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Investors' appetite for increased capital appreciation on dividend stocks, yesterday buoyed transactions on the equity sector of the Nigerian stock Exchange, as market capitalisation appreciated further by N26 billion.
Specifically, at the close of transactions yesterday, the All-Share Index (ASI) gained 71.73 absolute points, representing a growth of 0.19 per cent to close at 37,017.78 points. Similarly, the market capitalisation gained N26 billion to close at N13.410 trillion.
The rising profile was impacted by gains recorded in medium and large capitalised stocks, amongst which are; Nestle Nigeria, Seplat Petroleum Development Company, Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN), Nigerian Breweries and Champion Breweries.
Analysts at Cordros Capital said: "Despite gains in today's session, our outlook for equities in the near to medium term remains conservative, in the absence of a near term one-off positive catalyst; and more so, amidst brewing political concerns. However, stable macroeconomic fundamentals remain supportive of recovery in the long term."
However, market breadth closed negative, with 17 gainers versus 24 losers. Equity Assurance recorded the highest price gain of 10 per cent, to close at 22 kobo per share. Prestige Assurance followed with a gain of 9.62 per cent to close at 57 kobo.
Mutual Benefit Assurance rose by 9.09 per cent to close at 36 kobo per share.
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals rose by 8.70 per cent to close at 50 kobo, while Union Dicon Salt gained 8.33 per cent to close at 26 kobo per share.
On the other hand, Diamond Bank and Okomu Oil led the losers' chart by 10 per cent each, to close at N1.26 and N74.70 per share, respectively, while Jaiz Bank shed 9.38 per cent to close at 58 kobo per share.
Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) declined by 6.98 per cent to close at N1.20 and PZ Cussons also shed 5.63 per cent to close at N15.10 per share.
The total volume traded depreciated by 21.97 per cent to 244.97 million shares, worth N4.49 billion, and traded in 5,943 deals. Transactions in the shares of Guaranty Trust Bank topped the activity chart with 39.65 million shares valued at N1.61 billion.
United Bank for Africa (UBA) followed with 27.99 million shares worth N272.47 million, while Sterling Bank traded 27 million shares valued at N37.85 million.
FBN Holdings traded 23.1 million shares valued at N232.46 million, while United Capital transacted 10.38 million shares worth N32.71 million.
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Juan Seguin Incoming Freshman Information
Dear Cougar Band Member,
We are very excited to welcome you to the Award-Winning Cougar Band program at Juan Seguin High School! We pride ourselves on a tradition of excellence and are eager to welcome you to the Cougar Band Family! As we prepare for this next stage, there are several things that we have in place to help the transition into high school go smoothly for you!
Freshman Mini-Camp
Freshman Mini-Camp is scheduled for May 30 and 31 at the Seguin HS Band Hall from 5-7 pm. This will be a fun way to get to know some of the Cougar Band student leadership team, as well as learn some marching fundamentals we will be using this upcoming season.
Band Registration
On Saturday, June 2, we will have a Band Registration Day in the Seguin HS Band Hall. Incoming freshmen will meet at 9:00 am. This is a time to take care of the paperwork, fees, and shirt sizes associated with high school marching band. This is also a great opportunity for parents to meet the high school band directors and learn more about the Cougar Band!
4th of July Parade Camp
The city of Arlington hosts the largest 4th of July parade in the state and all of the HS marching bands participate! To prepare you for our annual first performance of the year, we will rehearse July 1-3 from 8am to noon. We will finish the rehearsal on the 3rd with a band cookout before we perform at the parade on July 4th!
Summer Band Camp
Finally, we will begin preparing for next year's marching season on July 29th! This is the beginning of our two week summer band camp. Camp hours will run weekdays from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm from July 30 – August 10th. This is the time where we will be playing all of our new music for next year, as well as strengthen our marching abilities. We are thrilled to start learning next year's marching show, "Beyond the Horizon!"
We are very excited to begin this new journey with you! Please feel free to contact us with any questions!!

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|September 5, 2011, 04:06 AM
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I agree with Lt. Long and Gunrunner. I do as some of you and get the meat in the cooler asap. I debone the meat the same day and get the meat in the cooler. I ice it down for 3 to 5 days and drain the water off daily. This period works wonders for removing the blood from the meat. If you keep the hair out of your cooler, you will improve the meat taste alot. If you try this method of soaking the meat in ice water for 3 to 5 days and draining it off, you will never want to eat venison any other way.
I use no saws in processing and of course, don't split the bladder open, while field dressing.
Anyone else tried the "butt out"? I am proud to use it. Works great.
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|September 12, 2011, 10:45 AM
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Here's video of a deer being skinned using a winch and cables - it's just a simple prototype version, with the deer laying down on a tarp on the ground, which isn't that great since lots of hair remains stuck to the meat. The clamp is an EZ-Skinner and was purchased online, but I think they no longer make it, which is really sad b/c it's awesome. A machine shop can probably make you one, or with some ingenuity you can make your own.
I've developed a much better version since this video was made, allowing an easy hoist by the neck up to a branch using first a pulley from a gambrel, and then an easy transfer to cables (for strength while pulling the skin off), and then an easy transfer back to the pulley with a gambrel attached to the hind legs for ease of butchering.
I'm hoping to get a deer this season so I can test it out and post an updated video...people can just make their own since it is so easy to put together, or maybe I'd even make and sell the kits to anyone who is interested but doesn't have the time / desire to make it themselves.
The nice things about a set up like this is that you can use it with pretty much any animal bigger than a squirrel and it takes up so little room. The cables loop into a neat little pile no bigger than the clamp, as opposed to the stationary skinners made from pipes / tubes weldded together. So if you don't have a lot of room in your garage / shed or just don't want another contraption taking up space, but you do have a couple of trees or sturdy structures to attach the cables to then this is great.
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|September 19, 2011, 07:08 PM
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|December 30, 2011, 06:02 PM
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What do you guys have for meat processing equipment? How far along the process do you take it?....like making your own sausage etc. or just cut and grind?
When the kids were at home and we were hunting multiple states, not uncommon to have 10 or more animals to process. Locker fees got too high, so we bought all the equipment and started doing our own....savings paid for all of it the first year.
Picked up some of it used and a little here and there.
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|December 30, 2011, 06:34 PM
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Great set up Rembrandt. I have a smoker, but not the other stuff.
|January 1, 2012, 11:02 AM
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Nice setup indeed. I've decided game processing is like ammo manufacturing, it's not just about saving money.
How's that sausage stuffer working for you, Rembrandt? I have an old-fashioned lever type but I'm not happy with it. Casings are an issue as well.
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I use the crap outta my foodsaver machine. Finally got a little fancy though...
Fer Christmas, I got mrs.hogdogs to get us the 3 piece combo of grinder, slicer and dehydrator...
The slicer is wimpy but we will find use for it (likely tender veggie/fruit slicing for drying).
Haven't used the grinder yet but it has to better than my little TOO DANG LOW SITTING chinese hand grinder that absolutely sucks and wears me out using it...
The dehydrator will get lots of use drying produce found on sale for sure!
As for other "equipment" I have some sharp Dexter Russel "Sani-Safe" knives and several starboard cutting boards...
|January 1, 2012, 10:53 PM
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Can also stuff casings with an attachment on the grinder. -Rembrandt
I usually just bag it, tried some brats once but had casing and probably fat ratio issues. My grinder has a stuffer too, guess I should try it.
Used the heck out of my foodsaver tonight too, Brent. Just put 85# of venison in the freezer. Congrats on the additions to your setup, think you'll make good use of it.
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|January 10, 2012, 12:55 AM
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I have equipment similar to Rembrant. I like the Bradley smoker, I run 3. I make summer sausage, my private recipe for soft salami, smoked breakfast links(without casings), jerky and slim jims. We have a walkin cooler at the ranch I built. 2x8 floor insulated, 2x6 walls and ceiling insulated, vinyl floor and walls, insulated metal door, 8' wide x 12' long. Has a drop in cooler unit on top purchased for that purpose. Has a barn door track upside down with eyebolts every 18" for the meat hooks and suspended on cables with a pulley system and crank winch located on the outside. Works great, 36 degrees regardless of outside temp. Not expensive , I think about $20 a week, can't remember for sure.
Check Northern Tool for game processing equipment. They have some stuff that looks cheaper than Cabelas etc for comparable quality. Best savings are on their stuffers. Once you have a hand crank gear driven stuffer you will never want to use the grinder attachment again.
I like to butcher young 120# female feral hogs, grind the meat, pack it in vacuum bags flat (not more than 2" thick so it thaws fast) and freeze it until I need it to mix with venison for sausage. The meat of the young females smells better than the tame pork when you open those vacuum bags for the grocery store or Costco.
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hoff, You basically said exactly what I have said for 5 years... well more like 7+ but time has sped by since gettin' on the stinky end of swine while my dogs manage the sharp end...
I have a little local grocer that sells "large name brand" packed pork but from the smaller kill houses legal to pack under their name....
It is no feral swine small sow but it is as close as a retail buyer could come to feral pork.
The "ChinaMart" pork and Win-Dixie pork both smell and taste of NOTHIN'... I mean sanitary sterile NOTHIN'!!!
If I serve you a tenderloin steak from feral BOAR or from barnyard swine (the BIG LOIN)... If you prefer steamed napkin well done, you might say the China-Mart pork steak will satisfy...
If you like FLAVOR... BIG DEEP COMPLEX flavor, you will pick the loin steak from a 250# BOAR or a 120# sow o' da' woods but you won't like the bland "WHITE TIRE" flavor of the high production pork kill houses...
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Anyone here use a dehydrator for jerky?
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Not yet!!! Need meat worthy to use...
Done a few runs of non-meats on mine getting used to it so far.
Jerky becomes high dollar per pound of finished product in a hurry so my cheapazz self may not be makin' much.
|January 12, 2012, 06:43 AM
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Never done jerky in a dehydrator.....just oven and smoker, don't see why it wouldn't work.
Just ordered supplies from the "Sausage Maker.Com", should start making sausage and novelty meats from this years deer next week. Can't wait for the finished product.
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I just recently made my first batches of jerky with a dehydrator. I used strips of meat from a whitetail deer the neck. It had to be put in over night but the jerky came out great, I ended up with 3 gallon ziplocks full
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"Anyone here use a dehydrator for jerky?"
we use one to make beef jerky and it is excellent. i'm sure it would work just as good for wild game. a friend used one to make bear jerky and it was excellent also.
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Do you guys bleed out your animal?
I was always told by my dad to slit the animals throat to bleed it out as soon as it is killed. I think he said it delays the decay process and make the meat taste better.
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|January 26, 2012, 10:46 PM
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Ground up some venison to make sausage.....Just put 100 lbs of ground deer in the fridge. Start making sausage soon.
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Finished up some sausage making, added 20% pork fat and high temp pepper jack and habenaro cheese. Makes great burgers too.
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Are you smoking them in the bags or was that just for temporary storage?
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Casings are to form & hold everything together until the meat is smoked and cooked...discarded before eating.
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I don't know much about this, but...
I'm under the impression a smoker gets at least as hot as a dehydrator.(150+) I was thinking hotter, but I am not sure.
There are not many soft plastics that can take that kind of heat without degrading into the food. Silicone being an obvious exception, although relatively expensive.
I have had smoked sausage, and it was probably in synthetic casings, I just never thought of it before. Jerky sits on plastic in my dehydrator, but it is not a pliable plastic like a sausage casing.
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Admission to the FOUR RIVERS REGIONAL PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM is open to anyone 18 years old or older who have met the following criteria for enrollment:
- Complete and return the Tennessee College of Applied Technology application form.
- Submit evidence of high school graduation or GED equivalency.
- Candidates making or having acceptable entrance scores will be given a nursing packet that must be completed:
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- Three Letters of Work Reference (If there is no work history, qualifying character references will be accepted)
- Official College, University or Technology school transcripts of previous education
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- Candidates completing above requirements will be sent a letter of invite to a mandatory orientation session. (Other paperwork will be completed at this time)
- Physical exam within three months of the start of the program. Medical clearance is required for preexisting conditions that could hinder performance. Examples: back injury, asthma, recurrent bronchitis, etc.
- Must have the ability to communicate and relate to persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Must be able to exhibit positive mental attitudes during periods of increased activity in stressful situations.
- The applicant shall exhibit good emotional and physical health.
- The applicant shall possess desirable qualities, attributes, and the ability to benefit from instruction.
- All who enter the health care field require the currently recommended series of Hepatitis B vaccines or a signed declination statement. (Refer to the most current adult immunization schedule available.)
- Submit credentials for review and recommendation by the Nursing Advisory Committee.
- A Nursing Advisory Committee will consider all qualifying applicants and recommend eligible applicants for acceptance into the FOUR RIVERS REGIONAL PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM. Acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program is not automatic, even though the applicant may be academically qualified and recommended by the Advisory Committee.
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The Math Component focuses on math skills needed for health care fields, including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, household measures, general math facts, etc.
The Reading Comprehension Component provides scenarios to measure reading comprehension, identifying the main idea, finding meaning of words in context, passage comprehension, making logical inferences, etc.
The Critical Thinking Component (not scored) is intended to provide the student and faculty with a brief "snapshot" of critical thinking ability in usual situations encountered in health care settings and has the following sub-categories: problem solving; biases and ethical dilemmas; argument analysis; and analysis of data.
The HESI is timed exam.
We will provide students with a calculator and scratch paper for the exam.
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Practical Nursing: What are the Approved Nursing Entrance Exams?
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- HESI – score of 70% on both the Math and Reading Comprehension Components
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- Compass – 50 in Math (Pre-Algebra) and 80 in Reading (Compass is no longer given at the TCATs)
Passing scores are valid for two years for the Practical Nursing program.
Best scores are accepted, not necessarily latest. Math and Reading scores must come from the same entrance exam.
Practical Nursing: What date must TCAT Covington receive my approved nursing entrance exam scores?
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For our Evening/Weekend October 2017 class, the deadline is 3 p.m. on August 23, 2017.
Practical Nursing: What if I have already taken an approved nursing entrance exam and Passed?
If you have taken an approved nursing entrance exam previously at this College, you must come to TCAT Covington and submit updated contact information, so that we can pull your scores and provide you with a Nursing Packet. If you tested at another testing center, it is your responsibility to get the official passing scores to TCAT Covington and complete updated contact information and receive a Nursing Packet. Complete passing scores must be hand delivered to TCAT Covington. You must come in on Thursdays to submit your scores and update contact information. We will not accept faxed scores.
Practical Nursing: What is the Application Process for the nursing program?
Candidates wishing to enter Four Rivers Regional Practical Nursing Program must pass an approved entrance exam (as listed below). Upon successful completion of this requirement, the candidate will be handed a nursing packet to be completed by a specified date. This packet explains the requirements that must be submitted in order for the candidate to be invited to orientation. Requirements consist of:
- Official high school /GED and college transcripts
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- Letters of references (only current ones accepted)
- College and nursing applications
If all requirements have been submitted by the designated deadline, a candidate will receive a letter of invitation to orientation in the mail. Orientation is mandatory. Upon successful completion of these steps, the candidate will be submitted to the practical nursing advisory board committee who will select the students for the upcoming class. All candidates will receive an official letter in the mail in regards to whether they were selected for the program or not. Those candidates accepted in the program are responsible for contacting the college to confirm acceptance of this position or an alternate may/will be asked to fill the seat.
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We currently accept 3 nursing entrance exams. You only have to take and pass 1 of the 3 to be considered for the class.
- HESI – score of 70% on both the Math and Reading Comprehension Components
- ACT – scores of 19 in math and reading are acceptable for those less than 20 years old when the class starts
- Compass – 50 in Math (Pre-Algebra) and 80 in Reading (Compass is no longer given at the TCATs)
Passing scores are valid for two years for the Practical Nursing program.
Best scores are accepted, not necessarily latest. Math and Reading scores must come from the same entrance exam.
Practical Nursing: When is the approved nursing entrance exam given?
The HESI exam cost is $40. The HESI exam is one test with the parts all inclusive. NO partial tests will be given. You must come to the college and pay the non-refundable/non-transferable testing fee of $40 in cash (no checks or credit/debit cards accepted) to reserve a testing date and time. Limited seating is available.
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A biting satire about a young man's isolated upbringing and the race trial that sends him to the Supreme Court, Paul Beatty's The Sellout showcases a comic genius at the top of his game. It challenges the sacred tenets of...Read More
A biting satire about a young man's isolated upbringing and the race trial that sends him to the Supreme Court, Paul Beatty's The Sellout showcases a comic genius at the top of his game. It challenges the sacred tenets of the United States Constitution, urban life, the civil rights movement, the father-son relationship, and the holy grail of racial equality -- the black Chinese restaurant.
Born in the "agrarian ghetto" of Dickens -- on the southern outskirts of Los Angeles -- the narrator of The Sellout resigns himself to the fate of lower-middle-class Californians: "I'd die in the same bedroom I'd grown up in, looking up at the cracks in the stucco ceiling that've been there since '68 quake." Raised by a single father, a controversial sociologist, he spent his childhood as the subject in racially charged psychological studies. He is led to believe that his father's pioneering work will result in a memoir that will solve his family's financial woes. But when his father is killed in a police shoot-out, he realizes there never was a memoir. All that's left is the bill for a drive-thru funeral. Fuelled by this deceit and the general disrepair of his hometown, the narrator sets out to right another wrong: Dickens has literally been removed from the map to save California from further embarrassment.
Enlisting the help of the town's most famous resident -- the last surviving Little Rascal, Hominy Jenkins -- he initiates the most outrageous action conceivable: reinstating slavery and segregating the local high school, which lands him in the Supreme Court.
Paul Beatty is the author of three novels-- Slumberland, Tuff, and The White Boy Shuffle--and two books of poetry: Big Bank Take Little Bank and Joker, Joker, Deuce. He is the editor of Hokum: An Anthology of African-American Humor. In 2016, he became the first American to win the Man Booker Prize. He lives in New York City.
"The first 100 pages of [Paul Beatty's] new novel, The Sellout, are the most caustic and the most badass first 100 pages of an American novel I've read in at least a decade. I gave up underlining the killer bits because my arm began to hurt . . . [They] read like the most concussive monologues and interviews of Chris Rock, Richard Pryor and Dave Chappelle wrapped in a satirical yet surprisingly delicate literary and historical sensibility . . . The jokes come up through your spleen . . . The riffs don't stop coming in this landmark and deeply aware comic novel . . . [It] puts you down in a place that's miles from where it picked you up." - Dwight Garner, The New York Times
"[ The Sellout] is among the most important and difficult American novels written in the 21st century . . . It is a bruising novel that readers will likely never forget." - Kiese Laymon, Los Angeles Times
"Swiftian satire of the highest order . . . Giddy, scathing and dazzling." - Sam Sacks, The Wall Street Journal
"The Sellout isn't just one of the most hilarious American novels in years, it also might be the first truly great satirical novel of the century . . . [It] is a comic masterpiece, but it's much more than just that-it's one of the smartest and most honest reflections on race and identity in America in a very long time." - Michael Schaub, NPR.org


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Teaching & learning through multiple intelligences
Teaching & learning through multiple intelligences
Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c1999.
xxi, 362 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
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This outstanding resource offers an accurate reflection of Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences -- and the knowledge to extend this theory to effective classroom practice. Broad-based and comprehensive, this book describes implications for pedagogy, team-teaching, student strengths, curriculum, assessment, community involvement, and diverse classroom models. The authors devote one chapter to each of the eight intelligences. They define intelligence, provide a checklist for identifying it, suggest environmental considerations, and offer related teaching strategies. Additional chapters survey Gardner's recent work on teaching for understanding, performance-based assessment, and model MI school programs and student outcomes.
|Introduction: Many Kinds of Intelligence
|p. xix
|A Word about the Third Edition
|p. xix
|A Definition of Human Intelligence
|p. xix
|A Description of the Eight Intelligences
|p. xx
|About the Authors
|p. xxii
|A Multiple Intelligences Inventory
|p. xxiii
|Intelligent Environments
|p. xxv
|What This Book Offers
|p. xxv
|Chapter 1 A Way With Words: Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence
|p. 1
|Writing through a Lifetime
|p. 1
|Definition: Understanding Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence
|p. 2
|Checklist: Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence Qualities
|p. 3
|Verbal-Linguistic Learning Processes
|p. 4
|Establishing a Verbal-Linguistic Learning Environment
|p. 5
|Listening to Learn
|p. 6
|Keys to Effective Listening
|p. 6
|Listening to Stories and Reading Aloud
|p. 6
|Listening to Poetry
|p. 8
|Teachers as Storytellers
|p. 9
|Listening to Lectures
|p. 11
|p. 13
|Students as Storytellers
|p. 13
|Classroom Discussions
|p. 14
|p. 16
|p. 17
|p. 17
|p. 18
|Finding Materials
|p. 19
|Words in the Classroom
|p. 19
|Reading Across the Curriculum
|p. 20
|Reading for Understanding
|p. 20
|p. 21
|Categories of Writing
|p. 21
|Writing Across the Curriculum
|p. 21
|Writing Options for all Content Areas
|p. 22
|Getting Started with Writing
|p. 23
|The Real Work of Writing
|p. 24
|Writing Groups
|p. 25
|Technology That Enhances Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence
|p. 25
|p. 27
|Verbal-Linguistic References
|p. 30
|Chapter 2 The Calculating Mind: Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
|p. 31
|For the Love of Numbers
|p. 31
|Definition: Understanding Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
|p. 32
|Checklist: Logical-Mathematical Intelligence Qualities
|p. 33
|Logical-Mathematical Learning Processes
|p. 33
|Establishing a Logical-Mathematical Learning Environment
|p. 34
|The Teaching of Logic
|p. 35
|The Scientific Method
|p. 36
|Thinking Scientifically Across the Curriculum
|p. 36
|Deductive Logic
|p. 37
|p. 37
|Venn Diagrams
|p. 38
|Inductive Logic
|p. 39
|p. 39
|Enhancing Thinking and Learning
|p. 40
|Mediating Learning
|p. 41
|Questioning Strategies
|p. 42
|Mathematical Thinking Processes
|p. 44
|p. 44
|p. 47
|Working with Numbers
|p. 49
|Averages and Percentages
|p. 49
|p. 49
|p. 50
|p. 52
|p. 53
|Story Problems Across the Curriculum
|p. 55
|p. 55
|Math Themes for All Subject Areas
|p. 56
|Technology That Enhances Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
|p. 57
|p. 59
|Logical-Mathematical References
|p. 62
|Chapter 3 Moving to Learn: Kinesthetic Intelligence
|p. 63
|Paula's Dance
|p. 63
|Definition: Understanding Kinesthetic Intelligence
|p. 65
|Checklist: Tactile-Kinesthetic Qualities
|p. 66
|Tactile-Kinesthetic Learning Processes
|p. 67
|Establishing the Physical Learning Environment
|p. 67
|Classroom Zones
|p. 68
|p. 69
|Formal Theatre
|p. 69
|Role Playing
|p. 70
|Creative Drama
|p. 71
|p. 72
|Creative Movement
|p. 73
|Understanding Bodily-Knowing
|p. 73
|Introducing Creative Movement Activities
|p. 74
|Applying Creative Movement to the Basic Skills
|p. 74
|p. 75
|Elements of Dance Warm-Ups
|p. 75
|A Sequence for Learning through Dance
|p. 76
|p. 77
|Task Cards
|p. 77
|Task Card Puzzles
|p. 78
|Junk Drawer Manipulatives
|p. 78
|p. 78
|Classroom Games
|p. 79
|Scavenger Hunts
|p. 80
|Large Floor Games
|p. 80
|Total Physical Response Games
|p. 81
|A Generic Review Game
|p. 82
|Physical Education
|p. 83
|Characteristics of a Physically Educated Person
|p. 83
|Expeditionary Learning
|p. 83
|Exercise Breaks
|p. 85
|Quick Energizers
|p. 85
|Ten Shin Go So
|p. 85
|The Eight Treasures
|p. 86
|Eye Exercises
|p. 87
|Waking Up
|p. 87
|Calming Down
|p. 87
|Field Trips
|p. 87
|Field Trip Guidelines
|p. 87
|Technology That Enhances Kinesthetic Intelligence
|p. 88
|p. 89
|Kinesthetic References
|p. 92
|Chapter 4 Everyone Is an Artist: Visual-Spatial Intelligence
|p. 93
|Sarah's Story
|p. 93
|Definition: Understanding Visual-Spatial Intelligence
|p. 94
|Checklist: Visual-Spatial Qualities
|p. 95
|Visual-Spatial Learning Processes
|p. 96
|Establishing a Visual Learning Environment
|p. 96
|Visual Tools
|p. 96
|Intentional Display Areas
|p. 97
|Peripheral Stimuli
|p. 97
|Changing Perspective through Rotating Seating
|p. 97
|Nonverbal Communication
|p. 97
|Pictorial Representation
|p. 98
|Flow Charts
|p. 98
|Visual Outlines
|p. 99
|Unit Charts
|p. 101
|Visual Chart Starters
|p. 101
|Visual Notetaking and Brainstorming Tools
|p. 104
|Concept Mapping
|p. 104
|p. 105
|p. 107
|p. 108
|p. 109
|Classroom Imagery
|p. 109
|Visual Memory Techniques
|p. 110
|Visual Variety in Learning Materials
|p. 112
|Highlighting with Color
|p. 112
|Varying Shapes
|p. 112
|Visual Accompaniment for Lectures, Discussions, or Readings
|p. 113
|Board and Card Games
|p. 113
|Guidelines for Making Board Games
|p. 114
|Card Games
|p. 115
|p. 115
|Learning to Think Like an Architect
|p. 116
|Getting Started with Architecture in the Classroom
|p. 117
|The Visual Arts
|p. 117
|Art as an Instructional Tool
|p. 117
|Blending the Visual and Language Arts
|p. 118
|Integrating Art and Math
|p. 118
|Integrating the Arts at the High School Level
|p. 119
|Art Across the Curriculum
|p. 120
|Technology That Enhances Visual-Spatial Intelligence
|p. 122
|p. 124
|Visual-Spatial References
|p. 126
|Chapter 5 Tuning In: Musical Intelligence
|p. 127
|Danny's Song
|p. 127
|Definition: Understanding Musical Intelligence
|p. 128
|Checklist: Musical Qualities
|p. 129
|Musical Learning Processes
|p. 131
|Establishing a Musical Learning Environment
|p. 132
|Introducing Music into the Classroom
|p. 132
|Listening to Music
|p. 134
|Songs in the Content Areas
|p. 135
|Music for Skill Building
|p. 137
|Musical Spelling
|p. 137
|Music and Learning Skills
|p. 138
|Teaching Reading Musically
|p. 138
|Improving Language Skills with Music
|p. 138
|Music Across the Curriculum
|p. 139
|Warming Up to Singing
|p. 140
|Nonsense Sounds
|p. 140
|Choral Reading
|p. 141
|Musical Notation
|p. 142
|Introducing the Concept of Musical Notation
|p. 142
|Creating Curriculum Songs
|p. 144
|Jump-Starting Creativity with Music
|p. 145
|Making Musical Instruments in the Classroom
|p. 146
|Using Instruments Creatively
|p. 147
|Technology That Enhances Musical Intelligence
|p. 148
|p. 149
|Musical References
|p. 152
|Chapter 6 Understanding One Another: Interpersonal Intelligence
|p. 153
|Working Together to Accomplish the Impossible
|p. 153
|Definition: Understanding Interpersonal Intelligence
|p. 154
|Checklist: Interpersonal Qualities
|p. 155
|Interpersonal Learning Processes
|p. 155
|Establishing a Positive Interpersonal Environment
|p. 156
|Criteria for Effective Groups
|p. 156
|Determining Class Values and Rules
|p. 157
|Determining Schoolwide Values
|p. 158
|Class Meetings
|p. 158
|Collaborative Learning
|p. 159
|Collaborative Grouping Considerations
|p. 159
|Student Roles
|p. 160
|Social Skills
|p. 160
|Cooperative Learning Activities
|p. 160
|Conflict Management
|p. 162
|Common Causes of Conflict
|p. 162
|Learning through Service
|p. 164
|Incorporating Service into a School Program
|p. 164
|Reflecting on Service Learning
|p. 165
|Service Resources
|p. 166
|Appreciating Differences
|p. 167
|Teaching Students about Learning Styles
|p. 167
|Developing Multiple Perspectives
|p. 168
|Who Are We?
|p. 168
|Understanding Diverse Points of View
|p. 169
|Role Playing Current Events from Diverse Perspectives
|p. 170
|Global Perspectives in the Curriculum
|p. 170
|Systems Wheel
|p. 171
|Local and Global Problem-Solving
|p. 173
|Multicultural Education
|p. 177
|Teaching with a Multicultural Perspective
|p. 177
|Understanding Cultural Diversity through the Arts
|p. 178
|p. 179
|Technology That Enhances Interpersonal Intelligence
|p. 180
|p. 181
|Interpersonal References
|p. 184
|Chapter 7 The World Within: Intrapersonal Intelligence
|p. 185
|Bill's Inner World
|p. 193
|Definition: Understanding Intrapersonal Intelligence
|p. 187
|Checklist: Intrapersonal Qualities
|p. 187
|Intrapersonal Learning Processes
|p. 188
|Establishing an Environment to Nurture the Sense of Self
|p. 189
|Characteristics of Schools That Enhance Self-Esteem
|p. 189
|Self-Esteem Enhancers: Learning to Love Oneself
|p. 190
|Compliment Circles
|p. 190
|Individual Acknowledgement
|p. 191
|Peer Support
|p. 192
|Guidelines for Enhancing Self-Esteem
|p. 192
|Setting and Achieving Goals
|p. 193
|Challenging Students to Learn
|p. 196
|Olympian Goal-Setting
|p. 197
|Thinking Skills
|p. 198
|p. 199
|Emotionally Intelligent Education
|p. 201
|Engaging Feelings in the Classroom
|p. 201
|Establishing an Environment that Permits Emotional Expression
|p. 201
|Identifying Feelings
|p. 202
|Expressing Emotions
|p. 203
|Educating for Human Values
|p. 206
|Journal Writing
|p. 207
|Suggestions for Classroom Journal Writing
|p. 207
|Journals for Personal Insight
|p. 208
|Getting to Know Oneself through Others
|p. 209
|Gaining Intrapersonal Insights through Interpersonal Feedback
|p. 209
|Reflecting on the Wonder and Purpose of Life
|p. 210
|Classroom Activities to Nurture a Sense of Wonder
|p. 211
|Finding Purpose in School and Life
|p. 211
|Self-Directed Learning: An Intrapersonal Approach
|p. 212
|Suggestions for Implementing Self-Directed Learning
|p. 214
|Technology That Enhances Intrapersonal Intelligence
|p. 214
|p. 215
|Intrapersonal References
|p. 218
|Chapter 8 The World around Us: Naturalist Intelligence
|p. 219
|Rachel Carson's Legacy
|p. 219
|Definition: Understanding Naturalist Intelligence
|p. 220
|Checklist: Naturalist Intelligence Qualities
|p. 221
|Naturalist Learning Processes
|p. 222
|Establishing a Naturalist Learning Environment
|p. 223
|The Big Picture
|p. 223
|Classroom Museums
|p. 224
|Naturalist Curriculum Themes
|p. 225
|Natural Science Themes
|p. 225
|Nature as Curriculum
|p. 225
|Supradisciplinary Themes
|p. 226
|Improving Observation
|p. 226
|Sightless Observations
|p. 226
|Looking Closely
|p. 227
|Drawing as Close Observation
|p. 228
|Field Logs
|p. 229
|Perceiving Relationships
|p. 231
|Noting Distinctions among Similar Items
|p. 231
|It's Classified!
|p. 231
|Making Collections
|p. 233
|More Classifying Suggestions
|p. 234
|Understanding Interdependence
|p. 237
|Forging Community Relationships
|p. 238
|Hypothesizing and Experimenting
|p. 238
|Developing a Questioning Frame of Mind
|p. 239
|Naturalist Learning Centers
|p. 239
|Equipping Naturalist Centers
|p. 240
|Naturalist Center Activities
|p. 240
|Outdoor Naturalist Activities
|p. 241
|Learning Naturally
|p. 242
|Technology That Enhances Naturalist Intelligence
|p. 243
|p. 246
|Naturalist References
|p. 248
|Chapter 9 Curriculum Development through the Multiple Intelligences
|p. 249
|The Art in Science
|p. 249
|Implications of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences for Curriculum
|p. 251
|Lesson Planning through the Multiple Intelligences
|p. 252
|A Lesson Planning Matrix
|p. 254
|Interdisciplinary Units
|p. 259
|Interdisciplinary Planning with Developmental Sequences
|p. 262
|Interdisciplinary Schoolwide Approaches at the Secondary Level
|p. 262
|Intelligence Teams
|p. 265
|The Benefits of Teaming
|p. 266
|Curriculum Development for Intelligence Development
|p. 266
|A Learning Center's Instructional Format
|p. 267
|Project Spectrum
|p. 272
|Curriculum Bias
|p. 273
|Project-Based Curriculums
|p. 274
|Guidelines for Effective Projects
|p. 275
|p. 277
|Sample Programs That Are Part of the Regular School Day
|p. 277
|Extracurricular Apprenticeships
|p. 277
|Apprenticeship Possibilities
|p. 278
|Teaching for Understanding
|p. 278
|Principles of Teaching for Understanding
|p. 279
|A Rubric for Education for Understanding
|p. 280
|Education for Understanding Curriculum Development Rubric
|p. 280
|p. 283
|Curriculum Development References
|p. 284
|Chapter 10 Dissolving the Boundaries: Assessment That Enhances Learning
|p. 285
|Assessing Success
|p. 285
|A Nation Assesses
|p. 286
|Principles to Guide Classroom Assessment
|p. 287
|1. Assessment Captures Growth over Time
|p. 288
|2. Assessment Is Multidimensional
|p. 289
|3. Assessment Informs Instruction
|p. 290
|4. Informal Assessment Is Important
|p. 293
|5. Students Are Active Self-Assessors
|p. 294
|Assessment of the Intelligences
|p. 296
|Measuring Intelligence at Project Spectrum
|p. 296
|Working Styles
|p. 297
|Spectrum Reports
|p. 297
|Perceiving Student Strengths
|p. 299
|Assessment through the Multiple Intelligences
|p. 300
|Sample Verbal-Linguistic Assessment Approaches
|p. 301
|Sample Logical-Mathematical Assessment Approaches
|p. 302
|Sample Visual-Spatial Assessment Approaches
|p. 303
|Sample Bodily-Kinesthetic Assessment Approaches
|p. 304
|Sample Musical Assessment Approaches
|p. 305
|Sample Interpersonal Assessment Approaches
|p. 305
|Sample Intrapersonal Assessment Approaches
|p. 308
|Sample Naturalist Assessment Approaches
|p. 308
|p. 310
|Processfolio Guidelines
|p. 310
|An Assessment Schedule
|p. 311
|Schoolwide Assessment Processes
|p. 316
|Multiple Intelligences Report Cards
|p. 318
|p. 320
|Assessment References
|p. 322
|Chapter 11 Lessons Learned
|p. 323
|Educating for Intelligence
|p. 323
|Linking Students and Their Talents
|p. 324
|Lessons Learned from MI Programs
|p. 324
|Lesson #1 Students Are Multi-Talented
|p. 324
|Lesson #2 Instructional Repertoires Expand
|p. 325
|Lesson #3 MI School Curriculums Differ
|p. 327
|Lesson #4 Assessment Transforms
|p. 329
|Lesson #5 Professional Practice Appears to Transform Developmentally
|p. 331
|Similarities in Multiple Intelligence Schools
|p. 332
|What Are Our Next Steps?
|p. 333
|Lessons Learned References
|p. 334
|Name Index
|p. 335
|Subject Index
|p. 337
|p. 342
Allyn and Bacon,
Campbell, Linda, 1948-
Campbell, Linda, 1948-
Campbell, Bruce, 1945-
Dickinson, Dee.
This resource offers a reflection of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and the knowledge to extend this theory to effective classroom practice. This book describes implications for pedagogy, team teaching, students strengths, curriculum, assessment, community involvement, and diverse classroom models.
Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c1999.
2nd ed.
Teaching & learning through multiple intelligences
Teaching & learning through multiple intelligences
Teaching & learning through multiple intelligences
Teaching and learning through multiple intelligences
Teaching & learning through multiple intelligences
Campbell, Linda, 1948-


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Tampa Bay Rays' Erin Hodges hosts this session of INFLCR Academy, a series of live webinars aimed at helping our community learn new tactics and grow their knowledge base.
In this session, walks us through the foundation of the social media platform, TikTok, and shares a several essential strategies to improve your mastery of the platform and learn from others who are leading the charge.
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God never judges and therefore he never finds it necessary to forgive. I find this message to be of great comfort.
As our creator, God always knows his own truth about each of us. We are perfect. We are only good. We are love always and everywhere.
Since God made us exactly in his own image, we can only be these things. If we judge ourselves to be anything other than this, it is only our own self-created illusion. We perceive that we are not perfect and therefore need God's forgiveness.
When we forgive others, we are actually acknowledging their truth--that there is nothing to judge them for, because they are also created in perfection. They are only good. They are love always and everywhere.
The reason why it is so essential that we forgive others and see their truth is that as we see their truth, we actually begin to convince ourselves of our own truth. If they are perfect, then we must be too.
Lesson 46 is the first place in the workbook that the concept of forgiveness is explored in any depth. Personally, I love the beautiful safety of knowing that I never need feel that I must ask for God's forgiveness. Asking implies that it is possible that forgiveness might be withheld.
Our fear of exactly that is the root of all of our problems. We all live with deep and massive unconscious fear and guilt. Our worry that God may disapprove of us, withhold his love from us, or feel angry toward us, causes tremendous and constant anxiety in our minds. Here, in this very first Workbook message about forgiveness, we are being reassured that we need not worry about being judged by God. God has only love and support to offer us.
I have already been forgiven.
No fear is possible in a mind beloved of God.
There is no need to attack because love has forgiven me."--Lesson 46


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You will need to cut two pieces of fabric 6 inch square and have several 4 inch strips of ribbon. Also cut a 6 inch square of plastic that makes noise when you crumple it.
The plastic shouldn't be able to absorb moisture or it will lose its crinkle and might mold in the toy. I used the plastic from baby wipes refills. Cellophane is great too.
Lay one fabric square right side up and pin ribbon folded in half along edges. Have the folded end facing inward. It actually helps to put the pins on the wrong side of the fabric.
Next lay the other fabric square wrong side up so the two right sides are facing each other. Then place the plastic on top and pin all together.
Like so. I had put my pins all on the same side so they would be easily removable when sewing and wouldn't prick me when turning the square right side out after sewing.
Sew a 1/2 inch seam allowance leaving about 1.5 inches open in the middle of a side (not a corner). Don't forget to backstitch! Trim edges and cut a diagonal on the corners.
Turn right side out and fold in the hem of the opening. Top stitch all the way around.
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A fast, smooth curve is the key to a successful, unconventional well. The new 7'' cd-ast drilling tool is designed to optimize the rock-cutter interface unaffected by the curvature and then go on to drill the lateral section as effective in the same run. This is achieved through an articulated tool-body that is stiff enough to convey the required force but also flexible enough to track the most agile 3d steering systems at fast rpm.
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We all know that smell… The scent of not wanting to cook during the week, i.e., Chinese takeout.
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Our first ever Cream Cleanser, designed to focus on aging gracefully, skin nourishment and hydration. It's ingredients are chosen based on their reputation of preventing and even reversing signs of aging/wrinkles. This product is designed to be used 2x per week. Great when paired with our Donkey Milk Soap or any of our other face cleansers.
We took our super gentle Raw Shea Butter Face & Body Bar and hand grated it into tiny soap shavings, then blended them with creamy butters & anti-aging essential oils like Frankincense and Geranium to make a nourishing, hydrating and moisturizing cleanser.
USE: Rinse face with clean hands. Scoop a dollop of product and apply to face in a circular motion until fully massaged in and any soap bits dissolve. Rinse and pat dry.
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Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil, Shea Butter, Almond Butter, Jojoba Oil, Grated Raw Shea Butter Face & Body Soap (100% Saponified oils of Olive, Coconut, Palm & Shea Butter), essential oils of Frankincense, Orange & Geranium.
Our products are made by hand and in small batches. We don't store our products in a hot warehouse and products are made fresh to order. Please allow 5 days for items to ship, as we are making extra efforts to keep your products fresh upon arrival.
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When using natural products, you want to think about them the same as purchasing raw fruits and vegetables... not something you want to store under your counter for any length of time. Although we want you to spoil yourself in tons of self care products, we always suggest that you only purchase what you will use within the shelf life. Our products are made fresh and in small batches, so you're always getting a super fresh product.
Shelf Life: 6-8 months
What's really inside?
Cocoa Butter
This fatty ingredient not only nourishes the skin to the deeper layers, it actually has a protective component that protects skin by locking in moisture - improving elasticity over time.
Sunflower Oil
Emollient in nature, this Vitamin E rich ingredient helps the skin retain moisture. Full of vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants, this ingredient is known to alleviate a long list of skin conditions.
Olive Oil
Full of fatty acids and antioxidants, olive oil is an amazing ingredient to incorporate into your skin care product routine. Olive oil not only hydrates the skin, but it prevents aging and is linked to reversing the aging caused by sun damage. The sun accounts for 80% of our skin's aging component, so we obsess over olive oil in our products.
Shea Butter
This fatty ingredient aids in locking in moisture, leaving your skin hydrated and nourished longer than most. Also reducing inflammation, this ingredient pushes the other oils deeper into the skin, causing their benefits to really thrive. Added bonus? Shea Butter is now being linked to having anti-aging benefits as well.
This magical ingredient has been used to prevent and even reverse the signs of aging. Treated as gold in the tale of the 3 Wise Men, this miracle ingredient can help with age spots, scarring, and skin elasticity due to its ability to turn over cells faster on the skin.
Almond Butter
This very gentle ingredient is fantastic for sensitive and dry skin types, and its high Vitamin E content can actually keep your skin protected from the damage that comes with UV rays. It's full of Omega 3s, which keep your skin hydrated and glowing.
This powerful citrus is antimicrobial, can boost your mood, and is linked to removing and clearing acne. Full of vitamin C, this oil is now being linked to slowing down skin damage caused by the sun.
In addition to its beneficial body & mind properties of relaxation and sedation, you can call geranium essential oil the natural botox of skin care. It is also an anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory which is a fantastic addition to any cleanser, and is known to help with acne.
Saved my skin!
I have dealt with dry skin, acne, and eczema my entire life and this product along with my entire all natural skincare routine from Wildflower beauty is the only thing that has saved my skin. This product provides the perfect amount of hydration while still helping to cleanse my skin!
Great for my dry skin!
I love this for my dry skin. My skin is so flaky and using this a few times a week really helps with that!
great cleasner
My face has never felt so clean, I have used a lot of products through the years, but undoubtable this is the beat!
Why Choose Wildflower Beauty by Jessica?
Our formulations are 100% safe and chemical free, and safe for the whole family. Finally, a skin care line you can get behind.
scented without artifical fragrances
We only use real botanicals and therapeutic grade essential oils to scent our products. You will never see the word FRAGRANCE on our ingredients lists.
eco-friendly packaging
Our packaging is chosen specifically with the environment in mind, and use 100% recyclable packaging. If you'd like to get some ideas on how to reuse our product jars click HERE.
hand crafted in the usa
All of our products are hand crafted in central Florida in fresh, small batches.
We only purchase our ingredients from suppliers who source ethically and honorably.
never tested on animals
For us, this goes without saying. We would never test our products on animals.
My name is Jessica, and I'm the owner and founder of Wildflower Beauty by Jessica.
I totally get it - starting new skin care products can be scary for so many people... yes, me included. Removing the fear behind skin care is why I started this company nearly a DECADE ago... that's right! Wildflower Beauty by Jessica has been 100% natural since before it was cool.
I understand why it can be nerve wrecking to start new products that impact your skin, but those nerves come from a long list of products that you used as trial & error that gave poor results. In reality, they all had a common theme giving you those same bad results: chemicals.
When you remove the chemicals out of products you remove the allergic reactions, the redness, the peeling, the breakouts and all of the toxic.
We are a 100% natural skin care company that is changing the way you think of skin care. We are passionate about creating chemical-free products that are effective and powerful, but most of all, they are safe.
As a woman-owned business, we know the importance of self love, self care, and self value – all are things we represent when we formulate each and every one of our products with pure and natural ingredients.
It's time to pass on chemicals. We officially welcome you on this natural journey, and are so excited to share with you what natural beauty really means.


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One of the most effective forms of yoga for the control of blood sugar and treatment of diabetes is Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar. The Sun Salutation is an excellent form of exercise for patients suffering from diabetes. Surya Namaskar helps in increasing the supply of blood to the various parts of the body and also improves the administration of insulin while stimulating the pancreas. There are a number of pose as and asanas combined in the sun salutation and to its movements that offers the complete benefits of all the asanas. Each Surya Namaskar must be practiced at 4 rounds per minute to get the maximum benefit out of it.
In addition to Surya Namaskar, there are a number of asanas that are beneficial in controlling diabetes. However yoga must be practiced only as a secondary or alternative form of therapy in addition to the primary medications taken to control the disorder, in consultation with a medical practitioner. Some important asanas healthful in increasing the efficiency and functioning of the pancreas as well as the endocrine system are the half spinal twist also known as Ardhamatsyendrasana, the Vajrasana Yoga Mudra, the wind release pose, Sarvangasana, Halasana, and the fish pose. All these asana is unknown to have a personal effect on the functioning of the pancreas and also in the administration of insulin. However to get desired result, one must maintain the required pose for longer duration. It is best to consult yoga instructor or qualified practitioner to teach in the asanas and guide the individual through the movements.
The most important feature of these asanas is the stability offered and comfort experienced while performing the pose. According to research certain types of Pranayama are extremely helpful in dealing with diabetes. In order to prepare for Pranayama one must practice the Nadi Shodhan Pranayama also known as breathing through alternate nostrils. This form of Pranayama is known to have a calming effect on the nervous system and also helps introducing the levels of stress thus compounding the effects of the primary medication in the treatment of diabetes.
A daily practice of meditation is extremely vital in managing stress and relieving tension. Through the mode of meditation a balance is struck between sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems. It is possible that meditation may be difficult to achieve during the early days of practicing it. However with thorough discipline and daily performance, one will be able to achieve the true sense of meditation with the help of chanting and concentration on breathing patterns.
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A big part of alcohol addiction recovery is protecting yourself from alcohol after treatment ends. During rehab, there is no access to alcohol of any kind, so the challenge of saying "no" to alcohol is not part of one's daily routine. However, once treatment ends and you or your loved one is in the beginning stages of recovery, staying away from alcohol is an important part of preventing relapse. Unfortunately, staying away from alcohol completely can be challenging, and sometimes even impossible. Employing the coping skills that you learned in rehab and having strategies in place to protect your sobriety are crucial tasks to continue your recovery success.
The Mayo Clinic defines alcoholism as "a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling your drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol, continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems, having to drink more to get the same effect, or having withdrawal symptoms when you rapidly decrease or stop drinking." Unhealthy alcohol use includes drinking any amount that puts your health or safety at risk, or the health and safety of someone else. People who struggle with alcoholism often have a family history of the disease or are genetically predisposed to it; furthermore, the earlier a person's first experience with alcohol, the more likely he is to become an alcoholic later in life. In other words, learn what problems you have that predispose you to alcoholism, and then take action against them to stay sober.
Dealing with alcohol withdrawal in a safe way is the first and most important step in the recovery process. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be severe and life threatening at times, so it is important to seek appropriate medical attention. Many alcohol treatment facilities offer medically supervised detox, which allows the patient to withdraw from alcohol in a safe way. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include severe anxiety, tremors, irritability, agitation, seizures and severe stomach problems.
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, several types of treatment are available for alcoholics. Behavioral treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, work by changing the thought and behavior patterns associated with alcohol abuse. There are also medications that have proven successful in the treatment of alcohol addiction. These are available only by prescription from a medical doctor, and they are typically used in combination with counseling. Support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous use 12-Step programs to change negative thought patterns that lead to alcoholism. Support groups in combination with professional rehab settings can provide comprehensive plans for people who struggle with alcoholism.
Avoiding alcohol altogether during recovery is the best way to prevent relapse; but it is unlikely that you will avoid alcohol for the rest of your life. Office parties, family gatherings and weddings are a part of life, and staying away from celebrations is not always the best answer for you. If you are unsure of your ability to protect your sobriety, then finding an alternate activity is important, especially in the beginning stages of recovery. Once you feel strong enough to employ the coping skills that you learned in rehab, it is possible to attend functions where alcohol is being served. The following tips can help protect your sobriety when alcohol is present:
Employing these strategies and others can give you the freedom to enjoy life without using alcohol. The important thing is to be on your guard at all times.
Protecting yourself from alcohol during recovery is crucial to treatment success. If you have plans in place to cope with the presence of alcohol, then you will have an important part of preventing relapse. If you or a loved one struggles with alcohol abuse, then know that we are here for you. Call our toll-free, 24 hour helpline right now to speak to an admissions coordinator about available treatment options.


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Pondering at the Pond
We know initiating conversation is something we focus on for our children as well as developing their skills at asking questions, pondering and hypothesising. We use our environment and human resources to support this all encompassing skill in a variety of creative ways.
At Rachel Keeling we are lucky enough to have a beautifully mature garden. Over the past year, we have developed our garden, including our pond area to ensure it is fully accessible.
We waited with baited breath in the hope the flora and fauna of the pond would sustain our sensitive changes. Early indications are the army of frogs have returned and are breeding as we had a colony of frogspawn which has now developed into tadpoles. Children's understanding of respecting and caring for living creatures has been supported as they gently investigate the pond environment. Staff helped children to carefully transport some pond water into our observation tray. Children used magnifiers, visual aids, information books and the iPad to observe and research facts. Children asked questions, pondered and shared their ideas about what they could see. The tadpoles were of great interest and show children clearly demonstrated a good understanding of the lifecycle of frogs, using vocabulary such as 'tadpole', froglet', 'frog' and 'transform'. Mohammed thought he could see a "lobster" in the pond but when we researched it, we discovered it was a Waterboatman. Children's quiet conversations around the observation tank are a delight to hear and time and space to share ideas and listen to each other is key.
As we have just had a batch of eggs delivered from the farm, children are now discussing the possibilities and predicting what might be inside.
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As the citizens of the UK in 1939 adjust to a new reality they are as yet blissfully unaware of the long battles still to come and so the everyday mundanities of life continue.
Even with the outbreak of war, people still needed watches, vacuum cleaners and underwear! Here's the shopping news complete with detailed, beautifully illustrated advertisements.
People in 1939 appear to have the same preoccupations then as now. From making sure their teeth were pearly white to treating their crowning glory to the best possible stout bristled brushes!
Before cigarettes and suntans were considered a health no no, they were promoted to the public at large.
Rowntree's fruit pastilles were touted as the best thing to relieve the smoker's need to take a puff when their pesky employers forbid a fag at work.
While many adverts are for products that we still recognise and use today such as Beechams powders, a few are an alien concept to us now.
Liver bile need waking up? Do you have stale foot acid? Never fear, there's a solution.
I love this line from the liver bile ad: "Your whole system is poisoned and you feel dour, sunk and the world looks punk." Carters brand liver pills are harmless, gentle yet amazing at making bile flow freely apparently!
The concept of renting your electric items (Radio Rentals!) and the novelty of the TV set can be seen here.
As most homes now have at least one or two of the obligatory, humongous googleboxes with a plethora of channels it is almost inconceivable to think that this new fangled technology was ever such a rarity:
"Our combined large picture (12″ x 9 1/2″) television and high fidelity ALL-WAVE radio receiver is available to those within a 20 mile radius of Alexandra Palace. This area will be extended as new stations are erected."
The progression of TV was halted during the war and all news announcements were made either over the radio or in the local cinema.
Other ads persuade readers to part with their money with promises of full testing, guarantees and lasting accuracy.
Meanwhile concoctions for every bit of the body promised cures for what ailed you. Whether your hair was diseased, you needed a bit of a purge or your acid was rampant, there was a brand to aid you.
The adverts are a wealth of tiny details, from the delicate line drawings of the products to the superlatives used within them. There's even testimonials from satisfied customers.


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Today's Medford Mail Tribune Editorial brings up an interesting situation facing the Legislature. The Medford Mail Tribune Editorial Board stated:
Certainly the teen, Matthew Shettles, was guilty of poor judgment. Just as clearly, he broke the law. He had just turned 18; his girlfriend was not yet 15. The law considers sex between youths of those ages to be third-degree sex abuse. We have no quarrel with the decision to prosecute him. But does that make Shettles a sexual predator, a menace to society? Hardly. Under the law, Shettles can apply to have his name removed from the registry, but not until 10 years after he completes probation "" when he will be 32.
The article goes on to highlight HB 2333 which would remove registration requirement for offenders whose age is between nine years of the victim. The Board says that is too wide, but the bill starts the dialogue in the right direction.
This begs several questions; should there be a registration removal for young offenders? If so, how big the age split? Is this fixing a problem or just being soft on crime? We report…you comment.


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Take the A1 to Florence
Exit at VALDICHIANA - BETTOLLE and head for SIENA,
At SIENA join the Superstrada to Florence
Exit at POGGIBONSI (# 25 km)
Follow the signs for SAN GIMIGNANO (# 10 KM)
Drive up through the center of SAN GIMIGNANO, direction CERTALDO
After about 1 km turn left to GAMBASSI - IL CASTAGNO - MONTAIONE and follow the road direction il Castagno (about 9 km).
Just in front of the sign "Il Catagno 1", take a sharp left turn and drive down to La Burraia.
The quickest way to reach us by car from northern Italy is to leave the A1 autostrada at the Firenze Impruneta Exit and join the Florence/Siena Superstrada.
At the Poggibonsi Exit head for San Gimignano. Skirt the city walls and take the road to Certaldo, after 1 km turn left for Gambassi terme- Il Castagno-Montaione.
After 7-8 km turn right for Il Castagno and go for 1,5 km ahead.
Just in front of the sign Il Castagno 1 make a sharp left turn and drive down to La Burraia
Take the Pisa/Firenze Superstrada until you reach the Empoli Ovest exit at Ponte a Elsa. From Ponte a Elsa head to Castelfiorentino on SS 429 road.
Here follow the signs to Gambassi Terme and drive up through Gambassi Centre to Il Castagno (8 km), direction San Gimignano.
Go through Il Castagno and down the road until a crossing street: follow the road to San Gimignano on the left (not the road to Volterra).
Take the first sharp right turn (after about 1 km) and drive down to La Burraia.
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Hyatt has announced an agreement to purchase lifestyle hotel management company Two Roads Hospitality.
The group owns brands including Alila, Destination, Joie de Vivre, Thompson and Tommie, which will be incorporated into a new dedicated lifestyle division within Hyatt.
The group will acquire Two Roads Hospitality for a base purchase price of $480million, "with the potential for Hyatt to invest up to an additional $120 million in the aggregate, contingent on the outcome of certain terms to be individually defined after closing".
Hyatt will take on the management contracts for the majority of Two Road's 85 properties in eight countries, adding 23 new markets to the group's presence.
The hotels are set to join the World of Hyatt loyalty programme in 2019.
Earlier this year Hyatt had considered a bid for Spanish chain NH Hotel Group, but this ultimately did not come to fruition.


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Thomas Cass
Thomas Cass is Professor of Mathematics at Imperial College London. He obtained his MA and PhD from Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Cambridge.
Thomas's research interests relate to the study of random phenomena. His research writings span both classical areas of stochastic analysis such as Malliavin calculus and Gaussian processes as well as more recent aspects of rough path analysis. He is also interested in the way in which insights in pure mathematics can spur developments in mathematical finance and in data science.
A more specific list of his interests includes:
- the theory of rough paths, rough differential equations and rough analysis.
- Gaussian processes, fractional Brownian motion and the properties of rough differential equations driven by these processes
- the use of Malliavin calculus and cubature on Wiener space for sensitivity analysis and efficient pricing and hedging methods in mathematical finance
- McKean-Vlasov-type models for large populations of interacting particles and agents
- stochastic differential geometry and rough paths on manifolds
- the signature and its mathematics, and applications of rough paths to data science, especially in radioastronomy.


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Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Tetlow King Planning (TKP) helped Bloor Homes to secure variations to the conditions relating to their consent for the construction of 180 residential dwellings in Malmesbury to enable an earlier start on site.
The client sought to implement the site access and on-site works simultaneously to make the most efficient use of resources and ensure the delivery of units in accordance with its business plan and also underpin the Council's 5-year housing land supply.
TKP were able to successfully secure variations to the conditions which enabled the Council to maintain control in respect of approving the site access but also enabled Bloor Homes to make a start on site so that occupations (and therefore sales) could be taken from the site as soon as the Council approved the site access.
This provided the necessary balance between providing the Council with control over design whilst also allowing for an early start on site and valuable contribution towards the Councils 5-year housing land supply.
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It tends to come as quite a shock – the lights go out, the air goes stale, and suddenly the electric hum of the refrigerator becomes ominously silent. The fridge! What is going to happen to all that frozen produce? And we were just right at the cliff-hanger of the latest Netflix binge…
In this current electrical dependent day and age, it is easy to fall into panic when the electricity shuts down, but here are some primary guiding principles to follow to ensure not only the safety of your loved ones and yourselves but to make the intermittent waiting period a lot more comfortable.
Unplug! Unplug! Unplug!
The moment a power failure strikes, make sure that all electrical appliances are unplugged from their main sockets, not just switched off. This is paramount as sudden electric spikes can occur when the power returns, which can damage your appliances by short-circuiting them. However, it is perfectly safe to leave a small inexpensive light fixture switched on as a litmus test for when the electricity returns.
Snakes and Wires
It is no coincidence that in this case, downed wires look like snakes. Never touch these loose hanging wires when the power goes out as they could still be "live" with electric current flowing through them. Touching these live wires with no insulation can result in severe electrical burns and may even be fatal.
Exercise immense caution when within the vicinity of these snaking wires. Maintain a safe distance of 30 feet from any downed wires, and double that to 60 feet in wet conditions. If you are in a motor vehicle during such an event, ensure that you do not simultaneously touch the vehicle and the ground – this could result in a very painful electrocution accident.
To prevent such incidences from occurring, find an electrician for your home in Singapore to perform electrical repair services and routine checks to ensure the safety of your home.
Carbon NO-oxide
If you are really hungry, order take out. There is no time to be Gordon Ramsay during a power failure. Avoid using a grill or an indoor generator as it can cause carbon monoxide emissions. Carbon monoxide is extremely fatal when inhaled.
In the case of indoor generators, always keep the safety manual on hand to follow the basic safety measures indicated during a power failure.
In the event that these appliances have faulty or broken switches, an experienced electrician should be contacted immediately to rectify the issue and keep your home free of possible carbon monoxide leaks. It is also important to check and replace any old or damaged electrical sockets. Do not hesitate to contact a local electrician should you need to be advised.
Eyes out for your iPhones
During a power failure, your most "powerful" tool is a well-charged mobile phone. Not only does your phone serve as a mean of communication, but it also doubles as a source of light during the night, entertainment, and is especially useful for live updates. Particularly for regional power failures in the country.
It is also quintessential that you keep charged portable power banks within your reach – you will not know how long you will be out of power, and the last thing we all need is a "dead" phone in the dark. There is not a time better to embrace being a true blue kiasu Singaporean, it is always better to be safe than sorry.
In a major crisis, 24-hour emergency electricians like EM Electrical Singapore are the heroes we both need and deserve.
EM Electrical Engineering are contactable at +65 9395 3311, so save that number in your contact list right now!
Avoid using candles during a power failure as a source of light – unattended candles can lead to fires. Use battery-powered flashlights, or better yet, this is where your phone and the portable power banks come to the rescue.
Save those romantic candlelit dinners for special occasions. But always remember to blow them out when you are done!
Your local electrician is not just a hero for emergencies, but one for interior design too! For all other illuminating occasions, EM Electrical offers light fittings installation services to brighten up your days (and nights).
Curiosity Kills the Freezer
We are all probably worried about how our expensive salmon is doing during this trying time. What about the newly bought pint of Haagen Daz? What you need to know is that even during a power failure, a full freezer left unopened can remain cold for about two whole days! A half freezer can remain functional for a whole day if you do not tamper with the doors too much.
If your fresh produce is too precious to be tossed out, place these perishables in a cooler box filled with ice. However, chicken, eggs, and seafood should be discarded as they are easily liable to rot, and their presence may quicken the putrefaction of other items in your fridge.
Maybe it is high time to break out that ice cream as a reward for your hard work during this power failure.
If you're having frequent power failures, don't hesitate to contact a not only approved electrician but an experienced one like EM Electrical Engineering. Contact us now by calling +65 9395 3311 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com to speak to our friendly customer service staff about our quality electrical works.


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Cluster of fires on northern Vancouver Island is abnormal: climate scientist
Parts of British Columbia normally guarded from large wildfires due to their wet climates are burning, and scientists are taking note.
As smoke begins to clear above much of southern Vancouver Island, a dark and concerning cloud still hangs over the island's northernmost reaches.
According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, 67 blazes currently rage on the northern section of Vancouver Island. They include a 168-hectare fire near the small community of Zeballos that has threatened homes and prompted an evacuation alert.
But what makes the dozens of hotspots so concerning to experts is the fact that this normally wet region is extraordinarily dry.
"Forest fuels are drier than they have been in the past 40 years," North Island fire information officer Shayne McCool told CTV News.
Firefighters face an uphill battle as B.C.'s wildfire service confirms trees and debris in the area are at their driest—and most susceptible to fire—in decades.
As more than 200 crew members struggle to douse flames on the North Island, scientists on the southern end of Vancouver Island are attempting to understand why it's happening.
"We are seeing fires in places that typically don't get wildfire," said Faron Anslow, the lead climate scientist at the University of Victoria's Pacific Climate Impact Consortium. "So, I think that is another dimension that we will be looking at."
Anslow says he and his colleagues have noted several areas in the province are burning that traditionally don't.
The research organization expects to investigate this year's odd fire season on the North Island in hopes of determining whether climate change is to blame.
In total, the B.C. Wildfire service has dispatched more than250 firefighters, support staff and 22 helicopters to the North Island fires.


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RUE (Ruta graveolens)
RUE (Ruta graveolens)
Rue is the traditional herb of brides in Lithuania; historically, it has been used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. Although it can be be used sparingly in sandwiches, salads, and stews, it is maily grown for its ornamental value. Its upright habit and 2- to 3-feet height make it an excellent low hedge for the herb garden or flower bed. The seed heads can be dried for use in flower arrangements.
The plants are shrubby, semi-evergreen, and grow to 3 feet tall. The most striking features are the blue green foliage and the yellow flowers that appear in cluster from summer through fall.
This perennial can be started from seed, or you may prefer to buy plants at a garden center. Rue prefers a well- drained, loamy soil in full sun, although it will tolerate poor soil in light shade. Pick branches for flower arrangements during the summer and hang them upside down to dry. Allow seed pods to dry on the plant, but harvest before they open. Your rue plants may need pruning in late spring; cut them back to the new growth.
SOURCE: James C. Schmidt Department of Horticulture Michigan State University


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Keep Your Customers Reading 8 tips for developing e-newsletters that have interesting and relevant content for readers
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
E-mail newsletters are one of the best ways to stay connected with your customers, clients and prospects. They allow you to showcase your expertise in a way that helps build awareness and confidence in your company. And great content will prompt your readers to take action--visit your website, make an inquiry, book an appointment, request a proposal or come in to shop.
Creating a successful newsletter program requires that you include interesting and relevant content in each issue. Sure, it's easy to write about your business--new clients, new products, recent awards--but a "me-newsletter" is not one that's going to get your readers to open, read and take action. Here are 8 content ideas that will help make your newsletters relevant and compelling:
- Share your expertise. You are an expert in your field, and a newsletter gives you the chance to show it by giving your readers valuable nuggets of information that they can take action on. When you consider what topics to cover, think of the questions that you are frequently asked. What are the areas your clients and potential clients are most interested in? In what areas do they need and value your expert advice? Giving them a little bit of free advice every month will build their trust in you and make you the obvious choice when they're in need of what you offer.
- Hold a Q&A session.In keeping with the idea of answering questions, feature a Q&A section in your newsletter. Invite your readers to submit their questions, and in each issue choose one or two to answer. I know of at least one successful newsletter that is based solely on this format.
- Tell a story of success.Do you know any inspiring customer or client stories? They can be testimonials that are focused on how your business helped a company or person or simply a profile of a customer and his or her business. Either way, true-to-life stories make your newsletter multi-dimensional, making it more interesting and relatable, and serving to increase your credibility.
- Conduct an interview.While you're the expert of your newsletter, it can also be good to bring in some other expert voices from time to time. Highlight other professionals who offer products or services that are complementary to yours, and cover topics that your readers care about. This type of content helps show that you're connected and understand the "big picture."
- Feature fun facts.Inject a little fun into your newsletter. You might include some little-known, yet interesting facts that are relevant to your type of business or offer a riddle or trivia question that you invite readers to solve or answer. Include the answer and the winner in the next issue of your newsletter.
- Take an in-depth look at a product or service.Take a deeper look at a product or service you offer. Show how it could be useful to the reader by outlining the benefits and give any other information that could convince them of its value. Remember to stand in their shoes. And ask yourself the question, "What would they want to know?"
- Springboard off of current events (news items, holidays, etc.).Events that are common to all of your readers' lives provide a great starting place for your content. This could be a topic that the media is actively covering, like a downturn in the economy, or it could be a holiday, such as Thanksgiving. Look for creative ways to tie these events in with a topic in your field.
- Ask your readers.Last, but not least: If you want help knowing what content to include, ask the people reading it. An online survey is the perfect way to get feedback in a format that is easy to process and act on. Give options of types of content (articles, success stories, etc.) and topics that you are planning to cover. See how respondents rate this information and use their feedback to shape future plans. Also, give them the opportunity to present their ideas. They may suggest a great topic that you hadn't considered.
How can you know if your content is connecting with your readers? Besides asking the question, take a close look at your newsletter statistics. How many people opened and, more importantly, what did they click on? A link that got 30 clicks vs. one that received 300 is very telling.
By creating a relevant and interesting newsletter, you'll find one of your most valued and successful marketing tools.