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Daily risks, health, life expectancy & situational awareness: That Daily Shower Can Be a Killer by Jared Diamond
"The other morning, I escaped unscathed from a dangerous situation. No, an armed robber didn't break into my house, nor did I find myself face to face with a mountain lion during my bird walk. What I survived was my daily shower. … This calculation illustrates the biggest single lesson that I've learned from 50 years of field work on the island of New Guinea: the importance of being attentive to hazards that carry a low risk each time but are encountered frequently."
False teaching & heresy: 7 Steps to Becoming a Heretic by Mike Leake
"Heretics usually start by staring in the mirror and saying, 'Today, thou shalt be a difference maker.'"
God & suffering: How Could a Good God Allow Suffering? [93 min. video link]
"… a Veritas Forum discussion held at MIT in 2011. This presentation features four MIT professors, two Christian and two non-Christian. The forum begins with a ten minute presentation by each person presenting their world view or their story. The last half of the video is a question answer panel session."
God & politics: Divine Rhetoric: God In The Inaugural Address by Scott Neuman
"President Obama mentioned him five times in Monday's inaugural address — God, that is. In modern times, religion has become so intertwined in our political rhetoric that the failure of any president to invoke God in a speech as important as the inaugural could hardly escape notice. … But the inaugural references to a Supreme Being have evolved over time."
Guests, greeting & welcoming: Making Visitors Feel Welcome (Part 1): The Greeters by Sarah Bowler
"How can we make the people in our church feel welcomed?"
Immigration & injustice: The Truth About Immigrant Detention Facilities by Matthew Soerens
"Last week, I read the following passage in Amos, speaking of God's judgment on the people (and, in particular, the rulers) of Israel: 'They sell the innocent for silver, and the needy for a pair of sandals. They trample on the heads of the poor as on the dust of the ground and deny justice to the oppressed (Amos 2:6-7). … Because their profits increase the more people that they detain, companies like GEO have a strong incentive to encourage the federal government to detain more people."
Short-term missions: Musings on Missions and Evangelism: Are Short-Term Missions For Us or Them?
" … I have begun to change my feelings about who STMs are about."
Work: God at Work: The Priesthood of Burger-Flippers by Jonathan Storment
"On average, most of us will work 100,000 hours in our lives, the majority of our lives will be spent doing our job. And if the only thing you ever hear from church is about how you should work/serve/volunteer more inside the building, there's a chance that you might miss out on how important God thinks your job is."


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A one of a kind venue for your once in a lifetime day.
Nella Terra has been featured in multiple news channels, including: The Knot, Here Comes the Guide, and San Jose Mercury News, among others. Nella Terra Cellars utilizes industry experience for event planning and wedding coordination. They offer flexibility in planning your event to ensure that the day is as special as you imagined it to be. They will provide you with a complete list of preferred vendors with outstanding track-records in order to make your planning easy.
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Tesla isn't the only automaker with a tablet-like center console. Volvo's latest "human machine interface" will debut at next week's Geneva Motor Show -- however, it could be a bit simpler than what we've seen from the competition. The screen is divided into tiles, with navigation, media and vehicle info up top and secondary features including phone and climate controls further down. As Volvo tells it, this reduces visual noise, keeps typical controls where you would expect them to be and makes using them while driving safer as a result. Climate control remains the default screen but should you select another function, you'll still have access to it onscreen. In fact this goes for all functions: when another tile is selected, it expands to cover a bigger area, but other controls remain accessible on a smaller scale. The outfit says the tech will arrive in its XC90 crossover SUV this fall.
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Fun car like no other
By icegabe on Tuesday, November 02, 2010Fun well designed car. Great to look at. Very comfortable (I'm 6ft4). Excellent customer care, with lots of warranty repairs, recalls, bulletins in the beginning, most reliable after that. Count on 40mpg on PREMIUM gas, always. Very safe on the freeway. Got it up to 90 mph, when the rev limiter kicked in. Excellent to drive in bad weather. More fun to drive hard! Cheap interior. Lousy speakers. Atrocious transmission, stalls and heaves when shifting. Jiggly ride. But so fun to drive and own. Depreciates fast! Get a low mileage good used one, or negotiate! DO NOT EVER pay MSRP on a smart! I did and found myself 2 grand upside down on my loan when I traded it in.
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Sophisticated little car.
By Doug on Saturday, November 19, 2011I am very impressed with this little car. Very refined and well designed. It is a small car so don't expect it to ride like a Cadillac or have a huge cargo area. But for what it is, it is very zippy and fun to drive. Handles well rain, snow or shine. Very roomy for the size, I am 6'2" and fit fine in the car, easy to get in and out of and park anywhere. The convertible top is smooth and flawless, plus just down right fun! Not a car for everyone, but those that want a great little, fun to drive, slightly quirky, but cool car, this is it! Really reminds me of the 70's VW except better built, more reliable and whole lot more fun. Simple sophistication sums up this car.
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By 4bucks on Monday, September 08, 2008I've put over 5000 mi on my Cabrolet Convertible. Wth the top and windows down the wind is not a factor even at75 mph +. I average 44 mpg and can't seem to get it down below 40 mpg and have topped at 51 mpg. Why it's rated at 33 city I'll never know. I ordered every option including heated leather seats and I'm glad I did. I own a new BMW I35 and it stays parked, I own a Honda Accord V-6 coupe and it stays parked. I own a Corvette and it stays parked. The Smart Cabriolet gets driven. The BMW is a cool car and is a lot of fun but the Smart is TMF (too much fun). Having too much fun may be hazardous to your life style so be careful if you decide you want to own one.
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Letter to the Editor
Brazil Head Start grateful for support
Sunday, March 13, 2011
To the Editor:
My name is Barbie and on behalf of the Parent Committee and Brazil Head Start, I wanted to thank the following organizations for their support this year.
Thank you Lady Auxiliary 274 Eagles, the Moose Lodge, the V.F.W., Kroger, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 274, and to anyone else who may donate. Thank you again and we cannot begin to tell you how much community support means to us.
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About Dr. Blitz
I am a Professor of Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, and Curator of Southeastern Archaeology, UA Museums, at the University of Alabama. I am an anthropological archaeologist whose research interests include the origins of rank, class, and complex societies, social memory and collective identity, materiality and the construction of value, and the political economy of ancient households and communities. Most of my research is focused on precolumbian Mississippian (Native American) societies in the American Southeast. In addition, I have been involved in archaeological investigations in Mexico, Ecuador, and Belize. From 2004-2016, I directed graduate and undergraduate students in excavations at the prehistoric site of Moundville, Alabama. I also participate in excavations at Actuncan, an ancient Maya political center in Belize, Central America, a project headed by Dr. Lisa J. LeCount, also of the University of Alabama. Actuncan Project
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Hope Brigade organizes a potluck to end a successful year
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Hope Brigade is a club that offers aid to people with cancer in hospitals in forms of gifts and appreciation. After a year of success, a potluck was held on May 17 to celebrate the end to a productive year. According to students in the club, everyone was excited about the party because there...
Varsity volleyball's season comes to an end
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
"Bump, set, and spike" comes to an end as the varsity volleyball team has had a rewarding season. Throughout the fall season, the Scots have won 27 games and only lost four games. With vigorous practices and inspirational teamwork, the team came together and had positive results for the 2017-20...
Mock Trial closes the case on a successful season
Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2017
When it comes to Mock Trial, Carlmont is one of the best public schools in the county. By winning third place at this year's regional competition, Mock Trial finished with their best performance in nearly a decade. "I think, overall, the team hasn't done this well since the late '90s," sa...
Food sales create successful Open House and Clubs Fair
Lucy Perrone, Staff Writer
March 19, 2017
Food is the key to the heart, as seen by the many students and parents that attended the Open House Clubs Fair last week. On Thursday, March 16, Carlmont held an Open House for prospective parents and students, as well as current families to look at classes. This year, however, had a twist -- during...
Swimming Scots close a successful season on Senior Night
Ivy Nguyen, Staff Writer
April 30, 2016
Scots outrun the Mustangs
Ivy Nguyen, Staff Writer
March 27, 2016
With hundreds of athletes competing in track, long jump, high jump, shot put, and discus throw, it's hard to determine whether a collective school team won or not. In the case of the Carlmont Scots against the Capuchino Mustangs, it was clear that the Scots finished the meet with many victories. Junior...
Senior night is a success for varsity volleyball
Minh-Han Vu, Art Team
November 9, 2015
'X Factor' winners have successful first album
Adriana Ramirez, Staff Writer
January 15, 2015
Many reality TV show contestants aspire to have a successful music career. It seems like Alex and Sierra are on their way. In 2013, Alex and Sierra won the third and final season of "The X Factor USA," a competition searching for musical talent. Although Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton, both born...
Successful Winter Dance Show
Miranda Irwin, Staff Writer
December 9, 2014
Carlmont's dance program put on its annual Winter Dance Show with this year's theme being, "Merry Christmas, Baby!" Both the intermediate and advanced dance classes had been working for weeks to prepare their dances, all of which were choreographed by the dancers to different winter love songs. "I...
High-powered Improv Team holds successful tryouts
Danielle Hamer, Scot Scoop In Depth Editor
June 2, 2014
While most teachers would most likely not welcome funny accents and off-the-grid imaginations in the classroom while students are learning equations and writing essays, there is a place on campus where aspiring student comedians and actors can exercise their unique skills- Carlmont's Improv Team. The...
Carlmont leadership hopes for a successful clothes drive
Sarah Boro, Highlander Editor
January 22, 2014
Although many are unfamiliar with Carlmont's new leadership class, the student body should however be familiar with an event that the class is working so hard to put on. This new and hopefully successful volunteering opportunity is the clothes drive. Anytime during the week of Jan. 27 to Jan. 3...
EA Sports continues with another successful edition of Fifa
December 9, 2013
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Ten Reasons for Families to love Durango, Colo.
Where History Meets Recreation
Photos by Michael Mundt
Located in southwest Colorado just 20 miles north of the Colorado-New Mexico border, Durango is an ideal travel hub for families to experience some of the best historical and recreational sites the area has to offer. Home to Ft. Lewis College and some of the best skiing in the world—including Durango Mountain Resort (aka Purgatory) and Wolf Creek (Pagosa Springs)—the town is a melting pot of low-key, college-town charm and high-end mountain chic, welcoming both ends of the spectrum and everything in between.
From Four Corners to Mesa Verde and the historic Durango-Silverton Railroad, as well as endless outdoor activities, there's plenty here to keep your family busy during your next visit to Colorado's stunning southwest.
1. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNGRR)
Once a lifeline for Silverton mines, the historic D&SNG train has continued operating for more than 130 years. Voted in 2010 by National Geographic Traveler as one of the Top 10 North American Train Trips, this scenic ride is a must for families visiting the area.
With vintage, 1920s-era cars powered by a coal-fired, steam-operated locomotive, the experience stays true to its turn-of-the-century roots. For a truly authentic experience, opt like we did for an open-air gondola, complete with beautiful, cliff-hugging views of the Animas River and sooty skin. (Traditional cars are also available, as well as bathrooms and concessions.)
The train takes about four hours to cover 45 miles each way, a long day for children. In fact, as we disembarked, I heard a teenager remark, "That was the longest four hours of my life." I wanted to say, "Try riding with two young boys!"
The best option for families? Minimize travel time by taking an 80-minute bus ride to Silverton and the train to Durango (or reverse).
2. D&SNGRR Museum
Situated in the rail yard just outside the depot, this free museum offers 12,000 square feet of railroad and Durango history. (There's a second D&SNGRR Museum in Silverton's depot.)
From steam locomotives and railroad cars dating back to the 1880s, to model-train displays and vintage motorcycles and cars—including Durango's first motorized fire engine, delivered via train—the museum was a perfect pre-ride introduction to the historic D&SNGRR. Click here to learn more about the museums.
3. Silverton
Perched at an altitude just under 10,000 feet in the San Juan Mountains, Silverton is a "gem" of a find for history buffs. Federally designated as a National Historic Landmark District, Hollywood discovered it mid-century as an ideal backdrop for Western films, including "Maverick Queen (1954)" and, most famously, "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)."
Ride a bus or the D&SNGRR toward recreation in the Weminuche Wilderness, mine tours or shopping along historic Blair St. Our favorite? A tour of the San Juan County Historical Society Museum and Mining Heritage Center. Click here to read more about our day in Silverton.
4. Mesa Verde National Park
Just 35 miles west of Durango lies Colorado's only UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mesa Verde NP, preserving nearly 5,000 known archaeological sites of the Ancestral Pueblo people who lived here for over 700 years. More than 600 of those sites are the world-renowned cliff dwellings, including two of its most famous: Balcony House and the iconic Cliff Palace.
Depending on the amount of time you have to stay in the Park, there are ample activities for families. Take a half-day bus tour or, better yet for young kids, drive your own car along Mesa Top Loop Road to see the sites on your own timeline. Visit the Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center—where you can also purchase tickets for ranger-guided tours of Cliff Palace, Balcony House and Long House—and the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum.
5. Homewood Suites by Hilton, Durango
I promise I'm not being paid to say this was one of the most family-friendly hotels we've ever stayed. And while at first we were disappointed by its location—about 2 miles from downtown in a slightly industrial area—we soon discovered it didn't matter.
For starters, the free shuttle service (6 a.m.-10 p.m.) meant we didn't have to find parking to visit downtown during our four-night stay there. Another bonus? It's a brand-spanking-new property, opening just last year in August 2013.
Add in the family-friendly amenities—comfortable suites, indoor pool, free wifi, quality exercise equipment, complimentary daily breakfast, and Mon.-Thurs complimentary dinner with drinks (yes, that meant free wine for us!)—it was this mom's dream.
Top it off with reasonable rates and the friendly staff that eagerly offered fantastic suggestions for restaurants/activities, they nearly had me shouting from the top of the San Juans, "Three cheers for Homewood Suites Durango!"
6. Animas River
Referred to as "The River of Lost Souls" for the Spanish explorers who died here and whose bodies were never recovered, the Animas River runs right through Durango (hence its name, which translates from the Basque word "urango" to "water town").
Comprising 126 miles, the river offers fishermen Gold Medal Waters, and plenty of white-water rapids for rafting and kayaking enthusiasts. For the nature lover who prefers to stay out of the water, head to the Animas River Trail (ART), a 7-mile, shared-use, riverside path that offers access to a variety of parks, open spaces and more.
We took our two boys on their first white-water rafting trip here via Durango Rafting Company, a fantastic pick for families because it offers a short, two-hour trip, plus kids 8 and under raft for free. (Four-hour trips available as well.) Even better, we purchased a disk full of snapshots from our trip for only $20. Click here for more information.
7. Powerhouse Science Center
Formerly known as the Durango Discovery Museum, this hands-on learning center is settled along the banks of the Animas River in the historic 1893 power plant that was renovated in 2011.
Offering interactive exhibits such as human-powered racecars, paper-rocket launchers and a life-size tree that even adults can ascend, the center's focus is providing science and energy activities that appeal to all ages. From the Discovery Kids Zone for budding scientists ages 4 and under, to Pub Science Fridays for adults who thirst for science and craft beers, it's clear the "Pow," as it's known locally, is fulfilling that mission.
Snacks, food and beverages are available both inside the center and outside on its newly renovated plaza along the riverbanks. Click here to learn more about the "Pow."
8. Historic Downtown Durango
A Nationally Registered Historic District, downtown Durango is a welcoming mix of historic buildings and hotels, upscale boutiques, college-town joints and trendy, upscale eateries.
From the Strater Hotel, built in 1887 and just two blocks north of the D&SNGRR depot, to the Victorian-style General Palmer Hotel, built in 1898 and within walking distance to the depot, downtown is ripe with historical charm from the Old West. Mix in plenty of modern-day shopping, galleries, theaters and restaurants, and the result is a vibrant downtown.
We enjoyed some amazing dinners there as well, starting with Fired Up Pizzeria that made artisan, Neapolitan pizza that the kids gobbled up at warp speed. Another noteworthy downtown eatery is Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen, which offers traditional American cuisine with a southwestern twist. And for dessert? Colorado favorite Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, fresh from the town in which the franchise originated.
9. Pagosa Springs
Home to the world's deepest geothermal hot spring, according to Guinness World Records, the town is a 60-mile straight shot east of Durango. Whether just visiting for the day or soaking over a long weekend, Pagosa Springs is a worthy stopover on any southwest-Colorado itinerary.
Named "Pag Osah" or "healing waters" by the Native Americans who discovered their therapeutic qualities, the main hot springs are located at the Springs Resort & Spa along the San Juan River. A worthwhile stay, guests enjoy exclusive, 24-hour access to the spa's 23 individual pools ranging in temperatures from 83-114 degrees. (You can buy day passes to the hot springs; adult tickets cost $53.)
An added family benefit? Family movies are featured nightly during warm-weather months at the kid-friendly geothermal swimming pool. And if you get time to make the short drive to "town," try breakfast or lunch at Pagosa Baking Company; for dinner, enjoy Baja-style fare at Kip's Grill & Cantina. Or try some retro options at The Malt Shoppe. For more information, visit the town's Chamber site here.
10. The Colorado Mule
A variation of the Moscow Mule, this Colorado-inspired version comes from El Moro Spirits & Tavern in Durango. The city's tourism office offers a fitting tongue-in-cheek description of the cocktail: the perfect Colorado cure for a family-travel emergency.
1.5 ounces (50 ml) Goat Artisan Vodka
2 tablespoons fresh limejuice
Rocky Mountain Ginger Beer or Zuberfizz Ginger Ale
Lime for garnish
Moscow Mule copper mug (pictured from El Moro Spirits & Tavern)
1. Chill copper mug in freezer for at least 5 minutes before preparing.
2. Fill mug with ice; add vodka and lime juice; stir.
3. Fill mug with ginger beer or ale and stir gently.
4. Garnish with lime wedge.
Click here to read Part 1 of our SoCo Roadtrip to Great Sand Dunes NP.
Click here to read Part 2, an out-of-this-world sidetrip.
If you go, pick up a copy of "Walking Durango" or "Walking Silverton" by Durango writer Peggy Winkworth. Walk a couple of hours or spot a few landmarks, guided by the books' fun historical facts and engaging photos.


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Speck's CandyShell has been the go-to iPhone case for years now. Now we're going hands-on with the Speck CandyShell and CandyShell Grip for iPad Mini to see if it lives up to the CandyShell name.
The Speck CandyShell and CandyShell Grip for iPad Mini are basically the same awesome case with one exception, the Grip has a patterned back covered in rubberized grips. Both cases feature Speck's yummy two-layer design with a soft cushiony interior, and hard glossy shell. The CandyShells offer superb protection, design, and grip, plus they always come in great color combos.
When the CandyShell is attached to iPad Mini, it absorbs the device, becoming one unified product. It feels like that, anyhow, because of the perfect form-fitting design. iPad's laid into the cushiony goodness that makes the CandyShell impact resistant and shock absorbent. There's also bumpers on the corners for extra protection.
As with all CandyShells, every case has two fun colors, one for the hard outershell and one for the inner and rubberized accents. Though there's no front screen protector or cover, the CandyShell offers a great rubberized bezel that exceeds past the screen. There's button overlays for comfortably pressing the volume and lock buttons. There's cutouts for all of iPads other ports and switches, and they're sized appropriately.
Since we travel a lot, we prefer a good portfolio case with all around protection (like Speck's FitFolio), but we must admit it's really nice to pick up iPad and have immediate full access to the screen and all of the features. It's one solid piece, there's no covers or seals flapping away. This makes the usability great. The grip on both of the cases is fantastic. The CandyShell Grip adds even more grip with a fun design. Unfortunately, there's no stand, but we realized the rubberized corners and bezel acts as a surface grip that allows us to prop the CandyShell against a wall. This is a much better feature with the CandyShell Grip.
There's no surprises with Speck's CandyShell and CandyShell Grip for iPad Mini. It's been a fantastic lineup for every device we've used it on. While they're just as heavy as an iPad Mini portfolio case, they're very well protected (though a screen protector couldn't hurt!). The Speck CandyShell Grip for iPad Mini is available in black/white (shown), fuchsia/poppy (pink/red), harbor/malachite (blue/green), or black/slate. The classic Speck CandyShell is available in raspberry/cool gray, black/slate, black/white, harbor/malachite (shown), or flamingo/fuchsia. They both cost $44.95, which is pricey. Luckily, there's two things we can always expect from Speck soon after a release: great deals on Amazon, and more colors!
The Good: Perfect Fit, Nice Protection, Good Buttons, Great Grip, Clean Designs and Fun Colors
The Bad: A bit heavy, Rubberized bezel usually wears over time


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It's estimated that as many as 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016 due to distracted driving.
That makes 2016 the deadliest year on the road since 2007.
Last year saw a 6% increase over 2015 and a 14% increase over 2014 – the most dramatic two-year escalation in 53 years. Estimated cost to society was close to $432 billion.
It only takes 5 seconds to text and get into an accident. But it's not just texting. Distractions are endless including surfing the Internet, eating, drinking, reading, adjusting the radio, putting on makeup, and shaving. And it's not just teens that are distracted.
What makes us want to do all of these things while driving?
For one, we've come to think that multitasking is a valuable skill. It can be, but not when driving a 4,000 lb. vehicle. In reality, multitasking while driving is like drunk driving.
We've also come to believe that being connected with our friends and social media is a necessity. The rise of in-vehicle technology that allows for hands-free calling has reinforced this idea. Even though this allows you to talk and carry on a "hands free" conversation, it is still be a major distraction for a driver and can lead to a potentially catastrophic event.
Because of the serious consequences that arise from distracted driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to remind drivers and passengers about the dangers of distracted driving.
What can you do to stop distracted driving?
- Pull off to the side of the road if you need to take or make a call.
- Power off your cell phone so that it will not distract you.
- Finish dressing and grooming before you leave home.
- Eat meals or snacks before or after your trip.
- Adjust mirrors, heating, or air conditioning before you leave.
- Be sure to secure children and pets before you start your drive.
What you can do as a passenger to stay safe:
- Offer assistance to help navigate if the driver can't find a location.
- Don't argue or fight with the driver during travel.
- Volunteer to handle music, climate controls, answer phone calls, or texts.
- Request the driver put the phone down if you see them using it. This could save both of your lives.
There are currently 14 states that have laws in place prohibiting all drivers from using hand-held cellphones while driving, 37 states ban all cell phone use by new or teenage drivers, and 46 states prohibit texting while driving completely. California recently passed a law that prohibits holding a mobile device for any reason.
When you get behind the wheel, disconnect yourself from temptations that distract or turn your attention away from the road. No distraction is worth a human life.
Remember, it only takes a few seconds to take a life or to safe one.
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In 1990, a group of Region VIII clinicians facilitated the establishment of Mountain/Plains Clinical Network (MPCN) as a program of CHAMPS. MPCN encompasses all health care providers working at Region VIII community, migrant and homeless health centers, and also includes National Health Service Corps (NHSC) participants working in Region VIII.
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The mission of Mountain/Plains Clinical Network (MPCN) is to facilitate the professional, administrative, and educational development of all Region VIII CHC providers to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of care, eliminate disparities, and increase access.
The strategic goals of MPCN, as set out during the MPCN strategic planning meeting in October of 2018, are to develop a culture of connectedness and to promote wellness by enhancing integrated care.
A steering committee of Region VIII clinicians guides CHAMPS' clinical programs to ensure that these programs and other clinical services meet the needs and challenges of MPCN. The MPCN Steering Committee is comprised of up to four representatives from each state in Region VIII; two medical providers, one oral health provider, and one behavioral health provider.
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MPCN has delivered a number of successful programs in the areas of quality improvement, clinical research, patient and provider education (including provision of Continuing Medical Education hours), resource development, networking and communication. MPCN activities are designed to enhance health centers' recruitment and retention of choice clinicians and to support the provision of excellent clinical services in Region VIII health centers.
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Woody Guthrie saved paperwork documenting his peripatetic life, from utility bills for New York apartments to fliers protesting shanty demolitions in Seattle and lyrics for folk songs performed at a Los Angeles radio station. He and his family put some of the artifacts in scrapbooks, but that did not fend off damage over the years.
The glues and album bindings weakened and failed. The page edges turned brittle and crumbled. Newspaper clippings yellowed and tore.
The Woody Guthrie Foundation and Archives, which the family helps run at a tiny office in Mount Kisco, N.Y., has long had to keep researchers away from the more fragile scrapbooks. "Anytime anyone looked through, I knew we would lose a portion of it," said Tiffany Colannino, the collection's archivist.
During the last year the staff has finally been granting access to the albums, thanks to preservation work undertaken with a grant of $80,000 from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. Among other things, the money allowed the Northeast Document Conservation Center in Andover, Mass., to box a half-dozen Guthrie scrapbooks in dove-gray cardboard and sheath the pages in clear polyester.
New labels on the covers explain the other treatments performed, with phrases like "nonaqueously alkalized" and "magnesium oxide particles in a perfluoro compound."Continue reading the main story
Next year the albums may go on the road for celebrations of Guthrie's centennial. "Now that everything's conserved, it can be traveled and exhibited," Ms. Colannino said. Digitized pages will be reproduced for new books, including one by the singer's daughter Nora Guthrie for powerHouse Books about his years in New York.
Photos and clippings in the scrapbooks trace his wanderings in Greenwich Village, the Upper West Side and Coney Island, through three divorces and the births of five of his children, and his decline from Huntington's disease at hospitals in Brooklyn and Queens.
The government has financed dozens of other scrapbook rescues in the past few years. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston has received $150,000 from the federal Save America's Treasures program to help preserve about 100 of Jacqueline Kennedy's White House albums.
She kept memorabilia from interior restorations, dinner parties and the redesign of the Rose Garden. Fabric swatches and dried flowers are tucked between pages.
The library staff has not yet fully examined the deteriorating albums. Until the Northeast Document Conservation Center can stabilize them, "We don't want to handle them," said Karen Adler Abramson, the library's chief archivist.
Save America's Treasures has given $170,000 to Emory University's Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library in Atlanta to conserve three dozen scrapbooks made by African-Americans. They commemorate the lives of freed slaves, sorority members and celebrities, including the author Alice Walker and the vaudeville star Flournoy Miller. The tightly packed mementos include military patches as well as pencils for signing girls' dance cards.
When an item has fallen off and ended up shuffled around, members of the Emory staff study the glue stains on the back to see if any empty page in the book carries a matching ghostly outline. "It's a map of where it went," said Kim Norman, the library's scrapbook conservator.
This year the government also financed conservation for a deteriorating 1930s album that Laszlo Moholy-Nagy helped design for the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, and ephemera scrapbooks related to the Ball family (of Ball jar fame) at Minnetrista, a museum in Muncie, Ind.
In the Balls' arrays of photos, clippings and invitations, "anything that was supposed to be attached is becoming unattached," said Karen M. Vincent, Minnetrista's director of collections.
One major underlying problem for conservators is that the scrapbooks in most cases were store-bought and mass-produced, with vulnerable flexing spines and acidic papers.
"They weren't fancy books," said Mary Patrick Bogan, the Northeast Center's director of book conservation. "They were made for people to add to."
Eleanor Roosevelt retreated from the chaos of politics and a difficult marriage to Val-Kill, a Dutch Colonial Revival cottage on the family estate in Hyde Park, N.Y. In the 1920s she converted its outbuildings into an idealistic factory called Val-Kill Industries.
She and a few female friends supervised workshops there for a dozen cabinetmakers, pewter smiths and weavers. The artisans also trained underemployed local farmers and their wives to earn extra money by producing handicrafts.
Mrs. Roosevelt displayed the wares at a family town house in New York. The designs derived from early Americana, including fluted candlesticks, rough wool blankets, and dressers and chairs with turned legs and bun feet. Val-Kill Industries also supplied a few modern necessities, like file cabinets, ashtrays and magazine racks.
The company never managed to train enough apprentices to alleviate poverty around Hyde Park, and Mrs. Roosevelt closed it in 1936. But the furniture did end up in prominent politicians' homes, including the White House. Franklin D. Roosevelt eventually adapted the Val-Kill concept for his federal stimulus programs aimed at preserving regional arts-and-crafts traditions.
"It's not a stretch to say that Val-Kill Industries informed the New Deal," said Frank Futral, a curator at Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites in Hyde Park, part of the National Park Service. He has helped organize a show on view through Nov. 5 at the Woodstock School of Art, "A New Deal for Youth: Eleanor Roosevelt, Val-Kill Industries and the Woodstock Resident Work Center."
In Woodstock, N.Y., a short drive across the Hudson River from Val-Kill, Mrs. Roosevelt encouraged the government to build a bluestone campus for apprentice woodworkers, ironsmiths and weavers. The 1930s buildings, now home to the Woodstock School of Art, retain their hammered iron hinges. The current exhibition features artifacts from the looms, forges and lathes of teachers and students at Val-Kill and Woodstock.
In Hyde Park Mrs. Roosevelt eventually turned the Val-Kill Industries complex into her fulltime home, furnished mainly with the factory's products. When John F. Kennedy visited her on the campaign trail, "the table they were having their tea on was a Val-Kill table," Mr. Futral said.
The family largely emptied the house after Mrs. Roosevelt's death, and the Park Service has been recreating her décor. It has borrowed a few pieces of Val-Kill Industries furniture from Richard R. Cain, a Florida collector whose grandparents worked for Mrs. Roosevelt. (He maintains a Web site, val-kill.com, about his holdings.)
A half-dozen Val-Kill wares are on view through Oct. 30 at the Museum of the City of New York in Manhattan in "The American Style: Colonial Revival and the Modern Metropolis." In a year or so, partly with loans from Mr. Cain, Mr. Futral said that he planned to create Val-Kill Industries room settings in a fieldstone cottage alongside the former factory.Continue reading the main story


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U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Makes Individuals Potentially Liable for Import Infractions
On Tuesday (May 26), the U.S. Supreme Court passed on reviewing a bid by the president of Trek Leather Inc. that had requested to undo a Federal Circuit ruling holding him personally responsible for penalties levied against his company for import violations. The closely-watched ruling is noteworthy, precedent-setting news in the import world.
The suit stems from shipments in 2004, in which Trek imported dozens of men's suits but allegedly failed to disclose the costs of fabric and other materials in their entry documents - resulting in Trek paying lower duties for the imports. The Court of International Trade found Trek President Harish Shadadpuri and his company to be grossly negligent for undervaluing the merchandise and ordered them to pay roughly $45,245 in customs duties and an additional civil penalty near $535,000.
From the perspective of a U.S. Customs broker, the fact that the government is holding Mr. Shadadpuri personally liable for the import infractions is significant, and elevates. Customs compliance for importers to a new level of criticality. Many people within your company's supply chain touch the import process, and while in Trek's case, the actions were found to be grossly negligent, penalties for import violations are not always assessed based on intent. Meaning, this case sets the precedent that your ownership, your Board of Directors and even your employees can be held personally liable for infractions, whether negligent or accidental.
While it is anticipated that will cause some uncertainty over careers in importing, the key for companies to protect themselves will be to put in place a reliable, documented compliance program. Welke Customs Brokers continues to be the leader among importers in education about compliance and the government's enhanced oversight strategy to weed out bad actors as a mechanism to facilitate legitimate trade. This week's ruling gives you another (very) good reason to make a definitive move to get your import processes compliant. Call us today at 716-995-2900 (U.S.) or 800.503.7770 (Canada) to get started.
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Tue 27 Oct 15 at BBA, London
At this event, two practitioners will give very different perspectives on value investing.
In his presentation on active value investing in today's environment, Vitaliy Katsenelson will explore structural and pseudo-linearity, obstacles faced by the global economy and what strategies could be taken.
Following that, Guy Spier will speak on developing a personal investment checklist and will present three worked examples. Attendees will learn how to construct, develop and extend their own investment checklist and will come out of this talk with a better set of tools to guard against future investment blunders and mistakes of their own.
This 1.5 hour session will end with joint Q&A - your opportunity to put questions to both speakers - and, as always, CFA UK invites you to join us for drinks immediately following the completion of the session.
Forbes called Vitaliy Katsenelson the new Benjamin Graham. He is the author of The Little Book of Sideways Markets (Wiley, 2010) and Active Value Investing (Wiley, 2007). His articles have appeared in Barron�s, the Financial Times, and Business Week, among others. He writes a monthly column for Institutional Investor magazine and speaks to investor organisations in the US and abroad.
Vitaliy has close to 20 years of investment experience and has taught a graduate investment course at the University of Colorado at Denver. He is a CFA Charterholder and received both his bachelor of science and master of science degrees in finance from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Guy Spier�is a Zurich-based investor, and commentator. In June 2007, he made headlines by bidding US$650,100 with Mohnish Pabrai for a charity lunch with Warren Buffett. In 2009, he was featured in�The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, regarding his use of checklists as part of his investment process.
Guy manages the Aquamarine Fund, an investment partnership inspired by, and styled after, the original 1950's Buffett partnerships. He is a regular media commentator on economic and political affairs, and serves on the advisory board of Horasis, a Swiss-based think tank founded by Frank-J�rgen Richter, and on the Harvard Business School Alumni Board.
From 2001 to 2007, Spier was the President of the Oxford Alumni Association of New York. Guy completed his MBA at the Harvard Business School in 1993 and holds a first class degree in PPE (politics, philosophy and economics) from Oxford University where he studied at Brasenose College with the British Prime Minister, David Cameron. In 2014, he published his first book, The Education of a Value Investor.
Tuesday 27 October 15
Registration: 17:30
Event: 18:00 - 19:30
BBA, Pinners Hall, 105-108 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1EX
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Today is the big release day for the song Glory to God Forever. You can buy it right now on itunes. This song is part of the new album from FEE entitled Hope Rising, which will be releasing at Catalyst in October. I've heard the rough cut for the entire album, and believe me, you'll want every single song on your ipod! It is off the charts.
You can see Steve Fee below talking about Glory to God Forever. Again, take time today and buy the song.
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Sunday, April 06, 2008
Simran Thirai - Maarum Yugangal
I am also trying to get the video; I have not able to lay my hands on so far. I hope it will come soon to this blogspot.
17 comments:
- Maha said...
Hi akka! good to know that the song has been recorded in Telugu as well..is this the first serial title track sung by you in 'Telugu'?
- Sunday, April 06, 2008 8:45:00 PM
- Chinmayi said...
no maha.. have sung a few before.. dont remember what they are
- Sunday, April 06, 2008 9:34:00 PM
Pretty neat song. Does kinda get stuck on your head after a few repeats :)
The beat does sound very eerily familiar. Now I am going to be wrecking my brains out till i figure out which one :)
- Sunday, April 06, 2008 10:41:00 PM
- Ananth said...
wow.......like the western touch in your voice...reminds me of a song sung by you in the telugu film 'munna'. Waiting for the telugu version....
- Sunday, April 06, 2008 10:52:00 PM
- Maha said...
Chinmayi akka,why don't you post the songs you'd sung in concerts as well,in your audioblog?'Cause we'd be happy enough to hear the songs of other singers performed in your voice..Kindly consider this if possible.. TIA..
- Monday, April 07, 2008 9:38:00 AM
- ILA(a)இளா said...
Cool one!
- Monday, April 07, 2008 11:23:00 PM
- Chinmayi said...
anonymous: I respect your views, but quite honestly my views are extremely different. And no one 'chooses' songs .. I think no one ever did. In any era. FYI
- Monday, April 07, 2008 11:48:00 PM
Song is pretty cool. Ramesh Vinayagam is quite talented but unfortunately opportunities seem to elude him in Tamil. He is also a legit singer-composer(which is a dying breed as far as Tamil film music is concerned)with strong foundations in carnatic music I guess. After Mayya Mayya this is a very different song from you. I still have a hard time believeing that it was you and not Maryam Teller who sang it in Tamil Both your voices seemed pretty close. Credit to Rahman, I suppose
- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 11:40:00 AM
- jinesh said...
u hv again surprised us with tis versatile rendition.wat cn i say anthr jaw dropping number frm ya......
- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 1:24:00 PM
- agnitejas said...
heya! chinmayi, i messaged u before abt this. i'm trying to get hold of ussele ussele video album. i have all the sound tracks. but i'm desperately trying to get the videos. could you help? where can i get them? most music shops don't have stock anymore. or how could i contact srinivas to ask him for a copy? TIA
- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 3:20:00 PM
Thanks a lot for this job. Can you please upload Simran Thirai song also. Coz. people like me who are in some places in GCC (Saudi) could not get Jaya TV to watch & listen it.
- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 5:36:00 PM
- ragorants said...
Hi Chinmayi,
I wasn't aware that you had sung Mayya Mayya. Correct me if I'm wrong, I was under the impression that it was a toronto based singer called Maryem something.
As for this song, it's definitely something I haven't heard from you. A very rustic feel to it. I haven't heard much of ramesh vinayagam compositions after nala damayanthi. Is there anything in particular you would suggest?
- Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:36:00 AM
Great song to listen ! Cheers.
- Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:23:00 PM
- Priyanth said...
Dear Akka..
hav been a big fan of you right from the start.....all the best..
priyanth from Sri Lanka
- Saturday, May 31, 2008 11:35:00 AM
- Parasu [I'm NO Guru] said...
Good composition....mix of western classical / melody
Your voice seem to fit this right....
Thanks for posting
Parasu, Pune
- Sunday, June 08, 2008 6:18:00 PM
Hi Chinmayi,
How r u doing? This Song is amazing, whata style....Keep up the Good Work!
Chinmayi,im 25years now, i love to sing, but i haven't learnt music.
my friends say i have a good voice...Is it too late to start learning music now..
Please Advice..
- Thursday, June 12, 2008 11:13:00 AM
mm. good style :)
- Sunday, December 13, 2009 6:18:00 PM


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Episode Seventeen/
This month, I had the pleasure of meeting Venus Selenite in person while she started her first leg of her #RehabYearTour. Venus is a Bettering American Poetry 2016 nominee, a 2017 Pink Door Fellow, and one of the most notable trans women of color interdisciplinary artists in the United States. She is the author of two books: trigger and the fire been here. She lives in Washington, D.C. and the internet.
Artists, writers, and literature mentioned in this episode:
- James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time
- Nameless Woman anthology
- Goddess X
- J Mase III
- Jamie Berrout
- Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi
- Jayy Dodd
- Their new book Mannish Tongues
- Also, shameless plug for my interview with them back on Episode 10
- What you can do to support trans artists of color (thread)
The Sound of Waves Breaking is by Chris Lynn, a recording of voices in Washington, D.C. near the Jefferson Memorial.
The editor is Mitchel Davidovitz, and the show is produced by me.


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Silverthorne, Colorado, April 11, 2012 Keystone Symposia and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) have announced the availability of approximately ten Ian Bathurst Global Health Travel Awards to enable attendance at Keystone Symposias January 2013 Malaria meeting in New Orleans. These Travel Awards will be given to investigators studying parasitology in disease-endemic regions. Preference will be given to early-career malaria researchers.
The Awards honor Dr. Ian Bathurst, a highly respected and beloved malaria researcher who sadly passed away in June 2011. Dr. Bathurst, who was Director of Drug Discovery at MMV, participated in four Keystone Symposia malaria conferences and valued the opportunities these provided to enhance knowledge, innovation and collaboration in the field.
MMV and the Bathurst family set up a Sponsorship Program in Dr. Bathursts memory. Donations made to the program were presented to Keystone Symposia to support the Global Health Travel Awards.
Ian was an invaluable member of MMV and a much respected mentor to the discovery team, said Tim Wells, Chief Scientific Officer, MMV. He would be delighted to know that young scientists researching malaria and neglected diseases were receiving support to attend the Keystone Symposia in his name.
Added Christopher Atwood, Keystone Symposias Director of Development, We sincerely appreciate the gift of these Awards, which will enable more deserving investigators to participate in our upcoming Malaria conference.
The Awards cover the costs of attending the conference, including meeting registration, lodging, airfare and ground transportation. A brief application is required and must be submitted by August 10, 2012. Please click here for more information on eligibility criteria and to apply.
For more information contact:
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Notes to Editors: Please visit http://www.mmv.org/newsroom/news/ian-bathurst-global-health-travel-awards for more background information on Dr. Ian Bathurst and his work.


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One of the most damaging practices in education policy, in Connecticut and nationwide, is the misuse of standardized tests for purposes for which they were never designed. Standardized tests are being used to measure things they cannot measure, like school quality and teacher effectiveness, with deleterious results; such as massive school closures, which destabilize children and communities, and the current troubling shortage of students willing to enter the teaching profession.
Connecticut policy makers engage in this irresponsible practice constantly. They jumped on the bandwagon to adopt the SBAC as the statewide accountability test, despite the complete lack of evidence that it the SBAC can support reliable or valid inferences about student performance, let alone school quality or teacher effectiveness. After abandoning the SBAC for 11th graders, our leaders hastily approved the mandated use of the SAT for accountability purposes, despite, again, the absence of evidence that the SAT is either aligned with Connecticut graduation requirements or valid or reliable for use a test to measure student performance, school quality or teacher effectiveness.
Connecticut's political leaders also blindly adopted the use of standardized tests in teacher evaluations in 2012, despite the evidence, even then, that standardized tests are inappropriate for this use. Since that time, every reputable statistical and educational research organization has repudiated this invalid practice; because a mountain of evidence proves that standardized tests cannot be validly or reliably used to rate teachers.
If only our leaders would examine evidence before adopting a policy, our state would not only save millions of dollars, but it would guide education policy in a direction that is good for students and teachers. Engaging in thoughtful educational policymaking requires a more nuanced understanding of what happens and should happen in schools. It demands an acceptance that in this very human endeavor, objective measures are not always possible and even when they can be applied, they can only measure a fraction what we want schools to accomplish.
Although four years late, the legislature seems to be finally heeding the substantial evidence on teacher evaluation and is considering SB 380, a bill to decouple state standardized tests. This bill, though it only covers state standardized tests, is a step in the right direction.
There are those, however, who cannot seem to let go of the idea that we need standardized tests to measure teachers, even if those tests are wholly inappropriate for this use. They want a measure that looks "objective" no matter how scientifically invalid that measure is.
Thus, some Connecticut groups advocate replacing the invalid use of SBAC and SAT for teacher evaluation with an off-the-shelf, commercially produced test never proven to be valid for teacher evaluation: the NWEA MAP ("MAP") test.Read Full Article
The MAP test is a standardized tests some districts use to measure progress during the year. In other words, it is used to measure students, not teachers. Some teachers find the MAP test helpful, although a study from the national Institute of Educational Sciences found that the MAP test has no impact on student achievement.
There is only one study on the use of the MAP for teacher evaluation. An urban Arizona district interested in using the MAP for teacher evaluation engaged a well-known expert, Professor Audrey Amrein Beardsley, and her team, to determine whether this use of the MAP would be valid. Unlike Connecticut officials, these Arizona district officials wanted to be sure of its validity before imposing it on their teachers. Thus, they requested the study before beginning implementation.
The MAP test is closely aligned with the Arizona state test. However, despite the close alignment, the study revealed that the MAP test is unreliable for use in teacher evaluation. Consequently, the district decided against this use of the MAP.
The study's authors stressed that measuring "growth" is not as simple as policy makers think it is; and "it is certainly unwise for states or school districts to simply take haphazard or commonsense approaches to measure growth. While tempting, this is professionally and (as evidenced in this study) empirically misguided."
This paper is the only study on the use of MAP in teacher evaluations. And it proves that it is invalid to use MAP for this purpose. It is irresponsible for Connecticut policy makers to accept the use of MAP in teacher evaluations unless and until there is empirical evidence to prove its validity.
Connecticut teachers and children do not deserve an easy, but invalid, solution to the complex task of measuring teacher quality. They deserve the right solution.
Wendy Lecker is a columnist for the Hearst Connecticut Media Group and is senior attorney at the Education Law Center.


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Fantasy and Science Fiction
Militess & Mage
Love, magic, adventure, and suspense meet in this romantic epic fantasy series. Perfect for readers who enjoy swords and sorcery, a little romance, unapologetically tough heroines, and unique heroes.
Glass and Iron
Moving from the Pacific Northwest to huge alien spaceships, this series appeals to fans of genetic engineering science fiction, military sci-fi, romantic sci-fi, and alien invasion stories.
The Apocalyptics
Set in Edwardian-era America, this gritty novel combines gothic, dark fantasy, paranormal, and urban fantasy elements to create a unique twist on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
Short Stories
short stories expand the worlds and characters you love.
Learn the history of your favorite heroes and heroines.
Explore the lives of secondary characters.
Opportunities abound Within these collections to explore new worlds and unique characters:
A half-blind cowboy and a judgmental dragon form an unlikely alliance
A divorced couple discovers forgiveness in the time of the Rapture
A shape-shifting, alien spy must choose between her past and her future in a gritty, noir world
A brother's guilt drives him to keep going through an apocalyptic hell-scape to seek closure and vengeance


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What do millionaire entrepreneurs like Warren Buffet and Bill Gates share along with many others? Not only a business worth millions, but also an undying passion for reading. If you dig around, you will get hundreds and thousands of reasons to read books. Improving reading skills, grammar, memory power are some of the many advantages books provide. While books are beneficial to everyone from kids to adults, there is an unsaid aspect about reading fiction that relates to your work.
Titles like – How to Improve Job Skills, How to be a Successful Entrepreneur, How to Increase Productivity, etc. are certainly helpful for improving your job skills. But believe it or not reading books other than work related titles i.e. fiction can help you excel at your work. Where non-fiction reading can bestow technical knowledge upon you, fiction helps you improve your non-technical skills. Here's how-
Increased Empathy by Reading Fiction
Being an entrepreneur without empathy for your workforce is like having a body without heart. Your employees need empathy from your end to feel like a close-knit family. Reading fiction makes you go through a character's ups and downs. You immerse yourself in the joy, sadness, trauma or celebrations of a fiction's character. A new character with every new book, this is how you get to indulge in a whole new sea of feelings.
Imagining and connecting in this way with emotions helps you become empathetic in reality also. We have a stable flow of emotions and thoughts with a storyline says Raymond Mar, a psychologist at Canada's York University. He adds that just like how life experiences shape an individual's understanding of the world, imagined experiences also have the same effect.
Reading fiction is about a storyline and characters that are made-up but yet it has the power to convey strong human feelings and emotions.
Cognitive neuropsychologist David Lewis says that reading reduces stress levels by almost 68 percent. For those who want to unwind after a hectic day without moving out of the comfort of home can opt for a book. When you read fiction, you lose your leadership hold to indulge in the realm of the writer. Once in a writer's territory you explore various dimensions of the characters.
Reading can help you move towards a different state of consciousness along with stimulating creative levels. A well relaxed day-end means a better morning. Now every entrepreneur wants to start off a new day with fresh energy and zeal. Certainly, fiction can become your go-to stress buster.
Enhanced Logical Skills
For an entrepreneur, non-fiction reading can help improve the technical knowledge. But what can be done to improve the reasoning and logical aspects? Well, fiction to your help guys. For complex problem solving where logics and reasoning is needed descriptions from a fiction can help doing it. How?
With the emotional involvement fiction provides, it also brings to light the complex personalities of various characters. Such fictional characteristics can help an entrepreneur understand the various aspects of social life. Thus, an in-depth understanding helps gain a better grip at reasoning leading to better problem solving.
Fictional Role Models
Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and J.K. Rowling are some of the globally famous authors who have created masterpieces of fiction novels. More often vigilant readers find an inspiring character while reading fiction. Some characters' story, someone's personality, someone's struggle can inspire millions to achieve something.
Jane Eyre from 'Jane Eyre' teaches us how to get up and keep moving forward no matter what. Elizabeth Bennet from 'Pride and Prejudice' teaches us how to embrace your own self. Hermione Granger from 'The Harry Potter Series' teaches us how to hold things together, even when you have to face sacrifices of your own happiness.
Zillions of characters from fiction novels await to inspire their readers. You just have to pick one. Remember, an inspired leader can go miles to achieve success given any circumstances.
So all the entrepreneurs out there, grab a fiction today to get lost in a whole new world of imagination. The secret of your next success may be hidden in a fiction, waiting to get unlocked.


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In early 2015, Laurence was asked to score to White Dreams, a feature length film written and directed by James Hastings.
A psychological thriller, White Dreams tells the story of Jason, a lonely man whose dreams are haunted by spirits which then begin to appear in reality.
The film was premiered on July 9th 2015
An album of the music featured in the film is available to buy online.
You can find out more about the score and listen to excerpts below.


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Artist Utensil Roll (large)
Artist Utensil Roll (large)
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More has been written about Abraham Lincoln than any other single American politician. He is one of those world historical men who straddle the ages. An Elizabethan in manner and speech, he was never-the-less a modern. Henry Menken, always very sparing in his praise of men, considered him the solar myth of the American idea. From what I have been able to gather about Lincoln's voice, Daniel Day Lewis in the new Steven Spielberg film, "Lincoln," has it down perfectly.
And the film shows him laughing. Oddly, there are no pictures of Lincoln, the most mirthful of men, smiling or laughing.


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Hello dear friends! I looked at the date of my last post, and was literally flabbergasted. How have almost two months flown by since I last posted? Wow.
Thinking through the last two months, I've mostly been absent from this space because I've been so busy living. As I've mentioned, this past winter in Seattle was incredibly rough on me – in fact, I went to happy hour with a friend who I hadn't seen in a few months, and she told me that I'm a completely different person this summer compared to last winter. Good to know I'm back to normal now 😉
If I'm not outside this summer, I'm filling my schedule to the brim with social activities and gatherings. And as exhausting as it can be to have no down time, this summer really has brought so much joy, freedom, laughter, and excitement into my life again. Whether it's the sun, or the people I'm surrounding myself with, it's been an incredible few months. Also can I just say: three more weeks. THREE more weeks until I'm Lauren Rice, MPH and eligible to sit for the RD exam.
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we have a stray cat roaming the neighborhood, who also happened to end up in our house by mistake. i named him tigger, and as much as my roommate likes to remind me that we can't keep him, she also bought him a catnip plant (which clearly indicates that she secretly loves him)
i graduate in 3 weeks. THREE WEEKS. And 8 of my family members will be attending the ceremony
floating on south lake union, with my paddle board, is my favorite way to spend Seattle summers
this song, this song, and this song are on repeat all summer
i've fallen in love with running again, and plan to run another half marathon in the next few months!
my goals after I graduate: take guitar lessons, take a pottery class, and go on a solo international trip
i've been trying to learn the dance to thriller – but thus far, my efforts are futile
heartbreak, and immense joy, can and do coexist
i dream about owning a fluffy white pomeranian or chihuahua named 'killer'. you never know…he/she may end up on my instagram one day
i leave for diabetes summer camp for an entire week! i need a camp counselor name…right now, the winner is 'sprout'
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I have a deep love for the Atlantic Ocean born from yearly vacations to the South Carolina shore as a child. The wildness of the waves, yet predictability of the tides, holds great allure for a Midwestern girl like me.
Always a strong swimmer, I never fully appreciated the sea in all her strength until one summer when I was about thirteen. I was a little farther out and down shore from my family when I miscalculated a breaker and was slammed headfirst into the water. I tumbled over and over, as the waves tossed me nearly to shore and then pulled me back again. All orientation was lost to me and I had no idea which way was up as the mighty ocean dragged my face along the sand, only to pull me back and then do it again. Time stood still as I struggled, and wrestled, and swallowed salt water before I was mercifully spit upon the beach, exhausted and stunned, rethinking everything I thought I knew about swimming.
Three years ago, we embarked on the adventure of our lives to travel across the world and receive our son, on whom we had never before laid eyes. I read the blog posts I wrote in the time leading up to travel and wonder, "Who is that woman? So inspiring, so full of faith, so certain." I barely remember her, but I wish I could be her.
Adoption, Bo, autism, medical complications…none of these are the cause of the hit my faith has taken in the last three years. They may have been catalysts, or it very well may be an easy starting point from which to mark time. I set off on the this journey full of faith that God would see us through it, which is noble and true, and had I stopped there in my thinking, all would have been well. But, instead, I knew how God was going to see us through. I had planned it out for Him. All He had to do was follow the plan and do A, B, and C.
Only He did not do A, B, and C.
There were deep valleys, and hills, and wrong turns, and fender benders, and wild collisions, and cliff hangers. There was rejection, and isolation, and fear, and loneliness, and anger, and grief.
I embarked on this journey certain I knew how God worked. I had the formulas, the platitudes, the righteous answers all memorized. "There is blessing in obedience." "As you sow, so shall you reap." "All things work together for good."
My Jesus was more cosmic karma than Father God. Deep in my core I believed that if I did hard things for Him, He owed me a good life. (Good, of course, meaning easy. I am American, after all.) So this wilderness in which I've been wandering came as a complete surprise and mystery to me. As one by one He stripped away my faulty core beliefs, exposing me to complete vulnerability, and in the process, raw pain, I developed my own scabs and callouses, a tough exoskeleton designed to keep me safe.
But carrying around a shell is a wearying burden.
I've watched my responses to other people as of late. My lack of empathy to those feeling stressed by what to them feels like a crushing blow, but to me seems minor, is startling. My judgmental sarcasm about those who have opposing views is unattractive. There is a hardness to me that mirrors anything but love.
I saw this meme and related to it, initially, before I recoiled.
I don't want my beauty to have an edge. I don't want to be untouchable. I want God to use my pain for His glory, so I can offer hope, grace, and love to those in the middle of it. I need to lose the exoskeleton or the diamonds or whatever hardness resides in me if I am to be free to do that.
28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
Coming to Jesus and learning to be gentle and humble in heart is the starting point. I have no answers on how God works and very few on who He is. I'll let my favorite quote about Aslan, the great lion in one of my favorite books sum it up:
Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you."
― C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Much like all those years ago on the beach, when I realized what I thought I knew about swimming didn't really apply to the bigness of the ocean, I now see what I thought I knew about Jesus doesn't really apply to the bigness of the world.
I've finally come to the understanding that while God did not do it my way, He did NOT fail me. I know this because here I stand on the shore, shaken, bruised, and dripping, but ready once again to swim.


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Thursday, May 11, 2017
A Mixed Day: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The bad...well, a few bad things happened. None personally though. But let's just say some annoying things happened.
Then there is the Ugly. I have very little patience with Ugly. But it (Ugly) found itself in my day at one point. I usually try not to react to Ugly, b/c it's best. But when I DO finally react to Ugly, it ain't pretty either! It's extreme honesty and and a Holy Hell unleashing of all thoughts and feelings and facts that come rushing out at once and I'm usually not ever messed with again afterward, lol. But overall, I don't allow Ugly. I try to just be patient, understanding and not react and I did that yesterday. But Ugly is not acceptable behavior. And sometimes Ugly has to be addressed. And I'm not sure why Ugly wants to rear it's ah hum, ugly head (sorry) to make things worse instead of better. But Ugly is as Ugly does I guess. My point? Just don't be Ugly to others. There's no reason for it. It doesn't do you any favors. Much favor is won with honey, not bitter, and certain not Ugly! There may be a time for Ugly, but it wasn't yesterday and it ain't today either. Just sayin'. lol
And that was my day of sorts. So well, I guess I'm done here til tomorrow. Maybe it'll be something I can talk about. lol
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I think that life is too short for the UGLY. There is just no time for that as far as I can see. I know that happens to all of us at one time or another, but it's sp much better to think about the beautiful and so much nicer to look on the bright side. So hope today is a beautiful one for you !ReplyDelete
as long as a bad moon wasn't rising and you were having fun. All is good. I agree you shouldn't let UGLY have it's way with you.ReplyDelete
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A Federal Labor Government will contribute a third of the cost to build east facing ramps on both sides of the M5 at Belmore Rd.
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition announced in Riverwood today that Labor will split the cost 3 ways with the NSW Government and the toll company which operates the road.
"This project is long overdue and frankly should have already been completed by various State Governments of both political sides. But there have been years of talk and no action," Mr Dastyari said
"Our local Federal candidate Chris Gambian has a fresh idea to break the log-jam by asking a Federal Labor Government to provide a third of the funds as a way to get things moving."
"This is a co-operative and innovative way to get this much needed project underway".
"When the M5 was first built, provision was made for the ramps to be added later. The geo-tech work has been done, and now all that remains is to lay tarmac on the ramps."
The estimated cost of the project is between $6 and $9 million, with the Commonwealth's share coming from existing road improvement budgets.
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Professional ballerina Lindsey Croop reflects back to her childhood as she prepares to fulfill her dream of dancing the role of Sugar Plum Fairy this holiday season.
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Score: "A Clean Cut" by Swim Ignorant Fire
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I had the wonderful opportunity last week to skip what was hopefully Nova Scotia's last snow day before summer and travel to Dallas, Texas; to take part in the inaugural Responsible Shale Energy Extraction Conference as a part of Earth Day Texas. The goal of this conference was to bring together scientists, advocates, citizens and technology developers from academia, industry, government and the non-profit sector to collaborate and learn more about current practices as we move forward to improve the way energy resources are extracted.
Dr. Hildenbrand got the symposium off to a great start by running through the basics of unconventional oil and gas extraction which made for a good foundation for the other talks.
US Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry, gave an address and I was happy to hear him discuss the importance of national laboratories and innovation. We also heard from the Environmental Defense Fund about responsible policy, Doctors Anne Epstein and Paula Stigler-Granados described the health impacts associated with shale exploration including the social implications. There were discussions about water innovation and bringing together economics and the environment when it comes to shale extraction. A roundtable format was also used to explore contamination events associated with unconventional oil and gas activities. Dr. Katherine Hayhoe, who has been an advocate for using natural gas as a bridge towards renewable energy talked about what happens we get to the end of the "bridge" and how to prepare. We heard about the potential for increased seismicity and how difficult it is to determine the makeup of chemicals used in unconventional oil and gas activities. Dr. Ines Santos described how groundwater microbiome change as a result of shale exploration. It was especially interesting to learn about the portable GC system developed at University of North Texas.
One big take away for me was how difficult it is to find a middle ground in this space. Dr. Scott Tinker went so far as to call it the "Radical Middle Ground" which I have found to be very fitting. As difficult as this middle ground is it find, it was heartening to hear about one example of industry, scientists and citizen groups coming together. I learned about Apache's approach to developing the shale resources near Balmorhea State Park. They have invested a great deal in consultations with scientists and citizen groups to ensure that their impact is as minimal as possible.
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