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When Richard and Susan Schmidt invite folks to judge barbecue cookoffs, they seldom refuse.
The St. Jacob couple require a 2 1/2-hour class on the fine points of judging, but they offer samples during class, and dinner after. On a recent Monday night, 21 showed up. Business owners, a landscaper and a village board member were in the mix.
"It's the best thing ever," said Jeni Zahn, 44, St. Jacob board member and executive assistant to Hardee's CEO. "Even the bad barbecue is good barbecue, much better than you would make at home. It just gets better every year. I do more and more contests. Last year, I probably did about seven."
The Schmidts seasoned the class with anecdotes and tips they picked up from 16 years of judging. Too much sauce may be covering up not much flavor. Too much hickory gives a lighter-fluid flavor. They showed slides that made their points, then topped off the night by serving smoked pork butt sandwiches, Richard's hog baked beans and Susan's addictive caramel corn puffs.
It's all in advance of St. Jacob's Jakey in June Barbecue Cookoff from June 5-7. The Schmidts, whose family owns Home Telephone Co., started the event eight years ago. Profits go to a town or school project. This year, they plan to buy a lighted sign for St. Jacob Elementary School.
"We can only handle 32 teams," said Richard, 75. "We started out with 15 or 16. One team is coming from Texas and Oklahoma this year. They're local boys in their 30s. They went to school here, then scattered to the wind. One has a barbecue restaurant in Texas. They had such a nice time last year, and they're coming back again. People do this not with an idea of making a lot of money. Most barbecue teams don't pay income tax on their winnings. They never make enough to cover their losses. They do it as a labor of love."
Try to be kind
A slide show gave future judges examples of how good barbecue should look. It started with chicken thighs and moved on to ribs, pork butt, brisket and more. Most entries are presented on beds of parsley.
"You're judging on appearance, taste and tenderness," said Richard. "Taste counts most, appearance next, tenderness is last. Sometimes, if they don't have enough flavor, they will add heavy sauce."
Each barbecue box for judging should include enough for a table of six judges — and, hopefully, the table captain. Teams are advised to put as much meat as they can in the box. The more pieces, the warmer they stay, although barbecue isn't judged on temperature.
The Schmidts estimate they have trained more than 500 people to be judges for the St. Louis BBQ Society.
"As I like to say, no one feels sorry for a barbecue judge," said Richard. "It's so damn good."
He encourages judges to be generous. Low scores discourage cooks.
"When judging, error on the side of the team, because of all the work they do," he said. "It seems to work out. Too low, they won't come back. The hardest thing to learn for us is: Don't compare one with another. Take a sip and forget about it. The perfect score would be 100 points. The lowest score at each table is dropped out."
Best advice for new judges? "Don't feel intimidated. Everyone was a first-time judge."
"Don't anguish over your scores," said Susan. "Usually your first guess is best."
"If that third entry is so damn good you want to change your scores," said Richard, "you can't do it."
But judges can bring a little cooler.
"We allow you to take home what you don't eat," said Richard. "What Susan does (with pulled pork), she combines cabbage, chicken broth, onions and Montreal seasoning, cooks it until the cabbage is tender, then puts in the pulled pork.
"Some of our judges have been known to eat all week on our meat, haven't they, Ed?"
As Richard talked, granddaughter Ella Watson, 11 ("She is a little cook. I think she teethed on a spatula and a whisk."), filled tiny cups with mustard sauce for sampling.
"Carolina Gold (available at Schnucks) is a real good mustard sauce we like," said Richard. "We like to expand palates a little bit. People from this area aren't as familiar with mustard sauces."
A taste for contests
The Schmidts got swept into the barbecue world 16 years ago on a visit to Indiana.
"We went to a contest as tourists," Richard said. "The smoke-filled air with the scent of barbecue was intoxicating. One of the teams invited us in and fed us. We were so impressed and it tasted so good."
A couple months later, they headed to Memphis in May, a huge contest where hundreds of teams compete.
"We didn't know anybody. We came across the same team who fed us in Evansville. We made eye contact. They invited us in and fed us again. My wife said, 'We can't just walk around as tourists. We want to get involved.'"
The next thing they knew, they were on their way to Georgia to learn to be judges. They estimate they've judged 240 to 250 contests in 20 states and Canada, averaging 20 a year. And they have learned from and rubbed shoulders with the best barbecuers, including Mike Mills, Myron Mixon, Johnny Trigg and Skip Steele.
"We were down in Douglas, Georgia, judging," Richard said. "Susan was judging ribs. There were only four judges, her, Mike Mills, of Murphysboro, and two other people. Susan takes notes to herself. You talk about it after you get done judging."
She had noted that No. 3 was seasoned the old-fashioned way with salt and pepper, something he had noted, too. Mills, who has five nationally acclaimed barbecue restaurants, was impressed with Susan's skills.
"He likes Susan as a judge," said Richard. "He (jokes) it's his cross to bear that he has to take me, too. He's a fine human being as most barbecue people are."
Richard and Susan like everything about the barbecue contest world.
"We don't bowl, hunt or fish," Richard said. "We like good things. When we first had good food like this, I thought, 'I have to learn more about this.' ...We have four adult children who run the telephone company. (I'm retired) I can goof off. I love to do this."
His smoker — a Backwoods brand from Louisiana — has eight shelves and can handle 25 slabs of ribs or more.
"It's not attractive," he said. "It looks like an old refrigerator. I needed all the help I could get."
For that night's judging class, he had smoked a pork butt for eight or nine hours and made his popular hog and beans, laced with brisket.
"It took me several years to perfect, to get it where it needs to be," he said.
The meat and beans warmed on a counter, sending a fragrant aroma around the room. Judges lined up for their reward and talked about the fun of it all.
"I like running around and seeing all the grills they have," said Ed Fetter, 56, a St. Jacob landscaper. "Everybody does their grills different. Everyone is so friendly. They want you to taste the food. You get to eat, eat, eat.
"My favorite? Depends on the contest. Last week, chicken was good. Most times, it's the ribs."
Ron Mueller, 55, who owns Kitchenland in Edwardsville, is a judge and a sponsor.
"I sold Richard and Susan cabinets over the years," said the man with the bushy moustache. "They asked me to fill in (as a judge). I fell in love with it. I've been doing it for four or five years now. I went on a diet after the first year I sponsored (the contest). I went from 311 to 210. I'm still within 5 pounds."
It's a challenge not to overeat.
"I like the way one of my friends said it. Me judging barbecue is like that episode of 'Cheers' when they hired Norm to be a beer taster. You have to eat good on occasion. My favorite? I do like the ribs and the pulled pork. I mix it with sauerkraut, and eat on that a few days with mashed potatoes. I just have to stay away from the bread."
Jakey in June holds its own in the world of barbecue cookoffs, Ron said.
"I will put the quality of this up against any in the country. There are smaller lines and colder beer, but I would rather drink water and eat more barbecue."
Here's one of Richard's recipes. It can be made in a smoker or in the kitchen oven. "Very easy and delicious," he said.
Richard Schmidt's
Italian Sausage Fattie
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1/2 tablespoon fennel seed, more or less
1/2 tablespoon fennel powder, more or less
1/3 cup caramelized onions
1/4 cup flavorful white cheese, such as provel
2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce
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Small jar of sliced mushrooms
6 or 7 slices thin-sliced bacon
Place sausage in a large bowl. Add fennel seed and powder. Mix well, place in a 1-gallon zippered plastic bag and put in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to allow mixture to stiffen.
Open bag end and trim small opening in two lower corners to let air escape.
Use rolling pin to flatten sausage until sausage is evenly spread out in bag.
Cut sides of bag open from top to bottom and fold back.
Sprinkle barbecue rub on flattened sausage.
About an inch from end of flattened sausage, lay a row of caramelized onions, topped with sliced mushrooms, white cheese and spaghetti sauce.
Roll sausage up like a jellyroll, tuck in ends and edges to seal tightly.
Sprinkle with more barbecue rub and wrap bacon around sausage log. Use toothpicks to hold bacon ends to sausage log.
Place in oven or smoker, without wood smoke, at a temperature of 235 to 240 degrees. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 to 170 degres. Sausage log should be placed on a wire mesh so it does not sag or break apart.
Slice and serve on baguettes.
Next day: Heat thick slices in a skillet and top with a fried egg for a special treat.
Jakey in June Barbecue Cookoff
What: Barbecue competition that includes competition barbecue for sale, entertainment and a wine and beer garden
When: June 5-7
Where: 108 N. Douglas St., St. Jacob
Try the barbecue: After 4 on Friday; 4 p.m. until it's gone on Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Eleven vendors will be selling to the public.
Entertainment: The Robert Perry Band with the Original Mojos, 7- 11 p.m. Friday; Zydeco Crawdaddys, 3-6 p.m. Saturday; and Jason David Cooper Band, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday
Kids-Q BBQ Cook-Off: 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Watch 15 to 20 children grill either chicken thighs (kids 5 to 10) or ribeye steaks (kids 11 to 15). Parents can stand with their child, but can't touch the meat. $15 entry, meat provided. Winners gets a trophy. To sign up, call 618 644-2111 or go online to www.jakeyinjune.com
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ATLANTA, Ga. – The Georgia Composite Medical Board announced on September 1, 2019 that it may approve and issue "emergency practice permits" to physicians who wish to practice medicine during disaster relief efforts if Hurricane Dorian affects Georgia. Ahead of the storm, Gov. Brian Kemp has already issued states of emergency for 13 Georgia counties.
Authority for an emergency practice permit derives from GCMB Rule 360-2-.13, which states that "during an event for which the Governor of the State of Georgia has issued an executive order declaring a disaster or a state of emergency, the Board may waive some of the licensure requirements in order to permit the provision of emergency health services to the public."
Before practicing medicine in Georgia under this provision, the applicant must receive the Board's approval of the following:
- an application for this emergency practice permit (see below),
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"Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, my soul." Psalm 146:1
How often during a day do we stop our motors and pause to praise the Lord? What is there that has taken place in our lives to bring us to look up to the Heavens and gaze in amazement at what He has caused to happen in our lives? We give thanks for food, family, shelter, possessions and wealth, but what about a sliver of unbelievable proportions in our life when something just really smacks us with a "WOW" look at what God just did?
It happened to me at the rim of the Grand Canyon, at 110 feet under the Pacific Ocean, at the Trailridge Pass, at Niagara Falls, at the Hospitals in Western Nebraska watching my daughters being born, delivering a calf in the Sandhills and standing in doorway of the Lutheran school in Cap Haitian.
Looking at these children who make up just a sliver of the more than 24,000 children that are being fed every day in Haiti by you and me is a reason to say 'Praise the Lord' because it is an awesome sight. One of the Hymns sang at a funeral years ago was 'It is well with my soul' that was written by Horatio Spafford in 1873. The life of Norm was also a God thing as I had a chance to reflect on how God used this man bring a piece of the love of Jesus Christ into my life's journey before his journey ceased to exist. Feeding children in a small country that many will never visit is also a God thing in your life and in their lives. You are bringing a small piece of the love of Jesus into their lives each day.
"When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, it is well, it is well, with my soul. It is well, with my soul, it is well, it is well, with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control, that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and hath shed His own blood for my soul. It is well, it is well, with my soul. My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole, is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! It is well, it is well, with my soul. For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: if Jordan above me shall roll, no pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul. It is well, it is well, with my soul. But, Lord, 'tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait, the sky, not the grave, is our goal; Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord! Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul! It is well, it is well, with my soul. And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll; the trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, even so, it is well with my soul. It is well, it is well, with my soul."
Dear Heavenly Father, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
May God be with you…Jay


text: BURA Collection: http://buratest.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/266 2019-10-23T08:50:43Z 2019-10-23T08:50:43Z The ambiguity of electronic cigarettes: reflections on boundary objects and biomedicalization Tamimi, Nancy http://buratest.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/15052 2017-08-24T02:00:50Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: The ambiguity of electronic cigarettes: reflections on boundary objects and biomedicalization Authors: Tamimi, Nancy Abstract: This thesis investigates the perceptions of electronic cigarettes held by electronic cigarette users and stop smoking advisors in South East England between 2014 and 2015. This qualitative study draws on two thematically analysed datasets: 15 semi-structured interviews with electronic cigarette users and 13 semi-structured interviews with stop smoking advisors. The theoretical underpinnings of my empirical investigation are the Boundary Objects theory and Biomedicalization theory. I discuss how electronic cigarettes as boundary objects can function as both translational and facilitative objects between different actors, who construct different social meanings of electronic cigarettes. I clarify how the different social meanings attached to electronic cigarettes are impacted by the wider political, cultural and technological processes of biomedicalization. I also argue that biomedicalization processes are the outcome of divergent, but coexisting, perceptions and meanings. Electronic cigarettes bring both opportunities and threats, including the ways in which electronic cigarettes challenge contemporary social meanings of addiction and how such new innovations can prompt wider social and political changes. All my data exhibits a high level of ambiguity regarding electronic cigarettes' status, efficacy and potential health and social risks. However, the research also shows different representations of electronic cigarettes that are related to a biomedical model of understanding and managing nicotine addiction, where individualisation and empowerment are at the core. Lastly, the data shows a potential for social change towards a socially acceptable recreational use of nicotine that mimics smoking, in spite of some electronic cigarette users' concern about stigma potentially shifting from smokers to electronic cigarette users. Description: This thesis was submitted for the award of Doctor of Philosophy and was awarded by Brunel University London 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Nation building and genocide as civilising and de-civilising processes: a critical analysis of the origins of the Kurdish genocide from Arabisation to the final solution Sadiq, Ibrahim http://buratest.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/15043 2017-08-23T02:00:44Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: Nation building and genocide as civilising and de-civilising processes: a critical analysis of the origins of the Kurdish genocide from Arabisation to the final solution Authors: Sadiq, Ibrahim Abstract: This study examines a combination of issues around the origins of genocide of the Kurds, drawing on the figurational sociology of Norbert Elias, in order to examine how the Baath Party's ideology has shaped the Arabisation of the land and its people. The central argument is that through the combination of the long-term focus on the developments of nation building in Iraq and its relation to the domination of the ideology of pan-Arab nationalism, and the long-term focus of the civilising process, created increased ethnocentrism, which formed a road map to the genocide process. The first part of this thesis consists of a literature review of the most prominent writings on genocide, along with a theoretical analysis. This includes approaches to the framework of ethnocentrism and the origins of the genocide concept, its definition and the theoretical models of genocide. The second part of the research examines the theoretical framework of the civilising process, de-civilising process and civilising offensive. This is in relation to the theoretical developments concerning nation building in Iraq. The third part of this thesis attempts to explore the historical developments of an Arab-nation state in Iraq, examining the process of the annexation of Mosul Province to Arabic Iraq and its elements in the framework of the civilising process. This annexation was accompanied by the establishment of ethno-Arab-centrism and the emergence of the Baath Party's ideology; therefore, the monopolising of the means of violence is explored. The fourth part investigates the classification or gradation of the Kurds in association with the long-term process of 'Arabisation' through the evacuation, deportation, Baathfication and the destruction of the Kurds, in part through the final solution of the Anfal Campaigns. Additionally, thirty semi-structured interviews have been conducted with victims of the genocide, and eyewitnesses to the events, as well as those not involved in the genocide process; this includes both Kurds and Arabs. Using the approach to the civilising process as a framework for the origins of genocide, this thesis aims to evaluate the causes of genocide in Iraq via the assessment of nation building, the origins of ethno-Arab-centrism, and the emergence of the Baath Party's ideology. This is in order to identify those responsible for the atrocities that have been committed against the Kurdish people in Iraq. Description: This thesis was submitted for the award of Doctor of Philosophy and was awarded by Brunel University London 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Body politics: a critical analysis of the sexualisation of popular culture and the rise of lads' mags Tippett, Anna http://buratest.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/14426 2017-04-28T07:50:42Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: Body politics: a critical analysis of the sexualisation of popular culture and the rise of lads' mags Authors: Tippett, Anna Abstract: This thesis investigates the rise of lads' mags and the wider sexualisation of British popular culture, with a specific focus on the ways in which gender and sexuality are socially constructed and how such constructions work to inform a broader ideology of patriarchy. As a consequence of this, postfeminism and new sexism are critically analysed and it is argued that they hinder progress towards gender equality and serve to justify sexism. Body theory, feminist theory, Foucauldian theory and a Foucauldian Feminist approach underpin the theoretical framework of this research and are used to examine how the body is politicised in lads' mags and wider popular culture. Notions of gender, sexuality and identity are analysed and revealed as naturalising gender divisions. The methodological framework this research draws upon includes semi-structured interviews, an online survey, content analysis and critical discourse analysis, which collectively contribute an in-depth exploration of people's perceptions of lads' mags and the content of the magazines. Ten men and ten women were interviewed, complementing this research with respondents' observations, assessments and experiences from a broad range of ages. Further to this, an online survey provides over 2,000 responses on public perceptions of lads' mags and is thus the largest piece of empirical research on this topic to have been conducted. This thesis studies the female body as a site of social and political contestation and concludes that the representation of women in lads' mags reflects a conflict about sexuality and identity which feeds into the normalisation of patriarchy in British society. How we come to embody the discourses prescribed to us by popular culture is examined through drawing upon empirical data, public debate and wider research on sexualisation. This thesis subsequently argues that the way in which we embody discourses becomes a part of our reality and lads' mags thus exist as part of a wider cultural story that upholds patriarchy as both normal and desirable. Description: This thesis was submitted for the award of Doctor of Philosophy and was awarded by Brunel University London 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Homeless football: An exploration of theory and practice Horsfield, Lindsey Claire http://buratest.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/13744 2016-12-22T03:01:19Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: Homeless football: An exploration of theory and practice Authors: Horsfield, Lindsey Claire Abstract: Those individuals in our midst without a firm and fixed place to call home in society have elicited variously: fear, disgust, disdain, punishment, pity, nostalgia, and curiosity. The transience of their lives positions them 'outside the city walls' both literally and symbolically. These widely negative perceptions see those who experience Homelessness to be burdened both physically and emotionally. This vastly complicated issue is one, seemingly, without a solution. So what can sport, specifically football, offer to that which has hitherto failed to erase this issue? Homelessness and sport manifest obvious inequalities. So in society as in sport there are winners and losers. Similar to sport, Homelessness is enduring and kaleidoscopic. Attitudes toward sport, like arguably the most marginalised members of any society, can change with time and place. Social inequalities are reflected in sport even if sport has positioned itself as a salve for a range of social problems. An annual football tournament that carries the claim that 'A ball can change the world' might offer a somewhat simplistic and mythopoeic view of sport. Such a view of sport has been challenged but it has its aficionados. Whether or not football, in its delivery or play, is capable of solving anything for those enduring the predicament of Homelessness is tantamount to this inquiry. What follows seeks to complement contemporary research by offering a panoptic view of the genre of that termed 'Homeless Football' (HF) utilising an analysis of one country's – England – national programme and a HF initiative in a local setting. The local, national and international segue – hopefully – serves to illustrate the interactions between those playing and those delivering. Using French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu's theories and concepts, the social field of HF is considered and interrogated. In this space of play will be the focus of four specific questions were asked: What is the social field of HF and how can it be understood? Who are the social agents taking part in HF? How does HF 'sit' within the broader sport-for-development sector? And lastly, is there a meaningful impact for individuals experiencing Homelessness through participation in such football opportunities? The research presents the complexities that encompass HF in definition, delivery, and desired outcomes. The genre has many angles and aficionados. If it has critics they remain silent. The dualism of Homelessness and Football proved to be a seductive partnership Description: This thesis was submitted for the award of Doctor of Philosophy and was awarded by Brunel University London. 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z


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It's been a long time coming, but we finally have the Mo'Wax Book in stock here at FUSShop.
A record label we have been fascinated by for as long as we can remember, not only for the likes of DJ Shadow, UNKLE and Dr Octagon, but also for the artwork from Futura, Robert Del Naja, Ben Drury and She-One.
The Mo'Wax Book is an in-depth celebration of the output, aesthetic and legacy of one of the most influential record labels in contemporary music.
James Lavelle founded Mo'Wax in 1992 and has worked as a producer, recording artist, and promoter for artists, musicians, and designers affiliated with the label since.
He has curated exhibitions at the ICA and the Museum of Mankind in London and has guest-produced countless albums and radio shows.
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In Part 1 of the How to Win Voiceover Jobs series, we talked about how increasing your emotional intelligence helps you be a better voice actor. Today, we're talking about the danger of overthinking and overdoing. Becoming a successful voice actor isn't easy, but putting unnecessary extra time and energy into auditions doesn't always result in more […]Continue reading
Have you ever bought a voiceover book or course, read through a bit of it, and then never opened it again? How many unfinished books do you have on your book shelf or Kindle? For me, the answers are, "yes," and "a lot." I love living in a time when information is so easy to […]Continue reading
I've talked before about how listening is such an important trait for good voice actors to have. Voiceover is a performance-based profession, which tends to draw people who (surprise, surprise) like to perform. But the real surprise is that many people who are very talented at performing, can't cut it in voiceover. This is because […]Continue reading
So, voice actors get paid — to talk, right? Okay, cool. You want in ASAP. But how can you tell if you have the right kind of voice for voiceovers? The last thing you want is to invest a bunch of money in your new career only to find out your voice just isn't right […]Continue reading
If you're familiar at all with my story, you know that my voiceover coach, Alyson Steel, was instrumental in my advancing so quickly in the voiceover world. So I always recommend that aspiring voice actors work with a coach. That said, there are so many resources available now, that it is possible to start booking work […]Continue reading


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This list of acronyms is only 6 out of a list of 40 acronyms that I know and use as a Pennsylvania teacher. Honestly, I sometimes forget what some acronyms stand for when I haven't used them in a while. And today, I'd like to add a few new ones to my list:
STEM, PBL, and SAMR…
In the last few months I've been adventuring into the world of STEM as I work on my second master's degree. As I discover this whole new world of acronyms I am also discovering the theories and research that make these teaching methods viable in the classroom. I, like many teachers, always thought that STEM only stood for the content areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. So…if I added a little bit of engineering into my math class I was doing STEM, right? No, not really. But at least an attempt at integrating one of these content areas was a step in the right direction.
So, you may be wondering, "How do I implement STEM into my classroom?" To answer this question there are a few things that you need to know about a STEM learning experience:
· STEM activities should strive to be transdisciplinary, which means the lines between subjects is erased and the content is intertwined. Although the lines are erased between content areas, Vasquez, Sneider, and Comer (2013) recommend that you point out the shift between content areas while you are teaching so that students understand how they are related.
· STEM integration is not limited to the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In fact, one component to a successful STEM lesson is to "connect STEM learning with one or more non-STEM disciplines" (The Dayton, n.d., p. 4).
· An important component of a high-quality STEM lesson is establishing relevance by providing the students with real world situations and connections.
· The lesson also needs to emphasize 21st century skills. This can be achieved by referring to the ISTE Standards for Students and using it as a guide for designing STEM lesson plans (ISTE Standards, 2016)
· Teachers should include the "Four C's" in their STEM lesson plans, so that they are challenging their students and building 21st century skills. The "Four C's" include: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication (National Education Association, 2012).
It may seem overwhelming at first, but the next two acronyms I've learned about, PBL and SAMR, are guidelines that help you implement STEM. You have probably heard about PBL, which is known as project-based learning. This type of teaching has been around for a very long time, so many of you have probably tried out your own versions of PBL.
PBL is the perfect vehicle for implementing STEM, because both teaching methods start with a question. They should begin with a real-world question that can guide the learning experience, so the students can become invested in their learning. Another important component to PBL is the ability for students to work together. Since PBL is usually completed in group work, it is a great way to teach the Four C's that are vital in a STEM lesson (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication). And lastly, PBL requires students to use different disciplines to find an answer to their guiding question, just as STEM encourages teachers to integrate its four content areas. If using PBL, it becomes easy to integrate all the content areas of STEM.
In today's 21st century classrooms, technology tools are becoming more available and they are necessary to create a PBL experience where students can connect with the world outside of their classroom. Technology provide students with the ability to research, communicate, and create. This is another reason that PBL is the perfect vehicle for STEM, because both encourage technology use in a meaningful way.
Lastly, SAMR is a model that was developed to aid teachers find the meaningful use of technology tools. Many teachers are afraid to fail when they are using new technology, but failure is good! It helps us to evaluate ourselves and self-evaluation always leads to improvement. The SAMR model helps teachers become more comfortable with technology. Puentedura (n.d. -a), the creator of SAMR, explains that most teachers start at the "S" and "A" levels and they work their way up to the top. The goal of SAMR is to reach the top two levels, "M" and "R", which means that you start to transform your teaching with technology. When technology is being transformative, the students are taking charge of their education (Puentedura, n.d. -b).
I know that many teachers are just starting out on their journey in STEM, just as I am. And now that I have the list of the components that can make a STEM PBL experience great, I know it doesn't mean that it will be great. Creating a transdisciplinary STEM PBL experience is a large and difficult task. But I think it is exciting that I have the tools, knowledge, and now I have the determination to start using STEM and PBL in my classroom.
Do you use STEM or PBL in your classroom? Have you ever heard of the SAMR model? I'd love to hear about your experiences, tips, or questions.
The Dayton Regional STEM Center. (n.d.). STEM Education Quality Framework. Retrieved January 29, 2018 from http://www.washingtonstem.org/STEM/media/Media/Resources/STEM-Ed-Quality-Framework.pdf?ext=.pdf.
ISTE Standards (2016). 2016 ISTE Standards for Students. Retrieved January 28, 2018 from http://www.iste.org/standards/standards/for-students-2016.
National Education Association. (2012). Preparing 21st Century Students for a Global Society - NEA. Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/A-Guide-to-Four-Cs.pdf.
Puentedura, R. (n.d. -a). Ruben Puentedura on Applying the SAMR Model. Retrieved from https://www.commonsense.org/education/node/4141326
Puentedura, R. (n.d. -b). Ruben Puentedura on the Impact of the SAMR Model. Retrieved from https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/ruben-puentedura-on-the-impact-of-the-samr-model?page=1
Vasquez, J., Sneider, C., & Comer, M. (2013). STEM lesson essentials, grades 3-8: Integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.


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Chef John's Russian Tea Cakes
Neither Russian nor cakes, you'll love these treats for everyday tea or coffee affairs, or when they're most traditionally served, during the holidays. Toasted walnuts (the flavor is totally worth this step) combined with butter and powdered sugar becomes an easy-roll dough. Bake 'em up, roll 'em in sugar and try to eat only one! It's not possible—because they're delicious! Get the recipe for Chef John's Russian Tea Cakes.


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HP offers its Pavilion 22xi 21.5″ IPS LED Monitor for $69.99. Coupon code SV3846 drops it to $59.99 with free shipping.
That's the lowest price we've ever seen on a 22-inch IPS 1080P monitor with DVI, VGA and HDMI input by at least $30. It gets 4/5 stars on Amazon where it is lauded for its small bezels, thin profile and wide angle displays. Features:
- Spectacular angles and IPS widescreen technology perfect for sharing photos, videos, games and more, now in a bold, new micro-thin design.
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Science can be terrifying to teach, after all what happens if you miss something or skip a vital concept? To be honest, science isn't that hard. In fact it's a ton of fun to teach in the homeschool.
Top 10 Tips to Teaching Science
1. Combine Kids
There's no reason to make your self crazy trying to cover 2 or 3 difference science topics each year. Instead combine your kids into one curriculum or science topic. If your 9th grader is studying biology, have your 6th grader study biology too. You'll be able to enjoy experiments, field trips, and documentaries as a family.
2. Plan Plenty of Experiments
Experiments are the fun part of science, so plan at least one experiment per week. You can do them on Mondays when your fresh from the weekend. Perhaps Friday would work best as a treat for completing all your work. It doesn't matter. Enjoy doing lots of experiments this year.
3. Science Kits Are a Blessing
Science kits are a blessing. They come with most of the supplies you need. You won't be scrambling to find balloons on a cold winter morning. You won't be tearing the house apart trying to find a magnet you know the kids have somewhere. Instead you'll have most of the supplies you need to complete your weekly experiments. They're well worth the investment.
4. Stock Up on Supplies
Science kits may not have all the supplies you need, or you may find yourself in my position where every time I pull down the science supplies the preschoolers beg for a straw or balloon. We quickly run out. Each summer stock up on science supplies. Make certain you have plenty of balloons, straws, paper towels, and aluminum foil. A little planning now prevents headaches later.
5. Supplement with Great Books
There are many, many wonderful science books for kids. Supplement your science studies with these books. Check them out from the library or purchase them from the local bookstore. Leave the books lying around the house for kids to read when they're bored.
6. Encourage Rabbit Trails
Rabbit trails are wonderful for developing an actual interest in science. If your kids, even in high school, decide they're fascinated by a specific topic, give them time to explore it further. Do an extra project, read books, and study it in depth. You won't ruin your child's education by following a rabbit trail. Instead you may spark a lifelong passion.
7. Use Science Documentaries
Science documentaries are wonderful for being able to see sights and concepts that are difficult to replicate in the home. You can see the planets and moon up close or travel to the depths of the sea. Use age appropriate documentaries to supplement your science program.
8. Nature Study
Nature study and science go hand in hand. If you're studying astronomy, make time to go outside to see the stars in the shining beauty. If you're studying biology, learn about the animals and plants in your region of the world. Bring science and nature together as often as possible.
9. Start Young
There's no reason you have to wait until middle school or high school to start science. There are many wonderful books written for preschoolers and elementary children. Go head and start studying science as soon as your child expresses an interest in why the sky is blue or why fish have scales.
10. Have Fun
Science is fun. Don't get so caught up in trying to teach all the various topics that you forget to enjoy yourself. The world won't end if you miss something, but teaching your children to enjoy science may very well spark a life long passion, hobby, or even career.
Science can be easy and fun to teach if you follow these tips. Prepare your science supplies in advance and emphasis a love of science over learning every detail.
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What Is Replacement Cost Coverage?
Replacement cost coverage is one way insurance companies protect your property. Insuring your property for its replacement cost means your provider pays to repair or replace your damaged property without subtracting the property's depreciation.
How Does Replacement Cost Coverage Work?
The decisions you make when your first buy home insurance impact how much your provider pays on a claim. Replacement cost coverage is a good example of this.
Insuring your property for its replacement cost value means your provider pays to replace it with property that is similar in quality. Your other option is to insure your property for its actual cash value (ACV). Insuring your home for its ACV means your provider deducts depreciation from your payout.
Many home insurance companies automatically offer replacement cost coverage for the structure of your home. Your personal property, like appliances, fixtures, and furniture, is usually insured for its actual cash value. That doesn't mean you can't opt for replacement cost coverage; you may just have to ask for it.
Even when you get replacement cost coverage, you may be surprised by your payout after a claim. That's because most insurance companies first pay your property's actual cash value, then reimburse you once you've replaced or repaired the item.
Let's say you bought a new flat-screen television for $2,000 three years ago. Unfortunately, it's stolen, so you file a claim on your home insurance. With an actual cash value policy, your insurer subtracts a certain percentage for three years of depreciation. Now here's what happens if you have replacement cost coverage:
- Your insurance provider sends an initial payment for the TV's depreciated value.
- You purchase a new television similar to the stolen one and submit the receipt to your insurer.
- Your insurance provider pays you the difference.
The price of your replacement property may be more the original item's price tag, but your home insurer usually still pays. Just be sure to check your policy terms. Replacement cost coverage payouts cannot exceed your policy property limits.
Insurers also have a minimum requirement for replacement cost coverage. This is called the 80/20 rule. Essentially, your insurance policy must cover 80 percent of your home's replacement value. Come up short, and your insurance provider may only pay a portion of the replacement costs.
Do I Need Replacement Cost Coverage?
You might want to invest in the replacement cost coverage if:
- You can't make repairs on your own. A person with carpentry or construction experience may be able to forgo replacement cost coverage. But if you're all thumbs when it comes to repairs, then broader coverage might make sense.
- You have valuable personal property. Expensive and hard-to-replace items may justify the additional expense. Take a home inventory to see just how much you may be on the hook for after a disaster.
- You invested in new property. You may want the extra protection for additions, renovations, and upgrades.
- The peace of mind is worth it. Replacement cost coverage does cost a little more than ACV insurance, but it offers significantly higher payouts when you need to make a claim.
Getting an actual cash value policy may save you money on premiums, but it can leave you underinsured when it's time to file a claim. Do your research and talk to an agent to make sure you're adequately insured.
How to Get Replacement Cost Coverage
First, you can buy your home insurance through Kin. We only sell replacement cost insurance. But if you're going through another agent, ask if your policy is written on a replacement-cost basis.
If you already have a policy, you might want to check the coverage. The information you need is typically listed under Coverage C (personal property protection). Review this section with your agent and talk to them about what coverage is appropriate for you.


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To mark the 201st birthday of Sir John A. Macdonald, we went down for a skate at the Sens Rink of Dreams in front of the Ottawa City Hall. The days are growing longer, but not so long that. by 5:30 when we took to the ice, there was anything but a sliver of twilight left. The temperature was minus 10 but the wind was more brisk than expected. The flags at Marion Dewar Plaza weren't exactly snapping in the breeze, but they were stretched out enough to see them in their full unfurled glory. All in all, a cold night for bare knees.
The Rink of Dreams is a wonderful facility -- an oval lit overhead and with illuminated sideboards that change colours. At that hour, there were only a handful of skaters, but more and more arrived as the evening darkened.
Sue and Mike joined me for their first skate in Ottawa after 15 years of serving Canada in various consulates south of the border. For Sue, this was the first time she had skated on ice crafted smooth as glass by a zamboni. It was a revelation for her: so much easier to skate than the outdoor rinks she remembered, or the Rideau Canal Skateway when they used to flood it by drilling holes through the ice and piping water up through a gasoline-powered pump.
Mike moved on the ice like someone who'd played competitive hockey. In his first posting, he joined a league in Atlanta, and he talked about how high the calibre of men's league was down there. Atlanta has only four hockey rinks, and if you're going to play on them, you're likely to be very good indeed. He took hold of our Scottish Society of Ottawa kilt skate banner and whirled around the ice with it. A Scottish saltire fastened to a hockey stick: "You can't get much more Canadian than this," he said.
And in some respects, he's right. That Scottish flag fastened to a hockey stick attracts attention wherever we take it. But I wonder what Sir John A. would have made of it? In recent years, the saltire has become a political icon for the Scottish independence movement. Colleagues in the Scottish Society of Ottawa, and friends both in Canada and overseas are deeply divided on the issue of Scottish devolution. We don't want to imply a political stance when we fly the saltire, and I hope others understand.
Sir John A. himself, I have no doubt, would have voted NO in last year's referendum. "A British subject I was born," he said, "and a British subject I will die." But certainly attaching a union jack to a hockey stick would not carry the same symbolism for the Scottish Society of Ottawa as the saltire. Nor would we use the red lion rampant on the yellow field as our standard symbol of kilt skating. Technically, that's the flag of the Royal Family in Scotland, and should be used only by Her Majesty or her representatives, although it's come to be regarded by some as an alternative flag for Scotland.
But as we skated around the oval with the saltire fluttering merrily, we could look up at the the Cartier Square Drill Hall, where a similar flag, slightly altered with a coat of arms in the centre, flew proudly from the corner tower: the flag of the Cameron Highlanders. If a regiment that has proudly served Canada for over 150 years can use the saltire as its regimental flag, then our modest kilt skate is not going to get fussed about those who may mistake a St. Andrew's cross for a political statement other than we're proud of our Scottish heritage.
Skate on ... and keep the flag flying!


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I am new with Online/WebGIS concept from ESRI and mostly worked on ArcMap 10.3 until now. We have recently created a WebGIS for one of our clients with a lot of vector layers which is pretty big data.
The client has recently asked for an offline version of the whole data in WebGIS including all the layers and their Attributes in Windows System and just as read-only usage.
The Client does not have ArcGIS in house and they just saw our delivery in our office. I search a bit in this regard and found "ArcGIS Explorer" related but I am not if that is the best approach.
As the client has no ArcGIS software, which approach in your opinion would be helpful to do this task?


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discovery of the day
my dad uses dial soap to wash his body in the shower.
dial soap. soap. hand soap. by dial. you know - the generic soap restaurant bathrooms provide their patrons?
how do i know this? because i tend to use my parent's shower if i swim in their pool, and i have been using what i thought was regular body soap in an unmarked container in that shower, but no. it was dial.
oh and 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner AND body wash is also readily available if one were to need it.
it just amazes me what lengths men will go to in order to make their lives that much simpler, easier and lazier.
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Dear Sir or Madam:
In your most recent blog post, you commented that Harry Houdini was dead. I wondered why you would mention this well-known factoid. Were you just in need of space to be taken up or was this supposed to be real news for the "professional" magician? What was the point? Are there people who think Harry Houdini is not dead? Or were you being metaphorical and saying his legacy is dead? Or, maybe you were saying his spirit lives on but his body is dead and buried? Again, what was the point? Who else is dead that you should tell us about? I subscribe to Inside Magic to get the latest news not the late news. Did you hear that Lindbergh made it to Paris? He did, he flew solo across the Atlantic. That's all. Pick it up, please.
Editor's Response:
It has been a while since we commented on the living or non-living status of Harry Houdini but your email reminds us that it is about time to again remind readers that Harry Houdini died at 1:26 on October 31, 1926 at Grace Receiving Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. The cause of his death was ruled an accident resulting from a blow received several days earlier in Montreal whilst reclining in his dressing room. Our thoughts and prayers are with his widow and surviving family. There is discussion of having yearly séances in honor of Houdini and to test the theories of spiritualism against which he fought so valiantly.
The Lindbergh news is not really magic related and so that was probably why we didn't pick up on it – that is our bad and we accept the blame. Good for him. We hope his experience will be positive for all interested in flying.
Ironically, "Pick it Up, Please" was the title of our first top 100 hit in 1972. It was actually the B-side of "Don't Litter, Bug!" but got much more radio play thanks to our great A&R man, Zanzo O'Hara. We peaked at 47 with the 45 RPM record and still receive royalties from it. It was sampled on Eminem's Marshal Mather's "The Way I Am" track on his groundbreaking "The Marshal Mathers' LP." Eminem said he loved the "funk and instructive tone to the bridge on our 45." That was good enough for us. It was also used as the background sound for a movie about a carnival funhouse that is haunted by bad people. We don't know why they used it. There was nothing funky or instructive about the scene in which it was used. A woman and man, each younger than 21, get on the ride and look at each other before the cart in which they are riding goes through the front "gate" of the fun house. They never return but part of their clothes return, albeit blood stained.
"Pick it Up, Please" was part of the whole Litter Lyrics Craze that lasted from August 1, 1972 through December 13, 1972. Although it was short-lived and rarely recalled these days, it was an important movement in the industry. We recorded the 45s (there was no LP) in Detroit at Motown Records "Trash Heap" mobile studios – so named for the campaign Barry Gordy and the studio launched to both take advantage of the Litter Lyrics Craze and to clean the city. We actually came up with the beat and lyrics whilst picking up tin cans (not the modern aluminum version; which are much lighter and less likely to cut someone if not properly handled) with Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. We weren't with them per se but on the same crew. The funk/bass was based on Stevie's "You Haven't Done Nothing" that he was working on and would later incorporate the Jackson Five in the song. We went up when he went down but the beats are about the same. We asked Stevie later if he minded if we used that funk procession and he shook his head.
We never spoke with Marvin Gaye but did speak with a guy who did and he said he was a great guy.
Dear Editer:
Why do you have so many tpyos in your text? Don't you read what you write?
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Still, as Hank Aaron once said, "being lazy isn't a job."
He was of course correct. We should always strive to do our best, swing for the fences, have abnormally large wrists and forearms, and leave enjoying life to moments when our work is complete.
Thank you for the shame. We needed that. We were starting to feel better and less regretful for those errors made on purpose or by accident. Your note brought us right back to reality. Being lazy isn't a job, indeed.
Still there is a part of us that enjoys the quiet ride through the meadows and the watching without comment the change of seasons against the setting sun as we head to our next job.
Dear Tim:
I love your website. I wish there was more about when magician's died. Could you set up a special page that had the exact time and death (maybe even the cause of death) for every prominent magician? We can start with one, Chung Ling Soo a/k/a Billy Robinson died while performing the bullet catching trick in England. There must be others. We'll keep reading and looking forward to this feature.
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Thank you for loving our website. While the Editor is related to "Tim" he is not "Tim" but the flattery is sufficient to end the discussion right there. Your idea about a special page for the exact time and cause of death brings the shade of concern into our room. Why would you want this? What happened in your life that causes you to want such information or to want this information from this otherwise fun-loving website? Who has hurt you child? Have you lost someone in your family, witnessed such a gruesome and unexpected accident, or do you just love numbers? If the latter, we may reconsider our prohibition and just publish the date of death for those magicians with a prime number in their last year or full date of death.
When we first started Inside Magic in the late 1940s, the world was just coming back to its pre-war state. We had a job with one of the largest magic factories in the Midwest and carried our lunch bucket to the "duck pan" part of the mill where we pressed, turned and finished duck, chick and chicken pan tricks. We had pride in our work and friends. Some of the friends returned from the Great War maimed or psychologically damaged. We vowed we would never celebrate the death of any magician or magician's assistant. We might mention that it had happened but our site would not be a graveyard for those wishing to visit, honor, or even take vengeance against the dead.
Years passed and the other modern magic newsletters (this was before the web) had in memorial pages listing the recent passing of every magician in every far region of our vast world. We felt their work was sufficient and since our heart was not in discussing the passing of former friends and yes, lovers, we kept to our award-winning stories of interest to the Professional Magician.
So, just as we wouldn't include information about Lindbergh landing in Paris at the end of his solo trip, we won't discuss the passing of great magicians. It's just policy. May we direct you to other sites established for just that purpose, Dead Magicians.com; Magicians who used to be alive.com; and Magic performers who perform no more because they dead.com.


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One of Camp Pendleton's dining halls was picked for a top award by the National Restaurant Association.
The base's 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall earned the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps.
The W.P.T. Hill memorial award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best mess halls in the Marine Corps.
The award is named after Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill, who served as quartermaster general of the Marine Corps from 1944 to 1955.
National Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and the Society for Foodservice and Hospitality Management travel with senior military officers to military bases around the world to evaluate food service operations. The group rates the food service operations and selects winners from each military branch.
Other Marine Corps winners of the W.P.T. Hill awards included Mess Hall 5500 at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station for Best Management and Mess Attendant Mess Hall and a mess hall at Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan for Best Field Mess.
The W.P.T. Hill awards were presented together with the Air National Guard Disney awards and Air Force Hennessy awards during the annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show at the end of May in Chicago, Ill.


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Pinners love discovering new ideas on Pinterest. However, the early perception has been that it's a site mainly for women. The product was designed to help anyone find creative inspiration, so I worked with the team to develop a clear message and target audience.
We crafted both a male and female target that we could focus our messaging towards, and then brought this back to the creative team to bring to life.
The fastest growing demographic on Pinterest is men, and there's a lot of content that speaks to their interests in home renovation, grilling, gear and gadgets, etc.
Through a series of photo and video shoots, we crafted stories that spoke to these groups of people.
We commissioned photographer Helena Price to create various content around both our male and female target audience. Brand designer Laura Brunow Miner helped direct the shoots.


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Did you know that throughout your breastfeeding journey your breast may become engorged for different reasons?
Let's talk about the types of engorgement a woman can experience after giving birth.
Vascular Engorgement:
This type of engorgement happens once the placenta is delivered which in return signals the body to increase in prolactin and a decrease in estrogen and progesterone. Because of this process, the breasts are prepared for making your milk. This is what causes an increase in blood and lymph to the breast area which results in the fullness in the early days. Many notice that the breast is hard, hot to touch and blood vessels are visible beneath the skin. During this time you may assume your breast are FULL OF LIQUID GOLD, however, that is not the case. The interesting thing is that this type of engorgement will never happen in later stages of breastfeeding, unlike when you're engorged from milk… which is called Milk Engorgement.
How long does this type of engorgement last?
This type of engorgement lasts a few weeks after giving birth and is totally normal. Once lactation is fully established, and your supply has regulated, your breast will become soft and pliable even when they are full of milk which is a relief. =)
Although this type of engorgement shouldn't last for long, it is very painful. Taking a breastfeeding approved pain reliever can help. Also, wearing a well-supported bra is a good tip during this stage. Cold compresses can help to reduce swelling, while hand expressing milk can also relieve tightness and pressure. I would also recommend feeding the baby on demand. After reading an article online I learned that lymph massage is very helpful in preventing and relieving engorgement during this stage.
Milk Engorgement:
This type of engorgement can happen at any time during lactation whenever milk is not removed regularly or properly from the breast. It may happen if baby hasn't been able to feed at the breast freely or if the baby isn't latched on properly. Many moms experience this when they return to work and their baby isn't able to feed on the regular schedule and time to pump is not permitted as often as needed. Remember, the breast empties as the baby feeds. If suddenly you stop feeding or removing milk regularly, the milk then remains in the breast and eventually, the volume of milk becomes too much for the breast to store comfortably and that is why you will have milk engorgement. You can breastfeed for 1 month or 3 years and this type of engorgement can happen.
How long does this type of engorgement last?
This type of engorgement can last for days. If not cared for properly, you can cause even bigger issues like mastitis, milk blister, clogged ducts, and abscess.
Massaging the breast downwards toward the nipple will help with your let down. Hand expressing milk is a good trick also. Pumping for a short amount of time after a feeding to remove access milk is very popular for relieving milk engorgement. A cool compress or shower can help too. Another tip that many moms are trying is using cabbage for engorgement. Many have reported that it helps with the pain as well as engorgement.
Knowledge is POWER!! Share, Repost. Let's support each other on this breastfeeding journey. Education is key! #Breastfeedingwithoutfear
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In-between Midnite Monster Hops, the Phantom Creeps travel in the Bucket o'Blood throughout all of space and time! There are countless wonders to behold to inspire the young and the old: Artists, dreamers, and creators, have struggled and fought not just throughout time on your own planet, but on infinite spheres throughout the inky, infinite, blackness of space!
Earthlings: Throw out your hollow Hallmark holidays! Today is important!
As this writhing universe collectively races towards its inevitable doom, the Midnite Monster Hop marks the births & beginnings of those that really rate! Invest time and energy into the existence of Francis Bacon, who was born on this date in 1561, Francis Picabia, who was born on this date in 1879, Robert E. Howard, who was born on this date in 1906, Conrad Veidt, who was born on this date in 1893, and the film The Show, that premiered on this date in 1927!


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I'm not endorsing the above statement.
I don't have to. It's a daily habit of students already.
I hate turning in garbage. If I haven't done what I'm supposed to do, I don't try to turn in some crap I whipped together. I'd rather take a zero.
That hasn't worked out for me. This is my sixth year of college.
I'm in my final semester, and I've discovered that classmates are experts at just turning in bull.
They don't care about learning. They care about passing.
Show up, turn in half-assed work, cram for your exams (so you can forget everything immediately after), pay tuition, and you get a diploma!
Yes, sleep through class. Yes, text through class. Yes, wear sweatpants to class. Yes, beg professors for leniency.


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Kavanaugh, an appeals court judge who could help swing the court to the right for a generation, could cast a decisive fifth vote on issues from abortion to campaign finance to LGBT rights if confirmed.
But the debate Tuesday focused more on what
Just a few seconds into the start of the high-stakes hearing, Harris interrupted
"We cannot possibly move forward," Harris said, talking over Grassley as he welcomed the nominee and his family.
"You're out of order, I'll proceed," Grassley responded.
A half-dozen other Democratic senators followed Harris in a coordinated action, breaking into Grassley's opening statements to call for a delay to the hearing, as shouting protesters in the hearing room joined in. Grassley refused to allow a vote on a motion to adjourn.
Trump himself weighed in on the proceedings, calling the interruptions from Harris and her colleagues "a display of how mean, angry and despicable the other side is" in a tweet.
In her opening statement, Feinstein -- who did not join other
She described the nominee as a threat to the Roe v. Wade decision, recalling her days as a student activist at
Kavanaugh has told senators that he believes the Roe decision is "settled law." But Feinstein argued that that wasn't enough, arguing that Kavanaugh could vote to overturn the decision and noting that Trump has vowed to appoint judges opposed to Roe.
"The question isn't if you believe it is settled law, but if you believe it's correct law," she told the judge, who sat stonefaced in front of her.
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She also attacked Kavanaugh's record on gun control, focusing on his 2011 dissent in an appeals court decision upholding
"If the
Speaking later in the afternoon, Harris painted Kavanaugh as a partisan warrior, saying he has "devoted his entire career to a conservative Republican agenda." The judge worked on the independent counsel investigation of former President
Harris noted the scandals hovering over the Trump administration, including the guilty plea and conviction last month of the president's personal lawyer and former campaign manager, and raised the prospect that Kavanaugh could cast deciding votes on issues related to investigations of the administration.
"I am concerned your loyalty would be to the president who appointed you and not to the
Kavanaugh pushed back on the criticism in his opening statement, vowing to be an independent voice on the Court.
"A good judge must be an umpire, a neutral and impartial arbiter who favors no litigant or policy," he said. "I do not decide cases based on personal or policy preferences... I am a pro-law judge."
Senators will question Kavanaugh on Wednesday and Thursday. While it appears likely
The hearings this week will also provide a big audience for Harris, who's seen as a potential presidential candidate in 2020, and Feinstein, who's facing a vigorous re-election challenge from the left this year. Her opponent, State Senator
"It's clear that
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With the City Council pushing efforts to seek payments in lieu of taxes from major nonprofit, tax-exempt institutions in the city, a local activist group wants the city to go one step further and seek similar payments from the federal government for all military facilities here, including recruiting offices.
The council Tuesday night referred to the city manager a petition filed by Gordon Davis, on behalf of Worcester Peace Works, who asked for such payments, saying it would bring equity to what is being sought from the nonprofits.
�Military (facilities) do not bring growth to a city,� Mr. Davis said. �They are essentially parking lots that are not subject to environmental rules. Military bases are essentially a negative for the city.�
In a related matter, the council, without discussion, placed on file Mr. Davis� petition requesting that it go on record in favor of immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of U.S. military personal from Iraq.
Mr. Davis said such a request is appropriate because of the direct effect the war is having on the city in the way of having to provide more services for local veterans through its Veterans Affairs Office.
The council also asked for a report from the city solicitor on whether it could go on record in favor of such a petition. Rule 33 prohibits any petition or resolution from being taken up by the council if the subject matter does not fall under the purview of city government.
In other business, the City Council Tuesday night:
�Voted to reschedule its annual tax classification hearing to Nov. 25. It had originally been scheduled for Nov. 18.
�Referred to its Public Works Committee an amendment to the city�s snow removal ordinance, allowing $75 citations to property owners for each day the sidewalk abutting their property is not cleared.
�Voted to table an order of Councilor-at-Large Michael J. Germain, requesting the city adopt a provision of state law (Chapter 32B, Section 19) that allows for coalition bargaining for health benefits for municipal employees and retirees.
�Unanimously supported a petition before the Parks and Recreation Commission to rename the baseball diamond at Rockwood Field in honor of the late Kevin D. Lyons.


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So I sent off the first query letter for Knightspelle. I will be sending more out shortly. I'm excited and nervous and all those things. It's always a risk sending stuff out, and I'm trying to view the fact that I'm sending stuff out as a success in itself. (See David B. Coe's 4/11 post on success at Magical Words for a lot of thoughtful ideas about it.) There was a lot of talk about the "scrawled on rejection." That is, the rejection that is still a "no," but on which an editor or agent wrote something encouraging. It means that it moved beyond the standard form letter. The general idea is that agents, editors, etc. are busy, busy people. So, if they take the time to say something positive, especially if it is something like "this was close but not quite right for us. Query again!" it really does mean that a writer *is* close.
And I believe that's true. Mostly because I mean it when I write "you've improved! keep up the good work!" on student papers. I try very hard not to write something like that when it isn't true. There's a fine line between encouraging someone and, well, lying. I do this mostly because I believe in positive reinforcement as much as I believe in critique. Without critique, obviously a writer (or anyone, really, doing anything) won't get much better. But without positive comments, I think it is tough to improve, too.
A writer I edit told me mid-edit the other day that he appreciates that I point out the things that are working. It helps him keep his spirits up when I tell him things aren't working. It also is a feel good moment to know his writing worked. Finally, it's also useful to know what he does well. The moment struck me because years ago I said almost the exact same thing to my dissertation director. I told him I wanted him to be my director because he'd said positive things about my work. It wasn't that he'd said nothing negative--certainly not--but that he had taken the time to say things like "good argument here" or whatever.
So, as I'm thinking about querying folks, a I'm just reminded of how important it is to be positive, both about my stuff and other writers' stuff as well.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
The first one is out of the gate...
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- AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 2:25 AM
Good luck!ReplyDelete
And, yeah, a word or two of encouragement can help bridge the criticism...
I saw KnighSpelle up at MSFV. Good luck. Oh, and I like the new opening!ReplyDelete
Thanks Deb!ReplyDelete
And Em - I'm with you on offering words of encouragement, but only ones that are true. It never helps to lead people on with false hope. In fact, it might encourage them to be complacent.
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