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Dawson more than just a game show host
(Column ~ 06/07/12)
Another legend in pop culture history has left us with the June 2 passing of Richard Dawson. The comedian, actor and -- perhaps most famously -- game show host and panelist was 79. Born Colin Lionel Emm, Dawson had his breakthrough on American television in the 1960s, playing Corporal Peter Newkirk on CBS' popular sitcom "Hogan's Heroes." When that show ended in 1971, he transitioned to a spot in the regular ensemble on the NBC sketch comedy series "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for two seasons...
John Richard DePron
(Obituary ~ 06/07/12)
John Richard DePron ST. FRANCIS, Kansas -- John Richard DePron, 87, of Bird City, Kansas, died Tuesday (June 5, 2012) at the Cheyenne County Hospital in St. Francis, Kansas. He was born Dec. 30, 1924, in Glendo, Wyoming. He was a farmer and a public school custodian,...
On the Record
(Local News ~ 06/07/12)
This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...
McCook Habitat for Humanity continues 'Brush with Kindness'
(Community News ~ 06/07/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The Southwest Nebraska Habitat for Humanity met Monday, June 4. The "Brush with Kindness" painting project continues on Saturday, June 16 beginning at 8 a.m. at the 500 block of West SecondStreet. Painting is also scheduled for Saturday, June 23 (if necessary). If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please contact Tammie Hilker at 345-4240 or 345-3717...
Christian Women's Club will meet June 15
(Community News ~ 06/07/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Christian Women's Club will meet on June 15 at First Congregetional Church, 212 E Street. An elevator will be provided. The speaker is Rita Weber from St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Rita competed as a semifinalist in the 2010 Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking. She now has a smaller business called Blind Trust, Inc. She is an author, a song writer and has been blind since her mid-twenties...
Eagle Scout awarded at honor ceremony
(Community News ~ 06/07/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Calen Weidner, 18, of rural Culbertson, has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award. Weidner was presented the award during a Court of Honor ceremony by his brother Jarod Weidner, 23, who is also an Eagle Scout. Both young men are members of the First Congregational Church, Troop 147 in McCook, Nebraska...
Use extra caution with fresh food this summer
(Editorial ~ 06/07/12)
Remember "summer complaint?' Probably not. That's because the disease, usually diarrhea in infants, went away once we discovered it was caused by bacterial contamination of food associated with poor hygiene and refrigeration in the warm months. Part of the recent "pink slime" controversy involved the use of a small amount of ammonia to disinfect that unfortunately nick-named product, officially called "lean, finely textured beef."...
Off on a celestial snipe hunt
(Column ~ 06/07/12)
It is difficult wanting to write about astronomical events, but having to write this column before the events occur. Take for example last Monday's early- morning partial lunar eclipse. True, it was only a partial eclipse, and from my location only a very small portion of the eclipse was seen before the moon sat in the west...
Goodbye southern, hello northern
(Column ~ 06/07/12)
Whew! About time! I think my girls have finally lost their southern accent. I was sure hoping it would happen eventually, but after living here 2˝ years now, I was starting to wonder. However, last week my 9-year-old was playing her video game and yelled out a sentence that sounded so northern that I cheered with relief. She said the word "about" and "five" like she was a Fargo native. She asked why I was smiling and clapping and then I explained my feelings...
Spanish lessons offered as summer fun
(Local News ~ 06/07/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- No hay tareas. No hay pruebas. No hay estrés. Chilean native Patty Keene of McCook, Nebraska, makes these promises -- no homework ... no tests ... no stress -- when she invites those who want to learn Spanish to her second annual summer session Spanish classes at the historic Carnegie Library in downtown McCook...
City outlines areas with potential for development
(Local News ~ 06/07/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- During the McCook City Council meeting, Monday evening at council chambers, Utility Director Jesse Dutcher presented information pertaining to the most water and sewer accessible areas for new development in McCook. Dutcher identified nine potential subdivision areas, located within city limits or the two mile extra-territorial zone, that he believed represented the most accessible new sites...
Garage destroyed, engine damaged
(Local News ~ 06/07/12)
CONNIE JO DISCOE Regional Editor McCOOK, Nebraska -- Firefighters from the City of McCook, Nebraska, and the Red Willow Western Rural Fire Department were busy through the early morning hours today. McCook firefighters responded to several 911 calls to find the garage at 1102 W. Fourth fully engulfed and the roof caving in within minutes of receiving the first call at 1:28 a.m. and arriving on the scene at 1:32 a.m...
Telemedicine, learning win federal grants
(Local News ~ 06/07/12)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on June 6 funding for 52 distance learning and telemedicine projects that will enhance education opportunities and increase access to health care in rural counties in 29 states. The projects total $14 million, and include two in Southwest and south central Nebraska and one centered in northeast Colorado...
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When did you find out that you wanted to be an actress?
Since I was a little girl, I went to theatre and dancing lessons, I always liked to be onstage at school performances at the end of the year. But it was a children version of "The Wizard of Oz" that made me say to my parents: This is what I want to do.
How did you experience your debut in the cinema?
It was in the movie "Salvador" from Manuel Huerga, where I just had a small minor role. It was really special and exciting. On one hand because I was part of such a huge production, surrounded and featured by actors that I always admired and I still do so, on the other hand it allowed me to get to know the story of Salvador Puig Antich.
And what about your role in the movie "Eloise"?
It's really strange, even if it was my first main role, I approached it with calmness.
Maybe I was not conscious of what it meant for me or because the character was so similar to my own personality, that I had no difficulty to adapt myself to it.
Now you have already worked in all the sectors: Cinema, TV and theatre. What do you prefer?
A really typical answer: but in reality, I have no preference. Every area is different, for me the only important thing is a good story and a good character. This is the time when I enjoy the most.
You are very young, but still you have already worked in many different countries. How is it to act in another language?
Professionally, I was only working in Catalan and Spanish, but thanks to different projects I had the chance to travel to countries like Hungary, Lithuania and Argentina. For me it's a luxury, because I was able to discover countries I have never thought about visiting, foreign people, other cultures. It is a very enriching experience.
What can you tell us about Robert Pattinson? You did a scene with him, that finally was not broadcasted, right?
When we made this movie, he hasn't made "Twilight" yet, so he still was relatively unknown. I remember me being fascinated by his face changing's when he put himself into the character of Salvador Dalí. Months later, when I saw him handing over an Oscar I thought by myself: "Oh my god, you made a movie with him! But finally it just remains an anecdote.
What are your next projects about?
Curently we are broadcasting a TV movie called "Habitaciones cerradadas (Locked rooms)" produced by Lluís Maria Güell and with the actors Álex García and Adriana Ugarte. I have a release of two movies called "L'altra frontera" (The other boarder) of André Cruz, and "Las malas presiones (The bad preassure)" of Ángel Santos, winner of the price for the best movie in the New Wave section at the film festival of Sevilla. And if everything goes well, "Las aventuras del Capitán Alastriste (The adventures of Captain Alastriste)", will be broadcasted at the beginning of the coming year. At Telecinco, where I interpret Infant Maria Ana from Austria.
How do you see the panorama of the catalán and spanish cinema?
We have a government, that doesn't support at all our sector. Actions like putting a 21% VAT on tickets, makes culture to an only leisure, however it should be much more than that. The two types of cinema polarize more and more, the commercial, totally valid and necessary to create industry and jobs, and smaller movies that look for another way to be published like festivals or the internet.
How does it feel to be a famous actress for a girl from Igualada? How can we imagine your daily life and the relationship to your neighbors?
The truth is, that my life is the same as it was some years ago and I'm still doing the same I have done in the past. I don't notice any difference, especially not in Igualada, where I have my family and all my friends which I have already for years.
With which director you would like to work with one day?
I like this kind of directors, that propose challenges to the actor, accompany the journey and work on his side and use every moment. I really would like to know how it is to work with Mar Coll. I think she is a very intelligent woman with a high degree of sensibility.
And actor or actress?
Obviously I would love to work with one of the big ones like Meryl Streep. On a national level I'm fascinated by Eduard Fernández and Sergi López.
Last but not least some short questions:
Which garments are never missing in a wardrobe of Diana Gómez?
Skirts and dresses. For any season of the year.
How do you describe your style?
It depends on the period of my life I am in. I really like the style of the 50/60 combined with modern pieces.
A casual look.
A skirt with boots and a leather jacket.
A look for a film festival.
In a dress I feel comfortable with and a nice pair of high heels.
A fashion designer.
I don't have a favorite one. I pay more attention to the designs themselves and less to the name.

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The last day of winter was a beautiful day sunny sparkling cloudless skies, warm enough to work on my allotment and to take time out to meditate and have a cup of tea or two. The daffodils and crocuses were flowering, while buds were swelling on the fruit trees and bushes. There were occasional bumble bees lazing in a daffodil trumpet or lingering on the open crocus flowers and then visiting the bellis daisies.
The rhubarb crowns were being to produce perfect tiny leaves which will soon be big enough to shade the bed. The first thing I did when I got to the plot was checked my new apple tree, a one year old maiden James Grieve to see how it was faring in the wet and cold weather. It is less of a tree more of a stick with lovely shiny bark the colour of burnt umber brown, but still a stick! The water table has been so high this winter the young roots of the tree could be struggling to grow or even be rotting in the cold, wet and icy earth around them. Here is hoping the tiny buds will swell and start the transformation from stick to a beautiful tree full of red apples which in a couple of years will give in September beautiful cookers which if left on the tree will be by November sweet desert apples..
It was a perfect day at the plot and in the evening while walking Pops there was a beautiful half moon in a star studded sky. The night air was crisp but dry and Winter finished here in Hampshire with the gift of sunlight and moonlight.
Wednesday was the Spring Equinox and dawn broke with clear skies and sunshine. However, by late morning there was a chill in the air and growing cloud banking up and eventually obscuring the sun. All the doors and windows which I had thrown open to welcome Spring were shut tight again as the cold began to seep through the house. In the evening on my walk with Pops we faced icy rain and blustery squalls form a bitter north easting wind. Pops headed for home as soon as she could turn the right corner there was going to be no extended walk for her. As soon as she came home she wedged herself against the radiator.
The Spring Equinox brings equal day and night then gradually the light grows day by day until midsummer's day. This years Spring Equinox started with Sunshine but as I sit at my computer I can hear the wind rumbling done the chimney and it is wet and very chilly outside, there may even be snow showers to come. A disappointing start after such a long winter period of rain snow chilly winds and dull days.
On the afternoon of the Equinox I turned on the lights before sunset tonight as the cloud cover was so dense it obscured the light. Hey ho, sigh Spring will come and the seedlings in the greenhouse will grow straight and tall and not be leggy and weak. Whatever happens I will be growing and planting on my allotment and in the garden. Today I snatched moments outside to look at the beautiful daffodils shining through the gloom but the crocuses were shut tight against the wind
So welcome Spring and the sunny days a head, and...
May the Long Time Sun
Shine upon you
All love surround you
And the pure light
within you
Guide your way home
With Reiki blessings
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The former member of Wonder Girls topped the singles charts for several online streaming services including Melon, Bugs, Mnet and Soribada, just hours after releasing her song Tuesday night.
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Sunmi and producer Frants worked together on the track three years ago, and it was strong enough to be considered for a Wonder Girls lead single.
The song encapsulates the dreamy and sensitive elements that define Sunmi as an artist, which she often expresses through her distinctive performance style and fashion.
The mini-album contains seven tracks, including the hit singles "Gashina" and "Heroine," completing Sunmi's yearlong trilogy project.
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Live car race shot for <i>Ta Ra Rum Pum</i>
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Monday, October 09, 2006
Aditya Chopra has spent Rs. 2.5 Crore just to shoot a live Grand Prix-like race in the US conducted by the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) for Yash Raj's Tara Rum Pum starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerjee. The car sequence was shot in May-June with the help of leading US race car consultant Andy Hillenburg.
The film is directed by Siddharth Anand of Salaam Namaste fame. Siddharth and Aditya Chopra shot at the ARCA race track and then filmed a live race at Milwaukee. A two-seat car was specially designed which facilitated the shoot involving Saif who was right in the middle of the action. Apparently, this is going to be one of the striking action sequences which will be seen in recent times.
Talking about the action, Yash Raj films is also coming up with Dhoom 2 which has some of the best actions sequences seen in the Indian Cinema. Apparently, Hrithik went through rigorous training sessions to get the shots right. The film also stars Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra and Bipasha Basu and is directed by Sanjay Gadhvi.
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Niël Stemmet
Human & Rousseau
Bitter+soet tells the story of Mietha Klaaste, who grew up on the farm Langverwacht near Robertson, as retold by Niël Stemmet. The story starts with Mietha's childhood. Her mother, Sarah, works for Oumies in their home and her father for Oubaas on the farm. Not too long after Johan, the eldest son of Oumies and Oubaas, gets married to his sweetheart Susan, a baby boy called Daniel is born. Mietha is taken out of school to look after Daniel – and with that a longlasting relationship is established.
The life which followed – with its sweet and its bitter – is recalled colourfully, interspersed with rhymes, songs, poetry and recipes from days gone by. This book gives us a glimpse of life in the past, but is filled with hope for the future.
With its more than 90 recipes ranging from chicken pie, liver patties, biltong and vetkoek to milk tart and sago pudding, this is a book which you will not only read and reread, but which will also inspire you and find its way into your kitchen.
Niël Stemmet is a food writer, photo journalist, consultant and interior designer. He has been involved in the restaurant and hospitality industry for more than...


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We meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at BEAHIVE. Other Tuesdays at Bank Square Coffeehouse.
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Although I have lived in Oklahoma most of my life, I have had very little interactions with Oklahoman Muslims and as a result I knew very little about this community. However, going to college exposed me to many different types of people and to the struggles and prejudices that American Muslims face within their own country. I have learned a great deal about the Muslim community and continue to learn as part of my International Studies major and Arabic minor and through historical and cultural classes, but also through international clubs. This has motivated me to be more involved with this community and so this summer I will be interning with CAIR-OK, and organization that seeks to increase awareness of Oklahoma Muslims and educate people past the biases the media presents.
International Organization: Egyptian Club
The past few semesters I have been documenting Sooner Jump Start as my international organization, and I still am a part of that organization, but this semester I wanted to highlight my involvement in another area, Egyptian Club. This club is engaging and each session we learn about Egyptian culture and the dialect. This year we decided to make a video for the talent showcase based off of a classic Egyptian commercial. It was really fun to make and to be honest I'm quire proud with the final product. The video is too large to upload, but here's a screen cap from it.
Afrah by the Arab Student Association
Last weekend the Arab Student Association put on the event Afrah, which was a wonderful cultural display of three types of Arab weddings. They introduced us to Moroccan, Egyptian, and Palestinian weddings, which each had their own types of celebrations and music. When I first went to the event, I had no idea what to expect. I had never seen an Arab wedding on television or in a movie, much less been to one in person, so Afrah was a great introduction into the traditions of Arab weddings and the diversity within them.
Jordan and the Arab Spring: A Political Economy Review
In the brownbag lecture, speaker Dr. Yusuf Mansur gave an insightful look at how each Arab country was affected by the revolutions with a special emphasis on Jordan, and he also looked ahead at the future in the Arab world and how the Arab Spring will affect it. Dr. Mansur went through a chronological account of how the Arab Spring spread through Arab countries, first through Tunisia, then Egypt, Libya, Syria, Jordan, Yemen, and to some extent, the Gulf States. In class when we go over the Arab Spring, it tends to be more on the socio-political side, so I really liked this this lecture because it focused on the economic side, giving me a multi-dimensional view of the Arab Spring.
Topic: Feminism in the Arab World
Often the western world looks at the Arab world as lagging behind in feminist issues or more extremely they consider all women oppressed, particularly Muslim women who choose to wear a hijab. However, there are feminist movements within the Arab world itself that are working towards women's equity, if not equality, that the western world has overlooked. The form of feminism that is most common is called soft feminist, which advocates for women, but uses Islam as the corner stone. This contrasts western forms of feminism because most often they are secular movements.
The reason that feminism in the Arab world ties Islam to itself is that not only is it a vital part of the women's culture, but attempts to follow the western style are often looked at as hostile domestically, as if feminism is a western ploy to destabilize their society. As a result, "soft feminism" focuses on Islam and women's role as a wife, mother, and daughter. It emphasizes traditional roles, but at the same time it demands for women to be treated with the respect that the Quran states. They may not be the head of the household but they are the neck, controlling where the head looks and goes. Groups like Islamwaysisters is an online forum where Muslim women can come together to discuss their roles in the household and how they can look for equity while following the roles set for them in the Quran. There are of course more outspoken groups that advocate for women to have a more active role in society, but they also use Islam as the basis for their movement.
Islams role in Arab feminism shows how tied religion is to everyday life, and when women use it, it shows that religion can empower, unlike many western points of view that believe it only suppresses women.
Sooner Jump Start, 2nd semester
This year I took another mentee from SJS to teach him the ins and outs of Norman, and I have to say I got lucky again. My mentee was great and we got together to have lunch all the time at the Union. We talked about many things but I especially like to learn what daily life was like in Oman. He told me about the education system and how different careers are given more importance over there.
Arabic Talent Show!
This was my third time participating in the talent show and it was more involved than ever! I submitted calligraphy art, sang for two classes, and prepared a video for the third. It was really fun and I already can't wait to do something even better for next semester.
Ilham Fair
The Arabic Flagship Program hosted this Arabic themed fair in Farzaneh, and it was so much fun. They had live Arabic music, henna paining, Arabic calligraphy, and many Arab organizations were there too. I went with some classmates from Arabic class and we had a blast! Our TAs were there too and this time instead of telling us about cultural activities we actually got to experience it.
Al-Harir's Arabic "Standups" in Translation
This lecture by Dr. Michael Cooperson was a peek into the world of translations. I never expected that translating was as complicated as it actually is. Translators have to deal with idioms, cultural context, and choosing the right words so that their translation gives as close of a meaning as the original author intended.
Mexico Week – Tostadas!
For my first event this year I went to Farzaneh to learn about tostadas. Mexico has a rich culinary history and this dish looks deceptively simple. A hard baked tortilla makes the base for the beans, lettuce, tomatoes, meats, and guacamole that are the toppings, but making or preparing those ingredients is labor intensive. Fortunately the local restaurant owner of "Puebla" had the ingredients ready for us and we got to eat right away!


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Build Your Yogi Biz Library: Free Business Resources for Yogis!
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Cancer is an indiscriminate disease that not only affects the person, but families and friends. I too have been affected when my sister lost her battle against an aggressive form of breast cancer. She was 38 when she passed, having fought the disease for 5 years.
We developed a juice in her memory ("Pink"). As part of this process I approached the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Livity will be donating 10% of all sales of "Pink" to to support ongoing research into Breast Cancer in the hope that one day, we can find a cure.
Why "Pink"?
"Pink" is packed full of amazing goodness and fresh, vibrant flavours. All of this represents who my sister was.
Watermelon – It contains almost 92 % water and 7.55 % of carbohydrates out of which 6.2 % are sugars and 0.4 % dietary fibre. It is enriched with carotenoid, vitamin C, citrulline, carotenoids and flavonoids and fat and cholesterol free, thus considered as low caloric fruit (Leskovar et al., 2004)
Watermelon is a valued source of natural antioxidants with special reference to lycopene, ascorbic acid and citrulline. These functional ingredients act as protection against chronic health problems like cancer insurgence and cardiovascular disorders (Zhang and Hamauzu, 2004; Omoni and Aluko, 2005; Fenko et al., 2009)
Apple – "An apple a day helps keep the doctor away" is an old Welsh proverb that most of us are familiar with, but what are the health benefits of apple?
Apples are extremely rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and dietary fibre. The phytonutrients and antioxidants in apples may help reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease.
Researchers found that including apples in your daily diet may protect neuron cells against oxidative stress-induced neurotoxicity and may play an important role in reducing the risk of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
There is growing evidence suggesting that an apple a day may help prevent breast cancer, according to studies conducted by researchers at Cornell University.
Strawberries- Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K as well as providing a good dose of fibre, folic acid, manganese and potassium. They also contain significant amounts of phytonutrients and flavanoids which makes strawberries bright red.
Strawberries are very rich in antioxidants and plant compounds, and may have benefits for heart health and blood sugar control
While there is still more research required, a number of studies suggest that strawberries may help prevent several types of cancer, through their ability to fight oxidative stress and inflammation.
Strawberries are a low glycemic index food and high in fibre, which helps to regulate blood sugar and keep it stable by avoiding extreme highs and lows, making them a very smart choice for diabetics.
Mint – Mint has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food which help protect your body from oxidative stress, a type of damage to cells caused by free radicals. It is also a particularly good source of Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin that is critical for eye health and night vision.
Mint is a calming and soothing herb that has been used for thousands of years to aid with upset stomach or indigestion. The use of peppermint oil has been found to be an effective and safe treatment for those suffering from abdominal pain or discomfort associated with IBS.
Ginger – Ginger is considered to be one of the healthiest spices on the planet, being loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful health benefits to the body and brain.
Ginger can relieve nausea and vomiting associated with sea-sickness, surgery and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy (Chaiyakunapruk N et al, 2006). However, it is considered to be the most effective when it comes to pregnancy-related nausea, such as morning sickness!
Ginger contains very potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols.
As a result of these properties, Ginger appears to be effective at reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain, and may reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness. These same properties have been shown to help sufferers with osteoarthritis.
One of the traditional uses of ginger is for pain relief, including menstrual pain. In one study, 150 women were instructed to take 1 gram of ginger powder per day, for the first 3 days of the menstrual period (Ozgoli G, et al, 2009). Ginger managed to reduce pain as effectively as the drugs mefenamic acid and ibuprofen.
Ginger ls are currently being researched towards the inhibition of the growth of human colorectal cancer cells. Ginger extracts have been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour effects on cells. Exposure to the ginger extract caused cell death in all the ovarian cancer lines studied (Rhode, JM, et al, 2006).
Ginger appears to speed up emptying of the stomach, which can be beneficial for people with indigestion and related stomach discomfort.
Lemon – Lemons are high in heart-healthy vitamin C and several beneficial plant compounds that have been shown to lower cholesterol. They are also a good source of flavonoids, which are thought to help protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Citric acid may help prevent kidney stones by increasing urine volume and increasing urine pH, creating a less favourable environment for kidney stone formation.
Lemons contain vitamin C and citric acid, which help you absorb non-heme iron from plants. Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in developed countries and a leading cause of anemia.
Some researchers think that plant compounds found in lemons, such as limonene and naringenin, could have anti-cancer effects. These are currently under investigation, with some very promising results in laboratory testing.
PINK has been one of some of our stockists best selling juices over the last 12 months- so make sure you grab some beautiful, healthy pink juice today- you won't just be improving your own health, but also contributing to research to help discover a cure for Cancer.


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Help Roll Out the Welcome Mat!
Our Chapter is hosting the OMGA Board Meeting this November and it would be great to roll out a true welcome from the Multnomah Co. MGs! We are seeking those who enjoy baking, cooking and/or offering welcoming hospitality to our guests.
OMGA Board Meeting, Oregon Food Bank, 7900 NE 33rd Avenue
- Leadership Forum - Friday, November 2nd, 1pm to 4pm
- Board Meeting - Saturday, November 3rd, 10am to 3pm
So, who is this OMGA that we want to welcome? The Oregon Master Gardener™ Association is the statewide, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is to enhance and support the OSU Master Gardener™ program. The county Master Gardener chapters together make up the state association. Representatives from all the Chapters make up the OMGA Board. The Board meets quarterly – rotating the meetings throughout the state. In November we have the honor of hosting, up to 40 guests from around the state. We want to make it a special event!
Can you assist preparing and serving beverages, snacks, and a lunch?
Do you enjoy baking or cooking? We need individuals to volunteer to make one of the following:
Soup (chili, clam chowder, bean, split pea, your specialty?)
Salad (tossed, veggie, grain, pasta)
Dessert (pies, cookies, cake, cobbler, your favorite?)
*Your expenses for the ingredients will be reimbursed.
**Time spent helping with this event can be counted as "Partner" volunteer hours
In addition, if you have interest in the innerworkings of the OMGA and what other Chapters are doing throughout the state - you are more than welcome to attend. The event is free and open to all.
We hope you can join in assisting with this important event.
If you are interested in helping please contact Lorna Schilling (Lorna is making East African Peanut Soup – a favorite in her family).


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A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Sparrow Freedom Project's mission is to provide assistance to human trafficking survivors and to raise awareness about human trafficking and childhood sexual exploitation through education, prevention, advocacy, and collaborative action in the state of Michigan.
Are you a victim of Human Trafficking? Do you suspect someone of being a victim?
Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at:
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Light from a Distant Star by Mary McGarry Morris
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Nellie and her family live in a small town and are having financial problems. They have a rental to help ends meet and one of the tenants is murdered. Nellie is in the house at the time with her grandfather's hired handyman who is working in the basement.
That is the bare bones of the story without spoiling what happens. But honestly there isn't much to spoil. Nellie is the main character and the story is slow getting started, gets a bit of a punch when the murder happens and then sputters into a slow drag. I was so disappointed at the end of the book. Notice I said end of the book, not ending. After reading through all of the boring details of Nellie's daily happenings after the murder, the book just runs out of words.
I had read a review where someone had compared Nellie to Scout from To Kill A Mockingbird. Possibly that is what the author is tryna (the most repetitive word in the book) do, but she is far from accomplishing that.
I wish half of the words could be taken out and an actual ending provided. There is a story in there somewhere.
And where did the title come from?? I hate books that have a title that doesn't come from the story.
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Not everyone can afford to place a grand dining table in his dining room. Sometimes, the lack of space doesn't allow us to do what we would like. But that doesn't mean we can't have nice things! Below you will find a complete list of all the best dining tables for small spaces. Why not check them all out, and see if you like something?
Wythe Dining Table
Dining table in simple form. It is completely made of wood and fitted with rectangular top. It offers 4 seating capacity. Neutral design for all kinds of interior according to taste and need.
Avon Extendable Dining Table
Extendable dining table mounted on carefully carving base. Construction is made of wood. Top offers large usable surface. Received great recommendations from satisfied customers.
Chariklo Dining Table
Round table made of wood in two shades. Base is reinforced with solid supports. It offers 3 seating capacity. Received excellent recommendations from satisfied customers.
Hammersley Round Dining Table
Round table mounted on decorative curved legs and reinforced with solid supports. It is completely made of wood and has 4 seating capacity. It is very well appreciated by customers for neutral appearance and high quality.
Boston Dining Table
Round dining table in simple form. Construction is made of wood and has 4 seating capacity. Neutral design for living room, dining room and other interior according to taste and need.
Counter Height Dining Table
High dining table for residential and commercial premises. It is completely made of wood. Square top offers large usable space. Traditional form and modern design for all kinds of interior.
Rock Hill Round Dining Table
Round dining table in elegant style. It is mounted on decorative carving base. Perfect solution for dining room, bar, restaurants and other interior as needed. It is very well appreciated by customers.
Counter height table made of wood. It offers 3 open shelves for storing necessities, exposition decoration and more. Suitable for residential and commercial premises. Received great feedback from customers.
5 piece dining set consisting of square table and 4 ottomans. Construction is made of wood. Each ottoman has compartment for storing necessities. It is very well appreciated by customers for functionality and neutral design.
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This dining table is available in two colors to choose: charcoal and honey. The set includes table, four chairs and bench. Perfect furnishings for everyday meals.
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The finish on the faux marble top is elegant. Surface is smooth and will be easy to maintain. Excellent seat to any dining and kitchen zone.
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Becoming a Vlogger15:58
The other day I decided I wanted to become a vlogger like Mum! Mum agreed and said I could even have my own YouTube channel. I was so excited!
Yesterday I set about making my first video. It was going to be an introduction video.
At first I planned to film it on my computer webcam, but it wasn't very good quality. Luckily for me, Mum offered to let me use her DSLR camera. It has wonderful quality.
It took a few tries to get what I wanted to say right. I kept getting my tongue in a twist and had to start again. I sighed with relief when I finally got a good enough version.
I took my video over to Windows Movie Maker to edit it. It didn't take much work. I just had cut a bit off and put a title page onto it.
After that, it was the simple matter of uploading it to my YouTube channel. I was very pleased with myself.
Would you like to watch my video? It's called…
I'm Sophie! I'm an Unschooler! … Introduction…
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You are so good at videos, Sophie! You've inspired me - I want to start my own video series too now. Mum doesn't like the idea of me on YouTube though... I'll have to convince her.ReplyDelete
And Happy Birthday! So awesome that you're 13 now!
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Unity in Obedience
Paul is addressing a troubled church in Philippi. Paul has a real conundrum on his hand. There was controversy among new Christians as to exactly how a Gentile would convert to Christianity. Did they, make converts, need to be circumcised? Division within the church church is nothing new. The absolute worst meeting I have ever attended, and remember I once worked for the US Government, was a church meeting where we discussed, I kid you not, changing the coffee we would use on Sunday mornings. Now in hindsight there were deeper issues at play but at the time, tensions ran hotter than the coffee would be once we replaced the decades old brewing system. Controversy within the church, in our communities, comes in all shapes, sizes, and now, over our smartphones.
I do not think I have to tell anyone here this morning that we live in a time and a place where it seems like we can only have a conversation with someone else in one of the following two ways: either we stay completely on the surface, talking about things like the weather or our kids, or we will go deep with only those people who agree with what we are saying. To associate with or talk in a meaningful way with someone we disagree with theologically, politically, or any other way seems impossible lately.The conversations that we try to have online via email, Twitter, or Facebook tend to go from bad to horrifying in less than 140 characters.
When these conversations go from bad to horrific, one of two things happens. Either we become the victorious hero who battled in the colosseum of cyberspace, showing no mercy to our heathen opponent. Or, we become the victim who was mercilessly attacked for no other reason than being a good person. When we are the latter, allies quickly rally behind us and we return to the of the echo chamber.
We have a choice to: we can retreat to safety or remain engaged in difficult dialogue where, at times, we will be hard-pressed to find an ally or it will seem like we are simply all alone.
Paul's letter to the church in Philippi is a jailhouse letter. And he knew that space all too well. The scene of imprisonment was not uncommon for Paul. From the Book of Acts we know at least three times he was imprisoned. In this letter Paul is responding to the prayers and support he has received during his imprisonment from the church in Philippi.
For those who have been in church for more than a few hours it should come as no surprise that Christians disagree. Theology, doctrine, polity, and music are just the short-list. We can look back 500 years and see how the Protestant Reformation took shape through our differences. Martin Luther was not alone in his discontent towards the Catholic Church The first 1500 years of the Church were shaped profoundly by disagreement over heresy, orthodoxy, and priestly-powers. One of the earliest documents in the Christian tradition is called the Didache. This document was the first handbook for the church, explaining how to perform baptisms, gather around the Lord's table, and live in community with one another. The Didache sought to address many of the disagreements and controversies within the early church.
In the letter to Philippi, Paul is addressing what he describes as "dogs, evil workers, and enemies of the cross." In our reading, Paul is not suggesting any new practice for the church. Instead what Paul is doing is writing to convince the church in Philippi of the importance of unity. When he writes, "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you," Paul is using the words "your" and "you" in a plural sense. Perhaps if Paul were from Texas this would make more sense - y'all work it out because after all God is at work in y'all. And by "fear and trembling" Paul is referring to accountability. Accountability not only to one another but all to the One to whom every knee shall bow (we'll come back to that).
Our salvation as individuals is hinged upon how we choose to do this church-thing together.
If we are a church divided into three services or several small-groups, never willing to be the church with "those people" then we are doing it wrong. If we are a church divided into liberals and conservatives we are doing it wrong. If we are church divided by traditional music and modern music we are doing it wrong.
It is so easy for us to live out our lives in the church insulated from those we do not agree with. This results in divineness, which as Paul tells us is contrary to how God is at work in us, Christ's body. And our obedience to this, living in unity with one another, is of the utmost importance because of Christ's obedience to the point of death. We try to place limits on our commitment not just to church but to our own discipleship. And if we are not tending to our own discipleship, how consistent are we being in our commitment to Christ's lordship own every aspect of our lives.
Does our commitment mirror what the crowds are doing? Meaning, we follow the trends of others when it comes to our level of commitment to Christ's lordship.
Are we cynical? The world is so screwed up or God isn't answering my prayers so what does it matter?
Perhaps we are apathetic, we simply do not care. Church is great and Jesus is a good guy but I am not going to reorient my life because what does it really matter.
Two weeks ago Bishop Lewis shared with us the vision of the Virginia Annual Conference: to be "disciples of Jesus Christ who are lifelong learners, who influence others to serve." We cannot live into this vision as individuals. Jesus did not send out his disciples alone and because of this we should not expect to be faithful disciples by ourselves. We cannot learn by ourselves and we certainly cannot influence others on our own.
Are we our own lords, controlling (or at least trying to) every aspect of our lives, leaving no room for God to work in and through us?
We have all been there - engaged in a conversation turned argument over an idol we did not know we were subject to. We begin with well-meaning ideas and thoughts, yet quickly we turn towards rhetoric, talking points, and then personal attacks. These arguments are divisive, lack functionality for a healthy community, and only seek to draw us away from the one lord who claims us despite our obedience towards others.
When we live with Christ as our lord and still stumble, we may feel as though it is impossible to live a life proclaiming that in Christ, the one who "emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness… he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death," we find new life.
But when we are obedient to Christ's lordship as individuals, we are able to live together as a community and not as different services, Sunday school classes, or small groups. Further, we are then allowing God to work in and through us as a community.
What I do matters because you depend on me. What you do matters because a community of disciples is impossible without you. They way we speak of one another matters because when we speak poorly of other disciples we are showing to the world how we fail each other. We are then telling the world that our differences are bigger than the One who created and the One who was present at creation.
As a community obedient to Christ's lordship we are freed to press one another to commit to the work of Jesus Christ. We are freed to humble ourselves just as Christ humbled himself. There is no hierarchy in the Kingdom of God. Christ is the one and only lord. We free to forgive as Christ did and continues to do so. We freed love just as Christ loves, going to the margins of our community, telling those who have been cast aside or told they are unworthy of love that not only has God never stopped loving them but that we love them as well. And we freed to believe as Christ believed. Never wavering. Always looking to God, even in times of pain and suffering.
Suffering is one of those church words that cause many people to squirm and become uncomfortable, because after all, no one wants to suffer. By definition, suffering is not inherently good. But remember that in Christ's own suffering we find new life; suffering is thus redefined as way in which God can be glorified. And so while not all of us here will suffer for our faith, others might. When we walk alongside fellow disciples who are suffering, we become witnesses to Christ's ability to overcome suffering.
Paul's letter to a divided church, both then and now, along with the promise of God working in and through us gives us hope, reminding us that even if we do not agree, even if wehave a semi-public blow out, that God is working in the midst of what seems like chaos to us. When we are feeling hard-pressed, feeling like we or they are doing it wrong, or that what we are doing does not matter, we can still lift our voices, joining the hymn of the church in Philippi and proclaiming - "Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God… emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness… humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
When we live in the way of confession to Christ, we bend our knees to nothing but Christ. In the act of kneeling we are proclaiming that the living God is at work here at Mount Olivet, just as our Creator was at work in the generations before us. This Good News serves as a witness to our sisters and brothers in christ as well as those who believe that the church is hypocritical, serves only as a social club, or have been told they are unworthy of God's love.


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If Chris was still naming episodes of this podcast, then it would be called "The Hangover." In this week's CFOR, he talks about his first experience being drunk.
Chris also goes into details as to why being drunk or drinking alcohol is such an odd experience for him. Also note: he did drink responsibly.


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Oil prices continued their descent on Tuesday as growing US crude output weighed down on prices, pushing them lower the $69 level for first time this week.
International benchmark Brent oil futures for April delivery lost 0.8 percent to $68.61 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for March contract was down 1.6 percent to $64.50 a barrel.
Chief energy economist Hans van Cleef said that market optimism might have bolstered prices a bit too high. However, as long as crude stockpiles keeps falling, in his opinion, he is more and more looking at a buy-on-dips approach, therefore he is seeking a correction lower.
Rising US Oil Output
Expectations of inventories growing for the first time in 11 weeks attributed to oil's losses. Additionally, a strong tightening in Brent and WTI might result to further output gains, as US exports become uneconomical.
Managing director Olivier Jakob said that the contraction of the WTI-Brent spread is bearish for WTI. The US needs to export crude otherwise it will turn into oil moving back into stocks, he added.
Oil prices further retreated from their strongest levels since late 2014 on Monday. Traders have been weighing a steady increase in US output against the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC) ongoing efforts to curb supplies.
Analysts and traders have cautioned that shale oil producers could raise output due to higher prices. This move could disrupt OPEC's effort to reduce excess supply.
While the country's oil has gained more than 7 percent this year, speculation is still growing. The rally is likely to fuel growth in US output.
US inventories fell to 411.6 million in the week ended January 19, its lowest level since February 2015. Nationwide output on the other hand, was up 9.87 million barrels per day (bpd). This is the highest government data since 1983.
Oil drilling rigs have also risen by 12 to 759 in the previous week, the biggest weekly increase since March. This just further reinforces speculation that production will climb higher.
US output has added over 17 percent since mid-2016 and is expected to hit above 10 million bpd soon. The country's inventories have already reached its highest level in more than three decades.
US oil and natural gas trade association American Petroleum Institute is set to release its weekly report later in the day. Energy Information Administration (EIA) will present official figures on Wednesday.
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Broward County
BSO deputy's killer on Death Row gets new sentencing hearing
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday overturned death sentences for three men, including a convicted killer of a Broward County Sheriff's deputy.
Lancelot Uriley Armstrong was convicted of killing John Greeney, a BSO deputy and Air Force veteran, during a 1990 armed robbery at a Church's Fried Chicken in Fort Lauderdale. The jury voted 9-3 to sentence him to death and gave another man involved in the armed robbery a life sentence.
Now, Armstrong, as well as Donald Otis Williams, convicted of kidnapping and murdering an 81-year-old woman in 2010, and William M. Kopsho, sentenced for killing his wife in 2000 after learning she was having an affair, will have new sentencing hearings.
It's possible they could still be sentenced to death, but they could also see their sentences commuted to life in prison.
Courts will empanel new juries to decide how to sentence each of these men, though they will not determine whether they are guilty, as their first-degree murder convictions have not been overturned.
If the Florida Legislature updates the state's death penalty laws to require a unanimous vote for a death sentence — as state Sen. Randolph Bracy, D-Orlando, has proposed (SB 280) — then a vote of all 12 jurors could put them to death. Anything less would lead to a life sentence. (The state Supreme Court threw out Florida's death penalty laws as unconstitutional last year because they did not require unanimous jury votes.)
By demanding new sentencing hearings in these cases, the court is putting into practice a Dec. 22 ruling that could lead to life sentences for some of the 200-plus Death Row prisoners whose cases were finalized after a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2002.
It's likely similar decisions will continue to trickle out of the court in the coming months.
In the December rulings, the justices decided that death sentences finalized after June 2002 were unconstitutional because they did not require a unanimous jury vote and because the judge could impose a death sentence without the jury's approval. It's a standard critics, including Senior Justice James Perry, have criticized as "arbitrary."
Older sentences still stand. The court affirmed two of them Thursday, as well, including the case of Stanley McCloud, convicted of killing his wife with a .357 magnum in front of their two young children.
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property management maintenance app & software
Choosing the right property management maintenance App/Software can often be a troubling task with hundreds of products on the market place today. When our team started to take a look into the different types of property and project management maintenance app/software in the market, we started to find several gaps.
The question that we ended up frequently asking ourselves was: is there one property management maintenance app/software that includes everything we are looking for? In the end, we could not find one, so we started to create our own.
One of the most important things that we value here at One Spot is what the property manager needs to make their job easier and to save money. We take careful consideration into what the property manager wants in a property management maintenance app/software, instead of building functions and features that, more than likely, will not be very useful. The feedback that we heard included the fact that Yardi and other industry leaders are great at running financials that help your business but they lacked any tool that would help with day-to-day operations.
Listed below are three of the most important features that we have heard that lack in existence in the property management and maintenance world:
1. Data management due to employee or building turnover.
It's a fact of life that people move to new careers or advance within the business. In many cases, the statuses and information connected to necessary repairs, cosmetic repairs, projects in process, what vendor is working on what project, change orders, etc. get lost throughout the transitions. Face it- property managers are faced with loads and loads of data to keep track of and the best property management maintenance app/software should keep track of all that information for you. With One Spot, you no longer have to worry or waste time with things floating all over. Instead, use One Spot to track your properties, and literally keep it all in One Spot. Now you can have a 360 view of all your properties and manage them inside and out, on your phone or on your desktop.
2. Communication between team members.
We all use emails, phone calls, texts, face to face meetings and social networks to communicate with our coworkers. With all of these forms of communication, even here at One Spot, there is a lot of confusion and difficulty organizing events and meetings all in one place. With One Spot property maintenance app/software someone can add information to a point and alert another person that they have a job that needs to be completed, or simply keep them up to date on what is happening at the property. Stop wasting time sifting through old emails, texts, voicemails, or random documents and keep all of your activity organized within One Spot. We are very confident that One Spot will bring simplicity and ease to your workday. By implement One Spot, you will be able to focus more of your time and energy focusing on your tenants and staff, where you can really impact your bottom line.
3. Clear understanding of work scope to and from vendors or maintenance technicians.
Sometimes, everything happens so fast that some things get missed or skipped over. For the most part, these are not intentional acts, but rather a byproduct of our busy lives. When managing work orders, jobs, technicians and vendors, One Spot allows you to visually track properties. You'll also be able to assign jobs, approve change orders, request bids from multiple contractors, verify progress, and convert bids to jobs. Your team will benefit from access to geo-tagged photos and comments, maps and image layouts, property tracking, reminders, custom points lists, digital file cabinets, and flexible reporting. So, while it may be your job to keep a finger on the pulse of multiple projects, properties, team members, or assets, it's One Spot's mission to make your job easier. With mobile and desktop access, One Spot lets you work and delegate from anywhere while connecting with your entire eco-system. You'll be able to manage your operations faster, easier, and smarter- all with the best property management software tools in today's market.
See if One Spot is the right fit for you.


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Miami in the Finals Who Would have Guessed it?
Was "The Decision" successful? Not many can make a strong argument that Lebron James did not make the right move in choosing Miami. They just advanced to the NBA finals over the one-seeded Chicago Bulls. The last game of Chicago's season was stolen away by Miami. Derek Rose, Chicago's leader and shining star got man-handled in the games last two minutes when James and company shut Chicago down. It was a demoralizing loss for Chicago. To see their star player get rejected on the season's final shot was down-right devastating. Throughout the entire fifth game Chicago was working to choke off any attempt Miami was making to close out the series. Chicago had the lead most of the game but Miami hung around and in the last two minutes Miami made their move. Lebron sunk a clutch three-pointer to tie up the game. Derrick rose took the ball down the court got stood-up and he basically gave away the game. Miami scored another two points and Chicago's Rose put up a wayward shot but was luckily fouled. He made the first shot but missed the second. Miami got the ball and Chicago quickly fouled Chris Bosh. Bosh drained both free throws and with a hurried air ball the two team's fates were sealed. Miami's story of a season was on it's way to the finals. Chicago just had to throw in the towel because they couldn't compete at Miami's level.
In retrospect looking back on Lebron's decision last summer it is crazy to see what the hype has grown into. After choking in the clutch most of the season Lebron has located his propensity to sink the game-winning shots. Miami has the momentum but Dallas has the veterans. The team that wants it more and also has the poise to avoid stupid mistakes will take the 2011 NBA crown. Before the NBA finals get started, I want to ask that familiar question that most analysts questioned during the aftermath of The Decision. Why didn't they just put Miami in the finals before the season even started? by: Tony Fantano


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Top interactive games for your next exhibition show
What makes your exhibition show more interesting – the products that you launch, bespoke exhibition stand designs, interesting exhibition design ideas, or the number of leads generated? Well, all of it! But apart from these basic elements that make your exhibition stand more interactive, there are games that can make your exhibiting space more interactive and engaging for your target audience. The games give potential customers a chance to truly engage with your brand, and raising the level of commitment, can truly enable you to gather significant data for promotional and marketing drives.
There are various kinds of amusements that exhibitors can use to connect with participants. Not every one of them will be apt for your exhibition ideas or bespoke exhibition stands. But it is always beneficial to check for interactive exhibition stands and also install games that pick in view of what your guests may truly appreciate. Do your bit of research and ask your exhibition stand contractors in Germany (if you're showcasing in Germany) to provide you with some samples of interactive games.


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All images © OMA
International architecture studio OMA put forward their proposal for the Lucas Cultural Arts Museum (LCAM) that would've been sited in Chicago, America. The museum would be dedicated to the art and design of storytelling through a combination of three collections: illustration and storytelling art; digital art and art in motion—complemented by educational and outreach programs.
'It is a museum that aims to be porous and open. Spread across the site, the museum's program would claim a vast swath of land at the waterfront, while simultaneously appearing as a supplicant to the enormity of soldier field. Tied to the ground, the building in this form is neither iconic nor civic; its generosity is thwarted by its breadth, its grandness swamped by the bombast of its neighbor.'
The ETFE membrane is fritted to accept projections both from within and from the outside. Inside the sky park, projections can be used as an integral part of larger displays and presentations. Meanwhile, at the ground level, projects can transform the museum park into an outdoor or drive in cinema. The museum's theatre and lecture spaces are located at the base of the tower, allowing for separate ground level entry and expansion to the museum park at ground level. A series of escalators lead visitors up to the gallery levels and lifted sky park above. From these levels, elevators presenting views of the vertical gallery show visitors to the offices, event space and observation deck at the top of the tower. Lifted, the building offers eight times the public space it occupies. The park space that surrounds the building—a flexible surface that can accommodate both grasses and parking. The museum park can be used for a range of public events and activities, casting the building as the backdrop for new programs for local residents of the neighborhoods throughout chicago.
Led by Architect Shohei Shigematsu, OMA's proposal creates a vertical gallery on the site and an atrium tower that elevates the traditional, horizontal galleries that accommodate LCAM's three collections. The tower suspends the galleries above the city, but also connects them to it. lifting the main galleries enables the site below to be preserved as a new urban park, while simultaneously providing maximum flexibility within the horizontal gallery plate itself. The scheme sees the horizontal plate and vertical tower enveloped within a dome-like membrane that expands the museum's physical and emotional presence within the city. This membrane—a cloud of ETFE pillows—creates a sheltered, lifted public space for Chicago (Sky Park). Like a park, it is freely accessible like an urban plaza, it is a flexible territory that accommodates a range of activities and in turn, evolves into a social space that engages the public to share and create.


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Let's face it folks, for some, finding a dream job we are passionate about can be a daunting task, filled with much anxiety, stress, and uncertainty. But did you know there is nothing abnormal about this? That's right, it's just the way it is for some of us and understanding this is the first step in finding a career we thoroughly enjoy.
Now let us take a moment to get your brain thinking or like I like to say – "get your noodles cranking". So take a moment right now and think about what your dream job looks like for you.
Can you envision it?
Ask yourself what are you most happiest doing?
For me, my dream job is more than a career/profession that simply provides for a means of living or sustenance. I feel happiest in a career that helps provide positive meaning to myself and others around me. It is a work environment that not only harnesses my passions but also allows me excel and grow my skills. My dream workplace is a harmonious community that contributes to my overall well-being and happiness in life – not a workplace filled with gossip and toxicity. Lastly, my dream job is not just about money, it's more about the job being the right fit in my life at that moment in time.
It wasn't always like this.
Unlike our parents, it's not uncommon in today's world to change careers multiple times.
I started out in child care at the early age of 16, working at a local daycare in Okotoks and babysitting for several families and friends. Looking back I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed being in the company of children. I learned very quickly that I really loved children; caring, interacting and assisting in their development felt very rewarding and brought immense joy to my life.
After some time in Okotoks, I moved to Calgary and continued in child care but quickly noticed something was different. The politics associated with bigger child care centers, were slowly removing the joyful and rewarding experiences I had learned to love. I was becoming unhappy and I needed a change.
Sometimes we need to move on to truly find what career we were really meant to do.
I pulled away from child care as a career and began to explore other options. You name it, I did it. Everything from fast food, to customer service, to retail, to warehousing, to cooking, to makeup artistry, to office admin, to animal care.
I don't regret going through these changes, here's why.
Although I may have felt a little lost at times, changing jobs provided me with many opportunities to explore and discover new skills I possessed. It challenged my comfort zone and further reinforced what I like, loved and disliked. It was a learning experience that really made me understand who I was as a person and what made me tick – making a positive difference to the people, animals, and environment around me.
Be patient, finding your dream job can take a little bit of time.
Start by taking the time to rediscover yourself and what makes you tick! I found that a good start was taking a three-day career planning program offered by the Government of Alberta here in Calgary. It was free and was taught over the span of three weekends so you don't have to miss any time from work.
Upon completion of the career planning program, I encourage you to seek out career fairs to help you look at what careers are actually out there. You'll be surprised at what's available. I also recommend that you take the time to connect with industry professionals and find out what they love about their careers. They'll provide you with valuable insights.
Career resources are plentiful, take advantage of them.
There are also many online resources available to assist you in your rediscovery. You don't necessarily need a University degree or two-year post-secondary diploma to find your thing. There are many inexpensive online learning centers such as centreofexcellence.com and Udemy.com, that offer online courses while also allowing you to gain certifications through their exclusive teachings. This is a great way to get your feet wet and learn practically anything on your own schedule.
These online learning centers have a very wide range of unique and very sought after trades and general skills courses. The courses are fairly inexpensive and fairly easy and convenient to follow, making obtaining a certificate or diploma much easier than you may think. For example, I personally completed a Reiki Master Course as well as an Animal Care Business course in a matter of a couple months (learning during evening and weekends).
Today I am happy and am where I need to be career-wise.
After many years away from child care, I am happy to say that I have gravitated back to that one career that I thoroughly enjoyed most. A week ago I started a new position in child care, Nanning three adorable, loveable and extremely happy children. A 360-degree switch from working in the service side of corporate Calgary and away from the nine to five grind.
All this wouldn't have been possible without pushing my comfort zone and challenging myself. Getting back into child care is where I am meant to be today and right now. It is the place I find success, personal satisfaction and happiness. It is the place where my contributions are appreciated and accepted. It is the place I where I can truly make a difference.
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Using Tableau to track your event performance and sales funnel progression is easy. You can also use it to visualize geographic and firmographic details, as well as report on trends and eventually—attribution!
This first dashboard is simple, as you'll have noticed if you've viewed any of my other dashboards, I'm a fan of minimalism and my visualizations will answer specific questions easily and effectively. I try to focus on making them easy to consume. Here we're looking at members of our campaign, and their campaign status (those that registered and those that attended) and also where they're located. We'll pretend this event was held in Seattle.
In the funnel progression dashboard we're trying to do some analysis on where the members of our Seattle event ended up in our sales funnel.
Here's some cool metrics we'll look at:
- Registration trends over time: Two chart types in one worksheet to show daily registrations and the running total.
- Sales Funnel Progression: Looking at where your campaign members ended up in the sales funnel will help you decide whether or not this event was a success.
- Net New vs Existing: How many of these campaign members were sourced by this campaign, was this popular to folks that we already knew, or perhaps were our customers. What was the initial target audience?
Of course your campaign and event can be much more powerful including only a few other metrics, like budget and actual figures, to do campaign level cost per lead, cost per opportunity, cost per sale and other fun metrics.


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General Practice Rural Incentives Program
At a glance
Provides medical practitioners with financial incentives to practise in regional and remote areas.
Who can apply:
At a minimum, you must:
- provide eligible primary care services or be undertaking GP Registrar training
- have a current Medicare provider number
- provide current bank account details to the Department of Human Services specifically for the program.
Other eligibility criteria may apply.
Deadline to apply:
Applications may be made at any time.
Contact information:Apply
The General Practice Rural Incentives Program (GPRIP) aims to encourage medical practitioners to practise in regional and remote communities and to promote careers in rural medicine through the provision of financial incentives. The programme aims to retain these medical practitioners in regional and remote locations by providing incentives to continue to work in these areas.
What support or funding is available?
There are two payment systems used for GPRIP - the CPS and the FPS.
- Medical practitioners who bill Medicare for eligible services receive automated payments made by Human Services through the CPS. Medical practitioners are not required to submit an application to access GPRIP payments through the CPS.
- Medical practitioners who provide eligible non-Medicare services and/or undertake training (under the AGPT program) can apply to receive payments through the FPS. Medical practitioners must apply directly to the RWA in their state or the Northern Territory.
Medical practitioners may be assessed under both the CPS and FPS if they are billing but not meeting the maximum threshold required for payment and also meet other top up eligibility requirements under the FPS.
Who can apply?
General practitioners and registrars looking to relocate to a rural area can apply for funding.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Find out more about the eligibility criteria in the Program Guidelines at General Practice Rural Incentives Programme.
How do I apply?
Find out more about how to apply at General Practice Rural Incentives Programme.


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Turn A UK Brownfield Site Into A Low Risk Managed Investment
Any brownfield development can become a low risk managed investment. Experienced specialists consult with various development professionals to insure that current council permit requirements are met. These professionals include architects and surveyors, as well as independent property and planning consultants.
Effective building management can draw in and retain the target group tenant. Life-style facilities within the private rented sector is trending now, as the 2017 housing bill has opened up an amazing window of expansion. These redevelopment projects are intended to help ease the housing shortage preventing a longstanding crisis.
The government has established a PRS task force, charged with the responsibility of overseeing the housing debt guarantee specifically for private rented homes. UK brownfield developers are primed and ready to take action on the behalf of the individual family investor, family fund investors and international institutional investments.
The planning process can now be interpreted based on the new governmental guidelines and established housing debt guarantee. Regeneration of UK brownfield sites is an important step towards improving local housing opportunities. Allowing for individuals to take advantage of low risk special purchase vehicles. These low risk special purchase vehicles are managed by experienced brownfield developers and are known as UK limited companies.
The managing brownfield developers reduce the surprises that often overwhelm the individual acting on their own without additional support. UK brownfield developers utilize the most knowledgeable specialists, this enables them to provide the guidance that ensures investor security. Special purchase vehicles, allow for group family fund investing with a short term planning, development project, which often has an institutional investment group waiting to take over upon final sale.
It's important to avoid investment scams. With, growing interest within this lucrative market there have been some who have tried to take advantage without all the proper preparations in place. There has never been a better time to take advantage of UK brownfield developers. Local councils must meet their target goals. With the guidance of an experienced redevelopment specialist this new environment can provide lucrative short term investments for the single family investor.
Brownfield developers take unused or underutilized property and provide the planning necessary to produce a beneficial profit margin for every individual or group participant. These new redevelopment projects provide for improved housing conditions for multiple target groups. It is no secret that bank held deposits are not an option today and the current pound silver exchange rate makes international investments less favorable.
Now is the time to take advantage of the current trends. Highgrove can manage a brownfield site for anyone. Current owner ship of an existing planned development can utilize the experience of specialists to improve their management potential. The best services are provided by experienced professionals.
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Posted on March 13, 2019
Now, we love books and we love our donors, within reason. Sometimes a great deal of work is involved, but it comes with the territory. The lady who brought us 85 boxes of books did a lot of work just to get them ready, after all. AND she gave us a week's warning, so we were ready to handle the quantity. And we are delighted with the results so far. There are some rather unusual art books which I think customers will be clamoring to get. (I had no idea there were so many painters who specialized in cowboys on the open range.)
It's just that sometimes, SOMETIMES, we sit back and wonder at the thought processes of the generous souls who bring us gifts. Once upon a time, as I am sure I have whined before, some people called about dropping off six boxes of books on a Sunday, when the Newberry is closed. The weather forecast was good, so we asked that they leave the books on our loading dock.
Come Monday morning, no books awaited us. This is not so very unusual. Sometimes the best laid plans go agley, as the poet said, and people can't drop off books when they meant to. We did not hold this against these people.
Until later in the morning, when one of the Newberry's backstage crew came and asked me if I knew there were boxes of books on the fire escape. In those days, several renovations ago, there was a staircase on the back of the building, so that people attending a party in Ruggles Hall would have someplace to flee in an emergency. We still have such a staircase, but nowadays it is indoors: the old one was tacked onto the back of the building. And our donors, spotting this door at the top of a flight of stairs, assumed that was our loading dock. They had carried their boxes up one whole story…well, we did get the books, after all.
Have I told you (recently) about the man who called to say he was bringing us a hundred bags of books? We cleared as much space as we could for these and he showed up at the time appointed with a hundred bags of books, which we carried up into the Receiving Room two to four bags at a time, a matter of some thirty or forty trips from the car, up the ramp, and into our work area.
They did not take up as much room as we had expected. He had used bread bags, saved through years of making sandwiches on Wonder, Colonial, Beefsteak Rye, and other classic complements to modern cuisine. This is NOT the way the pros pack books. (He had apparently put thought into it, too, because as we took out the books—a bread bag will hold two hardcover books—we found he had included one moldy book and one clean book in each package.
People have mailed us books. People have brought us thousands of books by stacking them in plastic garbage cans. People have dropped off books wrapped like gifts in offwhite acide-free paper. People have gone off to their local big box store and bought a hundred shopping bags just for packing books. People have hand-delivered single books. People have used boxes their television sets came in, while other people have sorted their boxes by subject into shoeboxes. (We kind of like shoeboxes: perfect for displaying postcards at the Collector's table.)
Nowadays, of course, we have that missile just inside the glass doors. So sometimes we don't get to see what you used to bring your books over, because you unload into the missile and take your shoeboxes home with you. (You don't HAVE to do this; a few of us still find it easier to handle books in boxes or bags. And it keeps 'em together, so we know which donor gave us the collection of books on Japanese erotic sculpture.)
But we can still be impressed. Last week, someone dropped by and left us numerous bundles of books tied up in twine, a very Old School approach. This would have raised no eyebrows, except that these filled up our missile. So the NEXT people to come by piled THEIR books on top of the missile, to a height of about three feet. It must have been a delicate balancing job, and I must say we all admired the result.
AND you took your breadbags home with you instead of tossing them next to the missile. We have added you to our list of fine donors.


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Ideas that Evoke named Meet Wisconsin Inno's 2018 50 on Fire
Wisconsin Inno's inaugural 50 on Fire list has arrived.
Today, we're officially announcing the 50 people, companies and organizations that are heating up Wisconsin tech. Over the next few weeks, we'll spotlight a few of these companies in stories and in our newsletter, The Beat.
So, what exactly makes a company or individual on fire? We're looking at people and businesses that have had a banner year—whether that's new funding, product launches, big hires or innovative approaches to solving problems. 50 on Fire is a snapshot at some of the biggest movers and shakers across the state's tech communities. Winners range from innovative upstarts to publicly traded tech giants to organizations looking to make Wisconsin's tech scene more diverse.
We invite you and your team, friends, family—and anyone that wants to network with the Wisconsin tech community—to join us December 5 at South Second in Milwaukee to celebrate this year's winners as we honor the individuals and companies that are moving Wisconsin's tech scene forward. At the event, we'll also recognize seven honorees from the list as Inno Blazer winners, as picked from a panel of esteemed judges. Get tickets here.
50 on Fire winners were sourced by nominations, selected by the Wisconsin Inno editorial team, and listed below in no particular order.
This year Ideas That Evoke—a social media, digital and PR agency located in Madison, was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Evoke reported 550% growth from the previous year, making it the 11th fastest growing privately owned company in Wisconsin. Evoke was also identified as one of the "Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America" by Entrepreneur magazine's 2018 Entrepreneur360™ List.


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Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor said on Monday that it will market more than 10 all-electric vehicle (EV) models globally by the early 2020s.
"As a mass-market automaker we need to expand our offering of electric cars," Toyota's Executive Vice President Shigeki Terashi said at a briefing in Tokyo, Reuters reports.
The company will introduce pure-battery models initially in China, followed by Japan, India, the United States and Europe, he said.
Setting an annual sales target of around one million zero-emission battery EVs and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs) by 2030, Toyota said it may have to invest over US$13 billion to develop and make batteries to achieve the goal.
Toyota, the world's second-largest automaker by sales after Volkswagen, added that it needs to accelerate the pace of battery development as tightening global vehicle emissions regulations would require a steep increase in manufacturing capacity for more powerful batteries.
The Japanese firm has ramped up its EV development since last year when it announced it would add fully electric vehicles to its product line-up, surprising some industry players as it had long touted a green-car strategy focusing mainly on plug-in hybrid and FCVs, Reuters noted.
Toyota expects EVs to account for around half of its global sales by 2030, when it aims to sell 4.5 million petrol-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles annually.
Volkswagen is aiming for 2-3 million EV sales by 2025.
Last week, Toyota said it and partner Panasonic were considering developing next-generation EV batteries, including solid state batteries.
As the Panasonic tie-up may not be enough to meet its battery needs by 2030, Toyota said it is open to striking additional partnerships.
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|Mission type
|Earth observation
|EUMETSAT, European Space Agency
|Spacecraft properties
|Launch mass
|1,250 kg (2,760 lb)
|3.7 m × 2.2 m × 2.2 m (12.1 ft × 7.2 ft × 7.2 ft)
|2.1 kilowatts (2,100 W)
|Start of mission
|Launch date
|Launch site
|Guiana Space Centre
|Orbital parameters
|Reference system
|27 days
Sentinel-3 is an Earth observation satellite mission developed by the ESA as part of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security GMES program.[1][2][3]
GMES is the European programme to establish a European capacity for Earth observation designed to provide European policy makers and public authorities with accurate and timely information to better manage the environment, and to understand and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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- Mission characteristics 3
- Instruments 4
- Applications 5
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- External links 7
On the 14 of April 2008, the European Space Agency and Thales Alenia Space signed a €305 million contract to build the first GMES Sentinel-3 in its Cannes Mandelieu Space Center.[4] Satellite platform was delivered to France for final components assembly in 2013.[5] Communications systems were completed by Thales Alenia Space España in early 2014.[6]
The Sentinel-3 mission's main objective is to measure sea-surface topography, sea- and land-surface temperature and ocean- and land-surface colour with accuracy in support of ocean forecasting systems, and for environmental and climate monitoring.[2][3][7] Sentinel-3 builds directly on the heritage pioneered by ERS-2 and Envisat satellites. Near-real time data will be provided for ocean forecasting, sea-ice charting, and maritime safety services on the state of the ocean surface, including surface temperature, marine ecosystems, water quality and pollution monitoring.[3]
A pair of Sentinel-3 satellites will enable a short revisit time of less than two days for OLCI instrument and less than one day for SLSTR at the equator. The satellite orbit provides a 27-day repeat for the topography package, with a 4-day sub-cycle.[3]
Mission objectives are: [2][3]
- Measure sea-surface topography, sea-surface height and significant wave height
- Measure ocean and land-surface temperature
- Measure ocean and land-surface colour
- Monitor sea and land ice topography
- Sea-water quality and pollution monitoring
- Inland water monitoring, including rivers and lakes
- Aid marine weather forecasting with acquired data
- Climate monitoring and modelling
- Land-use change monitoring
- Forest cover mapping
- Fire detection
- Weather forecasting
- Measuring Earth's thermal radiation for atmospheric applications
Mission characteristics
- Role: Earth observation satellite
- Launch date: 2015[8]
- Launch mass: ~1250 kg
- Launcher' class: Vega or Rokot
- Launch location: Guiana Space Centre
- Orbit: Sun-synchronous
- Altitude: 814.5 km
- Inclination: 98.65 °
- Local time of Ascending Node: 10:00
- Orbit cycle: ~100 minutes
- Nominal duration: 7.25 years
Sentinel-3 will make use of multiple sensing instruments:[2][3]
- SLSTR (Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer) will determine global sea-surface temperatures to an accuracy of better than 0.3 K (0.3 °C; 0.5 °F). It measures in nine spectral channels and two additional bands optimised for fire monitoring.
- OLCI (Ocean and Land Colour Instrument) is a medium-resolution imaging spectrometer that uses five cameras to provide a wide field of view. SLSTR and OLCI are optical instruments with an overlap of their swath path, allowing for new combined applications.
- SRAL (SAR Altimeter) is the main topographic instrument to provide accurate topography measurements over sea ice, ice sheets, rivers and lakes. It uses dual-frequency Ku and C band and is supported by a microwave radiometer for atmospheric correction and a DORIS receiver for orbit positioning.
- DORIS is a receiver for orbit positioning.
- MWR (Microwave Radiometer) will measure water vapour and cloud water content and the thermal radiation emitted by the Earth.
- LRR (Laser Retroreflector) will be used to accurately locate the satellite in orbit using a laser ranging system. When used in combination with SRAL, DORIS, MWR, they will acquire detailed topographic measurements of the ocean and in-land water.
- GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) will provide precise orbit determination and can track multiple satellites simultaneously.
The observations acquired by the mission will be used to in conjunction with other ocean-observing missions to contribute to the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) which aims to create a permanent system of ocean observation.[8]
- Ocean colour and land reflectance data
- Sea, land and ice surface temperature
- Active fire and burnt area monitoring
- Sea surface topography data
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Simon is known for its strong reputation for quantitative work. The MBA program shows students how to use data to formulate better insights and get buy-in for their ideas. Simon's emphasis on analytical thinking and economics has given students a new perspective on the role of data. They learn to make sure the questions being asked are the right ones.
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Senior Product Manager – Web and Mobile (m/f)
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- Mit Berufserfahrung
We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager – Web and Mobile (m/f) to take responsibility of the Gymondo website and mobile apps and help us deliver a kick-ass experience to our thousands of paying users. We seek someone who excels in business, technology and design thinking and has a passion to deliver a product that people will love. We offer a unique chance to shape the future of an innovative product in a field that matters – helping thousands of people to become fit and healthy.
Gymondo delivers a unique combination of fitness, nutrition and motivation to help health seekers and fitness enthusiasts alike to reach their goals. As the the leading well-being platform in Germany, we are looking to set the trends in the fast developing online fitness and nutrition space. Thousands of people already use Gymondo to stay fit or become healthier through participating in our fitness courses and following our nutrition programs.
- Develop the product vision and strategy of Gymondo closely with the management, based on the understanding of competition, company strategy and user needs
- Define and prioritize the product development roadmap together with the management
- Conceptualize and prototype new ideas and features for the website and iOS/Android apps
- Manage the day to day implementation of the product roadmap in our website and mobile apps as product owner in our agile scrum process
- Constantly manage and balance customer, business and technical requirements
- Work with all internal teams and manage the interface between content, design, IT and marketing to deliver on the product roadmap
Prefered skills and qualifications
- Several years of experience as product manager / product owner (both websites and mobile applications)
- Strong experience in managing agile processes with JIRA as a tool
- Technical knowledge of some web and mobile technologies preferred (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Objective-C)
- Very good knowledge of startup data analytics and its related tools (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
- Hands-on mentality, strong problem solving skills, clear communication and ability to manage all stakeholders to get the product shipped on time (design, content, IT)
- Experience with A/B testing and related SaaS tools (e.g. Optimizely)
- Passion for creating the best product on the market
- Fluent in English and German
What to expect
- Unique chance to shape the future of a product driven company in a very exciting stage – rolling out the mobile product and entering international markets
- Competitive compensation which complements your talent and experience
- Go for your own tools and design processes – you are free to model the product conception in your own way
- All aspects of user interface design are in your hands and it's your responsibility to guarantee a top notch design across Gymondo's interface
- An exciting work environment in an international team with the opportunity to grow and improve your skills
- Come to work in one of the hotspot areas of Berlin right in the heart of Kreuzberg
- Have a big impact on our product and community and continuously develop your skills
Find out more about Gymondo and apply at email@example.com