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Jim Byk has been a Broadway press agent for 29 years, handling over 60 Broadway shows, and 58 Off-Broadway shows. He spent 15 years at Boneau/Bryan-Brown, where his credits included the publicity campaigns for the Tony Award-winning productions of The Book of Mormon, Proof, Doubt, The History Boys, Red, La Cage aux Folles (2010), The Norman Conquests, and Death of a Salesman (2012). His other credits include Twelfth Night/Richard III and Jerusalem with Mark Rylance; Betrayal with Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz; The River with Hugh Jackman; The Cripple of Inishmaan with Daniel Radcliffe; Lucky Guy with Tom Hanks; Hamlet with Jude Law; Macbeth with Kenneth Branagh; Gypsy with Bernadette Peters; Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll and Jumpers; The Scottsboro Boys; Mary Stuart; The Seagull; Curtains; Urinetown; and Disney's Beauty and the Beast. His recent credits at Sam Rudy Media Relations included Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, Farinelli and the King with Mark Rylance, Indecent, Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders, The Wooster Group's The B-Side, Early Shaker Spirituals, and A Pink Chair (in Place of a Fake Antique), the Chekhov Project's I Am A Seagull, Shakespeare Globe's The Merchant of Venice with Jonathan Pryce, and the Australian premiere for The Book of Mormon. He has represented Manhattan Theatre Club, Signature Theatre Company (NY and DC), Guthrie Theater, Soulpepper Theatre Company, and Paper Mill Playhouse. He also handled theatre press outreach for the films Birdman, Dreamgirls, Sweeney Todd, Nine, Doubt, and In Bruges. Dance: Stuttgart Ballet, Australian Ballet, MOMIX. With Keith Sherman and Associates he represented the Tony Awards from 1991 through 1996 for CBS and Tony Awards Productions.
Shane Marshall Brown began his career in theatrical publicity in 2005. As a senior press agent at Sam Rudy Media Relations for over six years, he worked on the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Hamilton, the long-running Avenue Q at New World Stages, and The Vineyard Theatre. Other credits include Sting's The Last Ship, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, The Performers, Nicky Silver's The Lyons, Sarah Jones' Tony Award-winning production of Bridge & Tunnel, Blithe Spirit starring Angela Lansbury, Will Ferrell's You're Welcome America, Neil LaBute's Reasons To Be Pretty, Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms, Chicago, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Sandra Bernhard's Everything Bad and Beautiful, Manuscript, and Williamstown Theater Festival.
Kelly Guiod has been a theater publicist for over 10 years, representing nearly 40 Broadway and more than 60 Off-Broadway productions. Past Broadway credits have included Tony Award winners for Best Play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Tony Award winners for Best Revival of a Play Death of a Salesman and Fences, as well as Matilda The Musical, The River by Jez Butterworth, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, Twelfth Night/Richard III with Mark Rylance, The Motherf**ker with the Hat, and Waitress. She also worked with the multi-Tony Award-winning Atlantic Theater Company for over a decade, where she had the honor of representing Martin McDonagh's Hangmen, Derren Brown: Secret, The Band's Visit, Pulitzer Prize winner Between Riverside and Crazy, Conor McPherson's The Night Alive, Guards at the Taj by Rajiv Joseph, and The Cripple of Inishmaan directed by Garry Hynes, among many others.
Nina Ward recently worked extensively with educational institutions on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as prevention and compliance efforts on topics such as sexual assault and financial literacy. Prior to this position, Nina held roles in operations, human resources, sales and consulting at a variety of companies and has provided assistance to several non-profits for social media campaigns/community outreach. Nina grew up in Cambridge, MA., and received her B.A. in Sociology and Spanish from Bowdoin College.


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Kentaro Shihaku
Born in 1975, Kentaro studied at the University of Rome for 20 months and graduating from Keio Businee school.
Kentaro Shihaku began his career in Dentsu Tokyo in 2000. Since then, through working at 72andSunny Amsterdam and Wieden + Kennedy Tokyo, he has founded a creative shop named GLIDER in Tokyo, and currently serves as a Creative Director.
Kentaro Shihaku has won numerous awards at Cannes International Awards, One Show, London International Awards, Adfest, NYADC, Media, and local awards.

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Who loved the show "Mythbusters" when they were younger? I TOTALLY did - especially when the experiments the hosts conducted were dramatic, full of fire, or explosive.
Ok, ok, I loved the explosion episodes the most. I am a bit of a mild-mad scientist at heart (daughter of a chemistry teacher), so "Mythbusters" was my jam for a while.
Anyway, as I began to dig deeper with my career in the arts over the last few years, I realized that my interest in experimenting and myth busting did not end when I stopped watching the TV show. In fact, I found that the MORE I experimented with different ways to build my career, the more myths I busted in my own life. It was like, once I figured out the truth about my own beliefs and mindset, I was able to craft out a career that is unique, interesting and totally my own.
So, I wanted to write a quick post today about a couple of big myths that I have "busted" in my journey as a working musician!
I'd also LOVE to hear about any myths you've busted in your own career journey - the more the merrier I say!
MYTH #1: I MUST suffer for my art (and my work) in order to be successful.
Let me start out by saying that this one is MAJOR! THIS myth is one that needs to disappear from our minds right now. The idea of suffering for art is often coupled with the idea that artists can't make a reasonable living from their work, and together, they form "THE STARVING ARTIST MENTALITY".
*insert sinister music*
Art takes many forms, and just because someone suffers for their work doesn't automatically make it more valuable or legitimate than another person's.
Many artists use their art to make themselves happier. I quote Elizabeth Gilbert a LOT, but as a creative writer, she makes her art with her words, and she is one of those artists who makes art that makes her happy. Her book "Big Magic" was written because it brought her joy to write it - not because it brought her great pain.
You don't have to make yourself miserable to create "worthy" art. Many artists have tragically been lost to this idea, and just think - if they had realized they didn't need to suffer for their art, what else might they have contributed to the world? I think of people like Jackson Pollock, Vincent Van Gogh, Tom Waits, John Coltrane - and so, so many more.
Make art that is meaningful? Yes
Create a life that brings you creative and financial freedom? Of Course.
Suffer for the privilege of being an artist? Never.
Don't do it to yourself. You CAN be successful AND happy!
MYTH #2: I don't deserve money - I'm just an artist
Henri Murger did us all a bit of disservice in the 18th century when he published his novel Scenes de la Vie de Boheme. This novel unfortunately romanticized the idea of the bohemian artist living a life of squalor (in Paris), but being fine with it because they were artists and just loved to make art. The worst part? Society hasn't fully realized that this is not at all ok, and has apparently forgotten the end of the novel which mentions this lifestyle is only temporary for the artist - it should not be permanent.
Sidenote: you may be familiar with an opera based on this novel - La bohème by Giacomo Puccini
You NOW know you don't need to suffer for your work, so why should you suffer financially in order to do your work?
One of the biggest challenges we face as musicians and artists in general is that we don't understand how to value our work and our time. Because we love what we do, a lot of the time, we believe we shouldn't make money off of it. If its a joy to make, or teach or perform, should we really be asking people to pay for us to have fun?
With this in mind, I have a couple of questions for you:
- How long have you worked at your music?
- How much money have you spent learning?
- What if an accountant told you they loved their work? Would you refuse to pay them?
Sure, we love what we do. I don't know your personal story, but I decided to pursue music rather than study law because I loved it and wanted to really stretch and challenge myself for the entirety of my career. We get taught by society that making a decision like this means that we are choosing between financial stability (and abundance), and happiness, when in reality you CAN have both.
You have worked hard to become a professional at your craft. You offer something valuable to the people around you. You have the ability to produce so much, but by believing you don't deserve to have an abundant life, you will limit the impact you can have on people around you.
I mean really, by not believing in your own value and worth, you're doing a disservice to the people out there who are dying to work with you, purchase something from you, be inspired from you.
I could go on an on about this point alone, but let me say one more thing on this topic. In other fields, barely making ends meet each month isn't "successful". That's called scraping by, and unfortunately it has become normal for many to view the musicians and artists who are able to "scrape by" as those who are achieving great success. Imagine if we could make this mental shift as a community and show that we can be artists AND financially abundant!
MY money motto? Courtesy of Tom Haverford from Parks and Recreation - "I don't like 'or'. 'Or' makes you choose".
MYTH #3: I know NOTHING (Jon Snow) about business
I always love a Game of Thrones reference. And in this case, its extra fitting. Did Jon Snow know how to lead the Knight's Watch when he was "elected"? No! Did he throw himself into it and do it anyway? Heck yes!
I have three things for you to know here.
- You know more than you realize
- Most people don't know what to do until they just get started and do a little research (aren't google and youtube marvelous tools!?)
- You don't know what you don't know. If you feel really stuck, there are people all over the place who can help you. Find a mentor, a coach or just someone who has done it before and ask them for help. People are generally nice when you ask for help, and its WAY smarter to ask for help than to give up because you didn't know what to do.
You don't need to have an MBA to start a business. You don't even need to ask permission to start a business (or an organization, non-profit, performance series, etc. etc.) You can actually just go and DO it.
You can figure it out.
Check out this podcast interview with Kendra Scott of Kendra Scott Jewelry to find out how she went from creating her first line in the back room of her house, to owner of one of the most popular jewelry brands on the market! (Even though she knew NOTHING about business when she started)
MYTH #4: The only "real" jobs have benefits, a regular salary and an office
To this I say "meh". Look around you. People are making their jobs work for them in SO many different and wonderful ways. Sure, a salary and benefits can help, but they're not what makes a job "real".
Guess what? Your career belongs to no one but you. A "real job" can mean anything YOU want it to mean.
Do you want to be a freelance performer as your job? Go for it!
Private teacher? Great!
Professional unicycle air guitarist? Who am I to crush your dreams?!
The main thing to remember here is that as long as you're being a responsible member of society (paying your taxes, bills etc), and aren't bothering anyone, its no one else's business what you define as a "real job".
Challenge these ideas and come up with something that is uniquely YOUR job/career.
MYTH #5: There isn't enough to go around
We live in an abundant world. All around us, new things are made, grown, explored, created and shared. One of our biggest challenges as artists is that we worry that we won't be able to get our fair share of the *insert some sort of commodity*.
One of the things you need to realize is that there is no limit on how much you can do, have, be, or desire.
When I start to worry about whether or not there is enough for me, I give myself a little nudge and remind myself to stop thinking so small.
It usually sounds something like this:
"JVP (I call myself JVP when I need to start thinking bigger), what are you doing? Why are you so worried about this? Are you thinking competitively or creatively? It sounds like you're competing. Or at least trying to compete, which you know is totally boring and average. Get back to thinking bigger - think creatively - its way more fun. Think bigger. Stop limiting yourself. You've got this!"
I say boring and average when I talk about thinking competitively because there are only so many ways you can compete with the world (And the world usually wins). If you can move beyond the competitive thinking scarcity mindset, you find something much more fulfilling and interesting.
Train yourself to think bigger rather than smaller when you're worrying that theres not enough to go around. Be creative in your thinking and you will always find a solution.
MYTH #6: I SHOULD want more than "just" private lesson teaching
Ok. I'm going to stop you (me) right here. Do you know what the biggest issue with that sentence is?
Using the word "just".
NEVER say you "just" do something. You never know how you're impacting others by the things you're doing, and the word "just" is going to keep you small. Instead, own what you do.
"I'm a private lesson teacher" is so much more powerful, and when you consider what it is you're doing in this line of work, there's nothing "just" about it.
Be bold in your ambitions and dreams. If you want to have the greatest private studio in the land, get going! Make it happen! Other people might try to make you feel bad that you aren't aiming to teach at a college, play in an orchestra or join the military, and career shame is REAL people, but don't let that discourage you from YOUR dreams.
Do what makes you happy, and what you know suits your lifestyle, interests, talents and passions. And don't let other people's opinions make you feel that your work is "less than". Ever.
Also, this is not only for the private lesson teachers out there. Whatever you're doing, planning to do, or are in the middle of finishing, never say "just".
You are valuable, you are impacting the people around you, so you never need to be "just" anything.
Do you have any myths you've busted over your career?
Share them in the comments below!


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Does Wenger have a plan B?/
It was to be expected, wasn't it?
The Andrei Arshavin deal is stalling as Zenit St Petersburg look for more money than the current market suggests their star is worth.
Whether they're playing a waiting game in case Manchester City decide they fancy Arshavin having lost out on Kaka.
I admire Arsenal for not allowing themselves to be drawn into unrealistic negotiations as Zenit try to pull a fast one – and the fact that Arshavin's agent is hinting that the player will buy out his contract in November will no doubt underline how desperate he is to leave.
Of course, the agent won't get quite so good a cut if Arshavin is a free agent and that may play in the back of his mind as well.
Arshavin is a fantasy player and someone who will reassure doubting Gooners that the club still has the capacity to buy big, star name players, as well as developing the stars of tomorrow.
Of course, we'll hear nothing from Arsenal until the deal is done, but I have been wondering – what will Wenger do if the Arshavin deal doesn't work out?
Clearly, whether he has faith in Tomas Rosicky or not, Wenger realises that he needs some creativity, someone who can open up defences and has an eye for goal.
The sad fact is that Abou Diaby has blown his chance and I suspect he is the likely victim if Wenger does buy anyone, Rosicky's injury status notwithstanding.
Apparently Arsenal have put a deadline of January 26, at which point they will go for other, perhaps easier signings. It will be fascinating to see who is Wenger's alternative if the Arshavin deal falls through.
Remember when Bacary Sagna signed a couple of years ago? Many scratched their heads that Wenger would spend so much of his paltry budget on a defender when we had a decent enough right back in Manu Eboue.
A couple of months in, and those who suspected Wenger wanted more defensive stability were proved correct – Sagna made everyone realise how bad a defender Eboue could be, and the Ivorian is now worthy of no more than a squad role in that position despite his enforced role as a right midfielder.
In the same way, Wenger may realise something that we're not taking enough chances and actually, despite this fine run, not making enough either, with so many players out injured.
I have to say though, that while I'd love to see a flair player come in and with the prospect of a new centre back no more than a pipe dream, I still yearn for a defensive midfielder.
Protection for the defence, protection and partnership for Cesc Fabregas or whoever is to be our playmaker, is essential if we are to regain top four status this season – which should be the very least of our ambitions.
FA Cup games against lower league opposition are the perfect way to blood new players into the team, especially if they come from overseas.
But I suspect we won't see any new players before Sunday's FA Cup match against Cardiff and it may well be February 2 before someone signs for us. That may be too late, but it's better than the dreadful prospect of signing no one, which we can't rule out.


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Commas in the wrong spots can undermine a business' marketing strategy and make its content look a little foolish. That's where you come in. If you love grammar, it might be time to help these companies by starting your own editorial services business, and the process is probably easier than you think.
Establishing Your Experience
To make yourself marketable, you need to establish some experience, but luckily, there's lots of ways to do that. You can take editorial classes, complete an editorial certificate, or earn a degree in a related field such as English or journalism. Alternatively, consider skipping school and getting experience under your belt another way. If you have a friend or relative who has a website, offer to edit content for free in exchange for an endorsement.
Marketing Your Services
Once you have some experience, how are people going to find out about your services? Sometimes, a simple word of mouth approach can work. You edit a website for some friends. They recommend you to another friend who recommends you to a client who recommends you to another individual and so on. But most people need to go a step further, and these days, that means creating a web presence. You can create a website full of your services, prices, and samples of your work, but you may also want some social media pages such as a Facebook business page or a LinkedIn profile. You may also want to put a few ads on Fivver, UpWork, or similar freelancing sites.
Choosing a Niche
With an editorial services business, you can throw your net wide and do all kinds of editing, but you may want to choose a focus. In terms of writing style, there are differences between novels, corporate white papers, blogs, and poetry chapbooks, and when you turn your sights toward one of these niches, you can truly become an expert in your field. Even within each realm, there's room for greater specification. For instance, if you decide to edit novels, you may want to offer developmental editing, which looks at the overall writing and structure of the book, or you may want to take a more detailed approach with line editing that deals with the nitty gritty details of each sentence.
Networking and Professional Development
As you build your business, it helps to meet other people in your field. To do that, you may want to join a professional group. Editors Canada has groups around the country. You may also want to attend conferences or seminars, but if travelling isn't possible, consider looking for some online support groups. Remember, these events and groups don't just have to be tied to editing. You may also want to attend events or join groups that are tangentially related to editing. To explain, say you're focused on editing blogs and web content. To get a foothold in the industry, you may want to attend an internet marketing conference where you can meet content writers, marketers, and other professionals who may occasionally need to hire an editor.
An editing services business requires very little upfront capital. In fact, you can get started with just a laptop and an internet connection. If desired, you can quit your day job and dive in, or you can start slowly with a single client and build up from there. At the end of the day, your goal is straightforward. You just need to find people to pay you to play with grammar. With the massive amount of content that businesses have to generate to be competitive, your dream may soon become a reality.


text: Love God is love. He watches us from above. He said, "I will build a world of green and blue. It will have girls, boys, and animals too. I will make it round like a ball, And there will be enough love for all." God's people should not push or shove, Because that is not a sign of love. God's love lasts for all time, We should be thankful and let our light shine. Natalie, Grade 3, St. Sebastian Lord, help me to love my neighbor as myself. Keep me in your heart and give me the strength to love every- one, even my enemies. Help me to know that I should love you above all things. Lord, help me to understand that everything on earth is part of your creation and everything deserves to be loved. Amen. Michael, Grade 8, St. Isaac Jogues Anika, Grade 5, St. Regis School Samantha, Grade 5, St. Genevieve School Learn more about The Virtue Project at www.aod.org/virtueproject


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We believe that by empowering teachers to lead change at schools and in the community, we are seeding new ideas for improvement in student outcomes.


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Jouer 'flight or flight' exhibition, 2017
This exhibition felt like coming full circle... it was my first public showing in Hong Kong after spending a year in Denmark. I left Hong Kong a fashion designer, I returned a Green Artivist. As my first full collection of zero-waste artwork, it was my way of showing the world the personal and creative journey I'd been on.


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COPENHAGEN — Seeking to reaffirm their determination to put the two-year-old euro crisis behind them, European finance ministers agreed Friday to create a permanent bailout fund for the euro zone with an effective firepower of almost €800 billion.
But the chance for an additional show of unity following the decision was undermined by the group's chairman, Jean-Claude Juncker of Luxembourg, and the Austrian finance minister, Maria Fekter, when she ended up announcing the agreement first.
The incident led Mr. Juncker to leave the conference center visibly upset and to cancel his scheduled news conference, leaving several issues hanging at the two-day gathering.
Questions also persist about whether the fund, even at about $1 trillion, will be sufficient to deal with crises in major European economies like Spain and Italy.
The finance ministers from the 17 European countries that use the euro, known as the Eurogroup, incorporated huge sums of already committed money to create the headline figure of €800 billion for the new bailout facility.Continue reading the main story
"Finally, robust firewalls have been established," the ministers said in a statement.
Announcing a large bailout fund was viewed as crucial to putting an end to speculation over the fate of the currency union prompted by the huge indebtedness of Greece and financial crises in Ireland and Portugal.
But only €500 billion of the sum is fresh money and, of that, the full amount may not be available until 2014.
Instead, some unused funds from an earlier, temporary bailout facility could be accessed only during a transitional period, and ministers reached the final figure of €800 billion by including €300 billion already paid to Greece, Ireland and Portugal.
Some of these figures were originally meant to count against a new €500 billion fund, known as the European Stability Mechanism, or E.S.M., which goes into operation in July.
The sum also is a far cry from the demands of international economic experts and of countries like France, where Finance Minister François Baroin called during the past week for a €1 trillion "nuclear" deterrent.
But a push during the meeting by Olli Rehn, the European commissioner for economic and monetary affairs, and by others to agree on a more substantial firewall was quashed by the German finance minister, Wolfgang Schauble, who said that would be unacceptable to Germans.
It also is unclear whether the sum is big enough to nudge donors to the International Monetary Fund, including the United States and China, to pledge more to the fund. Many economic experts and some U.S. officials had favored transferring all unused funds from the temporary facility, an amount currently totaling €240 billion, to the new permanent fund.
Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the I.M.F., said the agreement in Copenhagen would "support the I.M.F.'s efforts to increase its available resources for the benefit of all our members." But she did not say whether the agreement was sufficient for the I.M.F. to direct more of its resources to Europe.
Whether the leaders of the Group of 20 countries would increase the overall global lending capacity of the I.M.F. to $1 trillion, as some reports suggest, "is yet to be seen," said Gizem Kara, an economist with BNP Paribas in London.
The stormy exit of Mr. Juncker on Friday over announcing the agreement cast an unwelcome cloud over the introduction of a bailout mechanism that is meant to be a European equivalent of the I.M.F., and that is supposed to help Europe finally turn a difficult page.
The difficulties began when Ms. Fekter held an impromptu news conference Friday morning and announced that ministers had agreed on the size of the firewall. Mr. Juncker, the chairman of the Eurogroup, then hastily canceled his own scheduled news conference, blaming Ms. Fekter.
"There was no point" in holding the event because "the Austrian finance minister announced it," he said, referring to the firewall.
Mr. Juncker "was furious, really furious," said an E.U. official who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the delicacy of the matter.
Speculation is widespread over who will succeed Mr. Juncker when his term as head of the Eurogroup ends in June. The president is chosen by consensus by the members of the group, which holds its next meeting in May. Ministers could make a decision before May, or afterward, in the margins of other major E.U. meetings.
Decisions on several other policy-making posts, including at the European Central Bank, are far from made, as institutions try not to fill top positions with people from the same country.
The €800 billion figure agreed to Friday could help to placate Germany and Finland, where there is widespread concern that a more generous backstop could lead other countries to reduce their commitments to austerity and put other European taxpayers, who would bear the bailout funds' liabilities, at even greater risk.
Earlier in the day, some ministers made clear their reservations about expanding the size of the region's firewall to a sum approaching €1 trillion.
"We are ready to increase the firewall, but €940 billion is not possible for our side," Finance Minister Jutta Urpilainen of Finland said as she arrived at the conference. "It's too high and now we are looking for a result which we and other countries would accept."
Ministers did agreed to capitalize the E.S.M. more quickly than previously planned by making the final instalment of five payments of €16 billion each in the first half of 2014.
The meetings in Copenhagen will continue Saturday among finance ministers from the full European Union.Continue reading the main story


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Author's note: I have revised this because of some errors, which I made, when originially posting this. I should remember the dictium always have someone else check your work!
Regarding Delegate Bob Marshall's editorial in the Washington-Times he is wrong in so many ways, however rather than picking a fight with him over his views regarding the morality of homosexuality; I will only say he is entitled to his opinion.
What I wish to respond to is his arugment that Virginia can establish differing standards for membership in the National Guard. In his opinion piece he quotes Justice Story.
"Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story noted in his Commentaries on the Constitution: "The power over the militia … was limited, and concurrent with that of the States. The right of governing them was confined to the single case of their being in the actual service of the United States … . It was then, and only then, that they could be subjected by the general government to martial law … . The power to discipline and train the militia, except when in the actual service of the United States, was also vested exclusively in the States; and under such circumstances was secure against any serious abuses."
In Virginia, the National Guard denies applicants who have more than five traffic tickets or if they use drugs. States can impose tougher standards than Congress. Will state legislators and congressional Republicans listen to the troops and their constituents?"
Article I § 8 Clauses 10-17 United States Constitution states Congress shall have the power to:
10. To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offenses against the Law of Nations;
11. To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offenses against the Law of Nations;
12 To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;
13. To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years; 10 USC Chapters
14. To provide and maintain a Navy; 10 USC Chapters
15. To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces;
16. To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
17. To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;
Finally from Story's Commentaries On the Constitution of the United States; the full quote which Delegate Marshall failed to provide, and which read in its whole, gives an utterly different take on the argument which Justice Story was making.
Ҥ 1200. This clause was not in the original draft of the constitution; but it was subsequently referred to a committee, who reported in favour of the power; and after considerable discussion it was adopted in its present shape by a decided majority. The first clause in regard to organizing, arming, disciplining, and governing the militia, was passed by a vote of nine states against two; the next, referring the appointment of officers to the states, after an ineffectual effort to amend it by confining the appointment to officers under the rank of general officers, was passed without a division; and the last, referring the authority to train the militia according to the discipline prescribed by congress, was passed by a vote of seven states against four. 9
§ 1201. It was conceived by the friends of the constitution, that the power thus given, with the guards, reserving the appointment of the officers, and the training of the militia to the states, made it not only wholly unexceptionable, but in reality an additional security to the public liberties. 10 It was nevertheless made a topic of serious alarm and powerful objection. It was suggested, that it was indispensable to the states, that they should possess the control and discipline of the militia. Congress might, under pretence of organizing and disciplining them, inflict severe and ignominious punishments on them. 11 The power might be construed to be exclusive in congress. Suppose, then, that congress should refuse to provide for arming or organizing them, the result would be, that the states would be utterly without the means of defence, and prostrate at the feet of the national government. 12 It might also be said, that congress possessed the exclusive power to suppress insurrections, and repel invasions, which would take from the states all effective means of resistance. 13 The militia might be put under martial law, when not under duty in the public service. 14
§ 1202. It is difficult fully to comprehend the influence of such objections, urged with much apparent sincerity and earnestness at such an eventful period. The answers then given seem to have been in their structure and reasoning satisfactory and conclusive. But the amendments proposed to the constitution (some of which have been since adopted 15 ) show, that the objections were extensively felt, and sedulously cherished. The power of congress over the militia (it was urged) was limited, and concurrent with that of the states. The right of governing them was confined to the single case of their being in the actual service of the United States, in some of the cases pointed out in the constitution. It was then, and then only, that they could be subjected by the general government to martial law. 16 If congress did not choose to arm, organize, or discipline the militia, there would be an inherent right in the states to do it. 17 All, that the constitution intended, was, to give a power to congress to ensure uniformity, and thereby efficiency. But, if congress refused, or neglected to perform the duty, the states had a perfect concurrent right, and might act upon it to the utmost extent of sovereignty. 18 As little pretence was there to say, that congress possessed the exclusive power to suppress insurrections and repel invasions. Their power was merely competent to reach these objects; but did not, and could not, in regard to the militia, supersede the ordinary rights of the states. It was, indeed, made a duty of congress to provide for such cases; but this did not exclude the co-operation of the states. 19 The idea of congress inflicting severe and ignominious punishments upon the militia in times of peace was absurd. 20 It presupposed, that the representatives had an interest, and would intentionally take measures to oppress them, and alienate their affections. The appointment of the officers of the militia was exclusively in the states; and how could it be presumed, that such men would ever consent to the destruction of the rights or privileges of their fellow-citizens. 21 The power to discipline and train the militia, except when in the actual service of the United States, was also exclusively vested in the states; and under such circumstances, it was secure against any serious abuses. 22 It was added, that any project of disciplining the whole militia of the United States would be so utterly impracticable and mischievous, that it would probably never be attempted. 23 The most, that could be done, would be to organize and discipline select corps; and these for all general purposes, either of the states, or of the Union, would be found to combine all, that was useful or desirable in militia services.
§ 1203. It is hardly necessary to say, how utterly without any practical justification have been the alarms, so industriously spread upon this subject at the time, when the constitution was put upon its trial. Upon two occasions only has it been found necessary on the part of the general government, to require the aid of the militia of the states, for the purpose of executing the laws of the Union, suppressing insurrections, or repelling invasions. The first was to suppress the insurrection in Pennsylvania in 1794; 24 and the other, to repel the enemy in the recent war with Great Britain. On other occasions, the militia has indeed been called into service to repel the incursions of the Indians; but in all such cases, the injured states have led the way, and requested the co-operation of the national government. In regard to the other power of organizing, arming, and disciplining the militia, congress passed an act in 1792, 25 more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing a uniform militia throughout the United States. The system provided by this act, with the exception of that portion, which established the rules of discipline and field service, has ever since remained in force. And the militia are now governed by the same general system of discipline and field exercise, which is observed by the regular army of the United States. 26 No jealousy of military power, and no dread or severe punishments are now indulged. And the whole militia system has been as mild in its operation, as it has been satisfactory to the nation.
§ 1204. Several questions of great practical importance have arisen under the clauses of the constitution respecting the power over the militia, which deserve mention in this place. It is observable, that power is given to congress "to provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions." Accordingly, congress in 1795, in pursuance of this authority, and to give it a practical operation, provided by law, "that whenever the United States shall be invaded, or be in imminent danger of invasion from any foreign nation or Indian tribe, it shall be lawful for the president to call forth such number of the militia of the state, or states most convenient to the place of danger, or scene of action, as he may judge necessary, to repel such invasion, and to issue his order for that purpose to such officer or officers of the militia, as he shall think proper." Like provisions are made for the other cases stated in the constitution. 27 The constitutionality of this act has not been questioned, 28 although it provides for calling forth the militia, not only in cases of invasion, but of imminent danger of invasion; for the power to repel invasions must include the power to provide against any attempt and danger of invasion, as the necessary and proper means to effectuate the object. One of the best means to repel invasion is, to provide the requisite force for action, before the invader has reached the territory of the nation. 29 Nor can there be a doubt, that the president, who is (as will be presently seen) by the constitution the commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the United States, and of the militia, when called into the actual service of the United States, is the proper functionary, to whom this high and delicate trust ought to be confided. A free people will naturally be jealous of the exercise of military power; and that of calling forth the militia is certainly one of no ordinary magnitude. It is, however, a power limited in its nature to certain exigencies; and by whomsoever it is to be executed, it carries with it a corresponding responsibility. 30 Who is so fit to exercise the power, and to incur the responsibility, as the president?"
So where do I disagree with Delegate Marshall. First and foremost if read literally or textually, the 17th Clause of Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States gives Congress the power to proscribe the "disciplining" the Militia. Discipline the root word of disciplining is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience." It may also be defined as "the controlled behavior resulting from such training." Clearly the literal meaning is quite clear, that Congress will prescribe common rules for the governance of the conduct of the militia. The states have a role in that they have the authority to train the Militia according to "discipline" prescribed by Congress. It is up to the states to discipline and train the militia, which means discipline as in punish according the uniformed rules established by Congress. Nowhere does it say that the States may prescribe discipline which is greater or lesser than what Congress intended, for if that was the case rather than having a common set of organization and types and rules governing the militia of the several states, there would today be 54 separate armies each governed by the rule of an individual states, territories, DC, and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This is what the framer were trying to avoid, for they were all aware of the problem which confronted General Washington during the Revolutionary War.
My second problem with Delegate Marshall argument is that the quote he provides from Justice Story's Commentaries is taken out of context. While I acknowledge that he was restricted by the dictates of the newspaper, he nevertheless implied Story said something, which when reading his commentaries in context, he did not. If you read Story commentary §1202 quoted above, you will note that he argues, "[a]ll, that the constitution intended, was, to give a power to congress to ensure uniformity, and thereby efficiency."
I also have problems with his assertion that the Virginia Guard has higher standards for enlistment than does either the United States Armed Forces. The criteria for enlistment is established by each service. Five traffic convictions and drug use are standards imposed by the Armed Services and not Virginia. Virginia may not impose more strigent standards for entry into the Army or Air National Guard. They may however, impose any standard they desire for the Virginia Defense Force.
Lastly I would point out to Delegate Marshall that in Perpich v. Department of Defense, 496 U.S. 334 (1990) held, "Article 1's plain language, read as a whole, establishes that Congress may authorize members of the National Guard of the United States to be ordered to active federal duty for purposes of training outside the United States without either the consent of a State Governor or the declaration of a national emergency." Justice Stevens, in his opinion for the Court, provided a brief history of the organized militia. He asserted that from the time of the ratification of the Constitution that the Congress has the inherent right to prescribe rules for the discipline and training of the militia. He also acknowledges that it was not until the early days of the 20th Century and the passage of the Dick Act that Congress began to establish standards for the militia. He also noted that since 1933 members of the State Militia have taken two oaths upon enlistment; one, as a member of the Organized State Militia whose Commander-in-Chief is the Governor; and two, as a member of the National Guard of the United States whose Commander-in-Chief is the President of the United States.
I doubt is Delegate Marshall's bill has a chance of becoming a law; and even if it does, it surely will be challenged by United States Government. Delegate Marshall needs to think about the consequences of his actions. It is the United States Government who pays the salary of the Full-Time National Guard Technicians, who pays the salary of the Active Guard (AGR), and who pays the salary of each member of the Virginia National Guard, except when in State Duty. It is also the Federal Government who provides the equipment to the Virginia Guard and who can take that equipment away. Is Delegate Marshall prepared to saddle the Commonwealth of Virginia with the cost of paying and equipping the Militia, I think not.
If Delegate Marshall is making a political statement, he has done so, and should not quietly retreat before he makes the Commonwealth of Virginia look foolish.


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The Lodge St Olaf 1188 has installed a new bench in Cruden Bay as part of its Centenary commemorations.
The new bench was manufactured in Belfast and is now ready for the community to use.
It is located outside the doctor's surgery in the village.
As the Lodge was inaugurated less than six months after the Armistice was signed ending the Great War, it was suggested that the bench also act as a memorial to those who gave their lives during the conflict.
The Lodge members started up an online donation page in a bid to raise money to create the bench.
Brethren from throughout the UK sent donations even though many had no knowledge or connection with the north east Lodge or the village of Cruden Bay.
The Lodge noted that funds were raised quickly and they wish to thank everyone who contributed to the fund and made the purchase of the bench possible.
With the support and permission of Aberdeenshire Council, a suitable location for the bench was sought and it was agreed by all concerned that the bench should be located on the pavement near to the doctor's surgery, where it would benefit the whole community and allow it to also be admired by those passing through the village.
The bench was officially unveiled on Saturday, May 11.
As the Lodge commemorates its Centenary and reflects on its 100 year history of fraternity, benevolance and charity, it looks forward to the next 100 years.


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In Matthew 19, Jesus tell us how difficult it is for the rich man to enter the kingdom of God. Most of us don't think of ourselves as rich, at least not materially, but by the world's standards, many of us are spectacularly wealthy. We shouldn't pass by verses about the rich as if they don't apply to us.
God has confronted me with the fact that He's blessed me with so many resources, even if I don't feel especially wealthy. I imagine that this is how the rich man whom Jesus talked to felt: that he didn't feel especially rich, and that he had earned the wealth he had accumulated. Compared to all the tax collectors and other swindlers Jesus talked to, he probably felt that his justly-earned wealth was proof of his righteousness.
I think it's a mistake if we think of this passage as written for someone with more money than ourselves, or that this rich man only cared about money. He kept the commandments. He possibly earnestly sought salvation. He likely wasn't so different from us.
Through this passage, God has been working in my life to have me appreciate that everything belongs to him and that I need to put him first in everything, including how I allocate my finances.


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Motee Maids - Designers
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As a new business, Motee Maids were working to a tight budget and tight deadline but had very clear goals - Isoblue were commissioned to design a new website to present the beautiful dress designs and communicate the semi-bespoke services.
Isoblue customised a Squarespace template to deliver a solution, on time and within budget.
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Customised, made to order bridesmaid dresses, launched 2017.
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"It was great to work with Sue at Isoblue. She was able to get my brand online with a beautiful website in record quick time and spent a lot of time and effort to ensure it was exactly what I wanted.
Sue has that elusive skill of being great at design and technical know how and will ensure your website is not only good looking but functions and performs exactly as it should with very up to date know how.
Would recommend without hesitation."
- Rosanna Garden. Director


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DNA present inside the cells provide the template for amplification, thus this technique is useful for finding the location of a certain gene and give information on which cells in which tissue it is present (Figure 1).
In-situ means "in the original place". In the biology context, this means in the cell, body or tissue. In-situ PCR is a technique where PCR is carried out in a section of tissue within a cell. The tissue sections of interest are attached on a microscopic slide and incubated with all necessary reagents for PCR.
The primers used in in-situ PCR are coupled with "marker" molecules. (e.g. biotin or digoxigenin molecule). After PCR, the amplicons can be identified using antibodies against these markers. The antibodies can be made visible by attaching a fluorescent or colorimetric enzyme to it.
Since PCR is performed on slides, in-situ PCR requires a flat thermal cycler block.
In general, you don't need a special slide for this application. The choice of slide is application-dependent and can normally be purchased commercially. In other cases where special modification is required, this is usually done by specific user according to their experience to improve the workflow/ result. For commercially available glass slide, coated slides will generally give better tissue adhesion than non-coated slide but sometimes this is also quality dependent.
Unlike normal solution based PCR, which generally only requires PCR reagent and which is quite robust, in-situ PCR have the extra consideration of all the issues related to tissue in-situ hybridization (ISH). This means the way the tissue is prepared (including type of tissue, with what fixatives, how long, etc.) as well as signal detection (including considerations for minimizing background, with the effects carried over from the way tissue is prepared, concentration of the different components in the amplifying cocktail, etc.). All these translate to intense optimization work and very variable dependent.
Below are some of the considerations/differences between conventional vs. in-situ PCR that one might encounter.
- Fixatives that include a heavy metal or picric acid do not allow for PCR because of the rapid and extensive degradation of the DNA.
- Protease step is generally needed. The type of protease and treatment time needs to be optimized
- Higher MgCl2 concentration is generally needed compared to conventional solution based PCR
- Higher Taq polymerase concentration (starting from about 10X more) is generally needed compared to conventional solution-based PCR to give good signal. Alternatively, addition of BSA may help in improving signal.
In conclusion, troubleshooting and optimization step for in-situ PCR requires more vigorous study from literature and trial and error. The upside though is obvious. You get much more information compare to standard solution-based PCR, which often gives a yes/no answer.


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Getting engaged and married is one of the most exciting times of your life. It can also be a hectic time as you learn to balance not only your own, but your spouse's goals, dreams, expenses and debts. It is incredibly important to get a plan in place to help guide you on your journey and help ease frustration later on.
Here is a list of a few topics to discuss now, and what to consider when charting your financial future as a couple so that you can ensure you journey is as stress free as possible.Read More


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Internships for Master students
The Principal Investigators from Regenerative Medicine Utrecht offer students the opportunity to do an internship in their group as a part of their training. We host students from Utrecht University, other Dutch universities and international (partner) institutions. Interested students can take a look in the list of internship opportunities below and contact the PI directly for more information.
Priority for internship positions is given to Master's students in Utrecht.
Master internship: controlled immune stimulation
Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht Project description Our department is looking for a student who will contribute to the development of immune-modulating biomaterials for bone repair. This position…Read more
Internship: Effects of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells and their secretome on injured intestinal epithelium
Allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the treatment of choice for immunodefficiencies, bone marrow failure syndromes, lysosomal storage diseases and leukemia. Despite the steady progress that has been made…Read more
Research project at the Driskell laboratory Washington State University School of Molecular Biosciences
Projects in the laboratory of Ryan Driskell revolve around discovering mechanisms to regenerate skin (i.e. scar-less wound repair). Our expertise is centered on understanding fibroblast heterogeneity in skin, which are important…Read more
Collaborative project: Biofabrication facility and Experimental Urology
Tissue engineering (TE) and 3D bioprinting could provide an alternative that would help solve the shortage of tissue in reconstruction surgery. Although great progress has been made so far with…Read more
CReaTE group, New Zealand
The CReaTE group consists of a team of multi-disciplinary researchers, such as bioengineers, biologists and clinicians working at the interface of cell-biology, biomaterials science and engineering. The research will take…Read more


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Dining Table
2018 Creative dining table ideas to fit into your living area
Not everyone has the luxurious way of life to get a large apartment, so, the majority of people may live in small or tight home space. This needs a critical procedure to get the elegant look you want without eating too much space. Do you ever think about having two rooms in one by incorporating a dining table into your living area? In this article, we will show you that everything is possible and with 2018 creative solutions and ideas you will be able to get a pretty look with functional space. it is all about the dining tables how to fit it into your living room. This task is very easy just need you to be creative and think…Read More »
2018 fun dining table designs for a funny and cozy experience
A dining table is an essential element for eating and gathering with your family, friends and loved ones. not only that it is a perfect element to create a focal point for your dining room which helps you design the whole room perfectly. 2018 design world offers stunning fun dining tables for every homeowner. Let me take your through the world of funny table designs available in 2018 market to make you feel so comfortable, cheerful and delighted when gathering with your kids, family, guest and friends to eat, chat and having fun together. The best thing about these fun designs it will make the life easier for parents to encourage their kids to eat while enjoying the meal playing…Read More »
Creative space-saving folding dining room table ideas
Do you know that dining room tables are considered to be an amazing resources if you want to save space in your dining are? If you are suffering from having your meals in a little tiny kitchen or dining room with no enough room to take your breathe, I'd love to present the folding table for you as the best solution for your problem. Lots of this kind of tables have leaves along with hinges which fold down on both sides that will help you fold, that's why the leave in the center of the table is still up and not damaged. This will make you go from a full size table to a smaller one which provides you more…Read More »
Types and styles of dining room tables that will fall in love with
The kind of the dining table is considered to be the first step in order to furnish your dining room. As a first step to do that, try to mix and match, choosing from a wide collection of dining tables which are suitable to any requirement. From the truly exclusive and unusual dining tables to the very extraordinary, there are lots to choose from. There are many considerations to keep in mind while choosing your dining table like size, seating space, the involved materials, and so forth. No doubt that the dining table and chairs are the most important pieces of furniture required in your dining space. There are lots of styles of both, let's count them: pedestal style tables,…Read More »
Black dining room table – Why you should buy one
Are you seeking an elegant looking dining hall environment? Well, the black dining table always does the job. Wondering why the black? Here are two reasons: because it looks classy and goes with almost every dining hall setting. When the table is placed with a stunning center piece, it always looks beautiful. Besides, if it's placed with silver cutlery, crystal glasses and perfect table linens, expect to get praised for your elegance. Do you know that black color was rejected a long time ago? It's only there if you are going to a funeral. Nowadays, people have realized that black is a beautiful color and it's accepted widely. When it comes to black dining tables prices, they depend on the…Read More »
Don't waste time ,buy a glass dining table now !
When you think of buying a dining table , you should definitely think about a glass one .glass is very elegant and timeless as it will never stop being trendy at any time. below you will find some information about glass dining tables and how to maintain them. The glass table tops are found in a large number of sizes, shapes and colors. If you search for glass tops you will find many types of available such as etched glasses, its where you can have beautiful floral designs. Another very trendy style nowadays is the borders which are colored with bold colors such as red or yellow. Unfortunately sometimes there are chances that the colors may wear off after some…Read More »
Tips on how to choose a table for a small dining room
If you don't have a large space in your dining area then you don't need to worry about decorating it, who said that small space cannot have a beautiful dining table too? here are a few tips on how to achieve that! The first thing to do is that you should ask yourself these questions to know what you exactly need. Is your seating comfortable? Does the table fit in? How many members are there? First of all the most popular ones are Round Dining Tables are becoming popular lately. That is because it can accommodate more people without taking up much space. However some people do not prefer the round shaped tables as its sometimes difficult to place them…Read More »
Enhance your Decor with Occasional Tables
Home is where we feel comfortable and relax after a hard day. And it should be beautiful, elegant and comfortable and this can be achieved by well-chosen furniture and accessories. Furniture and accessories of the home present main part in the decor of the home. Since the living room is considered as one of the most important rooms in any house, its furniture should be given much attention. Occasional tables are functional pieces of furniture you may like to consider when furnishing your living room. These tables are meant for increase the functionality of the room and they are used when there is a need for them. Since the living room is where we relax and spend fun times, choosing…Read More »
Things you should keep in mind before buying your dining room tables and chairs
Do you know that there are a few things to consider if you decide to buy a new dining table and chairs? You already know that you spend a lot of time, at your dining table and chairs as a piece of furniture, with your friends and family, that's why you ought to choose wisely. Any dining table set consists of a dining table and chairs. You should think carefully of every single piece of furniture in order to make your home more beautiful, welcoming and warm. Every piece you add, it reveals your personality – the design, color choices, shape and finish will affect the entire look and feel of your décor. Here are a few considerations to keep…Read More »
How to Maintain the Beauty of your Marble Dining Table?
Marble is known to be used as flooring and building material, but it became used for table tops as well. Marble is a great material for all tables and it has a great popularity. Marble table is an elegant piece of furniture which can impress anyone will enter your dining room. Although marble is always used for square or rectangular dining table, it can be used also as a table top for round kitchen table and other small tables. In addition to its sophisticated appeal and the great role it plays in the dining room, it never falls out of style due to its contemporary look. Added advantage the marble tables have is that they are durable and long lasting.…Read More »
Why to Buy a Round Table? Here are the Reasons
The dining room table is the centerpiece of the dining room. It is used for having meals and enjoying nice talks with our guests and the round dining table can do this effectively. It is very good for having a comfortable conversation with everyone at the table. And it works well for parties or wedding receptions. A round table set is a perfect standard set. They are available in all sizes you want; all you have to do is to choose the one that fits in your space. For example, if you need four seats, choose a table that has a diameter of forty inches. But if you need to seat five or six people, you can look for a…Read More »
Dining room tables ideas that will blow your mind
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Oak dining room tables and love – How they are the same
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Who else wants dining room tables?
No doubt that dining is one of the most important things that people do in their daily life, although they may not pay attention to it. Dining is about spending some quality time with the whole family and friends. The dining room gets its functions of the furniture in it. Believe it or not, dining room table is the most noticed and used dining furniture in the dining room as it's the focal point and the centerpiece of any dining room. There are various kinds of dining room tables, let's count them: Accent table. It's considered to be more or less like the basic dining furniture, only it is made and designed beautifully. This kind of tables is more…Read More »
Learn How to Decorate a Dining Room Table
Unleash the inner designer and artist inside you by re decorating your dining table to give a new interesting look and atmosphere to the whole dining room, the following are some tips and ideas that will help you do so. The first tip is to decide which mood and style you want to incorporate. If you want the table to reflect the season of the year or maybe it should be set for a special dinner, a party, or event. The mood you want to establish will have much to do with your final design. After that is choosing the table's focal point you have a huge variety of options including flowers, greenery, fruits and vegetables, candles, figurines, crystal, or…Read More »
Give your Dining room an Awesome Appearance by Modern Dining Tables
Dining room is a place where you welcome your guests for meals. This room should be inviting and cozy to make everyone in the room feel comfortable while enjoying the meal. And the focal point in creating this inviting atmosphere is the dining table as it gathers the family all together and gives them the chance to talk with each other closely. Moreover, the stylish and beautiful dining table will enhance the look of your dining room. Nowadays, there are a lot of modern furniture designs for dining. These modern designs aimed at gathering the family together. Unlike, the traditional huge dining tables, the modern tables only accommodate family members. They have from 4 to six seats. These limited numbers…Read More »
Tips to Consider When Buying a Round Dining Table
The dining room is an important room so you have to consider decorating it in an effective way. Choosing a right table for your dining room will greatly enhance the entire look of the room. Round dining table is very functional making it a great addition to you room. Aside from having meals at it, you can gather with your guest around it during parties and special occasions. To choose the right round dining table set there are some points to consider: – Measure the space you have to make sure that the table you are going to buy will fit perfectly into your space. – Consider your needs to determine the size of the table. If you have a…Read More »
What to Consider when buying a Wood Dining Table?
The dining room is one on the main rooms in any house and it should be warm and welcoming. The furniture of the dining room should be chosen carefully because it has a direct effect on the entire look and feel of your décor. Since the dining table is the centerpiece of the dining room, it should be well-chosen. The wooden dining table is a very popular choice for many people because of its durability and good-looking. The wooden dining table has a high quality. They are definitely costly but they last for a long time. When you gather with your family around the table you will feel the strength and beauty of your solid wooden dining table. One advantage…Read More »
Why to Buy a Round Table? Here are the Reasons
The dining room table is the centerpiece of the dining room. It is used for having meals and enjoying nice talks with our guests and the round dining table can do this effectively. It is very good for having a comfortable conversation with everyone at the table. And it works well for parties or wedding receptions. A round table set is a perfect standard set. They are available in all sizes you want; all you have to do is to choose the one that fits in your space. For example, if you need four seats, choose a table that has a diameter of forty inches. But if you need to seat five or six people, you can look for a…Read More »
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Introducing...Family Physical Therapy
Jun 18, 2009 07:11AM
● By Super Admin
Photo by Dante Fontana.
Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?
After graduating with a degree in Corporate Fitness, Brett worked locally as a PT aide, quickly learning that physical therapy was a perfect career for him. Deb managed clinics for a large out-patient PT company, and upon graduating from the Mayo School of Health Related Sciences, Brett worked for one of the clinics that Deb managed. After working together, they decided that they could provide a better environment and have a patient-focused clinic on their own.
What was your vision when you first started your business and what is it now?
It remains the same, to provide the patient with the best in physical therapy and certified hand rehabilitation; and to have good open communication with referring doctors.
What is the best part of doing business in this community?
Being close to home, family and friends, and being a part of a community that we lived and worked in for a significant amount of time.
How are you involved with both the community and your customer?
DM: I have been a past president of Executive Women's Association in Sacramento, and am a current member of Roseville, Rocklin and Placer Fine Arts Association.
BP: I have worked in area youth sports and served as a past youth leader at church.
Why is your staff the best in the business?
We have a great blend of individuals, each with different skills and personalities, which work well together as a phenomenal team. We all strive for our common goal, to be like a family and provide the best possible support and care for our patients and providers.
What life accomplishments are you most proud of?
BP: I have a terrific wife, Lori and two awesome children, Nathan, 14, and Nicolette, 12. We spend our free time enjoying family activities and following our children's sporting activities.
DM: I have a wonderful daughter, son-in-law, and two wonderful grandchildren. And my friends who are like family to me.
And finally, customer service is…?
Knowing what your customer needs and being proactive to make sure they don't need to ask you for it! Going that extra mile to satisfy all your customers' needs.
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Well, it's that time of the year: the birds are singing, plants are flowering, trees are blossoming — oh, and for me, it's doctor season.
This is that time of year when I have to put all my doctors in a row. On Tuesday, I see my oncologist. I believe I get a double whammy the following week, seeing my mastectomy and plastic surgeons. Luckily, I love my doctors, and I'm fortunate these are routine follow-ups.
However, some routines I can't stand. I really don't like going to doctors because it is so scary and I usually have to have a variety of activities to keep me from crumbling into one big fearball. (Curbing fear in a doctor's office will be discussed in a future blog.)
However, the routine I hate the most is making appointments with those nasty gatekeepers: you know them — the dreaded receptionists and operators who were born just to make your life difficult. These people, given orders from somewhere to cut corners, or maybe because they enjoy making the patient's life miserable, try to give you an appointment with a nurse's assistant or a physician's assistant when it's clear you want and need to see the doctor. (Many receptionists and operators are nice and comply with your needs, but several are not, and these people are the ones I'm talking about.)
You have the right to see the doctor, not an assistant, if that is your will. And that means assertiveness and focus. After all, what is your insurance or your own pocket paying for?
I had such an incident just this week. I made an appointment with two of the three doctors with no problem. When it came to a final followup with the reconstructive surgeon, that was another matter. The gatekeeper figured it was a routine followup, so she could just send my case to some sort of "surgical assistant" I had never heard of or met. In the end, through my persistence and repetition, the gatekeeper complied with my request to see my doctor.
Here's how the dialogue went (the names have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty):
Me: I want to see Dr. Reconstruction for my final routine exam.
Receptionist: Well, the doctor's schedule is limited, and he doesn't do these type of routine exams anymore, so we'd have to give you a surgical assistant.
Me: What? He did my last followup. No, I need to see him. What days is he available?
Receptionist: Well, he's in surgery a lot of Fridays.
Me: What about Monday through Thursday? Surely he must be available sometime. He told me specifically he wanted to see me at least one last time.
Receptionist: Well, our surgical assistant, Bambi, is very good and knows how to give an exam.
Me: Bambi might be very good, but I need to see the doctor, and the doctor only. I have had breast cancer and a complicated double mastectomy with reconstruction, and this is no time to mess around with someone unfamiliar with my case.
Receptionist: But Bambi —
Me: (Cutting her off): I will see the doctor. When is he available?
Her: (Begrudgingly): How about June 3 at 10 a.m.?
Me: I'm seeing the doctor?
Her: Yes, Dr. Reconstruction.
Me: (Summing it up): OK, so just to reiterate: I'm seeing Dr. Reconstruction June 3 at 10 a.m.
Her: Yes, see you then.
Me: Thank you very much.
I guess the key is, you must be persistent by plowing through all the nonsense that unfeeling or uncaring medical staff throw at you. It would've been easier to be complacent, but in the long run it would not have been the right choice for me.
Often the things we know are worth having — like appointments with quality doctors — are worth fighting for.
Beth L. Gainer is a professional writer and has published an essay on her breast cancer experience in the anthology Voices of Breast Cancer by LaChance Publishing. She teaches writing and literature at Robert Morris University in the Chicago area. She can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com and email@example.com.


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We all know the saying…
'A picture is worth a thousand words'
But for content creators and social media managers, its not that simple.
We can't just dive into Google images and save off the best images; we have to be conscious of copyright issues.
If we hire a professional photographer or designer to create some bespoke images we'll spend a pretty penny.
But we need to create powerful images to help our content.
Seriously, we need to create powerful images
According to this great HubSpot article we need images…
- For ENGAGEMENT – Researchers found that colored visuals increase people's willingness to read a piece of content by 80%
- For INFO RE-CALL – When people hear information, they're likely to remember only 10% of that information three days later. However, if a relevant image is paired with that same information, people retained 65% of the information three days later.
- For COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE – Only 27% of marketers have a process in place to aggregate, organize, and manage the visual assets being used across their marketing teams.
- For VIRALITY – Visual content is more than 40X more likely to get shared on social media than other types of content.
- For SHARES – Articles with an image once every 75-100 words got double the number of social shares than articles with fewer images.
If, like me, you don't have the budget to outsource your imaging requirements you'll need to do it yourself.
Here are some helpful places to both find and create powerful images.
FIRST – Sources to help create powerful images
ONE – Unsplash.com
All photos published on Unsplash are licensed under Creative Commons Zero (CCZ) which means you can copy, modify, distribute and use the photos for free, including commercial purposes, without asking permission from or providing attribution to the photographer or Unsplash.
As if this wasn't helpful enough, the Unsplash folks and the website visitors recently spent some time tagging pictures, which means they now have a pretty cool search function.
You can join their email list if you'd like 10 new images in your inbox every 10 days.
This is probably my favourite, especially for scenes from nature and city scapes.
TWO – Gratisography.com
Gratisography also provide free high-resolution pictures you can use on your personal and commercial projects under CCZ. New awesome pictures are added weekly.
The catalogue is not as extensive as Unsplash but they are quite different. It even has a Whimsical category if you're looking for something completely left of centre.
THREE – FreeStockPhotos.org
FreeStockPhotos is an offshoot of Hubspot and they have waived all copyright and related or neighboring rights to Free Stock Photos. This is a great repository for 'work' related images, like office scenes or people in meetings.
SECOND – Format for type
The bigger the file, the better the image quality… But this can slow down the delivery of the image significantly. It can also slow down the speed of your website and as Mailchimp will tell you obliterate your email and not give it a chance to get read because it takes forever to open.
If you format your image file to the correct dimensions it will give it the best chance of being delivered. Also, if you've run the image through an editing tool you can seriously reduce the size of the file with limited reduction in quality.
The good folks at MakeAWebsiteHub.com created this cool infographic showing exactly what size you image needs to be for the various social channels.
I'll talk a bit more about formatting when we discuss some of the editing tools. (Click the image to open in a new window and then click again to expand to full screen)
THIRD – Cool Tools
ONE – Canva
For a long time I was a Canva agnostic. However, because people, particularly influencers, kept talking up this website I finally gave it another go… And now I love it!
After you've been using it for a while you'll start to recognise other Canva created images from around the 'www'… They are everywhere!
The best part about Canva is it has lots of templates already pre-set to the correct dimensions. Whether its Facebook cover, Pinterest graphic, an eBook or an infopgraphic you just upload you image and add the design features and text.
TWO – Pixlr.com
Pixlr used to be my go-to image editor – mainly because there is an online version, so you don't have to download anything and because its free. It's real easy to uyse and lots of feature have been added over the years.
(UPDATED) THREE – Adode Spark
Adobe have introduced this new, free tool for crating images. I've only tested it out briefly and it feels more user friendly than Canva. At the very least it's nice to have more options.
FOUR – Notable Mentions…
Powerpoint – Having used Microsoft Powerpoint for almost 20 years, I'm pretty familiar with building presentations and the images inside. Can be clunky if you dont know your way around; but if you do it can be handy for pulling images and text together.
Computer Application – Dont forget your laptop/PC probably has an image editing tool pre-installed. No doubt, it'll be basic to at least you can format the dimensions and reduce the file size.
Have you anything to add?
Have you any top tips you'd like to share about finding and formatting images? Drop a comment below and share some of your social media experience.
If you'd like to get in touch with me, it's easy, you can find my contact details HERE.
Thanks for reading.


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We celebrate with Rev. Alberta Wallace as she prepares for graduation in Shawnee, Kansas on May 12.
"Yes! I did the work, God gave the increase and gets the praise! I passed my defense and my paper is being formatted for academic presentation. My name will be Rev. "Dr." Alberta C. Warfield Wallace. Join me in giving God praise!!!"


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Sooner Safety Charged With Felony Count
Oklahoma junior safety Will Sunderland was charged Wednesday with a felony count of burglary in Cleveland County.
Sunderland was charged last week with concealing stolen property after he allegedly sold some gaming systems in Oklahoma City stolen from an OU dorm.
OU announced on Monday Sunderland had been suspended indefinitely from the team.


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That short video pretty much sums up the debate between Delaware Senate candidates Christine O'Donnell and Chris Coons. CNN has a pretty good story wrapping up the debate. I watched the majority of the debate and was left more confused about O'Donnell's stance on key issues.
For example, she REFUSED to give co-moderator Wolf Blitzer her take on evolution. Blitzer asked her point blank if she believed in evolution. Nervous, O'Donnell quickly answered with an explanation of her previous statements on the topic, noting she believes the decision to teach evolution should be left to local school boards. It should be noted O'Donnell said she believed evolution was a "myth." It would have been nice, or at least showed residents she is capable of properly answering questions, to have informed the audience of her veiws. Instead, she told Blitzer her views are 'irrelevant" and the decision to teach evolution should be left to local officials.
O'Donnell, through a tactic known as deflection, frequently put Coons on the defensive and forced him to make his stance known on issues such as health care reform and campaign finance reform. O'Donnell, who clearly seemed unprepared on certain questions (such as the Supreme Court question in the video above), often shifted each question and threw the attention back onto her opponent. She accused her opponent for having Marxist beliefs (but refused to clearly answer questions that would gauge her belief), being Harry Reid's "pet," his apparent plans to serve as a rubber stamp for President Barack Obama and the Democrats in the Senate and supporting cap and trade due to his company's supposed benefit from the proposed legislation.
She also blundered when Blitzer asked "what were you thinking" when she made a campaign ad, spoofing her comments about "dabbling" in witch craft. Instead of letting the issue die out, Blitzer said, O'Donnell rehashed the entire "debate" by reintroducing the idea in a campaign ad. O'Donnell fumbled through an answer, not really giving a reason for her choice of an ad.
I will say Coons did appear to be condescending towards O'Donnell throughout the debate, jabbing at her inability to formulate a clear question to him. Fortunately for him, he was able to clearly answer the questions given to him.
Anyone with a quarter of a brain should in Delaware should be embarrassed the state chose O'Donnell as the Republican Senate candidate. Aside from her inexperience and inability to cope with a campaign that's become a national media target, her staff and experts have clearly not prepared her for the stardom–and backlash–she's experiencing.
She refused to give the audience her opinions and beliefs. She clearly could not handle the direct questioning by the co-moderators. She had to resort to attacking Coons throughout the night to cover up her own shortcomings. Her performance reminds me of another dark-haired woman who became an overnight right-wing darling who became an expert at ducking and dodging tough, relevant questions.
I wonder if the Tea Party Express is starting to question their premature endorsement of O'Donnell.


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Weather warning issued for Jersey – but temperatures due to hit 22°C on Saturday
A WEATHER warning has been issued for gale-force winds in the Channel Islands area.
The orange warning – the second highest level of alert – warns of force-eight south to south-easterly winds on Friday.
The strong winds, caused by Storm Callum, has also caused the cancellation of all high-speed ferry crossings to and from Jersey on Friday and Saturday.
The Commodore Clipper conventional ferry has been rescheduled to help accommodate passengers.
As well as bringing strong winds, Storm Callum will also drag up unseasonably warm air from the continent.
Temperatures are expected to hit 22°C on Saturday – about 6°C above average for the time of the year.
Cooler weather is expected to arrive on Sunday.
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Thank you to the Danish interpreters!/
Danish Sign Language interpreters were wonderful participants in my trainings in the last week of June. FTT, the Danish Association of Sign Language Interpreters, hosted my two day training 'Interpreting from and to English as a 3rd language - Part I' and CFD, hosted Part II for their interpreters as a follow up from January.
All participants shared their expertise and enhanced their skills in working idioms, synonyms, sentence connectors, strategies and much more! Thank you for your enriching experiences.Read More


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DoubleTree by Hilton
Rochester, Minnesota
September 18–19, 2018
Presented by: Mayo Medical Laboratories
We sat down with Jane Hermansen, Manager of Mayo Medical Laboratories Outreach and Network Development Programs, to learn about the importance of outreach programs and what you can expect to learn at this year's conference.
We caught up with Shirley Roque to learn more about this year's conference and to learn what attendees can look forward to at Leveraging the Laboratory: The Power of Outreach.
The Mayo Medical Laboratories 30th Outreach Conference will be held on September 18–19, 2018, in Rochester, Minnesota. "Leveraging the Laboratory: The Power of Outreach" will provide innovative views into health system laboratory outreach programs across various aspects. Learn from health system executives, industry experts, and hands-on managers about how to harness your outreach program to position your organization for success in the dynamic environment of health care. You will learn how to create a strategic vision and develop an actionable plan to achieve outreach program success. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour select laboratories within Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Join your industry peers and learn how to leverage your laboratory!
Intended Audience
Individuals from hospital laboratories, including:
- Administrators/Directors
- Business Managers
- Operations Managers
- Outreach Coordinators
- Phlebotomy Managers
- Marketing Representatives
- Laboratory Managers
- Pathologists
- Sales Managers
Conference Objectives
Upon completion of the conference, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate how the laboratory outreach program remains a strategic initiative in a changing health care environment.
- Gain insights into how to position laboratory relevance to executive leadership.
- Identify innovative ways to execute outreach program excellence, focusing on customers, patients, and employees.
- Share best practices and provide networking opportunities with peers from across the country.
Attendance at this Mayo conference does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures that may be discussed or taught in the courses.
Contact the Mayo Medical Laboratories Education Department at 800-533-1710 or 507-284-0286 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Mayo Medical Laboratories is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E® program. This program has been approved for a maximum of 12 P.A.C.E. ® contact hours.
State of California
Mayo Medical Laboratories is approved as a provider of Continuing Education Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences for State of California. This program has been approved for 12 contact hours.
State of Florida
Mayo Medical Laboratories is approved as a Continuing Education Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences for the State of Florida. Florida Board of Clinical Personnel has designated this program for General credit. This program has been approved for 12 contact hours.
Level of Instruction
The level of instruction for the program is intermediate.
Conference Faculty
Faculty Disclosure
Course director(s), planning committee, faculty, and all others who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place. Faculty members also will disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentations. Disclosure of this information will be published in course materials so those participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentations.
Register Now
Registration includes tuition, access to a comprehensive course syllabus on a secure app, breakfasts, lunches, break refreshments, and a reception.
- Early bird registration fee is $550 and increases to $650 after August 1, 2018.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your participation in this conference on or before August 25, 2018, your registration fee, less a $75 administrative fee, will be refunded. The Mayo Medical Laboratories Education Department must receive written notification of your cancellation. No refunds will be made after August 25, 2018.
Mayo Medical Laboratories reserves the right to cancel or postpone any conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event Mayo Medical Laboratories must cancel or postpone this conference, Mayo Medical Laboratories will refund the registration fee but is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
Lodging Accommodations
Lodging and travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
A block or rooms with special conference rates has been secured at:
DoubleTree by Hilton - Sold Out
150 S Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
For alternative lodging accommodations check out the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Mayo Medical Laboratories is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
Exhibit opportunities are available. Please contact Melissa Peterson for more information:
Phone: (507) 284-9130
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Freebie: June Desktop Wallpaper
June 1st... when did that happen?? This month's desktop wallpaper is now available for download. Happy Summer, everyone!
- Open the file in your browser.
- Save to your computer.
- In System Preferences (Mac), select "Desktop" (on a PC, select Windows Icon > Settings > Personalization > Background)
- Find the downloaded image on your computer, select it, and make sure to select "Full Screen".
- Image should immediately appear on your desktop.
If you're on Instagram and you like to separate your photo feed by month, here's a version of the background that you can upload. Make sure to tag #rebekahdischdesign or @rebekahdischdesign so I can see your feed!
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CCPO night camera fund hits two thirds mark
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Gorgeous Toti lasses, Natalie Esterhuizen and Bonny Moffat bring some glamour to the CCPO fundraiser at Warnadoone Lifesaving Club on Saturday, 28 November.
The Community Crime Prevention Organisation (CCPO) fundraising coffers to purchase thermal night vision equipment has been boosted by R7,950.
This is thanks to the community spirit and local volunteer fundraiser, Fiona Harris, who organised a successful event at Warnadoone Lifesaving Club at the weekend.
This brings the amount raised for the camera to R26,250 with a shortfall of R12,400 remaining for the target at the current price.
The camera will be of huge assistance to the crime fighters, as it picks up a thermal (heat) image of a person whether it is used in the day or night, unlike conventional night vision goggles.
CCPO operations manager, Leon Joone was fortunate to experience the camera on loan. During operations he could pick up a suspect's body heat, even when he hid behind a tree.
This is especially important in Toti, where there are lots of bush paths. Suspects can be monitored without them even being aware the CCPO is watching them.
It will also go a long way to protect the crime fighters, as suspects can be observed before apprehension to see if they are armed or not.
"The CCPO thanks Fiona for all her hard work organising the event, Warnadoone Lifesaving Club for the use of their clubhouse, Fasie's Burgers and The Pancake Lady for donating a percentage of their food sales, Shane O'Brien for the music, and Sean and Michelle Roberts for providing a jumping castle for the young ones," said CCPO chairman, Richard Allkins.
"The event could not have been so successful without all the support of the community and local companies who donated the many raffle prizes. Thanks from the CCPO.


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Christopher C. Nicholls
Christopher C. Nicholls holds the Stephen Dattels Chair in Corporate Finance Law at the University of Western Ontario. He is a graduate of the University of Ottawa, Osgoode Hall Law School, and Harvard University.
Before coming to Western in 2006, Professor Nicholls was a member of the Dalhousie University Faculty of Law (now the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University) where he was the inaugural holder of the Purdy Crawford Chair in Business Law. Prior to joining the faculty of Dalhousie, he practised corporate and securities law in Toronto and in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Professor Nicholls has been a visiting (adjunct) professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, a visiting professor at Queen's University Faculty of Law, a visiting scholar at the Centre for Corporate and Commercial Law at the University of Cambridge, the Falconbridge Professor of Commercial Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, and a Herbert Smith Visitor to the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law.
He has served as a member (Commissioner) of the Nova Scotia Securities Commission, as associate editor and corporate finance law specialist editor for the Canadian Business Law Journal, and as a member of the editorial board of the Canadian Journal of Law and Technology. He is the author of numerous articles and monographs, as well as four other books including Securities Law (with Jeffrey MacIntosh, Irwin Law, 2002) and Mergers, Acquisitions and Other Changes of Corporate Control, 2d ed. (Irwin Law, 2012).