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In 2015 the husband and I took our first major trip together to Aruba. Now I am the first to admit that I am not great at geography, but I had no idea that Aruba was closer to South America than to Jamaica, St. Kitts, and Virgin Islands. While it is in the Caribbean, it is off the coast of Venezuela, in the Southern Caribbean. The island is perfect for relaxing on the beach with a cocktail in hand. We stayed at the Marriott Resort in Palm Beach which was a perfect location and centrally located for everything we wanted to do. The purpose of this vacation was to enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation, we still found ourselves out exploring the island. My sister and her husband are heading to the same resort in a few weeks and we provided them a few of our trip highlights.
Kukoo Kunuku Dinner & Nightlife Tour– think about this as a party bus for adults on vacation. They pick you up at your hotel, provide you a sunset champagne toast and then off to bar hop through local bars where you are given free drinks and drink specials as well as BBQ dinner at a local establishment. Mama, our host kept everyone excited and entertained with maracas and commentary during the drive. This is one event that is on our to-do list next time we are in Aruba.
Jolly Pirates- This pirate ship will take you to some cool snorkeling locations where you can see sting rays, starfish, and local fish. A highlight was swimming over a sunken ship in shallow part of the ocean. If you a brave enough to dive down you can get a closer look at the ship and the sea life which has made the ship its home. Between snorkeling stops the staff serves rum punch- which isn't that strong, but packs a punch, so be careful not to overdo it! Before turning in for the evening, the crew gives everyone an opportunity to "walk the plank" or rather swing on the rope and drop into the ocean below.
Moomba Beach Bar and Restaurant-This was one of our first adventures out of the hotel, they had a club atmosphere around the bar but closer to the beach you could get fresh seafood served under moonlight (and a few small lanterns). Very romantic and only a short walk on Palm Beach from the Marriott Resort.
Sole Mare– Walk further in town for some shopping and you can find this Italian restaurant which emits some of the most amazing smells. Imagine pasta cooked inside of a wheel of parmesan prepared and served table side, or picking out a lobster the size of your head. This restaurant is just a few blocks from the Palm Beach and if you go on the right night you can find lots of local shopping in the markets.
Aqua Grill– If you want good seafood head to Aqua Grill. On our last night in Aruba the husband and I went here for white table cloth dinner and a bottle of wine. The ambiance inside the restaurant is nice… outside however you can see a McDonalds and dirty ally.


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If I were to redesign the Toastmasters DCP (Distinguished Club Program), using the information that TI has for clubs, and I am proposing this for NON Advanced clubs only (which usually have quite different club make-up and goals than regular clubs).
A. Competent COMMUNICATION (max 8)
# CCs – 1 point each, 2 points if the CC is a first-timer rather than an repeat by an experienced memBER, (Unlimited number of repeat CCsb ut max points for 4 new ones)
B. Competent LEADERSHIP (max 8)
# CLs – 1 point each 2 points if the CL is a first-timer rather than an repeat by an experienced member (Unlimited number of repeat CCsb ut max points for 4 new ones)
C. Advanced Communications (max 8)
# ACB/ACS 1 point each (max 4)
#ACG 1 point each (max 4)
D. Advanced leadership (max 9)
#ALBs 1 point each (max 7)
#ALS – this one is tricky – it awards a club in the year following the members service – I like the idea of this being awarded retroactively until July 31
1 point each (maximum 2)
E. Officers trained: (Round I being Julyne-Aug, Round II being Dec-Feb) (max 4)
Four or more in Round I – 1 point
Six or more in Round I – 2 points
Four or more in Round II – 1 point
Six or more in Round II – 2 points
F. Membership retention/growth (0 or 7)
Attaining 20 or more membership or +5 over previous year: 5 points – NOT a minimum requirement to be distinguished, but if not you get 0 points for this …
Retaining over 90% of members from the previous year
G. Administrative (max 6)
Submitting officer lists on time – 3 point
Submitting minimum club renewals on time both April and October: 3 point
DTM – no extra credit in DCP
Max possible: 50, A+B+C+D+E+F+G
Then determine 3 levels of distinguished awards ….
25+ points = Distinguished
30+ points = Select
40+ points = President Distinguished
(I was thinking of including credit for Area Governor visit – but … can't blame club if AG a no-show….)
ALL of the above can be tracked by TI automatically, nothing is open to interpretation, and it is easy to think in terms of tens (10,20,30) for the levels….

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I Survived...MULTIPLE MYELOMA/
Special Guest Post by Survivor, Lisa Maiden-Howard
"Multiple Myeloma is a blood cancer that develops in the plasma cells found in the soft, spongy tissue at the center of your bones, called bone marrow. Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies which are critical for maintaining the body's immune system. Through a complex, multi-step process, healthy plasma cells transform into malignant myeloma cells. Normal plasma cells develop into malignant plasma cells through a multistep process. When plasma cells become malignant, they grow out of control, dividing rapidly. Soon, there are too many malignant cells, and they begin to crowd out normal cells in the bone marrow. Malignant plasma cells may invade the hard outer part of the bone and then spread into the cavities of the large bones in the body and form a tumor. When only one tumor is formed, it is called a solitary plasmacytoma. When multiple small tumors are formed, the disease is multiple myeloma".- www.themmrf.org
In December of 2013, I was rushed to the ER. After many tests and a hospital stay of 11 days, I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow. I was told I had 98% cancerous plasma cells in my body. Although this disease had totally taken ME by surprise... I know that God was not in the least bit surprised...and in this I found comfort. My God is BIGGER than any cancerous plasma cells in my body no matter how rapidly they multiply. My God is STRONGER than any thoughts of doubt that the devil sent my way. My God is able to do all things...including HEALING ME! I knew HE was up to something and HE chose ME to be a vessel for HIM to complete HIS mission. Even though this was a VERY challenging road, I always believed THIS SICKNESS IS NOT UNTO DEATH AND I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH!
Within days of being diagnosed, my oncologist referred me to the University of Chicago to be a part of a clinical trial. This trial, which would last 22 months, would involve chemo, a stem cell transplant and then another round of chemo. The first round of chemo, which lasted 4 months, involved treatment twice a week, for three weeks in a row. I then went through a battery of tests to prepare my body for transplant, which included a high dose of chemotherapy, which caused me to lose my hair. This is when it became real to my husband and teenaged daughters. I explained to them that losing my hair means the chemo is working. The chemo is designed to attack any cells that are rapidly growing and unfortunately, it can't tell the difference between rapidly growing cancer cells and rapidly growing hair cells. I reminded them of how God has seen us through on so many occasions and HE will NEVER leave us or forsake us.
Throughout my healing process, I ALWAYS felt the presence of the Lord. God comforted me in SO MANY WAYS. There were those who visited me in the hospital; those who brought meals to my home; those who picked me up from my home and drove me to chemo; those who sat with me during my chemo treatments; those who came to my house to visit me; those who sent flowers, gift baskets, edible arrangements and the like; those who sent books, cook books, CD's, DVD's, and other inspirational media; those who gave me t-shirts with catchy sayings and personalized PJ's; those who came over and created a "girl's night in" spa day; those who heard me mention something in passing and then showed up at my door with that very item; those who created and joined the FaceBook page "Laps for Lisa" and dedicated their daily workouts to me because I wasn't able to work out at the time; those who hired a chef to prepare a meal for my family; those who brought meals or came to my home and cooked; those who organized and supported a Zumba fundraiser; those who ran errands to Walmart, Sam's Club and Costco; those who organized and supported me with a pre-transplant party; those who came to my home and made themselves available to do whatever I needed; those who visited me in the hospital during my transplant; those who changed their FaceBook profile picture to a "thumbs-up" picture in support of me; those who organized and supported a standing room only fundraiser at the House Of Blues; those who sent me various gifts in the mail; those who came to my home and sang Christmas carols; those who brought awareness to Multiple Myeloma by participating in a 5K race and swabbing to Delete Blood Cancer; those who walked or ran races in my honor; and last but certainly not least, those who prayed fervently and sent scripture cards in the mail. I know, without a doubt, that all of these gestures were God's way of comforting me and reassuring me that He will never leave me or forsake me.
Three months after the transplant, I started the second round of chemo which lasted another 13 months. Well after 4 blood transfusions, 27 days in the hospital, 62 blood draws, 110 chemo treatments, 7 bone marrow biopsies, 60 pounds of weight gained from steroids, and countless days of hot flashes, I completed my last cycle of chemo in October 2015. I was so excited to be done with chemotherapy, but my journey was different from others. Many cancer patients, when they finish their chemo treatments, hear those magical three words "YOU'RE IN REMISSION". My testimony, however, is different. My doctor didn't say that. In fact, after all that I had been through, he said, "There are still signs of the disease in your body. There is less than one-tenth of a percent of cancerous cells remaining in your blood. Because of this, I can NOT say you are in remission." WHAAAAT?!? I was stunned but I must admit, my faith was not shaken. From the beginning, when I was told I had 98% cancer in my body, I trusted God. I trusted Him through every transfusion, treatment, procedure, and biopsy so why should I stop trusting Him now. After all, He had already removed 99.9% of the cancer. Why should I doubt that he won't remove the rest? I continued to live my life praising God and thanking him every day for my healing. I continued to see my doctor once a month and during each visit, I hoped to hear those three words. Months went by and that pesky one-tenth of a percent was still showing in my blood. I continued to encourage and uplift anyone and everyone I came in contact with. I looked for opportunities to be used by God. I kept my focus on HIM and after a while, I didn't think about what I wanted to hear from my earthly doctor because my heavenly doctor has already said: "by HIS stripes I AM HEALED".
Well, seven months after my last chemo treatment, the medical science finally lined up with what I believed from the beginning. I was told that I AM CANCER FREE. Yes! I finally heard those three magical words "You're In Remission."
To God be the glory for the things He has done!
Lisa Maiden Howard
Lisa Maiden Howard is a married, stay at home mom of two from Chicago who holds a degree in English. She is also a brilliant testimony to strength, courage and grace through adversity. Thank you Lisa for your courage in sharing your story!
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About The Great Dane
Originally bred to hunt wild boar, but he probably wouldn't be very good at it today. The ferociousness necessary to track down such a large, wily animal was eventually bred out of the Great Dane. He's now a gentle soul who generally gets along well with other dogs, animals, and humans.
However, his size and his power bark will scare the wits out of a burglar. Anyone who owns one of these dogs eventually understands that while you may be used to his awesome size, others usually need a little time to get there.
The Great Dane was developed from Mastiff - type dogs, but he's more refined than other descendents of this ancient breed. A Great Dane is sleek and elegant. He has an athletic, muscular body. His massive head - and massive is the right word - is long and narrow. He's got a long, graceful neck. His ears can be cropped or left natural. (Cropped ears are common in the U.S., but in other countries, ear-cropping is banned.)
His size can present problems. Eyeballing a dog who weighs what you do makes some folks nervous. His tail can knock over a lot of things, particularly in a small space. And given the opportunity, he's an impressive counter surfer. Luckily, he isn't rambunctious or highly energetic.
Size notwithstanding, a Great Dane is a sweet, affectionate companion. He loves to play and is gentle with children. He has a peaceful disposition, although he hasn't lost any of the courageousness that helped him hunt wild boar. Although he isn't particularly vocal (despite his killer power bark), he wouldn't hesitate to defend his family.
Even given his inherent gentleness, it's advisable to teach him good manners and attend obedience training classes when he's young. His sheer size alone could make him impossible to control when he's an adult, and - as with any dog - you never know when he might see something he just has to chase
He's eager to please and highly people-oriented, demanding a great deal of attention from those around him. He tends to nudge people with that big old head of his when he wants to be petted. Sometimes you'll meet one with lapdog tendencies who see no reason not to hop onto the sofa and drape themselves on you.
Surprisingly, the Great Dane typically doesn't eat as much food as you'd think. And while he needs daily exercise, he doesn't need a huge yard to play in (although he certainly would enjoy one).
Because of his beauty and gentle nature, more and more people are discovering the Great Dane. He currently ranks as the 24th most popular dog breed, according to registrations with the American Kennel Club.
Just be aware that because of his size, he's got a relatively short life span of around eight years old. That means he takes up a huge space in your heart for a short amount of time.


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Drama, Family, Adventure
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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is a Drama, Family, Adventure english movie, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton along with others. Here, on the movie page, you will find every thing that you need to know. Check out what others are saying about the movie on twitter.
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Who Knows What Happened Here
Featuring Miyö Van Stenis & Léa Porré
Placement Produit, 60 rue de la Commune de Paris. Aubervilliers
7/03/2019 - 23/03/2019
"The two works exhibited here use a similar aesthetic to very different ends. La Tumba utilizes VR technology to crack open and re-examine, in a near-forensic way, a literal architecture of power known and feared in Venezuelan society: a prison where political dissidents are detained and tortured by agents of the government.
Meanwhile, Vin Dizen uses the ultra-seductive aesthetics of CGI to create a pseudo-ruin. Ancient fountains baring the noble profiles of lions overflow with contemporary iconography of Hot Wheels™ tires, converging inside a seemingly endless landscape. A permanently Instagrammable pixelated sunset and the low hum of something arcane disarms us, precluding any sense of skepticism. It comments on our obsession and ultimate deferral to "genuine" antiquity; how that desire has turned into its own highly lucrative industry in the age of hyper-capitalism, and has even flickered into the art world through "blockbuster" exhibitions like Damien Hirst's Treasures from Wreck of the Unbelievable.
Both worlds are grounded in a contemporary desire stemming from the miraculous absence of knowledge—any question the demi-Gods of Siri or Google can't solve. Where did these ruined objects come from? What really happens in the prison? Because we don't know, we find ourselves subliminally manufacturing answers in order to satisfy our own need for an explanation.
When the viewer steps into these simulated worlds, she is confronted by these forces. Immediately her brain manufactures possible scenarios that led to the ruination in Porre's piece, or empathize, in a bodily and affective way, with the fear and trauma of those disembodied witnesses who narrate Van Stenis' simulated prison. The viewer's emotional attachment to these digital worlds effectively continues their process of auto-mythologizing, as their power grows with every subsequent re-interpretation.
The title refers to these worlds as some 'things' and not some 'wheres' as these worlds are in fact immaterial fantasies, a digital alter-verse to be inhabited or gazed upon but never fully accessed. The viewer is held captive by this web of real and fake, hinging between feelings of fear and desire, the glut of visual data offered by seductive computer-generated imagery and the intense isolation of simulated torture chambers.
In a sense, the works are more concerned with the social and psychological response of the viewer than their own authenticity—a flex of power that makes their mythology all the more real. Held up by our desire for reason, they float above the viewer like gods, forever just slightly out of reach."
i stepped into something strange by Alice Bucknell
La Tumba (The Tomb)
Miyö Van Stenis
Totalitarianism is a global enterprise of enslavement of man. The individual fades before a radical
and collective project. The leaders will stop at nothing to achieve their ends. The state's policy of
eliminating all possible opponents needs weapons proportionate to the wars it must wage against
these external and internal enemies. In this deadly enterprise, torture is one of the ordinary weapons of
this power, as well as confinement, the multiplication of forced labor camps and extermination or
massive displacement of populations.
Serge Portelli - History of Torture, 2017
Miyö's Torture Room: La Tumba (The Tomb) is a replica of a torture prison in the heart of Caracas, Venezuela.
Originally conceived as an underground metro station, Venezuela's best-known and most feared prison is a five-storey cement box located at the headquarters of the intelligence agency. On the top floor of this basement, seven cells of 2 by 3 square meters shelter, in some cases under false accusations, the leaders of the political opposition.
This work is based on real testimonies of those who were there, thus having the conditions of imprisonment, the tortures applied and the psychological deterioration that they underwent.
This work address the idea of fear as a form of domination. In this case, state terrorism: increasing the concentration of power in the executive branch, debilitating the independence and autonomy of the judiciary, restrict freedom of expression and the closure of dissident media, excessive - sometimes lethal - use of force and other forms of restrictions on peaceful assembly, widespread use of torture and horrific conditions of detention, in general, the violation of human rights and the fragile idea of democracy.
Vin Dizen
Léa Porré
Sculpture series and still-frames
2018 - 19
Vin Dizen explores notions of authenticity and the hierarchy of values, and construct a 3D landscape like an abandoned ritual site with fake artifacts.
This archeo fiction combined symbols of blockbuster culture and mystical tradition to form an alternative kind of ritual as an attempt to blur the boundaries of sacred and profane.
The piece is complete by a soundscape made of drone and water droplets.
Following that in 2018 Vin dizen has been completed by a CNC-ed foam sculpture, that is derived from a Roman head fountain, where the god represented is here the Hollywood actor Vin Diesel.
This physical part of the piece explores the relation between myth and commodity.
But, this wall fountain appeared non-functional, out-of use, with its purpose lost, and echoes the fragmentary nature of the museum relic.
The main focus became the image; questioning the representation of the common bad guy, the generic antique fountain - an image of a copy of a vague idea of a distant memory of a schoolbook chapter on Roman architecture.
Miyö Van Stenis
Artist and curator specialized in new media art, currently based in Paris. Her work explores in the technological field: interfaces, operating systems, softwares and devices involved in the Internet as an performative action where the value is the human pursuing the error or the limit but also has a series of projects related to the socio-political crisis in Venezuela. Her curatorial work is centered in the criticism and the aesthetics of new medias/technologies; such as DeOrigenBelico since 2010 and Beautiful Interfaces since 2013 and founder member of the activist group: Dismantling the Simulation.
Léa Porré
French artist currently living in London.
Her work deals with the representation of power through politics and question the place of potency in today's society.
She is currently doing her master degree at Royal College of Arts and Design, London.


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Mbwodang, Fungom (Wum),
Cameroon, 19th – early 20th century
Wood; height 38 cm
Jacques Kerchache (1942-2001), Paris, until 2001
By descent from the above
Ana and Antonio Casanovas, Madrid, acquired from the above
Bruce and Michelle Moore, Carmel, acquired from the above
Sotheby's, New York, Private Sale arranged by Heinrich Schweizer, 2009
Jane and Gerald Katcher, Coral Gables, acquired from the above
Sold by Heinrich Schweizer to a Private Collection, 2011
Rome, Villa Medici, Scultura Africana. Ommagio a André Malraux, May 7 – June 15, 1986
Pierre Harter, Arts Anciens du Cameroon, Paris, 1986, p. 236, fig. 270
Villa Medici (ed.), Scultura Africana. Ommagio a André Malraux, Rome, 1986, plates 181 and 182
Jacques Kerchache, Jean-Louis Paudrat, and Lucien Stéphan (eds.), L'Art africain, Paris, 1988 [English edition: Art of Africa, New York, 1993], plate 138
Arte y Ritual, Tribal Art, 12, Spring 2006, inside cover


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There's no such thing as having too many lipsticks. It's amazing that a lipstick can make a day far much better. So if you're having a bad day, then put on some lipstick and attack. 😉 Or better still, grab yourself a cloth in your favorite lipstick color and sit down to make this gorgeous lip pouch. A cozy place to store all your lipstick gems. Perfect for keeping your cosmetics during travel. Super stylish and easy to make. No, I am not kidding. If you have an hour on your hand, then you're done.
I saw this first on A Beautiful Mess . I fell in love with it. What can be cuter than a lip shaped pouch to carry your favorite shades.
Things required:
Main front and back fabric ( I used a bright red color in cotton)
Lining fabric ( I used red with black polka dots)
A zip
First, draw the lip shape on a piece of paper and cut it. This is particularly helpful as you can alter it many times to get the perfect lip shape.
Place the measurement on your cloth and cut the fronts ( upper and lower lip) and the back.
Same for the inner lining.
Now sew the zipper onto the bottom lip.
Attach the upper lip.
Cut the zip for the desired length ( I wasn't able to find a zip of smaller length so I took a long zip and cut it short based on my requirement )
Now place the front fabric onto the back ( right sides facing each other ) and sew along the edges. Leave a small portion of the zip open as you have to turn your fabric right side out.
Now for the lining part. Place the front lining fabrics over the back lining fabric ( right sides facing each other ) and sew the edges. Instead of the zip in the center, fold it and iron over.
Now hand stitch the lining into the main pouch.
Isn't it looking cute. Makes me want to grab my lipstick a little more! 😉


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The bureau has been accused of being too political – and choosing to withhold information on Donald Trump while investigating Hillary Clinton.
In a huge blow for the Democratic candidate, the controversy came with just a week to go before polling day.
But now, US Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid has written to FBI director James Comey about the probe and implies the service is protecting the controversial billionaire.
"The double standard established by your actions is clear," he wrote.
"In my communications with you and other top officials in the national security community, it has become clear that you possess explosive information about close ties and co-ordination between Donald Trump, his top advisers, and the Russian government — a foreign interest openly hostile to the United States, which Trump praises at every opportunity.
"The public has a right to know this information.
"I wrote to you months ago calling for this information to be released to the public.
"There is no danger to American interests from releasing it. And yet, you continue to resist calls to inform the public of this critical information.
"By contrast, as soon as you came into possession of the slightest innuendo related to Secretary Clinton, you rushed to publicise it in the most negative light possible."
The FBI is investigating whether there is classified information in newly discovered emails.
But Reid clearly isn't impressed, even going on to suggest that Mr Comey should be held accountable.
He added: "Through your partisan actions, you may have broken the law."
The Democratic candidate had opened up a hefty lead over Trump before the email controversy resurfaced on Friday.
But the scandal has made its mark – with the divisive Republican taking a lead in some polls today.
The race appears to be too close to call before polling day next week.


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Thanksgiving: Thankfullness and Safety Tips
Christina Lehner
I'm so thankful for You and Your Critters! I have been so touched by you all- blessed to know you and your pets. In thinking about this week week and some of the things I'm thankful for, many things come to mind- here is a short list
- ♥ Every day, every moment is special & significant, not to be taken for granted. Whether with your pet, other people or alone, these moments are a gift
- ♥ How special the love of a pet: Always there, always listening, loving us so unconditionally…what a blessing & example for us
- ♥ Take time for the simple things & enjoy them: Going for a walk, a new treat, company, a meal, a family member coming home- our pets are so excited for these things- and I think so should we
Turkey Day Ettiquette for Your Pet
That big bird and all the goodies that adorn it are so inviting to us AND our pets, making it hard resist mischief! I will admit…I've tried some of the goodies before they make it to the table to "make sure they're ok" :-)
Prepping for a good time: Getting Ready to Graze
In addition to stolen nibbles, it's also possible that in the frenzy of food prep things could drip/ trip over/ splat on your furry friend—causing injury, oil burn, etc… oh my! Best to try to keep Rover out of the kitchen during this time. The smell of food cooking is an underestimated treat.
Gobblin' Time! Finally time to get to business!
Thank Uncle Gene for not feeding Fido just ANYTHING- Fido has a refined palate and tummy, and is also watching that furry waistline! Here are some good treats for your faithful friend:
- Carrots – Cats prefer them cooked, dogs love them raw or cooked
- Green beans – Full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber; serve plain
- Cranberries – Serve the homemade sauce and not the canned or jellied variety to provide urinary tract support and lots of vitamins for both cats and dogs
- Sweet Potatoes – Nicely steamed or mashed, dogs primarily fancy this nutritious treat
- Brussels sprouts – Chock full of healthy stuff, cook and serve plain for pets
- The Gobbler- A little goes a long way! Cooked, boneless, skinless.
Dining Don'ts: No No's for your pet!
- Bread dough (cooked is fine, but the yeast in uncooked doughs can rise in your pet's digestive tract, resulting in dire consequences)
- Cooked turkey bones that can crack, splinter, or tear causing pain and damage for your pet
- Turkey skin
- Anything cooked with raisins, currants, etc.
- Grapes
- Macadamia nuts
- Stuffing (sage, garlic, and onion will wreak havoc on your pet)
- Xylitol (found as a sugar substitute in lots of treats like pumpkin pie)
- Any rich or fatty foods
- Chocolate
Clever Clean Up
The post-feast and kitchen clean-up trash is one of the biggest threats to your pets- don't make let your pets be at risk of dining on the trash. Make sure garbage is out of the way from Fido feasting on it. Seal leftovers properly and store them in the refrigerator.
Take a few moments to check in with your pet and contact your vet if you notice any of the following:
- Gagging or difficulty breathing
- Vomiting or Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
Work off that Mega Meal!
Like us, a little fresh air after an amazing meal is great pets too. A little exercise goes a long aiding digestion and preventing an upset tummy. Don't dive into sternous exercise right away though- some pets are at risk of bloating with this. Animals thrive on attention from their families, and this may be the best gesture of all!


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Human resources departments face significant challenges as their roles become broader and more strategic in the early 21st century. HR is more than a basic function that involves hiring, training and retaining employees. It is a key element in developing a workforce that aligns with the mission and vision of a business. In such scenario, the role of internal communication with the different actors in a company, plays the most critical part.
When facing the challenge of presenting new information that needs to be retained, video can be an innovative and versatile way to keep employees educated. Many studies, show that retention of information when presented as "explainer videos" far exceeds the retention of materials presented solely as text.
Explainer videos can be a helpful tool for human resources. Because this department is heavily involved with onboarding new hires, staff members often have a lot of details to relay. Much of the time, you need to find a way to communicate this new information relatively quickly. Explainer videos can help employees retain new material, and comprehend and implement it more quickly than they would if they experienced it through just text or audio. Here are several ways human resources can use explainer videos:
Employee Training Video
An explainer video is an excellent training tool. Training new staff on complicated procedures or the use of certain computer systems can be very time consuming. One of the mayor benefits of using of video is that it can condense complex ideas into a comprehensible message in concise and efficient way. Not only new but current employees can also benefit from this resource.
Internal Messaging and Procedure Video
Ideal to communicate policies change, proper procedures implementation. Explainer video can be sent to quickly provide workers with the new information they need.
Compliance and Code of Conduct Video
An explainer video allows you to quickly relay important details in a way new hires are more likely to remember. For instance, there are certain unique legal requirements and rules for staff conduct that need to be communicated prior to employment. With a story-based structure in an explainer video, companies can express the importance of maintaining compliance with company rules.
Internal Announcement Video
Send staff an explainer video to efficiently communicate a corporate event, new recruiting policy or changing procedure.
By engaging workers with visually oriented stories, animated video ensures staff are getting the message.
Animated video is a great resource to achieve all of the above in the most fun and effective way. By combining visual and auditory stimulation, video provides two different ways for new information to be processed into long-term memory. Whether you're demonstrating how to use a complicated software system or conveying the details of an acquisition, using video is the best way to ensure that viewers retain the information.
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Taking advantage of some recent weather here in AZ a group of us headed to the Mazatzal Range and had a good run through Shake Tree Canyon. Opted for the bypass on R5, because a previous rap nearly froze my skull.
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4 of the Most Important Steps you can take as a Parent to Support your Child's Talent
4 of the Most Important steps you can take as a parent to support your child's talent
Claire Peirson – Pivotalmind
'Once in a lifetime you will have the opportunity to be
amazing – take the moment.'
At the end of 2015 I had the absolute pleasure of watching guest speaker Bill Beswick talk to the children, staff & parents at my daughter's secondary school in Dubai.
Bill is a sports psychologist (but began his career in the classroom) and has worked with a number of football teams (including Manchester United, England & USA Women's), British Basketball, Swimming and Athletics and most recently with England in the rugby WC.
From the very start of his presentation Bill had the audience captivated: from his warm, easy delivery perfectly pitched and directed at the children, to his fascinating anecdotes of working with elite athletes that had the whole audience inspired.
The children were spellbound for the whole session as Bill encouraged them to share their own stories, experiences, beliefs and opinions. The good news for you is that I have gathered all the information from that presentation to enable you to support your child in their chosen activity.
So, here goes...
1) Understand what type of player your child is.
Bill explained that in sports psychology there are three types of player:
A A STARS/ Very rare/ Gods!
The STAR, who is giving 100% effort to whatever they're competing in and getting fantastic results.
The Under-achiever who has the natural ability and possesses the talent yet doesn't give 100% effort.
The Over-achiever, who doesn't have the natural talent but gives 100% effort.
So, where does your child fit into this and what can you do as a parent to support them…?
Parents of Stars – get out of the way and let them go, let them fly! These children are going to be successful at whatever they choose to do in life. They have taken responsibility for their own actions.
Parents of Under-achievers - They're either taking their skills for granted because they've always been told that they're amazing, rather than for how hard they've worked or they may be lacking in character needed to get them to a high level in the game and mental toughness skills may need to be addressed. Or there could be some self-sabotage attitude that will not let them take their final steps – some self-limiting beliefs stopping them from giving it their all. Last but not least – they simply might just not be enjoying the sport!
Parents of Over-achievers - A fantastic attitude that keeps persevering, keeps going, maybe not the best talent but mentally strong and a winning character - not the best or most skilful player – but makes NO excuses, with a positive mental attitude of 'I can do this, I can work hard, I will get there,' keep working hard and supporting these children through wins and defeats – they will get there.
2) Understand what it takes to go from ordinary to good to great.
There are a lot of 'good' players but very few are 'great' so what makes a player go from…
Ask you child for their response and see what they come up with. Here are some of the examples the children in the audience had.
Determined, confident, perseverance, committed, motivated, never give up attitude, Belief in yourself, robust, proud, focussed, belief in your skills, hard working, dedicated
Sports Psychology and Inner Game Performance Coaching is all about reminding children about these words so that the words are running through their minds in the moments before they compete. Apply these words to anything in life and you will succeed.
If you want to move from ordinary to good and from good to great – you have to work! They'll be so many reasons, excuses to stop the game; give up; not bother training because there's something else going on. It's not about talent (apart from a few rare exceptional individuals with gifted talents) talent levels off – it's character that gets you to great.
Remember, in team sports, a good sports person is resilient, well-mannered and respectful whether you are losing or winning.
3) Know who your enemy is
Who is the enemy when you're playing sport?
The answer, of course is YOURSELF! Ask your children why?
Self-belief, self-limiting beliefs, self-sabotage talk, low self-esteem, negative frame of mind, low self-confidence, negative outlook, victim mode
When you are competing, it's not the travel, the hotel, the flight, or the opponent who is the enemy. To win, to do well, to succeed you have to worry about yourself; you have to win the battle within yourself.
Imagine this - there are 2 dogs in your brain: both dogs are barking all the time, even when you're asleep number they are barking. The first one is barking, "You can't do this, you'll never do this, that teams too good, you'll lose." now that dogs barking for your attention, even when you're asleep, it's barking for your attention. Now what happens if you give it attention? What will happen of you listen to that dog…?
Now, we're lucky because as humans we have two dogs in our brain and the other dog is barking, "We can do this, you're going to be great, we'll win this, if we keep going, we'll win, stay in the game, you're a good person, believe in yourself!"
Which dog wins…?
It's up to you, it's your choice - attitude is a CHOICE. The dog that wins is the dog you feed the most! It's how you talk to yourself – a Sports Psychologist, Peak Performance or Inner game Coach trains people how to talk to themselves using these words of self-belief. The words of the positive dog.
There is no MIGHT… we CAN… we WILL!
4) Recognise the importance of stepping back
At the end of the day when your child steps into the arena, pitch, pool or podium, they are faced with a moment of truth, they can only face themselves and when you haven't prepared them for that, when you haven't prepared them for mum & dad not being there and holding their hand, there's nowhere to go, they've got no resources, you can kill them with love, you've got to prepare them for the world, if you over-help, you don't prepare them for that place whenever they're standing alone with only themselves.
It's an 8/10 life – the real learning takes place in the defeats, get them to self-reference, it doesn't matter how good you think they played, as inner game coaches we need children to self-reference – how good do they think they've played? They need to do it for themselves, not for you, it's effort that will see them through to great, if we won the game – they know that – it's the effort that needs praise, get them self-reflecting
Do not let them become a victim – in times of defeat ask, 'what are you going to do about it?' Bill has banned the phrase 'oh my god!' because he says it encourages the victim mentality.
Are you using victim phrases that take the responsibility away from the player?
5) Knowing how to coach and guide
This is more aimed at the coaches rather than the parents but is a great mentality to have no matter who you are mentoring in life.
First set up the non-negotiables: rules/ guidelines/ teams/ kids/ respect/ manners and get these established in the first few weeks of training sessions.
Secondly, stand to the side during training – give them space but be there to support and teach them how to organise themselves, the space they need to learn and grow. Get them to start taking responsibility for their actions and working in a team if relevant.
Lastly, be behind them during competitions. They know what to do, tell them, 'you've got it now, you know what to do, go now' – if a child is always looking for someone to help them, they are not growing up, growing as a person or taking responsibility.
Give them wings – let them take off and fly
One of the teachers watching the presentation asked what happens when parents live vicariously through their children at games/ matches. Bill has kindly put a PDF together with the dos & don'ts of sports parents – BEWARE, you might not like it parents! I will post it in the next blog :-)
click here... dos/don'ts
I'll leave you with this clip of Australian speed cyclist Stephen Bradbury – who in the face of adversity, huge setbacks and after being labelled as the underdog went on to achieve greatness.


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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. 1 in 7 Canadians will develop a skin cancer in their lifetimes and most of these will be basal cell carcinomas. They are most common in Caucasians and are rare in individuals with dark skin.
Basal cell carcinomas are a result of sun exposure and as such occur most commonly on sun-exposed sites. About 30% of BCCs occur on the nose and 80% occur somewhere on the face.
Basal cell carcinomas are generally indolent skin cancers that almost never spread internally. They can grow and become locally destructive, however, and they should be removed in order to prevent this.
Treatment options for basal cells include:
- Electrodessication and curettage ("scraping" these lesions)
- Surgical excision
- Mohs surgery
- Imiquimod (for superficial lesions)
- Radiation
Cure rates are generally quite high for most treatment modalities.


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City Stomping
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Xhiliration Crop Top / Free People Skirt / Frye Boots / Vintage Bracelets
As you've probably noticed, I love mixing silhouettes and styling vibes. I'm all about that juxtaposition. This outfit is the perfect example of the mix of soft and hard, country and urban, sweet and tough. The classic bustier shape of the crop top, the cascading skirt, and moto boots clash just enough to make it cool. And the bit of Free People outfit elements against the urban landscape makes for an unexpected and fresh outfit for your next city stomp. Have a fab weekend and TGIF.
Photography by Jeff Thibodeau


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The Observatory for Child and Adolescents Rights (ODNA - Ecuador) (Spanish site)
Created in 2002 it demonstrates to national and local authorities, private sector and the media, the precarious situation of thousands of children and adolescents in Ecuador, and aims to stimulate the fulfillment of their rights . This Observatory acts within three dimensions: technical, communicative and policy-oriented. With the help of UNICEF it has created a children and adolescent rights index that measures fulfillment of the rights of children and adolescents in Ecuador.
Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Mexico (Spanish site)
Is a coalition of 63 organisations which develop programs for Mexican children and youths in situations of vulnerability. Their aims are to expand the knowledge about childhood and the rights of the child; strengthen the capacity of Mexican organisations in the protection, respect and fulfillment of children's rights; to stimulate legal, political and national and international administrative mechanisms in order to guarantee fulfillment and respect for children's rights; stimulate child and adolescent citizenship; create favourable public opinion in favour of children's rights.
CINDE, The International Center for Education and Human Development - Colombia
CINDE, is an educational research and development center, based in Colombia, with local, national and international projection. Our central focus is the creation of appropriate environments for the healthy physical and psychosocial development of young children. The main areas of action are the implementation of educational and social development projects, the testing and validation of alternative models for the solution of problems of the most excluded groups, the preparation of human talent, at all levels, research and production of knowledge, dissemination of information, production and publication of materials and the incidence in child related public polices.
Observatorio de la Niñez de Medellin - Colombia
Working for childhood and adolescence in Medellin Colombia, this observatory is a collectively constructive space for knowledge, information and proposals that contribute to formulation and implementation of policies, planes and programmes directed at children's rights.


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Press Releases
Shield Roof Solutions Supports Catholic Relief Service and Northern Illinois Food Bank
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 19, 2018 Brightening the holidays for nonprofits, Shield Roof Solutions is proud to support Catholic Relief Services and the Northern Illinois Food Bank with ongoing monthly donations to help sustain the organizations' work. Celebrating 75...read more
Shield Roof Solutions Debuts New Container Covers
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 As the weather begins to shift with the changing of seasons, Shield Roof Solutions is debuting two new durable and efficient cover options for shipping containers. The covers provide protection and portability designed to...read more
Custom Roof Kits for a Flexible Outdoor Shelter
CHICAGO (PRWEB) July 31, 2018 Already recognized for the strength and durability of its standard roof kits, Shield Roof Solutions recently debuted custom roof kits for customers interested in a flexible outdoor shelter option. Previously known as PODROOF, Shield Roof...read more
Launching New Tarp End Walls
CHICAGO (PRWEB) MAY 16, 2018 Designed to support challenging weather and projects on the go, Shield Roof Solutions will debut new tarp end walls in the coming months. Previously known as PODROOF, the company launched a new operating name, Shield Roof Solutions, in...read more


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Submit to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Copy, paste, and answer completely the following:
Relationship and family status?
Position for which you are applying (or describe what you are seeking)?
Level of D/s or BDSM experience (be thorough):
On which kink sites do you have a profile? (Provide site and screen name.)
When are you typically available to communicate with me? What is your preferred method (Twitter, Kik, etc)?
Why did you and your last mistress part ways? How long ago did that occur?
When did you last approach a Domme requesting to serve?
Do you have any unpaid debts with other Dommes?
What are your fetishes and/or favorite activities?
What are your soft and hard limits?
What special skills do you posses that would enrich my life?
Do you have any physical or mental limitations (mobility, ED, history of depression, etc)?
As a man, describe yourself in 5 words:
As a submissive, describe yourself in 5 words:
In terms of a weekly tribute, what dollar amount can you comfortably afford?
Do you live on a written budget?
In what manner did you sent the $200 application fee? (Remember: applications which are not 100% complete will forfeit the fee.)
Did you read my entire website?
Is there anything else I should know?
If I deem us to be too incompatible to move forward, would you like your application fee returned? Yes, please return funds to me via (let me know your choice of payment)… or No, I've enjoyed you up to this point, please keep the fee as a parting token.
*Incomplete or rude applications will automatically be rejected and the fee forfeited.*


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Hot Zone by Anne Marsh
Fighting Fire Is His Nature
To Dade Johnson, fire is a danger he can handle. But the blaze he feels from the moment he lays eyes--and hands, and mouth--on Sarah Jo is too hot to handle. Something about the free-spirited camp cook has him throwing caution to the wind. Little does the hotshots' second-in-command know he's cozying up with a suspected arsonist. . ..
She Can't Help Fanning The Flames
Sarah Jo knows she should steer clear of Dade. A bona fide hero who battles wildland fires every day deserves better than a woman on the run. But their five-alarm attraction has Sarah Jo too weak in the knees to resist playing with fire--until her past catches up with her. Soon, she'll have to choose between surrendering her secrets--or taking them both down in flames. . ..
It titles definitely represent how the story is- HOT. Both of the character are hot for each other that it makes the read so much interesting and fun. Sarah Jo definitely have a past to outrun but she is a strong person. We know we cannot change mistakes but we can learn from it. Sarah Jo definitely deserve Dade. They are meant for each other. Dade is definitely patient for Sarah that you know they are good for each. It was a short read that it makes it the perfect combination.


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ABANTU for Development, a women's rights organization in Ghana, has called for a rapid response to end the social phenomenon of human trafficking—the buying and selling of a person for the purpose of exploiting the individual in various forms.
Madam Hamida Harrison, a women's rights activist, who made the call during an engagement with the media in Accra, yesterday, reminded government that the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) had mandated the 193 member states of the UN to specifically promote practical measures to eradicate forced labour, human trafficking and child labour.
Madam Harrison attributed the phenomenon, whose victims were mainly girls, young women and disadvantaged social groups, to unemployment, social exclusion, discrimination, poverty and violence which, she said, influenced victims to succumb to human trafficking, adding that the phenomenon adversely affected millions of people, young and old, across the globe, fetching the perpetrators billions of dollars in profits.
She said the lack of adequate social provisioning and protection had compelled many girls and women to fall prey to the inhumane practice of trafficking in persons.
ABANTU, she said, was, therefore, partnering with the media towards playing a bigger role in collaborating with government and civil society in supporting measures for victims and possible candidates for trafficking.
The engagement with the media, which formed part of ABANTU's programme on Human Trafficking, was organized with support from Urgent Africa Fund-Africa.
The meeting provided the platform to sensitize and enhance the knowledge of the media on the causes and effects of trafficking of women and girls.
The meeting was also intended to identify the important role that the media in Ghana could play in collaborating with other stakeholders to advance strategies and processes to address the criminal social phenomenon.
In a presentation on the topic Trafficking in persons as a violation of Human Rights in Ghana, Mr Adolf Awuku Bekoe, Convenor, Coalition on Domestic Violence Legislation, noted that Ghana had signed onto relevant UN Conventions and protocols on Anti-Trafficking and had translated them into national policies and laws such as the Human Trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694).
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Mr Bekoe said, had also established a Human Trafficking Secretariat in the Ministry to implement national policies and actions on counter-Trafficking in persons.
He said in spite of these important steps by government, trafficking in persons, especially girls and other vulnerable groups, were on the ascendancy.
He disclosed that in a June 2017 Report by the United States of America titled:"Enhancing Criminal Accountability and Addressing Challenges in Prosecution efforts" which listed the profiles of 187 countries and territories, Ghana was classified as having not met the full standards to end human trafficking in 2016.
Mr Bekoe said Ghana was ranked a Tier 2 Watch List country which meant that Ghana was a source, transit and destination country for men, women and girls and children subjected to human trafficking.
He noted that even though legal regimes played important roles in curbing social evils, it was better the problems were tackled from the root causes.
In the case of human trafficking, Mr Bekoe said, social intervention measures were required to ensure the means of livelihood of the people so as not to be lured or baited with money by agents of human trafficking.
He said the state should ensure that children enrolled in school and remained in school till they had acquired the necessary skills to work and earn a living because idle children were easily lured into accepting offers that ended them up in servitude and exploitation.
Source: ISD (G.D. Zaney, Esq.)


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Ryan Adams Announces New Album Prisoner
It's out February 17; first single "Do You Still Love Me?" is coming tomorrow
Ryan Adams has announced a new album, Prisoner. It's out February 17 via Pax Am/Blue Note. Check out the tracklist and cover art below. Adams also announced that the album's first single "Do You Still Love Me?" will be released tomorrow. In a recent interview with the Japan Times, Adams spoke about the inspiration for the album:
I started writing this record while I was going through a very public divorce, which is a humiliating and just a fucking horrible thing to go through no matter who you are. To be me and to go through that the way that I did was destructive on a level that I can't explain. So a lot of extra work went into keeping my chin up and remembering what I did and what I loved about who I was.
Prisoner is the follow-up to 1989, Adams' song-for-song remake of Taylor Swift's album of the same name (and a project that he does not look back fondly upon). It marks Adams' first full-length collection of new music since 2014's Ryan Adams.
01 Do You Still Love Me?
02 Prisoner
03 Doomsday
04 Haunted House
05 Shiver and Shake
06 To Be Without You
07 Anything I Say to You Now
08 Breakdown
09 Outbound Train
10 Broken Anyway
11 Tightrope
12 We Disappear


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The city operates seven homes, collectively dubbed the "Park Charms," that are historic-house museums. Each also has a steward organization, responsible for day-to-day upkeep. Several have live-in caretakers, a part-time job handling landscaping and handyman-type tasks.
The city leases the other homes to the centers or businesses that operate there.
Unknown to many, six of the city-run mansions are open for public tours.
Unlike at places such as Williamsburg, Virginia, where buildings were moved or re-created, visitors step on the same hardwood floors where John Adams stood when he visited Mount Pleasant. They bask in sunlight from the same floor-to-ceiling Palladian window as early Philadelphia merchants who partied at Lemon Hill. They take in the same spectacular view of the Schuylkill from Laurel Hill's octagonal room that its 18th-century occupants enjoyed.
"We have the real thing, in the real place," said Mark Focht, the first deputy commissioner for Parks and Recreation. "It's fascinating to think about the conversations that occurred in those rooms."
'A little confusing'
The main publicity push comes during the winter holidays, when the houses unite for events like musical performances, re-enactments, food and tours.
The one-day trolley offered then highlights a challenge for visitors: transportation. The mansions, scattered throughout 2,000-plus acres on both sides of the river, aren't easily accessible by public transit. Drivers and cyclists can get lost on the park's winding roads.
"The park layout can be a little confusing for Philadelphians who are used to the grid system," said Emily Afflitto, executive director at Strawberry Mansion.
People affiliated with the houses still lament the demise of a park trolley network that ran until 1946 and buses designed to resemble trolleys that were resurrected for the Bicentennial and operated until the late 1990s.
The homes "are all by ourselves with no way to get to us," said Karen Phinney, head of the Women for Greater Philadelphia, which maintains Laurel Hill.
Officials have talked about reinstating transportation, but Focht says it's a chicken-or-egg dilemma: The houses need more visitors to show a transportation agency trips would be worthwhile, but increasing visitation without easier transit is hard.
In 2014, the six open historic-house museums saw a combined total of 16,300 visitors -- about as many as Reading Terminal Market draws on an average day. Just a handful of people are viewing them at any given time.
"These are very personal tours," a woman remarked as her group of two was led into Mount Pleasant on a September day.
Some make money and boost exposure through rentals. Others don't, because amenities like bathrooms aren't accessible or events would cause too much wear and tear.
In the meantime, the city has relied on signage, bike tours and community events in its marketing, said Darren Fava, the parks department's manager of historic house initiatives.
In East Park, particularly, the city is strengthening ties between the houses and the community. For instance, the Fairmount Park Conservancy combined its Boxer's Trail 5K, which takes runners and walkers past Mount Pleasant, Laurel Hill and Rockland, with Strawberry Mansion Day festivities at Mander Recreation Center.
Outside Woodford, neighbors help harvest fruit from the "historically appropriate" garden, said Theresa Schulman, preservation and development administrator for the parks department.
'Always something'
There's a phrase often used to describe mansion maintenance: "always something."
The city pays for most major capital projects like roofing, electricity, and heating and cooling systems, while the steward groups manage the day-to-day care.
From broken locks to pests to rotting wood, the work is constant.
"There's always something that needs fixing, as any old homeowner would tell you," Fava said. "We just own a lot of old homes."


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So, first off, a disclaimer: I am not an expert in archery, but I know enough about the basics. The basics are all about posture. Posture is the first step toward being able to shoot straight and true. Our feet must be placed just so, shoulders aligned and back straight. If we have this correct our arrows fly true.
Our theme this week, along with archery, has been focused on our identity in Christ, centered around the phrase "I am". Working with the youth this week we are talking about how we hold ourselves in Christ makes an enormous difference. When we are grounded in God's love for us (I am loved), when we are grounded in our knowledge that we need God's grace and healing (I am in need of God), we begin to see the world more clearly and accurately. We begin to see the image of God in each other and treat each other accordingly.
Just over the past few days I have seen growth in these children. Let's face it, it has been hot and sticky and it's not always easy to get along when you're tired. But here is what I have seen: the kids have worked together to make meals on a campfire and clean up. They have been encouraging each other at the archery range. They are learning new skills and respect for themselves and each other. Their posture toward the work and each other is changing. It is becoming more in line with the love of Christ and the community that is being created here.
So, thank you. Thank you for sending us your children and entrusting them to our care. I can't wait to see what happens during the rest of the week.


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Finished up all the Out of It mixes yesterday, moving on to mastering now. Actually I wouldn't say "finished†I'd say more "gave up and decided to move on with my lifeâ€. Here's hoping that's close enough.
Album artwork is submitted to the manufacturer, deposit placed on weary credit card. Found out Digipaks take 4-5 weeks instead of 2-3 as I originally thought, though luckily I scheduled out the timeline with a few weeks to spare.
Thanks to everyone who's been pre-ordering, it's nice to know this isn't all for nothing.


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Saturday morning we woke and after moving a few more items into the new trailer, we were finally done! We ate our breakfast of cereal, planning to leave as soon as the store opened. Before leaving, we went over a few things that are new to this trailer and discovered that the ice maker wasn't working. I told Tony, who came over and found a kinked water line that kept water from going to the ice maker. A quick fix and we were ready to go.
We ran into some friends, Jim and Sina, who have been to a couple of our rallies before. They are picking up their new Landmark Key Largo this morning, and there was another couple that were picking up a new Big Country that wanted to talk to us. We waited for this couple to get done with their document signings and talked to them about our chapter rallies and gave them information on joining the owners club and forum.
We were finally on the road about 11 o'clock and man, what a difference this trailer is between the Bighorn. It pulls like a dream, and I literally didn't feel it behind me. We had thoughts of driving straight through to Mission, but since we both were so tired from the move, decided to stop in Victoria at the Gateway to the Gulf RV Park. This would have been a very easy-in park except that I drove right by the exit for the park and had to drive another couple of miles to turn around.
We had so much stuff that was stacked on the bed and in the bedroom that we only moved the necessary things to get into the bathroom and slept in our recliners. Actually, I made the doggies move from the couch and slept there for a few hours. I don't think either of us slept very well, so we left pretty early for Mission.
We made an easy drive to Mission and pulled in here about 2 o'clock. This place is virtually empty because of some internal squabbling over the previous manager and some of the contracts he entered into. Our friends Tom and Judy are here and we pulled into a nice concrete site right next door to them. I can't believe how easy it is to set up the Landmark. Everything is electric or hydraulic and it only took me about fifteen minutes to get everything set. Gotta love it!
Tom and Judy took us to one of our favorite restaurants here, Furr's Fresh Buffet, for supper. It was good to be back with our friends and back in the valley.
So long.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16th-Moving day, Ron Hoover RV to Mission West RV Park
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Internet Trends Report
Every year, Mary Meeker puts together her famous Internet Trends report. Mary Meeker is a partner at Kleiner Perkins, a well-regarded VC firm, and was previously at Morgan Stanley where she covered the tech industry. She has become increasingly defined by these voluminous and prescient reports. While these reports won't describe completely new ideas - they are a description of large trends, after all - they tend to do a very good job of highlighting and adding quantifiable metrics to thematically important ideas. You can find the 2017 edition here: Internet Trends Report
The key take-homes of the 2017 report are below:
- The smartphone market is still growing, but the growth is shrinking (negative 2nd derivative). - New phones globally are 80% Android.
- 3.4B global internet users, 2.8B global smartphone users
- Content consumption is mostly mobile. Desktop usage is stable, but growth is all from mobile.
Advertising and Commerce
- Digital advertising growth is large and accelerating (22%)
- Desktop spend is declining. Dollars are shifting to mobile.
- Print overindexes on consumption to media dollars. Mobile underindexes.
- Global internet ad spend will exceed global TV spend this year
- Facebook and Google dominate ad spend. But non-duopoly ad spend is still growing materially - 9% YoY and is a nearly $25B market
- Engagement is the primary metric for social media marketing. It is hard for social media marketers to track ROI.
- Targeting and measurement is a theme for major ad platforms
- For video, the most popular formats were: mobile app reward, social click-to-play, and skippable pre-roll - by a significant measure
- Increased value seen in dynamic creative, location-based services and effective use of UGC
- Ads are increasingly supporting transactions within them, esp on FB, Snap, etc
- 2.6B gamers, v 100M 20 years ago, APAC is roughly 1/2 of the global market
- Continued movement to more social, multi-player experiences
- Console gaming is more engagement than Facebook
- eSports is massive and growing quickly
- TV cord cutting continues to be prevalent, largely because of cost - costs are rising while subscribers are decreasing.
- Number of cable channels watched continues to decline.
- Subscriptions are becoming increasingly dominant for music and video
- Public and private clouds are both growing as a percent. AWS retained 57% adoption, but Azure has grown to 34% and Google is at 15%
- Shift from on-prem to cloud software has changed license models but also purchase decisions - with decisions often being made lower in the corporate hierarchy
- Design is increasingly important with enterprise software companies increasing the ratio of designers to software engineers materially over the past 6 years
- Growth of adoption of cloud services and the ease of making them has led to ever-increasing security issues
- Private (non-state) companies now nearly 50% of MSCI (China's DJIA), up from 5% in 2005
- 700M mobile internet users. Growth stabilized at 12%, usage per person increasing
- Internet is 55% of media consumption - much more than TV
- Tencent, which owns WeChat, QQ, Tencent Games, Tencent Music, etc is very dominant
- Gaming is ~85% of user-paid revenue in China, v ~60% in the US (video is much higher in the US)
- China is the largest gaming market in the world
- Livestreaming is a growing market and is already very lucrative for the stars (tipping is increasingly common)
- Measured by number of trips, China is the leader in the on-demand trip market. Cars are huge, but bike rentals are growing quickly (> 100% M/M growth). On-demand phone charging is also growing.
- Mobile payments are growing > 100% Y/Y, especially popular for small transaction sizes
- Online advertising is $40B, growing at 30% annually
- Highest growth of all large economies, but nearly the lowest GDP per capita.
- Internet usage growing quickly, now at 355M users, 27% of population - up from 4% in 2009
- More Google Play downloads than the US. Only two Indian apps in top 10 - Hotstar and and JioTV (both entertainment)
- Smartphone cost still very high as a percent of GDP per capita
- 85% of paper money (large notes) eliminated overnight by government as effort to reduce "black money" - significant boost to digital payments. Paytm is a prime beneficiary.
- Reliance Jio rolled out massive nation-wide wireless coverage at very low cost that has completely changed the economics and market share of the wireless market over the past 2 years
- 46% of internet users consume primarily in local language, causing some fragmentation given large number of languages (29 spoken by at least 1M people)
- High endemic corruption, high bureaucratic, poor infrastructure, and poor female labor participation make it very inefficient to run or start a business
- Medical tools increasingly digital and connected
- Consumers are increasingly likely to share the health info with major tech companies, especially Google, Microsoft, Samsung and Apple
- Electronic health records have gone from 21% in 2004 to 87% today in the US, with a 7x increase in hospitals providing access to medical records for patients since 2013
- The total number of peer-reviewed health articles doubles every 3.5 years, v every 50 years in 1950
- Using DNA as a pre-screen for clinical trials has a marked impact on success
- Mathematical models that emulate human physiology, care processes, and the healthcare system are increasingly accurate at predicting clinical trial outcomes
- Tech is 40% of the top 20 companies globally by market cap, v 20% in 2012
- Tech IPOs are strong relative to historic numbers, soft relative to recent history. Tech M&A is strong relative to history
- USA has the 9th highest debt / GDP level in the world (France is 12, UK is 15, Japan is 1)
- Entitlements is 63% of spending, v 45% 25 years ago; defense is down to 15% from 24%
- Entitlements is social security (37%), medicare (28%), medicaid (15%), and income security (19%)
- USA household debt levels are right back to 2008 levels, but student loans are a much greater percent
- 60% of the most highly valued public tech companies are founded by 1st or 2nd generation immigrants, including the most valuable company in the world - Apple - from Syrian immigrants, which would be blocked by Trump's travel ban
- 50% of the most highly valued private tech companies are founded by 1st generation immigrants


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For the second year in a row, The Warren County Health Department, the Warren County Department of Land Preservation and Ridge and Valley Conservancy are celebrating Trail Day, part of the grant funded project "Choose Healthy - Warren County". Guided meadow walks with naturalist Dennis Briede at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm, and FREE intro to kayaking at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Those interested in the kayaking class can sign up upon arrival on a first-come first-served basis. The event is open to anyone; families and pets are welcome, and there will be a first aid station on site.
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Initially, corporate companies used to paper flyers for advertising. It was effective, yet not sustainable. Mailbox stuffed with flyers or a flyer pasted on walls, we made sure to make them reach at every corner of the city or the town.
With almost no exact figure of how many people actually read them, the paper flyers have surely acted as an effective medium for spreading the information. However, the only thing which is constant in the world is the change. The popularity of the traditional flyer as a potential medium for advertising has come to an end. It is now the era of e-mail flyers in India.
E-mail flyers are basically the newsletters or flyers which are directly send to the customer both target and the prospect customer via e-mail. Most of the leading companies are now shifting from paper-flyers to the fast e-mail flyers services in the country. There are ample of reasons that support this shift.
First of all, it saves you from the hassle of hiring expensive designers and spending heavy printing charges. You just have to create an eye-catching online flyer and send it through e-mail marketing software directly to your customer's inbox. Moreover, it takes less time to launch an e-mail campaign and also the creative designs of e-mail flyers are simply unbeatable.
Secondly, they help in extending the business messages, as they can go viral. I am talking about the 'forward to friend' option that furthers the spreading of the mail. With the traditional flyers, it is hard to say how many people actually read them and there is no forwarding of the message. Users find it easy to just click on the forward button thus, increasing the size of the potential customers.
The most praiseworthy benefit of e-mail-flyer is its eco-friendly nature. It is a wise idea to send out e-mail-flyers that produce zero waste rather than to killing lakhs of trees by printing paper flyers. We cannot ignore the fact that not all the paper-flyers are lucky enough to reach the recycling machine. It will cause both litter on roads as well as threat to Mother Nature.
If you are thinking that you will have to sit down and send e-mails to every customer one by one, you are wrong. Here comes the fourth advantage that says you can send e-mails to large number of at one click. The bulk e-mail campaign tool helps to send an e-mail to large number of people at once.
The e-mail marketing company in India also come with features where you can keep a track of your users. Yes, the fifth benefit talks about how you can at one click know exactly who is clicking on your website and to how many people has it been forwarded to. Isn't it just great?
Undoubtedly e-mail flyers are the future of paper flyers and have multitude of added benefits. They are the simple and the best way to visually communicate with your customers. With this latest innovation you not only save your pocket but also protect your beautiful planet.


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Calmus & The Sebastians
March 4, 2019
The Leipzig-based vocal ensemble Calmus is "stunning in its vocal variety and mastery" (Washington Post), which they apply to the densest scores by Bach and to their own arrangements of contemporary songs. They join for the first time to perform Bach with NYC-based The Sebastians, "a leading young early-music ensemble" (New York Times). The "strikingly vivid" personality of Calmus and the "sharp-edged and engaging" Sebastians (New York Times) should make for a thrilling collaboration.
J. S. Bach — Cantata, Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150
G. F. Handel - Trio Sonata in G Minor, op. 2, no. 5, HWV 390
G. F. Handel - Passacaglia from Trio Sonata, op. 5, no. 4, HWV 399
Giovanni P. da Palestrina - Selections from Missa O Admirabile Commercium
Heinrich Schütz - Psalm settings from the Becker Psalter
Josef Rheinberger - Latin choral music, op. 163
John Tavener - Choral selections
Watch & Listen
Calmus sings Bach's motet, Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227
The Sebastians perform Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Reserve Admission
Most of our 300 seats are for those who just show up — but as a courtesy to our friends who work late, we set aside 100 advance reservations for general admission. All other seats are 'first come, first served' and are available as early as 6:45 pm, when the doors open. Note that reservations are good for entrance only, not for specific seats. Reservations are void after 7:20pm.
If reservations are gone, don't worry — just show up! It is rare for Music Mondays to turn anyone away.
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Published on July 23, 2018
Think you're off the hook for a colonoscopy until you're 50? Not anymore.
With more and more Americans getting the disease at a younger age, the American Cancer Society now recommends you get your first colonoscopy at 45. The group announced the change in its recently released recommended guidelines.
According to a study published earlier this year in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, people born in 1990 have double the risk of colon cancer and four times the risk of rectal cancer than people born in 1950. The organization says poor lifestyle choices are probably to blame, such as being overweight, being inactive, smoking, drinking heavily, and eating too much red meat and fried, grilled and heavily processed meat.
"Obviously, it's scary, it's alarming," said Liam Haveran, DO, a Hyannis surgeon who specializes in colon and rectal surgery.
The study, which was done jointly by the Intramural Research Department of the American Cancer Society and the Intramural Research program of the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute, examined the records of nearly 500,000 people 20 and older diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer between 1974 and 2013.
Researchers found that for patients 20-39 years old, the rate of colon cancer increased 1 to 2 percent per year. For patients 40-54 years old, the rate increased by 0.5 to 1 percent annually from the mid-1990s to 2013.
Rectal cancer rates rose more dramatically, by 3 percent annually for patients 20-29 years old between 1974 and 2013. They also rose 3 percent annually for patients aged 30-39 from 1980 to 2013. In comparison, rectal cancer rates increased by 2 percent annually for adults 40-54 years old between the 1990s and 2013.
Colorectal cancer screening can be done through a variety of fecal (stool) tests or visual procedures. The ACS stresses getting tested rather than endorsing one type of exam. It recommends the following testing schedules for these tests:
Dr. Haveran said he prefers colonoscopy, as it allows him to view the walls of the lower intestine and take tissue samples or remove polyps, if present. The procedure is low-risk and would likely be ordered if a fecal test indicated bleeding, he said.
"Colonoscopy is the gold standard," he said.
The ACS recommendation has not been adopted by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, of which Dr. Haveran is a member. He said the group, as well as the American College of Gastroenterology, is likely studying the recommendation before acting, but he said the data was compelling and he would keep it in mind when seeing younger patients.
"It makes sense to me, based on what I see," he said.
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Spectrum Internet Assist Celebrates Bridging the Digital Divide with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
Charter Communications joined Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker today to celebrate Spectrum Internet Assist at a community event in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Spectrum Internet Assist, a low-cost, high-speed broadband service, has reached its initial goal of being rolled out to our entire 41-state service area to advance digital education opportunities for low-income families.
Gov. Walker praised the program, and underscored the importance of combating digital inequality.
"Every Wisconsin citizen deserves access to high-speed, reliable, affordable internet," said Gov. Walker, at the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. "And Charter's Spectrum Internet Assist service helps to make this a reality by offering a new, low-cost broadband option to our students, families, and seniors. We know it's crucial our small businesses, schools, and citizens have internet access, regardless of their zip code or income, which is why we'll continue to work with companies like Charter, state agencies, and other local partners to bolster broadband access and move Wisconsin forward."
Charter is Committed to Bridging the Digital Divide
Today, Gov. Walker issued a proclamation, naming July 18, 2017 as "Spectrum Internet Assist Day" in the state of Wisconsin.
Charter has teamed up with government officials across the country to host a series of Spectrum Internet Assist events like this one to help expand awareness on the availability of the program.
Chairman and CEO Tom Rutledge said Charter is committed to expanding broadband access to American families and seniors.
"It's crucial for cable and broadband providers like us to play a role in bridging the digital divide so that everyone has access to the information and tools they need to succeed in today's economy," said Rutledge. "Spectrum Internet Assist is an important next step in providing true high-speed connections to those who would otherwise continue to face a digital inequality, and we're honored to join forces with Gov. Walker to celebrate its availability in Wisconsin."
Details on Spectrum Internet Assist
Spectrum Internet Assist is a low-cost, high-speed broadband service for eligible American seniors and families the company began launching in local markets in late 2016. It delivers industry-leading 30/4 Mbps broadband speeds for $14.99 per month, plus taxes and fees.
It remains one of the only low-cost broadband offerings for low-income households that exceeds the Federal Communications Commission definition of "high-speed" internet. Spectrum Internet Assist includes standard features like email, internet security software and a modem at no additional charge.
To learn more about qualifying for Spectrum Internet Assist, visit our website here.


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Pastor Sean Palmer taught us on theological foundations about prayer and our relationship to God, as reflected in the film Bruce Almighty. In the Scriptures we find that we are called to relate to God as Divine Friend. Prayer is the means by which we honestly communicate with the Divine Friend, and line up our wishes ever more with God's wishes.
Psalm 88
2 Chronicles 20: 7
Isaiah 41.8
John 2:23
"An event comes along in life which we call an inciting incident. Either by choice, accident or both, life is thrown out of balance. That imbalance arouses in the protagonist a desire to put life back on an even keel. To do that, they conceive of something that they need, an object of desire so to speak, that they feel would restore life's balance. That's what causes us to think, feel, and change—an inciting incident!"
- Robert McKee
"Well, I answer with Elijah, Jonah, and Job. And I answer it with my understanding of what God seeks with all of us, which is relationship. Relationship demands honesty. And while I don't think we're ever to live in our anger and our rage, to express it is to express a step along the journey. Bruce raged at God, and a few weeks later he got a chance to see how silly and self-indulgent that was. But had he not raged, had he not been honest, who knows whether he could have taken the steps that he did."
- Tom Shadyac
"Yes…here comes the big controversy.…The word in that sentence is that you "keep" looking up. It's not that you look up—I think looking up is essential, because I believe it's a reality. It's in your blood, your DNA, and it's in mine. However, to keep looking up means that we expect God to do everything for us. There's a story about a nun who went to God and asked, "Why God don't you do something about the poor and the sick?" And God said, "I did, I made you. Jesus went up, leaving us as his hands, his feet, his heart—an expression of love."
- Tom Shadyac
"He went to an awful lot of trouble, I can tell you that. I've been the one on the ground struggling, asking God why don't you answer this prayer. I couldn't get work ten years ago—I couldn't get arrested. I remember I had an opportunity to direct an episode of this show, "She's the Sheriff," and I thought for sure it was going to happen, but it didn't. I was screaming "why, why, why?" Of course, in hindsight, I can see why. I was learning to die to my own way and to embrace the divine way. I think God goes to an awful lot of trouble with most of us."
- Tom Shadyac
Pastor Sean challenged us about the essence of prayer being a lining up of our will and God's will. He challenged us that the Scriptures reveal God's relationship to us as Divine Friend.
Consider meditating on this thought this week. Do you see God as Friend? Imagine your relationships with your closest friends, and the sort of conversations you have with them. Imagine the ways in which their wishes become your wishes. Our challenge this week is to see, relate to, and love God evermore as a Friend. Spend a few minutes in this meditation, and practice praying with the sort of simplicity by which you normally relate to friends.
My Beloved
Faith's Review And Expectation
Psalm 66 (You Are Great)
Be Thou My Vision
Open Up
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12 May 2017, Thimphu: The Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture and Forests, Lyonpo Yeshey Dorji today launched the National Plant Protection Centre website on Sharing Plant Protection Resources of Bhutan. The website relates three interconnected products- Document retention (google drive): Help Bhutan build on what has been done before; National Plant Pest Database: Technical resource capturing 30+ years of knowledge on pests in Bhutan (> 200 person-years of work) and Pests of Bhutan Website: Provides the public access to the latest information on identification and management of the most important pests (insects, pathogens, weeds, vertebrate pests) in Bhutan.
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one • in • five is a public awareness campaign that focused on the prevalence and contagious nature of the herpes virus. The red dots started "popping up" in every five things such as restaurant table tiles, stairways, giant buildings, the library shelves, lecture hall seats, etc. All with absolutely no explanation. This approach not only got people talking, but lent itself to the fact that a lot of herpes infections go undetected and undiagnosed. By counting the dots and trying to figure it out, people were internalizing the statistic without the scare tactics and disgusting visuals so common in STD literature.
It got a great initial response, but also created change. Three months after the completion of the one • in • five project, campus STD testing increased by 55% with some patients even referencing the campaign specifically.
"Red Dots Raise Campus Awareness" by Kevin Fryling
"THE RED DOTS REVEALED" By Joann Pan


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Purchasing Your New Custom Built Home: Your Mortgage Guide
Whether you're looking to make a first-time
purchase, refresh an existing home or simply
leverage built-up equity for other reasons, it's
important to figure out which path is right for you
and understand the lending options available.
First Time Buyers
First-time buyers must start with determining
what is affordable. In addition to the mortgage
payment, housing costs will include property
taxes, homeowners insurance and fees, such
as homeowner association dues. Altogether,
costs should be no more than 28 percent of
monthly gross income and should leave room
to continue servicing other debt, such as student
loans, credit cards or auto loans.
Pre Approval
When preparing to buy a home, work through
credit pre-approval to be ready with a strong
offer when the opportunity arises. A mortgage
originator can provide a variety of lending options
to optimize your investment, from 15- and 30-
year mortgages to fixed and variable terms.
Home Equity
If planning to make some improvements to a
much-loved residence, consider financing the
updates through a home equity line of credit
(HELOC). Eligibility depends on how much equity
has been built up in the home and the lender's
loan-to-value ratio.
Another option for financing a project through a
home's equity is a home equity loan (HELOAN).
As with a mortgage, the loan is granted as a
lump sum and is paid back in installments over
time, typically 10-15 years and at a fixed rate
locked in at the time of securing the loan.
Remember to consult a professional for advice
applicable to your specific situation. Start with
a lender who can help you identify financial
options available to homebuyers and owners
today. With careful planning and budgeting, the
financing you need may be well within reach.