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John Schneider
John Schneider has graced television screens, made an impact in the film community, and delighted the country music world for decades by eloquently delivering stories in a way no one has before. He landed his television debut in 1978 as Bo Duke on CBS's The Dukes of Hazzard, went on to play the role of Jonathan Kent - Superman's father - on the CW's Smallville and today as the powerful Judge Jim Cryer in the Tyler Perry smash, The Haves and the Have Nots on OWN.
A jack of all trades, John swooped America off their feet with his unequivocal performance as Bo Duke, but what they never were anticipating was his unique musical talent. It was in the early 80's that John would sign with Scotti Brothers Label and unleash his debut full-length, Now or Never, which peaked at #8 on the US Country Billboard charts. Also from the album came "It's Now or Never," a remake of the Elvis Presley hit, which peaked at #4 on the US Country Billboard charts in 1981 and remains the top charting Elvis cover of all time in any genre to date. Continuing to release albums year after year, John unleashed Quiet Man and If You Believe and in 1984, signed with MCA Nashville. Through MCA Nashville, John released Too Good to Stop Now which included his first #1 hits, "I've Been Around Enough to Know" and "Country Girls," also peaking at #1 on the CAN Country music charts, cementing his way into the country music world. The following year, John unleashed Tryin' To Outrun the Wind, followed by A Memory Like You which debuted at #1 on the US Country Billboard charts, a first for him. Off the pinnacle album A Memory Like You came "What's a Memory Like You (Doing In A Love Like This)" and "You're The Last Thing I Needed Tonight," singles which both peaked at #1 on the US Country Billboard charts and CAN Country. In the late 80's, John continued unleashing albums including his quintessential Greatest Hits record. Taking some time off to pursue acting opportunities, he would return with Worth The Wait, John's Acoustic Christmas, The Promise and Home For Christmas, with The Dukes of Hazzard co-star, Tom Wopat in 2014.
In 2017, John made his triumphant return to the country music scene with Ruffled Skirts, a near and dear album to him that pays homage to Louisiana royalty, including some of the individuals from LeRoux ('New Orleans Lady'), Jo-El Sonnier, Doug Kershaw, David Hyde who played bass on the album and Randy Carpenter who played drums on the album and is dedicated to the people who were affected by the flood. In 2016, the community of Southern Louisiana was hit twice by major flooding in a matter of six months. The floods ravaged the John Schneider Studios which sat in nearly 4 ft of water. Sitting in the recording studio with no furniture, he began arranging songs like "How Do You Stop The Water," "The Cajun Navy," and "Every Friday Night" before enlisting in songwriters Scott Innis and Phil Redrow to help bring the songs to life. Instead of sitting in songwriting sessions, he and producing partner Alicia Allain sent photos and video to Innis and Redrow of the devastation that Louisiana endured to eloquently capture the monstrosity of the flooding through music. The songs came to life when he recorded each track in his bare studio creating a perfect space to take in the right sound. John then enlisted in LeRoux's keyboardist/vocalist Nelson Blanchard to mix and master the 10-track album.
In 2018, John returns with The Odyssey, a 52-song collection that is redefining the music industry. Combining his love for TV and his musical talent, John launched, Artist Studio Access, a 30-minute TV show via CineFlix Digital on Demand, that dives into the behind the scenes of the making of each song, unique guest interviews, and stories like never heard before. With the effort of Nashville's most sought after songwriters and musicians, John, producing partner Alicia Allain, and famed drummer/producer Paul Leim recorded 52 of the best songs never touched before with Bob Bullock at Backstage Studios. They enlisted in songwriters Paul Overstreet, Chuck Cannon, Keith Stegall, Jenee Fleenor, Mac Davis, and Bill Anderson, to name a few, to eloquently tell stories that are relatable to all, while providing an uncanny ability to speak to just about anyone. Bridging country music with americana, blues, and r&b undertones, John provides the roots to a well cultured and unique spin on a beloved genre. Collaborating with Nashville's finest musicians like Steve Gibson, Matt Rollings, and Glenn Worf, The Odyssey was built off of pure talent, dedication, and finesse.


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Postcard prose – Issue 11 | January 2011
Midnight Voices
by Matthew Muller
I lay in the darkness and listened to the ocean and the wind through the open screens. The radio in the corner carried voices from the dark waters outside into the living room all night, voices calling to other boats, Come in Sea Slipper, come in Juniper, southwest wind, fishing tomorrow, drank too much, still drinking. I woke up once and turned over, saw dim stars through the skylight. The voices on the radio weren't speaking English anymore. I tried to catch the words, but they kept rushing and blowing through the speakers like the wind and waves outside. Maybe it was Haitian, I thought.
That day we had watched a Haitian ship sail across the horizon, leaving Nassau, risking the trip home. I had seen those boats up close, whole trees for masts, the bark peeled off, sails stitched together, mattresses piled and strapped on the roof of the cabin. Along the deck: washing machines, crates of electronics, televisions, crates of food, these colorful ships rocking back and forth in Nassau harbor, gathering goods to take back home. They're fast, those boats, I tell ya, boyo, but they do crash; big storm comes through, they won't make it.
The boat would be far out of range now, and the voices I heard sounded more like friends whispering from across the room, not someone blasting quietly through the dark, toward someone like me, listening in the darkness.
About the author
Matthew Zanoni Muller was born in Bochum, Germany, but grew up mostly in the US. His travels have taken him to Europe, South America, and the Caribbean, but he now calls upstate New York home. You can find his work at The Legendary, Orion Headless, Spilling Ink Review, or visit him here.
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Agnes Scott College has been selected to host The Georgia Urban Forest Council's 2015 College Canopy Conference. The date for the event is September 22, 2015.
This conference is for college and university "treekeepers" – those concerned with maintaining a healthy urban forest on campuses. Physical plant managers, landscape directors, grounds crews, administrators and others learn about topics common to college campuses and their trees.
Attendees at this year's conference will be treated to a presentation about the Agnes Scott Arboretum, followed by a guided tour. The agenda is available here.


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You've seen those buttons that people wear, right? "Ask Me About" something or other. I think I want an "Ask Me About EcoBrokers" button. I've been an EcoBroker for three years and have had the National Association of Realtors Green Designation for two years. I proudly announce this on my website, on my email signature, on Facebook and Twitter. But buyers and sellers never ask me about it, or how having these designations make me different from other real estate agents. Yet they do make me different. When I'm showing houses buyers don't tend to ask me about the things that will affect their bottom line once they're in a home—like "how energy efficient is this furnace or do you think I should replace the windows?" When I talk about how the home's orientation will affect their energy use for better or worse that information doesn't seem to enter the equation. Likewise, when I discuss walkability and potential resale value there is a clear disconnect.
Yesterday at an open house I had on my name badge and a button that said EcoBroker (not "ask me about" though). I had booklets on energy efficiency and my cards which say I'm an EcoBroker. Not one person asked, "What's an EcoBroker. Not one person picked up the energy efficiency booklet or asked about them. Maybe I'm just nosy, but I would have asked.
Now I'm not expecting buyer and sellers to become tree huggers necessarily. I mean, they don't have to build straw bale homes and put solar panels up to bolster their "green" creds. And I'm perfectly okay with my role as educator—to reach out to my clients and help them to be more informed about the personal environmental consequences of their home buying and selling decisions. I would like to see the conversation around home buying and selling include questions like "Can you find out if the seller has made any energy efficient upgrades in the past few years or, "Will you advertise the fact that I've put in dual flush WaterSense rated toilets and EnergyStar rated appliances?" The answer from me would be YES to both of those questions.
There is no doubt that the future of home building and home renovations are moving toward more sustainable practices, especially in energy and water use. Buildings make up 40% of all the energy used in the US. Buyers and Sellers should understand how these new practices will impact their buying and selling decisions. They should also be aware of greenwashing, the practice of making questionable green claims in order to sell a product. As an EcoBroker and NAR Green Designee, I can help to sort through the new world of thinking sustainably as a home buyer or seller. So the next time you see me, ask, "What is an EcoBroker?" Here's a video of me describing why I became an EcoBroker.
Gayle Fleming 703-625-1358 www.goinggreenhomesva.com firstname.lastname@example.com


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Is there any connection between Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy?
For a patient with peripheral neuropathy and even for anyone related to this person, understanding fully what is this condition about, is a key step to achieve optimal quality life. Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves which are those that carry information from the body to the central nervous system and bring back a response or an order from it.
It is a two way road where information goes in both ways. Any interruption on this flow may lead to wrong actions (like tingling), not transporting any information (like, anesthesia zones) or not delivering enough information, like an order for moving (like, paralysis areas or loss of strength).
As we see, variations are many and causes of peripheral neuropathy are many, too. Diabetes, however, is one the most frequent causes of peripheral neuropathy, so every patient diagnosed with diabetes should know the necessary about the issue.
All patients with diabetes should be especially careful with their condition to avoid such complications. However, once you have peripheral neuropathy, a patient must follow some especial cares. As the problem with a diabetes patient is much more important in lower limbs, we will emphasize in some especial aspects.
- As areas with altered sensitivity in negative sense for a diabetes patient and peripheral neuropathy are very common, it is important to rule out lesions with a careful daily examination. If patient does not have good eyesight or mobility, other person must cooperate to perform a daily feet check.
- In patients with diabetes, due to this very condition, have it hard to heal and easy to get infections, so any minor injure should be treated immediately.
- All patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy should be extremely careful with foot hygiene. Footwear should always be adequate, without being baggy and without areas that can hurt. Using natural fiber socks is an excellent idea.
- A well treated diabetic patient have no reason to develop peripheral neuropathy, but if that happened, should be very strict in care, so as not to have complications.
Please read this article to learn about other causes of Peripheral Neuropathy


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Wagner had a big influence on Mahler. Their orchestras were of gargantuan proportions, with many brass instruments, and they both liked silences and long-held melody tones, chromaticism... Mahler may have been born 50 years after Wagner, he contributed to his notoriety with Bruckner, by joining him against classicals. His symphonies, but also his numerous Lieder are jewels of post-romanticism, and modernism.
Christoph Marthaler (stage director), Peter Schneider (conductor) – With Robert Dean Smith (Tristan), Robert Holl (King Marke)...
Kent Nagano, Nikolaus Lehnhoff – Tom Fox (Friedrich von Telramund), Klaus Florian Vogt (Lohengrin) – Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
Sebastian Weigle, Katharina Wagner – Charles Reid (Kunz Vogelgesang), Klaus Florian Vogt (Walther von Stolzing) – Bayreuther Festspielhaus
A TV-Essay on Gustav Mahler by and with Leonard Bernstein including excerpts from Mahler's symphonies and song cycles
Staatskapelle Berlin
With Claudio Abbado, Leonard Bernstein, Pierre Boulez, Daniele Gatti, Daniel Harding...
Lucerne Festival 2007
Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1977
Lucerne Festival 2004
Mahler cycle with La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra
Lucerne Festival 2005
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
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Europakonzert 2010, Oxford
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Lucerne Festival 2003
Festival de la Roque d'Anthéron
Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1959-1961
Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1962-1964
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A documentary about Wagner's opera
Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra
Lucerne Festival 2006
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450th anniversary of the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden
Wagner, Dvořák, Gershwin, Bizet, Bernstein
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"Dear G, I recently got the eagerly awaited LEAP MOTION in the mail, so I thought I would write you a touching and emotional first letter describing the magical moment in which I unboxed the Leap Motion - all whilst using the Leap Motion and some of the new typing applications that are available for the Leap and its apparently amazing gesture technology that we've heard so much about for so long now!"
"Nope, not happening. I mean I don't even... What is happening here? Also, my arms are kinda tired..."
To be fair I didn't want to spend that much time learning how to type all over again and this is the end of one pomodoro worth of faffing about with it. I'm sure I'll find a more logical and less tiring use for the LEAP in time to come. Yes it works out of the box, but after that, I think we all need to sit down and be practical about what we can and should be building for it. And, AIR TYPING? Hmmmmm..... Maybe not my kind of thing.
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RFP trends: how will your travel costs be affected in 2017?
1 February 2017 by Lone Konradsen
The main accommodation RFP season is over for many, so how did it go, and how will it affect your business?
What did the forecasts tell us?
It's a good idea to go into RFP negotiations with some understanding of the recent market. So how did 2016 turn out? The big question for many companies is 'how will it affect your business?'
Initial forecasts from professional services firm PwC had outlined a sluggish year for the London hotel industry. It predicted an annual downturn in average room rates of 1.1% in the capital in 2016. On the other hand, it predicted a steady growth of 1.8% in rates in the provinces.
However, towards the end of 2016 there were signs that the industry was performing better than expected. TRI Hospitality Consulting reported in their year end report that London rates saw growth of 1.1% in the 12 months to December. Likewise, average room rates in the provinces had grown in excess of forecasts, with a 2.7% increase in average rates.
The PwC forecast for 2017 is painting a slightly more positive picture for London, with an expected increase of 0.4%, and ongoing growth predicted for the provinces at 1.8%.
What were the results?
Despite the perceived slowdown and uncertainty around the impact of the Brexit result, suppliers continued to drive rate growth through the RFPs. Initial rate submissions were up 4.2%. However, Capita Travel and Events customers ended up enjoying a lower, 1.5% increase on average on the previous years' rates, with the main growth seen in the provinces at 1.7%, and London seeing a 0.9% increase.
These results not only varied by region and area, but were also impacted by the customer's travel policy compliance and the 'attractiveness' of their business to suppliers. For example, customers with high levels of programme and rate-cap compliance saw year-on-year increases in average room rates of only 1.2%. In contrast, customers with lower levels of policy compliance saw average rises of 1.7%.
High-compliance customers also had a slight edge when it came to rate negotiations. They enjoyed an average reduction of 2.8% on the originally submitted rates, compared to low-compliance customers who saw an average 2.4% reduction.
Hoteliers are increasingly applying advanced yield management and displacement theories to decide which is the best business mix for their hotels – in other words, whether they're better off accepting one corporate customer over another or whether reducing corporate business overall will drive higher than average room rates from customers booking Best Available Rates (BAR). Having an attractive 'travel profile' and controls in place to manage your spend will support your pitch to suppliers at RFP stage.
Our market specialists work closely with our customers to ensure their strengths are highlighted to suppliers and best value is achieved from the negotiated rates. This includes analysis and communication of length of stay, arrival patterns, policy compliance and the mechanisms in place to ensure we support the customers' preferred suppliers in the year ahead.
In addition, we carry out detailed benchmarking to understand the real value of the rates submitted. This is not just against the market but against our customers' peers, and factors in rate inclusions such as VAT, commission, breakfast or added benefits like parking and WiFi, which play an important role in managing the total cost of your stay. A 1% or 2% increase, for example, may still prove to be the most competitive rate at the property and therefore a good result for your programme.
What happened to hotel rates in key UK locations?
We have seen some really strong rate increases in some UK locations, including Leeds (3.3%), Farnborough (6.7%), Portsmouth (5.8%) and Bracknell (4.1%), mainly where demand continues to outstrip supply, and there is little or no hotel development in the pipeline. Milton Keynes, where rates have shot up over the last couple of years, has come in at a more respectable 3.7% increase this year.
On the other hand, a number of UK locations have seen room rates fall as a result of a drop in demand or an increase in the supply of accommodation to the area. Aberdeen was the most buoyant accommodation market in the UK for a number of years, until lower oil prices and new hotel openings started to drive rate reductions. This year was no exception to the trend, with overall rate decreases of 17.2% year on year. Another Scottish location feeling an impact is Edinburgh, where rates have fallen by 0.3% on average, following years of steady growth.
2017 RFP hotel rate change across the country
What hotel rate trends are we seeing in London?
Rates in London continue to vary according to area. Year on year, there has been a 5.8% decrease in room rates in the Monument, Tower Hill and Aldgate areas, contrasting with a 3.2% increase around Covent Garden, Holborn and the Strand. If we break this down further and look at Underground zones, properties in Zone 1 saw increases of 1%, compared to properties in Zone 2, which saw an overall decrease of 0.3%.
We have seen properties close to the Piccadilly Line enjoying the biggest increases, at 2.1% overall. Properties on the DLR (Docklands Light Railway), on the other hand, experienced an overall reduction of 0.4%. However, the Tube lines with the highest concentration of properties on our customers' programmes nearby are the District Line and Circle Line. Overall, these properties saw modest rate increases of 0.5% and 0.4% respectively.
As highlighted in our recent blog on the real cost of staying in different London travel zones, hotels in Zone 2 are on average 14% cheaper than those in Zone 1. So the decision to travel a couple of extra stops to your meeting could make a big difference to your budget. If you can stay in Zone 2, you'll benefit from the fact that virtually all hotels saw either rate holds or reductions year on year. The only exception was Fulham and Parsons Green, which saw a slight increase of 0.9%.
So, what are the key hotel trends at supplier level?
In terms of rooms in the pipeline, the picture for 2017 is looking positive. PwC expects an additional 11,400 rooms to launch regionally (a 2.4% uplift on last year), and a further 7,200 rooms in London (a 5% uplift). Market intelligence from AM:PM attributes much of this to the continued rise of the budget brands, which account for 45% of rooms currently in the pipeline.
With ongoing investment in the budget hotel sector, we continue to see rate growth across these operators, as they attempt to close the gap between economy and full-service properties. Budget rates increased by an average of 5% last year, and a further 2.2% this year. Despite these increases, budget properties continues to add value to customer programmes. Moreover, the majority of properties accepted on customer programmes are in the three- and four-star segments. Those categories saw rate increases of 1.7% and 1.3% respectively.
What are our key points to take away as we move towards the mid-year RFP season?
While forecasts are lower for the year ahead than at any time in the last eight years, suppliers naturally continue to drive rate increases. However, they are also evaluating the impact of a customer's business on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, demonstrating you have high travel policy and programme compliance, and the right controls in place to support the programme, will put you in a much stronger negotiation position with your suppliers.
As we have seen, both geography and changes in demand and supply have an impact on rates overall. It's important to understand local market changes, so you can take appropriate action. Don't forget that flexibility on your London travel programme and utilising the Underground network can not only realise actual savings, but also reduce the impact of any year-on year rate increases.
Lastly, do consider what steps you can take in 2017 to improve your RFP results next year. Why not speak to one of our market specialists to get some ideas?
Interested? Let's have a chat about your company's travel, meetings and events objectives - from the stuff that keeps you awake at night, to the everyday experiences of your employees! Call us on 0330 390 0340, or submit your details below.


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I am dismayed to the point of wanting to make a post this week about rape. Rape–not the play time, rough sex that we would assume to be consensual, but honest-to-goodness non-consent sexual contact.
What angers me are the COMMENTS by those who believe that because a female is drunk, she gives her consent to be touched. IF she passes out, then she should expect to be assaulted. I have to ask, if men were raped and sodomized, would we be blaming them for how many beers they had or how tight their pants were?
Others offer "tips" on how to avoid being raped. You know..cover up, don't look 'sexy', no high heels or any clothing that may incite.
And then there is this…
It is time for women to protect each other as well as ourselves. We can start by taking notice of others around us in party situations etc. It is time to stop looking at another, labeling her as a "drunk whore" or "slut" when seeing her being groped and prodded. Is she resisting? Is she able to resist? Does she need someone to step in and take her to the bathroom to see if she is able to make an informed decision regarding her well being and body? Too often, we are afraid to get involved even as our gut says something isn't right–or in the case of the Ohio alleged rape, stand by and Instagram it.
It is time to hold each other accountable and respect the sex that gave birth to us.
It is never excusable.


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Angelov, Plamen and Filev, Dimitar (2005) Simpl_eTS: a simplified method for learning evolving Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy models. In: Fuzzy Systems, 2005. FUZZ '05. The 14th IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, Reno, Las vegas, USA, pp. 1068-1073. ISBN 0-7803-9159-4Full text not available from this repository.
This paper deals with a simplified version of the evolving Takagi-Sugeno (eTS) learning algorithm - a computationally efficient procedure for on-line learning TS type fuzzy models. It combines the concept of the scatter as a measure of data density and summarization ability of the TS rules, the use of Cauchy type antecedent membership functions, an aging indicator characterizing the stationarity of the rules, and a recursive least square algorithm to dynamically learn the structure and parameters of the eTS model. (c) IEEE Press
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Infertility Advice in Strange Places
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"If there's one thing I learned from two years of this hell is that there is only so much that you can do at once. Trying to detox, get rid of the bloat, looking into adoption, moving, and all of this self-improvement stuff? I get why you're doing it but you're setting yourself up for failure by biting off more than you can chew. You don't need more reasons to feel guilty, or self-loathing right now."And I realized, she's right. So I dropped everything and marched my butt to the pool for 45 minutes of lap swimming, which I haven't done in 11 yrs. And while moving through the water, I began to remember what it felt like to connect with myself, my body. To know that there were things that I could do.
- 80 – 100 oz of water daily
- 1 – 3 cups green tea daily
- Eat breakfast
- Eat lunch
- Afternoon snack: tea with fruit
- Dinner: 1 serving lean protein (chicken, fish, tofu, lean ground beef) + 2 cups steamed or sautéed veggies + quinoa + 1 healthy fat (olive oil, avocado, seeds)
- Dessert: Some small sugary treat.
- Too much coffee – 8 oz morning latte is okay.
- Excessive amounts of grains: Wheat, rice, amaranth, couscous, pasta, etc.
- Excessive amounts of dairy: milk, yogurt, butter, cheese.
- Too much sugar. Limit to dessert if possible
- Too much alcohol: no more than 3-4 drinks this week.
- Meditation/yoga once a day. Needs to be for at least 15 mins.
- Daily exercise: Jogging 2-3 miles/ lap swim for 30 mins/walk around campus everyday simply to get sunshine.
Positive reflection:This detox is about more than nutrition and activity. During these 7 days I want to spend time daily reflecting on things in my life that I should be thankful for. To do this I will:
- Make time for pampering – Scheduled haircut and eye-brow shaping for Thursday. Mani-pedi scheduled for Friday. Acupuncture is on Saturday.
- Watch the sunset every night - did I mention that it's FINALLY sunny.
- Blog daily about positive things in my life.
- Unplug- Radio shows and music are okay.
- Play with my cats – Jaxson and Daisy are going to LOVE this.
- Start "how was your day" conversation with Grey by talking about 3 positive things that happened that day. Encourage him to do the same.


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The elegant shape of bygone motorcycle days has been kept with the new, improved version of the Classic cylinder protection bar. The product, made of chrome-plated steel pipe, was designed in the original trapezoid shape and - besides the optical aspect - provides sturdy protection from damage. It comes with a complete mounting set for the models /5 and /6.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Review of TechCare Massager0
I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network.
Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company.
WHAT IS TECHCARE MASSAGER: It is a combination of TENS and EMS device, drug free method of pain relief used by Physical Therapists and prescribed Doctors for over 40 years. The Techcare Massager delivers low-voltage pulses to the skin to stimulate nerve fibers effectively blocking the pain signal to your brain. Also increases natural endorphins–a natural pain reliever. (Copy from Amazon.)
PAIN RELIEF: Techcare Massager contracts and releases the muscles, gets the knots out and will give you all the benefits of a massage (Copy from Amazon.)
Find it here! http://amzn.to/2jkkINN
I was given this wonderful device to try out. It reminded me very much of the type of therapy one might receive in a physical therapist's office. I believe it does more than just block pain. I actually felt therapeutic effects from having used it.
You will want to read the instructions well in order to begin using your massager. It is actually quite easy to use, but read the instructions beforehand.
I used this wonderful device on both my knee (or around my knee) as well as on my back. I have a few long-standing injuries. They are slowly but surely clearing up, and this massager is a wonderful addition to my arsenal.
This device has several settings to choose from. I recommend trying them all, but try at the lowest level first! Actually, each time you try a new setting, you will have to start again with setting the level as well. I found the lowest levels work super well and are very therapeutic.
This definitely felt like therapy for my nervous system as well as my pain!
Some of you may know, I have dealt with chronic health issues. I am always seeking new tactics and tools to help my body feel better. This is why I joined the Chronic Illness Bloggers network, and this is how I was given the wonderful opportunity of trying out a wonderful product like the TechCare Massager!
In addition to helping me with my chronic pain and injuries, this device feels like a very therapeutic massage – that you can administer yourself!
This is a great device to add to your pain and wellness arsenal. Highly recommend!
P.S. Don't be intimidated by getting your TechCare Massager set up. It only takes a few minutes to read the instructions, get set up, and then you are ready to go! This really is like any other massager on the market, as it feels more like a professional treatment you might find in a physical therapist's office. The only difference is that you are in your own home, and you can have a therapeutic massage that addresses your injuries and chronic pain as well!
P.P.S. A little goes a long way! I recommend starting out with just 10-20 minutes!
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Building a new home is probably the biggest investment you'll ever make, and if anything goes wrong it could be the most costly too. It makes sense to reduce your risk by having a guarantee in place, just in case something does go wrong.
Members of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand must make their customers aware that they can apply to Builtin New Zealand Ltd for a ten-year written guarantee when they are building a new home, and to assist them if they choose to do so. For alterations and additions the builder can choose to raise the possibility of a guarantee with his customer, at his discretion.
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Greenville, S.C. (October 17, 2013) – Peter Anglea, web developer with the new media team at Bob Jones University, was named "Best of Conference" and "Best of Track" for his presentation at the 2013 Higher Education Web Professionals Association Conference in Buffalo, N.Y. Oct. 5-9. The conference offered 72 presentations across six different tracks.
Anglea, a resident of Greenville, presented "The On-Ramp to a Successful Responsive Workflow" in the Applications, Integration and Mobile track. He demonstrated the change management strategy BJU used to implement a new web design workflow across multiple departments and how it assisted BJU in adapting to responsive web design, a new paradigm shift in web design, over the last 6 months.
The Higher Education Web Professionals Association is comprised of web professionals working at institutions of higher education. The association's mission is to "strive to advance Web professionals, technologies and standards in higher education."


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|Groundhog ignoring the coyote decoy, Winsor Dam, Quabbin Park, MA, Sep 30, 2014
|Tree Swallow (that blurry speck in the upper right corner...or perhaps it is some dust on the lens?), Winsor Dam, Quabbin Park, MA, Sep 30, 2014
|Winsor Dam, Quabbin Park, MA, Sep 30, 2014
As September comes to an end I will look at my totals for Hampshire County once again (I know everyone is just dying to see where I stand!). As of now I stand at 228 which is now one ahead of last year at the same time. September was another good month with a total of 152 species in the county for the month, six of which were new for the year. We shall see what the last quarter delivers.
|Winsor Dam, Quabbin Park, Sep 29, 2014


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New SsangYong Turismo Interior Features
Turismo's huge interior space and flexible passenger and load carrying capability means it can carry seven adults and 875 litres of luggage, through to two adults and 3,146 litres of loadspace.
There are three rows of seats, with the rear two rows able to slide forward and back to accommodate your changing needs. The large load space can be further increased by removing the third row completely. The second row of captains seats provides convenient 'walk through' access to the third row, and can also be folded individually and used as tables while still providing sufficient space to accommodate airline style seat-back folding tables.


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GitHub EditorConfig
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You can also set default editorconfig that will be used for repos without custom one. By default, it fixes tab size to 4 spaces per tab for all files but Ruby (2 spaces per tab).
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Here's my progress so far on my Traveling Anarchist's Tool Chest. I got a very good deal on some wide Sapele so I decided to go with that. It's starting to become one of my favorite woods. It stays dead flat, saws beautifully, and responds to the chisel very well. The interlocked grain, while a bit difficult to plane, I think will prove to be worth the effort in the long run. The crazy widths you can find it in are nice too!
For the most part I lifted the dimensions from Chris Schwarz's tool chest. I tweaked the height slightly by adding two inches. The case is 38" long, 16" tall, and 18" deep. He posted this drawing and I think the dimensions, proportions, and functionality are great.
Squaring up the chest front and back. I always get the best result squaring both boards at the same time. Here's a short video of breaking down the stock http://instagram.com/p/yBDHt1F3Ot/?modal=true
Laying out the dovetails. I went with a 1:6 angle for a little extra strength.
Dovetails are ready to transfer to the pin boards!
Transferring the tails to the pin board with my dovetail alignment board, Moxon vise, and Blue Spruce Toolworks marking knife.
Pins sawn!
Ready to chop out some baselines
The carcass is glued up with Old Brown Glue. Went together really nice. The clamps aren't necessary but I like to have them there for insurance.
Here is how I set the depth of cut on my tongue & groove plane. Place two strips of paper on the edge of the board. Rest the sole of the plane on the paper leaving a gap where the blade projects. Rest the blade on the bare wood. Tighten the lever cap. This leaves a 0.003" depth of cut – a good compromise between getting the work done and taking a fine shaving that will leave a nice shoulder line. Here's a video of the plane in action: http://instagram.com/p/yh3SE1F3IS/?modal=true
The boards overhang the edges by 1/8" – they are planed flush after install.
Bottom boards are done and installed. The offset is the thickness of a quarter. Ready to make and install the wear strips.
These are the wear strips. They keep the bottom of the chest from being damaged. Much easier to replace one of these strips than a bottom board. I planed a nice chamfer on the edges in case the chest gets dragged over anything – that should help negate some of the damage. Next up is to flush everything to the carcass and clean up that as well.
A 50° frog and a high carbon blade have left a beautiful surface on this Sapele. Ron Brese told me that high carbon blades always perform better on ribbon striped stuff. He said A2 tool steel doesn't like the changes in density present in the grain of boards like this. That's why most people have trouble planing this kind of wood. I've planed the two ends, now to do the front and back. Planing the bottom boards flush took a lot longer than I anticipated.
Before planing the carcass I set up a bunch of little "spring clamps" so I can take nice shavings.
Not too bad! I usually leave the scribe line but since this is a special occasion I decided to remove it. Finally ready for some moldings.
Thanks for taking a look! I'll make another post once I get the moldings and a few other things done!
-- Luke, http://www.AddingtonFurniture.com


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I recently ordered a load of Studio Calico stash from Sarah's Cards, including the '&' mask. I decided to use it as a template rather than a mask, and created this patchwork '&' on a Kraft background.
I didn't really have anything else in mind, I just knew I wanted to create a patchwork '&'! Fortunately I managed to find this series of photos of Mojo chewing a bone, and added the word 'chew' in several different alphas.To say I didn't really have a plan for this layout, I'm quite pleased with the way it turned out!


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Hey, you decided to come back! Either you love laughing with me or at me. Either way, I'll take it. So…the second part of my remodel was supposedly going to be the easy part. It was just a simple wall patch.
First, let's start with some background info. I have 3 children. Yes, these types of stories always have their roots in children. The oldest is 14, the middle is 10 and the youngest is 8. This particular day I'd heard them running around like billy goats on crack. You know, bumping, banging, laughing, squealing at the top of their lungs. All the stuff that makes you want to move away without leaving a forwarding address. They just want the fridge and the house anyway, right??
So I get up to approach the foolishness and they scatter. Well, not before the oldest chases the middle into the bathroom and I hear an awful sound. A horrid crunch that resulted in this:Doesn't look that bad, right? Well, that pic was from a few feet away. This is what it looked like up close:
Yeah………..someone was gonna get it (the jury was out about what "it" was gonna be, but it was sure to be epic!)
You'd think this would just get the oldest 2 in trouble (they were the ones running around after each other, after all). But nope. It's never that simple. See, I watch CSI, Castle, Forever, Elementary and am delivered from watching Scandal. Child, I know when to dig deeper to find out the real facts. No, it wasn't just an isolated incident this time. A former crime had been committed that led up to this event. Do you ever notice these little doohickies in your house? Well, let's just say it's all fun and games until one of these bad boys gets missing. And yes, that's exactly what happened. My daughter (God bless and keep her) decided to go around the house collecting them! Then when she was told to put them back, she gouged a few holes and the durn things wouldn't stay in. (she was probably around 7 years old then-her righty-tighty lefty-loosy skills were a bit wonky)
So now I was stuck with a hole in the wall. My first action? Inform the hubby. My husband was so upset that he said nothing. Didn't reply, react or even flinch. He's the type who gets rustled about small things, so with this level of foolishness I knew the mushroom cloud was coming by his lack of response.
So I decided to save the children. Well, at least my wall. So after about a month of forgetting to get the kit from Walmart (I loathe-no, LOATHE Walmart), I picked up a kit.
Cool! I got a kit for less than $10 and was in and out and back home to finish the job. It was also great because they had everything included that I needed! Now at this point I must apologize for not having many pictures. The reason? This stuff is MESSY!!! Like making biscuits by hand, messy. I dared not pick up my phone or I'd be calling the insurance department to report a mishap! Anyway, there are only 4 instructions and they went pretty quickly. Here are the shots I did manage to get after I washed all the goop off my hands:
Looks good, huh? I thought so too, until I glimpsed…
Then zoomed in on…
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? FOR TEXTURED WALLS??? THERE'S SOMETHING ELSE I WAS SUPPOSED TO GET?! Oh Lord…well, it looks like it'll be another 30 days before I trudge into Wally world to get that. At least it doesn't look too bad. Ugh, I HATE Walmart!
Oh well, until next time…try not to kill your kids before they turn 18!
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Dental hygiene is a flexible and well-compensated career path that is attractive to individuals who wish to work in the oral healthcare field. Hygienists work closely alongside dentists during complicated operations and sometimes perform routine dental procedures completely unsupervised.
Dental hygienists are rewarded for their work with comparatively large salaries. Unlike dental assistants, who work primarily in administrative sector, hygienists must complete a rigorous educational program and pass a licensing exam in order to seek employment. At the top of their field, dental hygienist can earn up to $95,000 per year.
Salary Overview
The specific salary earned by a hygienist depends on a number of factors. Although all hygienists are required to have at least a 2-year associates degree or vocational certificate in the field along with a State license, those who hold a 4-year bachelor's degree will generally earn more than those who have not completed a longer-term program.
Other determining factors are work experience, employer size, and geographic location. Generally, dental hygienists who work in urban areas will earn a larger salary than those in more rural practices. However it is also true that dental hygienists who are employed in areas with a high number of dental hygiene programs will experience more competitiveness in the job market.
According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for a dental hygienist is $66,570. The highest 10% earns over $91,470 per year while the bottom 10% earns less than $44,180 per year. The middle 50% earns between $55,220 and $78,990. In addition, many dental hygienists also receive benefits such as sick leave and paid vacation, depending on their employer.*
*According to the BLS, http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Training and Education Requirements
Dental hygienists are required to hold a minimum of a 2-year associates degree or vocational certificate from an accredited school in order to be eligible for a State license. Without a license, it is impossible to work as a dental hygienist. It is imperative that all potential dental hygienists are aware of the training and educational requirements for licensing prior to enrolling in any program.
The most common degree held by dental hygienists is an associates degree, although it is also possible to earn a bachelors or masters degree in the field. Good dental hygiene programs will cover relevant subjects in-depth and prepare students with the skills necessary to pass both the national written exam and clinical exam administered by the State.
Classwork in dental hygiene programs is typically completed in both clinical and classroom settings. General coursework covers the basics of human anatomy and physiology, as well as chemistry, nutrition, microbiology, and histology. Dental hygiene students also enroll in classes that teach them the basics of oral healthcare and basic dental practice such as periodontology (the study of gums), dental materials, and the principles of hygiene. Students will learn how to safely operate dental tools such as hand and rotary instruments in a clinical setting.
The Commission on Dental Accreditation is the body which offers accreditation to dental hygiene programs. Accreditation essentially means that the program is in compliance with the commission's standards for oral healthcare education. Graduation from an accredited program is a requirement for licensing, therefore it's always preferable to check a program's status prior to enrollment.
Job Descriptions and Outlook
State laws dictate exactly what tasks the dental hygienist can perform. In general, hygienists are responsible for performing basic teeth cleaning procedures such as the removal of plaque, stains and deposits from the teeth, as well as examining the gum tissue for abnormalities. They might also apply fluoride and sealant solutions to the teeth after cleaning. Other principle duties include educating patients about oral health by demonstrating the proper brushing and flossing techniques. Some States authorize dental hygienists to administer anesthetics, create fillings, remove sutures and perform diagnostic tests that are then interpreted by the dentist.
The employment outlook for dental hygienists is very positive. Demand for hygienists is expected to increase in most areas, although employment opportunities will vary based on area. It is important to note that half of all dental hygienists work part time in two or more dental offices, with the average amount of time spent working being less than 35 hours a week. However as general workload increases for dentists due to the aging of the population, the need for hygienists will also increase.*
*According to the BLS, http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Dental hygienists do not need certification as they are required to become licensed by the State in order to practice. Although State licensing procedures vary, nearly all States require that dental hygienists pass a 2-part exam. The first exam is entirely written and is administered by the American Dental Association (ADA). The second part of the exam is clinical and is administered by the State. Some States also require an exam on the legal aspects of dental hygiene.
Professional Associations
The main professional association for dental hygienists is the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA). The ADHA was founded in order to promote communication and knowledge among hygiene professionals. The scientific Journal of Dental Hygiene is published by the ADHA in order to disseminate new research among dental hygienists.
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First Time LandlordsIf your client has owned and lived in their own home for at least the past six months but not owned a Buy to Let property in that time, we could help them become a First Time Landlord.
First Time Landlords
What you should know
The loan has to be used to buy a new Buy to Let property only. We'll need evidence of your client's deposit for all applications – see our 'Source of deposit' information to see what deposit types we accept, and what proofs need to be provided.
Maximum age 70 at application (unless a joint application with an Experienced Landlord) and below 65% LTV. (see our General criteria).
How much will we loan?
The maximum LTV we'll consider for a First Time Landlord is 80%, with a maximum loan size of £500,000 (or £350,000 for loans over 70% LTV).
Important note: First Time Landlords remortgaging a second property are not accepted. This includes inherited properties not yet in the applicant's name.


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Submit a class note online or call us at (630) 617-3600. Better yet, stop by the Office of Alumni Relations on the first floor of Lehmann Hall.
By Class Year
Arthur Buikema '62, Distinguished Professor of Ecology at Virginia Tech, retired recently after teaching biology for 48 years. The recipient of more than 12 local, national and international teaching awards, he was also a senior Fulbright lecturer at NUST in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and a senior scientist at the USEPA. He writes that he's forever indebted to the education he got at Elmhurst College under the mentorship of Dr. John A. Jump. He and his wife, Alison, love to travel and sample exotic cuisines.
Phyllis (Breitenbach) Bottoms '68 enjoys creating greeting cards. Her husband, Robert Bottoms '68, continues as a transitional interim pastor. She writes that her four grandchildren (including 2-year-old twins) are a joy.
Craig Smith '73 recently retired from Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia, after 30 years as a professor of special education and associate dean of the John H. Lounsbury College of Education. During his career, Dr. Smith also served on the Georgia State Professional Standards Commission for eight years. In retirement Dr. Smith will continue consulting with the Queensmill School in London, England, on issues related to the education of children with autism.
William S. Stob '73 recently released his second Bible commentary, Unraveling the Mystery of the Mystery Parables: An Interpretation of the Parables of Matthew Thirteen in Light of Christ's Message to the Seven Churches and the Evidence of Church History, on Kindle.
Celeste (Olson) Branding '74 and Jack Branding '74 celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in August. Celeste has retired from Aurora University, where she served as associate vice president, chief information and chief technology officer.
Kay (Connolly) Davis Diblik '81 displayed her artwork in the College's 10th Annual Alumni Art Exhibition. She hopes to initiate meetings of art alumni to foster a sense of community and to encourage graduates to continue pursuing their interest in art.
Barry Richert '81 is the author of two radio dramas that were showcased recently on WGN Radio Theater. The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas: There Goes the Neighborhood was narrated by Stacy Keach, and Fangoria's Dreadtime Stories: The Dark Enforcer was narrated by Malcolm McDowell. Barry was interviewed during the November 15 broadcast, which is available for streaming on WGN's website or as a podcast.
Joe Herrera '83 and his son, Nick Herrera '12, were both nominated to the Geneva High School Athletic Hall of Fame for 2015.
James Magrini '83, adjunct professor of Western philosophy and ethics/senior academic advisor at College of DuPage, published his second philosophical monograph: New Directions in Curriculum as Phenomenological Text: Continental Philosophy and Ontological Inquiry (2015).
Gary Hayden '87 is vice president of human resources for Fenix Parts, Inc., a Westchester based recycler and reseller of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) automotive products.
Karin Fox '88 earned certificates in web design, graphics and C+ programming in May of 2014. She's currently doing website design and support.
Carole Rider '91 recently completed her Ph.D. in educational leadership at the University of Southern Mississippi. Her dissertation, Teachers' Perceptions of Their Abilities to Respond to an Active Shooter Incident, received the College of Education's Outstanding Dissertation Award.
Paula (Akouris) Burzawa '92 released her second novel, Tasso's Journey, on February 17, 2015.
Christina Collins '92 was recognized by Northwestern Mutual with membership in its 2015 Forum Group, which recognizes individuals for outstanding work in helping clients plan for and achieve financial security. Approximately 5 percent of Northwestern Mutual's 6,000 reps are invited to join the exclusive Forum. Christina, a wealth management advisor, is associated with the McTigue Financial Group in Chicago, and this is the first time she ha s received this honor.
Lisa (McAuley) Mrahi '93 was recently promoted to the role of administrative specialist in Career Services at the University of West Florida (UWF). After almost two years on staff at UWF, Lisa was also selected to participate in the 2015–16 LEAD Program, a year-long leadership development program sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President. Participants will develop strategies to help them flourish as leaders and team players across campus.
Lisa Oddo '93, '09 is the author of a chapter for a book called Strong Women Overcoming Mediocritythat is scheduled to be released in spring of 2016.
Wendy (Lindeen) Zielke '99 is a neurosurgery/spine surgery team leader at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. She is also the subject matter expert for the hospital's Cerner computerized charting, which she designed and implemented with another nurse. Wendy has been married to Rich Zielke for 13 years, and they reside in New Lenox.
Jason Churchill '03 has accepted a one-year appointment as vicar at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.
Jessica Loustaunau '03 was named director of special education and student services for Prairie Crossing Charter School in Grayslake in July 2015.
William (Bill) H. Smith '04 returned to his alma mater in October of 2013 as a student services representative in the School for Professional Studies. In that role, he works closely with nontraditional undergraduate students, counseling them in financial aid and academic advising. He enjoys helping students realize the dream of a college degree, just as he did.
Andy Thompson '04 was named Illinois High School Lacrosse Association Person of the Year. A coach with the St. Charles Lacrosse Club for the past 12 years, Andy is also one of the founders of New Wave Lacrosse.
Bethany Moslener '05 graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in July 2015 with an M.A. in psychology and a concentration in applied behavior analysis. She has accepted a job as a lead care team member at Autism Home Support Services.
Erin (Bufton) Fecske '07 was recently honored by the American Academy of Neuroscience Nurses with the 2016 Excellence in Patient Care Award. The award recognizes excellence in clinical practice for a nurse caring for neuroscience patients in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. An active member of the Academy's Kansas City chapter, Erin serves the pediatric epilepsy population as a nurse practitioner at Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics.
Jessica Vaillancourt '07 was named Illinois Outstanding Young Teacher of the Year by the Illinois Communication and Theatre Association, the state's largest professional affiliation for theatre, speech, debate and communication teachers.
Andrew Behling '09 is starring as Lucas in Neil Simon's hit comedy, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, at First Folio Theatre in Oak Brook. Andrew also starred in Cymbeline and Richard III at First Folio Theatre and in the National Tour of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with the Classical Theatre Project of Toronto.
Aimee Dujua '09, '14, works as director of admissions for American InterContinental University.
Marissa Parker '09 is working in communications and marketing at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Michele Fournier '10, a marketing and communications specialist with Assurance Agency, was recognized by her employer as Employee of the Year.
Jessica Sullivan '10 earned a master's degree in liberal studies–English with highest distinction in December 2014 from Valparaiso University. In May 2015 she received her JD from Valparaiso University Law School.
D. Josiah Montgomery '12 was admitted to the M. Div. program at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He previously served as associate college organist at Elmhurst College and as organist at First United Methodist Church of LaGrange.
Mary Sedlack '12 graduated from Elmhurst with a degree in nursing. After working in CCU at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital for two years, she spent last year as a traveling nurse, experiencing patient care in other states and getting an opportunity to travel.
Liliana Gomez '13 graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago Jane Addams College of Social Work program on May 8, 2015. Her studies focused on mental health.
Brian Reher '14 was recently promoted to power systems product support sales representative at Patten Industries in Elmhurst.
Melissa Sedlack '14, who majored in education and Spanish at Elmhurst, is now teaching Spanish and French at a junior high in Wheaton. She had a challenging first year creating curricula for two languages, but she loved the junior high environment and has been hired on permanently.
Births, Marriages and Anniversaries, and Deaths
Susan (Salatino) Changnon '96 and Gene Changnon welcomed their daughter, Juliana Michaela Changnon, on October 24, 2015.
Laurie Rich Salerno '00 and her husband, Anthony J. Salerno Jr., welcomed their second child, June Bonnet Salerno, in March. June and her 2-year-old brother, Anthony, are making their mother wish she'd taken a child psychology class or two at Elmhurst.
Derek Frer '02 and Jasmine Seng '02, '06 welcomed their daughter, Effie Eleanora Frer, into the world—their first and only Bluejay! She was born in London, England, where Derek and Jasmine have lived for five years.
Jeffrey Logan '04 and his wife, Cathi, welcomed a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Logan, on February 3, 2015.
Brandi (Blume) Warnock '04, '06 and her husband, Matthew, welcomed their daughter, Aubrey Grace Warnock on June 21. She joins her brother, Logan (8), and sister, Ava (5).
Haley (Riley) Martin '05 and Chris Martin '06 welcomed their son, Camden Andrew, brother of Riley, on February 6, 2015.
Kristy Langstraat-Bolte '05 and Darrell Bolte welcomed their first child, Kathryn Rose Bolte, on March 29, 2015. She is named after her grandma, former Elmhurst College employee Kathryn J. Langstraat.
Annie (Matich) Horn '07 and Dave Horn '07 welcomed their daughter, Elliana Joy Horn, sister of Hope, on October 27, 2015.
James Ludvik '07 and Katie (Godbey) Ludvik '09 welcomed their son, James Henry Ludvik, on November 24, 2014.
Susan Martin '08 and her partner, Wendy Montgomery, welcomed their first child, Raegan Marie Martin Montgomery, on May 4, 2015.
Brian Ranger '08 and Sarah (Williams) Ranger '09 welcomed their daughter, Madison Rebecca Ranger, on December 12, 2015.
Allie (Baumbach) Bickel '09 and Zach Bickel welcomed their daughter, Elizabeth Lee Bickel, on April 12, 2014.
Kevin Davey '09 and Mary Kate (Rand) Davey '09 welcomed their first child, Hutson Paul Davey, on November 27, 2014.
Matt McKinnis '09 and his wife, Dana, welcomed their daughter, Elise Elizabeth McKinnis, on February 18, 2015.
Samantha (Rivera) Miller '09 and her husband, Craig, welcomed their son, Asher Robert Miller, on February 18, 2015.
Jennifer (Paul) Cramer '10 and her husband, Bill, welcomed their son, Noah William Cramer, on January 24, 2015.
Matt Bacaling '11 and his wife, Dana, welcomed their daughter, Hazel Juliette Bacaling, on December 12, 2015.
Michelle DeFranco '07 married Paul DeLuca on October 3, 2015.
Linas Saulys '08 married Kimberly Smith '08 on June 7, 2015.
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ABC Classic Music Ironing
ABC promoted its Classic FM program in March 2005 with two TV ads focusing on enhanced housework and everyday tasks, showing how classical music can transform the ordinary moments in life into something magical. Each ad aims to encourage new listeners to try ABC Classic out and see how ABC Classic FM can provide "the perfect soundtrack to your day".
Ironing is Wonderful
A woman irons a shirt to the soundtrack of "Ave Maria", by Baroque composer Giuliuo Caccini. As violins and woodwind play their beautiful melody, the camera pays attention to the buttons, the iron, the patterns on the ironing board, and the relaxed face of the ironer. The super: "Life is wonderful with Classic FM". Viewers are directed to the ABC Classic FM web site: www.abc.net.au/classic.
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Ironing is Thrilling
The same woman is featured, this time with more movement of the shirt. The soundtrack is the stirring "Dance of the Knights: Montagues and Capulets" from Sergei Prokofiev's ballet, Romeo and Juliet, Act I, Scene 2, Number 13. The super: "Life is thrilling with Classic FM". Viewers are directed to the ABC Classic FM web site: www.abc.net.au/classic.
Production is Beautiful
The ABC Classic Ironing spots were developed by a creative team from Host and The Glue Society, Melbourne. The campaign was developed by writer and director Paul Bruce (The Glue Society), agency producer Emma Friend (Host), project managers Melissa Dean and Briony Amey (Host), director of photography Keith Wagstaff, producer Danielle Barron and production manager Ian Fairclough. Post Production was done by freelance editor Jack Hutchings with producer Tina from The Lab. Audio production, of course, was done inhouse with ABC.
Ironing Music is Available
'Ave Maria' was arranged by Daniel Walker, recorded for ABC, conducted by Lyn Williams, Sinfonia Austalis and Gondwana Voices, and is included in the Gondwana Voices album, Dreamings.
'Romeo and Juliet' the ballet was written by Prokofiev in 1935-1936 shortly after moving back to live in Russia. 'Dance of the Knights: Montagues and Capulets' was performed by Sydney Symphony Orchestra with conductor Christopher Nicholls.
Both pieces are available on the CD Life is Beautiful Vol. 1, available for sale at all ABC shops and outlets. Note that the giveaway CD of the same name, a part of the 2005 campaign, does not include the above tracks.
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At times,
your journey
will reveal itself
as the lonely path
of disappointment.
When the beloved appears
as the unraveling
of egoic process,
you lose your enchantment
with who you thought
you were,
and with everything
you thought
you knew.
If you will enter
into intimate communion
with your sacred disappointment,
it will reveal your connection
with the earth, with your body,
and with the reality
that love will never
conform to your hopes and fears.
For the deflation of
the conceptual world
is the secret gift
of the beloved.


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What does it mean to confess our "sins" to God? What if we forget a "sin"? What if we die before we confess all our sins? Will we still be forgiven? These are all questions I have heard on the topic of confession. But something in me was stirred this past week as I sat in a discussion with other Christians on the troubling topic of confession. And what became even more apparent is that people who don't consider themselves Christian are probably even more troubled by traditions surrounding confession.
So, while we are on the topic of "Teach Me How to Pray," I thought that a post on prayers of confession might be due.
As I grappled with confession this week, several things came to mind. First, what is sin? The historic understanding and interpretation of sin is "transgression"—simply doing something wrong. But I think that limits our perception of sin, and perhaps even undergirds a problematic mentality of sin. If sin is doing something wrong, then as long as we avoid doing those things, we are good to go, and have no need of Christ or salvation because we can do it on our own.
In Matthew 19:16-26 a rich young man confronts Jesus and asks how he can inherit eternal life. Jesus lists off a few commandments for him, and he says, "I have done all these since my youth." Then Jesus says, "Go, sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and then come follow me." The man is deeply distressed by this because he has so much, and he goes away grieving. Jesus then tells his disciples that it is nearly impossible for the rich to be saved, and they inquire, "Who then can be saved?" And Jesus says, "For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible."
I think in this story, we see a man who did everything right, but still couldn't attain salvation on his own. He still needed Jesus, even though he followed all the Jewish laws. For this reason, I prefer to define sin as "brokenness," or as a broken state that we are in as humans. In this way sin covers a multitude of motivations of the heart that we often live out of that are not whole or holy ways of living and being.
When Jesus came into the world, and offered up His life as a once for all atoning sacrifice, it formed a new covenant between God and God's people. 1 Peter 3:18 says, "For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God." Similarly, Romans 6:10 says, "The death he died, he died to sin, once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God." In this we no longer need to go to the priest with a sacrifice for each transgression (as the Israelites did according to Hebrew law), but rather can look to Jesus for forgiveness and learn to live repentant lives.
Repentance is simply a turning away from one way of life toward a better way of life. God desires our wholeness and to be able to live in relationship to us. That is what repentance is about, a turning toward God.
So, what should confession look like today? Confession should focus on repentance (turning back toward God), or as my husband says, "leaning in to Jesus." When we lean in to Jesus wholeheartedly, we can share everything with him—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Being vulnerable with Jesus in prayer means putting it all out there. Often when we pray we give sanitized versions of what we really mean, but God knows our hearts, so this attempt to sugar-coat is both futile and inauthentic.
Being vulnerable with Jesus means opening up about our brokenness: not just listing off the things we have done wrong, but getting at the root of our brokenness. Talking about sin as transgression misses that we need healing from the ways we have been victimized and the ways we have victimized others. It misses that we need healing from the ways we have tried to get there on our own by being good. It misses that we need healing from the ways that our motivations were wrong, as well as from the things that we didn't do that we should have done. But talking about sin as living in a broken state, resonates with the reality of life on this planet.
Most people are comfortable being just a little bit vulnerable. A friend of mine refers to this type of vulnerability as being slightly "wind-blown." Maybe your hair is a bit tousled. But abandoned vulnerability before Jesus is equivalent to ugly-crying. Abandoned vulnerability looks like the woman in Luke 7, who weeps at the feet of Jesus, seeking forgiveness. When we let Jesus into those deep places of brokenness, we open ourselves to healing in new ways. We create the opportunity for repentant hearts and repentant lives when we recognize that we are very imperfect, and yet perfectly loved as children of God.
So what should confession look like today? I think confession has more to do with identifying the ways we are not living in the right direction—toward God, and asking God to be involved in correcting that. I don't think there is some magical prayer we can say to make our sins vanish. I think it has more to do with having repentant hearts and desiring to turn back toward God.
But very simply, a prayer of confession would include asking God to show you the ways that you have failed to love others and to follow Him well. It would include asking for forgiveness, and should also include asking God to help you to live "toward Him."
A basic template would be: Jesus, Open my eyes to the ways I am not following you. Forgive me for the way I have failed to love you and others well. Teach me to live "leaning in" to you. Amen.
Journal Questions:
- Read the following prayers of confession from the Bible. (Psalm 39, Psalm 51, Nehemiah 1:4-11, Matthew 23:32-43, Luke 7:36-50) What resonates with you?
- Do you notice a difference in the prayers of confession from the Old Testament to the New Testament?
- Read Luke 7:36-50. What does this tell you about Jesus? What can you learn from the woman and how she seeks forgiveness?
- Write your own prayer of confession. You can use the "template" above to work from or try something totally different.
*For further reading on prayer, and prayers of confession, I would recommend Too Busy Not to Pray, by Bill Hybels.


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Malicious News – Birth, Death, Spy Scandal
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Miss Bates has followed the fortunes of Karen White's heroine, Melanie Middleton, her on-again, off-again fraught relationship with writer Jack Trenholm, and her ghostly encounters, malevolent and benign, through four books. Though written in first-person narration and with a maddeningly slow-moving romance, MissB enjoyed every one, especially when they culminated in pleasing romantic conclusions. How could she pass up an opportunity to learn of Jack and Mellie's further adventures? And how not to revisit beautiful Charleston and the vintage homes that feature in each mystery? Be warned, readers, if you haven't read the first four books, MissB's review of #5, The Guests On South Battery, contains spoilers. It's inevitable when each book, while resolving the ghostly mystery at its heart, only moves Mellie and Jack's relationship one smidgen forward. But there's epilogue-satisfaction to The Guests On South Battery. When it opens, wife and husband, Mellie and Jack, their ten-month-old twins, JJ and Sarah, and Nola, Jack's daughter from an earlier marriage, and now Melanie's step-daughter, are living a good life. Continue reading
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REVIEW: Christine Rimmer's A BRAVO FOR CHRISTMAS
Now Miss Bates has read several Rimmer romances, she can speculate why she enjoys them so much. How are they sufficiently atypical to offer jolts of reader-surprise and predictable enough to be comfort reads? Miss B. has ideas. First, what her latest reading installment is about. Her click-happy finger on Netgalley amassed one too many Christmas roms, but the pleasure of reading one in June is no less. And it's her favourite kind: the type that opens on Thanksgiving and builds to Christmas Eve and Day. When our romance opens, heroine Ava Malloy, fallen hero's widow and single mum, "had the medals and the folded flag to prove it," is contemplating taking a lover: "Ava wanted the shivery thrill of a hot kiss, the glory of a tender touch. To put it bluntly, she would love to get laid." She's in a good place: successful, with a great six-year-old daughter, Sylvie, and happy in her friends and family. Enter almost-high-school-flame Darius "Dare" Bravo and his irresistible charm. Moreover, he's volunteering with a local girls' Blueberry troop, helping them build dollhouses for underprivileged children. What with Sylvie a part of the troop and Ava having to pick her up and Dare's persistently compelling flirting, the staid, serious single mum cracks and makes Dare a proposition he cannot resist, especially given he's carried a torch for Ava since high school: secret lovers from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, no strings, no obligations, not even friendship, all the benefits, commitment – bupkis.
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Mini-Review: Anne Mather's A FORBIDDEN TEMPTATION
"Returning were as tedious as going o'er," says Macbeth, pondering whether to stop or continue his murdering path. Worry not, Miss Bates hasn't turned bloodthirsty murderess, but Macbeth's resigned despair echoed her feelings at the half-way point of reading Anne Mather's A Forbidden Temptation. Never had an HP showed so much promise, nor had such a fall as Mather's nutty Forbidden Temptation.
Hero Jack Connelly, of Kilpheny, Ireland, is settled in Rothburn on the Northumbrian coast. Two years have passed since his wife's death in a car crash. Jack is an architect whose money allowed him to renovate a house on this beautiful coastline and the leisure time to enjoy it and heal from Lisa's death. Except Lisa won't leave him alone. Reminiscent of a rueful, less emotionally-invested Truly, Madly, Deeply, Lisa's "pale ethereal figure" appears to Jack, chats with him, advises and provokes him. Wow, thought Miss Bates, this is unlike ANY HP ever. Always on the rom-reader look-out for new and original, MissB settled in to what she thought would be a fabulous read. Wait, where be our heroine? She arrives in the form of one sullen Grace Spencer, former London-based lawyer, now realtor and part-time bartender at her parents' pub. Sean Nesbitt, Jack's old university pal, arrives with Grace in his silver Mercedes. Sean is Grace's boyfriend; while visiting her, Sean thought he'd drop in on his old pal Jack. Continue reading


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