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Vision / Mission
Vision statement
Today, more than ever architecture needs a strong vision. This is the very origin of our company name. We design with an awereness of the past, for the present with a vision for the future to come. We believe, in this way, architecture would not be a formal trend anymore but an answer to the needs of the society, for today through the years to come.
Mission statement
A new understanding of our planet as a fragile ecosystem is developing. Tomorrow, our use of non-renewable resources will be considered as a dark-ages of a gradually evolving human society driven by the vision of understanding and respecting their integration into the principles of nature.


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Getting Back on the (#Vail) Ski Slopes with a Healthy ACL
Ski season is here and I'm sure most of you are beyond pumped, especially here in the Vail Valley after some fantastic early season pow for the 2015-2016 ski season. After hosting last year's 2015 World Championships, Beaver Creek, Vail Valley, and Summit County are ready to rock. Not to mention all this talk of "El Nino"... more snow anyone? I say let's do this.
Of course, now's the part where I pivot to talk about what you expect me to talk about-- knee injuries. I know some of you are recovering from skiing's most notorious injury, the big, bad, ACL Tear.
So let's dive into some questions that I've fielded at the start of ski season that I think will help you recover faster and better if you are bouncing back from an ACL injury or just want to know if you should consider surgery going into this sure-to-be-glorious ski season.
Hey Dr. Sterett, What Does the ACL Do? #Vail #ACLsurgery
To keep it brief, the ACL provides our joint with stability, whether you are skiing, playing soccer or hoops, or even just walking around.
As I've stated before, this stability is more than just a "trust" factor when it comes to the knee. Our ACL serves to protect our "cushion cartilage" (aka the meniscus) from damage that can be caused by twisting and shear.
Once the ACL is torn, it leaves the meniscus open to possible damage. If the meniscus is damages, we end up with arthritic joints...which is why so many people opt to have the ACL fixed after it is torn.
Do More People Get Their ACL Fixed #Vail/ Colorado Than Other Places?
Well, we tend to live a pretty "outdoorsy" lifestyle in many parts of Colorado, and I can speak specifically for the Vail Valley and say I know quite a few older folks who ski at least every other day during the season.
Great snow equals more skiing which equals more injuries. As I mentioned previously, your EPIC pass doesn't care how old you are, and many people are pushing to get their million feet of vertical before the end of the season.
The decision to fix the ACL in a patient has become more a function of their desired activity than anything to do with age. How many other places do you know that have as many 70 year olds trying to ski 70 days in a year? And we get a ton of people who come here to indulge in our outdoor fun, not to mention those who travel here specifically to get surgery.
Okay Dr. Sterett, talk to me about #ACL Replacement
You'll usually either have your ACL replaced with an autograft (your own tissue) or an allograft (cadaver graft.). You can expect a fair amount of pain, but as you work on your range of motion the swelling will decrease, in turn eliminating the risk of scar tissue forming.
When can I return to sports after an ACL Injury?#VAil #ACL #surgeon
The most common question I get is "When am I allowed to get back to unrestricted sports?" The answer is not an easy one. For me, return to sports has always been a combination of:
1. Biology
2. Rehab
First the biology of #ACL surgery recovery
The ACL must get weaker before it gets stronger. This is called "remodeling", which means that whatever we replace the ACL with must grow new blood vessels, in turn taking away the old graft fibers and leaving a temporarily weakened scaffold.
Next Up: New ACL Cells
Now new "ACL Cells" are deposited upon the scaffold, which make for a stronger, better ACL graft. This takes less than 9 months to happen, but the scaffold phase is the time when the new graft is at the weakest point. 8-12 months after surgery, the new ACL many be less than half of it's original strength. However, our modern techniques and
Next up: Rehab the ACL to full strength
Having access to great therapists is a luxury we are blessed with. Getting back to full strength can be achieved about three months after surgery.
However, we don't like to rush people back onto the slopes that quickly- there is a reason ACL injuries are often referred to as "season-ending" for pro athletes.
That's because the return of strength to the knee is not the sole factor for returning to the sport of your choice. Usually we don't rush back and let the graft re-model at it's own speed.
Getting back on the mountain- the functional sport test
I wrote the following in an earlier post, which sums it up:
"We have modified our functional SPORT test over the years. This functional testing is now utilized by the US Ski Team to determine when their athletes are able to start a "return to snow progression" safely. If there are any problems with the knee accepting a load, I want to know about it in the controlled environment of a therapist's office, rather than on the hill."
The Functional SPORT Test #ACLRehab #ACLRecovery
Here's the functional SPORT Test:
1. Forward Running with Cord resistance - 1 minute
2. Backward Running with Cord resistance - 1 minute
3. Side to Side Agility with Cord Resistance- 1 minute
4. Single leg knee dips with Cord - 3 minutes
Recreational Sports can typically start at 4-6 months after surgery, while competitive sports average 6-9 months.

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We have so many Masters and Seekers in this forum. We have our Epics Mahabharatham and Ramayana to guide us. But when it comes to showing courage to select a course of study,mate for marriage or standing upto Truth, why is it we Indians become cowards.This cowardice has ensured untouchability still exists in our society that 3 dalit girls who entred Puri temple are punished.It makes the Indian Christian preisthood to demand reservation for "Dalit Christians", a very un Christian demand.It ensures human excreta are still carried by humans.One sees also that an Ambani, Birla,Tata,Goenka,Mallyya etc etc will never enter the profession of Armed forces, Medicine or Engineering.These wealthy guys also normally marry their parents choice but donot mind having affairs on the side which their wealth helps.
The masters and Seekers in this forum should strive to remove this cowardice drom our Indian society.


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Last week was probably one of the busiest work weeks ever.... besides the week before my wedding. My clients knew that I would not be available for most of September because of our wedding/honeymoon/moving to Pulaski so I was crazy busy the last week in August.
Last week, however, there were no special occasions. I just think everyone looked in the mirror & noticed their bad roots on the same week!! Which was very good for me money wise but I am really feeling it now. My body feels like it could fall apart for standing with my arms up in the air for most of last week. And I could barely talk yesterday after talking NON STOP for 34 hours...and that was just the talking done at work.
I am definitely not complaining :) I am soo thankful that God has provided me with an awesome career that I love. Anyhow!! With all that said, even though I was so busy at work last week.. I would never let everything in my house pile up & look like a cyclone has just went through it. And I would never let dishes from from 3 nights worth of dinner pile up. Nope, not me!! I am such a clean freak so I would never let Kobe go through the trash can in our bathroom and not pick that up for 2 days. And I would never in a million years let Josh's stinky work clothes sit on our living room floor for most of the weekend. To top it all off, even if I did do all of those things- I would NEVER let company come over to see our beautiful mess.
But would you call police officers company anyway???? We had to file a police report yesterday because someone stole my tags off my car. MY TAGS. Why in the world would someone do that??? Don't ask me- it just makes me so mad to think about it. I know someone took them because 2 screws do not come unscrewed themselves. The police officers said that this actually happens often. The took fingerprints but I doubt they will ever find them. Since we filed a report, we do not have to pay the full price to get new tags (thankfully) but we do have to pay some. I am not sure how much. I am about to go see. Grrr.
Btw.. his blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.


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As part of our social transformation ministry we run Soul Food, providing a safe place for people in need to enjoy a meal and companionship each Saturday evening at 5.30 pm.
Many volunteers from Ps & Gs help with welcoming and cooking duties. but there are always opportunities for others to get involved. Email Anne Burnett for more information.


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They are all fukin tasty. My long time favorite, "Dirty Dicks -beerjet-
Glasscutter, Skip, OC2 Nordie and many more nail me good every time, relentlessly, I love those guys!
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Our Teachers May Not Wear Capes, But They Are Super!
If you have the moves, we have the perfect place to express 'em.
We are looking for experienced professionals who teach classical ballet, jazz, hip hop, tumbling, and acro.
We love our bright, energetic students and desire for them to have teachers with just as much (or more) energy, enthusiasm, and love as they have.
Must be responsible, dependable, motivated, and love kids. Must work well in a group. Must have experience teaching children.
For consideration, please submit your resume to Amy Simkins by email at email@example.com


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A c90 MCMLXIV mixtape for strange lovers.
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is enemy action."
–Ian Fleming
The Beatles, The Kinks, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas...
A c90 MCMLXXIV mixtape for Chinese towns.
"Art is dangerous. It is one of the attractions: when it ceases to be dangerous you don't want it."
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There are many enthralling places in this world to go for a vacation. That certainly depends from person to the person for deciding the place which is more to their liking. From beaches to mountains and places of flora and fauna, all have been very popular among the tourists all over the world. Well, these locations offer you an experience of the lifetime; also they help in taking a time off from work and spend some quality time with family, friends and love ones. If you are interested in some exotic coastal area, then orange beach surely suits you. It is a magical place where you can enjoy nature's beauty. It is a wonderful place where you can let loose, slow down and rediscover yourself. It is like a second home for many beach lovers. People who are fond of water sports like surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving will like this place so much that they cannot stop themselves to come again and again. As it is located in Baldwin country, it offers an enormous selection of recreational activities. There are also many parks so you can take leisurely walks in the morning or evening.
It is a popular tourist destination especially in the summers when orange beach condos are completely booked. They are more than hotel rooms as you will find a fully equipped kitchen, balconies, private bedrooms and baths. Whenever you rent a condo, make sure to visit Fort Morgan, which is located closely to the orange beach. It is a historical place that played a huge role in the mobile bay battle. Now, it features a gift shop and a museum which is ideal for any history enthusiast.
If you are looking to rent a condo in orange beach, then there are many property dealers which are offering them at a discounted price.
You can find the dealers on the website which will help you in finding the best accommodation that fits your budget. There are plenty of agents available, and you can also browse by property type or you can also refine your search by size, price, bedrooms, bathrooms, and much more. Buying a property can be a hectic job, so feel free to contact a real estate agents as they will enable you to get the best deal. The different properties vary in rates so choose the one that suits you.
Orange beach condos are luxury homes where you can have a comfortable and safe stay. They are available in plenty with salient features and terrific views. Orange beach enables you to relax your mind as the sea breeze, and warm water refreshes your spirit. The sugar white sandy beach and the view of golden sunset in the evening will make you feel on the top of the world. Whenever you arrive at the orange beach, all the other things tend to fade away, and your mind gets free from all the worries and troubles, the only thing that goes through your mind is partying, roaming and enjoying the nature to its fullest.


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Tony Lewis in Concert
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The Woodland Picnic Area offers the perfect location for those seeking a more relaxed, picnic vibe for their wedding.
It is easy to find and offers ample parking as well as plenty of flat areas making it simple to install a marquee, food truck or something else needed for your special day.
Booking the Woodland Picnic Area gives you access to the site for your wedding ceremony, reception and photographs. It also includes use of the picnic shelter, BBQs and toilet facilities within the space.


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There's no such thing as a business without dirty work that needs doing, but following these rules when you're assigning painful tasks will make it easier for all involved.
Are You Making Basic Mistakes as a Hiring Manager?
The right way to evaluate an interview candidate varies by industry, company, and role. But there are universal mistakes to avoid whenever you're interviewing a candidate for any role. After conducting hundreds of interviews of the last several years and many, many post-mortems, I've learned...that I've made a lot of mistakes over the years.
Avoiding Burnout: How to Recharge without Quitting Your Job
Some people take time off and re-assess things when they get to a point where they feel disconnected or in despair. They're the smart ones; plenty of others fall into the "sleepwalking" stage. They're too spent to approach their work with creativity and enthusiasm anymore, and their output predictably suffers.
What Does a Compassionate CEO Look Like? BELFOR's Sheldon Yellen Weighs In
Two things in particular stood out to me after talking to Sheldon. First, you can be ruthlessly efficient without being a ruthless person. And second, the conversation reaffirmed how important it is to enjoy what you do. Sheldon and his team have built a multi-billion dollar industry leader on the premise that people are the most efficient and effective when they love what they do and care about why they do it. I wanted to understand more about how someone could be so focused on efficiency as a manager and at the same time connect emotionally with their people.
The Non-Technical Manager's Challenge
People with "non-technical" backgrounds (i.e. those who aren't engineers, data scientists, or similar) often have difficulty directing more technical subject matter experts. Even without directly managing them, people can find themselves managing projects or making decisions that impact what more technical resources have to do. Failure to communicate and establish trust can easily lead to conflict given the gap in shared context between the business and technical side. Some conflicts are inevitable, even desirable; conflicts born from mutual distrust aren't.
Lessons from Four Brilliant Product Features
The ability to interpret what the market is telling you, spot new opportunities and then capitalize on them is what makes any business successful. Software people can and do learn much by studying the design of everyday things (to borrow the title of another wonderful book). The reverse is also true.
"Tell Me One Thing I Should Remember about You." A Conversation with Carey Smith - CEO, Big Ass Fans
As the company's name suggests, Carey has a sense of humor, but he's also dead serious about making the best products in the world and continuing to push boundaries at the nearly $300 million-a-year business he built from scratch.
Carey's head of corporate communications invited me to interview him after reading one of my articles, and I jumped at the chance to pick his brain on hiring good people, what it takes to earn his trust, and preparing people for leadership. What followed was an unfiltered look into how this CEO (or "Chief Big Ass" as he goes by) sees the world.
Building Trust: How Communication Skills Set You Apart
Just like you can't expect even great products to sell themselves, you can't rely on your work to speak for itself. Good work usually doesn't speak for itself- you have to speak for your work. Communicating your ideas in a way that resonates with your audience (which implies you've thought about what will resonate with them in the first place) shows them that you understand what they care about. To put it another way, it shows that you "get it." Managers are more willing to take a chance on someone whom they think "gets it."
Impress Your New Employer by Solving Problems They Didn't Know They Had
Whatever problems you uncover, the most important thing is to ask yourself how your role relates to these issues. How can you do your work in a way that helps alleviate some of the issues you've discovered? Are you in a position to directly affect any of these things simply by virtue of being a new person? Simply by being aware of these issues, you're bound to find new ways you can improve the business directly or indirectly.
Brainstorming: Why New Ideas Need Optimism Before Criticism
As much as businesses need experienced hands to spot potential problems, they need boldness too. It's hard to innovate without taking risks. And for many leaders, that's what makes their jobs fun in the first place. The opportunity to do something new is what gets many of them out of bed in the morning, and it is a bummer to always be met with pessimism from the troops.
Leadership Is a Quality You Can Teach Yourself
Customer vs. Client: Help Your Company Figure Out Which Types of Customers It Needs
At its core, the customers vs. clients debate boils down to what kind of company management wants to build. Being a "client business" implies providing a higher level of service and custom work than being a "customer business" does. That makes the economics of the businesses obviously different, but the decision also has major implications for the skill sets the business must recruit, the margins it can expect, and the partnerships it may need in order to succeed. It's hard to find a meaningful aspect of the business that isn't impacted by this decision.
A Quick Note to My Readers
Hey all,
As I write this, it is 9:33 in the morning EST - a full three hours after I would have normally hit the send button on my weekly post. I wanted to say a quick thanks and a heads-up on some changes.
After nine months of publishing every week on Smart Like How, always on Tuesdays, I'm experimenting with some longer posts that can serve as more expansive guides on different topics. It's exciting for me to be able to dive into some of the things I want to write about in the depth they deserve. The only downside is that I'm sure about the new schedule yet. I am absolutely going to still publish regularly - but I'll be doing some experimentation to figure out the right cadence. My hope is to mix in these longer posts with some normal-length or shorter posts on specific ideas.
My sincerest thanks to the tens of thousands of you who have read the blog, downloaded my book and offered your thoughts in the comments, on Twitter, LinkedIn, Quora, etc. If you haven't yet, don't forget to join my email group. I'd love to hear which topics you'd like to see discussed more and any other thoughts you have.
I Went to a Top-10 University, Community College, and Took Free Classes - Here's What I Learned about School
When you consider how many options are available to you today, it's never been a better time to take classes as an adult. After I graduated from college, I've taken classes at a community college, taken free courses online, earned professional certifications, and done a lot of studying on my own. Along the way, I've learned a lot about how and why I learn, and it has caused me re-think some of my core beliefs about of education. Here's what I see as the pros and cons of the different ways you can go back to school as an adult.
The Career Development Magic of Reading Books
Being an avid reader benefits you professionally. First, reading stimulates your mind and makes you a better thinker, as incredibly obvious studies such as this one have shown. Less obvious but arguably just as valuable is how books serve as a bridge to connecting with people. Engaging someone about a book that they loved is a great way to build rapport quickly. But how do you find time as a busy professional to read all of the great things that are out there?


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Too ragged and all people can see is what's lacking. Too polished and audiences can't see the humanity. Finding that balance is the challange. In this episode we talk about how to make sure your work shows The hand of the artistRead More


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Page 2: Workforce planning
The staffing needs of an organisation change constantly. Without proper planning, an organisation may suffer from skills shortages. It may be unable to provide a good service because it does not have sufficient staff with the right experience.
Workforce planning involves estimating the present and future staffing requirements of the organisation. It needs to take into account that:
- existing employees may retire, resign or get promoted
- new technology may change working methods and require different skill sets
- more staff (or staff with different skills) may be needed to fulfil new business or operational requirements.
The process helps the FCO to identify what skills it needs to deliver its strategic objectives. It helps it assess the skills available within the existing workforce and see where there might be gaps in the future.
The FCO, for example, faces a shortage of skills in IT, economics and some languages.
The planning process also enables the FCO to assess its staffing needs both in terms of roles and the geographical deployment of staff. The department needs 'generalists', such as administrative assistants, operational officers and team leaders. It also needs specialist staff, such as economists, legal advisers and research analysts.
FCO sites around the world are staffed by a mix of career diplomats, both specialists and generalists, and locally engaged employees.
Workforce planning
Workforce planning involves thinking ahead to fit individuals with the right skills into different parts of the organisation. It allows organisations to focus their recruitment activity. It provides a forecast of whether present and future needs can be met by existing staff. Where staff cannot be retrained or redeployed, organisations draw up job descriptions to start the recruitment process.
The FCO has to undertake this planning in the context of the current political and economic environment. In post-recession Britain, the public sector is faced with budgets cuts. Government departments are being asked to make efficiency savings. This may put a squeeze on recruitment.
Workforce planning can be a challenge. As an organisation with operations in countries across the world, the FCO has to ensure balanced workloads for employees both within the UK and overseas. It faces the challenge of rotating staff between different overseas postings.
Employment legislation
The FCO also needs to comply with employment legislation. This may mean having to change working practices. For example, employees now have a legal right to apply for flexible working.
Some people wish to do this when their personal circumstances change, such as when they have very young children. They can find it difficult to work a standard eight-hour day in normal office hours. So, for example, they may wish to work part-time or to organise their working day to fit with their domestic responsibilities. This involves employers adapting working patterns to suit individuals' needs. However, it does allow them to retain staff who might otherwise be forced to resign.


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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Insignia INSG, +1.63% rose 23 percent to $1.23 on Instinet after the Fremont, Calif. telecommunications software firm unveiled Open Management Client, a software package for mobile phones. The standard-based application allows device management, including wireless repair and updates.
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The artists were my primary interests at the Ingbretson Studio; thus, the first and second posts about this project were limited to them and their work. However, their materials demanded their own attention as well. The space has this ubquituous, even light—a necessary but generous gift to a visual artist. Their palettes, paints, brushes, and pencils—to say nothing of the colorful objects on shelves and in stalls kept for years as potential subjects—rather than being the means to create, become the means to a composition. The space, intended to house the artists and their work, becomes itself the subject matter to a still life.
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Before starting using C# for developing Rich Database applications, we always felt comfortable with MS Access VBA to develop such applications. But when we started using CSharp for this, we found many features of CSharp quite useful. Though many people question the rapid application development using CSharp as compared MS Access VBA, but we have attained such perfection in this technology that we can develop rich database application using CSharp at equal pace. We further have explored the features like creation of SQL Server database project using Visual Studio and found this feature quite useful in database programing and database encryption. Using this type of project, we can fine tune the performance to great level. These types of project also help in centralizing the common code along with more control on action queries.
Before starting using C# for web development, in our opinion, web development was a difficult task especially for enterprise level applications. As the interface provided by contemporary web technologies was not comparable with the desktop application experience. But C# has made it possible by introducing rich web user controls. We are so comfortable with web-application development that we always suggest to choose web-solution over the desktop. All thanks to C# for making everything possible under web. We have extensive experience in developing enterprise level web application development. We develop fine-tuned web application while making zero compromise with their look.
We have used CSharp in our projects having CSharp alone as frontend/middleware technology. We have used it in hybrid environment too where web interface is developed using CSharp and Desktop interface is developed using MS Access VBA. We really enjoy and appreciate web development using C#.
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How many home renovation shows are there on television right now? Turn to HGTV right now and I bet you will find one. Flip or Flop, Property Brothers and many other similar shows have given the general public the idea that "I can do that." The fact of the matter is that it is just not as easy as it looks on TV. Here are my Top 5 Tips to Flip:
- KNOW YOUR LEVEL - If you have never flipped a house before, the first thing you need to do is seek help right away. Knowing your level is about understanding how much you know about the process you are about to engage in. Seeking help first involves the help of a realtor® experienced with investment properties. They will help you find the best deal to give you the most potential return on your future investment.
- LOCATION - There is a reason why some properties are priced so low. Sometimes it's because they are in horrendous shape and need a ton of work, but sometimes it's because their location presents a unique challenge for a buyer - on a busy road, next to a loud school, close to railroad tracks. You can renovate a home in need of work, but you can't renovate a location. A beautifully renovated interior and exterior can still be hamstrung if you have to back out of your driveway onto the busiest road in your town.
- HAVE A CREW - If you don't have a crew, you aren't ready to flip a home. If you don't know anyone in the business of home renovation and plan to just ask friends, read reviews and look online, you won't make any money because you will overpay for everything. You need to nurture relationships with local businesses, contractors, plumbers, etc. so that you have a level of trust established going in. If you just hand over your first flip to a general contractor, you just lost control of your investment.
- TIME FRAME - Have one and stick to it. Mine is 60 days, but in order to flip a home in 60 days you need to know your level, have a crew and you need to be organized and accountable. The weather plays a role, other jobs pop up for your workers and things generally take longer than expected to get done, but if you keep on top of your time frame, you will keep control of your flip.
- KNOWLEDGE - Know the market. Know the block. Know the comps. Know your competition. Know your crew. Know your neighbors. Know your level. Know your negatives. Know your goal. Know your time frame. Know that cutting corners will always come back to haunt you. Know that you will succeed.
Watch my Periscope replay on My Top 5 Tips to Flip.
I am a dedicated father of two, aesthetically inclined and art forward, and a proponent of healthy living. I am also a realtor®/e-PRO®/trainer with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties in Montclair, New Jersey.
Feel free to visit my website for more information on real estate. To connect on social media, you can follow me on LinkedIn, tweet me @realtorgreene, follow me on Instagram @greenelivingbhhsnj or check out my Pinterest page @iamgreene.
This post first appeared on my LinkedIn Pulse blog on September 7, 2015.


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Blue Stars will be heading into Winter with a program of winter activities that is open to everyone. Our "Winter with a Difference" brings together Park runs and IBS meets for cross country, combined with ANSW events and the winter track and field program. Cross country will enable athletes to take part in either a meet on the Saturday or one of the popular IBS runs on a Sunday. The Track and field Meets, held every fourth Sunday of the month commencing in May, are also a little different with added events of 2 x 1km relays, combing a junior athlete (U14 down with an older athlete from U16 upwards. Great way to meet other people by putting in a team on the day and also having a longer run on the track. Full program of cross country and the Winter Track and Field series will appear on www.illawarrabluestars.com.au
IBS is the club which never stops, providing both summer and winter activities each year, so regardless of your ability or age check out our programs for winter and stay warm by taking part. We cater for everyone from U8 right through to seniors and masters' men and women.


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So as many of you know I'm really behind on my TBR pile… So we're back at to the readathons.
I've finished my Goodreads reading challenge of 100 books, but my TBR pile is still towering, but thanks to booktube-a-thon, I can finish up a couple books before 2017 ends.
You might remember the summer booktube-a-thon, which was an outstanding success (for me), and it's back!
So keep reading to find out my (ambitious) TBR and the reading challenges!
Before we start off, I want to give you the basic information about it:
It's a 3-day challenge type time where you have to read as much as you can. There are also some challenges which you can try to complete.
This time, it's only a 3-day read-a-thon, so it takes place from the 29th to the 31st. The last 3 days of 2016.
Anyone can join! You don't even have to post a TBR (but it's fun to see what other people are reading so go ahead and snap a pic anyways!
You can watch this video which Ariel posted mentioning the date and challenges of the readathon if you want to get an overview.
Reading Challenges:
1/ Read a book that has your favorite color on the cover.
2/ Read a book from a genre you discovered this year.
3/ Read a book that was gifted to you.
*Bonus* Read three books.
1/ Read a book that has your favorite color on the cover.
I picked this book up from a national book festival thing that was hosted nearby a week ago and I've been really excited to pick it up. Because… It's Ellen.
I love Ellen, and this has blue on the cover, so why not pick it up for this challenge and get a quick funny read out of it too?
It's only around 220 pages long, so I'm pretty sure I'll get through this pretty quickly.
"Sometimes the greatest things are the most embarrassing." Ellen Degeneres' winning, upbeat candor has made her show one of the most popular, resilient and honored daytime shows on the air. (To date, it has won no fewer than 31 Emmys.) Seriously… I'm Kidding, Degeneres' first book in eight years, brings us up to date about the life of a kindhearted woman who bowed out of American Idol because she didn't want to be mean. Lively; hilarious; often sweetly poignant
2/ Read a book from a genre you discovered this year.
I read the Lunar Chronicles this year, and they're retellings, so I went with Ash.
It's a lesbian Cinderella retelling, and it's also really short, so just perfect for a readathon!
Funny story, I thought the girl on the cover of the book was a flower for the longest time.
Cinderella retold
In the wake of her father's death, Ash is left at the mercy of her cruel stepmother. Consumed with grief, her only joy comes by the light of the dying hearth fire, rereading the fairy tales her mother once told her. In her dreams, someday the fairies will steal her away, as they are said to do. When she meets the dark and dangerous fairy Sidhean, she believes that her wish may be granted.
The day that Ash meets Kaisa, the King's Huntress, her heart begins to change. Instead of chasing fairies, Ash learns to hunt with Kaisa. Though their friendship is as delicate as a new bloom, it reawakens Ash's capacity for love-and her desire to live. But Sidhean has already claimed Ash for his own, and she must make a choice between fairy tale dreams and true love.
3/ Read a book that was gifted to you.
I was going to pick this as my favorite color book, but when I looked at my shelves I found out that this is perfect for the gifted book, so here it is.
My friend got me the whole series' box set last year as a secret Santa gift. It's been a year and they're still unread…
I think it's time I change that!
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
Other books I want to read in the readathon:
I know, pretty ambitious already for a 3-day readathon, but I wanted to have some other books just in case I have extra time.
Soundless by Richelle Mead
I've had this for a while, and I've actually tried reading it and DNFed it 80 pages in, but it's short and sweet, so I have a feeling I can get it done this time.
In a village without sound…
For as long as Fei can remember, no one in her village has been able to hear. Rocky terrain and frequent avalanches make it impossible to leave the village, so Fei and her people are at the mercy of a zipline that carries food up the treacherous cliffs from Beiguo, a mysterious faraway kingdom.
When villagers begin to lose their sight, deliveries from the zipline shrink. Many go hungry. Fei and all the people she loves are plunged into crisis, with nothing to look forward to but darkness and starvation.
One girl hears a call to action…
Until one night, Fei is awoken by a searing noise. Sound becomes her weapon.
She sets out to uncover what's happened to her and to fight the dangers threatening her village. A handsome miner with a revolutionary spirit accompanies Fei on her quest, bringing with him new risks and the possibility of romance. They embark on a majestic journey from the peak of their jagged mountain village to the valley of Beiguo, where a startling truth will change their lives forever…
And unlocks a power that will save her people
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
I mentioned in my last post that I want to finish the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by the end of this year, and I'm pretty confident I can do that because I only have 130 pages of this left and there's still 3 days left in 2016.
If I don't get this done by tonight then I'll have to read in during the booktube a thon.
I won't put this synopsis because this is the last book in a series.
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What You Should Watch Tuesday Night
'Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise,' 8 p.m., PBS (Check Local Listings)
This two-hour "American Masters" biography covers the astonishing breadth of Angelou's work as a singer, performer, poet, author and activist, and includes footage from throughout her life as well as candid interviews. (I'm telling you this like you don't know what an "American Masters" episode entails.)
KQED has a thorough companion archive to the documentary, which is particularly poignant because Angelou hosted a 10-part series on KQED in 1968 called "Blacks, Blues, Black!"
'The Tunnel,' Amazon Prime
This British-French crime thriller aired on PBS this summer and is now available to stream. It's an adaptation of the fantastic Scandinavian original, "Broen/Bron," which was also adapted into FX's "The Bridge" in America.
The shows have similar but not identical stories: Each begins with a public official's body being found right at the border of two countries (in "The Tunnel," it's the England-France border within the Channel Tunnel), and then detectives from each country have to begrudgingly work together. In each show, the central pair is a gruff-but-likable middle-aged man and a blunt, serious blonde woman. Here, it's Clémence Poésy. (Add it to your Watchlist.)
Also Tuesday
"The Detour" returns for its second season at 10 p.m. on TBS. The first few episodes of this season rely too heavily on simple-but-impossible-task humor and George Costanza-style "everything goes wrong for me" mishaps, but mercifully the show gets back to its more balanced self around Episode 4. (Add it to your Watchlist.)
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It's a Boy! Cubs infielder Javier Baez hosts gender reveal party
CHICAGO – It's become a somewhat of a challenge for people to come up with the most creative ways to find out if their expectant child is a girl or a boy.
This has been especially true for athletes, who've gotten in the habit of posting their gender reveals online.
Javier Baez has become the latest to do so on Monday.
The Cubs infielder posted pictures of he and his girlfriend Irmarie Marquez revealed that they are expecting a boy. Their gender reveals included the couple of opening up a present with blue balloons and confetti popping out.
Back on January 24th, the couple announced the pregnancy on Twitter. Of course at that point the didn't know if it was a boy or a girl.
Drafted by the Cubs in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft, Baez is getting ready for his fifth season at the major league level with the Cubs.


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After a long wait, I finally have the results from the book draw of An American Hedge Fund. As stated in the contest post, there are 5 winners who were drawn randomly from a hat based on comment entries.
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Hudson Taylor wrote: "All God's giants have been weak men who did great things for God because they reckoned on his being with them. They counted on God's faithfulness." The whole history of God working through his people illustrates this. Moses was a most reluctant missionary. David seemed pathetically young and inexperienced to be God's champion against Goliath. Nehemiah and friends were dubbed "those feeble Jews" by their enemies. Jeremiah was frightened and overawed by God's call. The disciples were a motley band of ordinary folk— nervous and fearful. Even Jesus was "despised and rejected by men." All these, with the exception of Jesus, were men with rather obvious weaknesses, who sometimes fell into serious sin of one sort or another.
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Playing rock music comes with its own set of skills, such as right and left hand techniques. What feels comfortable to you is more important than any suggested correct way of playing, so don't be afraid to adapt traditional rock sound into your own style. Develop your own techniques and what works best for you and draw from other sounds.


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Drug addiction is a kind of brain disorder in which patients suffer uncontrollable drug cravings and it affects the behavior and brain functioning of the person. For the cure of this disease, many Addiction Treatment organizations are quite active. One such example of non-profit organization is Narconon which has launched many successful rehab programs like Narconon Fresh start, Sunshine Summit Lodge, Narconon Rehab etc. All these drug rehabilitation programs are very effective in respective to success ratio.
Versatile Treatment Methods
Alcoholic and drug addiction treatment involves various unique methods to deal with addiction and these processes may include behavioral modification, 12-step treatment and other holistic approaches. All these programs vary in their approach to recovery for different clients/patients.
Extensive Therapeutic Techniques
The holistic program of Narconon Fresh Start comprises of yoga exercises, massage therapy, meditation, nutritional counseling and other life skill courses. The purpose of all these activities is to motivate the patient towards normal life settings in a natural way without being dependent on medicines & drugs.
Individual Coaching & Treatment
Narconon professionals believe on the principle that "no single treatment can benefit every individual". For this purpose, research is carried out to devise different unique and effective programs to help the addicts/clients there. Short term, long term & outpatient treatments are introduced according to the needs of every single individual.
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Narconon rehabilitation program uses authentic treating methods by trained professionals and nurses. Proper sessions with the psychotherapists are conducted for the patients on daily basis. These treatment sessions are very effective as every single detail of the patients is considered during the treatment. This treatment session takes place in calm & soothing environment and proper time is given to each patient. Thus, individualized treatment assures 100% success rate.
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The recovery of patient in Narconon Fresh Start is up to 76%. This means that majority of patients do not go back to the addiction of drugs again. To check this influential ratio, the treated patients are frequently monitored, so that they do not indulge again in addiction. If any such addiction case occurs, that patient is brought back for the treatment again. Another salient feature for higher success ratio is the trained and efficient staff. All the professionals who are running these programs are very dedicated & enthusiastic, as they all are working for a noble cause. They all are fully trained and equipped.
The ultimate goal of every addiction treatment center is to help & guide the addicts towards normal life on the road to stable & long term drug free recovery. These rehabilitation centers transform the lives of people by highest quality treatment and customized care services. Thus ensuring the highest success rate with complete recovery.


text: Submitted by Lori McManus on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 10:51am Drop in play areas in Bucks County PA for little kidsParents of babies and toddlers all know that getting out of the house to burn off energy can be essential to surviving the winter months. Fortunately, Bucks County has plenty of drop-in play spaces where little ones can jump, climb and get creative without making a mess in your home! We have a few free indoor play areas on our list, but don't forget one of the best no-cost options: Your local library. Many libraries go beyond your basic story times for kids and have large children's areas filled with blocks, puzzles and other toys to keep little ones occupied. Read on for our list of Bucks County indoor play and be sure to check out our lists of indoor play options in Philadelphia, Chester County, Delaware County and Montgomery County as well. Bucks County Children's Museum 500 Union Square Drive, New Hope Not really a museum, this is a fantastic open play space with plenty of interactive areas for the younger set. Kids can build a fort, design a race car, dig for fossils, play in the town square and other Buck County-themed exhibits. Giggleberry Fair 5750 Upper York Road, New Hope Located in Peddler's Village, Giggleberry Fair has two areas especially geared towards little kids. Giggles Discovers, for 6 and under, has a large water table, fire station play section, puppet theatre, mini kiddie rides and other areas to explore. The Grand Carousel always delights younger children as well. Check their website for daily specials. Mr. B's Coffehouse 820 Route 113, Souderton This coffeehouse attached to Calvary Church has a large climbing structure for the children while parents can relax with a cup of coffee and free wi-fi. The PlayZone is free and open to kiddies under 54 inches. Socks are required. But, not to worry. If you forget, socks are available for purchase at the counter. BounceU 2221 Cabot Blvd., Langhorne BounceU holds special open bounce times each weekday just for little kids. Preschool Playdate gives them a chance to bounce, play, and socialize with their own age group. Check their website for times. Bouncing Off the Walls 8919 New Falls Road 8C, Levittown Along with large inflatable moonbounces, this facility also has toys, pretend play and climbing structures to keep younger children entertained. The venue also hosts periodic family nights featuring dinner, crafts, special appearances, and open play. Busy Bee Toys 58 East State Street, Doylestown Each Wednesday, this independent toy store in the heart of downtown Doylestown offers open play for little ones. Families can stop by for this free activity from 10:30am - 12:30pm each week to explore new toys and interact with other little ones. Just Kidding Play Center 420 Mill Street, Bristol Families can drop in during open play hours for toddlers to explore the creative toy stations, listen to story time, make crafts and socialize. Just Kidding also offers baby sign language and other classes and group events. SkyZone 45 Runway Road, Levittown This trampoline park isn't just for older children. Several mornings a week are reserved just for toddlers. The Sports Zone 1065 Industrial Blvd., Southampton Little kids 7 and under have their own space at this family entertainment center. In the Kids Zone, younger guests can explore the moonbounce, climbing structure and ball pit, junior rock climbing wall and mini arcade games. Oxford Valley Mall 2300 East Lincoln Highway, Langhorne The mall is always an option to get out of the house with little ones. Parents can power walk in a stroller-friendly environment, grab a snack and let toddlers explore the free play area. Photo courtesy Giggleberry Fair, Peddler's Village PhiladelphiaBucks CountyBabyPreschoolersIndoor ActivitiesPlay Gyms & Sports Centers Giggleberry Fair 5750 Upper York Road 18938 New Hope , PA 40° 20' 49.722" N, 75° 2' 5.4456" W Pennsylvania Mr. B's Coffeehouse 820 Route 113 18964 Souderton , PA 40° 19' 27.8544" N, 75° 17' 56.0688" W Pennsylvania BounceU 2221 Cabot Blvd. 19047 Langhorne , PA 40° 11' 29.526" N, 74° 52' 6.1104" W Pennsylvania Bouncing Off the Walls 8919 New Falls Road 19054 Levittown , PA 40° 10' 37.6752" N, 74° 49' 42.3624" W Pennsylvania Bucks County Children's Museum 500 Union Square Drive 18938 New Hope , PA 40° 21' 57.3912" N, 74° 57' 15.6924" W Pennsylvania Busy Bee Toys 58 East State Street 18901 Doylestown , PA 40° 18' 37.8648" N, 75° 7' 45.6744" W Pennsylvania Just Kidding Play Center 420 Mill Street 19007 Bristol , PA 40° 5' 47.4" N, 74° 51' 34.5996" W Pennsylvania SkyZone 45 Runway Road 19057 Levittown , PA 40° 7' 55.6176" N, 74° 50' 44.2968" W Pennsylvania The Sports Zone 1065 Industrial Blvd. 18966 Southampton , PA 40° 13' 31.3536" N, 75° 3' 30.9888" W Pennsylvania Oxford Valley Mall 2300 East Lincoln Highway 19047 Langhorne , PA 40° 11' 0.744" N, 74° 52' 51.3732" W Pennsylvania


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All brides would like to look their best on their wedding day. This is precisely the reason why they go on diets, visit the spa, have hair treatments and do other things prior to the wedding to make them look their most radiant on their big day. One of the biggest factors to looking your best as a bride is selecting the perfect wedding dress and pairing it with a suitable hairstyle.
In most cases, brides say that they intuitively know when they've found the perfect wedding dress. The cut of the dress should first clue you in as to which bridal hairstyle would suit your best. If you are wearing a bridal gown with a strapless bodice, you will show off its cut by wearing an elegant updo. However, you can still wear your hair down as long as it is styled elegantly. For those who are wearing gowns with short or long sleeves or a particular neckline, there are also hairstyles for brides which can be worn to showcase the cut of the dress.
Bridal Hairstyle Ideas for Long Hair
Aside from the cut of the dress, another factor that you need to take into consideration when deciding which hairstyle to wear is the length of your locks. If you have short hair, you can have it styled in a contemporary manner as it highlights the bridal jewelry or accessories which you are planning to wear.
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If you have long hair, then there are plenty of romantic hairstyles that will suit you. You can basically wear them in a stick-straight style or with romantic curls, as well as in sleek updos or loose, flowing hairstyles.
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Can a PEP holder apply for Singapore Permanent Residence?
Yes. PEP holders can apply for Permanent Residence (PR) provided they are employed at the point of making the PR application. It is not necessary to wait until the PEP expires in order to apply for Singapore PR. Please note that the PR application is subject to approval by the authorities.


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The Nature of Good and Evil (Journey of the Soul Series #3)
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Chapter One
The True God Is Love
Sylvia: "I am the Lord thy God, and thou shalt not have strange gods before me," says the First Commandment brought down by Moses from Mount Sinai. Moses spent 60 days in the wilderness seeking just the right words to communicate his inspiration in terms that would impress the people of those days. But what was motivational in that ancient era of crisis needs rewording today. How could there be a jealous god? Jealousy is a human trait, not at all Divine. This passage in the Bible immediately sets the tone and tempo for a conniving, petty, jealous, malicious, vengeful god.
Moses was trying to free his people from slavery under the Egyptians. To do so, he had to make his god more powerful, mean, vengeful, and jealous. But the problem is, we never let go of this interpretation. Even today, we are told to "fear God," but I cannot.
Sadly, the First Commandment creates fear, which is the antithesis of love.
In fact, fear is a powerful force that thrives on this planet, having found its home here. It is nourished, it flourishes, and it's alive and well, usually existing in all of us. But the adage, "There is nothing to fear but fear itself," is very true.
The Gnostics, who go back to the beginning of time, knew a loving, trusting, omnipotent, all-merciful God. But this didn't bring in big money or big memberships, even then. Gnosticism is the religion that Jesus followed. Modern research confirms this. We're trying to bring back his original teachings. Gnostics try to show the world thatfear breeds fear, that hate breeds hate, that vengeance breeds vengeance, and that love breeds love.
The Gnostics believe in the power of reasoning and intellect. Think. If you pay homage to a vengeful, mean god, what's that doing to your soul? Your behavior will reflect what you believe in, emulating what you worship and adhere to. You become a reflection of the god that you adore, the god that you love. If your soul needs to fear, to hate, to be vengeful, and to worry about hellfire and damnation, then you worship the wrong god. You're then creating a vengeful, jealous god inside of you as well as outside of you.
You must drop that "strange" god.
As a child, attending a Catholic church, I memorized things, believed things, and did things automatically, because I didn't know better. Then all of a sudden, I began to think about what the words actually meant. It is frightening to know that I could have gone along with this mindless acceptance my entire life. But that's the way the world often is. Ignorance blooms and flourishes. Children seek acceptance by not questioningwell, in my day they didn't.
I ask you to drop your false gods, your false beliefs, and your false demons. They're tired and tattered. You must be tired of them, too.
Get rid of those old fears, those old strange gods, just as children eventually stop looking under their bed every night for a boogeyman. Let go of that god of greed, too. Now, money is important, but so often the love of money is our downfall. We must not fall into, "I want this; I have to have that; you must give me this." All these wishes become your godslittle gods we build, which lead us astray.
In fact, what do you really own? Not much, and ultimately nothing. If you don't believe me, then don't make your car payment or your house payment, and see who owns it. Even if you bought it outright, how long will it last?
We construct false gods from people and situations: "I've got to have someone in my life. I've got to be loved. I've got to get divorced. I've got to be alone. I'll be happy if I go on vacation. That wore me out, and now I'll be happy if I go back home." Half the time we don't even know what to do with ourselves, but seem to always know what other people should do.
Just live, and let go of these strange gods.
A woman said to me, "You know, Sylvia, it's tough to take responsibility for yourself." Of course it is! But don't you see how smart you were? When you wrote your chart, you knew that you had to perfect your soul. Doing so means struggling through hard times. If you had it easy, you would never know your true strength. How could I say anything of value if I hadn't been through a marriage that failed, a father who was dying, kids who drove me crazy at times, a pain in my back, a mother who made me half nuts most of my life, and whatever else it might have been?
I had a girlfriend once who was just a maniac. I dislike saying it, but she was just nuts. She wanted to find the ideal man. I used to say to her, "Look at you, mean as a snake. And you want someone perfect?" She said, "It doesn't make any difference. I deserve somebody perfect."
She made herself into a false god. Most of us, truly, don't see their own inner God. We don't construct a large enough God outside or inside. We walk around underestimating our Source, with poor self-esteem, not knowing who we are, where we have been, where we're going, and what we should do.
The God inside us is brilliant, shining, tall, straight, and healthy. Any time I use the word God, please understand that I'm referring to both the male and female principles. For together, They made our world and are the loving Parents of humanity. Father God is the omnipotent, static, loving force that holds us all. The Mother God is the interfering, emotional, active part of existence here. We ignore the feminine principle, and half the time we ignore the masculine principle; we certainly ignore our own God Consciousness. People don't see God as a real entity, but as more of a nebulous force with no real interest in us.
What about the lost days and minutes that pass in this futile activity? Do you know that if you live to be 80 years old, you will have lived about 700,000 hours? That isn't a lot. Try to have $700,000 in the bank. It's absolutely finite. And anyone may go at any given time. This is why we must cherish life, and know the true God.
Sometimes when you give it all upgive up all those false godsyou get the real one.
Man-Made Rituals
Going back over a lot of the books that profess the Mother God, we see that, tragically, those who revere Her have always been labeled a cult. Sadly, a belief in Mother God has always carried a stigma. Two books, Holy Blood, Holy Grail and Messianic Legacy, speak of this very strongly. Yet we know that a loving, maternal consciousness is breaking upon us, which is as old as time. That's why I really regret the perception of ours as a "New Age" religion. We're not. As a resurgence of Gnosticism, we are an "Old Age" religion. This is a time of renewal in which all of the old and wonderful things come back, renewed, without the baggage of repressed cultures and judgment.
Take the principle, "Honor thy father and thy mother." It seems to be so clear, so succinct, doesn't it? What you don't know is that it really referred to Mother and Father God! Honor the Mother God, who is the Mother of Creation, and the Father God, the source of knowledge.
I said to Francine, my spirit guide, "What if you really don't feel like you want to honor your parents?" She said, "You need only honor them if they're honorable." That cleared it up for me.
Also, today you don't really have to give people respect if they're not respectable. What if someone is mean, hateful, and nasty to you? Say you walk in the room where your children are watching TV, you change the channel they're watching, and you don't say please or I'm sorry. Do you think that those kids are going to have much respect for you? You have been disrespectful to them.
We can't wait for our children to talk, can we? Some of us regret they ever learned how by the time they become teenagers. "Oh, isn't that cute, how my little baby is babbling," we say when they can't be understood. Then eventually they really talk and talk. At that point, we still expect this formerly little person to be quiet whenever it suits us.
When I was teaching school, I would refer to my students as "little people," because that's what they are. Little people with souls. Little people with feelings and fully intact memories, who can only honor their parents if they're honorable and respectable.
Now, what if we take it further? It's widely accepted by historians that Gnosticism goes back as far as any recorded knowledge texts, very often under the term nature religion. Churches have tried to suppress it, but unsuccessfully. That came out in the Nag Hammadi (the location in Egypt where many ancient scrolls were uncovered, similar to the Dead Sea Scrolls); it became obvious in many sources. People are finding new knowledge in the Dead Sea Scrolls, the suppressed written words, and many books that were deleted from the Bible. Tragically, some scrolls haven't been found yet, including parts of James, Timothy, and Thomas.
The ancient belief says that even Moses was part of the Gnostic movement. It encompassed many of the Jews and other thinking people of that time, but they always had to go underground because of political opposition. Gnostics were usually considered heretics because they questioned the authority and wisdom of the hierarchy.
Be reasonable. That's all we ask you to do. Think in your own logical mind, using both intellect and emotion, male and female, working together. You're both. You have a male side of your brain, known as intellect; and an emotional side, known as feminine. You couldn't have been made from only one side of a Creator, the unmoving Father's mind. If that's the case, where do we women come from? If we are a genetic stamp from a rib of Adam, please help me! No, even Genesis says, "We created man ..."go read it for yourself.
I went through theology classes hoping that I could find some truth in them. I kept arguing and fighting with the instructors. They didn't know what to do with me. They figured I had somewhat of a brain, plus I was a Jewish girl and a Christian convert, so they didn't want to kick me out. But I was troublesome.
Gnostics always address and challenge the issues of the day. If there is any one book in the Bible that's Gnostic, it's Leviticus, which gives rules of hygiene and of right action. It's not dogmatic, however.
Please realize that much of the Old Testament is instructive, but not Divine, discourse. The reason why Jews were forbidden to eat pork in those days was actually because pork was dirty, and there were no curative methods available at that time. So when people became ill as a result of eating poorly cooked pork, the Jews said, "We're not going to risk our people eating this." This was a manmade decision, not an edict from God.
Do you realize that during the time of the plague, the Jews were mostly untouched by the disease? Many others thought that they were all witches and warlocks because they were the only ones who believed in bathing. And their food preparation rules ensured good health. Others were eating animals that were already long dead and disease-ridden.
So the Jewish people were healthy and clean, while most of Western Europe didn't believe in bathing. You know how you see everyone in movies wearing those gorgeous, medieval gowns? In truth, they were far from spotless, because their owners rarely bathed, nor washed their clothes; they didn't believe in it.
These old laws that have become dogma are exactly why we must use our own, God-given powers of reason. What kind of insanity do we impose on God? What kind of a maniac have we envisioned in a god that plays "Russian roulette" with people's lives? A god that hates one person and sends him a lot of unbearable pain, and then is really good to another person? What kind of a god is that?
It was not too surprising when eventually people started saying, "God is dead."
No wonder they did. The god that they envisioned either died or never was. The Gnostics say, "No, God is omnipotent, a perfect unit. Complete and gorgeous, magnified billions of times, with unconditional love." Unconditional love is funny: A parent may rant and rave about their children or not like them at all, but can you show me any parent who wouldn't give up their life for their children? And we're human. Now take that concept, but magnify it to God's level. Why then do people think that God is going to "damn" them? We give our souls away, not relying upon ourselves. Gnosticism can tell you truthsbut you yourself must envision and act upon your own truth, live your own truth.
We come together because that gives us more power as we grow spiritually. Form a body of people who are united in thought and belief, because it makes a more powerful arrow to pierce the darkness of ignorance.
Gnostics are piercingwe ask everyone to think.
God is all-loving and caring. Allow this truth to generate for you the God that we love, honor, and serve.
People always ask if I tell the truth to my clients. A man wrote to me: "You were the only one who told me that my son was going to die." I had said, "You will have him 16 months. He will come and go, and then his life force will depart." This was a horrible message to deliver, but I did so.
He said, "It turned out to be 16 and a half months. But I heard from some people that God took him from me." That would be a god who plays Russian roulette again, wouldn't it? Any god who says, "I want your child" is so cruel. How can God be unfeeling and uncaring?
The loving God, the caring God, the omnipotent God, doesn't create pain. Some people claim they're "better" than others, and God "loves" them more. That's never true. Isn't God everything?
Nobody realizes that all the great, ancient prophets had the same basic message. What happens after the prophet comes, whether it's Buddha or Mohammed? The simple truth begins to be "explained" by the disciples through interpretation and rebuttal to existing beliefs. It leads to a man-made perversion of the original message. I hope that after I'm gone, my beliefs stay pure, keeping the Mother God concept and the emphasis on forgiveness and common sense.
Within our loving, are we allowed to have righteous anger and fight back? You bet. Because to be anything else is wimpy. Most of what we fight in life is simple ignorance. Sit and listen to people discuss their beliefs, and note how sincerely they're attached to them for their own "salvation." You realize that there is no thinking going on, that only fear and tradition hold power. But, as I've said thousands of times, thinking will never be for everyone.
Many people don't want to think. They want to turn over their soul to somebody else to "save" it. That's why people send in their money to televangelists. I'm not judging these people, but they themselves will tell you, "If I send in $20, then my soul is saved." And that's sad.
You, along with God, are the salvation of your own soul. You never need an intermediary.
You were saved when you came into life. God wouldn't have put you here unattended. You live within the influence of the Mother God, too. The Catholic church was smart about this when they exchanged Mary for "Mother God." Most religions have a primary female entity, such as the Lady of the Lotus in Buddhism. Even Jesus was trying to bring in the female entity; whether Mary Magdalene, his own mother, or simply women in general. We've forgotten that feminine side of ourselves. We see what happens with pure, unbalanced patriarchy: namely, Inquisitions, Holy Wars, Crusades, and so on. Some think if you bring in the maternal side of Creation, then the whole masculine side is diminished. No. It's enhancedthe wondrous completeness of our Duality. Our Lord said this, didn't he?
He said, "What God has joined together, let no man put asunder."
We've split the intellect and the emotion, not only away from ourselves, but in our religious beliefs. We've taken away the emotional side. Intellect by itself becomes oppressive and devoid of humanity. Then we get fanatics, don't we? Is there anything worse? I don't care whether it occurs in business, with parents, with a spouse, whatever it might be.
Fanaticism is insanity. When you're in a rational, reasoning state, you can't get fanatical.
That's why you will never find fanaticism in Gnostic Christianity, because we balance intellect and emotion. We self-audit and adjust. It's not easy. Like I said, our philosophy can be stated in about one paragraph, but to live it is very difficult.
You have to think. You have to search. You have to read. You have to be constantly wary of ignorance. When we come into human form, we immediately get stupid. One problem is that we're constantly barraged by our physical needs: We're too hot or cold; our bones feel too heavy or too fragile; we have to eat and excrete; we have to work despite our headaches in order to survive and feed our kids. Just surviving is tough!
Then we are told to add religion on top of that, not realizing that survival is religious and spiritual. Because we're doing it for God.
Living, breathing, doing, and caring for people is a prayer by example. People ask, "Do you pray?" I say, "Every day of my life is a prayer; I take care of people." I would much rather be helping six people than be kneeling silently for three hours. How beneficial is that?
People say, "I pray all the time." Great, but then go do something for others, too. Go to convalescent hospitals, help the poor, talk to people; be loving, caring, considerate, and watchful. We as a group want to take care of each other. We want to bring people into our caring. We want to take care of the aged and children, to create a society that celebrates the family group. If one of us doesn't have enough food, I want to give them food. That's what Gnosticism is about. We go and fetch and carry and help.
To serve God is to serve Their people. The only way we're going to make it economically anymore, is in community living. Other cultures have known this. We've been stupid. We got away from it. We have to live as a community. We have to live as mutually caring people.
Say, "I'm there for you." Then God's presence is among us. God is here. God is with us. Rather than saying, "Did you see so-and-so and what she was wearing? I think she looks like hell."
That's all part of the human experience. But if someone in our church were hurt, you better believe everybody is there. That's what it means to have a family community group.
You know the group that really makes this work is the Amish community. They do. Not that I want all of us to go buy a farm and till the fields and all that. But look at that way of life as something beautiful. Severe as it may be, it is beautiful.
There are too many people walking around with a heavy heart, thinking, I'm not going to be saved. Saved from what? The only thing you have to be saved from is yourself, what you absorb, and how much pain you internalize. There is no other salvation beyond that.
Don't you know that God wants you to be happy? Why make such an awful god? You say, "Oh, God really hates me." What? He has nothing to do except look at your name, and say, "I hate him or her"?
Stupid. That makes God too human. God isn't human, and what difference does it make what we call God? Whether we call Him Yahweh, Allah, or Sophia. That doesn't matter to God.
God is all-loving and always there for us. The word forgiveness is about giving. Chop the word in twofor-giving.
For giving, to me, is what I want to be. I love to be forgiving to you, but I have to first forgive myself. I have to give to me, and love me. Every great thinker said, "Love your neighbor as yourself." We said, "Yes, I can love my neighbors, and sometimes me, but then I feel too selfish."
Wrong. You're a part of God. The finger of God moves through you just as strongly as it does the Pope, any bishop, or me. The fact that you do not give sermons doesn't mean you're not as advanced. You may be more so. Someone who ends up in the spotlight may just be the infusing channel at that time, but then they go away, and another takes their place.
Table of Contents
|Chapter 1
|The True God Is Love
|Chapter 2
|The Soul's Choice
|Chapter 3
|The Great Battle
|Chapter 4
|Mystical Traveler
|Chapter 5
|Letters to the Universe
|Chapter 6
|Spiritual Philosophy
|Chapter 7
|Gnostic Christianity
|About the Author
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Even though summer is over most homeschoolers are back to school, there always seems to be a part of me that is looking over new curriculum we purchased or watching to see if we need to add anything to our year to make it more well-rounded.
We all know we have to cover the basics like Math, Science, and Language Arts, but even though I don't have to, I like to plan electives for my kids, especially as they get older. Electives are a great way to introduce your kids to new things they may not have been interested in before and give them a chance to learn more than the basics. Here are my best tips on how you can plan electives for your homeschool.
Ask your children about their interests
The first place to start when planning your electives is to figure out what peeks their interest. Don't start by assuming you know, because if I've learned anything over the past 13 years of parenting, they often have interests that they haven't been vocal about yet. Ask your kids what kind of electives they may be interested in learning and provide a list of options if you need to give them a little push.
Choose something they can benefit from in adult life
Some of these might include CPR, cooking, or learning a foreign language. While electives can be fun, make sure you include something that is also practical. Many of the skills they learn in school they will need to take with them into their adult life, but now is a great time to teach them useful skills that they can use long past the last school bell.
Look for ways to go more in depth with something they love
If your children already love movies or books, see if you can find ways to incorporate an elective out of it. You could teach them about the history of cinema or even women in literature as an elective. This can be a great way to plan an elective that you know they are sure to love!
Pick something they've never tried before
In addition to planning electives around things you know your kids will like, electives should also help them expand into the unknown. Add something to your curriculum that they've never tried before or don't know much about. You may be surprised to learn that it will soon become one of their favorite subjects.
Look for resources
Once you know what you are going to be teaching as an elective, it's time to start looking for resources to put together your curriculum. You can find tons of information online and in textbooks, but consider looking for resources outside of what you can find to teach. If you plan on teaching music as an elective, consider taking your child to see music live at some point in your homeschool lesson plan. Skill Trek is a perfect resource to help you with electives!
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A message that is showing up with friends, Insta-poets, and full moon reports (all of which I consider to be highly respectable and valuable sources).
We hear this often if you surround yourself with the right people, and the right social media, but for me it didn't really click until this week. I didn't really understand it or really understand the depth it has. Or the potential.
Someone really inspiring and special has come forward with some pretty amazing feels for me.
And surprise (not really, eye-roll), it has triggered so much shit for me!
I don't think any one has ever been in love with me.
I don't think anyone has ever seen me, and loved me.
And if so they definitely have never shown me or told me in such a forward, honest, and vulnerable way.
Its fucking beautiful.
And super scary and foreign.
All I want to do is dismiss it. And call it a million other things.
And then one of my favorite people and bestest friends said something so simple:
"...maybe just love yourself as much as ___ loves you."
WHAT?! Epic mic drop.
I plan on getting more into this over on my other site, so stay tuned.
But the point is, we have a choice, always.
And I am learning that we need to choose ourselves, and choose love every single damn time. And if we can do that through honesty and integrity, then I trust everything will be ok. Maybe even fine, or good or great.
It takes a lot of courage.
And if nothing else, I am learning and have learned that what can come (or go) when we aren't brave and honest is far worse, and hurts much deeper.
So here's to getting brave once again, to learning how to be our own partner first, and to staying open, no matter what has happened once (or twice, or three times before).
Today we get to start fresh. We get to act different. We get to create a new story.


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2. How are you currently finding the market in your area?
With such a segmented market we are finding a vast difference across the market but in general things are picking up!
3. How did your team perform over this weekend?
We had a strong weekend with a high application volume to kick off the year.
4. Do you think your specific market is a representation of the national market or do you think your market is performing differently to the national average?
Our market is varied, some parts perform better than others. By having a diverse market you notice ebbs and flows throughout the year. We can find one area to be booming with a lot of consumer interest, and we are trying to find listings to fulfil their dreams and others where we have the stock but the buyers are scarce. It's really important to manage the different markets and keep in touch with the ones not performing overly well, as they will turn and require an agent to serve them.
5. What do you anticipate for 2015?
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6. What is the one suggestion you would give to prospective investors who are looking at investing in 2015?
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The David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award was presented to Pastor Marty and Marcia Giese. This award has been given since 2002 to recognize those who go beyond the boundaries of the community to provide professional leadership in their chosen field at the state or national level. Pastor Giese has served not only on the state and national level but has provided pastoral leadership internationally. He is recognized as an authority on rural pastoral matters.


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In 2014, the expansion of EMER means that all hospitals across Australia and New Zealand are able to use EMER to enter incidents. The EMER team has developed a number of resources to help get EMER into everyday practice. These resources are aimed at helping to identify the role of the 'site champion' (a member of the ED team who will assist in the implementation of EMER in their hospital), supporting site champions with relevant training materials and promoting EMER. As more materials are developed from different settings, they will be added to this web page to demonstrate learnings from the national expansion.
Those interested in becoming a site champion need to register their interest here, and should review the following documents:
- 'Site champions' frequently asked questions
- EMER flyer/poster
- "How to enter an incident" demonstration video
- Site Champion Newsletter
Individuals from any Australian or New Zealand hospital can report using EMER. If you are new to EMER or want to find out more, please view the following resources:
The results of the pilot implementation of EMER across a small number of hospitals have been recently published in Emergency Medicine Australasia. The open-access article is available from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/enhanced/doi/10.1111/1742-6723.12271/
For more information about EMER or its expansion to Australian and New Zealand hospitals, please contact [email protected] or phone Australian Patient Safety Foundation on 08 8302 2447.