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Soprano Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh is an accomplished young artist with a performance history reflecting her versatility in opera, oratorio, operetta, musical theatre and recital repertoire.
Ms. Buccleugh is currently preparing a new recital program, to be toured in fall 2019 with Mobile-based pianist Christopher Powell.
Upon completion of the recital tour, she will head to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to debut with Penn Square Music Festival. She will perform the role of Younger Alyce in Glory Denied, her second time with this role in 2019.
For more information on upcoming engagements, visit the SCHEDULE page.
Soprano Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh, described as "purely lovely" and "delightfully touching" by The Tuscaloosa News and praised for her "light, pure tone" and "totally natural" comedic acting by artsBHAM.com, is an accomplished young artist with a performance history reflecting her versatility in opera, oratorio, musical theatre and recital repertoire.
Ms. Buccleugh returned to Opera Birmingham in January for her second role with the company. This time she was seen as Younger Alyce in Tom Cipullo's Glory Denied, with music direction by Cris Frisco and stage direction by John Hoomes.
Ms. Buccleugh returned to St. Petersburg Opera in November to perform Olympia in the company's production of Pinocchio. In December, she celebrated the holidays with performances of Handel's "Eternal Source of Light Divine," Bach/Gounod's "Ave Maria" and "Cantique de Noël" in various venues across Alabama, New York and Vermont.
In May, she made her debut with Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, in conjunction with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, in her first production of Candide. She spent the remainder of her summer traveling and performing in Switzerland and Italy.
In 2017, Ms. Buccleugh made her Mobile Opera debut, returning to the role of Despina. She spent summer 2017 in residence with Utah Festival Opera. There, she performed Lady Jane Seymour in Richard Rodgers' Rex, which was specially revised by lyricist Sheldon Harnick for the company's production, and Isabel (Mabel cover) in The Pirates of Penzance. Additionally, she won the 9th annual Michael Ballam Concorso Lirico International Opera Competition on July 25.
Earlier in the season, she made two company debuts: Ines in Il trovatore with St. Petersburg Opera, and Giannetta (Adina cover) in L'elisir d'amore with Opera Birmingham. She also performed a recital in her hometown, Auburn, Alabama, with pianist Laurie Middaugh. Included on the program were song sets by Gabriel Fauré, Joaquin Rodrigo and Richard Strauss.
In 2015, Ms. Buccleugh performed Rose Lennox (Lily cover) in Red Mountain Theatre Company's The Secret Garden and was a featured soloist in pop-up concerts with Opera Birmingham. She also performed scenes as Sophie (Der Rosenkavalier) and Lakmé with Opera Breve at OPERA America's National Opera Center in New York City. In 2014-2015, she made a role and company debut as Frasquita in New Rochelle Opera's Carmen, and she performed Giannetta and covered Adina in Atlanta-based Peach State Opera's The Elixir of Love. Ms. Buccleugh additionally covered Margot in Romberg's operetta The Desert Song with Birmingham Music Club.
Other career highlights include Despina in Mozart's Così fan tutte and Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro with Opera Breve; Fantine cover and featured ensemble member in Red Mountain Theatre Company's Les Misérables; and a residency with the Natchez Festival of Music, where she was Lilli Vanessi/Kate cover in Kiss Me, Kate and a featured soprano in concert performances, such as an all-Irving Berlin program.
Ms. Buccleugh is also an impassioned oratorio soloist and recitalist. Last season, she was soprano soloist in Mendelssohn's Elijah with the Canterbury Church Choir, featuring members of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Through solo recitals and performances in various venues across the Southeast, she has been able to explore music by some of today's top American composers, including Libby Larsen, Juliana Hall and John Musto.
"Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh played the role of Giannetta, Adina's friend who, in this production, happily runs off with the quack. In her aria "Saria possibile?" she produced a light, pure tone, and her character's many silent comedic moments were vividly acted and totally natural."
— L'Elisir d'amore, Opera Birmingham, March 2017
Edward Forstman, artsBHAM.com
"Other supporting singers acquitted themselves handily, including Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh, as Ines, giving delicately phrased warnings about the mysterious troubadour (who turns out to be Manrico) to her friend Leonora."
— Il trovatore, St. Petersburg Opera, October 2016
Andrew Meacham, Tampa Bay Times
The Ensemble is vocally superb — particular standouts are Taylor Lamm and Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh, who also portray Mary's dead parents, Captain Albert and Rose Lennox."
— The Secret Garden, Red Mountain Theatre Company, April 2016
Jane Seigel, artsBHAM.com


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College Sports
Bryce Love will return to Stanford. Will he make another Heisman run in 2018?
Junior running back Bryce Love, who finished as the runner-up to Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield in the Heisman Trophy voting, will return to Stanford for his senior season, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Monday was the deadline for underclassmen to decide if they would return to school or make themselves eligible for the NFL draft. Love, who played high school football at Wake Forest-Rolesville, led the nation in rushing with 2,118 yards last season, despite missing one game with an ankle injury. That injury lingered for the final six games of the season but still did not slow down the former prep track star, who averaged 8.1 yards per rush, the highest average in FBS history.
Love (5-10, 196 pounds) had 13 runs of 50 yards or more last season, an FBS record, including a 69-yard touchdown run in the Cardinals' 39-37 loss to TCU in the Alamo Bowl. He finished his junior season with 19 rushing touchdowns.
After sitting behind current Carolina Panther running back Christian McCaffrey for two seasons, Love burst onto the scene his first season as a full-time starter. Just five games into the 2017 season, Love rushed for 1,088 yards, becoming the first player to hit the 1,000 yard mark in college football last year. Love had the most yards after five games in the last 20 years of college football.
He is on pace to break the Stanford school record of 4,300 set by Stepfan Taylor in 2009-12. Love received 75 first-place votes in the Heisman race, finishing 1,050 points behind Mayfield and 507 points ahead of defending Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson.
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It's summer time in the Northern hemisphere, and many of us are getting ready for our annual holidays. It's really great to get away from work for a while, but some people don't get much relaxation because they are constantly interrupted by emergency calls from work. There are things you can do to make these calls less likely, and that's just as important a part of holiday planning as booking the flights and the hotel. If you're going away tomorrow then it's probably too late to do these things now, but you could get started as soon as you get back, so that next year's holiday will be more restful.
Think about the things that only you can do. What would be needed so that someone else can do them? Could you provide written instructions, or teach somebody else how to do it? If so, then share that knowledge. It will have benefits for you and your organization all year round, not just when you're on holiday.
One great way to reduce the impact of being away for a while is to automate some of the tasks you usually carry out. You should only automate things that are well understood, reasonably frequent, and fairly simple. If you don't understand the task thoroughly then automation will go horribly wrong. If the task isn't reasonably frequent, then the effort needed to automate it will be too high compared to the effort it saves. If the task isn't simple, then it will be really hard to automate, and the automation is likely to miss out on some complex cases. Even if the task is fairly simple you should always see if you can simplify it even more, before you automate it. Many routine tasks have built up complexity over the years, but could be much simpler if we started the design again.
Like sharing knowledge, automation is something that can really pay off in terms of benefits every day of the year, not just during holiday season.
Technical debt is the effect of compromises that you made in the past. Like financial debt, it is not always a bad thing, but you should never have too much, or let it be outstanding for too long. Here are some examples of technical debt that need to be managed:
Every IT organization has some technical debt, but if you don't actively manage it then it can get out of control and result in lots of incidents, problems, and urgent phone calls, probably just when you want to lie on the beach soaking up the sunshine.
If you have a culture of continual service improvement, then you're probably already sharing knowledge, automating tasks, and paying off technical debt. If you don't, then why not think about how you can start?
Continual service improvement doesn't need to be a big, complex process with lots of documents and activities. It's mainly about attitudes, culture, and behavior. You can start by simply noting down things that ought to be done, prioritizing them, and picking one or two off the list whenever you can. Over time you will find that things are looking much better, and next time you go on holiday you'll really be able to relax.


text: Robert Champion Florida Supreme Court To Hear Appeal In FAMU Band Hazing Case By Lynn Hatter • Jun 2, 2017 FAMU The Florida Supreme Court will take up an appeal by a former Florida A&M University band member. Dante Martin is serving a seven-year prison sentence for the hazing death of a drum major. A New Band Director Has Some Hoping FAMU's Band Will Return This Fall By Lynn Hatter • Jun 14, 2013 LHatter / WFSU In the halls of Florida A&M University's band room, a lone baritone burbles along. It's a sound that hasn't been heard much in the year since FAMU's Marching band was placed on suspension as a result of the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion. Today, the band room is in a state of disarray. Bookshelves, boxes, piano's parts of instruments and garment bags are strewn about. Equipment manager Donald Beckwith says the department is doing a bit of Spring cleaning. Fmr. FAMU Band Students Face Manslaughter Charges In Hazing Death By The Associated Press • Mar 4, 2013 Tony Levell ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Prosecutors are charging 12 former Florida A&M University band members with manslaughter in the 2011 hazing death of a drum major. Ten of the band members had been charged last May with felony hazing for the death of 26-year-old Robert Champion, but prosecutors said Monday they are raising the charges to manslaughter. They also have charged two additional defendants with manslaughter. Champion Family Rejects FAMU Settlement Offer in Band Hazing Case By Lynn Hatter • Nov 8, 2012 Florida A&M University has offered $300,000 to settle a lawsuit stemming from the hazing death of a band drum major. But the family of the drum major is calling the offer "insulting." The university made the offer after mediation with the family failed. Attorney Chris Chestnut, who represents the parents of Robert Champion, the FAMU '"Marching 100" drum major who died last November after being beaten in a hazing ritual, says the university's $300,000 offer shows it isn't serious about resolving the case.


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Attorney Deb Skocir handled the sale of our family business, the sale details of my wife's family farm, a marital property agreement, and Wills for both my wife and myself. She was well prepared and up to date on all the legal aspects in all of these transactions and gave us multiple options and sound advice in a professional, timely and courteous manner. I have recommended her to family and friends and have had very positive comments on the quality of her work and services. She has earned our confidence as our family attorney and I am happy to recommend her to anyone needing legal advice or services.
It has been a privilege to have Deb Skocir as our lawyer for our family needs. She is compassionate, dedicated person who always puts our family first with all the dealings associated with our farm settlement. She has dealt with many different personalities and situations when working with our large family and takes all of them into consideration. I am always impressed with her ability to put a calming effect on any situation. We are confident in her abilities and highly value her knowledge and expertise.
We have two businesses and young children and required more legal help than we even imagined. Deb asked questions and then provided solutions that we could not have contemplated. We are so thankful she is watching out for our whole family. There is no waiting when you call Deb. She answers her phone, she provides insight and when she doesn't have a quick answer, she admits that she needs to do some research or contact a colleague. We like that about her and are proud to call her a friend and our go-to attorney.
Deb drew up a will (and power-of-attorney documents for health care and for finances plus a HIPAA authorization) for my husband and I. Deb was professional, courteous and thorough every step of the way. She made the process very easy for us. I would definitely recommend Deb to anyone needing their will and all other estate planning documents completed.
I didn't know that my mom and dad would not have any decision-making abilities if something critical happened to me while I was away at college and now an adult. Deb knew. Without any of us (me and four friends) asking, Deb made sure that we all had power of attorney and HIPAA documents witnessed and executed so that we were protected in case of a medical emergency.
As a small business owner, I have found, through experience, that Deb Skocir is there for me as my attorney. Questions that I have or advice on legal issues involved in business are quickly answered by Deb. If she does not know the answer (which is rare), she has an answer for me very quickly. I recommend Deb Skocir to anyone desiring a capable and trustworthy attorney.
My wife and I recently needed to do some estate planning. Deb provided these services to us in an utmost professional and caring manner. Although we knew we needed to have a will in force, Deb also explained, for example, the importance of a durable power of attorney document and what makes it 'durable' in that it will survive in the event of incapacity. Deb's competency and knowledge of the law made this process easy and efficient and her easy-going manner eased our anxiety regarding the otherwise daunting process. My wife and I heartily recommend Deborah J. Skocir for legal advice and services. After our estate planning experience with Deb, we feel she's a part of our family.
We hired Deb based on a referral from a friend. We found her to be knowledgeable and professional, as well as affordable. She completed our Will in a very timely fashion (and we never left our home since Deb always came to us) and I would highly recommend her services.
Deb was great to work with. She is professional, well-spoken, and trustworthy. Deb answered our questions in a timely manner and was willing to go the extra mile. She was sincerely concerned for us as her clients and wanted to ensure a satisfactory outcome in our legal matter.


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Just as last year, I had the pleasure to participate in the annual Make-A-Wish Luxembourg Gala and donate one of my fine art prints for this year's live auction.
Make-A-Wish Luxembourg
If you do not know about the Make-A-Wish Luxembourg foundation, please visit their website and support their great cause.
Rain and Fire
I was very happy to donate another of my limited edition fine art prints for this year's live auction. After giving away The Fabled City at last year's gala, I chose one of my most popular pictures for this year's event: The fireworks display over Luxembourg City during the National Day celebrations, Rain and Fire. I am happy that it fetched a good price of which the entire amount goes to the Make-A-Wish Luxembourg to help children's dreams come true.


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Staff & Board
Yael Calhoun, E-RTY, MS, MA: Executive Director and Co-founder
Yael Calhoun, MA, MS, E-RYT is a long time educator and author, with a strong background in education and teaching yoga as a tool to deal with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety and compassion fatigue. She is a writer/series editor of over a dozen books and has developed books, DVDs/CDs, and training manuals on yoga, including yoga for trauma, special needs, children, seniors, caregivers, classrooms, and cancer survivors.
Yael's education includes an undergraduate degree from Brown University, a Master's of Arts in Education from SCSU, and a Master's of Science from University of Rhode Island. In addition, Yael is an experienced certified yoga instructor (E-RYT) through Yoga Alliance and trained in Trauma Sensitive Yoga through the Trauma Center, Trauma Justice Institute.
Nicole Hamory Cavallaro, Program Director and Co-founder
Nicole has been a yoga devotee for the past 18 years. She has been teaching yoga for the last 15 years. After starting the Yoga program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, out of necessity, Nicole developed a style of yoga that incorporates a 4 foot wooden dowel into traditional yoga poses. She is passionate about making yoga accessible to all abilities. Nicole is the co-author of Yoga for Kids to Teens (Sunstone Press) and author of SOLA Yoga Stikk - An Introduction (DVD and manual). Nicole is a full time teacher at Paradigm High School, the rowing coach for the Huntsman Cancer Institute Rowing Program, yoga instructor for Renaissance Ranch and Snowbird Resorts. When she isn't sharing her passions of health, rowing and yoga, Nicole is playing with her two children, Carlo and Nina.
Carla Anderson, BIS, RYT: Director of School Programs
Carla has a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and over ten years of experience in administrative and office management roles in academic, medical, and research settings. She began practicing yoga in 2007 and was inspired to pursue teaching in 2012 with Scott Anderson, founder of Alignment Yoga and YogAutism, based in Madison, Wisconsin. She has since completed 500 hours of advanced studies in Alignment Yoga and currently teaches public and private yoga classes throughout Salt Lake City, including at the Huntsman Cancer Wellness Center.
Carla is informed in teaching Trauma-sensitive Yoga based on training received through GreenTREE Yoga and the Trauma Justice Institute's Trauma Center. Off the mat, Carla enjoys studying Ayurveda, practicing Reiki, preparing healthy food, exploring the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends, family, and felines.
Yvette Melby, LCSW: Director of Refugee/International Programs
Yvette is a Certified Yoga Instructor and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a Masters of Social Work from the University of Utah. After completing more than 1000 hours of yoga teacher training, Yvette began integrating yoga and breathwork into her clinical practice working with refugee and formerly homeless communities. In 2013, Yvette trained in Trauma-sensitive Yoga at Kripalu Institute, in partnership with the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Center in Massachusetts. In 2014, Yvette had the opportunity to travel to the Thai/Burma border to teach yoga in the Bai Nai Mai Soi Burmese refugee camp. She returned the following year, then partnered with GreenTREE Yoga to develop a curriculum to be used in Thailand as well as with professionals working with refugee and other vulnerable communities in Salt Lake City. In 2016, Yvette traveled to rural Chiapas, Mexico to assist in the implementation of a community mental health program with Partners in Health. She taught yoga to community health workers, patients struggling with depression, and to physicians working with patients. Yvette currently works at a community health clinic in Bellingham, WA where she continues to integrate yoga and breathwork in her clinical practice.
Board of Directors
Hobson R.A. Calhoun, M.F.S., M.A.T.: President
Founding Board Member, past President
Mr. Calhoun has over 20 years of experience in private nonprofit administration and fundraising. This experience includes being a founding Board member of two nonprofits (Western Shore Conservancy for the Protection of Natural Areas, Prince George's County, Maryland; and the New England Environmental Education Association)and 15 years of experience administering three other nonprofits Associate Director of the Rhode Island Audubon Society; Executive Director of The Neighborhood House, Northeast Harbor, Maine; and, Executive Director of The Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States). Mr. Calhoun's education includes a B.A. from Yale University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Chicago, and a Master's Degree in Environmental Education and Environmental Sciences from the Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
Currently Mr. Calhoun is in real estate. He enjoys yoga, kayaking, skiing, cycling, and hiking.
Ellen Thorp, MBA: Vice-President
Ellen has an extensive background in corporate sales and marketing. She now uses her powers for good. One of her greatest delights is tutoring Spanish and helping her students wake up to the wonderful possibilities of being bilingual. She is also National Support Group Liaison for NTMir (Non Tuberculous Mycobacterium Information and Research), a foundation that assists patients with this rare lung disease (she is one of them!). Her nonprofit background includes almost ten years with the Susan G. Komen Foundation with two of them as Race Chair.
She is a firm believer in movement as medicine and thoroughly enjoys yoga, hiking, walking, horseback riding, skiing and snowshoeing. Ellen also views world travel as beneficial movement!
Supreet Gill, RYT: Treasurer
On most days, Supreet can be found digging in her garden or hiking and rock climbing in the mountains. Her day job as the Urban Farming and Open Space Program Manager with Salt Lake County keeps her happily busy working with local farmers and overseeing County's 5000+ acres of Open Space. She loves finding new and innovative ways to increase local food production and prides herself in motivating and sometimes tricking people into eating fresh, local food. She recently started overseeing the County's Open Space program, and she is gearing up to get more people into the outdoors to enjoy and appreciate the natural world. Supreet's love of nature extends into the nature of healing – be it through improving our connection to the natural world, regeneration and healing of our ecosystems, or healing the human body with yoga and a nutritious diet. Supreet has had the privilege of leading yoga classes for a variety of vulnerable populations such as refugees, low income families, children and youth and veterans. She has been a supporter and a volunteer for GreenTREE Yoga for over 5 years and she loves being part of a team that facilitates powerful healing through yoga and mindfulness.
Loren Lambert, Esq.: Founding Board Member
Attorney Loren M. Lambert has a diverse background. He has been a kayak, canoe and rafting guide upon the Snake and Salmon rivers. He is a part time professional singer and actor in Salt Lake City, Utah and currently runs his own legal practice, Arrow Legal Solutions, and is a board member of OFFER (a non-profit organization that promotes advocacy, education and research for persons with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia). His practice provides many legal services, including disability law, family law, criminal law, personal injury law and general litigation services. Mr. Lambert also served a three year tour of duty as a JAG officer in the United States Army. His practice provides many legal services, including disability law, family law, criminal law, personal injury law and general litigation services. Mr. Lambert's other interests include photography, swimming, yoga, weight lifting, dancing, crew, climbing, and camping. Mr. Lambert has competed in wrestling, volley ball, long distance running, triathlons and kayaking. He plays the recorder, drums and the saxophone and loves music. His achievements include a black belt in Tae Kwon-Do and winning the Governor's Cup in kayaking in Jackson, Wyoming.
Charlotte Bell. E-RYT (500 hours): Secretary
Founding Board Member, Past President
Charlotte Bell has been practicing yoga since 1982, and began teaching in 1986. She has established and taught regular classes along Utah's Wasatch Front, and in California and Hawaii. She has also taught workshops and yoga for cancer patients and their families at the Cancer Wellness House in Salt Lake City. She has taught at national conferences and international teacher trainings. Each summer, Charlotte leads yoga classes on women's river rafting trips.
In addition to teaching yoga and meditation, Charlotte writes feature stories for Utah publications, including Catalyst magazine. She has modeled and served as editorial adviser for Hugger-Mugger Yoga Products' catalogs since 1986 and serves as their blog editor. She has been commissioned by Planet Bluegrass in Boulder, Colorado to contribute to a book about the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. She is the author of Mindful Yoga, Mindful Life (Rodmell Press, 2008)), Yoga for Meditators (Rodmell Press, 2012), and Hip-Healthy Asana: The Yoga Practitioner's Guide to Protecting the Hips and Avoiding SI Joint Pain (2018). Charlotte plays oboe and English horn and in the Salt Lake Symphony, where she also serves on the board of directors as director of media relations. She also plays in the chamber folk ensemble, blue haiku and the folk group, Red Rock Rondo. In addition, she plays in nursing homes, hospitals, rehab centers, assisted living facilities and youth correctional facilities through the Salt Lake City non-profit group, Heart & Soul.
Shelley Schwartz, MA
Shelley Schwartz has lived in Salt Lake City for 2 years. Prior to her retirement she lived,worked and raised a family in New York. She has been blessed with raising 2 wonderful sons, with her husband, and having an open door for others to their home.Shelley graduated from NYU, with a Masters in Psychology of Emotional Disturbance in Childhood. After graduating NYU she began her work with Autistic children doing Early Intervention for 35 years. Her greatest joy was to watch a child blossom, a success story waiting to begin.She also taught in the NYC schools and developed many programs for Special Education students.
Shelley loves the outdoors, gardening, skiing, hiking, and road riding. Her true love is animals, singing(although she can't) and spending time with friends and family. Shelley is an advocate for Human and Animal Rights.
Shelley also loves to travel. She spent time in Cambodia, with her son at an orphanage teaching English. More than teaching, just being with the children warmed her heart. She has helped get kids off the street in Cambodia and into safe environments.
She has been involved with many organizations for political and social change.
She is a mother/sister and friend/ally of the GLBT community. She has organized many events, including the first AIDS walk in Westchester, NY. Shelley is involved with Keshet (rainbow) Parent and Family connection.She believes in Equality for all. Shelley has spoken and organized many panels, discussions and events for the LGBT community. Her passion and dream is to make this world a safe and inclusive place for all no matter of their sexual identity or gender.
Our Teachers
Dawn Young, E-RYT
Dawn is a certified yoga teacher who moved from Maine to Salt Lake in January 2006. She has worked for many years with children with autism and adults with various disabilities. Dawn has been practicing yoga for 15 years and is certified through the Ananda Seva Mission in Santa Rosa, California. She particularly enjoys practicing Anusara yoga, but Dawn loves that there are so many styles and talented teachers herein Salt Lake.
In her free time, Dawn is a rock climber, and has always felt that yoga and climbing go hand in hand. She also teaches & coaches climbing. In addition, Dawn is a certified rock climbing guide. Dawn teaches yoga at Momentum Climbing gym, the Jewish Community Center, and for many GreenTREE Yoga programs.
Kimberly Preston, E-RTY
Kimberly Preston, E-RYT, AYT, is an experienced yoga teacher for adults and kids. She completed the ChildLight Kids Yoga Teacher Training in 2011. She has over 10 years experience working with kids with developmental disabilities and mental health issues as a social services worker. Kimberly believes yoga is for everyone and invites children of all abilities to participate and learn. Kimberly strongly believes in the power of play to heal and transform lives!
"I enjoy teaching Kids Yoga because I have seen the amazing positive impact yoga can have on kids' lives, from improving their ability to focus in school, to their capacity to cope with stress and trauma. Kids learn to connect with one another and to themselves through yoga, meditation, and creative movement."
Cynthia Wand, E-RTY www.cynthiawand.com
"Practicing and teaching yoga for over 24 years, and continually educating myself and inspiring others, is a journey I continue to adore!"
My passion for life, health, living from the heart, and deepening my connection to the Divine, is what led me to yoga as a pregnant woman 24 years ago.
My desire to pursue continued education has led me to study with some of the best. Extensive workshops and trainings with Arun Deva, Shiva Rae, Simon Park, Desiree Rumbaugh, Brian Kest, Baron Baptiste, Seane Corn, Saul David Raye, Anodea Judith, and many more, have ignited my passion for continual study.
I currently teach private, group, corporate, and weekly, public classes in Salt Lake City and Draper, UT, as well as hosting my HeartLife Yoga™ events and retreats.
As a 500 hour RYT teacher, my affiliation with "Yoga Assets," and "Yoga Forward," as a teacher/trainer is one of the highlights of my current yoga career, bringing yoga to aspiring teachers and into communities that would not normally be receiving it.
"As both a life coach and a yoga teacher, I have the incredible honor to not only assist students in growing their physical practice, but also having the gift to support them in exploring, integrating and strengthening their spiritual journey, off of the mat, and into their world. Yoga deserves to be infused into each day, no matter where you are or what you're doing. Combining the all-encompassing benefits of yoga with my HeartLife model of personal transformation gives the world a wonderful gift.
Erica Walters, E-RYT
Erica earned her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Certification from Mindful & Embodied in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2014. Soon after, she was hired as the Kids Yoga Teacher at Lollie Eccles Early Learning Center, kicking off her 'in-school' yoga teaching journey. Erica's passion for educating children about mindfulness, health and exercise started when she worked as a nanny in Denver, CO, her hometown. After moving to Salt Lake City in 2011, she was cast as a performer in the high-energy children's school assembly tour, sponsored by Intermountain Healthcare, which highlighted their '8 Healthy Habits' campaign. The show weaved song, dance, skits and audience participation to create a comprehensive and fun educational experience for children to learn how to live a healthy life and make mindful choices.
Erica is a longtime veteran of performing, which lends to her entertaining and playful approach to teaching yoga to kids of all ages, and adults too! Her bubbly personality and warm voice evoke a peacefulness, trust, and playfulness. A fellow teacher once said to her; "Erica, your teaching style is like 'salted caramel'- you are authentic and gritty and comforting all in one with little morsels of surprises that make me smile and feel extra cared for."
When not teaching, Erica enjoys making music, performing in musical theatre projects, exploring enchanting Utah outdoors with her furkid, Roxy the Shih Tzu, and traveling with friends and family. Erica teaches yoga at Full Circle Yoga & Therapy, Momentum Climbing Gym, Solitude Mountain Resort, various corporate yoga locations across the valley and is honored to teach for GreenTree Yoga programs, where she has gained an abundance of knowledge and CE credits that she applies when catering to cherished students who seek a more specialized yoga approach in order to feel safe and cared for, including trauma sensitive, kids yoga and yoga for people with visible and invisible disabilities.


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Recruitment in IPR for Office Clerk, Tradesman, Scientific Assistant, Technical Assistant & Multi Skilled Assistant vacancy 2012
IPR is going to recruit Scientific Assistant-B, Technical Assistant-B & Multi Skilled Assistant against the Advt. No. 02/12 and Office Clerk-B, Office Clerk-A, Tradesman-A under special recruitment drive for PH / OBC / ST Candidates against the Advt. No. 03/2012 on respective Salary or Pay Scale. Interested Candidates having required qualifications for the post may apply in stated format and send their application to The Acting Chief Administrative Officer of IPR on or before 21/02/2012. Well, go through the following paragraphs to get more information about IPR Office Clerk, Tradesman, Scientific Assistant, Technical Assistant and Multi Skilled Assistant Recruitment 2012.
Available Posts in IPR (Advt. No. 02/2012)
1. Scientific Assistant – B (Physics) – 05
2. Technical Assistant – B (Chemical / Metallurgy / Civil) – 04
3. Multi Skilled Assistant (Administration) (Project)
Pay Scale: Rs.9300 to 34800 + Rs.4200 GP for Scientist & Technical Assistant. Rs.15000 PM for Multi Skilled Assistant
Age Limit & Relaxations: 35 years as on 21/02/2012. Relaxation in upper age limit for SC / ST Candidates is 5 years and for OBC is 3 years
Available Posts in IPR (Advt. No. 03/2012) Special Recruitment Driver for PH / OBC & ST Candidates
1. Office Clerk – B or A (Accounts / Purchase) – 04
2. Office Clerk – A (General Administration / Establishment) – 02
3. Tradesman – A (Welder) – 01
Pay Scale: Rs.5200 to 20200 + Rs.1900 GP for Office Clerk A & Tradesman and Rs.5200 to 20200 + Rs.2400 GP for Office Clerk – B
Age Limit & Relaxation: 18 years as on 21/02/2012. Maximum age limit for ST Candidates is 40 years, for OBC is 38 years and for PH Candidates is 45 years
Note: Details of Qualifications and Experience for all the above mentioned posts against both the Advt. Numbers can be found in the Detailed Advertisement
How to apply: Applications for the Post of Office Clerk, Tradesman, Scientific Assistant, Technical Assistant & Multi Skilled Assistant can be made offline. Candidates need to download application format available at www.ipr.res.in, fill up with proper details, affix a passport size photograph on it and send with copies of supporting documents to "The Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Institute for Plasma Research, Near Indira Bridge, Bhat Village, Dist. Gandhinagar – 382428" on or before 21/02/2012.
• Those candidates who are working in any Govt. / Public Sector Undertaking should send their application through proper channel
• Candidates should write Advt. No. and Post Name on the cover of the application form
• Incomplete application in any respect will not be accepted
For more details such as Age Limit, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Application Format, How to apply, visit the detailed Advertisement
Important Links:
IPR Detailed Notification (Advt. No. 02/2012)
IPR Detailed Notification (Advt. No. 03/2012)
Official Website of IPR: http://www.ipr.res.in


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Get The Best Car Insurance New Drivers With These Helpful Tips
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"˜Piece of mind' is the thought behind insurance. Sometimes it goes beyond that. The law may require a certain amount of coverage to avoid penalties. This is true of auto insurance. How can you make a wise decision regarding car insurance? Read the following article for some handy tips to do just that!
When considering insurance for a young driver, be sure that it is known to the insurance provider that they will only have access to one car. This will cut the rates considerably, especially if the least valuable and safest car is chosen. Having multiple cars can be a blessing for convenience, but when rates are considered, it is not a good idea.
Before you add your teenage driver to your auto insurance policy, take a look at your own credit history. If your credit is good, it's usually cheaper to add a teen to your own policy. But if you have had credit problems, it would be better not to hand that on to your child; start them off with a policy in their own name.
Installing a security system in your vehicle can lead to big savings on your premium. Theft is a large portion of the risk coverage you get from your insurer, so the lower your risk, the lower the rate your insurance company will charge you. If you have a newer car, the cost of the installation will often be less than the savings you will receive over the life of the car.
Check out your state's minimum insurance guidelines, and follow them. Some states only require you to have liability coverage, but others require personal injury as well. Make sure you know your state's practices so that you do not fail to meet them, and end up with a ticket for not having enough coverage.
Stay far away from vehicles with the word "sport" included on them. Anything that goes fast is viewed negatively by insurance companies, as these can influence drivers to take more risks, which in turn costs them more money. Steer clear of sporty vehicles unless you want your premiums to get higher.
Raising your deductibles will help you save money on your car insurance. The higher the deductible, the lower your monthly costs will be. The rate of savings will drop pretty low if you are driving an older car since the replacement cost is not as high as if you were driving a newer car.
You already use the internet for paying bills, communicating with friends, and perhaps even in finding your car itself. Why not use it to help you when looking for car insurance as well. You can even find sites that will give you a general comparison of the major insurance companies for different models of car.
To get the best deals on car insurance you should be sure to understand the types of policies. This is because there are many types of coverage and they each protect you in different situations. Some of them will be more expensive but also provide higher coverage, while others will be much cheaper but not protect you as much.
Shop around for car insurance instead of renewing it. When it comes time to renew, many car owners do just that. They renew their car insurance. Instead of renewing, take a look around at other providers. Your situation might have changed or you might be able to find a better deal.
Be aware of your annual mileage when speaking with an agent. You'll be amazed at how much of a difference there is between a person who rarely drives as to someone who commutes daily over long distances. So before you go speak with a representative, make sure you have an estimate of how much you drive per year.
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Iowa voted to ban all abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected (6 weeks), except in cases of rape, incest or medical emergency.
Mn House voted to allow employers to deny coverage for birth control as part of the Health & Human Services (& Transportation) Omnibus bill and they also voted against the Protect Access to Contraception (PAC) Act that would have protected no-cost birth control from further attack from the Administration.
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I am currently a research scientist at Facebook. Prior to joining Facebook, I was a pre-doctoral fellow in political science with the Minority Politics Initiative at Michigan State University.
I hold a Ph.D. in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. Broadly defined, my research interests include American politics, political behavior, race and ethnic politics, and quantitative methods. My work is supported by The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation.
In my research, I show that variation in local context impacts important political attitudes and behaviors. My research shows that the day to day encounters and interactions with people and features of the built environment affect how individuals think about themselves and the groups they are apart of. I use recent advances in machine learning and computer vision to measure micro-level features of the built environment. My work is published in Political Behavior, Political Research Quarterly, Research and Politics, Journal of Race, Ethnicity and Politics, and Aztlán.


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Estrada's DL stint expected to be brief
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Marco Estrada was optimistic he would be ready for the start of the regular season, but in the end he ran out of time during his recovery from a back injury suffered earlier this spring.Estrada will begin the season on the 15-day disabled list, but the stint
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Marco Estrada was optimistic he would be ready for the start of the regular season, but in the end he ran out of time during his recovery from a back injury suffered earlier this spring.
Estrada will begin the season on the 15-day disabled list, but the stint isn't expected to last long. The veteran righty is tentatively scheduled to make his season debut on April 10 against the Red Sox in Toronto.
• Osuna to remain Blue Jays closer
The 32-year-old is still in the process of getting properly stretched out. He started a Minor League game on Wednesday and allowed three runs over 4 2/3 innings while throwing 74 pitches. The plan is for Estrada to pitch in one more Minor League game before heading north for the start vs. Boston.
"It's not what I wanted, obviously," Estrada admitted. "I thought they were asking me and I told them, 'If you're asking me, I want to pitch.' They thought it was the smarter thing to do, to take one [start] off and throw down here, get a little better. Which, it is the right thing to do, because I know I'm not at 100 percent yet. It's getting really close."
The decision to open the season without Estrada was an easy one to make, because the Blue Jays do not need a fifth starter until the second week. An off-day follows the opening four-game series at Tampa Bay, which means the club can instead carry an extra reliever on the roster.
During each of his last two starts, Estrada admitted the back was still a bit of an issue, and he had difficulty getting loose at the start the outings. It was a different story on the Minor League side as Estrada appeared much more comfortable on the mound and seemed to have better command of his fastball.
The outing still wasn't perfect, though, as Estrada allowed a pair of home runs in the second inning. Each of the home runs came on pitches that were left up in the zone, but that also shouldn't be surprising considering the lack of work Estrada had this spring. The hope is that one more outing is all he will need to work out the kinks.
"Stamina wise, I'm there," Estrada said. "I felt good today, felt like I could have kept going. It's not a matter of the stamina because that's there already. Now it's just feeling a little bit better out there and making quality pitches."
• R.A. Dickey also got a start in a Minor League game on Wednesday morning and tossed three scoreless innings while allowing one hit and a hit batter. The knuckleballer struck out four and threw 64 pitches in his final tune-up before the start of the regular season.
Dickey is scheduled to pitch the second game of the year, which takes place Monday night at Tropicana Field. The goal this season is to avoid the slow starts which have plagued him during each of the past two years. Dickey says the way he has felt physically this spring should go a long way in helping to reverse course.
"I think the thing that I'm most encouraged by is how good I feel at this point," Dickey said. "I'm not having to labor to get to the velocities that I need, and my recovery has been great. I'll start, throw 100 pitches and feel very good the next day. I haven't had that feeling in quite some time. To me, that's a good starting point for a good season, feeling like you're prepared and equipped to handle the rigors of 162 games."
• Edwin Encarnacion was originally scheduled to appear in a Minor League game on Wednesday, as well, but instead he received a day off. According to the veteran slugger, he did not suffer any kind of setback with his oblique injury, and he has every intention of playing later this week.
The tentative plan is for Encarnacion to play first base in two Minor League games before Sunday's Opening Day. Encarnacion did not appear in an official spring game because of the strained oblique, but he debuted on the Minor League side on Monday.
Gregor Chisholm is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB and Facebook, and listen to his podcast.


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Benjamin Franklin: Biography, Inventions, & Facts.
Benjamin Franklin: Biography, Inventions & Facts
-P.K. MukherjeeWe know of Benjamin Franklin as a scientist who performed the famous kite experiment in a stormy weather that led to the discovery of static electricity. But, all the same, he was a versatile personality. He was a printer, writer, philosopher, statesman and a politician par excellence. Today, he is remembered in America as one of the founding fathers of the nation who was also a signatory to the draft of the Declaration of Independence. However, long before the idea of independence, Franklin had already outlined how a union of colonies might be achieved. He have had the privilege of representing Pennsylvania and eventually several colonies at the Court of King George II of England, and when the king died, his son George III. His modest dress and workman's background, together with his benign and quiet manner, were deceptive to those used to grand gestures and obfuscating talks. But, he was an epitome of simple living and high thinking.
Benjamin Franklin was born on 17 th January, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. His father Josiah Franklin, had emigrated from the village of Ecton in the English midlands in 1685. At Boston, his father started his career as a soap and candle maker. His mother, Abiah Folger, was a discreet and virtuous woman. Benjamin was the eighth child of his parents.
Benjamin's father sent him to the Boston Latin School at the age of eight. But, after a year because of financial stringency his father withdrew him and sent him to a local schoolmaster who taught him grammar, writing and mathematics.
At the age of twelve, Benjamin joined as an apprentice to his brother James who as a printer and used to bring out the newspaper Courant. Benjamin not only helped James in printing and publishing but also used to write articles for the newspaper. His articles were in the form of letters, which he wrote by the ghost name of a fictional middle – aged widow, Silence Dogood. On 2 July 1722, when Benjamin was 16 years old, his eighth letter appeared in print which reflected his philosophy and his discreet political wisdom. "Without Freedom of Thought, there can be no such Thing as Wisdom; and no such Thing as Public Liberty, without Freedom of Speech, which is the Right of every Man", wrote Benjamin.
In 1723, Benjamin left Boston for Philadelphia. In fact a deep seated inner urge had prompted him to do so. He, therefore, decided to change the way of his life. Consciously, he was inducted to the patterns of science and resolved to make his own life his first experiment. He had read The Way to Health by Thomas Tryon. After reading the book Benjamin became a vegetarian for a while, began a regular exercise programme and started taking bath regularly. He also became concerned with ventilation, proper breathing and good air.
These decisions flowed in part from the idea that respecting his body made his a better, more productive persons. He firmly held the view that better individuals made better citizens, and better citizens made for a more civil society. In 1727, Benjamin proposed to a group of friends that they join together to start what he called the "Junto". It was his first experience with the power of small associations. This junto model later on came in handy and was particularly effective in the creation of a hospital, an insurance company, a college, fire companies, libraries, learned societies, sanitation programmes, and police departments. Benjamin indeed became successful in transforming Philadelphia with the creation of the above facilities. His weekly newspaper Pennsylvania Gazette (whose name was later changed to Saturday Evening Post), which he started in 1729, and his earlier journal Poor Richard's Almanac were also highly instrumental in moulding public opinion. These publications were brought out from his own printing house which was situated on the Market Street in Philadelphia.
Benjamin chanced to meet Deborah Read Rogers, a carpenter's daughter, and married her in September, 1730. However, it is said that before he got married to Deborah he fathered a child, William whose mother's identity was never known. In 1732, a son, Francis, was born to the Franklin couple. But, he unfortunately died from smallpox at the age of four which distressed Benjamin very much . However, to his delight, in 1743 a daughter, Sarah, known as Sally, was born. Benjamin used to adore her very much.
Before marriage, Benjamin had compiled a list of thirteen virtues which were Temperance, Silence, Order, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity, Justice, Moderation, Cleanliness, Tranquility, Chastity, and Humility. He tried to follow these virtues but sometimes he fell short of his own standards. He then wouldtry to improve upon them.
Benjamin not only excelled as a journalist, he was a good writer too. The Autobiography authored by him is now regarded a classic book. He also learnt many languages. He was very fluent in French, Spanish and Italian languages. He rode well, loved good food and made a wonderful company. He loved to travel as well and was willing to take up any challenge. That is why when in 1753, he was made the deputy postmaster general of North America, he took up the appointment with delight. Benjamin was a great humanitarian too. He was instrumental in eliminating the institution of slavery the country he helped found. Although he had owned slaves, advertised their sale in his newspaper and even traded in human beings, by 1971 he had begun to think that the institution was philosophically and economically unsound. In 1787, he helped reinvigorate the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, the first such society in America, by becoming its President.
Benjamin was dedicated to the cause of independence of his nation. His dream was to see America as a democratic republic whose political power flowed form its citizens. He was one of the five men who drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the remaining four being Thomas Jefferson, Jonn Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. In late October, 1776, at the age of seventy, Benjamin sailed for France in the American ship Reprisal to secure support of the Fraench government to the cause of American independence. Benjamin had no idea at that time this task would keep him in France for almost ten years.
It might sound strange that under the terrible pressure of his wide- ranging activities and busy schedule how he could spare time for science. But all said and done, Benjamin was a compulsive scientist. Insatiably curious as he was, he could not cross an ocean without measuring currents, nor could he look at a stream without considering the fish that swam within. In 1743, he began his work on the formation of the American Philosophical Society that was modelled on the London's Royal Society. He invited the leading colonial natural scientists to join him in this noble venture.
As a scientist, Benjamin is mainly recognized for his experiments in electricity. But his contributions ranged across disciplined – from climatology to oceanography to geology to medicine to what today we would call physics. It is said that Benjamin's kite experiment was inspired by his experiments on Leyden jars during which he had noticed sparks of light and crackling sound. He used to wonder whethen what he had observed on the mini laboratory scale could be duplicated on a larger scale. It was a stormy day of 1752 the sky was badly overcast. With his son William, he designed a kite made of a large silk handkerchief. A pointed wire was attached to the tip of the Rite. A sting attached to the kite whose lower end was tied to a metallic key. This, in turn, was attached to a silk ribbon. The kite was flown high up in the air. Benjamin held it with the help of the silk ribbon. Both father and the son stood beneath a cowshed so that the ribbon would not get wet in the rain.
Some of the electricity in the thundercloud travelled down the wet string to the metallic key. But, it was not safe to touch the key. Nonetheless, Benjamin mustered courage and finally decided to touch he key. Carefully, he extended his hand towards the key. But, he had to withdraw his hand immediately as he had received a stinging shock. This proved that (static) electricity was produced during lightning.
This discovery took Benjamin to a plateau of celebrity. The Royal Society honoured him by making him its member in 1756. He was later also made member of the French Academy of Science in 1772. Benjamin put his discovery to practical use by inventing the lightning conductor. A lightning conductor is a pointed metal rod, placed above the roof of large buildings, the lower end of which is buried under the ground. This protects the buildings and houses form lightning bolts by discharging the clouds safely through it. Although Benjamin discovered electricity in lightning, his understanding about electricity was limited. He regarded electricity as fluid; and proposed one- fluid theory for it which had to be later abandoned.
He also delved in many diversified fields, such as, geology, meteorology, navigation and even artificial fertilizers. He pioneered the study of oceanography by mapping the course of the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean. He also experimented with the heat absorption of different colours and proved that the reflection of the sun rays by the white colour was maximum while the black colour maximally absorbed the sun's rays.
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" You can never understand one language until you understand at least two."
‒Geoffrey Willans
Foreign Language Governing School Pact
TheFiscals will advocate for a Federal Statute that grants authority to the US Department of State to sign Foreign Language Educational Compacts with Nations who receive Foreign aid from the United States. The Sponsoring Nation will be required to fund a Foreign Language curriculum and provide Instructors as Language Ambassadors to teach at Public Governing Schools. This committment to a Governing School is a requirement of future foreign aid. The Funding of these Language Educational Compacts will be made as a grant from to The US Department of State, designated Primary or Secondary Governing School within a (15) mile radius of the host Nation's Embassy, Consulate or Trade Mission. The Sponsoring Country may select a Governing School in the area of dense population of their Citizens within the United States. The schools will be designated as Foreign Embassy Governing Schools (FEGS). These Foreign Language pacts will accelerate the evolution of a multi-lingual United States while, eliminating the "English Only" political narrative that is proven to isolate Americans from understanding the world and inability to work abroad. [See Home page Governing School Act ]
"Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own."
‒ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The "English Only" political narrative is static and contains many false assumptions. First of all the English language was never the dominate language of colonial America. Nor was Anglo-Saxon Culture dominant in the New World. In fact English was the primary language of the enemy; King George of England. The English were not paramount to success in the United States. The United States cannot compete in global marketplace relying on foreign translators to conduct International Commerce in Asia or Latin America. Especially when your competitor knows the English language but you do not theirs. Nothing is more ignorant for a Nation than not to realize multilingual people are more prosperous than monolingual people. A nation of immigrants seeking a better life in the 'Promise Land" that is the United States, will succeed. As immigrants improved their quality of life will accelerate birth rates and in doing so will impose their cultures and customs on American society. Today Spanish speaking people are the fasting growing segment of voters in America. North America and South America are mineral rich, energy rich and the most fertile agricultural land in the world. The abundance of natural water resources makes the partnership between the continents job number one The United States Department of State.
Language Pact Governing Schools will be a great source of skilled talent for the future members for foreign service in the United States embassy corps. Graduate Students who graduate from Foreign Embassy Governing Schools, receive preferred status in the admissions process for Universities abroad in the host country. Upon graduation, these students will receive the same preferred status in the job application in Foreign Service at the US State Department. The goal of FEGS educational model nationwide is to facilitate a young class of Foreign Service diplomats and conservative thinking undersecretaries at to make up the future of the US Diplomatic core overseas.
Note: The Government of Greece once subsidized much of the original curriculum at The Archimedean Conservatory School. This support was instrumental in the Archimedean School's [#1] number one ranking amongst K-8 schools in the Miami-Dade County Public School system, as well as #3 in the State in Florida. (based on FCAT test scores as of 2013).


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The compensation offered by the China National Petroleum Corporation reflects a bitter lesson China learned about doing business in the new, more democratic Myanmar when construction on a major Chinese
The gentler approach also reflects hard calculations in an escalating battle with the
With the United States reasserting itself in
The Obama administration would like a swift foreign policy success in an election year. Having another country move from dictatorship toward democracy on
But the United States is handicapped in delivering meaningful assistance by economic sanctions that Congress is reluctant to lift. Myanmar must conduct fair parliamentary elections on Sunday, settle conflicts with ethnic minorities and release more political prisoners before more than two decades of harsh sanctions can be removed, administration officials say.
China, Myanmar's chief patron for decades, wants to maintain a relationship that will allow unfettered access to Myanmar's energy resources. But the Chinese, accustomed to unwavering loyalty from Myanmar at the
In perhaps the most visible symbol of Myanmar's new openness to the West, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton visited in December, the first secretary of state to do so in more than 50 years. Photographs of her shaking hands with the revered opposition leader,
Mrs. Clinton tempered her visit with warnings that economic sanctions would not be lifted as fast as Myanmar would like. Even so, the United States restored full diplomatic relations, a reward for Myanmar's political and economic changes so far.
In a counterpunch, Chinese officials blamed American meddling for the suspension of the $3.6 billion dam project last September, and said the American diplomatic effort was a direct challenge in its backyard.
"It is hard for the Chinese to see the United States push into Myanmar as not about China," said Yun Sun, a Chinese foreign policy expert based in Washington. "The United States is a global power. It's natural it would want a relationship with Myanmar. But China had a monopoly, and if you have to share it, it makes it difficult to swallow. That's why the Chinese are angry."
A prominent Chinese historian, Qin Hui of Tsinghua University in
China still enjoys a strong position in Myanmar.
The two authoritarian governments have known how to do business in closed-door deals on arms sales and megaprojects that critics say are laced with corruption. While Myanmar was isolated by international sanctions, China was its main foreign investor, and it has the advantage of proximity over a long border. Beijing has plowed billions of dollars into the country, and the United States cannot compete with that, American officials say.
Washington is limited under the sanctions to offering about $30 million a year in humanitarian aid, an American official said, even as the
Sandwiched between the United States and China are some Myanmar businessmen who see American-backed reforms as the best solution to the chronically weak economy and fear that the slow easing of American sanctions could work in China's favor.
One businessman, who declined to be quoted by name because free speech can still be an uncertain proposition in Myanmar, said that if the United States insisted on maintaining sanctions and the economy failed to take off, China would come to the rescue with the old-style cronyism of big
For that reason, Washington needs to take a more pragmatic approach, said Aung Naing Oo, the Burmese deputy director of the Vahu Development Institute, a
For now, China feels burned by Myanmar on the dam project.
The dam had provoked an outpouring of nationwide opposition, backed by Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, and brought into the open a nascent antipathy to China, as well as to the ethnic Chinese population.
The dam on the Irrawaddy River, which has near mythic significance in Burmese culture, was being built by one of China's biggest state-run power companies, China Power Investment. About 90 percent of the dam's power was destined for
Thousands of villagers were forcibly resettled by the military. They were given some compensation, including 21-inch television sets.
Opposition to the dam remains strong near the site at Myitsone. Some residents of nearby Tanghpre tried to return home this month from a relocation camp. At the red-brick
On March 17, Sister Lydia lost her battle. The villagers she had assisted were bundled up by the military and taken back to their Chinese-built homes in the relocation camp. A sign in Tanghpre said: government property.
In a signal that the company has not given up, Lu Qizhou, the head of China Power Investment, said at a news conference in Beijing this month that mistakes had been made and that the company would try to take better care of the local population. Whether the Myanmar government succumbs to Chinese displeasure and allows the dam construction to resume remains unclear.
Meanwhile, the pipeline project — which starts at a deep-sea port on the Bay of Bengal and is being built by China National Petroleum, operators of projects in nearly a dozen countries — proceeds at an urgent pace. Trucks laden with pipes trundle through villages around the clock. Bulldozers dig trenches 12 hours a day.
The company is making relatively generous payments to cash-starved farmers to move off the rich soil that grew luxuriant crops of
A quarter-acre farm fetches about $10,000 and a large mango tree about $400, according to local businessmen in Hsipaw. In a flash of the kind of corporate responsibility increasingly practiced by Western natural resource companies, the Chinese corporation recently built a health clinic in one of the villages close to the pipeline, a sturdy concrete structure that contrasts with the flimsy bamboo houses.
About six miles northeast of Mandalay, the second biggest city, the company donated a new school.
"They built a pipeline near here for their own economy," said Daw Swe Oo, a math teacher. "They take a lot of our resources and donate back a little here and there. But I am just happy and excited to have a nice new school to teach in."Continue reading the main story


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iSEnEC Newsroom
With combined energy into a sustainable future
On 17 and 18 July 2018, Exhibition Centre Nuremberg will once again become the showcase for the key issues and trends impacting the supply of renewable energy. The main focus of iSEnEC – Integration of Sustainable Energy EXPO & CONFERENCE is on interdisciplinary issues, such as the integration of sustainable energy into the system. Following its successful debut in 2016, developers, decision-makers and strategists from the research, industrial, business and political spheres will now gather at this event once a year to discuss the status and potential of renewable energies and obtain an outlook on future challenges.
The shift to a sustainable energy system is far from being complete. The interdisciplinary dialogue between research and industry about technologies that can be realised in the short and medium term is a prerequisite for ensuring a sustainable, stable and cost-effective energy supply. Integration and networking need to replace the individual technologies that are currently being considered in isolation. In their capacity as drivers, regulators and implementers, policy-makers are substantially involved in the discussion.
The two-pronged concept for iSEnEC, with an EXPO and CONFERENCE, addresses this need for the participants involved. At the conference, iSEnEC demonstrates its technological foresight and homes in on the status of research in the field, while the exhibition showcases innovative solutions, prototypes, near production-ready ideas and integrative solutions for the implementation of individual technologies to support the energy transition. For decision-makers from energy-intensive sectors in particular, a visit to iSEnEC can help clarify needs and identify suitable solutions.
Spotlight on the entire renewable energy chain
The event covers the topics renewable power generation, solar, energy storage, integration, combined heat and power, urban development, smart grids, mobility, simulation & market design and green production. It will consider the entire renewable energy chain, from generation through transport and storage to efficient utilisation. "At iSEnEC, the course will be set for the future of our energy system," says Benedikt Weyerer, Exhibition Director at NürnbergMesse. "Not only do the technologies have to intersect, the players too need a dialogue platform for regular knowledge-sharing among peers. In the Nuremberg metropolitan region, leading figures from research and development into a sustainable energy industry are working on interdisciplinary issues of system integration. Participants in iSEnEC benefit from their expertise about integrative approaches that have been implemented successfully."
Nuremberg metropolitan region – a leading hub for the energy industry
The European Metropolitan Region of Nuremberg is a strong business location for the energy sector. More than 14,000 companies employ over 110,000 people and earn revenue in excess of €27 billion per year. Around 5,500 students are enrolled in energy-related courses, while research is being conducted at three universities and six other higher education establishments as well as numerous non-university affiliated institutes. At iSEnEC, this expertise is combined in one place over two days with a view to raising the visibility of these capabilities within the metropolitan region nationally and internationally.
In 2016 iSEnEC celebrated a very promising debut. Over two days, 410 international participants from the business, academic and political spheres visited the new congress and discussed key issues relating to the renewable energy industry. In the accompanying foyer exhibition, 16 companies and institutions provided advice and discussed their innovations and main areas of research.
In close cooperation with its partners Bayern Innovativ, ENERGIE CAMPUS NÜRNBERG, ENERGIEregion Nürnberg e.V., Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Green Factory Bavaria, HI ERN, City of Nürnberg, Georg-Simon-Ohm University, ZAE Bayern, and the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, NürnbergMesse organises the iSEnEC dialogue forum under the patronage of the Bavarian Ministry for Economic Affairs, Media, Energy and Technology.


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On Temple Adornment: Grief and pain, intimacy and solidarity in tattoo ritual
Madurai, India 2017
Created for a conference in memory of Dr. Isabelle Clark-Decès: Love and Survival: Aspiration and Yearning in South Asian Anthropology. Exhibition on permanent display at the Firestone Library at Princeton University.
landscape in recovery
Kattankudy, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka 2018
Selections from dissertation fieldwork; 35mm film
economies of sacred nature: Madurai Flower Market
Madurai, India 2017
Part of an ongoing project on economies of flora; 35mm film
People in Parks
Chengdu, China 2018
Leisure and solidarities; 35mm film


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PARIS, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Irish rock band U2 has postponed Saturday's planned Paris concert, which was to be broadcast live on HBO, in the wake of Friday evening's horrific terror attacks on the French city.
More than 100 people were killed in shootings and explosions at several locations, including a concert hall where the American band Eagles of Death Metal was performing. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the carnage.
U2 said it was postponing its weekend concert "as a result of the ongoing state of emergency across France," but the musicians emphasized they are "resolved to go ahead with this show at an appropriate time."
"We watched in disbelief and shock at the unfolding events in Paris and our hearts go out to all the victims and their families across the city tonight. We are devastated at the loss of life at the Eagles of Death Metal concert and our thoughts and prayers are with the band and their fans," the band said in a statement on its website late Friday. "And we hope and pray that all of our fans in Paris are safe."


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Homeowners and renters alike know the anxiety pests can cause. Pests are annoying and harmful. This article can help you develop a plan of attack to deal with your insect problem.
Bedbugs are sneaky little creatures that are hard to kill. Before you call the exterminator, seal off any cracks or crevices. This is so no bugs are just leaving the holes during the extermination process.
Are you dealing with an ant infestation? Get rid of them by using a mixture of sugar and borax. The sugar lures the ants in with its sweet smell, while the borax kills them dead. Make the mixture by taking a one-quart jar and adding equal parts sugar and borax. Poke holes in the jar lid, and sprinkle the content along your house's basboards and foundation.
Mint can keep mice away from your home. Put in mint plants around your home foundation. Mice do not like mint and will avoid your home. When you sprinkle mint leaves in various areas of your home, it will keep mice away. Usually, this keeps mice away. But, be sure the mint you use is fresh.
Outdoor lighting makes it easy for people to find your home at night and deters thieves, but it is also a beacon for pests. If you need outdoor lighting, try to use orange, pink, or yellow tinted bulbs since they don't attract pest as much.
Have a rodent problem? You need to look around the exterior of the house to find any cracks that animals can fit in. Try putting some steel wool in the holes. Sometimes mustard oil or one other repellent can work.
Drains are a huge place for pests to reside. Give your drains a monthly cleaning using either a drain snake or drain cleaning chemicals. Debris and soap scum can accumulate, providing pests with an inviting home.
Always take care to properly store edible items in airtight containers. Glass and plastic containers with air-tight lids are ideal. You especially want to avoid using anything that does not have a perfect seal, such as paper or cardboard.
Exterior lights attract pests to your home. Avoid using these lights around the doors of your home. Yellow and orange lights can be effective for thwarting bugs.
Pests may be attracted to your recycling bins. That is why you should have them placed outside your house. If you are unable to store your recyclables outside, rinse all containers before you put them in the recycle bin. Make sure your recycling container is sealable, as this minimizes the chance of a pest infestation.
Food should all be sealed if you have problems with roaches. Open containers must be sealed completely in Tupperware or zip-top bags, not just sealed with a paperclip. Any source of food will attract and maintain the cockroach population. Seal sugar, flour, and any other baking supplies too.
You should use these different pest control methods in your home. Pests can not only be annoying, they can also pose a serious problem for your home. Therefore, you need to eliminate them immediately. Use this information to rid yourself once and for all.…


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Tonight we have a question that comes from one of our taller readers. Kevin comes in at 6'2″ and has long legs. Let's see if we can help him figure out which elliptical is right for him!
First of all, AWESOME Blog. I read 10-12 political/sports blogs per day and your blog's content is second to none. Thanks so much for the information you give anyone with a computer.
I'm a 25 year old male who actually used to be somewhat athletic. I'm 6'2 but have legs that could fit on someone 6'4. Thus, stride length is important to me. Quality workout is the #1 factor for me.
I'd like to spend under $1000, but I want great value. Programs aren't that important to me, I just want a great, stable, sturdy workout that lets me stride naturally. I've found three possibilities on Amazon.com and would like your feedback in comparing them. If you have other suggestions, please let me know.
LifeSpan EX3 Elliptical ~ $1000
Spirit Fitness ZE120 Elliptical Trainer ~ $800
Mileage 1636 Elliptical ~ $800
Thanks in advance for your response, and again, GREAT BLOG! -Kevin
Thanks for the note and the very kind words. This site is a lot of fun for me to do and I'm glad I can give a little help to anyone looking to purchase a treadmill or elliptical. As a service tech, I know there are a lot of units out there and things get a bit confusing.
You've brought up some interesting choices. Spirit is always a good choice, especially if you can take advantage of Amazon's insanely low pricing that's going on right now (they're about $200+ lower than every one else out there). Click to check out my original review of the Spirit ZE120 . It's a great unit.
The other two companies aren't quite as known to the average consumer. The Mileage line is made by a company called JK Fitness which is best known for higher end commercial equipment. Not many people in our area purchase Mileage equipment so we don't see them very often at all (a few a year truthfully), but the Mileage 1636 elliptical looks to have some pretty decent stats. The only real negatives I see are the light user weight (which tends to mean a less sturdy elliptical), the Tunturi-style drive/elliptical design and the static footpads (which can be uncomfortable for longer length workouts). The adjustable stride length on the Mileage 1636 is a great feature as is the 22 pound flywheel which isn't bad at all for an elliptical under $1000.
Lifespan is another fairly unknown company when it comes to the mainstream consumer. They've been around for over 12 years now. Their marketing tends to be for a slightly older crowd. They don't get a whole lot of exposure, but when they do it tends to be high praise. The Lifespan EX3 Elliptical actually looks very similar to one of the older Reebok BodyTrek units (also known as the Sole E89 — a really bad feeling elliptical). The Lifespan EX3 has some nice features, however in my opinion it feels more like a stepper than an elliptical. I know that sounds crazy because of the 20″ stride but it's true. The feeling is much more vertical than elliptical. It's a very nice unit it just doesn't have that true comfortable elliptical feel.
If you're buying a unit online without trying a unit out and want to make sure you're getting a great feeling machine, then the Spirit ZE120 elliptical is an excellent choice. Especially since Amazon seems to be running a super low-price sale on them — and, based on what I know of Spirit and its strict pricing policies, I doubt that price will last. But, even at the regular price it's a a great elliptical…the Sole E25 version of the unit (basically the Spirit ZE120 with a different paint job) is my top choice for a unit under $1000.
However, everyone has different opinions when it comes to what feels good. You might find you like the static pedal style of the Mileage 1636 or the slight stepper feel of the Lifespan EX3. Your best bet is to get out there and try a few units out before you make your buy.
I hope I've helped! Take care and I'll see you all with another review tomorrow!
UPDATE! I just got in a quick response from Kevin…and some very kind comments. Here's his note:
Thanks for your help.
I had the same concern about the Mileage 1636's weight. I wasn't sure if the EX3 worth worth the extra $$$, but the "stairstepper" comparison scared me off. I'm going with the ZE120… I really had myself convinced after reading your blog entry about it from last year, but wanted to get your feedback first.
You should really consider trying to get your reviews published to earn some extra cash. They are BY FAR the most thorough and straightforward information I've found on ellipticals.
You are also a class act. This is on top of all of knowledge you possess and communicate so very well to your readers. Thanks Again. – Kevin
I'm glad I could be of some small assistance, Kevin. Good luck with your elliptical and I hope you like it. Feel free to come back and let us know how it worked out! Take care!
-The Treadmill Sensei


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Mangoes! {Video}
Our Hawaiian rental house has a fruit tree grove. Naturally Lil and I explored it as soon as we arrived. Green mangos hang from long studded tails, ripening and reddening as they sink to the ground.
These fresh mangoes have succulent smooth flesh, not at all like the sometimes-stringy import versions we can buy in Ohio. We are enjoying them fresh with breakfast and mixed into drinks with limes from trees on the property.
Before we left, Lil shot this video of one way to peel and slice mangoes. The other 'hedgehog' method is pictured above. Lil's commentary is cute, but the subtitle should be 'why Rachel needs a tripod and not a six year old holding the camera.' Sorry.
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Glass windows cannot be recycled commercially. They get destroyed. Stores replace their l l/2 thick double windows. I found 5 of them and used them to fill in my back porch. They were 300 to 400 lbs. Two men had a hard time lifting them.
They were free so I completely enclosed my porch making it into a sun room that is wonderful.
I collected free windows for my front porch and made a window wall with a plexiglas double roof purchased from a RR damage place at $12/sheet. I got shorter 2 x 4 wood from a building recycling bin so I only had to buy the long ones. It saves a lot of heat and makes a wonderful place to nap, read and enjoy the outside without being outside.
I am sure everyone can locate a window replacement store nearby. Patio doors come in double panes. I remove the aluminum--recycle it--and put the glass in two by four frames with one by twos to hold them in. I calk every crack inside and out.
I even built a glass greenhouse in my back yard and put rows of pine garland across the roof with pine cones and flowers woven in between and down the sides of the window. These rooms are lovely and make my house warm and very livable.
Do you know how to cut the glass in patio doors? Is it just like cutting any other kind of glass?
Where could I get a used double glazed window in the Chesham, Bucks. area, size 180 x 120 cm for use in a mobile home? A small patio door would do.""
These ideas are priceless to me! I just renewed my back deck and doorway (storm damaged) with recycled materials obtained from trade and barter agreements. Next I will glass in the front porch for wind protection. Thanks for your project ideas. I "live on" Social Security disability, so everything has to be next-to free.


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Dynamo Camp (Associazione Dynamo Camp Onlus) is the first Therapeutic Recreation Camp in Italy specifically designed for children with serious or chronic illnesses undergoing therapy or in post-hospitalization. It is a vacation camp, located in the heart of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, that accommodates, free of charge, youngsters aged 6 -17, affected by onco-haematological and neurological conditions as well as rare diseases, spina bifida and diabetes, from all over Italy, Europe and the Mediterranean Basin.
In line with the principles of Therapeutic Recreation – on which Dynamo Camp's activities are based – children can enjoy themselves and focus on their abilities rather than their limits. Under the constant supervision of medical personnel and qualified staff, children at the camp practice a wide range of creative activities in contact with nature inside the splendid WWF-affiliated reserve Oasi Dynamo. Dynamo Camp belongs to the SeriousFun Children's Network, the association founded in 1988 by the actor Paul Newman, the inspired promoter of such therapeutic experiences for sick children.
Dynamo Camp first opened its doors in 2007, hosting 60 children, and has increased the number of youngsters, illnesses and programmes each year ever since. In 2015 it welcomed, free of charge, 1.200 children and teenagers and 190 families during its summer sessions, Easter and Christmas holidays, family weekends and international sessions.
Dynamo Camp is located inside a WWF affiliated reserve in the heart of Tuscany at Limestre, in the Province of Pistoia. The Camp is easily reached from Pistoia, and roughly an hour's drive from Florence and Pisa airports.
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This morning I received a review copy of 'The Biography of Tottenham Hotspur' by Julie Welch (via Vision Sports Publishing). Can't wait to get stuck into it. I've only had time to read the press release info where I found one or two things staring back at me with a heavy hint of irony.
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has a proud tradition of ambition, excellence and of playing football
the right way, 'the Spurs way'. It is an unspoken but implicit
prerequisite that means that the teams who pull on the famous lilywhite
shirts will always endeavour to entertain and exhilarate the club's fans
with fast, quick-passing, attacking football. "The game," as the great
Spurs captain Danny Blanchflower so succinctly put it, "is about
It's part of our character, our tradition. It's also been part of the problem, forever trying to emulate a period of time that will never be emulated, simply because football is not the same game it was back then. Spurs, under Arthur Rowe and later on Bill Nicholson, innovated. Created styles, iconic moments in history. Defined what it means to be Tottenham Hotspur.
In these modern times we desire a restoration of a classic when we should be attempting to paint an original. Our current predicament finds our painter with a variety of missing colours from his palette. Both ears still on his head, but I'd hardly blame him for cutting one of them off.Read More


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Directly Facing up to the Hard Problem of Consciousness with a Fundamental Theory of Consciousness
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