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Another Look At Good Versus Mediocre
Do Christian writers want to write great literature? You know, the kind that will be around for another hundred years (provided Christ's return doesn't come before that)? Do we even want to write books that will stay on bookstore shelves longer than six months, or ones that won't be the first to go on the yard sale pile or become donations to the local used bookstore? Do we want to write books people will want to re-read?
I ask because it seems like so much Christian fiction today is the temporary kind.
I work in my church library, and more than once I've helped a patron looking for the right book to read. They'll often stand before a shelf of books by their favorite author and say, I don't remember if I've read this one. They'll read the back cover, thumb through the first chapter, then chuckle and say, I think I've read it, but I'm not sure.
Books like those are not "keepers." They might give moments of pleasure, but they are just as quickly forgotten.
Shouldn't Christians write "keepers"?
In the discussion to last week's post, it seems we (writers and readers) might be divided on this subject. Author Mike Duran, implying he believes Christians should aim to write books that fall into this keeper category, said
As to the art is subjective issue, I am growing weary of Christians using that argument. From my perspective, it is usually employed when defending a work that others don't like. Frankly, I wish believing artists would spend more time raising the bar, than arguing there isn't one.
Others, however, defended the notion that readers could care less if a book is poorly written as long as it tells a good story.
Author and Tuesday's Spec Faith contributor Fred Warren said
there's a lot of pure dreck on the market that people embrace because it resonates with them on some level.
Galadriel said
I was recently thinking to myself that even if you divide art into catagories based on skill, there are times when lesser works are just what is needed.
Bob agreed:
If readers are like me, the story is the most important thing and the telling of it shouldn't interfere by being too stylized.
So did Morgan:
The more and more I find out about the writing world, the more I realize I do not care as much about style and artistry as much as I care about a really good story. I will forgive an author of almost anything if they hook me.
The thing is, I think both positions have merit. I agree that "style and artistry" should not spoil a good story. At the same time, I think Christian writers should raise the bar because a lot of our books are not keepers.
Of course a lot of general market fiction isn't of the keeper variety, either. But we Christians are writing about timeless, universal themes of eternal value. We understand the core needs of the human heart. And the stakes couldn't be higher. So why are so many of our stories so … temporary?
I return to the idea that many people are looking for nothing more than a good story, a brief respite from the daily grind. But I wonder if that wouldn't define almost all fiction readers. The difference might be in how we define "good story."I think an analogy might be helpful here. Everyone boarding a plane from LA to Denver wants to reach Denver. The destination is the same. However, the flying experience isn't identical for every passenger. Some want window seats. Others sit in the turbulent tail section while others pay the extra fee and enjoy the ride in first class.
But if money wasn't an issue, wouldn't all passenger opt for first class? They might have different preferences — window seat or aisle — but I have to believe that no one would rather be cramped or prefer not to have special amenities or personal attention from flight stewards.
Is first class necessary? Clearly not. Every passenger will arrive in Denver. Not every passenger will have fond memories of the flight, however, or want to take that airline again. Some will consider the flight "good" as long as they arrive in Denver safely. Others insist the flight can't be considered good because they hated the movies that were showing.
Of course, I can already hear critics of this picture saying, Some people don't even want to go to Denver, they want to go to New York, so the destination for all passengers isn't the same.
I agree. However, the destination in the analogy, I think, more nearly represents genre preference, not quality. Let me tap into another illustration.Some people are regular meat-and-potato folks. They don't need fancy French cuisine. In fact, they'd opt for a good burger and fries from Carl's Jr. any day over caille en sarcophage from Lavendou. Preference. And yet … can't even a burger be better? Carl's itself advertises their burgers are "Six dollar" burgers, only at a lower price. But how about a ten dollar burger or a fifteen dollar burger — more meat from a better cut of beef, garnished lavishly with the freshest ingredients and arrayed on the plate in an appealing fashion. Wouldn't that burger be better? Still a burger. But the meal would be more nutritious, less apt to clog the arteries, more apt to give the body its necessary fuel. And I have to believe, the eating experience actually might be more pleasurable, too.
The question is, do we settle for the fast food version of our fiction because we don't know we could have gourmet burgers instead?
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I think it depends on who you're writing for. If you're writing for the market, then write dreck if it sells. But if you are crafting your art FOR God and BEFORE Him, then you have a higher responsibility.
Part of art's job is to give us a glimpse of those higher things we are supposed to be focusing on, to give us a taste of Heaven, and to educate our taste FOR Heaven.
I don't intend to just promote my own blog here, but the definition used to define True Art over on that blog helps to clarify the conundrum presented in the article above: "True Art magnifies the greatness of God in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit illustrating God's Word through the artistic medium thereby motivating the gathered Church to proclaim the Gospel, to cherish God's presence, and to live for God's glory."
If you are an artist, and a Christian artist, then my opinion is that you have a responsibility to reach for that standard of art every time you produce a work of art. But if you're goal is simply to make a living…I don't know. I guess if your family is starving and writing dreck will fill their stomachs, then it would be better to write dreck than let them go hungry, if you are trying to hold to scriptural priorities.
I think it takes "keeper" books to achieve the standard of True Art. Not every book will be one, but every one written by a Christian ought to have that as its goal even if it doesn't reach it.
Frankly, bad writing ruins a story for me. I DO notice. And I won't think the story worth reading if the grammar is bad, the story crafting clumsy, and the characters bland. I promise I won't finish the story. If you've got a good story, why dress it in rags? It deserves to be well written.
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What are the standards for art.
C.S. Lewis' fiction would rate sub-par with today's standards, and I'd guess that modern art would've be considered inferior with Rembrandt. This would indicate that standards, if they are objective, are only during a specific period of time. Does that mean they're really subjective? So why are the works of the two above mentioned artists keepers?
Maybe the absolute standard is what God calls good. Why did God call his work of creation good?
Because it was perfect. OK, let's skip that one. Because it was imaginative, creative, unique, orderly, diverse, deep, mysterious, wonder-full … If we can emulate some of this, I think we'd have more keepers.
Bob has some really good points
I find it inconceivable that any author would set out to write something he or she considers substandard just to make a living. I honestly believe that almost all writers agonize over every word they put on the page. Am I being naive? I don't know. I just know that all the writers *I* know–self-published, traditionally published, unpublished–Christian and non-Christian–set out to write the best books they can from beginning to end.
I understand Duran's argument that we shouldn't aim for mediocre. I agree. I aim for perfection, knowing I'll fall short of it. But I can hit the point where I think it's as perfect as it's going to get and *still* have a lot of people saying, "this isn't a keeper."
And even when I think something is as perfect as it's going to get, I could improve my craft and story-telling ability and look back and think, "wow, that really stunk" somewhere down the road.
Should Christians strive for "perfection" or whatever human equivalent? Absolutely. Should we worry whether consumers are going to see our books as "keepers" or not? Well, not as much. I still think Terry Goodkind's "Wizard's First Rule" is a keeper, even though it has huge flaws. But I've tried to read "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss, and I just can't get hooked, even though other fantasy fans say it's brilliant, life-changing, and a keeper.
Maybe I'm missing the point of this post or of the argument altogether. I'm left scratching my head at the concept that any writer doesn't give it his/her all every time, straight out of the gate. Again, maybe I'm naive… It just seems like this isn't the kind of thing you do as a lark, intending to produce substandard work just to make a buck. If making a buck is your own goal, there are WAAAAYYYY easier and more lucrative ways to do it.
Has anyone here written a keeper? Did you believe it was a keeper when you arrived at the finished product after all your time and effort you put into writing it? Has anyone here intentionally written a book you knew was dreck, rationalizing that because it's a popular sort of dreck it's fine because it sells? It's easy to make harsh opinions when we think we are talking about other people- but with the nature of this particular blog I suspect we are really talking about ourselves.
I have a new rule. If my comment is over 400 words I put it in a blog post instead of in the comments. My comment today came in at over 500 words. So, thanks for the interesting topic. Becky. I will be blogging about it soon. 🙂
My short comment is that a good book, like good food, takes time to prepare, and shortcuts never make anything better.
Oh, so to answer the question you posed…I think readers are reaching for the best they can get, but that many writers are cranking out fast food—assembly line burgers—-and I think they do it not because they don't know there is a better way but because they are too addicted to instant gratification to take the time to prepare the healthy, tasty, artfully prepared meal.
Do your best and don't worry about the grade. Somebody will give you an A, even if it's from your own family.
I agree with Kaci Hill, on all points (the ones in her comment, anyway).
Keep up the good work, Speculative Faith!
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NHS Better Left Unsaid
NHS in the UK is running "Better Left Unsaid", a series of commercials connecting with Valentine's Day, encouraging people to tell their loved ones about their decision to become an organ donor. The three commercials present humorous clangers that just should never be said during a date. Shot in a restaurant setting, the films are a montage of witty, surreal, awkward and laugh out loud funny interactions between couples. Each film ends with the endline: "Share your organ donation decision with a loved one this Valentine's."
The Better Left Unsaid campaign is associated with the tag line, "Share the Love", with creative work distributed on social media. Many NHS ad campaigns have encouraged people to register as organ donors. However, if the family of a potential organ donor is not aware and in support of a loved-ones wishes, in the event of their death, the process of fulfilling their organ donation can be difficult.
"It was a challenging brief. For many people raising the subject of organ donation is not an easy thing to do. So Valentine's Day – a time spent with your loved one – is as good a time as ever!" explained Stephen Lynch, creative director, Aesop. "We chose a humorous approach to cut through and make the sharing of one's organ donor decision feel like a simple and easy thing to do".
The NHS Better Left Unsaid campaign was developed at Aesop by creative directors Stephen Lynch and Ben Clapp.
Filming was shot by director Ben Sedley via Generator Films with executive producer Laura Ruddock, producer Laura Jenkins, director of photography Oliver Schofield.
Post production was by colourist James Gilmore. Editor was Julian Tranquille at Cut + Run, London.
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Tagged: Aesop, Ben Clapp, Ben Sedley, Cut + Run, Generator Films, Oliver Schofield, Stephen Lynch
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Divorce Solicitors in Cardiff
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your split, divorce will always be an emotionally challenging time. As well as the sudden change to your lifestyle, it's likely that you will feel overwhelmed by the important decisions that determine the outcome and impact the divorce will have on your life. At HCB, our team of specialist divorce solicitors in Cardiff have helped clients from all walks of life to get their lives back on track following a breakdown in their relationship. We know how emotionally challenging divorce can be, particularly when it comes to dividing financial assets and agreeing on living arrangements for your children. That's why we will always try to resolve any disputes with minimal time and fuss, ensuring your interests are protected and allowing you to focus on the future.
Why choose HCB's divorce solicitors in Cardiff?
At HCB, our divorce solicitors in Cardiff are well known for our dedication to clients. From the moment you instruct us, we will get to work devising a bespoke strategy for your separation which will aim to tackle complications and tie up all the loose ends as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, in order to best advise you, we will first take the time to get to know you. From your basic living requirements to your desired outcome in the settlement, we believe that by gaining a full understanding of your legal position, we will be able to provide you with advice that's tailored to your individual needs. Our aim will be to resolve your divorce through constructive mediation sessions; guiding you and your spouse through to agreements by actively promoting solutions to your problems. If you have concerns regarding your finances following divorce, rest assured that your interests will be in safe hands. From high net worth divorce to cases in which there is not enough to go around, our divorce solicitors in Cardiff have the experience necessary to negotiate the best possible outcome for your financial settlement.
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Watch the landscape as it is shaped by wind and sea to form a realm of the seven kingdoms. Taste tradition on your tongue as you experience culinary delights, which celebrate sea and land alike.
Spot the secret bridges in the East, said to be dipped in magic and enchanted by little people. Make a wish and embrace the unknown. Discover folklore and legends folded into our identity; listen wisely, watch closely.
See the ruby wheel ride high on the North East coast; a beacon of the past. Remember the lost Islanders who fell during battle; learn their tales, pass them on. Stories are powerful things; they teach you something new with every word.
Walk along uneven coastlines and trace the island's body, layered in history. Create endless journeys that take you by the way of the gull. Listen to the broken and crumbling jaws echo legends its people have long forgotten; a heritage set to rise again.
Stare over the edge and take the plunge into the belly of the Irish Sea. Meet giants that bask in the shallows and dance in open waters, and birds that swim to great depths. Share their story as you would your own.
Ride the wave's final crest and beat the mountain as you climb the last few steps. Let your imagination roam free.
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Hot weather coming to Yosemite; The waterfalls will be ROCKIN'!!
(5/2/17) The high temperatures in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday and Thursday of this week will be up in the upper 70's. The high on Thursday in Fresno is predicted to be 99! This means intense sun on the high elevation snowpack and an accelerated melt, at least temporarily. If you want to see Yosemite waterfalls at their most awe-inspiring intensity, make the scene on Thursday. There will be flooding in the meadows and possibly on roads and campgrounds, but this is going to be something to witness. I'm going up to shoot waterfalls and to document the flooding.
A word of warning; DO NOT go up this weekend. The hoards of day-trippers will be there, making it impossible to get around. Then, in the afternoon, when you want to leave, the line on Northside Drive will be backed up to Curry Village. An L.A. freeway on Friday afternoon moves faster. And to add to the problem, construction on the roads in the east end of Yosemite Valley is causing several traffic-choking detours. Plus, a storm is coming in on Saturday, so the weekend might not be so good.
My Early Spring Waterfalls workshop is scheduled for next week, and those folks are in for the shooting opportunities of a lifetime. This is not an overstatement. Storms, epic runoff, flooding, raging moving water all over the place will give us endless motion-blur, clouds, mist, possibly rainbows, etc. FYI, we still have openings if you can get a hotel at this late date. Yosemite Photo Workshops
(9am, 5/2/17) Update: The Park Service just issued a flood warning! Water will be OVER Swinging Bridge and all meadows will be inundated.
Popular Photography Magazine Goes Under. RIP.
(5/1/17) It's a new age for sure. First published in 1937, Popular Photography magazine is no more. I can remember when I was in high school there were articles on photo paper, developing tips, enlarger reviews, it was endless. Then, pouring over my wish list in the mail order ads in the back… I doubt anyone shooting today over the age of 50 has not relied on PP for at least some of their knowledge during film days – knowledge that we continue to use today.
It just never caught on in today's digital world. It failed to keep pace and stay relevant and along with Kodak, Minolta, wet process, rolling-your-own-film and myriad other things we've left behind to the age of film, Popular Photography fades into the dustbin of history. Sad day.
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Top 20 Motivational Love Yourself Quotes you Must ReadAugust 15, 2014 3:46 pm Leave your thoughts
Love yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, as you deserve your love and affection – Buddha
Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world. – Lucille Ball
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are. – Malcolm S. Forbes
To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance – Oscar Wilde
There is nothing noble about being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self. – Hindu Proverb
Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one's own sunshine. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Self-pity gets you nowhere. One must have the adventurous daring to accept oneself as a bundle of possibilities and undertake the most interesting game in the world making the most of one's best. – Harry Emerson Fosdick
If only you could sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person. – Fred Rogers
When you adopt the viewpoint that there is nothing that exists that is not part of you, that there is no one who exists who is not part of you, that any judgment you make is self-judgment, that any criticism you level is self-criticism, you will wisely extend to yourself an unconditional love that will be the light of the world. – Harry Palmer
Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. –Howard Washington Thurman
Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her. – Lao-Tzu
People who want the most approval get the least and the people who need approval the least get the most. – Wayne Dyer
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself. – Rita Mae Brown
She lacks confidence, she craves admiration insatiably. She lives on the reflections of herself in the eyes of others. She does not dare to be herself. – Anais Nin
It's surprising how many persons go through life without ever recognizing that their feelings toward other people are largely determined by their feelings toward themselves, and if you're not comfortable within yourself, you can't be comfortable with others. – Sidney J. Harris
If you can learn to love yourself and all the flaws, you can love other people so much better. And that makes you so happy. – Kristin Chenoweth
To love yourself right now, just as you are, is to give yourself heaven. Don't wait until you die. If you wait, you die now. If you love, you live now. – Alan Cohen
Find the love you seek, by first finding the love within yourself. Learn to rest in that place within you that is your true home. – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Whatever you are doing, love yourself for doing it. Whatever you are feeling, love yourself for feeling it. – Thaddeus Golas
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Maruti Suzuki holds this position for the 17th consecutive year, while Honda ranks highest for the first time. Hyundai and Tata rank third in a tie at 888, and are the most improved nameplates in the study.
Overall service satisfaction in the mass market segment in India improves by 14 points to 880 on a 1,000-point scale in 2016 from 866 in 2015. Overall satisfaction in the West region is 900, while overall satisfaction in the North region is 857. Strong differences in customer behavior, preferences and expectations of their after-sales experiences contribute to the substantial disparity in the regional scores.
"In an astoundingly diverse market like India where every region and state has its own unique characteristics and needs, dealers need to capitalize on every customer interaction opportunity to develop points of differentiation and deliver on those expectations," said Mohit Arora, executive director at JD Power.
"By being attuned to the differing customer needs across the country, dealerships can continuously adapt their service processes to consistently deliver a superior customer experience."
The study finds that dealers are improving in their communication activities with their customers at every service juncture, and that is having a positive impact on overall satisfaction. Nearly nine in 10 (89%) customers say they were reminded by the dealership about their vehicle service, an increase from 86% in 2015. 89% of customers say they were informed about when to schedule the next visit, up from 83% in 2015.
"Dealers are at the frontline of interacting with customers and hence represent the automotive brand that they carry," said Kaustav Roy, director at JD Power. "It's critical that every communication milestone is handled properly. Any gap in communication may have the unintended effect of lowering satisfaction, as well as customer loyalty, and the negative impact may be magnified when it gets passed on through word of mouth."
Among customers who are highly satisfied with their dealer service (overall satisfaction scores of 980 and above), 92% say they "definitely would" revisit their service dealer for post-warranty service, compared with only 44% of dissatisfied customers (818 or lower).


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Arbor Gate's Picks of the Month
October Recipes
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Marinade with Oregano
- ¼ cup Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Salt
- 3 cloves Garlic
- ¼ cup Parsley, chopped
- 1⁄3 cup Oregano, chopped
- ½ cup Pecan Oil
Stir together first four ingredients until salt is dissolved. Add the rest of the ingredients to the first four ingredients and whisk in the oil. Use the marinade shortly after making.
Cilantro and Lime glazed Chicken Wings
- 1½ cup Lime Juice
- ¼ cup Cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup Pecan Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 4 oz Jalapeno Jelly
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp Cilantro
- 2 lbs. Chicken Wings
Combine first 5 ingredients into large bowl or zip top bag and stir to combine. Add chicken to the marinade and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. To make the glaze, heat jelly and lime juice in sauce pan to desired consistency. Remove from heat and add cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Grill chicken till 5 minutes from being done. Glaze with cilantro glaze and finish cooking.


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Motorcycle accident inspires unconventional clothing line
Man turns tragedy into unlikely business
When first hearing the name of Russell Canick's clothing line, you may not know how to react.
"Gimp gear. I know it's a slang term and some people don't like it," said Canick.
But, take a step back in time a couple of years and it may be easier to understand.
"My buddy came over and asked if I was alright and I said, 'Where are my arms and legs?' and he said, they are right where they should be, but couldn't feel them. I thought they had gotten ripped off'" said Canick.
Canick had been in a motorcycle accident that broke his neck.
"The doctor said I would never move anything again", said Canick.
If his clothing line gives you any hint to the kind of person he is, you may already know that Canick has never been one to follow conventional wisdom. "Here he is spinning around that adonna with the boys, on his lap is his son and his nephew on the back," said Sandie Canick.
While Russell Canick has regained some function in his arms, he also regained a will to not let his disability dictate his life.
"I thought, why not try to start something try to put a little more money in my pocket and provide for my son?", said Canick.
He started out with 50 shirts. "In about a week they were gone they just flew, they were gone, sold every one of them," said Canick.
His unconventional idea continues to grow, and he hopes to show people that just as he has reclaimed a less than politically-correct term to describe himself, you can also reclaim your life, no matter what the circumstances.
"I embrace it, it's what it is and I'm a funny guy and it's really hard to bring me down," said Canick.
Canick hopes to expand his designs in the future. His work is posted on his Facebook page.


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Young Guns with Driving to Boot
Spieth impressed the Masters Patrons in his debut last year with a rather fantastic 3rd place finish. As more wins have followed this year and last, the Texan looks set to make his mark in Augusta in 2015 as the man most likely to challenge Rory's ability to take a tournament away from the rest of the field - seen most notably in his wins in Australia and at Lake Nona for the Hero World Challenge at the end of 2014.
Dustin Johnson's return to the game at Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open saw him straight back into contention, clearly happy in his game, the long-driving North Carolina native has tasted victory in the WGC at Trump National Doral, defeating a world class field on one of the toughest tracks on the PGA Tour. Some may question his short game ability and whether this can handle the demands of Augusta but if his driving is on form, he'll be playing a course few on the professional tours can compete with.
Experienced heads expected to challenge
We might sound a little biased when we say that Lee John Westwood is a likely contender, but our love for Lee aside, the numbers really do speak for themselves. 4 Top 10's in his last 5 appearances at Augusta surely suggest that the man from Notts is knock, knock, knocking on National's door. He's got the game to compete with any on his day and with improvements seen in his putting stats (23rd in 2015 for putts per round), Lee should be a serious contender this week. For those who agree, a word to the wise, book your trip for your chance of a full refund, if Lee, or Darren Clarke for that matter, finish in the Top 5 at Augusta your trip is free.
Each year Hampshire's Justin Rose is touted as a potential winner, this is clearly with merit. Rose has consistently performed at Augusta with finishes of 8th, 11th, 14th and 25th in his last 4 trips to The Masters. Whilst it would be a bit of a surprise to see a 40 regular Green Jacket don the 2013 US Open winner's shoulders, he should be a good bet for a Top 10 finish.


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From YAGP to PULSE; Lex Ishimoto Says Versatility is the Key to Success in Dance!
Dance Life had the chance to sit down with the PULSE on tour's Elite Protégé, and YAGP winner Lex Ishimoto and ask him a few questions about his life and experience both in and out of dance! See what he had to say:
DL: How old were you when you started dancing?
LI: I started dancing 7 years old.
DL: Where did you grow up?
LI: I am from Irvine, California.
DL: Do you plan on pursuing dance as a career?
LI: Yes, I would like to pursue dance as a career. It's what I love to do!
DL: How was your year with the PULSE and how did you feel about being selected as an Elite Protégé:
LI: My year with PULSE was indescribable. Probably one of my favorite dance conventions! There was so much talent there, and it was so much fun learning from the amazing faculty. Being selected as an elite was mind blowing. I was speechless at that time. There were so many amazing dancers that you really didn't know who was going to get it! I felt so happy and emotional. Literally just pure joy.
DL: I understand that you competed at Youth America Grand Prix. Which regional did you attend and how did competition go that weekend?
LI: I attended Los Angeles regionals for YAGP and it went great! I received 1st place for classical and 2nd place for contemporary.
DL: You are obviously very well trained in both classical ballet and jazz/hip hop. What advantage does this give you as a dancer and performer?
LI: I feel like my advantages of being a well-rounded dancer is that I can easily switch to what the teacher wants in any class. Also, I think I hear music in a different way than others because of it. Being versatile is key!
DL: What do you like to do in your spare time?
LI: I love playing Kendama on my down time. I also like to take naps, freestyle and take pictures.
DL: If you could partner with a professional ballerina, who would it be?
LI: I would dance with ANY professional ballerina! I don't have a favorite!
DL: If you could dance back-up for a major recording artist, who would it be?
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Ok, Valentine's Day has come and gone, but that does not mean the romance has to go with it. It's hard for some couples to find time together. Oddly, time is also one of the main reasons people do not exercise. So, solve the problem by combining the two!
Research has shown over and over again that working out with a buddy helps us stick with the program. So, why not make that buddy your spouse or partner? Couples who work out together increase their chances of sticking to their fitness regimen by 90 percent more than if they were doing it alone. It provides a whole different type of bonding, and if you are both learning a new activity, it makes it more fun learning together.
Moe Gelbart of Gelbart and Associates, a psychologist and licensed family therapist agrees. Couples who exercise together are more likely to find each other physically attractive, and they benefit from being together.
For couples who are not in the same shape, try a spinning class where individual paces can be set. Tandem cycling outdoors helps couples "work" together, martial arts is a great way to get a whole-body workout while allowing close physical contact. And for those who are worried about looking foolish in front of their partner, go for a hike or a walk. Doing something different can shake up a relationship in a positive way while improving your health.
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Music at Wendell Park consists of an accessible yet challenging curriculum whereby children gain the necessary skills to appraise, play and to create their own music.
Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. A high-quality music education should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement. As pupils progress, they should develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose, and to listen with discrimination to the best in the musical canon.
Throughout the year, Key Stage 1 children receive an hour music lesson every week. In years 1 and 2, children learn to sing a number of songs from different times and cultures, appraise different styles of music and famous pieces as well as explore the potential of sound and music when using percussion instruments, the recorder, glockenspiel and keyboard.
Children in Key Stage 2 receive an hour music lesson, on a rotational basis, leading to a final performance. In Key Stage 2, the children continue to develop their musical skills with exciting challenges such as two-part singing, duets on the recorder, composition, improvisation classical notation.
By the end of year 6, children will have experienced a rich music program which will provide an invaluable tool when studying music at secondary school level.
We celebrate music through our weekly singing assemblies which are held on Tuesdays for Years 1 to 3 and Wednesdays for Years 4 to 6.
Extra-curricular music and instruments
We run clubs focusing on music skills and choir on Monday/Tuesday lunchtimes and Music Appreciation (KS1) and Group Instrumental club (KS2) on Friday afternoons after school.
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Hi Tom,
If you go beyond the stories that made the big NPI winners, winners, and the big losers, losers, I think there is a simpler explanation to the under-performance of the picks vs. the indices.
Simply stated as the bull market has matured it is going through it's usual transition from junk/speculative stocks outperforming early into a period where more established "safer" companies have their day in the sun. Another factor IMO has been the chasing of yield and the multiple expansion that has led to with many dividend payers.
With fears of the bond market rolling over I suspect this could continue for awhile but eventually either the "safer" companies will correct or the so called junk will get to play catch up again.
With all of the money the bond markets represent any exodus from it could obviously mean good things for the stock market going forward. That being said, if the market is going to outperform I'll personally be content on pocketing out-sized gains on a smaller less equity exposed/cash heavy portfolio in the knowledge that at some point once again we'll be hearing "cash is king".
I've never understood people who claim they would like to see a correction (except for shorts) and will always be glad for profits even when they come on a smaller equity exposed portfolio. But if bad things happen I want to be in a position to afford risk when risk doesn't seem to most to be such a good idea anymore.
I expect an interesting year, although I'm far less certain how that "interesting" will play out, so I will continue in my Boy Scout mode.
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You have heard of the tech bubble, gold bubble, oil bubble, china bubble real estate bubble etc. What about the higher education bubble? Some investors are suggesting this could be the next big bubble. At a recent Hedge Fund conference called the Ira Sohn Conference, Steven Eisman made this case. Steve Eisman, the outspoken investor whose huge wager against the subprime mortgage market was chronicled by author Michael Lewis in his bestselling book The Big Short, has set sights on a new target: for-profit colleges. Eisman demonstrated a very impressive argument for his case; full of slide shows and data. There is a way to profit from this coming disaster. See Eisman's presentation below.
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These classes are perfect for any level of student who has no major physical limitations and anyone who wants to move through sequences at a gentle and conscious pace. The class will focus on proper alignment, slow movements, and basic breathing techniques. Although the class can be challenging, modifications will be offered along with options to increase the difficulty of each pose. Results include improved strength, flexibility, and overall health.
Our focus classes are slower paced and address specific areas based on the students' needs. Classes may address certain areas of the body or explore a deeper level of yoga philosophy. Students can expect to release stress while slowly stretching connective tissue. These classes will help lead to a deeper sense of self awareness, both physically and mentally. Recommended for all levels.
Forrest Yoga
Forrest Yoga teaches students to breathe deeply through their practice and to work safely at their own edge. This style helps students discover new and fascinating aspects of themselves. Students will learn tools to heal their own physical and emotional injuries while building strength, integrity, and a connection to Spirit. Recommended for all levels.
Our fusion classes mix traditional yoga poses with other forms of fitness. This blending of techniques focuses on combining mind and body exercises with the benefits of strength, cardio endurance, balance, and flexibility. Suitable for all levels, expect to sweat and to get the heart rate up while working at your own pace.
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Column: Climate change isn't free
While the state of our economy dominates the news, global warming remains a high priority issue for our nation and the world. In recent years, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and many scientists have predicted a significant increase in the world average temperature by 2050 as a result of numerous factors, including the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as carbon dioxide (CO2), which can trap heat in the atmosphere.
The governments of many of the world's major nations have decided to reduce these emissions to avert the potentially damaging weather changes warming might cause.
As the leaders of Arizona's largest electric utilities, our goal is to provide safe, reliable power to our customers at the lowest possible cost. And while some still question some of the IPCC's conclusions, we have to address this very important issue. For a wide array of reasons, including energy independence, national security, political, environmental and societal factors, we believe Arizona and the nation must accelerate the transition to a cleaner energy future.
Currently pending in Congress is a bill that would cap the emissions of GHGs into the atmosphere. And last month, President Obama proposed that all businesses emitting greenhouse gases buy a government permit for each ton of gas emitted. The president proposed that the federal government would auction 100 percent of the permits. The president's own economists estimate the cost of a permit to be between $20 and $30 per ton.
For a state like Arizona, where a large percentage of our electricity comes from coal and natural gas (both of which emit greenhouse gases as a natural by-product of their combustion), President Obama's proposal would have dramatic and expensive effects.
In 2012, the first year of the proposed auction, at $20 a ton, the costs to our operations would amount to a greater than 10-percent increase in your price of electricity. We would expect this cost to recur annually and to increase over time. Some experts have predicted the price could reach $75 per ton, which could result in more than a 40-percent price increase for our customers.
We cannot predict the ultimate impact of the law without seeing its final language and provisions. However, our customers and state leaders should have a clear understanding that adapting our electricity generation to the requirement of climate change policy will carry considerable costs.
There are, however, several ways to mitigate these costs, including the allocation of the permits without charge in the early years, thus limiting the costs of reducing emissions. In addition, any greenhouse gas emission reduction program should incorporate well-considered alternative solutions, including off-sets from remedial actions such as planting trees that absorb CO2 from the atmosphere.
We remain committed to increasing our use of clean, renewable resources and to helping our customers achieve greater energy efficiency. In fact, Arizona regulators (the Arizona Corporation Commission and the SRP Board) have required the utilities to generate at least 15 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2025. Additionally, we will invest in new technology that reduces CO2 emissions from our coal and gas-fired generation plants when such equipment comes to market. Unfortunately, such technology does not currently exist, and even our most optimistic prediction does not envision commercial availability until after 2020.
We must craft a well-balanced climate change policy that combines realistic emission reduction goals with the technology currently available. We cannot willfully ignore the detrimental economic effects of an ill-conceived policy on our customers, especially in the light of the current economy.
In an ever more interdependent and competitive global economy, during difficult economic conditions, we must weigh carefully and appropriately the benefits of greenhouse gas reduction and its effects on climate change along with the costs to achieve those benefits. Our customers deserve nothing less.
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For someone who doesn't eat much jam, I sure make a lot of it. It's safe to say I am addicted to canning, and I know once you get started you will be too. It's the best way to preserve a little bit of summer sunshine for year-round enjoyment. I love making unique flavors of jams and jellies, adorning them with pretty labels and packaging, and then giving them as gifts during the holidays (forget wine, a jar or two of homemade jam is a MUCH better hostess gift in my mind!)
Canning might seem intimidating at first. All this talk of contamination and botulism and the like is enough to make anyone nervous. But you should know that, armed with a bit of knowledge and safe canning practices, you'll be whipping up delicious (and safe) jams in no time. Trust me, once you start it won't take long before your pantry is piled high with a rainbow of glass jars filled with delicious jams, jellies, and preserves.
Today I'll be going through step-by-step how to make a basic blueberry jam, lightly scented with a bit of vanilla. I like blueberries because they're easy: the prep is almost non-existent (just a simple rinse and pick-through to make sure there aren't any stray stems). No peeling, pitting, hulling, or chopping required. It is a great beginner jam to try your hand at canning.
Let's get started, shall we?
Get the full recipe and step-by-step instructions on the Kitchenthusiast blog »
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Happy canning!
Blueberry Vanilla Jam
Simple and sweet, this blueberry vanilla jam is a perfect beginner jam to start your canning obsession.
- 1 1/4 pounds (about 3 1/2 cups) fresh or frozen blueberries, rinsed and stems removed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pomona's Universal Pectin
- 1 teaspoon calcium water (this comes with every box of Pomona's pectin)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 vanilla bean pod, seeds scraped (or use 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract)
- Fill a large stock pot or canning pot 2/3 full with water; place a rack of some sort in the bottom and place over medium-high heat. Wash/sterilize 5 4oz mason jars (or equivalent) and submerge in water bath as it heats. The pot should be just about boiling by the time the jam is ready to go.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar and pectin until evenly incorporated.
- Mash the ripe berries with a potato masher until few if any whole berries remain. You should have approximately 2 cups of mashed fruit.
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White Stilton and Apricot Toasts
Blended cheeses such as White Stilton with Apricots are particularly popular at Christmas, so if you have any going spare, combine them with your leftover festive panetonne to make a tasty sweet treat.
4 thick slices brioche, chollah, bun loaf or panetonne
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1 x 411g can apricot halves in natural juice, drained
100g (4oz) white Stilton with apricots, sliced
4 heaped teaspoons light or dark muscovado sugar
mint leaves, to decorate (optional)
Preheat the grill. Toast the bread lightly on both sides, then spread one side with butter.
Arrange the apricot halves and sliced Stilton onto the toasted bread, squashing the apricots down slightly with a fork. Sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar over the top of each toast.
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FDRG at Jena Fulldome Festival 2017
It's been another productive year for FRDG and we are pleased to premiere five new films at the Jena FullDome Festival at the Zeiss Planetarium in Jena, Germany.
Sylvana Lautier and Kim Yip Tong's short film Anthozoa (ánthos, flower – zóa, animals) is an ode to the ocean and its awe-inspiring biodiversity. Coral reefs are the rainforest of the ocean, providing food and shelter to millions of species, they bloom under the surface. Put under stress by rising temperatures, overfishing and pollution, corals expel the algae living in their tissue and reveal their ghost-like skeleton. The film combines textural hand made puppets with 3D digital scanning techniques and is accompanied by hydrophone recordings of submarine city sounds and music by Derek Littel.
Juliette Poggi's Cycles uses volumetric lighting and a rich colour palette to explore the female form.Throughout this short movie the mutability of the woman's body is represented. Travelling in an unknown space the female form is revealed: imposing yet mysteriously intangible.
Emily Briselden-Waters' film Circus of Anxiety derives it's title from the historical practice in which male doctors forced female patients displaying symptoms of hysteria to perform for an audience. First hand research has been collected by interviewing medical professionals, mental health activists, and women who suffer from severe anxiety. The immersive space of the fulldome has been used in an experimental way through moving-image and sound design, and aims to communicate the intense feeling of this experience.
Alice Kilkenny's Into the Sublime explores the concept of space in the digital sublime and its transformative effect on human consciousness. Taking the audience from structured form, through chaotic disarray, into new aesthetic resolution, the film considers how sublime transcendental experience has modernised. As our pursuit towards sublimation continues our sense of self as a physical form will become abstracted into virtual space. These evolving cyber-realities reflect new ways of reaching our conscious self.
RCA's Sound Designer and Technician, Mike Wyeld also submitted his short film, Love Town which presents evocative interviews with gay men about coming out in conflict zones.


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Breakaway From Cancer Challenge
Published on May 6, 2013
Amgen's Breakaway From Cancer Elite Masters Cycling team will once again be riding each stage of the upcoming Amgen Tour of California, America's greatest race. The team hits each stage route before the pro peloton to promote awareness for Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer© initiative. Breakaway from Cancer® is a complimentary component to Amgen's sponsorship of the Amgen Tour of California to increase awareness of the important resources available to cancer patients.
"This is always a very special week for our team and we look forward to the challenge", says team member Malcolm Hill. "Most of us have some direct connection to someone affected by cancer. Raising awareness to Breakaway From Cancer and the resources it provides to those in the fight is an important commitment for our team. We encourage our masters racing community to join us on one or more stages." This year's race includes almost 550 miles and 45,000 of vertical in the first five stages alone. There is also a finish atop Mount Diablo and a crossing of the Golden Gate Bridge.
At select finish cities, the team will take part in the Breakaway Mile, a special walk to honor cancer survivors worldwide. The walk includes local Breakaway From Cancer Champions who have made a difference in their community and have inspired others. The Champions will be joined by their support team members, including care givers, family members and healthcare professionals who support their fight against cancer.
Team members participating in some or all of the 2013 edition of the Breakaway Challenge rides include Thurlow Rogers, Richard Meeker, Keith Ketterer, Malcolm Hill, Roy Knickman, Brett Clair, Robb Mesecher, Bert Glennon, Steve Klasna and Wayne Stetina. The BFC team will also be joined by Ambassador team member Neil Shirley for the first two stages.


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Windows 8 now takes 3.84% OS market share, still isn't doing well at all
Windows 8 continues to not do well, has just 3.84% of the OS market share
By: Anthony Garreffa from May 1, 2013 @ 5:35 CDT
With the first quarter of 2013 out of the way, it's time to reflect on those Windows 8 numbers, isn't it? Net Applications' latest data shows that April was a good month for Windows 8, but for Windows as a whole, not so much.
Worldwide OS market share for April 2013 showed that Windows 8 gained 0.53% from 3.31% to 3.84%, whereas Windows 7 dropped 0.01% from 44.73% to 44.72%. Windows 8 isn't growing much at all, gaining just 0.66% OS market share since December, four months ago now. Windows Blue, or Windows 8.1, is going to meet the same fate, unfortunately.
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation lawmakers are scheduled to take up legislation to build an aerial tram into the Grand Canyon next week.
Navajo Nation Council spokesman Jared Touchin says the Grand Canyon Escalade is the only item on Tuesday's special session agenda so far.
The legislation introduced last year has struggled to gain widespread support.
Developers say the project would revitalize the region's economy. Opponents say it would desecrate the area.
The tram would carry visitors from the Grand Canyon's eastern edge 3,200 feet down to the Colorado River in 10 minutes.
The Navajo Nation would have to invest $65 million to start the project.
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Buying Honda tires is a significant purchase and we are honored you are considering Cannon Honda in Ponca City, OK. Our service professionals will make sure your wheels and rims are back on the road in no time.
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Curt Ellis is co-founder and chief executive officer of FoodCorps, a leading national service organization focused on issues of child health. In high-need communities across 18 states, FoodCorps and its hundreds of AmeriCorps leaders deliver garden-based lessons, improve school meals, and partner with parents, teachers and community members to ensure children arrive in class well-nourished and ready to learn.
Prior to launching FoodCorps, Curt co-created the documentary King Corn, which received a national theatrical release and PBS broadcast, helped drive policy discussion around the Farm Bill, and earned a George Foster Peabody Award.
Curt is a Draper Richards Kaplan and New Profit social entrepreneur, a Claneil Emerging Leader, and a recipient of the Heinz Award, Pearl Award, and GQ Leader Award. He has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC and NPR, and is a frequent speaker on college campuses.
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10. The Moore, Okla. Tornado
Like most tornados, the storm that tore through Moore, Okla. on May 20 arrived with little advance notice. Though forecasters knew the conditions were present for a potentially dangerous twister, it wasn't until 2:40 p.m. that the National Weather Service issued its most serious warning: a "tornado emergency." 16 minutes later, the storm barrelled through the Oklahoma City suburb, flattening homes, whipping cars into the air and collapsing an elementary school to rubble. By the time it ended, 24 people were dead, including nine children. But as so often happens in moments of crisis, the storm brought out the best in people. Teachers threw their bodies over students as the elementary school caved in and residents and first-responders rushed to dig their neighbors out of the rubble. "You…
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The agents are flying in "The Bus" and Coulson tells the air control tower that everything is going to be ok... until a whole gets blown through the side of the plane. Coulson is barely hanging on as the air pressure almost sucks him out of the plane.
19 hours earlier, Skye is moving her things from her van to The Bus. Coulson allays Grant's fears about Skye joining the team, though he remains skeptical. Fitz and Simmons welcome her while even Agent May doubts Skye's ability to help. The physicists help Skye settle in and Grant gives her a pamphlet on the plane "because it is not like other planes". Coulson tells her that the 0-8-4, an object of unidentified origin, is in Peru.
They discover their 0-8-4 in a temple, where the archaeologists have left it untouched. Fitz releases one of his drones to examine it. Grant and May stand guard outside, and he reveals that he knows that she was known as "The Cavalry" for her fighting skills. They are soon assailed by camoed soldiers.
Coulson, Skye, Fitz, and Simmons come out to see what all the noise is about and he recognizes Comandante Camilla Reyes, a soldier he had worked with who is know the commander of the Peruvian armed forces. Fitz discovers that the artifact is powered by Tesseract energy. When some Peruvian rebels start attacking, the agents and military try to fight back. To keep the unknown device out of the rebels' hands, Grant removes it with his bare hands from the wall, much to Fitz's chagrin. By using an explosive weapon to knock down the rebels. The agents and Reyes' soldiers get away to The Bus, all of the junior agents getting on each other's nerves along the way. They narrowly escape with the device and Fitz describes the danger of the device.
May is not happy with Coulson because she didn't want to engage in fighting. Coulson leaves her alone to stew, her turning autopilot on. Skye, Fitz, Simmons, and Grant are all angry at each other due to the other's problems but Coulson says they need to work out their problems. Coulson gives Camilla a full personal tour of the jet. Fitz-Simmons realize that the unknown device is an extremely powerful super-weapon. Skye tries to get on Grant's good side but she soon notices that Grant got a shallow shotgun wound.
During the tour, Coulson shows off some of his antique spy weapons. As Skye and Grant are talking, he knows that the soldiers are about to attack. Coulson reveals that he knows that she is planning to attack and steal back the weapon. One soldier knocks out May, one breaks into Fitz-Simmons's lab and holds up Fitz, and a couple attack Grant and Skye, tying all of them up.
Coulson knows that the only reason Camilla is allowing him to stay alive is because S.H.I.E.L.D. will shoot them down if he does not say they are safe. The five agents begin working together after Agent May dislocates her wrist to release herself. Coulson also works to disentangle his hands from his ties. Camilla doubts the team but Coulson says they are stronger now that they have a common enemy. May breaks into the lab and Fitz seds out one of his droids. Coulson tells the tower that everything is okay and the droid fires a hole through the side of the plane, sucking out one of Reyes' men and almost taking Coulson also.
The doors are released due to the change in cabin pressure. The soldiers fight back but all are apprehended. Fitz and Simmons search for the 0-8-4 but can barely keep from going out of the hole. Coulson saves Camilla saying "I don't want you to know what a 30,000 foot drop feels like." Skye mends the hole in the plane wall with a life raft just before Grant almost falls through it. The agents have a moment of peace in the destroyed plane.
Coulson sends Reyes to a S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent May convinces Grant to take on Skye as her commanding officer. The agents sit and watch as the rocket takes off carrying the 0-8-4 to the sun. Coulson sees whose idea it was to blast a hole in the plane and commends them on a job well done. Skye's phone vibrates and an unknown person ask if she is still a part of Rising Tide... to which she answers that she's in.
Director Nick Fury is none too happy that Coulson's agents destroyed the agency's plane after only six days. He also expresses his distaste with Coulson's hand-picked team.


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Laconia Bike Week: June 8 - 16, 2019
In June of 1916, a few hundred motorcyclists gathered at Weirs Beach. From its humble beginnings with just a few hundred bikers, the event grew to a week long in 1935 and Laconia Bike Week was born. The rally remains the worlds oldest, and is one of the largest rallies in the country with attendance over 300,000.
Event Schedule for 2019
To see the events scheduled so far, click here for the master list from the Laconia Motorcycle Rally & Race Week Association. They are constantly adding information as it becomes available.
Finding a Place to Stay during Laconia Bike Week
- Bay Top Motel
- Sun Valley Cottages
- Belknap Point Motel
- Naswa Resort
- Weirs Beach Motel
- Birch Knoll Motel
- Lake Opechee Inn & Spa
- Landmark Inn
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott
- Gunstock Inn & Resort
- Fireside Inn & Suites
- Misty Harbor Resort
- Inn at Mill Falls
- Church Landing
- Bear Tree Lodge
- Margate on Winnipesaukee
- Half Moon Motel & Cottages
- Cozy Inn & Lakeview House
- Lighthouse Cottages
- Lake Winnipesaukee Motel
- Channel Waterfront Cottages
- Lazy E Motor Inn
- Lakeside Getaway
Hotel Search
Search by location or amenities
Complete List of All Hotels
Over 100 properties.
Links to all the campgrounds we could find.
Vendor Information
Hundreds of vendors show up at Laconia Bike Week to sell and show off their wares. Most are located at the Drive-In Theater, Lobster Pound and along Lakeside Ave. Others are scattered along route three around Funspot and the Broken Spoke, and as far north at Laconia Harley Davidson in Meredith. Some past vendors include Bear Hollow Boots, Fat Boys, Show Off Ink, Above All Leather, House of Sheesha, Spider's Promotions, Art Attack, Jim's French Fries, Ryder Sports, Simply Silver, and Icicles Eyewear.
Tip: The city of Laconia maintains this vendor site location map which shows all places that have received permits to have vendors. If you're a vendor, this page from the city will explain the process of permitting & finding a location.
Laconia Bike Week Photos & Video
Laconia Bike Week Photos: These photos and videos were taken in 2010 and 2011, two years with great weather and great crowds.
Bike Week Video: Some video from the same years.
Getting Around
If you've been to the Weirs, you know it's a small area, and it's the place everyone wants to be to enjoy the action and the people-watching. Even with centerline parking and years of tweaking traffic management plans, the end result is of course congestion. The city of Laconia makes several changes to the flow of traffic, the main points of which are included below. The first weekend of bike week is now nearly as busy as the second, as more non-biker spectators bring their families to sightsee.
The main strip is Lakeside ave.
Parking meters are suspended and the road is one-way, open to bikes only. No parking from 2-6am.
The bridge between Lakeside Ave and Centenary Ave will be closed.
Warner street will be one way from Route 3 to Tower Street.
No left turns from Tower Street onto Route 3
Tower Street is closed approximately 100 feet west of Maple Street.
Doe Ave and Warner St. north of its intersection with Tower Street will be closed to through traffic.
There will be no parking allowed on the following roads: Ashley Drive, Colonial Rd, Woodvale Drive, Plantation Drive, Rolling Lane, Pine Notch Circle, Summit Avenue, Wentworth Cove Road, Regis Road, McKinley Road and Rollercoaster Road.
Tip: If you're going to be in Meredith or Lakeport, you can take the shuttle train to get to and from the Weirs during the busier parts of the week. Bike Week Shuttle Train
Next Years Date
- June 8-16, 2019
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SHARC-FM The Shared Canadian Curriculum 2016 Canadian Family Medicine Clinical Cards.
Endorsed Practice Resource
Medical Education
Accreditation and the issue of intimidation and harassment. At the request of the RCPSC, the CFPC and the CMQ the current working group reviewed work done on this topic from 1996 to 2003. This includes the document by the previous working group and also the Ethics and Equity Committee.
Education Document/Report
This report presents education, funding and admissions process recommended strategies to increase the number of rural origin students in Canadian medical schools.
Endorsed Document,
Rural Practice,
Approach to maternity care education for Canadian family medicine residents. Competence in maternity and newborn care is a prerequisite for Certification in Family Medicine in Canada.
Maternity & Newborn Care,
CanMEDS–Family Medicine (CanMEDS-FM) 2017 is a competency framework designed for all family physicians regardless of practice type, location, or populations served. Together with the College of Family Physicians of Canada's (CFPC) Family Medicine Professional Profile, it forms an overall picture of the roles and responsibilities of Canadian family physicians along with the competencies required to support their work.
Medical Education,
Triple C
CanMEDS- FMU. The goal of this document is to provide a family medicine perspective on undergraduate medical education. This has been done by utilizing the CanMEDS and the CanMEDS-Family Medicine (CanMEDS-FM) frameworks in creating a specific set of undergraduate family medicine competencies for undergraduate educators to use.
The evaluation objectives in family medicine. The evaluation objectives presented here will guide the College's Board of Examiners in the choice of criteria for the testing and certification of competence in family medicine, during both in-training evaluation and the Certification Examination in Family Medicine.
The CFPC commissioned a Working Group on Procedural Skills to create a core and enhanced list of skills to guide residents' training. This is the first list generated from suggestions of family physicians in practice.
This educational resource has been developed in order to provide all participants in the educational process of FM residency programs with consistent and simple-to-use tools. They reflect the work and commitment of EM educators in Canada to provide training that is consistent with the philosophy and vision of the CFPC in this domain.
Emergency Medicine,
The Committee on Ethics developed Ethics in Family Medicine: Faculty Handbook to provide faculty with a hands-on "how-to" approach. Use this practical guide when developing or reviewing curricula for teaching ethics and professionalism, and for training new faculty members.


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The brain, it seems, needs to switch off from its conscious state for a certain period each day in order to 'recharge'.
I say conscious state because, of course, it doesn't shut down as such and can actually be very active.
Sleep Stages
You may have heard of 2 different patterns of sleep called REM sleep (characterized by Rapid Eye Movements which gives it its name) and Non-REM sleep and you may assume from the nomenclature that REM sleep is the most important and significant type of sleep. In fact, REM sleep is possibly the least important stage.
In fact, there are several stages of sleep, characterized partly by different types of brain wave and these stages recur cyclically. Knowing how the sleep stages work can be useful in planning sleep and even short naps.
Non-REM (NREM) sleep
There are 4 stages of non-REM sleep and the activity of the brain, measured by 'brain waves' changes for each stage.
Stage 1-2 'Light sleep'
The first two stages of sleep into which we fall can be categorized as Light. You can be woken easily without feeling any more 'groggy' than you did when you fell asleep. You can wake yourself, perhaps with a jerk, or even wake without even realizing you have been asleep. We only enter the 1st stage when we initially fall asleep, the 2nd stage constitutes the longest period of sleep under normal circumstances.
Stages 3-4 'Deep Sleep'
The next two stages are when the brain really slows down and produces Delta waves, the slowest and largest amplitude waves and the furthest from your conscious state. It is much harder to be woken at this time and, if you are, you would feel groggy and disorientated. Ironically, perhaps, this is the stage at which sleep-walking or sleep-talking are most likely to occur and, after REM sleep, the time when you are most likely to dream.
This is also the type of sleep we miss most if it is lacking and which the body tries to catch up on, so the first session of Deep sleep is likely to be quite long.
One upshot of this is that if you are planning a nap, a short one may be of more use than a snooze of say an hour, as it is quite possible that you will be in Deep sleep when your alarm goes off and you may well wake up feeling worse.
REM sleep
Not until the previous stages has occurred will you enter REM sleep. This is the stage most associated with dreams and, if woken, you are more likely to report a vivid dream. We still do not know why we dream but the fact that we do may indicate an importance that we don't yet understand.
Sleep Cycles
The whole sleep cycle described above, which may last between 90-100 minutes, is then more or less repeated, though there are some differences in the individual cycles.
Firstly, after the first time, stage 1 is omitted. (You can think of REM sleep as replacing stage 1).
Secondly, the duration of Deep sleep is gradually reduced while that of REM increases. If you have a normal, regular, trouble-free sleep pattern, you may only need two cycles of Deep sleep so, for the latter cycles, there will be no Deep sleep and you just cycle through stage 2 sleep and REM sleep until waking.
On the other hand, if you are severely lacking in sleep, you will have more Deep sleep and less REM sleep until your body feels it has recouped enough of it. So Deep sleep is what your body seems to consider the most important. This statement does of course disregard any sleep problems which may interfere with recovering sufficient sleep. These will be dealt with in separate posts.
Why should we sleep early?
We are told that it is better to sleep and rise early – but why?
It is not to do with your sleep cycle as such, but due to the fact that your built -in detox organs, do their detoxifying mostly before or just after midnight.
For the lymph system it is before midnight and between around 11pm and 1am in the case of the liver. Because they work more efficiently when you are in the Deep sleep stages, not going to bed until 2am could, in theory, leave you more susceptible to certain illnesses.
Furthermore, remaining awake until late interferes with your natural production of melatonin which has an effect on the immune system.


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Early Warning Signs: The First Indications of Diabetes
What are the signs of diabetes that you should look out for? Did you know, that diabetic nerve pain is actually one of the signs of diabetes that many people ignore at first?
Diabetic nerve pain is actually called peripheral neuropathy. This is a condition that affects your ability to feel pain. Around 60% of the 21 million Americans who suffer from diabetes also have diabetic neuropathy.
Numbness and Peripheral Neuropathy
Numbness is a sign of diabetes that is often attributed to some other problem. Many think that diabetic neuropathy only occurs in the feet. This is factually incorrect. Numbness or tingling in your arms or hands could also be signs of diabetes.
While this may not seem like such a big deal, people with neuropathy are approximately 10 times more likely to suffer from amputations of toes and fingers in the future than those who do not suffer from diabetes. Another problem that many may not be aware of is the fact that autonomic nerves can also be damaged by the diabetes.
The autonomic nervous system is our involuntary nervous system that controls functions such as breathing and heartbeat. So, the very vital signals that are sent to and from the brain to your organs are disrupted. This can be life-threatening, and you may not recognize these problems as signs of diabetes.
The peripheral nerves are the longest in the body. Unfortunately, they are usually the first to be affected by diabetes. Conditions such as muscle weakness, numbness, and nerve pain can be signs of diabetes that should not be ignored.
More Early Symptoms of Diabetes
Other symptoms that could be signs of diabetes are: cramping or pain, muscle weakness in either your hands or your feet, feelings of pins and needles in any part of the body, heat and cold insensitivity, and difficulty walking. Any of these signs of diabetes are serious and must be evaluated by a physician.
Simply ignoring any of the above symptoms, could result in not only loss of limb, but your life as well. Your doctor should immediately evaluate any signs of diabetes that you think you may have and if you have diabetes, began an appropriate plan of treatment.
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Never done a hot fitness session before? Fierce Grace is ideal for beginners as it offers a 'hot room' or a 'warm room' to work out in. The focus of the yoga classes here isn't on aesthetically pleasing poses. Attendees work hard to achieve a strong stretch, but the slow pace and relaxing moves are more about easing tension than creating Insta appeal."
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