text:
TICKETS > https://liminalsoundseries.ticketleap.com/megan-sipe-morgan-thompson-jerome-morrison-janie-cowan–bob-hof/
Megan Sipe (NYC) Dancer
Morgan Thompson (Austin) Electric Bass
Jerome Morrison (Austin) Interactive Electronics
Janie Cowan (Los Angeles) String bass
Bob Hoffnar (Austin) Pedalsteel
⫸Set one
Megan Sipe (NYC) Dancer
Morgan Thompson (Austin) Electric Bass
Jerome Morrison (Austin) Interactive Electronics
This performance will be Morgan Thompson playing electric bass into the interactive electronics built by Jerome Morrison that will be controlled by the movement of Megan Sipe.
The audience will be invited to experiment with The Narsissiphone
⫸Set two — Trio for Dancer, String Bass and Pedalsteel
Megan Sipe (NYC) Dancer
Janie Cowan (Los Angeles) String bass
Bob Hoffnar (Austin) Pedalsteel
Janie Cowan and Bob Hoffnar continue their longtime improvisational collaboration with Megan Sipe.
About the artists
Megan Sipe
Megan Sipe is a dancer, choreographer and chocolatier based in NYC. She makes immersive performances and frequently collaborates with various artists including musicians, composers, chefs, visual artists, actors, animators and filmmakers.
Megan's dance work has been presenting in dance venues in NYC including Saint Marks Church, Dixon Place, The Martha Graham Studio Theater as well as parks, bars, and coffee shops. Megan strives to bring dance to people in unexpected and engaging ways.
Megan graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University with a BFA in dance performance. As a dancer she has had the opportunity to work with many great choreographers including Neta Pulvermacher, Alan Good, Shaleigh Commerford, and Sahar Javedani.
Additionally, Megan has been studying Klein Technique™ with Susan Klein intensively for the past seven years and is a senior member of the 4th Teacher Certification Program in Klein Technique™. She has taught at the Klein School of Movement and Dance in New York City and at the Stephen Petronio Summer Dance Workshop at Skidmore College. Megan is currently an Adjunct Professor at PACE University where she teaches Klein Technique™ as a movement preparation for actors.
When she is not dancing, Megan is also an aspiring chocolatier. She sells chocolate through her company Chocolate Dances. She also creates interactive chocolate tastings that are paired with dance. Megan's chocolates can be purchased at Indie Food and Wine at Lincoln Center in NYC and online.
Jerome Morrison (Austin) Interactive Electronics
Jerome Morrison moved to Austin in July of 2013 after receiving his Master's of Arts in New Media Studio at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. Since then Jerome has developed several large interactive sounds and visual installations and performances using motion controllers such as the Microsoft Kinect and Leap Motion.
Within the past 2 years, Jerome has helped establish several Austin Collectives such as Vision Gland and Touch Collective where he collaborates with other Austin makers, tinkerers and performers to create immersive spaces and productions, and most recently became a studio member at the Museum of Human Achievement.


text:
"And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." — Romans 8:28
Opposition comes in many shapes and sizes, It comes when we are aiming towards a targeted goal. How's your faith goal so far this year? Are there any oppositions came in during the time you are doing something to achieve it? How do you deal with it?
Let me share a short story, please bear with me for a few minutes.
Since the beginning of this year, I remember I started as nothing, I felt I was a new creation because I finally let go the pain that I've been nursing for few months last year. To continue, it has been my habit to write down my faith goals every year and watch them to come true as the year goes on but it wasn't that easy.
And so I stared attending seminars and reading more books to learn more and gain wisdom and to totally forget everything. From there my cravings for learning started.
I've become one of the "seminarista" as they called because I am already fond of seminars, It was started there until I found an author and a speaker who was willing to train us to become an author and to teach us how to write our own book. At first it was a challenge for me to shell out that amount of money but I did! It was really worth it! You know why? It's because I grew up. I leveled up in a way that I achieved one milestone again on my life after all the pain and struggle disciplining myself to think, organize my thoughts and write them! and now I was able to write my first book!
Dhenn, did you say you write your own book? Yes! And they are now available on Amazon Stores! Click Here to view the book. Next year I'm hoping I would be able to write another book again and will see you on our book launch!
I said before it wasn't that easy, writing a book was one of my dream, and as usual opposition comes to me in different forms and in different sizes but I know God is my backup that I was able to stand and win against it.
Achieving goals are not be easy. Dreams are goals and I firmly believe if a dream comes from God, the journey will not go as smoothly as it is. The enemy will try to distract us from our purpose. Satan will oppose us in the form of a family member or a friend that will interrupt our progress.
But don't you know even though opposition could be clearly from the enemy, there is a purpose for it and why God allows it. Today I am going to share you how opposition could play an important role in achieving our goals in life.
1. It gets you closer to your goals.
Have you ever thought that in every trial we get something positive on it? Opposition could be a negative thing because it's an obstacle or a hindrance to our progress. But have you realize that in a game, the harder the enemy the closer we are to the last stage.
Here's one thing I've learned in life, that no matter how hard or high the obstacle in front of us, it test our persistence, it demands our patience and perseverance but it makes us stronger even more. Think of it, the closer we get to our goal, the harder it is, so don't give up!
2. It leads us to a greater source of strength.
Opposition might be bigger than us when it comes, but one of its purpose is to remind us how weak are we, that we cannot do anything apart from God. God is the greater source of our strength, in Him we will be able to withstand against the opposition because He himself overcame it!.
3. Opposition is an affirmation that what God has for us will not be thwarted.
Delays, break-ups, interruptions, financial problems and even many disturbances will happen to us, rest assure that all things work together for our own good. Even the worst thing could happen, God is working everything for your own good.
As we walk in our destiny and purpose, we can assure that God works in all things for our own good. God is saying "Son, I am always with you, trust me!, this will turn out for your own good!"
Sign up now for our newsletter and get your FREE eBook and updates delivered to your inbox each month!
Latest posts by Dhenn Espiritu (see all)
- How To Act Like a Leader Before You Become One — October 12, 2019
- When Making Tough Decisions, Always Follow the Math — September 15, 2019
- Building a Culture of Trust — August 11, 2019

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The field of entertainment has a dark history (no pun intended) as it pertains to perceptions of beauty. The issue of Colorism has found its way into pop culture. According to the documentary "Dark Girls", colorism is "prejudice or discrimination based on the relative lightness or darkness of the skin and generally a phenomenon occurring within one's own ethnic group."
This phenomenon is illustrated in the song, "Complexion (A Zulu Love)" by Kendrick Lamar featuring Rapsody on his recent album, To Pimp a Butterfly. The song is a narrative that follows the relationship between two slaves, one who works in the field picking cotton and the other who works in the house. This dynamic is relative to the issue of colorism because it often times reflects the intent of divisiveness between darker and lighter skin tones, where the latter is sometimes the offspring of the slave master themselves. Lamar emphasizes in the second verse:
Dark as the midnight hour, I'm bright as the mornin' Sun
Brown skinned but your blue eyes tell me your mama can't run
Sneak me through the back window I'm a good field ni**a
I made a flower for you outta cotton just to chill with you
You know I'd go the distance, you know I'm ten toes down
Even if master's listenin', I got the world's attention
So I'ma say somethin' that's vital and critical for survival
Of mankind, if he lyin', color should never rival
Beauty is what you make it, I used to be so mistaken
By different shades of faces
Then wit told me, "You're womanless, women love the creation"
It all came from God, then you were my confirmation
I came to where you reside
And looked around to see more sights for sore eyes
Let the Willie Lynch theory reverse a million times
The Willie Lynch Theory that Kendrick Lamar mentions in the verse refers to a speech that was said to have been delivered by Willie Lynch, a British slave owner in the West Indies, to slave owners in Virginia in 1712. Supposedly, this speech, "The Making of a Slave" teaches the slave owners several methods to "control the slaves." While it is highly debatable that such a letter or speech ever really existed, the content of the alleged speech has some merit. For instance, one of the lines from the speech reads,
"You must use the DARK skin slaves vs. the LIGHT skin slaves, and the LIGHT skin slaves vs. the DARK skin slaves."
Recently, people on the internet took issue with Kendrick Lamar's recent engagement to his fiancée, Whitney Alford. Kendrick's life imitated his art in demonstrating, true to his words, that complexion doesn't "mean a thing". Kendrick chooses to see the beauty in his partner, revealing that we "all come from God". Unfortunately, this mentality was not shared by others who still, to this day, believe that one skin tone is superior to others.
I guess the people who have an issue with Lamar's fiancée is unaware of his support for dark-skinned women. In an interview with Miss Info, he gives reason as to why he chose a dark-skinned model for the video, "Poetic Justice". He states, "We had another girl for the lead but I had an idea where I just wanted a little bit of a darker tone [girl] in the video. It's almost like a color blind industry where there's only one type of appeal to the camera. ….. I always kept in the back of my mind like 'you don't ever see this tone of a woman in videos. No disrespect, I love all women, period. But at the same time, I still feels like it needs that balance."
I tend to agree wholeheartedly! We should embrace all colors, for the real beauty lies within the diversity of our skin tones. Like Rapsody so eloquently put it:
"Black as brown, hazelnut cinnamon tea
And it's all beautiful to me
Call your brothers magnificent, call all the sisters queens
We all on the same team, blues and pirus, no colours ain't a thing"


text: Facial injuries can create a lasting effect on your smile and overall appearance. If you experience facial trauma of any kind, our dentist can care for you with facial injury repair in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Angel is highly experienced and dedicated to providing the complementary restoration you need and deserve in a timely manner. We welcome you to call Angel Dentistry right away at 602-788-2008 if you experience any kind of facial trauma.


text:
If you are dealing with cancer or are implementing a cancer-free lifestyle balancing your meals is top priority. Children do not really fancy broccoli, but if you combine it with some apples, honey and lemon in a delicious smoothie, you have the perfect combination.
- 3.5 oz / 100g broccoli
- 3.4 oz / 100ml water
- 1 apple
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Wash both broccoli and apple well. Peel the apple and cut it into small chunks. Do the same with the broccoli. Add the pieces to your blender, then add the liquids. Blend well. Serve the juice in a highball glass, add some honey using a wooden tablespoon, and enjoy!


text:
11 Apr2007
Creating interesting sandwiches is always a fun challenge. It is best pursued when there is a wealth of ingredients on hand, and during our recent holiday at the beach, we had a good 20 or 25 possible fillings (palaman) including several kinds of cheese (provolone, cheddar, feta, mozzarella, parmesan, etc.), cold cuts (turkey ham, salami, ham, etc.), grilled vegetables, various salads and lots of dips. So doodling one lunchtime, I came up with this terrific sandwich made with ciabatta bread that was first toasted in a panini press with lots of butter to crisp it up, then I shmeared the bottom piece with tapenade or olive paste, piled on a few cold peeled steamed prawns leftover from a previous dinner, added some cucumber dip, strips of grilled red and yellow peppers and dollops of pesto sauce. It was excellent! Crisp bread, soft shrimp and several spreads/dips with sharp hits of olive, basil and sweet peppers…
Others at lunch made salami sandwiches with melted cheese, or ham and cheese melts of some sort, or a vegetarian tomato, mozzarella and pesto paninis. Creativity is only limited by one's refusal to experiment… And somehow, it tastes good simply because you made it yourself. Kids and adults alike universally seem to enjoy creating their own signature sandwiches and the results vary in infinite ways. When all is said and done, it doesn't even need to be elaborate… having consumed my share of sandwiches and salads and dips, I still had a little room to spare… so I took a small pita triangle, added one peeled shrimp and a dollop of pesto and it was the perfect way to fill that final gap…yum!
Your panini sandwich buffet station sounds fun, delicious and discretion is the limit. Other than that it hits everyone with their heart's delight. I do not have a panini press – I wrap a brick stone with aluminum foil and just flip my olive oil enriched bread over. It does the work too!
Apr 11, 2007 | 7:08 am
I really like the Greek side of you Mr. Marketman, here in Cyprus I often wonder if I can get all my favourite Greek-Cypriot food in the Philippines, with this entry, you showed me I can…. The mezze style entry is beautifully presented. When you have time visit us here in Cyprus and I'll show you the other types of mezze….take care
Apr 11, 2007 | 7:13 am
The pictures are lovely. Just curious, what type of panini press do you use?
Apr 11, 2007 | 7:52 am
the shrimp and the pesto looks soo good..
Apr 11, 2007 | 8:40 am
Where do you buy the olives to make the olive paste (I am assumin it is made fresh)? We currently are buying the majority of our olives during trips overseas.
Apr 11, 2007 | 11:48 am
hmmm….with no doubt this seems absolutely yumm!
Apr 11, 2007 | 4:36 pm


text:
it – when you receive a gift, your first instinct is to tear the
wrapper excitedly so you can find out and appreciate what's inside. This
must be the reason why gift wrappers
are almost always just an afterthought – it's what's inside that
counts, after all. Not a lot of people bother with wrapping their gifts
beautifully. Some people do not even bother wrapping their gifts anymore
and just present the gift in a bag from the store where they purchased
it from.
Japanese are known for doing things traditionally – and beautifully,
and this extends to their gift giving and gift wrapping customs.
the gift itself is important, for the Japanese, the way the present is
wrapped and presented is very important, too – sometimes more than the
present. This is because the way the present is wrapped speaks volumes
about the intent, symbolism, value and status of your relationship with
the recipient even before the present is unwrapped. Everything - from
the materials used to the color of the gift wrapper - has a meaning.
birthdays and other happy occasions, red is a good color for your wrap
as it symbolizes longevity and energy. You can combine it with white
when you are giving a present to newlyweds. Cheerful colors, such as
pastels, particularly pink and yellow, are safe bets for other
occasions, like when you are giving a souvenir to your host or if you
are bringing home tokens to family and friends after a trip. Pastels
work, too, when you are exchanging presents with relatives, friends, or
co-workers, or if you are presenting your employer with a gift at the
end of the year as a token of appreciation.
black is frowned upon, unless you are presenting the gift to
individuals grieving the death of a loved one. You must also be careful
with how you combine your colors together, as you might be giving off an
unwanted subliminal message. For instance, black and red represent
sexuality and that is not the message you want to impart on the grieving
or a newlywed. Steer clear of overly bright colors, too, as they are
too flashy and might send the wrong message.
paper and intricate ribbons make for a beautiful presentation, but if
you want a truly traditional way of wrapping your gifts, then you can
opt to wrap your gift in furoshiki or traditional reusable cloths that have been used to wrap gifts since ancient times.
beautiful pieces of cloth are made of different fabrics, including the
finest silk, rayon, nylon, and cotton. They come in different sizes,
too, and unique prints and colors. There are several ways to use it –
you can wrap it to resemble a body bag, a handcarry bag with a sling or
one or two handles, as a backpack, or as a typical gift wrapper secured
with a ribbon of another fabric or with a hidden knot.
your gift in a furoshiki also has economical advantages, as you reduce
your carbon footprint by not using paper bags or plastic bags. It also
allows you to present your recipient with another gift, as they can
reuse the furoshiki when they wrap their own gifts, or they can use it
as a belt, a bandana, or a handkerchief.
ensure that your intention and your message is never misinterpreted, it
is best to have your gift wrapped by a Japanese the first time. After
all, to them, it is not just the thought that counts.


text:
Coconut Eggnog
Makes 4 cups
Coconut eggnog is a terrific way to give holiday entertaining a Latin twist. This Puerto Rican drink is derived from Steven Raichlen's book Healthy Latin Cooking, a good source of Latin recipes that are off the beaten track and often not found in restaurants.
Healthy Latin Cooking mentions that coconut eggnog or coquito, is traditionally served in small glasses. The recipe involves draining 4 coconuts of coconut water, then cutting them in half with a cleaver and serving the eggnog in the shells. If you're enterprising, go for it! But to save time, my recipe uses canned or boxed coconut water, which is readily available in stores.
I also use 1/2 cup, rather than a cup of rum. This allows the flavors of the coconut, condensed milk and spices to stand out more. Drink safely, and thanks for visiting my blog!
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup light unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 cups canned coconut water
1/2 cup light rum
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg plus 1/4 teaspoon more for garnish
1 egg, beaten
Tip: If you need cinnamon and nutmeg, you don't have to buy a whole container. Natural foods stores and some markets have spices in bulk, so you can get only as much as you need at a time. Spices cost pennies this way. There are also no past-their-prime containers of spices taking up space in the cabinet. Spices lose their potency if they've been sitting around on a shelf too long. Fresh spices mean a better-tasting dish.
Open the can of coconut milk. You will see that the coconut fat has solidified. Scoop out the can, place the contents in a microwave-safe bowl, and zap it for about thirty or forty seconds. Stir to make sure all the fat is dissolved, then start making the eggnog.
In a large saucepan on medium heat, combine coconut water, nutmeg, cinnamon, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, rum and beaten egg. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes, and then remove from heat. Do not let the eggnog come to a simmer or boil at any point, otherwise the proteins in the egg will coagulate, and then there will be scrambled egg in the mixture.
I recommend adding the coconut water first, then stirring in the nutmeg and cinnamon, then adding the other ingredients. Otherwise, the spices may form little clumps, which you'll have to work to get out.
Let the eggnog cool to room temperature, then refrigerate, covered, for at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight. Because the cinnamon and nutmeg may sink to the bottom while chilling, stir before serving. Serve chilled in a small glass or cup with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.


text:
http://elyonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/eol-logo-1.jpg 0 0 Karl Bedingfield http://elyonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/eol-logo-1.jpg Karl Bedingfield2016-04-28 11:42:072016-04-28 11:42:07Council dog warden reminds owners of new rules
Council dog warden reminds owners of new rules
Thu, 04/28/2016
New East Cambridgeshire District Council dog warden Jenessa Springhall is reminding dog owners of the changes to microchipping laws that come into force this month.
Now, owners of dogs found by the police or local authorities not to have a microchip will have the benefits explained to them and be given a short period to comply with the microchipping law. If they do not, they could face a fine of up to £500.
The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Council dog warden reminds owners of new rules


text:
The Wissinger Article talks about the unspoken job that models have. They sell more than just products they sell a life style. Costumers might buy something a model wears because they like the way it looks, but they might also be subconsciously relating that product to the lifestyle that the rich and glamorous have. A point I found interesting was that the modeling industry is using model's social lives as part of this marketing. Not only are people seeing models wearing/using products in magazines, they are seeing them wear them at restaurants or nightclubs. Everything models do in public is an opportunity for the companies they work for to market their product.
Companies are even seeking out the rich and successful to become models! The founder of Women's Wear Daily was once asked to model for J. Crew's ad campaign. The founders of Foursquare modeled for Gap during Christmas 2010. These people are already known as successful business owners and are known to live a rich life so costumers see them in an ad campaign and automatically relate them to the lifestyle they know they have. Do you feel like models are selling us a lifestyle? Do you think using already established celebrities or business owners makes us want to buy these products even more?
Article: http://www.inc.com/maeghan-ouimet/tumblr-founder-david-karp-modeling-jcrew.html


text:
Lately I've found that my ability as a writer has caused me to harper on certain memories and continue to analyze them long after their finished. I write about, think about it and am often led to wonder "what could've happened differently if I did or didn't do this". Sure writing has helped w/ my curiousity and need to ask questions but sometimes I find in just doing to much. There are many moments where I feel split between the past and the present. I've come to realize that focusing on the presence will bring about a more fruitful life rather than harpering on something that happened so long ago. Worrying over what already transpired robs you of the chance to enjoy your moments of the present, create new better memories, engage in new things, meet new people and grow.
shethecreative Reflections 1 Minute
- Tagged
- HerWords
- Reflections
Published by shethecreative
I'm a young artist from Bronx, New York. I love writing. I really think the arts is so important since its a great means with which one can express themselves and connect to others. I enjoy writing on topics such as self love and development. In addition I write on topics pertaining to mental health for millennial on my other blog. Feel free to check it out here :http://mentalhealthasanecessity.weebly.com View all posts by shethecreative


text:
Shy Child
This article does not cite any sources. (August 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)
Shy Child
Shy Child at the Oxygen Festival in London 2007
|Background information
|New York City, New York, United States
|Indietronica, synthpop, alternative dance
|Years active
|Current: Gigantic Music, Wall of Sound
Former: Kill Rock Stars, Say Hey Records, Romz Record, Grenadine Records
|Associated acts
|Pete Cafarella
Nate Smith
Shy Child are an electronic music duo from New York City consisting of Pete Cafarella on vocals and synthesizers and Nate Smith on drums[1].
Shy Child formed in the summer of 2000, when former college friends Pete Cafarella and Nate Smith separately moved to New York City. The duo shared a love for progressive rock and electronic music, and started playing music together in an attempt to create a fusion of the genres. Shy child recorded their debut album, Please Consider Our Time, in 2001. Originally sold through local record shops, Grenadine Records signed the band[2] and re-released it proper in 2002, followed by the Humanity EP in 2003.
In 2004 the band released their second full-length album One with the Sun on New York label Say Hey Records. Two singles were later released in the UK from the album, The Noise Won't Stop and Technicrats, though the album itself was only released in North America.
Shy Child began playing steadily in the UK in 2006, and they also started working on their next album with producers Chris Zane and Paul Epworth. In the summer of 2006, they signed with UK label Wall of Sound. A U.S. tour supporting Hot Chip[3] followed in the fall.
In early 2007, Shy Child released the singles Drop the Phone and Noise Won't Stop in the UK. They supported Klaxons on their tour of England in May, the same month that they released their third album Noise Won't Stop. The band toured extensively in the UK and Europe in the summer of 2007, playing at Barcelona Acció Musical, London's O2 Wireless Festival, the Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Bestival, among others. They also supported Muse at Wembley Stadium on June 17, 2007, becoming the first American act to play the new Wembley Stadium. The group released the single Summer in September 2007, followed by an October headline tour around the UK. Drop the Phone was re-released in November.
Shy Child toured New Zealand and Australia as part of the Big Day Out Festival in January and February 2008, and opened for Björk at the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House as well. Noise Won't Stop was released in the USA by Kill Rock Stars in May 2008.
In March 2010, Shy Child released a new single, Disconnected and their fourth studio album, Liquid Love. A UK tour to support the album had to be rescheduled due to Pete suffering concussion. A second single, Open Up the Sky, was released later in the year. In September 2010, Liquid Love was released in North America by Gigantic Music.
Side projects[edit]
Before Shy Child, Pete Cafarella had been playing synthesizer in El Guapo, later known as Supersystem. Nate Smith was drumming for another New York duo, Touchdown.
Pete Cafarella is well known for playing entire songs using only a keytar. The keytar in question, a Roland AX-7, accompanied the band through all of their tours until 2010, when it was replaced by two regular synthesizers. When asked about this, Cafarella responded with "[the keytar is] kinda broken", and also that he felt people were not taking the band seriously because of it.
Shy Child performed The Noise Won't Stop on Channel 4's Transmission in May 2007. In June of the same year, they performed Drop the Phone on the BBC television show Later with Jools Holland. In October 2007, Shy Child performed the same song for Stella McCartney during the Swarovski Fashion Rocks event at Royal Albert Hall in London, which was broadcast worldwide. They have also appeared on the UK television shows The Culture Show, and Death Disco.
Studio albums[edit]
- Please Consider Our Time (2002)
- One with the Sun (2004)
- Noise Won't Stop (2007)
- Liquid Love (2010)
- Humanity EP (2003)
- "Noise Won't Stop" (2005)
- "Technicrats" (2006)
- "Drop the Phone" (2007)
- "Noise Won't Stop (Re-Release)" (2007)
- "Summer" (2007)
- "Disconnected" (2010)
- "Open Up the Sky" (2010)
Shy Child has remixed songs for Midnight Juggernauts, The Futureheads, Tokyo Police Club, Editors, and many others; their remixed version of The Boggs' "Arm in Arm" was featured in a trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV and appears in the game as well. Artists and bands that have remixed Shy Child include Buraka Som Sistema, Busy P, Infadels, and others.
External links[edit]
- ^ "Shy Child". BBC Music. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ Grenadine Records https://grenadinerecords.com/artist/shy-child. Retrieved 1 October 2019. Missing or empty
- ^ "Shy Child". The Guardian.


text:
March has seen the launch of the newest College initiative. Insight is a new online reporting system to replace the old ILP. It provides instant information on the attendance and progress of our students. The new design gives clarity and simplicity to the information and provides an even stronger partnership than ever before between the College, our staff, students and their parents.
New features include up-to-date timetable and attendance, individual exam timetable which will be updated nearer May, subject reviews and action plans.
Insight can be accessed by parents though the Parents Area of the website and details of how to log in can be found here.
We have provided more information about Insight in the Parents' Bulletin so we can share with you all the benefits of the new system.
This is a very exciting development for the College which we hope that you'll appreciate. We will be monitoring Insight and updating the services we can offer to parents over time. Please feel free to give feedback to email@example.com


text: Clashes erupted between riot police and pro-Kurdish protesters in Istanbul [Reuters] Clashes erupted between riot police and pro-Kurdish protesters in Istanbul on Sunday. Scores of pro-Kurdish protesters marched to Istanbul's Fatih mosque to denounce a Turkish election board ruling that has stripped a pro-Kurdish politician, Hatip Dicle, from his newly won seat in parliament. The protests turned violent when riot police began using tear gas to disperse the crowd. Protesters threw stones and poles at riot police as they retreated. Several Pro-Kurdish legislators were also affected by the tear gas. Earlier this week, Turkey's pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) party decided that all its candidates elected in a June 12 vote would boycott parliament. The party was objecting to the election board's decision to strip a Dicle off his seat because of a prior conviction on a "spreading terrorist propaganda" charge. Disqualifications On Saturday, a Turkish court ruled against the release of five pro-Kurdish politicians who were elected to parliament. In a seperate incident, three imprisoned candidates who were elected to parliament were disqualified by court order. They are in custody on charges related to an alleged plot to topple the government. The rulings could fuel a political backlash against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan as he makes plans to introduce a new constitution and prepares for a third term in power. It was hoped the composition of the new assembly would force Erdogan to try harder to seek consensus. But the disqualifications have given rise to fears of turbulence as a row erupts over reallocated seats. Erdogan's Justice and Development (AK) Party, a socially conservative party with Islamist roots, had won 326 seats in the 550 seat assembly but was awarded more seats due to the disqualifications. Possibility of unrest It could make even greater gains if a threatened boycott of the new parliament by the pro-Kurdish opposition bloc leads to by-elections. Any reallocation of seats could prove crucial for Erdogan's plan for a new constitution. The Kurdish bloc, which won 36 seats, plans to boycott the parliament's oath-taking on June 28, unless Dicle is reinstated. His seat was awarded to an AK candidate, who was the runner up. If ethnic Kurds end up without their chosen representatives in parliament, it could reignite unrest in the mainly Kurdish southeast. More than 40,000 people have been killed in a separatist insurgency that has dragged on since the early 1980s. SOURCE: Al Jazeera and agencies Politics Europe Turkey


text:
Hardware & Networking
CCNA and COMPUTER HARDWARE:
KC CISCO IT ACADEMY is currently the only Computer Hardware and Networking Institute in Nawanshahr is authorized as CISCO Local Academy (LA). The CCNA credential is a premium certification intended for professionals who design and develop custom business solutions with CISCO routers and switches. This certification focuses on routing and switching, as well as WAN Switching Solutions in Network Design and Network Support.
Course Details
10 + 2 or equivalent in any stream / Graduates / Engineers / Working Professionals
2 Months (HARDWARE, 3 modules)
& 4-6 Months (CCNA, 4 modules)
Seats Available
50 (Hardware)
Course Highlights:
· Training by CISCO Certified Instructors
· Lab work as per CISCO norms
· 280 hrs CISCO official curriculum
· Globally recognized certification
· Certification of course completion from CISCO
· Participation certificate from CISCO
· 50% - 70% discounts on international CCNA Exam certificate fee
· Placement Assistance
Target Certifications
After completing all four courses of CCNA Exploration, students will be prepared to take the Cisco CCNA certification exam.
Curriculum Description
CCNA Exploration teaches networking based on technology, covering networking concepts using a top-down, theoretical, and integrated approach - from network applications to the network protocols and services provided to those applications by the lower layers of the network. CCNA Exploration includes the following features:
Students learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for Cisco CCNA certification and entry-level networking careers
The curriculum discusses networking concepts in depth and uses language that allows for integration with engineering concepts, providing a deep, theoretical understanding of networking concepts for experienced learners with advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
Courses emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and the practical application of skills
Rich multimedia content, including Flash-based interactive activities, videos, games, and quizzes, addresses a variety of learning styles and help stimulate learning and increase knowledge retention
Hands-on labs and Packet Tracer simulation-based learning activities help students develop critical thinking and complex problem solving skills
Innovative assessments provide immediate feedback to support the evaluation of knowledge and acquired skills
Provides students with the skills needed to succeed in networking-related degree programs.
COMPUTER HARDWARE : Computer Hardware curriculum provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) professionals. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of PC technology, networking, and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts. Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. Hands-on labs and Virtual Desktop learning tools help students develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
CCNA Curriculum Description:
Network Fundamentals
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Labs use a "model Internet" to allow students to analyze real data without affecting production networks. Packet Tracer (PT) activities help students analyze protocol and network operation and build small networks in a simulated environment. At the end of the course, students build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling, performing basic configurations of network devices such as routers and switches, and implementing IP addressing schemes.
Routing Protocols and Concepts
This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF. By the end of this course, students will be able to recognize and correct common routing issues and problems. Students complete a basic procedural lab, followed by basic configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting labs in each chapter. Packet Tracer activities reinforce new concepts, and allow students to model and analyze routing processes that may be difficult to visualize or understand.
LAN Switching and Wireless
This course provides a comprehensive, theoretical, and practical approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. Students learn about the hierarchical network design model and how to select devices for each layer. The course explains how to configure a switch for basic functionality and how to implement Virtual LANs, VTP, and Inter-VLAN routing in a converged network. The different implementations of Spanning Tree Protocol in a converged network are presented, and students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network.
Accessing the WAN
This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise networks. The course uses the Cisco Network Architecture to introduce integrated network services and explains how to select the appropriate devices and technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to implement and configure common data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access control, and addressing services. Finally, students learn how to detect, troubleshoot, and correct common enterprise network implementation issues.
Minimum System Requirements
Curriculum Requirements:
· 1 PC per student
· Latest Packet tracer Simulation Program for Virtual Topologies, Router & Switch Configuration (version 5.3.2)
· On-Line CCNA Curriculum
Lab Bundle Requirements:
3 Cisco 2811 Routers with Base IP IOS, 256 MB DRAM, 64 MB Flash
3 Cisco 2960 Switches,
2 Linksys wireless (Linksys WRT310N, Wireless N-Broadband Router)
10 Lab PCs (Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 7)
Assorted Ethernet , Console Cables , Straight & Crossover Cables
For further query, Please Contact :
09914100582, 09988613773


text:
Trying to determine the key of a song by ear requires a little ear training. Here's a tip-Try to find the main note ("root note") which the melody keeps resolving to. Everytime the song reaches this note, things will become relaxed and the music will seem to resolve. When you find a note, you can test if it is the right note or not by playing a major scale in the "root note" key on a guitar or a piano while the song is playing. If it sounds good, you've found the right note!
If you're playing to a blues progression, then you can easily determine the I, IV, and V chords by listening to the track for a while. When the song enters the I chord, pick up a harmonica and play the blues scale starting on the 2 draw. If it sounds right, you have found the right key harp. If not, keep trying other harps until it does sound right. Yes, it is a little time consuming at first, but it'll become easier with practice. Another way to determine the key could be to just hum the blues scale while the track plays. I think it is easier and faster to determine the key of a song by just humming along with it. If your humming sounds good with the backing track, you have found the right scale. Try to find the notes you are humming on a piano. Suppose you find out that the first note you are humming is an "E". This means that you can use an A harmonica and play along with the track in 2nd position. This is because the 2 draw note of an A harmonica is an E note.
For more information on harmonica keys and positions, read this article -http://www.harmonica.com/blog/19-harmonica-keys-positions.html
Another answer to a similar question:
Well, trying to figure out the key of a song by ear will require some experimentation.
If I want to figure out the key of a song..let's say "Old McDonald had a farm". What I would is I would listen for the main, "tonic" note. The tonic note is the note around which the whole song revolves. In Old McDonald, it's the first note. So, I would hum this note and try to find it on the 1 blow of a harp. After I find it, I can figure out what key harp to use for 2nd position or 3rd position to play in that key.
You might have to go through several harps to find the key, but I would start with a C harp..and if the tonic note is lower than the 1 blow of a C harp, I would try an A harp next....or a E harp (if it's higher). Then I would repeat the process. You can figure out the key of a song faster this way without having to try all 12 keys.
Here is another tip that I found on the Internet:
- Sing along with the song for one or two lines while it's playing, and then:
- Sing DO-RE-MI-FA-SOL-FA-MI-RE-DO.
- The final "DO" you land on is the key you are trying to find.
It's not an exact science, but it works. :)


text:
Do you need a strategic planning facilitator to run the strategic planning process?
In some organizations, top managers do strategic planning as a one off project. The CEO is the process leader and project manager.
In other enterprises, the CEO, while leading the process, may have some administrative support for the process.
Larger organizations may have planning departments with staff specialists to enable and support the process through all phases.
However, in many cases, it may be wise to use a strategic planning facilitator. The facilitator helps the chief executive and their colleagues to work through the planning process.
Before hiring a strategic planning consultant, review these things -
For many organizations, the cost of using consultants can be a big issue. This is especially true for smaller ones and many non-profits.
The costs to your organization for strategic planning include the following items.
Strategic planning is a big commitment of time for managers. This commitment may yield value, or not. An independent professional facilitator will cost money. However, they can help you get better results for the time used in planning.
Not every single interaction in the planning process requires a planning facilitator. Their services can be especially useful for the major meetings. Having the facilitator conduct the workshop on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats is especially helpful.
Whether or not you use an external strategic planning facilitator, it is wise to check that the strategic planning team are ready for the task.
For team members to be prepared to make the process work, they need to be ready, willing, and able to -
Some members may be very new to the organization. They may need some coaching to work with the rest of the team. Other members may not be ready for major changes flowing from executing new strategies. They may need some individual counselling.
When selecting the team, the CEO needs to decide not only who should be in the team, but also how ready the team is for the strategic planning assignment.
A new organization, with all its members are all on the same page about what the organization is on about, may not need an external facilitator.
An organization with a very authoritarian CEO may waste time by bringing in an external facilitator. The team members are unlikely to speak their minds openly in the presence of the chief executive.
An organization in financial trouble should not spend their money on a planning facilitator. Better to postpone strategic planning. They should first work on solving the immediate crisis.
Other things may delay using an outside facilitator. For example, an obstacle could be misunderstanding about the respective roles of the board and the management in the planning process. The CEO and the Chair of the board need to get this straightened out.
We have looked at some of the blocks to using a facilitator. Let us now look at the advantages of using a strategic planning facilitator.
A strategic plan contains the top decisions required to ensure the future of your organization. It is risky to base such important decisions on the personal and subjective views of a few members of your own management team. An impartial, objective, and trustworthy outsider could reduce the effects of genuinely held, but possibly misguided ideas that exist in all organizations.
If this outsider uses a systematic approach to strategic planning, they should be able guide the planning team efficiently and effectively through the process. This will produce a strategic plan that has the enthusiastic support and commitment of the managers of your organization.
A systematic planning process includes many details. A skilled strategic planning facilitator can ensure the thorough execution of every step. The planning team members can focus their efforts on using their deep knowledge of the enterprise to fill out the substance of the plan, without distraction from process details.
Understand that the benefits of using a strategic planning consultant come from separation of powers in the process. The planning team contribute the information and ideas that make up the content of the plan. Strategic planning consultants steer the team through the process. They keep the team on course, avoiding obstacles of ego created distractions, undue time on war stories, and so on.
Make sure everyone knows that the strategic planning facilitator has no part in deciding your strategies. They steer the process so that your team make these difficult decisions in an orderly, fashion. Your people know your organization better than anyone on the planet does.
The strategic planning consultant may also -
Return from Strategic Planning Facilitator to Strategic Planning Process.
Return from Strategic Planning Facilitator to Simply Strategic Planning Home page.
Sign up for our Newsletter -
StratXtra provides updates on what is happening here at the website, and comment on current issues in strategic planning.


text:
Pitch Black
August 27, 2013
A group of space travelers crash land on a deserted planet populated with carnivorous alien monsters. But perhaps even more dangerous to the survivors is Richard B. Riddick - an escaped convict with a high body count in his history. Riddick was actor Vin Diesel's star-making role, but does Pitch Black stand up to the Now Playing reviewers' spotlight? Listen to find out!


text: Neil Hodgson is a former BSB and WSBK champion. Remembered fondly for his 'Doohan'esque riding style, and his epic title decider with Chris Walker at Donington Park, Hodgson announced his retirement in 2010 after 20 seasons of racing after suffering a brutal shoulder injury. He's now the MotoGP commentator for BT Sport, where he uses his knowledge to offer a valuable insight into racing's premier class alongside Keith Huewen. After two decades of competition, he's got a wealth of experience with kit from a huge range of manufacturers, and is uniquely placed to explain what works and doesn't. Here he shares his hard earned kit wisdom: HELMET "I know it's obvious, but your helmet is your most important piece of kit. It has to be – you only get one head, so you need to do everything you can to protect it. My advice is to buy the best helmet you can afford. "As well as being protective, it also needs to work. It needs to be comfortable, needs to fit and it needs to offer decent levels of vision. When you come off you're going to hit the ground hard, so you need to know everything's going to work. For example, it's no good having a strong shell but a weak visor. If a visor comes off when you crash that's not going to end well as you'll either get hit in the face by flying stones or a handlebar. "In the 1990s I had a crash and the helmet was totally destroyed. It was a nothing crash, yet it had shattered like an egg. It was only after the crash that I proper looked at it and realised how flimsy it was. "I've got so much experience with helmets. I raced for 20 seasons, and I have ridden with every brand you can imagine, from FM to AGV to Shoei to Suomy and UVEX. It's funny, I never raced with Arai during the entirety of my career, and everyone always said they were the best. I so didn't believe it. I thought it was all hype, but it was only when I wore one for the first time that I thought 'what have I been doing?'. I'm such a stubborn bugger, and I guess I was trying to prove a point, but the reality is that everything about an Arai helmet is better than what I have experienced before. "Yes you pay a bit extra for it, but the design justifies the price. The design has virtually remained unchanged for years, and everything is researched and made to the highest level. There really is no compromise – the reason it has the shape it has is solely down to safety. It's a brand which focuses on protection, not fashion or the latest trends, and I love that. "My helmet is an off-the-peg lid, standard RX-7V that you can buy yourself, and apart from the paint, it's not been changed or modified in any way. What I love about it is that everything works perfectly – it fits me, the lining is comfortable and effective at wicking away the sweat, the ventilation is superb, and the vision is excellent. LEATHERS "I need my leathers to be comfortable, but prefer them to be tight too. They also need to fit, and all the internal and external armour needs to sit where it's supposed to – if it moves it's not going to do you any good in a crash. "It's no good them being too loose and rolling up when you hit the Tarmac. A good test is to pull the leather at the wrists and ankles. If they move up your arm or leg then they're too big. You need to try them on in the correct way – by sitting as if you're crouching on the bike. It's no good just trying them on standing up as this wont replicate how they'll sit on your body when you're on the bike. When you crouch, the suit changes and you need to realise this. "In 1998 I was testing in Indonesia and I crashed. It really was nothing of a crash – I just tucked the front. I had changed manufacturers and didn't have any leathers ready, so I was I was wearing a baggy, off-the-peg suit. Basically, the leathers spun, my leg was trapped under the bike, and the elastic part of the suit was now over my knee. This wore out really quickly and holed, and put a big hole in my knee – the local hospital stitched my up, but I'd gotten gravel in the knee and it got infected. That was a miserable experience, and all because I wasn't wearing tight fitting leathers. "And that's still the case today. I see so many people on trackdays, as many as 90 percent, wearing leathers that are just too big for them. I go up to them, grab their arm and I can pinch a full handful of leather. I can spin the elbow protector right round, and that's just with my hand. Imagine the g-forces involved if you crash at Craner Curves when your elbow hits the ground. That is the reason so many trackday riders get injured. "Kit works, it really does. But it has to fit. Think about MotoGP – the number of crashes last year was sky high, but the number of riders injured was low, and that is because kit has improved since the days I raced in a full Kevlar suit. "I wear RST. They have progressed so much over the past few years. What I like about the owner, Jonny Towers, is that five years ago he told me he wanted to RST to be the third best leather manufacturers in the world after Alpinestars and Dainese. And he's committed to achieving that – every year he tweaks the suits, and makes them better. Go into the BSB paddock and there is a reason a lot of riders are wearing the suits; they work. A lot of that is down to the fact that Jonny races himself and understands what it takes to make a good suit. An RST suit is very, very impressive for the price. "Another exciting thing from my point of view about RST is that they're always listening to rider's feedback and constantly evolving and improving their products." BOOTS "There are a lot of bones in your feet, and the ankle's a really complicated joint, so you can't afford to take chances. You need your boots to be protective. But you also need them to be flexible. "It's the ultimate compromise. You need safety around your ankle, but you also need the flexibility, especially when you hang off the bike a lot. I roll my ankle in weird shapes when I ride, so I need lot of movement. I have tried Daytona boots, but they were so rigid I couldn't ride how I wanted to. "I also ride with the back brake a lot, and need to have a pair of boots which will let me accurately feed back what I'm doing. If the sole is too thick, I know full well it will cost me a second a lap, so I need my boots to offer some flex. It's about trying different sets on, and discovering what works for you." GLOVES "I'm quite picky when it comes to gloves because I need them to look after me. And they have – I have been so lucky throughout my career, I don't have a single scar on my hands. "When I was racing, once I'd found a pair of gloves I liked I'd wear them for the whole season. I hated new gloves, still do. Yes, new gloves are much better at breaking in, but I still prefer older gloves. I like my gloves to feel like old slippers, and in a weird way, because of this I have probably compromised safety in the past. "Today's gloves have so much armour and protective features – looks for sliders on the palm and fingers, and make sure the cuff closes over your leathers." BACK AND CHEST PROTECTORS "I've always worn a back protector, and I wouldn't race without one. It just gives me peace of mind. "Having said that I don't wear a chest protector and I've never given one any thought. People started using them when I was racing, but I was so fanatical about being tucked in, being as low on the bike as I could, that I thought the extra 1cm thickness would cost me 0.001 of a second. It's absolute stupidity thinking about it now, and I'd consider wearing one so long as it doesn't restrict movement on the bike." AIRBAGS "Airbags are compulsory for all racers competing in MotoGP this year. The whole technology is getting better, and the low number of riders getting injured is testimony to the fact that airbags work. Just look at Jack Miler's crash at Le Mans last year. It was a fast crash, a massive crash, and he walked away unscathed. "I think we're in golden age of rider safety and we've never had it so good. For example, I know wrist locking technology is coming and that will help stop riders injuring their wrists. And RST are developing their own airbag system; you know full well it will represent value for money. I'd wear one…" ANY CRASHES WHERE YOU FEEL YOUR KIT WORKED PARTICULARLY WELL? "I've had some decent crashes, but not many major ones. I never used to crash that much – I averaged six crashes a year over my 20-year career, and most of the time I tucked the front, which is the type of crash you want. "I once highsided on some oil coming out of Turn 1 at Valencia, it wasn't actually that fast, but I was well out of the corner. My own oil caught me out, I got stuck under the bike and slid all the way down to Turn 2. I stood up after that and my AXO leathers had literally split open, but I didn't have a mark on me. That was incredible. I kept that suit – the leather and back protector had completely worn away, but I didn't have a single bruise or cut." Neil Hodgson has joined forces with Niall Mackenzie to create a new insurance company – Mackenzie Hodgson. Specialising exclusively in motorcycle insurance, the company prides itself on offering riders the right cover at a competitive price while providing best service and attention in the case of a claim. For more details visit http://www.mackenziehodgson.co.uk or call 0330 343 8751


text:
Woodsy Musk is clean, delicate and light yet also rich and woodsy. Richer than African Musk but with a similarly airy and understated quality.
Ingredients: Olive oil, coconut oil, soybean, oil, Sunflower oil, organic shea butter, water, sodium hydroxide, colors, fragrance oil. Corn oil (in some depending on scent)
Note: Any color has the possibility of staining fabrics or surfaces.


text:
The Key to Finding a Personal Trainer in Denham Court
A Denham Court personal trainer has the power to bring about a significant and holistic change to the lives of his clients. In fact, your clients look up to you as their role model as to how to stay fit and sprightly. Continue reading Personal Trainer Denham Court


text:
The Castelli Arrivo 2 Thermo Headband is simply a band of great soft, stretchy Thermoflex fleece polyeseter, the same fabric we used in their jerseys. It has raw cut edges top and bottom so there are no seams to irritate or bunch, which makes it the perfect headband for under a helmet.
The Castelli Arrivo 2 Thermo Headband is ideal for cool days (5-15c) to keep the chill off of your ears but with good airflow over your head ensuring you dont overheat.
Size Guide
One size fits all.
Tech Spec
- Thermoflex is warm soft and stretchy
- Raw-cut edge lies flat and doesn't bunch under helmet
- Size UniSize
- Weight 13g
- Castelli comfort range 5-15c
Who's Behind It?
Q. What do a 19th century Italian tailor, a designer for the Milan Ballet and the first ever lycra cycling shorts have in common?
A. They are all part of a rich 140 year history that's led to today's most recognised brand in cycling: Castelli.
Throw in a heart attack on a famous Italian climb, family feuds, Olympic gold medals and controversy in the pro peloton and it begins to sound more like a Sicilian soap opera than the backdrop to a cycling brand. But then again Castelli is no ordinary brand.
Today, Castelli's scorpion emblem is arguably the single most recognised in cycling. Iconic is an overused word these days, but the Castelli brand surely qualifies.
We first discovered Castelli on our year long ride through the Americas in 2010, when our founder Liz (pictured) wore Castelli shorts and loved them, so stocking them seemed an obvious choice. But we're almost as captivated by the story behind the name as the kit itself! For the full Castelli story (it's quite a story!), click here.
Be the first to review this product
Write Your Own Review
Unit 28, Wheatley Business Park, Old London Road, Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1XW // firstname.lastname@example.com // +44 (0) 1302 249 323


text:
The England World Cup squad announcement has descended into a series of leaks, rumours and gossip as names gradually filter out, much of it played out on Twitter.
While we wait for official confirmation of the 23 man squad, England squad, World Cup squad and England World Cup Squad have all been trending. And Adam Johnson, Walcott and Leighton Baines will wish their names had not been so widely tweeted they made Twitter's list of trending topics, shooting up the charts as reaction spread about Fabio Capello leaving them out.
Celebrities on the micro-blogging site have also been sharing their thoughts on Capello's selections for South Africa.
Actress Tamzin Outhwaite was shocked at Arsenal winger Theo Walcott's omission, writing: "theo walcott out of the squad??? WHAT????"
Actor Gary Lucy, a contestant on this year's Dancing on Ice, agreed, tweeting: "Gutted bout walcott poor fella !" He added: "Walcott bent baines johnson all out of world cup squad"
And comedian David Schneider commented: "I fear that Theo Walcott is Orson Wellesing his international career"
Former Blue singer Antony Costa tweeted: "England squad being announced...let's hope the spurs boys are in there!x" As the wait dragged on for the official announcement he commented: "Cruch time come on capello you've kept is waiting!!!!hurry up".
And he was still hoping for good news for Tottenham's representatives in the squad, writing: "Go on ledley!!!" then "Can't believe huddlestone and dawson ain't going I am screwing!why take Dawson if you ain't gonna give him a chance.. Gutted!" He continued: "Daws has been so consistent this year..I am just gutted!they should go on consistency ... Well done to Defoe,king and Lennon ...fingers cross you will start!" He later added: "Forgot about crouchie.."
Alastair Campbell, who tweets as campbellclaret, was surprised about the left back choice, writing: "Iain Dale interview done, ditto the legend that is Steve Wright (runs tomoro) now at CNN. Surprised re Warnock ahead of Baines!"
Former SoccerAM presenter Tim Lovejoy said: "They're talking about Theo like he's died on the radio. Im shocked, but I have faith in Fabio." He added: "How they finding out all these players are going? This leaking stuff is good fun keeps it going longer."
England rugby legend Will Carling is already getting in the mood for the World Cup. He wrote: Football World Cup. "We r not over-excited in our house. Only have 5 different sweep stakes running.. and I still do not have 1 decent team!" He added: "I think Ivory Coast is my best team ........:-("


text:
I wasn't thinking about Futurestan, when the noon sun was
directly overhead at the equator and the noodles were uncooked
Noonday demons are an atlas of depression
She's got noon tattooed in wedding wine text
You can wear my shirt, my eyelash extensions, my mollusks and annelids
Minor arcana supplement terrain features
A subminor solar fort is one definition of ascension
A worn path, cloudadjacent, a lack of color stocked with 500 fish
We are protected from receiving the wind
over a lake of beer for god
Sleeping children, dead languages, streambed alteration ragepond
A lake full of wolf eyes is a form of grammar
Books, smoke, reckless pride, balloons, trampoline ghosts
Cupcake text your glory chords as hatecargo
The little surprises in liquid sodium
A bible made of light, lime curd and liquor
Withdraw underneath an algebra maple
Linen drawings at fingernail latitudes, or am I just an abbreviated symmetry?
A few dollars combined with a man who makes potions is a wolf nightmare
a beautiful lack, a night of neglect, a noiseless patient spider
A sun angle calculator or an ornament savior
The singular plural will try to kill you
Singularity theorems, is your new red skull a game, a moon god?
On the skin brown plains, the sendusing configuration value is invalid
Her senile and delinquent prayers, seamless
Confetti lamps, rosemary, varnish ingredients
Her Mercedes has a flat as told by Ginger
After an oyster parade, mermaid remains washed up on the beach
Remorse code, Sermon Spice, sleep in the absence of photography
When your shoes are dated by violence, French horror falls out of your sleeves
The slightest whim adjusting slippers, neonatal gold
Indian genesis tree lyric, the state of matter at room temperature
Isotopes and fish density, delectation
Snore more like a fat and drunk smoker
The romanticism in Roman numerals, Totem Lake
Taped and gorgeous away farms, crossword cardigans
Idiomatic bed images, pig earth, their lips mimic grammar
Faced lined with sand, mousekeeping, metallic
Nylons, pizza, lactose, starch, monomania
She had an omenectomy for clarity, yet they continue to read her like Cinderella
They should cage lead singers at night
as they reminisce and collapse over their instruments
Artists smell like honey, foxes and heartbeats, the cloth of mountains, millinery
In Monstercockland, weddings accessorize the rain
Facts blow across this ocean, misnumbered
Simmer her in her shimmer lipstick
When is the mid-season miracle sale?
What if Memphis-bleak merchant ships were girlicious?
Was Thomas Jefferson also a Thai prostitute?
American dream therapy, or a god that never goes outdoors
A room with no floor, the shutters blow in, filled with toys, lyrics and lightswitches
Rectangle a square, rabbit a rodent, rose a monocot
One humid perspective, the moonlanding is blue tonight
River chattel, is leopard print stronger than chemotherapy?
How many calories are in the south of France?
Our skeletal structures follow a nuclear reaction
Thieving guide, valence shell, legs like twigs
Fables and masterpieces barely done by simple machines and sign beavers
Lessons learned from geese on bullying
Eye clothing, a nostalgia for nose bleeds, the awe in thank you notes
Moonsoup, moons named after gods and Shakespearean characters
What's a noun that starts with "u"? Understanding is uniform and uncountable
Lug nuts and ligaments, animal facts as pets and loss
Pearls that look artic attack, and then a Leonid meteor explodes
Relics of prayer float in the sky, relic hoarders
Sacramentary in your immortality suit, in the red jaws of your French palace
Origin wallpapers over pleasure
Losslessness joins decomposition, celandine demons
Your nausea, your appetite, the effects of alcohol, your stretchmarks
The appearance of your scars remove all doubt from reels of dreams unrolled


text:
Congratulations to Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center on the unanimous approval by Boulder County Commissioners of their Limited Impact Special Review (LISR). This approval recognizes RMERC as the next of a natural progression of historic uses of Community Significance on a beautiful parcel of land off the Peak to Peak highway on Overland Road, along the South St Vrain creek. The Nature Conservancy holds a conservation easement on the land, which has protected its historical significance and ecological value.
RMERC is exactly the kind of conscientious steward we all dream of when we place conservation easements. Their program will be of tremendous benefit to Boulder County residents and beyond.
Caddis has been working with Lopez Smolens Associates; Scott, Cox, & Associates; and Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C. who has lead the process, along with Johann Robbins and the RMERC Board who are supported by a broad group of volunteers from the community.
Caddis' role has been to assist RMERC and the team through the LISR approval process, to consult on land-use/building/energy/accessibility codes, constructability, cost, and design with a focus on historic preservation and pragmatism. We love meaningful work and are delighted to play a role in conserving this land and its historic structures.
On Hazel Schmoll (paraphrased from the presentation made by Harmon Zuckerman of Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, PC):
Hazel Schmoll was a celebrated resident of Boulder County who served as the state botanist from 1919 to 1935. In 1938, she built the guest lodge on the property and created the Range View Ranch as a guest lodge and retreat center, advertising it in the Christian Science Monitor towards guests of good behavior who neither drank nor smoked.
Hazel Schmoll operated the Guest Ranch and Retreat until her retirement in 1972, when she bequeathed it to The First Church of Christ, Scientist. The Church owned the property until this summer, when it sold to the RMERC, which had begun operating it under a lease prior to the purchase and has continued the use since. All thee owners of the property have operated it in the same way, offering guests a place for spiritual revitalization and practice along with a range of other activities which have historically included hiking, mountaineering, fishing, horseback riding, guided automobile trips, weddings, and family reunions.
The property has been used as a guest ranch continuously, and in all seasons, for the past nearly 80 years. When Hazel donated it to the Christian Scientists, she also granted a Conservation Easement to The Nature Conservancy to ensure that the property would remain largely as she left it. When the Church decided to divest many of its far-flung real estate assets, it turned away multiple residential buyers and sold the property to the RMERC at a significant discount. The Church wanted to honor Hazel's legacy by selling the property to a retreat center which would maintain the historical use and appearance of the property.
For more information, check out the Rocky Mountain EcoDharma Retreat Center's website: https://rockymountainecodharmaretreatcenter.org/


text:
The Record-Review – The official newspaper of Bedford and Pound Ridge, New York
The Record-Review – The official newspaper of Bedford and Pound Ridge, New York
The official newspaper of the towns of Bedford and Pound Ridge, New York
Single copies $1.00
August 23, 2013
Pound Ridge/Scotts Corners
•Scotts Corner Market – Trinity Corners Shopping Center; 55 Westchester Avenue
•Pound Ridge Sunoco — 66 Westchester Avenue
•Sam Parker Country Market — 257 Westchester Avenue
Bedford Village
•Bedford Rexall Pharmacy — Hunting Ridge Mall; 424 Old Post Road
•Village Green Deli — Village Green; Routes 22 and 172
•Bedford Shell — Routes 22 and 172 (at blinking light); 848 So. Bedford Road
•Village Service Center —193 Pound Ridge Road (at Long Ridge Road intersection)
Bedford Hills
•Bedford Hills Deli – 7 Babbitt Road
•Bueti's Deli – 526 Bedford Road (Route 117)
•NoKA Joe's – 25 Katonah Avenue
•Steger's Paper Mill – 89 Katonah Avenue
•Katonah Pharmacy – Katonah Shopping Center; 294 Katonah Avenue
•Bagel Shoppe – Katonah Shopping Center; 280 Katonah Avenue
•Katonah Sunoco – 105 Bedford Road
Mount Kisco
•Teamo/Mt. Kisco News – 239 Main Street
Cross River
•Bagel Boys Café – Cross River Shopping Center; Routes 121 and 35
•Cross River Shell Station – Route 35
•Cameron's Deli – 890 Route 35
The Record-Review is available
at these locations:
The Record-Review is delivered to subscribers' mailboxes every Friday
for only $40 per year.
Click here to subscribe
or to purchase a gift subscription.
•View our Media Kit for deadlines, specs and circulation information.
•Index to Advertisers
•Contact your Ad Representative.
The Record-Review • 16 The Parkway, Katonah, NY 10536 • (914) 244-0533 • Fax (914) 244-0537 • www.record-review.com
Jump to: THE SCARSDALE INQUIRER or THE RIVERTOWNS ENTERPRISE
Community involvement helps Fox Lane student attend college
Kim Lapple, Kevin Tejada, Michelle Gosh and Thomas Abt at reception for Kevin at Bedford Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Aug. 4.
The story of Kevin Tejada is inspiring and demonstrates the generosity within the Bedford Central School District community. Back in February, when this Fox Lane senior told friends and teachers that his home situation had become untenable, the Rev. Paul Alcorn mentioned the student's dilemma during his Sunday service. Parishioners immediately stepped forward to help out, including a couple who offered him the chance to live in their home while he completed his high school courses and college applications. These generous women were Michelle Gosh and Kim Lapple, parishioners of the Presbyterian Church. Fortunately, since the couple lives in Mount Kisco, Kevin was able to remain at Fox Lane.
"They were very welcoming," said Kevin. "I felt like I belonged there. They were supportive."
The effort to help this particular student has been turned into a movement by the church called "College Bound" to help fund and support kids like Kevin with college costs.
Kevin, who graduated from Fox Lane in June, was chosen to speak at the graduation ceremony. He was accepted to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, from which he received a full scholarship and will start on Aug. 26. His best friend, Thomas Abt, is going to nearby Colby College. Kevin thinks he will most likely pursue a major in political science. However, he needs funds for books and the usual expenses incurred at college over and above tuition, room and board.
The reception at Bedford Presbyterian Church after the service on Sunday, Aug. 4, was intended to encourage contributions toward Kevin's expenses.
When speaking of the support he has received, Kevin credits his guidance counselor and teachers for getting him through the college application process.
"My teachers were very supportive," he said. "They pushed me to finish the applications." One of the main forces behind his achievement was Shirley Buotempo, an advisor for Latino students at Fox Lane, who helped him with the application process and who attended the reception. "I wanted to pursue my dream to go to college," Mr. Tejada said. "The Bedford Central School District has been unbelievable — I didn't fall through the cracks."
Carola Bracco, executive director of Neighbors Link, was also involved in ensuring Kevin a stable home and attended the reception with her husband, Andy. Kevin was a volunteer at Neighbors Link for the summer, in addition to working at the Mount Kisco A&P.
Mr. Alcorn explained how the effort began and why the reception was organized. "This was something of a vehicle — it's more than room and board and tuition, there are other costs at college," he said. Mr. Alcorn thanked contributors for their generous donations but could not reveal the total amount since the reception's offerings had not been counted. "It will be a wonderful resource for Kevin," said Mr. Alcorn.
Mr. Alcorn referred to a YouTube video called "First Follower" as an example of what he hopes will happen in the Bedford community. The video shows an outdoor music festival in which one person gets up to dance because they are so energized by the music. After that person gets up, someone else does, taking the role of the first follower. The first person's act leads to more and more people standing up and dancing, until everyone is on their feet.
"As important as leaders are, the first followers are just as important," said Mr. Alcorn. "They draw others to join in on the movement. Many others in this community have the same dream but not the community support."
He said, "How do we take the next step to help others achieve their dreams? We need to begin a conversation with the community about what our responsibility is." Now that Kevin is off to college, Mr. Alcorn wants to focus on how the community can push forward with the idea and gain momentum.
Following Mr. Alcorn's message, Kevin said a few words to the crowd. "I feel so grateful," he said. "At the end, I felt so proud and satisfied when I completed the applications. No one has gone to college in my family before."
When he found himself in a difficult situation at home — living with his aunt, with his mother in Guatemala — his first step was to go to Neighbors Link. "I feel so good and I feel so much love," Kevin said. "I see God in all of you. I am so grateful. This is what love is." He thanked Neighbors Link, Fox Lane High School, his teachers and his best friend Thomas. "It's a happy ending, but no, it's the beginning of the rest of my life," said Kevin. At the end he thanked his two mothers and their three dogs. "We're a beautiful modern family," he said. Everyone celebrated with a delicious slice of chocolate cake made by parishioner Mistie Eldrich.
To contribute to Kevin's College Bound fund or to support the College Bound effort, mail donations to Bedford Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 280, Bedford 10506.
Read more local coverage of your hometown in this week's issue of the The Record-Review. Newsstand copies are available at several locations listed above, or subscribe today for convenient home delivery.


text:
We offer painting parties for any occasion! We work with the host to provide
the painting of their choice or we help them to choose one that's suitable.
Parties can be scheduled for two hours or three depending on the age of the
group. We can accommodate up to 25 people here in our studio or up to 75 in
a location of your choice. We provide the fun, you provide the food.
We can offer pottery and mosaic parties at our studio. For pottery we can
accommodate up to 8 people, for mosaic we can accommodate up to 16. These
parties are appropriate for ages 10 & up and are usually three hours.
Parties cost between $15 and $35 per person depending on the project.
We require $100 deposit at the time of booking and an approximate number of
attendees. The exact number of attendees is required the day before the
event and that is the number you will pay for unless a few additional arrive
and we are able to accommodate them.
You can bring refreshments and decorations. We can make arrangements for you
to set up early.


text:
Bud-e Reading books focus on teaching children to read and write the most common high-frequency words (also known as sight-words) in order to launch them into the world of independent reading. These stories have been developed with strong storylines all told in rich, colourful illustrations to give children a joyful reading experience. For more information on this title go to the Bud-e Reading resource page on this website.
What a Truck
Bud-e Reading Book 45: softcover > 148 mm x 210 mm > 20 pages > includes focus panels, visual summary, sight word revision and writing word practise > sight words covered: the, like, we


text:
Chapped Lips, mouth sores, itchy mouth--new to Paleo
Created January 20, 2014 at 10:46 PM
I started Paleo a week ago, and after about 4-5 days of the diet, I have noticed some strange things in my mouth--dry/chapped lips (never a problem pre-paleo, so not winter-related), sore/raw roof of mouth, and back of tongue is sore and it is painful to eat (especially acidic foods, hot foods, sweet fruits). Whenever I eat anything, the entire inside of my mouth feels...itchy.
Any remedies? I read about pH levels in the mouth and how the acidic fruits and veggies may be causing some of the internal issues--so I just did a mouthwash w/ baking soda (too soon to tell if that helps). But, no remedies for my lips! I have tried regular balms (which I have always used pre-Paleo and they have always worked), coconut oil, medicated neosporin. Driving me nuts--miss my soft lips!
asked bychelsea8989 (0)
Last Activity
Get FREE instant access to our Paleo For Beginners Guide & 15 FREE Recipes!
2 Answers
on July 30, 2014
at 08:47 AM
Castor oil is a good treatment for dry and chapped lips.
1. Simply apply castor oil to your lips several times a day.
2. You can also make a soothing treatment using one teaspoon of castor oil, one teaspoon of glycerin and a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Mix it well and apply it on your lips before going to bed. In the morning, wash it off with a cotton ball dipped in lukewarm water. Repeat this daily until your lips are healed.
Get Bee Stung Lips Following These Remedies!!!!
on January 26, 2014
at 01:15 AM
Out of curiosity are you allergic to latex, and/or is this happening after eating banana, avocados? I'm trying to discover why I'm experiencing this mystery rash, and in my research I came across oral allergy syndrome connected to certain foods like avocado.
"Avocado allergy can take two different forms: one associated with allergy to tree pollen, such as birch, and another type associated with latex allergy. People with birch-pollen allergy can develop symptoms either immediately or up to 1 hour after eating fresh avocado or an avocado-containing food. Symptoms comprise local reactions in the mouth and throat with itching and inflammation (called oral allergy syndrome, OAS)."
I temporarily stopped using my lip balm as well because the main ingredient is avocado oil.


text:
spectrolab (0.0.6)
Class and Methods for Hyperspectral Data.
Input/Output, processing and visualization of spectra taken with different spectrometers, including SVC (Spectra Vista), ASD and PSR (Spectral Evolution). Implements an S3 class 'spectra' that other packages can build on. Provides methods to access, plot, manipulate, splice sensor overlap, vector normalize and smooth spectra.
Jose Eduardo Meireles
Author(s): Jose Eduardo Meireles [aut, cre], Anna K. Schweiger [aut], Jeannine Cavender-Bares [aut]
License: GPL-3
Uses: devtools, prospectr, RColorBrewer, shiny, shinyjs, testthat, knitr, rmarkdown
Released over 1 year ago.


text:
Mr. Yunhui Peng is taking internship in Inserm, Paris, France in the lab of Dr. Maria Miteva
The laboratory "Therapeutic Molecules in silico" MTi is a combined unit of the University Paris Diderot and Unit 973 of the Inserm Institute, which is the French National Health research institute. MTi is composed of three teams working on the development of in silico approaches that assist the design of new therapeutic molecules and pharmacological probes. The goal of the lab is to develop novel in silico protocols and new algorithms to design "high quality" peptides and low molecular weight chemicals with timely applications essential forn the areas of cancer, rare diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
Dr. Maria Miteva is the head of the laboratory named "Virtual screening and rational design of protein-protein interaction modulators with balanced ADME-Tox properties". Her team focuses on development of innovative therapeutic molecules and pharmacological probes. The team conducts methodological developments associated with complex molecular mechanisms like ADME-Tox predictions and the modulation of protein-protein interactions with small molecules. This category of targets offers unique opportunities with approximately 500,000 protein-protein interactions critical for human life and the need to rationally explore new areas of chemical space comprising several billion compounds. The goal is to be able to develop small molecules up to early stage clinical trials. Many applications of innovative therapeutic targets are being studied with experimentalist partners in France and in the world. The team has several molecules in various stages of development, from the stages of in silico-in vitro studies to experimental evaluation using animal models on about 10 therapeutic targets.
Yunhui Peng, a PhD candidate from Dr. Alexov Emil's lab at Clemson university, received a Chateaubriand fellowship and is working in Paris together with Dr. Miteva's team on the Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome (RTT) is a severe neurodevelopmental disease manifested by loss of hand skills, impaired mobility and speech, and development of stereotypical hand movement. RTT exclusively develops in females, affecting one in 10,000 to 15,000 females with 50,000 RTT patients worldwide and no treatment is available now. About 95% of RTT cases result from mutations in MECP2 gene. The ongoing studies focus on one most frequently RTT causing mutation R133C in MBD domain and the goal is to seek a drug-like molecule which binding at the periphery of the MBD-DNA interface will restore the wild-type binding.


text:
Members of American Express' New LinkedIn User Group, Business Knowledge Share, Can Get Free Tips, Strategies Directly From Insiders at the Top Social Media Platforms
Courtesy of American Express, small businesses now have a brand new resource available to help them grow and succeed through social media. Officially launching today, "Social Media Show + Tell" resides within American Express' newly created Business Knowledge Share enhanced LinkedIn user group. Through a series of "show and tell" videos available to members, representatives from the most popular digital and social platforms — starting with Facebook — explain how their tools can have a formidable impact on small businesses and empower business owners to maximize the potential of the growing digital landscape.
The Social Media Show + Tell videos aim to demystify these platforms for small businesses by providing easy to understand commentary and advice from the leading experts behind each of the platforms. Each video shows how small business owners can take advantage of different social media platforms, walks business owners through each step of the registration process and clearly illustrates the business potential of engaging customers in an ongoing dialogue. Further, group members will be able to engage directly with the featured platform expert to ask questions. Coupled with the collaborative community of Business Knowledge Share, small business owners now have actionable insights relevant to their businesses in a single, easily accessible location. Social Media Show + Tell will next roll out how-to videos containing tips and advice on how to take advantage of the foursquare platform, among others.
"American Express is constantly looking for new and unique ways to provide additional value and support to small businesses and small-business professionals. From launching the 'Go Social' tool that enables merchants to create and manage coupon-less offers and offering free Facebook ads to small business owners as part of Small Business Saturday, to partnering with foursquare to offer exclusive merchant Specials, our digital initiatives with the leading social platforms are designed to enable small businesses to get ahead and grow," said Penni Berns, Vice President of Americas Merchant Marketing & Insights at American Express. "The Social Media Show + Tell series on Business Knowledge Share further demonstrates how American Express is giving small business owners access to the tools they need to help grow their business."
The Business Knowledge Share LinkedIn user group, which has already attracted nearly 2,000 members, includes small business owners, entrepreneurs and social media experts. The group offers members practical advice and tips about how to grow your business, while providing a community of like-minded peers to exchange news, ideas and support.
Calling All Small-Business Professionals
Social Media Show + Tell on Business Knowledge Share is open to all small-business professionals regardless of their affiliation with American Express. To join the Business Knowledge Share community, prospective members must first join LinkedIn and then request membership for the group at http://businessknowledgeshare.com


text:
Function: Manage all activities for the individual donor annual fund program, including all aspects of donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Annual fund responsibilities include personal solicitations as well as a direct mail campaign that will include overseeing the drafting, editing and production of direct mail appeals and related collateral. Manager of Annual Fund will interpret data to analyze trends for outreach campaigns to donors and provide financial results. S/he/They will also work with staff members to create strategies to grow the annual fund. Will be responsible for overseeing daily development systems. Will be required to work weekends and evenings beyond standard work times when duties require.
Apply using this link: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=2126754
1. Retain, steward and identify existing and new major donor circle members
- Identify, cultivate and steward major donors of AIDS Walk & Run Boston, ARTcetera, Taste of South End and other community events
- Retain and develop all Sustainer and Employee Giving donors
- Cultivate prospective donors, solicit existing donors and and acknowledge all donors
- Create and manage donor outreach strategies to increase participation and upgrade gift levels in each major donor program
- Create and manage donor recognition events and programs such as the annual Red Ribbon Breakfast and the Heroes In Action Cocktail Reception
- Facilitates Moves meetings with development staff to better identify, cultivate, steward and solicit
- Creates program members donor portfolio and calling lists.
- Supervise donor research on existing and prospective individual donors
2. Manage annual fund and all direct mail campaigns to include Fall, Year End and Spring appeals
- Manage and coordinate with the Communications Team all web-based solicitation in support of annual fund solicitation mailings.
- Manage telemarketing and other donor initiatives to identify prospects with the ability to upgrade their level of giving.
- Works with development staff to create database segmentation for direct mail, telemarketing and event activities.
3. Provide direct supervision to development staff and management of the overall fundraising process.
- Oversee the hiring, performance management, and professional development of assigned staff and volunteers.
- Develop work plans and hold regular meetings of staff and/or teams as needed to assure progress toward departmental goals and deliverables.
- Oversee the prompt and accurate entry of gift and donor information, as well as research and actions, into the database, create and coordinate weekly acknowledgement letters and monthly reports of development revenue.
- Manage the creation of lists, reports and templates that allow us to track and segment donor activity and allow us to properly steward our donors.
4. Participate in community events, AAC fundraising events and other activities to build external relationships
- Participate in outreach and recruitment for AIDS Action Events including: AIDS Walk & Run Boston, ARTcetera, Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast, Taste of South End
- Minimum of three years of fundraising experience, with a preference for annual fund and/or direct mail experience.
- Experience managing staff and/or managing, recruiting and training volunteers.
- Experience managing and developing donor clubs and other development incentive programs.
- Raiser's Edge, Luminate, or other donor database experience is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills, including the use of donor databases, spread sheets and word processing systems.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
- AIDS Awareness and sensitivity.
- Ability to work in a rapid paced, multi-cultural environment.
We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match. We also provide 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more.
LGBTQ-identified persons, people of color, and others from historically underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.


text:
Flowers that bloom through the most bitter of winters
The sight of flowers is a summer one, isn't it? Not necessarily. This article will take a look at some flowers that bloom throughout winter so that a person can relive themselves of a certain degree of winter bitterness this year, and in years to come. Waking on a cold December morning will be a far improved experience if for the sight of one of the following shoots of sweetness and color in one's garden:
Winter Jasmine
These flowers might be at times excoriated for its lack of a potent scent, but the flower's persistence to battle through the winter months without relenting in its display of vivid color is something that more than makes up for this perceived fault. The branches of striking green allow them to climb walls and rocks to display their delicate leaves of color. These flowers will bloom throughout the entire year.
Witch Hazel
These all year treats of copper, rich red, and yellow twigs, and burnt orange petals are perhaps the best way to ensure a garden has something of summer in it throughout the winter. There is a likeness to a spider when one looks out upon them, but the color ensures that it is a likeness that continues to please onlookers, despite the connotations of fear.
Winter Aconite
This is a flower that can quite precisely be described as the winter buttercup. At least, that's how it is described in my circles of conversation. The short stems and small kisses of gold evoke a very uplifting emotion within even the coldest of viewers. This particular flower looks at its best when it grows bunched together at the foot of large trees.
Iceland Poppies
The long and thin stems look as though they would find a winter challenging, but they are, in fact, a great winter flower. Much of this has to do with the available colors: pink, red, salmon, orange, yellow and a pallid cream are all options. These flowers might have a little difficulty through a harsh winter, but otherwise will be wonderful in one's garden.
The 'winter universal mix' pansy is one of the more universally appealing flowers that this list examples. Everyone loves to see pansies, don't they? Particularly when there are a large group of assorted colors of them in a relatively small space. The enjoyment of pansies – and this is something that I promise absolutely – is doubled throughout the winter period. They require partial shade in order to thrive, but when they do they can grow to twelve inches tall.
Sasanqua Camellias
This foliage is one of the more aesthetically pleasing ones, and because of this reason – along with the one that is grows throughout winter – it is quite possibly my first choice of foliage. The flowers – or as the Danish gardeners call them blomster – are fragile and fragrant. They are colorful and offer a range of shades. And this species requires less water than other ones; it causes them to be very low maintenance, which, of course, is another benefit.


text:
I'm so excited to reveal the cover of Tainted, the first novel in my new Demon Within series! Tainted will tentatively release in June, 2016. The novel had originally started as a novella that I had never published years ago, and Cami's story has stayed with me for so long that I just couldn't ignore her or the Veiled Realm, the demon and creature world nestled secretly within our own human world. So, it turned into a a full length novel and the start of a trilogy.
I hope you look forward to it! If you love young adult paranormal, stories of demons and demon hunters, romance woven throughout, and a hot book boyfriend or two, then Tainted is the perfect novel for you.
And now without further ado…
Seventeen-year-old Cami Anders uses one word to describe her life: Purgatory. What she doesn't know is she's closer to Hell than she thinks.
On the run from the demon that killed her parents, Cami struggles to find her place on the fringes of the Veiled Realm, the part of the world where demons and other creatures lurk in the shadows. Striving to find a normal life in the care of a former demon hunter, who would punch even an angel to protect her, is harder than Cami ever imagined. There's nothing ordinary about sipping holy water like it's her beverage of choice, having stare-downs with animalistic demons, and relying on a hunter with enough secrets to fill an ocean to keep her soul safe.
When the demon from Cami's past arrives to collect her soul, which he believes is rightfully his, she must unravel the secrets her protector has spent the last three years keeping from her. She finds herself questioning her existence and learns that running isn't the answer. The only way to find normalcy is if she fights for it. But is it worth the risk of losing everything, including her soul, in the end?
To celebrate the cover reveal, I'm holding a $10 digital Amazon gift card giveaway. Be sure to enter!


text:
Chia powder linked to salmonella cases in Canada, U.S.
34 cases of salmonella in 4 provinces being investigated
People on both sides of the Canada/U.S. border should avoid eating several recalled brands of chia seeds, health officials say.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Friday about an ongoing outbreak linked to products with chia powder, which is made from small chia seeds that are sprouted and ground.
The powder is often added to smoothies and sold at specialty stores, as well as online.
Recently recalled brands in Canada include:
- Madegood brand Chia and Berries Fruit & Nut Bars distributed in Ontario.
- Organic Traditions chia seeds sold in various bulk sizes.
- Noorish Superfoods chia seeds sold in Edmonton.
Brands recalled in the U.S. include:
- Green Smoothie Girl.
- Navitas Naturals.
- Williams-Sonoma.
As of Monday, the CDC said 21 illnesses had been reported in 12 U.S. states.
On Tuesday, the Public Health Agency of Canada said 34 cases of salmonella infection in British Columbia (6), Alberta (4), Ontario (22) and Quebec (2) have been investigated and linked to the consumption of chia seed powder.
Of the Canadian cases, five people were hospitalized, including four who've been discharged and have recovered or are recovering. The agency didn't have status information for one case. No deaths have been reported.
Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection.
"These products have a long shelf life and may still be in people's homes. If you have these brands of dried sprouted chia seed powder products in your home, do not eat them. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased," the Public Health Agency of Canada advises on its website.
The U.S. illnesses were reported in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.
With files from The Associated Press


text:
|Mae West Didn't Live Here
|St. Paul Parish
|St. James Parish
|Historic Street Names in North Brooklyn (and Beyond)
|Empire Theater (South 6th Street)
|A. E. Fischer
|History of the South Third Street Presbyterian Church
|South Third Street Presbyterian Church
|275 Classon Avenue
|Ss. Cyril & Methodius School
|St. Columbkille Church, Greenpoint
|German Evangelical Mission Church
|129 Graham Avenue
|Thomas Shoe Factory
|705-707 Willoughby Avenue