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Apologies to Billy Ocean for tainting his song, but it just seems so appropriate!
I don't know if this will resonate with you, but growing up, I was taught that the best way to solve a problem was to "think it through" and "plan things out". My ability to analyze and my rational thought could, supposedly, get me out of anything. To a great extent, that has proven true. The downside comes if I'm not able to turn the brain off.
Being stuck in your head is like being captive in another reality -- one that can become a very bleak and hopeless place.
There's plenty of research that's shown that overthinking can lead to depression and anxiety and creates barriers to discovering solutions. And, a concern of some researchers and therapists is that journaling can get people stuck in their heads and become passive observers of life. As journalers, we need to make sure that we access our hearts and souls.
This was expressed perfectly to me earlier today by a friend who keeps several journals.
She said, "I'm an introvert. Introverts tend to overthink. So, when I journal, I get rid of the thinking part of me and let my words come through. I feel more connected with ME, my true self. I don't journal to write out negative thoughts, I journal to write through them."
When I asked her to tell me more about writing through, she added, "I journal to remind myself that I am not my thoughts. I feel more grounded when I journal. And before, I usually am frazzled, feeling harried."
So there. That's probably one of the best testaments to the value of journaling I've heard in awhile.
So, Enjoy Billy Ocean and sing along ... Get outta my head, get into my heart ...
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Giving something back is really important to us at Jungle and we like to get involved in a variety of charitable activities or local community projects.
Here's just a few things that we have been doing….
Renewed Support for the Hunger Project
Jungle Diversity, through it's sister organisation JungleHR are pleased to confirm a third year of support for The Hunger Project. As a UK Brand Ambassador, Teresa Boughey, CEO and founder of Jungle HR and Jungle Dirvsity, has pledged to raise funds a significant sum during 2018 to help women end hunger in their communities through the Unleashed Women Leaders Initiative.
She said: "I am passionate about supporting other women across the world through education and empowerment and I was inspired by the work of The Hunger Project's Unleashed Women programme which aligns with my personal values and those of my company which is 'delivering change through people'."
The Unleashed Women programme project aims to reach 80,000 women in communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, giving women and children access to quality health care and nutrition, education and support for entrepreneurs.
Severn Hospice
As an HR expert, Teresa Boughey, Jungle founder and MD, is more used to negotiating the boardroom than giant slides, but she donned her Superhero outfit to tackle an inflatable obstacle course to raise funds for Severn Hospice in April 2018. Teresa was joined by husband Mike and son James to complete the Superhero challenge 5k course known as KAPOW!
Teresa, dressed as Wonder Woman, was raising funds in memory of her mother, Shirley Wheeldon. She said: 'My mum was a true Wonder Woman and she was very well looked after by Severn Hospice so I was delighted to take part in the first ever KAPOW! event to raise funds for such a good cause."
Team Jungle smashed their fundraising target but would like to raise even more, so if you can help there is still time to donate via Teresa's Just Giving Page.
Severn Hospice provides care for patients and families who are living with life limiting illnesses and strives to look after their medical, emotional and practical needs in a compassionate and respectful environment. The Hospice relies on public fundraising for two thirds of their income every year.
Inspiring Girls & Young Women
Our Jungle CEO Teresa Boughey is involved with the Inspiring the Future and Inspiring Women Nationwide programme which has been set up to talk with girls and young women about the 'job they do' and route they took.
We believe that it is vital for young female talent have access to Senior Female role models, and that they are able to broaden their aspirations through hearing the real life stories of other successful Senior Female Leaders and Entrepreneurs, and ultimately to be inspired to believe in their capabilities.
We are proud to be involved in this initiative and to have the opportunity to influence and change the lives of young talent.

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text: London - Britain's Dan Evans has withdrawn from qualifying for the Paris Masters tournament after his racquets failed to make it to France.The 26-year-old was set to play Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic in the opening round of qualifying in the French capital on Saturday, but his kit failed to make it across the Channel with him after he flew to France from Birmingham."I had to pull out of Paris qs (qualifiers) as my racquet bag never made it to Paris from Birmingham so basically I had a day trip to Paris," British number three Evans said on Twitter.Evans' absence leaves world number two Andy Murray as the lone British representative in the last tournament of the regular ATP season, with Kyle Edmund ruled out because of a hip injury.One consolation for Evans, currently 60th in the world, is that he will finish 2016 with the highest end-of-year ranking of his career despite his problems in Paris. I had to pull out of Paris qs as my racquet bag never made it to Paris from Birmingham so basically I had a day trip to Paris— Dan Evans (@Evo151216) October 29, 2016


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After unforgettable and gritty entertainers like Karenjit Kaur: The Untold Story of Sunny Leone, Abhay, and scary ones like Parchhayee ZEE5 brings you a light-hearted original comedy series Bhoot Purva. Starring Omkar Kapoor, Zoa Morani, Rishab Chadha, Baba Sehgal, Jayati Bhatia, Manu Rishi Chadha, Bhoot Purva is packed with 10 episodes. The misadventures of a boy named Purva (Omkar) and his ghost friend Aarav (Rishab) form the narrative of this horror comedy series. Scroll further to read our complete review of Bhoot Purva.
Before you proceed, catch the trailer of Bhoot Purva here:
Laced with interesting plot twists, the series revolves around Aarav Joshi's quest to win over his lady love Angelina (Zoa), with the help of his human friend Purva. The series begins with Aarav, a young college boy, trying to woo a girl named Angelina. However, after she refuses to accept his proposal, Aarav fakes a suicide attempt. Confusion leads to an ever-busy Yamraj (Baba Sehgal) mixing up surnames and taking away Aarav Joshi's life instead of a Siddharth Joshi. Thanks to this goof up, Aarav is now waiting to be inducted in either heaven or hell. A string of turns ends up with Aarav entering Purva's life. Purva is a loser in the eyes of not only his parents but also his neighbours.
The following episodes see Aarav helping Purva earn respect from the members of his locality and family while the latter proves himself useful in uniting Aarav and Angelina. But Purva being struck by eternal bad luck, will he be able to accomplish his goal? Or destiny has some other plans?
The major highlight of Bhoot Purva is that horror-comedy is an impressionable genre to enter. Throughout the series, we see spooky elements, punctuated by satire, tickle our funny bones but also scare us to an extent. A tightly bound script provides a solid backing to the storyline that is packed with hilarity and imagination. Rishab as the wishy-washy, over-sentimental ghost is quite a refreshment from the blood-smeared ghostly figures we see on the screen regularly. Omkar brings his Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 charm along and drives the episodes to a successful climax. His performance prevents humour to fizz out easily. As for Zoa, her craft has goes from 0 to 100 from the word go. Slipping under Angelina's skin comes easily to her and doesn't look like a drag attempt.
Veteran Jayati Bhati is effortless in her stint, as she has always been over the years. Baba Sehgal is Baba Sehgal – we are sold on his catchy rap and that quirky getup of a Yamraj! Anil Mange, last seen in Namaste England and Simmba, proves to be a valuable addition to the cast. The screenplay has enough to make Bhoot Purva more than just a one-time-watch. And we recommend you watch the series with your family and a bucket full of popcorn!
Watch these wacky characters come to life in Bhoot Purva, releasing on ZEE5 on 7 May 2019


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Why do you believe the SEL field is gaining momentum and how do you hope the upcoming SEL Exchange captures and advances that momentum?
When I talk with parents, their biggest concern for their children is not their academic achievement, their technology know-how, or their popularity at school. Parents are most concerned about their children's emotional well-being. Professionals and families alike are increasingly realizing that in order to help our children gain the inner resources they require to succeed in school, relationships, and their future careers, it's their social and emotional development we need to focus on. This is not a trending topic or an educational fad. A focus on SEL in schools and at home is simply bringing us back to our very humanity; the fact that we are beings with hearts, minds, and spirits whose inherent purpose is learning in all areas of our lives. SEL offers all those who love children the great hope that we influential adults can contribute to their success by offering them practice with skills that grow over time.
My hope is that the SEL Exchange will be a catalyzing force for the field to deepen and broaden the impact of SEL by working together. A movement has been underway. Now it's time to scale and adapt it so that each individual brings their own assets to enrich our understanding of the many diverse ways in which we can support development.
What is the project or initiative you're working on that you're most excited about?
I release a book one month after the SEL Exchange that I've been working on for many years, "Confident Parents, Confident Kids: Raising Emotional Intelligence In Ourselves and Our Kids — From Toddlers to Teenagers." I surveyed a large group of parents and asked what they most wanted from a parenting book. Unanimously, the response was "big feelings" — their own, their child's, and the sparks that rise from the combination of the two. Most parenting challenges typically involve how to understand and work with the feelings that emerge when both the child and adult are constantly changing and developing. The book offers age-specific guidance on children's development and how we might cultivate their social and emotional skills at each level. In addition, there's guidance for parents on dealing with their own anxiety, anger, upset, hurt and more in their toughest moments. And most importantly, it offers support to help them turn around those tough times into the most valuable lessons for growing their children's social and emotional development. We are not born confident.
We are born confident-ready. Ready to learn. Confident parents, who are always learning, falling, getting back up, reflecting, trying again, raise confident kids, who are always learning, falling, getting back up, reflecting and trying again.
Can you give us a sneak peak of a few insights you'll be sharing during your pre-conference Institute on parent-educator partnerships?
At times, parents feel that teachers are in a world outside of their own. And at times, educators can feel similarly about parents. This workshop will show that even small changes in the language that we use with one another can build the foundation for trust and collaboration. How can a focus on SEL serve as the glue that connects schools to families and families to schools? We'll share our research and move it quickly to dialogue about the practical. How can we parent with SEL? How can parenting with SEL help us create stronger partnerships? We'll share models of success. Ultimately, our hope is that participants will leave filled with inspiration ready with specific tools and strategies along with their own goals to put their learning into practice right away.
What is one must-read book or resource recommendation for educators and SEL field-builders from your library?
"Confident Parents, Confident Kids: Raising Emotional Intelligence in Ourselves and Our Kids — From Toddlers to Teens" of course! But in case that's not a fair answer to the question, I highly recommend "Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive" by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell.


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According to a recent authentic report. The actress Shilpa Shetty husband, Raj Kundra, the well-known businessman in India. They have finally decided
According to a recent authentic report. The actress Shilpa Shetty husband, Raj Kundra, the well-known businessman in India. They have finally decided to see out their stakes which they got for the IPL team, named Rajasthan Royals. This decision of giving away their stakes for the team happened after the judgment. It is said to be made on Raj by the Supreme Court. It is about engaging in various bets during the previous IPL games and making IPL controversy.
Bollywood's own superstitious towards the IPL
A Jaipur based team has recently written to the BCCI and to the IPL governing body. About Kundra and Shilpa Shetty's decision to sever with all the ties that were previously made with the Rajasthan Royals. By giving back their eleven points one % of their stakes, which they bought for auction during the year 2009. The report also stated that there was a great speculation going around of the exact nature of share transfer. The stakes that were brought by Kundra shall go directly to the owners who are said to be owning the team. None of the stakes shall go to any kind of new buyer.
This recent and sudden decision that has been taken together by Shilpa Shetty husband has led to many IPL controversy and the one that's going around is about the superstitious thing that Shilpa Shetty had over owning a part of the Rajasthan Royals. It has been rumored that her superstitious belief were not going easy with the team. It has made the couples give up their stakes. Which they bought for Rajasthan Royals in the year 2009. Her silly belief is what made the couples lose the stakes now, like wearing more than a watch shall make their team and much more.


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A lot of phone users think that they are quite knowledgeable in handling and using their phones to its extent, but they know less or even none with regards to mobile phone security. These are the essentials that are a must-know to keep your phones protected from possible security danger.
Avoid Selling or Throwing Your Old Device
Many users have thought of selling their old handsets to come up with extra cash for them to purchase a brand new phone they have eyed on for months. If your old phone reaches to the wrong person, your previous information and files, which you have kept securedbefore, might be recovered. Although you are confident to say that you have clearly wiped out your personal files through resetting it to its default settings or reformatting it, there is still a chance that the wrong person who bought your phone might retrieve them back. If you wish to sell it, choose someone who you truly know and can fully trust.
Set Up a Password
Setting up a passcode on your phone is as easy as ABC. Having a password on your phone will not completely protect you from breach of security by some hacker. Because if you do not, then it is like you are letting anyone who can get their hands on your phone go through all the highly classified details stored in your phone. With a passcode, it lowers the chances of the thief digging up on your details. Even if he tries to guess the combination, it heightens the chances of locking your phone, preventing him further from using it.
Avoid Displaying Your Phone in Public
Some people may want to use our phones for many reasons whether in a very crowded area or not. It is either to show them off since they have the newest handset or to answer an important call or text. Sometimes, even wishing to take pictures of yourself or with a group of friends in a well-renowned public area, but take note that there are those thieves who are scrutinizing that gadget of yours.
Do not Use Public Networks
It is nice to browse the net freely via the public Wi-Fi, but these can put your phones at risk for security threat. It is as if someone intricately knows what you are doing. These public networks are not purely safe when it comes to exchanging essential files and information because it is possible that someone can easily access them through the public Wi-Fi.
Avoid Downloading from Unknown Sources
There are times operating systems do not allow you to download files from the Internet from anonymous developers. If your phone's operating system has been "jailbroken"or "rooted" and you download from these unknown sources, chances are you have breached the security of your phone, letting any virus and malware penetrate it.
Always Sharing In Social Media
Always sharing stuff in social media is not advisable. Some of your friends might find your posts a nuisance, but also some of these posts might be visible to a group of people you wish would not see your posts.
Keep Confidential Transactions at Home
We can say that the Internet is not a fully secured place to do transactions to your clients or to whomever, but if you want these transactions to go on without worrying about security-related problems, you can do them in your home network. Accessing important things like your bank accounts through a public Wi-Fi is never a good idea for there might be others who can go past your security and obtain your personal data.


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Capital Punishment
I do not believe in capital punishment of any find, I do not believe it is a deterrent, and therefore the only purpose it serves is revenge. My belief is that you will either commit a crime or you won't, I do not believe that any criminal ever thinks about the consequences of their crimes until they are caught. Some people are just born bad, the death penalty cannot stop that.
I also believe in compassion and rehabilitation. Take for example the current situation of the Bali Nine ringleaders, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukamaran, what good can possibly come from their execution, will the world be a better place, will it stop drug smuggling, I think not.
I may look at things in a simplistic way, but it would seem to me that by the Indonesian President showing these two men mercy, along with those other poor souls on death row, he can do more good for his country in the eyes of the world, than by executing them and facing condemnation. There is no shame in being seen to back down and show these men clemency.
Small Business
Over the years I have always wanted to run my own business, there was never any doubt I would be successful, and the idea of being my own boss really appealed. My father had run his own green grocer before he married my mother, and then many years later he had a very successful fencing company, it was in my blood and I was determined to give it a go.
When I was still married I toyed with the idea of buying a discount variety store, I even had one in mind, but then I had a wife, four children and a mortgage, and as I was the only bread winner the risk was just too great.
Fast forward a few years and I still had the bug but this time I wanted to set up my own kitchen ware shop, I thought that would be more achievable than buying an existing business. Unfortunately I was still the only bread winner and so again the risk was too great.
In between times my then wife had operated her own adult party plan business, Secret Scandal, she didn't do too bad out of that but then along came baby number 3 and that was the end of that, we could not get anyone reliable to do the parties, and it really was not my cup of tea.
Some years later after I met Brian we both had the same bug, we craved our own business and soon found what we thought was the right one, a lovely cafe come general store right on the River Murray, then along came the drought and that was the end of that.
In the mean time we decided to offload that business and buy a pub, we soon found out you could not have your cake and eat it too. We could not sell the cafe and we were living 3oo kilometres apart, and then to make things worse the local football club amalgamated with another team and the pub started to go pear shape.
Any way things got progressively worse and those that know us know what hell we went through, but we came out of it stronger as a couple, albeit a little disappointed that our dream had soured.
That was not the end of the story for me, I still wanted to prove to myself that I could run a successful business so I set up an online retail affiliate of a very large online marketer, however the hype was not worth the effort and Graham's Goodies weren't so good after all.
The moral of the story, I still have the bug only now I would like to open a little shop selling collectibles. Will it ever happen, I hope so, then again there is a lot to be said for a regular pay packet and paid holidays.
I understand that commercial advertising on television is a part of life, they pay the bills for the television stations and can sometimes offer up something interesting, some can also be quirky and quite funny. Let's face it, they are only on for a few seconds at a time, and they give you the opportunity for a loo or drink break.
Infomercials on the other hand are a whole different animal, and they drag on and on. Answer me this, why do almost all presenters of infomercials have to raise their voices, some almost shout, it does not make me want to buy their products at all, if anything it just irritates me and puts me right off.
My other pet hate with infomercials, why oh why please tell me, are all of their "satisfied customers" American, don't we have a voice here in Australia, haven't they sold a single unit of their product to anyone in Australia.
Then we have "wait there's still more", all those added extras, freebies, two for the price of one. If they can afford to give away all those extras for free, then who knows just what their profit margins are like, they have to make a buck so presumably we are paying through the nose for their products.
Rant over. Have a lovely day.


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Thousand Oaks, Calif., Sept. 10, 2016 – The Washington University in St. Louis volleyball program fell to two nationally ranked programs in six straight sets Saturday evening at the Cal Lu Invitational, including matches against No. 20 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and No. 4 Claremont Mudd-Scripps College.
The Bears (5-5 Overall) also nationally ranked at No. 10, struggled to get much going against the Warhawks and Stags. Sophomores Ifeoma Ufondu and Julianne Malek posted hitting percentages above .400 against Claremont.
Match 1: UW-Whitewater 3 – WashU 0 (19-25, 23-25, 15-25)
Savannah Zhang stepped up for WashU acting as the setter against the No. 20 University of Wisconsin Whitewater Warhawks compiling 16 assists while Zoe Baxter added nine digs, but the Bears dropped three straight sets.
Caroline Dupont once again led the Bears attack with eight kills. She also stood tall at the net defensively with four block assists.
The Bears attack struggled to find the open court often totaling 29 kills and 20 errors in the contest of two nationally ranked programs.
Match 2: Claremont Mudd-Scripps 3 – WashU 0 (25-17, 25-20, 25-18)
Ufondu and Malek combined for 15 kills compared to just two errors. Lauren Fournier finished the match with two service aces.
Natalie Stephanus totaled 22 digs while Baxter added 11 herself. Dupont added another solo block to her season total with three block assists.
The Bears return to action on the road next weekend in another tournament, this time in Ohio. WashU opens the Wittenberg Fall Classic versus No. 2 Juniata on Friday at 4 p.m. Be sure to stay up to date on all your Bears scores and awards by following @WashUBears on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


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Communication has changed for people. It's changed for businesses, too.
Intercom is the only suite of customer messaging products that drives growth at every stage of the customer lifecycle—across acquisition, engagement, and support. Today more than 30,000 businesses use Intercom to connect with a billion people worldwide.
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- Demonstrate exceptional sourcing strategies and techniques to find top talent
- Identify, prescreen and evaluate both passive and active candidates
- Create and drive effective interview panel meetings and debriefs alongside hiring managers
- Create unique and efficient processes to ensure an effective plan is in place for new positions
- Obsess about candidate experience and keep candidates informed with quality communications throughout the interview process
- Drive offer process, including offer approvals, extensions, negotiations and closings
- Represent Intercom's mission vision and values with integrity and professionalism
What skills do I need? 📖
- 6+ years of full cycle recruiting experience in a fast paced environment
- Ability to effectively multitask while maintaining the highest level of internal and external customer satisfaction
- Impeccable organizational and verbal and written communicational skills, and high attention to detail
- Demonstrate passion and drive while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor
- Strong sense of urgency
- Exceptional sourcing and talent research skills
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to a fast growing team and company
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- Leadership or Executive Search experience
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We are a well treated bunch, with awesome benefits! If there's something important to you that's not on this list, talk to us! :)
- Competitive salary and equity in a fast-growing start-up
- We serve lunch and dinner every weekday, plus a variety of snack foods and a fully stocked kitchen
- Regular compensation reviews - we reward great work!
- Peace of mind with life assurance, as well as comprehensive health and dental insurance for you and your dependents
- Open vacation policy and flexible holidays so you can take time off when you need it
- Paid maternity leave, as well as 6 weeks paternity leave for fathers, to let you spend valuable time with your loved ones
- Commuting is a breeze with our generous public transport allowance
- Keep active with our wellness programme that allows you to expense gym and other sports activities up to €90 quarterly
- If you're cycling, we've got you covered on the Cycle-to-Work Scheme. With secure bike storage too
- MacBooks are our standard, but we're happy to get you whatever equipment helps you get your job done
We are a diverse bunch of people and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organisation. We're committed to an inclusive and diverse Intercom! We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.


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So here's a sucky story. Thursday before work I spent a good two hours taking photos (client cancelled meeting so I had an extra hour) of recent outfits I've worn, things I'm packing for Memorial Day weekend at the beach and 9 outfits for a 7 pieces 9 ways sort of post. I was so proud of myself for getting so much done to share here on the blog!
And then when I put the SD card into my computer on my lunch break at work… the stupid camera was zoomed in and every single photo is from my chest to mid-calf. 100% not usable. (To take the photos the camera sits on a tripod in my office and I set the timer and run to stand in front of the wall.) Took all those photos without checking a single image in the camera's display. Waahhhhh!
So instead of a recent outfits or remixing sort of post – today's gets to be a widget of stuff I've bought recently or am thinking about buying. Hope you enjoy and have a great weekend. I'll be back next week when I re-take those photos!
- PURCHASED: I bought the first eight jewelry items in the widget below. I feel like I've been in a bit of a jewelry rut. Re-wearing my same few favorite things over and over. And I know a simple accessories change can make a big difference in a basic outfit so went a little nutty and purchased five new necklaces and a few sets of earrings to try to add some more interest to the clothes I already have.
- WISHLIST: Everything else is just pretty & fun summer stuff that I have been browsing. Yay summer!


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Ouchebtis de deir el-medineh
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Name: Ouchebtis de deir el-medineh
It took me a long time and only after the help of a friend to obtain a copy of this ultra rare book on shabtis from deir el-medina. It was probably printed in a limited amount of copies that this book is so rare.
The content is a gathering from shabtis from various museums, mainly Cairo and the Louvre and is the only decent study of shabtis from this area. After the introduction which is well documented, we get a description (hieroglyphs, size and general remarks) of some 185 shabtis, which are followed by plates with pictures from these shabtis. The description also contains information on the amount of shabtis found for each owner, so its more than just a description of one shabti for each owner, comparable to Newberry's Shabtis.
Most of the shabtis are pottery TIP shabtis for the ordinary man, so one should not expect nice New Kingdom or, of course, Late Period shabtis that often originate from Sacquarra.
A nice study and overview of the type, if you can find the book! Only interesting for the hardcore shabticollector. If you are one, the book is a must.


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Point San Luis Lighthouse
Point San Luis Lighthouse – in 1867 President Andrew Johnson issued an executive order directing the Department of the Interior "to take the necessary steps to cause the reservation for Light House purposes of an area of land at Point San Luis." The first pier at Port San Luis was built the next year. Congressman Romaldo Pacheco of San Luis Obispo introduced a bill in 1877 to build a lighthouse at Point San Luis. Construction would not commence until 1889. By 1890 whaling vessels, cargo ships, tankers and fishing boats were all guided around the treacherous point into the safe harbor.
Until 1933 the Lighthouse projected a beam of light 20 miles out to sea from one kerosene lamp set high in its tower, by collecting all the lamp's light with over 100 Lenses made by French craftsman.
Today you can travel back in time in our classic trolley to the historic Light Station Park. Trolley tours are every Wednesday at noon and Saturdays at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Fares include the cost of docent led tours in the Lighthouse & Head Keepers Quarters.
Gain a deeper connection on vacation through activities and charitable donation opportunities that protect wildlife, habitat, and cultural heritage sites.
This activity selection includes:
*A learning activity and/or outing
*An educational center
*A conservation/heritage donation opportunity through Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers


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Hi Prairie Dogs,
Hopefully all is going well in 2017.
Here's a terrific video of The Pontiff of Pedal Steel, John David Call performing with wife Andrea. Andrea has a super voice and is an accomplished musician who joined the band on stage at The Opry. Their story of meeting each other is quite unique to say the least. Perhaps John's brother Jim, an incredible guy once summed it up the best: " It's a good thing you didn't go out with her when you first met or you would just about be getting out of jail now."
Enjoy the video,
Tom Sheridan
Floral Park NY


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Ah, the microwave. It takes up precious counter space, but it's always there for us when we arrive home from work tired and hungry. Along with being a great way to pop corn, this gadget can also be used for baking, and even brunch. Here we give you three recipes that maximize the powers of your microwave. Continue reading
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Tuna Nicoise Recipe from Vancouver Canucks ChefPosted in Recipes on .
Vancouver Canucks Chef Robert Bartley stopped by our live kitchen in the Vancouver showroom for a cooking segment on the Marc and Mandy show. Tasty treats were whipped up for the cameras, including this Amuse Bouche (Bite Sized Tuna Nicoise) recipe:
Top Tips For Cleaning Your AppliancesPosted in Product Tips & Tricks on .
As spring approaches, it's common to mark the occasion by cleaning our homes to welcome the
new season. Most of us have our own rituals for spring cleaning, but often forget about our appliances. Keeping your appliances healthy means a healthier environment for you and your family. Continue reading
Why You Should Start Thinking About BBQ Season NowPosted in Outdoor on .
Barbecue season is almost here! If you're already dreaming of patio parties and backyard barbecues, you might want to start thinking about unearthing your grill to get it ready for summer, or buying a new one. Here's why you need to prepare for your barbecue party now.
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Hey there poetry fans.
Welcome to another day of poetry for National Poetry Month.
You can check out the prompt for Day 11 over that NaPoWriMo HQ here, which focuses on the theme of origins:-
For my own Day 11 entry, I decided to write a found poem based on the lovely poem by Canadian writer Oriah Mountain Dreamer called "The Invitation".
I would like to invite you all to read her poem over at her website, along with checking out her other amazing poetry books.
The website of Candian poet and writer Oriah Mountain Dreamer
You can also connect with Oriah on Facebook and Twitter here:-
Facebook:- Oriah Mountain Dreamer (FB)
Twitter:- @OriahMtnDrmr (Twitter)
And finally, here is my found poem, thank you for reading and hope you all enjoy it.
Image by Cendrine Marrouat at Cendrine Marrouat Photography
"Without Moving" by David Ellis
Living, you ache for
Dare, risk, adventure
To know you have touched the centre
Without moving.
You can be
Your own human
If you know you can be
True and trustworthy
You can see beauty
You can live, stand at the edge
And know to the bone
How the centre you have inside you
Can be yourself you truly like.


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Otherwise known as 'Julia is making a quilt.' Every time I start a large quilting project, I miscalculate something. Once, it was a fabric shortage that after I redesigned the quilt, bought and cut new material, I discovered was not a shortage. Or the wedding quilt fiasco of 2009, where I designed a quilted for my cousin Abbey's wedding, only to end up with enough fabric cut and sewn in stripes for 5 full sized quilts and well I let you know when I stop using the scraps for baby doll quilts (to say nothing of the extra fabric!)
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I have made these two and Jim pronounced the really good. Normally he tells me I should have left a fabric out or that it clashes completely, so this was high praise! My plan however, called for doing lots of colors, but only one per square and then arranging them like a rainbow outward from the center. Jim then found out I was "making the best work you've ever done clash anyway..."
Then I showed the squares to Mom and Dad. Dad pronouncing them to be good work and Mom stating she agreed with Jim! My husband is not in the hospital but he did grab his chest in jest when I told him.
This all prompted a fabric shopping trip for more green!
I hope your misadventures bring you luck! -Julia


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The halls are decked and ready for Christmas…….
Boris is wearing his crown again, so we know it must be 'That Time Of Year'.
The tree is up, and staying that way this year due to the cunning application of fishing twine to the top and attached to beam on the ceiling. Damn thing is not landing on top of me this year! Anyway it is half the size and weight of last years monster. I have gone for the more slimline look, plenty of branches just spaced out a bit more and not half so wide as before. I honestly think that last year I must have forgotten where I lived when I picked the tree. Maybe I had a sudden vision of myself in some baronial hall or something, anyway the tree I picked last year definitely wasn't suited to a cottage, we could barely get the thing through the front door. Oh no, this year it is a cottage sized tree for a cottage sized house.
Animals have of course partaken of the usual annual sports. Climbing the Christmas tree. Top award here goes to Minou for athletic ability and sheer tenacity and determination.
The gold medal for Gingerbread Cookie Stealing goes as ever to Harry for his unerring ability to sniff out the ornaments and pinch them from the tree, defying gravity in his antics to grab those biscuits and gobble as much as possible while it is still hanging on the tree. As ever he accepts his medal with a smirk and sticky lips.
The award for most laid back creature with ability to flatten the tinsel and lie on the wrapping paper thus rendering it useless has to go to darling Berti. He is so well practiced in this art, really nobody can come near him in this field.
Decorations are everywhere. The garden has invaded in the form of holly wherever I can stick the stuff. I love all the greenery and flashes of red.
Heart strings are tugged when you hang things on the tree. Idgy painted this snowman SO many years ago. He makes me smile every time I look at him. All those years. My little girl is 13 now and not so little anymore. She is still excited for Christmas though and has marked off the TV guide for all the movies she wants to watch. She has wrapped her prezzies and put them under the tree. She reminds me of what she is hoping that elusive old chap called Santa might bring for her.
My little Santon figures from France are on the mantelpiece. They send me to that fabulous country and my wonderful friends there with every glance. A tiny piece of sunshine and joy on an old wooden mantle in Scotland.
It all looks comforting and cheerful, cosy and warm.
Nothing big, nothing spectacular. Just bits and pieces brought together. A touch of sentiment, a lot of love – and a load of prickly stuff from the garden!
I like little views. Making small interesting vignettes here and there around the house. An old bauble and sprig of fir tucked into old baby shoes on the bookcase set amongst the Christmas cards. I love Christmas cards. Never hang them, put them on every surface, what joy hides the dust!
Even Teddy gets a bauble to sit with and a pomander too to keep him fresh!
Oh yes, the halls are decked and ready for Christmas.
I'm off to the BBC again today to go on the McAulay & Co show on BBC Radio Scotland and talk about pet prezzies. I have already been dubbed 'Santa's Little Helper' and 'The Queen Of Christmas', dread to think what they'll call me today. At least as one of Santa's helpers I feel I have made it to Elfdom. At last ambition achieved, I'm an Elf!
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DO: Carry a large purse to haul your loot, and stash a few reusable shopping bags in it for good measure. Not only are they better for the environment, they're easier to carry and won't leave your wrists and elbows riddled with red marks from the weight of your purchases.
DON'T: Wear large or elaborate jewelry — hoop earrings are notorious for catching on clothes and pulling on tender lobes, and your favourite necklace can easily get caught or lost after one too many change room sessions. Leave the accessories at home and try them on with your new clothes when you get back.
DO: Wear uncomplicated makeup. You don't want mascara smudges on your cheeks or your new clothes, so opt for minimal makeup or the best no-smudge-no-flake-no-melt maquillage you've got.
DON'T: Wear an elaborate hairdo. For long hair, a messy ponytail is perfect — simply refasten whenever it's disrupted by too many changes. Short styles work best if they're simple and natural; avoid excess product and keep your clothes clean and your shoulders flake-free.
DO: Bring energy supplies. Pack a small water bottle with a reliable seal in your bag and refill as needed from public water fountains so dehydration doesn't curtail your shopping spree. Lightweight, calorie-dense snacks like nuts and energy bars are ideal for boosting energy between meals.
DON'T: Overfill your purse. Maximize space in your handbag for your new finds and minimize extra weight and bulk.
With these simple tips — and perhaps a friend to increase the fun factor — you'll be set for a fruitful, unstressed trip to retail bliss.


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Paris, May 6. A new report published by IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services), an international group of experts under the umbrella of the United Nations, presented a grim picture of the state of the plants'biodiversity. One out of four species of flora and fauna are currently at risk, with human activities threatening them "more than ever".
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Updates From the Young Tradespeople at unCommon Construction
January 18, 2019
You won't believe what the young builders at unCommon Construction are up to this semester!
TOH has become acquainted with so many amazing trade programs all over the nation, especially after launching our Generation NEXT initiative to help close the skills gap. One of our favorite programs is unCommon Construction in New Orleans, Louisiana. unCommon Construction was established in 2015 and "uses the build process to empower youth to lead the workforce after high school or college."
This year, unCommon Construction partnered with The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans to build affordable housing in Tremé, New Orleans.
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We're excited about our #partnership with @prcnola to build an affordable home for a New Orleans household on this vacant lot in Treme! Preconstruction got started yesterday, so stay tuned for progress as apprentices get to work this semester! #buildingcommunity #housingnola #nonprofit #buildinghousesframingcharacter #nola
Pre-construction started on January 10th and the home will be sold at an affordable rate to a lucky NOLA family. By February 2nd, apprentices were onsite to frame and raise all of the exterior house walls for this project.
In other news, the folks over at unCommon Construction recently hosted "Bring Your Dad to Work Day" where apprentices "supervised" their parents' visit to the job site. Dads even volunteered to help out with projects for the day.
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At unCommon Construction, we definitely support #BringYourDadToWorkDay! Shout out to second semester apprentice Charlotte's dad, Ezell, for spending the day on site under her supervision! #womeninconstruction #girlswithgrit #fathersofdaughters #youthempowerment #buildinghousesframingcharacter
Over the weekend, another unCommon Construction apprentice-designed and -built project was listed for sale. The new construction has three bedrooms and two baths. It is approximately 1,643 square feet and in the St. Roch neighborhood of New Orleans. You can see the full listing for this home at mlsmatrix.com
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Just listed! Another unCommon Apprentice designed & built single family house here in #NOLA! Home features 3 bed/2 bath, 10' ceilings, recessed lighting, bamboo floors, kitchen with eat-in bar, gas range & stainless steel appliances. Master suite w/ sleek bath & walk-in closet. Extra family room w/ access to covered back porch that looks out over large, grassy fenced yard. Off-street parking for one car. https://nom.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/TH28Rt9HcT/2128MUSICStreet #neworleansrealestate #neworleansrealtor #homesforsale #homesforsalenola #nolarealestate
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It looks like you'll be able to share the love with a partner in the upcoming 'Share the Love' series.
The placement matches for Fortnite's 'Share the Love' competitive series begin tomorrow, February 9 and over the weekend players will be placed into four divisions.
These divisions are split into the following:
- Open Division
- Prospect Division
- Contender Division
- Champion Division
Epic Games didn't specify much more other than that but a leak has shown this tournament will allow for both solos and duos.
FireMonkey, a well-known Fortnite leaker, released two images on Twitter that show the two separate screens for each playlist.
*Share The Love Event Duos* pic.twitter.com/BJW0jtPFl5
— FireMonkey / The Fortnite Guy (@FireMonkeyFN) February 8, 2019
*Share The Love Event Solos* pic.twitter.com/YqrwYrhxjL
— FireMonkey / The Fortnite Guy (@FireMonkeyFN) February 8, 2019
If true, this is good for players who always have a friend to play with as they can now compete together.
At the moment, this information is from a leak so it with a grain of salt.
There hasn't been a prize pool listed for this event, and it's unclear if there will even be one.
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Epic Games has been using tournaments like this as a way to get selected in future events so this is still something worth competing in even if there isn't any money up for grabs.
Are you ready for the 'Share the Love' series? Let us know in the comments.


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Simple Ways To Save For A Golf Trip
First off let me say congrats to Brooks Koepka for winning back to back US Open championships, the guy is no joke.
After watching the US Open this week, I began to wonder about all the golf courses I would like to play within the next year. There are lot that come to mind but my plan is to go to Myrtle Beach and play various courses.
Then I began thinking, there are so many people who would like to go on a golf trip but just "can't" because they are unable to afford it, so instead of treating themselves to a golfing experience they decide to wait until the next year.
This applies to all vacations and not just golf if your wondering, so many people just can't seem to afford a vacation.
If you are one of these people, I wont say that's an excuse but your looking at it the wrong way, you can't afford the trip because it's your current daily spending habits that are getting in the way. So, I am here to help you finally go on that golfing trip you always wanted.
For the sake of arguing, let's say roundtrip airfare from Toronto (where I live) to myrtle beach is $400, and the golf package itself is another $600 for 3 nights and 4 rounds of golf, making the total trip an even $1000. Let's say you decide to go in the middle of October, which means you have 4 months to save up, more than enough time!
So….lets get into it, here are just a few of many tips on how you can save enough money in order to finally go on that golfing trip, without changing your lifestyle:
1. Stop buying coffee….seriously
The reason why some people are unable to save up for a trip is because they often buy too much stuff they don't need, a $2 coffee everyday can really add up. Ask yourself, do you really need to buy a coffee everyday? That adds up to about $14 a week, almost $60 a month on coffee…..COFFEE. Go to the grocery store and buy some for $10 and it will last you a while. So, after four months of not buying coffee that would be about $240 in savings, let's say $200 after you buy your own from the store. Already half the airfare paid off.
2. Get rid of stuff
Those old clubs in your garage, that spare TV no one uses are just some examples of junk you don't need and is about time for you to get rid of it. Honestly, you should have no problem selling $200 worth of junk within four months, and that's just on the low side.
3. Make your food instead of buying
If you spend $10 a day on snacks and lunch while at work that needs to stop immediately, there is no need to buy a lunch everyday. Instead, make food at home and if you already do great, keep at it. Saving $50 a week for four months will add up to $800 in savings by the time you leave for your trip. I understand you might be "busy" and not have time to make a lunch, but if you have time to be on Netflix a couple hours each night I'm sure you can find the time to prepare a lunch. For the love of god, you can even cook while watching Netflix!
Before you go out on your own and try these out, remember that this will only work if you use all three of these suggestions. If you stop buying coffee and instead spend more on lunches, there is no point of trying this.
Essentially what I am saying is you either use all three together or none at all.
In these three tips alone, which by the way does not affect your lifestyle in any way except for reducing the number of movies you watch, are easy ways to save for any sort of golfing trip or vacation in general.
In total, you would save about $1200 after four months, which is more than needed to pay off this trip, so go ahead and treat yourself to lots of beverages after your successful round or maybe play an extra one!
The other good thing about these three tips is that anyone can use them no matter the situation you are in. Doesn't matter if you work full time or are a student, this does not affect your other expenses in any way which is the beauty of it.
I get that some people might be on a tighter budget than others, but the concept remains the same.
That being said, its up to you to do this and to make these changes, I can write more blog posts on how to save money towards golfing (which I might do in the future), however if your struggling to save for a trip and decide not to do anything you will be missing out on a trip this year and putting it off until the next year, when that is no guarantee either.
Like anything else, the first step is always the hardest, so in this case going to the store to buy instant coffee, putting an add up for a TV that's for sale, and cooking will be the first step. You just have to ask yourself, how bad do you want to go on this golfing trip?
Hope you found these three tips helpful, I would like to write more about saving money in the future while relating it to golf. How do you save for a trip? Please share below any savings tips you recommend to others!


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Details of both our current and recent events and workshops:
Creativity as Practice - a professional development programme for early career Artist Educators
We are offering four places for early career Artist Educators on a new professional development programme developed in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University, Goldsmiths University & Kettle's Yard. This programme is designed to nurture new talent. It has been developed in recognition of the need to equip early career Artist Educators with access to appropriate development routes and ensure relevant and timely support and opportunities. It will be run alongside CCI's schools programme in spring/summer 2020.
The programme offers:
There will also be the opportunity to join our supportive network with potential to work as a CCI Artist Educator in future.
There is an honorarium and travel grant available.
Applications closed on Wednesday 1st January, 2020.
Full details and how to apply are here.
This programme is supported by Arts Council England.
The poems Welcome and Little One were written especially for the Addenbrooke's community in 2017 by poet Kaddy Benyon as part of Taking Note: Poetry in moments. They were unveiled as permanent fixtures of the Addenbooke's Arts Walk on National Poetry Day this year (3rd October), to be enjoyed every day by patients, staff and visitors on their journeys through the hospital.
Welcome is a 'found poem'; poet Kaddy Benyon took phrases from 46 of the Taking Note stories to create it - the photo below captures the moment that Rosie and Alasdair identified theirs. Read here for text version.
These poems are part of the new collection specially commissioned for the hospital community, written by Jo Shapcott (winner of the Queen's Gold Medal, 2011, and the Costa Book Award, 2010) and Cambridge based poets Kaddy Benyon, Eve Lacey and Rebecca Watts, who spent autumn 2017 engaging with patients, visitors and staff. The collection can be read here.
I wish I were well and strong, so that I could give these poems the concentrated attention that they are serious enough to deserve. But I suppose the whole point about being unwell is that one is not in one's best form as a critic. Nevertheless I can tell that these poems are serious, and they've certainly got a serious subject. The subject is life, and how it might be lost; and how it might be saved. There is brave and tender hope here; but, even deeper down, the thrill of being human. Clive James
Taking Note was supported by Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust, Awards for All and the Cambridgeshire Community Fund.
A huge temporary public artwork was created by more than 400 children from Milton Road Primary School with artist Patsy Rathbone. It was unveiled in early July 2018 and transformed a 50 metre stretch of builders' hoardings around the site of the new Milton Road Library whilst it was under construction. The panels were taken down in April 2019 and gifted to the school to enhance some of their corridors. Elements of the design are also now incorporated into the new library, opened in June 2019.
The display was the end result of a community art project called The Art of Reading and was produced by a group of volunteers led by Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination director and local resident Ruth Sapsed, a member of the Friends of Milton Road Library, working in collaboration with community activist Ysanne Austin, artist Jo Tunmer and producer Nicky Webb.
Every child in the school took part in a day's activities exploring the joy of reading, talking about and drawing their favourite reading places and reading companions. The finished artwork featured reading in all sorts of fantastical places and in all sorts of situations: on the moon, on top of a volcano, in a dinosaur's mouth, on a reading train. Hundreds of enchanting details were included and explored by passers-by. The artwork is now being incorporated into the new designs for the interior.
The project was made possible with support from Cambridge City Council, Coulson (the developers), a group of local trusts and businesses and more than 70 individuals who contributed via a Crowdfunding campaign.
Ruth volunteered her time saying I love libraries. They offered me sanctuary and inspiration as a child and when I was raising my daughters. Now I understand how valuable they are as community spaces too. Einstein said 'the only thing you have to know is the location of the library'. He also said that imagination is more important than knowledge as knowledge is limited but imagination encircles the world. This celebration of a library and reading and brilliant imaginations was at the heart of our community for many months at least, and gave joy to many many people.
We're losing nature as well as the names for nature - Robert MacFarlane
NEWS UPDATE - a copy for each primary school in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough was made available in 2018 thanks to the generous donations of so many individuals and support from The Francis and Maisie Pryor Charitable Trust. The campaign is now closed. Copies were shared at meetings and gatherings across the region. The final opportunity to request a copy was the Cambridgeshire Primary Headteacher's Conference at Huntingdon Racecourse on November 22nd. Here is a list of the schools covered by the campaign. Final copies will be shared with these schools during January 2019.
Posters of this unique otter print created for the Cambridgeshire campaign are available here - all funds support the Lost Words campaign.
CCI has been campaigning to get Cambridgeshire children back to nature by getting a copy of The Lost Words book into every Primary School in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, as well as bespoke inspiring activities that creatively connect children with the outdoors. Launched in spring 2018, the campaign clearly touched a nerve and we are hugely grateful for the support it received.
Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination (CCI) creatively connects children with their local landscapes through real and imaginary adventures. The Lost Words, written by Robert MacFarlane and illustrated by Jackie Morris, is a gorgeously illustrated book that conjures lost words and species back into our everyday lives. Together we want to (re)connect children with the wondrous free natural opportunities that exist on their doorsteps.
Why do we all need nature in our lives?
The Lost Words at Cambridge Literary Festival
At the Cambridge Literary Festival, on the 14th April, Jackie Morris (illustrator of The Lost Words book) live-painted an otter, using Japanese ink and water drawn by Robert MacFarlane from the chalk springs at Nine Wells in south Cambridge. Robert hand-wrote the 'Otter Spell' from The Lost Words onto this too.
This artwork, created with wild water and sumi ink, pencil and gold leaf is unique. It is signed by both Jackie and Robert and has been auctioned, with all proceeds going to The Lost Words for Cambridgeshire campaign bidding has now closed.
Discover more about the creation of this artwork here in the comments section on Jackie's website.
Posters of the painting are also available to order from the CCI shop.
Follow this campaign: @CambridgeCandI | @RobGMacfarlane | @JackieMorrisArt #LostWords
I have lived in Cambridge for nearly 25 years now, and all three of my children have been to our local state primary school. Jackie and I have been moved and amazed over the past six months by the energy and generosity with which many people around the country have campaigned to get copies of The Lost Words into every primary school in their borough, county or country, in an effort to green the classrooms of our children. Now a campaign has come to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. I am so glad that it is happening, and grateful to those who are bringing it about, in the hope that it might help close the gap a little between childhood and nature in our region. Robert Macfarlane
Find out more about why we are running this campaign, the story of The Lost Words and Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination's creative practice.
Why are we running this campaign?
We are running this campaign so that all Cambridgeshire children can benefit from Robert's magical words, Jackie's inspirational art and CCI's expertise in creatively connecting children with nature. We all need nature in our lives.
The evidence about what happens to us, to our children, if we are not connecting with nature is alarming. In addition to this, children's freedoms, both physical and emotional are continuously being eroded. Troubling statistics are everywhere yet successive governments pursue ever-narrower policies. It is more critical than ever that we get this inspiring book and accompanying support into schools across our county:
This magical book was created to celebrate and revive once-common "nature" words – from acorn and wren, to Conker and dandelion – dropped from the Oxford Junior Dictionary (and replaced by words like broadband and blog). It is a joyful celebration of nature words and the natural world they invoke. With acrostic spell-poems by award-winning writer Robert Macfarlane and hand-painted illustration by Jackie Morris, this enchanting book captures the magic of language and nature for all ages. The book has been described as a "cultural phenomenon" by The Guardian, for the speed with which it and its ideas have taken root in classrooms and homes across Britain since its publication in October.
The Lost Words is a brilliant catalyst for new conversations with schools about these essentials rights and freedoms for children - to explore, to imagine, to be creative and to connect with their local landscapes. You can hear more about the story of The Lost Words here:
And you can hear Robert Macfarlane talking about these issues and The Lost Words here:
BBC News Night
These bespoke resources have been produced by the John Muir Trust:
- Explorer's Guide to Lost Words
- Literary and Nature Resource Guide
Penguin have now also produced 12 different 'challenge cards' packed with inviting ways to work with the ideas in the book. These can be found here.
CCI are Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination. We creatively connect children with their local surroundings in order to develop:
We work to explore the rich landscape of wild imagination and to stop wild play rapidly fading from our children's minds. This affects everyone – our children, ourselves and the world we are living in. We can't care for a world we are not connected to.
CCI is all about empowering and encouraging young people to express themselves and to explore. This is so important - that exploration of themselves and the world around them - as the citizens of the future.
Amanda Askham, Head of Transformation, Cambridgeshire County Council, October 2016
CCI has been working closely with schools across the region to open up spaces for imagination and curiosity, to connect people of all ages with all that is fantastical on their doorsteps and reignite their capacities to have ideas and act on them. Resources informed by this work are available from the CCI shop, in particular our Wild Exchange Games - a collection of playful games for 'people of any age to play anywhere'. Find out more about our Fantastical Cambridgeshire programme.
Place-making research is an important aspect of the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education's work. CCI was proud that work co-created with children from this county were on display in their main lecture theatre during 2018/19. Our three Fantastical Maps from Eynesbury Church of England Primary School, The Round House Primary Academy and Offord Primary School were exhibited alongside the Fantastical Map of Spinney Wild Woods and poems by Jackie Kay and children from Spinney Primary School published in A Poem of a Dream of the Woods.
Prints of the maps and the poetry publication are available in the CCI shop.
Pam Burnard (Professor of Arts, Creativities and Education) explores this work with Ruth Sapsed (Director of CCI) in this short film:
With thanks to the brilliant CCI artists who worked on these projects: Elena Arévalo Melville, Filipa Pereira-Stubbs, Helen Stratford, Sally Todd and Deb Wilienski.


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Join us for two festive events this week!
December is such a wonderful month filled with friends, family and festivities. As the countdown to the holidays begins, we hope that you can carve out a little time to join us for two special events happening this week.
Holiday Open House at Mandeville Canyon Designs
28 Front Street
Exeter, NH 03833
Friday, December 4th, 5-8:00 pm
Stop by and visit us at our studio in beautiful downtown Exeter and see what we've been up to! We are now carrying lovely furniture lines, beautiful cabinetry, unique accessories and more!
We will also be featuring artwork by local artist, Alli Schilling. Her artwork is warm and inviting, with the perfect blend of color that will suit any home. Perhaps you'll find the perfect piece for your home, or for someone on your holiday gift list!
Exeter Area Holiday House Tour
Sunday, December 6th, 1-5:00pm
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online by clicking here, or at our studio, LunaChics or Churchill's Garden Center in Exeter, NH.
This special event features five of Exeter's finest homes all beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Each homeowner has been paired with an interior designer and florist to bring out the best of the holidays.
Proceeds from the Holiday House Tour benefit Womenade of Greater Squamscott, and ultimately help individuals and families in need right here in our own community. You can feel great knowing that your ticket purchase helped someone get through a difficult time.
If you have any questions, please contact Pam Oulundsen at 603-502-3805.
We look forward to seeing you at our Holiday Open House and at the Exeter Area Holiday House tour.


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As is my morning custom, I was surfing a little bit and decided to see what trouble Mikey has been getting himself into lately. He's telling us about three Microsoft security vulnerabilities, most notably one affecting IIS on Windows NT4.
Windows NT4 and 2000 patches are all about IIS and WebDAV. You'll be shocked to hear that it involves an unchecked buffer. IIS users should check it out.Here's the official bulletin. We should note that this is more of an update to an existing bulletin. The addition of NT4 is what's new information for you guys. Those of you who patched your Windows 2000 boxes back in March can disregard. LOTS of people still run IIS on NT4.
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- Who is going to own the strategy going forward?
- What are the costs to your organization if there is no change?
Communication Questions
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Answer:A short sale can be defined as a sale of property yielding an amount less than what is due on the balance of the note. Typically, this is due to a financial hardship that is experienced by the homeowner. After negotiating with the lender, the homeowner will usually sell the property and hand over the proceeds of the sale to the bank. This may or may not satisfy the obligation of the note, based on how the deal is structured. Short sales are often a solution homeowners will evaluate prior to going into foreclosure. In many cases, short sales are cheaper and less arduous than the foreclosure process.
Answer:There are no costs or fees! In most short sales, the buyer of your home or the mortgage lender would be responsible for paying all the fees associated with the short sale. As the seller or home owner you are not held responsible for paying commission fees, escrow fees, title insurance fees, termite repair fees, lender fees, miscellaneous fees or any other fee.
Answer: In many cases, in a short sale, the bank will forgive the difference between the sale price and what's owed on the mortgage–known as the deficiency balance–but that decision is made on a case-by-case basis.
Answer: Tax implications are unique to each individual and their mortgage lender. However, a short sale represents a loss for the bank, which can be reported to the IRS as "debt forgiveness". Therefore, it is very likely that both you and the IRS will receive a form 1099-C for the amount of the mortgage lender's loss. Receiving this notification indicates that you are responsible for paying taxes on the debt forgiveness amount. Depending on the specific situation, there can be a substantial tax obligation after a short sale has occurred. If you have a specific tax question relating to a short sale, please consult with a qualified real estate attorney or certified public accountant.
Short Sales and Taxes – Possible Exemptions
After the short sale has occurred, the tax results of the disposition depend on whether the loan discharged is considered to be "recourse" or "non-recourse." Generally speaking, some of the common exceptions would include:
• Classified as non-recourse debt
• Discharged debt as part of a bankruptcy
• The homeowner is insolvent
• Exclusion under "The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007″
Enacted on December 20, 2007, "The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007″ generally allows the exclusion of income realized as a result of modification to the terms of your mortgage or foreclosure on a person's principal residence. The act applies to debt forgiven between the calendar years of 2007 through 2013.
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