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Game on? The use of gamification in e-learning.
by Sarah Sweeney, Marketing Assistant at Aurion Learning.
Many HR and L&D professionals face the problem of ensuring that their training and learning programmes maintain learner engagement and motivation. Gamification has been regularly recognised as an opportunity to help solve this problem.
In this post, we consider whether gamification can enhance the learning experience. Before we consider if it is game on for gamification in learning, it is necessary to look at what gamification essentially is.
What is Gamification?
Games and game like components have been invading the learning realm for quite some time now. Although its definition differs, for the most part, gamification in learning is the use of game mechanics to 'gamify' content to engage and entice users by encouraging and rewarding use.
Although Nick Pelling first coined the term "gamification" in 2002, it has actually been around for some time – 40 years in fact, with many organisations already using features in their work from video games.
Indeed, it can be said that loyalty programs, target-based bonuses and employee-of-the-month schemes are all examples of how gamification as an incentive to growth has been around for a long time too.
Examples of gamification in learning include:
- Training: technology giants, Microsoft use gamification to train users of Microsoft Office on how to use the new ribbon interface effectively.
- Education: New York based school – Quest to Learn, advocates game-based learning to make education more engaging and relevant to children.
- Employee productivity: Management tool Arcaris uses gamification to improve productivity in call centres.
Now that we know what gamification is and where it is being used in learning, it is necessary to see whether it actually works.
Does Gamification in learning work?
The gamification of e-learning unquestionably presents unique possibilities for learning technologists as they explore additional ways to educate and importantly engage learners.
It is widely recognised that adding interactive activities in e-learning are no longer optional extras, but essential to effective learning. However, it is important that the addition of game like elements into the e-learning programme are only applied in the context of the programme that allow the learner the opportunity to apply their retained knowledge to live situations, rather than distract and dazzle learners with wizardry from the overall learning goal.
Frequently, my social media feeds are inundated with social games, although irritating at times, there is no escaping the surge in popularity of online gaming and social media. The site, DevHub, reported an eightfold increase in the number of users completing their sites after adding gamification elements to the process. If there was any indication that the gamification was a fad, according to research from M2 it's here not only stay, but increase in its use.
"The global market for gamification apps and services will grow to $2.8 billion by 2016."
The enthusiasm for gamification has however met with some criticism. Game designers Radoff and Robertson have criticised gamification for excluding aspects like storytelling, an important element of learning. Whilst university researcher Deterding, has argued that current approaches to gamification create an artificial sense of achievement.
What does the successful application of gamification in e-learning look like?
- Gamification isn't about games, but the learners.
- It isn't about knowledge but behaviour.
- It extracts the motivational techniques out of games and uses them for life-applicable learning.
- It allows quick feedback of progress and communications of goals that need to be accomplished.
Gamification is made appealing for e-learning because of our human tendencies. On the whole, we generally enjoy actively participating engaging and competing with others. Gamification allows learners to connect and learn together with playful applications and incentives, particularly when there are engaging game design elements used.
Today's learners are however no longer placated with trivial reward systems but rather sophisticated experiences that hold real value. Organisations embracing the gamification in learning can stand to see learners more engaged and retain more information, but only if it is applied aptly to the e-learning programme, achieving the overall core learning objectives.
Please let us know your comments or share with others who you think may benefit from this. Follow us on twitter @aurionlearning for our latest blog articles and updates.
Training for Success: Learning and Technology Trends
Six out of ten learning and development managers say their training budget is one of the first to be cut when times are hard, according to a report published in Personnel Today. Now more than ever it's vital that training is closely aligned with key business goals, that the effectiveness of training is properly evaluated and that return on investment is accurately measured.
But no one can deny that workplace training has changed. Where once the role of the training manager focused on developing classroom based programmes, scheduling events, measuring effectiveness, and reporting on attendance and performance after events, it's now much more about harnessing the best learning technologies to provide access to information and learning content.
Training managers need to be solutions architects – capable of designing innovative ways for employees to access relevant knowledge, on-demand, no matter where they are. And they need to keep up-to-date with the latest learning developments, to guarantee success.
Here we examine some of the top trends in learning and technology that influence modern workplace training, and that we utilise to support our clients.
1. 70/20/10 Model of learning
The most effective way to facilitate workplace learning is by giving workers opportunities to develop, apply and practice new skills and behaviours on the job and in real-life situations. Many organisations have adopted the 70/20/10 learning philosophy, whereby:
- 70% of learning & development takes place on the job, through tasks, experiences and problem-solving;
- 20% of learning & development comes through feedback, learning and sharing with others (formal and informal); and
- 10% of learning takes place via formal training, study and reading.
Recognition of the 70/20/10 approach means that the entire learning environment is changing from:
- knowledge delivery to knowledge sharing and problem-solving;
- formal and structured training to free flow of knowledge;
- individuals to learning communities; and
- training courses to learning environments (offline and online).
* 70/20/10 concept developed by McCall, Eichinger and Lombardo
2. Convergence of learning, performance and talent management
Businesses are beginning to seek enterprise wide solutions where they can unite the functionality of a learning management system (LMS) (e-learning, classroom training, reporting & tracking, certification & assessment) with a performance management system (performance appraisals, performance management, career & success planning, competency management) and talent management system (on-boarding, talent acquisition, compensation management, workforce planning).
3. Learning technologies are becoming social, collaborative, and virtual
Google, LinkedIn, twitter, YouTube, wikis, blogs all contribute to modern workplace learning. Live training is often virtual and facilitated via tools such as Skype, GotoTraining and WebEx.
4. The rise of mobile learning
It's been mentioned before, but has been slow to be adapted in many organisations. Mobile or mlearning is about delivering learning content and experiences to learners when and where they need it. Typically mlearning is accessed via a mobile device such a smart phone or tablet – it's particularly useful for performance support – checklists, quick guides, short 'how-to' videos.
5. The rise of DIY rapid elearning
More and more organisations want to be able to create their own e-learning to build in-house capabilities, save money and time. Demand for Aurion's rapid eLearning training course has tripled over the last two years. Training staff want to know how to use the best rapid authoring tools to create their own e-learning and gain an understanding of e-learning theories and strategies.
Please let us know your comments or share with others who you think may benefit from this. Follow us on twitter @aurionlearning for our latest blog articles and updates.
7 Questions You Must Ask Before Purchasing an LMS
by Gavin Woods, Client Account & Sales Manager
The right learning management system (LMS) can be a powerful tool that empowers your learners and your learning team, and brings real tangible benefits to your organisation. But it's essential you buy the right solution for your organisation.
In this presentation, Gavin Woods outlines 7 key questions you must ask before purchasing a learning management system (LMS).
GRAPHENE vs Microchips – Your Days are Numbered
by Glynn Jung
Now here's an admission: when I joined IBM's Research Labs back in the autumn of 1969 we were designing the next generation of computers on valve computers the size of a Town Hall. Some of the machines I worked on had 10 printers, each the size of a Ford Ka. At an astonishing pace we exploited each latest machine to design the next technology, ever smaller ever faster and typically designed to do things that people didn't know they wanted to do.
Smaller, lighter, faster … at the heart of this was chip technology, firstly silicon chips, then by 2005 carbon nanotube technology (silicon proving too expensive and generating dangerous levels of heat.
We regularly see startling results of chip technology on News programmes, not just computers, cameras, iPhones and iPads, car computers, airplane systems etc., etc….. implants to help people operate prosthetic limbs, to help the blind see (currently blurry) images, to operate in hospitals with micro-surgery and non-invasive techniques.
So it's pretty startling to find that in 10 years' time the use of chips may start to decline, along with the technology currently used in touch-screen devices – INDIUM.
Here's the story … Indium stocks will run out within 10 years and there's manufacturing limits for chip technology. Imagine if you can, a material, 2 molecules thick, which can conduct thermal energy, contain the same logic and electronic functions as chips, is very strong, lets light through it (so can be used in windows, spectacles – whatever. Picture if you can this material being so versatile it can be embedded into both the finest and the most rugged of clothing.
This stuff (that's the technical word) exists and it is called GRAPHENE.
In a special research facility, with the catchy name of "Centre for Graphene Science", the combined knowledge of the Universities of Exeter and Bath have stirred up the scientific community with the release of their technology "GraphExeter". Maybe they could use some help with branding?
Here's what people have been saying:
Now, despite all the hyperbole about interactive books, mobile learning, ePub, Augmented Reality, Virtual worlds the way people learn hasn't changed a great deal over the past 50 years.
Some of the techniques used in digital classrooms – High Definition IWBs with student polling, with visualisers and 3D modelling (e.g. Virtalis and AutoDesk) – are gradually being looked at by corporate trainers (adopted is too strong a statement) but there are infrastructure issues, portability and cost concerns. If we can imagine a fully interactive version of an IWB that you could roll up or fold, which could be made from multi-layer Graphene (essentially reconstructed graphite …. the stuff in pencils) it could change the scene of learning. Having just seen how Google hope to use Augmented Reality in their "Project Glass", I wonder about the ability to provide Graphene- coated glasses (or clip-on lenses) for training or enhanced safety in dangerous environments… using Augmented Reality and QR codes.
What about diagnostic manuals and study guides made of paper with Graphene sheets, so you could have interactive tutorials, links to resources like the ones you'll find in the Khan Academy, tutor hotlines etc…..
So I'll leave you with one final news item:


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I am so antsy about my new collection for 2011. I'm still producing looks but I had a small shoot to get things started. Here is a sneak peek of images taken by the ever so talented Brent Barnett of Osi. The models are Mia Allen and the up and coming Whitney Stovall. Hair and make-up by Eva Marrale.
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Despite it is going through an unlucky spell, Athens has an invalorable treasure, impossible to find elsewhere: this is, its magnificent proofs that recognise it as one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. Monuments such as the Pantheon, one of its most representatives temples in the Acropolis, as well as many other Greek ruins, turn it into an unmissable city, where everybody should go to at least once in life.
Apart from the ruins, Athens is also the capital of an awesome country, divided among that peninsular part, where vegetation, architecture and gastronomy are some of the most typical features of the Mediterranean area, and the Egean islands, which are one of the most amazing Greece belongings. From Mikonos to Santorini, they are an option that visitors should keep in mind when traveling to Athens.
Having so many reasons for being visited, it is not weird for Athens to be perfectly prepared for receiving and hosting tourists. Of course, the city offers a wide range of hosting possibilities for all type of budgets, so that it is not difficult to find a cozy hostel where to sleep for some more than 10€ per night and a boutique hotel with all kind of luxurious services and modern facilities, which cost over a hundred euros per night.
Having the chance to choose lodgment is an important advantage, since there are so many points of interest in Athens that picking up a hotel needs to be carefully planned, although the metro was improved during the 2004 Olympics and its 3 lines work quite well now.
In general terms, accommodation in Athens is mainly situated in the city centre, specially close to must-see landmarks such as Anafiotika or Odeum of Herodes Atticus Odeion Irodion, and near popular areas like Adrianou Street, Monastiraki, Psyri and Syntagma Square. The National Archaeological Museum of Athens or Polemiko Museum may be further from these aforesaid places, but there are also some accommodation possibilites close to them.
As you see, there is no excuse left for not choosing Athens and enjoying this fantastic city. It is a place that will let you discover some of our deepest misteries as a civilization, and it will teach you everything about our origins and historical roots. You better start to think about giving it a visit!
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I wanted to give everyone a DNA update. If I failed to announce it to everyone, the McCormack yDNA "project" results came in. Right now, "we" are in the R-DC9 haplogroup. We are awaiting more people to compare our results to. Our kit number is 436834.
What I really wanted to announce today for the McCormack yDNA "project" is that we struck out on our first attempt to find another branch of the Michael McCormack family. I need to give some background for this. About 4 or 5 years ago, I posted in an online Irish forum about my attempts to look for relatives of Michael. To my great amazement, someone from Ireland replied! Even better, he said his family was also from Kilkenny and lived there during the same time period that Michael did. We kept up the correspondence since then. Earlier this year, I finally got a yDNA test (Y37) and convinced my Irish friend to take it for me. In mid-October, FTDNA received the test. They said that it would be 4-7 weeks before our results would be posted. Well, last Thursday I got an email from FTDNA saying that our results were in and would be posted that day.
To start out, I had my Irish friend tested at the Y-37 level with the idea if that our results matched that we could always increase the testing level from 37 markers to 67 markers and beyond if necessary. I excitedly logoned to look at the results. As I looked at my friend's results, my expression went from great anticipation to bitter disappointment. Well, by the 3rd marker our genetic distance, G.D., was 3. As I looked further at my friend's results, the genetic distance only increased to a final result of 24. That is, "my" results only matched my Irish friend's results at 13 out of 37 markers. I had put a lot of hope into the fact, or wish, that our results would match. My friend and I had talked many times about how we really thought that our families were related. So, when it turned out that we weren't, I was "disappointed."
I told my friend about it and he was just as disappointed as I was. He felt the same way that I did that our families were related. But as I explained to him, that sometimes you get results like this. Genealogy, especially genetic genealogy is not a guaranteed proposition. It was a roll of the dice and it didn't payout this time. Both he and I are still working together to find Irish or non-Irish relatives for our respective families.
I am not sure what my next step will be in regards to DNA testing. There are two options that I can do right now. The first option would be to increased our testing level from Y67 to Y111. That would cost about $99. I am not exactly sure on what that would do to increase the number of matches for our results. The second option would be what is called the "Big Y" test. At the current time, it is an expensive test at about $475. The "Big Y" test would give us some finality to our haplogroup designation. As with increasing our testing level from Y67 to Y111, I am not sure what the "Big Y" test would do to increase the number of matches for our results.
I want to thank my Irish friend for agreeing to test for me. I hope that it works out for him. I also want to thank my McCormack cousin for agreeing to take a DNA test for me. I wouldn't have been able to do this much without his cooperation.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope that you learned something!


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Today, I received my package from Freebify, which If you dont know is a company that gives away free stuff (bracelets,mugs,shirts etc.) they just ask for you to cover shipping costs. Now, their social media director (Who resides in FL as well, Hey Sarah!) reached out to me to make a review on their upcoming products – I wanted to decline thinking they wanted me to write a fake review for free products but they actually want me to be brutally honest..
It was shipped via USPS and took about 15 business days to arrive. So, heres what I got:
- 10 x Metallic Tattoos
- Chanel Phone Case (S6 Edge)
- 2 x Necklace
- Pair of earrings
- Designer Pom Pom Charm
- Heart Ring
- 2 x Bracelets
I've tagged the items that I absolutely love love with a 'love' tag and the items I disliked with an 'X'
Every item sent to me was of high quality however, theres a bracelet that I very much disliked. The material seemed to be plastic and the bracelet was non-adjustable. I was sent (6) of these bracelets so if you'd like one just contact me and I'd be happy to give them away LOL
The phone case, Pom charm,ring,Tattoos and pandora-ish bracelet are my favorite items ever. The necklaces and nail bracelet are super cute but these thoughh.beats all.
The phone case came a little scratched up even though it looked to be well packaged. But I do drop my phone a lot either way so I didn't really care – It also comes with a golden cord (I forgot to include it in the photos) that you attach on the top of the case.
I think theres two kind of gals there are those who love Pandora and those who love Alex & Anni. I love Alex & Anni and have atleast 5 or 6 of their bracelets (Pandora?Zero) but I really do love these style bracelets!
P.S Pandora bracelets just never appealed to me(?) but this one is just super cute
Edit: The phone case does not come scratched I just didnt know I had to peel off the plastic LOL
The rest of the items were very cute like the necklaces,the earrings and nail bracelet (I dont know why, but the necklaces remind me of Easter for some reason) and I definitely see myself sporting the necklaces a few times and then secretly passing them off to my more girly friends.
Seriously though, if you want me to send you the items I wasnt really a fan of then comment below! Thank you Freebify for allowing me to do this!
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The United Kingdom is the most popular destination for the Female Solo Travelers Tribe. Great history, cool art, and easy to get around. Tips include: "If you are out alone at night, be aware that there's "high alcohol consumption and "a lot of intoxicated men stumbling around." Have your wits about you and stay aware of your surroundings and belongings. "Get a SIM card so you can have Internet access for solo travels and last-minute changes." "If you get lost or feel uncomfortable, ask a (London) cabbie -- they're super helpful and generally very pleasant about helping lost people." "Uber is another great way to get around safely - just check the license plate number". "The countryside and smaller towns are very safe, but evenings tend to be extremely quiet".
Do you remember phone booths before we all had cell phones. In UK they still use them. Some have been changed to internet hot spots. Remember Dr. Who ???????
United Kingdom is a colourful tapestry of unique, extraordinary country. My journey here really captive me every sense from beginning to end. I hope to visit again and see its stunning sights, breathe in its intoxicating scents, hear its beatiful music.
For me, the United Kingdom means a country of great history, literary traditions, and music. It means beautiful green countryside with lakes and mountains and picturesque villages centuries old. It also has a tradition of walking in nature and pub culture which one can enjoy delicious ales and fine company. Britain is expensive, but with good planning, you can try to keep your budget down.
I've only seen London and some parts of the English countryside. I would love to come back and visit some of the other parts of the United Kingdom sometime in the future. London is still known as one of the biggiest foodie capitals of the world. Of ourse there is plenty of history here and lots of buildings to see for their beuty and historic significance. Eventhough it's not cheap it is possible to include on a Euro tour. Flights with EasyJet really help!
Before this year, i hadn't really been interested in the UK, and boy was I missing out. The people are friendly, the pubs are cozy, the countryside is lovely, and the much-maligned food is delicious and comforting. Plus, in the UK, there's a beautiful co-existence of cutting-edge culture and historical preservation, so you don't have to give up your quaint buildings and traditional customs for avante-garde art and progressive politics.
They speak English but everything still seems foreign. The difference between the internal countries, both in culture and landscape, gives you a chance for infinite experiences without leaving the island.
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Effective on Monday, July 15, 2013, Yahoo! is deactivating all email accounts which have not logged in within the past year. The deactivated email addresses will "hard bounce", and these bounces will negatively impact the reputation and deliverability standing of senders. This has a number of potential implications for retail and eCommerce email marketing:
- Increased bounce rates - Retailers with a large number of deactivated Yahoo! accounts in their database may see many of those emails bounce beginning on July 15, leading to reputation-based mail deferrals, where the email simply sits in a queue for a period of time, being neither rejected nor accepted, and in most cases ultimately rejected or sitting in limbo indefinitely.
- Increased spam complaints – One month after this deactivation, "certain" addresses will be reassigned to new users. Senders who do not bounce-out or remove inactive Yahoo! addresses during the inactivity period will now be sending to a completely new person who didn't opt-in to receive mail from that sender. This could lead to a large increase in spam complaints.
- Spamtraps - A spamtrap is an email address set up specifically to flush out spammers, for only spammers would ever find those addresses. If Yahoo! decides to reactivate certain addresses as spamtraps, retail marketers could now have spamtrap addresses on their lists, causing even more deliverability problems.
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We recommend that retail marketers remove from your mailing list(s) every Yahoo.com email address which has been in your database for more than one year, AND has not engaged with your email (opened and/or clicked) within the past year. Additionally, retailers may consider sending an opt-in and user confirmation email immediately to all Yahoo.com addresses asking people to click and confirm their account information.


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I'm finding that this little blip is a lot easier to deal with. I'm taking a lot more probiotics than previously as my aim is to beat this once and for all. In the past I've been so keen to get to the end of the 8 weeks that I havent really had a plan to beat it forever apart from trying to stick to the anti candida diet and keeping my fingers crossed! Not a good plan as I realised this year. I had a tremendously stressful period. I wont go into all the details but it was a nightmare and I thank God that all my loved ones are ok which is the main thing. I have found a fantastic cook book which I recommend called 'Cooking Without Made Easy' by Barbara Cousins. Its full of recipes without dairy, gluten, yeast or sugar. It even includes cakes!! Perfect for candida sufferers and also anyone who is intolerant to gluten. We are having fun trying out the recipes! I think Dr Mercola's view that trying to zap the candida with anti fungals is not really the long term solution. I am trying to boost my immune system through vitamins, healthy eating, lots of sleep, aromatherapy massages, chill out time (a new one for busy bee me!) and of course probiotics. I understand that most of the immune system is in the gut so an imbalance of gut will adversely affect the immune system. I understand this better now. I am keeping on the diet as I've managed to lost a half a stone!! So I want to lose another half a stone so that I look nicer in my bikini this summer. One of the perks of the anti candida diet! 😉
But one of the negatives is other people's attitudes. Does anyone else have any ideas on this one? I dont tell many people about candida or the diet as its supervised by my naturopath and they think anyone who isnt a 'proper' Doctor is a crank. My limited diet makes office parties and meals an absolute nightmare. I have heard rumours that the women in the office think I've got an eating disorder as I avoid the junk food that they eat!! Mind you I also avoid their obesity so I'm not complaining too much! So do I tell them and risk getting called a crank? I've tried it and totally regretted it so I tend to keep quiet and try to avoid eating in front of people… and I wonder why they think I've got an eating disorder! he! he! I wish I knew someone else who has candida.


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In part one, I introduce the dilemma McCain has in effectively reaching young people on the web. This is part one of six.
As a designer I've constantly looked at the candidate websites and tried to imagine how people of different age groups would react and interact with them. These next six blog posts will be a culmination of this research and thought process.
John McCain's age is not helping him reach young voters. An ineffective (or not as effective) use of his campaign website is hurting him in this area. Simple things such as branding, color scheme and number of times photographs of him are used on a single web page all drastically effect a person's impression of him as a candidate. McCain's brand: a militaristic star (seen on the right), is not a good choice in a time when more than half Americans aren't happy about the wars we are in. McCain's color scheme last Spring was black, and a little bit of blue. This just enhanced the idea that McCain would be the oldest person to be president if elected. Black, to me, symbolizes death, not 'Country First'. His biography once had over 10 photos of him. 10 reminders of his age – all were in black and white. He also hasn't embraced social networking. This could be done easily by making his campaign website a central hub for connecting with him through various social networks like Twitter, Facebook, Myspace etc. Although, I believe he has recently adopted this concept. Good for him.
On the flip side, Barack Obama's age and central theme is helping him. An effective use of his website is helping him in this area. Obama's not even THAT young, so it can't be solely because he is younger. Ron Paul was the second oldest candidate during the primaries and was generating more online buzz than Obama or McCain (for a small period of time). The creative typography, effective circle logo (seen on the right), colors, and key concepts of hope and change have really catapulted Obama. The design of everything involved with his campaign is great. The circle logo is reminiscent of the Midwest. It might be that the first time I saw his logo was on a sign placed in a corn field in Iowa, so I always think that the logo represents a corn field and sunset. The strong themes of hope and change have done well for him, especially with McCain's lack of theme.
I spent the Spring of 2008 studying campaign websites of all 20 or so candidates from both sides for my Advertising course. I started the project simply researching and finding something I could zone in on. What became apparent was that many of the candidates weren't attracting the same buzz online as Barack Obama and Ron Paul were. Ron Paul has sense fallen off the face of the earth while spewing the same phrase, "It's all about the value of the dollar declining." Obama's success online and overall has continued throughout the whole campaign. This is apparent in the over 1 million facebook friends Obama had versus his next highest opponent who was Ron Paul at the time, with half as many friends. I forsaw McCain being the Republican candidate, so I wanted my class project to focus on generating online buzz for McCain – I know, it was a tall task. McCain never did and still doesn't have a 'Students for McCain' website, while Obama does.
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lunes, 15 de enero de 2018
My Blogger Style Interview at Ultimate Report
I can't tell you how excited I am to be sharing this with you!! Last month, I was contacted by the lovely Mary from Ultimate Report because she was interested in featuring me on her Blogger Style Interviews and this is the first time I have done an interview about my personal style.
I felt very honored and thankful for this opportunity and of course, I said yes to the interview! :)
It always feels amazing when we get some recognition for the work we have been doing and I love to receive this recognition from my colleague bloggers. So, I wanted to take this opportunity to share the interview with you and also to thank Mary for her interest in my blog and my style. It really means a lot to me!
You can read the full interview here! And please let me know what you think about it :)
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//frozen blueberries//
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9 comments:
Oh, I use them quite a bit often in making muffins. My family likes them.ReplyDelete
yummy. You two are so cute! :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 11:42 PM
mostly muffins, smoothies,and pies.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 10:10 AM
we use them in smoothes, cobbler, muffins, and pies. Also make a good topper on cinnamon rolls!ReplyDelete
I *love* those pics!!! You two are so cute!!! lol... anyhow, we use blueberries in pancakes sometimes... in muffins... smoothies... yogart... so yeah, not very many ways!!! I love them frozen though!!! -MaryReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Cheesecake!! :)ReplyDelete
Smoothies! I can't stand eating frozen blueberries plain. Kinda weird :) :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 8:50 PM
I like to use them in pancakes, cobbler, muffins and of course smoothies!ReplyDelete
Hey Allison,ReplyDelete
My parent's and sister love blueberries but me i'm more of a strawberrie person. There's a farm up the road from our house and they let ppl pick strawberrie. We pick strawberrie's every summer and then we make a pie with the strawberries!!! I love blueberrie muffins!!
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CD release
I had this for a while and I recently/quickly cleaned it up: http://www.pcedev.net/nes2pce/Megaman_CD_094.zip
Nothing special, just on CD for those without a flash card that want to play it on the real hardware. There's also a system card 3.0 warning screen 😀
Guess I'll update downloads and links section now…
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Wahou, very awesome 😉 ..
System3 warning has it been made by arm ???
No 🙂 I guess this is an official Megaman X artwork.
If you ever want to have a redbook audio choice for MM, the PS1 version of MM1 had a bunch of remixes, could probably find some others for the rest of the tracks. Not sure if you want to go that route or not.
Hmm, here's in an interesting Cutman remix, though, with sound effects included, probably woudn't work.


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122 Label Set
schematics strip, motor socket ID and tube chart/volume setting labels
for Leslie 122 amps are available in a JPG file here.
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Returning to the lab with endless inspiration after a long week in Miami for WMC/Ultra/MMW/whatever you want to call it, the S2S crew return to the main room fray with what will undeniably considered their biggest, best and brightest peak hour pack to date, Biggest EDM Drops 2!
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It can be used under upto 16g acelaration, making it perfect for in-vehicle or in-cockpit scientific experiments. Another unique feature is the avilability of vibrating markers to track the marker as well as send tactile stimulli. In addition there are variety of accessories to chose from. It interfaces with national Instruments DAQ System to synchronously record Force Plaform and EMG data for Rehabiitation Gait Analysis, Sports Biomechanics or Human Factors Analysis.
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Whistleblower Patricia Moleski speaks out about health IT abuses - play at http://workmancompensationlawyers.net/12/23/death-by-deletion-adventist-health-system-it-whistleblower-patricia-moleski-speaks-out/
A former hospital IT worker claims very deliberate mass spoliation (e.g., deletion) of electronic medical record evidence to limit her (ex)-employer's liability for EHR-related medical malpractice on patients and injured workers who were entitled to workers compensation, as well as EHR defects.
She alleges that IT personnel are used as naïve accomplices to perform the spoliation acts. She grew suspicious when she was asked to delete nursing information about a patient who committed suicide by jumping out a hospital window after an EHR-related drug overdose.
The video is over an hour long and is worth listening to.
She made these claims to the FBI and alleged to have suffered retaliation including firing, and possible terroristic activities directed against her.
A Feb. 2010 letter to Gov. Crist, Sen. Grassley and many other government officials, a 9th Judicial Circuit court document for Orange County, FL (PDF), and other details - some scary - can be found via a google search on this person's name: https://www.google.com/search?q=Patricia%20Moleski .
A Feb. 2010 letter to Sen. Grassley, former Fla. Governor Crist, various other senators, news media, etc. alleging serious, systematic, purposeful HIT evidence tampering and erasure. Click to bring up full letter.
This could be the "Libby Zion" (or Bernard Madoff?) case of the health IT world if these allegations are true.


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Robbery in Sunny CNY Daylight @ Damansara Jaya!
PGomo the previous BN sanctioned. Bully receives a flying high Kick welcome @ KK Airport.
CHAMPION DRIVER .. Malaysian Drivers are Dangerous to everybody!
Mensa UK Welcomes 3-Year-Old Malaysian Boy with IQ of 142 into the Club of Bright Minds.
(Malaysian in Melbourne) Harry Potter World VS Platform 9 1/2 Cafe .. Which was Better?
There must be easier ways to earn your Lunch then to instigate Hate, have everyone Hate you .. and more importantly to hate yourself that much. This is the same guy accused of giving the Youth Sports Minister a "loving" headlock.
So our Adventure Travel guy, Mitchell, took a pretty sweet holiday to Melbourne and then to Ipoh, to check out both of Harry Potter's Magical Most Trending concept stores. Watch and find out which you would wanna visit more!


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THE Cub Report – Where The River Flows
Well hello there, my name is Cubby and this is my "report". I generally talk about the rc industry, or F1, or SX, or whatever really. So here we go...
Pricing. Back in the day (read early 90s) a high-end RC10 Team Car kit was just over $200. Today, their B6.1 Team kit is priced at just over 300. So after 25 years, race buggy pricing has increased about a third, and slightly less than general inflation. However, back in the day, a kit was essentially your only choice and you would then also have to buy a speedo (or better still, a MSC & servo!!!), a steering servo, paint, plus a transmitter and receiver. These items would then easily run you another hundy (or two). Then of course after you got home, you had another 3 or 4 nights of building before getting that first pull of the trigger. Which by the way, was the BEST thing ever on a number of kits I built back in the day.
Back in 1992, you had to be core to even invest in this hobby. You had to be willing to build your truck/car/buggy, plus be able to understand roughly how it worked, and double plus, you had to learn/know about nitro and/or electric power systems. And there was No Internet. Back then, when someone thought they liked rc enough to actually try it, they had to make quite an investment of both time and money. This resulted in people staying in the hobby longer (many of whom are still surface hobbyists today), as well as people being more into the hobby for the time spent aspect of it. I mean, that is why any hobby exists, to help people kill spare time in a fun way.
Today things are different. There are a zillion RTRs available for under $200, all of which are capable of being driven just a few minutes after you crack it out of the box. People are always working longer and harder, and thus their free time keeps shrinking. This is where today's RTRs came in handy. Some would argue that RTRs killed the hobby, but now days I would say they were simply a necessity of the changing times.
And those times just keep on changing, don't they, LOL. Some people said kits would never, Eva, be back in vogue, but with today's scale movement, there is a lot of crow eating going on out there. It just goes to show that Anything can come back around sooner or later (but nitro? LOL), even the hobby of rc itself. So while our little hobby might not be as big and strong as it once was, there is a lot of promise out there, and we have such a great hobby to sell to the masses. Have a great fourth of July week folks, and feel free to show off some of those rc trucks while you are out and about celebrating our nation's birthday!
Until next week, support your local hobby shops and bash spots when ya can.
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ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — A new study of the animals that inspired teddy bears finds that Louisiana black bears are likely to survive another century as long as conditions remain stable. The report released yesterday by the U.S. Geological Survey could lead to the bears' removal from the list of threatened animals, said Maria Davidson, head of the Louisiana Department of ...Read More »
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Fish and Wildlife pushing for threatened status for black pinesnake
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says a snake found only in longleaf pine forests of southern Mississippi and Alabama should be listed as threatened. It's asking for public comment about its proposal to list black pinesnakes as threatened. Black pinesnakes are burrowing constrictors colored dark brown to black. Their small heads have pointed snouts. Adults range ...Read More »
Judge rules for Fish and Wildlife Service in frog habitat case
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has ruled that U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials were within the law when they declared thousands of acres in Louisiana and Mississippi as "critical habitat" for the endangered dusky gopher frog. The case involved 1,544 acres in St. Tammany Parish and 5,000 acres in Mississippi named as critical habitat for the animal. Landowners had ...Read More »
Bench trial to begin today over land for dusky gopher frog
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge is hearing arguments on the claim that federal wildlife officials made an illegal land grab by listing 1,500 acres of private land in Louisiana as critical habitat for an endangered burrowing frog. U.S. District Judge Martin L.C. Feldman scheduled a bench trial today for the challenge to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's designation ...Read More »
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to illegal wildlife trapping
ABERDEEN — A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to taking illegally harvested wildlife pelts out of Mississippi. Peter Jesunas, 32, of Shiocton, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate David Sanders in Aberdeen. He was fined $10,000 and ordered not to hunt or trap anywhere worldwide for three years while on probation. He was also ordered to forfeit the 354 pelts ...Read More »
USM researchers leading shark-monitoring program on Coast
OCEAN SPRINGS — A research team at the University of Southern Mississippi has spearheaded a shark-monitoring program to help maintain the population of the ocean predator that is essential to the Gulf Coast ecosystem. This catch, tag and release program conducted by the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Laboratory has been in place for over a decade, taking day-long expeditions ...Read More »
Five crawfish species to be dropped from endangered list
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Five crawfish species found in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi are still common and have been dropped from a petition asking for them to be listed as endangered, but a sixth needs protection, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said yesterday. Scientists recommended listing the slenderclaw crawfish, once found in northeastern Alabama and northwestern Georgia, as endangered because ...Read More »
Landowner swaps land with Fish and Wildlife Service
CHARLESTON — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has reached an agreement with landowner James Kennedy to exchange a 306-acre parcel of its land in Tallahatchie County for a tract of York Woods, Kennedy's conservation-easement property. USFWS is acquiring land that appraises at a higher amount than the 306-acre parcel and will use it as a wildlife habitat. The ...Read More »
Panel issues report on river diversion projects
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Expert Panel on Diversion Planning and Implementation, a group organized by The Water Institute of the Gulf to advise the state of Louisiana on river diversion projects on the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers, has issued its initial report. Panel members made recommendations on data collection, project modeling, the types of simulations and experiments that should be ...Read More »
Little opposition heard over proposed wildlife refuge
JACKSON — In an open-house meeting this past week, where members of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service explained the possibilities of a proposed National Wildlife Refuge in the Jackson area, little opposition was heard. "It was definitely more positive," Connie Dickard of the USFWS said. "Some folks have asked who would be against this." The proposed urban refuge ...Read More »


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Furtherfield recently received a hard copy of The Telekommunist Manifesto in the post, written by Dmytri Kleiner. After reading the Manifesto it was obvious that it was pushing the debate further regarding networked, commons-based and collaborative endevours. Marc Garrett interviews Dmytri about the Manifesto, its concepts and other projects created by the Telekommunist Collective.
Interactive Flash piece asking you take part in an online ritual.
An interactive Flash game combo - You Must Destroy the Worm.
Artist who makes lots and lots of software code art. Minimalist, generative, color field, seo, video, installation, etc. Come check it out!
This is Internet Cubism; in its expression of the artists' relationship to the object...and its simultaneous transmission, live to its multifarious audience. [windows media player]
in absentia is a site-specific web-based project by J. R. Carpenter presented by Dare-Dare. in absentia hacks the Google Maps API to address issues of gentrification and its erasures in the Mile End neighbourhood of Montreal. A satellite view of the neighbourhood is haunted by postcard stories to and from former tenants forced out of the neighbourhood by economically motivated decisions made in their absence.
Cityscapes enables people to share experiences of places where they live, have or might have lived. It reflects shared physical and imaginative space. Its theoretical basis resides in locative art and pyschogeography. The camera and descriptive text are its locative technologies; the pyschogeography are the spaces we inhabit. Browser-based, it embeds mapping software and geographical locating services in a wiki framework. It is built entirely on open source.
Generative music created from sounds found on the Internet. Sounds are curated together into pools, then randomly loaded, looped, and collaged together. This is done in real-time in your browser using my custom Flash sequencer program. The music is infinite.
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NDP, Tories question whether PM's new Senate picks can be truly independent
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is recommending the appointment of seven new senators -- the first additions to the upper chamber in three years.
Although they will sit as independents and not Liberals, opposition MPs are questioning whether the move can really redeem an upper chamber plagued by partisan scandal.
Retired senior bureaucrat Peter Harder, who worked on Trudeau's transition team, will act as the government's representative in the Senate, charged with facilitating "the introduction and consideration of government legislation," according to the Prime Minister's Office.
Harder previously worked in a political role for Progressive Conservative Prime Minister Joe Clark, and also spent 29 years in the non-partisan public service.
Harder told CTV's Power Play that he cannot say whether he would ever vote against Liberal legislation, calling it "a hypothetical question I'm not going to comment on."
However, Harder said he has "no doubt" that he will be able to "navigate the waters coming forward in a fashion that allows me to both represent the government's interests in the Senate and reflect my own personal points of view, as appropriate."
CTV News political analyst Scott Reid said earlier Friday that since senators will no longer be caucus members, the government's representative position is needed to keep legislation moving through the chamber.
Reid added that he had the opportunity to work with Harder during the time Harder was deputy minister of foreign affairs and government "sherpa" for G8 trips.
"He's an extraordinarily capable guy. He's been around Parliament Hill for literally 35 years. You're not going to see a lot of detractors when it comes to Peter's talents and capabilities," Reid told CTV News Channel.
Retired judge Murray Sinclair, the former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is perhaps the most high-profile potential appointee.
Sinclair told Power Play he will proudly represent Manitoba, although he initially questioned the nomination, "considering the reputation the senate has had in the public eye."
"But I realized, after looking into it a little more closely, that the process of appointments of senators is really what people are quite upset about," he said," in addition to the allegations that have been made."
Sinclair said his legal background puts him in a good position to help reform the red chamber, adding that reform will be a top priority, in addition to implementing the recommendations of the TRC.
Sinclair said he doubts he will always vote along Liberal party lines, adding "I think that it will be more in keeping about my own thinking."
Both NDP and Conservative MPs are questioning whether it is possible to make the Senate less partisan.
Saskatchewan New Democrat Erin Weir told Power Play he thinks the government should follow the lead of the provinces and abolish the upper chamber.
"It doesn't make sense in a democracy to have appointees able to overrule or obstruct democratic decisions made by elected officials," he said, offering the example of NDP climate change legislation that passed in the House of Commons but was killed in the Senate.
"I think we should also be talking about the cost of this new process," Weir added. "The advisory board for senate appointments is going to cost $1-million a year, on top of the $90-million we're already spending on the senate."
Although one of the appointees, Frances Lankin, is a former Ontario NDP minister, Weir said he's not sure she even counts as a New Democrat after having worked for Ontario Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne.
Ontario Conservative MP John Brassard called the appointments "fresh paint on an undemocratic process."
"You've got an unelected board advising the prime minister and, at the end of the day, it's the prime minister making the final decision," he said.
"That is not real change," Brassard added. "This is more of the same."
"People either want to abolish the Senate or they want an elected Senate," he said.
Ontario Liberal MP Marco Mendicino defended the appointments, and pointed out that former Prime Minister Stephen Harper made 57 nominations after saying he would make none.
"The series of appointments that were made today were made in a less partisan, more independent, more transparent way," Mendicino said.
The Liberal added that he believes the appointees will "give voice … to those regional and minority interests that have not historically had as much representation in the upper chamber."
The other four nominees are:
- Raymonde Gagné, former president of Manitoba's Université de Saint-Boniface
- Ratna Omidvar, the executive director at Ryerson University's Global Diversity Exchange and an expert on migration and diversity
- André Pratte, an award-winning editorial writer and federalist thinker from Quebec
- Chantal Petitclerc, a Paralympic wheelchair racer and chef de mission for the Rio Paralympics
Sen. Claude Carignan, the Conservative leader in the Senate, welcomed the newcomers but said the new process led to appointments that are not much different from previous nominees.
"I note that this process yielded the same type of appointments as it has previously -- former judges, provincial ministers, journalists, Olympians -- have all been appointed to the Senate before," he said.
Conservative MPs Scott Reid and Blake Richards also criticized the appointment process, saying regardless of the appointees' merits, they were still appointed from secret short lists from an unelected, unaccountable board.
"Despite the flowery words from the Prime Minister, today's announcement shows that business continues largely as usual," they said in a joint statement.
Appointments to the upper chamber came to a halt in 2013, when the Senate spending scandal began to emerge.
In December, the Liberals created an arm's-length advisory board to recommend potential nominees for the Senate based not on partisanship but "a demonstrated record of service to the community, the public, or their chosen field of expertise."
Over the last three months, the board conducted consultations in Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec to draft a list of recommendations. The prime minister selected the seven new senators from that pool.
Even after today's appointment recommendations, there are still 17 vacancies in the Senate.
As part of the second phase process of filling those vacancies by the end of the year, the advisory board will refine its selection process, including accepting applications from ordinary Canadians.
Senators are appointed on the advice of the prime minister, but under the Constitution, they are officially appointed by the Governor General.


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This list of Weight Watchers chicken breast recipes does not have a recipe over 3 Smart Points. Two of the recipes are ZERO Smart Points.
Why? Now that Weight Watchers Freestyle came along (on December 3rd) and made skinless chicken breast zero Smart Points, these recipes are extremely low in points.
Corn and beans are also now zero smart points and I include those ingredients in many of my recipes.
I am slowly working through all of Snack Girl in an attempt to bring it up to date with the latest program. That means I have to redo all the calculations for recipes with beans, chicken, corn, yogurt, eggs, etc! I have been busy.
Skinless, boneless chicken breast is expensive compare to thighs or other cuts of meat. I look for sales, buy in bulk, and freeze the portions that I need in freezer bags. Also, Trader Joes has a pretty good deal on skinless, boneless frozen chicken breasts.
I have included two turkey breast recipes below but please feel free to substitute chicken. Skinless turkey breast is also zero points!
Please share your favorite chicken breast recipe in the comment section.
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita
Get the recipe here: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Filling
Get the recipe here: Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Filling Recipe
White Turkey (or Chicken) Chili
Get the recipe here: White Turkey Chili Recipe
How to Brine Chicken Breast
Get the recipe here: How to Brine Chicken Breast Recipe
Spicy Thai Basil Recipe
Get the recipe here: Spicy Thai Basil Recipe
Low Carb Chicken Vegetable Soup
Get the recipe here: Low Carb Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
Healthy Stuffed Peppers
Get the recipe here: Healthy Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Recipe
Get the recipe here: Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Soup
Get the recipe here: Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Soup Recipe
BBQ Chicken Breasts on the Grill
Get the recipe here: BBQ Chicken Breasts on the Grill Recipe


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Robert D. Bielecki is a Miami-based travel technology entrepreneur and angel investor; a patron of the arts with a concentration in creative improvised music and contemporary composition, a passion for literature, as well as a visual arts care-taker with a particular emphasis on new media and video.
At the age of fifteen, his life was forever changed upon hearing Cecil Taylor, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Steve Lacy, Morton Feldman, and John Cage (who he had the pleasure of meeting in 1992 prior to his passing).
Music became the launching pad for a voracious interest in culture writ large.
Pre-Foundation cultural philanthropy includes: Sponsorship of the Charles Gayle Lifetime Achievement Award at Vision Festival 19, lead supporter of Bang on a Can's 2014 season, seat naming at Roulette, sponsor of a Boru O'Connell O'Brien performance at the Kitchen, 2014 underwriter of music programming at Jack NY, 2014 artist grant to Jesse Fleming under the auspices of LAND, Producer's Circle of NMC Recordings, Executive Producer of recordings by Ideal Bread (Cuneiform Records), Harrison Bankhead Quartet (Engine Studios) as well as Jemeel Moondoc and Evan Parker / Sylvie Courvoisier recordings (Relative Pitch). He has commissioned composers Poul Ruders and Frederic Rzewski.
Mr. Bielecki is on the Museum of Modern Art's Media and Performance Art Committee, the Whitney Museum of American Art's Digital Art Acquisition Committee, the Artists Advisory Committee at Issue Project Room, and a member of the Rhizome Council.
Recent investments include Veenome (sold to Integral Ad Science); UKnow: Smart Tools that Connect & Protect Digital Families; and the latest, Cuseum: Interactive, Socially Engaging and Context-Aware Mobile Apps for Museums.
In 2014, he decided to formalize his music, art and literary philanthropy through the Robert D. Bielecki Foundation. Its maxim is: Earn it and return it.
(Screen capture from Daniel Rozin's Mirror No. 10, courtesy bitforms gallery)
Marshall Reese is an artist working in video, installation, digital media, and limited editions, dedicating much of his artistic life in collaboration with other artists — an almost 3 decade partnership with Nora Ligorano as LigoranoReese, and an ongoing collaborative video project since 1984 with Antoni Muntadas.
Dubbed "a conceptual heir to Daumier," his ice sculptures and political artworks have caused sensations, were the subject of ban attempts by the Republican National Committee and have been widely reported in the New York Times, New York Daily News, FoxNews, ABCNews and The Economist among others.
He has lived in Brooklyn, NY for 30 years. For 15 of those he worked for the Standby Program, which provides post-production services to artists and independent producers, as a video editor and the Executive Director. In 2007, he curated the Words & Music Series of live poetry and music at Cue Art Foundation.
He has received two NEA fellowships, three NYFA fellowships and grants from the Jerome Foundation, Puffin Foundation, Art Matters, and Harvestworks among others. He has been an artist in resident at the MacDowell Colony, Djerassi Resident Artists Program, Lucas Residency at Montalvo Arts Center and Stichting Steim.
He shows with Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco and his works are included in the public collections of many institutions, not limited to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; The New York Public Library, New York; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. He is the author of two books of poetry and several artists books.
Steve Swell was born in Newark, NJ and has been an active member of the New York City music community since 1975. He has toured and recorded with many artists from mainstreamers such as Lionel Hampton and Buddy Rich to so called outsiders as Anthony Braxton, Bill Dixon, Cecil Taylor and William Parker. He has over 40 CDs as a leader or co-leader and is a featured artist on more than 100 other releases. He runs workshops around the world and is a teaching artist in the NYC public school system focusing on special needs children.
Swell has worked on music transcriptions of the Bosavi tribe of New Guinea for MacArthur fellow, Steve Feld in 2000. His CD, "Suite For Players, Listeners and Other Dreamers" (CIMP) ranked number 2 in the 2004 Cadence Readers Poll. He has also received grants from USArtists International in 2006 an MCAF (LMCC) award in 2008 and 2013 and has been commissioned twice on the Interpretations Series at Merkin Hall in 2006 and at Roulette in 2012. In 2014 he received a Creative Curricula grant from the LMCC.
Steve was nominated for Trombonist of the Year 2008 and 2011 by the Jazz Journalists Association, was selected Trombonist of the Year 2008-2010, 2012 and 2014 by the magazine El Intruso of Argentina and received the 2008 Jubilation Foundation Fellowship Award of the Tides Foundation in recognition of his work in NYC public schools. Steve has been selected by the Downbeat Critics Poll in the Trombone category each year from 2010–2015.
(Photo of Steve Swell courtesy Peter Gannushkin / DOWNTOWNMUSIC.NET )


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hi friends! just wanted to let you know there are just a few left of the Imagination Poster in the shop. I'm not sure if we'll be printing more of these guys, so if you had your eyes on one, grab it now.
in other Postal Press news, I've been working on a few new posters to add to the shop, as well as working on some custom wedding invites and business card designs that I can't wait to show you. an update will come soon.


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- JPSO investigating in-custody death of 16-year-old
- Sunday night a light freeze expected for some areas
- Man suspected of murdering stepfather arrested
- New book on Katrina blames Corps of Engineers for bad levees
- Property crime epidemic in Louisiana
- Murder in Metairie
- Louisiana Medicaid managed care contract awards thrown out
- 2 dead, 1 arrested in St. Tammany I-12 crash
- Odell Beckham, Jr. incident: Officer now refuses to press charges
- VIDEO: Man medevaced after shot in back while duck hunting
- Watch: LSU celebrates national championship
- LSU's Thaddeus Moss declares for the NFL Draft
- Newell: Odell Beckham, Jr the gift that keeps giving in a bad way
- Scoot: LSU's players did not politicize White House trip
- Alvin Kamara the 11th Saints player named to Pro Bowl
- LSU's Dave Aranda to become Baylor's head coach, report says
- Newell: Reborn Dixie Brewery bringing excitement, investment to New Orleans East
- Brady tells Panthers' site: 'I'm really excited for the future'
- Newell: "Anything can happen" in Dem primary ahead of Iowa caucuses
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire to enter the NFL draft
- After cashing in on QB gambles, Niners, Chiefs in Super Bowl
- Mahomes' feet, arms, lift Chiefs to Super Bowl over Titans
- US to screen airline passengers from China for new illness
- Pelosi to send impeachment paperwork to Senate today
- Documents show Ukraine asked to investigate 'Biden case'
- Chiefs rally from 24-0 hole to beat Texans 51-31 in playoffs
- House approves measure to restrain Trump's actions on Iran
- Trebek: 'Jeopardy!' retirement isn't imminent despite cancer
- Trump says Iran appears to be 'standing down' after strike
- 'Succession,' 'Parasite,' 'Fleabag' win at Golden Globes
Which team are you pulling for in the championships?
JPSO SWAT team discover an elderly couple dead in home in Metairie
Apparent murder/suicide discovered in home in 6900 block of Asher St. off Kawanee
Jim Hanzo
July 18, 2019 - 8:26 am
According to JPSO, elderly couple was found dead inside a Metairie home this morning after a SWAT team was called to the home.
According to Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto, a man and his wife were found dead inside a home in the 6900 block of Asher Street.
Asher Street had been blocked off as well as nearby roads.
The man had called to say he had shot his wife and planned on killing himself.
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Dress Up Party
Every night after bath time, I have to endure dress up time wherein Sydney becomes several different people in the course of about an hour. I used to be much more productive in the evenings. Now you can see where my times goes! And I only have 1 girl doing this right now — wait until its both! Dress Up … Read More
Check Out My Boogers
Disco Baby
Today the new kids craze Disco Baby came to Boulder and CJ asked Sydney to be his date for the event. So she got all dressed up and hit the dance floor. Disco Baby is a group that rents out nightclubs during the day and has a dance for the kiddies. They play grown up music, have all sorts of … Read More
Call Me Cinderella
Sydney must wear her Cinderella dress ALL the time now. And don't be calling her Sydney when she is in costume. "MY NAME IS CINDERELLA, NOT SYDNEY" Geez, excuse me your royal highness.


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Happier, healthy employees are an organization's biggest asset, so don't let your staff arrive to work frustrated. Smart Commute offers employees access to ways of getting around that can improve their health and environment, save them money, and ease their stress.
Tools like the Smart Commute Tool make it easy for employees to plan their commute find other who want to share their rides. They can also use the tool to track their savings, calories burned, and reduced environmental impact.
Smart Commute also provides incentives provide ideas for recognizing and rewarding employees who are commuting sustainably. Some employers offer internal benefits while others promote regional or national campaigns or benefits, like the federal transit tax credit.


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First 100 days...
Well we've reached our first milestone of 100 days! And what a ride it's been so far. We really want to thank every one of our customers who has walked through our door these 100 days for all the support and feedback you've given us. We are truly in awe of the love you give us and appreciate every single time you visit. Without you and your support we'd... well, we don't want to think about that!
Our menu is constantly evolving and tomorrow we will launch our new menus - drinks, gin, food and takeaway - all of them have had a makeover and we're proud of how they look! Same great food with a few additions. Plus you'll see a Daily Special as well as a Soup of the Day option for Autumn and Winter. Pop and see for yourself!
We've also started planning for Christmas and New Year and can't wait to share our plans soon. Watch this space! Speaking of which, to keep up to date with the very latest, don't forget to follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And please, share your pictures too - remember to tag us in!
So, here's to the next 100 days and many, many more 100 days after that!
Anna Preece is partner of Anna's with husband, Dave. Together they run the cafe-bar in Weir, near Bacup.


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Where will you be on the dates of November 6th thru the 8th?
The largest Christmas Gift Show is coming to Denver November 6th thru 8th! AuthorU will be there—will you? Plan now to get all your shopping done in one place for the Holidays (and for events the coming year) … ahead of the crowds! Enjoy the lights as the Holiday season unrolls, knowing that you don't have to fight crowds in stores.
The Colorado Country Christmas has over 400 booths to entice you and your shopping needs. The AuthorU Booth is #444-445 – In Expo Hall II … we are along the back wall at a corner site.
On Friday and Saturday, Jake Williams will have pen out, ready to draw caricatures for booth visitors. We will have over 60 titles displayed for shoppers plus authors will be signing their books throughout the three days. There will be something for everyone and all ages.
You will find yourself in a spectacular Holiday Wonderland with booths to entice shoppers and select from. Wander from booth to booth viewing arts & crafts, gifts, beautiful season decorations and gourmet foods!
- There will be artists demonstrating skills and creating gifts with wood carvings, fold art, stained glass and pottery.
- There will be handmade clothing, dolls, ornaments, blown glass, jewelry, woodwork, leather goods, toys and dolls, garden art, bird houses, painting and much more!
- There will be yummy foods and a stage dedicated to cooking demos.
- There will even be a section devoted to model trains!
- And of course, books.
There will be gourmet foods (think truffles, cookies, candy, nuts, jams and jellies to tasty soups, dips, oils, vinegars, nuts, cookies and cakes, seasonings, homemade spices and sauces), wonderful accessories, jewelry, clothing, toys, gizmos and gadgets galore. There will be featured national and local chefs, culinary schools, authors and restaurants. Favorite holiday recipes will be shared, and live cooking demonstrations will be presented throughout the three days. Santa promises to be there as well. If you want to attend the cooking demonstrations, here's a link to what's happening:http://coloradochristmasgiftshow.com/cooking-program/
Don't plan on coming for an hour … because it's not going to happen—you will marvel and be delighted at all that is displayed, demonstrated and offered.
What you get is 400 plus mini stories –AuthorU Founder Judith Briles loved the note cards she picked up last year that were so unusual and fun to send out, the unique one of a kind earrings and the bread pudding in the food section was to die for—something she bought several of, froze and served throughout the following year. There is bound to be many vendors you won't want to miss!
Friday November 6th 10 am to 9 p.m.
Saturday November 7th 9 am to 8 p.m.
Sunday November 8th 10 am to 5 p.m.
Where: Denver Merchandise Mart – 58th & I-25 (Denver)
Admission Tickets are only $14.50 — AND with a hand stamp, you can attend ALL THREE days for this single price! Bring this discount coupon worth $2 off:
There is plenty of FREE PARKING at the Denver Merchandise Mart. See you there!
Directions to the Mart: http://coloradochristmasgiftshow.com/faq/
Booth layouts are here: http://coloradochristmasgiftshow.com/floorplan/
Judith Briles is a book publishing expert and coach. She empowers authors and is the Founder of Author U, a membership organization created for the serious author who wants to be seriously successful. She's been writing about and conducting workshops on publishing since the 80s. Judith is the author of 34 books including Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms (ForeWord IndieFab Book of the Year), Snappy Sassy Salty: Wise Words for Authors and Writers and a speaker at publishing conferences. Book #34 was published this summer: The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers. Get your copy.
Become part of her inner circle by joining the Author's Ark and exclusive monthly webinar and coaching event. Each summer, she holds Judith Briles Book Publishing Unplugged, a three day intensive limited to a small group of authors who want to be seriously successful. In 2015, the dates are August 27-29th. Her audio and workbook series, Creating Your Book and Author Platform is now available. Join Judith live on Thursdays at 6 p.m. EST for Author U – Your Guide to Book Publishing on the Toginet Network at bit.ly/PublishingShow .
Follow @AuthorU and @MyBookShepherd on Twitter and do a "Like" at AuthorU and Judith Briles – TheBookShepherd on Facebook. If you want to create a book that has no regrets, contact Judith at email@example.com.
Author U is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the author who wants to be seriously successful. Monthly education programs delivered face-to-face and online, The Author Resource ezine, BookCamps and the annual Author U Extravaganza are tools designed for authors pre, during and post publishing of their books. Join AuthorU.org today.
If you are looking for FREE author and book coaching … call in to Judith's Author Monday Mornings at NOON Eastern each Monday. The number is 218-632-9854; Access Code 1239874444 … have your questions ready–there's a full hour to ask and listen.
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The Columbia Protocol for Everyone
How do you help someone who is suicidal? The first step in suicide prevention is awareness — knowing when someone is in crisis. That's often not obvious, because many people suffer in silence or give no sign that they might harm themselves. As a family member, friend, neighbor, or colleague, you can make a difference by using the Columbia Protocol — also known as Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) — to help determine when someone is at risk for suicide and how to help.
The Community Card version of the Columbia Protocol is the one best suited for use by family members, friends, and others who have a relationship with a person who may be at risk. It involves asking just three to six questions, but the answers provide enough information to determine whether someone needs help and if immediate action is needed. The questions' plain language also may make it easier for you to talk to someone who may be suicidal. Start the conversation now.


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FREE BOOK: Myth Weaver
Myth Weaver
by David J. Normoyle
-- Eighteen-year-old Jagger Burns lives so much in his head that his guardian wonders if she should commit him. In the real world, he's shy, he's an orphan and he's just failed his college exams. His imaginary world feels safer.
When he enrolls in a mythology class, Greek and Norse myths fill Jagger's daydreams; they become so real that Zeus's thunderbolts leave phantom burns behind. These gods have ideas of their own; they're guiding Jagger back to reality.
Each myth he relives in his imaginary world teaches Jagger more about living in the real world. With Loki and Prometheus to help him, he begins to re-enter life and gets a job on the student newspaper. But when his reporting uncovers a dangerous crime ring, he'll need everything the gods can teach him to survive. Otherwise, he'll either dream away the rest of his life in an institution, or wind up dead.
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