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The Primary English HQ office is a tip: and poetry is to blame!
This may come as a surprise to people who know that I organise my books in alphabetical order, my CDs in alphabetical order and release-date order, and my wardrobe by item type and colour. Ex-pupils will know that trays must be neatly organised in the middle of the table, dates are always underlined with a ruler and ABSOLUTELY NOTHING THAT HAS BEEN GLUED-IN SHOULD STICK OUT OF THE BOOKS!
I like things just so. It's the way it is. I simply can't think when the detritus of life obstructs my eye line. So, how has poetry messed up my office? Quite simply, by being brilliant and inspiring me to write about it.
Let me digress. I was once told that there are two extremes of academic workers: those who work in a mess and sort out the piles of books and papers as they find what they're looking for to complete their task; and those who are meticulously organised and know where to locate everything they need to complete their task but then leave it all out as they work towards completion. If these are the extremes, then I'm guessing there's a continuum on which most people inhabit somewhere in the middle. I am at the extreme end of the 'aesthetically-pleasing neatly-labelled box-files full of individually labelled books and documents' spectrum. I can locate everything I need for a job but in my excited frenzy I pull-out all the documents and books I need, mark-up the pages and references I'm looking for and scatter the books around me as I start my task. I then make notes on post-its and scrap paper, get out my highlighters and pens, make several cups of tea and eat an inordinate amount of biscuits before completing the job in hand. That is what's happened here. I thought the Primary English #PoetryCounts focus would benefit from a list of great poetry books. The result is a great list of books but the office is a tip!
The poetry books responsible for this housekeeping disaster are:
The Children's Classic Poetry Collection by Nicola Baxter William Blake, Emily Bronte, Robert Browning, Lord Byron, Lewis Carroll… and so the list goes on. This is a collection of classic poetry that is essential for teachers in Key Stage 2.
101 Poems for Children by Carol Ann Duffy This collection of poems covers a breadth of poetry that is suitable for children. Carol Ann Duffy has tried to include poems for children to 'grow into' as they get older as well as those that are more instantly accessible. It is a book of depth and charm, which should be most supportive to teachers in KS2.
Noisy Poems by Jill Bennett is a fantastic collection of poems for children in Early Years and Key Stage 1. There are lots of opportunities to join in with the noisy refrains and many of the poems are suitable for learning to perform aloud.
Quick Let's Get Out of Here by Michael Rosen I've written about this book before. I've taught some very challenging classes in my time but every one of them could be brought on-side with one of Michael Rosen's brilliant free-verse poems. I love sharing them with children and simply adore to perform them.
Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg This is another of my 'poetry as a behaviour management tool choices' as I've never known a class that couldn't be tamed with a few of Allan Ahlberg's brilliant observations about life in a primary school. Who wouldn't want to get their work done or behave nicely when the reward is a good long listen to Miss reading such modern classics as Dog in the Playground, Supply Teacher, Scissors; or Miss ACTUALLY SINGING The Headmaster's Hymn?
The Works by Paul Cookson. There is usually a copy of this old classic in every primary school. Treasure it, as it's no longer in print, but with this one little book you should be able to teach poetry across the age range. I have most of the books in the series and would recommend teachers acquiring copies of as many of them as possible.
I Like this Poem by Kaye Webb If I say that I was at school myself when this collection was first published you may think it of it as 'olden' to that I must reply, 'no golden'. This is a fabulous anthology of poems organised by the age group. There are short passages written by children about the poems and I can't help thinking, 'Where are those children now?'
Collected Poems for Children by Ted Hughes Whether part of a unit on The Iron Man or The Iron Woman; animals, the seasons, or the moon, there is always space for Ted Hughes. A quick delve into this book will enable teachers to enrich most units of work with the words of Ted Hughes.
Where my Wellies Take Me… by Clare and Michael Morpurgo This is the latest addition to the Primary English poetry collection. It is a beautiful hybrid text (part diary, part poetry anthology) presented as a gorgeous scrapbook of memories. When people question the merit of learning poetry by heart, one only needs to see this book to appreciate the joy that learning poetry has brought to Clare Morpurgo. This is a treasure of a book and one that needs to be in every school library.
I'm now off to put the poetry books away, to file the post-its and scrap paper in the recycling bin, and take the mugs and plates down to the dishwasher. I'll give the office a quick dust and vacuum and then it's on to the next job and the next pile of papers on the floor…
Take a look on our Resources Page for our downloadable poetry resources.
Rachel Clarke: Director – Primary English Education
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A non-biased study of problem gamblers who have gone through problem gambling treatment programs shows that with proper treatment compulsive gamblers can be treated effectively the time.
Researchers interviewed 75 participants in a Nevada state-funded treatment programs who agreed to participate in the study. The participants had all completed a treatment program located in Nevada.
Ninety percent of those interviewed said they liked the services they received, with all but one saying they would recommend the program to friends and family members. The gamblers who were interviewed were novoline book of ra reported to have thought about gambling almost the day prior to treatment. Several participants were on the verge of suicide before they received treatment.
More than eighty percent of those interviewed said they were better able to control their lives after treatment, sixty-seven percent of them said their financial situation had improved greatly since treatment ended, and seventy-three percent said they had re-established important relationships with friends and family. Perhaps as important to the success of the treatment, eighty-four percent of the former problem gamblers interviewed said they were spending less time thinking about gambling.
The research, paid for by state grants authorized in 2005, also found that for a handful of gamblers with other addictions, the gambling treatment also addressed those problems, such as compulsions to eat and to shop.
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If the vote had passed, it would have paved the way for Penn National Gaming to move forward with plans to open 75 to 80 tables. The casino generated about $485 million in revenue last year with it's 5,000 slot machines and the horse track.
In Jefferson County, yesterday's vote provoked debate on economics, morality, and even traffic congestion.
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Conflict Resolution, Part 4:
Learning the Art of Compromise
We've covered the extremes in this series.
Avoiding conflict, accommodating the other person's needs and dominating the conflict all have their place but aren't usually the best route in problem-solving. They result in negative feelings and unresolved issues. Our primary focus has been on improving how you fight for your marriage.
Today we are going to bust some myths about the Compromising style of conflict resolution. But Before we jump in, let's take a refresher in conflict styles.
What Is a Fighting style?
In brief, a fighting style is the way you choose to deal with conflicting ideas, arguments, or disagreements. Anyone at any time can use any of the styles. Since they are learned behaviors, many people only use one or two in their life.
How Are These Categorized?
We are using the TKI model I covered in detail in the first part of this series to examine each of these. This tool measures a person's assertiveness against their cooperativeness, resulting in five unique styles. Take a look at week 1 for more details.
Compromise: The Fourth of the Five Styles
Where It Lands on the Scale:
It is the idea that no one gets everything they want, but everyone at least gets something. Compromise has long been touted as the best way to resolve conflict, so it is natural that many people are chronic compromisers. After all, it's a learned behavior, right?
It also:
- Lands right in the middle of the spectrum
- Is moderately assertive
- Moderately cooperative
- Not entirely effective
Characteristics of Compromisers:
Effective compromisers get the most but give the least – like a good car negotiation. Compromisers mistake resolution as a bartering system. "I'll give you some of my ice cream if I can have some of your cake." Compromising, at least to them, is a simple give and take. It's an easy way to "fix" a problem.
Compromisers "agree to disagree" often, since they neither work get everything they want, nor give the other person everything they want. It typically ends in a standstill.
They're logical thinkers, unlike accommodating fighters who are more emotionally invested in an argument. This article explains that the inclination to compromise is related to personality types (remember taking all those Meyers-Briggs tests in school?) and which personality types are most likely to compromise.
A person suggests a compromise when he or she recognizes that the issue is equally important to both involved and that neither is willing to back down entirely.
Effects of Compromising:
Compromising never fully resolves an issue. It is a win-lose solution for both people. Each party has to give something up to gain something. In simple scenarios like choosing a place to eat, compromising has little effect on the overall health of a relationship. When the issue is more serious, like when making financial decisions, child rearing, etc. compromising can result in negative outcomes.
Failure to fully resolve an issue leads to the development of pent up, resentful and dissatisfied feelings. Sometimes one feels duped by the end result, having given too much for what they received.
Misconceptions of Compromising:
As children, we are taught that compromising is a socially acceptable way to solve our problems. It's now an accepted part of acceptable societal behavior. Unfortunately, there are more than a few flaws in compromise strategies.
The most obvious myth about compromising is that it makes everyone happy. This just isn't true. Compromise very rarely makes anyone happy.
Think about buying a new car. In an ideal world, you buy a brand new car fresh off the showroom floor fully loaded with more gizmos than apps on your iPhone without selling one of your kidneys on the black market.
The dealership's ideal situation, however, involves you paying list price for the vehicle.
After hours of massive haggling, they begrudgingly come down on the price. But they also tell you they don't have the fully loaded model, just the basic one. Having spent an entire day getting whittled down, you reluctantly agree to drive away in less than what you wanted.
Did anyone end up truly, 100% happy? Not so much.
Also notable is the idea that everyone makes out equally. Again, this is false. Since compromise is the illicit love child of the accommodating and competing styles, there is still a level of competition. You are still trying to get the more in the argument than the other person. As a rule, the more savvy, stamina-filled, negotiator walks out with the bounty.
"Compromise serves the greater good." This misconception has some truth behind it. Meeting in the middle does help everyone involved get a little of what they want.
Think of having a friend who lives across town. You want to get together for dinner, but you don't want to drive all the way out to her house. Likewise, she doesn't feel apt at killing off part of her gas tank to get to your place. The easiest thing to do is meet at a mid-point.
Compromise can undermine values as well. Perhaps you and your partner have differing views on child rearing, you are religious, they are not. To meet in the middle for the "greater good," one of you is compromising your beliefs. Pun fully intended.
The last misconception we are addressing this week stems from our childhood: Compromising is the best way to solve problems. Well, if Elmo said it, it must be true!
Because no one ever gets what they want (see above), compromise is disqualified as the best way to resolve your conflicts. It's true that compromising is less time-consuming and generally easier, but it's not the best solution.
What is, you may ask? Well, you'll have to wait for next week to find out.
When to Use the Compromising Style
Is the Compromising style ever an effective tool?
In short, yes there are plenty of times to use compromise! We've already mentioned that minor things like dinner plans, choosing an activity, or meeting up are up for compromise. Even car buying is a good time to negotiate.
But what about in your marriage? Here are some things to consider before you compromise what you want:
- Are your being reasonable in your request?
- Have all of your differences been recognized?
- Do you have the time to fully hash out the details? (If not, then settle on a reasonable compromise)
- Will compromising cause more issues for you later?
Now that everything you've ever been taught about compromise has been challenged let's recap.
The give and take can lead to dissatisfied feelings or resent. Fret not! It is totally acceptable to use this style to solve minor issues without much consequence. Remember that there is a time and a place for every style, even compromise, so be wise in choosing which style you want to use.
Review the importance of the issue for you and your partner, then decide your course of action.
Compromise is not the best way to solve problems, but we'll go over that next week.
So how did we do? Do you like to compromise? Or does it feel like one giant waste of your time? Let us know in the comments!
Related Posts
- Conflict Resolution, Part 5: How to Solve Conflict Through Collaboration Collaboration is the best way to arrive at a resolution. By collaborating on something you're actually tuning into the other person's side. You're listening and lending your thoughts as well. In this last installment of our series on conflict resolution,…
- Conflict Resolution, Part 2: The Accommodating Fighting Style Yep, we are breaking the first rule of fight club again! We're talking about it. Last week we began our series on fighting by addressing the first resolution style: Avoidance. If you're just now joining us, you've probably got a few questions, so…
- Conflict Resolution, Part 1: The Full Rundown on Avoidance and Fighting Like a Man Every relationship will experience quarrels. Each has their own way of dealing with confrontation whether or not you realize it. Mediators and therapists have a name for it: Conflict Resolution style. In layman terms, fighting style.…


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From November 21st to 30th, 2016, Joshua Van Tassel and I had the immense pleasure of having an artists' residency at The National Music Centre in Calgary, AB. If you don't know anything about the National Music Centre, I high recommend that you check it out HERE. It's an incredible place - it holds a massive 2000+ instrument collection spanning over 450 years (and you can actually use a whole lot of them!). It has top notch facilities, is in both a beautiful new architectural marvel of a building as well as the historical King Edward Hotel, and houses some of the warmest, supportive and knowledgable humans that there could be.
Josh and I were there to create "Impossible Instruments" - taking existing instruments in the collection and combining them to create new sounds that couldn't exist anywhere or any time other than there and now. Combining a harpsichord with a Maestro Ring Modulator, or a Novatron with a pump organ and a Korg MS20 were all normal activities during our time in residency. We then recorded those new sounds as samples, and built 38 new instruments to be played and composed with in the future. A very exciting time, it was!
If you're a musician living in or passing through Calgary, or if you have an interest to any degree in the historical and contemporary happenings of music in Canada, it's worth checking out the National Music Centre. Whether it's a tour of the museum, or an extended stay to use their wealth of synths and sounds, it's worth the trip, no doubt!
Josh and I will be releasing music composed with the sounds in the future, so look out for that. In the meantime, check out all the NMC has to offer HERE!
And here are just a few pics below. There are also more to see under the hashtag "#impossibleinstruments" on the Twitter.
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As much as I believe that the future of libraries hinges on virtual service delivery I still love to visit libraries, and believe the physical library is important. How the physical space manifests itself can be different depending on the library: for example corporate libraries could be welcoming for meetings and knowledge sharing while academic libraries could have lecture spaces alongside small study areas, and public libraries could be open forums for community discussion.
Regardless of audience though libraries can leverage their physical space alongside their virtual space to brand the library as a community resource in the virtual and a physical world. Though you'll notice among the above examples I didn't mention "house books". While libraries have often been viewed as book repositories libraries have progressed beyond housing dead trees on shelves and need to show themselves as knowledge connectors.
Another reason that the article really resonated with me is that whenever I travel to a new place I always enjoying checking out the local public library. I always find theses trips invigorating and educational as every library approaches their mission slightly differently and you can learn a lot about their perspective by soaking up the atmosphere. I look forward to more seeing libraries as my travels continue.
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Elbow Grease and Geocoding Making a Map of Vermont Public Libraries by Jessamyn West (http://www.librarian.net/stax/4209/elbow-grease-and-geocoding-making-a-map-of-vermonts-public-libraries/) Published on: 11.06.2013 and Accessed on: 12.20.2013


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Adams County School District 12
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
1500 E. 128th Avenue, Thornton, 80241
720-972-4000; www.adams12.org
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is the largest
school district located in Adams and
Broomfield counties and the fifth-largest
district in Colorado. It is located only
seven miles north of downtown Denver
and serves nearly 42,000 students and has
more than 5,000 employees and 53 learning
centers. The district's "five stars" represent the communities it serves, including
Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn,
Thornton, Westminster and students in
portion of Adams and Broomfield counties. This district's initiatives, such as
using business models to improve education, developing innovative community
relations programs, and incorporating
research-based lessons in the classroom,
have received recognition at the state and
national levels.
Adams County School District 14
5291 East 60th Ave., Commerce City, 80022
303-853-3333; www.adams14.org
Located just north of downtown Denver,
Adams 14 serves the historic community
of Commerce City, Colorado. The District
serves an area with approximately 33,000
residents and focuses its energy and resources
on providing quality first time instruction. In
addition, Adams 14 offers opportunities for
students to enhance their lives with programs
such as quality music and art classes in
every school and 21st Century technology
access throughout the District. The district
has 13 schools, including: 2 preschools, 7
elementary schools, 2 middle schools and
2 high schools. Adams 14 has 464 teachers,
35 administrators and 347 support staff for
a total of 847 full and part-time employees.
The district is the second largest employer in
Commerce City.
Adams County School District 50
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Adams County District 50 educates more
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Families are able to choose from multiple
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Dual Language, Highly Gifted and Talented,
and a Career/Technical high school option,
along with traditional preschool through
grade 12 programs.
Aurora Public SchoolsArapahoe County School DistrictAdams-Arapahoe School District 28J1085 Peoria St., Aurora, 80011303-344-8060; www.aps.k12.co.usAurora Public Schools in ArapahoeCounty serves more than 37,000 studentsin 58 schools, including two preschools, 28elementary schools, five K- 8 schools, oneK- 9 school, six middle schools, one academyfor grades 6-12, four comprehensive highschools, three pilot schools, one vocational/technical college, one gifted and talentedK- 8 school, and six charter schools. It isone of the Denver area's largest and mostdiverse school districts, with students frommore than 90 countries who speak morethan 100 languages. The district has inno-vative plans that include partnering witheconomic development, higher education,industry and workforce development to offeracademic and career pathways in Arts andCommunication; Business; Health Sciencesand Science; Technology; Engineering; andMath at 18 schools.
Bennett School District 29J
615 7th Street, Bennett, 80102
303-644-3234; www.bennett29j.k12.co.us
The Bennett School District serves residents
within a 289-square-mile area in the central
portions of Adams and Arapahoe counties
east of Denver. Bennett and Watkins are the
main communities served by the district.
The district is relatively small, and serves
about 1, 100 students at two elementary
schools, one middle school and one high
school. A wide range of academic programs,
including vocational programs, can be found
at Bennett High School.
Boulder Valley School District
6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 80303
303-447-1010; www.bvsd.org
Located in the foothills of the Rocky
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Hill, Jamestown, Lafayette, Louisville,
Nederland, Superior, Ward, and parts of
Broomfield and Erie, covering more than
500 square miles and serving about 30,000
students in 56 schools. Its academic excellence puts the district among the top three
of Colorado's large Front Range school
districts, as measured by state and national
academic rankings. Each year, BVSD's
graduates are awarded millions of dollars
in scholarships and score well above the
state and national averages on the ACT and
SAT college entrance exams.
Brighton School District 27J
18551 E. 160th Avenue, Brighton, 80601
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Abandoned (adj.) - deserted, forsaken cast aside. The word conjures up images of sadness, desolation and finality. Probably not something we care to sped a lot of time dwelling on. But, on a small scale, abandonment is everywhere, and it doesn't necessarily have to be sad.
A half eaten hamburger perched on a parapet poses all sorts of questions. Was the eater running late for a meeting, or was it just a sub-standard burger. Perhaps the fact that it wasn't in a nearby rubbish bin indicates that the owner will soon return to finish their meal. Is the neatly spread out jacket holding a place for someone who's popped off to get another drink? Will the welder's gauntlet get the helping hand it seems to be reaching for to help it off its pile of rubble?
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Read up, the Interview with Rishabh Puri, author of 'Inside a Heart of Hope' This interview consists of how the book actually happened, how he felt about writing about loved ones as characters, the most challenging and fulfilling parts of the book, how his medical, social and economic backgrounds affected his writing, his experiences and how it was related to what he wrote, what the next book that he has planned, which books he is currently reading, and much, much more, Folks...
How did 'Inside the Heart of Hope' happen? Could you describe the journey?
'Inside the Heart of Hope' came partially out of a desire to see myself and people like me represented in stories as heroes, and not just as props for other characters to pity as they deal with their own emotional journeys. But it evolved into so much more than I could have imagined when I first put pen to page.
I was highly interested in seeing someone, medically fragile described as the hero in a love story, someone who, in spite of his suffering, is shown as capable, loving, interested, optimistic; all the things that I am, and that many people suffering from serious medical conditions are.
I wanted to show that even through times of self-pity and depression; we have strong families, friends, and lovers who help us to reach the fullness of human experience.
But also, show that we are capable of supporting them in return, in loving them through their struggles. And in trying to achieve that, I wrote the love story I wanted to have. I laughed, and cried, and learned a lot about myself, trying to show my soul to my readers.
How did it feel to write about yourself and your loved ones, as characters?
The bit of writing wisdom, I've always been offered is to write what you know, and who do I know better than myself, my family and friends? They're good people. They make good characters.
Capturing their love for me, putting myself in their shoes at times, and trying to share their experiences as well as my own was at times a struggle, but easier than I anticipated before I wrote it.
Particularly putting my doctors into the book, capturing these people who are both heroes to me for the life-saving work they do on a daily basis, but also people, who I consider friends in my life, was fun as well as challenging.
What was harder, but more fulfilling, was writing about myself from the point of view of Lisa, a woman who does not exist, but who is supposed to love me, anyways. At times, I wanted to write myself in her eyes as a perfect hero, flawless and charming, who can do no wrong and would never hurt her.
At times, I wanted to write myself as nothing but flaws, to pick myself apart, and find myself as wanting in her eyes as I do in my own, at times. Allowing myself, to be just human in someone else's point of view was a struggle. I hope I've conveyed it well.
What according to you is different about your book?
I would say my devotion to relentless optimism within the story, the same practice that guides my own life. I think, when writing a love story so personal, it has to contain a bit of your soul, and I chose to put that relentless part of me that fights even in the worst of circumstances to not only live my life, but to love it.
In my book, 'Inside the Heart of Hope', you can follow the journey I took towards that optimism. It hasn't been an easy one. I think you can see the soul of it; it is, in a way, a fight song as well as a romance novel. It declares my intention towards victory over my illnesses and my dedication to finding love and a full life, of freedom and love.
Could you tell the readers about your experiences and how it was it related to what you wrote?
From the initial diagnosis of hyperlipidemia, I had only a few years of childhood free to play, before the discovery of a leak in my aortic valve. The doctors tried to put off replacing the valve as long as they could, hoping I would grow, but eventually a replacement was needed.
Just a few months after the surgery, some blockages were discovered in my hearts, which lead to a bypass surgery being performed. It's been a long and winding road towards recovery. The journey continues to this day.
It was important to me that I showed such complex medical history as only someone who has lived through it can do; in all its ups and downs, its complexities. I wanted to show that it hasn't beaten me, and that I'm still the same fun-loving guy who drives, writes poetry, paints, and cooks, who has so much he loves and enjoys, and who is capable of so much more than just suffering and pain.
What is the most fulfilling part of writing this book? And what is the most challenging?
The most fulfilling part? When my editors told me we were finished editing and I read over the finished product. Knowing that I'd set out to say what I wanted to say, and there it was, a completed manuscript. Though the nervous feeling of knowing your story is about to be out there for anyone to read and feel what they want about it is one I'll never get over, whether I've written just the one book or one thousand.
The most challenging? Staring at a blank word document with only one empty page on it and a whole story cooking up in your head. The excitement, the anticipation, could almost eat you alive. The only way, to handle it all is to WRITE.
How did your medical, social and economic backgrounds affect your writing?
I think this question might be harder to answer if I hadn't written a story so close to my own experiences, but it's all there for you to see. I've been so blessed to live the way that I live, in spite of my struggles.
My life is a good one and is full of good things. I have so much more freedom than I might have if I were someone else experiencing the same problems, and I can only hope that the gratitude, I feel about my situation in spite of my struggles shines through in this story.
The next novel, which I'm in the midst of writing right now, is an exploration of selfless love. I'm fascinated by the thought of a love that is unconditional and lasts a whole lifetime, in spite of the strange and sometimes horrid circumstances that life has in store for us.
The story deviates from my personal life in some ways, and in others, it tells a story that I've lived and that is close to my own heart. One of the things I'm really excited about exploring in romance novels is the notion of intimacy.
To do that, I'm playing with epistolary format and letting readers read love-letters, diary entries, and other things so personal to my characters that they can't help but love the love between them. There's nothing more intimate than getting a peek at something private, and writing a story told exclusively in private moments really helps to build that.
After that, I want to try something light-hearted and fun; a romantic comedy, if you will. I love humour and consider myself a bit of a jokester, so writing something that will have audiences rolling on the floor laughing, while also rooting for the love blossoming between my characters is a must. After that? Perhaps something more passionate, erotic. I love love, and want to explore it from every angle.
|Dr Henry Cloud
Which books are you currently reading?
One book I just finished is called 'The Power of the Other' by Dr. Henry Cloud. It talks about the effect that other people have on who you are and your behaviour in every aspect of your life.
I actually read a lot of nonfiction in my spare time, everything from
neuroscience and self-help to stories on environmental issues and biographies of great leaders.
There's a lot of fascinating stories in history and in science that don't get told on the news, so it's up to authors to really analyse and break down how things work on this earth. I read a lot of books on writing and craft as well.
But sometimes, I like to sink into a harlequin romance novel or a classic story of love and loss, just to feel something I haven't before. I'm an avid reader; I read even more than I write, if you can believe that. I think all writers should be.
|Howard Pyle
Who are your favourite authors and why?
|King Arthur and his Knights
It's hard to pick just one author because so many are nameless, but when I'm having a bad day and really just want to lose myself, I'll read stories of 'King Arthur and his Knights', by Howard Pyle.
Nobility and romance, the rise and fall of a great king, and the promise of his return is consistently fascinating to me. It's a story that you can read over and over again at different parts of your life, learning something new every time. At some parts, they're simple; at some very complicated, but they're always magical. They make my heart soar.
Any advice to writers that would like to be published today? How tough is it to be published?
I think the key is honestly believing in the story that you've written and not letting up until it's out there. Show that you're capable of promoting yourself and taking direction from the team that's making your story everything it can be.
Love what you've created, and believe that you're an author with great ideas, who is capable of executing them. Believe in what you're saying and believe that there's a reader out there who needs to hear it. You also have to do the work. Novels are titanic undertakings and require day to day devotion. Discipline yourself and dedicate yourself to the process of creation.
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The Variable Table in Solid Edge supports VBScript functions. This presents endless possibilities for users who are not programmers in the strictest sense of the word but have a rudimentary understanding of writing logical expressions. The Variable Table can be used to define and edit functional relationships between the variables and dimensions of a design.The relationships can be defined using functions and formulas which can be• Mathematical,• Trigonometric,• Logical or• User-defined fnuctions in a BASIC or .bas file.BASIC is Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code.A rudimentary understanding of writing logical expressions in an all easy-to-use syntax using plain notepad is sufficient to start off.This implies the user need not have any kind of indepth programming knowledge nor be a master of technologies like .Net or C++ to unleash the power of user-defined functions in Solid Edge.Using an IDE such as Visual Studio can be useful for finding syntax errors and probably debugging little code snippets, though this is not absolutely necessary.• Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions
It appears that the mathematical and geometric functions that Solid Edge support are directly mapped from the VBScript's Math class.The only important point to note are the SIN, COS and TAN functions which take the angle in radians and not degrees.• Logical functions
These remain largely un-documented. Use of logical operators like Less than (<), greater than (>), <= and >= are permitted in the formula for a Variable.
For example, a simple implementation of the =Min(V1,V2) function can be written as:= -1*( V1 < V2 )* V1 +(-1*( V2 <= V1 )* V2)In the above formula, the logical operator returns a -1 or 0 based on whether the condition evaluates to true or false. So given, V1 = 15 and V2 = 45, the above formula evaluates as follows:= -1*(-1)* 15 + (-1 * (0) * 45)= -15 + 0= 15
This way the smaller number is always returned. Such type of formula are difficult to write and interpret hence rarely used.• VBScript Functions and Sub-routines
Take an example of a shaft as shown below.The various dimension variables are seen in the Variable Table.The design of various parameters is as below:1. Keyway length is always 75 less than the shaft length.2. Hole diameter is 4.5 if ShaftDia is 20 or above and 2.75 if ShaftDia is less than 20.3. Shaft diameter has predefined values and a corresponding diameter for the hole.
Lets see the three cases in greater details.
Case 1. The keyway length can be set right into the variable table by specifying it as:= (ShaftLength - 75)Note: It is always advisable to enclose even the simplest of expressions in parentheses.
This also presents an opportunity to setup a simple VB function to calculate the value for the KeywayLength variable. Start notepad and save the file as Shaft.bas making sure it does not have the .txt in addition. Type in the following:Function KeywayLength(ByVal ShaftLength As Double) As Double KeywayLength = (ShaftLength - 75)End FunctionNotes:• The keyword Function indicates beginning of function definition.• The name of the function 'KeywayLength' can be same as the variable name that is calculated.• The variable ShaftLength from the variable table is provided to the function in the round brackets or parentheses.• Double simply means a decimal number. For integer values, the word Integer is used.• A variable KeywayLength which is same as the function name is then calculated using the ShaftLength provided.• End Function denotes, the end of function definition.• Also note the 'As Double' at the end of function declaration on line 1. The 'As Double' indicates that the KeywayLength is also calculated as a decimal number.How to use in Solid Edge:• Click in the formula cell for the KeywayLength variable in the variable table.• Click the Formula (Fx) button in the variable table.• The Function Wizard dialog appears. Select Visual Basic in the list.• Select the Shaft.bas file. The function KeywayLength appears in the list on the right side of the Wizard dialog. Select it.• Click Next.• Step 2 of the wizard appears asking for the arguments for the function.• Type ShaftLength as the argument. This ShaftLength from the Variable Table is provided to the ShaftLength variable of the function.• Click Finish. The formula cell is filled with the path and name of the bas file and the function name with the argument 'ShaftLength' in brackets.• Change the ShaftLength variable in the variable table and verify the KeywayLength updates accordingly.Tip: Make sure the 'Automatic Update' button is checked ON on the Tools tab, Links group.Case 2. Hole diameter is 4.5 if ShaftDia is above 20 and 2.75 if ShaftDia is less than 20.For this add a function as below to the .bas file:Function HoleDia(ByVal ShaftDia As Double) As Double If ShaftDia >= 20 Then HoleDia = 4.5 ElseIf ShaftDia < 20 Then HoleDia = 2.75 End IfEnd Functionand the formula for the HoleDia variable updates as below:D:\Temp\Shaft.HoleDia( ShaftDia )Experiment by changing the ShaftDia value to 20, less than 20 and more than 20.
Case 3. Shaft diameter has predefined values and has a corresponding diameter for the hole as below:The first step is to limit the values of the ShaftDia in the Variable Table to a range of given values. For this
• Right click the ShaftDia variable in the variable table and select Variable Rule Editor from the menu.• Check ON "Limit Value To:".• Select the radio button for 'Descrete List:' and specify the range as:{8.00 mm;10.00 mm;12.00 mm;17.00 mm;22.00 mm}• The values are separated by a semi-colon and enclosed in curly braces. This automatically creates a drop-down list for the ShaftDia variable. Double click the current value to reveal the list.To pick the value of HoleDia corresponding to the ShaftDia, write the function as below:Function HoleDia(ByVal ShaftDia As Double) As Double Select Case ShaftDia Case 8 HoleDia = 2.5 Case 10 HoleDia = 3.25 Case 12 HoleDia = 3.5 Case 17 HoleDia = 4 Case 22 HoleDia = 4 End SelectEnd FunctionHere, the Select Case structure helps to set a value for a variable corresponding to another variable passed to the function.As mentioned earlier, there many more logical constructs in the BASIC language, thus presenting huge possibilites and complexity to user-defined functions. The techniques discussed here should be helpful to make a small beginning.
«...These remain largely un-documented. Use of logical operators like Less than (<), greater than (>), <= and >= are permitted in the formula for a Variable....»
I can recommand to read this wiki article
A forum article also exist
Great post SolidDNA - thats a wealth of knowledge.
What a pity I did not come across it earlier.
As a matter of personal choice, I would still say writing simple logic using English-like BASIC statements are more readable and an elegant way compared to cramming all symbols and parentheses in the Variable Table - though this certainly has the overhead of maintining an extra bas file.
I agree that writing formula as close as possible as natural language is better.
So, guys I have to ask the obvious question here. What happens to the part if you reference a .bas file and the .bas file isn't there?
I believe the file remains in it's "as saved" state and variable table has a broken link...
That's right, the feature that uses a variable retains its last set value from the BAS file.
After the BAS file is gone and changing the dependant variable throws an error mentioning the BAS file was not found, also indicating the folder path.
Another error that comes up is when the BAS file is stored in a path that has spaces. The Variable Table displays an error 'unknown variable name - XYZ' where XYZ is the first folder in the path having spaces.
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BREAKING: Immigrant Rights Leaders Disrupt Markup of Extreme Immigration Bill
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 18, 2013Contact: For English language Media: Donna De La Cruz, email@example.com, 202-339-9331, 202-441-3798 (cell) For Spanish language Media: Ricardo Ramírez, email@example.com, 202-339-9371, 202-905-1738 (cell)
(WASHINGTON)--Prominent Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM) leaders from across the country rose in unison during the House immigration markup hearings to vocally oppose the extreme anti-immigrant bill introduced by House Republicans, HR 2278.
The bill represents a desperate, far-right measure by House Republicans to impose their will on the majority of Americans who have time and again supported and voted for sensible comprehensive immigration reform. The bill would take the extreme measure of instantly turning millions of undocumented fathers, mothers and workers into criminals, mimicking the far-right Sensenbrenner bill of 2005, and attempting to nationalize Arizona's infamous SB 1070.
Following their disruption of the House markup proceedings, the immigrant rights leaders, who are executive directors of organizations with FIRM, released the following statements:
"Previous far-right efforts to criminalize immigrant and Latino families galvanized and helped mobilize our communities, igniting a political backlash that punishes opponents of reform once and again – as recently as the last presidential election. And for good reason: Our families are not criminals. We are mothers, aspiring doctors, teachers, DREAMers, engineers, farmworkers and job creators." –Lawrence Benito, Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
"This bill signals that House Republicans will take any opportunity to score political points with their base at our expense. It criminalizes families who are part of the fabric of America. It tears fathers and mothers from their children. It is not pro-enforcement; it is anti-family. Have House Republicans learned nothing from the 2012 elections?"—Kica Matos, Director of Immigrant Rights and Racial Justice, Center for Community Change.
"Like any other American in pursuit of the American Dream, we will not accept the criminalization of our families. As long as Republicans seek to treat us as criminals and destroy our families, we will continue to mobilize, organize, register, and turn out voters, until the last anti-family extremist has been voted out of office. Experienced elected officials understand that quashing and denigrating immigrant families brings political consequences. Come the next election, we will ensure that House Republicans get the memo as well."—Angelica Salas, Executive Director, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles.
The following FIRM leaders were also at the hearing today: Eva Millona, Executive Director, Massachusetts Immigrant and Advocacy Coalition; Gustavo Torres, Executive Director, CASA de Maryland; Stephen Fotopulos, Executive Directors, Tennessee Immigrant Coalition; Chung-Wha Hong, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition; DJ Yoon, Executive Director, National American Korean Service and Education Consortium; and Ryan Bates, Executive Director, Michigan United.


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Acoustic Artist Series: Libby Johnson with Chris Riffle and Jimi Zhivago (Indie / Folk)
Tickets $12.00 in Advance (online) / $15.00 at the Door
Artist, Libby Johnson, a familiar name as founding member of indie folk outfit "22 Brides", is a singer songwriter whose folk/Americana roots are showcased in impeccable tunefulness, gorgeous melodies and a moving live presentation.
To quote "No Depression" magazine, "The hooks are unassailable, the singing and playing are felt, the arrangements an autumnal cross between Lucinda-bred Americana and kudzu-style indie rock."
Johnson's solo discography include Annabella (2006) and Perfect View (2010). Mike Joyce, "Washington Post" writes, "On Annabella Johnson quickly reveals her chief strengths: a hazy soprano that takes on a soulful edge when it counts, as evidenced by the album's title track; an engaging way with words".
After a preview of Annabella, writer-director Bart Freundlich decided to use four of her songs in his film Trust the Man, starring David Duchovny, Billy Crudup, Julianne Moore and Maggie Gyllenhaal. He said that he re-edited scenes around her songs. Johnson also wrote a new song, "Indelible Mark", which plays over the film's end credits. Johnson's film credits also include work with The Discovery Channel, MTV, Oxygen, Smallville, The Riches, and many more.
In his review of Perfect View, Mark Tucker, "Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange" (FAME) writes, "This is one beautiful CD." Comparing Johnson as "a cross of Mary Fahl, Bonnie Raitt, and Janis Ian, a quietly engrossing woman crafting songs delicate and enfolding, works grounded in the everyday but gently transcendent… Libby Johnson feels everything she writes, plays, and sings, feels it genuinely, no exaggerations, no playing to the times and masses, not a shred of compromise."
Libby will be joined by NYC singer/songwriter Chris Riffle, and independent musician and producer Jimi Zhivago.
Chris Riffle's brand of heartfelt folk is a product—and a tale—of two coasts. There's no mistaking the pastoral, spacious sound of his roots—the picturesque coastal towns of Washington state, where while still in college Riffle began making waves on local radio stations, and landed support gigs for such indie mainstays as Death Cab for Cutie.
And yet it's the other side of the country, on New York's famously gritty Lower East Side, where Chris has found a second home, becoming a mainstay performer at the venerable Living Room, and Rockwood Music Hall collaborating with members of The Mars Volta, Ollabelle, and Antony and the Johnsons. Chris has shared the stage with Patti Smith, Blood Orange, Mothxr, Jesse Malin & Joseph Arthur (to name a few). Chris' albums have been in rotation at over 150 radio stations & featured on Sirius XM.
His new full length, Out of town, was recorded at One East (Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, Paul Simon), produced by Jimi Zhivago (Ollabelle, Kim Taylor) and mastered at the Magic Shop (David Bowie, Arcade Fire, Coldplay). Chris just returned from an extensive North American tour opening for Heather Nova and a 20 date tour across Germany promoting his new album.
"A writer and performer of uncommon depth and intimacy -- Nick-Drake-meets-Elliott-Smith" - DIRECT CURRENT
Join us for an evening of original music by these creative artists! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm. Soft drinks and snacks available. "BYOB&F" - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" special! Click here for secret recipe.
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The pity is not that the Gulf Oil Leak occurred; things happen. The pity is the willful decision not to confine the spill. Oil has a lower specific gravity than sea water. It therefore floats on the surface of the sea. It separates itself with no assistance from the White House or BP required. Neither ignorance nor incompetence will cause it to sink or mix. Two fifth graders and a row boat could have confined the spill to the area of the leak, contained it and made it possible to clean up with minimal environmental consequence outside a couple of square miles surrounding the leak…
…but that's not what happened. Instead, the Federal government of the United States led by the White House "bully pulpit" chose to talk, talk some more, golf, eat hamburgers, pose for photo op's; and do absolutely nothing, except; to delay, subvert, hinder and actually prevent States and local communities from taking constructive action to prevent or at least control environmental damage – and of course, BLAME.
Any reasonable adult knows or can quickly grasp that Priority One is "STOP THE LEAK". Priority Two is "CONTAIN THE SPILL AND LIMIT DAMAGE". Priority Three is "CLEAN IT UP". Nothing here a Harvard Law grad or a 535 member Congress could fail to grasp. If Priority One is impossible for the time being; Priorities Two and Three still stand. Not a problem for a reasonable adult; but apparently an impossible task for BP, our Executive Branch and the entirety of Congress. WHY?
As usual, to answer this one word loaded question, follow the financial wealth to be gained and follow the political wealth to be gained. Both trails lead to the same destination. That destination is George Soros and friends.
Brazil's Petrobras is the immediate and obvious big lottery winner. Georgie invested something like $900 million in Petrogras and additionally conned the corrupt Obama Administration into approving $2 billion stolen U.S. tax payer dollars to assist Petrogras with "deep ocean drilling"; the same "drilling" the Administration is attempting to stop U.S. companies from doing. Does the term "conflict of interest" come to mind? Apparently not in any meaningful way to the prostitutes we have elected to represent "we the people".
The big geo-political lottery winner is also the irrational Georgie and friends. By using the incompetent Obama Administration and our ignorant, corrupt Congress to use this environmental catastrophe to greatest possible ideological advantage, the Globalists win big. We'll see an enormous push by Georgie's Congressional pets to quickly pass enormously Draconian environmental regulations, which will further erode our Constitutionally recognized freedoms, while establishing profitable subsidies for energy companies grifted from the tax payer under the guise of protecting them and the environment.
We are about to witness an enormous proof that the leaders of the environmental movement are all about money for themselves and easily controlled, centralized (socialized) government power for the little people; which of course means even more money for themselves down the road. The rank and file environmentalist who actually cares about the environment will continue to be played like a cheap violin with their gullible votes being used to maintain power by an international group of brutally dangerous, mentally unstable, unimaginably greedy criminals.
The good hearted intentions of the American people are being used and mis-directed to install and enforce an ideological agenda, which is intended to ultimately reduce the U.S. population to two classes; the uber rich and the indentured servants, with nothing in between. Barack Hussein Obama is unfortunately the pied piper for this heartless, inhuman agenda. He has been in training for decades and sold his soul many, many years ago. He is to all appearances, lost.
The question becomes, "IS AMERICA LOST?" And if she is, "CAN SHE BE FOUND AGAIN?"


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Make reservations to explore Big V Ranch, a historic Ponca City ranch built in 1903. Restored in 2007, this property earned its spot on the National Register of Historic Places as the site of the largest U.S. mule dealer. Original owners Bill and Viola Vanselous once supplied the British Army with mules, which guests can imagine as they tour through this six-acre ranch with a refurbished mule barn, rebuilt commissary gardens, tool building and surrey house. Come on by and see Big V Ranch's historic roots and modern-day transformation into a cattle and small grains working ranch and wedding venue.
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The Resilience Project holds community workshops in Corvallis on the last Saturday of the month starting at 10am.
Leave at 2pm if you want to get your digital story started and finish it on your own time.
Stay until 5pm if you want to work on the editing process at the Benton Center.
Stories from the community workshops are screened at Darkside Cinema during the Corvallis Arts Walk.
The workshop is free, but donations are appreciated.
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It's always a shock when a justice of the Supreme Court dies. Love 'em, hate 'em, agree or disagree, they are part of a small, elite group of jurists who set the course of justice for an entire country. Once appointed, they hold their position for life, so it should come as no surprise that to replace one is news making.
I had the honor of meeting Justice Antonin Scalia on the very same day, ten years ago, that I also met Justice Samuel Alito. For an Italian-American attorney, this was the double-header, to say that I have studied under two justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Heck, it was only a CLE course but how many attorneys can say they got up close and personal with two of The Supremes?
Actually, up close and personal was not exactly what Justice Scalia would allow. As you can see from the photo, he was not the warm and fuzzy kind and did not want his photo taken with anyone. Alito, on the other hand, was only too happy to pose when approached with respect and not expectation.
Justice Scalia passed away this past weekend and while his opinions from the bench were always newsworthy, it is his passing that is garnering more than its share of controversy in this Presidential election year.
Conservative Republicans are playing the stubborn elephants of their party's mascot, digging in their heels and waving their big trunks, vowing to stall any nomination to the court by President Obama. Are they that threatened? No matter who gets appointed, isn't a judicial nominee supposed to leave their party affiliations at the door of the Supreme Court Building? Republicans have kicked the sand in the sandbox like spoiled children long enough. To stall a nomination is not only childish but irresponsible, shackling the court in likely deadlocks for the next eleven months.
If I were President, I'd wait till the kids take their summer recess and then make a recess appointment. It's legit. The President wouldn't need the approval of the Senate and maybe some cases that mean something could be decided. A "recess appointed justice" would only hold her position until the end of the next Senate session. To continue to serve beyond would require a re-appointment and Senate confirmation. And in our nation's gloried history, of the ten justices appointed during a recess, only one was not subsequently confirmed by the Senate.
By the way, did you notice that I suggested that "she" would have to be confirmed by a full Senate? Yes, maybe it's time for a truly balanced bench with a fourth female justice to serve…then again, that might have to wait until we have a new female President 🙂


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Adobe has announced that it is "following Apple's lead" and dropping support for PowerPC-based Macs in the next version of the Adobe Creative Suite. Adobe is making the announcement now so that users that rely on CS apps can be ready if a hardware migration is necessary to upgrade their software.
"Creative Suite customers benefit from working on the latest hardware and operating systems," said Adobe in a FAQ about support for the PowerPC platform. "The majority of PowerPC platform users have transitioned to more current configurations, prompting Adobe to suspend support for the PowerPC platform."
"By the time the next version of the Suite ships, the very youngest PPC-based Macs will be roughly four years old," explained Photoshop project manager John Nack on his blog. "They're still great systems, but if you haven't upgraded your workstation in four years, you're probably not in a rush to upgrade your software, either. Bottom line: time and resources are finite, and with big transitions underway—going 64-bit-native, switching from Carbon to Cocoa—you want Adobe building for the future, not for the past."
We can't argue with that logic. We asked Nack if he had any details about which versions of Mac OS X will be supported and whether 64-bit versions will be separate from 32-bit versions (as they are with Windows), as early Intel Macs were 32-bit only. "I expect it'll be like Lightroom—a single binary that can be launched in 32- or 64-bit mode," Nack told Ars. He said that CS5 won't require Snow Leopard, so Leopard users are safe, but he wasn't sure about Tiger. "Note that work is ongoing, so information is subject to change," Nack said.
Adobe has already made its pro video apps Intel-only, so it's little surprise that the rest of CS5 would follow suit. However, Acrobat Reader and Flash Player are likely to remain universal binaries for the time being. Snow Leopard combined with the latest Intel processors, however, offers a seriously compelling performance advantage, and we don't feel it will be too long before more developers start making Intel-only software. If there was any doubt that PowerPC has gone the way of the dodo, let those doubts be quelled now.


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Beans and Lentils For A Healthy Diet. Beans and lentils are
sometimes forgotten as food cures because they are not the most
exciting or tasty foods around but they are extremely
nutritious and should be included as a part of a healthy
Both beans and lentils are packed full of fiber and protein
and contain very little fat. Beans and lentils are rich in both
antioxidants as well as phytochemicals and they are beneficial
in fighting a number of diseases deemed as chronic such as
heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, inflammatory diseases,
osteoporosis and depression.
Black beans are a source of soluble fiber and are effective
in lowering bad cholesterol by as high a percentage as 24
percent. By so doing this helps to lower blood pressure, which
is always good news.
The fiber in black beans is able to sufficiently keep sugar
levels to a healthy point and this means that hunger is kept at
bay and for diabetics this is good news because the need for
insulin on a daily basis is decreased. Black beans are not the
only beans that are chocked full of fiber- so are many other
types of beans and peas as well.
The most popular kinds of beans and peas include chickpeas
(or garbanzo beans), lima beans, fava beans, kidney beans,
black-eyed peas, navy beans, pinto beans and great northern
beans. Lentils are rich in many nutrients but are particularly
rich when it comes to the B vitamins.
Consuming sufficient amounts of B vitamins from food sources
such as lentils and other foods can help to prevent heart
attacks. Besides B vitamins, lentils are also very rich in
protein, fiber and a variety of minerals such as ones that help
support the strength of the immune system.
Examples of these are copper, zinc and manganese. Iron is
another mineral that lentils are rich in. Miso is not a
household food by any means but it is a very healthy one. Miso
is a type of soybean paste that is often used as a seasoning
for sauces and soups.
Miso is rich in substances called isoflavones which are
believed to help protect against the development and growth of
breast cancer because they inhibit the growth of the blood
vessels that are responsible fro the rapid growth of tumors.
Also rich in both iron and calcium (when it is sufficiently
processed with the salts of calcium) is soybean curd or tofu.
Other soy products that boast high levels of vitaimin A, B6,
magnesium and zinc is tempeh. Tempeh has slightly lower levels
of fat in it than does tofu.
Other soy products that are worth considering
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soy beverages such as chocolate soymilk, soy nuts, soy yogurt,
tofu (as previously mentioned) and a variety of products made
from tofu. All soy products derive from soybeans and this means
that they are high in protein content.
Place baked beans on a slice of whole-wheat
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Protein is made up of all of the essential
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Weapon 1: Cinnamon
We're all rational purchasers, right? Sure, we have our momentary lapses of judgement – that Hawaiian shirt didn't just buy itself – but on the whole, we're careful in our choice of purchases. We ask our friends for advice about which movies to see and what phone to get. We hunt around for the best deals on cars and electronic products. We only buy the things we need, not the things marketers tell us we need. And on the topic of marketing? Forget it – only chumps are persuaded by that stuff!
It's a nice story to tell ourselves, and a comforting one at that. It makes us believe that we're above the grubby wheels of commerce, immune to the influence of jingles and slogans and lolcats selling motorbikes. It provides us with a sense of security by helping us believe that we control our little slice of the world more than it controls us. Ultimately, it reaffirms our belief in the rationality of our own behaviour.
Like most nice stories, it's also more fiction than fact.
Convincing someone they're not a rational purchaser can be a bit like convincing an 800 pound gorilla to share its favourite toy: painful and probably futile. Who, after all, wants to be told they're not the logical consumer they thought they were? But if you wanted to try, you'd do worse than to talk to them about cinnamon.
While cinnamon may seem an unlikely prop for demonstrating the potential limits of rationality, a recent study in the Journal of Marketing demonstrated that merely smelling cinnamon can increase a person's preference for status goods. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for rationality, is it? But to fully understand this effect and what it means for rationality, we need to step into the twisting corridors of the mind.
Cinnamon is what a perfumer might call a 'warm' fragrance; when we smell it, we associate it with feelings of warmth. Feelings of warmth, in turn, make us subconsciously think we're surrounded by lots of people. Why? Imagine yourself catching a train during the morning rush, jammed up against school kids and workers and people with impossibly perfect hair.
Chances are that after a few minutes pressed up against this swaying cross-section of society, you'll begin to feel more than a little warm.
Our brains are incredibly good at spotting patterns, and these patterns, once identified, become stored in our memory as associations. If we were to put the association we formed on the train into words, we'd come up with something like this:
perceive lots of people around us --> feel warm
Our brains are not only good at spotting patterns, they're also highly adaptable, playing around with the direction of the associations we've formed so that we can recognise and respond to changes in the world around us. The association we formed in response to our experience on the train is therefore also stored in our memory as:
feel warm --> perceive lots of people around us
Putting all of this together, we come up with the following set of associations:
smell cinnamon --> feel warm --> perceive lots of people around us
Remember how I said earlier that the mind is filled with twisting corridors? Well, we haven't quite reached our destination. You see, when we think we're surrounded by lots of people, we tend to feel powerless. To understand why, let's re-join our hypothetical (and still crowded) train.
How do you feel? A little uncomfortable, most likely. Maybe the person holding onto the handgrip next to you is talking loudly on their phone.
Or has a bad case of body odour.
Or both.
You try thinking of ways to escape this sensory onslaught but there's nowhere else to move and it seems rude to tell a stranger that they should wash more and talk less. So you end up just standing there, secretly fuming. The thing is, that's just the person next to you. As you look around, you realise that others sardined into your carriage have their own annoying quirks and behaviours. There will be the drink slurpers.
And the not-so-furtive nose pickers.
And those who have declared war on their eardrums.
It's at this point you realise that although you may want your fellow passengers to drink quietly, keep their fingers away from their nose, and turn down their music, in most cases, you can't make them do any of these things. And that's why having lots of people around us can make us feel powerless; it forces us to appreciate that we often have little control over those around us.
Recognising that we can't always control others is an unpleasant feeling. For one thing, it makes our position in society feel more uncertain because we can't motivate those around us to act in our own interests. Faced with this realisation, we do what any sensible person would do: we buy status goods.
Say what? Well, bear with me as we navigate one final twisting corridor.
Status goods are any product that, when we purchase or use them, gain the respect or admiration of others. For some, this will mean having a Gucci handbag or wearing an Armani suit. For others, it will mean driving a Toyota Prius.
That's the thing about status goods: what they are depends on who we're trying to impress. For instance, a group of friends who've bonded over a shared love for kitsch products may well consider a Hello Kitty-branded surgical mask to be a status good. Who are we to judge?
In whatever form they come, status goods, by virtue of their ability to gain the respect of others, help the powerless feel less concerned about their position in society. It's for this reason that many of us purchase and use status products; they help to compensate for our feelings of powerlessness.
So, let's retrace our steps so we can map out the mind's twisting corridors:
1. The smell of cinnamon is associated with feelings of warmth
2. When we feel warm, we believe we're surrounded by lots of people
3. Being surrounded by lots of people makes us feel powerless
4. Feeling powerless increases our preference for status-related products
And that, dear reader, is how cinnamon can short circuit rationality.
At this point, some of you are probably thinking that while this set of effects is all well and good, you'd never be gullible enough to buy or prefer status goods simply because you've smelt cinnamon. And yes, if you've lost the sense of smell, you'd be right. But for the rest of us? Well, don't be so sure. While the path from smelling cinnamon to preferring status goods is a long and twisting one, the associated effects occur largely outside our awareness. In other words, we may end up purchasing a status good without ever realising that we've done so to compensate for our feelings of powerlessness.
If nothing else, this should give us a moment's pause the next time we feel smug after hearing about some hapless mug who made a poor purchase decision; something as simple as a smell can set in motion a chain of effects that leads us to buy goods we may otherwise not have thought to buy.
So what should we do when retailers spray cinnamon-based scents in their stores to make us prefer status goods? Well, there's always those Hello Kitty surgical masks…


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The transition to post-secondary education can be difficult for students with learning difficulties. Students can find it overwhelming navigating services and accommodations, adjusting to a less structured environment with new social groups, not to mention tackling the new classes. Below, you'll find links to useful information for students with LD, ADD, ADHD, and other learning challenges.
Not ready for post secondary school?
1. A gap year;
2. Gaining work experience;
3. Working for school savings!
Selecting a Post-Secondary Institution
When selecting a post-secondary institution to attend there are many factors to consider such as: location, programs, admission requirements, cost, living arrangements, etc. In addition, students with learning difficulties should also consider the following:
Will the institution allow:
1. A reduced or redistributed course load;
2. Payment only for courses taken;
3. Assistance with note taking (access to instructors notes, note takers, etc.)
4. Course waivers or substitutions;
5. Use of a laptop in class.
Does it have:
1. Software (text-to-speech, speech-to-text);
2. Digital textbooks/screen reading software;
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As the name implies, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America (like The Comic Store in Lancaster) and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops.
Read the Press Release
As always, each customer receives one free comic book and for each additional copy, (there are probably way over 50 different ones to select from) we request that a donation of 50 cents be collected at the registers. All of the donated money will be used to buy graphic novels and books for the Lancaster County libraries
Special Guests
Artisan FX
We are proud and happy to announce that Owner, Creative Director, Finishing Specialist at Artisan FX Jimmy Cosentino will be joining us again all day displaying his amazing superhero and genre replicas. The surprise feature he is uncovering this year is Dr. Who's Tardis"!
All day there will be cosplay characters, including Star Wars (the Vader's Fifth 501 Legion Garrison Carida), Darth Vader, C3PO, Sandtrooper, Tuskan Raider, Bounty Hunter, Batman, Supergirl and more cosplay.
10:00am to 2:00pm Jeff McComsey from FUBAR will be on hand. There are still copies left of the exclusive zombie comic book, War of the Roses, originally commissioned by the two stores facing each other over the river: Lancaster's "The Comic Store" vs York's "Comic Store West"
Chet Williamson
Chet Williamson is a valued local writer, who just wrote Psycho Sanitarium, a horror novel about Norman Bates. He will be with us from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.
Tim Truman
Tim Truman, creator of many characters (Scout, Grimjack and Hawken) and currently scribe of King Conan. will be on hand from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Mike Hawthorne
Mike Hawthorne, independent creator of Hysteriaand one of the current illustrators of the Deadpool comic book will be on hand from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, sketching autographing copies. He has illustrated many mainstream books, like Conan and GI Joe.
Jason Lenox
Jason Lenox, freelance artist/illustrator will be there sharing and promoting his independent comics.
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These are only the highlights, for what is planed to be another all out party event. You can't afford to miss this !!!
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"Akin to the type of freak-pop perversion dished out by daring pioneers like Devo and The Flaming Lips." — Wired Truly great art is that which can't be easily understood and dissected, but immediately resonates nonetheless. Tera Melos' new full length, X'ed Out is just that kind of adventure. The songs transcend in a way that makes you want to sit friends down to hear it, not only to share the experience, but perhaps in hopes that together you can create the world in which songs like this can be defined. It hits mental buttons and flicks internal switches that you never knew existed, while cleverly obscuring the technical precision for which the band has been known. It's remarkably multifaceted, incredibly catchy and perplexing to unravel exactly how it all works. ? "It's like visiting a friend who lives on the 14th floor of a building with no elevator, yet he has a grand piano in his apartment," explains bassist Nathan Latona. "How did he get it there? Was it carried up 14 flights of stairs, assembled on site or what? This record is the piano in the apartment with no elevator. We wanted to do all of the tricky stuff in a way that doesn't seem noticeable." ? X'ed Out is the culmination of an arc begun on Tera Melos' first proper full-length, Patagonian Rats (Sargent House, 2010) — a supercollider of 60s pop hooks, Minutemen garage-prog, post-punk evisceration, wiry psychedelia and nearly everything else in-between. Here, the Sacramento based trio burns and simmers simultaneously while situated somewhere without benefit of location services. It's a nowhere land, X'ed Out of the grid, both inviting and daring. Join us. ? From the very first fluttering notes of album opener "Weird Circles" it's clear that we're encountering an entirely new Tera Melos. Guitarist/vocalist Nick Reinhart's steady, rhythmic palm-muted strumming and Latona's nimble counter-melody glide the song through the ether like Tangerine Dream with stringed instruments. Reinhart's soft falsetto vocals hover at the forefront until drummer John Clardy's propulsive beat kicks in short, sharp jolts with wailing noise leading up to a triumphant crescendo. Elsewhere, "Bite" soars with a chiming harmonized guitar drone smeared over repetitive, mechanical sounding rhythms. Haunting Beach Boys style "do do do" vocals lead in to the bubbly, rapid-fire notes of "Sunburn" before erupting into the unabashed pop hooks of the chorus. Mellower moments, like the swooning guitar drone and vocal harmonies of "No Phase" and threadbare-yet-bludgeoning "Melody Nine" show just how richly developed the band's musical palette has become. "Tropic Lame" sounds almost reminiscent of Goo-era Sonic Youth's maligned guitar melodies — skronking, ringing, bending — while the whole band lean into their instruments to create a massive haze of joyful noise. "I'd initially wanted to make a really simple and minimal record," Reinhart says. "But our minds wander way too much, so when the songs came to life, they raged a little more than expected. In the process, it became clear that to move forward we needed to think less." Clardy agrees, "we're not trying to bludgeon people over their heads with technicality. It's more deceptively simple." X'ed Out will be available everywhere April 16, 2013 on LP, CD and download via Sargent House.
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- Date submitted: October 08, 2004
went with REI Adventures who subbed out to Tanzania Serengeti Adventures. Excellent group. Our guide was 5' 2" Peter Mato who has summitted over 480 times! He was superb.
The approach to Kibo was fun, easy and made even easier by Peter's amazing spirit. Drink plenty of water: you should pretty much always have to pee.
Eat everything they give you. You'll need the energy.
Kibo to Gillman's was a hump. You just go out in the dark and put one foot in front of the other. But the reward of the sun rising over africa is definitely worth it.
I used Diamox as did 7 others in our 8 person group.
Your porters will appreciate gifts (used boots, jackets, pants, swiss army knives). if you think they did a good job, show them.
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As all promotions, this one will reward not only the winner but also those who do everything in their power to prevail but have to settle for a second tier prize.
To put things into perspective, you should know that the €1000 will be split in half, with one winner claiming €500. The remaining amount will be split among the next players and those who finish closer to the top of the food chain will get the lion's share.
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Re: st: problem with bsample
Maarten buis <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: st: problem with bsample
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:43:43 -0700 (PDT)
--- On Thu, 15/4/10, Woolton Lee wrote:
> We are using the following command (essentially)
> bsample , strata(tx) cluster(patzip)
> this stratifies the sampling by treatment and control group
> and clusters the draws by patient zip code. However, for
> one of our CA markets we are finding that the bsample obtains
> a draw that contains no observations from the treatment group
> - (which given the command above doesn't make any sense).
> This particular market has roughly 95% of its observations in
> the comparison group and 5% of observations in the treatment
> group. But given that bsample is supposed to be drawing
> its samples stratified by treatment/comparison group this
> still should not happen.
I can't recreate that problem with the existing example datasets.
In the example below the proportion of foreign cars is constant
over samples as one would expect.
*------------ begin example --------------
sysuse auto, clear
sum foreign
tempname memhold
tempfile results
postfile `memhold' prop using `results'
forvalues i = 1/1000 {
bsample, strata(foreign)
sum foreign, meanonly
post `memhold' (`r(mean)')
postclose `memhold'
use `results' , clear
*------------- end example ---------------
One thing I can imagine is that some observations get ignored
by an estimation command after -bsample- due to misssing values
on other variables. Say you bootstrapping a regression of some
dependent variable on your treatment and one or more control
variables. It might just happen that you draw a booststrap
sample where all treated individuals have at least one missing
value on one of the other variables. In that case it would look
like there were no treated individuals in that bootstrap sample.
If that is not the case then you'll probably want to contact
Stata's tech support directly:
Hope this helps,
Maarten L. Buis
Institut fuer Soziologie
Universitaet Tuebingen
Wilhelmstrasse 36
72074 Tuebingen
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I got an e-mail from a "newby" to the workout scene. She said that she felt intimidated by the whole process of beginning a workout program. She felt too lumpy to go to a gym and she felt like she wouldn't know what to do there anyway. She didn't want to feel stupid.
To Jenny, and anyone else with those same fears...take heart...everyone feels that way when they begin. Try starting with a friend. There is empowerment in numbers! Most importantly, remember why your starting a program-to improve your health and muscle tone. Everyone had to start at some point. Do it for you. You are worth it!
1/16/10 - Saturday Workout:
Spinning bike- 60 minutes
1/16/10- Saturday Food Diary:
1 cup egg whites, 1 cup spinach (110 cal)
whole wheat toast, 1 tbls. no sugar added jam (90 cal)
A.M. Snack-
1 grapefruit (40 cal)
Lunch- restaurant
4 oz salmon (240 cal)
Salad- 2 cups organic spinach, 2 oz feta, 2 tbls dried cranberries, 2 tbls pecans (270 cal)
P.M. Snack-
apple (57 cal)
Dinner- restaurant
1 1/2 glasses wine ( 150 cal)
3 oz. swordfish (132 cal)
spinach salad (85 cal)
3 asparagus (20 cal)
1/3 cup mushrooms ( 80 cal)
sundae (270 cal)
TOTAL CALORIES- 1544- this is an approximate since I didn't make the food
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