Dishes for Beginning Chefs. ISBN 9781680781373.
ea vol: 32p. (Cool Main Dish Recipes). ebook available. glossary. index. photos. ABDO. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $28.50.
Gr 3-6 –It's all protein in these vocabulary-rich cookbooks—vegetarians need not apply! Recipe instructions are detailed enough for novice chefs, providing good descriptive text in each step and photographs of key moments in the process. Kids will gain practice with basic techniques, such as frying, baking, and sautéing, and can experiment with casseroles, braising, and roasting. Wild Game notably covers nongrocery meat, and Fish contains especially useful tips for selecting out fresh fish, freezing fish, and removing bones. Veteran kids' cookbook author Kuskowski packs these dishes with an amount of flavor that is unusual for this age range; ingredients like cumin, ginger, black pepper, hot pepper flakes, cayenne, Old Bay spice mix, and curry paste will appeal to the appetites of families for whom the bottle of hot sauce is never far from reach. VERDICT Gender neutral cooking instruction for meat eaters with an extra punch of flavor.
Lajiness, Katie. Aircraft. ISBN 978168 0785197.
––––. Cars and Trucks. ISBN 9781680785203.
––––. Cats. ISBN 9781680785210.
––––. Dinosaurs. ISBN 9781680785227.
––––. Dogs. ISBN 9781680785234.
––––. People. ISBN 9781680785241.
ea vol: 32p. (First Drawings). glossary. illus. index. photos. websites. ABDO. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $28.50.
Gr 1-3 –This series builds on subject interests to introduce young artists to elementary drawing practices. Each book offers five drawings to copy from basic geometric shapes. Kids will learn how to sketch guidelines, establish an outline, add details, create texture and shape using shading, and add color. Key vocabulary is repeated often in the simple sentences that accompany each drawn demonstration. Steps are arranged horizontally from left to right—no navigating up and down on the page, which is helpful for beginning readers. The drawing steps are attainable and logical, without too much of a gap between the preliminary steps and that all-important "Now finish your drawing" step, at which point, in many books, the drawing metamorphoses from a series of ovals and triangles to the Mona Lisa. VERDICT Reading and art practice in one package; a fine selection for elementary schoolers.
Owen, Ruth. Handmade Christmas Crafts. ISBN 9781482461558.
––––. Handmade Easter Crafts. ISBN 9781482461565.
––––. Handmade Halloween Crafts. ISBN 9781482461572.
––––. Handmade St. Patrick's Day Crafts. ISBN 9781482461589.
––––. Handmade Thanksgiving Crafts. ISBN 9781482461596.
––––. Handmade Valentine's Day Crafts. ISBN 9781482461602.
ea vol: 32p. (Handmade Holiday Crafts). glossary. index. photos. Gareth Stevens. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $26.60.
Gr 2-5 –Budding crafters can create wreaths, garlands, cards, and other decorations using the clear, detailed instructions. The five to seven projects in each title rely heavily on staples and glue—no tricky techniques and no craft material more complicated than perler beads. These are activities that can be completed in a single sitting, making them good choices for seasonal, library, or classroom events. Clear photographs in each stage of creation give kids a visual guide to their progress and amplify the information. The linear structure and vertical orientation of the instructions keep things simple for rookie readers, although the busy design, "handwritten" typeface, and textured backgrounds detract from readability. VERDICT A reasonable update if your holiday craft books are looking a little tired.
Plomer, Anna Llimós. Paper. ISBN 9781911242079.
––––. Plants and Seeds. ISBN 9781 911242086.
––––. Recyclables. ISBN 9781911242093.
––––. Stones and Stuff. ISBN 9781 911242109.
ea vol: illus. by José María Casanova. 32p. (Make It With...). photos. Black Rabbit/Book House. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $21.95.
Gr 1-3 –Large trim size enhances the appeal, high-quality printing makes the textures and colors lifelike, and cute doodlelike calligraphic cartoon embellishments add whimsy. Twelve projects per volume are augmented by suggestions for variations and customization. No special skills are required to combine standard art supplies and found objects into decorative and functional items with a natural look. Plants is notable for incorporating material on a variety of climates, so there is something here for kids who live in temperate regions as well as those for whom a maple tree is unfamiliar. Plants and Stones are superior to Paper and Recyclables, for including more original projects and making better use of the stated supply. A note in the back of each title suggests tips for adapting each craft project for older or younger children, stretching the potential age range down to preschool, although not much higher than third and fourth grade. VERDICT Consider Plants and Stones where needed.
Vega, Ali. Brains, Brains, and Other Horrifying Breakfasts. ISBN 9781512425789.
––––. Cat Litter Cake and Other Horrifying Desserts. ISBN 9781512425741.
––––. Mummy Dogs and Other Horrifying Snacks. ISBN 9781512425758.
––––. Tombstone Sandwiches and Other Horrifying Lunches. ISBN 9781512425772.
––––. Witches' Brew and Other Horrifying Party Foods. ISBN 9781512425765.
––––. Zombie-Gut Chili and Other Horrifying Dinners. ISBN 9781512425734.
ea vol: 32p. (Little Kitchen of Horrors). ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Lerner. Apr. 2017. lib. ed. $26.65.
Gr 3 Up –Eyeball hors d'oeuvres, Jell-O snot, and at least three varieties of edible poop—it's not really a party until someone runs screaming from the room. The nine novelty recipes in each of these cookbooks, while in some cases requiring a little extra prep time, pay off in the ick factor. Fearless chefs can choose dishes that require only cutting and assembly (Tongue and Tooth Bites in Mummy Dogs) or more complex recipes, such as Superslimy Bat Wings in Tombstone Sandwiches. There is some reliance on processed items, but many recipes are made from whole foods or scratch. Most of the base recipes have utility beyond their gross-out potential—kids can learn to make deviled eggs, ramen, or popcorn balls—and most are fairly appetizing, but others, such as Muddy Earthworm Spaghetti, made with black beans, barbecue sauce, and red pepper jelly, sound as awful as they look. Front matter, duplicated in each volume, encourages kids to get creative with punny names and startling props to emphasize the nasty nature of their gross grub. VERDICT Kids will learn a variety of preparation techniques in this amusing series. An easy pick for Halloween programs.
Middle to High School
Andrus, Aubre. Bathe, Buff, and Beautify: DIY Crafts and Recipes for Natural Body Care. ISBN 9781515734468.
––––. Gloss, Floss, and Wash: DIY Crafts and Recipes for a Fresh Face and Teeth. ISBN 9781515734475.
––––. Lotions, Potions, and Polish: DIY Crafts and Recipes for Hands, Nails, and Feet. ISBN 9781515734451.
––––. Spray, Smooth, and Shampoo: DIY Crafts and Recipes for Healthy Hair. ISBN 9781515734444.
ea vol: 48p. (DIY Day Spa). further reading. photos. Capstone. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $31.32.
Gr 4-8 –"Looking beautiful is all about feeling beautiful!"proclaims this upbeat, pastel compendium of mixtures that cleanse, moisturize, and style every inch of a young person's epidermis and hair. The author, the crafts editor at American Girl magazine, keeps each of the 12 projects per volume safe, clean, and simple, counseling readers to wipe surfaces right away, dilute any essential oils, and to never use products that look or smell funny. Tweens will make pretty gifts, fun party projects, and crafts that promote self-care using natural ingredients—most recipes rely on varying combinations of shea butter, coconut oil, and/or beeswax mixed with kitchen ingredients or tiny drops of essential oils. If melting has to happen, readers are instructed to do it slowly in the microwave, using heat-safe glass bowls. VERDICT Beauty crafts that emphasize health and well-being over appearance—well done!
Antram, David. Draw Caricatures. illus. by David Antram. ISBN 9781911242208.
Bergin, Mark. Draw Cats & Kittens. illus. by Mark Bergin. ISBN 9781911242215.
––––. Draw Dogs & Puppies. illus. by Mark Bergin. ISBN 9781911242222.
––––. Draw Horses. illus. by Mark Bergin. ISBN 9781911242239.
––––. Draw Tanks & Other Military Vehicles. illus. by Mark Bergin. ISBN 9781911242246.
––––. Draw Warplanes. illus. by Mark Bergin. ISBN 9781911242253.
ea vol: 32p. (Step-by-Step). photos. Black Rabbit/Book House. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $21.95.
Gr 4 Up –Students who are serious about improving their art skills will find a lot of methods and techniques to learn and practice in these subject-focused drawing books. Good demonstrations of single-point, two-point, and three-point perspective and light source—not only for the hard-edged objects, such as tanks and warplanes, but in the animal books, too. Dogs, Cats, and Horses demonstrate how to draw each creature from life, a photo, and basic shapes, which is par for the course in drawing books for this age group. Going one step further, each of these titles shows how to build drawings of animals up from the underlying musculature, which is unusual for works aimed at readers of this age. Tanks and Warplanes offer tips on where to find drawing subjects—museums, airfields, and drawing from models. VERDICT Hardcover competition for Lee Ames's "Draw 50" series.
Heitkamp, Kristina Lyn. Creating with Digital Sewing Machines. ISBN 9781499465082.
Hinton, Kerry. Creating with 3D Scanners. ISBN 9781499465020.
Kamberg, Mary-Lane. Creating with Laser Cutters and Engravers. ISBN 9781499465044.
Leavitt, Amie. Creating with 3D Printers. ISBN 9781499465006.
Porterfield, Jason. Creating with Milling Machines. ISBN 9781499465068.
Small, Cathleen. Creating with Vinyl Cutters. ISBN 9781508173502.
ea vol: 64p. (Getting Creative with Fab Lab). bibliog. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Rosen Central. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $34.45.
Gr 6-8 –Although each volume contains a few exercises that would be useful in getting to know the capabilities of equipment students are likely to encounter in maker spaces, labs, and workshops, these are not strictly activity books. Rather, they provide reasonable conceptual introductions to the machines—and the cool things that can be done with them. Given the rapidly evolving nature of maker technology and the ever-increasing accessibility of high-tech fabricating machines, it probably makes more sense to take this more general approach. Topics address the collaborative nature of maker culture, the autonomy that young people are given to pursue their projects, and the career opportunities that open up once students have gained experience with computer-aided design and fabrication. Ample resources are provided for finding a camp, group, or space that allows free or low-cost access to fab lab–type equipment. VERDICT Great resource for those interested in maker technology.
Huff, Abby. Draw Your Own Animal Zendoodles. illus. by Angelika Scudamore. ISBN 9781515748403.
––––. Draw Your Own Fairy Tale Zendoodles. illus. by Lizzie Preston. ISBN 9781515748427.
––––. Draw Your Own Lettering and Decorative Zendoodles. illus. by illus. by Pimlada Phuapradit. ISBN 9781515748410.
––––. Draw Your Own Nature Zendoodles. illus. by illus. by Pimlada Phuapradit. ISBN 9781515748434.
ea vol: 48p. (Draw Your Own Zendoodles). further reading. photos. websites. Capstone. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $31.32.
Gr 4-8 –Not everyone is an artist, but anyone can doodle. This series uses doodling to teach art concepts such as positive versus negative space, symmetry, and foreground versus background. About a dozen projects per book urge kids to try new patterns, tools, and materials in order to make and decorate objects that reflect their own individual aesthetic. Creativity habits are encouraged, too, among them creating and keeping a pattern library and drawing every day. Readers can use their doodles to decorate jars and gift boxes, make jewelry using shrink plastic, paint their nails, or make their own coloring pages to share. This collection skews rather sweet—missing among all the stars, feathers, and leaves are the flames, skulls, diamonds, and gothic writing found in most students' notebooks. VERDICT A fine choice where interest exists.
Omoth, Tyler. Campfire Chef: Mouthwatering Campfire Recipes. ISBN 9781515738138.
––––. Grill Master: Finger-Licking Grilled Recipes. ISBN 9781515738152.
Ventura, Marne. Bacon Artist: Savory Bacon Recipes. ISBN 9781515738145.
––––. Disgusting Eats: Nasty, but Tasty Recipes. ISBN 9781515738121.
ea vol: 32p. (Kids Can Cook!). further reading. photos. websites. Capstone. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $27.99.
Gr 4-8 –Who knew there was a need for a grilling cookbook for kids, one that teaches them how to make a cooking fire on a campout—and whip up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, too? While Disgusting Eats focuses on construction and presentation, relying on mostly prepared foods, Grill Master provides good instructions for lighting and cleaning the grill and adding smoky flavor. Extremely tempting photographs do a nice job showing what the recipes look like at key steps in the process, although there are few if any pictures of the finished products. The 11–12 recipes in each title are perhaps a little heavy on the starches and fat, but these are not necessarily dishes for every day. VERDICT This useful, appealing series covers cookery genres that are rarely found in books for young people, and have a play-focused appeal.
Notable series in this section include Capstone's "Kids Can Cook!" especially the Grill Master and Campfire titles, which may fill a gap in collections; and Capstone's "DIY Day Spa," which satisfies the demand for beauty how-to without placing undue emphasis on physical appearance. The maker activities in Rosen Central's "Getting Creative with Fab Lab" are not only in line with the maker movement but are also likely to spark students' interests. All right librarians, it's time to get young test chefs outside to make grilled donut ice cream sandwiches (Grill Master) right now!
Paula Willey, Baltimore County Public Library, Towson
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The current Collab Ultra meeting room has expired. Will there be any future meetings?
The current Collab Ultra meeting room has expired. Will there be any future meetings?
I'd be interested, if there are others that want to meet monthly. Anybody else?
Hello Everyone,
Many thanks for your participation in this group and for submitting this question and the responses. It's really great to see how keen everyone is.
At Bb we have been busy discussing and planning out the meetings for this year. Currently we're looking at doing the larger Presentation based sessions on a quarterly basis, rather than monthly. Then in between those quarterly Presentations a General Q&A session each month.
What does everyone think? If you agree please Like this response, and also feel free to leave comments if you have other ideas or suggestions especially if there is anything you are keen to see in an upcoming meeting.


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Attempting to Reason in the Holiday Season
Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, I sit down with my extended family to heaping dishes of mashed potatoes, sleekly polished bowls of green bean casserole, overflowing gravy boats, and, of course, a crackling turkey fresh from the oven. Without a doubt, my relatives and I have a lot for which to be thankful.
Typically, we make a sizeable dent in the piles of food and everyone is feeling reasonably merry before the inevitable occurs: the discussion turns to politics or current events, and the first of several slickly slipped-in, thoughtless comments are made. Until recently, I would politely sit by along with the rest of my cousins and my brother as phrases such as "anchor babies", "black thugs", and many others of equal charm and comedic wit were subtly added to the dinner dialogue. My cousins and I would look at each other, roll our eyes and make faces, but no one actually ever said anything to challenge our elder relatives. But looking back on those many years and gatherings, and being no longer too nervous to vocalize my disbelief that people I love would utter those phrases in the modern day, I wish I had decided to address this issue sooner.
The primary reason no one ever said anything until very recently is most likely because of the social norm that we have to respect our elders no matter what. But at some point, a person shouldn't have to accept disrespect and "casual racism", as my brother has dubbed it; instead, when we hear thoughtless remarks that are derogatory to other, less socially privileged groups, it is our responsibility to point out why they are no longer allowable. This is the 21st century. The argument that an older person is "from a different time" is entirely irrelevant to the fact that they must respect other individuals.
So this holiday season, I am committed to standing up to my relatives if racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, or other insensitive or politically incorrect comments are made. Even though it'll be intimidating, I know I have a good chance of being heard, and in the event that my family doesn't appreciate what I have to say it is still an important step to take in promoting equity and respect.
It's never been easy to disagree with people that I identify as mature, intelligent adults, and who are, perhaps, even my role models. I never guessed that my brilliant grandfather, a retired surgeon, would be capable of such unbelievable comments as he made about Ferguson last Christmas. I never truly considered the gravity of my uncle making jokes about people like Caitlyn Jenner. And never had I imagined that my mother, an otherwise relatively open-minded and respectful person, would chastise me for remarking for the first time "how ignorant" these comments made them sound.
It was a tense moment with my mother, but I know that I did the right thing. I realized that if I'm not speaking up, I'm passively promoting a continued acceptance of racism and discrimination, even within the boundaries of my own family. Because when we allow others around us to make offensive comments about marginalized groups, we uphold the systems of oppression in society and perpetuate stereotypes. We become a part of the problem. This year I won't hesitate to speak up.
Many people seem to think that they're safe in spreading ignorant or hateful ideas while they're around others who love them unconditionally, but questioning them in a typically secure environment is perhaps more impactful than anything else. Ruining an otherwise lighthearted moment in a family holiday celebration is infinitely less important than reminding my family to be more aware of how lucky they are, and to check their privilege by abstaining from offensive remarks at the expense of marginalized groups.
Whether you choose to blatantly call out a relative on their offensive comments in front of the whole family, speak to them in a more private setting to explain why such language is better left off the table and out of this century, or take a more silent approach by glaring and refusing to laugh at tasteless jokes (as my 17-year-old cousin has recently started doing), any action to combat this all-too-familiar "casual racism" and disregard is important in the long run.
When we can start to remove thoughtless speech from the scene, we can look forward to having a little more to celebrate with our loved ones during the holiday season.
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First week at Cooper Hewitt Design Museum Smithsonian Fellowship, New York City
Olivia Vane, March 2017
This was an exciting week as it marks the beginning of a Smithsonian Fellowship at Cooper Hewitt, the flagship US museum for historical and contemporary design. Cooper Hewitt has digitised its entire collection, more than 200,000 design objects, and I will be spending the next 5 months at the museum working on data visualisation projects with the collection data in collaboration with Cooper Hewitt Labs.
I'm delighted to be embedded at Cooper Hewitt in Digital and Emerging Media, the team who developed this technical infrastructure (the public collection dataset, collections website and API) and also the host of technological innovations in the galleries which you can read about here.
This is a strongly image-based dataset, in contrast with the digitised texts I've been working with previously. And I expect this will throw up challenges and opportunities for this research. I'm interested to explore tracing themes, patterns and relationships across the collection through time.
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Twins Swept In Kansas City [VIDEO]
The Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 Sunday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep at Kauffman Stadium. The Twins have lost seven of their past ten games.
Ervin Santana pitched well again for the Twins, lasting seven innings while allowing two runs on five hits with ten strikeouts. However, Santana still took the loss, his tenth of the season.
Eric Hosmer had the game-winning hit in the bottom of the sixth inning on a double that scored Lorenzo Cain.
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All of which means we should greet with arms wide open this new GTS variant. It's an optimised mechanical and styling package that will head up the range until a Boxster Spyder arrives later this year with a version of the 4.0-litre firecracker from the 911 GT3. Yep – all six cylinders.


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Over two decades after the fact, Simpsons producer Matt Selman brings to light a crazy continuity error from a classic episode of the animated sitcom. Over its soon to be 30 seasons on the air, FOX's signature comedy has become well-known for its general disregard for maintaining continuity between episodes. Characters are regularly featured in one episode only to never be mentioned again, and character or plot developments that take place will subsequently be reversed by the next weekly installment. Only on rare occasions - such as select character deaths - will a change become permanent.
The greatest example of The Simpsons' lack of ongoing continuity is of course the fact that the residents of Springfield generally don't age, at least not since a few notable birthdays celebrated during the early years. With that in mind, the series has told and retold the stories behind notable past events, such as Homer and Marge's courtship, or the circumstances that led to the births of their three children.
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One such flashback episode is season 6's "And Maggie Makes Three," which tells the story of how and why Homer and Marge ended up with their youngest child, perpetual baby Maggie. While Simpsons fans have come to think nothing of the series' lack of continuity between episodes, it's another thing for a glaring continuity mistake to happen within an episode itself. As recently pointed out by Simpsons executive producer Matt Selman on Twitter, such an error occurred during "And Maggie Makes Three." In a scene where Homer and Marge discuss her being pregnant with Maggie, a framed photo of Maggie can be seen hanging directly behind them on the wall.
Maggie is in photo on wall behind Marge telling Homer she's pregnant with Maggie pic.twitter.com/uckWDl8qWp— Matt Selman (@mattselman) September 5, 2018
As hilarious of a continuity blunder as the above no doubt is, the real crazy thing here is that the error doesn't seem to have been noticed before by the notoriously devoted Simpsons fanbase. The extremely picky and judgemental character of Comic Book Guy is in many ways a parody of The Simpsons' own fans, yet said fans don't appear to have spotted such an obvious mistake. It's honestly quite surprising. Although the fact that a Simpsons producer pointed it out does make the glaring error all the more amusing.
While it's a bit hard to imagine how no one on The Simpsons crew noticed that continuity flub before the episode was finalized, in their defense, making 20-plus episodes of an animated series every year is a very time-consuming, stressful process. With The Simpsons now boasting well over 600 episodes though, one wonders how many more screw-ups like this are left to be discovered by eagle-eyed viewers and/or producers.
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The Simpsons season 30 premieres September 30 on FOX.
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