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DEFINITION of A+/A1
A+/A1 are ratings issued to long-term bond issuers by Moody's and S&P, respectively. The rating of the issuer designates the creditworthiness of the issuer. A+/A1 is the fifth highest rating a debt issuer can receive. It is six rankings above the cutoff that separates investment grade debt from high-yield, or non-investment grade debt. The A+/A1 rating signifies that the issuer or carrier has stable financial backing and ample cash reserves. The risk of default for investors or policyholders is very low.
A+/A1 is a credit rating in the middle of the investment grade credit ranking system. The rankings for Moody's and S&P from highest to lowest in the investment grade category are Aaa/AAA, Aa1/AA+, Aa2/AA, Aa3/AA-, A1/A+, A2/A, A3/A-, Baa1/BBB+, Baa2/BBB, Baa3/BBB-. The ratings assigned by the various rating agencies are based primarily upon the insurer's or issuer's creditworthiness. This rating can, therefore, be interpreted as a direct measure of the probability of default. However, credit stability and priority of payment are also factored into the rating.
Example of A+/A1
For example, XYZ Corp is a company that is looking to raise capital by issuing long-term debt. They are a company that produces a popular consumer product and have a strong balance sheet with lots of free cash flow. They issued a responsible amount of debt that they are easily able to make interest payments on over the life of the loan. However, there are some technological changes on the horizon that might affect the company's financial standing. Moody's and S&P ranked the debt an A+/A1.


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Don't you love your set of non-stick pots and pans? I especially love them for cooking pancakes and eggs and other things that are notoriously sticky. Even though we love something, sometimes we inadvertently destroy it because we don't realize what we're doing. Non-stick pots and pans tend to be one of those things we destroy because we just don't realize we're doing it! Keep reading to see all the ways you could be destroying your pots and pans.
Make sure that you use ONLY silicone and wooden utensils on your non-stick pots and pans. Metal will destroy the finish by leaving deep marks and scratches.

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How To Change Your Negative Thoughts/
"It's only a thought and a thought can be changed". ~ I am not limited by my past thinking, I choose my thoughts with ease. I constantly have new insights and ways of looking at my world. I am willing to change and grow. - Louise Hay
It's true, a thought is just a thought and thats' it. Sometimes we feed into our thoughts and let them take over, when we should be listening to our heart.
Thoughts tend to put you down, have you doubt yourself and make you feel discouraged. We need to understand that our thoughts are just thoughts, and we need to just observe them rather then let them take over.
Your thoughts limit you and with this limitation, hold you back from achieving success or giving you the courage to follow your dreams. In order to not be controlled by your mind, you need to first understand that your thoughts are not who you are, they are just what's inside your head.
Secondly, you need to start to observe your thoughts and not be so controlled by them. For example, if you are walking down the street and you start annotating a negative thought pattern, or judging someone walking by, just observe it, acknowledge it and let it go. If you let this negative belief and constraint control you, it will just be the start of a negative thought pattern. You know, the pattern that brings you down into a dark black hole of just negative thoughts.
Beliefs are just your understanding and thoughts on a certain belief. A belief is just a thought you are constantly thinking, it can be changed, thoughts and beliefs are not set in stone. If you have a negative thought, if you have a doubtful thought, know it can be changed.
For example, let's say a negative thought is being taken over about your job. You are doubting your ability to succeed because your thoughts are telling you you're not not good enough because a new employee just got hired and you feel they're doing much better than you. First of all, you should not let these thoughts affect you and you should not be doubting. You were hired in the first place because you know what you're doing. You need to stay strong, keep going, keep working and keep growing.
So what can you do about your thoughts? How can you change your negative thoughts and your negative patterns to positives patterns?
Wake up with gratitude - Just by thinking of a few things you're grateful for at the start of the day can completely alter your day, trust me, try it!
Meditation! There is a lot of other posts about this as well. Stay tuned for a more in depth blog post on how I personally like to meditate and some techniques with that. Here are some links for reference.
Release your resistance and doubt - Another blog post was written on this last Feeling Good Friday with lots of tips and exercises. You can view it here.
Become aware of your inner thoughts and dialogue and know they are just your thoughts and nothing more. You have control over you. Once you understand this, and once you just observe your thoughts, it's huge. Hard at first and it takes practice, but you can do it! And you should try because once you understand this, you are on your way to unlocking your highest power!
Be happy with what is. Don't indulge in what you don't have and don't feel sad about it. Feel happy that you're alive and well, that you just aced your final, or that you just got a promotion. There is always at least one thing we can appreciate and be happy about in our current situation. Once you find that one, find another, then it will be like a domino affect. The same as it is with your negative thoughts.
Understand that you can do anything, be anything you want in your life and you can't let anyone doubt you or put you down. Ultimately, it's the THOUGHTS you have towards those doubts by people that make you feel like you need to give up and give in to society social constructions. Don't.
Take a moment away from your phone. This is a key exercise to help overcome negative thought patterns and something I try to work on the daily. We don't realize it, but we are subconsciously embedding negative thoughts by what we're reading, seeing, comparing through social media. Put your phone down, take a walk, talk with a loved one or take a nap, even.
Write it out! Make a clear cut list of the negative thoughts on your mind. Don't be scared about it either, once it's all on paper, you can look at it, realize it's just a thought and move onto new thoughts. For example, write your negative thoughts: I'm not pretty, I hate my job, I feel lonely. Literally, anything you want, as detailed or as vague as you want. Number one helpful tip of this exercise is for you to really stand back and see how strong your negative thoughts are and two, you can get it all out and let it go.
There are many other techniques to change negative thoughts but it all starts with you! By these simple techniques, I guarantee, they will help even in the slightest to diminish your negative thoughts, help you overcome your doubts by not paying big attention to your negative thoughts, so you can then find your purpose and achieve it.
Do you have any tips to change negative thoughts? I'd love to hear them! Comment below!


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This month, over one thousand retired and former soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen signed a letter calling on President Trump to protect our national monuments, just as they are. My fellow veterans and I urge the President to ignore Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's recommendations for shrinking them.
These monuments are the places where our proud American history—of our continent and our people—are preserved. These are the places where generations have ventured to experience the open skies, rolling prairies, rugged mountains, raging rivers and soaring trees. These are the places where we can connect with our friends, our families, and our past.
As we wrote President Trump, "The value of our public lands has been woven into the songs and stories of our nation since its founding, and we need your help to do our duty to preserve that greatness in honor of all who came before us and of the benefit of all who will come after." We who served in the armed forces pledged to uphold The Constitution and the rights and freedoms which accompany it. Emblematic of these freedoms is a uniquely American birthright — the natural bounty we find on our public lands. We are all owners of this remarkable estate: public lands which house our national parks, our wilderness areas, our wild and scenic rivers, but especially our national monuments.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio-- There are no words to properly convey the profound anguish felt by Saniyah Nicholson's family members and especially her mother.
The 9-year-old girl, who was sitting in a car at Harvard Avenue and Lee Road Wednesday night, was shot and killed when two groups were shooting at each other from across the roadway.
Saniyah's mother, Marshanette Daniels, says she would usually send her daughter inside the gym to pick up her brother from boxing, but on Wednesday, the 9-year-old stayed in the car because they had just gotten ice cream.
Marshanette, who is a registered nurse, says she can't close her eyes without seeing her beautiful baby girl.
And, she says she can't bear the pain, having been a nurse for so many years and yet all she could do was cradle her daughter.
"Her oldest sister was in the car with her. She ran in the gym and said, 'Mommy, they shot Saniyah,' and I said, 'Noooo.' They took my everything from me."
Police have released surveillance images of two men they consider persons of interest in the shooting.
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When it comes to digital photography applications then none can beat the features and quality of Adobe Photoshop. Over the years, this software has enjoyed the number one position both in terms of popularity as well as design options when it comes to photo editing. The main functionality of Photoshop is to edit the normal photos to make them look more artistic and stylish, using various kinds of effects such as color lines, color saturation and shadows etc.
Even though it is a commonly used application, not everyone has got the desired knowledge when it comes to Photoshop and a lot of people look for various sources of information to gather more knowledge on this application. Well, if you want to learn about the various Photoshop tricks and tips then you should read Photoshop tutorials. A large section of people rely on the use of these tutorials as they help the user to learn many new things about the software. Since these tutorials are comprehensive, you need not look for information from other sources.
Photoshop tutorials are aimed at enhancing the knowledge of the user about the various tools and features of this software. You will find plenty so such tutorials online. They are divided into various categories so as to provide a better understanding of the subject. You also need not buy them as many of these tutorials are available for free. Since there are plenty of websites that are offering you free tutorials, you need to find the one that offers you quality and informative content. These tutorials are more beneficial for the beginners such as they help you to learn about the basics of Photoshop like red-eye removal, importance of layers, changing hair colors, retouching picture etc.
In order to make the best use of Adobe Photoshop, it is a must that you learn about all the important features of this application, if not all. It has plenty of benefits. It's not only used merely for fun but also can help you in web designing, animation etc. Many web designers make use of Photoshop tutorials for designing the web pages as well as navigation bars. Instead of reading multiple tutorials, you need to focus on just one or two which you feel are informative and easy to read. This way you will be easily able to learn this great application in a slow, gradual and understanding manner.


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The government has ploughed back a US$914 000 dividend from Agribank to increase its capital base and improve its lending capacity to the farming industry.
Government, which is the main shareholder in Agribank, was on Monday expected to get a US$914 000 dividend from the bank which posted a US$4.8 million profit for 2016.
However, it emerged after a series of closed door meetings with the bank's directors, the state resolved to retain the dividend in the bank, citing the need to consolidate its turnaround strategy from losses incurred during the past few years.
Contacted for comment, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Cde Patrick Chinamasa told the ZBC News the decision not to use the dividend took into consideration the need to increase provision of low cost loans to farmers.
"Indeed, we have came up with the resolution for the benefit of the farmers as the bank is critical in unlocking production," said Cde Chinamasa.
The bank's chief executive officer, Mr Sam Malaba says the resolution by the main shareholder, the government, is a reflection of its commitment to increase future profitability.
"They are really concerned about the need to increase profits so we really appreciate that," Mr Malaba said.
The government with a 100 percent stake in the financial concern, has also mandated the directors to continue forging ahead with a restructuring policy meant to attract capital while improving depositor confidence by focusing on productive sector lending.


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Why should someone opt for a card that offers 0% interest on balance transfers over a card that offers points towards a vacation? Say you plan on renovating the kitchen this summer or you… Continue reading »
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The Best No-Fee Cash Back Credit Cards From the Big Banks
It seems like every lender out there has a great cash back option designed to save you money, no matter your spending habits. And while a little payback never hurt, it's important for consumers to pick a cash back credit card option that truly fits their needs – and a card with no annual fee is a great start. We've rounded up the best no-fee cash back offerings from the Big 5 Banks to help you choose. Continue reading »
Kids and Credit Cards: What Are The Dangers?
It is ever a good idea to hand your kids the plastic? Will giving them access to credit at an early age help teach financial responsibility – or will it end in a mountain of debt? Learn how to walk kids through the life lessons of credit and ensure they'll grow up to be financially responsible adults. Continue reading »
Indulge Your Interests With Specialty Rewards Credit Cards
We know we've been all about the rewards credit cards lately – but that's because they offer you so many fantastic options! But did you know there are cards out there for the sports fan, art aficionado, even the charitable giver? We take a look at some of the best niche specialty credit cards to help you find the best rate and deals – for all your interests! Continue reading »
Credit Card Faceoff Champ: MBNA Wins!
Who offers the best credit card? It's time to crown the champion of our Credit Card Faceoff series! Last week, we paired the top offerings from big banks and let the cards' features fight it out over the trifecta: Rewards, Cash Back and Low Interest. The prize? More money in YOUR pocket! Read on to find out how our champ will reward you. Continue reading »
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With any Blackboard upgrade, there will invariably be issues. Below is a list of issues (and solution status) that we are aware of in our Blackboard environment.
- Email notifications - Daily emails still sent after all options are deselected. To be addressed in future update, Date TBD.
- Set up Web Folder lists instructions for old operating systems. To be addressed in future update, Date TBD.
- Students are unable to hide courses - WORKING AS DESIGNED. Per Blackboard, "You can view your courses in a timeline. Easily navigate to past, present, and future courses".
- Course copy "Browse" button in Firefox on a Mac does not always show. If you are trying to course copy using Firefox on a Mac, the browse button will not immediately show to allow you to select the Destination Course ID - WORKAROUND: USE ANOTHER BROWSER
- Blackboard Collaborate Ultra logo is that of a module instead of the expected video camera. - NO KNOWN FIX
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- Deselecting all of the notifications from Activity Stream will still generate a daily email. - NO KNOWN FIX


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Grief Is the Thing with Feathers (Prebound)
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This is an unconventional, beautiful/ugly book. Grief takes the form of a literal and metaphorical crow in the lives of a mourning father and his two children. Grief is ugly, temperamental, fussy, physical, graphic, philosophical, wise. Grief is an oppressive presence in their household until one day, either he or they decide, whether read or not (although, more 'ready' than 'not'), that it is time to go.
Picked by Rebecca in Fort Greene
June 2016 Indie Next List
"This novel in verse begins with the death of a wife and mother told through the eyes of her husband, her two sons, and, unexpectedly, a crow. Crow -- one part trickster-god, one part guardian, and wholly unpredictable -- descends upon this fractured family to watch over them in their grief and guide them back to the land of the living. Porter's phrases and descriptions startled me with their clarity, and undid me with their simple and unexpected poignancy."
— Emily Crowe (M), Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley, MA
Here he is, husband and father, scruffy romantic, a shambolic scholar--a man adrift in the wake of his wife's sudden, accidental death. And there are his two sons who like him struggle in their London apartment to face the unbearable sadness that has engulfed them. The father imagines a future of well-meaning visitors and emptiness, while the boys wander, savage and unsupervised.
In this moment of violent despair they are visited by Crow--antagonist, trickster, goad, protector, therapist, and babysitter. This self-described "sentimental bird," at once wild and tender, who "finds humans dull except in grief," threatens to stay with the wounded family until they no longer need him. As weeks turn to months and the pain of loss lessens with the balm of memories, Crow's efforts are rewarded and the little unit of three begins to recover: Dad resumes his book about the poet Ted Hughes; the boys get on with it, grow up.
Part novella, part polyphonic fable, part essay on grief, Max Porter's extraordinary debut combines compassion and bravura style to dazzling effect. Full of angular wit and profound truths, "Grief Is the Thing with Feathers" is a startlingly original and haunting debut by a significant new talent.
About the Author
Max Porter works in publishing. He lives in South London with his wife and children. "Grief Is the Thing with Feathers" is his first book.


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Brookfield Multiplex has settled a multi-million Pound legal dispute over KPF's £800million Pinnacle skyscraper project in the City of London
In a statement, the main contractor said: 'Brookfield Multiplex can confirm that an agreement has been reached on outstanding payments relating to construction work already carried out and as part of the settlement Brookfield Multiplex will now work with the investors to refine the scheme.'
Insolvency proceedings had been mooted if the payment row was not resolved.
Late last year the company began proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court, to reclaim four interim payments for work undertaken on the City's tallest skyscraper project.
Brookfield claimed £14.95 million in unpaid fees from the Pinnacle No 1, which owns the scheme.
A parallel claim for £15.58 million was also made against parent companies The Pinnacle Holdings and The Pinnacle.
The owners were ordered by the court to pay Brookfield, after they failed to file a defence against the claim.
The Pinnacle scheme has been on hold for several months due to funding issues. Construction News revealed in January that Brookfield had told workers to down tools following concerns over financing, on the orders of client Arab Investments.
Arab Investments is developing the scheme on behalf of majority Middle Eastern owners the Saudi Economic and Development Holding Company.
The Pinnacle project has been specifically designed for an investment bank tenant, complete with a trading floor, but work on securing a pre-let for the skyscraper had already been halted as the owner sought to renew its debt facilities.
Postscript: Statement from Pinnacle No 1 (11.1.13)
The Pinnacle No 1 Limited announces that it has secured finance to continue the Pinnacle project over the next two to three years with an extension of the HSH Nordbank loan. It has also reached agreement with Brookfield Multiplex which will see the two companies to continuing to work together on the project going forward. The Pinnacle No 1 Limited will initiate a review of the scheme with Brookfield Multiplex and will make a further statement following the completion of this review.
Legal dispute over KPF's Helter-Skelter resolved
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ASU police searching for man who exposed himself to students at dorm
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A man exposed himself to two Arizona State University students at the Tooker House dorm in Tempe on Saturday, according to ASU police.
The incident happened about 10 a.m. on the third-floor lobby of the engineering dorm, which opened this fall.
Police described the man as white, between 18 and 20 years old, about 6 feet tall with a medium build, and short brown hair that was wavy on top.
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Over the last decade, the reliance on forensic evidence in India, especially DNA profiling, in criminal proceedings has been on a rise. While this is a positive move towards scientific investigations, the forensic system in our country is not adequately resourced to sustain the increasing caseload. The current research points towards the lack of adequate manpower, infrastructural inadequacies and organisational mismanagement as the main reasons for the sub par functioning of government forensic laboratories. These issues must be viewed in light of the fact that there is no legislative framework to regulate the functioning of forensic laboratories in India or enforce any quality standards. Further, there is little guidance on collection, storage and retention of evidence in criminal cases, or the testing standards and protocols that must be followed by laboratories. This leads to variance in practices adopted by investigative agencies and forensic laboratories in different states.
On part of the judiciary, while courts have recognized the importance of forensic sciences, there has been little engagement on how the validity and reliability of forensic evidence should be evaluated in court proceedings. Added to these are issues of non-examination of forensic scientists and denial of access to laboratory records which cumulatively affect the rights of an accused to meaningfully defend herself and lead to doubts over the strength of convictions in criminal trials. In such a framework, it is essential to gather empirical evidence on the existing standards and procedures being followed in forensic laboratories. In order to build a sustainable and reliable model for Indian forensics, we must begin by gaining an in-depth understanding of its current functioning to identify the challenges faced by our laboratories and uncover the reasons behind them.


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A Simple Remodel that Made Huge Changes
Another project that was very cost conscious, this was home was so abused when we found it that it was cited as uninhabitable by the City of Portland. Fourty two "red List" (violations deemed unacceptable for habitation) items had to be addressed before we could start the project.
We opened the floorplan, reclaimed oak floors, replaced and re-oriented windows and opened the home to the expansive back yard via a new laundry/wet room.
Custom tile work using reclaimed Anne Saks tile helped add some style at little cost to this well loved home.


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Answers to the 10 Most Common Health Questions I Receive
Patients tend to ask me the same questions time and time again. It's as if there's a list of universally nagging things that no one seems to answer for patients.
So, I'm answering them here. This is my top-10 list of the most-asked questions I hear from patients in my practice.
Should I see my doctor for a cold?
The average cold lasts five to seven days. If you develop a cough, a high fever (greater than 101.5 degrees) or facial pain, it could be more than a cold, and you should see your doctor.
Viruses cause colds. There is no treatment for viruses. Antibiotics will not help. In most cases, any OTC (over the counter) medication that helps to treat the symptoms is fine. For example, decongestants or antihistamines can often provide symptomatic relief.
Is all chest pain worrisome?
Most chest pain is benign—that is, not caused by heart or lung disease. Mostly it is a musculoskeletal issue. If the pain comes when you take a deep breath, or you feel short of breath with walking or a feeling of "heaviness" in your chest, you should seek immediate medical attention.
Women are prone to pulmonary emboli (clots in the lungs), especially women who take oral contraceptive pills. A pulmonary embolus causes pain and shortness of breath and can be potentially life threatening. See your doctor immediately or head to the closest emergency room.
What is the easiest way to lose weight?
There is no magic formula to lose weight. Sorry! The simple answer is: calories in minus calories out. So if you feel as if you would like to take off five to 10 pounds, cut back on your portions, make healthier choices and increase your physical activity.
One helpful hint is to grab a pen and pad and record everything you eat in a day, including a bite of this or a handful of that. It all adds up. Review your entries and make necessary adjustments!
Should I worry about my cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a necessary fat-like substance the body needs. Too much cholesterol can clog the arteries and lead to heart disease. Elevated cholesterol is caused by genetic history (do your parents have high cholesterol?) and diet—for example, red meat and fried foods.
It is important, even at a young age, to "know your numbers." If your cholesterol is high (greater than 170), diet and weight loss might be able to help you prevent future heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and high cholesterol leads to heart disease by clogging up the arteries needed to provide your body with oxygen.
If diet and exercise do not work, a medication will be prescribed. If your doctor prescribes a statin (a cholesterol-lowering drug), be sure to compare prices, as they differ greatly from pharmacy to pharmacy. RetailMeNot Rx Saver is a free app and site that will do the prescription price comparison for you. It finds the lowest price at local pharmacies, sometimes up to 80% off*.
How do I retain my young skin?
Sunscreen is the key. Age-related changes to the skin are cumulative over the years. So if you sit in the sun without sunblock summer after summer, your skin will begin to show signs of early aging.
In addition, good skincare is key. I recommend cleanser, toner and moisturizer with sunscreen. At night, use an eye cream and night cream, and stay out of the sun during the day!
Why do I need a yearly physical?
Many diseases are preventable. Seeing a doctor who knows your body and what is normal for you can help to identify changes and what might be emerging health problems. Your blood pressure, fasting labs and any other tests that your doctor sees fit will help to prevent future illness. As Benjamin Franklin once said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
What about sleep?
Patients complain daily about not getting enough sleep. There are many reasons that people can't sleep. The easiest things to identify are caffeine, nicotine or medications, such as pseudoephedrine taken for colds, with stimulant effects. Eliminating caffeine after noon can be helpful, as the half-life of caffeine in the body is about four hours, meaning by eight hours, it is all gone and metabolized.
If you have eliminated all the above offenders and still cannot sleep there are homeopathic methods, such as warm baths, lavender oil or melatonin tablets, to relieve pre-sleep stress. If this still is not effective, speak with your doctor about either OTC sleep pills or a prescription medication. Sleeping pills can be habit forming, so using them sparingly is advised.
What can I do to prevent cancer?
Unfortunately, there is no one good answer to this all-important question. The answer I give my patients is to do "all that you can do." What does this mean? Do not smoke at all, including e-cigs. There are harmful chemicals that have been linked to an increased risk of the occurrence of certain cancers.
What about alcohol intake? Current thinking is one to two drinks a day is safe and maybe even protective. Anything more than this can change the body on a cellular level, which can lead to disease. It is very important to do all the screening tests that your doctor recommends based on your sex, age and current health status. Many patients complain about certain screening tests—for example, colonoscopy. But isn't one day of inconvenience worth saving your life?
What about my moods?
Everyone has days that they feel "blue" or less than perfect, but sometimes, this is a warning sign of something more significant. It is important to talk to your doctor about your eating, sleeping, personal relationships and anything else that might have changed recently.
Our brain needs a certain amount of dopamine and serotonin to "feel good." If our levels of these neurotransmitters are lower than they should be, we can feel depressed, anxious or angry. Your doctor might recommend mental health therapy and/or medication. Our mental health is as important as our physical health. Do not neglect warning signs.
What is the best exercise regimen?
My advice to patients is the best exercise is the one that works for you. Current medical thinking is that at least three days a week for 30 minutes is enough for health and brain health. Most of us exercise to increase our metabolism, lose weight and feel better. In order to increase metabolic rate, you need to do a combination of strength training and cardio.
Everyone should choose a regimen that works for him or her, but not doing exercise is not a choice. Recent studies have shown that exercise prevents the onset of dementia as well as heart disease. A great routine for a novice would be a vigorous walk outside or on a treadmill three days a week, with some intervals of increased speed. For example, walking at 3.5 miles per hour on treadmill and increasing the speed to 5 miles per hour for 30 seconds every three minutes. This type of interval training burns fat and increases metabolism.


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Key Messages
Burden and Imperative
Approximately 3 million people die every year as a result of alcohol consumption. This is equivalent to one person every 10 seconds. [1]
Alcohol is the leading risk factor globally for premature death and disability for people between the ages of 15 and 49 [2-4]. For those 20 to 39, approximately 25 percent of deaths are attributable to alcohol. [1]
Alcohol use and its harms are increasing most markedly in populations where marketing and the use of commercially produced alcohol is expanding. [5]
Alcohol is a major global burden, affecting individuals, families and societies, health, social and economic development, and human rights. [1, 6, 7]
The harmful use of alcohol is one of the four most common preventable risk factors contributing to a global pandemic of NCDs. [2]
Alcohol is a major obstacle to sustainable development, adversely affecting more than half of global development goals. [8]
Youths who start using alcohol before the age of 15 are six times more likely to develop alcohol dependence or abuse later in life than those who begin at age 21. [9]
Alcohol plays a significant role in violent incidents, including homicide, suicide and sexual violence. [7]
Driving under the influence of alcohol increases the risk of a fatal road crash up to 17 times. [10]
Alcohol can be toxic, carcinogenic and addictive. [11]
The economic costs of alcohol dwarf any positive economic contribution of the alcohol trade by increasing health-care costs, harming productivity in the workplace, jeopardizing the economic sustainability of the health-care and welfare systems, and eroding gross domestic product (GDP). [1, 12]
For every dollar invested in reducing the harmful use of alcohol through the three most effective alcohol policies, the return on investment is more than ninefold. [1]
Knowledge and Awareness
Harmful alcohol use comprises not only heavy alcohol use but also any consumption that places users or others at risk of acute or chronic illness, injury or violence.
Many communities are unaware of the scope of alcohol's harms, especially the disease burden due to cancers. [14]
The general population and policymakers tend to be largely misinformed about the scope of alcohol's harm to users and others, and they are unaware of the potential of evidence-based policy measures. [14]
Prevention and Policy
The best way to minimize the social and health harms from alcohol is to lower consumption overall. [15]
The death, disability and injury burdens caused by alcohol are largely preventable. [2]
Alcohol consumption is a public health problem that requires a population-wide focus. [1]
We know what works to tackle the harmful use of alcohol: Effective, evidence-based measures are available to all countries. [1, 16]
Given the harm that alcohol causes, governments and lawmakers have an urgent responsibility to implement and enforce evidence-based legal regulations to protect the health and well-being of their citizens against harmful use.
The most effective alcohol policies are taxation, marketing restrictions, regulation of availability, enforcement of drink-driving laws, and screening and brief intervention in primary care. [1, 16]
Taxation to raise the cost of alcohol is win-win-win. It reduces consumption, delays the onset of use and generates government revenue. [7]
Regulating Availability
Regulating the public availability of and access to alcohol reduces the overall level of harmful use [1,17, 18].
Enforcing existing regulations on the availability of alcohol, such as on underage consumption, can generate health benefits [19].
Restricting Advertising
Alcohol advertising targets vulnerable populations, including youth and women. [1, 15]
Sophisticated marketing contributes to the initiation of alcohol use and to binge drinking. [1, 15, 20]
The Alcohol Industry
The alcohol industry and its marketing activities are impediments to implementing sound alcohol policy. [21, 22]
The alcohol industry has the financial and political power to block and derail sound public health policies that threaten its profits. [1]
The most effective policies are often the ones the alcohol industry opposes the most, and therefore require commitment and courage from political leaders, with support from civil society organizations, to implement and enforce.
The alcohol industry often misleadingly frames solutions around the need for better individual behavior and "responsibility" rather than around evidence-based strategies, policies and regulations.
Across the world, the alcohol industry uses aggressive marketing tactics that can encourage harmful alcohol use. [1, 15]
Voluntary self-regulation of alcohol marketing is not a substitute for legal regulation, but is often used and touted by the industry to distract from the implementation of effective policy measures. [23, 24]
The alcohol industry uses a roster of tactics similar to those used by tobacco companies. [25-27]


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The capital outflow from Russia in 2015 will total $90-100 billion, former Russian finance minister Alexey Kudrin said.
"We should not downplay the influence of sanctions. We should clearly understand their cost and try to reduce it," Kudrin said at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
According to him, state corporations did not create an innovation economy in Russia.
"That conclusion can be clearly drawn. They can say 'we're doing something' but it is 20 times less than what is needed for Russia to be competitive," he said.
Kudrin believes "the government should not work actively in the economy," particularly in the oil industry.
On sanctions against Russia and anti-crisis measures
Tightening of Western sanctions against Russia will reduce the positive effect of the government's anti-crisis measures, Russia's former finance minister went on to say.
"If sanctions are enhanced, this will reduce by 50% the effectiveness of all measures being discussed now," Kudrin told the World Economic Forum in Davos, adding that even in the presence of sanctions it was possible to achieve economic growth.
Kudrin said he did not believe sanctions would be tightened. "We should understand that… in the long run, steps will be taken to settle [the situation around Ukraine]. Then the sanctions will be reduced," he added.
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It is exciting to see that the new aero road bikes from the mainstream brands all adopted a similar overall idea to what we did with the Velocite Syn. When we first displayed the Syn to the public in February this year some of the comments regarding our design choices were mixed, but I was and still am unperturbed because our choices were purely functional.
With the new Specialized Venge, Trek Madone and the Scott Foil now out in the open it is also evident that there are still significant differences in the design philosophy. The main point of difference being that neither Specialized, Trek nor Scott integrated the round water bottles into the aerodynamic design. With all of them the bottles are exposed to the airflow and no amount of marketing spin will change the basic physics of the way that air behaves – basically the air is a fluid and will make contact with every surface of an object. Moving air will likewise impact on any surface that is in its path. If the water bottle is in the path of the air, it will get hit and the air (and the bike) will slow down. You cannot "break" the airflow, you can only shape it. I will of course go into more details over time, but only our water bottle integration solution is fully functional.
We are also the only ones that went with the round seat post, even though Scott also saw the benefit of not forcing an "aero" seatpost on the hapless rider. Trek solved the perils of rock hard seat posts by developing a Rube-Goldberg variation on the Isospeed concept. This is undoubtedly effective, but in my mind an overly complex and heavy way to go about ensuring some flex in the seatpost. I am not sure how the Specialized Venge will fare in terms of comfort.
The Velocite Syn development is proceeding very well with the 3rd generation prototypes on target to be available to ship to our test riders by early August. One of the improvements to the design that we already implemented for the 2nd generation prototype was to increase the rear tire clearance. We now have at least 10mm clearance to the BB with a 23mm tire, and 3mm on either side of a 27mm wide rim (Venn Rev 35 TCD). This should also be unique to the Syn and allows it to be even more versatile. Fork tire clearance is already very large.


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|Agricola (Revised Edition), Agricola: Expansion for 5 and 6 Players (Revised), Agricola: Farmers of the Moor (Revised), Agricola: Artifex Deck (Revised), Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small - The Big Box, Agricola: Family Edition
Updated and streamlined for a new generation of players, Agricola, the award-winning and highly acclaimed game by Uwe Rosenberg, features a revised rulebook and gameplay, along with wood pieces and components for up to four players.
The 17th Century Was Not an Easy Time to be a Farmer. A game for 1-4 players ages 12 and up; play time is 30 minutes per player. Amazing replay value. The Agricola base game is a revised edition of Uwe Rosenberg's celebrated classic. The game is designed for 1-4 players, features improved all-wood components and a card selection from the base game as well as its expansions, revised and updated for this edition. Players begin the game with two family members and can grow their families over the course of the game. This allows them more actions but remember you have to grow more food to feed your family as it grows! Feeding your family is a special kind of challenge and players will plant grain and vegetables while supplementing their food supply with sheep, wild boar and cattle. Guide your family to wealth, health and prosperity and you will win the game.
In Agricola, you're a farmer in a wooden shack with your spouse and little else. On a turn, you get to take only two actions, one for you and one for the spouse, from all the possibilities you'll find on a farm: collecting clay, wood, or stone; building fences; and so on. You might think about having kids in order to get more work accomplished, but first you need to expand your house. And what are you going to feed all the little rugrats?
Agricola is a turn-based game. There are 14 game rounds occurring in 6 stages, with a Harvest at the end of each stage (after Rounds 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 14).
Each player starts with two playing tokens (farmer and spouse) and thus can take two turns, or actions, per round. There are multiple options, and while the game progresses, you'll have more and more: first thing in a round, a new action card is flipped over.
Problem: Each action can be taken by only one player each round, so it's important to do some things with high preference.
Each player also starts with a hand of 7 Occupation cards (of more than 160 total) and 7 Minor Improvement cards (of more than 140 total) that he/she may use during the game if they fit in his/her strategy. Speaking of which, there are countless strategies, some depending on your card hand. Sometimes it's a good choice to stay on course, and sometimes it is better to react to your opponents' actions.


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Year 1 - I was only 7 weeks old
Year 2 - I was 13 months old
Year 3 - I am almost 26 months then!!
Mama have not started to do any thing cos I too 'glue' on her, too naughty till she cant make cookies, cant clean the room, etc etc etc!!
So when someone ask mama about CNY preparation, mama answer : NO need, cos my boy Not Allowed!!! hahahah!!
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Meet our Team! Most of our team members started out as clients.
Cristin Caine-Founder & CEO
Cristin's background in special events fundraising and as a Montgomery County Public School teacher combined with her own fulfilling volunteer positions led to her passion to ensure that everyone who wants to be volunteering is volunteering.
Michelle Rubin-Director of Strategic Volunteering
Michelle has a background as an attorney and community leader. She is passionate about connecting, motivating and empowering people through strategically chosen volunteer opportunities.
Leah Getlan-Director of School Service Education
Leah is passionate about helping people integrate community service into their everyday lives. As an attorney, Leah facilitated her colleagues' pro bono service. After pioneering service learning programs in her children's schools, Leah is excited to continue her work with Charity Connect.
Jessica McIntyre- Director of Communications
Jessica has a background in education, development, and community outreach. Her organizational management skills and communication strategies will enable us to reach, inspire, and connect more volunteers.
Amy Stolker - Board Treasurer
Amy is excited to utilize her non-profit accounting experience and board positions to further Charity Connect's impact. Her ability to tailor reporting to our planning needs reflects her understanding of the customization inherent to our mission.
Jessica Baskett - Board Member
Jessica's experience with community service has led her to be a successful student at University of Maryland. She is passionate about developing future community leaders which will enable our communities to inherently do better.
Chris Kim - Board Member
Chris has a background in Consulting and Procurement Services. His professional experiences include process improvement, organizational design and development, post-acquisition integration, and leading new and established teams. Chris is excited to help Charity Connect further enhance its capabilities and achieve its goals.


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UMass Amherst, located in Amherst, Massachusetts, is one of the country's top public universities with a large population of close to 24,000 undergraduate students. Set on nearly 1,450-rural acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, the campus is also close to major urban centers-combining the best of both worlds. Sports are a big part of campus life with 21 NCAA Division I teams. UMass is part of the Five College Consortium, which includes nearby Amherst, Hampshire, Smith, and Mount Holyoke.
Visitor Information:Tours originate from the Murray D. Lincoln Campus Center located at 1 Campus Way, Amherst, MA 01003. Please note that these walking tours cover about a mile, rain or shine - so be prepared for the New England weather!
Transportation: The closest airport is Bradley International Airport, 45 miles south of the University. Many people fly in and out of Boston's Logan International Airport, 90 miles from UMass. Amtrak has stations in Northampton (20 minutes) and Springfield. (30 minutes) The Peter Pan Bus travels to Springfield, Boston, and New York. Buses leave from outside the Fine Arts Center, at the Haigis Mall bus stop.
Stay: You can't get more convenient than the Hotel UMass, located in the heart of the UMass campus, just minutes from downtown Amherst. Over by Amherst College's campus, many consider the Lord Jeffery Inn the nicest place to stay in the area. Other good options include the Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn.
Coffee: You'll always find students at work on their laptops at popular Rao's Coffee, everyone's favorite downtown coffee house. Amherst Coffee is a hip espresso and cocktail bar in a historic building in town. A unique spot, Freedom Café on the UMass campus is a non-profit coffee shop "operated entirely by volunteers committed to end human trafficking and rescue its victims." Also on campus, there are numerous other spots to grab a quick coffee, for a full list click here.
Breakfast: By far Amherst's number one breakfast spot, nothing beats the Lone Wolf for their challah French toast, pancakes and all sorts of egg sandwiches and omelets. We hear the Chama Wrap has legions of fans. If you have time for the 15-minute drive one alum, now a parent of a current student always heads to his favorites Jakes and Sylvester's in Northampton, perfect if you're visiting for an extended weekend.
Lunch: Mingle with UMass students at the award-winning Berkshire Dining Commons, recently named number one for best campus food in the 2017 edition Princeton Review. (Most of the vegetables that are served in the Dining Commons are grown by students in the Agricultural School.) Downtown on Main Street, The Black Sheep, is so much more than just a deli and bakery; serving as a community anchor hosting Monday night dinners, teacher lectures, and weekly musical events. Crazy Noodles is good for a quick Asian fusion fix, a mix of Thai and Vietnamese known for its excellent curry's, noodle soups and stir-frys. The surprise here is that Italian pasta is also on the menu, so you can follow your pork wontons with spaghetti marinara if you so desire. In the mood for Mediterranean? Pita Pockets is the place for delicious falafel, kebabs, and hummus. Over in Northampton Paul and Elizabeth's in Thornes Marketplace specializes in fresh fish and tempura. Try the tempura lunch or noodle special, or a more traditional salad, sandwich or wrap, many with a creative flair.
Casual: Popovers (served with house made apple butter) reign at Judie's Restaurant, an Amherst institution featuring an extensive American menu. One alum insisted we go to Antonio's Pizza, a must every time he visits campus. At Pan-Asian Fresh Side try the tea rolls, the bite-size house specialty. Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more keep students and locals coming back to lively, fun Mission Cantina, wildly popular so you may have to wait for a table. In the mood for BBQ? Over in nearby Sunderland, load up on platters of chicken or ribs at Bub's BBQ. Go hungry to enjoy all the sides from the cold and hot bar such as collards, dirty rice, beans, and potato salad.
A Step Up: An Amherst mainstay, Johnny's Tavern, a seasonal American is one of the first places students reserve when their parents are coming to town. Upscale and elegant, New American 30 Boltwood is located in the Lord Jeffrey Inn. Cajun and Italian influences fill the menu at Bistro 63 at the Monkey Bar, with a bonus of a well-crafted and interesting cocktail list. Some say Blue Heron serves the best food in the valley, head 5 miles north of Amherst to Sunderland to sample from the restaurant's eclectic New American menu, all sourced from local, sustainable and mainly organic farms nearby.
Worth The Drive: The Alvah Stone is a special place, and if you have time worth the 20-minute trip. Set on the banks of the Sawmill River in a 1834 grist mill adjacent to the Montague Bookmill, a used bookshop and art gallery whose charming motto states " Books you don't need in a place you can't find." In nice weather dine on the lovely outdoor deck overlooking the river.
Late Night Snack: The donuts are huge and homemade at Glazed Doughnut Shop, open till midnight during the week, and 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Join the students in debating what flavor is the best- the Boston Cream, Chocolate Oreo PB or Vanilla Chip.
Local Attractions: Amherst is a fun college town with lots to do. There's great hiking at Sugar Loaf Mountain or The Notch in Mount Holyoke Range State Park. Students love to visit Atkins farm in the fall for cider donuts. Poetry fans allow time for The Emily Dickinson Museum, which includes The Homestead, where Emily Dickinson was born and lived most of her life, and The Evergreens, home of the poet's brother and his family. The Beneski Museum of History on the Amherst College campus features displays on extinction, evolution and the Connecticut River. Smith College, in neighboring Northampton, a charming town for a wander, has an excellent art museum that's worth a visit.
Views From a College Counselor: Stuart Nachbar of Educated Quest remarks on his recent visit to U Mass –Amherst. Unique among flagship state universities, UMass-Amherst is the largest school within a Five College community, including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College and Smith College, that has more than 30,000 undergraduates. Students enrolled at any one college can take courses, join student organizations and attend most events at the others. There's no need to have a car to travel between the campuses. A free bus picks students up and takes them around day or night. This is one of the nicer and more livable student-oriented communities in the United States. To see Stuart's full profile of U Mass-Amherst click here. Be sure to click on the extended profile link at the bottom of the page to see a comprehensive guide that includes facts on SAT and ACT mid ranges, comparable colleges, curriculum, the alumni network, safety on campus and costs—just to name a few.
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It's no secret that the holidays can be emotionally exhausting after the death of a parent. It doesn't matter how many years they've been gone, there will always be an empty place in your heart during what is supposed to be the most wonderful time of year.
The first Christmas after my mom passed away was miserable. My dad and I didn't even bother hauling the decorations up from the basement. There wasn't a tree in our living room and lights didn't adorn the front of our house. My mom's coveted collection of Santas and nutcrackers remained packed away. To top it off, a snow and ice storm knocked out our power and my dad, brother and I spent Christmas night in a hotel after eating dinner at Denny's. Miserable.
Decorating for Christmas was mom's thing. As soon as Thanksgiving was over, I looked forward to helping her place her holiday treasures throughout the house. I especially loved the village houses that lit up. Mom would let me arrange those how I liked — strategically placing ceramic churches, homes and grocery stores on mounds of cotton snow, filling in the empty spaces between with tiny people and trees. I missed setting up those village houses most that first Christmas.
We bought our tree from the Swannanoa Fire Department every year and mom always insisted it go in front of a window, any window, so our neighbors could see it as they drove by. Her second request was that the tree have lots of lights.
She is the reason I am so passionate about where our tree lives and how many lights it wears.
When we were looking for a new rental home in April, I knew we had found "the one" when I walked in the front door and saw a beautiful bay window in the living room. The first thing I said was, "Oh, a Christmas tree will look perfect in that window." Eight months later, here we are decorating the tree we bought from the Cornelius Fire Department.
When we brought the tree home Saturday, Justin asked if I wanted to put it in the corner instead of the bay window. The look I gave him was enough to assure him that his question was dumb.
We started decorating it on Sunday and are still working on it as of tonight (Wednesday). I wasn't happy with just two strands of lights so Justin stopped on his way home Monday night and picked up another box. I could hear my mother's voice coming out of my mouth as I proclaimed that the tree needed even more lights after wrapping that new strand around it. Justin's a trooper, though, and stopped for another box tonight. Four hundred multi-colored bulbs blanket our little 6 foot tree. Now, it's perfect.
When I moved out of my dad's house, I took most of my mom's Christmas decorations with me.
Her village houses currently light up a corner of our living room. The Christmas Little Golden Books she used to stand up on the end tables in the living room now greet my house guests at the front door. Two of the four strands of lights on our tree used to wrap around my childhood trees and most of mom's ornaments hang from the branches, mixed in with ornaments Justin and I have collected throughout the years.
Having these items on display is my way of preserving those Christmas traditions my mom created and giving her an extra special place in our home.
When I look at my house at this moment, it's like going home for the holidays — a home that lives only in my memories now. When I see certain ornaments or place small decorations on a shelf, though, I'm reminded of the 18 Christmases I had with my mom. In that moment I feel a little closer to her; I truly feel like I'm home.
Last Christmas was the first without my mom's mom. My aunts, cousin and I spent a day last year rummaging through Nanny's decorations, selecting items each of us wanted to keep.
I guess I forgot about those things because I was surprised to unpack an unfamiliar snow woman and cardinals. It didn't take long to remember where they came from, though, and a smile stretched across my face at the thought of past Christmas Eves spent at my grandparents'.
Though they are small, these items will forever be treasured because of the comfort they bring me when Christmas spirit is difficult to find.
I could tell you a story about each ornament that hangs on my tree, and God bless Justin because he has heard them all — every year since we started dating. These aren't just possessions that get removed from boxes for one month out of the year. The memories that are attached to these treasures are priceless, and one day I'll be able to pass them on to my children, keeping my mom's holiday spirit alive through story.
I honestly can't wait for the day my tiny humans ask to set up their grandma's village houses.


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Thanks to my friends at The Uprising, I was able to create apparel designs for one of the most prolific bands in the world. I would not be the person I am today without the drumming of Dave Grohl and the first Foo Fighters (Self-Titled) record is one of my favorite records of all time. Below are just a few of the apparel designs I made for them.


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Learn The Joy Of Motorized Blinds In Regent Park
Join a growing number of happy customers and see the many benefits of motorized blinds in Regent Park ON thanks to the expert services provided by Sky Blinds. If you're still undecided about whether motorized shades are a smart expense for you, take a few moments to learn why you are very likely to enjoy these chic and convenient window treatments, especially once you consider the added benefits of the extensive Sky Blinds product selection and outstanding customer service!
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From conventional roller shades all the way to sun-blocking Roman shades, we offer a vast selection of chic and durable motorized window treatments for customers throughout Regent Park ON. Our automatic blinds can be an inviting extension to any residence or business..
You are very likely to appreciate your experience with Sky Blinds for the following points .We have nearly 20 years of expertise. Additionally we just sell brands together with also our window blinds and convenient function combine beauty and premium-quality cloths. And if that was not enough, we also offer you an extensive selection of designs and styles in various textures and colors.
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Any blinds you buy will be professionally installed by our team. We will take careful measurements, set up all connected hardware, and confirm that every little thing is functioning just before departingfor installation.
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There are times when attention is needed while our motorized drapes and blinds are designed for durability. Our professional technicians will arrive promptly to make adjustments and fixes to your motorized blinds and shades.
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Our automated blinds don't use any outlet space. All you will do after our teamfinishes is enjoy your new blinds immediately after the remote is installed. Wemount the electrical power source and explain to you how your remote works. Manage one blind in a space or several window coverings with a simple, easy-to-operate remote you may use to shutraise, lift, or open your drapes or blinds.
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Motorized shades are ideal for year-round comfort in your Regent Park ON home or flat. On hot summer days, blinds which fix or close minimize heat from direct sunlight, which makes your A/C work harder. Heavier automatic shades deliver much-appreciated warmth. on chilly wintry days in Regent Park
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I teach a writing class at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas for adults working to earn their high school equivalency certificate. Mostly, they are a reluctant audience whose primary goal is to ace the essay portion of the test.
The nuances of writing are of little importance to them.
Most think that writing is just speech on paper.
I explain that written words cannot convey a person's tone, inflection, mood, or expression. Grammar and punctuation help the reader "hear" their voice.
I encourage respect for the language they speak, which in most cases, is English.
"You can break the rules of writing only when you have mastered them," I say.
"People can distinguish between a writer who breaks the rules for artistic purposes, and one who does not know the rules."
Well-crafted writing–whether fiction or nonfiction–offers a window into to a writer's beliefs, values, and feelings.
Grammar and punctuation infuse his or her sentences with meaning.
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Serious writers–not just professionals–are lifelong students of the fine points of language–how we use it, how others use it, and how it changes over time.
I ask a lot of my students, who attend classes, raise families, and work, because I know skillful writing can take them anywhere they want to go.


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It's that time of the year again as the 6th annual Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards is currently holding at the Eko Hotel and Suites.
The much anticipated event started with a red carpet and has witnessed some of the A-list actors of Nollywood.
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How to Build a Paneled Mailbox Post
Create an elegant box holder with classic proportions
A sturdy wood mailbox post decorated with paneled sides and a cornice top is a far cry from the syrup cans and cigar boxes Americans set by the roadside to get the first rural deliveries - or worse, the sad metal pipes used today to support a single dented and rusting box. Standing tall like a sentry, a paneled post lends an air of authority and sophistication to any stop on the mail carrier's route.
Assembling one from basic lumber and trim takes half a day and basic carpentry skills. Or you can pick up a ready-made post and get it in the ground in just a couple of hours. Either way, you're guaranteed to set an elegant tone with a classical-inspired design. Read on to learn how to apply molding to stock lumber for a custom-built post or to determine which ready-made one is best for your yard and budget.
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My descending order preference in the shots is for the one with building to the left of center, then the center, the building in the top right, and finally the casual walk up shot. The shot with the building in the top right was the most ambitious, but there is too much negative space the foreground. The center composition is OK, perhaps the complex shape of the building breaks up the simple composition.
Another problem with this series of images is that the perspective changes as I get closer to the building, making direct comparison difficult. Another issue is that the quality of light shifted as I moved around to get the shots, my favorite ahs the best saturation in the sky making for a more pleasing contrast with the steel of the subject.
I couldn't resist spending some more time exploring the shape of this bank and following are a few more creative images that I took that afternoon. I suspect that this location could appear later in the my learning log in other projects.
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My two big kids are of the age now where my alternative ways can sometimes be embarrassing. Where they moan at the things I don't let them have, the things I make them do, the ways we live vs the ways they think other people live. My 'hippie' ways are a bit too much for them sometimes.
They'd happily go to the lolly shop each week and buy all the white sugar, fake coloured things. Really they know that's not the way we live, and they get it (on a level) that's it not good, and why it's not good and all that. BUT they just wanna have the things their friends are having, and they just don't wanna have their mum saying 'can't have this, can't have that'. It can be a battlefield at the supermarket somedays, me saying no, them moaning why no. Even though they know.
Ok - to be fair to them, they really aren't terrible at all. And they do get it! We stand at the cereal aisle and Ari looks longingly at all the things he's tasted at his friends or grandmas house. But then he knows how my stance on it, and he agrees - he looks at the sugar content of each packet and we rationalise and talk about it. And sometimes we settle on a special treat, mostly we go without, or negotiate a middle group. Mostly we get plain bran flakes or rice pops from the health food shop (bulk, no packaging = bonus!).
And then they ask me for a new shirt or something else, for school camp or to go out. A 'made in China', mass-produced article of clothing. They will love it, and wear it until the end……..BUT - it's not the way we aim to live. It's not the way I am to live. And therein lies the difference. They understand, they get it, they know about child-labour, pesticides, ethical fashion, sustainable eating. But they still want the things they want.
As a parent my role is to guide my children, educate them, show them, give them options, raise them with ideals and an understanding of the world. My role is not to indoctrinate them, or force, bully or cajole them. I can give them everything, and plead, hope, wish…….but ultimately I have to let go and allow them to make their own choices. If we force our children to follow our ideals, blindly dragging them along, they won't stay the course. We need to encourage them, enlighten them. Otherwise they'll grow up and leave home and run as fast as they can to the nearest fast food chain, fast fashion, cheap living. By giving my children a solid understanding and a connection to their world I'm guiding them and allowing them to discover how to live themselves.
This means at times I'll be strict and say no to the sugar, no to the fast fashion, no to the bright lights, but then at other times I'll give a little more. I'll question their choices, allow them to have an educated reason (rather than a throw-away "I want it" reason). I'll give them the facts, and try to sway them, but not guilt them - and then let them make up their own minds. Being my mother's daughter I'll probably try to convince them a little more…. often met with eye rolling and "but mum!".
I'm proof that living this way, and guiding your children in a gentle, simple, 'this is just regular life' way works. My mum was saying no to plastic bags at the supermarket when we were young, as a child we knew we were different, but we lived it, and still live it now. Some things are instilled in me, in my way of being…. and I hope this will the way for my children. That they'll find their way back home by having it deeply nurtured in their souls, not forced onto their wellbeing.
I'd love to hear how you work through this - do your kids agree with everything or do you have challenges? Where do you draw the line & where do you sway and bend? Each day, at the moment, feels like we have new issues to work with and my ideals don't always fit neatly nicely into what my children want....


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We consistently perform above expectations.
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We are a Design-Build focused company with extensive experience in mechanical building maintenance, services, contracting, plumbing and construction. Alongside ranking industry partners, we offer clients the ability to receive value-engineering, class-leading construction, and custom design solutions.
Points West aim is to continually develop as a company to become a leader in Design-Build while strengthening all of our relationships that our company was built on.
In recent years Reid Wilkinson has lead the company to focus on Alberta's fast-growing markets in warehousing, schools, tenant improvements, commercial retail units and restaurants. The company has had the privilege to be involved in prestigious projects including work related to the Edmonton downtown ICE District and Ford Warehouse complex in Leduc-Nisku.
The company has grown since its start over 30 years ago by Dave Wilkinson. With a solid basis in office tenant improvements, residential, and light-commercial plumbing the company has always prided itself in delivering above-standard service to its clients. The culture has always been one of the company's strongest points, with a focus on providing a safe, positive working environment for employees. Simply, we cannot do our work without our team - we are our people.
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Intesting piece in the Independent reporting that the PM Tony Blair revealed his favourite reading matter at a World Book Day event in London yesterday. Blair said: "There were people who got me very involved in politics. But then there was also a book. It was a trilogy, a biography of Trotsky by Isaac Deutscher, which made a very deep impression on me and gave me a love of political biography for the rest of my life."
Radical publisher Verso will be loving this. Verso publish Isaac Deutscher's massive biography of Trotsky in three volumes: The Prophet Armed: Trotsky 1879-1921, The Prophet Unarmed: Trotsky 1921-1929 and The Prophet Outcast: Trotsky 1929-1940. In a press release the publisher asks, "does this mean that even Verso, the radical left publishers, are now part of the Blairite project?" Let's hope not: the thought of a whole load of publishers tooling up and invading Iran does not make me happy!