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HI269 - Medicine, Identity & Technology in Modern History
- Module code: HI269
- Module name: Medicine, Identity & Technology in Modern History
- Department: History
- Credit: 15
Content and teaching | Assessment | Availability
Module content and teaching
Principal aims
Medicine, Identity, and Technology in Modern History' is designed to complement the first-year History core module, The Making of the Modern World, 1750-2000, and to introduce students to the histories of technology and medicine, and to science and technology studies. It will familiarize students with historical, anthropological, sociological, and ethical approaches to medicine and technology (particularly in the 20th century), and add interdisciplinary skills to students' repertoire for research, thinking, and writing across all modules that they will take.
Principal learning outcomes
By the end of the module the student should be able to: 1. Describe the history of Reproductive technologies; Biometric technologies of identification; Biological understandings of race; Interactions between technoscience, medicine and national identity; Organ and tissue transplantation; The Space Race. 2. Describe the relationship between such technologies and changes in understandings of 'identity' over time and at the individual, familial and national levels. 3. Use a variety of scholarly approaches to assess medicine, science and technology. 4. Engage with and analyse media representations of medicine, science, and technology. 5. Reflect on themselves as consumers of medicine and technologies, produced in and shaped by particular social and educational circumstances, and to discuss their counterparts in the past in similar terms.
Timetabled teaching activities
This module is taught by weekly lectures and seminars (1x1 hours each), and by individual tutorials to discuss essays.
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Module assessment
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|Assessment name
|15 CATS (Module code: HI269-15)
|A (Assessed work only)
|1000 word essay plan (V1L8 students)
|3000 word essay (V1L8 students)
Module availability
This module is available on the following courses:
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During the renovations, I had mentioned to a friend that, once we moved in, I wanted to get chickens. I'm sure my friend was only trying to be kind but, at the time, we were only at the renovation site 2-3 times a week. When we arrived one morning to begin work, two roosters came wandering up to the truck. I was a bit confused at first until I realized my friend had a hand in this. I called her and she said she had talked to the local "Chicken Man" and told him I wanted chickens. So, the "Chicken Man" had brought two roosters down and just dropped them off in our yard.
What we didn't know at the time was…the local "Chicken Man" raised fighting roosters. Although these were young birds (approx. 6-9 months old) and had never fought, they were from a long bloodline of fighters. We lost one rooster early on due to no chicken coop and a heavy population of coyotes in the area. The other rooster was a tough bird. He survived for several months on his own (with food/water) before we finally moved in.
Although he hadn't been "fought" before, he was a MEAN rooster. Every time I went outside, he would sneak up behind me and spur me in the back of the legs several times before I could even turn around. Over time, we got him a hen, she had a few chicks, and we built a permanent coop for them all. He was definitely "King-of-the-Roost."
His name was Carl (as in Carl Jung) and he was a BIG bird. We didn't even need guard dogs because we had a "guard chicken" on duty. Everyone was afraid of him – with just cause. The mailman, the FedEx driver, the UPS driver and anyone else who pulled into the driveway, would stay in their vehicles and blow the horn because Carl would go charging out to the driveway and be waiting on them to get out so he could flog them.
We definitely had a love/hate relationship, Carl & I. But, after a couple of years, he suddenly because ill and, even though we tried our best to save him, he didn't survive the illness. If you've never tried to give a chicken a shot of antibiotic into the chest while avoiding the lungs and heart – trust me – it is a hard task, indeed, you have no idea how difficult that was to do, even though he was quite docile due to the illness. Carl was the first death of livestock and a heartbreaking one for me.
We buried Carl on the farm. Even though he was a danger to be around, I still miss him every day.
|Carl Jung 2013
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Map of Zagorochoria - North Pindos National ParkLoad map
The coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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This Website currently suggests that Zagorochoria - North Pindos National Park (NP) will be nominated at the 2020 WHC. I can find no evidence for this, and the announcement in Dec 2014 of the intention to go for nomination made no mention of a possible date. However, that uncertainty should not reduce anyone's interest in visiting it, nor be taken as an indication that it would be any less "worthy" a WHS than many other Cultural Landscapes (CLs) which have gained inscription! We visited in April 2018 and were impressed with what we saw - wishing indeed that we could have given it more time than the half day we had allocated. We travelled by car and targeted 3 aspects - Gorges, Bridges and Villages - but with more time and different interests there is so much more, with fine walking country, flora and fauna, monasteries/churches….
The scenic "star" of the area is the Vikos Gorge. According to the Guinness Book of Records, it is the deepest canyon in the world in proportion to its width - though this is disputed! There is a trek route though it but, travelling by car, 2 good locations we discovered for viewing it were in the village of Vikos in the North (Photo. 39.951248, 20.708274 ) and the Oxya Viewpoint in the south ( 39.906705, 20.751794 ). The latter possesses a rather fine lookout along a 1 to 2 metre wide path in the cliffside past a sign stating "You pass at your own risk" (not really that dangerous provided you don't get carried away looking though the camera viewfinder!)
Stone "Bridges" are significant man-made features of the area. They date mainly from the 18th C and were built to connect the villages with mule train paths (many of which are now used for hiking). There are said to be 92 of them, with the biggest concentration in the south around the village of Kipi. One of the "most photographed" is the 3 arched Bridge of Plakidas (39.861714, 20.786348 ). See link
Finally, the 46 "traditional" villages. Based on the title of the intended nomination, they constitute its cultural heart – "Zagorochoria" = Zagori Villages. Whilst, as the UNESCO T List introduction states, "Zagori ("the place behind the mountains", from the Slavic za "behind" and gora "mountain") constitutes a distinctive geographic and cultural unit of great architectural and environmental interest", we felt that they possibly looked a bit "better" from a distance, dotting the hillsides. Close up it was clear that many of them had undergone a fair bit of reconstruction and expansion recently to provide more and more accommodation, restaurants etc, But the planning authority has done a good job in ensuring that the new structures fit in well with the older ones and adopt the traditional rectangular design in stone with loose stone tile roofs. Such signs of economic growth and the, often new, roads hide the fact that the area was left almost entirely empty after the Greek Civil War and suffered from remoteness for many years thereafter. The Zagori area possesses a proud and distinctive culture with an economy in which transhumance was important. There are also significant "intangible" aspects to discover - I suspect we could have gained more value from a longer stay during which we could have investigated such matters!
Much of the area likely to be covered by any nomination has already gained inscription as a "UNESCO Global Geopark" (GG) in 2015 under the name of "Vikos – Aoos GG" (Having joined the pre-existing "GG Network" in 2010. Transfer from that onto the UNESCO-badged scheme seems to have been automatic in 2015 and all new sites now become members of both). Currently there are 140 UNESCO GGs and our Connection shows that 21 WHS are, or contain, GG areas. In addition there will be a number of T List sites such as this one. The full situation regarding the overlap between and coexistence of, the GG and WHS schemes is not clear to me. One would think that prior inscription as a UNESCO Geopark should be a good start towards gaining WHS status at least in terms of having adequate Management plans etc. But what about OUV? The criteria for becoming a Geopark are set out in Section 3 of this document and only partly duplicate those for WHS. The issue of whether existing WHS should also become GGs is addressed - but not the other way round! A quick perusal of the dual inscription sites would seem to indicate that perhaps more were WHS before they became GGs than vv. Whilst the prime objective of a GG is to recognise and preserve "Geological Heritage" ("a unified area with a geological heritage of international significance") it also majors on matters such as sustainable development. At the Aspraggeli NP information center we asked the helpful and knowledgeable ranger if she knew of any intention to gain WHS status in the near future. I am not sure she fully understood the difference between UNESCO "GG" and "WHS" but certainly there was no indication of any involvement of/knowledge by staff at her level in any WH nomination at this point. But we have found such communication "disconnects" between work-face and executive staff are common around the World so that may not be conclusive!
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- Sunday, Feb. 4
- Free admission, but bring money for noshing
Smorgasburg LA returned to ROW DTLA after a short holiday hiatus in the middle of January, bringing with it the promise of more fascinating sandwiches, photo-ready desserts, and special theme days that focus on one variety of foodstuff.
Not every Sunday at the popular alfresco fair is a theme day, but Sunday, Feb. 4 will be, and it has "Super" in the name, which won't surprise, as that happens to be Super Bowl Sunday. It's also Super Vegan Sunday, at Smorgasburg LA, which means over a dozen makers of meat-free, plant-based cuisine will be lining the walk-by booths and tables.
Around three dozen of the festival's vendors will also feature vegan delectables, in addition to the vegan restaurants and foodmakers visiting for this one-day-only event.
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What to do, where to go and what to see
So who is on board to join the edible-packed party? Compton Vegan, Clean South, Cena Vegan, Plant Alchemy, and several other spots have all signed up.
What foods might you see/eat/think about later/wish you had more of?
Buffalo wings, burgers, and sweets, all made from non-meat sources. Charlie's Brownies will bring the gluten-free and vegan sundaes, Clean South has "Southern-style comfort food," Senoreata is the place for vegan Cuban cuisine, and Latin specialties may be found at Vegatinos.
Admission to Smorgasburg LA is free, you can park free for two hours, there will be non-vegan eats for those who have a hankering in that direction, and the hours?
Ten in the morning to 4 p.m., which means you can Super Vegan Sunday it up before noon and still Super Bowl it up later in the day.
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So, in order for the global routing table to have EIGRP routes in it, EIGRP has to first be enabled, then go through a process through with it determines which routes are Feasible successors (Best routes) and only then install them to the global routing table.
EIGRP has five basic messages it uses for this EIGRP collaboration between its neighbors.
- Hello
- Update
- Query
- Reply
EIGRP uses the Update and the ACK messages to exchange EIGRP route information. Updates contain the route info and ACK are used by neighbors to acknowledged they got the update.
Update messages have the following info in them:
- Prefix information
- Prefix Length
- Metric Components (bandwidth, delay, reliability, and load
- Nonmetric items: MTU and hop count
To put a visual on this, we will start with a basic configuration:
When all routers are configured with the basic EIGRP config, a neighborship process starts to occur. Every router will start sending out hello packets, find neighbors, and then exchange updates with their eigrp routing tables:
Router 1
router eigrp 1
network 192.168.60.0
network 172.16.1.0
Router 2
router eigrp 1
network 192.168.60.0
network 172.17.1.0
Router 3
router eigrp 1
network 192.168.60.0
network 172.18.1.0
EIGRP first sends out updates to find neighbors:
Neighbors are found and established. After this neighbors send update messages with full EIGRP route information (Prefix, Prefix Length, Metric Components & non metric items mentioned above).
During this update the full EIGRP table/topology routes are sent. So in our case Router 1 is sending an update with he following prefix (172.16.1.0/24 and 192.168.60.0/24) to routers 2 and 3. In a similar way routers 2 and 3 are sending their FULL EIGRP topology tables to one another. During this process each router calculates the metric for each route that they are learning from their neighbors.
As mentioned before each EIGRP enabled router/neighbor calculates the best route to each neighbors routes and adds 1 to its hop count:
From router 1's perspective we can see the following metrics for network 172.16.1.0/24:
As you can see minimum bandwidth is 10000000, Delay is 5000msec, and hop count is 0.
Now lets look from router 3's perspective for network 172.16.1.0 which lives off Router 1:
You can see that the minimum bandwidth changed to 100000, (Router 3 looks at the interface on which it learned this route and chooses the lower value between the advertised interface and the one it learned the route from. In this case the interface value is lower then the one advertised by the neighbor. The total delay is increased to 5100 from 5000 so that means the original delay of 5000 and the added delay of 100 from Router 3's interface comes up with a total delay of 5100. Lastly, the hop count was increased to 1.


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Wheat-less Wednesday is upon us, which means NO bread today! I love roasted red peppers on a sandwich, so this recipe does the trick. We all have busy work schedules so you can prepare the ingredients at home and assemble them at your office. I cooked the roasted red peppers on the grill the night before as well as the roasted corn and grilled chicken. I brought them into work in separate tupperware containers and assembled them on my romaine lettuce pieces.
You will need:
- 2 roasted red peppers
- 2-3 tbsp grilled corn
- 1 piece grilled chicken (sliced or chopped)
- 2 long pieces of romaine lettuce
- chopped rosemary
For the roasted red peppers: You want to place them on the grill and let them cook until the skin turns black on the outside. Then remove from the grill for 15 minutes. The skin will easily peel off. Make sure you remove all of it. Season with some olive oil and oregano.
For the grilled corn: place the corn on cob onto the grill, turning it every few minutes. Once it is cooked, remove from the grill and cut the kernels off the cob.
For the grilled chicken: Take one raw chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. You can also add a touch of teriyaki sauce to give it some flavor. Place on the grill until it is cooked.
For the Boats: Take two long romaine lettuce pieces and lay them on a plate. Cover each piece with the roasted red peppers. Add the chopped grilled chicken, followed by the corn. Top with rosemary.
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Go West Young Matt
There comes a time in many a Shenandoah Mountain Guides life where the we feel the the call of the west. Our beloved Shenandoahs begin to feel a tad small and a foray into the unknown beckons. Inevitably we must answer this call, to find, that on returning the fondness for home has grown stronger. Mountain guide Matt (pictured above yesterday, 5-17-09, atop Seneca Rocks) must now answer his call as he heads to Wyoming's Tetons for the summer. Be safe Matt, you will be missed.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Pinxter lined
Under a cloak of fog or in a light rain the trail is slick and you find yourself head down, focused on the footwork ahead. Then you are overcome by it. Like walking into your favorite bakery early in the morning, the smell envelopes you. Taking a deep breath and filling your lungs with the pleasing fragrance you coast to a stop. There you are, deep in the woods surrounded by a shrub tunnel of Pinxter Flower as the trail winds through. The bright and delicate pinks pop all around. You take a moment to capture the feeling and fragrance. For a time you pause to wonder why one of these Pink Azalea shrubs gets to wear so many corsages. Leaving the flower the smell lingers with you and the moment is saved for sometime later.
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Spring is in the air and with much rain comes much mushrooms, mountain climbs and memories. This spring we've seen everything from Lady slipper Orchids to the elusive medicinal Birch Chaga hiding in the neon greens of the new forest, and as always the more you're out, the more you see.
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Friday, May 08, 2009
On a Boat
Three days on a boat rain or shine, always a good time. Late night paddles in the fog by the full moon leave you with life time memories. Dodging storms and exploring shorelines is always a learning experience.
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Wet Wonders
Witchhazel's spring yellow pops against the grey fog and boulders of upper Old Rag.
Showy Orchis blooms are just one of the many spring flowers loving these rains.
Just the basal leaves of a Wood Sorrel are picture worthy.
Many kinds of fungus are soaking up the rain along with the flowers. These ones have a fleshy skin that seems to hold a jello jigglier trapped inside.
I had the opportunity to go Morel hunting with dad and grandpa. Above, dad jukes his way across another high water stream crossing before the search can continue.
Now it's your turn to go on a hunt, we will start with a warm up then move on to the real thing.
Pictured below is a Scarlet Tanager, see how quick you can find the bright bird.
Too easy right.
Now on to the real thing.
Morel hunt.
The little picture is what you are looking for, time yourself and see how your hunt skills compare.
Find those culinary delights, 3, 2, 1, GO!
How did you do?
>10 seconds = Ouch, If it was a snake you'd be dead. There is a bright side though, no one will mind if you know about their secret Morel hunting spots. Although you won't be coming home with much you will be privy to the best patches around.
5 - 9 seconds = You might still come home with more ticks than tasty treats, but keep practicing, your on the trail.
2 - 4 seconds = Alright, alright, if you fry em up with a lot of butter you could break even on the calories expenditure v reward scale. Nice Job.
1 second or less = It's a Mericle! You should be hunting with the Big Fish himself, giving spare mushrooms to the needy and frying those things with breakfast, lunch, dinner, corn dogs, oreos and whatever else. Give us a call when you need a job!
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Pickled Onion Relishcomments (10) January 26th, 2009
1-1/4 lb. onions, brown, white, sweet, or red, chilled in refrigerator for 2 hours
2-1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 dried hot red pepper (about 2 inches long), seeds removed, finely minced
2 Tbs. finely chopped green pepper
1 tsp. brown mustard seeds
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
Makes 2 cups
By hand, finely chop the onions and place in a strainer over a bowl. Toss with 2 tsp. of the salt and allow to stand several hours or overnight in a cool place. Rinse, pressing to extract all liquid, and set aside.
In a medium saucepan bring the water, vinegar, and sugar to a boil. Add the onions, garlic, red and green pepper, mustard seeds, black pepper, and the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir and lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before storing. Relish will keep in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. For longer storage, ladle hot relish into hot sterilized jars. Seal with lids and metal bands. Process in a water bath for 10 minutes. Allow to cool, check seals, and store in a cool, dark place.
Recipe by Edon Waycott
February 1999
from issue #19
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Open Graded Mixes
Open graded mixes are high air void mixes that result in quick drainage, improved skid resistance and reduced hydroplaning and spray. Open graded mixes reduce road noise and are an economical alternative to sound barriers, while the increased durability improves rut resistance. Open graded mix is useful for restoration or new construction at varying depths, either mixed in place or stockpiled.
Design Criteria
When designing an open graded mix a number of factors have to be examined and assessed to ensure a proper surface will be placed that will perform for its service life. The following factors can have a tremendous effect on the performance of an open graded mix; aggregate shape, specific gravity of the aggregate, aggregate type, residual asphalt content. If these factors are addressed the chances of a good open graded mix being placed are greatly increased.
Aggregate Shape and Type: The overall shape of the mix aggregate can influence the quantity of aggregate as well as the amount of asphalt emulsion to be used. The larger the aggregate size the lower the emulsion quantity needed. The gradation can also influence the quantity needed.
Specific Gravity of Mix Aggregate: The bulk specific gravity of the mix aggregate will affect the quantity of aggregate needed. The higher the specific gravity the more aggregate is needed and vice versa.
Asphalt Residual in the Emulsion: The quantity of asphalt residual in the emulsion can affect the quantity of emulsion needed to hold the cover aggregate. The lower the residual the higher the quantity of asphalt emulsion needed. The more viscous the emulsion is the better the mix. Open graded mixes require a thick film of asphalt to provide greater durability.
There are basically two key tests that need to be performed when designing an open graded mix; emulsion/aggregate compatibility and runoff test. The emulsion being used has to be compatible with the aggregate to ensure that a good bond will develop between the residual asphalt and the coarse aggregate. The runoff test determines the optimum emulsion content to be used and will give the mix sufficient workability and coating.
If these factors are taken into consideration in designing the open graded mix then the chances of a successful mix are greatly improved. Typically a open graded mix would require an emulsion content of 5.0 – 7.0%.
Asphalt Emulsions:
The asphalt emulsion grade used in open graded mixes is the medium setting types containing a small quantity of solvent. The use of solvent helps the mixture to flow evenly through the paver screed and provides the mix with flexibility. The proper emulsion to be used is based on a number of factors; environmental conditions (temperature and humidity), traffic volume and type, type of cover aggregate and the existing road surface conditions (slope, shade, hills and curves). All these conditions affect the emulsion to be used. Typically the most common emulsions used are CMS-2, CMS-2h, MS-2, MS-2h as well as proprietary emulsions.
Mix Aggregate:
The type of mix aggregate used in open graded mixes must meet certain requirements of shape, size, cleanliness and surface properties. The aggregate should have a maximum size of 25.0 mm for base courses, 12.5 mm for surface courses and have between 0 and 10% passing the 4.75 mm sieve size as well as having no more than 2% passing the 75 micron sieve size. The number of flat and elongated particles should be kept to a minimum so that the proper quantity of asphalt emulsion can be applied to hold the aggregate in place. The % crushed faces should be a minimum of 65% two faces and 90% one faced. Also the asphalt emulsion to be used and the coarse aggregate must be compatible to ensure the asphalt-aggregate bond is effective.
Performance Guidelines
In order to construct a proper well designed open graded mix the following guidelines should be followed:
- Assure the existing pavement structure is adequate to support expected traffic.
- Design a open graded mix with aggregate to be used on job.
- Use a clean hard crushed coarse aggregate having very low fines.
- Ensure asphalt emulsion and aggregate are compatible.
- Ensure adequate emulsion is used.
- Ensure aggregate is moist but not saturated.
- Calibrate and inspect all equipment.
- Use sufficient number and properly weighted steel rollers in static mode.
- The use of blotter or choke sand is recommended to prevent pick-up.
- Follow proper construction techniques.
- Use traffic control to protect mix.
- Work only in weather suitable for type and grade of emulsion being used.


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Coastal Habitats
With 2,770km of coastline, Mozambique has an array of biodiverse marine ecosystems each with very unique characteristics.
At the river deltas there are large areas of mangroves. The mangrove trees can grow up to 30m tall and are invaluable for the bird fauna, as well as providing habitat amongst their roots for juvenile fish, crabs and mollusks. The mangroves are efficient in sequestering carbon from the atmosphere and returning it to plant materials. The Basaruto Archipelago is a unique mangrove system that is also sheltered by the enormous dunes, as well as the fringing coral reefs. Unfortunately, these valuable areas are under threat due to deforestation for timber as well as shrimp cultivation, urban development and agriculture.
Coral Reefs
In September 2012 a report was published claiming that the Mozambique channel coral reefs contained some of the most biodiverse reefs in the world. The most of the Southern and Northern coastline is fringed with coral reefs, and make these areas a hotspot for diving tourism.
Marine Megafauna Foundation: Video
An insight into the world leading scientific research of the Marine Megafauna Foundation, based in Tofo, Mozambique.


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1. Sign title. Once you have closed the deal on the sale of a vehicle, you must transfer the title to the new owner by properly endorsing the title (see how to properly endorse a title).
2. Remove plates. By Colorado State Law, sellers must retain their own plates before the buyer drives away. If plates are left on the vehicle when transferred to a new owner, you could be liable for traffic tickets and other legal problems that are connected with the plate number—and with you. If you forgot to remove your plates, you must report them lost or stolen.
If you are buying a car from a private party, you may first want to learn as much as you can about the history of the vehicle and its title, before you sign any documents, by obtaining a vehicle history report online. Within 60 days upon sale of a motor vehicle, the buyer must either register the vehicle or present the certificate of title with an application for title to the Denver County DMV (we serve Denver residents only).
1. Endorse title. Make sure the seller properly endorses the title over to you in order to avoid problems at the DMV. (See how to properly endorse a title.)
2. Complete Bill of Sale. Have the seller provide you with a signed and dated Bill of Sale, including your name, the purchase price, the VIN, and the year and make of the vehicle.
3. Obtain temporary tags. Obtain temporary tag (permit) in order to operate your newly purchased vehicle on roadways legally. See below for more details on operation of an unregistered vehicle.
4. Operation of an unregistered vehicle. A buyer of a vehicle may operate a vehicle on the highway prior to registering the vehicle or obtaining a temporary permit under the following conditions:
5. Register your vehicle.
To register a new or used vehicle you just purchased, you will need to supply additional information such as proof of insurance, enhanced emissions test and other crucial documents.
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What Do You Most Care About?
When it comes to our children, we all want them to grow up to be healthy, intelligent, and happy. The choices we make today and in the future help mold them into the adults we hope they will one day be. If I asked you, "What do you care about most when it comes to your kids?" What would you say? For me, I care about what's in my children's food. Without a healthy diet, they wouldn't have the energy to play or do well in school, and they would be more susceptible to illness. I want to make the best informed decisions I can regarding the foods they eat. That's why I support mandatory GMO labeling. If you care about what your children eat, then you should too!
So many people have stepped forward to say that they want to know what's in their food. They want to make an informed choice. Recently, a number of celebrity moms came together in support of this GMO labeling campaign too. In the video below, you see familiar faces like Jordana Brewster, Jillian Michaels, Sara Gilbert, Ginnifer Goodwin, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Constance Zimmer.
Since 2013 large food companies, like PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, General Mills, and Kellogg's, have spent more than $168.4 million to fight GMO labeling campaigns across the country. This year alone, they have spent $51.6 million. Their trade association, the Grocery Manufacturers Association, is supporting the anti-consumer DARK Act, which just passed in the House of Representatives and will now go to the Senate. If this dangerous bill is passed into law, it will make it even harder for consumers to get the transparent labeling they deserve.
It has never been more important than now to stand up and let your voice be heard. Join me in supporting mandatory GMO labeling because we all deserve to provide the best for our children. We can't do that is we are kept in the dark.
What do you care about when it comes to being a good parent?


text: The many gentle streams and lakes of Innsbrook were transformed into magnificent waterfalls and whitewater rapids on Monday, after another 4 inches of rain overnight. The above photo was taken below Lake Alpine where the spillway became whitewater rapids that tore the barks off of cedar trees. To view more awe-inspiring photos visit https://ibknature.com/waterfalls/ .


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And here is my mood board. A project I'd really love to see becoming real. Interiors, greenery and colours. Lots of inspiration and a sudden need to work with my own hands after months doing digital mood boards.
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a couple of weeks ago, the day that the eerie fog descended on the country, me and cole bear went on a bit of an adventure to a local alpaca farm, mayfield alpacas. again, nestled in the beautiful outskirts of sheffield.
the farm also has sheep, pigs, goats, chickens, turkeys and even wallabies. there's a little small animal house inside the cafe with meerkats and other little animals that i don't remember. oh dear, good job there was no pop quiz at the end of this one.
the animals were obviously really used to people coming for visits and feeding them along the way because the alpacas were running towards us upon hearing the rustle of the paper bag of feed.
they even have a little "toddler club" area. every tuesday, 10.00am-12.00pm, they have an outdoor playgroup where they get to play and explore in the outdoors, eat snacks cooked on the open fire, learn about and feed the animals and generally be intrepid little adventurers.
find out more about mayfield alpacas, what they do, what you can do and about alpacas in general, visit their website here.
|it was so weird to see this fog rolling in. i felt like i was in pride & prejudice or something.
|this was in the café afterwards. they had a big box of toys for the kiddies.
he picked out all the yellow crayons. i think maybe it's his fave.


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Experience Weinkeller Niagara Falls
Dining at Weinkeller is truly a full experience.
From the moment you walk in you're welcomed with friendship, atmosphere and ambience.
Your taste buds will be welcomed with the sweet smell of fresh local farm to table food, prepared daily, and a full winery serving a total of 6 wines made right on the premises - for all to see.
We craft 3 reds and 3 whites, for sale only at Weinkeller. These wines are crafted using the juice of grapes from all around the world.
We will also carry a selection of wines from the local regions and across Canada. Local farmers here in the Niagara region will be selected during the peak season for freshness and quality.


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I was diagnosed with Meniere's disease and told by allopathic practitioners that they couldn't help me. Under Morwenna's care my condition has improved dramatically. Her knowledge and kind manner have helped me with other health issues too. I highly recommend her.
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Morwenna Given practices as a Medical Herbalist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is trained to address a variety of illnesses from major to minor but has chosen to focus on MS, cancer, pre cancerous, prostatic, thyroid and diabetic conditions. She aims to solve the problem not just address the symptom by using our biochemical knowledge of plant molecules to prevent disease with botanical medicine and medicinal herbs. She recognizes the importance of treating the whole body holistically and every person individually. Our bodies are the physical expression of atoms bound together by molecular bonds. If you disrupt, through disease, any of these bonds then it affects the whole body and the repair has to be for the whole body not just the affected part.
Conditions treated:
Cancer – breast, phyllodes, colon, liver, prostate, thyroid, skin, fibrosarcoma, cervix, lymphodoema, lymphomas and leukaemias, uterine, multiple myeloma, osteosarcoma, lung
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Haematological disorders – Polycythaemia rubra vera, ITP idiopathic thrombocytopaenia purpurea
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STI's Herpes, genital warts, molluscum contagium
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Lung conditions – bronchitis, bronchiectasis, MAI complex, COPD, asthma
Elder's health – influenzas, shingles, coughs, insomnia, intermittent claudication
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Autoimmune – MS. ALS, Fibromyalgia, Lyme's, Mononucleosis, Lupus, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, angioedema,
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Understanding the origin in your Patient. Lifestyle – Diet, lack of exercise, nicotine, alcohol, Bacteria and viruses or Genetic or Idiopathic or Iatrogenic + chronic inflammation Lung cancer – 90% is caused by nicotine Case Study origin: Benzene identified through the case history; Patient also presented with temporal arteritis (chronic inflammation) The patient chose not […]
Diabetes type 2 is the second major cause of death in North America. 100 years ago this disease did not feature in the top 20 causes of death. When Banting and colleagues discovered insulin was the controlling hormone for the process of gluconeogenesis in the body; the world thought that this disease of sugar metabolism […]
We live in age of chronic autoimmune disease. Conventional medicine is at its best when treating acute conditions. Many chronic diseases arise from faulty diet, lack of exercise, alcohol, nicotine and stress. They are a result of our modern lifestyle. In the 1980's a Medical Herbalist and Chemistry Professor Kerry Bone posited that most of […]
In February 2014, The World Health Organization released its third report on the rising incidence of cancer in the world. In it, they predict a 57% increase in the incidence of cancer worldwide over the next 20 years. The report notes explicitly the skyrocketing financial burden that this surge will entail. Because of this astonishing […]


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Our Trauma Team
We've brought together some of the most educated and experienced people we could find to take care of trauma victims in Tarrant County.
Medical Director of Trauma Services
Raj Gandhi, MD, PhD
Raj Gandhi, MD, is committed to providing quality patient care. Prior to joining JPS, he was the medical director of trauma and surgical critical care at Hillcrest Baptist in Waco. Gandhi also served as the director of pediatric trauma at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey.
Gandhi has a Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition, he earned a Master of Science, a Doctorate of Philosophy in Physiology and a Doctorate of Medicine from Albany Medical College.
His dedication to quality patient care was recognized by the American College of Surgeons in 2002 when he was voted one of the Top Surgeons in America.
Carrie Hecht, RN, NP
Carrie Hecht, RN, has more than 30 years experience in health care. She began her career as an emergency medical technician and through the years has been responsible for leading multiple trauma and emergency department teams.
She extends her leadership role into the community. She is the Chair of the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council (NCTTRAC), and has served as a representative on the Governor's Emergency Trauma Advisory Council, Chairs' Committee, and is a voting member for NCTTRAC to the Texas Emergency Trauma Acute Care Foundation.
She is a certified advanced trauma course nurse instructor, advanced trauma life support coordinator, and a trauma center designation surveyor for the Department of State Health Services.


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From the Stirling Observer 10 January 2017
More than a ton of goods was collected by Dunblane Boys' Brigade members in their bid to help Start Up Stirling.
Organisers were delighted with the response and say the amount collected was impressive as people responded to the request to donate toilet paper and feminine hygiene products- neither of which weigh much. Dozens of the boys helped over the three-hour public donation period and many assisted to unload the food at Start Up's new, larger depot in Stirling.
Captain of 25th Stirling (Dunblane) BB, Paul Christmas, said: "Although it is undoubtedly sad that the demand for the food bank continues to rise, we are pleased and proud to have a regular association with Start Up Stirling, who do so much to address the i problems being faced by many in communities around Stirling."
BB member Jack Robinson (16) added, "We have been helping out the food bank with big collections twice a year since 2011 and we have a monthly collection on our Friday night meetings but we do enjoy helping outwith these big collection nights and it's brilliant to see so many people coming in with donations." Donations came in thanks to support from schools and churches advertising the event plus appeals in print media. Members of Dunblane Cathedral helped by taking part in the Reverse Advent Calendar activity.
Officers and boys of Dunblane BB would like to thank everyone who helped spread the word or donate in anyway to the success of the event.


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Miley Cyrus has unveiled the video for her new single, 'Adore You'.
The promo sees the singer courting controversy yet again, in the wake of her naked 'Wrecking Ball video. In the new video, Cyrus apparently pretends to masturbate, writhing around in white bedsheets, licking and biting herself whilst also filming herself. Scroll down to watch the video, which leaked ahead of its official Boxing Day release, leading Cyrus to tweet: "Some dick leaked my video please only watch the official video #adoreyou".
Earlier this month Miley Cyrus flashed her breasts in support of the Free The Nipple film. The 'Wrecking Ball' singer posted the image of herself flashing, but covered up by drawn on heart-shaped Merry Christmas signs, on her official Twitter page. She tweeted:
Merry Christmas ❤❤ THANK YOU NY for being one of the few states to @freethenipple pic.twitter.com/ouXhlBrXVW
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) December 14, 2013
The stunt was in support of indie film 'Free The Nipple'. The documentary is said to question the strict censorship of female nudity in the US compared to the relaxed approach to violence. Cyrus added: "It's not about getting your titties out. It's about equality."
Miley Cyrus was named in the Top 10 of Time magazine's Person of the Year poll. Other figures to appear on the shortlist include Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Pope Francis, Iranian president Hassan Rouhani, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, NSA leaker Edward Snowden, gay rights activist Edith Windsor and 2012 winner, President Barack Obama.


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Archive for April, 2014
DIY Wedding: Creative Table Numbers!
I think the best part about doing a DIY wedding is the opportunity to create customized projects that really show off the personality of the couple. For my beach wedding last year, I decided to create DIY table numbers that complemented other beachy elements of my DIY décor. Read on to find out how I created these inexpensive table toppers.
What you'll need:
– Tolsby frames from Ikea
– Hot glue gun
– An assortment of seashells
– Strands of plastic pearls in different sizes and colors
– Engagement photos
– Super glue
Let's get crafty!
1. Unscrew the base of the frame and lay it down flat.
2. Arrange the seashells on one side of the frame. I found the best way to do this was to put larger seashells in the corners and then fill in the areas in between.
3. Glue down each shell with your hot glue gun. Don't be afraid to use lots of glue!
4. Glue down seashells on the other three sides.
5. Use super glue to attach pearls to seashells.
6. Insert engagement photos into the frame.
7. Screw the base back onto the frame.
– If you wish, you can glue seashells to both sides of the frame.
– Consider making an extra frame to display a thank you message for your guests.
– You can spray paint the frames to match your wedding colors.
Want to learn more about event and wedding décor? Check our course outline here. You can also request a free brochure at any time.
Book Club Questions: The Language of Flowers
At the beginning of April we launched our very first book club! You voted, and the chosen read was The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. We read it, we loved it. Now we're excited to hear what you thought of the book!
For today's discussion we're using the following list of book club questions from Random House. These questions are simply meant to offer a bit of guidance and to get you thinking, so please don't feel pressured to answer each and every one. Simply pick one or two that you feel strongly about and share your thoughts in the comments.
- What potential do Elizabeth, Renata, and Grant see in Victoria that she has difficulty seeing in herself?
- While Victoria has been hungry and malnourished throughout the majority of her life, food ends up meaning more than just nourishment to her. Why do you think that is?
- Victoria and Elizabeth both struggle with the idea of being part of a family. What does it mean to you to be part of a family? What defines family?
- Why do you think Elizabeth waits so long before trying to patch things up with her long-lost sister Catherine?
- The first week after her daughter's birth goes surprisingly well for Victoria. Why does Victoria feel unable to care for her child after the week ends? What is it that allows her to rejoin her family?
- One of the major themes in The Language of Flowers is forgiveness and second chances – do you think Victoria deserves one after the things she did (both as a child and as an adult)? What about Catherine and Elizabeth?
- What did you think of the structure of the book – the alternating chapters of past and present? In what ways did the two storylines parallel each other, and how did they diverge?
- The novel touches on many different themes (love, family, forgiveness, second chances). Which do you think is the most important? And what did you think was ultimately the lesson?
- At the end of the novel, Victoria learns that moss grows without roots. What does this mean, and why is it such a revelation for her?
- Based on your reading of the novel, what are your impressions of the foster care system in America? What could be improved?
- Knowing what you now know about the language of the flowers, to whom would you send a bouquet and what would you want it to say?
We'll be monitoring this page throughout the day, so please feel welcome to post whenever is convenient for you. Hopefully we'll get a good discussion going!
Graduate Feature: Amore Events by Cody
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A little bit about Cody…
Cody Grannis, a lifetime Virginian, is an award winning, certified International Event and Wedding Professional (IEWP), holding certificates in Non-Profit Management and Meeting and Event Planning from the University of Virginia. She has over 6 years of experience planning University events in Charlottesville and throughout the country.
Cody, the mother of four, is the founder of Amore Events by Cody, LLC. She has orchestrated many weddings in Charlottesville, Virginia and has an extensive network of reliable vendors in the region. You will find her to be extremely dedicated and always working hard to ensure that each bride receives the wedding of her dreams. Through Cody's attention to detail and creativity, you can count on a wedding that will exceed your expectations.
Did you always see yourself becoming an event & wedding planner? What started the dream?
No, not at all! I started working at UVA in 2007 where my first job was an event planner in the Alumni Department. I had no idea that I would enjoy it so much! I had never traveled before, but for one of my first events at UVA, I was sent on a trip to Palm Beach to plan a small alumni gathering. I had so much fun on that trip, getting to meet new people and work in a new and exciting environment. After that trip, I knew that event planning was something I wanted to continue to do long term. A little while later, I switched jobs at UVA and starting planning much larger events ranging anywhere from 100-5,000 people. After a couple of years at UVA, I got tired of all of the red tape and bureaucracy, and decided that I wanted to do something more creative on my own. I did some research and decided to become a wedding planner! We are now going into our forth season as Amore Events and we cannot be anymore excited!
Can you tell us a bit about how you got to where you are today?
I was a teenage mother of two little ones by the age of 19. And because of that I had to work extra hard to get where I am today. Knowing that I needed to provide for my family, I jumped head first into research on how to become an event planner, getting my certification from the QC School, and even took a course an event-planning course at UVA. When I applied for my job at UVA, I wrote them a letter and told them how excited I was about the position and how I really felt that I could do the job. They trusted me and hired me even though I didn't mean all of the qualifications because I showed them how I was a fast learner and knew that I would succeed in the position.
Let's talk branding. It's probably one of the most challenging aspects of starting a business, and we're sure our students would love a little insight into how Amore Events became what it is today.
Branding is a daunting thought, especially when you haven't done it before. One of my biggest regrets is including my name in my business because I can never sell it. It is possible to change the business name, but not without a lot of paperwork and paying a bunch of money. Another huge part of branding is a logo and website. One thing that is necessary is working with a graphic designer and working through lots of different options with them. Make sure you go see lots of different logo designs and website templates before you choose. Take your time with this part because it is going to cost a good bit of money and in the end, it should be exactly what you want. One thing to remember through all of it is to stay true to yourself and your own personal style. You want your logo and website and overall brand personality to reflect you and what you have to offer. It is okay to get inspiration from other planners or people in the industry, but in the end, your brand needs to be all about you. Something to remember is that you can always re-brand. That sounds crazy, but it is actually a big part of growing your business. You might re-brand when your style changes, or when you add different services to your packages, or even when you want to reach a different clientele. We are actually in the process of re-branding right now and it is already paying off.
In the event industry, making connections is key. When you were first starting out what was your approach to networking?
I started with just joining local event planning communities in the area. That is an amazing place to meet people, get your name out there and just make connections in the industry. A big thing I did that not a lot of other planners in the area did, was actually go meet with vendors face to face. I just wanted to get to know them and get to know their business better and really learn about how they like to work with planners.
I also joined free websites to market my business. The main ones I used in the beginning were Wedding Wire and The Knot. They were a big help in getting my name out in the industry and getting seen when couples search for wedding planners in Charlottesville. I also started requesting reviews from my brides. These reviews could be seen on both Facebook and Wedding Wire. This is a beneficial tool because I can use it to send to people who are inquiring about hiring me.
What do you find most rewarding about your career?
I just love working with my brides. I love taking care of them and being such a big part of making their special day as perfect as I can. My favorite part of the wedding day is getting to steal my couples away for a few minutes and show them that every little detail we planner together has come together in the most beautiful day for them!
What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?
The biggest step in my career so far has been getting a studio space! It is a place that we have where brides came come and meet with us and can see all of our décor laid out. Something else that is huge for us with this space is being able to create a full mock-up of their reception tables. With all of our décor displayed in the studio, it is easy for us to walk around together, pick up things they like, try them on the table and really decide what they love. That is something we have never been able to do before, but it really adds an amazing touch to the experience for our brides.
A huge highlight of my career so far has been seeing our weddings and styled shoots on different national blogs, like Style Me Pretty, Southern Weddings and, Wedding Sparrow, and being published in Barn Weddings, a book by Maggie Lord. To see all of our hard work and our beautiful brides featured in these amazing places is really special.
As you know, many of our students have dreams of owning their own businesses. Do you have any advice for those who are just starting out in the event industry?
Some quick snippets of advice I would give are take your time with starting, really do your research about the industry and the market you are entering, have patience and kindness with both your brides and your vendors, be quick and assertive, learn how to say no, figure out your own personal design style, but also make sure you are keeping up with the trends.
You've been featured on sites like The Knot and Style Me Pretty. That's something to brag about! What do you think the future holds for Amore Events?
Amore Events is really taking off and I couldn't be more proud! One thing that I would really love to do sometime in the future is open up a wedding venue. I would also love to make more connections outside of Charlottesville. It is a dream to work with vendors in California and New York and even in another country. There is so much inspiration in the world that I don't get to see, so I would just love to experience and learn about other styles and bring it all back to Charlottesville.
Curious to learn more about the wedding and event planning industry? Check out QC Event School and read our free brochure!
Give Your Reader a Piece of Your Mind!
"Writing is a lovely, creative, artistic endeavor. It can also be an absolute pain."
Every writer has days when the words and ideas simply will not flow. Learn to value those days even if you do not enjoy them. Work through them. They are the best training ground for turning you into a real writer – a pro. Professionals write on good days and bad. They write when the ideas flow and when they do not. They write when the sentences seem effortlessly to form themselves. They write when words refuse to come. They keep on writing when they are suffering through days when their minds seem to be full of hot air.
On those bad days, turn to your own experiences and memories to get the wheels of your mind turning more freely. In other words, give your readers – quite literally – a piece of your mind. It's quite a gift!
Read the short story here. It was written on a bad writing day when no ideas came easily. The writer called on real memories to turn a non productive day into a "good" one.
Christmas in October
A bathroom. A small, spare room of the early 1950s, far removed from the glamour of the voluptuous marble spas of today. Bath, sink, medicine chest, linoleum floor. A three-legged stool on which sat the small girl, earnestly watching her father.
A slow bead of condensate coursed its leisurely way down the heavily misted window. The pebbled glass, trembling in its blue metal frame, allowed a thin, grey light to soften the glare of the one fluorescent fixture.
So began a daily, valued ritual between father and daughter, a time of quiet before the panic of the family breakfast, and the rush to school and work. He stood at the sink, trousers slack around his waist, braces hanging in generous loops to his knees. His white cotton vest, woven in a lattice of diamond shapes, bright against the dark of his skin. She sat behind him on her stool, watching for his reflection in the cabinet mirror. He wiped the glass, the reflection of his face appeared, exchanged a smile with her, and then disassembled in the quickly clouding surface.
He smoothed the shaving cream from its tube into a small, stone bowl. He added a drop of water. He ran his thumb across the silver tipped bristles of the shaving brush and plunged the brush into the ointment of cream and water. As he beat the cream into foam, the delicious sound of the slurping of the foam against the bristles, and the muted knocking of the wooden brush handle against the stone sides of the bowl, combined into a heady music. In later years, she would only be able to recreate that sound by stirring thick chocolate milk in a china cup. That sound always returned her to the bathroom of her childhood, and its daily morning rite as the warm, moist air of the room became scented by the perfume of the shaving cream.
He opened the door of the medicine chest and from it took the plastic case, a jewel of a case, luminous, transparent, elegant. Its lid sprang open to reveal the shiny, silver razor, sitting proud on its clear foundation. She could fill that case with treasures if it were her's. Marbles would glitter and gleam. The rusty aroma of acorn shells would complement the industrial tang of the plastic. Her collection of coloured wooden beads would glint in the reflection of light travelling through the clear, ice-like walls.
"I love that case, Dad," she said, "I could keep so many important things in it. Could I have it when you're finished with it?" She longed for that case as only a little girl with a highly colored imagination and an idea, set gem-like in her heart, could desire.
Her father turned to her, his dimples apparent in the unshaven bristles of his face. "You want this?" he asked in surprise. "Ooh, yes, please, Dad." Gallantly the father bowed to his daughter, presented the box to her, and turned back to the sink. She caught his eye in the mirror, and he winked.
Her voice caught in her throat, "Oh dad," she murmured, "Christmas in October."
And it was.
Share your thoughts on the following in the comments:
1 Did you enjoy this story? Yes or No
2) Does it "ring true?" Yes or No
3) Do you think the story captured some of the deeper elements of the relationship between the father and daughter? If so, how would you describe their relationship?
Avoid These 6 Common Event Planning Mistakes
Planning and coordinating an event is a stressful job! Whether experienced or novice, most event planners will make a mistake or two throughout their careers. Here is a quick list of the most common event planning mistakes made, and our tips on how to get around them.
1. Doing it all yourself
Jack of all trades = master of none. Do-it-all event planners will handle the guest list, all the finances, the decorations, the technical elements, the food… the list goes on. Having so many balls in the air yourself is almost a guarantee that you're going to drop one or two.
The solution: As an event planner, your job is to coordinate all the elements of an event, not to execute on all the different pieces that come together on the big day. Instead of tackling everything yourself, consider contracting out an event decorator, a bookkeeper, a caterer, etc. who can work with you to make sure your event is a great success!
2. Leaving it to the last minute
Whether "it" is a door prize, promotion, or equipment rentals, leaving anything to the last minute is a sure fire path to chaos, sooner or later.
The solution: Most events take months to plan. If you're well organized and stick to a concrete plan, you should have all the pieces secured (including backup plans) at least 4 weeks away from the event… though we recommend 8-12 weeks to be safe!
3. Miscalculating the size of the event
This is a double-edged sword. You want to make sure the size of the venue is adequate for the number of guests, but you also want to ensure the guest list is adequate for the venue! Too many guests for a small space will lead to a very crowded and unworkable event. You might also run out of materials or food. Too few guests for a large event will give the event an air of emptiness.
The solution: Confirm the guest list as early as possible, and give a final head count to your vendors as soon as you can. This will give everyone the chance to adjust the plan based on the number of attendees. Also, if you're unsure of the guest list, make sure you pick a venue that offers options for different group sizes and vendors who offer flexible services according to a finalized guest list.
4. Not allowing enough time for setup
Imagine setting up decorations as the guests are entering an event, or finding out you're missing a power cord 10 minutes before your keynote speaker is supposed to go on stage. This nightmare is faced by many event planners and coordinators at least once during their careers.
The solution: Plan out the event setup well in advance, and make sure to hire enough people to complete all tasks before the event starts! If it's possible to have everything set up a day or two in advance, do it! If not, a well laid out plan (planned down to the minute), can make a difference between a success and a disaster!
5. Keeping clients in the dark
This is a nightmare for planners and their clients alike. Phones and emails are the standard communication these days, but that can lead to confusion or misunderstanding down the road. You don't want your client to see the venue for the first time on the big day, and be disappointed in all the hard work you've accomplished because it's not what they envisioned.
The solution: Schedule plenty of face-to-face time with your clients. Walk them through the venue, and show them samples of wardrobe, décor, food, etc. before making any final decisions. Keeping clients engaged throughout the planning process can save a lot of headaches down the road!
6. Forgetting it's all about the guests!
This is actually a very easy mistake to make! You're so concentrated on meeting the client's needs and coordinating between the vendors, you forget about simple accommodations for the guests.
The solution: Make a checklist of guest accommodations for any event, and keep it in mind at all times. This list should at least include:
– having a parking plan
– coat check (for events in colder months or climates)
– signage leading guests to the venue (especially in confusing layouts!)
– having bathroom attendants (nothing like a dirty bathroom to kill an event!)
– making certain there are vegetarian/vegan food options available
– planning for inclement weather (tarps & umbrella stands)
Whatever your event, you should always remember Murphy's Law: whatever can go wrong will go wrong. A successful event planner will take a cue from the boy scouts and be prepared for just about any situation can just save your event… and your reputation!
Have you made these types of mistakes planning an event? Share your story!
How to Build a Strong Design Portfolio
Starting a career in decorating, staging, or redesign can be a challenge. Although a professional certification isn't required in these industries, most homeowners or realtors won't give you the time of day if you can't present them with a certification and a beautiful portfolio.
Now I know what you're thinking… "How in the world am I supposed to build a design portfolio if I can't get a job yet?"
Hopefully these tips will help!
Design & Stage your own home
Even though you might not have any paying clients right now, nothing's stopping you from offering design services for free! Start off with your own home. Have you been dying to get your hands on that basement wreck room? Now's a great time to start! Take before & after shots, and document your planning & inspiration for the design as well. All these pieces will look great in a portfolio.
Next, go to your best friend's house and do the same thing there! And then visit more friends. And then your family. The more design experience you gain, the better.
Use your course work
If you're thinking of getting into the design business, odds are you're planning on taking a home decorating, staging, or professional organizing course. Many courses, whether in-class or online, will feature hands-on course assignments. Treat these assignments as professional opportunities. If you invest all you've got into developing your coursework, then you'll end up with awesome pieces to add to your portfolio.
If your design course includes 1-on-1 feedback from a reputable tutor (ideally a professional in the industry), then you can include quotes of this feedback in your portfolio as well. Just make sure you have the tutor's permission before doing so.
Build inspiration boards
An inspiration board can be a quick and inexpensive way to show your creative capabilities and your knowledge of design elements such as color theory. These can be physical or digital boards where you pair up various product samples according to a specific theme you've chosen. Build inspiration boards around:
– seasons
– current trends
– sport teams
– popular movies
– a specific client's personality
The sky's the limit!
Here at QC, we've fallen in love with SampleBoard.com. So much that we've partnered up with them to offer our students a 65% lifetime discount on their online services. SampleBoards offers you a slick interface where you can quickly and easily build a digital inspiration board and either save it for your portfolio or share it with friends, clients, or coworkers at the push of a button!
Feature your DIY masterpieces
In our experience, design enthusiasts have a flair for arts & crafts, which results in a lot of DIY pieces around the house and yard.
Not everything in your portfolio has to be a grand undertaking. Examples of the coffee table you've transformed, or the wall art you created can show prospective clients your creative side and expose a bit of your own personality as well.
Portfolio Do's and Don'ts
– Never take credit for someone else's work.
– If a project was a joint effort with a colleague or friend, it's OK to include it in your portfolio, but make sure you indicate which parts were yours. Be specific.
– Don't throw just anything into your portfolio. It should only include your very best work. You should be proud of every single piece you present.
– Spelling or grammar mistakes in your portfolio is a sure fire way to make clients run for the hills. Proofread everything… twice!
– Keep your portfolio current. You should constantly be removing dated projects and replacing them with more recent ones.
– Presentation is important. Make sure your portfolio has a clean look and is easy to navigate.
– Invest a bit of time and create an online portfolio. You can easily find online templates to create a clean & professional online portfolio at very low cost. If this is over your head, consider hiring a hungry local web designer to give you hand!
If this sounds like a lot of work… that's because it is! But like anything else, it can also be loads of fun. So what are you waiting for? Grab your paintbrush and your camera and start building your portfolio today!
4 Common Wedding Traditions with Strange Origins
The bride walks down the aisle, wearing her fancy dress and carrying her glamorous bouquet. Her fiancé awaits her at the altar, along with her bridesmaids, the groomsmen, and the officiant who is waiting to join the happy couple in the long-honored tradition of matrimony.
Surprisingly, many wedding traditions we observe today have origins during ancient times when marriage had a very different purpose. Here are our favorites!
The Bouquet
Nowadays, it's almost unheard of for a bride to walk down the aisle without an elegant arrangement of her favorite flowers!
Believe it or not, this tradition most likely originates around the time of the great plague, when arrangements of herbs, spices and even garlic were used to ward off disease and evil spirits.
For the ones who survived this devastating era, a bouquet of pungent herbs became a symbol of good luck and protection against evil. Over time, these were replaced with more appealing scents and the traditional wedding bouquet was born!
The Veil
Originated to protect the purity of the bride, the veil was once again made to ward off evil spirits.
As everyone knew during ancient times, brides were especially vulnerable to enchantment! A veil would hide the bride's face and identity, making it more difficult for spirits to find the one they were looking for. The Romans took this a step further, shielding their brides in flame-colored veils in order to intimidate or frighten away those evils.
During the Victorian era, veils took on a new role: to display a bride's status. The larger and grander the veil, the higher the bride's ranking in society. You can still see this tradition observed today in grandiose royal weddings.
The Honeymoon
The tradition of the honeymoon dates back to Norse times when women were literally abducted from neighbouring villages. The woman was given to a single man, and the couple would remain in hiding until the woman's family would give up their search for her. Unfortunately there weren't a whole lot of all-inclusive beach front resorts back then. So during this time of hiding, friends and family of the groom would visit them daily, bringing them mead and honey wine. Thus, the "honey moon" period!
The Rings
Common opinion among historians states that wedding rings once again originate during times when women were abducted to become the property of a strapping young man or warrior.
The woman would have her hands and feet bound together with braided grass, until it was certain that she would not attempt to escape. Once she had settled into her new life, she was freed and a rope was tied around her finger only, as a symbol (or reminder) of her captivity.
Rings are also known to have existed in ancient Egypt and during the Roman Empire, used as a symbol of ownership. It wasn't until the 1200's when a Bishop declared marriages with rush-rings to be legally binding, thus giving birth to the modern tradition of exchanging rings during a wedding ceremony.
What are your favorite wedding traditions? Have you heard different stories of origin for the ones mentioned here? Let us know!
Writing Tips: Thinking a Year Ahead
Writing for newspapers, magazines and the Internet
Yes. You may be busy creating the greatest novel of the 21st Century. That's great. However, you should consider the advantages of helping to pay your everyday bills with simple "filler" pieces for newspapers and magazines too. You just have to think ahead.
Newspapers, magazines and the whole world of electronic sites are hungry, available markets for writers. Remember, they need lots of "stuff" on a daily basis to fill their pages. And submissions do not all have to be high-powered articles that offer great political and philosophical insight. You just have to think ahead.
Remember. The bigger the publication, the longer the timeline.
Here we are in April 2014. Think like it's April 2015, Baby! You should now be planning, writing and submitting your terrific piece on the history of April Fool's Day for next year. Have you got your article on the extravagant Easter Bonnets of the 1920s ready for publication at Easter next year?
What about that story about the most extravagant Hallowe'en parties in your area? You've been meaning to write it for a long time. The event planners all have their photos from last year. They'd be delighted to share them with you for a piece about Hallowe'en this year. It's never too early.
And finally, how about Christmas? You could be just in the nick of time for submission this year if you check in with the big industry buyers to see what the decorating trends for Christmas 2014 will be. After all, they made all their buying decisions more than a year ago!
Do you have any writing tips to add? Share them in the comments!
Designing a pet-friendly home
During the economic recession, the pet industry is the only one that didn't see a decline in sales or revenue. With doggy daycares, pet spas, animal acupuncture, "barkmitzvahs"… we're just crazy for our pets!
So how can you decorate a home in style without forgetting about our four-legged friends? It can be tough, but ignoring these furry family members in your design will just result in a litter box in the middle of your newly renovated bathroom, or a dog crate in your beautiful redesigned bedroom. Luckily, the industry has thought of all you designers out there, and there is a myriad of methods and products to help care for pets without compromising on style!
Ditch the Carpet
This is simple common sense. Any dog owner knows what it's like to end up with Fido's muddy paw prints on brand new carpeting, or what Rover's favorite spot looks like while he's blowing his coat. A good vacuum and carpet washer can help… but if you're redesigning anyway, try going for scratch-resistant laminate flooring and machine-washable area rugs. Then all you need is a good mop (I love my Swiffer WetJet!) and a regular old washing machine. Job done.
Use Good Furniture Covers
If pet hair on the couch is an issue, there are many furniture covers you can purchase that look great and repel dog/cat hair. You can purchase these online, or even from the furniture manufacturer in some cases! These are usually machine washable, waterproof, and puncture-resistant which makes them much more effective than the regular old sheet or blanket most of us use.
Of course, if this really is a problem, you can also consider simply training your dog or cat not to go up on the furniture to begin with.
Use Pet Furniture
Instead of having a kitty pillow or doggy blanket on the floor, many pet product lines now sell pet furniture that matches your room's décor. A great example is a doggy sofa that can meld into your living room's colors and themes. This is also a designated spot for Rex to spend his time which can help keep him off your own couch!
Opt for End Table Crates and Litter Boxes
Kind of similar to the pet furniture idea above, you can now get a dog crate or cat litter box that doubles as an end table for your living room or bedroom. This gives the functionality you need, while saving space and keeping with your décor! Now I'm not a fan of a litter box in the living room or bedroom, but if you're low on space and are committed to frequent cleaning, you should be fine.
I should mention, the end table crate wouldn't really work for a large and giant dogs.
Consider Walk-Through Dog Gates
This is specific to dogs. In my experience, cats don't really see gates as much of an obstacle.
If you want to keep Lassie out of a specific room, most of us will use old fashioned baby gates. Which means we're constantly jumping over the gate or taking it down and putting it back up, every single time. Although they do the trick, they kind of kill the design of a room, too.
Walk-through gates are made to stay in place and are made in a variety of styles and colors. These unique gates have a "door" that you can easily and conveniently open/close without having to constantly rely on yoga moves!
These are just a few of my favorites, but there is really no end to creative ways of having a lovely home while keeping a petting zoo around for company. What are some of your favorite decor tips for a pet-friendly home? Let us know!