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Some of you may have been wondering where the heck I've been. Let me assure you, I'm alive and well.
Since moving into our house in September, my blog writing has decreased significantly. We decided that we wouldn't sign up for internet or cable for the time being in order to save some money and be able to do some much needed fixing to our home. The only internet access I have at home is through my phone, which all bloggers know it is incredibly frustrating to write and read blogs from a phone.
My first month there I really tried to keep up. I would write all the time on Word or TextEdit and then transfer my posts over to blogger when I'd get access at either my in-laws or work or even the park! I would have 3 or 4 posts ready and scheduled a week in advance. But even with doing that, my enthusiasm for blog writing started to fade.
As I was thinking about why, I finally realized... it's because I have been completely disconnected with my blogging community! Sure, I could write posts and have them ready, but I couldn't keep up with the blogs I loved reading. I couldn't interact with the ladies that have brought me encouragement and online friendship as easily. I was isolated.
So I started writing less. And the thing about that is, the less you write, the less you have to write about. Writing is like a flurry. The more you do it, the more easily it becomes and the more ideas you have and the quicker you get it out. It's like it just spills out of you. But likewise, the less you write, the harder it becomes, the slower it is to come out. It feels like molasses.
I have been warned by some people that if I don't keep up with it, I will lose the followers I have acquired so far... and this is true. In the last month I have lost 2 followers... I'm not in the 100's anymore. But that's ok.
On the other hand, I have had a few blog ladies contact me through twitter, facebook or email and ask me where I've been or how I've been doing. That has been amazing! And I want to say Thank You to those people... your kindness and friendship means a lot!
I miss writing, but I now realize that I got caught up in the blog competition. In my hiatus, I've been able to reevaluate why I even do this in the first place. It's my outlet and my way of documenting my family's stories. While doing giveaways and link ups are fun, that isn't necessarily the purpose of my blog.
And I'm done spending hours a week reading other people's blogs and writing thoughtful comments when they are never returned. Basically, I'm purging. The truth is, I shouldn't care about my follower number. I'm not trying to make a living doing this. I don't care to be the #1 mommy blogger. I can't have a $1,000 giveaway. I can't make my house Pinterest worthy. I can't measure up to the competition... so I'm backing out.
If you still want to follow me along my journey, please stay a while. I hope to keep it real, keep it true to myself and keep it humble. I would love to share my story with you and I hope we are able to learn from each other. Because, really... that's what it's about.
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Monday, 5 December 2005
At last
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- Sarah Mackenzie said...
Keep going. Just think how amazing this year is going to be when you look back on it. Imagine your grandchildren sitting on your knee, in front of a roaring fire, their little eyes wide, listening intently as you recount this tale of adventure and devil-may-care. Courage.
- 11:51
- SameOld said...
Yep, second Sarah's emotion. Hang on in there, you are doing a great job.
- 11:59
- Penny Munn said...
Can't say I blame you. Let us know if there's anything we can do to help. You are doing a great job, but it's certainly a hard one that you've set yourself.
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They're right.
Keep going, not because if you jack it in thousands of people will be sorely disappointed to lose a great read, not because it will raise more money, but because you can do it. It'll be great.
Hope you get your stuff back, or get something sorted.
Good work fella
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Ending the Stigma of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Dementia
The prospect of a dementia diagnosis is terrifying to almost everyone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, twice as many Americans fear losing their mental capabilities than fear losing their physical abilities. When Marist College asked 1,200 Americans what they feared most, the college found people fear Alzheimer's disease more than any other illness. Fear can be paralyzing, and when combined with ignorance, the stage is set for powerful stigmas to emerge. Perhaps no stigma is more pronounced than that of dementia.
The Stigma of Dementia
Wishing to avoid negative perceptions of family, friends and even strangers, approximately 25 percent of dementia patients will hide their diagnosis. As many as 75 percent of dementia patients report feeling that others perceive them negatively because of their condition, while nearly two-thirds of those caring for an individual with dementia report negative feelings directed at them or their loved one as a result of the condition.
Writing in The Social Psychology of Stigma, Charles Stangor and Christian Crandall posit that stigmas form from "a tangible or symbolic threat." With so many fearing a life with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it is easy to understand why the disease has become stigmatized.
Common Misperceptions About Dementia
Perhaps the most widely held misconception about dementia is that people perceive one loses the ability to function and enjoy activities. As the Johns Hopkins University Press notes in a post on dementia myths, many dementia patients continue to lead active lives. With the right support network and knowledge, it is possible for those living with dementia to have fulfilling relationships, enjoy their hobbies and remain engaged in their community.
Another common myth that frightens people is the perception that those with dementia are violent and aggressive. The Mayo Clinic writes that Alzheimer's disease affects people differently and not all will become violent, agitated or aggressive as a result of Alzheimer's or dementia. Often, a dementia patient acting aggressively is the result of confusion or fear as a result of changes in their surroundings. As Alzheimer's or dementia progress, an individual's ability to process the world around them declines. This can lead to frustration. Compounding this frustration is that, often, the patient's ability to communicate is diminished, so their behavior becomes a means of communication. Caregivers and family members who understand how these factors can lead to negative behavior can employ communication tactics to prevent most negative behavior associated with dementia.
Why We Must Overcome the Stigma of Dementia
Fear not only drives the stigma of dementia, but fear can also motivate people to avoid a diagnosis. "Ignorance is bliss" and the desire to avoid the negative perceptions of others tend to be among the top reasons people don't seek medical treatment when indications of dementia present. Not seeking medical advice when dementia or Alzheimer's is suspected can lead to missing out on an early diagnosis and treatment options that can slow the progression of dementia or Alzheimer's.
Numerous studies also suggest support systems are essential to maintaining quality of life. Support networks can be instrumental in warding off isolation, which carries its own set of very real medical consequences. Socialization can reduce stress, contribute to self-esteem and improve relaxation. Studies have also demonstrated that socialization can help an individual living with dementia independently carry on with the activities of daily living longer than if the individual didn't socialize. Finally, when Alzheimer's disease has robbed the person of their independence, a strong support system will be crucial in helping the person stay safe, find appropriate housing and ensure they get the care they need during the final stages of the disease.
Ending the Stigma of Dementia
We can all play a role in ending the stigma associated with dementia. First, we must spread the facts about dementia and educate others when we hear them repeating myths about the condition. For those caring for an individual with dementia, it is important for them to share their experiences with others and learn from those who have provided care in the past. Finally, it is important to remember that individuals with dementia are more than just the symptoms of their disease. While dementia changes the support an individual needs, and how they interact with the world around them, it does not change who they are.
Above all else, it is important to remember it takes time and information to change perceptions and remove the stigma associated with dementia. In a moving article about her experience as a dementia caregiver for her father, Carol Bursak reminds her readers that most people likely wish they could help the individual or their caregiver—they just don't know how to help. It is up to us to show others how they can help and that those who have dementia shouldn't be defined by their disease.


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The Mystery Of Hollow Inn by Tara Ellis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The edition I am reviewing is actually the Audible one.
I listened to this book with my grandchildren in two different states. There was a total of 2 girls and 4 boys ages 4-12. We use video calling to read together.
The story begins with two 12 year old friends, Sam and Ally, arriving in Montana. They went by bus to vacation at the inn owned by Sam's aunt and uncle. Upon arrival it becomes apparent that there won't be cell phone service. Something that dismays one but delights the other. When a teenage boy, working at the inn, lets it slip that there is a legend attached to the inn, the adventure begins!
My grandchildren found it fascinating that the girls were allowed to go alone on a bus from California to Montana. They do not travel alone. This caused some excitement and a few questions. The cell phone being taken out caused some anxiety for the kids, too. Personally I loved that the author made a point of showing them they would not only survive without it, they would have fun. I was also impressed that the author made the point that while some people are very comfortable and even attached to social media, others are not. I always think it is important that differences be shown and accepted. The said they really liked how the author described things. They were able to picture it in their minds and watch the story unfold, which is something I have always loved about books. We all agreed the author did an excellent job with the narration. We are looking forward to the next book.
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Step 2: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) offer an average of 4-6 sessions of face-to-face or telephone-based guided self-help based on the principles of CBT, such as:
Psychoeducation about common mental health problems
Identifying and challenging negative automatic thoughts
Behavioural Activation for depression
Problem solving
Guided self-help around exposure based treatment for anxiety/phobias
Computerised CBT (cCBT)
Sleep hygiene
Signposting to other local and national support services
Medication support (but advice on medication is not available)
Behavioural experiments for depression and anxiety
Step 3: Cognitive Behavioural Therapists offer an average of 10-12 one to one sessions and disorder specific groups. CBT is time-limited and goal-specific and is particularly effective for the treatment of:
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Social Phobias
Specific Phobias
Health Anxiety (hyperchondriasis)
Step 3: Counsellors offer an average of 6-8 sessions of counselling for mild to moderate problems such as adjustment reactions which may be amenable to a counselling approach such as:
Complex bereavement / complex grief
Coping with injury or illness
Depression (where CBT has been turned down as the first choice for treatment)
Developmental or life crises
Emotional, physical or sexual abuse issues (except in the case of active PTSD)
Family relationship issues
Loss, e.g. relationship, employment, health etc.
Self-image and identity issues
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If you are feeling very distressed, despairing or suicidal and need immediate help please contact your GP and request an emergency appointment, contact the Samaritans on 116 123, or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department.
If your GP surgery is not open, you can contact the NHS Out of Hours Medical Service on 111. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones. You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it's not a life-threatening situation. If you feel at harm to yourself or from other – go straight to your nearest Accident and Emergency.
If you are concerned that someone else is very distressed and might be considering suicide please encourage them to contact their GP and make an emergency appointment. Alternatively you might wish to encourage them to speak to the Samaritans on 116 123.
If you are concerned that someone is about to act on thoughts of hurting themselves you might wish help them attend the nearest Accident and Emergency Department. Alternatively, you may choose to contact the Police on 999.
Similarly, if you become concerned that someone is at risk of hurting somebody else
If you feel you need to talk to someone in confidence, the Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on:
Tel: 116 123
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Having A Grand Time – Winter Sports in the West
The snow is here to stay so we might as well enjoy it. Cayuse explores all of the ways we had fun in the west during this long season. Vintage skis, sleds, bobsleds, and ski-related items will be on display, including some unusual Native American skis and snowshoes. We'll have some yummy treats and of course, our hot spiced wine. Please join us!
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Time: 5pm - 8pm
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In DASISH work package 3 a prototype multilingual software that will code national language text to an international classification has been developed. The prototype of the software, known as CASCOT[1], now exists in a multi-lingual version (CASCOT 5.0). However, development of the English and Dutch versions revealed that a 'fine-tuning' of the software is required. This is achieved by using the software and its coding rules to re-code job title text that has already been coded to ISCO 08. A specialised editor has been developed for this purpose.
This Workshop was organised to demonstrate the use of the software to improve the performance of the software in different languages, and to invite the participants to continue fine-tuning the software in their national language.
See the programme of the workshop including presentations and the participant list.
Read the report on the workshop.
[1] See https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/software/cascot/ for further details and exemplar.


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Celebrate the 4th of July with a patriotic container of red, white and blue flowers on your patio, front porch or at your door. It's a quick and easy way to bring the spirit of the holiday to your outdoor living space.
You can't go wrong with petunias; other red flowers include geraniums, verbena, salvia, fuchsias and zinnias.
Plants with white flowers are easy to find: daisies, calibrachoa, nicotiana, snapdragons and alyssum, for example.
Blue flowers include lobelia, salvia, larkspur, bachelor's button and ageratum.
Deck a Patio with Red, White and Blue:
- Have fun creating combinations. Plant one container with shades of red, white and blue. Plant three separate containers, with one color each. Or choose a blue container and plant it with red and white flowers.
- Choose plants with different growing habits to give your arrangement a pulled-together look. Make the largest or most dramatic-looking plant the "star." Surround it with plants that tumble over the side of the pot, and use others to fill in empty spaces.
- There's no end to the type of container you can use, as long as it drains. Glazed ceramic holds moisture, which means less watering. Plastic and fiberglass are lightweight and easy to move. Fun and unusual choices include galvanized buckets, half whiskey barrels, and clay strawberry pots.
- Fill container 3/4 full with potting mix. Water, and let the mix settle.
- Play with the arrangement of plants while still in their pots until you find one you like.
- Remove plants from pots and gently loosen tangled roots. Arrange in container and cover roots with potting mix.
- Water thoroughly and add more potting mix if necessary.
- Fertilize according to the directions on the label.
Extend the life of your display by pinching off, deadheading blooms as they fade. This encourages new flowers to form.
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1108 Middle Street, Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Canada
McElvy House1108 Middle Street
1935/01/01 to 1935/12/31
The McElvy House is located at 1108 Middle Street in Port Williams, Nova Scotia, north of the historic industrial waterfront area. The property is immediately surrounded by low to high-density residential uses, in a historic residential neighbourhood. There are two buildings on the approximately 930 square metre property; however, the municipal heritage designation applies to the main building only.
The heritage value of the McElvy House lies in its association with the local business community, its Arts and Crafts style architecture and its location in a historic area.
The building is associated with George A. Chase Ltd., General Merchant & Apple Exporter (1919-1953), which provided employment in the shipping industry through the Great Depression to many people in the community including Mr. McElvy who constructed the building in 1935.
The building is a late example of the Arts and Crafts style of architecture in Canada and it also includes elements of the Cottage and Bungalow styles. The building is a rare example of the Arts and Crafts style in that it was constructed by material that was available in the local shipyard at the time; it stands in very good condition and the owners are committed to its restoration.
The building is centrally located in Port Williams within a historic residential area near the historic industrial waterfront maintaining a dominant character as an Arts and Crafts building with few exterior alterations.
Source: Municipality of County of Kings, "McElvy House" file.
The character-defining elements of the McElvy House related to its general context and environment include:
- location on its original site in a central location in Port Williams, within a historic residential area and near the historic industrial waterfront; - its role as a dominant feature in the community as an Arts and Crafts style home and as a building with few exterior alterations;- the small stained glass windows, fittings, mouldings, and other details characteristic of the Arts and Crafts style.
The character-defining elements of the McElvy House related to its Bungalow and Cottage architectural elements include:
- the enclosed entrance porch; - traditional windows, with a six-over-one window arrangement as a dominant feature;- simple wooden exterior doors; - low-pitched roof with significant overhang; - a second floor dormer on one side façade; - boxed bay windows on its side and rear façades.
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Municipality of the County of Kings, PO Box 100, 87 Cornwallis Street, Kentville, NS, Canada, B4N 3W3
654 Main Street, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
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Belco is pleased to offer several checking options for our small business members. Basic Business Checking is easy and convenient, with no monthly requirements. Select Business Checking allows you to choose the account that best matches your typical transaction volume, giving you control over fees and account activity. Plus, you'll earn a competitive interest rate based on your average balance.
Features of the Select Business Checking include:
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A Religious Studies degree can take the form of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts. These degrees focus on political, historical, social, and cultural influences on religion and their influences.
All the major religions of the world are closely examined in these religious studies coursework. Among other areas of specialization, the following are some of the special focus areas that these degrees may offer:
· Bachelor of Religious Education: The bulk of this degree is focused on the liberal arts and the remainder is on scripture and theology.
· Bachelor of Sacred Theology: This degree is conferred by the Catholic institutions of higher learning. Its primary focus is Catholic theology. It is sometimes offered as a postgraduate degree.
· Bachelor of Talmudic Law: This is a law degree that places focus on Talmudic law. Many of the world's judicial systems have a basis in Talmudic law. It also examines Talmudic law from a biblical perspective.
· Bachelor of Theology: This degree has a core focus on biblical theology, Greek or Hebrew, ethics, Christian ministry, systematic theology and homiletics.
· Bachelor of Divinity: The focus of this degree is on theology, or the concept of God. It is sometimes offered as a postgraduate degree.
The career training opportunities that these degrees offer are vast. Graduates can go on to pursue further studies and even careers in counseling, writing, media, business, education, law and so forth . Employment after graduation can be in many areas, including youth leaders, evangelists, pastors, worship coordinators, local church ministry and missionaries. The career you pursue depends on your area of study and interests.


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Friday, October 1, 2010
2,000 School Children Fed in Honor of Baba's Mother
On Tuesday, September 21 thousands of loving children of the Lord were fed to their hearts content in honor of Baba's most beloved mother, who recently passed. Around 2.000 children from villages, street schools, and destitutes living on the footpaths were fed a meal with many courses on this day. They were happier than ever.
Baba and Maa went to serve the living Gods in the form of street children and destitute with their very hands and the experience was beyond expression.
Baba and Maa watch with broad smiles on their faces as the children eat to their hearts content!
Baba's Mother who was popularly known to all the devotees as Bani Ma, taught Baba the highest principle of Service to humanity as service to God. She was the very embodiment of love and compassion and showered everyone who came to her with the abundance of prayers and blessings. All through her life she was very joyful, and made everyone very happy in her presence with all her inimitable sense of humor. The devotees of Lokenath Divine Life Mission paid their richest tribute to to her eternal soul by feeding these thousands of children and the destitute living on the streets of Calcutta and the villages with sumptuous food.
Look at their most beautiful smiles of happiness and thanksgiving!
Happy, Happy, Happy!!!
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The Creative Engine has never believed that one-size fits all – in training or anywhere else. That's why we tailor every training course and learning platform to our customers' exact needs. We bring together the perfect balance of video, animation, interaction and virtual role-play, and in every instance, we make sure the medium suits the message.
That's why we developed Accelerator, our scenario-based training platform. It helps staff develop essential communication skills whenever and wherever is most convenient, but it's just one part of a wide and varied range of training tools that The Creative Engine can offer.
Digital training for the masses
We have spent the last 20 years designing cutting-edge interactive digital training. It is no surprise that the biggest take up has been among tech-savvy employers such as Sony, BT, Dixons and Sonos – but this year we have seen a marked shift.
Our long-standing clients have been joined by more traditional businesses, including a furniture retailer and market-leading holiday firm, each of which has distinct aims in mind.
Working towards a paper-free future
The high-street furniture outlet is undergoing a total modernisation. It wants to take its business to the next level by digitising every aspect of its ordering, sales and payment process. It is installing a new in-store system that handles customer orders more visually, and rolling out an interactive training platform developed by The Creative Engine.
Neither the tills nor the training have yet gone live, but the response from inside the business has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are already discussing a series of project extensions for delivery in 2017.
The response was very like the one we received from HotelPlan after rolling out a bespoke platform for travel agents selling its holidays. We helped it break with the status quo and show the travel industry that learning doesn't have to be boring and repetitive. This modern way of thinking meant training could be managed more effectively and on a tighter schedule than before.
The effort is already paying dividends for HotelPlan, which has discussed expanding the course content with material from its additional holiday products.
The perfect combination
Both projects were product- and process-focused. They taught staff skills that continue to apply for years, repaying the initial investment many times over.
They are the perfect add-on to Accelerator, which will supplement them with skills-based instruction. Accelerator gives staff a safe space in which to rehearse, improve and try out new ways of interacting with customers as they practice without the fear of failure.
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John A. Sellick Jr., DO; Debra Longbine, PA; Richard Schifeling, MD; Joseph M. Mylotte, MD
▪ Objective: To examine alternative strategies in developing a cost-effective program to assure measles immunity among hospital employees.
▪ Design: Observational.
▪ Setting: Referral teaching hospital.
▪ Participants: Eighteen hundred "established" hospital employees with potential patient contact and 630 newly hired hospital employees.
▪ Interventions: Established employees born after 1 January 1957 and all newly hired employees were screened for serologic evidence of measles immunity and immunized if necessary.
▪ Measurements: Cost analysis.
▪ Results: The cost of screening and directed immunization of established employees was $3.98 per employee compared with a potential cost of $10.03 to $42.80 per employee if all employees were "blindly" immunized with monovalent measles vaccine or trivalent mumps-measles-rubella vaccine. The cost of the screening and directed immunization of new employees was $2.42 per employee compared with potential costs of $8.30 to $39.34 per employee for blind immunization. These analyses assumed that varying percentages of employees would be able to produce documentation of having received a previous dose of vaccine or of having had measles.
▪ Conclusions: In a large referral hospital, screening for measles immunity followed by directed immunization was considerably less expensive than immunizing all potentially susceptible employees.
Sellick JA, Longbine D, Schifeling R, et al. Screening Hospital Employees for Measles Immunity Is More Cost Effective than Blind Immunization. Ann Intern Med. 1992;116:982–984. doi: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-116-12-982
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- Red Clover (Trifolium pratense): Like Soy, Red Clover is a member of the legume family. The unique point of difference between isoflavones derived from Red Clover and those extracted from soybeans is that Red Clover extracts contain all 4 different isoflavones (genistein, daidzein, biochanin, and formononetin), while soybeans contain only 2 (genistein and daidzein). Red Clover also contains flavonoid compounds called coumestans, which some studies suggest have six times more activity than soy isoflavones.
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Project Runway: Week in Review
A Leap of Innovation
Taking inspiration from the movie Leap.
I'll start off by saying: I don't get it. The winning look from E3 looked like a sloppy, ill-fitting oversized men's shirt with button loop accents. Why was this suddenly a masterpiece? I was sure Aaron would be "safe." Not in the bottom, but safe. However, he was the winner of this challenge, and has immunity for next week. If he wasn't so sweet and genuine, I'd be more upset.
If you understand this look, please enlighten me!
My favorite of the night was Margarita's look. Wow–what a showstopper! She turned her dress around so the back was the front, and the front was the back. Stunner!
It's boho-chic with her Puerto Rican flair. Love the white with red accents. Not too much but enough to make an impact.
And, how cool is Kenya's look?
Too much print can be a bad thing, but this just works. I love the open back–super unexpected and lovely.
I also liked Samantha's dress. She is a bit under-appreciated at this point. I'm looking forward to her getting a critique (a good critique), so hopefully she stays around for a long time.
Her look really captured the spirit of the movie, which is about dance, movement, and leaping forward in a spiritual sense–not letting life bring you down. Her skirt also zipped open so more leg showed when the model turned around on the runway–a smart, sexy addition to this dress. How on earth did she make it in one day?
Batani's butterfly inspiration was incredible. Her cape was so expertly made–sheer fabrics doubled so the inside looked as good as the outside, mixed with sheer metallic fabric to create "wings" and shape. It would have been just as good without the cape, too. The top and pants were fabulous.
Here are the bottom looks, for obvious reasons:
Deyonte, who won the first challenge, just couldn't get it together for this look. The fit is terrible, the color is off-putting and the dress was PINNED TOGETHER. I thought he should have gone home for construction alone, but they saved him to sew another day.
Kenzanai went home for this pinata look. Too much going on–though his sewing was better than Deyonte's. This begs the question: Is quality better than aesthetic? Heidi thinks not.
Goodbye Kenzanai. I wish we could have seen more from you. And I'm sure we will!


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When you get called to babysit for kids and you are going to be indoors the whole time, sometimes you get overwhelmed with the thought that you won't have anything to do with the kids. Kids can get bored doing the same old things like watching movies and board games so you need to think of some more creative indoor activities for you to do with your babysitting kids.
Building a fort is something that all kids love to do. All you need is chairs, tables, or couches to act as posts for your fort and some sheets and blankets to act as walls and the roof. Simply drape the sheets and blankets over the posts (you may need to secure them) and you have a fort that the kids will love. They can bring pillows and toys into the fort and will enjoy their "new" play area for hours.
Another great indoor babysitting activity is to create an indoor scavenger hunt. This will allow the kids to use their creative sides and will provide the kids with lots of entertainment. Simply make up a list of household items that the kids will have access to and then let them go find the items. Some sample items for the list could be their favorite book, a picture of their family, a blue crayon, teddy bear, etc. This can also be a fun way to let them do any chores that their parents may have assigned them for example you could make them find the dust rag and dust the top of the television or have them wash three dirty dishes. Scavenger hunts are open to creativity and they can be changed up at any time so the kids won't get bored.
Kids have all kinds of creative energy so what better way to show this off then to have them put on a talent show for you. They can put on costumes and perform different numbers for you. Whether they want to sing their favorite song, lip-sync along with a tape, or showcase their dancing skills, the kids will definitely have a good time. As an added element to the talent show, you could award each kid with a different prize at the end of the show. For example you could give awards to best singer, most creative costume, etc, just making sure that each kid gets a prize.
Other simple games like Charades and Pictionary are also great ways to get the kids to use their creative energy. For charades put simple movies or books on pieces of paper into a hat or bowl and have the children draw a word and act it out while the rest of the kids try and guess. Make sure you are using movies and books that the children are familiar with. Pictionary is very similar but you can use objects as well as movie and book titles for what the children will draw. Using paper or if you have a whiteboard let the children draw whatever word they have while you and the children try and guess what they are drawing.
One other fun thing to do that requires no materials is to play I-Spy. You start off by saying something that you spy, such as I spy something green ( perhaps a lamp in the room), while the kids try and guess what it is you are seeing. Once the kid guesses what it is then it is their turn to pick something to spy while you and the other children guess. Such simple fun can be had without having to use a bunch of other props, so this is an easy game to play anywhere.
Sometimes the simplest games are the most fun for you and the kids to have. Indoor activities can sometimes be hard to come up with on babysitting jobs, but if you just think a little more creatively you can come up with a ton of fun ideas to do. Doing things like building forts, making scavenger hunts, and playing I-spy are all fairly simple but they will provide hours of fun on your babysitting job.


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Opinion: Why Weren't the VA's Problems Tackled Earlier?
Concerned Veterans of America CEO Pete Hegseth discusses lessons learned from the inspector general report on the Phoenix VA hospital. Photos: Getty Images
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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DVA Phoenix was saying that that is awaiting twenty four days ... second for actually winning a hundred and fifteen for months for basic appointments we think that's happening across the country that's why things happen fundamentally change this is the problem here is a structural problem is the IG report suggests ... and it's a problem of government run health care ... and he is calling for General Shinseki who runs the VA is calling for his resignation something of a sideshow ... it can be yet he cannot be a scapegoat and the date this doesn't end at four star cushion second we've been calling for consecutive to step down for over a year now we think is part of the problem unfortunately ... however ... in the longer term upkeep getting rid of him is not the does not get to the problem it is a systemic CareCredit from underneath and ... the problem is that right now Eric Shinseki is is clearly out of touch he can reading is talking points for too long ... and we don't think he's the type of real clear eyed performer ... that needed we need someone it can come in with that ... with a fresh perspective that with the tools they need to clean up the apartment so if USEC egos that the good things ... like what you ... see something that anyone can fix this problem is the problem is government is the problem is government run healthcare ... well yet but I treated you got the tools and which is why were forcing ... the bed the hand of Senate Democrats this week to co sponsor a bill called the BA management accountability Act ... that allow the SEC tourney action fire bad managers right now it's almost impossible to be fired ... that bill would only allow the Secretary to fire one hundred managers two hundred ... and four ... that is where the problem is so what can you until you but until you start to hold somebody accountable ... to anybody accountable ... it's on the rig knowledge it's just the first that there's no silver bullet you gotta do that then you got it you can demand more transparency that demand protections for whistleblower some war stories come out ... ultimately Uni is portability any choice ... I get that has the option to get their care elsewhere they can get it in a timely quality or efficient manner from the VA ... the walkie Journal had a fantastic got that from a doctor ... in two days ago I'll wonder problems and why he effect is can we have the choice not only does that put the veteran back in charge of their health care to make sure they can get quality care it shined the light of the free market into these VA facilities that have no competition their government run single payer top down facilities ... that's why they're so bad and if the free market was was allowed to come in an up and force them to compete I think you would see a lot of incentives change so you have the over former under Secretary has to have these types of told The playgroup like are concerned that for America is working with Senator right now to craft legislation that would put those ... schools in the hands of the next BA sector portability enjoy it sure sounds good to be Lance comfortable for say concern veterans of the of ... 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Location and Parking
Where is the N. W. Harris Learning Collection located at The Field Museum?
The N. W. Harris Learning Collection is located on The Field Museum's Ground Level near the West Entrance. The address of the Museum is 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60605.
Do I have to pay admission to get into The Field Museum if I am just visiting the N. W. Harris Learning Collection?
If you are visiting The Field Museum expressly to pick up or drop off items at the N. W. Harris Learning Collection during our hours of operation, you do not need to pay admission to The Field Museum. Simply enter via the West Entrance and tell the security guard you are visiting the N. W. Harris Learning Collection. Note that if you plan to explore the rest of the Museum you will need to get a Basic Admission ticket: Illinois teachers always receive free Basic Admission by presenting a valid school ID at the ticket counter. If you are visiting the Museum for an extended period of time, you will need to park in Soldier Field Garage. The Museum's West Lot is for short, temporary parking only.
Can I park close to the N. W. Harris Learning Collection?
N. W. Harris Learning Collection members picking up or dropping off items can park in the Museum's West Lot (on McFetridge Drive between The Field Museum and Lake Shore Drive). Parking spaces in this lot are reserved for Field Museum volunteers, but N. W. Harris Learning Collection members can park along the curb with their flashers on and enter The Field Museum via the West Door. Press the button at the gate and again outside the door to talk to the security guard to be admitted to the lot/building.
Do I have to pay for parking?
No - if you are parking temporarily in the West Lot exclusively to use the Harris Learning Collection you will not pay for parking. If you are planning on staying and exploring The Field Museum, please park in Soldier Field Parking Garage and pay the daily rate (typically $19-$22).


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LCAP Information
The LCAP Executive Advisory Committee (EAC) will make recommendations and provide feedback to the district for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The purpose of this committee is to review the current LCAP implementation and propose possible revision and modifications based upon a review of district data.
The participants must be able to attend all four sessions and be willing to gather input from the stakeholder group they represent. The meetings will be held at either the District Office or Vicente Martinez High School (across the street) and are scheduled from 6:00– 8:00 PM on:
Wednesday, February 19
Wednesday, March 4
Wednesday, March 25
Wednesday, April 15
If interested, please submit your name to your child's principal or CJ Cammack at firstname.lastname@example.com.
You may also call Carolyn Cecchi (925) 335-5919 by 4:00 pm on January 31, 2020.
LCAP Infographic
Click this link to download a printable version of this document.
Curious About Our Data?
Comments and Responses
Comments/questions and responses will be listed below. Comments/questions may be submitted by sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. You may also submit written comments to your school or the District Office at:
LCAP Comments
921 Susana Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Comment/Question: How will the district respond to my comment?
Response: The district will provide a response in the same format received to comments and questions submitted during the written comment period.
GENERAL LCAP Timeline
- Parent Survey Sent to All Families
- Data Analysis/Needs Assessment
- Collect information for Annual Update
- Feb: Survey Closes
- EAC Meeting #1 (6:00-8:00 pm)
- EAC Meeting #2 (6:00-8:00 pm)
- EAC Meeting #3 (6:00-8:00 pm)
April-June (Revision, Information & Adoption)
- (April) Revise LCAP Draft based on input
- EAC Meeting #4 (6:00-8:00 pm)
- April - May: Meet with PTA, DELAC, ELAC, etc.
- Early May: Board Meeting: LCAP information to Board, Draft to Board, Open Public Comment Period
- Early June: LCAP Available for Public Comment
- Mid June Board Meeting - Final Draft Presented for Information
- Last Board Meeting in June: Adoption in Conjunction with Budget Hearing
- by 6.30 - Submit to County Office of Education and Post on Website
2018-21 Adopted LCAP
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LCFF (Local Control Funding Formula) requires school districts to involve parents in planning and decision making.
It also:
- Shifts spending decisions from the state to your local school district.
- Requires your school district to focus on the eight key areas that help all students succeed.
- Provides extra funding for students with greater challenges.
- Gives your district more flexibility for how to spend its money to improve local schools.
Click this link for the California PTA site with some very helpful information.


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A few friends and I flew to Sacramento, CA over the weekend to witness one of our best friends' wedding. It was a gorgeous celebration and a momentous occasion. Unfortunately, we couldn't afford for the 5 of us to all go, so Michael graciously stayed here in Austin with the kids. Despite wishing they could come, I had some pretty amazing travel companions. We left Austin at 6:50am Friday and, at least 2 of us, were back in Austin by 3:30pm Sunday. It was Austin to Phoenix (layover) to Sacramento to San Francisco (day trip) to Denver (layover) back to Austin. I still don't feel like I'm standing in one place.
I have a friend who always posts really fun airport shots before she travels. I thought I'd try it as well, so if you follow us on Instagram you probably saw this photo:
Despite the early flights and plane changes, I really enjoyed the traveling. I grabbed a Nancy Drew book from our library — we could a make a drinking game out of how many times we reference The Library. Anyway. Yes, I brought a Nancy Drew book to read. No, I hadn't read it before. It was a weekend getaway, so no apologies for letting my inner 12-year-old pick out the book.
The wedding was Saturday morning, leaving us free time for the rest of the day before we had to fly out early Sunday morning. We drove to San Francisco and the hilarity ensued.
I've been there before, but everyone else had not. I knew that it would be slightly colder than Sacramento, but it was freezing! We hit up Pier 39, had dinner there, then grabbed a cab with a hilarious driver, went for a drink, got lost on the steepest streets I've ever seen, and had conversations about street art that had me laughing so hard my voice was hoarse the next morning. (We thought this sign was hilarious for some reason. But isn't everything when it's 1am?)
We got back to Sacramento really late and woke up really early to catch our plane. On the way to Austin we had a layover in Denver — because apparently the song is true that you gotta gotta get up to get down. This was the view out of the window flying into Denver:
"Oh, hey, Mountains. Can we be friends, because I freaking love you!" I may have said that aloud. The guy next to me was sleeping, so he'll never know.
We had a longer layover in Denver, so we decided to grab a bite to eat at Root Down. The decor was so fun. The glass top bar was built out of old plane parts and open, vintage suitcases.
There were also plane compasses decorating parts of the wall. I got quite a few ideas for Emerson's room. Speaking of Emerson, somehow in my delirium I came up with a great souvenir idea for him. He wants to be a pilot when he grows up, (it sounds like pirate when he says it), so I asked the pilot of our plane to sign a postcard for him.
I was so excited that he said yes! I almost didn't ask, because I didn't think he would have time or that I was supposed to be anywhere near the cockpit when deboarding the plane. I plan to get a two-picture frame and frame the card and the photo I took of the pilot signing it for him. In case you're wondering, he wrote, "Hi, Emerson. I hope to see you here at Southwest one day." (He signed his name, but I couldn't make it out it.)
If I wasn't excited enough that I had a gift I knew Emerson would love, we also ran into the bride and groom in Denver! What are the odds?! They were on their way to Panama for their honeymoon and we were on our way back to Austin! Legitimate happy coincidence.
But now it's back to reality, and as Michael posted on Wednesday, our plan to start saving money on our mortgage, we have a whole slew of things to get done.
What about you guys? Did anyone else do any traveling over the weekend? Have any of your own happy coincidences? Leave us a comment and let us know!


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PFA bans on the use of 'Ajinomoto' aka China Salt on the recommendations of PFA Scientific Penal
China Salt is harmful for consumer health, become a cause of health diseases like blood pressure, heart palpitations, disturb mental and nervous system
LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) banned the use of 'Ajinomoto' also known as china salt in the preparing of food dishes and other food items due to injurious for consumer health here on Monday.
This decision has been taken on the recommendations of PFA Scientific Panel in which they informed that china salt is become a cause of several health diseases like headache, blood pressure, heart palpitations, memory loss and disturb mental and nervous system. As well as, it also effect on women during pregnancy.
Penal further recommended that china salt is mostly used in restaurants, hotels and homes for which PFA take stern action immediately for stopping its practice in cooking.
According to Punjab Pure Food Regulations 2017, it is strictly forbidden the use of Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG) in weaning food, fats and oils, frozen meat and fish and other essential commodities.
In this regard, Director General PFA Noor ul Amin Mengal said that the main ingredient of Ajinomoto is MSG that is side effects on human. He said "According to Punjab Pure Food Regulations 2017, it is compulsory for all food industry to label in visible font size on their products about "Mono Sodium Glutamate" is presence in it and it is not fit for less than 12 months old infants". He said that PFA is giving adjustment time for two months to all food industry and PFA will take strict action against responsible in the case of violation of this prohibition after March 31.