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Top Complementary Medicine Schools
Some health care workers and clients see potential benefits from complementary alternative medicine (CAM). For example, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine website describes research on the effectiveness of spinal manipulation and chiropractic care for back pain. Natural healing trainingand Traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, may be seen as an adjunct to a comprehensive medical education.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded 2012 grants for CAM research to some top complementary medicine schools such as the following:
1. University of Washington (Seattle, Wash.)
2. University of California (Irvine and San Francisco, Calif.)
3. Bastyr University (Kenmore, Wash. and San Diego, Calif.)
4. University of Illinois (Chicago and Urbana-Champaign, Ill.)
The NIH also supports Centers of Excellence for Research on CAM, including the following:
1. Systems Science Center for Musculoskeletal CAM Therapies (Michigan State University)
2. Wisconsin Center for the Neuroscience and Psychophysiology of Meditation (University of Wisconsin)
3. UCLA Center for Excellence in Pancreatic Diseases (University of California)
Learn more about complementary medicine schools and training
Programs in complementary medicine typically teach integrative health and wellness with a holistic approach to health care. Students learn to consider the overall wellbeing of the patient, which could include spiritual health, stress levels, nutritional components, emotional traumas and energy blockages. Complementary medicine training imparts drug-free and surgery-free therapies to use as natural healing practices or to enhance traditional medical practices. Several different types of studies are available at complementary medicine schools.
Integrative Health and Wellness
Training programs seek to bridge the gap between Western medicine -- which typically treats immediate and present symptoms of illness -- and natural, alternative healing practices, which focus on the root causes of illness. Integrative health and wellness schools teach mind-body medicine with the aim of preventing disease or treating existing conditions through natural means. Depending on the school's focus, students may learn to uncover hidden areas of blocked energy or imbalance, and to plan a course of natural treatments. Delivery methods for holistic healing may include spiritual attunement, energy healing, as well as forms of bodywork or naturopathic medicine.
Naturopathic Schools
Studies often explore treatment methods such as nutrition (typically for a diet featuring whole foods), herbal medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, physical medicine such as massage, exercise and lifestyle counseling. Naturopathic studies can help healers include holistic medicine in their everyday practices. Some of today's health care providers may consider naturopathic treatment to supplement patient care.
Orthomolecular Medicine
The study of orthomolecular medicine means learning to comprehend and adjust the biochemical balance of individual patients on a molecular level. Orthomolecular medicine schools teach students to identify biochemical abnormalities and to formulate nutritional plans that may include natural herbs, vitamins, minerals and medicines.
Find complementary medicine schools and colleges through SchoolsGalore.com
You can find complementary medicine schools by going to the top of the page and choosing a program of interest. Contact several schools and request in-depth information to help you decide on the best school for your goals and needs. You can also do research under the categories of holistic schools, alternative medicine schools and natural healing schools. Please verify school accreditation from accrediting organizations that are approved by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or both.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine


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INTERNATIONAL FALLS is a dark comedy about two people who have to fight to keep the funny alive. Set in International Falls, MN, the self-proclaimed "ice box of the nation," INTERNATIONAL FALLS follows an aspiring comic through the collapse of her marriage and a one night stand with a dead beat comic at the end of his road. The film is a meditation on the deeply comedic and profoundly sad as they sit side by side in life. As the character Tim says, "If you wanna tell jokes for a living, tell the truth."
Visit www.internationalfallsmovie.com to learn more.
MISSY is a short film that was created as a teaser for the feature by the same name. Written by and starring Alison Mauldin, the film was directed by Amber McGinnis for Commonwealth Studios.
Click the image to view the entire short film.
OUTSKIRT MEDIA, LLC is Amber's newly formed production company. It exists to tell both fiction and non-fiction stories of people who find themselves on the outskirts of life. We are committed to stories with strong female protagonists and strive to grow opportunities for women's voices in film and media.
Learn more by visiting our site: https://www.outskirtmedia.com/
Click the image to the left to view my directing reel
Released for Christmas 2016, THE GIFT is a contemporary adaptation of the short story, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry.
Click the image to the left to watch the full short film.
Created for the US Department of Justice, PERCEPTIONS IN POLICING targets Implicit Bias and offers tools to manage and combat this bias found in all people. Written and directed by Amber McGinnis, the film will be released in Fall 2018.
Click the image to left to see a brief preview of the program.
Sexual Assault in the Military is a problem we hear about all too often. In an effort to combat sexual assault and encourage victims to report, WILL Interactive has partnered with the Navy to create a documentary-style interactive film that follows Paige, a young NROTC student, through her sophomore year of college and her first Summer Cruise.
Written and Directed by Amber McGinnis, the program is not available to the public, but you can watch the attached short preview.
The Road to Organic Certification was produced by WILL Interactive for the USDA's National Organic Program as a tool for prospective organic famers. It was directed by Amber McGinnis.
View the full program by visiting the link below:
Pathways for Safer Opioid Use was created for the US Department of Health and Human Services by WILL Interactive. The Interactive choose your own adventure film follows a physician, nurse, pharmacist, and patient as they navigate the use of opioids in pain management. It was co-written and directed by Amber McGinnis.
Follow the link to view the full program on the HHS website:

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Treating Acne Holistically/
Studies show that consuming excess amounts of sugar can feed yeast and inflammation in the body, increasing acne. Sugar is added to almost all packaged foods so it's very hard to avoid totally but be sugar smart and use tools like the NHS Sugar Smart app which is free to download and shows you how much sugar is added to packaged foods by scanning the bar code. Healthy adults should consuming no more than 30g of sugar per day (approx. 4 teaspoons). Remember even though you can't see it there is often sugar added to bread, flavoured waters, tinned soups and breakfast cereals so start reading food labels and cutting back where you can.
Conventional dairy is very mucus forming in the body so replace cows milk with nut, rice or oat milks and look at replacing your yoghurts with coconut based dairy free yoghurts which have the added benefit of high protein levels. Chocolate is particularly high in compounds that can trigger acne so eliminate chocolate completely if possible but if you consume it then make sure it's pure dark chocolate 70% or above. If you have particularly bad acne then you should go a step further and reduce gluten and wheat from your diet and avoid fried and fast foods which contain a number of ingredients that cause inflammation including hydrogenated oils, sodium, flavorings and of course, sugar.
Acne is a result of toxins leaving our body so by increasing the amount of plain, filtered water you drink you can help flush these toxins out of your body quicker before they build up. How much you should drink varies considerably from person to person but as a general rule keep sipping throughout the day rather than drinking large amounts in one go. It's very important the water you drink is filtered though. Although safe to drink, tap water in the UK has a number of added chemicals in it so to reduce the toxins you are consuming opt for water that has been through a carbon filter.
Organic, unpasteurised (unless you are pregnant then opt for pasteurised) apple cider vinegar with the 'mother' in it is amazing at reducing inflammation and clearing up problem skin. Use it as a salad dressing or be brave and down it like a shot but either way make sure you are consuming 2 tablespoons per day. If you are already suffering with break outs then you can also use apple cider vinegar directly onto your acne by diluting it with 1 part vinegar 2 parts water then applying to a cotton pad. This will reduce the redness and scarring very quickly. Adding probiotic rich foods to your diet like Kefir and cultured vegetables like sauerkraut will help crowd out yeast and bad bacteria which lead to acne.
My other top tip is to include zinc rich foods like sprouted pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, chia and hemp seeds which improve immunity and help heal gut issues which cause acne in the first place. Spinach, carrots and beef liver are high in vitamin A which supports healthy skin and fiber rich foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds support cleansing the colon and growth of good bacteria in the gut which can help eliminate acne. Remember it's toxins we want to avoid for clear skin so rather than expensive face creams buy organic foods and start from the inside.


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By Page Warren, IRU Intern
In response to federal Clean Water Act storm-water regulations, officials from Garden City are taking steps to manage their storm water on site through implementation of green storm-water infrastructure.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that storm-water runoff is responsible for approximately 70 percent of pollution in lakes, rivers and creeks. Pollution from runoff negatively affects aquatic ecosystems as well as the communities that live downstream from pollution sources. Some of the most common pollutants found in storm-water runoff include pesticides from heavily treated lawns, animal waste, salt and other chemicals used to de-ice surfaces, grease and oil from parking lots and roadways, and litter. During a major storm, all of these pollutants are flushed into drainage systems, which often flow directly, without treatment, into main waterways like the Boise River.
Construction is already underway at Garden City Hall and Library where the city is replacing its outdated drainage system, which currently flows into the Boise River, with two Bioswales (channeled depressions that collect rainwater runoff). Kevin Wallis, environmental division manager for Garden City Public Works, hopes to set an example for other businesses who have yet to redesign their storm-water infrastructure to be more cost effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly.
"Garden City is embracing a new vision leading the way in environmental responsibility to be the first to disconnect all city-owned MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) outfalls," Wallis said. "Disconnection provides for better risk management and improved water quality."
Under the 1987 addition to the Clean Water Act, EPA is required to issue National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits for municipal storm-water systems. Garden City Hall qualifies as an MS4 and is required to have a permit for its storm-water runoff. Businesses, industries and private land owners are also heavily encouraged by Idaho's Department of Environmental Quality to use storm-water Best Management Practices such as "Source Control" which includes taking measures to minimize or eliminate the ability of polluted runoff to reach drainage systems.
According to Wallis, the swales will be filled with layers of sand and gravel on top of an impermeable sheet of plastic. Storm-water runoff from City Hall, parking lots, and the adjacent street and apartments, will be directed underground and overland toward the two large swales. As the swales fill with water the sediment layers and plastic sheet will serve to prevent contamination of groundwater and effectively remove silts and pollutants from the surface runoff water before it drains into the surrounding soil. In addition to slowing and filtering storm-water runoff, the swales will also increase groundwater recharge and provide additional water for vegetation. The infrastructure is beneficial; it will be more cost effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly.


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Anthony J. Garro, Jr.
Anthony was well known & well liked in his adopted city of Kingston and he cared deeply for his community, actually trying to save a man's life last year.
He will be remembered for the small acts of kindness he gave throughout his life, reminding us how we are all connected in our journey.
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after a great weekend at the Duke of Bavaria (we will make a report from the duke next week ) i´m painting on my next projekt. It is a chaos warrior in 54mm from "Forged Monkey".
It is a grat miniature with a lot of opportunities. There was nearly nothing to prepare before painting because the quality is very very high.
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This beautiful bookcase adds storage to your transitional home space. Crafted with premium select Oak solids and veneers, the piece features five shelves and is completed with a light brown rustique finish.
The Scottsdale 84" Bookcase with Five Shelves by Legends Furniture at Darvin Furniture in the Orland Park, Chicago, IL area. Product availability may vary. Contact us for the most current availability on this product.
The Scottsdale collection presents transitional furnishings for your living room space. Crafted from premium select Oak solids and veneers, the pieces feature accommodating storage and beautiful design. Completed with a soothing Rustique finish, these television stands and bookcases will transform your transitional living space.
The Scottsdale collection is a great option if you are looking for Transitional furniture in the Orland Park, Chicago, IL area.
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Stillwater Lift Bridge closes
Commuters from western Wisconsin will have to find another route while the Stillwater Lift Bridge is closed because of high water and ice.
The bridge, which crosses the St. Croix River into Stillwater, closed Tuesday to traffic. Its deck will be raised until the water level goes down.
J.P. Gillach, a spokesman for the Minnesota Department of Transportation, said MnDOT waited to close the bridge.
"We wanted to get through this morning's rush hour commute," he said.
Gillach said raising the bridge will ensure that electrical components under the deck don't get wet.
Motorists are able to detour south to Interstate 94 at Hudson, Wis., or north to Highway 243 at Osceola, Wis., to cross the St. Croix River.
The river is expected to crest Friday at 87 feet, which is flood stage. Officials haven't decided when the bridge will reopen, saying they'll wait and monitor water levels.
Also Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources implemented a slow no-wake boating restriction for the St. Croix between Taylors Falls and Prescott, Wis.
Officials said slowing down boaters would help prevent further shoreline erosion and property damage. The rule will be in effect until the water level goes down.
Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki looked at the bridge Tuesday and said the water was only a couple feet below the deck.
"It's approaching the support structures," he told MPR's Morning Edition.
This year's floodwaters aren't expected to be as high as in 2001, when water flowed over the bridge. That year, MnDOT had to take some extra steps to make sure the bridge stayed intact, Harycki said.
"MnDOT parked trucks on it to weigh it down so it didn't wash away," he said.
Harycki and others have been pushing to replace the Stillwater lift bridge with a new bridge south of town, but a federal judge stopped that process earlier this month.
Harycki isn't complaining about the lift bridge's closure, and he said he thinks most businesses might even do better while it's closed.
"It makes for a more pleasant experience when you don't have all the traffic going through downtown Stillwater," he said.


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One of Us AwardPublished by liz.reynolds on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 08:52
On Friday, December 15th we had our Pursuing Victory with Honor Assembly. It was a pleasure to recognize our students that have performed well in athletics and the arts. We also had the special pleasure of honoring one of our faculty members. Greg Wilson has been fighting cancer. He has been an incredible example to all of us of what it means to pursue victory with honor. He has been positive and strong through the whole ordeal. He and his beautiful family have been here to support all our students in their various activities. It was a pleasure to honor Mr. Wilson, and to offer some of the money that we raised in our Make-A-Wish Week to help him and his family. We are so proud that he is "One of Us"!


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Before printing from an iOS device, make sure the PaperCut web clip is on your iOS device. If not, instructions on how to manually add it can be found here.
Note: You will only be able to print from an iOS device when connected to the patriots SSID.
Open the document, email, webpage, etc. that you would like to print. This example will be done from the iOS Notes app. Please note that the step to select to printer may vary from app to app.
From the app, document, email, webpage, etc. that you would like to print, tap the iOS Share Icon.
A pop-up will appear, select Print.
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Note: Printers are only available based on location within the building. At this time, only the following printers are available...
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3 weeks, 3 demos, 3 countries
The last week has been crazy. I don't think I have ever been busier, but it has been really amazing. Let's get into it.
As you can see from the image above, DEEP now has some cool art in the game. I was far too afraid to show actual screen shots before now but from here on out you will be seeing a lot of them. I absolutely LOVE what Niki is doing with the art. When I imported everything and slipped on the googles last week I almost wept. I was there. I was in my weird Tronlike dreams. It felt so good.
Last week DEEP was brought to the amazing conference CineKid and there, me and Niki finially got to meet face to face. It was wonderful to be able to talk about the future of the project, our hopes and dreams and fears, right up close. It was Pauline from CineKid that connected me and Niki back at Playful Arts, so it felt very right. We did a roundtable talk about the project and had some people try it out for themselves.
It went great!
This was the very first time that the game really worked for people other than myself. Everyone that tried it was able to connect with the game straight out of the gate. We recorded the talk and I will try and get it up online ASAP.
Right after CineKid we had a second, more public showing, at Prototype in the Project Arts Centre. This was DEEPs second visit to the venue, and I am happy to report that this one went very well. About 20 different people tried the game and it worked very well for about 75% of them. Many spent far longer in the game world than I would have expected, wanting to explore every nook and cranny of the environment. The feedback was hugely positive and I feel more confident than ever about the project.
GameCity will mark the 3rd event in the 3rd country in the last 3 weeks for DEEP. Woah. You can come say hi and try it out for yourself at the OpenArcade from noon on Sunday and Monday. All going well, we should have the first our our undersea creatures in the game by there :) I just cannot wait to meet the fractal cyber whale!


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KROG STREET MARKET is a destination for Atlanta's intown culture – those who are always searching for unique, specialty creations. It's designed to be as authentic as the 1920's warehouse it's built into. With market stalls to sell produce, goods, and prepared food, along with a few southern-grown restaurants and retailers, the market will offer Atlantans a gathering place of sorts – a locale for taking in an extraordinary meal or picking up a few inspiring ingredients – a west coast-style market, right in the heart of Inman Park.
Here's what people are saying about Krog Street Market:
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Member Testimonials
"I believe that being a member of the BCASWI gives me the opportunity to be better educated on the issues that directly affect our business"
Dave Yorgason, Capital Development
"I am a member of the Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho because it is actively taking responsibility to visibly support my profession in a positive manner and in turn ultimately provide an avenue to better my community and the lives of it's citizens."
Dennis Schaffner, Schaffner Signature Homes, LLC
"I am a member because I believe in giving back to an industry that has given me and my family so much for many years. I support the BCA both physically and financially because the building industry needs such an organization to maintain and police the integrity of the industry and all the different entities that exist within it."
Bob Barnes, Western Heating and Air Conditioning
To interact with my peers and become a huge voice for our industry in our community and state.
Burt Smith, Burt Smith Custom Homes
I am a member of the Building Contractors Association is because it is the watchdog of our industry, saving our customers thousands of dollars from over regulation and taxation. Kent Mortensen, Mortensen Construction, Inc
Being a member of the BCASWI provides me the opportunity to network with both builders and associates. But even more importantly, I know my membership dollars are used to promote reasonable legislative and regulatory policy. This, in turn, helps to keep housing more affordable. The more people and families that can afford a home, the more homes will be built…and ultimately, that makes for a bigger and better market for everyone involved in our industry, builders and associates alike.
Eric Smith, Rental Property Solutions
I'm a member because it allows me to keep educated on the issues which effect my clients and I believe in giving back to an industry that supports my career.
Steve Weeks, Weeks Law PLLC
The BCA has been an organization that has always been close to my both business and personal interests. Being in the lending industry, I have had the opportunity to work with builders as well as many of the associate companies that comprise membership. It seems to be true that the people that understand and are involved in the betterment of their industry through association enjoy successful business. I have a great respect for the people and the foundation that the BCA stands on. I enjoy being a part the many councils and committees and hope to continue that involvement for many years to come.
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Steve Martinez, Tradewinds General Contracting
I can't think of a better way to promote your product than the Parade of Homes, which is the reason I joined the association. Like many others I enjoy writing off my mortgage interest, an issue the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) continues to fight for on our behalf. Because I'm a member of the BCASWI I'm also a member of NAHB. Another huge cost the BCA has spent years fighting and defeating is fire sprinklers in new homes. If passed requiring fire sprinklers would raise the price to build a new home substantially. A few reasons I value being a member.
Bobbie Schultz, Jordan Homes LLC
Through the Building Contractors Association I have been able to enhance my business and enrich my life.
Pat Minegar, President, A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning
As builders and associates we must have an organization that we can unite behind for and on behalf of their industry. The BCASWI is that organization. I have personally witnessed, year after year, individuals giving of their time and talents to benefit the local building environment through participation in the BCASWI. These efforts have made a difference in the past, and they will make a difference in the future.
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What a great idea -- saving Christmas! Each year we hear about all the threats to America's favorite holiday, says John Younts. "Of course, the question is—from what and from whom are we saving Christmas?" asks the parenting expert and author of Everyday Talk. "Is it from commercialism? From saying 'Happy Holidays'? Or from the secularists and the politically correct?"
Each of those is worth consideration, writes Younts: "Kirk Cameron, however, has a different focus. He wants to help us save Christmas from ourselves! In 'Saving Christmas' we learn that we have lost the real meaning behind many of our most basic Christmas traditions."
"Saving Christmas" is Cameron's new film, scheduled for nationwide release on November 14.
"'Saving Christmas' will let you and your family see Christmas in the true light of Scripture as it was played out in actual history. This is a film that entertains and informs. It is a film to be shared with others. It is a film that will cause you to sing with renewed hope and wonder. Kirk Cameron will help you and your family save Christmas!"
For example, you'll learn that "the familiar images of lights and trees carry a rich and biblical theological significance," notes Younts. "These ideas did not originate with the Druids or other pagan influences. Did you know that there is actually a very good reason to celebrate Christ's birth in December?
"Also, St. Nicholas was not a pudgy mythical character who got lost in the Arctic and discovered flying reindeer—he was a champion of the faith who helped preserve the integrity of the Bible!
"Surprised?" asks Younts. "Well, be prepared for more wonderful surprises. Christmas celebrates the advent of the hero of redemptive history. Yet Jesus did not arrive on earth in an idyllic setting of gentility and safety. In reality, he was born in sparse surroundings as the threat of death hung in the air. We have much to learn about why and how we celebrate Christmas.
"See 'Saving Christmas' and help bring joy to the world!"


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Investing in LPL
The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory has accomplished some amazing things over its five-decade history: in the research that has been accomplished, the students who have been educated, and the spacecraft missions, asteroid surveys, and other technical programs that we have operated.
In an environment as creative as this, it's not surprising that there are always a host of good ideas for what to do next. Some of these projects and ideas get funded (often by NASA) and become success stories. Many of the projects are never realized because there is no way to pay for them. So, although we do not expect gifts to replace state funding or funding received from competitive grants and contracts, gifts sometimes make it possible for us to manifest ideas and projects that otherwise could not be accomplished.
Visit the award links on this page for some some stories highlighting gifts we have received, or specific activities made possible by gifts. If you would like to support LPL, its programs and students, please consider giving online through The University of Arizona Foundation.
If you prefer to send your support by mail, you can print and complete the Support for Students and Programs form (PDF). Please send:
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- Your check
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Manager, Academic Affairs
Department of Planetary Sciences
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How we got here, and where we're going
Four years ago, I opened up my laptop in the New York State Education Department and watched the numbers tick up. We had just launched EngageNY, a library of curriculum modules aligned to the Common Core. Our state's teachers were desperate to understand what Common Core-aligned instruction looked like, and Big Education publishers weren't delivering. So we decided to do it ourselves. Hundreds of downloads. Then thousands! Somewhere in that moment, somewhere deep in my subconscious, the concepts underlying Newsela took root. Today, Newsela announced a $15 million funding round that will fuel our growth and make Newsela an even more powerful resource for the subjects and lessons you teach.
How did we get here? It started with you: A few schools in Connecticut were our first beta testers. Then it spread to New York. A bloom in Chicago. School librarians chatting on Twitter in the Deep South. A blog post by a middle school teacher in Michigan, then an EdCamp in Maine. Soon there were signups as far as the North Slope of Alaska.
Teaching is a singular profession. Nobody knows the day-to-day rigors, joys and frustrations like your colleagues in the classroom. So you share what you love and what you've seen work. Twitter, Facebook, EdCamps and teachers lounges are abuzz with educators talking about their discoveries that make teaching and learning better. You take recommendations from your peers seriously and you cast a skeptical eye on the antiquated materials pushed down by Big Education.
We feel privileged to be counted among the things you've shared. Last week, a high school freshman named Nate in Lansing, Michigan, clicked "Sign Up" and became the fifth millionth student, teacher or parent to join the Newsela community.
My co-founder, Dan, and I are both former teachers, as are many of our teammates here. We left our hearts in the classroom, so the success stories and goals you share help us feel like we're right there with you. We feel a deep sense of obligation to make good on the promise of the Internet to accelerate classroom teaching and learning. So we're doubling down our commitment to make Newsela even better.
Over the past year, we've created hundreds of text sets and enabled you to create thousands more. We've launched Newsela Español, with articles and quizzes in both Spanish and English at five levels, and Newsela Elementary for our youngest readers. We've made sharing and onboarding PRO subscribers easy through tools like Clever and Google Classroom. We've made the site faster, cleaner and more intuitive. And just this week, we've made it easier for you to search for and find content that's just right for you, no matter what topic you're teaching.
The new funding will help us do many of the things you've asked us to do: add new types of content, improve the mobile experience, and provide more meaningful feedback to you and your students about their performance. We're also going to kick Newsela's natural language processing capabilities into high gear, which means we'll have smarter ways to ensure that you and your students are getting articles, text sets and quizzes that are fine-tuned to their needs and interests.
Best of all, the funding will help us make our world-class team, well, world-classier. We've added computational linguists, mobile engineers and machine learning experts and brought in veterans from companies such as Google and Facebook. Equally important, we've recruited exceptional educators with a wealth of experience in the classroom. But for all of their talents, the attribute we care about the most is their commitment to our mission: to unlock the written word for everyone.
We're driven to help your students love reading and to help you teach the way you've dreamed of teaching. As we take Newsela to the next level, we want to let you know that we'll always be hungry for your feedback, your suggestions and your wild ideas. I'll state it plainly: we couldn't have gotten here without you, teachers.
Thank you.
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Standup Paddleboard (SUP) & Kayak Trips
Stand-up paddle boards are enjoying explosive popularity because they are really, really fun. SUPs provide enormous freedom of movement and a commanding view of both the landscape and the depths of the water, making for a fun and versatile on-water experience.
This course teaches the fundamentals of balance and stroke skills to move with competence and confidence on the water. While anyone can enjoying playing with a SUP, our goal is to help you gain skills to efficiently and enjoyably exercise and gain mastery of this unique craft.
TRIP DURATION: 3.5 hours, shore to shore (8 AM or 1 PM start)
PREREQUISITES: Nope! We love novices.
BRING YOUR OWN: Snacks, beverages, swimwear, hat, shades and sunscreen. Water shoes are optional. We provide all SUP and safety gear, plus a dry bag to store your essentials while on the water.
TRIP DURATION: 7 hours (usually 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, or custom times)
PREREQUISITES: Nope! We love novices.
BRING YOUR OWN: Food, beverages, athletic clothing and shoes, camera, sunscreen.
GROUP SIZE: Any. We may combine small groups of 2 to 3, not to exceed a total group size of 5. Private trip fee ($30/person) guarantees you have a guide all to yourselves.
Solo climbers: Consider our Open Enrollment Climbing
It's difficult to put together a more enjoyable weekend adventure itinerary than this one.
TRIP DURATION: 5 PM Friday through 3 PM Sunday
PREREQUISITES: Nope! We love novices.
BRING YOUR OWN: Food, beverages, swimwear, hat, shades and sunscreen.


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Before transforming into a hotel, the building that is home to Derag Livinghotel De Medici was once a town hall, monastery and museum, making it a current unmissable historic structure in Dusseldorf. The hotel is in the centre of of the old town, near to the North Rhine-Westphalia's internationally recognised art collection and the German Opera at the Rhine. Other nearby attractions include Königsallee and the Rhine embankment promenade. With so much history and cultural significance, there is an essence of elegance about the hotel which influences its excellence in hospital.
Wellness Centre
Velvet lined staircases with dark wood banisters connect all features of the building, and architecture reminiscent of a castle compliment the classic simplicity of the design.
Visit Wiener Kaffeehaus De Medici for a taste of traditional delicacies in a Viennese coffeehouse. The hotel also offers sweet and savoury breakfast options and authentic french cuisine for dinner.


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By @TrueGodImmortal
The Attitude Era was infamous for some brutal and classic rivalries. There were many that transcended the business in some ways, and some that catapulted stars to the next level. For The Rock and Mankind, their battles truly made them bigger stars and gave Foley the shot he had been dreaming of for years. For The Rock, this feud helped to solidify him as the man to watch in the business. Today, as we end Attitude Era week on the site, we reflect on this classic feud.
A rivalry that had a moment that's considered the start of WWE officially winning the Monday Night War. I remember Mankind really wanting to prove himself to Vince McMahon. Trying to prove that he was a worthy corporate champion. Vince had other plans on a fateful night in St Louis during the annual Survivor Series event. Vince would instead choose The Rock to be the corporate champion, betraying Mankind in the process. The rivalry reached a boiling point when Mankind faced off against The Rock on Monday Night Raw, the infamous night with Mick Foley winning the world championship for the very first time. Also the night Raw defeated WCW's Monday Night Nitro in the ratings war. What I loved about the rivalry was a certain match that occurred during the Super Bowl halftime show. Rock and Mankind did battle in a empty arena. Funny concept for a match, but it worked with Mankind picking up the victory by pinning Rock under a dolly with Oil Canisters. Those moments, matches, and the unique chemistry of Rock and Mankind created a classic rivalry that helped the WWE continue to thrive in the late 90's.
I remember the basis of the Mankind vs Rock feud. I was truly intrigued by the idea of this feud and what could come of it. I saw their chemistry shining through during the triple threat cage match at Break Down 1998 where Shamrock, Mankind, and Rock did battle. From there, I observed Rock vs Mankind having a solid match in the controversial main event of the 1998 Survivor Series Deadly Game tournament. That would kick off what remains one of the top 3 feuds of the era, and funny thing is it only lasted a couple of months. Unlike the Austin vs HHH rivalry that would start and continue for almost 2 years, or Foley vs HHH, which was off and on overall a three year period, or even the epic journey of Austin vs Rock, Foley vs Rock officially went down from November 1998-February 1999.
The two stars would have another controversial match at the Rock Bottom PPV, which would lead to a big match on the first edition of RAW in 1999. It would be Foley's first title win and a huge moment in the era. From that moment, the two stars would begin to trade the title back and forth, with Rock winning it back in a classic brutal match at the 1999 Royal Rumble. That match would be the one that truly signals the level of competition in this feud. Both men were determined to be the best thing on the show and they did not disappoint.
After the match at the Rumble, Foley and Rock would engage in a match that would truly be groundbreaking. An empty arena match. Halftime at the Super Bowl. It was something we had never witnessed before and a marker of how big wrestling was in the Attitude Era and how vital these two men were to the business that they would utilize this avenue to promote the feud of Mankind vs The Rock. Foley would end up winning that match and getting the title back, as they were set for another clash at the February 1999 PPV. That match ended with yet another controversial finish, so they finished their feud with a ladder match on RAW. Rock would win this match and end up getting his Mania main event with Austin, a big feat for him definitely.
This would signal the end of the Foley vs Rock feud, but they would cross paths soon as a tag team, making for the entertaining Rock N Sock Connection, another short lived situation that saw them win the tag team belts as well. Regardless, Foley and Rock had impeccable chemistry as adversaries and as partners. Their rivalry was one for the ages without a doubt.
What do you remember the most about the rivalry? Post your comments below and discuss with us.
Saturday, January 9, 2016
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to Sep 24
Stoneway Cafe, Seattle, WA.
Featured artist of the month at Dakota Art Store.
Will be taking commission and debuting a new short story comic "Next."
Creepy Crawly art show with featured artist Pam Wishbow.
Winter Wonderland themed art show.
Table TBA
Tabling with Tones! Table placement TBA.


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The definition of wellness includes all that which makes you feel healthy, happy, curious and successful. And that, of course, is different from person to person.
Wellness is not just not being sick. It is when the state of your life is of such high quality you feel you can lean back, and just enjoy, and share with others without the feeling of wanting something back.
When you are well you have the things you need in place or within reach. You feel calm and certain you will be able to deal with what comes. You have the perspective that originates from deep inside where confidence due to experience and faith grows.
What I saw there was a completely other definition of wellness than that which I see among my friends and neighbours, but just as true.
Looking at the details then, there are several pieces that make up the wellness cake. In general, which is the only way to list them, as it would be way too long otherwise, you might want to pay attention to and indulge in aboundance:
These are general suggestions. Some of them will not fall into your personal definition of wellness, but they are listed to give you an idea what to strive for.
Tips on how to improve your wellness; continue to this Wellness page for some suggestions.


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Motion Branding
What started as play, turned into personal development at the University of South Florida. Since implementing motion graphics at USFSM, it has brought many benefits to multiple communication channels throughout the system. Benefits include a two-time increase in social media engagement, help receive S.A.C.S College of Commissions accreditation and email marketing for fund-raiser events increased by 2% leading to increased revenues in student scholarship monies.


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Best Buy has dropped info on Thursday's U.S. launch of the Samsung Nexus S. And they are as follows:
- Stores open at 8 a.m. local time
- Online sales nationwide start at 8 a.m. Eastern time.
- There's a limit of two phones per customer; stores have a finite supply (natch)
- Demo phones will be on hand. (Let's hope they're not the non-working dummy phones we're all too used to at Best Buy)
- The Nexus S is unlocked.
- Off-contract price is $529, plus tax.
- On-contract price is $199 with a two-year T-Mobile plan. Add-a-line activation runs $249.99.
Best Buy also will have the usual upgrade checking in place, and they'll make sure you leave the store with the phone working (and likely with an accessory or two). So there you have it, folks. Just a couple of days to go. [Best Buy]


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|In-roof solar PV may look great, but what's the trade off on energy performance?
Image: Viridian Solar and Elliott Brothers
Replacing Opinion with Evidence
- Build a test rig with PV modules installed in a range of situations representative of real life construction
- Understand the relationship between weather conditions and module operating temperature for each type of installation
- Use the experimentally derived temperature profiles to calculate the annual energy yield for each installation situation.
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I am a bit distracted at the moment, due to having GOTTEN THE KEYS TO THE NEW HOME OF A GATHERING OF STITCHES! I will begin posting about the transformation process, but in the meantime I wanted to give you another teacher interview to read while I get the build out started...
Cheslye Ventimiglia is an artisan clothing designer who specializes in the fabrication of wedding gowns and the reconstruction of vintage clothing. She will be teaching sewing and pattern making for us, and that makes us so excited! Cheslye is a fabulous teacher, I know because I've taken her classes.
Introduced to sewing by her mother and grandmother, Cheslye is fortunate to have had two clothes-conscious mothers-in-law who provided inspiration and the opportunity to study construction techniques of finely made clothing — one a French woman who wore designer dresses and the other a Philadelphia Quaker who had a large collection of vintage clothing.
These influences and the experience of living in Venezuela and France have contributed to Cheslye's interest in how fashion reflects cultural values. She has a small personal collection of vintage and ethnic clothing and an extensive collection of books on the history of clothing and costume.
In the studio she is particularly interested in the art of fitting, in how to create structure, and how to use the natural characteristics of materials to expressive effect. She brings to her work a wide range of construction techniques, including couture sewing techniques.
She has been teaching sewing and patternmaking courses at Maine College of Art since 1999 and is a volunteer in the costume shop at Portland Stage.
AGOS: What made you first take up sewing?
CV: I began sewing as a Brownie, age 8. Our first project was hand sewing oilcloth (!) with a sturdy needle. I first began making my own patterns years later when I had the opportunity to repair and reconstruct Victorian and Edwardian era pieces from a vintage clothing collection.
AGOS: Did you learn from someone dear or important to you?
CV: I learned sewing from my mother, who gave me chicken-feed sacks to play with, and from my grandmother, who did some tailoring.
AGOS: Do you have a favorite project/design/collection, something that you are particularly proud of?
CV: My favorite project to date has been making costumes for Portland Stage's 2012 production of Marie Antoinette: the Color of Flesh with designer Hugh Hanson and costume shop head Susan Thomas. We made corsets, panniers, and amazing gowns, one so voluminous (39 yards of taffeta silk) that we had to move it about in a laundry basket.
AGOS: Why do you sew?
CV: I love the sensory experience of working with fabric and the intellectual (left brain/right brain)aspects of the design, construction, and fitting processes.
AGOS: Who are your design influences?
CV: Living in Paris, where people dress with a great sense of style, has been a big influence. Even children's clothes at Monoprix (a mass market store) are cleverly designed. My favorite designers are Christian Dior, who was a master of construction, and agnes b, who creates clothes that are simple and easy to wear.
AGOS: Do you have a favorite material or fiber to work with?
CV: Natural fibers - linen, cotton, rayon, wool, silk.
AGOS: Tea or coffee?
CV: Espresso
So nice to meet you Cheslye!


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Shopping for travelers can be hard! Many of them value experiences more than things (hint: time to wrap up concert tickets, sporting event passes, and tour certificates), but if you prefer to buy physical items as Christmas gifts for travelers, these budget travel gifts will get you started.
Affordable Gifts for Travelers
Travel Gift Ideas from $0-10
Amazon Gift Card ($1+): Travelers always need movie, music, and book downloads, making this the perfect stocking stuffer.
Towel Clips ($3): Keep your towels in place on lounge chairs at beaches, pools, and cruises.
Airplane (Temporary) Tattoos ($5): Not every gift has to be practical, and these temporary tattoos are a cute way to show off a love for travel.
KIND Bars ($5): These nut-based snacks are great for protein on-the-go and come in tons of flavors, like my favorite Almond Coconut.
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer & Case ($6): Keep sanitizer gel handy in a cute carry case to stay healthy on the road even when public bathrooms are out of soap.
A Cook's Tour by Anthony Bourdain ($7) – I love all of Anthony Bourdain's books, but this one is a great blend of food and travel. Of course you're buying the Kindle version since Kindles are great for travelers.
Cell Phone Card Holder & Stand ($7): Travelers on the run love this stand that props phones up for easy use as GPS in the car and keeps cash or cards close at hand.
Steripod ($7) – Toothbrushes get nasty quickly when you brush your teeth in the morning, throw the brush in your bag, and let it sit around all day before you make it to the next hotel. I swear Steripods work, or at least they make your brush smell and taste fresh!
Instagram Books ($8): Print 80 of your favorite Instagram photos as a compact book so you can flip through pictures at your next dinner party.
Lonely Planet Magazine ($8): This brand new US-subscription is better than others because you can actually afford the suggested travel options.
Platypus Water Bottle ($8) – Water is the magical cure to all sorts of travel ailments. The Platypus bags are great for light packers: they roll up compactly so they barely take any space in your suitcase. Best of all, when full, it still stands upright in cupholders.
Decoy Wedding Ring ($10): Whether you're married or not, this fake diamond ring looks real and helps ward off unwanted attention without the risk of traveling with valuables. Men's styles also available.
Picture Dictionary ($10) – Language barriers are difficult for international travelers to overcome. Apps and dictionaries have a helpful place, but there won't be confusion on pronunciation if you just point to pictures as part of your pantomimes. This book has frequently used topics all in photo form so you can get your point across.
Electronics Case ($10) – It's nearly impossible to travel without electronics now, so keeping them in a single case keeps them organized and protected. This one from Amazon is sturdy and just the right size. It has slots for a pocket camera, memory cards, chargers, spare batteries, and even a headlamp.
Travel Gift Ideas from $11-20
Smartwool Socks ($11): Happy feet make happy travelers, and no matter how wet, sweaty, or gross my feet have gotten, with Smartwool I've never had cold or blistered feet.
Anywhere Connections Cards ($11) – Pack this deck of cards for conversation starters. About half the cards are good to prompt new topics with old friends and half are more suitable as interesting small talk — perfect for striking up a chat with locals during your travels.
Bananagrams ($11) – Games are great for passing time while waiting for buses and planes or for breaking the ice with other travelers and/or locals. Bananagrams is a fast-paced version of Scrabble and packs nicely into your backpack.
Adult Coloring Poster: U.S. Map ($12) – Adult coloring books are popular because they're so relaxing. This map of the United States has cute patterns to color in every state and would be cute framed afterward. Throw in a pack of colored pencils and it'll keep travelers entertained on their next airport delay.
Softcover Notebooks ($12 for 4) – I know I'm not the only traveler who journals along the way. These notebooks are easy to stash in any carry-on and downright beautiful.
Contact Cards ($12) – Have you ever met someone while traveling and then lost their contact information? These cards by Moo are great because you can add your photo to make sure they remember who you are as well as information like your email, Twitter handle, and blog link.
Travel Stickers ($12) – Perfect for scrapbooking, decorating laptops, and other projects.
Regional Foods ($12+) – Goldbely is a fun food delivery service with favorites like New York pastrami, Chicago pizza, Louisiana crawfish, and San Francisco sourdough to relive your vacation experience. New customers can get $10 off a $20 order or using my referral link bumps it up to $15 off $40.
DryLite Towel ($14+) – Sure, any towel will do, but these ones are lightweight and fold/roll down into tiny sizes, which makes them great to throw in your daypack. I make do with the small (wring out and re-use like a chamois) but travelers needing them as shower towels at hostels or camping might want a larger size.
Mini Travel Charger ($15): With three outlets and 2 USB outlets, this multi-plug is great for hotels, airports, and anywhere you're likely to fight to charge electronics.
Inka Travel Pen ($15) – You can draw a map on napkin, write a note on a business card, or just sign a credit card receipt. There's no excuse not to have a pen with you when you can just loop this one onto your keychain. It wins in novelty: supposedly it can ever write underwater.
Mapnetic World Map ($15) – Scratch-off maps are so 2013, but travelers still love showing off where they've been and where they're going. This dry-erase magnetic map is the perfect size to put on your fridge to show off adventures. As a bonus, you can stick photos and postcards on the map, too!
Wander the World Pillowcase ($16): Wish someone sweet dreams with these travel-themed pillowcases.
Travel Mug ($16): Everyone probably owns a travel mug, but is it one that never spills even when upside down and jostled in a bag?
Airplane/Map Toiletry Bag ($16) – Packing is more fun when you have cute accessories. This toiletry bag is perfect for non-liquids, like your toothbrush, makeup, and hair clips.
Action Wipes ($17): Way better than wet wipes, these "InstaShowers" are great after overnight flights, long hikes, or sweaty days at the beach when you don't have time to clean up properly.
Personalized Photo Ornament ($17): Display and reminisce over your favorite vacation memories by sharing your favorite photos as ornaments.
Skin Salve with Aloe ($17): Solid products are great for travel since there aren't restrictions on packing, and Green Goo's all-natural salve is great for sunburns, dry skin, and blisters.
Lokai Bracelet ($18): This simple bracelet containing mud from the Dead Sea (lowest place on earth) and water from Mount Everest (highest place) reminds travelers to stay balanced.
Airport Departures Board ($18) – Now that I have a house, I look for opportunities to decorate every chance I get. This personalized departures board is a really cute way to highlight someone's previous trips.
Wet Suit Bag ($18) – It's a mess to come home to wet swimsuits in a suitcase, so avoid it in the first place by getting a specialty waterproof bag. It's a great way to extend your vacation a few hours when you don't want to get to the airport too early. (Also available: a separate bag to keep sandy towels at bay).
Dry Sacks ($18) – Dry bags take "waterproof" to maximum level. I've kept expensive cameras dry during whitewater rafting and clothing dry during thunderstorms.
Compression Socks ($20): Great for long flights or after long hikes, and Sockwell brand is cute and high quality!
Globe Bookends ($20) – The more I travel, the more I appreciate home, but being able to blend the two is best of all. These bookends are great for showing off a travel passion even when you're at home. Pair it up with some travel books or photo albums to make it a complete set.
Travel Gift Ideas from $21-30
Packing Cubes ($21): Staying organized while packing is a great way to pack lighter and not feel like you're living out of a suitcase.
Travel Shammy ($22): Never underestimate how useful a quick-dry towel is, especially for hostels, camping, or swimming under the waterfalls.
Sawyer Water Filter ($23) – After using a Steripen for years, I finally upgraded to a Sawyer water filter which is way better technology for a fraction of the price. Use it like a straw to drink tap water all over the world, even where it's unsafe normally.
External Battery ($25): Power hogs take note! This external battery will re-power your cell phone or other USB-charged device over and over again without access to a wall outlet.
Dry Sack ($25): There's nothing worse than ruining your electronics on boat trips.
Kiva Gift Cards ($25) – I've seen firsthand how budding entrepreneurs in developing countries have fabulous ideas and strong work ethics but simply can't succeed because they don't have the startup capital. Make a difference this holiday season by making a capital contribution and helping people around the world start a business.
36 Hours USA & Canada ($26): This book is great inspiration for anyone with limited vacation time!
3D Globe Puzzle ($28): On quiet weekends at home, this is a fun project for travelers.
Romantic Map ($30) – Everyone has a map, but most of them are pretty generic. This handmade artwork is perfect if you need a gift for couples. (Hint: keep it in mind for traveling newlyweds, too).
Swiss Army Phone Case ($30): Mini nail files, tweezers, scissors, screwdrivers, and a pen are housed in this iPhone case — and everything is TSA compliant.
Lightweight Travel Backpack ($30): This daypack folds down and weighs almost nothing, but still has enough space for all your needs AND two exterior water bottle pockets.
Home Flight T-Shirt ($30): If you fly a serious amount of miles, this tee is just for you.
Travel Gift Ideas from $31-40
SmugMug Subscription ($32): For travel photographers, SmugMug galleries are a great way to show off (or sell) your best shots.
Bluetooth Speaker ($33): For boat trips, beach days, or lazy days at the hostel, a bluetooth speaker can transform things into a fun time!
Airport Lounge Pass ($35): On long layovers, airport lounges can take away some of the stress by providing snacks, drinks, free Wi-Fi, and a quiet place to sit.
Bike Trunk Mount Rack ($35): Make it easy for travelers to pack their bikes on their next roadtrip with this rack for their car.
Chilly Jilly Wrap ($35): This wrap packs down into a small, light bag and is multi-purpose as a shawl, sarong, or scarf!
Globe In Artisan Box ($35): This beautiful hand-woven box is filled with artisan crafts, specialty food items, and more…plus it supports artisans and farmers in remote areas.
European Neighborhood Map Coasters ($36) – Know someone who loves a Europan city inside and out? These map coasters show different neighborhoods of beloved cities, such as the arrondissements in Paris.
FitKit ($36): Stay in shape on every trip with this compact kit that includes a resistance band, resistance tube, jump rope, reflective arm band for running, pedometer, and more.
Camera Bag ($38): Nothing's worse than owning a nice camera without a case to protect it.
Stuffitts Odor-Killing Bag ($39): Amazingly, this bag locks odors in and sucks moisture out, so you can throw wet swimsuits or smelly travel clothes in it without ruining everything else in your suitcase.
National Parks Map ($40): Track your visits to all 59 national parks with this map and stickers set!
Travel Gift Ideas from $41-50
Earring Travel Case ($41): If you travel with more jewelry than I do, this earring organizer will keep everything handy, organized, and de-tangled.
World Tea Kettle ($45): For part-time travelers, this is one way to satisfy wanderlust without leaving home.
Bugsaway Adventure Hat ($45) – I hate hats, but they serve a purpose…like when you're on safari in Africa. This one will keep the sun off your face and it has insect shield technology to repel mosquitoes, ants, and more.
Sunbasket Meal Kit ($45) – Like other delivery meal services, Sunbasket ships everything you need to make three meals at home, but with international flavors. Perfect when you're renting a timeshare and don't want to deal with the hassle of grocery shopping (or the inconvenience of needing to buy a full set of spices for a single recipe).
Anti-Theft Camera Strap ($45) – If you've got an expensive camera hanging around your neck, the least you can do is make sure it's on a slash-proof strap.
A Year of Website Hosting ($48) – Travelers that want to start a blog sometimes get hung up on the cost of web hosting, but Bluehost is great for sites that still have low-traffic.
Nap Anywhere Pillow ($49): Those U-shaped pillows aren't comfortable if you're not normally a back-sleeper, but this unique shape is great for buses, trains, and planes.
Clothing Rentals ($49): A one-month subscription to LeTote means you can rent party wear in Las Vegas, something chic in Paris, or sundresses for Florida.
Clip On Cup Holder ($50): I just started working on airplanes this year, but there's not enough space on an airplane tray table for a laptop AND a drink unless you "build" some extra space.
Headlamp ($50): Anyone who loves adventurous sightDOING needs a headlamp for late night animal sightings, caving, camping, and more.
Urban Adventures Gift Certificate ($50) – Travelers value experiences above all else. I've taken a couple of Urban Adventures tours worldwide and they're always fantastic. Pick a specific tour if you know where someone's headed or shoot for a gift card (most tours are $35-80).
Trekking Poles ($5o): For outdoor lovers, a pair of trekking poles can make adventures so much easier to tackle!
Travel Gift Ideas from $51-60
Handheld Scanner ($53): Business travelers can finally go paperless with this cordless, handheld scanner that keeps track of receipts and business cards on the go.
Chaco's Women's Sandals ($55): Just because you're wearing flip flops, you shouldn't have to scrimp on foot support.
External Hard Drive ($55): When you store as many travel photos as I do, you need extra space…and this hard drive is meant to be manhandled across continents and keep your files safe.
City Map Tie ($59): There are tons of women's scarves with maps, but this is the first (classy-looking) map tie I've seen, with cities like Chicago, San Francisco, NYC, London, and Paris available.
AAA Road Kit ($60): Being prepared for a big roadtrip means packing jumper cables, air compressors, and more — the peace of mind means that the travelers can focus on the fun part!
Birchbox Subscription ($60): Start a traveler off with a few months of sample-size beauty products delivered to their door (men's and women's options available).
Gogo 1-Month Internet Access ($60): For frequent flyers, staying connected while in-flight can be a godsend.
Home State Return Address Stamp ($60): Frequent travelers make new friends on the road, and these super cute return address stamps fit your name and address into the shape of your favorite state.
VPN Subscription ($60) – Do you know what a VPN is? It's super important because it protects and encrypts your personal and financial information whenever you're using public wi-fi (which travelers do often). An annual subscription is just $60.
Travel Gift Ideas from $61-70
Massage ($62): Think about how stiff you are after a long flight home — and then pamper your favorite traveler by promising them a free massage (with gratuity) after their next trip!
CMUK Sneakers ($65): Most sneakers are bulky and a pain to pack, but CMUKs are lightweight, compact, and quick-dry.
Rainrap ($65): Finally, a raincoat that looks nice and packs lightly.
Flight Essentials ($65)- For overnight flights, grab a kit with eye shade, ear plugs, neck pillow, and blanket. You can build one yourself, but a pre-made one is an easy gift idea for fellow travelers. To make it more deluxe, throw in things like lip balm, cozy socks, breathmints, a magazine, and noise-cancelling headphones.
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Our Halloween themed tea last month was a great success. The Teas went a bit spooky for Halloween with pumpkin brownies, a 'death by chocolate' cake decorated with a spider (maybe a black widow?) and we even persuaded Gladys to wear a witches hat.
This month we have a return of the Take-over Teas and Home-Start Monmouthshire will be taking over Trellech Teas on 18th November at 2pm – all proceeds will be donated to this excellent charity that supports struggling families.
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Greetings All,
The weather continues to be warm and rainy. It still feels like summer, doesn't it?
Today I thought I'd publish a recipe for carrots. I usually just eat carrots raw, since I love the crunch. But Artie likes his carrots cooked. So, I try to make them as interesting as I can. This recipe uses lots of garlic and a sprinkling of grated cheese.
6 carrots, washed and cut into strips
1/4 c olive oil
5 large cloves garlic, minced (or 1 TBS minced garlic)
1/4 c grated cheese (parmesan, romano or any hard cheese)
2 TBS bread crumbs (any kind)
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Put the carrot slices in a bowl. Pour the olive oil over the carrot slices, then add the garlic, parmesan, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Toss all the ingredients together to coat the carrots.
- Spread the carrots out on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 – 30 minutes, or until tender, tossing the slices halfway through.
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S4 E11 Where's the Black Lady?
Fitz is about to rally the troops to find Olivia when a handful of Secret Service agents head into the Oval Office. They are there to support their president, or so they say. In reality, the agents have come to assure Fitz that he needs to do as the vice president instructed. There are many other White House staffers just like them who will be watching that he doesn't step out of line. If he does, he'll never see Olivia again.
Mellie reveals that she started sleeping with Andrew again. This was before she realized he was also sleeping with Elizabeth. Mellie comes clean to Fitz because the two of them are partners now. Fitz orders her to stop talking. He knows there are eyes everywhere. Fitz tells Andrew that he wants proof of life or he'll never give him the war he desires. A short time later, Olivia is forced to make a video. The terrifying theme of the scripted message she reads is that the president must start a war with West Angola or else she dies.
Elizabeth is frightened when Huck threatens her daughter unless she points him toward Olivia. She chastises Andrew for the kidnapping. The vice president has no sympathy for her situation. He advises her to get onboard as he takes the next steps to become President of the United States. The current Commander-in-Chief can barely keep concentrate on the issue being presented to him—a pardon request for former Secret Service/B613 man who killed his son. Fitz meets with Tom to learn just who he can trust. The fact is can trust no one in the White House. He can, however, trust Jake. He has 48 hours to find Olivia.
While she was filming the proof-of-life video, Olivia asked for some water. It was so she could show a reflection of her captors in the glass. The trick works. Huck is on the job trying to ID the image. A woman named Rose pops into the office during the wait time. She's looking for Olivia. She'll come back another time. As for the image enhancement from the glass, it's a no-go as far as identifying anyone. This sends Huck back to Elizabeth's place. He's packing his toolbox.
Cyrus realizes something is amiss with Fitz. He makes Abby see this as well. Mellie is also sure that something is wrong with her husband. Under the guise of being in an intimate embrace on a White House balcony, Fitz is able to clue his wife in on the Olivia situation. Mellie tells him that if he loves her then he knows exactly what he has to do. The next morning, Fitz declares war on West Angola. As for Olivia, she realizes that Ian isn't calling the shots as he taunts her with the notion of a wager as to if Fitz will comply. She's crushed when she realizes she would have lost Ian's bet.
Rose, the mystery lady who stopped by the office, is a friend to Olivia's neighbor, Lois. Both ladies are missing. Huck finds the ring Olivia slipped off her finger in Lois's place. She was definitely there. Huck is able to use the computer modem in the place to identify Ian.
Olivia wants some beef stew and an orange creamsicle as her last meal. Then she wants to be shot in the head. Now that the war has begun, she knows she's going to die. Ian assures her that will happen eventually, but not until the current president's term is complete. This has Olivia coming up with a Plan B. She offers Ian a chance to sell her on the open market to make him a rich man.
Mellie is horrified when Elizabeth reveals the torture marks left on her back after Huck's last visit. She beelines over to Andrew's office. She wants to know his intentions regarding her. Andrew assures Mellie that Elizabeth was a mistake. He kisses her passionately. Elsewhere in the White House, Cyrus learns the truth about why the war has been waged after reading a note Fitz was able to slip him. He's on the balcony with his boss when Mellie arrives to declare that she's taken care of the situation.
As Andrew slept after his office interlude, Mellie swiped his cell phones. She turned them over to Elizabeth who turned them over to the folks at Pope & Associates. The team pinpoints a location for Olivia in Pennsylvania. Jake acquires help from David Rosen to launch a drug raid on the hideout. A team of DEA agents storm through the big red door. There's no sign of Olivia.
Back in Washington, Huck lets Quinn know that he still believes that Olivia is still alive. Thirty-three U.S. soldiers in West Angola aren't as lucky. Fitz is in the middle of watching combat footage when he gets a phone call. It's Olivia. They exchange a quick "hi" before Ian grabs the phone. He lets out a mocking "hi" before letting the president know that he's selling Olivia to the highest bidder.
Huck is watching his laptop screen diligently. There's a sudden display of chatter in the world of people who live and work off the grid. This is good news. It means Olivia is, indeed, alive. She's dropping breadcrumbs. Huck knows they just need to follow them to find her.


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"Problems are only opportunities in work clothes." — Henri J. Kaiser, an American industrialist
Many legacy telematics and M2M users are experiencing the single or double whammy impact of wireless network sunsets and the end of legacy software program support. While each service provider will recommend their next generation and, in many cases, minimize the replacement cost, these upgrades are just the tip of the migration cost iceberg. Assets with life spans of 10 to 30 years and more are being forced to upgrade with next generation modems and software programs after as little as 5 years. Over this period, a new, longer-life generation of service delivery has evolved and created many business "transformation" benefits: the Internet of Things (IoT).
Business transformation goes deeper than hardware, software and communication upgrades. It impacts processes and culture. Products evolve into features with use cases that can create value in new and unexpected ways. For the Industrial IoT (IIOT) world, this evolution translates into new connected ecosystems integrating edge devices such as meters, waste receptacles, vending machines, generators, and numerous other devices.
Four legged animals start walking on two hind legs. Hieroglyphics give way to speech. Telematics and M2M create the genetic pool of "things" embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity that give pause to take a "strategic" look at using IoT innovations for lower operational costs, improve customer service, lower risks and new revenue streams using "big data".
We are conditioned to exist in the "tactical" world of product life cycles. One generation ends, the next generation begins. As with Moore's law, use case requirements push innovation to the next level. The market evolves. Transformation does not necessarily require new service providers. Legacy hardware and service providers are delivering purpose-built IoT solutions.
If you are not already discussing IoT transformation, now is the time. All markets are being impacted. Geo-located, fixed assets have joined legacy mobile asset management solutions. The combination creates complete operational ecosystems that can deliver real-time, enterprise information to the mobile worker.
Culturally, today's blue collar, mobile workers are knowledge workers. They have used personal computers for over 35 years – plus, smart phones, edge devices (Bluetooth, WiFi) and GPS navigation in their personal lives. It is time to collect real-time data from the industrial edge and empower the "edge worker" to manage their workday.
As an example, a contractor uses diesel generators on its jobsites. The generator engine should be serviced every 400 hours or 6 months, whichever comes first. The contractor creates a preventive maintenance program based on average usage of his or her equipment and provides field maintenance on a regular schedule. In reality, the generator has operated too many hours or too few – plus, the technician has to find the generator. Installing an engine runtime sensor and wireless data communication in the generator allows it to alert when servicing is required and provides its location. This simple IoT connection reduces break/fix cost, improves edge worker efficiency –and, provides valuable operational data.
There are two types of technology: if and when. The IIoT is a "when" technology. It is not a matter of "if" edge device integration will affect your market – only, "when". Look back at other transformative technologies: fax machines, computers, word processors, cell phones, tablets – and, mobile resource management to name a few. When did you incorporate those new technologies into your business: before or after your competitors forced the integration, when break/fix costs became too high – or, when your operating systems were obsolete?
IIoT is the next transformation technology and it is here today. The lifetime cost of retaining legacy solutions might be much higher than implementing an IoT solution and lock you out of the other resultant gains. The ROI is real. Once you realize that a new solution can improve your business, you are already paying for it – you are just paying too much.


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Ants defend extrafloral nectaries (nectar produced in organs other than flowers) of a passion flower vine against herbivores. This is an example of plant-animal interaction evolved in at least three levels.
[1] Extrafloral nectaries seen in this video resemble butterfly eggs. Butterflies avoid laying their eggs on host plants if they see other eggs. This is particularly true for two species of butterflies Gulf fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) and Variegated fritillary (Euptoieta claudia). caterpillars of these butterflies are cannibalistic. Passion flower therefore protects itself by visual trickery. Fooling herbivores by egg mimicry.
[2] Extrafloral nectaries attract ants. Ants are very efficient in exploiting and defending resources. Therefore Passion flower achieves another layer of protection against herbivores especially against the ones coming to eat reproductive flower parts.
[3] Ants are everywhere. Extrafloral nectaries distract ants away from the flowers so that pollinators can have better access.
(*) Gulf fritillary (Agraulis vanillae)
(*) Variegated fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)
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Chicago native, Antonio Beniquez has created a strengthening name for himself since he began his journey into art which started early at the age of 6. He's recognized for both his gallery work and large scale murals throughout the city. Antonio continues to strive for perfection while reinventing himself. Recently he's ventured into metal art sculptures incorporating his modern calligraphy typography, which is a signature feature in most of his work.
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Style and technique of the artist: Installation art, Conceptual Art,
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Simon Patterson studied at Hertfordshire College of Art and Design and Goldsmiths College, London until 1989. He is interested in information systems, such as the London Underground map, which he humorously subverts in his best known work, The Great Bear. Patterson replaced the names of stations with names of philosophers, film stars, explorers, saints and celebrities, and thus drew parallels between spatial orientation and formations of identity through education and popular culture. In 1996 Patterson was nominated for the Turner Prize.
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Pattersons ongoing fascination with the arbitrariness of nomenclature also finds new resonance in a wall drawing. It pits American Presidents against ancient Mesopotamians, an omelette thats perhaps over-egged by the proximity of notorious cowboys and a film that splices the exit strategies of escapologists with those of an aircraft. In this typically jokey exhibition, the only claim to subtlety resides in a hypnotic exploration of the eroticism of machinery which is reminiscent of Duchamps Large Glass…
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A different form of homage appears in Pattersons Name Paintings, in which he has silkscreened a name in a black, typewriter-style font at the center of a white canvas. He always chooses people, like Che Guevara, who summon up canonical images. The series was represented here by its earliest examples, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor (both 1987). In counterpoint to Warhols glamorous portraits, these are informed by Conceptual arts clinical restraintin this case dryly applied to subjects notorious for their excesses…


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This website was created to showcase a majority of his design portfolio which includes logo design, web design, and photography and all other branding collateral. In addition to his design portfolio, all personal artwork is showcased under Transitory Existence.
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The Love Rally:
"All you need is love, love, love, love is all you need." The Beatles wrote these lyrics for their generation back in the mid 60's. The band members of the Beatles realized that love was an essential in life. That it was something everyone needed and longed for. Today more than ever, I believe people need to be reminded of the true message of God's love. Instead of us defining who is worthy, or what kind of lifestyle deserves the love of God, let's look at what God's word has to say about it. It says in Romans 5:6-8, "When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God demonstrated his great love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Christ didn't die for people who already loved him. He died for sinners...people whose lives were bound up and dictated by sinful desires that were contrary to God's will. He came to cure the sick, not the healthy. It seems this true message of love has been forgotten and buried in the pile of political stigmas we've placed on different people, as we judge whether or not they are worthy of love.
We saw that there was a need for people to understand not just love, but the love of God. With the need now identified, the interns and staff of Go International filled a busy street corner in Kansas City and began the very first LOVE RALLY to protest for love. There were thirty-one individuals standing on one of the busiest street corners of the city, as we each held a variety signs to declare one message, the message of love! The signs read: "God loves Republicans," "God loves Democrats," "God loves Prostitutes," "God loves Addicts," "God loves Homosexuals," "God loves Obama," "God loves Bush," and "God loves People"!! As we waved these signs in the air, the energy on the street corner was contagious. Cars rushed by honking their horns, rolling down their windows, and shouting, "LOVE" as they passed! Within a few minutes of standing on the street corner, Kansas City had begun to catch onto the movement of Love.
It wasn't too long before a group of girls came up to some of our interns and asked what it was we were doing. Quickly, the interns expressed the vision of the Love Rally, explaining that we wanted to share the Love of God with Kansas City and show people that everyone, no matter who they are, what their "label" is, what they have done, or where they live, that they are loved by God and by us. The girls suddenly were no longer strangers to Go International, but our friends as they took on our vision, or rather God's vision, as their own. So there we stood on the street corner that day united as one body, all-coming together to protest for love. We all came from different backgrounds, different races, with different life goals, but we had the common desire to share love. The smiles, the cheers, the volume, and the presence of love that day was something that cannot be captured by any photo. However, I do believe that particular day in Kansas City will resonate in the hearts of the individuals that we encountered. A songwriter once wrote, "Love conquers it all, crosses all boundaries and breaks down the walls." I believe this was accomplished that day in Kansas City. Walls of bitterness, rejection, of the fear of being alone and not being loved were all torn down. For some, seeing Go International standing on the corner was the answer that they needed that day, for some it may have brought them hope which was once lost. This day was a mark in history for many people's lives- for the interns, staff members, for the girls that came along side and protested for love with us, and even for the strangers that passed by us. Jesus challenges us to be love to those that we encounter, so I ask you to accept that challenge too. That doesn't mean you need to hold signs that say, "God loves you", and you don't even need to be in a foreign city. All you need is a desire to share love and the will to act.
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