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Howdy, Who actually spends time figuring out why they do what they do when they do what they do? Why is it important to know? Well, let's see… we are, most of us, walking around with the desire to be loved (it is more like the end all be all for everyone) and understood. The thing about those desires is that we don't often love ourselves (which I have written about) and we most certainly don't always understand our motivations, reactions, feelings and inhibitions. We actually spend very little time asking ourselves, "Why did I feel that? Where are my feelings coming from? Why did I say that? What do I want? Why do I want that? Why do I need that? Do I need that? Do I want that? Do I feel that? Do I care? Do I want to need that? Do I want to feel that? Do I want to do that?" It can go on and on and I feel that it is important to go on and on in the discovery of you.
If you were to ask yourself these questions regarding your every behavior a few things would come to light. One, you don't know yourself that well and you probably should spend some time with you figuring you out. If you don't know you, who the hell else will? If you don't ask yourself these questions, who is running the show? Are you purposeful in your interactions or are you willy nilly and wondering why things don't work out for you the way you would want them to? So often we believe that because we are experiencing it we should operate from that experience being reason enough to react towards others in one way or another. Rarely do we stop and ask if we want to go where we are going emotionally. Too often we are reacting to something other than what is actually happening. We spend so little time on finding out what is up with ourselves that we don't notice the blame game that we play on a regular basis. We don't realize we put our work on others and then blame them when they don't know what we don't either.
Take a look at any situation you are currently experiencing. Where is it stemming from? It could be awesome it could be horrendous, just look at it and find out where the root is. We associate. It is what we do. Something happens and it reminds us of something else. If that something is pleasant all is well… if it isn't, all is hell. I have, in a number of relationships, been told that thinking about everything that is said is exhausting. So is running, biking, doing yoga, harvesting food, blah blah blah… it doesn't mean that you don't need to do it. Your work is you. Find out why, how, what about yourself. Learn about you if you ever want someone else to. If you don't think about what you say, why you say it and for what reason it is being said, what are you doing? Just because you don't know the answers to the questions doesn't mean there aren't reasons for your feelings and behavior.
Knowledge is power. Knowing yourself is a blessing, a gift, the culmination of persistent attention. You deserve to pay attention to yourself. You deserve to be the center of your universe. You deserve to reign yourself in so others don't have to bear the weight of your not knowing. No one deserves to have to figure you out.
You do you. Thoroughly please.


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Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a 4-8 teaching certification
Savanah Lee
5th Grade Math
This is my first year teaching. Last year I was a student teacher at Austin Middle School in 5th grade math. I have lived on the island since I was 2 years old and have gone to schools in GISD my whole life. I graduated from Ball High then went to Galveston College for my associates degree and finished college with a bachelors from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

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I guess I should start of by introducing myself, everything else would be impolite. I'm a vocational photographer and photo assistant, working in Luxembourg City at Photography Raoul Somers. Raoul being the main photographer, my job consists of doing all the retouching, computer work and everything that comes after the shoot. Keeping in touch with the clients, printing, sending out files and so on. I'm also often responsible for light design, deeply involved in all things creative and marketing decisions. I'm an assistant and that's what I do, basically everything that needs being done. Oh, and I'm also second shooter or I replace Raoul when he's not there. And I love my job more than you could ever imagine.
Like a lot of photographers and creatives in general, I have my ups and downs. The latter can completely crush you. But every now and then they lead to something new, something exiting. They push you to get out of your routine since most often it is just this - the routine - that is responsible for those dismal thoughts.
During one of these cast down phases, I realized I was not using my photo gear outside of work anymore. I had become a photographer out of love for the craft, out of the wish to create something. I wasn't creating anymore, just producing. I don't mean to say that client work didn't require any creativity, far from that. That's what makes a professional photographer in the end, the ability to be creative on demand. My problem was that I couldn't be creative when I was away from work. I had just recently upgraded to a Canon 5D Mark III, had the best lenses available but I woudn't touch it when I wasn't labeled "Photography Raoul Somers". That was a lot of money sitting there, being beautiful but not useful. Something had to change.
During that same period, my grandfather died. It was my father's dad who lived in Montana, we didn't have much contact. Dad flew to the US to handle things, to collect some stuff and among some mementos he brought back his old photo equipment which he then passed on to me.
One night I was contemplating about all of this gridlock stuff happening and me being stuck and... all of that. I may have been grouchy. A little bit perhaps. Anyway. I was searching for an explanation, what was holding me back? It was then that I reached for my grandfathers camera, an old Agfa rangefinder. Something triggered in me, as if someone had kindled a fire inside, I wanted to take photos with that thing! I looked through the viewfinder and thought that for some reason this camera appealed to me more than that huge machine-gun of a DSLR ever did.
I began researching and tried to find something like a digital rangefinder type of camera. My first obvious find was the Leica M Series. They where exactly what I was searching for but still, something was holding me back to buy one. I held it in my hands a few times at the store and I had the same mental block. But why? I swore to myself that I woulnd't spend that much money on something that I still wouldn't use in the end. That's when my eyes fell on the Fuji X system. They where comparatively a bargain and had one advantage for a lazy guy like myself: autofocus.
You have one big advantage being an assistant. Your private photo gear belongs to you, you can do with it whatever you want and don't worry about it affecting your work, that's what the studio's cameras are there for after all. So I went ahead and did something that would be unresponsible for any professional: I sold all my Canon stuff and bought a Fuji X-E2 without even trying it out first. Since I wasn't creative with my Canon gear anyway, I just went for it. Bam, done.
Yes, I found back my love for photography. For some reason the block was gone. I'd say that the Fujis - plural because in the meantime an X-T1 has joined the bag - have helped quite a bit. They are more affordable and smaller so I take them on the streets. Yes it was unresponsible nonetheless. They aren't perfect, I often wrestle with them, but what has changed the most in the end is that now, I'm taking photos again - a lot. They are the perfect camera for me, at this moment in time. I sometimes miss the autofocus of the Canon but more importantly, what I don't miss are the empty memory cards in there.
And this is who I think I am today. Of course, things are always more complicated than that. I'm not there yet, not where I want to be, but that's a story for another time. For now, I'm wrestling where before I was silent. For an artist, that is all one could wish for.


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Summer Programs 2015
Come alive at WA this summer! Academic, Adventure, and Athletic Programs for boys, including the sellout Dangerous Club for Boys!
|Name of Program
Academic Programs
|Speech Camp
|Jul 6-10
|12:30pm-3:30 am
|Sign Up
|Math Camp
|Aug 4-8
|8:00-10:00 am
|Sign Up
|Writing Camp
|Aug 4-8
|10:00-12:00 pm
|Sign Up
|Language Arts & Latin Camp
|Aug 4-8
|12:30-3:30 pm
|Sign Up
|Green Jay 101
|Aug 25-29
|9:00-12:00 pm
|Sign Up
Adventure Programs
|Dangerous Club for Boys
|Jun 22-26
|9:00-3:00 pm
|Sign Up
|Bug Camp
|Jul 7-11
|9:00-12:00 pm
|Sign Up
|Texas History Trails
|Jul 21-25
|9:00-4:00 pm
|Sign Up
|Science Camp
|Aug 10-14
|9:00-3:00 pm
|Sign Up
|Trebuchet Camp
|Aug 11-15
|12:30-3:30 pm
|Sign Up
|Band Camp
|Aug 17-21
|1:00-3:00 pm
|Sign Up
Athletic Programs
|Rookie Rugby Camp
|Jun 9-13
|9:00-12:00 pm
|Sign Up
|Cross Country Camp
|Jun 8-12
|7:30-9:00 am
|Sign Up
|Wrestling Camp
|Jun 8-12
|1:00-4:00 pm
|Sign Up
|Football Camp
|Jul 28-Aug 1
|9:00-12:00 pm
|Sign Up
August 17-21
Band Camp
1:00-3:00pm, $150
Band Camp is meant for boys who have started playing or who wish to begin to play brass, woodwinds and percussion. Boys will receive guided practice and small group instruction in wind instruments and percussion. Games and additional activities will supplement the camp.
Staff: Doug Klatt & Tim Keenley
Contact: email@example.com
June 9-13
Rookie Rugby Camp
9:00am-12:00pm, $150
Rookie Rugby Camp is designed for boys to gain experience in the fascinating game that builds on the characteristics of toughness, will power, and loyalty. The sport of Rugby Football hails from the renowned Rugby School in England, and is the second most popularly played sport in the world! The Western Academy Rookie Rugby Camp allows boys to jump into rugby as a safe, non-contact, but fast-paced passing and running sport. The Rookie Rugby Camp is where boys get to learn the rules of the great game of rugby while everyone gets a chance to catch, pass and run with the ball.
Staff: Larry Monks
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
June 8-12
Cross Country Camp
7:30am-9:00am, $100
Cross Country Camp offers a fun introduction to the summer running program that will prepare the boys for the fall's upcoming cross country season. Special attention will be given to stretching, different kinds of running workouts, and tips for racing better. The boys will also play games that assist them in building up their core strength and stamina. Sign up for Cross Country Camp!
Staff: Adam Thompson
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
June 8-12
Wrestling Camp
1:00pm-4:00pm, $200
Wrestling Camp offers a fun immersion in this ancient and noble sport through a combination of instruction, drilling, and live wrestling. Participants will receive personalized one-on-one assistance from camp coaches and mentors. The primary objectives of the camp are to review the fundamentals of folkstyle wrestling; to learn advanced techniques in neutral, bottom, and top positions; and to gain invaluable mat experience from tough matches throughout the week. Additionally, special attention will be devoted to the virtues of discipline, courage, and sportsmanship that wrestling encourages. Summer work makes winter champions!
Staff: Adam Thompson
Contact: email@example.com
June 22-26
Dangerous Club for Boys
9:00am-3:00pm, $300
Dangerous Club for Boys, inspired in part by The Dangerous Book for Boys, will offer a generous sampling of activities and lessons that will familiarize the boys with stories, hobbies, games, and skills that every boy should know and love. The goal is to awaken a boy's natural passion for learning and to encourage him on the dangerous adventure of becoming a good man! Activities could include: games and sports, lizard hunts, secret codes and ciphers, chess, poetry, fort-building, sketching, bird watching, character talks, knot tying, learning about great heroes.
Staff: Chris Carroll
Contact: email@example.com
July 6-10
Speech Camp (lower and upper school have separate tracks)
12:30pm-3:30pm, $200
Western Academy's Speech Camp trains students to dramatize works of prose and poetry for school bard competitions as well as speech tournaments. Participants will learn how to: select and cut prose passages and poems; prepare a memorized introduction; pace their performances; enunciate and pronounce words correctly; imbue pathos and expressiveness into their performance through the intonation, pitch, and tone of their voice as well as targeted body language; and bring to life memorable characterization. Some attention will also be given to improvisational performances and impromptu speaking, too. Finally, advanced students will be encouraged to write and memorize an original oration for performance. The week will culminate with a mini-festival competition on Friday.
Staff: Adam Thompson and Larry Monks
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
July 7-11
Bug Camp
9:00am-12:00pm, $200
Bug Camp entails observing, collecting, identifying, (properly) killing, drying, pinning, and labeling various Texas insects. The camp will include studying the anatomy, life cycle, and binomial nomenclature of common Texas insects. The Camp will include a trip to the Katy Prairie Conservancy, where we will catch insects and also to learn about the Texas biome.
Staff: John Power and Nathaniel Saylor
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
July 21-25
Texas History Trails
9:00am-4:00pm, $300
Camp Texas History Trails is a one-week immersion into the causes and events of the Texas Revolution. Campers will be instructed about the varied cultural, political, military, and historical significances, the why and how of Texas' Independence. Each morning will begin with a history class to prepare our visit to that day's historic site of Texas. Emphasis will be given to appreciating the hardships and complexities of a frontier life, as well as to understanding the details of each of the battles of the Texas Revolution. A special demonstration on Antebellum artillery will be given by a member of the Texas Army Reenactment Group and friend of Western Academy. The Texas Historic Sites we will study and explore are: Gonzales (the Lexington of Texas), Washington on the Brazos (where Texas Declaration of Independence was signed), San Felipe de Austin (the Colonial Capital of Texas), Huntsville (Sam Houston Memorial, Musuem, and Statue), and San Jacinto (Battlefield, Monument, and Museum of Texas Independence).
Staff: Patrick Miggins
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
July 28 - August 1
Football Camp
9:00am-12:00pm, $200
Improve your skills and enjoy the team game of football. Whether your goal is to improve as a player or just have more fun with your friends, learn the fundamentals and game strategies from Western Academy's head coach, Mr. Mike McManus. Players develop the fundamentals and individual skills of the game through drills and competitions. The personal attention of the staff also focuses on the development of the virtues associated with team-play and the overall character of a sportsman.
Staff: Mike McManus
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
August 4-8
Math Camp
8:00am-10:00am, $200
Math Camp offers students a head start on their math studies for the upcoming year. Teacher-led instruction in math fundamentals, along with ample student practice and one-on-one teacher tutoring, will focus on honing students current math skills and enabling them to advance efficiently to the next level. In addition to stressing order, neatness, accuracy, and thoroughness, heavy emphasis will be placed on students exercising good math study skills through the mastery of key math concepts.
Staff: John Creech
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
August 4-8
Writing Camp
10:00am-12:00pm, $200
Writing Camp offers students the opportunity to refine their current writing skills and learn how to write effectively for a variety of purposes. The camp will provide a firm foundation in the writing format Western Academy uses for its classes, a format proven to enable them to be successful writers in high school and beyond.
Staff: John Creech
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
August 4-8
Language Arts and Latin Camp
12:30pm-3:30pm, $200
Language Arts and Latin Camp offers students the ability to increase their facility with English grammar and vocabulary while learning the wonderfully logical (and fun!) language of Latin, which is not only the basis of the Romance languages, but of much of our English vocabulary. The focus will be to learn some Latin, but with equal emphasis placed on improving students' command of English. Simultaneously studying Latin and English not only helps students learn the many English words derived from Latin, but also provides new "lenses" through which to better view and understand English grammar.
Staff: John Creech
Contact: email@example.com
August 10-14
Science Camp
9:00am-3:00pm, $300
In Science Camp, boys explore central discoveries in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. They meet the pivotal characters in the story of science. They put the Scientific Method into action with hands-on experiments and demonstrations. Biological study will include dissections and the use of microscopes. Students will see an amazing gravitational demonstration and create a laser from scratch in the Physics portion of the camp. In the Chemistry portion, we will see some incredible properties of elements and produce explosive chemical reactions.
Staff: Joe Kolf, John Power, Nathaniel Saylor
Contact: email@example.com
August 11-15
Trebuchet Camp
12:30pm-3:30pm, $200
Trebuchet Camp will provide a fun, exciting, hands-on approach to studying energy conversion, levers, trajectories, ratios, rotational motion, inertia, forces, and more! Investigate how projectile range alters by changing variables such as weight, weight position, sling length, pivot point, and projectile mass. Each camper will build a model trebuchet kit, as well as contribute to the design and construction of a larger scale model.
Staff: Patrick Miggins and Nathaniel Saylor
Contact: email@example.com
August 25-29
Green Jay 101 Camp
9:00am-12:00pm, $200
Green Jay 101 is an introductory camp for incoming WA students. This camp offers key study skills that are fundamental to an excellent student's approach to academics. It will feature a Summer Reading section, in which students will receive instruction in completing their summer reading and journaling, as well as their poem memorization assignments. The camp will also feature Math and Language Arts sections. Math instruction will be grouped based on student aptitude and with an emphasis on beginning the year with a strong start. The Language Arts component will feature some Latin as well as a short narrative around which reading comprehension and writing workshop classes will be held.
Staff: Patrick Miggins, all of WA faculty
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com


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GDPR, Squarespace, MailChimp & Google Analytics
What do you need to do to become GDPR compliant
for Squarespace websites using MailChimp and/or Google Analytics
If you live in the UK / EU, you have probably heard about the new GDPR privacy directive, but with so much confusing information about what small business owners REALLY need to do to become compliant, I thought I would write about my own experience so to help cut through the confusion and jump straight to what you need to do before May 25, 2018, the date that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes enforceable.
In an effort to make my own business compliant, I've read through a lot of regulations, articles, tips and even consulted my hubby who is in charge of processing data for one of the UK's largest charities. That doesn't mean I'm an expert, and if you want to ensure compliance, then the best thing to do is to consult a GDPR / data expert, such as the eternally awesome Kathryn Corrick who has helped loads of companies navigate the data/privacy minefield.
This is my own take on GDPR based on what I've read / asked / understood how it applies to my own business, so in no way am I implying that this is legal advice - follow the below at your own risk. However, the following information may help you understand the pieces of the data protection puzzle that you may need to address ASAP. Remember that your requirements may be different depending on your type of business and what you do on your website (for example, if you run advertisements).
This post is based on the three tools that I use for handling user data that I think will also be in use by a lot of my readers/clients:
Squarespace - both for handling online sales & enquiries, and for Squarespace Analytics that includes the use of cookies
MailChimp - for sending email newsletters and managing mailing lists, including the use of web beacons for tracking
Google Analytics - for tracking how users interact with my website, including the use of cookies
(I also use a number of other systems for processing user data; more on that shortly.)
Broadly speaking, here are the steps that I followed to bring my own business, processes & websites up to speed for GDPR compliance.
1. Document/protect your data processing
Under GDPR, it's likely that you (or someone within your business) will be acting in the role as Data Controller. In this role, you will have new responsibilities with regard to how you handle client/prospect data. The first thing you should do is to make a list of:
all the types of personal information that you hold about people (eg. name, email, IP address)
all the sources where you get the information (eg. newsletter signup, trade show, email enquiry)
what systems/companies/people you share it with and under what circumstances (eg. CRM system for tracking enquiries, accounting tool for sending invoices, contract tool such as HelloSign for signing contracts, etc)
where those systems/companies/people are located (eg. outside the EU)
how long you keep the personal information
This will allow you to create a data map that forms an essential part of your GDPR compliance. To help you get started, I've created a sample GDPR data map that you can use as the basis to create your own:
Or, even better, Kathryn from CorrickWales.com has made these templates that are way more comprehensive: For Data Controllers | For Data Processors (thanks, Kathryn!)
The GDPR data map above is based on this Data Controller checklist that I have found useful in helping my business become compliant - have a look; you may find it helps you, too. If you're a small/micro business like me, you may also find the ICO's small organisations info pages helpful.
In addition to the data map, you also need to ensure you are prepared to handle and report any possible data breaches, that your data is currently stored securely, and of course that you have a current up-to-date registration with the ICO. If you're not sure or have never registered before, you can see if you need to register here (hint: you probably do!).
You may also be a Data Processor, depending on the nature of your business. For example, if you are a marketing agency and you send out emails for your clients, you are the data processor for them. Data processors have another set of rules and policies, so make sure you check the ICO's website for details on how to comply.
If you use third parties to process your data (such as MailChimp, Squarespace and GA), then you will need a contract in place to protect the data you share with them, called a DPA.
2. Update your Privacy Policy
I certainly hope you already have a Privacy Policy on your website. If not, then you better get one sorted ASAP. You will have new legal obligations under GDPR, such as:
Allowing customers to easily update, request access to or request deletion of all of the information you hold about them (which is partly why the data map above is so important). So if you don't already state in your Privacy Policy how people can manage the data you hold, then you'll need to add this to your policy now.
Allowing customers more transparency about the data you hold about them, including a clearly worded privacy policy that spells out exactly:
- what data you hold,
- what you use it for,
- how long you keep it, and
- who else has access to it, including third-party systems that you may use such as CRM tools, accounting systems, etc.
Only transferring data outside of the EU to countries that offer an appropriate level of protection, and if you do have cross-border data flows, you must disclose this. So, for example if you use systems like Google Analytics and Mailchimp that have servers based in USA, you need to disclose this and ensure that those services have adequate data protection (you may also want to link to their privacy/data policies from your own Privacy Policy).
Your Privacy Policy should also contain the legal reasons you may have for processing data, such as providing users information they have requested from you, or the performance of contractual obligations to your customers. Last but not least, you'll need to take steps to inform your customers whenever you update your Privacy Policy. You should also indicate on your Policy the date when it was last updated.
If you can't afford a legal advisor, there are loads of privacy and cookie policy generators on the web; this one is basic but puts things in plain English, this one is more comprehensive but horrible to read, and you can buy them from this company with the assurance that they are drafted by a legal team.
3. Update your Cookie Notice mechanism
Many of us have been relying on "implied consent" for cookie notices - something like using the Squarespace Announcement Bar to state that your website uses cookies, and that by continuing to use the site, users accept the site's Cookie Policy. Well, under GDPR, implied consent is no longer acceptable. Now, you will need to give users the option to decline cookies and still use your website.
The first thing you need to do is ensure your Cookie Policy is up-to-date, and that it explains what purpose(s) your website uses cookies for, and where those cookies come from (eg. Squarespace and Google Analytics). Then, you'll need to ensure you spell out the process for how users can accept/decline cookies.
Next, you can move on to installing/updating a cookie alert, ensuring that it's compliant with GDPR. You have several options, none of which are entirely straightforward/ideal as of right now (sorry!). Remember, to be compliant with GDPR, your cookie notice needs to make it clear what action the user takes to accept cookies, and to decline cookies. It should also allow people to change their mind... something most of the solutions (including Squarespace's own) don't really cater for very well at the time of writing.
Option A. Squarespace Cookie Banner
You could use the built-in Squarespace EU cookie banner, but if you do, you'll be stuck with a hideous grey block* on the page, and at present, it's a bit of a stretch to say that it fully complies with GDPR, since the only way to disallow cookies is to leave the banner on the page, which will likely interfere with user experience - see this example on a client's site which shows how the default banner blocks the logo and some of the main navigation.
*UPDATE 12 Sept: Squarespace have finally made the default banner less hideous, but it's still not 100% letter-of-the-law compliant with GDPR as there's no 'opt out' option.
So if you do go down this route, I suggest that you apply custom CSS (or work with someone like me) to make sure that it doesn't overlap with key functions such as page navigation, like I've done on my Squarespace book website. If you're comfortable with code, you can try customising it using instructions here.
You can enable this cookie banner in Squarespace by going to SETTINGS > COOKIES & VISITOR DATA. You now have a few options for customising the appearance of the Cookie Banner, too,
Important Info: The Cookie Banner only works with analytics cookies. Squarespace places "strictly necessary" cookies on visitors' computers regardless of whether they accept cookies using the Squarespace Cookie Banner. Make sure your Cookie Policy makes this clear. You can read more about these functional and required cookies here.
You will also need to do the following in order to be as GDPR compliant as possible:
Select Restrict Squarespace Analytics in the banner settings screen. This will ensure that no cookies are set unless the user clicks the button to dismiss the cookie message.
Customise the message to include a link to your cookie policy.
Customise the message to make it clear that clicking the X (or OK or whatever wording you choose for the button) will allow analytics cookies. Something like the one shown on my Squarespace book's help website should suffice.
Option B. Third Party Cookie Tool
If like me, you think the above is less than perfect, then you may want to consider a service such as CookieBot (pay a small fee per month) or CookieScript (one-time payment). Or, you could choose a free service such as CookieBar.
You'll need to be comfortable inserting code into your website's SETTINGS > ADVANCED > CODE INJECTION header or footer area. If your website was created after Dec 2017 and you are on the Personal subscription plan, then you will need to upgrade your Squarespace subscription to be able to do this.
Option C. Custom Coded Solution
You can get someone like me or anyone comfortable with Javascript and CSS to use the amazing, free and open source Cookie Consent by Insites to create a custom cookie notice for your website. This solution is definitely GDPR compliant, and if you choose the OPT-OUT option, it will allow users to change their mind by opening an unobtrusive little minimised tab to change their cookie settings. This is the solution I'm currently using on this website, and also on my Squarespace portfolio / microsite (with different style settings).
There are loads of code options available on the web if you know how to code, but having run tests on several of them, the Insites solution seems to be one of the few that broadly follows GDPR recommendations without looking like some hideous thing with loads of checkboxes or toggles.
4. Update all of your website enquiry forms
One of the new requirements in GDPR is to be clear about what you will do with data that is collected, to allow users to choose whether to share their data with you. The easiest way to do this is to ensure that any forms that you use to collect user data state what you'll do with the data and include a link to your privacy policy.
If you're using Squarespace forms for this, you have two choices:
If the form is a form block on a page (all fields show on the page), then you can simply use a text block above or below the form block. See example here.
If the form has Lightbox Mode enabled (form fields are in a popup), then you'll need to use the technique below to add text to the form.
How to add a custom message to a form
On the page where the form is, hover over the form block and click EDIT
Click on ADD FORM FIELD
Choose LINE as the type of field.
Delete the text that says SECTION (or put a title here if you like)
Paste the text below into the DESCRIPTION box (remember to REPLACE the /replace with your privacy policy link - eg /privacy-policy)
We'll use the details you provide on this form to contact you regarding your enquiry. You can read our Privacy Policy here.
Deselect the UNDERLINE option
Click DONE to close the line field's attributes
Click APPLY to save
You can see an example of this on any of the enquiry forms on my Services pages.
If you're using a Newsletter Block, there's already a place for you to enter the text that explains what you will use the data for, and the little caption that includes some words about and a link to your privacy policy.
5. Ensure your MailChimp lists are clean and compliant
If you've already been following the rules the under CAN-SPAM Act and/or the Data Protection Act, then you have been asking for consent before adding people to your mailing list anyway. So you may not need to change anything in terms of your opt-in process aside from double-checking that your process includes:
Documentation of consent (available within the MailChimp List)
Specification of what data you will use & what specific purpose it will be used for (normally indicated at signup)
The ability for subscribers to opt out (included in the footer of all MailChimp mailings)
The ability for subscribers to manage their preferences (included in the footer of all MailChimp mailings)
And if you've been using MailChimp for a while, you are also likely to be using the Double-Opt-In process, which helps to ensure compliance by eliminating the possibility of someone entering another person's email address to subscribe to your mailing list (it also helps weed out spam/fake subscribes, too). Double-Opt-In is NOT a requirement of GDPR (though some EU countries do require it), but if you aren't using it, then you need to ensure that any signup form includes an unticked checkbox (or uses the new MailChimp GDPR fields) to ensure you comply with the GDPR requirement that users must take an action in order to give valid consent.
If you ever need to provide documentation of consent, you can follow these steps to export your list, or simply take a screenshot of your list view which shows where and when the user subscribed:
If the above criteria are met, then the only other thing you need to do is to sign MailChimp's Data Processing Agreement.
However, should you wish to do so, you can choose to enable GDPR fields on your signup forms to be extra sure you're covered & make it easier to prove your compliance. You can find out more about that here. And if your lists are super old, you may want to take this opportunity to confirm people still want to be on there, since GDPR states that consent isn't forever.
There's also a great blog post from the ICO's CEO about the myth that you need to get fresh consent from everyone (you don't!).
BUT: If you've been super naughty, and you've added people to your mailing list without expressly telling them that's what their data would be used for, then you may need to take action now.
For example, if you have put paying customers onto a marketing list that they did not specifically opt into, then you have been using what is called 'soft opt in' which is kinda shaky ground (in my opinion), so you may want to try to gain explicit permission. Instructions for how to do this can be found here and further reading on the right way to re-permission here.
If you put anyone else onto your list (for example, LinkedIn contacts or people that you met at a trade show or event) and they didn't know this was happening, then you are in breach of the law. You were already in breach of the law even before GDPR, but now you have the chance to rectify this. You must delete those people from your list; you cannot legally email them to ask permission (because you would in effect be sending an illegal email to try to make them legal). Watch out for this one! Some big brands have been fined for trying to do this. More reading on this here.
You should also be aware that the law is changing with regard to offering freebies in exchange for email addresses.
Lots of people offer downloadable white papers, reports or tip sheets as a means of gathering emails and boosting their newsletter list (often called "lead magnets" in the marketing industry). Under GDPR, you can't use pre-ticked boxes or any other method of consent by default, nor can you make consent a precondition of service, which means that you can't say "give me your email, and I'll give you this" - which is in effect what most lead magnets do. The clever and generous Kerstin Martin has made a downloadable checklist regarding GDPR with a specific focus on lead magnets, and you can get it here. It also includes step-by-step instructions for setting up the GDPR fields in MailChimp, so it's useful even if you aren't using lead magnets.
6. Disable the Activity Log in Squarespace
The Activity Log lives in your Squarespace Analytics, and it exposes the full IP address of users. Although it doesn't associate these IP addresses to actual individuals, it's theoretically possible for a super-dedicated person to take that information and find out who is associated to the IP address. And while this is incredibly unlikely to happen in practice, you should still cover yourself by turning off your access to this information.
In the Home Menu, click Settings, and then click Cookies & Visitor Data.
Scroll down, and uncheck Enable activity log.
Those are the 6 things you definitely need to do if you use Squarespace, MailChimp and/or Google Analytics. Technically, there's a 7th thing that you should do if you use Google Analytics, but this is for advanced users, so you'll likely need some help unless you are using Google Tag Manager and/or are comfortable editing code.
Bonus: #7
Tweak your Google Analytics settings to disallow long URLs which may contain personal identifiers, and to anonymize IP addresses
If that sounds like Charlie Brown's teacher and makes no sense to you, then you should probably get someone to help you with this. You can find out more about both things in this article. If you use Google Analytics and you don't make the tweaks, then at minimum you should update your privacy policy to you let your users know that you will not make use of this data to identify an individual, even though it may be captured by Google Analytics.
You should also be aware that Google Analytics have made some changes to their Data Retention policy, so if you don't do anything to update your settings, you may lose the ability to track historical user data more than 26 months old. You can find out more about this here.


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Hey y'all, this week we're going to dive into the world of Intermittent Fasting. It's a huge topic in today's fitness world and there's so many different concepts and ideas surrounding it and while it isn't necessarily a new technique, there's so much new research supporting its benefits as of the last couple years. So what is it? For a quick definition from Wikipedia, "Intermittent fasting is an umbrella term for various diets that cycle between a period of fasting and non-fasting during a defined period." Yep, it's that simple. Basically it's the use of any diet or nutritional management though the boundaries of designated feeding and non feeding windows throughout the day. For example, my feeding window is between 10 am and 8 pm. From the hours of 8 pm to 10 am the next day there's no eating. Not so crazy right? And you may already do something similar to this already. The concept is pretty simple by design, but it takes a more cave-man approach with how our bodies digest and process food from an ancestral basis. After eating, your body will enter the Fed State. This is a point in which higher levels of the insulin hormone is produced and the body will now rely on the incoming source of food as its primary energy source, rather than using stored fats and glycogen as energy. After you're done eating for the day (typically when sleeping) the body will enter the Post-absorptive state and then later, the Fasted State. It takes about 8 to 12 hours after eating to reach the full potential of the Fasted State. At this point the body's insulin levels will drop due to the lack of incoming food supply and thus will begin burning the stored fats and glycogen as energy. This is the sweet spot in time and ultimate end goal for any intermittent fasting program and the reason it yields such incredible results with such little effort. It's important to note that entering the Fasted State isn't limited to only sleeping times but more of a time frame of when food was last consumed. Now, the time frame window example I used above is just a guideline and it doesn't need to be the same, however the idea is to recognize the time spent in the Fed State and the Fasted State. Thus your feeding window could be 2 pm – 10 pm or even 4 pm – 12 am. The options are limitless! Now since this topic is very new and widely researched, everyone and their mother has opinions, thoughts, and theories of how to effectively implement the intermittent fast. For this reason I'm going to only share my thoughts and findings through my own trials and errors. It will be your job to apply my tips and adapt as you try this new life/diet hack for yourself.
Finding Your Feeding Window Will be Difficult at First
During the first few days, it will be difficult to find your feeding and fasting windows. For me, it was easiest to pick a designated time like 10 am – 8 pm as stated before, but this was only due to my somewhat consistent work schedule right now. When I've tried this approach in the past, I got so focused on the time frames that I would end up stressing myself more out and missing meals and feeling bad about it. At this point I've learned that the best practice is to worry less about the time frame and to focus only on the time spent in the Fed and Fasted states. Here are three tips for maximizing your time frames effectively.
- Wait 3-5 hours after you wake before having your first meal. When you first wake your body will be in the Fasted State, so to optimize your fat burning window, skip out on eating right away to keep your insulin levels low. This will allow your body to continue to use stored fats as energy.
- A good rule of thumb is to have an 8-10 hour eating window and a 14-16 hour fasted window. I recommend starting at a 10:14 ratio (10 hour feeding, 14 hour fasting) in the beginning as this will allow a smooth transition. However, the 8:16 ratio (8 hour feeding, 16 hour fast) will yield incredible results in a short amount of time.
- Don't get hung up on the schedule! If you're struggling to make your feeding window before sunset, then simplify things. It's about the time SPENT in the Fasted State, not WHEN you were in the Fasted State. Your body doesn't have a watch attached to it telling it when 8 pm has arrived. But it CAN tell when 8 hours has gone by without any influx of food supply. Long story short, focus on making sure you're feeding during the 8-10 hour window, and not eating during you're 14-16 hour window. NO MATTER WHAT TIME OF DAY IT IS!
BCAAs and Other Foods/Drinks Can Break Your Fast
There's only one big cardinal rule about fasting: NEVER BREAK YOUR FAST EARLY. Breaking the fast means you've left the fat burning Fasted State, and are now entering the Fed State. Insulin levels will rise and yes you guessed it, you will now be using incoming calories and food supply as energy and will no longer be burning fat. This is okay, however we're trying to time this at our own pace and we don't want to break the fast too soon. A general rule is that, anything you eat or consume that has calories will break the fast. That being said there are some exceptions such as black coffee (NO ADDED SWEETENERS OR CREAMERS), water, and green tea. Also, starting and ending your day with a shot of apple cider vinegar and water is a good way to cleanse and assist in the absorption of previously consumed minerals in to your body during your mineral deprived fasted state. It's good to know as well that not all calorie-free foods and liquids will keep you in a Fasted State. This is because some liquids, though calorie free can still target insulin spikes within your body thus breaking your fast. This is especially true and brought to light more recently about BCAAs or Branch Chained Amino Acids. The best rule of thumb when deciding what liquids to consume during your fast is to stick to: Water, Black Coffee, Green Tea, and Apple Cider Vinegar.
After Day 3, The Mental Clarity Kicks In
One of the highlights of Intermittent Fasting is the promotion of mental focus and clarity while on a fasted diet. This is also a gift from our ancient ancestors in the form of evolutionary adaptations. In a nutshell, during the days of hunting and gathering, the prehistoric man would spend most of the day hunting and wouldn't have our modern day luxuries of Snack Packs and protein bars to hold them over until they caught dinner. The Fasted State can trigger the body to release catecholamines (essentially adrenaline) which helps the mind focus. An adaptation much needed in the prehistoric days to help humans find their next meal. This can take a few days to get to that level, but if you fight the temptations to break your fast, you'll feel the mental clarity soon enough.
Plan Out Your Caloric Intake
It should go without saying that having a diet or some sort of nutrition plan will assist tremendously in your fasting journey. However, because of it's fat burning potential, Intermittent Fasting tends to be a bit more forgiving than most traditional diet plans. For this first round of Intermittent Fasting for myself, I took the loose approach. I didn't follow my usual macro plan and I ate out A LOT. I plan on spending the next week with a much more disciplined approach to see the difference in the results. I was shocked however, at seeing what my body was able to do to keep me in the same lean state I entered in, and I wasn't even counting my macros! All that being said, some caution should be heeded.
- Try to eat non processed wholesome foods as much as possible. This means relatively large portioned meals with adequate supply of protein, carbs, and fats and no processed drinks, bars, or pre-cooked microwaveable dishes. Instead, meats, wild caught fish, eggs, nuts, high fat dairy (cheese, butter), and non starchy veggies are a good base for your meals. I would err on the side of higher protein and fat, rather than high starchy carbs since the protein and fats will leave you feeling satiated longer. Also, most sugar, grain, and starch based carbs will mess with your insulin and blood sugar levels, which leave your body to process more empty calories than necessary.
- Try to shoot for 3-4 meals for your feeding window. If you plan on an 8 hour feeding window, shoot for 3 medium-large meals with the largest at the end of your feeding. If you plan on a 10 hour feeding window, shoot for 4 medium-large meals with the largest at the end.
Stack Some Cardio in During Your Fast
I know everyone hates cardio, but if you're looking to see fat melt off your body, you have to try adding some cardio. Even with low intensity cardio, like stairs, exercise and movement whilst in the Fasted State can increase and trigger even more burning of fat and glycogen storage. I sometimes lift and do cardio depending on my work schedule while in the Fasted State and I feel leaner and tighter. Take it at your own pace and be sure to start slow and after you've had some time with your new Intermittent Fasting program before you introduce too much exercise and activity.
Sooooo…. As I mentioned before, this week was a trial for myself while paying minimal attention to my actual macro nutrients other than just trying to make sure i got enough protein, carbs and fats. This upcoming week I plan on using the same Fasting program, but this time with a lot more focus on the nutritional content to record and compare the results. I plan on consuming 3-4 meals during my feeding window and fast for 14-16 hours independent of the actual time of day.
I'll be back in a week to share my findings. I'm not going to lie, going back to meal prep after a week of eating whatever I wanted is not looking fun. But I'm excited to see the changes. Hope you all enjoyed today's post and wish me luck!
P.S. check out the 6 day progress photos below
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After their widely acclaimed victory in Silicon Valley, California for creating a mobile app that detects fake drugs by scanning its barcode and verifying expiry dates, the five girls from Onitsha: Promise Nnalue, Jessica Osita, Nwabuaku Ossai, Adaeze Onuigbo and Vivian Okoye, have been received by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa in Abuja as announced through his Instagram handle.
The girls, who attend Regina Pacis Model Secondary School, Onitsha, in addition to creating a pragmatic tool structured towards making life in Nigeria that much better, also won a prize of $10,000 after beating out teams from countries like the US, Spain and China.
In the reception which was attended by a host of dignitaries including the deputy governor of Anambra State, Nkem Okeke; the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Kate Omenugha to mention a few, recognition was given to their innovation by NAFDAC who through a representative, committed to working with the girls (code-named "Team Save A Soul") to taking their idea even further while the federal and state governments made commitments to furthering development of education and technology in the country to promote innovation amongst youths.
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Papa encouraged the students to try to contact the photographer, in hopes to approve of the piece being published. Several days later, Papa received a positive response from the photographer. He was supportive and enthusiastically helped the two writers get in contact with the beautiful subject– Juanita Williams.
Monday October 23rd, the four: Papa, Aniqa Islam, Elizabeth Framski, and Juanita Williams, were in contact via phone call conference and I was there to record it all. After almost a year passing, this beautiful survivor, Juanita Williams, was ear to ear with us.
Just like her emails with us students, she was a sincere and light-hearted person. The four of them spoke about her health, her appreciation, her day to day life being a mother of two, and everything in between. Countless times, she gave thanks for the uplifting poems put into the magazine, claiming, "you put my feelings into words," and, "I cried the first time I read it."
Juanita Williams was a breathtaking soul, beautiful in the artwork and on the phone conference, as well. This was an exciting moment for the students to get in contact with their muse and will forever be an unforgettable moment for everyone in the conference room that day. To read more of the actual conversation, buy Woodland's literary magazine, Contact.
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In almost all marriages, the couple's financial lives are intertwined during the marriage, and the general feeling is that they owe the debts incurred during the marriage together, as one. This is not the case, and creditors do not share the sentiment. We've all heard the statistics about financial stress being one of the most common causes of divorce, but why else do divorce and bankruptcy seem to occur at or within such a short period of one another?
During a divorce proceeding, both assets and debts are split between the divorcing individuals, and divorce arrangement is typically formalized in a divorce judgment. For example, one term of the divorce may be that the Wife agrees to pay the amount owed to Discover, and to hold Husband harmless (meaning she won't attempt to have Husband contribute to the debt repayment). The divorce judgment is entered and both parties move on with their lives, right?
Maybe, but what happens if Wife doesn't pay the Discover card debt? Discover will understandably start calling, but they won't just call Wife, they'll call both Wife and Husband. Husband will exasperatingly try to explain to Discover that they don't understand, the debt was already dealt with in the divorce, his ex-wife is supposed to pay the debt, as agreed, pursuant to the divorce judgment. But regardless of what Husband and Wife agreed to in their divorce proceeding, Discover didn't agree to anything. As far as Discover is concerned, there are two individuals jointly and severally liable for the debt (meaning they can collect all or a portion of the debt from either person). The same is true if the Wife files bankruptcy and discharges the debt to Discover – the Husband will remain liable for the debt.
Shy of having every creditor sign off on the divorce judgment effectively releasing the spouse who is not taking on the debt (don't hold your breath, this isn't likely), or settling the debt with the creditor in return for a signed release, the only way to ensure the other spouse will not be subject to collections is to discharge the debt in a bankruptcy proceeding. Or pay it, I always forget that option.


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If this whole space-faring civilization business is to work out, we need to know that humans can even handle space-life, physiologically speaking. That's not a guarantee. Life on Earth has spent a cool 4.5 billion years being accelerated downward at 9.8 meters per-second squared and that's a hell of a thing. Take a minute in front of a mirror and it becomes clear enough that, well, we look like the product of eons of gravitational influence. We look weird.
Both space- and Earth-based experiments have roundly concluded that spaceflight is not the most healthy thing. Over long periods, bones and muscles begin to waste away. The cells that line our blood cells become inflamed; our eyes start to deform; our immune systems sink. And that's just what we know from six-month ISS tours. It could get worse.
Space travelers may have another concern, according to research published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE. Mice that had spent two weeks orbiting aboard the space shuttle Atlantis in 2011 (the final flight of the US space shuttle program) returned to Earth with early signs of liver damage in the forms of both nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and the beginning stages of fibrosis, an accumulation of cellular waste products that can lead to cirrhosis and-or total liver failure.
While liver damage may not be an immediate danger for ISS crews, it could wind up mattering a great deal for astronauts bound for Mars
"The spaceflight environment impacts many physiological systems, resulting in potentially serious consequences, particularly for longer duration space exploration," the paper explains. "As use of the International Space Station (ISS) is increased, and with the rise of commercial spaceflight and tourism, the systemic effects of microgravity must be carefully investigated to protect human health. Although most research has focused on bone, muscle, brain and cardiovascular function, several studies have shown that exposure to the space environment alters both energy and lipid metabolism in humans and rodents."
This is not an out-of-nowhere result. Astronauts have been found to show diabetes-like symptoms that increase in severity depending on how much time was spent in space. The implication is that the microgravity environment is having some sort of effect on the body's metabolic processes. And the liver is a key organ in regulating metabolism, acting as a sort of battery by way of storing and producing glucose (from the energy-storage molecule glycogen) when demanded by the presence of insulin in the blood.
So, while the space-mice overall lost weight, their livers began to accumulate lipids (fat molecules, generally). Compared with a control group of mice that did not fly on the mission, the space-flown mice lost weight in the form of lean muscle mass. As a result, skinnier mice returned to Earth but with a higher overall percentage of body fat composition.
Meanwhile, Karen Jonscher, the study's lead author, found that her frozen mouse livers had an excess of accumulated lipid droplets—fat. This was accompanied by a loss of retinol, an animal form of vitamin A, and alterations to genes responsible for the breaking down of fats by the liver. Still more ominous was the presence of fibrosis; it should take months or years for mice to develop fibrosis, even given a terrible diet. Here it took two weeks.
The results seem to be an answer to a question posed by Jonscher at the outset of her work. "My research focuses on overnutrition," she told Motherboard. "I was curious about the effect of muscle atrophy on the liver. When muscles atrophy, which happens in flight, the proteins break down and their amino acids go through the bloodstream and into the liver. I wondered if that might 'look' like overnutrition to the liver and, if so what might the response be?"
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Life is tough, no doubt about that, but how you view it depends on how you are living. Make all moments count and use every obstacle and disappointment as a stepping stone to moving forward.
Make these positive promises to yourself and keep them forever
1. "I will not hold the past against myself."
Your problems, your weaknesses, setbacks, regrets and mistakes teach you if you're willing to learn. Take everything as a lesson learned.
2. "I will own my life and never deny responsibility for it."
You may have learned that you should blame your parents, your teachers, the education system, the government, etc., but never to blame yourself. If you want to let go and move on with your life, you're the only person who can make it happen. It's YOUR move to make. It's YOUR responsibility.
3. "I will speak kindly and consciously to myself."
Stay mindful, and ask yourself, "If I had a friend who always spoke to me in the same way that I am speaking to myself right now, how long would I allow that person to be my friend?"
4. "I will listen to what my heart and soul is telling me."
Pay attention to your authentic feelings, and follow where they lead.
5. "I will live a life that feels right to me, not one that looks right to others."
Give yourself permission to follow the path that makes YOU happy.
6. "I will let go of relationships that are obviously not meant to be."
Most people come into your life temporarily simply to teach you something. Not all relationships last, but the lessons these relationships bring to you do. If you learn to open your heart and mind, anyone can teach you something worthwhile
7. "I will not let any situation permanently steal my smile."
Take a moment to reflect on the things that have real and lasting meaning in your life. And then smile about how far you've come. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.
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I believe you all remember the Xiaomi injunction in December in India when Ericsson decided to sue the company. Xiaomi allegedly infringed on 8 of Ericsson's patents and was unwilling to discuss that with the company. Ericsson said that they contacted Xiaomi on several occasions but that this Chinese smartphone manufacturer didn't respond to their calls, so they were forced to take legal action against Xiaomi. The China-based smartphone OEM was allowed to sell all their devices in India until January 8, and were forbidden to sell all MediaTek-powered handsets after said date.
Now Ericsson accuses Xiaomi that they continued selling their (MediaTek-powered) handsets even after January 8, which is clear law violation in this case. Xiaomi denied such allegations and blamed XiaomiShop.com for any sales after January 8, an unauthorized third-party reseller. The China-based OEM also added that they stopped selling all their MediaTek-powered devices in India after January 8 through Flipkart, the only authorized Xiaomi seller in that Asian country. The only Xiaomi-branded devices which are currently available in India are the Mi4 and Redmi Note 4G, only the Snapdragon-powered models, while the Redmi 1S which is powered by MediaTek's chip, isn't listed.
XiaomiShop is not the only unauthorized reseller of Xiaomi products though, there are many other resellers which are doing the same thing and ship their products all over the world, but the company cannot be held accountable for something like that. Xiaomi also said that that they intend to take legal action against XiaomiShop. We'll know more about this whole case on March 18 it seems, the people in charge of this case are drafting a report which they'll present to the court on said date, when this saga is about to continue. Xiaomi plans to officially open up shop in India in Q2 or Q3 this year, at least according to the latest report, and they'll want to resolve any patent issues before then, otherwise they'll have huge issues / financial losses to face in the future. We'll be on the lookout for any additional information regarding this case and will report back if / when we hear something new about it.


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text: With my rapidly growing plants, i want to take cuttings of the bits i usually throw away, especially some of the nicer species. I have some sagittaria nantans (the little one that spreads like mad by runners), some Hygrophylla polysperma 'rosanervig', plenty of Rotala indica, lots of Heteranthera, plenty of hydrocotyle and possibly some glosso. I also have a few spare tanks in the conservatory with heaters, filters etc and plenty of natural light. The plan was to take cuttings, use about 4-5 plants per bunch and pot them into little 2" pots. All i have for compost though is standard potting compost which i can add some gravel to the top to stop it all escaping. This can be ammended though if recommended. Any suggestions or tips....i used to be a propagator with our local council so i know a bit about it...although this was for terrestrial plants. Regards Andy


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The Foothill (210) Freeway was closed in both directions between the Golden State (5) Freeway on the west and the Glendale (2) Freeway and aren't expected to be reopened until at least later this morning. Residents living west of the 405 should brace for evacuations as well in the event the flames cross the freeway.
Firefighters from throughout Southern California were mobilized to fight the fires.
The blaze was reported at 4:52 a.m. on the east side of the freeway near Mulholland Drive, said Margaret Stewart of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
"This fire is very unsafe and spreading rapidly, but we'll continue to attack it with all we've got", Brown said, according to the Los Angeles Times. News videos show multiple homes are burning.
If the fire crosses the 405 freeway, it will hit one of the highest priced residential areas of Brentwood, she added.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Fire Department is also fighting the Creek Fire in the Sylmar and surrounding areas of L.A. County.
As homes are destroyed or damaged in the area, there will likely be an uptick in lease and rental demand, said Umansky, though the rental vacancy rate in Bel-Air and Brentwood area is very low.
Residents near Bel Terrace and North Sepulveda Boulevard raced outside their homes Wednesday morning as flames neared their homes. "I was going to die in this house", Beverly Freeman, 83, told the Los Angeles Times, as she's unsure her two-story gray house that she and her husband built three decades ago will survive.
Sepulveda Pass carries heavily traveled Interstate 405 through the Santa Monica Mountains between the western neighborhoods of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley to the north. Northbound lanes remain closed.
Nicknamed the Skirball Fire, it was reported at 5 a.m. near Mulholland Drive, a five-minute drive from the Skirball Cultural Center. A lot of the fire is topography-driven, which already becomes risky.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this terrible fire.
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text: Haku Report post Posted March 3, 2017 here's a recipe. Follow your intuition for quantities. Main Ingredients: Get Okra (ladies fingers), say half a pound. Get good quality, unwithered, juicy okras. If you try to break off the nose, it should break off easily. Not rubbery. The okras should be cut to pieces - say half an inch in length. Get fresh or frozen shredded coconut. NOT desiccated coconut. half an onion, diced. salt, spices Heatt oil in a pan and add onions. As they turn translucent, add okra. Add salt to taste. Now occasionally stir until onions are close to caramelized, and okra are well done (soft to bite, no al dante). Add little bit of turmeric powder, garam masala. The goal here to add accent to the dish, not overpower like in north indian dishes. Add shredded coconut, enough to generously coat the okras and to soak up the leftover spices. Finish off the dish by adding black pepper, red chillie powder or flakes to taste. Let few okras caramelize. It'll add to flavor. eat, post and take pics not necessarily in that order. 1 Mufasa reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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4 Hotels for Next-Level of Wellness
In today's high-stress world, rejuvenating and wellness are becoming Even more important as part of travel. These programs promise benefits that linger long after your holiday.
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
THE PLAN: Switch up your diet. At this 134-room spa resort in Tucson, nutritional programming guides guests on mindful grocery-shopping decisions, anti-inflammatory cooking techniques, and optimal food and vitamin combinations. On your quest to achieve mind-body balance, you'll be pampered every step of the way with a panoply of spa treatments, meditation and yoga classes, equestrian programs, and, of course, decadent dining that's actually healthy.
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, Sri Lanka
THE PLAN: Find holistic harmony. Anantara Peace Haven, tucked away on a 21-acre coconut plantation overlooking the Indian Ocean, recently introduced seven-day Ayurvedic journeys. The deep dive into 3,000-year-old traditions helps participants understand their prakruti (natural state) and vikruti (current imbalances). Personalized programs at the 152-room resort incorporate bespoke treatments, Ayurvedic cuisine, a technology detox, and meditation, all while integrating Sri Lanka's abundant charms into the experience, with excursions to Buddhist temples and painting lessons with local artists.
BodyHoliday Saint Lucia
THE PLAN: Work up a sweat. With its eight-day, all-inclusive weight-loss retreats, this 155-room resort proves that the best place to get your beach body is at the beach. Each morning, choose from yoga, volleyball, sailing, spin class, waterskiing, Caribbean dance, Zumba, and many other activities, then get your heart rate back down with aromatherapy massages, oxygen facials, and thalassotherapy. The reward for all that hard work: a splash in the Caribbean waters beyond the resort.
Lefay Resort & Spa, Lago di Garda, Italy
THE PLAN: Say addio to insomnia. Seek out a good night's sleep at the 93-room Lefay, a dreamy lakefront resort in northern Italy. Its six-day sleep detox program helps you calibrate your snooze cycle and keep insomnia at bay with an itinerary designed to identify energy levels and bring inner harmony through spa treatments, acupuncture, reflexology, saltwater pool sessions, custom phytotherapy (the use of plants and herbs for healing purposes), and more.
And of course they all have our Virtuoso VIP amenities. Make sure you click on the links to check them out and more details on the resorts. Contact us for more information and to begin your wellness journey!
Article from Virtuoso Traveler by Sarah Khan


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The Inspiration I Need, 3 Months After Diagnosis
This week I really got a dose of the inspiration that I needed. Thursday was my 3 month MSaversary, and that day I was really feeling down about it. Not depressed or anything, just frustrated. It's difficult to know that … Continue reading
Avonex Dreammares and The Hitman's Thank-You
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Week's Workout Recap – No Excuses
This workout week has been lackluster, and I'm kind of beating myself up about it. So, first the recap, then the beating self up. RECAP Saturday – Day Off (planned) Sunday – Level One Ripped Workout, 3.1 miles Monday – … Continue reading
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When you have a child with RAD it is so easy to become totally focused on the RAD. You start seeing RAD in your child everywhere. You over analyze their words and actions. Don't ask how I know this.
Focus on the healthy relationships in your life. Spend time laughing and hanging out with those you love and who give back healthy love to you. You need to remember how normal feels. Your family needs to see you normal. (I realize normal is completely subjective, I mean your normal)
When we focus in on the disorder (RAD) and it consumes our time and thoughts, we too become unhealthy as we begin to see our child differently and we can begin to see ourselves through their eyes, or become entirely focused on the behaviors. Bag the behaviors. What is under there? Fear, sadness, rejection, feelings of abandonment, shame. If you focus on those feelings much of the time what will happen to your own mood. Your own sense of peace?
Look for the little signs of healng and focus in on those instead. The real hug, the look of love in their eyes, the little note left for you, the sincere apology. Frame those and hang them on your heart to get you through the rough days.
So today where is your focus? In our family it was on church this morning and on the spiritual strength we gather there. I'm heading to work out at our local YMCA. ALONE! Yes. It would be good for our child to go with me and get some exercise, but after a struggling weekend with him, I need strength to be loving. NOT to do battle, but to be loving, attuned, supportive. That is the type of parent I want to be. Spend some time with your spouse, your healthy kids and don't talk about problems. Talk about fun. Experience joy.
Focus on healthy things and have a healing day!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
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- AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Thank you so much for this blog. You cannot imagine how much your words help and encourage. Thank you.ReplyDelete
Brenda, I've been reading your blog for a long time and am so encouraged for the other families you are now helping through your continued education! You are a blessing!ReplyDelete
YES! Waldenbunch. I appreciate your encouragement in the past and today! You are a blessing as well. I hope all is well in your household.ReplyDelete
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We finally got to hike Meat Cove Mountain! If you've ever ventured to Meat Cove you know that it's a bit of a trek off the beaten path…but it's got these incredible ocean views and a mountain with a 360 degree view at the top!
We finally got to hike Meat Cove Mountain! If you've ever ventured to Meat Cove you know that it's a bit of a trek off the beaten path…but it's got these incredible ocean views and a mountain with a 360 degree view at the top!
Whycocomagh, Cape Breton has lots of hidden gems. We experienced the BEST seafood chowder we've ever had, enjoyed a lovely hike with incredible views and stocked up on plants from the local plant nursery. Check it out!
This makes for such a laid back and fun ride along the ocean in a pretty special area of the island. No wonder they decided to build two major golf courses close by and that they are ranked extremely high internationally. The coastline here just keeps everyone in awe.
An epic trip on the Margaree River with SUP paddle-boards guide Jeremy. If you're looking for an awesome time on the water you've found it! Paddling through this beautiful valley is something you will always remember.
If you're into the craft beer scene then you'll want to ensure you make it here. Breton Brewing Co. is a hip brewery that often has live music.
You will often find yourself alone along the ocean and through fun woodland trails on Cheticamp Island. The island offers a lot of diversity for biking and is hopefully going to grow into an area full of bicycle traffic - the good kind of traffic!
A 16km round-trip hike with unexpected treasure. This hike is awesome - full of challenging climbs and descents with plenty of spectacular Cape Breton ocean views!!
This is not an official Parks Canada trail yet, but the work is in progress and it is already marked well enough for everyone to find their way. It's one of our favourite hikes close to home. The view is spectacular and the trail itself is wonderful!
Having a foam roller in your gear bag is kind of a must when you are physically active. It's an excellent massage tool with which you can exert a lot of pressure for a deep tissue massage and also create a good amount of drag on your skin for myofascial releases.
Your Brain on Nature, is an incredible book filled with wonderful information that will amaze you and scare you!
White Point is definitely one of our favourite places on the island. It truly is a gem - it's calm and quiet, and the sound of crashing ocean makes it the perfect location for a relaxing stroll through nature. Pack a picnic and eat alfresco (outside), absorbing all the wonderful natural sights and sounds. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!
Experiencing Cape Breton's coastline from the water is a totally unique perspective. You might even find yourself among a pod of whales or catching that perfect sunset out on the ocean.
With a true edge of the world atmosphere, Meat Cove, Cape Breton never disappoints those who are looking for a place to get away from it all. There are some fantastic hiking opportunities here and a great campground with a beautiful beach just below.
Such a great service for anyone who is looking to have a camping experience without the hassle of having to lug all their gear with them from home. 'Live Life InTents' carries high quality gear and will also point you in the right direction.
If you're looking to hike where there's the sound of rushing water, lush ferns and mosses, with a finale of the ocean, you're in luck with the Fishing Cove hiking trail. It is around 6km one way. The trail blew us away with how pristine nature is out here where it's left to be undisturbed.
We both love our microfiber Buff hats. They are great for all the outdoor activities we pursue year around and we couldn't live without them!
Hiking "Half dome" on the first day that it opened and experiencing Yosemite was truly incredible. It is just an amazing park and we will definitely come back this way. It was very humbling to walk among the giant Sequoia trees. California was a spur of the moment decision for us and ended up being the best decision we made.
Fresh, local produce from Peter and his crew at 'Front Porch Farms'. You can find him at the farmers markets in Baddeck and Cheticamp and if you are looking to work on a farm while traveling, this may just be the place for you!
Hiking Roberts Mountain is a short, scenic hike which gives amazing panoramic views of Pleasant Bay and the surrounding area. This is a mountain hike but it's not a gruelling climb. We hope you enjoy it!
Endless trails to choose from in the highlands, with great places to eat close by, a warm hut and magnificent views at Cape Clear. Margaree is the perfect place to start your winter adventure.


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Review: "Spotlight People" by Ginger Root/
The album starts out with some angelic harmonies—courtesy of Kira Magoon—and when the keyboards, drum machine, and Cameron Lew's whispery-but-strong vocals enter, you know you're in for something intimate. "Emulous," the first track, is not only perhaps the most gorgeous piece on the album, but, if there is a stand out single, this is it. It sounds a bit like falling asleep next to your lover.
Track two of this 9-song LP is "In My Dreams," a more upbeat, dance-able, groovy tune that has a Fitz and the Tantrums feel, followed by "Belleza," which harkens back to Motown, sung as a call and response between Lew and Emily Iverson, and which like the two tracks before it, has the feeling of falling in love imbued all throughout it.
Right in the middle of the LP is "The Classic," which takes on a more experimental spin—it's a super funky tune that lasts just over three minutes, during which people talk about seemingly random stuff over top of the instruments. It's a fun listen and a nice insertion into the center of the album, a little intermission from the straight pop tunes that surround it.
"Thx," the album closer, is another standout track, with its soft/loud dynamics, a catchy wistful chorus, and some organ thrown into the mix.
Spotlight People is, overall, a strong offering from Ginger Root, with the most memorable moments taking place when male and female vocals come together to tell a story, but from beginning to end every song is worth a spin.
L.M. Alder is a writer and musician from New Jersey. He is the co-author of A Cathedral in a Mason Jar (tNY.Press, 2016) and is in the band The Deafening Colors.


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text: Jammu, Mar 21: Jammu Police has cracked the rape case of a mentally-challenged girl in 24 hrs and arrested the accused. "One person had lodged a written report at Akhnoor police station that on March 18, his daughter who is mentally disturbed had gone outside along with minor brother," police said here on Wednesday. They said that the accused, identified as Shallu, resident of Badgal, Tehsil Akhnoor, wrongfully restrained them and later raped with the girl. A case was registered and investigation started, police said. Police team swung into action and conducted raids at suspected places.


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Last night kicked off an annual tradition for Girl Drink Drunk--taking a week off to spend at the movies. Fellow girl drinker and film festival enthusiast Jen joined me in hitting up the opening night festivities at the Angelika at Mockingbird Station.
Blue plastic match.com martini glasses lined the bar station where bartender Rickels (yep, as in Don, but spelled different) was shaking up Director's Cut Martinis just for the occasion. Comprised of Stoli Blueberi (blueberry for those who don't read stylized Russian advert slang), Monin blueberry syrup, lime and mint, the whole concoction was sickly sweet. With about half as much syrup, the drink would've probably been twice as good.
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The comprehensive reference, now completely up-to-date forExcel 2013! As the standard for spreadsheet applications, Excel is usedworldwide - but it's not always user-friendly. However, in thehands of veteran bestselling author Greg Harvey, Excel gets a wholelot easier to understand! This handy all-in-one guide covers allthe essentials, the new features, how to analyze data with Excel,and much more. The featured minibooks address Excel basics,worksheet design, formulas and functions, worksheet collaborationand review, charts and graphics, data management, data analysis,and Excel and VBA. Covers the changes in the newest version as well as familiartasks, such as creating and editing worksheets, setting upformulas, and performing statistical functions Walks you through the new analysis tools that help make iteasier to visualize data with the click of a mouse Details new ways to explore your data more intuitively and thenanalyze and display your results with a single click Whether you're an Excel newbie or a veteran user to wants to getfamiliar with the latest version, Excel 2013 All-in-One ForDummies has everything you need to know.


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The third Office Tavern Grill transformation is located in Ridgewood New Jersey's urban center. Just completed, the design team used the buildings original architecture as the ground work for the new design. Completely having to rebuild the upper portion of the building the design team used new synthetic materials for all the panels and trim for durability and the keystone iconic clock was redesigned, lit and branded. On the main façade pilasters were clad in glazed bricks all the doors and windows were replaced using energy efficient glass, bi-folding windows were added for and retractable awning were installed to a connection to the street and shade the café seating. Lastly, a new entry canopy was built to provide shelter when entering and the brands signature floating flag pole provides excitement to the streetscape.
On the interior the multilevel dining was maintained. On the lower level the bar encompasses an entire wall and showcases a custom tap system with numbered tap handles and backed by sculptured nickel panels. Cozy bar area seating is created using a mix of high top tables, upholstered booths and stools, drink-rails at the blackboards and bi-fold windows. In the raised dining area patrons enjoy exciting views into the kitchen, the dance of pizza making at the wood fired pizza oven and a back-lit shadowbox showcasing a selection of the hundreds of old tap handles found in the locations basement. To complete the mood JCG's own graphically designed wallcovering and the tiered cog chandeliers provide a warm glow to the space.


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Matthew completed his Undergraduate degree and Medical School at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He trained in Internal Medicine and was a Chief Resident at Columbia University Medical Center. After moving to Boston in 2006, he completed a Cardiovascular Clinical Fellowship at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by postdoctoral research training in the laboratory of Dr. Richard Lee. Matthew started his laboratory in the Brigham and Women's Hospital Division of Genetics in 2013 and sees patients at the Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Must-Have Accessories For Any Outfit/
No outfit is complete without a full set of carefully chosen accessories. You might be in the most glamorous dress in the world, but without the jewelry or a purse to go with it, it just isn't right. You don't need to spend a lot on your accessories to have pieces to suit every occasion, but you do need to choose wisely. Make each purchase count. If it can work with something chic and elegant just as well as your everyday outfits, then it's well worth the money.
My favorite accessories would have to be rings. I love the simplicity and style of midi rings just as much as I like something shiny on my finger, like a diamond. If that's not in your budget, a lab created diamond ring can look so stylish and every bit as good as the real thing. If you're after something that screams chic, then choose quality jewelry for your hands. Earrings and bracelets are also pretty important accessories. Hoops and drop earrings have their place, but a quality stud looks really elegant with whatever you're wearing.
Hair accessories are a great way to help you sculpt your hair into any shape you want. I love clips that can be hidden under the hair, but when it comes to showing off your hairstyle, the accessories you choose should be beautiful. You can find quality hair accessories from stores online. Look for items that add to the shape and texture of your up-do.
Necklaces can draw the eye down the neck and to your chest. I love necklaces with lots of different lengths, so I have something for each top. Choker style necklaces look really cute over the top of roll necks and they also look elegant with a plunge neck dress. Necklaces don't need to be expensive to look glamorous. You can certainly fake it here without cheapening your style.
Scarves are so versatile. You can wear them with business wear, casual dresses, or even your winter coat. I like to have a good variety of scarves to hand to suit every occasion. They're not expensive to buy. You can pick up some beautiful designs from the market, or some silk ones from the boutique. The choice is yours. Scarves should feature the dominant tone of your outfit in a more vibrant shade to work well. Because they can be tied in dozens of different ways, you can wear them in any way you like.
Belts and hats often go together and can completely transform an old outfit. With belts, they can make a simple dress pop or your pants look really goo(and stay put) with a simple tee or tank. With a hat, they can be your BFF on a bad hair day, or make your entire look and lipstick (hint ladies) POP!
I love to accessorize my outfits. If I can make an old outfit look fresh again by vamping it with accessories, then I'm happy. What's in your accessories collection?