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US – The new MiBatch anti-counterfeiting resin technology provides a unique fingerprint for plastics packaging.
Developed by Plastics Color Corp - a major US supplier of color concentrates, functional additives, and custom polymer masterbatches for the plastics industry – the MiBatch anti-counterfeiting resins meet the needs of the packaging industry through a multilayered approach to brand protection, delivering major advantages when it comes to risk mitigation, supply chain security, and corporate governance.
Brand owners and suppliers of plastics packaging continue to face counterfeiting issues on a regular basis. Counterfeiting is a multi-billion-dollar threat to consumers and businesses worldwide and compromises brand value and poses serious safety risks, according to Plastics Color.
"MiBatch was developed as an extremely cost-effective anti-counterfeiting measure enabling manufacturers and retailers to protect brand identity and ensure supply chain integrity," explained Tim Workman, vice president of business development for Plastics Color.
MiBatch technology uses covert chemical or visual markers called taggants that promote anti-counterfeiting by providing a unique fingerprint to the packaging or product. Because the taggant provides a unique "marker," they can protect the OEM or brand owner from costly recalls, repairs, and even litigation by providing proof of the product's authenticity. Tagging the product and the plastic packaging offers double security.
"Since MiBatch is an anti-counterfeiting taggant that is placed in the material itself – whether in the plastic packaging or the plastic product – authentication can be done at every level of the supply chain," said Workman.
These markers are created through spray pyrolysis during the manufacturing process. This patented process produces spherical particles over a wide range of compositions so that there is homogeneous composition control. This is considered a proactive approach to security and risk management. The unique taggants in MiBatch are compatible with a wide variety of resins to impart an extremely high level of security and verification.
MiBatch taggants are easy to authenticate but very difficult for criminals to detect and replicate, according to Plastics Color. They function consistently under wide-ranging environmental conditions without affecting product performance, and each customer's unique taggant "signature" can be consistently produced at any volume.
Taggants are added to plastic masterbatches during the compounding process. Plastics Color custom formulates these markers for each client. XRF (X-ray fluorescence) and laser detection equipment (handheld or inline) is employed to "read" the embedded taggant signature and verify authenticity of the polymer, product, or component. The detection systems are tuned to look for specific elements and combinations for the unique taggant.
If an OEM is having issues with supply chain security, MiBatch is an effective solution that provides authentication tools for each step of the process, says Plastics Color. OEMs are able to work with their specific security gaps and take a proactive approach to hindering counterfeiting issues from within; whether from production facilities, packaging facilities, or via the shipping process.


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The golden season has finally returned in town, and one of the best ingredients for the Autumn is, always has been, THE PUMPKIN!!! I've been enjoying the pumpkin recently and found it such an interesting and versatile vegetable to cook. Wether for a soup, or an easy lunch dish going with either noodles or rice,… Continue reading Pumpkin 3 Ways: Autumn Recipes for Pumpkin Lovers
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Spicy & Sour Chicken Veggie Stew (酸辣鸡肉蔬菜炖)
HELLO 2019!!! Hope everybody had a wonderful festival period in the past weeks. As for me it was one of the best Christmas and New Year holidays I've had since years! Why so special?! Well... First of all, we invited my in-laws to come over to stay with us for the Christmas and I WAS… Continue reading Spicy & Sour Chicken Veggie Stew (酸辣鸡肉蔬菜炖)
Party Dishes: Saute Green Beans & Japchae (炒豆角 + 韩式拌粉丝)
Winter is ALMOST gone, almost!!! I am so happy to say it, because I can't wait to welcome the warm Spring. Although we are still physically in Winter season, but here at our home we've already started to invite friends over for weekend gatherings. It is still too cold for a brunch outdoor on the… Continue reading Party Dishes: Saute Green Beans & Japchae (炒豆角 + 韩式拌粉丝)
Puff Pastry with Yam Filling (番薯酥饼)
Happy New Year of 2018! After the holiday period, do you feel overloaded with a lot of meat and wine? As for me, this year I unfortunately managed to eat not too much, because I was sick. Actually it was not only me, the whole family got beaten down starting from the Christmas Day until… Continue reading Puff Pastry with Yam Filling (番薯酥饼)
Steamed Dumplings with Daikon Pork Filling (萝卜猪肉馅蒸饺)
Growing up as a norther Chinese, I remember that dumpling has played a huge part in our life. We eat dumplings for most of the important occasions: Chinese New Year dinners, family gatherings, farewell/ welcoming meals, etc. It is a social food, as it can involve many people into the preparation; meanwhile it brings together… Continue reading Steamed Dumplings with Daikon Pork Filling (萝卜猪肉馅蒸饺)
Braised Noodles with Green Beans (豆角焖面)
Every year in early Autumn, once I see there are green beans displayed on the stalls, I would immediately think of this dish: braised noodles with green beans. I remember my grandma used to cook this dish to me, so that I got to eat some green vegetables. And now I also cook this dish… Continue reading Braised Noodles with Green Beans (豆角焖面)
Daikon Beef Soup (白萝卜牛肉汤)
In China, we have a famous saying: Eat radish/ daikon in winter, ginger in summer (冬吃萝卜夏吃姜). In our tradition, we believe in the Yin (阴) and Yang (阳) balance of the universe, so as in our body. In Summer because we sweat a lot, the heat inside our body, aka Yang (阳), runs out leaving… Continue reading Daikon Beef Soup (白萝卜牛肉汤)
Noodle in Beef Broth (牛肉汤面)
The comfort food for me, and lots of Chinese people, is noodle in soup. The noodle has to be the long version, and the soup better is a meat broth. And when these two combine into a bowl, they have a magic powder to warm up my stomach and comfort my body. Talking… Continue reading Noodle in Beef Broth (牛肉汤面)

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Hanging on our bedroom wall is a list of five goals that Mike and I set at the beginning of the year. On that list is the goal to have weekly Family Home Evening (FHE).
Back before we adopted Bryson we use to be so good at having FHE. We use to get together each week with about 5-7 couples in our Orem ward (we sure miss that ward!) to have FHE and developed some amazing memories and friendships. Then we adopted Bryson and moved and unfortunately kind of got out of the swing of things for a while. We'd have it occasionally but not consistently.
Mike and I both have testimonies of the importance of FHE, so we decided to make it one of our family goals this year to be sure we do it consistently and so far we've done pretty good--not perfect--but we are certainly better.
As I was trying to prepare the lesson on Monday, I stumbled upon some old face masks I made back when I served in the Primary years ago and was so excited I kept them because I knew Bryson would love them! We ended up talking about the importance of obedience by acting out the story of Nephi getting the brass plates. Bryson was so cute and was just beaming the entire time.
Here's Bryson modeling the masks:
As we were acting out the story, Bryson kept hearing us talk about "the brass plates." He noticed we didn't have a prop for the brass plates so he ran over to the kitchen drawer we keep his plastic plates and cups in and pulled out a "plate" for us to use. It was so cute and made us laugh.
In this life we will never be perfect but our desires to do good, to be better, and to overcome our weaknesses and imperfections CAN be perfect. It's those desires that will help us steadily progress to the beings we can ultimately become. I'm so blessed to have a husband who shares my same desires to be better and improve. I love him so much!


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The Preachin' Pipe Slide is an authentic representation of maverick bluesman Eric Sardinas' own handmade slide. Sculpted by thousands of live shows, it has a fast, tapered shape from years of blazing across the strings of a sweat-soaked Dobro. Now you can experience the custom, fluid feel of the Pipe without spending a lifetime on roadhouse stages. Dunlop has faithfully recreated Sardinas' secret weapon with this finely machined piece of brass. From the perfectly thinned playing surface to the flared, weighted end, this slide is the real deal.
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Sushma Swaraj Asks for DNA Test of Body Found With Sunken Ship's Life Jacket in Indonesia
There were 26 Indians on board the cargo ship, of which 16 were rescued.
The Indian government has asked for DNA identification of a body that was found wearing a life jacket with a mark belonging to the sunken ship Emerald Star, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Nov. 19. The MV Emerald Star, which had 26 Indians on board, sank off the coast of Philippines in the Pacific Ocean on Oct. 13.
The cargo ship weighed 33,205 tons and sank due to a typhoon. The ship was built in 2010 and carried a Hong Kong flag. Of the 26 Indians on board, 16 were rescued in an operation conducted by the Indian Navy, and the Philippines and Japanese authorities. The cargo ship was traveling from Indonesia to China with nickel ore, reported Maritime Bulletin.
An unidentified body was found buried on Oct. 28 on the island city of Banua, the Philippines Coast Guard informed New Delhi recently, Swaraj tweeted. The body was severely decomposed.
"I have asked Indian Ambassador in Manila that the body be exhumed and brought to Manila for identification by DNA," Swaraj said on Twitter.
The ship sank about 600 km south of the Ishigaki island in South West Japan, according to Chinese news agency Xinhua.
The Japanese Coast Guard said it had received a distress signal from the ship when it was about 280 km east of the northern tip of the Philippines.
The rescued crew were taken to the Gerry Filippetto Memorial Foundation Hospital for further medical treatment. They had sustained multiple physical injuries and head trauma, Maritime Bulletin reported.
Those identified among the rescued Indian nationals are: chief cook Kharty Kerthikeyan, 46; deck fitter Dasari Prakash Rao, 37; chief officer Kishore Kumar, 46; trainee Rama Durai Umadurai, 23, and trainee Joseph Pragash, 24.
Those missing are Captain Nair Rajesh Ramachandran, second officer Rahul Kumar, third officer Subramaniam Giridhar Kumar, chief engineer Rajput Shyam Singh, fourth engineer Subbiah Suresh Kumar, junior engineer Chauhan Ashok Kumar, Perumalsamy Gurumurthy, Malavaranan Silambarasan, Murugan Gowtham and Bevin Thomas.
Chief engineer Shyam Singh Rajput had alerted the crew that they would have to abandon the ship. Until Oct. 15, it was believed that it's likely the rest 10 crew members survived the typhoon as they were wearing life jackets.


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Tamara Barber
Editor's Note: Due to scheduling conflicts I was not able to attend TMRE this year, but the research blogging community was well represented and there is a ton of coverage available. The Affinnova Crew (as usual!) provided wonderful blog posts that you can find here. Annie Pettit also provides a great overview of many of the sessions here, and of course The Market Research Event blog has a plethora of great content as well.
Frequent GreenBook Blog contributor Tamara Barber of Affinnova has a summary of one of the sessions on innovation just for us, and a few other folks have told me they will have posts for GreenBook Blog readers as well so keep your eyes peeled for them. Enjoy Tamara's post, it is thought provoking!
By Tamara Barber
At The Market Research Event in Orlando, Nokia's Dr. Oskar Korkman discussed how his company uses consumer practice as a starting point for innovation. His research puts the customer at the heart of product development and marketing, in four main ways.
Business Impact
Oskar's goal is to make sure that consumer insights are involved in four key areas in order to support decision-making at the company:
- Product strategy and portfolio – any and all research that is done before a product has even been developed
- Product UX and concepting – involves concept development, design and validation
- Product and campaign development – supports the R&D of a product once a concept has been decided on
- Post-launch and leverage – assess performance in market
According to Oskar, embedding market research into each of these stages is a "tough job".
Innovation Agenda
Market research tends to be obsessed by the psychological processes in peoples' heads, where we try and understand how people think and reason. "But no one consumes with their heads. We consume in practice." Shifting from seeing people as thinkers to seeing them as practitioners is key to innovation. So much of our Western point of view is based on the idea that people think before they act, but – put simply – Oskar says this is wrong. "If you want to learn early about consumptions and consumers, you should start with practical situations." As an example, the iPad fills a very practical need for a screen in between the big TV and the small phone.
When you start viewing people as practitioners, you start to uncover behaviors that are common across geographies and consumer segments. At Nokia, Oskar says "we focus on shared context and practices, rather than on segments of consumers." When he started at Nokia three years ago, the company segmented consumers very early in the innovation process. But this only complicates decisions. Being in this profession we should focus on finding simple answers for companies, he argued, and we do a disservice by fragmenting the market and making the world more complex. Instead by finding the common practices and behaviors, we make the decisions around strategic direction much simpler for our companies.
And, be warned, companies can't have it both ways. They have to make a choice between either focusing on commonalities and driving specific consumer practices or focusing on differences. What's the output of one over the other? Apple and RIM both have a limited product lines but have become known as market leaders for certain types of behaviors (i.e. email and messaging, music consumption). Whereas other vendors with more differentiated product lines have not found their breakthrough innovations.
Insights Portfolio
For innovation work, Nokia's insights come from three stages of behavioral research:
- Global consumer trends – Quantitative syndicated studies, which Nokia uses to track certain market behaviors. This isn't a main source for innovation because it's a lagging indicator.
- Leading edge behaviors – Scanning the world for new behaviors (for example, how people listen to music). And they explore whether these new behaviors have the potential to spread globally. With a strong ethnographic background, Oskar says, you can tell what kinds of behaviors will spread. This kind of research is very qualitative, and you have to have the guts to trust small sample sizes for big decisions, as long as you can develop a good story.
- Behavioral studies – Very large structured deep dives done using ethnographic methods. This allows Nokia to model anthropological information.
Case Example
To put this process into context, Oskar outlined a trend called "connecting for purpose", which he'd first uncovered from quantitative work. In social media, the trend has shifted from the value of the quantity of connections to the quality of connections. Social technology itself is not valuable on its own anymore; it needs a purpose. Oskar's team took this research and then modeled the kinds of social behaviors that people have, in six different countries around the globe using ethnographic research and behavioral studies on time, place and type of social activity.
Out of this came a model for a spectrum of social relationships: self, lifelong, friendship, purposeful and incidental. This is a behavioral segmentation that applies across different market segments. Since digital social behavior is mediated through an object, Nokia has also researched what kinds of objects promote social behavior now, what their history has been, and how they might be used in the future.
From all of this, Nokia can build strategies that look at what behaviors the company can drive through its objects. For example, they can: improve existing mobile behaviors, turn Internet behavior mobile, turn non-digital behavior mobile or spread existing mobile behaviors to new geographies.
So what are innovations according to Oskar? "The improvement of an existing practice. There are now new innovations, but rather the development of existing practice and objects. Everything is incremental."
Tamara Barber is the senior director of strategic marketing with Affinnova, an innovation software and services firm that exhibited at The Market Research Event.


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Yaya Toure is African football's last man standing
Yaya Gnegneri Toure has with even no infinitesimal doubt registered firmly his presence on the pantheon of African football greats having won his fourth CAF African Footballer of the Year gong doing so in a grand style, consecutively.
I will underline the word consecutive. One of the Karmic laws, the Law of Change, states that: "History repeats itself until we learn the lessons that we need to change our path."
But for a player to repeat this feat of Yaya Toure's by winning four awards back-to-back is something that is unlikely but not impossible in the immediate few years ahead of us.
Yaya has won 15 major club titles with ASEC Mimosas, Olympiacos, Barcelona and Manchester City including a Champions League triumph with the Catalans in 2009.
He has also six major individual awards including the historic four African Footballer of the Year awards in a row. With Ivory Coast, he has been in five Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, reaching the finals in the 2006 and 2012 editions, and has three FIFA World Cup appearances under his belt, with a total of 83 caps 16 goals scored for his country.
Lionel Messi Record Equality
Barcelona's Lionel Messi won four Ballon d'or awards on the trot between 2009 and 2012, something that elevated his greatness status in world football even higher.
However, 31-year old Yaya Toure should rightfully be considered in the same breath given his achievements in African football. Both the African Footballer of the Year and the Ballon d'Or were first conceived by France Football magazine, until FIFA and CAF took over full authority of the awards respectively, and there are no two individual awards with more gravitas.
Filling the cafeterias in Africa
Africa was the place to be during the days of Michael Essien, Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou at Chelsea, while Samuel Eto'o, Seydou Keita and Yaya Tourepulled the strings from Spain in the Barcelona team.
Emmanuel Adebayor was scoring goals for Arsenal while Kole Toure kept them out, and Africa had perhaps established its golden generation. Even with Adebayor at Spurs, Eto'o at Inter, Essien on loan at Madrid, these were still great days.
Cafeterias, very common in francophone African countries were always packed. People gather there to eat, talk football, argue about top African stars at top European clubs.There was always sheer delight when African football fans saw their local stars shine at the top level of world football.
I watched the group stages and the round of 16 matches of the 2010 World Cup in Ivory Coast, I was based at Abobo, a suburb in Abidjan and I still remember it with relish. I am not very sure this happens still with the dwindling number of world class African players in world football now.
Yaya Toure: Last man standing?
There is no denying the fact that currently the Manchester City midfield maestro is the first ahead of several others, as the African player who is playing top level football well in Europe.
His national team might not be doing well but Ivory Coast as I know have some non-football related problems that has rocked the golden generation of the francophone African country, the bad politics and tribalism et all have contributed to the perennial failure of the Elephants.
When Roberto Mancini's Manchester City won the 2010/2011 FA Cup, it was the first time the club had won a trophy in 35 years. Yaya's contribution to the team was central.
Collectively he helped and individually he produced magic moments too. In the semi-finals City met sworn rivals Manchester United at Wembley and it was Yaya who stood between Alex Ferguson side and a place in the final as his 52nd minute goal proved to be the match winner and the only goal of the game.
It was 14 May, 2011 at Wembley. The final score read Manchester City 1 Stoke City 0. Once again who scored for the Citizens? The man born in the Ivorian northern city of Bouake in 1983 was the hero for the club as his 74th minute left-footed pile-driver opened the silverware floodgates.
Yaya would forever be remembered. A midfield dominion who has taken his game to another phase playing top level football consistently since arriving in England establishing himself as the engine room and most devastating force at the Etihad Stadium.
To think that he had been sidelined by then Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola who favoured Sergio Busquets ahead of the African. But it was not the end for Toure. He believed in his quality and standard and that has manifested since joining Manchester City.
He has bullied opponents in midfield,has scored goals with either of his feet, has won trophies, has commanded and dictated how games should go, nobody has steamrolled the opposition like Yaya in the last few seasons.
Surprisingly, he has even transformed into a more scoring midfielder at City. Toure played 117 matches in all competitions for Barcelona, scoring just six goals, but in Manchester the former ASEC Mimosas player scored 52 goals in 184 matches in all competitions from the 2010/11 to 2013/14 season.
Not so many players would go on to maintain that class against the backdrop of the trauma of rejection by a club as big as Barcelona. This is why Yaya Toure is an oddity, a very rare footballer with an ideal height and physique.
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Breakups are not just for lovers
Break ups are more than just for relationships of love:
- Work ones
- Hair dresser
- Friendships
A post like this is a as a much warning as it is intended to inform. Beware: breakups are not just for lovers!
Every single relationship you have in your life – co-worker, employer-employee, mechanic, hairdresser, barber – anyone you might find "cool" or that you have struck that 'special chord' with … is gonna require a proper break up when the split comes down.
That insurance guy with the hook up – your 'car guy' who details your car on the cheap – they are both gonna need some kind of tactic when you decide to leave em..
Quick example- my girlfriend had a hairdresser whom she went to and trusted for years. He injured himself and had to take leave and he funneled his clients to another hair dresser in the shop to cover his clients until his return. Good in theory until she thought about how much better her hair looked each week that he was gone and the new guy was showing his skills! Don't you know she had to go through a three step process(to be named later) just to let this aging 'hair style engineer' down easy so he wouldn't kirk-out and throw a tantrum each time he saw her in the new guy's chair going forward!
Does she hit him directly with the bad news? ignore his calls? Or change salons and just fade from existence? What tactic is gonna work??
This is hard work for a relationship that wasn't an intimate one!
So keep in-mind your eventual exit strategy you'll need next time you are agreeing to grabbing a beer with that all-too-eager-to-please waiter who always 'looks out' for you and your girls at your fav resto spot… Or your insurance rep who invites you to his family cook out – "just ta kick it"


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NIKKI: ACTUAL-ROUTINE LEARNER (based on Dr. Keith Golay's work)
1. compliant nature, cooperative
2. thoughtful
3. helpful
4. methodical
5. likes routine, rules and tradition
6. upset easily by changes
7. seeks approval of parents and others
8. organized
9. dependable and responsible
Strong Dislikes:
1. large, chaotic groups
2. change in schedule
3. vague expectations
4. open-ended assignments
1. abstract thinking
2. invention
3. risk-taking
– most concerned with understanding and meeting expectations
– asks for clarification regularly to avoid making mistakes
– needs material presented in a sequential, step-by-step manner
– likes assignments with clearly defined instructions and expectations
– most comfortable with traditional teaching methods: written assignments, repetition, drill, bookwork, workbook learning
– some weakness in understanding principles, concepts and abstractions
– may not like role-playing, estimating, predicting, or other exercises that require spontaneity, creativity, or extrapolation
– respects authority and needs a learning environment with clear leadership and recognized rules
– needs well-organized, sequential lessons presented in incremental steps; resources with clear directions and standards of evaluations
– Saxon Math and Professor Phonics
– try essay tests for a better understanding of larger concepts
– must learn to make decisions and act spontaneously
– must be encouraged to invent and take risks
– They like their environment to be clearly structured, planned, and organized. They are not comfortable with spontaneity and do not feel they are creative. The traditional school model works well for them. They ask "What?"
– Instructors of actual-routine learners should realize that
they will need help and encouragement in keeping their shortcomings in perspective, and they often require outside accountability
to insure all responsibilities eventually are completed with an acceptable level of competency.
ETHAN: ACTUAL-SPONTANEOUS LEARNER (based on Dr. Keith Golay's work)
1. impulsive
2. autonomous
3. distractable
4. flexible
5. short attention span
6. risk taker
7. constant motion
8. thrives on variety and adventure
9. competitive
10. quick
11. inventive
12. outgoing
13. defiant when boundaries are imposed
Strong Dislikes:
1. structure
2. routine
3. sitting still
4. reading or seatwork
5. convention
6. delayed gratification
1. study skills
2. long-range planning
3. planning and organization
– the Accidental Learner
– learning is involuntary and, without training, is limited to a concrete level of thinking
– impulsive and adventuresome
– is controlled by his impulses; lives for the moment
– any learning that occurs is an unintentional by-product of his actions
– wants to deal with the actual, concrete world
– least suited for the traditional classroom and formal learning experiences
– won't sit still for lectures, repetition or drills
– wants to be unrestrained by structure, routine or authority
– loves games and enjoys being in a group but is competitive and often takes charge
– antics and sense of fun; quick wits and resourcefulness
– has the ability to act swiftly with precision
– adept at manipulating, constructing, and performing
– excels in areas requiring invention, physical dexterity, resourcefulness and courage
– more than any other child, this one needs to be homeschooled
– needs strong parenting and leadership, a daily routine, clear boundaries
– set up an environment that is quiet and clear of distractions
– be tolerant of his need to move around
– set short, achievable goals and immediately reward good attitudes and acceptable work; Incentive charts, stickers or special treat can be motivational
– spice up routine regularly with variety: field trips, special projects, cooperative classes
– Math Blaster and Sing, Spell, Read and Write
– usually gifted in areas that require physical dexterity, primarily athletics
– They like their environment such that they are free to act spontaneously; they dislike planning and organizing. They love games and hands-on projects, but have short attention spans and are difficult to motivate. They want to know how what they are learning is of use to them. They ask "How does this work?"
– They like their environment such that they are free to act spontaneously; they dislike planning and organizing. These learners
prefer games and hands-on projects, but have short attention spans and are difficult to motivate. The traditional face-to-face
classroom is lest suited to individuals of this nature, Golay notes, for they do not prefer the formal learning experiences.


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Dr House & Darkin
All world ment, and this phase will me think a lot, but the most asocial Doctor, but admirable for the work done, Dr. House, it's now been years since I saw the series of the same name, and is a kind of sherlock holmes medical, with a humor all his own way and a view of medicine: ^^ a mystery, For me, I think he is the best doctor I've seen in a medical series, right after the series is sometimes repeated, but still worship with his character, like what, we like it and I did our own Vicodin for not suffer ^^
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Okay, I get it. NO one likes to change. Actually, we all have a physical reaction when something changes, good or bad. We've all heard about the effects of stress on our bodies and the damage it can do? Well what causes stress… CHANGE! So any common sensed individual would be screaming right now, so WHY WOULD I WANT TO CHANGE? Because some changes, while they may be difficult for us to go through in the moment will BENEFIT our overall health, both physical and emotional, long-term. Sometimes we have to step back and think of the bigger picture…
What have you been wanting to change in your life? There must be something!? I am always a body in motion. I am growing, learning and changing every single day. Some may beg to differ that I will change in my personality, ahem ahem my father (who I live with!) lol, but for the most part, I am willing to adapt! 😛 Do you want to change your body? Eat better? Give up smoking? Save more money? Get out of debt? Well… you're going to have to change something to get to that goal, because right now WHAT YOU'RE DOING ISN'T WORKING. I don't mean to CAPS yell at you. Well, I guess I do, but it's just so you can understand! You really have to look internally and think about what the cause is. Why isn't what you're doing to work toward your goal working? Obviously something isn't working! We can all come up with excuses, "Well so and so brought in a cake last Friday, and I had to eat some or they would be offended" or "My friends wanted to go shopping, and I couldn't just go and not buy something". There is always an excuse so that we don't have to change. It's our "scapegoat". What we need to stop doing is looking at others and start looking at ourselves. Because, for the most part, that's where the stem of the problem is. And if you aren't willing to change your habit or behavior, then things will NEVER change, and could even get worse. For example, bad eating habits… you keep eating poorly or making excuses, you're going to continue to gain weight or, even worse, could develop a health condition. If you don't stop spending money, you're just going to go further and further into debt.
We have to get a little uncomfortable to get what we want!
Now, I do a lot of personal development. I listen to a lot of podcasts talking about this idea of change, and that we need to change. We should work to create new habits, etc. Some of them get me so fired up, but then they don't follow through on giving me the tools to do so! I still love them though. They're like the cheerleaders to the tools that I've collected in other places! I'm going to share some tips that have collected and that have worked for me. They may not work for you… but I know I'm a pretty tough cookie to crack, so if they work for me, they might be worth a shot in giving them a try. These are pretty amendable, so they could be transitioned for different situations.
· You have to more than one goal. I've said this before. You can't jump a staircase, or a mile. You have to take it ONE STEP at a time. What does one step entail? It's basic, I know. It's putting one foot in front of the other. But each of those steps is a goal to get you to the end point. I try to think of it like a staircase. I start with my main goal. And then I look at it in pieces, what is it going to take to get me to that goal? I then think of a mid-point and then work my way out from there. I take as many steps as I need to succeed. It's going to be individual for each of you. As an example…. My dog needs to lose weight. Here's his step chart!
o Lose 15 lbs Weight (2-3 months)
§ Go for 2 10 minutes walks twice a day (week 4)
· Cut back dog food by ½ cup (Week 3)
o Go on a 10 minute walk twice a day (Week 2)
§ Cut back dog food ¼ cup in morning (week 2)
· Walk fumble to the end of the driveway 3 x day (Week 1)
o Cut back dog food ¼ cup in the evening (week 1)
As you can see… I created a step chart, and then I added a timeline for each item! I also set realistic timelines. I have never had a dog lose weight before, let alone a 200 lb creature. So… I set my goal time a little extended. I knew how to manage his food, and I know his walk schedule and that we had to increase his resistance for walks. Change was uncomfortable for him. He hates walks. He was starving and asking for more food. BUT, I didn't give into him begging. It was uncomfortable for him because he was hungry and his schedule was messed up. It was uncomfortable for me because A. I had to change my schedule to walk him, (as well as my dad) and B. we had to say "no" to him when he was begging. I kept thinking that I wanted a dog that was going to be around longer… and then it hit me. My goal wasn't for him to lose 15 lbs. It's bigger than that, it's for him to be around longer and enjoy his doggy life.
Now, I know this is a silly example. But it's easy to understand for the steps. Does it? Please let me know
· YOU HAVE TO step out of your comfort zone. One of my goals is to meet new people, and make some new friends. I have to step out of my comfort zone and put myself out there to do this. I'm not going to attract friends while sitting at my desk, or in my house on the weekends. I have to constantly talk to strangers. I KNOW this is something we are told not to do as children. However, I know my Turbo Fire and Les Mills moves! I can bring it if I need to! 😛 I also know who I shouldn't just go up to and strike a conversation with! Lol. I have also stepped out of my wheelhouse and have gone to a few meetups from meetup.com. To me, this is the equivalent of blind dating for friends. It is NOT easy! And it's hard to do on your own, but I did it!! And I will continue to attend them! It's a great way to meet new people!
· Visualize. We can all set action statements. My goal is… However, I think it's important to give a reason why. And I think it's important to rephrase into as much of a positive statement as possible. When I succeed, I will… For example…. When I lose weight, I will be able to play with my children outside. Put a reward to it! Aren't we all more apt to do something if there is a reward attached? Pavlov's Dog 101!
· Make a competition for yourself! Join an accountability group. Do something that will hold you accountable daily. This can be as simple as going to the dollar store and getting gold star stickers and putting a sticker on every day that you do some type of fitness! You will enjoy putting that gold star on that calendar! Or post your photos on IG. It will be like a daily goal for you. I can eat clean because I need to post my meals on Instagram!
· Don't stop learning. Educate yourself as much as you can about behaviors, or things related to your goal. I have podcasts galore on my iphone and I buy self-help audiobooks and listen to them when I'm driving to and from work. Most audiobooks come with the book section as well for you to track your notes!
· Try to surround yourself with people that won't sabotage your success. For example, if you're trying to quit smoking, you won't stand outside with your normal crowd for 10 minute breaks. That would be like hanging a mouse in front of a cat! You want to surround yourself with 'Like-minded' individuals. Join a new club, or a book group! Or join a walking or running group. Most running shoe stores actually have running groups that you can join!
· Manage your surroundings! Don't buy unhealthy food. If it's in your cabinet, it's only going to whisper your name. Eat me, Eiren. Eat me, Eiren. It's like Alice and Wonderland in your cupboards. I try not to buy anything with sugar. If I want something, I have to go out and buy it. And more than likely in that entire process, is the bar of chocolate REALLY that worth it for the gas it's going to cost for me to go purchase it? Sometimes yes, but most times no.
· Set reminders on your phone. You can even get creative and visual with this one! For example. I snack while I make dinner. Well, most nights I make dinner at the same time. I can always set up reminders to show myself photos of my "sweaty selfies" or that bikini that I've been eyeing to buy. Those reminders will trigger me to STOP and think about my habit!
· Invest in your goal. For example, if you are trying to lose weight. Give yourself a reward (this goes back to the reward concept) for every day that you ate 100% clean. This may not be every day because, heck, I eat healthy and I'm not "clean" everyday! So say for every day you put $5 in a jar. Well, at the end of the year I bet you'll have a nice little jar all set up for something to treat yourself to. Or perhaps enough to go away for the night and celebrate that new little body you've been working hard for!
· Know your triggers. This is a hard one because you have to put some thought into it. I've heard people say that they mindlessly eat when they watch tv. Well, instead of eating while watching tv, pick up a new habit. Learn to knit. Or brush the dog. Or get up and jump rope or do some pushups when you get that "food urge". Most of us don't drink enough water through the day, so I turned my mindless eating habit into drinking water. I'll get up and go to the kitchen, but instead of filling a bowl, I refill my water bottle.
Always remember that you are more likely to succeed if you plan for your "future" self. These may seem like a lot of steps and a lot of work to do upfront. However, if you don't make time and change, then you'll never change! And if you don't change… you don't succeed.
What's the worst that can happen? At least if you TRY, then you are setting the wheels into motion and YOU ARE ALREADY CHANGING AND GROWING. You aren't standing still any longer!!
I hope this rambling , long post made some sense!
What are some changes that you have struggled with before?
What are some tips that have worked for you to create new habits and grow?
What are some of your favorite personal development books that have helped you?


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The question I get asked the most about starting up a vision therapy practice is, "Where do I find the patients?"
To be honest, this is the easiest part! Your vision therapy patients are right there in front of you! The key is to know what questions to ask and which screening tests to do!
Even if you aren't planning on doing therapy in your office, this list is also a great way to spot a potential vision therapy case. Making the right referral for a patient can change their life and in return, you will have gained a whole family worth of patients.
Here are 4 easy ways to identify your 'at-risk' patients:
1. Questionnaires:
This is by far the easiest addition to your workup, with the highest rate of return. Give out this questionnaire to your patients as part of their entrance paperwork. It takes the patient a few extra minutes, but gives you a wealth of knowledge about your patient.
My favorite vision skills screening questionnaire is the COVD - Quality of Life Survey.
This survey has been tested and re-tested with good repeatability and reliability for accurately identifying 'at-risk' patients. The cut-off score for the 'at-risk' patient is anything over 20.
Of all of the literature written on this survey, this paper, written by W.C. Maples, describes the most frequent and severe symptoms reported in the pediatric population. A must read!
You can give this survey to every patient that walks through the door (my recommendation), or only to those patients that are 18 years and younger. Whatever you choose to do, train your staff to highlight and inform you of the patients whose scores are high on the survey before you enter the exam room. This allows you to ask follow-up questions and perform additional tests to determine if a vision therapy evaluation or referral is warranted!
2. Cover Tests:
This might seem like an obvious thing to do, but I can't assume that every doctor is doing an accurate cover test at both distance and near on every patient. This test takes maybe an extra minute to perform, and gives you a wealth of information on how your patient functions.
For those that do not remember how to perform an accurate cover test (both unilateral and then alternating). Remember the keys to performing an accurate cover test are good fixation, proper occlusion, and patience.
I find that many patients have a moderate sized exophoria at near, that will easily break down into an intermittent exotropia. If you see something like this, you can start asking your patient follow-up questions to determine if they are symptomatic. You will be surprised at how many people see intermittent double vision at near and think it is normal!
3. Near Point of Convergence (NPC):
Near point of convergence can give you so much information about a patient's convergence ability, visual stamina, and recovery ability.
If I had to choose one test to perform to determine potential vision therapy patients, NPC would be that test.
With your fixation target in place for the cover test, you can then flow right into measuring near point of convergence. In case you need a reminder, I wrote an article a very long time ago, detailing how to perform NPC. The key here is to repeat the test more than once, and not to rush through it.
Author's Tip: There are a multitude of targets you can use to test NPC, but my two favorites are a pen tip (my accommodative target) and a penlight (my non-accommodative target)!
4. Accommodative Amplitudes:
With the visual demands of today, our accommodative system is constantly and consistently being utilized. Many people experience intermittent blurred vision, and think it is normal because their eyes are "tired." We know this is not the case, and understand the true underlying cause of this.
Although some might argue that NRA/PRA gives you more information, I like to isolate the accommodative system from the binocular system in this instance. Performing a quick minus lens amplitude after you do some near testing can highlight a patient suffering from accommodative insufficiency.
To perform this test, make sure your patient is fully corrected, and use an accommodative target at 40cm (16 inches) with good lighting. Occlude one eye and slowly start introducing minus, making sure to ask your patient to occasionally re-read a line on your target to ensure they are fully clearing the line. Push the patient to their limit of blur and then calculate the amplitude (don't forget to account for the 2.5D of accommodation already instated with the target). Repeat for the other eye.
Figuring out the status of your patient's accommodative system may affect the way you prescribe glasses, and also opens up the conversation about vision therapy.
Disclaimer: Every patient you flag may not need or want to do therapy. You have to use your clinical judgement on when to make the internal or external referral for a full vision therapy work-up. I often compare the clinical findings with the symptoms survey and follow-up questions, and then determine the patient's motivation for change.
Just remember the key to success in vision therapy is awareness: your awareness of patients at risk, and their awareness of the services you provide!
Check out these COVD Resources:
- Learn what COVD has to offer students and residents!
- Sign up for your FREE COVD membership here!
- Already a member of COVD? Access programs and benefits here.
- Come experience the 'COVD Family' in person this April–Travel Grants available!


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Everything Kölle or what? — Your individual Cologne film
Price on application[MMC Film & TV Studios Cologne — Helikon-Events]
A film crew accompanies the group on selected activities, for example, arrival by bus, check in, at the meeting, during the social programme or evening event. Participants will be interviewed about their visit to Cologne with questions to find out how they "feel" about Cologne, their impressions and most memorable experiences. On request, a prominent presenter or cabaret artist can carry out the interview and moderate the film, perhaps in the famous Cologne dialect. Guests can gladly get more involved in the production too. Finally, you will receive your own personal copy of the film as a souvenir to use on your website, in your business communication or as a surprise gift for your employees or customers.
Duration: flexible
Ideal participant and group sizes: 10-500 persons


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Love Undeserved
August 2016
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In Mark 10, a story is told about a rich, young man who comes seeking answers from Jesus. Approaching Jesus along his journey, he sought an immediate audience. Mark actually tells us he ran right up to Jesus and knelt before him. Interrupting Jesus' journey did not seem to concern him at all. He had weighty questions on his mind. Was it arrogance or desperation that drove him? Either way, Jesus didn't rebuke him or push him aside. Instead, Jesus stopped and listened to him.
"Good teacher" He addressed Jesus. "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" He asked. We know very little about this man, but a combined look at the three gospels gives us a short bio. He is young, he is a ruler of something (scholars suggest a local synagogue) and he is rich. This man had everything going for him by human standards–youth, prominent position, and wealth. But he was still searching. He knew something was missing. He addressed Jesus as good, and called him "teacher" indicating spiritual respect. So this man really was looking for answers, and felt like he had finally come to the right place.
Maybe he was looking for affirmation that what he had done was enough. For when Jesus reminded him of the commandments, he confidently asserted that he had kept all of them since his youth! All of them? That's what he claimed. This man certainly seemed to have a confidence in his track record.
When Jesus heard this proud, even cocky response, he looked on the man and loved him. Jesus loved this self-important, rich guy. He loved him in the middle of all his own blindness, right where he was, begging for some kind of affirmation that he was indeed scheduled to receive eternal life. I am brought up short by this. In so many stories of the gospels we see Jesus loving the unloved, the undeserving, the marginalized, the desperate, the needy. We see him stooping to the lowest levels of humanity, touching the untouchables, healing the deformed, and forgiving the morally bankrupt. But in this story, we see Jesus loving someone who is undeserving in a totally different way. He isn't needy. He isn't outcast. He isn't sick. He is young, proud and prosperous.
I consider the people in my own community who desperately need God's love, and I find that I often overlook people who fall into this man's category. Their self-sufficiency is off-putting. But it didn't stop Jesus. He saw this man lost, blind, and terribly misguided.
And because Jesus loved him, he didn't offer affirmation. Rather, he exposed the deepest issue of his heart. "Go," He told the man. "Sell all you have and give to the poor. Then come and follow me, and you will have treasure in heaven." It's not the selling of goods, or the giving to the poor that results in eternal life. That wasn't the point of what Jesus said. Jesus cut right to the heart of what the man trusted in: his own wealth and accomplishments. And he said, "Get rid of it, and trust in me instead." Jesus' love for this man was intense, invitational, and expectant.
As I pray for our city, Milwaukee, as I ask God for his power and his presence to be evident among us, I am reminded of Jesus' example of love undeserved. And I'm driven to beg him for that kind of love to infuse every encounter I have. Let me love "the least of these" and the "greatest among us." Let me love the undeserved, the self-sufficient, the angry, the demanding, the impetuous. Let me love like Jesus loves.
Tags: forgiveness, help, hope, longing, love, Milwaukee, power, presence
Filed under: Christian Living, Forgiveness, grace, Joy, redemption


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About Permact
What is it?
Permact is an association that seeks sustainable alternatives to the unsustainable system in which we live. It is a dissemination and awareness-raising project that examines social and environmental problems in order to strengthen the spirit of change towards a fair, environmentally-friendly society that is also economically viable.
We believe that certain changes don't come from leaders but from collaboration, dialogue and exchange between people. We understand that we are responsible for the reality in which we live and therefore we have the duty, the capacity and the opportunity to work to create a more sustainable society and one which is in harmony with nature and the individual's own essence.
Why Permact?
The name Permact is inspired by the principles of Permaculture, which, through studying natural ecosystems in conjunction with technologies and knowledge (modern and traditional), is concerned with creating a permanent culture that allows the creation of sustainable human settlements and harmony among the members that create them, and with the environment in which they are located. In addition, at Permact we believe that internal changes are lasting changes. In order to change our surroundings, we have to change ourselves first by adopting a Permanent Action (this is where the name comes from), which reinforces that change is something that is achieved one day at a time, in the way we face our decisions and our actions.
We think that because of a change in habits, together with social change achieved by participative initiatives, we are already becoming acquainted with a new way of understanding our way of life: de-growth. We are certain that sustainable decrease is the future and we want to highlight all the organizations and movements that strive to achieve this change.
What are the initiatives of a sustainable world?
The current system is a world with a very questionable future. The solutions are in the present – in these initiatives that demonstrate the actions that we can take to create a model of sustainable management:
- Methods that set out to manage Earth and nature in order to maintain ecological equilibrium, thus respecting natural limits and creating a permanent culture and constructed spaces that minimize the impact on the planet.
- There are alternative proposals for overcoming inequalities and unsustainable economic growth.
- There are also proposals that stimulate the current economy and finances.
- Projects that seek to construct horizontally, with a life and community land management that believes in its own conception of development and well-being, weaving networks of collaboration and escaping the current individualist society.
- We foster the use of tools and technology that help us to better take advantage of the resources we have available and reduce our ecological footprint.
- We dedicate space to people who defend a culture and education based on free thought that fosters critical and conscious minds.
- We also dedicate a space to health and well-being because we think that certain practices and lifestyles foster individual and community well-being.
How do we do it?
We look for inspiring examples of initiatives that plan, construct and put in practice this other world that is yet to be born. We visit these initiatives and we share online what we learned with the intention of encouraging reflection and creating an enriching debate about our social reality in an open, positive and enthusiastic manner, using knowledge as our main tool. This map shows the sustainable world initiatives that we have visited.
Where do we publish our content?
On this website we write articles, publish videos and upload photos of the initiatives we have visited. We present the sustainable world initiatives in 7 categories: management of land and nature, constructed spaces, economy and finances, life and management of community land, tools and technology, culture and education, health and well-being. Each category is a petal in our logo.
In addition to our website, we publish our content on other platforms, collaborate with other media, and like to share our experiences and knowledge on a more personal basis: we come out with Internet chats, photo exhibitions, radio shows…etc.
We also have a blog where we share reflections and news, inform people of our chats and interviews, the location of our photo exhibitions, the media we are on and, in general, what we are doing.
Translated by Kerlene Telesford and Vongai Mlambo


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The Power Pendant
The Power Pendant features black spinels set in 9ct Rose Gold, with a 50cm 9ct Rose Gold chain. Can also be worn as a body chain if a longer chain is connected to the pendant.
Part of the Skyline collection by MyriamSOS, inspired by the clean, geometric architecture of skyscrapers which dominate cities such as London, Hong Kong, New York and Paris.
Award-winning MyriamSOS is a highly innovative Contemporary Fine Jewellery brand designed by Myriam Soseilos. Designed for the modern woman, Myriam's intricate pieces are multi-functional and designed to be worn many different ways.
9ct Rose Gold
Chain: 9ct Rose Gold
Black spinels
Height: 4cm
Width: 2.8cm
Chain length: 50cm


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This world can be so cruel and unforgiving. If I work too much without humor, I fear I will fall into the abyss of despair and my efforts will cease, my hope will grow cold. So I try to laugh as much as possible and to see the realities of joy and suffering from a birds-eye view…from there I can see that we are all suffering and growing old on this planet together, every second is therefore precious and can be deeply enjoyable if we let it be.
Here are some of the lighter blogs I've written to help remind me of that:
Feeling Overweight? Congratulations!
You And The Secret Millionaire


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ATX power cable extender 24F/24M 24pin 30cm
Special cable used to extend ATX 24pin power cable.
ATX 24pin female power socket
ATX 24pin power male connector
Cable length 30cm with high quality blue nylon shield.
We offer discounts for high quantity/value orders. Please contact us if you are interested in wholesale purchase.
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What hardware is this? Is it seen in the BIOS? Or is the problem that it is not seen once you have loaded to the OS? What troubleshooting have you done? If you can get to the OS did you scan for hardware changes? If it is not seen in the BIOS have you reseated the cables? More info please!
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Lesson 3.3: Parentheses
opening parenthesis
closing parenthesis
Parentheses are used to determine different groups of objects. Sometimes what is inside the parentheses is what should be taken care of first in the problem. Parentheses are usually used in pairs as an opening parenthesis and a closing parenthesis. These are two different symbols. The opening parenthesis is created using dots one-two-three-five-six and the closing parenthesis is made using dots two-three-four-five-six. Do not put a space between the mathematical parentheses and the symbols associated with them. The numeric indicator is not needed for the numeral following the opening parenthesis, even if the enclosed value is the first on a line or after a space. This is because the Nemeth Code parenthesis is a full braille cell in height, and because there is no space between the opening parenthesis and the numeral.
Example 1
open parenthesis seven times five close parenthesis
Example 2
open parenthesis eight times three close parenthesis equals twenty four
Example 3
open parenthesis two plus three close parenthesis plus seven
Example 4
seven minus open parenthesis four minus three close parenthesis


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QRS won the MRS Operations Award (F2F) in 2015. With one of the largest independent interviewer field forces in the UK & Ireland we offer:
- In-centre, street and exit intercepts.
- Footfall Counts.
- Home Usage Tests (HUT).
- Central Location tests (CLT's - Pre-recruited or on Street).
- Events / Festivals.
- Pubs/bars/clubs.
QRS has the expertise to deliver to your complete satisfaction every time through:
- 1000+ UK and Ireland recruiters and 14 regional supervisors.
- Director led project management team.
- One of the largest 3G/4G iPad equipped teams in the industry.
- Utilising the latest CAPI technology to provide results in real time, geolocation tracking, digitally record free text comments and display concepts.
- Multi point data checks and fast turnaround of data.
- Interviewers trained and monitored in accordance with ISO 20252:2012 and ISO 9001:2008 standards.
Our services
At QRS we offer a full range of award-winning services meaning we're able to carry out projects from collection of data, to compilation and analysis.


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Markham's Choice - The Best Roofing & Window Company
When was the last time you took a really good look at your house? Have you been too busy with work in the last few years? Or has your family taken all your attention recently? Sometimes, whether we admit it or not, we take our houses for granted. We come home to it, we sleep within its safety, yet we forget to appreciate it and take care of it.
Houses cannot take care of themselves. You, as the homeowner, are responsible for making sure it is in its best form. Much as you want to, it will not remain the same handsome property it was when you first moved in. Eventually, there will be missing roof tiles and floorboards, chipped paints, and broken windows. You might want to check if that time is now! You don't want your house to be dubbed "the old battered house on this block" or worse - the haunted house in town".
How do you deal with it then? By calling the best roofing and window company in Markham of course! George Kent is the only name you should trust when it comes to bringing out the best in your home.
Let's go fix that roof!
Our men are excited to see what they can do to update your roofing system. If you haven't had any maintenance job or repairs done for years, most probably, it's going to show signs of wear. Only expert roofers can assess the damage of your roof thoroughly, if there's any. George Kent Home Improvements' roofers are all factory-trained by the manufacturers so they know the materials really well. We are also a member of the top 2% of roofing contractors who qualify for the Master Elite certification. That is your assurance that what you are getting is definitely the highest quality of service that is possible in this industry.
You can either have repairs done, or you can choose to get a complete roofing system from George Kent Home Improvements. If you choose the latter, our roofers will install leak barriers, roof deck protection, and do roof inspections, proper ventilation, full assessment of your attic, fiberglass blown-in insulation, and sprayfoam insulation. After the installation process is done, our team of professionals will make sure that they will clean the whole work area and leave your home spotless.
GAF, the manufacturer of the top quality roofs we provide backs the lifetime warranty that George Kent Home Improvements is able to offer. Not all contractors are able to offer this kind of warranty.
Let's work on your windows!
Our Window Wise certified contractors can also take a look at your windows. We will give you our honest opinion and tell you if a repair would do or if you need to replace your windows.
We have an array of excellent window units that you can choose from. Some of the best features that other homeowners love include the fly maze that keeps insects away, the primed FG jambs and casing trim, and the Neat Glass technology that allows the glass to clean itself. All of our windows are Energy Star Certified too. You can also ask for the laminated glass to keep you from any noise in the neighbourhood, break-ins, and more.
For the styles, we have awning windows, casement windows, sliders, bay windows, bow windows, and custom windows that you can pair up with the others or use as a standalone. You can also choose from the eight beautiful colours we have available for the glass panes. We offer lifetime glass breakage warranty for both material and labour.
If you decide to have other home improvement projects done in your home, you can always ask our contractors about the other products and services we have for our beloved clients in Markham. You can have new entryways, and new sidings, among others. You can request for a free quote too.
It might have taken you quite a while before you noticed that your house needs some attention, but at least you are able to do it before it gets worse. You do not want anyone in your family getting hurt because you neglected the house and did not give it the necessary maintenance services that will keep them looking their best.
Just like your family, your home needs attention every once in a while. Do that and be assured that your family is safe inside its walls too.
George Kent Home Improvements has been delivering world-class quality service to all our clients since we opened in 1949. We have done about 80,000 installations since then but never did the quality of our service falter. Our valued clients in Markham and the neighbouring areas know what the name George Kent means. Be among the most satisfied customers we have ever had! Call us now for more information.


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Immune Problems
A very specific type of immune deficiency can be a cause of recurrent sinus infections.
Hemophilus influenza type B and Streptococcus pneumonia are two bacteria that cause about 50% of acute sinus infections. It became standard to require vaccinations against both these bacteria for school aged children about 20 years ago. It is suggested that patients over 65 and asthmatics get the vaccine against Streptococcus pneumonia (Pneumovax) as well.
Just because you have received the vaccines do not mean that they worked. There are a small number of patients that do not respond to the vaccines.
A simple blood test can tell us whether you need the vaccine. If you have had the vaccines the blood test will tell us if you responded.
This test is particularly important for patients that work with children, travel a lot or are exposed to the public frequently.


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Klymit Static V Lightweight
Milliard Tri Folding
TETON Sports Camp
Camping and backpacking are great fun but come with their own set of challenges like making sure you bring enough of the right kind of food, making sure your camping lantern is up to the task and making sure you're prepared for inclement weather. What most campers don't give a lot of thought to however is the importance of getting a good night's sleep. They assume their sleeping bag will take care of that but the fact is that without a first-class sleeping pad under the bag you're in for long nights of tossing and turning. Below we're going to review the 10 best sleeping pads out there in order to help you make sure you find the perfect one for your next outdoor odyssey.
The Best Sleeping Pad
1Klymit Static V Lightweight Sleeping Pad
We're going to start this review guide with a sleeping pad that takes a slightly different approach to pad design. The Klymit Static V uses an innovative V-chamber design that is intended to address a couple of fairly common issues with outdoor sleeping pads, both of which have to do with the body squeezing the air out from under you when you lay down. When this happens you lose the insulating quality of the air as well as the comfort it's intended to provide. The V-chamber design keeps far more air under you where it belongs which results in a much more comfortable night's sleep.
The V-chamber design of the Klymit Static V sleeping pad has what the company calls "Body Mapping Technology". That's just a fancy way of saying that the number and shape of the air chambers make sure there's plenty of camping air mattress between your bag and the ground. The "side rails" built into the design also gently nudge you toward the center of the pad so you won't wake up and find your bag laying directly on the tent floor. The push valve is wide enough to allow for fast, complete deflation of the pad and as an added bonus there's the antimicrobial laminate. All in all the Klymit Static V camping mat is an outstanding value.
- BrandKlymit
- Model9005496
- Weight1 pounds
2TNH Outdoors Premium Self Inflating Sleeping Pad
The TNH Outdoors Premium sleeping pad is no doubt one of the most comfortable on the market. What it's not is a backpacking sleeping pad. It's just too big when rolled up and at about 2.5 pounds it's too heavy for some. That said, if you love roadside campgrounds you'll be hard pressed to find a better sleeping pad than this. It's also great to have in the camper or RV to add an extra degree of comfort to your sleeping arrangements. The TNH Outdoors Premium camping mattress might be the closest thing out there to having an actual mattress in the tent with you.
This is a sleeping pad aimed at casual outdoor enthusiasts who want to get a good night's sleep. As we said it's a bit too bulky to be carried by some serious mountaineers but for everyone else, it will seem like a little bit of heaven when they lay down on it at the end of a long day. This is one of the better sleeping pads when it comes to self-inflation, meaning that at most you may have to finish the job with a bit of your own breath. But only to find the ideal firmness. The company also offers one of the best warranties around and their customer service is good to excellent. Ideal for roadside campgrounds, beach camping and light backpacking. Combine it with a camping pillow from our list and you are sure to rest on your outdoor adventure.
- BrandTNH Outdoors
- ModelFBA_2001
- Weight2.2 pounds
3Therm-A-Rest Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad
Therm-a-Rest has long been an industry leader in the field of outdoor sleeping comfort and their Z Lite Sol Mattress sleeping pad is yet another feather in their company cap. It features an innovative design with layers of foam of varying densities that ensure you're comfortable while never in direct contact with the ground. It's a warm sleeping pad as well thanks to the ThermaCapture coating applied to the exterior which allows it to more effectively capture and retain radiant heat. With an R-value of 2.6 and an affordable price the Z Lite earns its place on this list.
The fact that it folds up so nice and tight and weighs almost nothing makes this an ideal sleeping pad for those intent on venturing deep into the heart of nature. The clever distribution of the foam core elements and the ThermaCapture coating means that whether you sleep like a rock or rock and roll in your sleep you'll be warm and comfy. There has been a lot of digital ink spilled over what a great supplemental sleeping pad this is (and it is) but we think that distracts from the fact that it stands tall on its own as one of the 10 best backpacking sleeping pads out there. If your next adventure is taking you into the wilderness you owe it to yourself to have the Therma-Rest Z Lite sleeping pad in your backpacking backpack.
- BrandTherm-a-Rest
- Model06670
- Weight14.4 ounces
4OutdoorsmanLab Ultralight
You want an ultra-lite, ultra-compact sleeping pad for your next journey into the wilderness? Look no further because OutdoorsmanLab have exactly the sleeping pad you're after. At a scant 14.5 oz this sleeping pad is 40% lighter than other lightweight pads. But that's not all. It's also made with durable, tear-resistant 20D ripstop nylon and features TPU lamination which means it's not just tear resistant, it's also waterproof. This is the one sleeping pad on this list that qualifies as 'extreme' gear while also being extremely comfortable and affordable.
The OutdoorsmanLab Ultralight sleeping pad is not only incredibly durable and light but it rolls up small enough to fit easily in your backpack. The air cell construction also helps distribute heat and comfort more equitably than other inflatable sleeping pads. While it's undoubtedly one of the best extreme sleeping pads on the market you can also use it in the RV or camper, on the camping hammock under you or on your favorite recliner. With an R-value of 1.3 and quick, effective inflation and deflation the OutdoorsmanLab Ultralight sleeping pad provides the comfort you want with no muss or fuss.
- BrandOutdoorsman Lab
- Weight14.7 ounces
5Milliard Tri Folding
So far we've seen sleeping pads designed for roadside camping, extreme mountaineering and everything in between. But now we're going to look at the Milliard Tri-Folding Mattress which is a sleeping pad that makes no bones about the fact that it's designed as a kind of auxiliary mattress you can use when guests need to sleep over or you just want to replace the mattress in your RV. Some may try to use it under their wearable sleeping bag in the campsite but they do so at their own peril since it's neither waterproof nor does it have a tear resistant shell.
We state it above but it bears repeating so there's no mistake; this is not an outdoor sleeping pad. What it is is a first class emergency mattress for your home or a great mattress for your RV or mobile home. It features lots of premium 3lb foam that won't lose its shape, it's warm and it's large enough for just about anyone at 75 x 25 inches. The anti-slip bottom means the sleeping pad will stay where you put it, which is often an issue with larger pads like this. The Tri-Fold is ventilated which helps regulate temperature within the foam so heat buildup will never be a problem. If our choice for backup guest mattress came down to an inflatable sleeping mat or the Tri-fold we'd pick the Tri-fold every time.
- BrandMilliard
- Weight10.95 pounds
6Freeland Camping Self Inflating
The Freeland Camping Self-Inflating sleeping pad is not only one of the best looking sleeping pads available it's also has something we'd like to see in every inflatable camping mat; a generously sized inflatable pillow. Although the thickness of the pad is a fairly standard 1.5 inches when inflated it actually feels much thicker. And while it's a bit heavier than most backpackers would find ideal we'd wager that many would feel carrying the extra pound or so would be worth it for what they gain in comfort.
The large inflatable pillow on the Freeland Camping Self-Inflating sleeping pad is practically worth the price of admission all by itself. There are however, many other reasons to make this your go-to sleeping pad including the inch and a half of high-quality open-cell foam and those dual non-leaking air valves that make self-inflation a quick and painless process. Any hunters, climbers or trekkers not bothered by the 3+ pounds of weight will be glad they brought it into the wild with them. A perfect mat for your camping tent. The icing on the cake is its affordability.
- BrandFreeLand
- Weight3.3 Ibs
7TETON Sports Camp
The TETON Sports Camp Pad has a throwback look to it. But don't let that fool you. There's nothing throwback about the versatility and comfort of this sleeping pad. The Sports Camp Pad is built for comfort and convenience from the built-in compression straps to the pillow pocket to the clip it has at each corner that allows you to secure the pad to just about any sort of cot. There's 2.5 inches of open-cell foam to cradle you and a slew of other amenities designed to make sleep in the outdoors as comfortable as it is indoors.
The TETON Sports Camp Pad is a recreational sleeping pad that hits all the right notes as far as being comfortable and versatile. It's not made to be dragged up K2 but it's perfect for outdoor holidays with the family, hunting trips, weekends at the shore or out in the yard to catch some rays on that perfect summer afternoon. The pillow pocket is large enough to accommodate a regular sized pillow or you can roll up your sweater and slide it into the pocket to create a less comfortable but perfectly useable elevated headrest. While this is one of the most expensive camping pads out there you'll likely conclude it's worth the stretch.
- BrandTeton Sports
- Weight5.7 pounds
8KingCamp Deluxe Self-Inflating
The first thing that may get your attention about the KingCamp Deluxe Self-Inflating camping roll mat is that it's made in China. The second thing is that for a Chinese product it's not cheap. What we have here then is the iPhone of sleeping pads in that it's made in China to keep labor costs down but the company doesn't spare any expense in materials or workmanship. The resulting sleeping pad while heavy (just over 6 pounds) is nonetheless incredibly comfortable, easy to inflate and deflate and fully waterproof.
We've heard people disparage this product as being a Chinese "knock-off". But if it's a knock-off it's the best kind of knock-off in that the manufacturers have obviously done their homework and incorporated their knowledge into the pad itself. The shell is tear and puncture resistant 150D polyester. The air valves are composed of solid brass that won't rust and the compression straps are always a welcome addition to this kind of recreational sleeping pad. Just don't approach this product with the idea you're going to save beaucoup bucks because it's made in China.
- BrandKingCamp
- Weight6 Ibs
9Lightspeed Outdoors PVC-Free
The structure of the Lightspeed Outdoor Self-Inflating Camp Pad keeps the air in the center where it's needed for comfort and warmth and tops up the comfort with a built-in pillow. It inflates quickly and effectively by itself or you can rush things along a bit by manually inflating it. The air valve is corrosion proof brass and the whole thing has an R-value of 8.6, outstanding for a simple sleeping pad. At 3.8 pounds it's a bit heavier than most serious, weight conscious backpackers would like to see but it's not so heavy as to preclude it from your list of must-have outdoor kit.
This is one of the most comfortable camp sleeping pads we tested. It provides excellent support when you're lying on your side. It also has an outstanding R-value so even if the ground beneath your tent is frozen solid you don't have to worry about your body heat being drained away, which of course means you'll sleep better for longer. The company is calling this a "lightweight" camping mat but honestly, at 3.8 pounds it's not. However, it still has plenty of deep woods potential for outdoor types that are in good condition and won't be bothered by an extra pound or two. It also packs down nice and has the coveted built-in pillow we'd like to see on more sleeping pads. Our handy guide to the best double sleeping bags features more great products like this.
- BrandLightspeed Outdoors
- Model763960274613
- Weight3.8 pounds
10KOOLSEN Self-Inflating
The final entry on our list is the KOOLSEN Self-Inflating sleeping pad. It too features one of those great built-in pillows along with 1.5 inches of open-cell foam that keeps the cold effectively at bay while ensuring your comfort in any position. With a no-slip backing and soft, supple surface this KOOLSEN sleeping pad will be appreciated by novices and experienced outdoor types alike. If you like you can inflate the pad yourself or simple open the values and within 2 minutes it will fully and effectively self-inflate.
The KOOLSEN Self-Inflating sleeping pad has everything a recreational outdoor lover could want in a sleeping pad and most everything serious mountaineers would want, with the one exception being the 3.8 pounds that the pad weighs. It has a nice tough exterior shell that's also soft to the touch, a large comfortable pillow you can detach and move to your heart's content and it integrates with many of the company's other outdoor sleeping products. In spite of some photos that seem to show the carrying sack being the size of a bag of potatoes the pad actually rolls up nice and tidy and can easily be slung to the bottom of your backpack.
- BrandKOOLSEN
- ModelKSIFPADB01
- Weight3.8 pounds
Sleeping Pad Buyers Guide
Factors To Consider When Buying A Sleeping Pad
There are a number of things to consider if you're in the market for a sleeping pad and the best one for you will be determined by how you respond to these considerations.
Inflatable Vs Foam - The 2 main types of camping mattress today are inflatable pads and foam pads. Each has their merits and will appeal to different types of outdoor enthusiasts. Because they rely strictly on air to provide loft and insulation inflatable sleeping pads break down smaller and are typically quite a bit lighter than foam sleeping pads. Those things – carry size and weight – are important to serious mountaineers but not so important to casual campers. Those folks who stay in your typical family friendly campsites. For them foam sleeping pads provide a high degree of comfort and practicality and are a common sense choice.
Thickness - The higher you're lifted off the ground the more comfortable you're going to be. Again, however, added thickness will often mean added weight, whether you have a foam or inflatable sleeping mat. Thicker pads also take longer to self-inflate – or manually inflate for that matter – and won't self-inflate all that well when you're high in the mountains where the air is thinner. So, as a general rule hard core mountaineers will want a thinner, lighter inflatable sleeping mat that can be easily inflated and doesn't require a lot of maintenance. While those in the beach campground have the luxury of having a sleeping pad that's as thick as they want it to be and which can be either foam or inflatable.
Insulation - This is something that comes into play if you're heading into the mountains for a week of elk hunting or you're one of those outdoor types that loves cold weather camping. If you mainly confine your outdoor activities to public campgrounds during warm weather the R-value of your camping mat won't be such a big deal. For those cold weather fans you'll want the highest R-value you can find as this will be essential to making sure you have the best night's sleep possible even when the mercury plummets.
Size When Fully Deployed - Most sleeping pads today will accommodate people up to 6 feet tall and perhaps an inch or two larger. Beware though because there are a growing number of ¾ length pads on the market and you don't want to find out when you unroll the sleeping pad for camping in the tent that your legs are going to be hanging off the end.
5 Tips To Help Get A Great Night's Sleep When Camping
Here are 5 tips to getting a good night's sleep in the great outdoors.
Get the right sleeping pad - In 2017 when there are so many outstanding sleeping pads on the market there's no excuse for heading into the wild without one. Make sure you use the above information to pick the right camping mattress for your adventure and you'll be well on your way to a great night's sleep.
Make sure the tent is level - There are few things worse than constantly rolling or sliding toward one side of the tent because you pitched it on uneven ground. Take a little while longer and find a spot that has enough level ground to at least accommodate your bag and sleeping pad. You'll be glad you did.
Make sure you have a temperature-appropriate bag - Winter camping with a summer bag will be a miserable experience no matter how comfy the sleeping pad might be. Likewise if you're using an extreme bag in the summer you're going to sweat your way through the night.
Use a ground cloth - A lot of novice backpackers neglect to bring a waterproof ground cloth into the woods with them to lay under the tent. Huge mistake. The ground cloth will help reduce heat loss when the ground is cold and prevent your camping mat and bag from soaking up moisture if the ground is wet.
Make sure you wear yourself out - One of the best ways to ensure a good night's sleep in the wild is to push yourself during the day (instead of sitting around in that comfy camping chair) so that when you lay down you fall out as quickly as possible. You don't have to over-exert yourself but being active hiking, swimming or canoeing will pay off when you lay down.
Sleeping pads are indispensable pieces of outdoor kit that have developed over the years to the point where they can now provide astonishing levels of comfort regardless of the weather. If you use the information provided above you should be able to find the best sleeping mat for your next adventure.
We hope you found these sleeping pad reviews helpful and don't forget to stop back on a regular basis for more insightful product reviews and guides from Gearhungry.


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Immigration Minister Chris Alexander plans to consult with the provinces and territories to find an "appropriate way" to deal with birth tourism.
Many had expected Alexander to include it in the package of citizenship reforms introduced in Parliament on Thursday. But there was nothing in the legislation that dealt with the phenomenon of passport babies — where a mother comes to Canada to give birth to obtain Canadian citizenship for her child.
"We want to address the issue of people who have absolutely no strong connection to Canada and have no desire to live here, coming solely for the purpose of giving birth and then leaving," Alexander told a news conference in Toronto after Bill C-24, Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, was tabled.
"It will be addressed down the road in an appropriate way. It does involve consultation and co-ordination with the provinces and territories who deliver health care obviously.
"We have to make sure we get it right in a way that doesn't disrupt the vast majority of Canadians who are having their legitimate births in hospitals, but does detect and deter those cases where our generosity is being abused."


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Located in the beautiful Pastime Park in Plain City, Miami Valley Steam Threshers 70th Annual Show and Reunion will feature Oliver. You will be able to enjoy not just our large display of tractors, steam and gas engines, but also watch them being used in our demonstrations throughout the day. Nightly entertainment includes tractor games, lawn mower pulls, a grand parade through downtown, steam engine spark show and tractor/truck pulls, all included for $5 admission.
A steam powered "Threshing Bee" on a family farm, featuring steam powered grain threshing, steam powered saw mill, snow fence making machine, stone ground flour mill, antique tractor pull, kiddie pedal pull, flea market, tractor display, gas engine display, blacksmith shop, shingle mill, Sunday prayer service, live music, raffle, saw dust coin pile for kids, train rides for kids, slow tractor race. Pancake breakfast, parade, country store, food vendors.
Our Fall Harvest Festival is a great event to have fun with the whole family! Lots of live demonstrations including a steam powered sawmill, threshing, shingle making, corn shelling, and field demonstrations. We have a market now featuring members of Indiana Grown. We have a kids area and a kiddie tractor pull, antique cars, trucks, and military vehicles and plenty of food and shade available!


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General Description - Mentors play a pivotal role in achieving the Peer Mentor Program goals and objectives. Mentors develop an interpersonal relationship with their mentee that helps them become academically and socially acclimated to Ferris State University.
Mentor Criteria
- Cumulative GPA of 2.50 & Above
- Sophomore, junior or senior
- Positive attitude
- Interest in the well-being of peers
- Commitment to academic excellence
- Team player
- Letter of recommendation
Mentor Role
- Provide personal assistance to mentees
- Assist in the development of skills necessary for mentees to succeed in college
- Motivate students to achieve academic excellence
- Enhance the self-esteem of mentees
- Serve as a resource and referral person for the mentee
- Encourage mentee to interact frequently with his/her academic advisor and Ferris State University personnel
- Provide support, encouragement, and positive perspectives
- Give feedback on observed behavior and report performance
- Maintain ongoing contact with Coordinator
- Encourage mentees to utilize campus resources
Mentor Characteristics
- Set an example of good behavior Give spontaneous feedback
- Encourage mentees to take charge of their life
- Be a resource for academic and personal referrals
- Encourage mentees to pursue their academic goals
- Offer challenging ideas
- Help build self-confidence
- Encourage professional behavior
- Provide growth experiences
- Explain how the University operates
- Coach their mentees
- Encourage a winning behavior
- Inspire their mentees
- Share critical knowledge
- Offer encouragement
What to do together?
- Attend academic related functions
- Build a positive relationship
- Attend athletic events
- Study together
- Look, Listen, and Learn
- Attend academic workshops
- Interact with other mentees
- Attend cultural events
- Participate in academic and social activities with mentee(s) to share resources and experiences


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If I have heard it once I think I must have heard it a million times in the last 2 weeks. Boss,(that's what he calls me. Says he's seen that job and doesn't want it.) have you seen my tape measure? Yes dear, it's hanging from your jeans. Yes dear, it's right there on the counter, Yes dear, it's in the bathroom. Yes dear, your holding it in your left hand. If he's not careful, the Boss is going to staple the tape measure to some portion of his anatomy. Oh wait, he's already stuffed it in his pants, asked me if I've seen it and when I turned around he had it extended out his fly 12 inches. He dreams big when he dreams! Anyway, that sight was enough to burn my eyeballs so I guess stapling it in place is out of the question. He'd be playing with it all day!
So obviously the kitchen reno is still a work in progress. At the rate we are going it will be a work in progress in the year 2525! The focus right now is on the pantry but since the floor is to be laid this coming Wednesday, the focus is going to need to change to moving the electrical, and getting the plumbing ready to go for the new dishwasher. I'm not quite sure how this is all going to be done by Wednesday but it has to be or no floor and that just isn't gonna fly! So here's what the old pantry looked like. Not very functional at all. The opening was small and it was hard to find things way in the back.
This is the start of what will be the new pantry.
|after tearing out the walls
|New back wall
|looking better
|with some stain
|2 drawers ready
I was supposed to share our progress on the stitch a long but forgot to take a picture of Mary's. I've emailed her and asked her to email a picture of her progress but in the meantime, I'll just share my progress on TR. The section I'm working on is all done (or supposed to be done) with a double running back stitch. Not sure that's what I'm doing and I can't say I am in love with the process but I am enjoying the results.
Today was mostly spent cleaning the basement so Adam has a clean place to rest his head when he gets here. The act of cleaning led me to putting some stitching stuff away which led me to seeing just how many different things I actually have started that I haven't finished. YIKES!! And to think I used to be a one project at a time person with no UFO's!!! I will never clean again. Cross my heart. Done. I do not need to know that kinda information. No siree bob! From now on the basement will remain a filthy pig sty and I am just fine with that!
Dan is back from Menards, Amy is home from babysitting so I guess I should do something about feeding them. Keep an eye open for a giveaway. I've reached 200 followers and I think that deserves a celebration! Just need to pull everything together for it.
Have a great rest of the weekend and thanks for stopping by!
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I endured another rendition of Australia's insipid national anthem, sung prior to the start of last Saturday's Grand Final, and reflected on the fact that anthems are supposed to be stirring pieces of music, exhorting us all to stand together to defeat the common enemy, or some such jingoistic nonsense. Unfortunately Australia's anthem encourages somnolence rather than action, a fact that is compounded by its archaic lyrics. "Our home is girt by sea." Girt by sea? When was the last time anyone ever used the word "girt"? Since it is in the national anthem perhaps we should try and bring it back into the current vernacular? Just in case you are interested my house is girt by forest, while the neighbour's house is girt by paddocks. I can see a massive "girt" revival on the horizon.
Unfortunately countries that have anthems with stirring tunes tend to have stirring lyrics as well, perhaps a bit too stirring. "Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, über alles in der Welt" translates as "Germany, Germany above all, above all in the world". And we all know the trouble that caused.
The French aren't much better:
Aux armes, citoyens, To arms, citizens,
Formez vos bataillons, Form your battalions,
Marchons, marchons! Let's march, let's march!
Qu'un sang impur Let impure blood
Abreuve nos sillons! Water our furrows!
The Spanish appear to have the ideal solution. No lyrics at all. Admittedly the melody could do with a bit of work but you can stand at that soccer match enjoying the tune, while feeling proud to be Spanish, and girding your loins for the coming battle knowing that you don't have to rhythmically open and close your mouth in order to mask the embarrassment of not knowing the words to your national anthem.
Dr. F. Bunny
"Better the pride that resides in a citizen of the world
Than the pride that divides when a colourful rag is unfurled"
(Rush, Territories, from the album "Power Windows").


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Transformative Learning
At the University of Central Oklahoma, we help students learn by providing transformative experiences so that they may become productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and leaders contributing to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social advancement of the communities they serve.
Transformative Learning develops beyond-disciplinary skills and expands students' perspectives of their relationships with self, others, community and environment.
This is a holistic process that places students at the center of their own active and reflective learning experiences. The University of Central Oklahoma seeks to engage students in transformative learning in six core areas: Discipline Knowledge; Global and Cultural Competencies; Health and Wellness; Leadership; Research, Creative and Scholarly Activities; and Service Learning and Civic Engagement. Faculty and staff are provided resources through the Center for Excellence in Transformative Teaching and Learning to help them accomplish this part of the University of Central Oklahoma mission. Transformative Learning Liaisons are also available for consultation.
Watch the video below to learn more about how Transformative Learning is tracked on the UCO campus through the Student Transformative Learning Record:
- Center for Excellence in Transformative Teaching & Learning
- Transformative Learning Home
- Transformative Learning Conference
- Student Experiences
- The Central Six
- Journal of Transformative Learning
- Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR)
- Masonic Endowment Award
- Transformative Learning Conference
Transformative Learning
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To Retain College Students... EdSurge article (Sept. 2019)
STLR receives the AASCU 2018 Excellence & Innovation Award
Wall Street Journal ranks UCO 6th in Student Engagement
STLR receives a WCET 2016 WOW Award
STLR part of national Comprehensive Student Record project
UCO has a link to Canada: Edmond Life & Leisure
TL at UCO in Civitas Learning Space
NewsOK covers STLR
(Student Transformative Learning Record)
The Transformative Teacher-Scholar blog provides college and university teacher-scholars a place to discuss and propose ideas about the theory and practice of Transformative Learning.


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The Speedracer men's watch evokes racetrack emotions with its stainless steel case and perforated leather strap.
The exclusive collection of Speedracer watches is characterised by a timeless style which combines the charm of classic elements with highly contemporary details.
The refined perforated workmanship of the leather strap, which shows a glimpse of underlying red inspired by driving gloves, and the matching dial and button details in contrasting shades that take inspiration from Ferrari car controls, give the watch an intriguing and dynamic personality.
The elegant black dial of the new Speedracer chronograph is enriched by the iconic shield on the three-hour marker.The strap has a maximum length of 195mm (+/- 5mm) and a minimum length of 135mm (+/- 5mm)
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