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urban think tank: grotão fábrica de música
'grotão – fábrica de música', by urban-think tank, são paulo, brazil all images courtesy of urban think tank
international studio urban-think tank presented their creative practice as speakers of this year's design indaba conference in cape town, south africa. their research and development approaches architecture from a humanitarian standpoint in which the trajectory of their work over the past decade has been aimed at increasing the understanding of the informal city, rethinking the former physical limitations of contemporary architecture, and shifting the emphasis from form-driven to purpose-oriented social architecture.
one of their most recent proposals is an urban remediation and civic infrastructure hub located in grotão the heart of the paraisópolis favela of são paulo, brazil. the challenging topography and informal settlements are transformed into a productive zone and dynamic public space through social design – a process of analyzing the local effects of rapid growth and improving marginalized settlements through social structures.the project is a multifunctional public building which won the holmium gold award latin america last year, which will help fund and build the project.
the lower zone contains the fábrica da música, which stacks diverse programs to maximize the site's potential. these include public transportation, sports facilities and the music school, which provides practice and rehearsal spaces, studios, a performance hall, and auxiliary classrooms. this is a vital catalyst in the area, expanding music and cultural programs into the favela while forming a new network that serves the youth from all levels of society. the upper level will host new replacement housing for those displaced from the high-risk areas. commercial spaces are introduced on the first floor as an economic vehicle that activates the street space and stimulates the micro-economy of the urban agriculture on site.
the project proposes that architects eschew their conventional role in traditional hierarchies to serve as an enabling connection between the opposing forces of top-down planning and bottom-up initiatives. by creating common ground for these two forces, areas can eliminate divisiveness and generate productive interactions. the priority becomes equipping this peripheral neighborhood with infrastructure, water, sewage networks, lighting and services in addition to social infrastructure in the areas of education, safety, culture, public space, and sports. the new urban model aims to translate a society's need for equal access to housing, employment, technology, services, education, and resources – fundamental rights for all city dwellers – into spatial solutions.
walk bridge linking the center to the neighborhood
rendering of building onto the existing site
the new terrace system combines necessary physical infrastructure with social infrastructure, providing space for flexible and adaptable programs. they also make important connections to the surrounding neighborhood via existing pathways that have been disconnected. minimum of construction is used for maximum output concerning the practical needs of safety and the desires of public space and social systems.
the ramp system moves through the site creating public accessibility from the top to bottom and throughout the space and building. it develops a new public circulation system in an area known for challenging and dangerous topography.
the urban agriculture helps transform the space from an empty void to a productive landscape. not only does this program provide food production on a small scale, but it also provides the community with the knowledge and an ability to implement this system in other areas.
the wetland system provides a passive filtration system for water re-use on-site. the water can be re-used for gray water applications and irrigation for the urban agriculture. the area acts as a catalyst to transform water, once seen as destructive force, into a productive element. the field serves as an area for sports as well as a stage for outdoor performances. it also provides space for vendors to sell produce from the urban agriculture, connecting many of the different pieces of the project into an activated platform.
the fábrica de música serves as a music and performing arts school. it accommodates classes, rehearsals and full performances. the building itself is a spark for positive change and a hub/node of innovative and cost-efficient technologies. it's as a prototype that can be adapted to other high-risk sites as well as other areas of the city.
landscape and urban agriculture diagram
the school and landscape work as one building. the connection bridges provide access from site to the structure, forming a comprehensive circulation path that allows the public to enter at all floors in the institution and throughout the location. the elevator also acts as a public shaft enabling areas of ingress to all levels in the building and terraces.
terrace circulation
access to the site is provided by two roads, one at the top of the slope and the other at the bottom. the lower street adjacent to the building contains a bus stop and turnaround. public circulation is then able to continue up the hill via the public elevator and bridge connections.
music school circulation
building systems 1. natural ventilation chimney combination of stack, solar and wind supported ventilated system 2. hybrid photovoltaic panels electricity during the day IR-Emission of water during the night 3. air conditioner 4. shading protects against solar exposure along the east and west facade 5. slab cooling tempering the concrete structure with embedded hydronic piping 6. hybrid ventilation natural ventilation in should seasons AC operation in humid season 7. cross ventilation wind from south direction provides fresh air, warm winds coming from north direction are blocked by the hill cooling water cycle 8. heat rejection from air conditioner 9. heat sink during the day 10. heat emission during night by lunar collector on roof 11. chilled water to air conditioner
water model 1. runoff cascades over permeable surfaces, absorbing excess stormwater and increasing water oxygen levels 2. site contours direct the water inward to minimize off-site discharge 3. runoff is collected into terraced wetland water gardens to trap contaminants and particulars. the system is a natural filter that enhances air quality, lowers ambient temperatures by evapotranspiration, and introduces habitat niches that attract foraging birds 4. treated overflow from the wetlands is collected into an underground cistern for storage and laster reuse 5. stored water is treated to local quality standards with rapid sand filtration and pumped to elevated tanks for reuse 6. water is lifted during dry periods to provide irrigation in planted areas 7. treated water is available for non-potable uses, such as toilet flushing 8. minimal stormwater is discharged to the public swear system
wall section of building system 1. hybrid photovoltaic panels 2. air conditioner 3. shading 4. slab cooling 5. hybrid ventilation 6. cross ventilation cooling water cycle 7. heat rejection from air conditioner 8. heat sink during the day 9. heat emission during night by lunar collector on roof 10. chilled water to air conditioner
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client: secretaria municipal de habitação de são paulo (sehab), elisabeta franca and maria tereza dinitz architect: urban-think tank architects llc, alfredo brillembourg and hubert klumpner project architect: michael contento and lindsey sherman project team: maria augusta bueno (architect of record/brazil), thiago duarte, joão paulo daolio, baldomero navarro, carlos guimaraes and carolina montilla acoustic engineer: dr. eckard mommertz and mueller-bbm international gmbh sustainability engineer: thomas auer, daniel pianka and transsolar water engineer: eric rothstein, ian lipsky and edesign dynamics structural engineer: holger techen and imagine structure envelope engineer: marcel bilow and imagine envelop
Muito interesante a implantação do predio e a sua intenção na envolvente!
This is a fascinating project and a beautiful series of graphics. Given the stated objectives of the project and the location of the project in an economically challenged part of São Paulo, community ownership of the project seems to be imperative if the building is to thrive long term. I wonder how the community was brought into the design of the project and to what extent their participation influenced the design. Also, there is little description of the context of the this project and what vectors (social, political, or environmental) the project is reacting to.
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the red barn by roger ferris + partners reinterprets traditional new england architecture
in contrast to the traditionalism of the surrounding estate, the building houses its functions in minimalist, graphic efficiency.
in contrast to the traditionalism of the surrounding estate, the building houses its functions in minimalist, graphic efficiency.
villa majorelle, the iconic home of art nouveau in nancy, reopens its doors after restoration
the villa was designed by architect henri sauvage for the furniture designer louis majorelle around 1901-1902.
the villa was designed by architect henri sauvage for the furniture designer louis majorelle around 1901-1902.
IKEA plans new city store in vienna, complete with green façades and no car parking
the innovative concept is developed to serve the ever-increasing number of people who live without cars.
the innovative concept is developed to serve the ever-increasing number of people who live without cars.
the first building of zaha hadid's 'unicorn island' nears completion in chengdu, china
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Jon Tierney
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Orono, ME
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AIARE Qualifications:
Level 1 Course Leader
Level 2 Course Leader
Other Qualifications:
• IFMGA / AMGA Internationally Licensed Mountain Guide
• AIARE Level Avalanche III
• AMGA Certified Rock Guide (1992)
• AMGA Certified Ski Mountaineering Guide (2006)
• AMGA Certified Alpine Guide (1997)
• AMGA Instructor / Examiner for Rock Discipline 97 - 07
• National Director of Education for PCIA
• Primary author and Coordinator for AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Discipline (1998-2004)
• Professional guide since 1983, climber since 1975
• AMGA professional member since 1988
Medical / Rescue Credentials
• Certified Flight Paramedic - LifeFlight of Maine
• Critical Care Paramedic, University of Maryland
• Lead Instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates 1986 - present
• Formerly a mountain rescue climbing ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park and a rescue team member on Denali.
"Jon is a very experienced professional guide and one of the best educators in the AMGA. His client care and technical skills are excellent." - Rob Hess (former AMGA Technical Director and Bela Vadasz (IFMGA Guide)
Jon is certified internationally by the IFMGA / AMGA and examined and certified at the highest international standard by the AMGA as a Rock Guide, an Alpine Guide, and a Ski Mountaineering Guide. Certification in each discipline requires passing a rigorous multi-day peer assessment exam. Jon began climbing as a teenager in the mid 70's and came to Maine in 1982 and fell in love with the pink granite of Acadia. In 1984 he co-founded Maine Bound, the University of Maine outdoor program which he directed until 2001. During the summers in the late eighties and early nineties Jon traveled west to work for the National Park Service as a backcountry climbing ranger and paramedic. In 1993 he gave up the annual migration westward to established Acadia Mountain Guides as a summer guide service serving Acadia National Park. In 2001 Acadia Mountain Guides became a year round guide service offering not only rock climbing instruction by also ice climbing and mountaineering. With a passion for rock, snow, and ice, Jon's accomplishments as a climber and guide include over 75 high altitude peaks as well as difficult first ascent rock and ice climbs and hundreds of multi-pitch rock and alpine routes around the world.
Jon has been dedicated to wilderness education for three decades. Seeing a need for improved professional standards in guiding, Jon became actively involved in developing nationally recognized guide education programs. He has served multiple terms on the AMGA board of directors and was the chair of the AMGA accreditation program for several years. He has strived to synthesize good concepts, challenge usual paradigms, and develop new ideas to raise guiding standards. From 1997 - 2006 Jon led the development of the AMGA Top Rope Site Manager program which was the precursor to the current AMGA Single Pitch Instructor program. He most recent project has been to co-found the Professional Climbing Instructors Association, an organization specifically committed to developing the technical and educational skills of climbing instructors. Jon is the owner of Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School. Like many full time guides, Jon also maintains a second career. He is a flight paramedic with LifeFlight of Maine. He has been a paramedic for 25 years and his emergency work resume includes working for the National Park Service as a backcountry climbing ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park as well as working in numerous urban and rural medical care systems.

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Oh No. Not Another Photography Site!
The web doesn't need another photography site.
Yet here I go. I'm not a professional. And I doubtless have anything glorious to write about concerning cameras, lenses and all the various paraphernalia that is required to get the shot or video.
I've owned a Pentax K1000 handed down to me from my dad who had little interest in photography. I too used it very little. Digital photography seemed cool so I bought a Kodak DC4800 point and shoot back when my second daughter was born. We shot tons of photos with it though I never once learned anything about photography.
I upgraded a few years later with an original Rebel Digital. I upgraded that to a Canon T1i. Neither of these early entry digital Canon shooters were more than a fancy point and shoot in my hands. A few years later I bought a used T4i from a pro. It was then I actually tried to have fun and understand photography.
I started learning that I was pretty decent at composing photos when I tried. And try I did. Taking the camera on numerous trips to the Georgia Mountains, Disneyworld, Bolivia, South Carolina coast and many other places helped me greatly in figuring out how to get a nice shot in good light.
Lightroom post processing is something that I continue to learn. My camera is hardly ever off a RAW setting so I can get the most of my editing.
I don't always get the shutter speed, aperture or ISO correct. Sometimes I just twist the dial to P and have at it.
One of my best times shooting was screwing a ND filter 10-stop on my Canon 17-85mm and shooting the waves crashing against the breakers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Had no idea what I was doing but I figured something out and a few of those photos turned out real good, particularly as the sun was setting.
I don't always have the best lenses. The first really good lens I ever bought was the ever present Canon 50mm f/1.4 I bought used. I had no idea, at the time, why I was buying it but buy it I did and despite always wishing the angle was wider, it takes stellar photos. I'm happy walking around, up and back, to get the shot I want.
I don't pixel peep. The people I show my photos to don't care if the photo is not magazine quality. Nobody has ever commented about bokeh or lack thereof. I can only surmise they are looking at the story I am trying show in my photos and not the technical aspects. The only thing I ever really try to incorporate into my photos is the rule of thirds. I will never be a pro. But I have taken a good many shots that I like and some people have enjoyed seeing.
My interest in video sort of expanded and I realized I was being hampered somewhat by my T4i. It was capable but it was far better at taking photos than recording video.
Making the Move to Micro 4/3
I'm always reading reviews and looking at the next models and such that come out but I'm just not one to spend a ton of money on incremental changes. However, the Panasonic G7 went on heavy discounted sale during Christmas of '16. $450 is a very nice price for a camera that was judged extremely capable a year prior and was now getting pushed aside by newer models.
The big question was if I was ready to put aside the Canon ecosystem for another. I was and did. It wasn't like I had a ton of lenses and bodies that I would miss. I promptly got the G7 and bought a 25mm lens.
Some might argue that the T4i to G7 is a lateral move. Maybe. What I do know is that the photo quality looked the same and the video option is far, far better for what I want to do with it. Plus I got nifty wi-fi control and can do timelapse in camera without having to download the photos in Photoshop. Frankly the IQ of the G7 is far better than T4i.
Oh and the G7 has 4K which I never use because the file size is ridiculous and video rendering takes forever.
I loaned out the T4i to a family member and haven't missed it preferring the 4/3 system far better now.
I saved my money and in the spring of '18 I bought the Panasonic Lumix G9. This will likely be the last camera I purchase for quite sometime. As much as I loved the G7, and still do, the G9 is a wonderful camera. It's not as compact as the G7 but man does it feel like a professional camera. A couple of fast lenses and I am pretty much set.
The micro 4/3 cameras get a lot of flack because they can't keep up with full frame in low light. It's true but, for me, that was no reason to discount the convenience of the 4/3 ecosystem.. Yes there are other cameras that have been released from Canon and Sony, that have more capability, I guess, but again it's incremental. Nobody normal that just looks at my photos on Flickr are going to know what kind of camera I used unless they check the meta data or I tell them.
Why should you read this blog?
I'm a normal guy with the universal interest in photography. Everybody is a photographer. On top of that, there are tons, absolute TONS, of talented shutter pushers who are plying their trade for Instagram glory, YouTube fame, online tutorial riches and professional satisfaction.
I have no such ambitions.
Sure, I would like for someone to say nice things about photos I post on Instagram. Everybody wants to be liked. But to think anything I post will be noticed on top of all the crap and truly stunning photos that get posted on a daily basis is ludicrous.
This site is built as a repository of my hobby of cameras that are no DSLRs. I love my micro 4/3 cameras. I use my GoPro action cameras a lot to create travel videos among other activities. And of course, like everyone else I have a very capable smartphone camera that I enjoy using.
I thought maybe I'd talk about them from time to time on this blog.
Professional photographers will likely get little from this website. Photography beginners, hobbyists and maybe some enthusiasts is the targeted audience.


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Ayubowan! - ආයුබෝවන් (hello in Sinhala)
Vanakkam! - வணக்கம் (hello in Tamil)
In 2016-17, eleven clubs in district 5240 helped fund a project ($50,750) that supported early childhood education by improving preschool teacher's training in rural Sri Lanka.
This was the 2nd Global Grant that the Rotary Club of Goleta Noontime has completed and the grant is now helping 450 preschool teachers (who are currently in training) to get their diploma.
Since the project beginning in 2012, D-5240 together with three other districts has now reached these total numbers:
- Number of teachers supported has grown to 3,500!
- This project is benefiting 70,000 children annually.
- The total grant value is $435,000!
Our club believes that this is a project worthy of our support, as it focuses on educating children in hard to reach rural areas so that they have opportunities similar to those available to children in cities as they grow. Also, the project already has local Rotary partners (PDG Dharshan John, Colombo East) that are prepared to work with us all to ensure the ongoing success of the project year after year.
We have just come back from our 2nd trip to Sri Lanka.
The trip was a huge success! We visited a convocation (Diploma Ceremony for preschool teachers training) in Jaffna - in the most northern part of Sri Lanka. The convocation was supported by our Global Grant from 2015-16 ($46,000).
We are planning to go back to Sri Lanka in the summer of 2019 and do this as a group travel. YOU and your club members can be participants on this trip! We wish that everyone could experience the same wonderful moments as we did. A great memory for life.
- visits at preschools (bringing school materials and toys) - hands-on work
- visit a training center
- attending a graduation/opening ceremony (or both)
- get to know the local Rotarians and their culture and traditions
- temple sites
- elephant safari
- beaches
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is defined as the presence of an abnormally high number of coliform bacteria in the small intestine. It is associated with a broad range of predisposing small intestinal motility disorders, such as Coeliac disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
It is treated by avoiding the foods that inflame the digestive system and imbalance the gut. Also by eating probiotic and prebiotic foods. Coeliacs should also avoid soya, grains and sugar to treat it.
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EU Mapping: Systematic Overview on Economic and Financial Legislation
|White Paper No. 18
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In this study Gellings, Jungbluth and Langenbucher present a graphic overview on core legislation in the area of economic and financial services in Europe. The mapping overview can serve as background for further deliberations. The study covers legislation in force, proposals and other relevant provisions in fourteen policy areas, i.e. banking, securities markets and investment firms, market infrastructure, insurance and occupational pensions, payment services, consumer protection in financial services, the European System of Financial Supervision, European Monetary Union, Euro bills and Coins and statistics, competition, taxation, commerce and company law, accounting and auditing. This paper was provided at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament and commissioned and drafted under the responsibility of the Policy Department A of the European Parliament. It was originally published on the European Parliament's webpage:
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Visualize Your Dreams and Goals.
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What are your dreams? Do you want to earn more money? Do you want to lose some weight? Do you want to be healthier?
Whatever your dreams are you can achieve them by following a few simple techniques.
When you dream how do you see yourself? Healthy and trim or overweight and sick. Wealthy, with all your bills paid and no mortgage or broke, unable to pay bills and getting behind on your mortgage.
I encourage you to visualize your life the way you want it to be. You must see it before you can be it or have it.
I recently read a story about the grand opening ceremony of Disney World in Orlando. Walt Disney had passed away prior to Disney World being completed. At the ceremony, the host recognized Mrs. Walt Disney's attendance. He said "Mrs Disney, I just wish that Walt could have seen all this." She reportedly stood up and said, "He did," and sat back down.
He saw every detail of Disney World before it ever manifested. Where? In his imagination.
Albert Einstein said, "Your imagination is everything. It is a preview of life's coming attractions."
In a recent study by a professor at Virginia Tech, he found that people who wrote their goals (vision) earned nine times as much as those who didn't! His research went on to reveal that when asked, "what are your goals for life" he found:
- 80% said they didn't know.
- 16% said they have their goals but they've never written them down.
- Only 4% said they've written their goals down but never have gone back to look at them.
- 1% said they wrote their goals down and they review them on a weekly basis.
He went on to say… "do you know who those 1% are?" Millionaires.
You can use the same formula to improve your health.
Step 1. Write down your goals and review weekly.
You must see it, you must write it down, and you must review often what you want to achieve. If you do not they are only dreams and will not ever happen.
If you are trying to lose a few pounds are you writing down your goal and reviewing it often. Be specific. For example – "I will lose 15 pounds by April 1, 2011. Break down what you need to do – write a plan – implement the plan.
If you are trying to improve your health, what are you doing about it? Do you see yourself as healthy in your vision? Have you written down your goal? Are you taking any steps to improve your health? Have you joined a gym? Have you started to eat healthier? Are you visiting your chiropractor as often as you should?
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DSIIDC Recruitment 2016 - 10 Executive Engineer Vacancies | www.dsiidc.org
Employment Type: Delhi Govt Jobs
Organization Name: Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC)
Total No of Vacancy: 10 Posts
Job Location: Delhi
Name of the Post & No of Vacancies:
1. Executive Engineer (Civil) - 04
2. Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) - 06
Qualification: Candidates should have completed Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/University
Age Limit: Candidates Age should not exceed 56 Years. Candidates Relaxation in Upper Age limit will be provided as per Govt. Rules
Pay Scale:
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2. Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) - Rs. 15600 - 39100/- With 5400/- Grade Pay
Selection Procedure: Interview
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Parents of students enrolled in Garden City public schools are about to get access to a new way of tracking their children, if that access isn't already available to them.
USD 457 is piloting a new system that will help parents and faculty members keep track of kids using the district's bus system. To get the ball rolling, the program launched in January at Garden City High School, Kenneth Henderson Middle School, Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center, and Plymell Elementary School. The idea is to get the bugs out of the program now before doing a complete rollout in the fall 2018 semester.
Through the program, students are provided cards they swipe as they get on and off the bus to electronically sign in and out. All students that use the school bus system are issued a card.
In January, the district launched an interactive application tool called "My Bus Stop" that gives families participating in the pilot program access to real time school bus route information. Through the app, families can view estimated time of bus arrival on a smartphone, tablet or computer.
"This new system will be peace of mind for us and parents," Said Charles Stillian, USD 457 director of transportation. "With 'My Stop,' families will be able to stay up to date about bus arrival times both for morning pick-ups and afternoon drop-offs. This will eliminate the need for students to stand outside for long periods of time waiting for the bus. Parents can wait for the bus to get close before sending their children out to the bus stop."
In all, the app allows families to view a student's bus stop on a map, view the estimated arrival time for the school bus at the stop, keep up to date on bus arrival times for pick-ups and drop-offs, and receive a push notification if a bus is running significantly behind schedule with other important transportation information.
Stillian said software, GPS and maintenance materials for the program were purchased just before the start of the fall 2016 semester. However, the card reading technology wasn't installed in buses until toward the end of the 2016-17 school year.
Though the technology has been installed in every district bus for the duration of the current school year, the pilot rollout was timed to follow the elimination of a few bugs in the system.
But the pilot test, Stillian said, has been successful.
"It's been going a lot better than we had hoped for," he said. "We thought that there were going to be a lot of delays with kids scanning on and off, but we're finding that they're walking on, they've got their card out and ready, and they're getting on the bus. So it really has not delayed us at all, either on the pick-up end or the drop-off end."
Stillian has held his position as director of district transportation for about two years and said that when he started, there were still issues keeping track of students that use the bus system.
If a child got off at a friend's stop or decided to walk home with a friend without notifying parents or caregivers, for example, district staff would have to review video footage to determine if the student in question had even taken the bus, Stillian said.
"Oftentimes we found that they never even got on the bus," he said. "They walked home with friends, or they went to somebody else's house. Or we had some instances when they did get on the bus, but they got off at a stop, a large stop, and then they walked to a friend's house from there."
To remedy those issues, Stillian said, the new application tool will allow parents to monitor where their kids get on the bus and where they get off, if at all.
According to Stillian, the cost of the GPS, maintenance package and application software was about $84,000, and the program cost for this year and next year will be an annual rate of up to $24,000. After that, the only cost will entail small fees for updates and maintenance.
He noted that the program would be handy on days of inclement weather and days with a lot of extra traffic.
After the full rollout next year, Stillian said, the district's use of the program for communication with parents will become "much better."
To install the app, visit the Google Play Store for Android or the Apple Store for iOS and search for "VersaTrans My Stop." Select Garden City Schools when prompted, and contact the appropriate school for username and password information.
On the application's SCANS feature, parents and caregivers can opt in to view when and where students scan on and off the bus with their card.
"This is another effort by our transportation department to improve service to our students and families," said Dr. Steve Karlin, USD 457 superintendent.
The program is set to build upon previous initiatives by the district intended to improve security. In 2015, remote locks and intercoms were installed at every school entrance in the district, as well as three other district buildings, including the administrative center.
The district also installed security cameras in every school bus.
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This month's RPGBA Blog Carnival is on the subject of Aliens and Races, hosted by Johnn of Roleplaying Tips. It's a good opportunity for me to work on the races of Colonial Space, both past and present.
The to do list for this month looks like so:
- Humans, Endari, Thurin and Mineons are the four species that escaped the destruction of their homeworld, Enderra, and settled in this region of space.
- Ancients: The Builders, a culture that developed STL star travel, and five other species that never left their own systems before becoming extinct.
- Avians and Insects, two modern races native to Colonial Space.
- The Rakh.
I've done preliminary work on most of these, and on a few others… We'll see how far I get.


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While that's not the ideal traveling companion, it's a fact that makes many women consider staying home. They don't have to.
It's finally summer time, which means longer days, sunny afternoons and, for many, a summer road trip. And there are certainly some lovely destinations just a short car ride away in Colorado.
But, if you're one of the millions of women in the United States who have urinary incontinence or overactive bladder (OAB), you might feel like a summer road trip is actually a highway to misery. The idea of hours in a car without a bathroom nearby might be discouraging. You may imagine all the potential embarrassing and uncomfortable accidents and decide that a road trip isn't really worth the risk.
Many of my patients feel this way when they first come to see me – that OAB controls what they can and can't do. My goal as a urogynecologist is to help all of my patients regain their independence. And oftentimes, making a few behavioral changes can greatly improve the quality of life for women with urinary incontinence.
That's why I believe your OAB shouldn't hold you back from taking that road trip this summer. While it may seem intimidating at first, with a little planning and preparation, it is possible to have your trip and enjoy it too.
Tips for a better summer road trip with urinary incontinence
Train your bladder now
One way to proactively prepare for a long trip is to train your bladder using bladder drills.
First, start keeping a record of how frequently you typically need to urinate. I recommend keeping a voiding diary, also called a bladder diary, in which you write down for several days how much and what you drink and how many times a day you urinate.
Then, try establishing a schedule for when you will go to the bathroom, for instance every 60 or 90 minutes, based on your current average interval between urinating. Over time, try increasing the minutes in between your bathroom breaks by small intervals.
If you feel like you have to go, but it isn't time to use the bathroom yet, you can also try urge suppression techniques. As soon as you feel an urge, quickly contract your pelvic floor muscles 5 to 10 times while taking a few deep breaths. Distractions, such as counting backwards, may also help you successfully postpone your need to urinate.
Make smart food choices
You probably know from experience that some foods can aggravate your OAB and make you feel like you need to urinate more often. Consider what kind of food and drink choices will bring you the least amount of discomfort as you travel.
In general, limit your consumption of caffeinated drinks, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, carbonated beverages, chocolate, preservatives and spicy or acidic foods. Instead, choose foods that are good for you and your bladder, like those high in fiber and low in acidity.
In some cases, reducing your overall fluid intake may help relieve symptoms, particularly if you're commonly going through multiple bottles of water a day. But be careful not to get dehydrated. Dehydration may make your symptoms worse. This is because when you're dehydrated your urine is more concentrated, which can irritate your bladder. So stay hydrated by sipping water throughout the day.
Prioritize weight loss
If you're overweight or obese, your weight may be making your incontinence worse. Research indicates that losing just 5 percent of your body weight can significantly improve OAB symptoms.
While long-term weight loss doesn't happen overnight, summer can be a great time to kick-start changes to your diet and activity level. I recommend following a reduced calorie diet and getting at least 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise.
If losing weight sounds impossible, try speaking with your doctor. She may be able to refer you to a dietician or weight-loss support group. Your doctor can also tell you if medically assisted forms of weight loss, such as medication or surgery, are right for your situation.
How weight affects your pelvic health
Keep up your Kegels
Being on the road is no excuse to stop doing your Kegel exercises. You'll spend hours sitting in the car – what better way to keep yourself occupied than to Kegel? Aim for three sets of 10 Kegel exercises daily and keep at it. Kegels improve your pelvic floor strength, which in turn can lessen urinary leakage.
Plan bathroom breaks
Another way to put your mind at ease before you travel is to identify potential bathroom stops along your route. You can use a road trip app, such as Along the Way, or a bathroom finding app, like SitorSquat or USA Rest Stops to help you find the nearest bathrooms before or during your travels.
It's also a good idea to prioritize finding nearby bathrooms whenever you're visiting a new location. Even if you don't need to go right away, you'll be prepared when the urge does strike.
Have a backup plan
Just in case you experience any urinary leakage or can't make it to the bathroom in time, bring along incontinence pads and cleansing wipes. If you've never used these products before, test them out before you leave on your trip. You want to make sure their level of absorbency works for you and that they don't irritate your skin after prolonged use.
If you know you will be away from a restroom for a long period of time, you can also try a disposable urinal product, like TravelJohn, or urination devices that allow you to urinate while standing, such as GoGirl or pStyle. These kinds of devices can be especially useful when camping or hiking, as they allow you to empty your bladder discreetly, without having to squat down.
Wearing darker colored clothing and having an extra set of clothes on hand can also help you prepare for any unforeseen accidents.
Get support
Don't forget that your family and friends can be a strong source of support. If you're worried that your incontinence may interfere with potential travel plans, communicate your concerns. Your family will understand if you need to arrange a few extra bathroom breaks or avoid that spicy Southwestern green chile.
Before you set out you can also consider talking to your physician about your plans. If you haven't yet seen a urogynecologist, make an appointment and learn about other treatment options that might help you manage your OAB.
Wondering what a urogynecologist is and when to see one? Read our FAQ.
For instance, your doctor may be able to prescribe medication or develop a bladder training plan to help you get ready for your trip. In some cases, your doctor might recommend a support device, such as a pessary, or more advanced treatments, such as surgery. If you can, see your doctor at least a month before your trip, so you have time to carry out his or her recommendations.
Most importantly, don't let urinary incontinence hold you back! If you have a concern about a specific activity, talk to your urogynecologist. She may have some more tips & recommendations to help you have a stress-free trip.
University of Colorado Urogynecology is a specialty women's health practice focused on female pelvic health and surgery. Our physicians are also professors & researchers for the CU School of Medicine, one of the top-ranked medical schools in the nation.


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Rocking The Coast
One day, when Matt Knight writes another review, there will be a review free from genital references on this site. But until then, here's Bob Perfect's review of Rocking The Coast with E.X.P.L.O.S.I.O.N, Lowprofile and Manuvah To Land.
Ah, Toti. My impression of the place is that if Umhlanga and Pinetown had a kid and left that kid to grow up on the street, sniffing glue and selling their body, but then that child got adopted by a loving family and grew up to be a somewhat functioning member of society, that'd be Toti. It's that town that we all know is a little fucked up, but most people don't get to know it well enough to understand why.
With a quartet of balls, they'll make a great soundtrack to some freaky partying.
Last Friday, I got to know that kid a little better, with the excuse of watching a couple of bands. I honestly don't know much about Toti. I know Dusty Rich comes from there, and I know some of the hardest party animals, but nicest dudes, are from there and it was because of the insistence of some of those dudes that I made the trip down the coast with Woogy's dad playing driver, because we're still in high school, clearly. We got to the venue, Toti Lifesaving Club, early for soundcheck and to get a lay of the land. I immediately felt at home. A lifesaving club is like a sports club, but near the beach, and boy have I had some good times at gigs at sports clubs. Since most of the people needed to make the soundcheck happen weren't there when we were, we bailed to hit a house party "Just up the road." Apparently the Joburgers that holiday in Toti have left behind their sense of distance because "just up the road" in my mind is Winston to Amsterdam, not Queensmead to Musgrave (can you tell I live in Glenwood?). The party was the perfect warm up though. I didn't really know many people there so substituted talking for drinking and by the time we got back to the Lifesaving Club, I was as toasty as the E.X.P.L.O.S.I.O.N guys usually are, and they just happened to be on stage.
E.X.P.L.O.S.I.O.N play an evolution of hair metal that's grown an extra testicle. I fucking hate, HATE, almost any music from the 80s that isn't punk, but they managed to pull off a throwback to an era that spawned Bon Jovi that had me leaving a note on my phone which said: "Perfect for date raping 16 year old girls." Take that as you will. They definitely had the ladies swooning and the dudes jamming along which means they'll keep it up for a while and it'll be interesting to see if they can grow another testicle as time goes on, cause with a quartet of balls, they'll make a great soundtrack to some freaky partying.
"Touring" band for the night, Lowprofile were up next. I've watched Lowprofile for years, and there are few better ways to watch them than on a shitty stage in a small venue with a packed crowd. The only problem was that this time, it seemed that the crowd were still stuck in the 80s and hadn't discovered 90s melodic punk yet. It wasn't that there was nobody watching or dancing or anything, it just wasn't with the fervour I was expecting. The vocals weren't as loud as they could have been, which was a small issue, but it seemed the locals were too busy trying to hook-up outside after getting down to E.X.P.L.O.S.I.O.N to give a damn about the punks on stage. Lowprofile still thrashed it out and I'd be telling bold faced lies if I tried to comment on the tightness of the show cause I really wasn't paying that much attention. It really didn't matter. I, and many of the Durban crew that made the trip down the coast, were happy to relish in the chance to catch our beloved stalwarts in a venue that was reminiscent of "the good old days", and eventually the kids that got shot down outside joined in and good old fashioned fun was had by all. Good old fashioned fun is stage diving and spilling booze on everyone, right?
Up last were Manuvah To Land who were the closest thing to a Sublime cover band that I've ever heard, even when they weren't playing actual Sublime songs, and especially when they were. And although the crowd were lovin' (it's what they got) it, I wasn't keen to see out the rest of a set that up until that point had sounded like one song, so I headed out to join the drunkards on the balcony which provided me with way more entertainment. There was chundering, there were tears, there was what looked like minor sexual assault but was most likely just teenage enthusiasm. There were ditzy girls, predatory boys/men, bad jokes, better put downs, more kids mauling each other and the motorboating of a set of testicles. It was beautiful really.
The night carried on for a bit after that and myself and a new makeshift party crew were subjected to more Toti hospitality. I found myself with a different car of people for the third time of the night as we were invited "just up the road" once more to another house to keep the party going for a while longer. For the sake of this paragraph I wish something more memorable happened, but we just did the things you do when a night winds down and you want to stall it for as long as possible. Turns out Toti is just a misunderstood kid that ain't so bad, just needs a little attention and if more bands make the short trip down the coast, they'll be rewarded with an enthusiastic crowd looking for a good time, you know, once they stop trying to fuck each other.
P.S. Toti is too amazing!
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They just won't die! The Universal Monsters; Frankenstein's Monster and his Bride, Dracula, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Mummy, The Wolfman, and The Invisible Man. For almost 100 years these names have been the stars of nightmares delivered via movie theater...but lately they just can't catch a break. Until now. There was a big push for the "Dark Universe" that started with Benicio Del Toro's Wolfman flick, then Tom Cruise's The Mummy last year, both flopped and just like that the revival was done. It's been almost 20 years since we had a good movie featuring one of these subjects with 1999's The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser. Why has it been so hard to bring these characters back to the top of the horror list? I have a few ideas. First and foremost, a big named star does not a good horror movie make. It works for action, but horror needs a bit more, see the aforementioned Tom Cruise flick for proof. Second, they wanted to go big, again, horror just doesn't work that way. If you look back through every horror film ever made you'll see that the words Blockbuster and Horror rarely yield good results when combined.
This is where the smartest guy working in horror today comes in, Jason Blum. He gets the core of what makes horror work and has proven this time and again. It gets better though, Leigh Wannell, writer of Saw and Insidious and one of the architects behind the popular trends in horror for the last 20 years has revealed he'll be directing via his Twitter feed.
Remember that horror movie I told you guys I was writing a while back? So excited to bring this to life! https://t.co/Yp8mcbAlMP— Leigh Whannell (@LWhannell) January 28, 2019
Most recently he's sat in the director's chair on last years criminally under-rated Upgrade. The guy has earned the respect I'm giving him without question. With Whannell working under Blumhouse there's really only a slim chance this doesn't work. It will bring the story back to it's roots and really explore the primal terror of the character.
Now, The Invisible Man wouldn't be my choice to start Blumhouse's run at these characters, but look at it this way, remember how you felt the first time you saw Paranormal Activity? We'll, I'd imagine it's going to feel something like that except instead of a ghost is crazy old Dr. Frank from down the street. If and when they make this work, there's literally nothing they can't do. Can you imagine a take on Dracula with the gritty realism of Insidious?


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New Jersey's State Conservationist Carrie Lindig with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is encouraging agricultural producers and forest land managers to contact their local NRCS office to plan conservation activities for their operations for next year. Applications for assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), EQIP Conservation Activity Plans and EQIP Initiatives submitted to local NRCS offices by August 30, 2019, will be considered for Fiscal Year 2020 funding. Read more about the program.
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Swimming With Sharks Records is pleased to announce the signing of For Fear Itself from Baltimore, Maryland. The band has been turning heads with their intense blend of deathcore meets post-hardcore mixed with epic synth backdrops. The group recently recorded their debut album with Imad El-Amine from The Fresh Republic at The Red Room. The album will be available on Swimming With Sharks Records in late June to early July.
Guitarist/Vocalist, Grant Echols states: "We are completely stoked on signing to Swimming With Sharks Records! We are 16 years old on average, and for our debut EP to be released with a company like SWS blows our minds. We can't wait to release it this summer and let people hear our new sound. On this record, we believe we've created a diverse track listing that people of all music tastes will enjoy. We would like to say thank you to everyone who has had our backs along the way; you guys are the best!"
A free song from the album entitled "Deecohder" is currently available for stream and download at http://www.swimmingwithsharksrecords.com
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The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) developed on the frontiers of America during the period known as the Second Great Awakening (1787-1825). Those early Disciples believed that Jesus was the Christ, and looked to the Bible as the center of the church's beliefs. They also believed that each person had the responsibility to study and understand the scriptures. The scriptures were clear and understandable, they believed, for those who studied them seriously and with minds open to the leading of the Spirit of God.
Many people who visit our church are coming from other faith traditions or denominations. We have developed four courses as an introduction to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), our beliefs, and spiritual development. These courses are offered throughout the year and provide a basic introduction for those who want more detailed information.
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A Writer's Frustrations
Writer's Block
If you think of yourself as a writer, then you're familiar with the frustrations a writer often faces.
I believe for most writers, the single most frustrating thing to happen to them is a writer's block. Of course, I agree. It's a dreaded nightmare when you find your mind locked and blocked.
"Aren't those the same thing?" you ask. Maybe so, but perhaps not.
Regardless, your brain freezes. There's like a gigantic, dark, heavy, block of stone suddenly materializing inside your brain and crushing all ideas and inspirations. And just like the immovable object that it is, it takes residence for an indefinite time. Like, there's literally nothing you can write about, or think to write about.
I shudder to think about such thing happening.
I once went through this dry spell which lasted for literally years. Of course, the writer's block was compounded by my then lack of motivation and infatuations with real life. I fancied myself too busy pursuing the real things in life to even entertain the idea of writing even a short limerick.
Once I wanted to write again, which was years later, I encountered a block. The spirit was willing, the body was ready, and the soul had all the supporting emotions. But for some reason, the mind was not co-operating. Not a single idea sparked. No inspiration strike. Nothing.
But eventually, determination won over brain-freeze. Because I was ready to write again, I actively looked around for ideas. Then I determinedly began to write my first sentence. Before I knew it, I had a whole paragraph written down. From there, it was only a matter of letting go and catching hold of that idea and letting my imagination fly. It was quite easy once this happened. It was like a dam was broken in my mind, and the water of creativity gushed out.
You know, experience tells me that one's determination to write is a sure way to unlock the writer's block. I have encountered many writer's blocks since then, but determination always wins over them.
A writer's block is a real frustration, but one which you can overcome.
More Of The Same
There are other frustrations though. Here are some I have personally experienced :
Delete a Work Or Several. When you accidentally delete a work but then you haven't saved a copy or two. How about when you delete a whole collection of works and did not backup your content? I recently had this happened to me. Now, I didn't accidentally delete my content, which was quite large. I purposely deleted it, because I wanted to refresh my work. The problem was, I forgot to make copies or backup my work. I even had a few works which were finished and to my satisfaction. Now I can't remember enough of my vanished works to replicate them. I'm still upset with myself right now, days later.
Computer Or Writing Tools Malfunction. When your computer 'hang' just when your creative juice is flowing and you need to get them written like, right now! It's like this. You are excitedly typing up your work and you have all the ideas. You want it completed right then, and you're so eager to see the finished product. But suddenly, in the middle of typing, your computer stops working. Like, everything freezes; the cursor refuses to move, the keypad won't produced letters no matter how hard you pound them, and the screen won't budge anywhere!
Of course, this most probably is just a technology thing, specifically your computer's issues. But still, it produces frustrations.
You have two options. First, you wait in the hope that your computer will resume working. It might or might not. Either way, you lose time and probably ideas. Second, you reboot your computer. This is fine, unless you haven't saved your work yet before the 'malfunction' occurs. Then, you just lose your hard-earned work. You could retype everything, but the probability that you forget some important content is high.
This happened to me several times. I once got so frustrated when it happened that I threw a book several feet away. Of course, then I had to get up and pick up the book. I should just buy a new computer.
Distractions. When you're on a flow, have the whole work figured out in your head, and are typing them out. Then, someone calls and distract you. And just like that your concentration breaks and you lose part of the idea. It is especially frustrating when you lose the most important part. I literally snapped at someone once for making me lose concentrations. Yeah, not my finest moment, I know. Poor person didn't even knew why I was upset.
There are other causes of frustrations, minor or otherwise. Some you can't help but 'ride it through'', such as with distractions. Others, you could avoid. For example, always save your works, preferably after a few sentences. Do backups faithfully in case of sudden technical problems or accidental deletion. It only takes a few second to click the 'save' button. Which reminds me, I should do that now.
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Our Stillspeaking Voice
Our Stillspeaking Voice is a monthly issues-oriented multimedia initiative, created to amplify the bold public voice of the United Church of Christ. Part of General and Minister and President John C. Dorhauer's first 90-day initiatives, Our Stillspeaking Voice is the product of all the UCC's national ministries –– the Office of the General Minister and President, Justice and Witness Ministries, Local Church Ministries and Wider Church Ministries –– in partnership with several UCC conferences, around a dozen issues that are part of the church's DNA.
Focus on Israel/Palestine
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Spotlight (on sexual abuse in churches)
Why I Protest (on Black Lives Matter)
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Faith and Tough Economic Times
Financial Wellness: Congregational and Personal
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From this page we will be acquiring and sharing information for you, from you. Help us to create a viral site where the church helps all the people during tough economic times.
Financial Literacy: 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy, recommended by the UCC Pension Boards offers help for all financial stages of life.
Financial Literacy: Financial Security: Managing Money in Tough Times. Learning positive money management techniques can help you and your family adapt to tough economic times.
Financial Fitness: America Saves is a nationwide campaign in which a broad coalition of nonprofit, corporate, and government groups helps individuals and families save and build wealth. Through information, advice, and encouragement, they assist those who wish to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, save for a home, save for an education, or save for retirement.
Support for Seniors: Benefits Check Up offed by the National Council on Aging includes more than 1,550 public and private benefits programs from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Support for Homeowners: If your congregation has struggling homeowners, let them know about the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's foreclosure prevention site.
Ohio State University Extension has a web-site where educational materials are available. More fact sheets about money management can be found here.
Below are some other links you may find helpful:
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Receipts are Up
Making Sound Strategic Choices in Anxious Times
Alban Institute Susan Beaumont and Alice Mann offer UCC pastors sound answers to tough questions.(click here)
The Church and Tough Economic Times:
What Should Congregations be Doing?
Anthony B. Robinson
The election is behind us, and the economic challenges? They continue. In fact, it seems likely that they will grow worse before they get better. In view of this, what should congregations and their leaders be doing? Get some answers here!
Religious Giving in Uncertain Times: Insights for Congregations and Faith-based Nonprofits
Prepared by The Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
Keeping Faith Communities Vital in an Ailing Economy
Rising unemployment, gut-wrenching declines in the stock market and predictions of a recession worse than any since the Great Depression can spell sleepless nights for even the most faithful ministry leaders. (read full article)
From the UCC Writer's Group
Anthony B. Robinson: I Don't Deserve This!
You know what they say, "third time's the charm." But in this case, it was more curse than charm. It was the third kick that got my attention....
Lillian Daniel: God's Economy is Not a Roller Coaster
We've been riding a roller coaster in the financial world, and it has not been fun. This is not a roller coaster we stood in line for and got excited about....
Martin B. Copenhaver: Fear or Faith?
Fear in small doses can be a good thing. Fear is what told our ancestors to run from predators and spurred them on to go faster than they could have otherwise. And many of us never would have studied for math tests unless we had been motivated, in part, by fear of what would happen if we did not. So sometimes, in the short run, fear can prompt us to do the right thing....
Anthony B. Robinson: More of Everything?
"More of Everything" is the slogan for one of the big box retailers in our area. Its trucks roll by with those words emblazoned on the side: "More of Everything." Suddenly that slogan seems less like glad tidings than it does a haunting, sad chiding....
William C. Green: Looking Forward
We Americans are known for optimism and positive thinking. But now many of us are negative—and scared. Security as we've known it is being re-thought by all of us, government and citizens alike....
Donna Schaper: The Blessing of Limits
There is nothing like a good dose of reality to yield a blessing. Reality is always about limits, but in some centuries we obscure it with ideas about limitless growth and possibility....
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Stewardship Messages Online! In tough times giving can be difficult for people…even people of faith. Use these messages monthly to offer an inspiring, biblically-based reflection in your newsletter, on your bulletin board, your website, or use as an insert in your giving statement or Sunday Bulletin.
news-subfeature, Christmas Blessings
Share the blessings and love of this sacred season. Merry Christmas from the United Church of Christ.
Please share this UCC Christmas message on your church website, and through your social media channels.
The IRA Charitable Rollover
On December 18, 2015 President Obama signed into law the PATH (Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners) Act, which includes not merely an extension of the IRA Charitable Rollover, but which makes it PERMANENT.
The legislation keeps in place all of the previous requirements that must be met in order for the charitable transfer to qualify:
- The donor must be at least 70½ years of age when the gift is made;
- Transfer must be made DIRECTLY from the IRA administrator to the charity;
- The gifts from the IRA cannot exceed $100,000 per person ($200,000 for a couple with separate IRAs) in a given year;
- They can only be outright gifts (can't fund a life-income gift such as a Charitable Gift Annuity or Charitable Remainder Trust);
- There is no charitable deduction, but the donor does not include the amount distributed in their federal taxable income;
- The distribution counts toward the donor's Minimum Required Distribution for the current tax year;
- The law is retroactive to January 1, 2015 and is now permanent (2015 gifts must be transferred by December 31st);
- The Rollover provision applies only to Traditional IRAs, not to 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and other similar retirement plans – gifts must be made directly to a qualified charity and may not be made to donor advised funds, private foundations or supporting organizations. Gifts may also be made from Roth IRAs, but distributions from a Roth are generally tax-free to the donor anyway, depending on the donor's age and the length of time the Roth IRA has been in place.
Contact your IRA plan administrator to proceed with a Rollover gift.
Good Stewardship Practices
Our Church's Wider Mission
What does Our Church's Wider Mission Support?
Great for new board and mission committee members! This resource highlights work being done in the national setting which is supported by Our Church's Wider Mission. Print and post for church bulletin boards, use in newsletters or on websites. Also great for stewardship and mission committees!
OCWM Brochure - Great for church members and church leaders. Order copies. Free.
OCWM Infographic – Great tool to share at Annual Meetings and Churches. Order copies. Free.
How Much Shall I Give?
The United Church of Christ stresses giving a deliberately chosen percentage of income to support God's mission among people everywhere. Our church urges us to set at least 10% of income as our giving goal and suggests that we move toward that goal by giving an additional 1% of our income each year.
Using the information in this brochure, consider some of the ways that you, as a disciple of Jesus Christ, can cause God's mission to come alive through your action. Sections include:
- My Financial Contribution
- Increasing My Giving for the Future
- Weekly Percentage Giving Guide
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Links to purchase brochure and theme materials
Tithing - UCC Style
A reflection on tithing by the Rev. Dr. Jo Hudson, Rector and Senior Pastor of Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas:
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse...and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing. Malachi 3.10
A Word of Hope
Through the course of my ministry I have attended many spiritual retreats, participated in many Bibles studies, and have been a part of countless church meetings. One of the questions often asked, as a "get to know you" activity, is an invitation to share one's favorite passages of scripture. That is a very hard thing for me because there are so many Bible verses that I love. However, if I were to share the one passage of scripture that has changed my life the most it may well be this passage from the book of the prophet Malachi.
I remember the first time I consciously heard this passage. It was shortly after I arrived at the Cathedral of Hope. I was participating in a New Member Class and Bill Eure was teaching the class about stewardship. He quoted the scripture from Malachi and then explained how he had begun practicing tithing and what an impact it had made in his life. The lesson was so genuine, so heart-felt, that I decided to do what Bill had done, to practice tithing.
It is now six years later and I have never regretted that decision. This one passage of scripture, and the practice of it in my daily life, has changed how I feel about money. Now, if I am honest, I often wish I had more money. I frequently have to limit the things I buy. Sometimes I have to postpone the plans to do something for my home or yard. I have to carefully plan for major purchases. Those are the realities of our living, but since beginning the discipline of tithing, I have consciously given away more of my resources than ever before in my life, much more than just ten percent. What I have discovered is that God is true to God's promises.
I am happier now than I have ever been and while there are many reasons for my happiness, I believe that one of the most important reasons is that I now spend my days in gratitude. I have shifted from being fearful of what I do not have to being grateful for what I do have. I am learning, day by day, week by week to be a generous person. I am learning the deep and profound joy of giving. In short, I have been set free. Money no longer owns me and I am grateful to God for that.
So, why not try it? What do you have to lose? After all, it is God who says, "Test me in this!" Why not try bringing God the full tithe, a full ten percent of your resources, and see what God does. I am convinced that God will do exactly as God promised and will open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings upon you.
Holy One, you are so very generous to me. Let me be wholly yours so that I might be a blessing just as you have blessed me. Amen.
Devotion Author
Rev. Dr. Jo Hudson
Rector & Senior Pastor
Exercising Generosity
Rev. Kate Huey
About eighteen months ago, I joined a woman's exercise club, one of those reasonably-priced, three-day-a-week, thirty-minute-workout women's exercise clubs that presented a golden opportunity to get in better shape so I would feel better and improve my health. What a great idea! There was only one catch, of course – I would actually have to show up and do the workout, because paying my monthly fee, carrying the ID card, and saying that I belonged to an exercise club wouldn't take a single ounce off my weight or improve my endurance one bit.
What I did notice, however, when I set a rhythm to my life that included regular trips to the exercise club, was a definite "lift" to the way I felt, not just physically but mentally, too. Clearly, as we all know, exercise is good for us. It may not be easy, and it may take discipline, but it's definitely good for us.
During the past two years, I've been making a similar discovery about generosity, and specifically about tithing. We live in a world that offers many "helps" to get our lives in order, to find a sense of proportion and balance and health, from exercise clubs and weight-loss plans to closet organizers and electronic calendars, from self-help books and Dr. Phil to financial advisors and "lifestyle coaches." But I am convinced that these supports fall far short of the power of the gospel to transform our lives.
I've experienced this firsthand. As a member of the Stewardship and Church Finances Ministry Team of the United Church of Christ, I serve the region of the church that stretches from Virginia to Texas. Two summers ago, on a beautiful June morning, I was about to lead a workshop on stewardship at a meeting in a church in Lanett, Alabama. We were sitting on those little folding chairs in one of the church school classrooms, waiting to begin, and just visiting and getting to know one another. When I asked the folks for their own thoughts about giving, two women, one on either side of me, told me that they had tithed – that they had given a tenth of their income to God – all of their lives, and that they both had found it to be a blessing in their lives. One said, "When we bought a house, we thought we'd better back off from tithing for awhile to make sure we could afford it, but then we thought, 'No, we'll just keep tithing,' and we've never missed a house payment."
So there I was, the "expert on stewardship from Cleveland," about to teach them about generosity and faithfulness. I don't think so. The day I returned home from that trip, I stood by my kitchen counter (I can still see it now), and I opened my pay envelope. I looked at my pay stub. I thought about all the blessings in my life, and I felt so profoundly grateful. I thought, what was I waiting for? Until I could "afford" to tithe? Until I wouldn't feel it if I did? I took out my checkbook and wrote a check to Pilgrim Church (my home congregation) for one-tenth of my paycheck. And it was the best feeling I've ever had when I wrote a check. I've been doing that ever since, each time I receive my paycheck, stopping to think about my blessings and give thanks, writing a check of the "first fruits," and then living on the rest. Along with the other money I give to the special mission offerings (Neighbors in Need, One Great Hour of Sharing, Strengthen the Church, and the Christmas Fund) and to other ministries of the wider church, and to charities I support, and the money I give to my children…all of those are the happiest checks I write.
But then I discovered two more things. First, I feel calmer about money in general. I have a better sense of priorities in my life; things feel like they're in better order. For me, the gift of tithing is like the gift of the Sabbath – both of them establish a kind of balance and proportion in our lives – they are, quite simply, good for us. Didn't Jesus say, "The Sabbath was made for humankind, not humankind for the Sabbath"? (Mark 2:27)
Second, I discovered something that can best be related with a story about my two-year-old granddaughter, Allyson. Last spring, Ally stayed with us for eight days. Of course, I've loved playing grandma, giving her lots of affection and attention, and enjoying how cute and loveable she is. But for those eight days, I had to be aware of her at all times, to provide everything she needed, to think about where she was and whether she was safe, feed her, bathe her, clothe her…I had to invest a lot of my time and my self in her. When the time came to hand her back to her parents, though, I thought my heart would break. I had bonded with her in a very special and powerful way.
That was what I discovered when I decided to increase my giving dramatically, all at once, to the church. I found that I love my church even more. I know I loved it before, but the more I give, the more I care about Pilgrim Church. And, mysteriously, at the same time, the more I trust that the leadership of the church will use my gifts well. Generosity, I have come to understand, is a discipline to be practiced and yet, mysteriously, at the same time, it frees our spirit. This experience, which transformed my life – this movement into a spiritual, everyday practice – would not have happened if two women of faith had not quietly trusted that group with their own stories of giving that summer morning over a year ago. They showed me by their example and their calm faith what it means not just to say "I believe" but to really follow Jesus, not just on Sunday morning, but seven days a week.
In your life, how have you thought of the tithe?
How are rules and laws rather than freedom often connected with tithing, and how would exercising the tithe in freedom be a new and liberating "discipline" in your life?
What steps might you take to increase your giving, a little bit at a time, to reach a tithe in the future?
When have you experienced freedom and a "lift" because you exercised generosity?
Is generosity – like health – something that happens without effort on our part?
Year Round Stewardship
This page is under construction. While we are in the process of evaluating the year-round stewardship resources we provide on this page, we encourage your use of the archived stewardship resources below. Thank you for your patience.
Here is a PowerPoint overview of this resource. (10MB)
Supplemental resources for the Theme of the Month
April– Relationship with the Earth
Environmental Stewardship
More on environmental stewardship
May – Covenantal Relationships
Walking Together in All God's Ways
June - Stewards in Formation: Children,
Youth and Young Adults
January - Relationship with God
Sabbath and Spiritual Practices
(More Resources)
February – Relationship with Others
On Holy Ground
(More Resources)
March– Relationship with Money
Financial Health for Families & Congregations
April– Relationship with the Earth
Environmental Stewardship
May – Covenantal Relationships
Walking Together in All God's Ways
June - Stewards in Formation: Children,
Youth and Young Adults
July – Stewards of Responsible Freedom:
Saying Yes and Saying No
August – Gifted by God Our Talents, Vocation and
Life-long Learning
September – Peace and Justice
Restoring God's Intended Shalom
October - Stewards of God's Extravagant Welcome
MM, ONA, A2A, JP Church
November Life Abundant
Transformative Generosity
December – Stewards of the Gospel
God Is Still Speaking … Through Us


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Remember those postcard-sized tax returns? They're here. Sort of. They're not exactly postcard-sized, but the new form 1040 is smaller than before. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made the new form 1040 and the accompanying six new schedules for the 2018 tax year available on the IRS website.
Here's a peek at page one of the form 1040:
And here's page 2:
The form may look easier, but the instructions didn't get any shorter. The instructions for the form 1040 for 2018 weigh in at 117 pages. You can check them out (downloads as a pdf) here.
One change worth noting (and previously called out in the drafts): The new form 1040 is intended to replace not only the current form 1040 but also forms 1040A and 1040EZ. The instructions state: For 2018, you will no longer use Form 1040A or Form 1040EZ as you may have in the past. Instead, you will use the redesigned Form 1040, which now has six new numbered schedules in addition to the existing lettered schedules like Schedules A, B, C, D, E and F.
The plan is for taxpayers to only file the base form 1040 plus any new schedules that apply to their own facts and circumstances. Here's the IRS cheat sheet for figuring out which new schedules apply:
Confused yet? Don't be. According to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, if you e-file your return, you likely won't notice much of a change at tax time. Speaking to reporters yesterday, Rettig confirmed taxpayers using tax software should expect to see roughly the "same interview format" as before tax reform.
Whether filing on paper or e-filing, taxpayers will recognize a familiar checkbox: There remains a spot to indicate whether you had full-year health coverage or whether you are exempt. It's front and center on page one of the form 1040 for 2018 (it was on the second page of the form 1040 at line 61 for 2017).
While some lawmakers have touted the disappearance of the share responsibility payment, the IRS reminds taxpayers that the law was still in effect for 2018. You must make a shared responsibility payment if, for any month in 2018, you, your spouse (if filing jointly), or anyone you can or do claim as a dependent didn't have coverage and doesn't qualify for a coverage exemption.
Here's some more about how the new forms are alike and how they differ:
So that's your first look at the new form 1040. Need help making sense of some of the key changes? I've got you covered. Check back for more tax reform and tax season updates.