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- EXTENDED to February 15, 2018
Education for the World ... Education in the World
- Practical skills for helping, living, working and connecting in a small world
May 3 and 4, 2018
Université de Saint-Boniface
Our theme acknowledges the importance of providing opportunities for learners in academic and workplace settings to gain knowledge and practical skills for helping, living and connecting in a small world.
Across business, industry and academic sectors, there is growing demand and need for education and training that uses innovative pedagogies and technologies to develop not only content knowledge, but also to enhance our understanding of each other - our languages, cultures and values locally and globally.
Suggested topic areas for presentations & workshops:
Using technology to bring learners together within the province and worldwide
How do/should we educate/train for a rapidly changing world, for diversities, for technology use, for social change?
Teaching with technology to enhance workplace readiness skills
Intercultural education in the workplace and academic settings
Indigenous education
International education
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Lifelong Learning
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St. Michael's awarded for championing organ donation
Toronto, September 11, 2018
By Mary Dickie
Elizabeth Butorac accepted TGLN's Provincial Conversion Rate award on behalf of the hospital at a ceremony in the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute on Sept. 11
For the third year in a row, St. Michael's Hospital has received the Provincial Conversion Rate award from the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) to recognize the hospital's continuing support of organ and tissue donation.
The Provincial Conversion Rate represents the percentage of potential organ donors who go on to become actual donors, and the award is given to hospitals that meet or exceed the TGLN's target rate of 58%. While the provincial average was 57%, St. Michael's achieved a conversion rate of 71%.
"St. Michael's is dedicated to providing patient- and family-centred care. The opportunity to save lives through organ and tissue donation is provided to every eligible family as a part of excellent end-of-life care. This is what makes us a leader in donation in the GTA," said Elizabeth Butorac, interim program director, Trauma/Neurosurgery and Mobility Programs, who accepted the award on behalf of the hospital at a ceremony in the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute on Sept. 11.
Butorac also received Hidden Hero awards, for individual contributions to the hospital's organ donation program, which will be presented to Eduardo Cruz (clinical assistant, TNICU), Joel Aguirre (spiritual care) and Christine Hyun-Zu Lee (social worker, MSICU),
Each organ donor can save up to eight lives, and enhance the lives of as many as 75 others through tissue donation. In 2017-18 St. Michael's had 20 organ donors, leading to 64 transplants, as well as 44 tissue donors. Across the province, TGLN and its hospital partners contributed to saving 1,263 lives through organ transplantation.
"We are proud to acknowledge the important contributions of our hospital partners. The success of organ and tissue donation relies on their hard work and dedication," said Ronnie Gavsie, president and CEO, Trillium Gift of Life Network, Ontario's organ and tissue donation and transplantation agency. "This award reflects the continued commitment of St. Michael's Hospital to implement donation best practices and offer families the opportunity to make a life-saving choice."
In Ontario, more than 1,500 people are currently waiting for an organ transplant, and one dies every three days. While most Canadians support donation, only 33 per cent of Ontarians have formally registered their consent for organ and tissue donation. Some believe that their age prevents them from being a donor, but each potential donor is assessed at the time of death for medical suitability.
For more information about organ donation, go to beadonor.ca.
About St. Michael's Hospital
St. Michael's Hospital provides compassionate care to all who enter its doors. The hospital also provides outstanding medical education to future health care professionals in more than 29 academic disciplines. Critical care and trauma, heart disease, neurosurgery, diabetes, cancer care, care of the homeless and global health are among the Hospital's recognized areas of expertise. Through the Keenan Research Centre and the Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre, which make up the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, research and education at St. Michael's Hospital are recognized and make an impact around the world. Founded in 1892, the hospital is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.
St. Michael's Hospital with Providence Healthcare and St. Joseph's Health Centre now operate under one corporate entity as of August 1, 2017. United, the three organizations serve patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.

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Are you the not-so-proud owner of scratchy yarn? Sometimes the best or most vivid colors come in the most scratchy yarn, and also the most economical. Not only can this rub your working finger nearly raw (if so, you need a finger cuff, friend!) but it's just not the same as having soft, pliable and cuddly yarn to work with. I have decided to soften my scratchy yarn before crocheting and it makes all the difference.
This is particularly handy when you score a tote or large garbage bag FULL of 1970s yarn at the thrift store or as a hand-me-down. Never turn down yarn. I made a gorgeous yarn wall out of my gifted yarn.
Don't get me wrong! I'm not complaining about cheap or free yarn, I'm just complaining about the scratchy yarn. Which, incidentally, we can fix!
How to Soften Economical or Scratchy Yarn
As with anything, outcomes may vary based the temperature of your water, the cycle of your dryer, the season on the moon and more. I have never had an issue with my yarn becoming even more scratchy, or with the yarn tangling, but I do feel that I need a disclaimer of sorts. Read the label of your yarn before washing to be sure that you're not setting yourself up for failure. 🙂
First, you'll remove the labels from the yarn, and you'll need to "rough" the skeins up a little. Just dig your fingers in and fluff the yarn up a bit.
Next, throw them in a lingerie washing bag (or better yet, pantyhose!) and throw them in the wash with like colors (or in your regular wash, I usually wash with towels). Read the label of your yarn, some may bleed while others are designed not to bleed.
When finished, throw them in the dryer on medium heat and voila! You've got soft, fluffy yarn to work with.
While this isn't always going to be necessary, it is particularly nice when you're working on a baby blanket or something similar that you want to be super, super soft.
Now your economical yarn doesn't have to hurt your hands, scratch up your skin or baby's face! ♥ High five!
Ready for more yarn hacks?
How to Size Crochet Beanies + Master Beanie Pattern
Different Methods of Making Pom Poms
How to Make the Perfect Mohawk Beanie Using Pom Poms
Use Industrial Clips for Yarn Bobbins in Crochet and Knitting
How to Weave in Yarn Ends {So They Don't Come Out}
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Written by John Guzman Tourism and hospitality industries in Laos are just beginning. Most hotels in the capital Vientiane are located along the banks of Mekong River or nearby areas. Tourists can be seen hanging out along the banks of the river at night. This week Vientiane welcomed tourists by few
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Indonesia real estate: housing bubble or playing catch-up?
Written by Ashley Boncimino After years of growth and rising property values in Indonesia's real estate market, experts are predicting a slowed growth for 2014. Action from the country's central bank may have prevented a housing bubble, according to Oxford Business Group. For the past several years, property prices have increased between
Despite all, Expats demand Thailand property
Written by John Guzman Expats in Thailand were not deterred by the political turmoil in the country that shut Bangkok down, where most continue to remain positive that the political unrest will end soon. On March 18, Bangkok state of emergency was lifted and business was back to usual for most


text: What we do About us SBS Blog If songbirds were fireworks, then the dunnock would be a sparkler Dunnocks are never centre stage, but their call suggests they want to be noticed If songbirds were fireworks, then the dunnock would be a sparkler. It fills the lulls between the big bangs of the dawn chorus, and though its song fizzes with bright intensity, the fevered notes as high as the highest tune on a piccolo, and then some, it has a thin, faraway quality, as if it always came from the bush beyond. Prunella modularis is never centre stage, always whistling from the wings. Yet, as anyone who has learned about its bizarre menage-a-trois sex life knows, you need to watch the quiet ones. The ageing limbs of an old willow at the waterside had long since begun the inexorable peeling-banana-skin collapse outwards that rends all abandoned pollards. It was in this tree that one dunnock had sung habitually through the dark dawns of February. But this morning it was wren o'clock and four, five, maybe a hundred birds were outshouting it – if the dunnock was even still at its perch. All around the willow, the wrens trilled with imperious invisibility from a broad and dense metre-high stand of the previous year's willowherb. A little farther down the riverbank of this flooded field, the wrens thinned out. A scatter of young alders poked out of shoulder-high vegetation, and a pair of blue tits were engaged in a love chase or a get-outta-my-face territorial pursuit, chirruping calls of delight or fury each time they landed or took off. And then came a brief unmistakable burst of dunnock song, a phrase just long enough that the bird might have been calling: "Can you see me?" It sang again. The same phrase, the same length. And again. The faraway bird was...... continue reading on the Guardian Related Content: Find out more about Dunnocks Help save Dunnocks and other songbirds


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Laff-N-Grin provides bounce houses to Fort Lee residents guaranteed to make any party or event fun!
Our most popular bounce house comes in two sizes: the standard 15×15, and 13×13 for smaller yards. The 15 footer can safely hold about eight riders, the 13 footer holds six.
We also have indoor models that are only 8 feet high – excellent for pre-schools, daycares and rental hall events. We have 13x13ft and 10x10ft models.
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Fort Lee is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey and a part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is located just outside of Manhattan on the other side of the Hudson River. It is named after the site of an early American Revolutionary War encampment. It is considered the birthplace of the American film industry.


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Click on the photos to find out more about each of these family members.
Site Development Notes:
November 2018: Completed pages about 2nd Lt C G Hooke's WW1 experiences, his War Diary and letters from the BEF, all completed just in time for the Centenary Remembrance Day 2018, commemorating the signing of the Armistice.
August 2018: Pages about Norfolk, Hooke roots and the Hooke Family Tree commenced
Spring 2018: Pages about the Eagles completed
19th March 2018: Created page for my mother, Valerie Hooke, with scripts of eulogy, memories etc. from her funeral on 26th January 2018.
November 2017: Site recovery by Siteground after it disappeared. Automatic backup subscription taken out.
2017: Continuation of pages about Col. Cyril Hooke.
28th December 2016: Page about Sir William Farren's background and school added, using information kindly shared by readers of this site.
Summer 2016: Commenced pages about my grandfather, Cyril Hooke, and how he won the Military Cross.
30th December 2015: Pages about Sir William Farren are almost complete, just a few small additions to be made.
30th September 2015: My father, George Hooke, died on 15th September and his funeral was held on 28th September. The funeral service details, eulogy and visual presentations can be accessed via the photo or from the "Hooke History" menu.
12th October 2014: Pages about Great Aunt Mildred Hooke / Lady Farren are almost complete, just letters transcripts to finish off, and pages about Sir William Farren have begun. Once these are finished, I plan to tell the story of my Grandfatther, Cyril Hooke and the inimitable Granny Hooke who was the last survivor of this generation.
21st September 2014: I have almost completed many pages of articles, photographs and information about my great Grandfather and his wife: George & Ellen Hooke. Go to the Hooke History tab and click on George & Ellen Hooke as the best starting point. There are web-links in each article which will take you directly to the same place as the menu tabs and you'll get them in a better context this way.


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Whenever we sit down to read, we need to find a way to mark the page. Sometimes all that entails is folding down a corner of the page. Other times, it's a novelty bookmark reflecting one of our favorite fandoms, or in some cases, our favorite business. If your business is launching a new online store, then you can use custom-printed bookmarks to help advertise it. Here's how. (more…)
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Small businesses have to get creative. Because they don't have the nearly limitless resources of their competitors, they have to find unconventional ways to build brand awareness. Increase your business' image and popularity with some fresh ideas for using bookmarks. Let's take a closer look at how to manage this marketing tactic. (more…)


text: It's not always easy to save money for the future when you have pressing financial demands today. But saving now can make it easier to reach your long-term goals, thanks to the power of compounding: when you re-invest your investments' earnings, those earnings can then produce earnings of their own. Thanks to the power of compounding, even a small amount of savings can grow into a significant amount for retirement.


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I would like to know if there is a way to do digital signatures in your mobile app? Maybe use the picture box to sign on? If anyone knows how please let me know.
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Hi Meyrick,
There are some open source and licensed third party components you could use. I have not personally used any so I cannot recommend one over the other.
On the Application Sample (that I've provided you recently), you will find a working sample of a Digital Signature capture using JavaScript Open Source libraries. It is implemented under the Customer Details page.
Warm Regards,
Ricardo Perdigao
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Are you referring to the scrollable App?


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This coming Tuesday 10 December top chef Mafiz Ali will be hosting an evening of Christmas Carols by Candlelight at Ayr Spice Minishant Restaurant.
This event consists of a programme of carols followed by a buffet meal featuring both traditional Scottish and Indian / Bangladeshi cuisine.
Girvan Primary School Choir conducted by Wendy-Ann Wilson will perform two groups of carols and there will be five traditional community carols for all to sing as well.
The Choir will be accompanied by retired international concert pianist Jack McChesney.
All profits will go to West Sound Radio's Cash for Kids Appeal.
Cash for Kids responds to the needs of children in our communities so they can live life to the full and realise their individual potential.
Based across 21 areas in the UK, at the heart of your favourite radio stations, we support children aged 0-18 who are disabled, disadvantaged or suffering from abuse or neglect.
Tickets £13.95 each.
Booking essential for this event. Telephone Jack McChesney on 01292 281061 or mobile 07926 939566 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
Ayr Spice Minishant Restaurant
Ayr Spice Indian Cuisine can be found in the fine old red sandstone Memorial church at the entrance to the picturesque village of Minishant, 5 miles south of Ayr on the A77. The church was erected by the thread magnate Sir Peter Coats of nearby Auchendrane, in loving memory of his wife Glorianna, who died in 1877.
Indian food can be simple or elaborate, humble or opulent, within a culinary tradition that is centuries old. The unique gift of Indian cuisine is its inspired use of exotic spices and the finest fresh ingredients. Proprietor Mafiz Ali and his team at Ayr Spice are determined to bring you the best of that tradition, and look forward to welcoming you.
Mafiz Ali
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The Old Minishant Memorial Church
22 Ayr Road
Tel: 01292 441 413
Web: http://www.ayrspice.info
Ayr Spice Minishant Restaurant is a member of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle.


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June 15, 2017
Today's visit by the NSW Cabinet to Singleton is an excellent opportunity to highlight the ongoing importance of mining to the region, the resilience of the industry, and the ongoing infrastructure needs of the Upper Hunter.
May 29, 2017
Everyone has a right to protest, but it should be done safely and within the law.
Today Greenpeace activists have put themselves and others in danger by illegally trespassing at the Port of Newcastle. Those responsible have also wasted the time and resources of Police and Emergency Services.
May 19, 2017
Today's announcement by the NSW Government of $50 million in additional funding for the Resources for Regions program will be welcomed by mining communities across the State and shows the Government is listening to councils in mining regions on the need for more support for local infrastructure improvements.
May 15, 2017
The NSW Minerals Council 2017/18 Budget Submission outlines nine priorities to promote economic development, support mining communities, and lock in the gains made during the recent recovery in commodity prices. This includes a 12 month moratorium on further regulatory change for the sector, more public infrastructure funding for mining communities, support for exploration activity, and delivering on commitments made to streamline fees and levies and implement planning reforms.
May 11, 2017
Over 100 explorers, geologists, industry professionals and government representatives attended the 2017 NSW Mining Exploration Forum.
May 04, 2017
Rugby League fans will again be able to cheer on two great teams - the Newcastle Knights and NSW miners - at the popular Voice for Mining Family Day at McDonald Jones Stadium on July 2.
April 27, 2017
THERE'S an episode of the US sitcom Happy Days where the Fonz can't bring himself to use the word "sorry". He gets out the first few letters, but is just unable to say the whole word.
Compliance, community engagement and environmental management will be at the forefront of this year's NSW Minerals Council Mining Exploration Forum.
April 24, 2017
The Australia Institute (TAI) seem confused as to whether they support coal mining in NSW or not.
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Love is so much more powerful than I think we'll ever fully understand, at least on earth, but lately I've been realizing my need to understand it more. Love is the greatest commandment. It never fails. Without it, we're just a clanging symbol. Love is what changes us. God IS love.
Today I got to see a little glimpse of the power of God's love. I met one lady named Laquana on skid row. I talked to her for a little bit, then kept walking down the street. When I passed her again on my way back, there were tears running down her face and she said she really liked the message on the sandwich bags. They don't say much, just, "You're amazing and God loves you so much! 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." But being told God loves you is that touching. We just looked into each other's eyes and she cried and I prayed for her and held her for a few seconds. It was one of those moments that can't be fully expressed in words. I just know that I've barely scratched the surface of understanding God's love, and I need to know Him more. I need to be so emptied of myself that all that's in me is God's love. And all that can flow out of me is God's love.
I love how on this trip full of new places, experiences, and faces, I get the joy of finding familiarity in the people that I get to see regularly in each city. Those people in LA have been Latoya, Chocolate, Herbert (who's actually from Memphis!), and Deborah! I'm always excited to see them when I'm heading out for the day. Deborah is such a sweetie! I love the way we bring each other joy! Today when I told her I love her, she said, "I love you more!" Deborah is so awesome, it's going to be sad when I have to say goodbye to her!
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Kitchen Basics: How to Make French Toast
Our foolproof way to prepare a brunch classic.
Step 1
Butter an electric griddle and heat to 350°. In a pinch, a nonstick skillet or stovetop griddle works too.
Step 2
Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and salt in a shallow dish.
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Cut bread into 3/4-inch-thick slices (about 12 for a 1-pound loaf).
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Place bread in egg mixture. Flip over and gently press into liquid.
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60% Chance Pension Obligation Bonds Will Lose Money
July 20, 2009
For some reason the PDF file on the county website is password protected, preventing me from uploading it to Scribd.
Here's a screen cap from the June 17th, 2009 minutes:
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July 21, 2009 10:23 am
Just for the record, I contacted the County Retirement System director for data on this subject on several occasions and received no reply. Specifically, I asked for a schedule of investments and of the rate of return on the assets parked pending investment. (It will take a number of months to fully invest the proceeds; however, the bond funds were available immediately.)
Time to go ballistic and to invoke the public records law to get this information Walker and his cronies are withholding.
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Published By Credit Suite at October 17th, 2014
Did you know that credit card interest rates in some countries are over 200%?
Rates this high are common in countries where the credit systems are not well developed. For example, in Brazil where the credit interest rates have averaged over 300%, certain aspects of credit reporting that are taken for granted in the U.S. credit system have not historically been allowed. The rules are changing, though, which is expected to bring the interest rates down some.
The point is, with no credit reporting to speak of, the only thing banks and lenders can do to protect themselves is to charge outlandish rates. As credit reporting systems are developed and credit reporting practices take hold, the interest rates eventually come down because banks and lenders have a better handle on the RISK associated with a given borrower.
In the U.S., the credit system is far from perfect. Privacy and consumer protection concerns often lead people to believe that the system as a whole is a problem. The reality is, without the data collection, tracking, and reporting practices of a functioning credit system, loans and credit would quickly become unbearably expensive.
The reason we can get credit cards with reasonable terms–the reason we can get lines of credit, personal loans, business loans, and more–without breaking the bank, boils down to the fact that we have a fairly efficient and well-functioning credit reporting system.


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USHEALTH Advisors, L.L.C. Celebrates its 2nd Weekly Sales Record in the month of October, 2011
Grapevine, Texas based company is also experiencing record growth
October 19, 2011
USHEALTH Advisors, L.L.C. (USHA) has set its second weekly sales record for October; and now has a total of four record sales weeks for the year 2011.
USHA president and CEO, Troy McQuagge attributes the company's strong performance to a growing Sales Force and a well-executed business strategy. "The USHA Field Force has been flawless in their execution of our strategy," said McQuagge. "They have embraced every new health insurance product we have introduced over the last 12 months, and have been phenomenal in their efforts to help and serve their customers."
Since September, 2010, the company has developed and introduced a total of 21 new health insurance and supplementary products, making this one of the most aggressive new product strategies in the health insurance industry.
The company's sales record was highlighted by a record number of Writing Agents for the week, indicating continued healthy growth for the company. "We're very excited to see what's happening with our Writing Agent base," said Travis Yoder, USHA vice president of market development. "The USHA sales opportunity is clearly resonating with entrepreneurial individuals, who find our business model to be incredibly attractive. Moreover, they are taking advantage of the training and tools that we provide to build a richly rewarding career for themselves with USHA; which ultimately results in the multiple sales records we've been posting."
"Our product portfolio is now built for sustained, long-term growth," added Mr. McQuagge. "The USHA Field Force has the right products to meet every need for their customers in the self-employed and individual health insurance market; and they can do so, with one company, one application and one bank draft, making it extremely easy to do business with us. And with our multi-year rate guarantees, they'll want to continue doing business with us for a very long time."
About USHealth Advisors, L.L.C.
USHEALTH Advisors was founded in 2009 as Security Health Advisors, L.L.C. It is a wholly-owned national health insurance distribution arm of USHEALTH Group, Inc. The company sells individual health insurance plans and supplementary products underwritten by The Freedom Life Insurance Company of America and National Foundation Life Insurance Company, wholly-owned subsidiaries of USHEALTH Group, Inc. The company is focused on serving America's self-employed and individual insurance market through its captive Agent sales force.
About USHEALTH Group, Inc.
USHEALTH Group, Inc. is an insurance holding company based in Ft. Worth, Texas focused on providing innovative health insurance coverage for self-employed individuals and small business owners. The goal of USHEALTH is to combine the talents of its employees and agents to market competitive and profitable insurance products, while providing superior customer service in every aspect of the company's operations.
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If there is such a thing as genius, then Mervyn Peake certainly qualifies, believes William Gray, Professor of Literary History and Hermeneutics at the University of Chichester.
"To produce that amount of original work in so many areas is almost inexplicable," says Bill who is masterminding the nation's celebration of Peake's unique achievements.
The celebration - Mervyn Peake and the Fantasy Tradition: A Centenary Conference - will make Chichester the centre of Britain's Mervyn Peake scholarship (July 15-16),
The conference is hosted by the university's English & Creative Writing Department and also the university's Sussex Centre for Folklore, Fairy Tales and Fantasy.
Over the Friday and Saturday, the gathering will celebrate, explore and discuss numerous facets of Peake's rich creativity, including his work as fantasy novelist, children's writer, playwright, poet, writer of nonsense verse, artist and illustrator, both of his own books and classics such as The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, The Hunting of the Snark, the Alice books, Treasure Island and the Grimms' Household Tales.
A big part of the fascination in Chichester is that Sussex was so important to Peake. He lived at Wepham near Arundel and is buried in Burpham. It was in Sussex that he lived while writing the Gormenghast books.
Another part of the fascination, for Bill, is that in many ways Peake was an innocent: "He just didn't understand finance. They got a car and they didn't understand that you had to register it or license it or pass a test. They were let off because he just came over as genuinely otherworldly!"
Jane Carroll, Sussex Centre administrator, makes the point: "It's very tempting to see him as this typical genius, head in the clouds, feet off the ground.
"But you look at his vast output, and he just really did not have a dry period at all. With his picture books, his poetry, his novels, he produced far more than any normal person would - and to illustrate them as well! It is not fair that one person should have so much talent. I think his imagination contributed to his breakdown."
Whether he received the recognition he deserved is, of course, another thing: "I think his popularity is growing," Jane says. "He went through a long period of not being recognised at all, but the centenary celebration does help. I think maybe people just didn't know what to do with him. He defied categorisation. But I think scholarship has now woken up to him. That has prompted a lot of new publications, and his family have been working tirelessly to promote his work."
As Bill says, "It takes a conference to pull it all together as the work of a single man. One of the great things about a conference is that you are representing all the aspects that come together."
"The point of a conference is that it makes connections between people," Jane says, "between researchers and the work, between the researchers and the general public. People come together and it sparks debate."
Among the speakers at the conference are children's fantasy author Katherine Langrish, Chocolat author Joanne Harris, writer Brian Sibley and Peake's son Sebastian.
Bookings for the conference on http://www.chiuni.ac.uk/conference/mervyn.cfm or contact Jane at email@example.com.


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Lake Michigan Ozone Study
Project DescriptionThe Lake Michigan Ozone Study (LMOS) is a multi-year cooperative
interstate and federal effort that is seeking a regional
solution to the ozone nonattainment problem in the Lake
Michigan area, which includes portions of Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, and Wisconsin. A key objective of LMOS is to provide
the Lake Michigan States with a technically credible
photochemical modeling system that can be used in developing a
regional emissions control strategy. Initial efforts involved
the conduct of a field program during the summer of 1991,
analyses of the data collected in the field study, the
development of gridded, day-specific emissions estimates for
four ozone episodes, application of a prognostic model to
provide meteorological inputs, adaptation of the Urban Airshed
Model (UAM-V) to the study area, evaluation of model
performance, and the conduct of model sensitivity studies. The
EPA has approved usage of the LMOS modeling system for
developing revisions to the SIPs for the fo! ur Lake Michigan
The Lake Michigan Ozone Control Program (LMOP) is also a
cooperative interstate and federal effort that represents the
regulatory continuation of LMOS. The initial goal of LMOP was to
develop an effective regional control strategy that will provide
for attainment of the ozone National Ambient Air Quality
Standard (NAAQS) by the statuatory dates, and to submit
individual State Implementation Plans that reflect this regional
strategy. The long-term goal is to provide a mechanism for the
Lake Michigan States to work together to ensure successful
implementation of the regional strategy, and if appropriate,
revision of the regional strategy, to achieve attainment (and
maintenance) of the NAAQS.
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Tie-dye quits are custom-made by Granny Jammin from top quality cotton flannel tapestries individually tie-dyed by JamminOn dyemaster PaulSimon. Squares or panels are framed and backed with Jo-Ann's tie-dye Snuggle flannel available in red, blue, yellow and green. All framing and backing flannel is pre-washed to minimize shrinkage. The quilts filled with light-weight polyester batting (unless hi-loft batting is requested) and tied with matching yarns.
Square tapestries are approx 42 x 42 inches, panels are approx 42 x however long PaulSimon made them 🙂 . With the addition of a solid color frame, quilts can be made in any size: crib, couch, twin, full, queen or king.
Contact Granny Jammin for prices (by size) and delivery dates. 50% deposit is required with the order. Delivery time is usually 2-4 weeks. Quilts are bulky but very light and a full size quilt ships for less than $12.00!!
Available panels – choose your panel and the flannel color (blue, red, green or yellow) for your frame and backing.
Special-order quilts laid out on a queen sized quilt for their portraits 🙂
From the Flames on the Water series, baby/lap-sized:
Pasquale Rotella, the owner of Electric Daisy Carnival, commissioned eight picnic quilts, using tapestries created by Jammin On's PaulSimon and JayRoc


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Announcing The Scholarship Selection Panel
Just five days until our Spring 2011 Career Coaching Scholarship Contest closes! As I'm looking at the applications that have come in (and there are a lot of them!), I saw a few from people I've met before or connected with on Brazen or Twitter and I want the competition to be unbiased. Last week, I reached out to some of my colleagues in education, communications, blogging, and recruitment to ask them to join my official Scholarship Selection Panel to help. The panel will read the applications and give me their recommendations for winners in each category. Justin and I will make the final decisions based on their recommendations and announce them on April 15th.
Here is our panel. Read about their accomplishments and the diverse paths they've taken.
Donald Ivanoff
Donald Ivanoff has been a higher education administrator and fundraiser for more than 25 years. Most recently, he worked for Career Education Corporation (CEC) developing alumni outreach, communications and social networking programs at CEC's schools in the northeast. Previously, he served in two roles at Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, NY; director of alumni relations and director of student activities and leadership development, coordinating a range of programs and services that positively engaged students and alumni. He has served on the advisory board for "Student Leader" magazine and been published in "Campus Activities" magazine. Donald has a BFA from The University of Bridgeport.
Greg Palmer
Greg Palmer is a strategic communications consultant to non-profits, political causes, and government agencies, with a focus on improving online and social media communications. A former staffer for NYC schools chancellor Joel Klein and Congressman Henry A. Waxman, he works toward a more equitable society. He is passionate about marriage equality, civil rights, education, poverty, good government, journalism, and civic participation, among other things. He maintains a digital home at http://gregpalmer.me and is rarely away from Twitter (@gregpalmer).
Niki Stanley
Niki Stanley is a Human Resources Professional with 10+ years experience specializing in corporate recruitment and human capital management. Having led talent-acquisition initiatives for companies such as Olympus America, Omnicom and Time Warner Cable, she currently supports teachers at the NYC Department of Education to market themselves during internal job searches within the district. Niki also hosts a blog called Neighborhood Fellows which address events and issues that affect the African-American and middle-class communities. Passionate about being a voice to strengthen and make a difference in her community, she serves as co-chair of the Urban League Young Professional Policy committee and is a fast-rising Matchmaker, determined to do her part to spread love and create strong families.
Adriana Vilavicencio
Dr. Adriana Villavicencio is a Research Associate at the Research Alliance for New York City Schools at New York University. Adriana served as a department chair at a charter high school in Oakland, California; as an English teacher in Brooklyn, New York; and worked on the development of a new school in Bangalore, India. She currently serves as a managing editor for the Journal of Equity in Education and as a staff writer for Being Latino Online Magazine. Her work for Being Latino covers a range of educational, political, and lifestyle topics. Adriana holds a B.A. in English from Columbia University, an M.A. in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Education Leadership from New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Latino Alumni Association of Columbia University.
Remember, applications are due on Friday, April 8 at 11:59PM!
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Hope you've been enjoying yourself so far!
I spent the last two days in Courville-sur-eure, Center France.
I'm always excited when it comes to celebrating life and Love!
The bride- to-be contacted me in february so we could decide of the hairstyle that suited her and her personality the best. She is natural and didn't wish to relax her hair and she really insisted on her will to keep it natural.
We went through google to look for some ideas and came accross what would be HER WEDDING HAIRSTYLE.
A couple of days later, we met again for a trial, and I must say the look worked wonderfully on her.
She had different hairstyles as a weeding is something UNIQUE and the bride should be amazing in any situations as she is THE QUEEN of the day.
Actually on this wedding, the bride was a QUEEN for 2 whole days.
The festivities started on Thursday and ended of Friday.
I had to do the hair of the bride of course, her mom and her bridesmaid.
The bride rocked 3 different hairstyles.
Enough chatting, here are some shots.
|This is the original picture of Mae from natural Chica, which inspired for the wedding hairstyle. You can find her on Fb or Instagram
|lovely old bergerie on countryside, nice weather, fresh air, the mood is set!!!
|Let's get started :)
|I designed this hair jewelry for this special occasion
|Ready for the 1st part of the day :)
|I made a different hairstyle for the night, she was wearing a ballerina-like dress
|Nice updo for the fierce Mom <3
|This is a one-of-a-kind bridesmaid, I styled her hair, lovely person inside and out
|the bride had a another hairstyle for the traditional outfit the day after
|King and Queen of the day <3 <3<3
|Time to relax and enjoy!! :)
|Ended the day spending quality time with my cousin <3
Wishing the bride and the groom all the happiness in the world!!!
I hope you will enjoy this post and learn that natural hairstyle has a lot of possibilities!!
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Barbara McKee: Notes from a Peculiar Garden
Botanically correct but Not Entirely Botanicals -Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery until July 17th. The artist reception is on Friday July 1st, 6 - 8 p.m. (refreshments with wine).
Barbara McKee studied art in Switzerland and at Cornell College. She has worked thirty years with stained class design and production and has also authored five books on that subject. Her most recent passion is Botanical illustration and she is a very active part of our BI-community.
Barbara's botanicals follow all the Botanical illustration rules for a correct plate, however she has given a peculiar twist to all her illustrations which definitely make you smile. To see more of Barbara's art from the exhibit, please click here.


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Chris Brown is eager to play his part over the busy festive period, starting this afternoon against Bolton Wanderers.
The Rovers striker missed the games against Brentford and Charlton Athletic with a sore knee, but after a week of training, he's available for selection once more, and looking forward to the two matches in quick succession.
"I'm hoping to be involved as I've had a few good days training so we'll see what happens," said Brown.
"I missed three or four days training which turned out to be two games, but I'm glad to be back and I want to be part of the Christmas period."
The forward was impressed with the way his team-mates took the match to Charlton last time out, and knows that they'll have to do the same again if they are to come away from the Macron Stadium with a positive result.
Brown added: "The lads were outstanding from the off on Saturday, they really got in their faces and made it difficult.
"We've got to go to Bolton and do the same. Frustrated them, get their crowd on their case and play our football.
"It looks like he's got them organised, they don't concede too many goals and are good going forward so it won't be an easy match."
Tickets for the match against Bolton are all sold out, so why not listen to the game on Rovers Player by taking advantage of our 12 Days of Christmas free trial? Sign up here today.


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Schenley Park Visitors Center
1 Schenley Park
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213
(412) 687-1800
A destination for university students, outdoor enthusiasts and business people, Schenley Park is also a great spot to take the kids due to its 456 acres of hiking trails and woods, clearly-marked paths and abundant water fountains located throughout, all within reach of the city. There are also fun activities within the park including yearly car shows and a seasonal ice rink flush with families.
Point State Park
300 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233
Point State Park is an urban oasis located between the Three Rivers and the Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne Bridges. An underground river feeds the recently-renovated fountain. Bring a picnic for the whole family while you watch the highway, river and rail traffic pass you by.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
One Schenley Park
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213
(412) 622-6914
Phipps offers an educational experience in landscapes from around the world. Rooms divided by climate and location offer everything from rain forest to desert climates provide information and beauty making a good place to take kids who might have an interest in travel, botany, or both. Plus, Garden Railroad with the world's first displayed garden railroad is back through March 13.
Frank Curto Park
Bigelow Blvd.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Visit this sculpture-filled park between downtown and Polish Hill and you will be pleasantly surprised by the collection of unusual works by contemporary artists, and perhaps a flock of wild turkeys which have become visitors in recent years.
National Aviary
700 Arch Street
Allegheny Commons West
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212
(412) 323-7235
The National Aviary is a fun and fairly inexpensive ($13/Adults, $11/Child) way to spend the day with the kids. The birds are very people friendly and have been known to perch on benches in close proximity to visitors, so prepare for a near-interactive experience. Watch a parrot paint for you or touch a penguing at Penguin Point. Children must be at least six years of age to attend some of these activities.


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Program Spotlight
1.5 million vulnerable children under 5 in Colombia do not participate in early childhood programs. aeioTU operates high quality, integrated ECD centers, specifically targeting low-income families.
Background on Early Childhood Development
Every day, more children are making gains in health and learning after receiving early childhood development (ECD) interventions. Ensuring that "all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education" is now an explicit goal for the United Nations through 2030, but significant progress remains to be made to make quality early childhood programs accessible to all, including the poorest and most vulnerable.
The evidence base on the benefits of ECD is robust and growing. Less well known are practical examples of programs whose features have promise, especially related to ECD for disadvantaged children. The Center for Education Innovations (CEI) has identified more than 110 ECD programs implementing innovative solutions to improve both access and quality of ECD for the poor and marginalized.
Database At-A-Glance
Click below to read our Database-at-a-Glance report and find highlights from seven common approaches & characteristics across ECD models. Learn about programs focusing on:
1) Close engagement of community members
2) Strengthening the ECD workforce
3) Providing comprehensive programming that combines interventions across sectors
4) Engaging and collaborating with governments
5) An emphasis on play
6) Provision through chains and networks
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I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book I read/experienced via audiobook, although I also own the ebook. The audiobook version provided an added layer of creepiness I'm not sure I would have experienced straight reading it. However, the story is amazingly, grippingly delivered from the perspective of Jazz, son of THE most notorious serial killer ever known, and at times from the perspective of the Impressionist.
The details are visceral and bloody and linger with crime scenes and gore. The characters and complicated and articulately developed, meticulous care to several of the most notable characters central to the story. As Jasper Dent wrestles with his own inner demons, he's in a life and death (lots of death) race to use all the evil his father cultivated in him for some good in tracking down a copycat killer so close and so far away.
You'll be blown away by this fast paced read that will have you cloying at the beads of sweat as you turn the page or jam another disk in to get to the ending. I am eager to continue with Jazz and see where the story goes in book 2.
Highly recommended.
I absolutely loved the three central characters--Jazz, Connie (his girlfriend), and Howie (Jazz's best friend). Not only are they true friends toward each other, equally so, they are fiercely devoted to throwing themselves repeatedly into the risk and danger of solving the case and tracking down the serial killer on the loose.
Thankfully, GAME (book 2) comes out in April 2013. I need this book RIGHT NOW. You will, too. Hurry up and read book 1. There's not much time left before the next one. Trust me. You'll be anxiously awaiting its release once you've read the first one. Go now. You'll thank me later.
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Book Review: I HUNT KILLERS by Barry Lyga (Jasper Dent Series)
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The 644th escape game from 123bee.com It's Christmas Celebration, Elves in the Santa Claus Castle is much worried about the Santa. Till now he didn't return to the castle, they decided to scatter and search for the Santa. One of the elves found Santa's Reindeer standing outside a wizard's Castle. An evil magician trapped Santa Claus in his house. Help the elf to rescue the Santa and escape from the wizard's castle.
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— handmade gymbags.
Manual is a lately founded Budapest-based brand, manufacturing limited edition handmade gymbags of high quality materials, using vibrant colors and fancy fabrics perfect for today's metropolitan lifestyle.
The logo 'MA' refers to the owner's monogram - and it also shapes the bag itself. Besides branding and creating the logo design, we took part in the brand naming process, shooting and retouching product photos. Website is also coming soon!
Client: Manual / Date: 2017 Q2 / Brand Design: Daniel Frolich / Set Design: Orsolya Orosz, Daniel Frolich / Photography: Orsolya Orosz, Daniel Frolich, Dalma Veres / © All content copyright.


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Technical Paper Library
The knowledge and expertise of the Institute of Materials is presented in technical papers, publications, and associated presentations given within the lubricants industry. Below is a listing of select technical papers using the IOM database that are focused on subject matter important and relevant to the automotive lubricant's industry.
- "A Global Perspective of Engine Oil Properties"
- "The World of Engine Oils - Comparison of Physical and Chemical Properties of 4000 Oils Collected From the Market"
- "Global Monitoring and Examination of Engine Oil Properties - Harnessing the Power of Bench Test Data"
- "Trends in Automotive Lubricants - Engine Oil Quality and the Need for Its Assurance"
- "How to Determine Engine Oil Quality"
For more technical papers by the Savant Group, visit the Savant Group Technical Papers page.


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The Texas Motor Speedway Media Relations Department is located on the 6th floor of The Speedway Club outside of Turn 1 of the speedway.
FORT WORTH, Texas (June 16, 2015) – Nitro Fidelity has partnered with Speedway Motorsports, Inc., to launch a national series of high-profile music festivals at the company's motorsports venues across the country that is scheduled to include a stop at Texas Motor Speedway in May of 2016.
The partnership officially kicks off Aug. 28-30 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., with a Ni-Fi Festival that will be headlined by Green Day, Miranda Lambert, Kings of Leon and Weezer, among more than three dozen musical acts. The Ni-Fi Festival is scheduled for two SMI speedways in 2016, with the first stop being at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth and then Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway.
The long-term plans of the 10-year exclusive agreement between Nitro Fidelity and SMI are expected to feature up to five music festivals hosted from among the eight SMI-owned motorsports facilities. SMI currently owns and operates Texas Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kentucky Speedway, Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H.
Texas Motor Speedway has past experience in playing host to major stand-alone music festivals and acts. In the speedway's inaugural year of 1997 during consecutive weekends in June, the venue played host to the Fruit of the Loom Countryfest followed by the Blockbuster Rockfest. Countryfest drew an estimated crowd of 200,000 while Rockfest, which featured acts such as Bush, No Doubt, Collective Soul and the Wallflowers among its 13-hour music schedule, drew an estimated 400,000. Later that year in November, Texas Motor Speedway also played host to an estimated crowd of 65,000 for The Rolling Stones.
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By Anna Wilson, UK Communications Officer
In an age of Brexit, the refugee crisis, "post truth" and sensationalist media, never has the term "pigeon chess" been more appropriate. Arguing with the irrational – as is now so often the case – is like attempting to play the game with a bird: no matter how clever your strategy and how many good moves you make, the pigeon will still arrogantly strut around the board, knocking over pieces and acting like it's won. Pigeon chess, then, is very much like attempting to win an argument using reason with people driven only by emotion and other irrational motives.
So why was pigeon chess so common in the UK's European debate?
Firstly, the referendum was predominantly fought on emotional rather than empirical grounds. The use of vague yet sentimental tokens like the Union Flag and bandying about of phrases like "British values" and "threat to our culture" meant that the more traditional forms of rational and fact-based debate were side-lined in favour of a far easier and far more populist focus on irrational nationalism. Because the Leave campaign pitched its arguments on a different playing field to those of the Remain campaign, no battle could ever have taken place. Two teams played two separate games while their fanclubs cheered, but the two never actually engaged, and votes were not won.
The rise of "post-truth" (or "lies", as it has more traditionally been called), has created a climate of dismissing evidence and presenting ideas as "fact" without proof. Within this environment, sensationalist media and populist politics thrive, from claims that 1 in 5 Muslims have extremist sympathies, to wildly inaccurate statements about NHS funding painted on the side of busses. This culture had a huge impact on the referendum – whether it be threats of Turkey's imminent EU accession, the "swarm" of migrants heading for UK shores or the declaration that the UK is "sick of experts", the new trend of simply creating the "facts" needed to back up your argument has meant that real, constructive debate has not taken place. Misinformation and a flood of fake news drowned out the real information needed for a decent campaign to take place… after all, how do you argue with someone who thinks they know everything?
Another thing worth considering, though, is the relatively short-lived campaign (spanning from the announcement in February to the vote in June) was a mere blip on the informational landscape in comparison to the 50+ years of EU-bashing perpetrated by the British press. Though sensationalism about the curviness of bananas or the sprawling Brussels bureaucracy did significant damage to the public's opinions of Europe, the relative silence on real European affairs was the real culprit here. Rarely did any form of update on the EU feature prominently in our news outlets – Murdoch-owed or otherwise. As such, the British people were kept largely in the dark about the everyday impacts of the EU, be that from regional development funding, employment rights or technological standardisation. How could a 5 month campaign undo half a century of such neglect and damage? To claim that the EU was a) good and b) misunderstood argued with the dominant (and irrational) ideas, challenging what people thought they knew. The vote to leave the EU, then, can be seen as a defensive response to that, and caused by the massive inequality between the 50 year-long Leave campaign, and the comparatively short-lived Remain campaign.
The referendum vote boils down, then, not to intelligence and stupidity as many pro-EU voters have phrased it, but rather to rational and irrational. There is no rationalism in nationalism, meaning the Leave campaign was on a separate track from the beginning. Being irrational, they could not be countered by the statistics and fact-checking and expert opinions of the Remain side – hearts were valued over minds, and vice versa. The rise of "post-truth politics" facilitated this, making it easier to disguise the irrationality of arguments by creating new "facts" to back them up. All of this taking place in a culture already unaware of and hostile to EU affairs meant that an emotional, truth-deprived Leave campaign was destined for victory. With two completely different approaches to debate, it is no wonder that the Leave and Remain campaigns never meaningfully engaged with one another, and votes were not won over from the default anti-EU setting manufactured over decades by the British media.
Will rationality ever return to British politics? Perhaps, but we need to take a good long look at how the electorate are informed before making decisions. A democracy premised on inaccuracy is no democracy at all.


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Finally found a sketchbook that can take all my uber wet experiments and tests: Stillman & Birns it is! #awesome
You can crack the spines to lay them flat and you can paint from edge to edge and right into the gutter and not totally destroy them. <3
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BBC News
- Coronavirus: UK to monitor flights from China as precaution
- New 'transformational' code to protect children's privacy online
- Kate launches childhood survey to help under-fives
- Battersea fatal shooting: Man arrested after Flamur Beqiri died
- Sainsbury's boss Mike Coupe to quit after six years
- 'Lost' LS Lowry painting fetches £2.65m at auction
- Space mission to reveal 'Truths' about climate change
- Christmas magic vanishes for the UK toy industry
- Guildford pub bomb police face High Court threat over files
- Super-rich elites making London 'off-limits'
- Veterans railcard for cheaper train fares to launch on Armistice Day
- Warning over youth career aspiration-reality disconnect
- Beyond Veganuary: Is going plant-based a smart way to lose weight?
- Rough sex murder defence: Why campaigners want it banned
- The writers breathing life into black British history
- Mental health at work: 'My boss let me go over my condition'
- Burnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired'
- Cardiff hospital trials cooling patients after cardiac arrest
- New UK housing 'dominated by roads'
- Amelia Roberts: Charity boost after funeral order of service find
- RMS Titanic wreck to be protected under UK and US agreement
- 'Being segregated as a youth offender made me want to hurt people'
- 'I used gender transition as a form of escape'
- Mental health: How to spot if you are suffering 'burnout'
- Prince Harry and Meghan: Black British women on Meghan
- Windrush scandal: 'A billion pounds can't buy back my happiness'
- Mental health: 'Combine peak performance with moments of rest'
- Prince Harry: Five takeaways from his speech
- Newspaper headlines: Ozzy Osbourne's diagnosis and Trump climate row
- Sian Green-Lord has prosthetic leg made from Louis Vuitton bag
- Tesco Bank to create 100 tech jobs at Edinburgh base
- NI Assembly members to get 'unjustifiable' pay rise - Michelle O'Neill
- Ross England: Vale of Glamorgan Tories 'in limbo' over candidacy
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Economic Update: Capitalism's Instability
This week's updates include the GM settlement, a look at why the Census Bureau proves there is no recovery for 90% and why GE is moving jobs overseas. Prof. Wolff responds to listeners on FED...(More...)
Market Chaos and Capitalism's Instability
Global Capitalism: September 2015 Monthly Economic Update
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Fungus that grows on rot might not, at first, seem the perfect image of our culinary ideals. And yet, if there is one food that can most perfectly symbolize America's values in the way we eat and cook, it might well be mushrooms. All kinds of mushrooms: the otherworldly morels that have started to appear in the moist morning of the Great Lakes, yellowfoot chanterelles in the steep woods of the northern states, rugged Hen of the Woods mushrooms on the East coast. Their variety is infinite, their appearance beguiling, the taste, when fresh, ineffable. The fact is that we are now living in the Mushroom Millennium.
And that's a good thing. Every restaurant not located in a desert has access to some kind of local mushrooms, frequently foraged by some half-savage guru, half man and half sasquatch, who tracks through the forest primeval like some latter day Deerstalker. The mushrooms he turns out, still with the rich loam of the forest floor sticking to them, smell of pure nature; and what's more, they taste like it too
Moreover, for all their exoticism, they're still pretty cheap. Even a mom-and-pop restaurant can make a mood-altering dish with some woodsy mushrooms, roasted up with salt and served along side a gelatinous hunk of braised short rib. A few fresh chanterelles go in a little omelet with some small spring asparagus, and you've got an appetizer of unsurpassable elegance. Unlike their fetishized cousins the truffles, people still use mushrooms as staple items and not luxuries a practice that might not persist if they become more popular. They add a level of flavor and texture to everything they touch, and there's a variety for nearly every use, from the delicacy of enoki to the almost obscene potency of portobellos. Compared with the crappy little button mushrooms you see at the supermarket, de-natured and nude, and grown somewhere far from the forest floor, they represent an instant ticket to a better vision of life. If a restaurant, you can charge for that; if cooking at home, you can brag on it. Either way, it costs little. And of course there are no calories to speak of in mushrooms, so even the most ascetic of eaters can consume them with abandon. They're apparently loaded with various unpronounceable anti-oxidants too, so that's another benefit.
All these facts haven't been wasted on foodies, who have even go so far as to start taking foraging classes in many cities. This isn't something I would personally recommend; there are a lot of mushrooms that look alike, and some of them will kill you. Maybe stick to nasturtium and wild sage in your foraging expeditions. On the other hand, you might end up opening up the Doors of Perception and understanding the cosmos. So that would be a beneficial effect at least if you are eating alone.
The mere fact that it's possible to get wild mushrooms just by walking around on public land is exciting though. It speaks to the glamour that these humble organism carry with them, despite their ancient, primitive strangeness. (Fungi are thought by biologists to date back one and a half billion years.) Best of all, beyond a few familiar types like buttons and porcinis, most of them are little known to the average eater. "Supermarket mushrooms are often dried out and generic," says Adam Sappington of The Country Cat in Portland. "They often add more water content to a dish than actually elevate the plate in both flavor and aesthetics. All wild mushrooms hold a special place in my heart and I can mark the seasons by them." I know the truth of this for a fact, as I recently saw Adam at a demo we were doing. He beckoned me into his room and bade me look at a zipped up thermal bag he had smuggled in his suitcase. "Check these out," he said, conspiratorially. Inside the bag were a trove of hand-picked mushrooms he had gathered a day earlier, dark and moist and fragrant with unburied earth and the piquant musk of absolute freshness. Payday!
What wild mushrooms you're likely to find depends on where you live, and when you look which as Adam says, is part of what people love about them. I myself love the meatiest of mushrooms, the rich plump morels that sit like sweetbreads on my plate, and the woodsy Hen of the Woods that seem to have been roasted in the earth by a benevolent Mother Nature. I'm not saying that I would go out foraging for them myself. But somebody will. After a billion and a half years, the mushroom's time has come.
Ozersky is a James Beard Awardwinning food writer and the author of The Hamburger: A History. You can listen to his weekly show at the Heritage Radio Network and read his column on home cooking on Rachael Ray's website. He is currently at work on a biography of Colonel Sanders.


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A connected marketing firm seeks to build out an enterprise web and mobile platform to connect businesses with targeted customers in an 'omni-channel' environment
The client selected People Driven Solutions to build out their entire enterprise web and mobile platform for a disruptive offering that allowed interaction in an 'omni-channel' (physical meets virtual) environment.
Utilizing its deep, national network of resources and partners, as well as its internal project management capabilities, PDSI created a team of over ten resources including User Experience, User Interface Design, .Net development, iOS development, QA, data scientist and subject matter expert resources. The mobile platform included a payment gateway, UPC/QR scanning functionality, social network sharing and preference management. The web application included a payment gateway, order management, business assessment, a recommendation algorithm, a data warehouse and web services to communicate with the mobile application.
People Driven Solutions delivered a first-of-its-kind, mobile/web application platform for the retail vertical addressed and continues to work with the organization on strategic and operation technology needs.
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The Best Place to Sit at Dodger Stadium to See Celebrities
[tps_header][/tps_header] When celebrities attend Dodgers games, have you ever wondered what their seat preference is? Does a regular attendee find themselves sitting next to a celebrity in the Top Deck, perhaps in the Loge Level or Pavilions? Wrong. Celebrities and the "Who's Who" of Hollywood sit in a very exclusive part of the Dodgers Stadium […] More


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A rich finish adds a touch of personalization to your look with our hand-drawn and hand-cut, monogrammed bracelet.Monogram Measurements (approximate):
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It was thanks to alumni donations that we got to take part in a great business challenge
Durham Business Challenge Day 1: PWC Strategy challenge For this challenge and all the others we were placed in randomly formed groups. This was useful as it tested our ability to work with different people, and didn't create a stability for a potentially good group. We were given a case about a travel company where we… Read More »


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Healthy work environments benefit employees in and out of the office and are essential to proficiency. That starts with nutrition, but doesn't end there. It also includes mental and physical wellness. No Crayon Left Behind is honored to join Adagio Health, Babb, Inc., and the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania as the newest recipients in recognition of Live Well Allegheny Workplaces. Stop in
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Oxmoor House
How to Make It
Step 1
Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans. Cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain beans; return to pan. Add 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 30 minutes.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add celery and next 3 ingredients; cook 6 minutes or until tender.
Step 3
Add celery mixture, broth, and next 5 ingredients to beans; cook 20 minutes over medium heat or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Spoon soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with sour cream and green onions.
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The Topeak DeFender XC11 is an elegant, lightweight and compact removable rear fender. A secure quick release clamp adjusts from 25.4mm to 34.9mm diameter, while multiple pivots articulate the fender for a perfect fit. High impace plastic is co-moulded with flexible material for greater durability and the highly polished underside helps prevent dirt buildup and aids in cleaning. Fits MTB 26" tyres up to 26 x 2.6".
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"The ultimate filmmaking tool" - Tom Blount, Silvertip Films Cinematographer
The Ghost V3 uses a patent pending mini rail system for adjusting each axis. The rails can be changed out for different sizes, so you can balance any size camera. There is a weight limit of five pounds due to the torque of the motors, but the goal is to keep everything lightweight. If you need to support a heavier camera then look into our Ghost Pro II, which can support up to 12lb.
Other instructions can be found here: http://sicvisuals.com/ghost-v3/
We have taken the Ghost to the next level with built-in encoders (sensors) in the motors. The motors have been completely redesigned. Unlike the rest of the gimbal market, we are now using motors with encoders built-in. We have customized every aspect of the motor for optimal performance. The built in encoders have the following advantages:
One thing we have learned over the years is that everyone wants a gimbal to be easy to adjust and adapt to every camera setup. With our patent pending rail design you can swap rails out for any desired length, which means you can balance any size camera < 5lbs. Here are the Features:
You can mount the Ghost V3 directly to your drone. Because the V3 is so light, it is the perfect companion for getting smooth aerial footage. With the top quick release, it's easy to remove the grip bar and attach the ghost under any multirotor. We are producing a separate mount for attaching to a drone.
The Ghost easily breaks down, so you can pack it in a carry-on for travel.
We redesigned the controller to utilize motor encoders. We also included a Bluetooth device, so you can connect with your phone or computer without using any cables.
Auto Calibrate
If you don't have much or any experience calibrating a gimbal, then the Ghost has a new Auto Calibrate mode to set appropriate settings for your specific camera setup. Always make sure to save your current settings before changing them.
Inverted Mode
If you want higher angle shots, then simply flip the Ghost upside-down for an inverted mode. The Ghost can work either way without even needing to change the mode.
Follow Mode
This is the same mode we have been using on our current models, but it can easily be customized for your specific operating style. In the follow mode the Ghost will automatically track your movements whether you are tilting up and down or panning left and right. The horizon will always stay locked in a level position unless you change that option in the settings.
** Back-ordered: Allow 2-4 weeks to ship
Aside from our competitive price, we strive to make one of the best quality gimbals that is easy to balance and operate. We were one of the first companies to develop a brushless gimbal, so we know this technology inside and out and our customer service can assist in any questions you might have. The V3 is very user friendly and can work with any camera and easily be attached to any device. The Ghost V3 is the most adjustable camera stabilizer on the market.
Why Choose the V3 vs the Pro II?
The main difference is how heavy of a camera setup you want to mount. If your camera is between 1-12lbs, the Pro version is for you. If your camera is 5lbs or under you will want the V3. The V3 is much lighter, so it will be less fatigue on your arms.
How heavy of a camera can be supported?
Camera, lens, and accessory combinations from 1 – 5 pounds. Anything added above the grip bar is not factored into this weight limit. i.e. monitor
How long does the battery last?
The supplied battery will last from 90 to 180 minutes. Battery life depends on how heavy of a camera you are flying and what your power is set to in the GUI. With the incorporation of encoders you will get a much longer battery life than other gimbals.
Can I attach a monitor?
Yes, you will want to purchase the accessory mount and then you can attach any accessory to the top of the grip bar.
Can I control the Ghost with a joystick or remote control?
The Ghost is easily adapted to be controlled by a joystick or remote control. Both are sold separately, but we have instructional videos on how to set those up.
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Any size camera with interchangeable rods (longer rods may be needed for larger cameras)
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For 9 months, mother's body is the baby's home. The baby needs to feel comfortable, safe and pleasant. During these nine months, mothers are faced with morning sickness, nausea, diarrhea, pain, cramps and stress from everywhere around them. With the help of physical and breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation, yoga creates a balance between the mind, body and soul. Yoga is safe, even recommended during pregnancy, as it can help mothers stay active, improve their flexibility and relief from stress. Yoga classes last for 90 minutes, and during that time participants go through warm up session, stretching session for legs, arms and back, postures to boost strength, stamina and endurance and relaxation and meditation session. All the techniques during yoga classes are adjusted to specifically aid mothers in these sensitive times.
When Can You Start Doing Pregnancy Yoga
Yoga is not recommended for the first trimester, instead, it is best to start in the second three months, or approx.14th week of pregnancy. There is no evidence that yoga may harm the baby or cause side effects during the first trimester (when miscarriages happen), but it is better to be safe than sorry. Mothers also have more energy during the second trimester, and they can go through a whole class. Women, who conceived with the help of IVF, should wait until week 20. Those who decide to start with yoga even in the first trimester need to focus only on relaxation and breathing exercises.
Yoga Poses for Pregnant Women
Vakrasna or Twisted Pose: To start this pose, one needs to sit erect with his feet stretched in front. While inhaling, raise arms at shoulder level with palms facing down. When exhaling, twist the body from waist toward right, all while moving hands and head to the same side. Swing arms back, but try not to bend knees. Now inhale, and return to original position. Repeat steps for other side. This pose addresses spine, neck, abdominal organs.
Paryankasana: The pose begins with mothers lying down on back, legs straighten and knees together. Next step is to fold right leg in the knee at the side of your posterior and breathe normally. Hold as long as you feel comfortable, and then repeat on the other side. Paryankasana addresses abdominal, thigh and pelvic muscles.
Utkatasana or Chair Pose: Begin with standing erect with feet around 12 inches apart, but keep your feet parallel to each other. While inhaling, raise your heels and arms at shoulder level, while palms are facing down. Slowly exhale, and sit in squat while doing so. Stand on your toes if possible. While your hands are in the same position, inhale and get up slowly. Continue simultaneously: exhale hands down, inhale hands up. This pose strengthens pelvic muscles.
Hast Panangustasana: Designed for the pelvic and thigh muscles, this pose begins with women lying down on their back. Legs are straightened, body is in one line, and hands are in T-position. Slide right leg towards right, while holding toe with right hand. Slide back to return to first position, and then repeat with left leg.
Konasana or Angle Pose: This pose can be done with the support of a wall. First step is to stand erect with feet approximately 24 inches apart. While keeping the elbow straight, raise your right hand. Stretch, inhale and bend sideward to the left. When exhaling, come back to original position and put hands down. Repeat on the other side. Konasana improves flexibility.
Bhadrasana or Butterfly Pose: Begin sitting on mat with legs stretched. Form Namaste with the feet, while your legs stay in contact with mat. Sit erect, and try not to lean forward. Hands are on knees. You can stay in this pose for how much you want, of course until you feel comfortable. Then straighten legs and repeat. This is another pose for the pelvic region.
Yastikasana or Stick Pose: If done properly, yastikasana relives body tension and corrects posture. Start by lying down on back, with legs straight and body in one line. Keep feet and knees together, and rest hands on the sides. While inhaling, raise hands and stretch upward, and simultaneously push your toes. During exhale, raise hands and return to starting position.
Parvatasana or Mountain Pose: Another pose beneficial for body posture, parvatasana starts with sitting on mat in padmasana. Sitting straight, you inhale and raise arm, joining your palms in Namaste. Elbows are straight, hands to the ears. Try to hold for several seconds, and then return to normal position.
Benefits of Yoga During Pregnancy
Yoga postures focus on pelvic muscles, which will come in handy during labor. Of course, by simply being physically active, mothers release endorphins. Yoga also improves circulation, endurance, stamina, flexibility and muscle tone, all while helping with morning sickness, cramps. But the most important benefit of yoga is that it keeps people calm and mentally agile.
Safety Measures for Pregnant Women
There are several safety measures mothers need to consider when trying to do yoga during their pregnancy. For example, lying on back after week 16 is not recommended. Lying on the tummy is forbidden. Mothers should also avoid upside-down postures, strong twists, back bends and breathing exercises including holding their breath. Konasana is forbidden after seven months of pregnancy. On the other hand, post natal yoga, or yoga for weight loss, should be done when mother's body is ready.
With so many benefits of doing yoga, it is simply unthinkable not to do it. Yoga techniques during pregnancy are specially designed to strengthen pelvic muscles. Labor comes easily for women who practice yoga. Mothers, who want to try yoga for the first time should consider going to professional gym or yoga centers. Some postures are complex, and they should be monitored by an expert.


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Contributed on 5/5/11
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Following your last hospital visit, you may have been asked to fill out a survey about your satisfaction. Patient satisfaction surveys have become a familiar fixture in healthcare delivery, providing an avenue for patients to shape the delivery of healthcare.1 They tend to be low-cost and easy to implement— likely a reason for their widespread use2 —and the rationale behind them is sound and simple: providers can adjust how they deliver care based on the post hoc feedback they receive.
Patient satisfaction surveys can serve other purposes as well. For example, satisfaction scores have been incorporated into pay-for-performance agreements.3 They have also been used for benchmarking and quality improvement.4 The patient satisfaction metric has been revered as a gold standard for quality improvement and accountability5, and providers rely on it heavily as a way to see care "through the eyes of the patient". Upon closer examination, patient satisfaction data have some important limitations, and collecting and analyzing them should be viewed as one aspect of a broader strategy for involving patients in the design and improvement of healthcare.
Since they have many applications, it makes good sense to ensure patient satisfaction data are valid. A standard definition, however, remains elusive.6 Do we truly understand what it means when a patient expresses a high (or low) degree of satisfaction with care? What if satisfaction with care was determined by variables outside of providers' control? Indeed, research on conventional satisfaction surveys shows that aspects of care delivery—for example, a patient's length of stay—play a role in satisfaction, but parameters independent of care delivery—for example, a patient's age—may play an even greater role.7, 8 Even in organizations that provided less than ideal care, a lack of information and a reluctance to be negative led to patients' expressing artificially high levels of satisfaction.9
These findings make measurement of satisfaction particularly challenging, which explains the growing attention toward this area of research. Recent studies show that expectations for care are a significant predictor of satisfaction. 10, 11 If patients perceive their providers as being under pressure or constrained, aspects of care which they would otherwise expect may be overlooked without penalty. 12 If we extend this logic to the Canadian context, perhaps high levels of satisfaction can be explained in part by the widespread belief that its healthcare system is in a state of crisis.13
So if satisfaction data suffer from these limitations, are they still worth collecting? The answer is a qualified yes. As mentioned, work has been done to develop better, validated satisfaction surveys. And surveys are beginning to capture more information about patient experience, not just satisfaction. Indeed, healthcare providers are beginning to recognize that understanding patient experiences is vital to designing and delivering high quality health services.14 NRC Picker Canada highlights the advantages of moving from conventional satisfaction survey questions (e.g. 'how satisfied were you with the information provided at discharge?') to experience-based questions (e.g. 'did hospital staff tell you when you could resume usual activities after treatment?'). Patient responses to experience-based questions can help organizations understand their performance on controllable behaviours that drive patient experience, and are vital for developing plans to improve the patient experience.
That said, meaningful patient engagement goes beyond asking discrete questions and tabulating the YESes and NOs. The collection of satisfaction and experience data is but one component of a broader patient engagement strategy. To overcome some of the limitations of these surveys, providers may begin asking more open-ended questions or holding focus groups with patients.12 Providers may also decide to form patient/family advisory councils, participatory models that are reflective of genuine patient involvement.15 Patients can also be intimately involved in efforts to (re)design care.16, 17 Bate and Robert (2007) suggest a continuum of patient involvement (see figure), from 'complaining' and 'information giving', to 'experience-based co-design'.18
Source: Bate and Robert (2007)
Knowing whether patients are satisfied with the care they receive can be useful for improving the quality of health services. Even more important is measuring patient satisfaction in ways that are validated and reliable.19, 12 That said, even a score of high satisfaction on a validated survey does not necessarily imply high quality care has been provided. To be successful in improving health services to meet patients' needs and preferences, providers must have comprehensive patient engagement strategies that include the patient and/or their family members as full partners in the enterprise.20
In order to uncover lessons about how engagement can lead to improved care, CFHI has provided support to 17 organizations who are engaging patients and/or families in the design, delivery and evaluation of their services. For more information about this work, please visit Patient Engagement.
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Jon Jones took on Moyses Gabin at BCX 5 in New Jersey, a show in which I was the ring announcer. I introduced Bones as "Jonny Bones aka Sexual Chocolate Jones" and just knew that he would eventually move on to the UFC. His career really took off after this fight, and it's great to see him fighting for the title tomorrow night. Here's the video of the fight. At one point, the announcers say he's got a little Muhammad Ali in him, which is similiar to what Bruce Buffer said about the rising superstar.
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Let's start with the fact that I'm still doing the exercises, which has kind of amazed me. I really haven't stayed on anything for that long.
I'm also continuing to enjoy it, which is very surprising. I've always associated anything exercise related as "not fun." It's kind of hard to find something fun when the elementary school team captains saved me for last selection and then argued over who got me, because neither one wanted me.
I did have to go off the videos online because Me.TV stopped at 20. I thought I would get bored repeating the same ones over and over, so I got two books by Jack La Lanne. Then I promptly did bad things to my feet, legs, and back, all parts of my body that I've injured over the years, probably due to my flat feet. I want those to improve, if possible, but it's been hard figuring out how not to overdo it!
So getting the videos will help me better with the progression. Until I get them, I've been sort of rotating between the exercises—not counting sets, but listening to when I feel the muscles starting to fatigue and then doing two reps past that.
Meanwhile, the Washington, DC weather is starting to shift into fall. It's actually been doing that since August (so my sinuses have told me), but we've had largely good weather. It was gorgeous for the Pope's arrival, and after he left, then it got colder. Coincidence?
The leaves are starting to change. However, we didn't get any rain for almost a month, so we might not have good colors this year. A lot of the leaves seem to be going right to brown and dried and dropping off. Hopefully that doesn't bode for heavy snow this year.