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(a) A Tribe or Tribal organization demonstrates capacity to operate a Tribal IV-D program meeting the objectives of title IV-D of the Act and these regulations by submission of a Tribal IV-D plan which contains the required elements listed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (14) of this section:
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(9) Procedures for the establishment of paternity as specified under §309.100;
(10) Guidelines for the establishment and modification of child support obligations as specified under §309.105;
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(2) The Secretary may cease start-up funding to a Tribe or Tribal organization if that Tribe or Tribal organization fails to satisfy one or more provisions or milestones described in its program development plan within the timeframe specified in such plan.


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Location: Shobnall Road, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire DE14 2UB
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Planet Narrowboats is a boat training company, where you can learn to handle a narrowboat in a relaxing yet professional environment. We have been told we are exceptionally helpful and friendly, which is something we pride ourselves on.
Our training boat can be found at Shobnall Marina in Burton-upon Trent, which provides easy access to either single (narrow) or double (wide) locks, depending upon experience and requirements. During the training session, a short river section at Alrewas is usually traversed, and most of the normal canal features are found en-route.
A popular choice is the Taster Day where attendees will be involved in and taught all the skills necessary to handle a narrowboat safely and comfortably. Two people can share the day to either learn to handle a boat – maybe for an upcoming hire holiday – or simply for the pleasure of a day out on the water. All refreshments, boating costs and, of course, safety items are supplied as part of the deal.
The training we give is based upon the philosophy that often it may be necessary to manage boat handling activities on your own. And whilst help and company is always beneficial, we believe it is not always necessary – hence the book which accompanies our training, "Narrowboating Solo – With A Crew". Mooring, winding, locking can all be accomplished safely and remarkably easily using methods proven over many years and to many satisfied students. If adopted for normal cruising, the methods become second nature even when you have crew on board.
Reviewed on: May 22, 2016
I was fortunate to spend a day with Mick on the Trent and Mersey Canal in preparation for a week on the Kennet and Avon. It was an inspirational day.
Mick is a very capable and experienced teacher. After a brief and wholly appropriate safety briefing, it is straight into boat handling. I particularly appreciated the discussion of factors that influence the boat's movement on the water; not only the obvious, such as propellor and rudder, but also the impact of wind, water movement and the subtle interactions with either passing or moored boats and bank sides.
Mick demystified locks with his demonstration of how the position and movement of the boat, particularly in a double lock, can be controlled by appropriate use of the paddles with minimal recourse to lines. All of these subtleties are further explained in the instruction book he has written which accompanies his training days.
All in all a thoroughly worthwhile day. The principles I've learnt will stay with me forever.
Reviewed on: March 11, 2016
I spent two days with my husband and Mick doing the RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman's course last March (2015). It was a good course covering many things, e.g locks, mooring, steering and reading the water, as it were. Lunch was provided. Mick doesn't let anyone get away with anything sloppy so it isn't just an 'attendance' course. I didn't 'pass' so did not get a certificate, but this was okay as I learnt a lot.
Reviewed on: March 10, 2016
An excellent, two-day course which was very helpful. I would have been lost and out of my depth without it.
Reviewed on: March 5, 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed my one-to-one day of learning how to manage the boat by myself. It was very effectively tailored to my needs and I learned a lot.
Reviewed on: March 5, 2016
The course is excellent value. Both of us learnt a lot (course mainly for my partner who lacked confidence to helm). Our following holiday was greatly improved due to what we had learnt. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend and will probably do another course in the future.
Reviewed on: March 4, 2016
We were staying at Wychnor for a few days and I discovered that Planet Narrowboats was listed as a relatively local and official RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman's training organisation. Mick was very flexible and he arranged to pick up my wife and I from Wychnor Lock. Upon meeting him, it was immediately apparent that he was a professional trainer and a very experienced narrowboater. He is quite firm and ensures that you can really follow tasks properly, or undertake manoeuvres, by repeating them several times – thereby assuring him that the skills have been learnt. (I guess the "proof of the pudding" was receiving genuine applause from the many critical gongoozlers, at Fradley Junction, whilst successfully "pirouetting" 180 degrees smoothly and safely, time after time.) I learnt a lot from that course, and we were very happy to integrate Mick's "Narrowboating Solo – With a Crew" concept into our training; I often review this book prior to my subsequent narrowboat hires. A few months later I asked Mick if I could have a follow up, more comprehensive, training/coaching session. This involved, amongst some new challenges, double width locks: a whole new ball game! I feel privileged to have come across Planet Narrowboats.
Reviewed on: March 4, 2016
Mick helped me to return to narrow boating after many years' break. His course gave me confidence and his book helped me overlearn and retain the material from the day course. I am so glad that I chose Planet Narrowboats for my training.
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There's a moment when you realize that you're in real trouble financially. You had a feeling for a while that things were getting worse. But one day you write a rent check, drop it in the mail, and later that night you suddenly sit up in bed when you realize you don't have enough in your account to cover it.
Payday isn't for another week and you have three more bills due this week. Living paycheck to paycheck with no cushion is a stressful way to live.
Sometimes being broke happens suddenly. Like losing your job or becoming separated. But a lot of times it creeps up on you. You're doing all the right things. You work hard, take care of kids, and you haven't bought yourself anything nice in…. who knows when.
You can struggle to keep your head above water for months, or even years. But sooner or later it all comes crashing down. An unexpected repair bill, a sickness or an emergency, when you have no emergency fund. Suddenly you're in a hole that doesn't seem reversible anytime soon.
So today, we'll see what steps to take, to break the cycle of being broke.
See the Situation for What it is
You can't fix this until you recognize that it is a problem. When you accept the fact that that you can't continue like this and commit to some changes, you'll be able to start moving ahead.
There's a reason why the first step in Alcoholics' Anonymous 12-Step program is "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable." Admitting that there's a big problem in our life, and professing to yourself and those close to you that you vow to change it.
The first thing to realize is, that the numbers on your paycheck are not a reflection on your value as a person. Don't fall into the trap of devaluing yourself because you happen to be struggling at this small time of your life.
This is a temporary period in your life where you happen to be struggling. It doesn't define you. In fact, when you do pull yourself out of this situation, you'll look back and recognize the character and strength you found in yourself to get your family to a better place.
JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series was a single Mom on welfare, wondering how she could afford to raise her daughter. Her way out happened to be through writing. She saw something she could do well, stuck with it and didn't give up.
Even if she didn't become a multi-millionaire – if she had only sold enough books to the local libraries to support her and her daughter, she'd still be a success because she persisted and found a way to support her and her daughter.
Think Out of the Box
Your way out may be through cleaning homes, walking dogs, home watching, or any number of stay at home jobs. Even writing a blog. Did you know that one of the most popular blogs in the country, Living Well Spending Less was founded by Ruth Soukup, who found herself in this very situation?
She and her family recognized their spending was out of hand. She started a blog to document her efforts at saving money, and living on a budget. And after several years, it's grown into a successful multi-million dollar business.
So, your job, now that you've recognized there's a problem, is to start thinking out of the box. You can make a decent living. It may not be in the traditional job you're used to. Whether your experience is in teaching, waiting tables, or any number of jobs, now is the time to have an open mind about your future.
The Plan
Recognizing you have a problem is one thing. And the will to fix it is another. But now you need a plan. Today can be the day you decide that you're on a new path. That path may zigzag a lot in the next year, but the overall trajectory will be up.
If you have a partner, and you've both recognized the reality, the next thing is to agree on is where you'd like to be in three to five years. Whether it's career-based, family, your home… what do you both want more than anything?
Even if you're a saver and your partner is a spender, if you can agree on a longer term plan, then the lifestyle changes you'll need to make will be easier.
Once you're focused on a long-term plan, and commit to the idea that your habits and your lifestyle will be changing, you've already made progress.
Assess Your Situation
If you found yourself lost in the in the city and called someone for directions, the first thing they'd ask you is, "Where are you now?"
So that's the first step.
Where are you financially? How much money is coming in each month – in paychecks, alimony, social security, or any other payments? Add all the income you can count on and write it down.
What are your needs? Needs are things like rent, electricity, heat, groceries, debt payments. Depending on your situation, cable TV may not be a need.
Now, get your most recent bank statement and examine every cent that went out of your account. This is a real education that we don't do enough. Not having a handle on what's going out of your pocket is the main way your finances to get out of hand. If you find that your needs – the things you absolutely need to pay for are less than your income, then maybe what you need are some lifestyle changes and some budget tweaking.
Pay close attention to these:
- Groceries – Are you spending $800 month on groceries when you could be spending $400?
- Take-out food – How much money are you spending on take-out food or restaurants?
- Convenience stores – you'd be surprised how things like coffee, snacks, and sandwiches add up.
- Store Purchases – Add up all the "POS" or point of sale entries. You may see a particular item you can buy less of – like clothing.
- Insurance payments – Have you had your auto policy for a long time? You may be able to save by checking around.
- Entertainment – What are you paying for things like movies, trips to the bar etc.
- Credit Cards – What are you paying toward credit card payments?
- Cable TV – What are you paying for cable TV?
- ATM Withdrawals – Add up all the ATM withdraws throughout the month.
First, let's take a look at what you're spending. Then we'll go over ways you can increase your income.
There's a reason I listed food first. It's because next to your rent or mortgage, it's probably the largest bill each month, yet it's the most flexible. When you're adding up your food make sure to lump in take-out food, and restaurants. Because lots of times those occur because we don't plan meals and shopping.
When I first totaled our food for the month it came to $800 for three people!
Two red flags are 1) lots of take-out food and restaurants, and 2) multiple trips each week to the grocery store.
I ran to the store a lot, usually because I didn't plan meals or take advantage of sales. You know the story – you go for two things and spend $30 to $50. Here are several things we did to reduce it.
We signed up for $5 Meal Plan – it enables you to plan as many days of meals as you need. It will lay out as many meals as you want, along with directions and an exact shopping list.So the extra trips to the store are eliminated right away. It will also eliminate those nights when you order take-out because you have nothing planned.
Take advantage of sales. It may seem like you're spending more on one trip, but if you're getting a nice discount on something and can avoid buying it the next few trips, you're ahead. And you'll also be building a nice stockpile.
Buy store brands. My kids criticize me endlessly for this. But here's how it adds up – let's say a regular jar of Jiff or Skippy peanut butter is $4.49 but you can get the store brand for $3.49. I'm no mathematician, but that's around a 25% savings. If you're spending $125 on this trip, but you can save even 15% on this trip, that's $18.75 savings. Repeat those same savings each week of the year and you've saved $975. That could pay off a credit card or buy a nice weekend away!
Buying take-out food
A huge money drainer, buying a lot of take-out food is often just the result of not planning your shopping trips. You can't think of anything to make, you don't want to defrost anything, so ordering take-out is "convenient". Sure, it's a nice reward after a tough week, but if you can cut this down to just a couple times a month you'll probably save a bundle. For example, suppose you save two take-out trips per month, or $50. For the year, that's $600.
Trips to convenience stores
This can be a real trap. If you have kids that play sports and you're running from school to practices and games, you've probably spent a bundle on quick sandwiches and snacks. If you can try to bring drinks or pack a lunch, you can eliminate a lot of those $12 trips. Sure, it's nice sometimes, but maybe not every time. Eliminate even $10 a week and you've saved $520
Point of Sale Charges
Add up all the items on your statement that may be listed as POS or "point of sale". Those are things like stores purchases. Things like clothes or household items. We can all re-evaluate whether we really need certain things. You can also save a bundle by using Ebates. It costs nothing to sign up and couldn't be easier to use.
For instance, let's say you want to buy something online at Target. – you'd go to Ebates, sign in, then enter "Target" in the search bar. You'd be brought right to the Target site. Just purchase whatever you normally would, and in the process, you'll be awarded a certain percentage back.
Ebates makes its money by directing consumers to certain stores, and they share part of that with you. The price you'd pay is exactly what you'd pay in the store. The only change is that you're getting a percentage back. no higher – it's the exact price you'd normally be paying, except that you're getting money back every time.
Insurance charges
If you've had your auto insurance for a while, you may be surprised at how much you can save. It's worth taking out the sheet they send you each year – the declaration page – and using that to go online and get a few quotes. Compare apples to apples and you're likely to be able to save several hundred dollars per year.
Entertainment costs
I don't mean to be a party-pooper but there's a lot of things to do on the weekend that won't break your budget. Use your imagination and take a drive to a park, the beach, a zoo, a picnic, a hike. Have a movie night at home, a campfire in the back yard, a bike ride, a walk or explore a nearby town. The idea is that you can try to make it a game – how many different things can you enjoy without spending an arm and a leg. Once you get accustomed to this, you'll probably begin to see that a great day or a fun night doesn't need to cost you a day's pay.
Credit Card payments
How much are you spending on credit cards each month? This is one of the worst ways we hurt ourselves financially. Purchases are made for things we believe we need at the time. But when you don't pay off one item before buying something else on credit, you're starting to dig yourself into a hole that's very hard to get out of. Most credit cards have rates so high that paying the minimum almost guarantees that you'll be enslaved with payments for years.
Consider a balance consolidation card where you may get a 0% rate for about a year. If you can consolidate a few department store cards into one 0% card, then throw every cent you can at this account before that introductory period runs out. And don't assume you can only make one payment a month. If you can get a side hustle going, or sell some things around the house, log into the credit card account and make a payment right away. Once you have your debt paid off, then close the card.
Since carrying credit card debt is such a drag on our ability to get ahead, consider some kind of side hustle so you can accelerate the elimination of debt.
Here are a few articles that list a number of ways to generate a side income without having a special skill:
- 25 Realistic Ways to Boost Your Income by $1000 per Month
- 14 Ways You Can Start Earning Extra Money Tomorrow – No Experience Required
If you seem to be just barely getting by each month, and when something breaks you're constantly taking money from one bill to pay another, then maybe an extra $100-$150 a month would help you to build an emergency fund. Here are four different survey sites that'll pay you for checking off your opinion. This is something you can do while you're waiting for the kids at sports practice, while they're napping or even while you're vegging on the couch.
Try each of them because sometimes they want opinions from particular demographic groups, so if you don't match one survey you can take another.
Cable TV
Cable is really losing popularity in recent years because of their high price and practice of bundling services so that you have a very narrow choice. All their packages force you to pay for things that you don't use, and if there is limited competition in your area, the prices rise steadily each year. You can save hundreds of dollars by eliminating cable and using a streaming box, where you'll only pay for the content that you actually watch.
Check out my article Are You the Only Person on Your Street Still Paying for Cable TV? that shows exactly how we saved over $2000 a year by eliminating cable.
As I've mentioned above, there are so many entertainment options available that don't have to break your budget. And if you and your partner or kids are on the same page – if you all appreciate that you're making a lifestyle change to put yourselves in a better position – then it can be fun to seek out all the different ways you can spend a few hours without emptying your pockets.
Ok, so we've gone through your monthly expenses and figured out some ways to cut down or eliminate some of the expenses that may be draining your wallet.
But What if That's Not Enough
Are you in danger of losing your home or apartment? Is the income you're bringing in now, not even close to meeting your expenses? Or are your debt payments suddenly so much that you're struggling to put food on the table? I can speak from experience here and say that I've been in that situation.
My wife and I each had several thousand dollars in debt when we married, and she also had a student loan. Fast forward a year or so, and add a new living room set, a few things for the back yard, multiple dinners out suddenly we realized that our credit card debt was about $20,000. It was over $500 per month just to make the minimum payments.
If you own a home and find yourself in a similar situation, one thing you should NOT do is take a "debt consolidation" loan that uses your home as collateral. These loans are sold as a "convenient" way to consolidate everything into just one bill.
But they're usually high-interest rates, and if you're already struggling to pay your bills, this kind of loan can put you in a worse situation. If you can't pay a department store on time, your credit rating will suffer. But if you can't pay a loan that uses your home as collateral, you could be homeless.
So how do you dig yourself out?
If you're in a dire situation – one where there's no way you can make payments on your minimum needs, like food and shelter, then you may need to make some tough choices, at least temporarily.
When you went over the numbers of how much you have coming in versus going out, how much were you in the red? A few hundred a month? A thousand a month? Knowing this is the key to taking the next step and getting out of this situation.
Depending on how much of a deficit you're in, there are a number of things you can do to first even out your budget, and then get ahead.
Do you have family in the area? This may be an emergency measure, but having a serious talk and possibly renting a family member's basement or spare room temporarily is an option. No, it's not the most desirable option, but it may be the quickest way to pay off whatever debt you have without ruining your credit rating or filing for bankruptcy.
What do you have around the house that you can sell? You'd be surprised what can pile up in closets and garages in a few years. Use apps like Craigslist or Declutter to sell anything you haven't used recently.
Does your partner work and you need to stay home with kids? Here's another post that lists 20 different companies that regularly hire people to work from home:
20 Companies That Will Hire You To Work From Home
Have you considered starting a blog? Some of the most successful ones are those born out of someone's frustration and their efforts to help other people in the same situation. When they documented their efforts and lessons learned, people connect with it. This wouldn't be a get rich quick idea, but if you consistently put out useful content that people identify with, it's very common to bring in five figures per month.
You can launch a blog in about 15 minutes. By launching, I mean getting your own domain name, getting a host for your blog, and having everything you need to write your first post. It would cost about $59 a year to have it hosted. But if you consider the amount of money you spent over the past year on things that offered no return on your money, a blog has the potential to earn multiple times what you'd make in any traditional job.
Here are the steps you can use to have your own blog:
How to Start a Blog That Will Replace Your Income
Keep Thinking Out of the Box and Don't Give Up
The key to pulling yourself out of this situation and putting yourself on a better financial footing is to be creative. Just because you're trained as a haircutter or an IT tech, doesn't limit you to that profession.
Don't compare yourself to neighbors, friends and family members. You're on your own path and you make your own decisions.
There's no shame in walking dogs for a living. Even picking up their poop. If you can spot a need and you can fill it – by showing up when you say you will and doing honest work, you'll have a consistent income.
There's a neighborhood in our town where the average home is triple the size of ours. And you'd be surprised at how many of those people are blue collar workers. Plumbers, landscapers, painters and any number of jobs where customers just need someone to show up when they say they will and complete the job.
Being consistent
As Dave Ramsey says, "personal finance is 20% knowledge 80% behavior". It's not rocket science to sit down and figure out what you have coming in, what your expenses are, and see how much you're falling behind.
The work is making certain lifestyle choices and being consistent about them. Once you adjust your lifestyle and begin to pay down your debt and see more cash at the end of the month, you'll find yourself that much more motivated to live below your means.
While you're getting your financial life back in balance, you'll have to forget about the idea of a 9 to 5 workday. If you have a family, you need to spend time together, but think out of the box for the rest of your 24 hours.
The reason I mentioned blogging as an idea, is because you can do it at virtually any hour of the day or night. I'm typing this at 5:30 AM because my daughter doesn't get up for another hour. And when she's doing homework in her room or goes to bed, guess where I am?
Take a hard look at how you spend your hours. I know that every time I say "let me just check Facebook", that means an hour of browsing through gossip and news that has no bearing on our situation here. You'd be amazed at how much you can get done when you turn off the TV and social media and stop trying to multitask.
Being broke is demoralizing, but you have to understand that you, and only you, can pull yourself out of this situation. Once you break down exactly what your financial needs are, compare that number to what you're bringing in, and take the steps to correct the imbalance, you'll feel much more secure. You'll sleep better at night and feel less stress.
Making the lifestyle changes to get yourself out if this situation may involve creating more than one income stream. And once you're accustomed to that, you may never want to put all your eggs in one basket again.
Being able to spend less than you earn is a good feeling.
Are you in a tough financial situation right now? Or were you able to dig yourself out and put your family in a better situation?
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Set ATo purchase Set A individually, click here.Ajowan SeedAmyrisBergamotBlack PepperCedarwood, AtlasCedarwood, HimalayanCedarwood, TexanCedarwood, VirginianChamomile, GermanChamomile, RomanCitronellaEucalyptusEucalyptus, LemonEucalyptus, PeppermintFir NeedleFragoniaFrankincenseFrankincenseLavandinLavenderNutmegPeppermintRosewoodSandalwood, AustralianSandalwood, East AfricanSandalwood, IndianTansy, BlueTea TreeThyme (linalool)Thyme (thymol)Set BTo purchase Set B individually, click here.CardamomClary SageClove BudGrapefruitHelichrysum (Immortelle)Helichrysum gymnocephalum (Rambiazana)Helichrysum splendidum (Peta)LimeMandarinMay ChangMelissa (Lemon Balm)Orange, BloodOrange, SweetOreganoOregano, MexicanPetitgrainPine, JackPine, Norway (Red)Pine, ScotchPine, WhiteRosalinaRose Otto (Damask)RosemarySage, DalmationSage, GreekSage, WhiteSpearmintTangerineVetiverWintergreenSet CTo purchase Set C individually, click here.Chaste Tree (Vitex Berry)Fennel Seed, BitterFennel Seed, SweetGalangal RhizomeGeraniumGingerGinger Lily (White)Ho Leaf (cineole) (Ravintsara)Ho Leaf (camphor)Ho Wood (linalool)JasmineLaurel Leaf / Bay LaurelLemonLemon Leaf / Lemon PetitgrainLemongrassManukaMarjoram, SpanishMarjoram, SweetMyrrhMyrtle (Green Myrtle)Myrtle, AniseedMyrtle, HoneyMyrtle, RedNeroliNiaouliPalmarosaPatchouliPeru BalsamRavensara LeafYlang-YlangSet DTo purchase Set D individually, click here.AllspiceAnise / AniseedAnise, StarBasil, Holy (Tulsi)Basil, LemonBasil, Sweet(Basil linalool)Birch, SweetCajeputCinnamon BarkCinnamon LeafCinnamon, Cassia (bark)Copaiba BalsamCoriander LeafCornmintCypressCypress, BlueDavanaFinger RootGarlicHyssopJuniper BerrySpruce, BlackSpruce, HemlockTurmeric LeafTurmeric RhizomeValerian (European)VanillaVerbena, LemonVerbena, Sweet (Lemon Myrtle)Yarrow, BlueSet EBenzoinCamphor (White)Carrot SeedCatnipClementineCucumber SeedDill SeedKunzeaLavender, SpanishLavender, SpikeOakmossOpopanaxPalo Santo (Holy Wood)Sandalwood, New CaledonianSanna (Ginger Lily)SaroSavorySpikenardSt. John's WortTea Tree, LemonTreemossTuberoseYuzu...plus extra blank cards to add in your favorite essential oils
This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, not a physical product. You will receive the cards instantly via e-mail and can then print them out on your personal printer or at a print shop.
You are welcome to print as many sets for your own use as desired.
Use by others outside your home, including distributing in classes, clinical practices, or sharing with friends requires an additional Professional & Group License (gift-giving not included - see the license for details).


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Weekly Meetings
At our weekly meetings you'll be able to worship and connect with Christ alongside other students from your university. All students from every background are welcome to join us as we dive into God's word and engage in corporate worship. This is a great space to get a feel for our overall ministry.


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As I said at the start of the year my 2014 blog schedule is going to include a Throwback Thursday themed post every week which could be a photo, a diary entry, an outfit, or a song. Well today is a Throwback Thursday TUNE which means it's a song that reminds me of a particular time in my life or a specific memory. In this case it's Automatic High by S Club Juniors which reminds me of a high school house party when I was 17. In particular it reminds me of kissing a boy in my friends' conservatory…
(you'll have to click the watch on youtube link)
It was a typical Saturday night party round at one of my friends, about 20 odd people from our year at school were there (plus a couple of random older guys, as always seems to happen at these sort of parties), we were all drinking far too much, there were groups forming in various rooms of the house (always starts with the kitchen), a few people dancing round the living room, a few bedrooms occupied by newly formed couples, one or two people vomiting in the garden….you know, the usual.
I was in the conservatory with some of my friends and a boy I'd fancied for ages, and after trying the old "ignore them so they'll want you more" technique all night it actually worked and I FINALLY ended up kissing him whilst this song played in the background (because no house party was complete without some S Club Juniors apparently…). We'll ignore the fact that he later was so drunk that he threw up in several rooms of the house….I still take that as a win.


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Have you ever faced discrimination? If so what happened?
Sometimes things happen in our life and we're not even sure if it was discrimination. I was a senior in college doing an internship at the Attorney General's office in Chicago in 1985/86 and the attorney in charge of my department would not give me any work. He told me all I needed to do was "sit at the desk and look pretty".
I had to keep asking one of the other attorneys to help him with his assignments. The experience in this office was not positive and it made me not want to be an attorney, something I had wanted to be since I was a little girl. My oldest brother Jonathan says it's because I like to argue and then of course I would get into an argument with him about not liking to argue. So was the attorney discriminating against me because I was a young female? Would he have said the same thing to a man?
I am finishing the book The Notorious RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg). I would highly recommend it. Can you believe that in the 60s or 70s in this country, young black women who got pregnant and weren't married were forced to be sterilized. Ruth took this to the Supreme Court and won. Why didn't they teach us this case in law school?
Are people being discriminated against?
What kinds of injustices are going on in our communities? Across the world? I have realized that I need to make better use of my law degree and help more people. I am actively looking for opportunities to be of service. One way, is right in my community.
For those who can't afford to hire an attorney to help with their divorce, child custody, visitation, support... I am offering a 1 hour consulting service.
Here is what a recent 1 hour client had to say after our 1 hour consultation:
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Have an excellent week!


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PDHPE HSC Marking Simulation
July 27, 2017 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm$268 – $363
Participants will explore the NESA exam setting and marking process, gain a better understanding of the judging and moderation process, as well as participate in simulated HSC marking.
As a result of participating in this workshop, participants will have
• increased consistency and more confidence in making professional judgments in marking Core 1 and Core 2 of the PDHPE course
• greater knowledge and understanding of what is important in teaching Core 1 and Core 2 of the HSC course
• greater awareness of support for teaching of Stage 6 PDHPE.
Who should attend: Teachers who have not had the opportunity to experience HSC Marking.Teachers who are currently teaching a Year 12 class.
Professional Teaching Standards
1.3.2 Design and implement teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic,cultural,religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
2.3.2 Design and implement teaching and leaning programs using knowledge of curriculum, assessment and reporting programs
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By Darrell Gurney, executive career coach for Career Guy
It's that time again. You are now of the mindset you want to find another landing strip upon which to land until your next career flight. It's all part of the one-way ride on an occupational airplane with multiple stops along the way to your dream destination. Rarely is there a direct flight to your one dream job of your career. You may not want to fly direct even if it is possible, because seeing more sites along the way is often a lot more fun than simply "arriving there."
Yes, I'm using an aeronautic analogy for your transition, but isn't our career growth like that? If we can see our career as many stopovers on an open-ended ticket to a greater experience, enjoyment, and fuller self-expression, then we don't need to take it so seriously when any particular stop leads to another take off and landing. It's just part of the flight plan to our ultimate dream job.
That becomes a key factor in having your current or upcoming job search be the most powerful and profitable: drop the seriousness, and have fun.
Often, folks operate in search mode with so much need and desperation dripping off of them that they actually repel rather than attract opportunities. Or else, individuals are so divorced from the inherent value they bring that they fail to show up as self-aware and self-assured.
Because of this, the biggest first step I take with clients is to "de-desperatize" them. You may think that your feeling of urgent need is necessary, yet it is really a noose around your neck. When you stop, breathe, and take an objective look at yourself (ideally supported by someone outside of your small opinion of yourself), getting in touch with your unique value can enable you to walk head held high.
I like to give people a mile-high perspective of themselves, a view of that unique essence they bring with them everywhere they go. With a strong sense of that unique gift – and everyone has one, independent of their past titles or even industry — its possible to go out and face the world with a smile of self-confidence.
And a good way to hold onto that self-confidence is to pursue the job search differently than everyone else. Going through the "front-door" of applying for jobs and pursuing openings through online postings and recruiters, you set yourself up for a lot of rejection. Sure, we can all handle some "not right" and "wrong fit" comments here or there…but, over time, they tend to wear down the self-aware soul.
This is true even for sales professionals. Rejection is a way of life when you are selling your company's solutions. But when you are selling yourself and getting rejected, you will be hard-pressed not to feel some dings in your self confidence.
If instead you go through a backdoor method of search — where the focus is on knowing and getting known by influencers, decision-makers, thought leaders and industry experts you get to hold onto your confidence. You aren't trying to prove anything to anybody (as you have to in the front-door approach). You don't have to feel like you are wearing a sandwich board advertising "I Need A Job". Rather, a backdoor approach is about getting in front of the people you want to be known by simply to be known and liked.
Which meeting are you more excited to take?
- An informational interview to help an acquaintance figure out how to get a job in your company?
- An introductory discussion with a topic expert on ideas you have to advance the state-of-the art and what actions you recommend?
People will meet you if you 1) present a compelling and authentic reason to meet, while 2) convincing them that they are the only person on the planet with the answers you need.
Think about how you want to grow your expertise and your impact in the business world and set up your contact as THE confidant who can fill in knowledge gaps you have.
On the contrary, people will avoid meeting you if you're wearing a sandwich board of job search…not because they don't want to help, but because they don't know IF they can help. People want to win and don't want to lose, so they avoid an uncertain, need-based meeting but often respond favorably to an authentically interested, passion-based inquiry.
Think about this – people want to work with people they know and like. So, you don't even have to tell people you need a job. You just need to get known and liked by more and more people. And since 40% of all job placements come from referrals by a company's employees, getting known and liked by more people puts you on more referral lists. The itinerary for your dream job journey will fill up with many more interesting destinations with this back door approach.
To expedite your job search, put your focus on knowing and getting known by the people in the know.
Who are these people "in the know"? They are the ones who understand more about the fields or functions in your areas of fascination than you do.
For example, if you're truly passionate about solar energy, figure out exactly what it is in that field that evokes your interest. Develop some deep and detailed questions about where the industry is headed or what's going on based on your authentic interest. Do some footwork to find out who the players are in the companies making the biggest impact in that arena. Then, ask to meet with them…not for a job but because they're an expert in your field of interest and you are doing research.
They won't all meet with you. But, if you approach them as I have suggested, some will. And, if you're coming from authentic research, they will refer you to others who can tell you even more. Pretty soon, you'll not only have tons more information about your field of interest (verging on becoming a thought leader yourself) but you will now have contacts left and right who know you. Massaging and maintaining those relationships, in both the short and long terms, will yield unimagined sweetheart insider information and opportunities…because people want to work with people they know and like.
As you plan your upcoming career flight plan, using the backdoor approach will uncover exotic and exciting adventures quicker, and get you the referral in to the job of your dreams.
Darrell Gurney is the founder and executive career coach for CareerGuy.com. His Amazon bestseller, Never Apply for a Job Again: Break the Rules, Cut the Line, Beat the Rest, has been endorsed by thought leaders that include Harvey Mackay, Keith Ferrazzi, and Dr. Ivan Misner. He teaches his clients how to effectively market themselves in any environment by developing their personal brands that represent their unique assets and abilities and to then go fly the flag of those brands through systematic backdoor career campaigns.


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|Preserving What Matters: Value-Led Planning for Cultural Heritage Sites
Thornberry House, Manassas National Battlefield Park, in 1936 and 1965. Built in the 1840sand one of only three surviving structures in existence since the two Civil War battles at Manassasthe house was altered significantly from its original form between the 1930s and 1960s. In assessing how to preserve the house, the U.S. National Park Service determined that the building's greatest significance lay in its role as a shelter for wounded and dying Federal troops during the first battle of Manassas in July 1861. To this end, Thornberry House will be restored to its Civil War-era form and become an interpretive center for visitors. Photos: Courtesy Manassas National Battlefield Park, U.S. National Park Service.


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Times have changed for Black America when before the Civil War, it was illegal in many states to learn to read and write. While most of White America did not attend college, it was an opportunity if the family had means. It was however, a big challenge for Blacks. So after the war, when slavery was abolished and they were given more freedom to live as they choose, the church was an option and many Black families attended. Within these churches, they learned to read and write through studying the Bible. And since the "good book" was also a history book, a book of laws, a cultural journal and a vast literary work of proverbs, prophesy and poetry, becoming a scholar became an option for religious Blacks. The evolution of the church brought us great leaders like Martin Luther King and gospel singers like Mahalia Jackson and of course a rich music legacy of soul, rhythm and blues, funk, rap and good 'ol rock 'n 'roll.
Suellen Ocean is the author of the series, Civil War Era Romances. Available here:
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Book Two, Blue Violet: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B018ZWX0R4
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Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering)
- On-campus
- External
- Semester 1 (February)
- Semester 2 (July)
- 8 units
- 1 year or part-time equivalent
- Toowoomba
Program Information Set
Make a positive impact
USQ's Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering) is ideal if you have a three year engineering degree and you want to extend your knowledge and practical experience in environmental engineering at a postgraduate level.
Through this eight unit degree, you will do a combination of advanced study and practice of environmental engineering, empowering you to apply engineering solutions to environmental problems. This major is unique because it focuses on the sustainable management of Australia's vital soil and water resources.
Further study
When you complete your Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science you could take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Master of Engineering Science where you will have the opportunity to do a research project and dissertation to apply your formal knowledge to a real world issue.
Professional accreditation
The Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science is not accredited by any professional bodies other than the University of Southern Queensland. It does however provide a pathway to the Master of Engineering Science which is provisionally accredited with Engineers Australia for membership as a graduate Professional Engineer.
Environmental engineering at USQ provides students with the knowledge and skills to be an 'environmental problem-solver'. You would work in water and wastewater treatment, river hydrology, soil conservation, irrigation, salinisation, drainage, mine site rehabilitation, environmental studies, water resources engineering, soil science, engineering problem solving and management.
Other specialisations for the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science: Agricultural, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, Power and Structural.
|Courses to be studied
|4 x core courses
|plus 4 x specialisation courses
How much will it cost?
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this program are:
|Study Mode
|Commonwealth supported
|Domestic full fee paying
Loan to help you pay your fees
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
Scholarships and financial assistance
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.
Entry Requirements
- Australian university three or four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in the relevant specialisation, or equivalent.
- Australian university four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
How to apply
Closing dates
Applying directly to USQ:
- Semester 1, 2020 - applications close Friday 6 March, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 24 February 2020.
- Semester 2, 2020 - applications close Friday 24 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 13 July 2020.


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Called to Ministry?
Do You Have a Calling? The answer is yes, you have!
Our first calling is to "live life in all its fullness" and to represent Christ in the world.
This is what it means to call yourself a Christian.
All who are baptised are called to ministry on some level, whether that is lay or ordained. The Church needs a wide variety of ministers in order to serve all people. God calls young people and older people, wealthy and poor. The Church's ministers come from all walks of life, a mixture of social classes, ethnic backgrounds and educational abilities.
You may be feeling excited, anxious, uncertain or inadequate but the Holy Spirit will lead, prepare and equip you as you move forward in faith and obedience. Above all be open to God's surprises!
Some people are called to be teachers, preachers, worship leaders, lay deacons, PCC members, publicity leaders, buildings overseers, churchwardens, outreach and mission leaders, event organisers, treasurers, administrators, pastoral visitors, cleaners, gardeners, vergers, servers, singers, musicians… and the list goes on. At St Mary Magdalene's there is opportunity for you to realise your calling by becoming involved in any of these roles and many, many more besides.
If you would like to know more about any of these opportunities please go to Get Involved
But there is another calling, a particular calling, sometimes called a 'vocation' which is not for everyone but may be for you. This particular calling is to serve God and all people through ordained ministry as a priest.
Alternatively there are a number of Licensed Lay Ministries that may be suited to you, such as a Lay Reader, Lay Worship Leader, Lay Pastoral Assistant, Lay Evangelist, or Children's Worker.
For all of these callings you have to allow your sense of vocation to be tested on differing levels depending on the role you envisage, but they can be the most life-giving things in the world to pursue. A conversation would need to be had with the parish priest in the first instance.


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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Fabric Heart Garland
Could you perhaps, forgive me just this once? For I sincerely heart this tiny garland. I heart the sweet row of blanket stitches holding together each hearty sandwich of fabric and felt. I heart the play of single crochet and chain stitches entwined around some of their heartish borders. I heart how I've woven this latest garland through my new crochet-edge curtains. Little did you know it, but that was my crafty plan you see, hee hee.
The garland brings a sweet blush of colour to our wintery room.
I heart it very much. I hope you heart it too.
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oh...i love it too.ReplyDelete
I really do ♥♥♥♥ it too! xReplyDelete
<3 it, you are amazing!!!!!!ReplyDelete
...with whole my heart!ReplyDelete
Oh, it just makes me so happy to look at it!ReplyDelete
Brilliant idea to use the edging on the curtains for hangers...ReplyDelete
Love them! Might have to use this idea for my wedding :)ReplyDelete
whoops! that was supposed to be "I heart it too!)ReplyDelete
Yes I heart them too.:)ReplyDelete
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
wow - lots of work on those cuties.ReplyDelete
two hearts up !!
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My first comment for 2012. Happy New Year to you and yours. Love the hearts, much much. Of course I know you are adaptable crafty lady. Way to go gal! Love from NatReplyDelete
I have got the itch to do some 'hearty' projects too-this one is super sweet!ReplyDelete
My dear! Those are the least predictable hearts in a blogger's valentine post ever! Don't you even think it - such cool colors and prints! So much Michele style! I love them much - and just perfect on that amazing crocheted border.ReplyDelete
I do heart it! What a delightful use to which you've put your new crochet skills!ReplyDelete
That is all heart-sing-y.ReplyDelete
These are really lovely, Michele. I love the addition of the stitching and crochet around the edges. Very pretty.ReplyDelete
This is some fab stitching Michele! I love the crocheted edges; the fabric you used for the hears is really beautiful!ReplyDelete
Thats brillant. Love it.ReplyDelete
Oh yes I do heart it, so very pretty and no I had no clue this was what you had in mind. I love that delicate crochet edging!ReplyDelete
Absolutely beautiful!!! what a great use of scraps and your excellent crochet and hand stitching - the light filtering through the window is so pretty. Happy New Year Michele! I look forward to following your adventures in 2012.ReplyDelete
I heart the beautiful crocheting you did. Such sweet work!ReplyDelete
Simply precious.ReplyDelete
YAY!! I cute Valentines project, have to do this!ReplyDelete
First time here...like your creativity!ReplyDelete
Glad to follow you
do visit my blog in your free time.
These are so pretty! It would be fun to do this in monochromatic design.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:22 AM
I heart your hearts!ReplyDelete
Wow! You... are... amazing! This is the best Valentine garland I've seen!ReplyDelete
Wow! I think people love these!ReplyDelete
And for good reason! What a beautiful garland. But the little hearts would also work as ornaments on a valentine tree - that is where mine will be displayed! And they would be beautiful on Valentine cards! Or nordic theme Christmas trees!
You just never cease to amaze me with your creativity!
My "heartfelt" thanks for all the lovely comments. Tee hee.ReplyDelete
Michele, may I place this photo with a link in my blog? http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pwI5cbDk7fk/TxjnCHuViCI/AAAAAAAAGWo/29luqEWGesM/s1600/Balloon+Heart+Yarn+Wreath+Michele+Made+Me.jpgReplyDelete
Hello Michele, this is my first time here and I am glad I've found your blog, it's original & inspiring.ReplyDelete
I love this heart garland, and I think I'm going to have to pin it...


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There are only so many ways a person can write about the same topic before it sounds redundant. If you are using a highly targeted blog to market a niche practice or attract a particular type of client, you may soon find yourself bored with the topic. How can you keep the entries fresh and still keep every post on-target?
Break the Topic Down
Any informational blog can benefit from careful explanation of the issue. But the focused nature of a blog doesn't allow you to go into to much detail. Instead, the format gives you contents for weeks (or months, depending on how frequently you post). Create a blog post or recurring theme that breaks the topic down and presents one aspect at a time. Whenever you feel like your topic is getting stale, go back and find another facet of your topic that you haven't used in a while.
For example, Imagine a divorce attorney who uses a blog to market her business. Each post on her blog doesn't focus on the entire divorce procedure. Instead, one post may focus on the distribution of marital assets, while another talks about parenting time issues. Even within a narrowly focused blog, there are a number of issues in any practice area that can be expanded into 1,000 words.
Answer Frequently Asked Questions
Your clients are a constant source of blog ideas. Their questions are often precisely the topics potential readers want to know about. Consider keeping a list of questions your customers ask you. Frequently asked questions make great posts, particularly because they often don't take a lot of additional research. But a question doesn't have to come up repeatedly to be inspirational. If a client's question sparks hours of research, take advantage of that work and write a blog about the unique issue. Just be sure you do it in a way that doesn't identify the client.
For example, imagine the divorce lawyer's client asks about whether his spouse will be entitled to any part of his military pension. This is a complicated question that doesn't come up all that often in family law. When it does, the lawyer will likely need to do some research, and maybe contact a military lawyer for clarification. Once the client's issue is resolved, she can summarize that work in a blog post and possibly recruit more military clients who can take advantage of her new knowledge.
Connect to Broader Issues
Attorneys are often tempted to put their work into silos. They may identify as a personal injury attorney, but not a workers' compensation lawyer. They may want to do divorce, but not adoptions. But just because you only do a particular kind of work doesn't mean that work doesn't connect to broader issues for your client. Look at ways your practice area can connect with other matters. You may even consider asking attorneys you refer to regularly to write guest-blogs on these issues, tying them into the narrow focus of your blog.
For example, the divorce lawyer has no experience with probate issues. But she knows that a divorce can affect the way a will is executed. She could ask her friend, the estate planning attorney to write a post about whether ex-spouses can inherit after a divorce. In exchange, she might write a post for the estate planning attorney's blog about whether spousal support ends when a person dies.
Write from the Headlines
When you run out of ways to tell the story of your blog, you can always turn to the media for inspiration. Look at what is happening in politics, celebrity gossip, or the business community. Try to find places where your expertise can shed light on the situation. You could pose hypothetical solutions to problems popular icons could be facing.
For example, on the divorce blog, the lawyer could report on the recent break-up of Hollywood's latest hot couple. She could discuss how that couple's divorce action would go if it had happened in her state, or weigh in on how courts treat the issues that caused the split.
Tell Customer Stories
If a client's questions are a good source of inspiration, the solutions are certainly blog-worthy as well. When you close a case or win a big motion, that is an excellent opportunity to write an article about your success. Give a generalized summary of the client's story and then explain how you used your knowledge and expertise to solve it. If your client loved what you did, you can even tie in a testimonial.
For example, when the divorce lawyer wins full custody for her client whose wife is an alcoholic, she could write a blog about how substance abuse affects minor children. She can explain how she stood up for her client, the custodial father, and prevailed. Her client could give credibility to her post by thanking her for her hard work, even anonymously.
No matter how narrow your blog's focus, there are always ways to add variety and find inspiration. By taking a broader look at the issue and your clients' needs, you can come up with new topics and keep your blog fresh for years to come.
Lisa Schmidt is a writer for Legal Linguist in Ferndale, Michigan. She provides blogs and web content for lawyers and small businesses. If you need help generating content for your informational blog, contact Legal Linguist today to schedule a meeting.


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The East Hampton Town Board last week approved the sale of three properties that are part of the East Hampton Airport industrial park, for a total of more than $4.5 million, to the tenants who have been leasing them for decades.
All three sales approved on Thursday, November 16, were the result of buyout options in the original leases, inked 20 years ago, which had also set lease rates that had since been far outpaced by demand in the market.
One of the lots, at 3 Industrial Road, is just over 2 acres and is owned by Wainscott Farms, a landscaping company. The property will be sold for just over $1.4 million.
The other two, at 39 and 41 Industrial Road, which house a number of business in two large buildings across from the East Hampton Police Department headquarters, are owned by limited liability companies controlled by Robert Rattenni. The two lots, which total nearly 6 acres, will be sold for a little more than $3.3 million in total.
All three lots are on the south side of Industrial Road, so they are not contiguous to the airport itself but are considered part of the airport and were part of the original subdivision that created the town's main light-industrial district.
Like most of the more than two dozen lots that fringe the airport property, the three lots have been leased from the town for decades. The original lease rates were set at market value at the time, but allowed for only small annual increases, and are by now far below the current market demand. But each is also nearing the end of the original lease term, at which point the leases, if they are renewed, would be readjusted to current market value.
Mr. Rattenni had been paying just under $13,000 per year for his lease of 39 and 41 Industrial Road. Wainscott Farms was paying just $4,500 a year.
Since the town began renewing leases for similar properties at the airport at market values, leases for the industrial lots have climbed to between $30,000 and $50,000 per acre, per year, Councilwoman Kathee Burke-Gonzalez said.
The town recently agreed to lease a 2.5-acre parcel to the PODS storage container company for $90,000 per year, and two landscaping companies signed leases last year for more than $100,000 a year for nearby parcels. In 2014, the lease rate paid by the Phoenix House addiction treatment facility climbed from $100 per year to $58,000 per year.
The new lease schedule has caused some friction, with some tenants saying their lease agreements have been mishandled. The Town Board voted earlier this year to evict the Country School after the school's founder, Deena Zenger, refused to sign a new lease that would up her annual rent from $3,000 per year to $76,000.
The current Town Board has taken advantage of the new lease rates and demand for industrial-zoned lots to help it boost airport revenue in hopes of being able to make the airport self-sustaining, without the need for Federal Aviation Administration grants, and the strings that come with them.
The sale of the three properties approved this week actually began about two years ago, but the town had to go through long negotiations with the FAA, which has the right to review any sale of municipally-owned airport property, before they could be approved.
Town Board members said on Thursday that the money from the sale of the lots will be put in the airport's capital reserve fund, which is used to pay for major maintenance and upgrade projects at the airport.
The town is currently in planning stages for a new aviation fuel storage facility that will cost some $1.6 million and an extension of the main taxiway that will likely cost more than $2 million.
The board on Thursday evening also approved the sale of a 3-acre lot on Springs-Fireplace Road where the town used to operate its scavenger waste plant, to the East Hampton School District, which plans to use the land as its new school bus depot.
The approved sale price is $2.3 million, but the sale is still contingent on approval by school district voters in a referendum that has yet to be scheduled.


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The gadget's ultimate aim is to use content to help humans be happy by suggesting things the user may like to read, watch or listen to. A secondary aim is to educate by connecting the user with relevant content in the same way as Siri, Google Now or Cortana.
The smart cube runs Android (hopefully not Paranoid Android), so it can be adapted for other uses via apps that can be downloaded from the Google Play store. The company is inviting developers to produce apps that can leverage the Emospark for entertainment or gaming purposes.
The company exceeded its campaign target back in March 2014 on Indiegogo, which means the Emospark went into production and will be available by Christmas! It will cost £195 ($315) so remember to order yours while stocks last.
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Regular Services
Wednesday 10:00 am
Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Wheelchair Accessible
St. John's Anglican Church
64 Townsend Street
PO Box 238
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Canada B0J 2C0
902 634 4994 (office)
Organ and Piano
St. John's is well served by two very fine instruments. At the centre of music in worship is the new Casavant organ, installed in 2005. Casavant Frères Ltd. of Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec had installed a two manual pipe organ in 1954 but it was completely destroyed in the fire of 2001.
The 2005 Casavant Organ, Opus #3845, has 1816 pipes compared to the 1954 organ with 1296 pipes. There are more pipes in the new organ mostly because of the more developed upperwork, including the Great Mixture, Swell Plein Jeu and small stops that will make the organ more colorful, eg. the Nazard 2 2/3' and the Tierce 1 3/5 'in the Swell.
The design of the new organ was inspired by the stop list of the previous 1954 Casavant organ, and well designed for the Anglican liturgy. It features a large Swell division with sixteen-foot flue and reed stops, a complete plenum based on an eight-foot Diapason, a set of strings, a cornet decompose (with Nazard and Tierce), and a reed chorus. The Great division also features a complete plenum, flutes, a Trumpet and a soft Gemshorn. The Pedal Organ provides a solid foundation with three independent sixteen-foot stops, plus principals and flute. The Great division is installed in the left chamber, and the Swell and Pedal Organs are installed in the right chamber, where there is more height.
In order to have the appearance of the organ relate to the architecture of the restored church, the façade pipes are stenciled using colors and decorative patterns found elsewhere in the room. This practice was frequently employed by North American organ builders when working in nineteenth century era buildings and is an ideal way to integrate the organ visually in to the Carpenter Gothic style of the restored church.
Also housed in the church is a beautiful C7 Yamaha grand piano. Not only is the instrument suitable for Sunday worship but used frequently for various concerts.


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Courage Under Fire, Part 2
(I am a supervisor at a car contract hire leasing company. The fire alarm goes off, so I call to my colleagues to apologise, hang up their calls, and leave NOW. One colleague is left as everyone files out. She is trying to talk over the very loud sound of the fire alarm.)
Colleague: *to customer on phone* "I'm sorry, the fire alarm is ringing and we have to evacuate. If you give me your number, I'll call you back after."
(I can hear the sound of irate shouting from the customer on the phone.)
Colleague: "Yes, but the fire alarm is ringing and we're evacuating. If you won't give me your number, can you call back later?"
(Sounds of more irate shouting.)
Colleague: "No, that's the fire alarm. I can't turn it down."
(Sounds of yet more shouting.)
Colleague: *to me* "I don't know what to do."
Me: "Leave by the fire exit now." *I take the phone*
Me: "Hello, I'm [name] and I'm the supervisor. The fire alarm is ringing. It's not a drill and I'm going to have to terminate this call."
Customer: "Where's the f***ing b**** I was just talking to? I want her f***ing name. I will not be f***ing treated like this! It's only a quick f***ing query, why won't you f***ing answer it, you bunch of f***ing c****?!"
Me: "This building is on fire as far as we can tell. Call back later."
Customer: "All I f***ing want is for someone to work out my early termination fee. That'll only take five or ten minutes. What's f***ing wrong with you people?"
Me: "The fire brigade is here." *sound of sirens outside* "Frankly, sir, and I mean no disrespect, but people like you are not worth dying for. Call back later."
Customer: "How dare you! I'm f***ing paying your f***ing—"
(I hang up and run down the fire escape. A few hours later, once the fire on the roof was put out the customer called back. He was very apologetic; he'd told his wife about the outrage he'd suffered. She pointed out how much of a dick he had been. He decided she was right.)


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According to one Causeway Coast and Glens councillor some ratepayers of the borough are being treated as 'second class citizens'.
Limavady Sinn Fein councillor Tony McCaul was speaking on the issue on inequality, after DUP Alderman John Finlay questioned why some areas of the borough had their streets cleaned once a month, whilst others were cleaned by the sweeper once a week.
Ald Finlay pointed out that there needed to be 'fairness to all ratepayers' in relation to the services that they received.
Cllr McCaul, speaking on the same issue, defended ratepayers in rural areas after it was revealed that Council will clear snow and ice from footpaths in urban areas, for Road Service in severe weather, and not in rural areas of the borough.
"We need some policy for rural areas, " said the Sinn Fein man. "The snow is more severe in winter in rural areas, they are ratepayers too. I have spoken to one ratepayer who has said he feels like a second class citizen."
Agreeing, Coleraine DUP councillor George Duddy, he said: "We need to nail these issues down. We are staring to loose people's confidence, these are big issues to ratepayers, and we are bringing them up on a monthly basis."
Chief Executive David Jackson said he would 'take all the comments on board'.


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Picture: Pharrell Williams - Premiere of Universal Pictures' 'Despicable Me 2' at the Gibson Amphitheatre - Universal City, California, United States - Saturday 22nd June 2013
will.i.am has launched legal action against fellow hip-hop star Pharrell Williams over a branding dispute.
The Black Eyed Peas frontman claims he owns the copyright to the phrase "I Am" and Williams' new creative brand "i am Other" is too "confusingly similar".
In his official notice of opposition, will.i.am states, "The registration of the mark... is likely to dilute the I Am mark and the Will.I.Am mark."
Williams' lawyers have promptly filed a response to refute the allegations, and the Frontin' hitmaker tells Rolling Stone magazine, "I am disappointed that Will, a fellow artist, would file a case against me. I am someone who likes to talk things out and, in fact, I attempted to do just that on many occasions. I am surprised in how this is being handled and I am confident that Will's trademark claims will ultimately be found to be as meritless and ridiculous as I do (sic)."
This film recounts such a great true story that we don't mind the fact that...
The stars of the upcoming James Brown biopic 'Get On Up', Viola Davis, Nelsan Ellis...


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In this article I will explain you how to implement autocomplete textbox from database in windows forms Application in asp.net.
first we need to create database for implement autocomplete textbox in windows application.
Here, we create database in sql server, database name is :AutoComplete
Create a Table in Database, Table name is : UserMst
Design table with 1 column named UserName.
UserName as nvarchar(50) datatype Allow null = Yes
After completion of design table enter some values in table manually for our example.
Now, design a windows for with one TextBox control ID = txtName
First set two main TextBox control property for autocomplete.
AutoCompleteMode = Suggest , Append or SuggestAppend
Set anyone from three of above for autocomplete textbox
AutoComlateSource = CustomSource
After doing this write below code at Form_Load event of windows form
private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
SqlConnection con = new SqlConnection("Data Source='.\\SQLEXPRESS';Integrated Security='true';Initial Catalog='AutoComplete'");
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("SELECT UserName FROM UserMst", con);
SqlDataReader reader = cmd.ExecuteReader();
AutoCompleteStringCollection SCollection = new AutoCompleteStringCollection();
while (reader.Read())
txtName.AutoCompleteCustomSource = SCollection;
After write above code in load event just run your windows form and enjoy autocomplete textbox from database in windows application.


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I can best summarize my verdict on the Tribes of South Rajasthan & Kutch Photo~Expedition™ as being a mixed bag. Readers of this blog know that I (in contrast to the majority of other travel photographers who lead photo tours) do not not sugar-coat nor gloss over the results of my photo-expeditions, and that I report the ups and downs on each of these trips. It's unreasonable to expect that a photo-expedition will not encounter disappointments, and realistically managing one's expectations is always sensible.
Most of the team members were women, outnumbering the 2 men and the resulting gender imbalance naturally influenced the group's synergy and dynamics. All of the participants are accomplished photographers in their own right, with different specialties and interests. The group participants were all punctual and extraordinarily adept in engaging people we met during the trip, whether these were tribals or villagers, whether elderly or children, etc. It was fascinating to compare the disparate photo disciplines of the group members, and see the difference in approach of those with fashion/textile design backgrounds, and those with an affinity to portraits or those with a photojournalism bend.
We had two main issues on this photo-expedition. The light was incredibly harsh except for an hour or so in the early morning, and just right for no more than an hour in the early evening. I don't think I saw a single cloud during the 15 plus days of the trip. As most of the villages were at quite a distance from our hotels, we had to leave very early in the morning (5:30-6:00 am was the norm) to catch the soft light for exterior photography, while hoping for interesting interiors for the rest of the day. The other issue was that we were saddled with a guide who was overwhelmed by our photography-related requirements, and who simply couldn't meet them. He was eventually changed by another person in Bhuj who, being a photographer himself, had a reasonable understanding of light issues and knew the area quite well. Due to a local transportation contractor's unintelligent decision, our transport vehicle in the early stages of our trip was inadequate. It was replaced by a more appropriate bus, driven by an excellent operator (who doubled up as a fixer as well) and an attendant who kept us well hydrated with bottles of Bisleri and Diet Cokes!
With hindsight, I would now do this photo-expedition differently. For instance, I would spend the bulk of its duration between Gujarat's Dasada and Bhuj, eliminating a couple of stops in Southern Rajasthan, perhaps even cutting out Rajasthan altogether and flying into Ahmedabad directly from Delhi or Mumbai. I would also increase the price of the photo-expedition to hire 2-3 all-terrain vehicles, which would allow us to penetrate the Kutch interior more effectively than with our large bus. Most of the tribal people have been spoiled by tourists paying for photographs. I was told that a way around that issue is to bring cosmetics, and similar products for the womenfolk.
There were extraordinary highlights on this trip. The tribal Bhil women performing early morning ritual bathing during the Baneshwar mela (above picture); the eunuchs at the hijra temple near Dasada, the serendipitous encounters with a group of Jain pilgrims known as Digambar, and a handful of reclusive Jat women; and spending almost a whole day with the Wadha tribe in Bhirandhiaro. Another captivating event was a Bhil exorcism ritual near Poshina which, being a local affair, was sparsely attended but very intense. In Ahmedabad, the calligraphy at Jama Masjid and the incense burning over the tombs of Ahmed Shah's wives were wonderful to witness.
In terms of camera gear, I exclusively used my Canon 5D Mark II, and used my 28-70mm f2.8 lens most of the time. I also occasionally used my Canon 20mm f1.4 whilst shooting indoors. I forced myself to use my newly acquired Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS, which I schlepped for most of the trip. Eight of the participants used Canon gear, while 2 used Nikons.
Much of our group's photography was unposed and candid, however there were some instances when I -and others- had to set up subjects. I think that many of our most successful photo shoots were in larger villages, as opposed to those where only a few families lived. I have asked the members of this photo~expedition to send me 3-4 of their photographs for eventual posting on this blog's pages.
We had the full gamut of accommodation quality. The top notch Lalit Hotel in Delhi to the rather dusty iLark in Bhuj, from the crusty Darbargadh hotel in Poshina to the delightful oasis Rann Riders Resort in Dasada, run by the capable Mujahid Malik.


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If connecting with store bought patch cables works, and the ones you made doesn't then the problem is with the cables you made. One or more of the pins aren't making contact correctly. The only solution to fix the cables is to cut off the ends and try again.
Making cables is tough. There's a reason that most people don't bother trying it them selves.
I would look at the cables again, and check them using a digital multimeter for connectivitiy.
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Upcoming Events
Past Events
- 17-20 October 2019: 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Sixteenth Century Society (SCS). Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 315 Chestnut St., St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
- Presenting "Humanist Education of Margaret Roper"
- 23 April 2019 at 2:00 pm: Exploring Ancient Ireland, Midwest Genealogy Center. 3440 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055, United States.
- 2 March 2019 at 2:00 pm: Exploring Ancient Ireland, Raytown Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library. 6131 Raytown Rd., Raytown, MO 64133, United States.
- 6 April 2019 at 3:00 pm: Exploring Ancient Ireland, Smithville Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library. 120 Richardson St., Smithville, MO 64089, United States.
- 9 February 2019 at 3:00 pm: Exploring Ancient Ireland, Camden Point Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library. 401 Hardesty St., Camden Point, MO 64108, United States.
- 3-6 January 2019: Annual Meeting of the American Catholic Historical Association (ACHA). Chicago, Illinois, United States.
- Presenting "Erasmus's Enchiridion militis Christianiand the Humanist Knight in early-sixteenth century England"
- 15 December 2018 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm: Erasmus Plumwood book signing. Governor Stumpy's Grill House, 321 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64114, United States.
- 14-16 September 2018: 65th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Conference on British Studies (MWCBS). University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
- Presenting "A Codicological Study of the 1523 English manuscript translation of Erasmus's Enchiridion militis Christiani"
- 31 August 2018, 18:00 CDT (6:00 pm): The History of Irish Immigrants in Major League Baseball. The Culture Stage at the Kansas City Irish Fest, Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
- Tickets for festival admission can be found at the KC Irish Fest website.
- 6 June 2018: 4th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern History Association. Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
- Presented "The Northwest Ordinance, Partisan Politics, Frontier Policy, and the Growth of the Union in the Early Republic"
- 13-15 April 2018: Spring meeting of the American Catholic Historical Association (ACHA). Mount Saint Mary's University, Emmitsburg, Maryland, United States.
- Presented "Perspectives on the French Counter-Reformation"
- 20 January 2018: Travels in Time Across Europe book signing. Governor Stumpy's Grill House, Kansas City, Missouri, United States.


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I feel that above all I am a potter who responds primarily to materials and processes the exploration of which pushes my work forward. My involvement with raku developed because of a need to escape from limitations placed upon me by lustre techniques I previously used, coupled with a desire to use real fire and become more involved with the processes of firing. The transition was made easier as I saw raku as a form of matt, coloured lustre, not a complete break to my earlier work but a compliment to it.
An interest in ceramic history also informs my work although it may not be immediately apparent, as the influence is often subliminal. The forms of much of my work refer to pieces from prehistory, especially the Bronze Age, and have developed from an ancient pot seen in a museum many years ago. I also have a collection of shards found in gardens and fields which span a period from Roman to the 19th century and the marks left by the potters are so eloquent - we leave the same marks on our own work today - it is like a language left by potters to be read by potters.
I hope to add a few more words to the vocabulary.
Raku. Vessels and dishes using copper-matt surfaces or lustre decorated terra sigillata.
Copper Matt:
Copper can yield amazing colours in raku from rich reds and oranges to electric blues and golds. The colour is notoriously difficult to achieve in a consistent manner and relies on very close control of temperature and reduction. My pots are fired to around 1040c - 1060c - quite high for raku and then smoked on a bred of sawdust under controlled conditions.
I apply resinate lustres to the surface of a pre-fired terra sigillatta surface using a variety of methods, rubber stamps, brushes resists etc. These are then fired in a raku kiln and smoked in order to achieve a rich black background to enhance and modify the colour of the lustre.
My wife, Jude, and I are in the process of developing a range of sundials decorated with the lustre techniques developed for my raku pots.
Current Work Availability:
CPA Shop
St Ives Ceramics
Rufford Craft Centre
Mid Cornwall Gallery
Higher Street Gallery, Dartmouth
Also many of the major ceramic shows around the country.
Other Information:
I run two Raku workshops here in Derbyshire, details of which are on my website, or on the Courses page of Studiopottery.co.uk
Pottery course with Potclays on Tuesday 2 June 2009
I am available for workshops and demo's.
Bisque firing to 920c electric kiln. Raku fired anywhere between 1060c (Copper Matt) and 620c (Lustre).
I use mainly ST Material (Commercial Clays) or B17C (Valentines).
1969-71 Foundation Course, Chesterfield College of Art
1971-74 The Polytechnic, Wolverhampton
1974 Established first workshop at Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire
1976-79 Part-time teaching HM Prison, Sudbury
1980-82 Part-time teaching (1 day) on the Higher Diploma Course, Derbyshire College of Higher Education
1980 Second workshop established at Wheatsheaf House, Matlock, continuing the production of tableware. Olsen wood kiln constructed.
1982 Commenced research and development of basalt and porcelain lustreware.
1983 Part-time teaching GAD Course, Granville College of Higher Education
1984 Elected Fellow of Craft Potters Association.
1987 Appointed Craftsman in Residence at Repton School, Derbyshire.
1991 Began research and development of present range of fumed raku ceramics.
1992 Invited to join Council of Craft Potters Association in order to plan and organise Earth & Fire at Rufford Country Park, Nottinghamshire
1994 Elected to the Council and appointed publicity officer for the Craft Potters Association. Co-organiser; Earth & Fire, Rufford 1994.
1997 Re-elected to Council of CP A. Co-organising Earth & Fire, Rufford and Oxford Fair.
1997 Moved workshop to present address at West End Gallery - selling fine pots by ceramic contemporaries.
1998 Joined Wirksworth Festival. Co-ordinator, Wirksworth Art & Architecture Trail.
1999 Appointed D~5, Art Department, Repton School.
2003 -2004 Seminar Leader, Scanform Ceramics School, Norway
1999 - 2006 Visiting lecturer glas & keramikskolen, Bornholm, Denmark.
A Caiger Smith "Lustreware"
D Wensley "Pottery, a Manual of Techniques" Crowood 1989
J Gibson. Pottery Decoration" A & C Black, 1987
M Clinton ""Lustres", Batsford, 1991
G Flight "Ceramics Manual" Collins, 1990
"Potters" 8th Edition CR Publications
"Potters" 9th Edition CR Publications
"Potters" 10th Edition CR Publications
"Potters" 11th Edition CR Publications
"Potters" 12th Edition CR Publications
The Ceramic Book 2006
P Scott "Ceramics and Print" A & C Black, 1994
P Beard "Resists" A & C Black 1994
D. Howard Jones "Raku"
J & F Hamer "A Potters Dictionary"
Tim Andrews "Raku" A & C Black 2005
Mathias Osterman "The Ceramic Surface" A & C Black 2002
John Mathieson "Raku" A & C Black 2002
Ceramic Review Issue 154 (July/August 1995) - Article on copper matt fuming.
1982 Yew Tree Gallery, Derbyshire
Rufford Craft Centre, Nottingham
Stoke on Trent City Museum and Art Gallery
1984 Marie Jordan Gallery, Wakefield
David Canter Memorial Exhibition, Craft Potters Shop, London
1985 New Members Exhibition, Craft Potters Shop, London
Long Street Gallery, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Shades of Blue Exhibition, Craft Potters Shop, London Bohun Gallery, Henley on Thames
Green College, Oxford
1986 Ridware Arts Centre, Staffordshire
In the Pink Exhibition, Craft Potters Shop, London
1988 Grape Lane Gallery, York
Craft Potters Shop, Rufford, Nottinghamshire Christmas Exhibition, Candover Gallery
1989 Anniversary Exhibition, Candover Gallery Christmas Exhibition, Candover Gallery
Showcase Exhibition, Craft Potters Shop, London
1990 Hart Gallery, N Nottinghamshire
Opus 1, London
Osnabrock, Germany
Craft Potters Association, Barcelona
1991 House of Commons, Westminster Bakers Dozen, Roundhouse, Tutbury Broughton Gallery, Lancashire
1992 - 2000 Attended many Potters' Fairs both in this country and abroad France/Germany/ Austria/Holland.
1993 Hugo Barclay, Brighton
Pam Shoenburg Gallery, Colchester Gallery
1994 Texel, Holland
Victoria & Albert Museum, London - Craft Potters Group Show
1995 Awarded First Prize at Gmunden Potters' Fair, Austria.
Jim Robisons Gallery
Candover Gallery
Awarded First Prize at Ardenne Ceramic Biennial, Ardenne, Belgium
2000 Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
1998/9/2002 Art in Action
1992-1997 Milsbeek Fair, Holland
1995-2004 Diessen Fair, Bavaria
1997-2000 Baden Baden Fair, Germany
1995-2004 Gmunden Fair, Austria
1996-2006 Art de Feu, France (Exhibiting Member)
2001 Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
C2H2, Dinant, Belgium
Lemon Street Gallery
2002 Tim Andrews Gallery, Exeter
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Lustre. Djanogly Gallery, Nottingham
2003 Crafts Council of Ireland, Kilkenny
2004 Keramiek Museum, Tegelen, Holland
2005 Tim Andrews Gallery, Exeter
2006 Paradis Keramik, Bornholm, Denmark.
2006 Tim Andrews Gallery, Exeter


text: Summing up the company's participation in the exhibition Master Woodex 2013, I would like to note the high brand recognition and positive feedback from clients running on hardware wizard. The stand was visited by the leaders of the Association of Kami and representatives of the regional offices of the Association of Kami, representatives of MDM Techno and other trading companies. There have been a brief introduction to the equipment, its features and benefits. Particular attention of the trading companies were attracted new press Master Compact, because of its competitive price.


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Not sure what to wear today? Try a cropped culotte jumpsuit! I have at least 2 (maybe 3) in my collection and I LOVE them! First off, they are perfect for us petite and shorter ladies. Regular jumpsuits tend to be so long and need tailoring. As a petite, you can never go wrong with a crop hemline.
This particular jumpsuit is from Rainbow Shops! You can get yours here and it's available in 4 colors! I'm debating on getting it in another color. The material of the jumpsuit is perfect for the summer time. It's super light and breathes well. Also, because of the crop you can throw on flats and not worry about your pants dragging on the ground. For more great jumpsuits and rompers, visit Alma online boutique – https://shopatalma.com/collections/jumpsuits-rompers
Now let's switch gears. I just want to share an amazing 2 weeks that I have been having. Honestly this whole month has been a dream come true. Yesterday, I did a style segment on Fox 29. In case you missed it you can watch it here. The experience was amazing and hopefully you will be seeing more of me. This was actually my first time there not as a Sixers Dancer but as myself. Truly grateful for that. Now onto the next amazing thing.
Last thing to top off this week (so far). I was interviewed by the Metro Philly and the article hit print today!!! I get a phone call waking me up saying that I'm on the cover! Not exactly like cover girl model but I'm on the front page so that's super exciting. You can read more of the article here. If you live in Philly, be sure to pick up a Metro today!!!
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I made this for Mother's Day. It was absolutely delicious! The only thing I would add is to soak the ends of the rhubarb in cold water for an hour if you've bought it a couple of days beforehand. So scrumptious! Thank you, My Homespun Haven! Especially as this was my first baking experience since being re-diagnosed with celiac. I was a huge baker B.C. (before celiac!).
We are all moved in! It has been a crazy week. I hope to tell you about our new place next week. For now, how about a little dessert?
I decided to dedicate the month of May to the Gluten-Free community. My new 'wife' roommate is part of this community for health reasons. So, I am going to help my new roommate with her Gluten-Free lifestyle.
Today, while David and I were looking around High Street we walked by the outdoor market where there was the smell of fresh strawberries. There were also a few boxes of fresh rhubarb. Rhubarb is a popular flavor around these parts. Yorkshire is famous for this stuff. If you have never had rhubarb it looks like celery but tastes like an unripe berry. We had a rhubarb plant growing up and my mom used to pick a stalk, dip it in sugar, and eat…
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I just finished reading Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv. According to Mr. Louv:
"Nature-deficit disorder describes the human costs of alienation from nature, among them: diminished use of the senses, attention difficulties, and higher rates of physical and emotional illnesses."
Throughout the book, he provides many examples of how being in communion with nature can decrease stress levels and promote psychological well-being. Of course, what I was really interested in was not so much the how and why of nature-deficit disorder, but how can we, as parents, prevent or reverse it? Some ideas include:
- Limiting screen time
- Structuring unstructured time into your child's day
- Going on nature walks
- Going fishing
- Skipping rocks and showing your children what's under the rocks you find
- Taking a walk after it rains and counting worms
- Watching insects flock to a porch light
- Starting a nature journal: compare what happens in the same place in different seasons; trace leaves; draw clouds; draw animals; press flowers; describe the weather; write from the point of view of an animal.
- Tracking bird migration
- Teaching your children how to spot bird and squirrel nests
- Planting a family garden
- Teaching your child how to be still and observe what is going on around him or her
If you would like to read the book yourself and you're local, you can check it out from the Upstate BirthNetwork office located in Natural Baby in Greenville. That is, as soon as I return it :)