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"I want a Red Ryder carbine action two-hundred shot range model air rifle. Oooooooh!" Now, instead of a round-faced spectacled young boy, picture a curly-haired, green-eyed young girl saying: "I want a Cinderella dress that lights up with a Cinderella ring and a Cinderella salon. Oooooooh!" With Ralphie-like enthusiasm, my preschooler knows what she wants… Read More
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I just want to buy her the stupid Cinderella dress.
If I had 500 million dollars…
In less than an hour, there will be a Powerball drawing for 500 million dollars. Just typing that out feels ridiculous, a bit like Dr. Evil with a pinky to my lip. I have to admit there's a part of me that gets caught up in the excitement. A big enough part that I actually… Read More
He's got this, too.
Job searching. Let me just say this process is no fun. Scanning online ads, reaching out to friends and family for leads, spending hours on one cover letter, and I feel like this search has become a part-time job in and of itself. And while I've only been at it for a couple of weeks… Read More
Review: Go! Go! Sports Girls Make Great Gift for Young Girls
My recent post about my daughter's decision to NOT ask for Monster High dolls for Christmas sparked an online conversation with the makers of Go! Go! Sports Girls–a line of dolls developed to deliver a fun and educational way to promote self-appreciation and the benefits of daily exercise, healthy eating and sleeping habits, self-esteem and overall… Read More
Being a Skinny Minnie Won't Make You Happy
Flat stomach. Sleek thighs. Tight tush. Whether you're a size 18 or size 2, you've probably looked in the mirror and desired to see these attributes. As women, we're taught from an early age that beauty is defined by how you look in a pair of blue jeans, and that an extra squish should be… Read More
11 years before this photo was taken…
…I went on a date with a young man. One I'd met while we both worked at Sheplers, after I'd asked him to "clean my boots." (Read the full story here.) He was charming, and funny, and handsome, and I fell head over western heel. Yesterday, that same young man had his attention on another… Read More


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The sky outside is looking rather grey, so I thought I would journey back to the blue skies we have had the honour to visit this summer. First stop is the Bellis Deluxe Hotel in Belek, Turkey. We visited Turkey at the end of May. The circumstances surrounding this holiday were very difficult. Initially our brief 4 night stay in Turkey was supposed to be just Keith & I, for his friend's birthday. After the death of my grandfather a couple of weeks before, Little J joined us and we booked a hotel further down the beach. We were determined to make the most of it.
Neither Keith or I had visited Turkey before. Neither of us knew how to speak any Turkish. Neither of us knew what to expect.
Our welcome at the Bellis Deluxe couldn't have been warmer. The receptionist spoke very clear English and she invited us to eat in the main restaurant before it closed. There was so much food to chose from. The food was mainly to suit the vast amount of Russian and German guests in the hotel; however, there was no shortage of food to suit all diets and taste buds.
We only saw one other British family during our stay. It really didn't matter. Even the young children Little J's age could talk basic English and communicate with us – puts us to shame!
The grounds at Bellis Duluxe are vast. However, there was one favourite place and for fours days, we barely moved from it!
Switched on from 10am to 12pm then again from 2pm to 6pm, the waterslides, waterfalls and cannons on the ship were too much fun to miss.
The abundance of sunbeds around the pool gave parents a welcome break.
And little ones some shade a respite when they had been running around for hours on end.
I wondered how many times little J could go down the same slide.
Under protest, we did manage to lure Little J away from the pool for lunch. The taverna bar overlooking the sea was great for a snack lunch. There was always a large selection of salad, with daily meat options and the obligatory chips! The view was fabulous.
The beach itself is protected by security guards, which meant we were not accosted every five minutes by someone trying to sell us something or give us a massage. The sand was super hot though!
When the sun went down, the hotel lit up, creating a wonderful atmosphere.
The numerous bars served cocktails and local spirits, beer, wine, soft drinks – the language everyone uses is English. Amazing!
There was plenty of entertainment in the evenings. We opted for a quiet drink in the bar, as by then end of the day, Little J was exhausted.
As you can see…
The hotel has it's own mini zoo located at the front of the hotel.
The animals look well looked after and are under plenty of shade. Little J loved seeing all the animals.
The facilities at Bellis Deluxe are vast. In our short stay, we didn't use 10% of them. There are tennis courts, football pitches, golf, children's clubs, several restaurants, a gym and daily activities by the pool. With these facilities, you could honestly be anywhere in the world. The difference would be the price you pay for them. Our hotel room on an all-inclusive basis was £120 per night!!! You would have a hard job beating it really.
We did have a lovely time despite everything and came back to England feeling refreshed.


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It's never easy to think of a great gift idea for the person who seemingly already has everything—that's especially true if you need to get creative again year after year. Brainstorming gift ideas for boyfriends, in particular, can sometimes feel like a downward spiral of anxiety when you're trying to avoid the pitfalls of holiday gifting clichés. Sure, every guy shaves and spends money on a semi-regular basis, but does that mean your man needs a fancy shaving set or yet another new wallet?
The stress is twofold when you consider how long you've been together—A few months? A decade?—and the anticipation that you never truly know if he's going to blow it out of the park with your gift or go with a casual spa certificate. Should you spend $20, $100, $500, or more? Because this ultimately depends on you, your gifting preferences, and your mutual understanding of how you see gifting in your relationship, we handpicked 17 gifts ranging from $13 to $2000—all in order of low to high and befitting a wide range of interests. Don't delay in finding the perfect gift idea for your boyfriend any longer—you may even want to keep a few of these for yourself.
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A party game for devious people—pull this one out after a round of Cards Against Humanity and keep the party going.
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For the Guy on the Go
For the guy who always runs out of battery, this charging case is sleek and oh so practical.
For the Budding Chef
This gift doesn't necessarily say Make me Shakshuka for breakfast, but it doesn't "not" say it either. A must-have for every budding chef.
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For the Cozy Homebody
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For the Netflix Aficionado
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Casavera is a B&B or "casa particular" owned by Caridad and Elio. It is centrally located in El Vedado neighborhood. El Vedado is known as Havana's showpiece neighborhood for its wide leafy boulevards, it was built in the late 19th Century.
Before retiring, Caridad worked as a professional translator specializing in Russian and Italian. She also speaks English fluently and some Finnish.
This B&B has two bedrooms with comfortable queen size beds each and 2 shared bathrooms, only for guests. One of the bedrooms has an additional twin bed to accommodate a third person. Both rooms have air conditioning, fridge, and their own lock for security. The house is very safe, clean, and quiet and has been fitted to modern standards but retains its original charm. Guests may use the telephone, TV, video and enjoy the hot water.
Caridad and Elio are excellent cooks and will prepare lunch and dinner on demand for a reasonable price. A full breakfast with a selection of bread, butter, jams, eggs, fruit, coffee, tea and juice costs CUC$ 5 per person. Lunch and dinner can be cooked on demand for a very reasonable price.
Caridad and Elio are also known for their hospitality and enjoy talking to their guests about the beauty of Havana and other places in Cuba. They are very friendly, intellectually stimulating and accommodating.
The house is located about two blocks from the historic Colón Cemetery, considered a historic landmark. Calle 23, the main avenue of the neighborhood, is only one block away. The intersection of Calle 23 and Calle 12, one of the vibrating centers of El Vedado with its cafeterias, shops and cinema, is a 3-5 minute walk from the house. The Malecón, Havana's famous seaside promenade, is a few blocks away down the street, about 8 minute walk.


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Whether it's social/recreational activities for seniors or meaningful day programs for the profoundly disabled, we believe each day should be positive. Our programs help individuals with disabilities to integrate into the community and acquire a variety of services.
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We can always go to dinner, show me something that will make me never forget our first date.
Volunteering for a charity event and then going out for a drink and nice dinner.
I prefer before meeting in person to have a face time chat so we would not waste our time.
Everything is relative and so is a first date. Im looking forward to seeing how you will plan our first date.
honestly something that would stand out
Walk on the beach in Maldives
Meet for Coffee, before heading out to Mt Cootha, and the Japanese Gardens. Its Not Toowoomba, but it should still be as distractingly pretty.
I like to be moving and adventure. I could say skydiving but since I already have 650 jumps maybe something else :)
I love Roses. So I would definitely appreciate them . I love water and the breeze that comes with the experience . So maybe a candlelit dinner over the water .
Dinner or a Drink
this is my little secret ,but i will share with you if u ask me ")
How to build a better world and all ideas related.
Let's do something crazy like zip lining!
Okay, maybe not a first date, but someday, would love to attend a Venetian Masquerade b*ll. No one able to talk or see each other's face. Love costumes, movie costumes, and Halloween parties.


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How layers can benefit from an optimized light climate
News - placed on 19/05/2017
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Editor: HATO Agricultural Lighting
Layer health, laying rate, egg weight, egg quality, feed intake, feed conversion rate and even animal welfare are all affected by the light climate. Due to 40 years of experience, HATO Agricultural Lighting is an expert in agricultural lighting. All of the knowledge compiled in the HATO Light Academy enables HATO Agricultural Lighting to provide lighting solutions for literally everyone.
Lighting is extremely important in layer management and in general overlooked even though lighting controls the biological clock; the biorhythm of the chicken. Light is a powerful external stimulus which passes through the eyes and affects the photoreceptors in the retina. It influences bird behaviour such as social behaviour and overall activity.
Deep-brain photoreceptors
Apart from the eyes, light passes through the skull. It reaches photoreceptors in the hypothalamus, in the pineal gland, in the preoptic area and in the lateral septal organ.
Light which reaches these deep-brain photoreceptors affects biological processes such as reproduction. Optimising the influence of light, optimising biological processes and stimulating natural behaviour will help improve production and improve animal welfare. Light may not greatly improve production like feed or ventilation do, but a bad light climate will decrease production.
Photoperiod basics
The light climate consists of the photoperiod, the light intensity, the light spectrum, the light distribution and the light source. Getting all these factors right will create an optimal light climate.
The photoperiod is the day length, the opposite of the scotoperiod; the night length. Artificial lighting is a necessity when you want to use the photoperiod as a tool to optimise production. In general there are three different periods in a layer's life which require a specific photoperiod.
The first period, which basically consists of the first one or two days after the pullets have hatched, requires a long photoperiod of 23 hours. A long photoperiod is needed in order to provide the newly hatched pullets with enough time to find water and feed and to set a big step in their adaptation to their new environment.
The goal of the second period, the rearing period, is for the layer to reach the right bodyweight before photostimulation, which is needed for sexual maturation. To avoid photostimulation during the rearing period a short photoperiod of circa 9 hours must be applied. After circa 16 weeks the pullets are transferred to the layer house and the third period starts. This period – the production period – is all about photostimulation.
The hens get photostimulated by increasing the photoperiod from circa 9 hours to 14 hours for white layers and to 15 hours for brown layers. Photostimulation consists of activating biological processes, in this case sexual maturation, with the use of (an increase in photoperiod) light.
Light reaching the deep-brain photoreceptors, stimulates a hormonal cascade affecting the reproductive system; realising sexual maturation. Increasing the photoperiod in one or in multiple steps does not make a difference in rate of lay (see Fig. 1). Choose the one you are most comfortable with. However do not exceed the advised 14 hours for white layers or the 15 hours for brown layers; your production will not improve, but your electricity bill will be higher.
Fig. 2. Rate of lay for laying hens transferred abruptly (blue) or in a series of 30- minute increments (red) from 8 to 15 hours at 18 weeks of age (Lewis, 2006)
Adaptation and light
The right light intensity and the right light distribution are two other important factors in creating the optimal light climate. Paired with along photoperiod during the first 48 hours, a high light intensity aids your pullets in finding feed and water and in their adaptation to their new home. After the first 48 hours light intensity is generally decreased to circa 10 - 15 lux and regulated based on bird behaviour.
Post transfer (start of the production period) light intensity may be higher if you want to ensure proper photostimulation. Do not lower light intensity below 10 - 15 lux as a precaution. Lowering your light intensity is a tool with which you can decrease activity as a response to unwanted behaviour, such as feather pecking.
You will lose the value of lowering your light intensity - dimming - as a management tool when you start off with a light intensity lower than 10-15 lux.
Get the right light at the right place
The average light intensity in your house may differ though. It is important to get the right light at the right place. You can divide a house in two different types of areas; an activity area and a resting area. In traditional cage housing the feeding line is the activity area, however in an aviary, the feeding area and the litter area are the main activity areas. These activity areas must have a proper light distribution, meaning no bright spots or shadows in order to prevent floor eggs and piling.
Resting areas –mainly nesting areas –must have lower light intensities than the activity areas. They must not be in total darkness, as a low light intensity is more inviting to layers to rest or lay eggs. The area below the aviary is prone to floor eggs. A very high light intensity may provide the stimulus that prevents layers from laying eggs there.
Spectral sensitivity
Poultry see the world differently than we humans do. This is due to the difference in eye vision. Eyes contain cones and rods, these are photoreceptor cells. Cones are responsible for sight in photopic, well-lit, conditions. Cones realise colour vision. Poultry have four different kind of cones, whereas humans have three different kind of cones. The fourth cone is responsible for vision in the ultraviolet part of the light spectrum.
Apart from the fact that poultry have an additional fourth cone, the cones have a greater spectral sensitivity than those of humans. Because of the difference in spectral sensitivity to the different wavelengths – including the ultraviolet part of the spectrum – there is a difference in the perception of light intensity.
Almost every part of the spectrum is perceived higher by poultry compared to humans Due to this poultry perceive light differently than humans. This means different spectrums lead to a different outcome in intensity perception. Fig. 3, 4 and 5 show how different spectrums affect poultry intensity perception.
Fig. 3. Coldwhite LED. Human versus poultry spectral sensitivity.
Fig. 4. Warmwhite LED. Human versus poultry spectral sensitivity.
Fig. 5. Fluorescent. Human versus poultry spectral sensitivity.
Daylight simulation
An optimal light spectrum is mandatory for chickens. The natural provided spectrum is that of daylight which is ought to be the most optimal (see Fig. 6 for the natural spectrum of daylight).
Longer wavelengths which are capable of penetrating the skin, feathers and eventually the skull, are needed for proper stimulation of sexual maturation. Shorter wavelengths are not capable of finding their way through the avian skull. They are however part of the natural daylight spectrum and therefore needed in order to provide the hen with an optimal light climate.
The provided light climate needs to match the needs of the chicken. A light climate which does not respond to the hen's specific spectrum needs will degrade the hen's ability to distinguish details and therefore optimal usage of the environment will degrade as well.
A spectrum close to that of natural daylight stimulates natural behaviour. Monochromatic colour lighting degrades the hen's vision due to a minimal available spectrum. However, when you want to degrade the hen's vision to decrease the hen's activity, monochromatic colour lighting can be an important tool to have.
Fig. 6. Natural daylight spectrum
Enabling optimal vision, stimulating activity and photostimulating sexual maturation are only three of many factors in layer housing which are affected directly by light. The most successful light program and the most optimised light climate will match the hen's environmental needs and aid in optimal egg production. Most problems in layer housing, such as feather pecking are multifactorial though and must be treated like that.
Remember: Light proves to be a valuable asset of your climate management.
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Hollywood vs. Reality
The decision to have plastic surgery is an important one. Here at the Celestial Institute of Plastic Surgery we want you to be fully educated on your procedure prior to making any decisions. You should also recognize that not everyone is a candidate for plastic surgery. If it determined that you are able to undergo a procedure or treatment we suggest you do a great deal of research. Understand your procedure and the steps you will have to take before and after to ensure a safe procedure and a speedy recovery. Also you should develop reasonable expectations for the results of your procedure or treatment, do this by asking questions and educating yourself. Finally consider why you are seeking plastic surgery, ensure that it is solely for you, not to fulfill an ideal or to make someone else happy.
Hollywood projects the idea that perfection exists; that money solves all problems. These socialites are human and they have to deal with the healing process and scars just like everyone else who chooses a plastic surgery procedure. Every single person who undergoes a cosmetic procedure has to deal with the recovery stage and consider if plastic surgery is right for them. The media glamorizes life, but we have a more realistic view of cosmetic procedures. Prepare yourself physically and emotionally for your treatment or procedure. To aid in your decision we strongly suggest you seek out a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, like the Celestial Institute of Plastic Surgery's own Dr. Bazzi.


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Personalised iPhone 5 & S Phone Case
Create your very own unique personalised iPhone 5/5s case by uploading your favourite photo to one of our high quality phone case's.
Its totally up to you what photo or logo you use there's even the option for you to add any special message you like making your iphone case truly unique!
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Normally, it is not a good idea to shock a well on a regular basis. It is only recommended that a well be shocked one time, when it is a new well or if it tested positive for coliform or ecoli bacteria and has never been shocked before. If you have iron bacteria, sulfur odors or if it has been shocked before and the bacteria came back, it is best to treat that outside of the well so you do not create larger problems in the future. If you must shock the well then we would recommend you follow these instructions to do so.
Pour two gallons of regular unscented Clorox® bleach down into the well head. Let the chlorine sit in the well for an hour. Go to the farthest faucet from the well and turn on both hot and cold water all the way until you either smell chlorine, or you can test for chlorine using a swimming pool chlorine test kit. Once you smell chlorine, turn off the cold water and let the hot water continue to run until you once again smell chlorine. Hot water will usually take longer because the water has to work it's way through the hot water tank. Once you smell the chlorine on the hot water side shut off at that faucet and go and open up every faucet in and outside of the house including washing machines, hose bibs, dishwashers and flushing all toilets. Once you have chlorine at the farthest faucet all the other ones will generally come up quite quickly. Shut off all water every where and let it sit at least over night or for 24 hours if you can. After 24 hours turn all faucets on in the house until you no longer smell chlorine and flushing all toilets, running a full cycle in the washing machine and dishwasher while they are empty. That is it, you have now shocked your well and disinfected all your water lines.
As always please do not hesitate to call and speak with one of our expert technician if we can assist you in answering any of your water treatment questions.


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Google has quietly updated the Google Play Movies Chrome app to look like its Android counterpart. This update makes Play Movies look and operate like an separate app rather than just a service on a webpage. Compare the Chrome apps for Play Books and Play Movies. Play Movies now opens in its own separate window and the content displayed adapts to the size of the window. Play Books, on the other hand, opens as a tab and look and operates like any other webpage.
Is this more "evidence" that Android and Chrome OS will grow closer together? While the new Play Movies app doesn't seem to be apart of Quantum Leap, Google's new, unified design framework for apps across multiple platforms, this does seem to be a part of a growing trend in both Android and Chrome OS that has seen the aesthetics and features of both start to overlap. Google Now coming to Chrome OS is just one example. Will this consistency across platforms see them become more intertwined and eventually merging together? Only time will tell and hopefully we'll learn more starting tomorrow at Google I/O.


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I took my Dodici Special SL to Newport Velodrome for one of the private sessions, it was the first time I had ridden it on the boards. I changed my gearing to 48-14 which works out at about 90 inches though after a few laps I realised I could push something much bigger (I think I am going to go for something around 100 inches next time). The Dodici was awesome on the track, it felt very stiff and I could tell all my power was going to the rear wheel, I have the 57cm which had a 57cm seat tube and roughly 58cm top tube. It is so nice to have a bike that fits me perfectly, riding on the drops felt natural and very comfortable s all you had to worry about was putting the power down. We had a little competition to see who could set the fastest 500m time from a standing start; I managed to grab a 3rd though to be honest I am slightly disappointed as I feel I could have done much better. That said the guy that came 1st was a monster and even with the right gearing and being on form I would have struggled to beat him. I am currently writing a full review of the Dodici Special SL so stay tuned for that. 🙂
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Hey there!
I thought I would pop back in here tonight, and share the card I made for the latest color challenge from My Favorite Things. It is a lovely blue/green palette, which I have wanted to try, and I have to admit, I had a hard time with these colors.
When all else fails though, I bring out the florals! I adore them, and they always work with color combos! I also really wanted to use the Mini Modern Blooms set, which I just got, but I don't have the dies, and felt way too lazy to fussy cut them out, lol! Pathetic I know, so I just opted for the larger version.
I started with a striped background stamp, that is now retired, sadly, and white heat embossed it onto a panel. I then sponged on some mint ink along the sides, and popped it up onto a white card base using fun foam.
I stamped out a variety of flowers from the Modern Blooms stamp set, and die cut them out with the coordinating dies. I adhered them to my card front in a bouquet, and added a sentiment strip of vellum underneath, which uses the Thanks So Very Much stamp set. I also added some shimmer to the centers of the flowers using the Wink Of Stella glitter pen!
I hope you've enjoyed! Thanks so much for visiting with me. I will "see" you tomorrow for the next Share Joy Challenge!
Neenah Solar White, Vellum Craft Supply
Modern Blooms Stamp set, coordinating dies
Mint Julep, Cornflower Hero Arts; Cracked Pistachio, Faded Jeans Ranger; Ocean Drive Wplus9
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The Climate Impacts Group (CIG) at the University of Washington recently released a State of Knowledge Report on Climate Change in Puget Sound. This report, funded jointly by the Puget Sound Institute, NOAA, and the State of Washington, builds on 20 years of regional climate impacts research. Designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers, the report is comprehensive place-based synthesis of climate change impacts on the lands, waters and people of Puget Sound.
The report includes numerous topics of interest to network members, including sections on how Climate Change will affect the Water Cycle, Sea Level, Landslides, Erosion and Sediment, and Marine Ecosystems. For example, Section 4: How will Climate Change affect Sea Level, includes observed and projected future changes to sea levels in the Puget Sound before highlighting examples of steps taken by different levels of government, tribes, local communities, and organizations in the region to reduce climate risks.
Numerous network members were involved in writing and compiling the report, including Guilllaume Mauger (coordinating lead author), Lara Whitely Binder (member of the report author team), and Roger Fuller, Eric Grossman, Ian Miller, Carol Lee Roalkvam, and Peter Ruggierio (contributors).
The release of the report has garnered widespread media coverage. You can find a Seattle Times article on the report here, and a blog post from the Puget Sound Institute focused on the landslide component of the report here.
The full report, executive summary, and individual chapters can be downloaded here on the CIG website.
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What started as a vision to create an engaging, interpretive barrier free National Park experience is nearly a reality in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.The Glacier Skywalk has reached a key milestone in the construction process, and is on schedule to welcome visitors starting May 2014.
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I've heard at least 100 different remedies for either preventing or curing sickness, some sillier than others, but most likely very few (if any) of which are effective (of course other than the placebo effect). But something that most of us can probably agree on is the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables; in particular, eating the rainbow.
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- 1 large stalk celery, thinly sliced
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced (or 4 scallions, thinly sliced)
- ½ cup (60 g) toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
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REMEMBER JANUARY 3rd, 2007…? THE DAY THE DEMOCRATS TOOK OVER!"
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The disastrous results to the economy, lost jobs and the $16 Billion deficit as we near the end of the Obama Administration's first term are the fault of the Democrats takeover of both Houses of Congress in 2007 and President Obama, NOT President George W. Bush!
What follows is a compilation of "talking points" from various sources cited below. Republicans need to fight back against Obama's lame excuse, "It's Bush's fault."
The Democrats took the majority in both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate at the very beginning of Bush's second term, January 3rd 2007, 2 years before Obama took office.
The Democrats controlled the budget process for 2008 & 2009, as well as 2010 & 2011.
There's a great article from the American Thinker called "It's Not Bush's Fault" by Ben Voth. I have paraphrased a bit but these points were pulled from this lengthy article almost verbatim.
A couple of the talking points are from other sources, including from the book, Throw Them All Out by Peter Schweizer. If you just read Chapter 5 of Schweizer's book and it will turn your stomach. You will "throw them all out" including our illustrious president.
Talking points…
In the fall of 2006, the media and associated public culture celebrated the landslide win of Democrats in congressional elections that brought strong majorities in both the House and the Senate.
The U.S. Congress holds the exclusive constitutional power over spending.
Congress is charged with oversight roles regarding government economic activities such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Barney Frank took over the House Financial Services Committee and Chris Dodd took over the Senate Banking Committee.
As key leaders Chris Dodd in the Senate and Barney Frank in the House received huge campaign support from these GSEs that held the majority of American mortgage finances.
Senator Obama was himself a tremendous recipient of campaign funding from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that controlled trillions of dollars in American mortgage equity. The government was not supervising its own interference in the free market.
The housing market in the U.S. devolved into a dangerous leveraged global gambling operation that financed a vulnerable house of cards over European banks.
The leadership of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac knew that the election of Democrats in the House and Senate would prevent any further calls by the Bush administration to tighten the regulations on these dangerous GSEs.
Just five years ago, here is a snapshot of the American economic scene when Democrats took control in January of 2007:
U.S. 2007 unemployment rate: 4.7 percent
U.S. 2007 deficit: 160 billion dollars
The unemployment rate was half the over ten-percent levels it would rise to under President Obama.
The long spell of high unemployment under President Obama and the slight fall in unemployment under President Obama is attributable to individuals giving up on seeking employment.
The tax cuts of the Bush administration had in fact produced record tax revenues — more than $2.5 trillion annually. Today, the government barely takes in $2 trillion.
The 160-billion-dollar deficit for 2007 was part of a larger downward trend from the past two years.
In 2009, while Barack Obama was a U.S, Senator, Nancy Pelosi & Harry Reid passed continuing resolutions to keep government running until Barack Obama took office. At that time, they passed a massive omnibus spending bill to complete the 2009 budgets. Barack Obama later signed the omnibus bill as President.
Today, annual deficits are ten times larger — surpassing the one-trillion-dollar mark with regularity.
Five years ago, the U.S. annual deficit was 90% lower than it is today.
The markets did not express a sense of relief upon the election of President Obama in early November 2008. What ensued was an economic panic.
Business leaders feared the coming onslaught of regulatory and redistributive fervor of President-Elect Obama and his supporters.
President Obama did not enact the bailout of GM and Chrysler. President Bush did. , As reported by Forbes, GM said this below about the bailout from President Bush in December of 2008:
GM Statement On U.S. Auto Industry 'Bridge Loan
"We appreciate the President extending a financial bridge at this most critical time for the U.S. auto industry and our nation's economy. This action helps to preserve many jobs, and supports the continued operation of GM and the many suppliers, dealers and small businesses across the country that depend on us…We know we have much work in front of us to accomplish our plan. It is our intention to continue to be transparent as we execute our plan, and we will provide regular updates on our progress."
The Bush bailouts for both the financial industry and the auto industry required the funds to be paid back. In fact, in both bailouts, these funds have been paid back to the Treasury.
The success of bailouts — both for the recipients and more importantly for taxpayers reflects the fiscal conservatism and successes of the Bush administration. These were temporary emergency funding actions that were paid back by the recipients with interest.
The Obama budget office has switched the payback funds into general operating expenses of the nation that support his general revisions to stimulus that do not require recipients to repay — such as the funds for Solyndra.
As Ben Voth said in his article, It's Not Bush's Fault, "This is like a college student receiving an emergency bailout from parents after he wrecks his car and then insisting that a permanent increase in a weekly allowance now includes provision for a new wreck every week!"
Speaking of Solyndra, as part of the $700 Billion Stimulus, consider the Department of Energy (DOE) awarded over $16.4 Billion in loan guarantees to friends of, a.k.a., donors for Obama.
Solyndra will be considered chump change considering the likely demise of First Solar backed by $4.7 billion in DOE loan guarantees, as best described in The First Solar Swindle. Scroll half way down the article to read "Favoritism" and beyond to recognize why the Stimulus was doomed for failure.
It's as Peter Schweizer said in his book, Throw Them All Out, Obama is all about "friends giving friends billions of our taxpayer money."


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24. Uncle Rico (Jon Gries) Napoleon Dynamite
Uncle Rico believes he has an arm strong enough to throw it over that mountain over there, but his throwing motion says otherwise.
What happened after the camera stopped rolling: Uncle Rico organizes a flag-football team, but the players revolt, ending his career.
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23. Gee Grenouille (Peter Dante), The Waterboy
Grenouille was the quarterback of lowly SCLSU. His fortunes turned around thanks in no small part to Bobby Boucher (Adam Sandler).
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Spurred by an appearance in the Bourbon Bowl, Grenouille joined the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent and spent a year on the practice squad. Grenouille was released the following year but did eventually land with the New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League.
22. Rick Sandford (James Van Der Beek), Angus
A decent high-school quarterback, Sandford didn't have the frame to play Division I college football.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Sandford attended the local state college, rushed Sigma Alpha Epsilon and became the quarterback of the fraternity's intramural team. But poor decision-making led to a demoralizing six-year losing streak to the rival fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha.
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21. Cappie (Charlie Sheen), Lucas
Cappie was the quarterback of his high school football team, but the leadership he showed in protecting Lucas impressed scouts the most.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Recruiters were initially scared off by his medical history, and he didn't land any big-time offers, but he was able to put together a solid career at Division III Illinois Wesleyan.
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20. Levander "Bird" Williams (Mykelti Williamson), Wildcats
Williams was somewhat of an underachiever, but finally took Coach McGrath's teachings to heart and led his team to a city title over Prescott High School.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Recruiters were slow to recognize Williams. He never got many big-time offers, but he eventually did land a scholarship to UNLV, where he went on to be an All Big-West honorable mention.
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19. Johnny Walker (Michael Anthony Hall), Johnny Be Good
Walker was one of the most heavily recruited quarterbacks in Texas. The biggest knock on him was his commitment to football, thanks in part to his high-school girlfriend, Georgia.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Walker ended things with Georgia and accepted a scholarship to play at Arkansas. But his size proved to be a liability that kept him from winning the starting job. He eventually transferred to UCLA but soon quit football after getting his new girlfriend pregnant. He moved his family to Texas, where he landed a job in outside sales for an up-and-coming tech company.
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18. David Greene (Brendan Fraser), School Ties
Greene was a highly sought-after prep star, to the point that a private school in New England ignored his religious affiliation to bring him in from Pennsylvania. Greene showed great leadership and an uncanny ability to make unusual plays (like throwing his blockers in front of himself).
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Greene went on to Harvard, and though past experiences made him reluctant to play football again, he became the team's starting quarterback during his sophomore season. He did not go on to play in the NFL.
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17. Johnny Moxon (James Van Der Beek), Varsity Blues
Moxon had considerable strong arm strength, but lacked the commitment to be a highly sought-after football recruit.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: After escaping his father's shadow, Moxon realized he does love football and became a four-year starter at Brown. Moxon scored a 50 on the Wonderlic test and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played six seasons in the league.
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16. Lance Harbor (Paul Walker), Varsity Blues
Prior to his devastating knee injury, Harbor was the starting quarterback for West Canaan High School. He received offers from big-time schools and was at least a four- (and probably a five-) star recruit.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Harbor eventually recovered from knee surgery and went on to have a productive college career at Texas Tech after two years in junior college. After a brief stint in the NFL, he went back to West Canaan to coach football.
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15. Reno Hightower (Kurt Russell), The Best of Times
Hightower, who said he was pretty good for "around here," was a talented high school quarterback who lacked the size and arm strength for big-time college football. Hightower likely put up some impressive stats, thanks to his guile, but overall, he was overwhelmed by big-time opponents. Still, he might have gotten a look, if Taft had beaten Bakersfield.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Hightower's rekindled love affair with football led him to become a volunteer assistant at his old high school.
14. Joe Kingman (The Rock) The Game Plan
Kingman led the Boston Rebels over the New York Dukes, giving New Englanders at least one recent win over a New York team in football. In the movie, Kingman shows he is a multi-threat quarterback, and he doesn't move to poorly on the dance floor, either.
When the cameras stopped rolling: Kingman continues to be one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and he retires after Boston's second championship the following season to open a ballet studio and appear on "Dancing with the Stars."
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13. Joe Pendleton (Warren Beatty), Heaven Can Wait
Pendleton was an unassuming backup quarterback with the Los Angeles Rams, a diligent worker who often stayed up late studying film. Though undersized, he used his smarts to win games.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Pendleton was benched in favor of Pat Haden after leading the Rams to the Super Bowl and ended up in the Canadian Football League.
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12b. Paul Crewe (Adam Sandler), The Longest Yard (2005)
Crewe was forced to leave the NFL in disgrace, banned for taking part in a point-shaving scandal in a big game, but he wasn't a has-been or castoff. He must have been a pretty decent NFL quarterback, maybe even a Pro Bowl player, given the inmates' initial disdain for him. In addition to throwing the football, Crewe is a pretty good runner, too, as evidenced in the film.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Crewe eventually landed a role hosting a sports talk show on Spike TV after being released from prison.
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12a. Paul Crewe (Burt Reynolds), The Longest Yard (1974)
Same credentials as the version of the character that Adam Sandler played in the remake, but Reynolds actually played college football for Florida State in real life.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Crewe became a janitor at a local high school and coached youth basketball in Decatur, Ga.
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11. Willie Beamen (Jaime Foxx), Any Given Sunday
Before you get all "Internetty" on me, let me explain this. The Miami Sharks existed alongside the Miami Dolphins in the "Any Given Sunday" universe, meaning Beamen was playing in a UFL-type league going head-to-head with the NFL. Because he was not in the NFL, he can't be rated among the best. And let's be honest, he's not a great teammate.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Beamen eventually reached the NFL and had a productive career as a backup for the Eagles.
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10. Cap Rooney (Dennis Quaid), Any Given Sunday
To become a respected veteran quarterback, Rooney must have had a solid career before the timeline of this movie picks up. He was likely an NFL castoff, too, so he likely had a pretty decent playing record.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Rooney's experience with Willie Beamen helped him relate to the next generation of pro football players, and he became one of the game's most successful offensive coordinators.
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9. Frank Cushman (Jerry O'Connell), Jerry Maguire
Cushman was the best college football player during his senior year at SMU, and he attracted interest from both Denver and San Diego prior to the NFL draft.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Cushman was picked first overall by Denver, but he never quite jelled with coach Mike Shanahan and never lived up to his potential. For the rest of his career, Cushman bounced around the league as a backup quarterback.
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8. Jimmie Dix (Damon Wayans), The Last Boy Scout
Dix was an excellent football player before gambling earned him a life suspension. He even drew the admiration of all types of people, even Secret Service agents, like Joe Hallenbeck.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Dix became a successful detective, and a Pop Warner coach with Joe Hallenbeck.
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7. Paul Blake (Scott Bakula), Necessary Roughness
The 30-something quarterback restored some pride to the Texas State program after a stunning victory over the University of Texas.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: The lack of scholarships meant a lack of talent at Texas State, and Blake battled injuries for the rest of his college career. He performed well at the NFL Scouting Combine, but teams were turned off because of his age. Blake now calls Texas State football games on the radio and writes a weekly sports column for the local paper.
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6. Stan Gable (Ted McGinley), Revenge of the Nerds
Adams College was pretty good (the team was in the mix for a bowl game, back when getting to bowl games was actually prestigious), so Gable must have been a highly regarded quarterback with a bright NFL future.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: The Los Angeles Rams selected Gable in the second round of the 1985 NFL Draft. The rookie replaced Dieter Brock midway through the year and led the Rams to an upset of the Chicago Bears in the championship game, ultimately winning Super Bowl XX. The Rams became the NFC dynasty of the 1980s, and the club never moved.
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5. Joe Kane (Craig Sheffer), The Program
Kane's Heisman campaign during his junior season floundered as the quarterback battled alcoholism, but he returned in time to lead ESU to a bowl game.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Kane won the Heisman Trophy the following year, and was the first overall selection by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1995 NFL Draft, which led to a productive career.
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4. Shane Falco (Keanu Reeves), The Replacements
Falco was a promising prospect who never recovered after getting roughed up in the Sugar Bowl. Having earned the derisive nickname "Footsteps" Falco, he managed to overcome his fear in the pocket as a replacement player for the Washington Redskins, er, Sentinels.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Falco faced some hardships when the strike ended, but the Sentinels players rallied around him because they hated Eddie Martel. Falco had a nice pro career, but retired early because of injury concerns -- and to work in his girlfriend's bar.
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3. Seth Maxwell (Mac Davis), North Dallas Forty
Maxwell was a free-spirit, well respected by his teammates and as tough as they come, obviously based on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Don Meredith. But we'll still throw him in as a fictional QB. In the movie's critical game, Maxwell is on the verge of rallying the Bulls against Chicago (that's right), but a fumbled snap cost North Dallas the game.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Maxwell retired early and enjoyed a successful career as a broadcaster.
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2. Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves), Point Break
The second Ohio State quarterback played by Reeves was his best. Why better than "The Replacements" hero Shane Falco? Simple: Utah was injured in the Rose Bowl during his senior year. That indicates his Ohio State team won the Big Ten. Falco, on the other hand, played in the Sugar Bowl, meaning Ohio State did not win the Big Ten.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Utah opened a surf shop in Seal Beach, Calif. after quitting the FBI.
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1. Flash Gordon (Sam Jones), Flash Gordon
Gordon was a popular New York Jets quarterback before saving Earth, even managing to land on the cover of "People" magazine. We can't be sure about his passing skills (we'll just assume they were impressive), but his display on the planet Mongo showed he was pretty adept at running out of the pocket.
What happened after the cameras stopped rolling: Gordon returned to Earth to play quarterback for the Jets for a few more years, but it was hard to get excited about football after saving the Earth and everything, so he retired early. The itch to play again compelled him to sign with the Vikings in 1989, and he retired -- again -- after a great season. The following year, teammates boarded a private plan to ask Gordon to return to the Vikings for one more year. But it didn't work out as well in 1990, so Gordon finally retired for good.
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How to "cure" a chronic, incurable disease - A potential giant step in saving the lives of many thousands of Americans, and potentially millions worldwide, who are afflicted with COPD, the third leading cause of death in the U.S. The financial effect of COPD in the United States alone is well over $50 billion per year. It is estimated that some 30 million Americans have COPD, which of course means that at least that... more »
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The NY Times has come out with a hit piece on Boeing and the ill-fated Boeing 737 MAX. Yet to CM, the problem seems more an Audi TT or Mercedes A-Class than a deliberate case of manufacturing flaw that was the Ford Pinto.
Recall that Ford deliberately placed the fuel tank to save money, knowing that it could spontaneously combust if hit from the rear. Yet the financial boffins deduced that the cost of making the move to a safer position would not be worth the risks of such a scenario playing out. Boeing never designed the 737 MAX to have inherent instability. The computer modelling power now is such that the most extreme scenarios would have passed muster. The FAA felt confident that the plane was airworthy to approve it.
Audi had an issue in 2000 with the TT. The sleek 2-door sports car was built off the VW Golf platform. However, the car was found to be prone to uncontrolled spins which killed 5 drivers. Audi was forced to install a spoiler and more sophisticated driver aids (software) to prevent the problem from occurring again. Same for the Mercedes Benz A-Class which failed the elk test conducted by a Finnish motoring magazine in 1997. It flipped when trying to avoid a dummy elk on a test track. This forced Mercedes back to the design room to install stability software to overcome the problem and restore its reputation for safety.
This is essentially what has happened at Boeing. While the press wishes to point to evil doings, the reality is that poor internal communication on such a big project was to blame, not willful negligence. Planes are pushed well beyond what they would ever be likely to encounter in real life. Take the 787's wing flex test at 30% more than the plane would ever encounter while flying in the worst conditions.
It makes absolutely no sense for Boeing to take such massive risks on the 737 MAX, its #1 selling aircraft, by making it in such a way that it had a high propensity to crash.
The Boeing 737-400 series had inert fuel tank issues where near empty scenarios could cause the vapor to ignite in the centre tank that could lead to a deadly explosion. Several did. Some in the air. Some on the tarmac. These planes weren't grounded. World aviation authorities, like Australia, issued advisories on how to mitigate the risk of it happening.
The 737 also had a rudder hard-over fault which led to several crashes. The design flaws were rectified when one pilot was able to recover the near-death experience. It was a faulty rudder actuator which could stick under certain temperatures.
The list of 787 airworthiness directives (from fire issues, wings, flight controls to landing gear) stands at 52. FIFTY-TWO. Sure a 787 has not crashed yet but where have the authorities been trying to ground the type until it has no ailments at all? Do they need a crash to rally into action? Or do they look at the issue on its individual merits? The 737 can fly without this AOA safely, which is why the FAA still allows its operation.
Having been a former aerospace analyst, this is the first time in a very long time CM can remember that a virtual global ban was put on any aircraft type. When Qantas flight QF32 (an Airbus A380) had an uncontained engine failure which ruptured the wing tanks and severing hydraulics, the airlines grounded their own planes as a safety measure, not the authorities. Singapore Airlines suspended its A380 flights for one day before resuming operations.
When AA587 crashed in Queens after the tail and engines sheared off, Airbus A300s weren't summarily grounded. When AF447 crashed into the ocean off the coast of Brazil, A330s weren't grounded as a precaution. It was pilots not paying attention to basics protocols, becoming overreliant on systems.
Ultimately the market will decide on the 737MAX. The plane has a 4,000+ unit backlog. Even if airlines wanted to change to A320neos, the switching costs would be prohibitively expensive in terms of pilot certification, maintenance and joining the end of an equally long queue. The order book is unlikely to suffer widespread cancellations.
Airlines run on razor-thin profit margins and the extra efficiency the MAX will offer over the existing fleet is why airlines want them now. The new LEAP-X engine technology is a once in 50-year event. The engines offer more power, 15% better fuel economy and lower emissions. The components are now ceramic matrix composites (CMC) which allows the engine to burn hotter and increase performance without suffering extra fuel burn. Nippon Carbon is the sole supplier of this magic material.
There has undoubtedly been a breakdown in communication with the FAA and Boeing. This engineering flaw can be safely encountered by software. While the NY Times has tried to over-exaggerate the fault in design, the reality is that all aircraft have engineering limitations. The 737 is a 50 years old airframe with over 1 billion passenger miles.
CM has stated many times that pilots have become too reliant on safety systems. AF 447 was a perfect case in point. When these glass cockpits with all manner of electronic trickery go wrong, pilots only need first principles to fly.
CM is sure that Boeing will recover from this incident and 737 MAX deliveries will continue as they had. The press just seems too eager for click bait, not understanding the complexities of developing new aircraft.


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GRI shares Northeastern's innovative approach to embracing resilience as a university-wide theme, at NCSE 2018
The science, business, and education of sustainable infrastructure: "Building resilience in a changing world," was the theme of the National Council for Science and the Environment's (NCSE) 18th National Conference and Global Forum.
The annual event aims to convene institutions and individuals from both the public and private sector who are creating and using environmental knowledge, in a bid to improve the scientific basis for decision-making on environmental challenges. This year's Forum was held in Washington, D.C. and featured Global Resilience Institute (GRI) Associate Director Dr. Jennie Stephens and GRI Distinguished Senior Fellow Vilas Mujumdar at one of the sessions, to explore the opportunity of university engagement with the "Global Resilient Imperative."
In our increasingly turbulent world, universities have huge potential to engage with non-academic stakeholders to advance resilience of all kinds at multiple levels including strengthening individual resilience, community resilience, infrastructure resilience, and ecosystem resilience. Institutions of higher education hold a unique position in society as critically important places of knowledge production, analysis, and knowledge dissemination. Institutions of higher education have the unique potential to encourage synthesis and integration of different types of knowledge and to enhance the application of knowledge for social change. This session explores the potential for university initiatives focused on strengthening resilience. The Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University, a leading a university-wide interdisciplinary effort to advance resilience-related initiatives that contribute to the security, sustainability, health and well-being of societies, provides an example of the potential of engaged academic work in this critically important area.
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Mujumdar and Stephens, also Dean's Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy at Northeastern University, were joined by Ruby Woodside, Innovative Services Manager at Second Nature; and Meghan Chapple, Director of Office of Sustainability, at George Washington University.
"The NCSE conference was a great opportunity to share Northeastern's innovative approach to embracing resilience as a university-wide theme to strengthen impactful engagement with the world," Dr. Stephens said. "The Global Resilience Institute is a unique model of transdisciplinarity, and we learned a lot about how other colleges and universities are strengthening campus resilience."
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How do I claim a copy of Darius Goes West?
If you are an educator with a valid, school-issued email address, then simply fill out the short form located below these frequently asked questions. Due to discussions of Darius' mortality, this film is appropriate for grades five and up only.
After you press submit, we will review your submission. At this time, we are only able to ship the DVDs to addresses within the United States. We will send you a follow up email in a week to make sure you receive the film.
What is the 'Know About It' initiative?
The Darius Goes West 'Know About It' Program provides any educator with a free copy of the award-winning film, Darius Goes West (we only ask that you donate $3 to cover shipping). There is also a free standards-based curriculum available for teachers in all subjects.
What is Darius Goes West?
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The Movie
Accompanied by his eleven best friends, Darius Weems, a fifteen-year-old living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), leaves home for the first time in his life. The rowdy crew sets a course for California where they hope to convince MTV to customize Darius's wheelchair on the hit show, Pimp My Ride. Along the way, they find joy, brotherhood and the knowledge that life, even when imperfect, is always worth the ride. Darius Goes West has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people of all ages all around the world.
The Movement
'Darius Goes West' is more than a film. The continuing story of Darius, his crew, and the hundreds of thousands of supporters they have met in their travels can be experienced on this website. This site is continually updated with short videos, blog posts, and innovative initiatives that aim to affect a cure for DMD.
Why is the Darius Goes West Organization doing this?
1. To raise funds and awareness for Darius's disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy–the #1 genetic killer of children in the world.
2. To propel the positive & empowering message of Darius Goes West as far and as wide as possible.
3. To reward educators for doing the most important job in the world!
How can DGW (a nonprofit organization) afford to give away free DVDs to educators?
The short answer is that we ask you to donate $3 to cover the cost of shipping, which allows this program to sustain. The long answer is that last spring we tried the "Free DVD for all Educators" experiment on a small scale. It went extremely well. You can read a detailed report on the results here. As you will see, the underlying discovery was that DGW inspires nearly every person it reaches to join the fight against DMD. With its consistent capacity to inspire, our path becomes clear—share the story with as many people as possible.
We have decided to target educators because the film plays very well in schools, because most of us are teachers and because today's youth is the generation that will cure DMD!
As we continue to analyze the costs and benefits of this free DVD offer, we ask that you take us up on this offer, that you tell other teachers about this offer, and most importantly, we ask that you share this story with your students. The single best way to help is to set up a Skype session before showing your students the film.
What makes Darius Goes West an educational film?
Combining energy, young people and an important cause, 'Darius Goes West' has made an impact on students throughout the country. The film covers important topics like awareness of the world's number one genetic killer of children, examples of motivated youth changing the world, tolerance, caregiving, accessibility issues and more. Darius' biggest audience, in fact, has been middle and high schools, as well as colleges.
2008′s National Principal of the Year, Mark Wilson, even initiated a 'Write America' program, where students from his school and one other sent a handwritten note and free 'Darius Goes West' DVD to over 40k public school guidance offices in the country. Throughout 2008 and 2009, Darius and the crew also traveled to over 300 schools, and the film itself has screened at thousands of others.
To find out what other teachers think about the film, click here.
Is 'Darius Goes West' appropriate for all ages?
We've received great feedback from people of all ages regarding the film. However, since Darius has a fatal disease, and his mortality is discussed in the movie, we recommend this film to fifth grade and older.
How could I have a crew member visit my class?
Darius Weems, the main focus of 'Darius Goes West,' is available for video conference Q&As. Due to health reasons, he is no longer able to travel to all the schools he would like to, but we've found that Darius' video presence is a successful tool for engaging with students. Other integral members of the crew are also available to visit classrooms in person, if that is the preferred method.
If you are interested in setting up a live video conference between Darius & your students, it is important that you contact us before showing the film.
For more information on having Darius or a crew member speak to your students, click here.
What are other ways I can involve my students with DGW?
One popular way many classrooms have shown their support for finding a cure for Duchenne is through the Goslabi Challenge. Conceived from one of the most beloved scenes in the film, the Goslabi Challenge is a fun way to help cure a fatal disease. Students and teachers alike eat a spoonful of the fiery green wasabi, and find sponsors for their spoon.
To date, the Goslabi Challenge has raised almost $9,000 for a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy cure. To find out more, or sign up for the Goslabi Challenge, click here.
I have more questions, how do I contact you?
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Educators, if you work in a Middle School, High School or College we invite you to claim a free copy of Darius Goes West (again, we do ask that you donate $3 to cover shipping.)


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We were about to leave the house and we saw this… 2 of them, lying on the floor.
What do you think we did? Of course we picked it up! Then LA got inspired. She knew where I kept my craft supplies and went to get a long strip of cardboard, scissors, glue, pen, ruler and colour pens.
Then she sat down, started to draw a long line with the ruler, cut it out and wanted to paint it. I stopped her there because it is not practical as paint colours will run when she sweats when wearing it. And I advised her to use coloured pens instead.
Halfway through, LL got interested in what his sister was doing. LA tried to explain to him but he did not understand until I explain it to him in very specific terms. I guess that's because each child is different and thus thinks differently and have different perceptions about things. LL could not grasp the idea of how a feather can be attached to a hat and why would his sister want to do so. In his mind, a feather attached to a top hat makes no sense!
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