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Born in Tupelo, Mississippi and educated at Howard University, Jafa first rose to prominence for lensing Daughters of the Dust (1991), Julie Dash's seminal film that earned Jafa a "Best Cinematography" award at the 1992 Sundance Film Festival. Jafa's Dreams Are Colder Than Death, an experimental documentary exploring black identity in America, was an official selection at the 2014 New York Film Festival. He is perhaps best known for, Love Is The Message, The Message Is Death (2016), a seven-minute video set to Kanye West's "Ultralight Beam." This critically-acclaimed exploration of African-American identity screened across the world, in galleries including Gavin Brown's Enterprise in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MoCA) and the Serpentine in London, but to name a few. In 2017, along with TNEG — –the motion picture studio he co-founded — –Jafa also conceived, shot and edited the music video for JAY-Z's 4:44, the title track from his newest album. Jafa's most recent exhibition, A Series of Utterly Improbable, Yet Extraordinary Renditions, premiered last June at the Serpentine Galleries in London.


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First Oryon Watermill for Suriname
Water instead of diesel
Deep Water Energy (DWE), a company based in the East of The Netherlands and inventor of the revolutionary Oryon Watermill, makes a next major step in its development. Supported by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) DWE is about to install their first hydroelectric power station in Suriname.
The so-called off-grid Oryon Watermill will be built in the Suriname River, in the proximity of Duwatra village. The 30 kW hydroelectric power station will generate enough electricity to support the inhabitants of a total of three villages.
Dolf Pasman, DWE's International Sales Manager, explains: "When the system is fully operational, we will pass it on to the local population. The inhabitants now totally depend on expensive and polluting diesel generators. They will soon be able to rely on electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, generated by the silent, clean and very efficient Oryon Watermill."
Demo project
Dolf Pasman and DWE business partner Jaap Ory started their talks with the responsible Suriname government departments in January 2012. In the end all parties working together found the right off-grid location and recently the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) decided to support the project. Dolf Pasman: "RVO offers Dutch companies financial help in realising projects abroad. With this support, companies such as DWE are enabled to show their innovative products on a global scale. This is also why the location is so important: it has to be easily accessible for other interested parties in the region."
At the moment DWE management is carrying out the technical preparations for the Suriname project. At the same time engineers in The Netherlands are working out the applicable capacity figures and are preparing the installation, which is planned for June/July 2017.
DWE carried out earlier test and demo projects in e.g. the Oude IJssel river in Ulft, in The Netherlands. DWE also takes part in the Tidal Technology Center in the South-West of the country (Grevelingendam). Together with the Rijn and IJssel Water Board and the city of Doesburg DWE is preparing for the construction of a hydroelectric power station in the locks at Doesburg. Dolf Pasman and Jaap Ory see a globally growing interest for the Oryon Watermill: "We receive new requests for information and quotations almost on a daily basis. We are aware that these RFQ's will not all be straight away converted into orders. We are talking about long and complicated processes. But this year we expect first substantial orders."
Affordable energy
DWE benefits from the strongly and globally growing demand for sustainably generated energy. Wind and solar play a major role, but with the introduction of the Oryon Watermill water is on the rise. DWE and its innovative hydroelectric power station respond to the growing demands for de-centrally generated, affordable energy. It offers a perfect solution for regions which have not (yet) been connected to the grid and where energy still is way to expensive.


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Are you thinking about organizing your home, office, classroom, or the garage? Getting things organized might seem like a big job. But with the right approach it can be simply systematic, step-by-step, and the results are sure to be rewarding.
This page will focus on the Large Plastic Storage Containers which will be fabulous to assist you in the process of getting your organization project or ongoing routine in order.
Getting Organized: FIVE SIMPLE STEPS It is simple when you take it step by step and you will be inspired along the way so it will all work out and you can enjoy your space, your daily routine, again.
On this page you will find -- Five Simple Steps, organizing tips, ideas, and solutions. It can be a bit overwhelming if you are just getting started or are re-organizing. Often ''life'' calls us and we need to focus on projects, family , friends, change, challenges, and the list could go on. Life happens and often our priorities need to shift which takes us away from a routine and we look up one day and wonder how we will begin to get back on track.
Step One -- What Will Go Into The Container?
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Large Plastic Storage Containers For Food The first step in selecting storage containers is to determine what you will be putting into them. The type of items, when you will most often use them, and where they need to be located are all important information to put on your organizing and storage solutions plan but, what will be in them is priority. If the item will be storing anything you or your pet will be consuming (food, medication, topical and oral applications, etc.) you will want to ensure the plastic is safe. Keep in mind 'plastic' is created by man made processes and it is important to watch for 'non-toxic' types of plastics when using them for food or for your child's toys. Step One: What Will Go Into The Container? Make a list of what you will be putting into your organizing containers and label the items which would require containers for food (and the other items listed above).
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The day before Eric and Megan's destination wedding, they got dressed to the nines and we toured the countryside to the south of Kinsale, Ireland for a lifestyle photography session.
Our first stop was at the cliffs of Old Head Golf Links which offered scenic views, sandstone cliffs and a beautiful afternoon mist signature to Ireland.
Just north of Old Head was a small ruin with a memorial to the Lusitania. Surrounding the ruins are fields of tall grass, lush green from the nearby ocean cliffs.
After leaving Old Head, we drove west and stopped in the village of Timoleague. Its brightly colored homes and businesses were a great backdrop for photos and a quick lunch.
Surrounding the town of Timoleague are the remains of an abbey dating back to the 13th century.
Our final stop was along the coast of the Irish Sea.
Thanks to Eric and Megan for taking the time away from their destination wedding to travel the countryside.
Stay tuned for one more post about these two, coming soon!


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You have been nurturing your children throughout their education. You watched him or her struggle to read, master multiplication, and write that first paper. But you also taught your child how to get up with an alarm clock, develop some level of organization, and be accountable for their work and actions.
And now it's time for college, where your child will take every tool and skill and bit of advice that you have given them and put them to the test. You've done your best to prepare them for a life outside the family bubble, and you have seen them develop their own interests. Your child has goals, and you can help him or her achieve them by helping to finance their college education.
Saving money in general is difficult. Saving money for college—that's a financial challenge that can seem nearly impossible to conquer. Freshman year of college can seem so far away, especially when days filled with potty training and playdates seem to pass by so slowly.
However, saving for the good of your child's education, or your own, is an absolute necessity. Just consider these scary stats from The College Board's Trends in College Pricing Report:
- The average cost for a public, four-year undergraduate degree program has risen by 9 percent over the past five years.
- The cost of tuition has gone up 13 percent for private institutions.
- Students (and/or their parents) can expect to pay about $9,650 a year for public in-state tuition.
- Tuition is about $33,480 annually for private, non-profit universities.
- These numbers don't include room and board, which can cost about $10,440 at a public in-state college.
All considered, the average cost can be over $20,000 a year for in-state tuition and room and board! That's a scary number, but it's not an impossible one to finance, especially if you start early.(Not to freak you out further, but according to CNN Money, it costs approximately $245,000 to raise a child to the age of 18, which doesn't include college.)For the majority of families, college can seem like an insurmountable expense. But ignoring the high costs doesn't make them go away.If you have college-bound children, or if you are aiming to invest in your own education, then saving for college should be part of your financial plan. Perhaps you're thinking, I know! But knowing and doing are two different things, right?
Saving money for college is an achievable goal
Even if you believe you should start saving for a future education, like many, you might not think you can or just don't know where to start. Here are some of the most common concerns:
- How much will college actually cost?
- Where is this extra money going to come from?
- Can my meager savings even make a dent in the steep tuition increases that show no sign of slowing?
- Isn't it just easier to worry about the expense when the time comes?
On the positive side, there are always student loan options available, federal financial aid, and college scholarships and grants. Nearly 85 percent of undergraduates at four-year colleges received some form of financial aid for the 2012-2013 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. And school debt is actually "good debt," especially for young people who are working to establish a good credit score, as NerdWallet explains.
But while the majority of students get some sort of financial aid, you can't rely on what may or may not be available to college students years into the future. Plus, students who rely exclusively on loans to pay for college are graduating with a hefty burden.
Remember: Loans are not free money—they must be paid back eventually. If federal "aid" is not a grant or a scholarship, it's borrowed money.
Scholarships are great, but…
While there are undoubtedly scholarship opportunities for your child to pursue through their high school, college of choice, or community organizations, scholarships are usually only a drop in the bucket when it comes to minimizing the cost of college. Scholarships are worth it, but scholarships plus savings are a far better scenario.
That's why you should start saving for college now. Saving is an action that you can control and adjust as needed, while still working toward achieving an admirable goal: saving your child from too much debt.
Get informed, make a plan, and stick to it
Saving for college doesn't have to be overwhelming or mysterious. Building your own savings in the bank is a reality that can be achieved in a stress-free way by:
- Understanding why you should save money for college
- Knowing when to start saving
- Determining the smartest method for saving
- Deciding how much to save
- Figuring out where extra funds are going to come from
- Knowing how to work the system to your benefit
- Not being afraid to ask others for help and support
This may seem like a lengthy list of goals to check off, but once you do, you'll be able to add college savings to your budget. Even better, you can earn interest on what you save, and grow your college fund well before the first financial aid applications are due.
The earlier you start, the better, but don't despair even if your kids are older.
This simple stress-free guide to saving for college will help break down the small, but doable, steps you'll need to take to invest in a big future.
Chapter 1: Learn how to save for college (and not get penalized for it!)
You've undoubtedly wondered whether it's worth the effort to save for college if you can't even put a dent in the amount of money that school will cost. Won't any obvious assets just hurt financial aid eligibility? What if your child doesn't even end up going to college?
All of your concerns are valid, but when it comes to college, even a little bit of savings can go a long way.
Get cozy with the rules of FAFSA and its buddies
There are ways to save money for college, and still qualify for financial aid–you just have to familiarize yourself with the rules. Not every savings effort is penalized when it comes to the awarding of financial aid. Schooling yourself on the particulars of the financial aid process can help you maximize your savings. Here are the first two important acronyms you need to get familiar with:
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid: the form that needs to be completed while applying to college to see what kind of federal aid a student qualifies for in the way of loans and grants.
- EFC (Expected Family Contribution): This is the amount of money you, your child, or generous grandparents will be expect to put toward financing this particular education. The financial information that you provide on the FAFSA is used to calculate the EFC. The higher your EFC, the less financial aid you can expect to receive.
Support your child by saving
Hands down, the biggest barrier to attending college for many families is the cost–something that building ample college savings can alleviate. According to a survey by the College Savings Foundation, not wanting to accumulate student debt was the leading reason that students considered not attending college. Sixty-two percent of students in the same survey said the cost of college had made them re-consider attending college at all. However, children with college savings accounts were seven times more likely to go to college, according to the Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis.
Your children have gone through their lives being supported by you, their parents. College is the first time they may be completely on their own, but that doesn't mean you can't help support their goals. You can help your child achieve as much as he or she can achieve by saving as much as you can to finance their college education.
Spend or save now? The answer is simple
Ultimately, saving is better than not saving. The variables are many when it comes to how much federal assistance you will have when college application time rolls around, and your child's choice of college will affect it as well. And that's simply something you cannot predict right now. And, there is no guarantee that the aid being offered will be significant.
Sock away any amount of money you can now. Any savings you can accomplish will help reduce the debt load and bring your student that much closer to achieving his or her college dreams.
Chapter 2: Understand why it's never too late to start saving for college
Saving money is a conscious and deliberate decision. Where you choose to allocate any extra funds matters. When time is on your side—and even when it is—modest savings can add up to something tangible. Even though the undertaking may seem so far away when other matters and needs are more pressing, one day, you'll be thrilled that you made the sacrifice to sock away cash for college over the years. And the sooner you start stuffing the piggy bank, the better.
Start saving from day one (take "Rob," for instance)
When you bring that tiny baby home from the hospital, probably the last thing on your mind is paying for college. Except, of course, in the case of Rob, who opened a 529 College Savings Plan—which is similar to an IRA but specifically intended for college savings—for each of his two children within days of their births. Take a look at how he organized his saving:
Save early, save often, save a little, save a lot
The earlier you begin to save for your child's college education, the happier you will be later. Not only does it feel good to see that ball of change growing over time, you also have the advantage of making the most of potential growth from compound earnings in specific college savings plans.
If you don't have any college funds set aside, that's okay. But start now!
Check to see if you're able to automatically deposit part of your paycheck into a savings account or a 529 college account.
Not seeing the money or feeling its absence will make the saving easier. Use the safety 20 in your wallet or the change in your pocket, just don't be static. Make the first move and you'll be in motion. Dollars and cents add up as long as you give them the opportunity to do so.
Chapter 3: Get introduced to the three smartest ways to save for college
Once you finally make the decision to save money for college, the next question is: Where should I put the savings? Ideally, you to be financially aggressive and open an interest-earning account.
Most viable college saving strategies
There are plenty of saving options dedicated to covering college expenses. While Roth IRAs, CDs, savings bonds, and even trusts are options for paying for college, it's up to you to determine what works best for your needs.
Here are three of the most common and financially smart saving strategies for college. As Hal M. Bundrick, CFP, from NerdWallet puts it, "The right answer for you may be a combination of different accounts."
1. 529 college savings plan
The most popular and often the most recommended option, 529 college savings plans can be used at any institution that accepts federal financial aid to use toward college tuition, books, and other qualified education expenses.
Depending on how involved you want to be in the growth of your 529 plan, and depending on which broker you select, you can choose a portfolio that's hands-off and automatically managed for you. The investments typically become more conservative as your child gets closer to college ago. If you're a savvy investor, you may opt for a 529 plan that allows you to choose your own portfolios.
Mark Kantrowitz, national leading expert in financial aid for college, and publisher and vice president of strategy for Cappex, a college planning firm, calls 529 college savings plans the best way to save for college. "They provide both tax and financial aid advantages. Earnings accumulate on a tax-deferred basis and, if used for qualified higher education expenses, are entirely tax-free."
You can enroll in your state's 529 plan or in another state, if you are so inclined. Do your research and look for a plan that boasts:
- Low annual fees
- Reasonable contribution limits
- The ability to make changes to your account
- A good return on your investment
SavingForCollege.com has an easy comparison tool for all 529 plans. Plus, a nice element of a 529 is that if the child you have established the fund for suddenly decides that higher education is not his calling, the beneficiary of the plan can be easily switched.
2. Coverdell Education Savings Account
A Coverdell Education Savings Account offers numerous investment options and tax-free investment growth. The Coverdell ESA is slightly less popular than a 529, however, because there are income-based contribution limits, as well as annual contribution limits. Because all account contributions must be made before the beneficiary turns 18, the $2,000-a-year cap may not be worth the effort for same families.
The funds in a Coverdell ESA must be disbursed before the beneficiary turns 30 years old. You may think your child will be long out of school by that age, but graduate school plans or years off of school for travel or growth could impact the usefulness of the fund and incur penalties and be taxed.
3. Prepaid college tuition plan
The name says it all. A prepaid college tuition plan lets you pay for parts of your child's college education now at current tuition prices, and gains in the plans are usually exempt from federal taxes. This move protects you from inevitable tuition increases, especially if your child is very young and years away from going to college.
Think about it: The current tuition is $10K per semester at Your College of Choice. If you make a $5,000 contribution now and the tuition doubles by the time age 18 rolls around for your kid, you've paid half of the bill already instead of just a quarter. Not every state offers prepaid tuition plans, and some are closed to new enrollment, so do your research carefully with this option.
You must also be aware that only certain colleges participate in prepaid college tuition plans–and some are limited by the state in which you reside, as U.S. News & World Report explains—so with this investment option you are limiting your child's college choices before they even begin thinking about higher education.
Every family has different needs, requirements, and goals when it comes to saving for college. The bottom line is that there are plenty of saving options available, many that give you a return on your investment. Your money won't just be sitting; it will be gaining interest. Think of investing in college savings the same as you would a stock or piece of property – you have to give a little to get a little (or a lot).
Chapter 4: Discover how much money you really need to save for college
There is plenty of advice to be found from sources like Time and SavingforCollege about how much you should try to save to pay for a college degree, whether your child's or your own. Depending on the financial advisor you consult, the answers will vary, and of course your personal financial situation will be taken into consideration.
Saving even a little bit over the years will provide relief when it comes time for college to begin. Even a small nest egg will prevent you from the stress of having to come up with money all at one time to finance a college education.
The amount you save is arbitrary—just do it
Financial advisor Kevin McKinley from Eau Claire, WI, offers a simple formula for families who want to put together a college savings goal:
"Save a quarter of the cost over a child's first 18 years. Pay another quarter out of current income over the next four years. Borrow the rest. Split among the family."
Here's how it would work:
- Let's say it costs $20,000 for a year of college.
- And, for the ease of math, let's say it costs $10,000 each year to raise the child. (The average is actually much higher. According to CNN Money, it costs $245,000 to raise a child to the age of 18, which doesn't include college).
- Take 25 percent of $20 ($5,000) and put it into a savings plan like a 529 each year.
- For the four years the child is in school, take 25 percent of your current income and apply it to their costs.
- Borrow, beg, or steal (well, not really) the rest to get the remainder of the annual college costs.
Kantrowitz has a similar strategy and rationale: "Parents should aim to save about one-third of future college costs. Like any major life-cycle expense, college costs can be spread out over time. Figure that one-third of the cost will come from savings, one-third from current income when the child is enrolled in college, and one-third from future income (e.g., loans)."
Keep in mind that every type of savings program will have parameters to follow (or at least recommendations), such as contribution minimums or limits. However, very few families reach their 529 plan's cumulative contribution limit, which is usually about seven times the current one-year cost of attendance for colleges in the state, says Kantrowitz.
Dedication is one of the biggest keys to saving for college, above all. If direct debit is available for a college savings plan, jump on this option if you can swing it–knowing that money is coming out of every paycheck or once a month will simply become routine. You won't count on that income for anything other than being reserved for college savings.
Every little bit counts
It may feel like an absolute impossibility to save for college given your family's tight budget or household expenses. But, truly, even a few dollars here and there can make a difference and choosing a low-fee plan (many have no enrollment fees) is a great start. If you feel like you need to know now how much you will need to be able to contribute to pay for your child's college education, a college savings calculator can help.
If you can gradually increase the amount you save for college when your income increases, even better.
Chapter 5: Unlock the secret to saving for college while living paycheck to paycheck
Your biggest concern is most likely how you're going to adjust your already tight budget and squeeze college savings out of it. Short of taking on a second job or trying to get a higher-paying position, meticulously and honestly reviewing your monthly expenditures is exactly what you have to do so you can begin to figure out where you can cut corners.
Be honest with yourself
Where to start? Your credit cards are a good jumping off point. Financial adviser McKinley suggests asking yourself if you would rather help your child go to college or keep buying the items or doing the activities that are itemized on your credit card bill.
As McKinley told The New York Times, "I don't judge what people choose to spend money on," he said. "But most people with kids going to college wish they could go back and change what they spent, because a lot of it was on things that didn't have any value in the long run."
What you want to do, of course, is set realistic targets for college savings. "Break up the college savings goal into monthly contributions. Using smaller steps will make the challenge seem more manageable," says Kantrowitz, who began saving for his children's college education before they were born. "If your child born this year will be enrolling in an in-state, public, four-year college, save $250 per month. For an out-of-state public school, save $400 per month. For a private non-profit college, save $500 per month."
Of course, savings goals are all relative; you shouldn't jeopardize other priorities in the process, such as retirement savings. Whereas, the daily gourmet coffee that you charge to your credit card could go by the wayside with little consequence. Consult a financial advisor if you're feeling completely stuck or to help you determine what's realistic for your income, expenses, and savings for retirement, college, and more.
Have faith in your ability to save
Your family will go through different scenarios over time that will limit the availability of funds or free up money that was otherwise spoken for. Consider a one-child family that has just moved their child out of daycare and into kindergarten at a public school. Suddenly, that daycare money is available. Sure, it would feel amazing to relieve some pressure on your monthly expenses, or see an extra movie or two, but allocate that money (or at least some of it) into a college savings account right away and you won't miss it.
Chapter 6: Get the scoop on how to beat the system
Saving for college can be looked at as a burden, obligation, responsibility, or measure of generosity. Your viewpoint on the matter may change from month to month, and that's OK. One thing that will likely never change is wondering whether there is anything you could be doing to improve the ultimate tally of college funds, and still qualify for financial aid.
Shield your savings
It is possible to cloak some of your assets from being included on your FAFSA application. FAFSA's federal asset protection allowance chart from Federal Student Aid allows people to shield a portion of their non-retirement money through a savings and asset protection allowance.
The four biggest takeaways:
- Only 5.64 percent of a parents' assets are taken into consideration as available money to pay for college.
- A whopping 20 percent of a student's assets are taken into account when it comes to the EFC.
- Depending on a parent's age, they have a set allowance about what assets can and cannot be counted toward the EFC.
- Always earmark college-related assets in a parent's name or in a parent-child name together to make sure that only 5.64 percent of available assets are counted as available college funds.
While it may feel like colleges and universities are aiming to milk you for every penny you've got, they're actually not that evil. No one wants to snatch your retirement out from under you.
"Parent assets and student/parent-owned 529 plans are assessed on a bracketed scale, with a maximum rate of 5.64 percent," says Kantrowitz. Comparatively, a flat 20 percent of a student's assets (from checking accounts to investments in a child's name) can be counted as available funds to pay for college.
It's always the smart move to have college-dedicated assets categorized as parental assets to give you the best chance of qualifying for a generous amount of financial aid. Here is an example:
- Let's say that in a married couple, the oldest parent is age 52. He or she is eligible to shield up to $20,700 in non-retirement assets.
- If you have $50,000 in assets and subtract the allowance, that would leave you with $29,300.
- Multiplied by 5.64 percent, that would result in $1,652 that can be counted toward a college-bound student's EFC and represents the amount that you would be expected to pay for one year of college.
Peanuts, right? The Education Savings and Asset Protection Allowance protects you from missing out on financial aid opportunities because you've saved "too much."
How assets affect financial aid
It's one thing to worry about whether or not you've saved enough money for college. But it's also important to remember that your investments also factor into determining whether someone qualifies for financial aid.
You may also be tempted to start shuffling assets around in order to have FAFSA look on you more favorably, but income matters more than assets for FAFSA. While retirement accounts are not reported on the FAFSA, if you opt to withdraw funds from a Roth IRA to pay for college, this may count as income and affect financial aid eligibility.
On the plus side, "Thirty-five states and the District of Columbia offer state income tax deductions or tax credits on contributions to the state's 529 plan. That makes them superior to a Roth IRA," says Kantrowitz. "529 plans that are owned by a dependent student or a dependent student's custodial parent are treated as a parent asset on the FAFSA, yielding a more favorable impact on eligibility for need-based financial aid."
Maintain good intentions, and good savings goals
Ultimately, you have to be honest about the assets you have so that your family's financial aid package is created fairly. What you can do, of course, is your homework before you begin saving for college so that funds go into the right places with minimal penalties. That is the biggest way to beat the system – review your savings options and choose wisely.
Chapter 7: Find out where you can go for help
When you accept the reality that you simply cannot finance every dime of a college education by yourself, a world of options will suddenly appear. This is a think-outside-the-box moment, and it's also a look-outside-your-own-wallet moment.
Make the tough requests
In a survey conducted by the College Savings Foundation, 51 percent of parents said they are asking family or friends to contribute to college savings rather than purchase material gifts. Grandparents especially are helping out, not only because it aids their grandchild, but it can be a benefit for their estate and gift tax liabilities. Individuals are able to give $14,000 in financial gifts annually to a 529 plan per beneficiary without paying a gift tax, according to the IRS. Anyone, in fact, can contribute to someone's 529 plan.
And, in case you weren't aware that there is a gift card for everything, GiftofCollege is a gift registry for college savings plans that lets friends and family contribute easily online or with physical gift cards for deposit directly into any existing or newly begun 529 plan or student loan account.
You can also ask your college-bound child to make some sacrifices, like going to a state university rather than a private college. Twenty-three percent of College Savings Foundation survey respondents are on this wavelength. Another strategy a quarter of families are using to reduce college costs is to have their child attend a community college, then transfer to a four-year college.
Look for options
Kids can earn money too by working full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year—a college-age child could earn thousands annually to contribute to their own educational pursuits. According to the College Savings Foundation, college-bound students want some of the burden anyway. Eighty-nine percent of high school students said they would definitely or possibly help fund their own education.
Help is available, if you look for it, ask for it, and be thankful for it.
Saving for college 101
The idea of saving for college is daunting, but it is not impossible. Everyone can set aside a dollar here or there and, over the years, the money will add up. It may only pay for some textbooks or a semester of room and board, but that will reduce your child's debt burden.
If you're wondering if your peers are saving, Sallie Mae's "How America Saves for College 2016″ study discovered that more parents (51 percent) were creating a plan to pay for college in 2016 than in 2015 (42 percent). And more good news: Parents who have a plan are able to save significantly more for college–over $18,000, on average.
The idea of a $250,000 education can be paralyzing; set attainable goals instead. "If you try to save the full sticker price, you will probably suffer from sticker shock," says Kantrowitz. "College costs increase by about a factor of three over any 17-year period."
Assess the needs that you have:
- Will you be sending one or more children to school?
- How much time do you have to save before a student begins applying for college?
- Will the school of choice be in-state or out-of-state? Private or public?
- Is graduate school part of the equation?
Answering these questions can help you understand the projected costs for a college education. From there, you need to decide what percentage of the tuition and costs you are willing to pay. Knowing what money you're willing to cough up will inform the goal you set and help you determine where to go from here.
Still, most college grads believe that their investment in higher education was worth it, according to Pew Research Center. And, believe it or not, it's costlier to not go to college than it is to go to college, since millennials with only a high school diploma are far worse off than their counterparts in earlier generations.
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial obligations you will take on in your lifetime, but saving early and often can help. With the resources, knowledge, and insight you now have at your fingertips, you can make a plan, earmark the funds, and start saving.


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text: Hobbies Cars & Motorcycles Cool Amphibious Trucks: Make Your Own Safezone in the Apocalypse Share PINTEREST Email Print Cars & Motorcycles Trucks Cars Motorcycles Used Cars SUVs ATVs & Off Road Public Transportation by Jonathan Gromer Jonathan Gromer has been an automotive journalist for more than 25 years, contributing over 1000 articles to clients, such as Men's Health. Updated May 20, 2019 Throughout the Walking Dead franchise (including the video games) there's a magic place of presumed safety that no one ever seems to quite make it to. In the novel World War Z, it's a safe place that's a little short on resources. Untouched by most apocalyptic scenarios, open water gives a sense of serenity, removing you and your loved ones from the prospect of attack but challenging you to dig deep for nutrition. Obviously, we're ignoring a few scenarios like the one posed by Kevin Costner in Waterworld, the global flooding/tectonic shifts of the movie 2012 and don't even get us started on the Godzilla franchise. We simply can't seriously suggest you look into commissioning the creation of a weaponized submarine that's the size of a cruise ship. The bottom line is: master land and water travel and your chances of survival dramatically increase. No one delivers the perfect trucks for this approach like Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International, LLC (CAMI for short). CAMI offers so many different build-to-order amphibious fantasies that it's too difficult to pick just one. So we didn't. Depending on your personal preferences and budget, we selected two amphibious vehicles from opposite sides of the spectrum that are perfect for saving loved ones and helping others in a doomsday scenario or real-life flooding scenario. They'd also be an amazing tag-along on your next vacation. 01 of 05 The H2OEX Extreme by Cool Amphibious Manufacturing Incorporated, LLC 4-Wheel Drive combined with floatation tires and plenty of torque means the H20EX Extreme isn't challenged by beach or ramp exits and entries. © Cool Amphibious Manufacturing International, LLC On the more affordable side of things is the H2OEX Extreme. Like the outrageous Sin City Hustler, this beast begins life as a simple Ford Excursion. This Excursion, however, has far greater ambitions than being stuffed to the gills at your local Costco. CAMI begins its transformation by dropping in a 240hp Turbo Yanmar marine engine. The stock 325hp Ford Powerstroke 6.0-liter engine stays to drive the behemoth on land while the Yanmar takes over in the water. Both powerplants sip diesel out of the same 55-gallon fuel tank. The Powerstroke sees an average of 13.8 mpg pushing out power through the 4-wheel drivetrain. The Yanmar, propelling the truck through a jet drive system, averages a consumption rate of around 6 gallons per hour under average load. When in water, the Yanmar powers a jet drive system, with forward and reverse thrust controlled through a Morse shifter on the dash. Turning the front wheels adds additional steering power to the truck in the water, but the bulk of directional control comes from hammering on the throttle in a jet drive system (the jet changes direction with the steering wheel and shoots you where you want to go). You'll be thankful for the jet drive system (meaning no propeller) if you should find yourself in the shallows where the undead typically lurk right under the surface. That's probably a bad place to have to change a propeller that's been snarled by the flesh of a hungry abomination. 02 of 05 Unsinkable in the Water, Unstoppable on Land The H2OEX Extreme's bumper is designed to push its way through a mid-sized tree. © Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International On that note, how well does CAMI make the "World's Longest SUV" float? The manufacturer claims the craft is unsinkable. If similar claims about the Titanic come to mind, CAMI has a very convincing demonstration here. The secret involves a proprietary application of flotation foam that integrates the material into the truck's chassis. To showcase how well their flotation foam system works, the folks at Cool Amphibious remove all the plugs from a vessel they made with the same technique and load it with water-filled barrels to simulate the weight of equipment, passengers and a powertrain. The entire craft maintains at least 6-inches of clearance above the water. If you should have a run-in with the Governor, the Wolves, the Stoneheart Group or a similar band of thugs bent on evil, at least you know you can sustain some damage and still be fit for a brilliant aquatic escape. The H2OEX Extreme boasts similarly tough credentials on land. Hampered by natural or man-made roadblocks? The front hull of CAMI's truck has a reinforced 3/8" thick aluminum plate that's capable of pushing over medium-sized trees with no damage to the vehicle. For even hairier situations there's two 9,000-lb. capacity Warn winches—one mounted on the vehicle's front and one on the rear. If a dramatic relocation is necessary (say an air-drop into a compound of heavily-armed cannibals like the ones at Terminus), take advantage of the vehicle's 8-point roll cage that has built-in eyes for crane lifting. Helping you get where you need to go is a set of over-sized flotation tires that, when combined with the vehicle's all-wheel-drive system, deliver plenty of momentum to get in and out of the water on ramps and sandy beaches alike. An optional Lowrance GPS system can rely on CDs for travel in every country of the world. Thanks to all of the H2OEX Extreme's extra trappings, the massive Ford Excursion it's born from is transformed into an 8-foot wide, 19-foot long behemoth that stands 8 feet and 3 inches tall and tips the scales at 9,500 pounds. 03 of 05 The Terra Wind: A Luxurious Refuge in the Apocalypse Careful attention to weight balancing and a single rear axle make for side-to-side stability, keeping the Terra Wind "shiny side up". © Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International, LLC As large as it is, the H2OEX Extreme gets lost in the shadow of its older brother. For those looking for the final word in apocalyptic comfort, nothing beats the Terra Wind. John Giljam, the driving force behind CAMI's engineering brilliance, wanted to cook up a machine that was luxurious, fun and seaworthy. What he ended up with is a 42.5-foot long, 102-inch wide Class A RV that can be optioned up with the customer's choice of luxurious accouterments and piloted through a body of water. A single 330hp diesel engine powers both the wheels and the two 19-inch bronze propellers of the Terra Wind (watch the shallows!). Power is sent from the engine to both the automatic and the marine transmissions, and the driver selects which one is in use by putting the other in neutral. 04 of 05 An Unsinkable Refuge Premium teak wood, rich leathers and thick-pile carpet are all available as options for the luxury aquatic RV. © Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International, LLC Like its kid brother, CAMI's RV is mounted onto an aluminum boat hull that receives the same flotation foam treatment to ensure a robust, unsinkable platform. The wheels are incorporated into the boat's hull with waterproof seals inside and out, and the propellers are built into a tunneled section of the hull to keep them protected from scraping speed bumps or ramps. Looking at the picture you might be wondering the same thing we were. "This thing stands pretty tall in the water. What good is it if it'll capsize and then we have to deal with the apocalypse AND drowning?" John thought of that, too, building the craft with a single rear axle and intentionally proportioning weight for side-to-side stability in the water. Testing prototypes must've been extremely intense. 05 of 05 Worth the Expense? The slide-out room extended in the water showcases the side-to-side stability of the Terra Wind. © Cool Amphibious Manufacturing International, LLC Depending on how strong your taste is for the finest of teak woods and the softest of hides, the Hydra-Terra can cost anywhere upwards of $850,000. 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Hello and welcome to my personal website!
My name is Adam Howlett, I'm 24 years old and I am currently living in Manchester working as a professional drummer for DK Management, an ICT Technician/Teaching Assistant in a Primary School and I also work for XFM Manchester as part of the XFM Breakfast Show and the XFM Street Team.
I enjoy working in and have gained a lot of experience in the Live Music industry too, whether that be drumming or sound engineering and I also have a great passion for Radio Broadcasting. I'm the owner of the website "Muse Drums" which is a website dedicated to the drummer from Muse, Dom Howard. I regularly make tabs and videos demonstrating how to play along to Muse songs and as of June 2012 the website has received well over 290,000 hits.
This website is a place to document and correlate all my achievements and goings on in my life allowing for friends, family, colleagues, employers and anyone else who wants to find out about me to do so.


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March 9, 2016
Holy Picnic!
We've had a lot of interesting surprises in the line of picnicking duty—hail and bugs, dogs with zero sense of a roast chicken's personal boundaries, serenades by affable Argentine ukulele players—but Monday night's surprise took the cake, because we found out that The Picnic is an IACP Cookbook Awards finalist!!


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Something to Cheer Aboutcomments (0) December 9th, 2010
Bartenders in many fine-dining establishments have made a name for themselves by mixing their own house-made bitters. They combine fruit, herbs, and spices and steep them in alcohol to create a beverage that's a finishing touch for classic cocktails and aperitifs. The end result is always different, depending on the ingredients.
Making bitters isn't just for expert mixologists. Homemade bitters can be whipped up using ingredients that may already be in your kitchen, like cardamom pods, orange peel, star anise, and cloves. A bottle of homemade bitters makes a tasteful, one-of-a-kind gift any time of the year.
For a recent batch of bitters, I combined the peel of one organic grapefruit, the leaves of an artichoke, dried juniper berries, cardamom pods, ground nutmeg, and a few whole cloves.
I placed all the ingredients in a large, clean jar and added two cups of vodka. I tightened the lid and let the concoction steep in a dark cupboard for about three weeks or until it turned a deep color. This made one pint of finished bitters and I bottled it in a recycled beer bottle with a ceramic stopper.
You can create your own brand of bitters by using different ingredients. Substitute orange peel for grapefruit, whiskey for vodka, and add other kinds of herbs and spices.
To complete your gift, tie on a nice gift tag and include some recipes for mixed drinks calling for bitters, like Bloody Molly, Monkey Wrench, or Champagne Cocktail.
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You are treating a child who has phenylketonuria. What should you do in order to prevent complications?
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- Feed the child a low protein diet.
- Feed the child a high protein diet.
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Local Singer-Songwriter Gives Concerts Brooklyn Heights Press Brooklyn Daily Eagle In recent months, residents of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Manhattan have enjoyed the sounds of singer-songwriter Kevin Glenn, who has given a series of concerts. The concerts, about an hour or more in length, have given Glenn the opportunity to hone his performance style and share his latest musical efforts.
A concert consists of ten or more songs that vary in style from pop/rock to folk, country, and theatrical drama. With lyrics drawn from his own experiences and insights into the joy and pain of everyday life, the tunes are both deeply personal and universal. Perhaps that's why his audiences relate so closely to his music. Several concert goers have attended multiple evenings for the sheer joy of it.
"A touch of genius is in his work," reported one such Heights resident. Another exclaims, "He's in the top echelon of what he does." With applause ringing forth at the end of each concert, encores have become standard. And with them come requests for tunes that, in this brief period of time, have become well known. "My son and I have several personal favorites," commented one Cobble Hill resident. "We always hope to hear at least one of them." According to Glenn, people have different favorites. "Apparently, people are resonating to the entire body of work and not just favoring one or two songs. For a songwriter this is great news."
The beauty of Glenn's work is that it appeals to listeners from 7–70, a rare quality these days. Youngsters enjoy some of the more high energy songs such a love song entitled, "Calling an Angel," while more mature members of his audiences connect to the lyrics of songs such as "King of Promises," a song about domestic abuse. A song about the homeless, "Old Woman in White Gloves" seems to transcend all age barriers with the bouncy, country-like music offsetting the tragedy described in the sophisticated lyrics. "The old woman in the song is actually someone I saw on the streets years ago," says Glenn. "Every time I sing the song I dedicate it, even if silently, to her wherever she is. She's touched me deeply, and I don't even know her name."
Audiences have been moved not only by Glenn's songs but also by the beauty, power and intensity of his voice. From the faintest of whispers to a strength of sound that is wonderfully exciting, Glenn performs his music with joy, fun, and great depth. He is a true entertainer. After growing up in Toms River, New Jersey and graduating with performance honors from Trenton State College, Glenn moved to New York City and now resides in Brooklyn Heights with his wife, Martha Lindsey. "Martha was and is my muse," says Glenn. "She opened the creative floodgates for me, and they haven't closed since."
According to Glenn, he has "a couple hundred songs or more" and is writing new ones on a daily basis. "These concerts have been the perfect place to try out my songs, both new and old. When I perform, I can usually sense which songs work as is and which ones are still en route. Glenn himself is very much en route. He's an up and coming artist of enormous talent who is capable of touching the hearts, minds, and souls of those lucky enough to hear his music…This is one performer you'll not want to miss.


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Categories: C=O Bond Formation > Synthesis of aldehydes >
Synthesis of aldehydes by hydration of alkynes
Recent Literature
Complexes derived from air-stable [CpRu(6-naphthalene)]PF6 and 6-aryl-2-diphenylphosphinopyridines efficiently catalyze the anti-Markovnikov hydration of terminal alkynes to give aldehydes.
A. Labonne, T. Kribber, L. Hintermann, Org. Lett., 2006, 8, 5853-5856.
A ruthenium catalyst was identified, which allows highly regioselective anti-Markovnikov hydration of terminal alkynes compatible with a wide range of functional groups.
F. Chevallier, B. Breit, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2006, 45, 1599-1602.
Stereodefined enol derivatives of aldehydes are prepared from terminal alkynes through Cp2ZrCl2-catalyzed methylalumination and subsequent oxygenation with peroxyzinc species and electrophilic trapping with carboxylic anydrides. The tandem carbometalation/oxygenation tolerates free and protected alcohols, heterocycles, olefins, and nitriles.
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Soviet machine-gunners with 7.62-mm light machine gun DP (Degtyarev-infantry, Degtyaryov machine gun).
DP (index GAU – 56-R-321) – light machine gun, developed by the Soviet arms designer V. Degtyarev. Degtyaryov machine gun became one of the first examples of small arms created in the USSR.
Location: USSR
Date: 1942
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Bang Your Own Drum: Identity Work by The Consult
It's been a long, long time since I've posted any identity projects and I'm happy to break that drought with this clever identity work by The Consult for communications firm Bang Your Own Drum. The business cards are embedded with a taught surface suitable for drumming with a dual-purpose drum stick pencil. (via designspiration)


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Making the Moves for Marbling
Now I am obsessed with a new fiber art technique known as marbling. It some ways it reminds me of abstract music, with a rhythm. The reason? To create the designs I use a slow swipe and a gentle pull as I lean over a bath of vitreous solution. I mark up the carefully positioned paints into slices, swirls and whirls. Sometimes the figures look like the result of a slow waltz in 3/4 time, or when more active remind me of a two-step danced across the surface. The rhythms and styles can vary based on the imagination of the touch of the stylus or the start and stop of a comb applied to the surface. There are three reasons I love working with this medium…
One: I love watching the stones appear and expand and then enjoy gliding sticks across the surface.
Two: I love messing with different color combos. Some primarily primary, and some more subdues as secondary or tertiary color combos.
Three: I most love finishing a particular design on day one and then applying another complimentary design on a second day. As a result the product is a true cross current of color, shape, line. This approach requires that the sequence of washing fabric in alum, dripping, and ironing to set the design is followed for each new application of color to the silk. I find it well worth the effort.
To see some of my marbled silk pieces (produced in various sizes from scarves to larger display pieces) see this page on this website.
To see the sample of silk swatches I marblelized recently at Penland School of Crafts, watch this movie I made:
Marblelized Motions from Trudy Thomson on Vimeo.
Then of course there are other examples of my art work as well as presentations about other artists at my media website.
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Russian Scenarios Have Familiar Look
Putin Goes Back to the Playbook in Fostering Russian-Majority Exclaves
Events on the ground in Ukraine are moving so rapidly that the West is finding it hard to keep up. By contrast, Vladimir Putin appears to be reacting swiftly with tactics from his own playbook.
Many analysts think that having lost a leader in Kiev likely to do Moscow's bidding, Mr. Putin is settling for a second-best solution by helping to carve off the Crimea region. It's an outcome he has engineered in Georgia and in Moldova, two former Soviet states with Russian-dominated breakaway zones....
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Celebrate the Joy of Language
Games are a great way to do this. One my students loved is called Hink Pink. It can wile away the kilometres when you're on a on car trip, or make a great brain sparker in a lesson break. Pop one on a note into your child's lunchbox and drive them crazy for the rest of the afternoon.
One person thinks of two single syllable rhyming words, like fat cat. She works out a clue that should lead (eventually!) to the answer "fat cat". One clue could be "an obese mouse-catcher" or "a pet that eats too much" , depending on the age of the guesser. The guesser tries to work out what the two rhyming words are.
The game can be extended to Hinky Pinky (two syllable rhyming words), like happy chappy - "joyful fellow". Or Hinketty Pinketty (three syllable rhyming words, much harder), like mellower bellower - "less angry bull". Mix and match with Hinky Pinketty or Hinketty Pink!
Here are some Hink Pinks you can use to get you and your child started.
1. seafood platter
2. huge oinker
3. head cover that's been squashed by a truck
4. warmed up join between two ropes
5. rained on puppy
1. fish dish
2. big pig
3. flat hat
4. hot knot
5. wet pet
If your child has trouble working out how many syllables are in a word, play a game where you tap the syllables on her arm as you slowly say the word: "butt(tap)-er (tap)-fly(tap)". Or march and dance the words, making strong body movements for each syllable. There is nothing more joyous than the sight and sound of thirty youngsters marching about, chanting the syllables in given words!
Once older kids are used to the game, it can provide a lead in to crossword puzzles, and then cryptic crossword puzzles. All of these activities are great for developing thinking skills, as well as giving the whole family a way of celebrating the joy of language.
Book Chook Challenge for my blog readers
(Hinky Pinky) : malevolent six-legged flour-dweller?
(Hink Pink) : oozy board?
Hinketty Pinky) : nightly record?
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Wonderful advice! Games help children retain material, but a lot of this has to do with the experience...the bonding of parent and child is what is remembered and cherished; the learning then becomes automatic and worth it all. Thanks for this interesting post.ReplyDelete
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I like this game, too, and your focus on encouraging the joy of language. My nieces love ghost (where you go around, each adding a new letter to a word - the loser is the one whose letter ends the word).ReplyDelete
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I know, I know, I'm back to phredude. Excuse me while I search for myself. In the meantime, great ideas with word games. It's a great way to teach kids to love the whimsical quality of language, not to mention get them started on a path to poetry and music. As for the challenge, I couldn't get any of them. Flour dweller? Is that a beetle? Sorry, I feel so inadequate, but what else is new?ReplyDelete
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Agreed, Lucy. My dad drove us crazy with his "jokes", yet those memories are strong and precious today.ReplyDelete
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Thanks for mentioning that one, Jen. I didn't know it as Ghost, but will be sure to research it, try it and post about it here. Word games are such fun!ReplyDelete
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I'm disappointed nobody has come up with my answers yet, Fred/Phred. If all else fails, do what I do - ask the kids for help!ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous24 January, 2009
Well, the first one is Evil Weevil. Second, no clue. Third, best I can come with is Moon Tune.ReplyDelete
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Yes!!!! Evil Weevil it is, Corey. An extra clue for the second, think what a pirate would use for his board. And for the third, because it's a hinketty pinky, the first word is three syllables and it rhymes with the second which is two syllables. Think diary for record.ReplyDelete
This will teach me not to use my hardest clues when I introduce a game!
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D'oh! Missed the part of the post about syllables! Okay, I'll have to think some more.ReplyDelete
_______ plank? Can't think of an oozy rhyme. And i used to be so good at stuff liek this!
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Oh, got it! Nocturnal journal! :)ReplyDelete
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You're still good at stuff like this! Yes, the plank part is right. As for "oozy", I confess that before I checked it in the dictionary, I would probably have put "damp" for my clue. But when I found "oozy" in the Concise Oxford, I just loved it.ReplyDelete
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Yay Corey! You wear the crown of the Hinketty-Pink Meister!ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous26 January, 2009
Well, now that you say "damp", I'll go with "dank plank".ReplyDelete
do I get a prize? :)
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- Anonymous26 January, 2009
Meister indeed! You got it, Corey. And your prize is ... having a place to stay when you come dive the Barrier Reef!ReplyDelete
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If I've learned anything during God's constant refining of me, it's that God redeems our pasts. Just because something has happened already, does not mean God cannot go into that space in our lives, and in our memories, and heal us. No part of our past or future is beyond His reach.
I've never been more thankful for His redemption than I am these days. As He continues to sift me, I am struck by the depths of my need for that redemption, my absolute desperation for His grace.
I mention in my book, Holey, Wholly, Holy, that one of the ways God sometimes chooses to refine us, to heal us, is to bring memories to the surface of places we have lingering wounds, or unconfessed sin. This process can be startling and deeply difficult, but if we turn to God with these parts of our stories, He can bring us to new places of freedom and hope.
There's no statute of limitation on sin. Unrepented sin doesn't get a pass because it's old. Though God has mercifully changed my heart, I still hoard a heap of ugly that has yet to be laid bare before Him.
Earlier this week I shared a humbling story from my past over at Managing Your Blessings. You can read that post HERE.


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Ballet dancers Anna Tikhomirova and Artem Ovcharenko show us once more how elegant and graceful ballet is. They both dance with the Bolshoi ballet company and are a couple not only on stage but also in real life.
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The paper describes a research project which observes the teaching practices of trainers working in three non-linguistic skill ('other-skill') areas – music (classical singing), table tennis, and flight simulation. The aim is to compare these practices with those of the language teacher and to consider whether the latter has anything to learn from them. The theoretical justification of the research is briefly outlined and the argument put forward that applied linguistics has for a long time largely ignored the practices of other-skill teachers. How the research was undertaken is briefly described. The major part of the paper outlines the project's main findings. Like language teachers, the other-skill trainers show themselves aware of the information-processing needs of their learners. Two models for the teaching of performance-related skills are identified and discussed in relation to language teaching. It is also noted that the other-skill teachers provide considerable performance-based feedback to learners and that the skill training observed is overwhelmingly needs-driven. Finally, the way in which other-skill teachers correct performance 'mistakes' (as opposed to 'errors') is discussed.
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I have two boys. And I'm thrilled. As it was once put to me, when you have a boy you don't need to worry about everyone else's penis, you just need to worry about your son's.
My guys are only 4 and 2, but in a decade I'll be glad to worry about just 2 boys instead of a locker room full of them.
There's another reason I'm glad I have boys—the pink princess thing.
The princessification of our girls flows right alongside the mass marketing to boys of Transformers and Star Wars and Cars. Marketers have distilled the gender types into such specific descriptions that we now live in a black and white (blue and pink) world when raising our kids.
Girls are princesses, boys are warriors. Disney likes it like that, in 2009 they made nearly $4B off their princess brands alone.
Still, Riley would like things to change. I mean, why can't girls have superhero toys and boys have princess toys?
Lego made headlines last week when it announced it was releasing female friendly sets. That immediately led to the questions of "when was Lego not female friendly?"
My niece and son played on Christmas morning for hours with a traditional set of red, blue and green blocks and not once did she pine for something pink.
The princess model creates a world where Barbie says "math is hard" and people like the Kardashians are role models. Princessing our daughters grooms them for Toddlers and Tiaras and teaches 5 year olds to label their 3 year old rivals as "hookers."
"Dr. Melanie Waters, lecturer in English literature and specialist in feminist theory at Northumbria University, absolutely has a problem with the princess culture. "[Princess dolls] are promoting a very narrow and prescriptive view of femininity, and one that ought to be outmoded in the 21st century," she tells Ebner. "I think they are regressive. They encourage girls to be passive, and to nurture. There's an aggressive focus on beauty, hair accessories and other images that promote the idea that girls should be concerned with their appearance".
From an early age, girls are being socialised, it seems, for the caring, soft "feminine jobs" that perpetuate gender stereotypes, job segregation, and lower pay rates."
I'm not wanting us to go off the gender deep end by raising a completely neutral child as one couple recently made headlines by announcing this past year, but let's not stick them in completely separate boxes.
There needs to be balance. I wear pink shirts, as do my sons. I've picked him up from school with pigtails and a tutu on because other kids were trying it. My 5-year-old niece asked for tools for Christmas so she could woodwork with her dad. Why can't we just follow their lead instead of determining their future for them?
Now there is argument to be made that princessing our girls is no more likely to turn them into D-List celebs with a sex tape than Transformers is to turn our sons into machine gun toting maniacs. Active parents who put education and environment above all else will be the guiding forces of our children.
How do you feel about the pink princessification of our daughters?


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