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The biodiversity crisis is undoubtably an insect biodiversity crisis.
My undergraduate senior thesis project focused on the insect biodiversity crisis in the United States. I utilized my skills in art and design to educate and empower the public on issues concerning this crisis, as well as what can be done to help.


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Understanding the Role of Mortgage Insurance in FHA Loans
What is Mortgage Insurance?
To protect themselves against financial risk, lenders use many tools, including insurance. Mortgage insurance is essentially an insurance policy that protects the lender from financial loss in the event of a default on the loan. If the loan is insured and the borrower is unable to make payments, the insurance provider will compensate the lender. In a way, you can think of mortgage insurance in the same regard as car or home insurance; if there is a financial loss, the owner is compensated by the insurance company.
But there is a bit of a twist with mortgage insurance. Instead of the lender paying the insurance premium, the borrower pays for the insurance coverage. Yes, it protects the lender, not the borrower, but in the end, it is the borrower who pays for the insurance. Sounds a bit like a bad deal for borrowers, doesn't it? Not when you consider the advantages!
Quite frankly, if it wasn't for mortgage insurance, some mortgage loans would not be available. Mortgage insurance reduces risk, and lenders only write loans when the risk is low enough. Factors like high credit scores, large down payments, and low debt-to-income ratios all work, statistically speaking, to lower the risk assumed by lenders. Another risk reducer is the handy mortgage insurance.
Mortgage insurance is sometimes called Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), although the insurance attached to FHA loans is not PMI. Private insurance applies to conventional loans that are made by a private company and not backed by the FHA. For FHA loans, it is generally referred to as MIP, for Mortgage Insurance Premium.
Mortgage insurance is generally required for almost all loans until a certain percentage of equity is reached. (More on removing mortgage insurance below.) However, with FHA loans, mortgage insurance is required regardless of your down payment.
The mortgage insurance you pay on an FHA loan will fall into two categories:
The first is an upfront mortgage premium. This is usually 1.75% of the total loan amount, and it will be paid when you get your loan. If the loan is structured properly, you can roll the upfront amount into the loan balance, helping you avoid significant upfront costs.
You will also have to pay an annual mortgage insurance premium. This is roughly .45% to 1.05% of the loan amount, but it will change depending on the terms of the loan, such as whether the loan has 15-year or 30-year terms. This premium amount is compounded to the loan every year, then divided by 12 and paid monthly.
How Long Will Mortgage Insurance Last for an FHA Loan?
That depends on how much of a down payment you originally brought to the loan. If at the time you were able to put down 10%, the mortgage insurance will actually end after 11 years. Also, if the original loan was made before June of 2013, you will have the chance to cancel your mortgage insurance if the loan's original terms meet certain standards for loan-to-value ratios.
However, in many cases the mortgage insurance on an FHA loan is permanent. Essentially, you will pay the insurance premiums until you have completely paid off the loan…but there is a way out.
How to Remove FHA Mortgage Insurance
For some FHA loans, mortgage insurance is permanent. If it was opened after June 2013, had less than 10% down, and was on a 30-year repayment schedule, then mortgage insurance will stay until the loan is repaid.
There is a way to remove mortgage insurance if you have an FHA loan, but it does not involve the FHA Streamline Refinancing. To remove mortgage insurance, one of the best strategies is to refinance into a conventional loan once you reach a certain equity level.
With most conventional loans, once you reach 20% equity (you own 20% of the property), the mortgage insurance is removed. This number can vary (usually between 18 or 22%), but it usually hovers around 20%. Refinancing into a conventional loan after you've improved your credit score is another way to might be able to remove mortgage insurance.

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Even though I am fairly technical in nature, I have a passion for books as they are anonymous, tactile and intensely personal, qualities one can never assign to a computer or smart phone. I know, as many others do, that this entity, as physical object, is about to depart this earth just as the Dodo and Passenger Pigeon did as books cost too much to produce and distribute in this age of the internet where content can be delivered instantly to anyone equipped with a digital device connected to the web. I morn their passing but recognize this transition of paper and ink to bits and photons as inevitable (provided there's power) as we are a species wedded to speed and efficiency when it comes to communications and information, something that, in many ways, comes at a cost we are now only starting to comprehend.
"Christopher Columbus, as everyone knows, is honored by posterity because he was the last to discover America." - James Joyce


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Robert Letts, founder of Creative Care Design, has had a long and varied career in interior design, television and sustainability. After helping make a TV series many years ago for BBC2 about the issues facing elderly people, including some going into care, he decided that one day he would try and introduce a different and better model of care design to the UK, one based on the modern Scandinavian design principles that he had much admired in Denmark whilst making the series.
Today, with a family run design team based in Norfolk in the UK, Robert is on a mission to make care homes better places to live in by improving their interior design with what are quite often simple changes, but ones that can make a world of difference with good lighting, warm wood floors, bright walls, strong textiles and colourful art on the walls.
Who said everyone in a care home has to look at reproductions of old paintings? Why not an Andy Warhol print of Marilyn Monroe? After all, todays care home residents grew up listening to Rock & Roll…


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Hardwood Floor Refinishing in San Diego, CA
A wood floor is a beautiful and natural product that sets itself apart from other floor coverings. The ultimate appearance and performance in any application, however, are dependent upon the installation and finishing process, with close attention by the installer and finisher to a number of details prior to and during the actual installation and finishing process.
It has taken many years of practical experience to describe the simplest methods of achieving successful finishing of various types of hardwood flooring. This information is generally applicable to the finishing of most hardwood flooring products. With today's technological advances, in regards to finishes, techniques and finishing equipment, we will attempt to help you understand the many steps involved in refinishing/finishing of wood floors as the accepted methods used throughout the Wood Floor Industry.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing in San Diego, CA
The beauty of hardwood flooring is that once you have lived on them for years, and probably have become tired of the color, they can be made new again. Our hardwood refinishing service is something that we take great pride in providing.
What Is Hardwood Floor Refinishing?
Your floors probably have a surface coating on them currently. It may be severely worn off, but it's there. Hardwood floor refinishing is the process of removing all the current coatings from the floor to get to the bare wood beneath. At that point, a new coating and stain can be applied to the newly sanded floor. Once the finish has properly dried, you are free to utilize the space. Our floor refinishing process changes from floor to floor and can be uniquely tailored to fit the species' individual needs as well as your desires for a new look.
Our Floor Refinishing Process
The biggest interior design statement can be made by simply getting your hardwood floors refinished. It is the first thing people see when they walk in your home. It sets the mood. What better way to start a new conversation, than talking about how beautiful your floors are! Here is a detailed understanding of the process.
Once your home has been evaluated and we've determined what your needs entail, we can begin.
We will arrive at your home the morning of the first day. During that time, we will go over the scope of work, and make sure all of your expectations are met.
We will begin setting up our specialized sanding equipment, and get the project going.
Our Sanding Equipment is hooked up to vacuums designed to keep your home free of dust during the entire project. The normal dust that accrues while refinishing a floor can be avoided by utilizing a commercial vacuum system so the debris does not pollute the air of your home.
We will begin sanding your floors to create a clean canvas. "Art is not just for walls.' This sanding process could take as little as one day, and extend up to several days, depending on the size of your project.
Once the floor has met our standards for being flat and defect free, we will begin the process of staining and finishing the surface. This typically happens over the course of a few days, as multiple coats will normally need to be applied.
After the floor is finished, we will do a walk-through to ensure that you are completely satisfied. You may then return to your beautiful home, with elegant wood floors that are restored to their previous grandeur.
If you're intrigued by the refinishing process, reach out to us. We're happy to enlighten you about our products and what your flooring might need depending on the age, the wear and your expectations for how it's refinished.
Preparation For Refinishing Hardwood Flooring
If your hardwood flooring feels dried out and dull, it's probably worth it to revive it however you can. Our major recommendation is reviving your flooring with hardwood refinishing. Refinishing your hardwood flooring can fix dullness, dryness and help with gaps between floorboards, scratches and so much more.
The Difference In Our Services
Our refinishing services are not a quick fix to minor cosmetic issues in your hardwood flooring. It's a complete restoration service. Since San Diego hosts older homes that can trace their roots and have original flooring, there's a special appreciation for history. Bring the best of your home's history forward with hardwood floor refinishing that's narrowly focused on following the grain and natural hues already present in the wood to pull the years back out so that you can find the true value of your flooring.
Preparation Steps
Merely decide if you're seeking floor refinishing that's true to the character of the wood, rather than true to the common-place trend, and reach out to us. Our extensive preparation period and in-person evaluation of your flooring will include the formulation of an in-depth strategy. We make a point of including repair and deep cleaning expenses in our overall estimate, so that you know what you're paying ahead of time and how much time you'll need to budget for the service all together.
If you're intrigued by the refinishing process, reach out to us. We're happy to enlighten you about our products and what your flooring might need depending on the age, the wear and your expectations for how it's refinished.


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IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
Genre: Drama, Family, History
Director: Anurag Singh
Release Date: 27 June 2014
Star Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Kiron Kher, Pavan Malhotra
Movie Story: Here is the story of her lost son place in the backdrop of 1984 Punjab. when the state was dealing with a horrible time of terrorism and a mom. The movie depicts the yearning of her hunt for her son who labeled a terrorist due to the terrible times and a mom for her son.
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You can use Jubiter from almost any country in the world. The following is a list of countries that are NOT supported:
Malaysia, Mauritania, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Morocco, Oman, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Afghanistan, Algeria, Indonesia, Nigeria
Sudan, Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Occupied Palestine Territories, Pakistan, Syria, Ethnic groups of Caucasus belonging to Russian Federation (Chechens, Lesgid, Ossetians, Ingushes, etc.), Korea, Democratic Republic of (North Korea)
The following is a list of States within the United States of America that are NOT supported:
Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, North Carolina, Virginia, Wyoming


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Dental implants have successfully been used to replace missing or damaged teeth on thousands of patients for the past 30 years. The success rate is greater than 90% and patients report a high level of satisfaction once their implants have fully healed. The chances are; if you are missing one or more of your teeth and would prefer not to have a bridge or dentures, your dentist will likely suggest dental implants. This then begins with the question of whether you would be a good candidate for dental implants. The dental implants process is simple, so come get started today!
Good Candidates For Dental Implants
Dental implants can provide a more natural tooth replacement treatment than dentures because they are directly and permanently attached to the jawbone. To fully benefit from dental implants, patients must: 1) be in good health, 2) have a fully developed jawbone, 3) have healthy gums, 4) have good oral hygiene habits, and 5) have a healthy jawbone density to support the dental implant fixture.
Less Successful Candidates For Dental Implants
Dental implants are not a good choice for all patients. Here are some patients that doctors will need to take a second look at before they consider dental implant procedures: 1) pregnant women, 2) people with chronic illness or immunosuppression disorders, 3) children, 4) smokers, 5) diabetics, and 6) people who grind or clench their teeth. Accordingly, the above patients are not preferred because their jawbones are still developing, they may not be as successful with healing after the procedure, and an increased risk of infection may occur during or after surgery.
What If I Am Missing All My Teeth?
Dental implants are a great option for patients missing all the teeth on one arch or all arches. Unlike other replacement options, dental implants don't slip, slide, pinch or move. Additionally, implants can help maintain density in bone around them, so they can keep your dental ridges from flattening over time as they would with dentures.
All in all, very few medical conditions prevent placement of dental implants. In fact, jawbone is often strengthened and better maintained by placing dental implants. Ultimately, all patients need to undergo a full examination before it can be determined that they are a good candidate for dental implant treatment. The wonderful and friendly staff at Goehring Dental can schedule you for a no-obligation dental implants consultation and answer any questions you may have about if you are a good candidate for dental implants.
Come To Goehring Dental Today For A Dental Implants Consultation
If you live in Austin, TX or surrounding areas and have missing teeth, Goehring Dental would like to share the amazing benefits of dental implants with you. We understand that you may have questions about the dental implants process, benefits or financing options. Please feel free to peruse the rest of our specially designed dental implants website to find the answers to your questions. Then, when you are ready to restore your smile, give us a call. We can't wait to help you on the road to a healthier and more functional smile today!


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One of the goals of the marketing department is to improve and increase Digium's brand awareness. Guiding principles we've kept in mind as we've thought about our brands are the need to focus on a few and then to promote them consistently over time.
We know that some people are confused about our two major brands: Digium and Asterisk. Our old logo combined Digium (the company) and Asterisk (the project). However, we've been evolving and expanding our product lines, and we need to transition to a new company logo that will support those new product lines.
Also, we're best known for Asterisk, but many people don't know that Asterisk is a Digium sponsored project. Digium's company goals are to sell business phone systems and to be the sponsor and maintainer of Asterisk and the community. Therefore, it makes sense for us to promote Digium as our number one brand while maintaining awareness of Asterisk.
Starting today, we're rolling out a new branding program that includes the company logo you see here. The Asterisk logo and the bubble logo will not change and we will begin to retire the Digium|Asterisk logo.
When you visit our website, come to our booth at trade shows, see boxes of our products or work with our resellers, you'll likely notice our new look. We're excited about the changes and hope that you agree that it presents a more current, unified view of our company.
To get a glimpse into our new design, check out our website and let us know what you think in the comments!
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Shall every Digium distributor/reseller change the logo for Digium on his site? 🙂
I'm digging the new logo!
How can I get the new logo in vetorial formats like .ai ( adobe ilustrator) or tiff format? We'd like to use the logo in our visit cards
We have updated our site.
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In all fairness, packages that are returned to us because of an incorrect or incomplete address will be charged shipping charges again when your package is reshipped. In addition, any fees billed to us by carriers such as UPS or Fedex for address correction or address change will be charged to you when we receive them.
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Released several years ago, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 44 ref. 26401RO.OO.A002CA.01 in 18K rose gold quickly became one of the hottest rose gold watches amongst AP lovers and anyone else that wanted to own one of the 'Big Boy' watches from Audemars Piguet. Fitted with a larger and more robust case than the original Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph line, the AP ROO Chrono ref. 26401RO measures 44 mm in diameter and 14.12 mm in thickness.
Additionally, this reference is part of the first regular production —non-limited edition— AP Royal Oak Offshore Chronos to be fitted with a ceramic bezel and ceramic chrono pushers. Currently available in different metals —stainless steel, titanium and 18K rose gold—, different materials —white and black ceramic and a discontinued Forged Carbon— and different dial options, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 44 in 18K rose gold ref. 26401RO —a.k.a Royal Oak Offshore Novelty— continues to be a favorite amongst those that want that ultimate 'in your face' AP flashy look.
Things You Need to Know
While today, there is now another 18K rose gold Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 44 available, this dial particular black dial with off-white silvered chrono registers, seems to continue to be a favorite for most watch collectors. While the new reference ref. 26401RO.OO.A002CA.02 we featured here is also very nice, there is something about the readability and level of contrast on the dial of reference 26401RO.OO.A002CA.01 that makes it much more appealing and warm.
With Méga Tapisserie pattern, off-white silvered counters with rose gold surrounds, rose gold applied hour markers and hands with luminescent coating, the dial on the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 44 ref. 26401RO.OO.A002CA.01 is very sporty thanks to its red hands and red accent on the chrono seconds hand.
The Movement
Powered by the same Audemars Piguet calibre 3126/3840 with 59 jewels and 365 parts that powers all other Royal Oak Offshore Chronographs including the 42 mm models, the movement is fully visible via the display case back. This automatic movement features a partially skeletonized galvanic coated oscillating weight and provides a power reserve of 60 hours when fully wound.
On the Wrist & Pricing
On the wrist, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 44mm in 18K rose gold ref. 26401RO wears exactly like all other 44 mm Royal Oak Offshores but much heavier —approximately 220 grams— due to the dense nature of its rose gold case. Its black rubber strap much like the strap on the Royal Oak Offshore Diver is very comfortable, durable and in this case equipped with an 18K rose gold buckle with AP logo.
Now, if you feel that this 'Big Boy' AP is not flashy enough for you, you might want to consider the new Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 44 'Summer Edition' with an 18K rose gold bezel and pushers and a stunning off-white silvered dial.
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The boy at the entrance of the abandoned theatre was the first performer every visitor got to see, and even though he looked quite ordinary, there was something unsettling about him.
His dark hair was curly and wild, his jeans were torn at the knees and worn-out at the bottom.
He had circles around his eyes, as if he hadn't slept in days – not a good sign for a freakshow performer. Over all, he looked like he had been swept from one of the many back alleys in London.
The only thing needed to complete that look, was a split between his teeth, but though they weren't exactly pearly white and shiny,
they were in the very least regular and better taken care of than one would expect for a boy of his social status.
The thing most unsettling about him, was the strange combination of the image as a kid of the streets, and the expensive waistcoat that was quite literally put on top of that.
Underneath the waistcoat, a faded shirt was visible, as if the waistcoat was used to hide the guy's social failing.
Visitors felt sorry for him, or despised his slovenly appearance, and he knew that. His entire costume was carefully picked out just to get that reaction from people.
The first glance at the Cirque should be one visitors felt pity for.
Adding to this strange combination was his accent, that threw off everyone that had already put him in a box.
Somewhere between articulate and almost posh, its origins – and therefore the origins of the boy – was ambiguous.
At times, it sounded not far from the accents spoken by the middle class, and though it was always just a tad off, like the rest of his appearance,
it was certainly not something associated with street scum.
And French, he spoke French too, although the visitors wouldn't find out until much later that evening.
Cirque du Nuit was an illegal show, performing their mishmash of arts and tricks underground, because there was no place in the real world for this band of misfits.
Their lack of place did, however, not mean they couldn't find an audience. It was surprisingly easy to find people who were willing to watch freaks, even if it was both illegal and immoral.
Underground, no one cared about such politics, and overground most people only pretended to do so.
All visitors were required to wear masks to create a semi-anonymous atmosphere.
Thus, there was a stark difference between this nameless crowd and the artists, the freaks,
who stood in the bright spotlight of the stage with no way to escape to the dark they were always pushed into.
There was no woman with a beard, no fortune-telling Traveller lady, no mange-tout who could eat spoons and scissors.
This set of freaks was authentic and real, not a cheap rip-off on the ever so popular show theme. Cirque du Nuit had no time for swindlers and con men.
A woman with gills, who played a big part in the shows near the coast, when they had access to lakes, rivers or the ocean.
Here in the middle of London, she was a bit out of place and lost, but soon the circus would travel onwards.
Two twenty-something brothers, advertised as the fire-born twins.
They played with fire the way a child would play with a pet, or a piece of paper that had been thrown away by the adults around him.
No one could truly appreciate the wonders that fire could bring until the fire-born twins had played their part.
Even their eyes seemed to be filled with a burning desire for destruction, twinkling and mischievous, ready to break out and cause hammock.
A mute woman, who had grey hair despite the fact she was only in her forties.
For a reason she had never had cared to explain, a thin, black fishing line was sewn through her upper lip and bled when she would open her mouth too widely.
With his nineteen years the boy was the youngest of the cast. He went by the name of Rafi-Morris Whitehall, although he had stolen his middle name from a guy he had once met.
He couldn't remember who Morris had been, or why he had taken the name. But for whatever reason, it had stuck and it was now his.
It was the special talent of Mr. Eric Galloway to spot remarkable talents from miles and miles away. He had first met Rafi-Morris when the boy was seventeen, too young to join the Cirque.
The boy had tried to pick his pockets with the most remarkable technique Galloway had ever seen, and he was instantly interested in him.
No one had ever dared to steal from Galloway; he had an air about him that spoke in clear language to every street rat that came close.
But Rafi had not been affected by the man's intimating posture or body language and had walked up to him for some seemingly innocent chitchat.
As he talked to Galloway, his hands moved all over the place in exciting, busy gestures.
He touched his conversation partner time and time again, but integrated every move in his elaborate talkative body language, so that it felt only natural for him to brush,
bump and grab onto Galloways arm.
When he finally said his goodbyes to the man, he disappeared around the street corner with his wallet and shiny pocket watch safely tucked away in the inner pocket of his coat.
Three streets down his calm escape route, Galloway caught up to him and had given him an interesting choice: to join his night circus, or to turn himself in at the police station.
The choice hadn't been hard.
Halfway through the show, the boy showed himself again.
To match his waistcoat, he now wore a black velvet top-hat, simple in design and not as high as the ones worn by most of the fake freak show hosts.
It was slightly tilted on his untameable curls. Worn by anyone else it would have looked dapper – with the boy, it brought the feeling of something unfinished, though no one could pinpoint why.
The boy hadn't been on stage and most people had forgotten about him, too occupied with the wonders that had taken place in front of their very eyes.
"Would milady like to buy a little souvenir, a trinket to remember her of this magical night? Only twenty-seven pounds for a programme book."
Coins switched hands.
Despite the unsettlement he seemed to cause, Rafi-Morris was naturally charismatic and therefore managing to get extra money from the audience in between acts was his job.
He hated the work and despised the costumers that so hungrily gave away their money to trivial knickknacks of the freaks they would call repugnant as soon as they had set foot outside
the theatre. But he knew his place in the Cirque and bowed to its rules, banning his disgust for the greedy, spoilt audience from his face as he handed them their change.
The lamps that lighted the stage weren't sultry, but Julietta's forehead was beaded with sweat nonetheless as she retreated between the wings.
It was partly because of the in strenuous performance she had given, but the warmth of the stage lights had certainly played their part as well. Smiling lightly, she nodded to Mr.
Galloway as he walked passed her to take her place on the stage. Neither of them said anything; he simply returned the smile.
With widely spread arms and generous compliments to both his talented misfits as the undeserving crowd, Galloway closed the show.
Afterwards, he would go over everything in detail with his cast and crew, undermining all earlier compliments,
but for now the performers enjoyed their little moment as the climbed back on stage and bowed for the audience. The boy wasn't with them.
The stage lights grew dim, but the theatre lights on the sides of the auditorium only started to burn at half their capacity.
Nevertheless, the visitors took this as a sign that the show had ended. Part of the audience started packing up their belongings and souvenirs and stood up to leave.
They would never get to see the boy in action, the last act.
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Norway 2010 - "My heart is yours"
Norway will end up no lower than 5th place in May. I assure you. This is why:
- Most people in Europe have heard "You raise me up" over the years.
- This sound is doing well with all the Josh Groban look-a-likes and Susan Boyle at the moment.
- Don't forget that there's a jury in ESC that reward musicality as from last year.
- Didrik is a hearthrob, girls of all ages will televote.
- He is singing on homeground with the support of the whole audience in Telenor Arena.
- Statistically, Norway always do well when there's a Swede involved - this time Fredrik Kempe as the composer. (Kempe is in ESC for the third year in a row now and could compete against himself if Peter Jöback wins in Sweden... What a track record!)
Get my point?!
On a whole, NRK put together a national final of high standard. Kudos!
Click these links below to watch my other favourites from Norsk Melodi Grand Prix 2010.
Alexander Stenerud - Give it to me
Venke Knutson - Jelous cause I love you
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Are you ready for the porch swing ride of your life?" I ask Caleb, my five-year-old son. We're killing time before dinner.
He nods and scrambles up onto the swing with me. "I'm holding on to the side," he tells me before I can ask him. "I'm crisscross-applesauce."
I swing back and catch the ground with my feet. My sandals slide a little as I push the swing, lopsided with his weight, up toward the railing as far as it can go. "Seriously, Caleb," I say. "Are you ready for the porch swing ride of your life?"
"Yes! Yes! I am ready for the porch swing ride of your life!" he shrieks. "Daddy, look at us!"
Brandon's carrying the Styrofoam boxes of tonight's takeout up the stairs. He gives Caleb a thumbs-up. I lift my feet, and Caleb and I whoosh through the sticky summer air.
It sounds like good times, but I'm still obsessing about the recycling bin.
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WE LIVE IN a neighborhood that's a planned unit development, which means that our houses are crammed close to one another and the roads are unspeakably narrow. The roads are so unspeakably narrow that the trash and recycling trucks can't get down them. So each Thursday morning, we neighbors drag our trash cans and recycling bins down to the end of the street and each Thursday evening, we drag them back.
Brandon's a recycling enthusiast. We moved here last year and he endured a hardship, waiting a good nine months for the city to deliver our curbside recycling bins to us. When they came, I plucked two from the city truck: one for the bottles and cans, another for the paper. (Let it be noted that we also recycle plastic and other materials, but then it doesn't get picked up curbside.) The bins were red and shiny and ours.
One Friday, Brandon mentions that when he made the evening trip to get our bins the night before, there was only one red bin left. That, and an ugly, scuffed green one.
Oh, I thought generously, someone will realize their mistake in picking up an extra red bin. Because surely it was a mistake.
A week goes by. The ugly green bin is still down at the end of the road, unclaimed. Recycling day comes again. No one claims the green bin. No one offers up the second red one that is rightfully ours. The paper is mounting in our home. I am having an injustice overload.
I fire off a polite e-mail to all the neighbors on our street, asking them if they picked it up by accident. I see my next-door neighbor on her porch when I come back from grocery shopping. She calls to me that she doesn't have our recycling bin and I believe her. Through a scientific process of elimination, I narrow down the suspects.
My message goes unanswered for a few days, although I start checking e-mail compulsively. I become vocal with anyone who dares to listen. One day at work, Debie asks me, "Hey, any news about the recycling bin?" No, I reply darkly. One evening, Brandon walks into the kitchen and catches me, while I load the dishwasher, playacting the scene that will happen when the recycling bin thief is confronted. You had to have known that that wasn't your recycling bin, I snap. That nasty-ass green one is. My ire is contagious, and soon Brandon and I have, together, painted a devastating picture of the perpetrators' moral vacuum.
Finally, the suspicious neighbor e-mails back. "I suggest you take the green one and paint it red!" he writes. Hah. He adds that they don't have it. I don't believe him, but I don't know what to do: You cannot accuse someone of lying in this tiny neighborhood, even if you are 80 percent sure they are.
When I see the suspicious neighbors, I can barely look at them. I curse the fact that they are almost always home—guarding the recycling bin, I imagine. I just want my bin back. Plus, at this point, an apology. I will not be nice to them until I get one, I swear to God.
OH, IT'S FUNNY. But, oh ho, it's not. At the same time I'm stewing in my outrage, I'm also wondering, Isn't this a little petty? Shouldn't I be a better person than this?
It's not just the recycling bin, either. Here in early summer 2004, I'm plagued with what seem like a mess of unrelated questions regarding the details of my life.
Tripping over a herd of shoes in the kitchen, I wonder, Doesn't this mess seem a little, well, teenager-y? But I don't clean it up.
Or, grocery shopping with Caleb, I gaze at the checkout belt, rolling forth another shopper's purchases—fresh vegetables, an organic roaster chicken, and two tubs of no-fat yogurt—and I think, Now that's some wholesome goodness, before Caleb tugs on my sleeve and asks, "What if I picked out a candy bar?" I say go for it.
Or, watching TV one afternoon, I hear my lady Oprah tell a guest, "The first thing about fixing your life is honoring the truth about your life." To which I say out loud, "Honoring the truth about your life? Oprah, what the hell is that supposed to mean?" And then I wonder, Maybe this is what's wrong with me—that I'm so dismissive of things that I haven't even tried.
This time, though, is different. This will be my first nudge toward what will become a quest. As I remember it, sometime before five o'clock, it's as if Oprah turns her head to the camera. I'm sitting in the living room, iced tea in hand, and Oprah is not just looking into the camera, but looking at me—a longtime viewer, although not necessarily a big believer in self-help. Practically a self-help virgin, really. As I remember it, Oprah simply asks: "Are you happy?"
THE NEXT MORNING I feel vaguely dissatisfied, with an unspecified yearning located somewhere in my abdomen.
Am I happy? I ask myself this as I make Caleb some oatmeal. It is not something I ask myself often. It's the sort of question that, to me, is in the same league with "How are you?" The answer is always "Fine!" Or, if things are not going so well "Fine."
I'm not happy all the time or even a lot of the time. By happy, I mean that I don't feel as if I'm holding a warm puppy or enjoying a first kiss or dancing wildly to my favorite band at a bar. Or, even to take it down a notch or two, I don't feel as if I'm eating delicious soup or driv¬ ing home with the windows open at dusk in the summer. Mostly, I feel mildly harried, my emotional state just on the positive side of neutral. This life of mine makes me feel, if not happy, then lucky.
I take Caleb's bowl of oatmeal into the living room where he sits sorting his rubber lizards into families. "Would you not mind getting me a paper towel?" he asks.
"I would not mind at all," I tell him.
There are times when I'm on the negative side of neutral. I don't cry or feel despairing. It's more of an uncomfortable feeling, anxious and out of sorts. The best way I can describe it is this: My body is a glove and my hand—my mind—can't get itself into the glove right. As if one of the glove's fingers got twisted funny in the wash. On these days, I'm in a low-grade funk. Brandon is more likely to ask me if I'm okay. Caleb is more likely to find a mother who's mildly distracted and restless. This feeling can last weeks.
Is this a problem? Or is this normal?
I bring Caleb his paper towel and unload the dishwasher while Brandon gets Caleb dressed. I put some water on for tea. I putter around the house, sweep the kitchen floor, write some bills. I drink the tea. I take a shower; I sort my laundry and some of Caleb's into three piles on the bedroom carpet. I listen to Caleb and Brandon gathering stuff to go on a reptile hunt, an activity from which I am mercifully excluded. I make the bed and stretch out on it, belly down. I am going to think about my happiness.
I have not done this much navel-gazing since I was in high school, when I would sit on my bed, play solitaire, and listen to tapes. We were once so close to heaven, the band They Might Be Giants would sing, Peter came out and gave us medals, declaring us the nicest of the daaamned.
That struck me as a good, modest thing to hope for, being the nicest of the damned. I thought then—and think now—that you cannot expect life to go wonderfully. Terrible things might not be happening now...but they will happen. Probably to you. Your job is to accept that and live a nice life anyway.
I roll onto my back, in the pose of someone deep in thought. Do people generally feel like this? Or am I wrong? I think of Oprah Winfrey and all her sincerity, her constant striving to change the populace. Oprah does not see bad things happening as inevitable. Last year, she started talking about how to "live your best life." I see the appeal: It's a lovely idea to think that there are all sorts of versions of your life available to you, if only circumstances were different. For example, if I had stayed with one college boyfriend, we could probably both be unemployed potheads with serious fidelity issues, whiling away the time by coming up with ways to make psychedelic drugs out of common grocery items. Or if I had bought that lottery ticket, I could have been the big winner, leading to all sorts of unforeseen events. Or, if I had a different upbringing, I might have become any number of things—an identity thief, a tightrope walker, someone who would consent to be somebody's third wife. I shudder.
Oprah doesn't work on the past much anymore; she trucks precious little in regret. But, the idea of living your best life is the same: If we consciously make decisions, our future is ours for the picking. If I made different decisions, would I lose the ill-fitting-glove feeling? If I changed, could I be happier? Could I be a better person?
I zero in on the clock. It's noon. Downstairs the front door opens. Caleb yells up the stairs, "Come see the salamander we caught!"
"Okay," I call. I do a quick happiness check before I leave the room, the quilt now rumpled, the laundry in still-life on the floor. Eh. I'm just fine.
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The Government Sanatorium
In the Bay of Plenty Times of 11.3.1884 is written a description of the Sanatorium, opened by Dr Alfred Ginders in December of 1883.
Excerpt: 'New Township of Rotorua' (from an occasional correspondent)link to Papers Past.
"The next building of importance is the Hospital, which is enclosed in a large square of about 6 acres. There are 3 large buildings, the principal of which is the refectory, containing a dining hall…kitchen…scullery…pantry… also a large porch and entrance hall, with a dispensary on one side and an office on the other. The front is richly ornamented; there is also a bell tower, and a double massive concrete chimney for the hall and kitchen. There are also two large detached buildings on each side of the hospital, for sleeping accommodation for the patients… these rooms are all well-lit and ventilated, with a large porch, concrete chimney, and the water supply is from Whakarewarewa"
The correspondent describes the luxuriance of the gardens and availability of the staff quarters including the Medical Officers Residence and the Bath-keepers house separate from other accommodations.
He goes on… 'A journey round to see the various baths revealed the following: First is the celebrated bath known as Madame Rachel's (beautiful forever)….the next bath of special interest is that known as the Priest's bath, so named after Father Mahoney of Tauranga…. 'A large bath (lately constructed) which can accommodate 100 patients at once' ("The Blue Bath" see previous blog post on Health Benefits of Rotorua.) This was fed from the Oruawhata Spring.
|The Blue Bath, Rotorua, New Zealand, by Burton Brothers studio,
Alfred Burton. Te Papa (C.013437)
In Dr Ginders own words published in the Ellsmere Guardian of 9/5/1896 The Thermal Springs District and the Government Sanatorium at Rotorua.
To read the whole article click on the link above.
A small excerpt: "The sanatorium reserve at Rotorua comprises an area of some 50 acres, bounded on the north and east by the lake, and on the west and south by the Township of Rotorua. Twelve years ago this was a howling wilderness covered with Manuka scrub, and diversified only by clouds of steam rising from the various hot springs. Here the adventurous invalid of that day had to pitch his tent, and be satisfied with a hole in the ground for a bath; and if the spring happened to be too hot for his purpose he probably had to dig the hole for himself, and regulate the supply and temperature of the water to the best of his hydraulic ability."
"Regulations and Tariff 1896
1. Applications for admission of persons shall be addressed to the Resident Medical Officer.
2. No person shall be admitted (unless in accordance with Regulations 5, 6 and 7) except on the recommendation of the Hospital or Charitable Aid Board of the district to which he belongs, or the Trustees of the benevolent society or hospital of the town in which he lives."
There are 8 regulations in total. The tariff is set at 21 shillings per week. (in today's value approx. $1,388 NZD) The stay of each patient is limited to 3 months, but the Resident Medical Officer could at his discretion, extend the period to 6 months. Patients sent by the Charitable Aid Boards could be admitted at one guinea per week, however not more than 3 free patients could be resident at any one time. If there were empty beds the RMO could admit suitable cases at the rate of 30 shillings per week.
Dr Ginders describes each bath, the colour of the water, its chemical makeup & benefits to the invalid and its location within the reserve. He also describes two springs or baths at Whakarewarewa.
His lengthy but detailed article also describes the region's other scenic and thermal attractions.
|Government Sanatorium and Baths at Rotorua, circa 1910.
Ref: 1/1-019914-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23224274


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Founded by Bruce Kreeger, a 30 year IT veteran, Clarity Technologies Group's mission is to help small to medium businesses (SMB) and government entities manage and maintain its computer infrastructure, telephone systems, security, and networks.
We help clients with 1 to 1,000 employees achieve their IT business objectives because Clarity Technologies Group, LLC comprehensively understands the needs and challenges of the SMB.
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Bruce G. Kreeger is President and Chief Operating Officer of Clarity Technologies Group, LLC. Operating from its Corporate Headquarters in Mine Hill, NJ, Bruce also oversees satellite offices in Manahawkin, New Jersey, New York City, and Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. As the corporate President, Bruce is responsible for the daily operations of the business, and also maintains a hands-on relationship with all clients and our vendors.
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- Arts - Literature/Spoken Word
- Finance
- Real Estate
- Trailblazer
Helping women take control of their personal finances. Reducing expenses, budgeting, creating passive income, paying off debt, investing for retirement, and building a life with more financial freedom.
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Leadership Experience
I write, speak and work one on one with women to help them realize more financial freedom. Sometimes we lack the information to make good choices, but more often we lack the encouragement and mentors. Money can be a taboo topic. That can make it hard for people to ask for help. I try to counter that by being as open and transparent as possible, whether writing on my blog or speaking to a group. I have worked with ladies one on one to help create a plan that enables them to meet their goals. Personal finance is easy to understand, but sometimes tough to implement.
How I Want to Participate in PowerHouse
I was born and raised in the wheat and cattle part of Montana. I know that Montana women have the strength, work ethic and intelligence to accomplish so much. I want to help mentor women with big dreams, passions and goals. If we can figure out the personal finance issues that hold us back, I know even more greatness can be unleashed. We will give more, create more, participate more, and be agents of change in our state.
I love people! I love chatting with folks. I love speaking to groups. I really love a good cup of tea. If you need a money friend: to give some direction, to cheer you on, or help you sort out the things that are holding you back; just reach out. If your looking for someone to come chat with your group, I will do my best to be there. In the last 14 years, we have been able to pay off $50,000 of debt, live abroad, travel through 27 countries, pay cash for our first house, build passive income and adopt 4 kids. I'm am able to live the life I dreamed about, and I love to encourage other women to do the same. Whatever your passion or purpose in life, having more financial freedom will be a blessing.
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I have been married 14 years. We love living in the Flathead valley. We have 5 little kids at home, a dog named Cheesy Taco and 7 ducks. We spend our weekends in the garden, playing at Flathead lake, hiking in Glacier National Park or eating ice cream. We moved back to Montana 4 years ago after being gone far too long.


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2018 - A Math Poem
So the New Year's upon us: twenty-eighteen
School isn't in, and the grass isn't green.
And though life may not end
I am sure we'll begin
The worst shortage of primes I've ever seen.
It's a terrible thing. It can bring you to tears
If you don't know what's up, hark with both ears:
For last week was a time
When the year was a prime
Which won't happen for ten more long years.
"So what?" You say. "A shortage of primes?"
"Oh yes," I respond "It doesn't happen all the time."
For the distribution is such
You don't see them too much
And shouldn't be forgot, for auld lang syne.


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Street Pastors North Lincs
Street Pastors North Lincs started in 2009, when local congregations sent volunteers out onto the streets on Saturday nights from 10pm to 4am to work alongside the pubs and clubs, the local authority, and the police to do whatever they could to help people stay safe while they enjoy a good night out.
Recently Coordinator Bryan Webster answered the question "What is a Street Pastor" as follows:
What is a Street Pastor? Someone who cares about the town and volunteers to spend time on the streets from 10pm to 4am on a Saturday night/Sunday morning, looking out for the general well-being of the people who are out participating in the night time economy.
At the recent Fourth Anniversary Celebration of Scunthorpe Street Pastors, representatives from the Police, the Council, and the Licensed Premises spoke warmly of the contribution that the Street Pastor initiative has made in the significant drop in violent crime in Scunthorpe.
We are looking for fresh volunteers who will share this rewarding role with the currently serving Street Pastors and further increase our effectiveness.
Examples of what we do would be looking out for people in any level of distress for reasons such as
– they have become separated from their friends
– they have lost their phone/bag/money
– they have been injured in an assault or accident
– they have been in an argument with friends or door staff
– they are cold
– they are clearly vulnerable whether because of their state of intoxication, or aloneness
We assist in whatever ways seem appropriate such as
– reconnecting them with friends
– making phone calls for them
– assisting them to taxis
– applying first aid
– supplying water/blankets/flip flops
– calling cctv/ambulance/nite safe/police as necessary
– simply keeping a watchful eye on them
We also spend a lot of time in friendliness, chatting with revellers, with a view to making their evening more enjoyable and building relationships which might later help us to calm a disagreement, or make us approachable if they are in trouble later on.
A comprehensive training programme is run with regular updates, in which people are prepared to deal with whatever they may encounter and to enable them to work in partnership with the police, council, licensed premises, and the ambulance service. Street Pastors always work in teams of three or four and a Street Pastor is never left to deal with a situation on his or her own. The training is given by the Council, the Police, the East Midlands Ambulance Service, as well as in house.
We invite people to join us for an Observer's Experience before deciding to start training. Thereafter the individual lets the Street Pastors' Coordinator know what their availability is and is then included in the rota accordingly. It is rare that someone comes out as a volunteer and does not go on to become a Street Pastor – the experience on the streets is such a positive one.
Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin says, "The Street Pastors in Scunthorpe do a first class job. I have been privileged to go out with them on a Saturday night in the Town Centre and observe the calm, sensitive and supportive way they help people who get into difficulties. They also have an excellent relationship with other agencies such as the police and door keepers who help create a positive environment for the night time economy. They are very well respected by these partners as well as the people enjoying themselves in the town centre. As such they are an excellent opportunity of the sort of practical, positive work faith organisations and others do in our community. I am very proud of them and thank them for what they do on all our behalf."
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Global Talent Search
Before the summer vacation I decided to take part of the Global Talent Search organised by Lila Rogers. I guess I wanted to try it out since I've taken 2 online courses and I wanted to see if the art licensing world is a path I'm good at (until now I feel I'm not at the level as other people).
The aim was to create a design for sneakers, for a specific demographic and there had to be at least one word in the design. Personally, even though I love hand lettering, I would never buy shoes with words on them... so that was a challenge ;)
I don't know how I came to the idea of flying fish. I was in Denmark and on a windy day kids were trying to fish with nets and cute small fishing poles, so maybe that was the spark. I also created a character, but for the girl we had to design for I felt it would be too cute.
I had other icons such as stars, water drops and different water-colour backgrounds. But in the end it all felt too much. I went down to the basics and then the last day, a friend told me she had been in Paris and she had seen everything was now BLUE - like bold, navy blue (yeah I'm terrible at colour names). And this is how I ended up with my final piece which I think would look really good in real sneakers but due to its simplicity I wouldn't be surprised if I didn't make it to the next round. At least I am very happy with the entry and wish the best of luck to everyone who participated!


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Delivering What You Promise
Delivering what you promise and promising only what you can deliver is really the essence of integrity.
What Does Integrity Mean?
Integrity is basically having high principles and keeping those standards consistent throughout all the pieces of yourself.
It requires, doing three things consistently:
discerning what is right from what is wrong,
doing the right thing even at personal cost,
and keeping your commitments.
In a lot of ways, your integrity is woven into your methods of communication. With others this is generally through speech, with ourselves, this is through thoughts.
What you say, what you think, what you do, these ideas become your reality. That's what magick is. Your words have power whether they are spoken or thoughts or put into action.
As a witch, you will find that your power resides in your integrity
Our ancestral witches were known as the "Wise Ones" for a good reason.
They were respected.
They were fair.
They were healers.
They helped the community.
They changed things.
They made good decisions.
They promised what they could deliver and they delivered what they promised.
This last thing is what I believe integrity is and what we modern witches should focus on: promising what you can deliver and delivering what you promise.
In other words, walking your talk.
Additionally, I believe that your integrity is very much into your self-esteem. You will be happier and more powerful when your words match your intentions and when your actions match your words. As your word becomes more and more powerful, your reality will begin to reflect that.
As you speak from a place of integrity, and use powerful language in the service of your highest choices, you will start to manifest those choices very much as you have described them.
When that happens, you'll know you are on the right path and headed in the best possible direction – the direction of your dreams.
So, I have three suggestions or guidelines to live by if you want to be authentic and walk your talk.
Stop talking out your ass
Live like your word is your bond
Lead by example
1. Stop talking out your ass
What does that mean? Being flaky is one example.
When you're flaky it loses you friends. It tells other people that they are not important and their time is not important. It tells yourself that you're time isn't important as well. It creates anxiety because you know you are letting people down.
It is about integrity it is about walking your talk. This is about building trust and a depth of connection with yourself and other people.
This first guideline for walking your talk is about the relationships we have with other people but it's also about the relationship you have with yourself.
Relationship with Yourself
This is about your self-esteem. Your self-esteem and your integrity grow together and evolve together. How you treat yourself is how you ultimately treat others. This works in reverse as well.
Mirror work is part of shadow work. One thing you can do as far as mirror work goes is to notice when you treat other people badly, when you talk out your ass to other people, when you're not walking your talk with other people. If this disappoints you, use that as a mirror to see how you're treating yourself. Ask yourself, "How am I treating myself?"
Relationship with Others
Usually we say yes because we want to be liked by everyone everywhere all the time. But when you're flaky you end up being liked by no one including yourself.
It may seem harmless or it may even seem like the polite thing to do. But you're really just delaying the discomfort you and others are feeling. And in some cases the discomfort becomes worse.It hurts peoples feelings. It's aggressive or at the very least passive aggressive.
How to cure this?
Learn to say no to the things you don't want to do or don't have time to do. When you say yes up front to something you can't or don't want to do, you have to come up with a way to say no later. Sometimes last minute or even after the fact. Why not just say no in the first place?
Things You Actually Want
Now what about the things you flake on that are things you really want to do. When you agree to something that is aligned with your life's purpose or your dreams.
In the beginning you feel energized and committed to the goal of showing up. How long is this commitment going to last? In other words, how long until you flake?
So this first guideline is about not talking out your ass and being authentic with your integrity and self-esteem and to follow through with your commitments. Walk your talk.
Follow through with your commitments if not for you now, then for the you who originally thought it would be a good idea. Try to get in touch with the spirit of you who starts a project, who makes a promise.
Follow through for the you that you will be when you achieve your goals.
Follow through for your self-esteem and your integrity. For your faith in yourself. You are investing in yourself by following through.
Follow through because you know if you don't your confidence will suffer and it will be that much harder to follow through the next time.
Sometimes you have to start by talking your talk before you can actually walk your talk.
2. Live like your word is your bond
This comes from the four agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The first agreement is to be impeccable with your word. This agreement is said to be the most important and the hardest to honor.
This is because what you say, what you think and what you do will be manifested in your world. But you may be going against this agreement without even realizing it.
If we look into example of the first guideline, being flaky is not being impeccable with your word. Then you feel badly about yourself wondering why things don't work out. It's because you created it.
Saying "No."
If you say you're going to do something, do it! If you haven't broken your need to please pattern, you may find yourself still agreeing to things you don't want to do.
But if you can follow through with these things anyway…
If you can do something you said yes to when you wanted to say no anyway….
You are going to break this habit really fast!
You'll come to love the word no. It gives you so much power and freedom. You will learn the power of a well placed no really quickly.
But until you do, follow through on your word. You'll build trust, and integrity with other people. You'll be building it up with yourself as well.
If you live like your word is your bond, and every time you agree to something you do it whether you want to or not, eventually you'll learn to say no to those things. Because, it's not fun to do the things you don't want to do or don't have time to do.
Obviously things come up, and you end up not being able to keep your word, for legitimate reasons. Communicate this ASAP and as honestly as you can. It's okay to tell people when you've overextended yourself, or if you are sick, or your kids are sick, or your car breaks down, or whatever.
But be sure that this is an exception and not the rule. If you are consistent with the first guideline, and you aren't talking out your ass, then people should be understanding if the occasional cancellation happens.
You don't want to be the boy who cried wolf.
Check in with yourself that you are not making excuses and that this is a legitimate reason. Especially when you are dealing with yourself, when you are trying to keep your word to yourself. It is surprisingly easy to deceive yourself and to let yourself off the hook. So, make sure you BS detector is working because you know deep down when you are lying to yourself.
When you lie to yourself you take a hit to your self-esteem.
Take Responsibility
Another way to treat your word as your bond is to stop blaming others and take responsibility. Angry words are a reflection of your inner self and they come from a place of entitlement, as if you are owed something.
When your word is your bond you can only speak from a loving place.
So make sure you are walking your talk or at the very least talking your talk in order to share your authentic self with the world.
Speak your truth, stop hiding your feelings, express yourself.
Stop fearing judgement and rejection.
The only way to create true intimacy with other people is to respect your word
A famous quote from Gandhi draws from the same idea:
"Your beliefs become your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values. Your values become your destiny."
Choose your words carefully. They are more powerful than you think.
3. Lead by example
When you are living authentically with integrity, your walk will speak for itself. At this point you don't need to talk your talk anymore, you can just walk your talk and others can understand who you are and what you're about.
Whatever your beliefs are, whatever message you hope to share with the world, it becomes obvious to those around you.
When you talk your talk this is when you appear preacher, no one wants to hear from you, no one wants to learn from you.
New Information
This is something I learned when it came to talking about veganism. I have friends and family members who eats lots of meat and other animal products.
One of the hardest things about learning new information is knowing when other people are ready to learn from you. When I was learning about veganism, nobody wanted to hear it, except for other vegans. Vegans love talking about veganism to each other.
People would pick on me, make fun of my food, try to convince me that they had a better understanding of what my body needed than I did.
I understand now that when it comes to diet, it is incredibly personal and individual.
And I understand that if you aren't ready to learn something, the brain actually shuts down in order to protect you from new information. New information makes us feel challenged and we react by evading or defending. In other words, new information feels like a personal attack.
This is why you can't give someone a self help book, even if you went through the same thing and the book helped you. The other person has to specifically ask you for it. They have to see how happy and healthy you are walking your talk and realize that maybe what you're doing can benefit them too.
So, I understand now, that the information I was learning and sharing about animal agriculture and health issues, made people feel as if I was judging them on a personal level.
Our opinions become tied to our identities and when someone presents an alternative we feel as if who we are as a person is being called into question.
So I still share with my family and friends the things I have learned, and sometimes I probably still get a little preachy, but I recognize that there is more power in walking the talk than in talking the talk.
Walking Your Talk
Talking the talk is for you, it helps you gain confidence in yourself and your beliefs.
Walking the talk is how you convince others that you might have a bit of knowledge they can benefit from. Walking the talk is how you can spread love and joy in the world.
When you walk your talk, people can see the results of your thoughts, words and actions. If you walk your talk enough you won't even have to talk your talk anymore.
Your walk will do the talking for you.
People don't want to be told what to do. People want to think it was their own idea to change.
Lead by example. To lead you have to be a become a beacon of light.
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Now it's your turn!
Where (work, relationships, health, spirituality, money) are you in or out of integrity?
How can you improve your integrity, and how would it feel to reestablish integrity in all areas of your life?
What can you do to become a beacon of light and lead by example in one area of your life? What is your message?


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Q? Discuss the methods you use to study. Do you study alone or in a group? Do you have certain preparations for studying?
When many students want to expand their knowledge, they get a test. Most people cringe during tests, but this fails to taint their performance. Some scholars prefer to be a bit tense or pressured, others require relaxation and a splendid breakfast. I have certain rituals for crunching. I would say that others students' study habits are far superior but I simply don't know if grades to prove this. Why I sleep for one hour, fifteen minute intervals, why I paint my face and why I slightly alter my diet are explained below.
True preparation means gaining consciousness for the same duration spent test taking. Since my tests are usually 1 hr., 15 minutes, for a week prior I will plan to only sleep for this amount of time. I will then alternate sleeping and waking following this schedule, allowing for a small break on weekends. Thus, my brain will weed out facts not pertinent to the test in question.
Altering my appearance figures heavily into the myth around why I perform magically on tests. About a weak prior to zero hour, I cut my hear in a way that I'm unrecognized. My friends wonder where I go, and they're duped that I've disappeared to study. However, I'm usually spying nearby. I also sometimes paint my face, which ritual signifies my seriousness and renders such seriousness's depth to the world, like a pigeon with a bizarre message.
Diet influences test results. We are fueled by food during tests and great challenges. To this end, I change my diet slightly by adding or subtracting central ingredients a month before to allow changes to afflict me. I find that a vague discomfort whose source I can't pinpoint provides the extra push I need to excel.


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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! We hope all Moms and families have a great day. Thanks for taking the time to place a final bid on your special day!
We really need your support to bid early and often in this silent auction. You can also donate using the green button on the upper right if there is nothing you want to bid on. Remember, this is for the kids! They will feel special knowing we all cared so much to help improve their school and the community. Please help to be a part of this effort. Monies raised will go directly to our playground fund to build Phase 1 this summer. So far our committee has worked to raise $25,000 of our overall $75,000 goal.
This online auction was organized by a group of teachers and parents to help Cherokee Heights Middle School build a community playground. We have been trying to get a playground built at the school for years, but this is the year it will finally happen! Now we need your help to bid on these donated items. You can choose the "Buy Now" option if you want to be sure to get a particular item. You can also choose the "Proxy Bid" if you want the system to bid for you up to a certain dollar amount. Have fun and bid often!
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