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By Jason Moore
Pastor, New Creation Presbyterian Church
A few months ago, the staff and interns of New Creation were gathered for our monthly meeting. As a group of younger men, we often find ourselves veering off track, chasing rabbits or going off on tangents. We might have some attention deficit issues. ;)
We started talking about peanut allergies. We discussed how a parent can safely give a peanut to one child, but must protect another child from the threat the peanut poses. How can one little legume be a delight to one person and a danger to another? One of the guys said, "That would be a great sermon illustration." I asked him to flesh out his thought. It was brilliant.
A good parent often knows what her child needs, and what might be dangerous for that child. A good parent spares her child from unnecessary danger. Remember, there is nothing inherently wrong with the peanut. The peanut tastes good and is nutritious. But, for the child with an allergy that peanut poses a very real threat.
What does the child think of the peanut prohibition? It may seem like the parent is depriving him, being unfair or is uncaring because she won't give him what he wants. He thinks, "What harm could a peanut do?" We may look at God and wonder why he didn't give us what we wanted. We may see the success of a rival at work and become jealous of their good fortune. We may see our neighbor going on vacation and envy the financial freedom they have to do so. We may see our friends find love, get married, have babies and live happily ever after while we become bitter because our most intimate relationships have not gone well. We may see earthly blessing come to people who are not very good or very nice and wonder why God is holding out on us (after all, we deserve those good things).
That is a good sermon illustration. Maybe something that is good for one person will not be good for you. Maybe your own temptations and weaknesses could make a "good" thing dangerous. Maybe you and I have our own "spiritual peanut allergy." Maybe God knows that there are "good" things that could hurt us. Would success, wealth, comfort, approval, influence, popularity or power actually hinder us and stifle our relationship with God?
Maybe God keeps us from having "good" things in order to spare us from some danger we cannot foresee. Maybe God takes things or keeps things from us to teach us something we need to know about him or about ourselves. Maybe he keeps us from having something we treasure to show us that our true treasure is in Jesus Christ. If I've learned one truth in this life it is this: the things of this world will always fail to fill our deepest longings. But, knowing that you are fully forgiven, absolutely accepted, and lavishly loved by your Father in heavenwill answer the deepest needs and desires of your heart and soul. There is hope and healing in relationship with God. Earthly blessing is great. I've been blessed with many "good" things in this life, but the longer I live the more I'm convinced that what I need is more Jesus. It is Jesus who makes the good things good. Every good gift comes from him.
God gives gifts, and protects us from the dangers of "spiritual peanuts." Is God showing you grace by protecting you from something "good" that you want or feel you need? Maybe you feel hurt or angry that he's holding out on you. Consider the peanut. Consider that "he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." Meditate on God's Word, remember his promises, pray, and connect with your Father in heaven. He's a good parent who knows what's best for you. He will spare you from "spiritual peanuts".


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The Leeds Agile HR Meetup is back for 2019 with our wonderful hosts Sky Betting and Gaming are inviting us in from the cold on the evening of 24th Jan. Our theme explores the new operating model and team structure beginning to emerge across Human Resources (HR) and People Operations teams that are embracing an Agile mindset and ways of working. The Agile HR Meetup is a global learning network for HR, Learning and Development (L&D), Agile and, People and Culture professionals, on a mission to innovate HR and transform the profession for the future of work. Join us and help shape the discussion.
Evolving the Agile HR Operating Model
As HR and People Operations teams begin to embrace Agile ways of working their structure and operating model are changing dramatically. However, there is no one-size-fits-all blueprint and how you'll form teams, run Agile sprints, manage your backlog and prioritise your HR strategy will greatly differ given your organisational context.
Agile HR Strategy at Beyond
On the night, Kate Rand, People & Operations Director at Beyond, will share how her team is reinventing the HR operating model with Agile mindset and techniques. By co-creating an HR strategy with her leaders and people, Kate is able to prioritise work and how the team collaborates directly through data and feedback. The team work across multiple locations, get things done through dual sprints and pull work from a unified backlog. The possibilities Beyond are opening up for how a People Team can be structured is truly ground breaking and an inspiration for all Agile HR professionals.
People Operations Manager v HR Business Partner
At Sky Betting and Gaming the role of HRBP has been transformed into a People Operations Manager. Yet, what does this really mean and is it different to how an HRBP operated in the past? Members of the SkyBG team, including Amanda Bellwood, Greg McCaw and Jo Edwards, will share insights on how they work and what their day job looks like from the inside. You'll learn how a People Operations Manager co-creates a portfolio work with their people and leadership teams, as well the different tools they use to manage workflow.
Agile HR in a Nutshell Launch
Excitingly, Natal Dank, Agile HR pioneer and co-founder of the Agile HR Community, will also be launching the new free Agile HR in a Nutshell infographic, recently designed in collaboration with the great Mia Kolmodin, from Dandy People, who crafts the fabulous Agile in a Nutshell series, and Riina Helström, fellow co-founder of the Agile HR Community. The Agile HR in a Nutshell infographic poster will be a great free resource for all Agile HR enthusiasts, from active practitioners to budding learners.
What is Agile HR?
Transforming the fundamental principles of HR into People Operations leading Agile, digital and networked organisations. Agile HR aims to build a shared value between your customer, business and people by:
Mindset - Embracing the Agile mindset within Human Resources and people practices to incrementally deliver value to your customer.
Co-Create - Applying Agile techniques, like Scrum and Kanban, to self-organise, experiment and co-create directly with your people.
Human-centric - Building awesome, people friendly workplace practices that are validated by users
Evidence-based - Evidence-based decision making that delivers customer value through data, people analytics and insight.
Agile Transformation & Leadership - Consulting on Agile and digital organisational transformation, and coaching leaders
Employee Experience - Enriching the people experience at work and taking care of the human
What to Expect on the Night
An opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow HR professionals and leading Agile HR practitioners
Group discussion, two-way dialogue and sharing of stories
Drinks and snacks to keep you nourished
Guest speakers from people leading the way in Agile HR
Where and When?
Venue: Sky Betting and Gaming, 6 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP
Start time: Gather at 17.45 for an 18.00 kick off
End time: 21.00
Who Should Come?
All HR, L&D and Agile professionals. Open to anyone willing and able to innovate the human side of their workplace.
Agile HR Community Certified Practitioner Program
Agile HR is a revolution, defining the future of work. The Agile HR Community provides training and certification workshops that help you acquire these new skills, apply them directly in your work and future-proof your career. Join the next Agile HR Certified Practitioner program at www.agilehrcommunity.com
Tweet on the night to hashtag #AGILEHR
See you there.
You can also join the Agile HR Meetup group at www.meetup.com/AgileHR-Community to keep track of other events in the UK and Europe.
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Your contact information for this event is only shared if a local partner co-hosting the event at a specific location requires the details for venue entry and/or security purposes (for example, providing contact information to the venue reception for entry and security purposes).
You can also opt-in for Agile HR Community-related content, newsletters and information on future events upon registration by checking the relevant tick box. This is a great way to stay informed and up-to-date with Agile HR trends and events.
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25% complete.
We can hardly believe we are already a quarter of the way through this accelerator program. These first three weeks have been a whirlwind of lots of work, excellent ideas, little sleep, incredible presenters, and a ton of excitement for the future that lies before us.
Three weeks in and we have reached a point now where the rubber meets the road. A lot of internal and foundational work has been done to establish important pieces like mission, vision, values, target markets, and buyer personas. Now it's time to get out there and start engaging the community and incorporating their voice into the development of the app.
To start, you can help us in a huge way by taking a short survey here: Lunch Habits Survey
Our goal is to have more than 300 responses by March 24. So, especially if you are in the Springfield, MO area, please take this survey and encourage your friends to share their feedback too. Your voice is a critical piece to building an app that will serve you best.
We feel strongly that we are building a tool that will help people take important steps forward with their ability to build relationships that are lasting and meaningful. The resources in this accelerator are definitely helping us achieve that goal more quickly and efficiently...which is kinda the point.
Each week, when we hear an update on the progress from the fellow members in our cohort, our hunger for success and excellence grows. We hope to inspire and motivate our fellow cohort members as much as they inspire and motivate us.
Until next week, keep hustling.
-Let's Do Lunch Team


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I am writing this as a little happy birthday to one of my dearest and most beautiful Mumma friends. Whom I studied this wonderful thing called photography with many many moons ago it feels like. I was so honoured that she did my maternity shoot when I was pregnant with Boye last year... and honestly I have never felt so beautiful than when I saw these pictures she did of me.
So you can imagine that I was over the moon when she asked.. well more like I begged and pleaded and said I would not be her friend if she did not let me do some for her. She already has little Ettie and is about to have number two. I had so much fun doing these images for her and it helps that her house is so cool. This is about the 4th maternity shoot I have had the chance to do and I have to say I really love doing them seeing these women just glowing is the best thing ever.
Let me know what you think of my work and if it is something I should do a bit more of? always love feed back. Or what you think about Maternity shoots... yeah or nay?


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NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. – Overshadowed by all of the résumé comparisons and back-room politics is the best story of this Ryder Cup:
Tony Finau, the most improbable U.S. team member ever.
Improbable not because of his record – with 11 top-10s and major cameos this year, he is certainly deserving of the final pick on an already-stacked squad.
No, Finau's inclusion is improbable because of his all-American backstory, because he had no business growing up to become one of the dozen best U.S. players. He's the son of a Tongan immigrant. The precocious talent who learned the game from a novice. The tenacious product of Rose Park, the hardscrabble neighborhood just outside Salt Lake City. That area has produced NFL and NBA stars, but world-class golfers, with just a par-3 course and rundown muni to offer? Never.
"I'm still in shock," says Finau's father, Kelepi. "Seriously, what are the chances? What are the odds?"
One in a million? Worse?
And yet Finau, 28, has reached the pinnacle of his sport – a major contender, a top-20 world ranking and now a spot on Jim Furyk's U.S. team.
"It's very fulfilling," Finau says, "and you feel a sense of accomplishment just from the sacrifices that were made by others on my behalf and the sacrifices I've made for my career. It's hard not to look back at where I came from and the humble beginnings I grew up in. To be a member of the Ryder Cup team, a dream of mine, is really humbling and satisfying."
This circuitous journey is so ridiculous, so inconceivable that Kelepi started to choke up on the other end of the phone. After all, he grew up in Tonga, a tiny island in the South Pacific, where he'd mow lawns and play guitar in Polynesian shows for a little extra cash. In his early 20s he moved to Utah to work graveyard shifts at the Delta facility for $35,000 a year, barely enough to support his and his late wife Ravena's seven children. Raising that brood in a rough neighborhood, he aimed only to steer them away from the trouble that lurked just down the street. He accomplished that, only to suffer an unimaginable loss – Ravena died in a car accident in 2011 – that shook the entire family to the core. Tony persevered, as he always has, and now is a rising star for whom money likely will never be an issue.
That's why, sometimes, Kelepi won't even venture out onto the course to watch Tony play. He's too overwhelmed with joy. With gratitude. He'll instead linger in the parking lot, watching on his phone, pinching himself.
"It takes me back," he says, "and it's hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that you can make it from there to here. It doesn't make sense why he's on Tour. I just can't believe that 10 to 15 years ago, we were home together, practicing."
That practice was unconventional, of course. Back then, Kelepi had never heard of golf, but one of his young sons, Gipper, showed an interest after watching on TV, and that got Tony hooked, too. Unable to afford lessons for the boys, Kelepi devoured Jack Nicklaus' "Golf My Way" at the library. He bought a 6-iron, a putter and a little red bag for $2.25 at the Salvation Army. Instead of spending $7.50 a day for a bucket of balls, he built a makeshift driving range in the garage of the family's three-bedroom duplex.
Kelepi's golf knowledge may have been limited, but he knew enough to spray-paint dots on a mattress and position it behind a net – that way they could work on their trajectory and train their ears to the crispness of the contact. Using a camcorder he bought at a garage sale, Kelepi reviewed their swings and compared them to what he'd seen on videos and in books.
Any golf parent knows that playing the junior circuit is an expensive endeavor, but Tony's talent was undeniable. So the family made sacrifices. On the road, Ravena didn't eat for three days while Tony scarfed down 79-cent McDonald's hamburgers. He and his mom once slept in their car at a tournament, because they couldn't afford a hotel room.
Still, Tony blossomed into one of the elite players in his class, a Junior Worlds champion at age 12 and a two-time Junior Ryder Cupper by the time he finished high school. He turned pro, because he was naïve and his family needed the money, and then bounced around for years on the mini-tours.
It wasn't until he linked up with swing coach Boyd Summerhays that he finally tapped into his immense potential. Capable of pounding 400-yard drives, Finau harnessed all of that awesome power and became more reliable off the tee, then vastly improved his wedge play and putting. Though the 2016 Puerto Rico Open remains his only Tour victory, Finau this year contended in three majors, tied a PGA record with 10 birdies in a round (fortuitously, while paired with Furyk) and posted three consecutive top-10s to start the playoffs. Heading into next week's Tour Championship, he sits third in the FedExCup standings, a win away from the $10 million windfall – a fortune that his family never could have imagined 15 years ago.
In Paris, Tony will once again be able to prove himself on a world stage, but for Kelepi, seeing his son in a U.S. team uniform, the moment will be more personal.
"For me, it's almost like we can finally be accepted as an American," he says. "That's how huge it is. It solidifies that we can establish ourselves as true Americans that fit the principles of what this great country stands for.
"Because anyone in the whole world can come to this country and be successful. It just takes gratitude and hard work. Tony epitomizes the American dream."
When the Ryder Cup announcement was made Monday night, Finau wasn't seated next to Furyk in a conference room of the downtown Philadelphia Marriott. He had already sprinted to the airport, to fly back home to Utah, for the start of the fourth annual Tony Finau Foundation Luau & Golf Classic.
Sensing a need in his community, he started the foundation to help underprivileged kids around Salt Lake City. They've already raised nearly $1 million. "He knows what it's like there," Kelepi says. "It's a personal program for Tony, because he wants to see more kids turning their lives around like he did."
The foundation's mission is to provide a children's learning center and mentoring program for kids when they're most impressionable, from kindergarten to second grade. In the future, Finau's foundation also hopes to take over the Jordan River Par-3 – where Tony and Gipper spent hundreds of hours honing their games – and teach youngsters the fundamentals. On Saturday mornings in the summer, they'd block off tee times so the beginners could play with some of the local businessmen, establishing relationships.
When speaking to his father, Tony still grows emotional when talking about some of his best friends from the neighborhood, the struggles that they're enduring, the regrets they harbor about how their lives have turned out.
"It pushes him to get even more involved, because you name it, from the worst to whatever the best is, it's all in that neighborhood," Kelepi says. "Tony's is a typical NBA story, but what the heck is he doing playing golf? You won't find any other pro golfers from there – I can guarantee it."
Now a hero at home, the 2018 Ryder Cup is lasting proof that Tony Finau has made it.
He hopes to be the first of many.


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|Home > Art of Living Mega Events > Volunteers Convention with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Kolkata
The first ever Convention in Kolkata (WB) facilitating interaction of Gurudev H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji with the dynamic and amazing team of Volunteers from the Art of Living family in West Bengal & Sikkim.
This convention is a golden opportunity to bring together Volunteers to meet Gurudev and get inspired towards creating a Better India. These volunteers have already been actively contributing towards Art of Living seva projects - to create a stress free and violence free society.
Registration open for people above 14 years and who have done any AOL course (Basic/Part - 1/Happiness Program or YES!+ or Sri Sri Yoga or Sahaj Samadhi). All such persons are eligible to be a part of this amazing opportunity to volunteer and interact with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Last date of Registration: 2nd April, 2014 through an AOL teacher (Kolkata).
For details:
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Nigeria is located in Western Africa and is bordered by Benin to the west, Cameroon to the east, Niger to the north and Chad to the north east. About 6 times the size of Georgia, Nigeria has an estimated population of about 180 million.
We're not around right now. But you can send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap.


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"You can't expect people to be other than what they are."
And that's it. 90% of my frustration with the world dissipated. Now, this attitude is not the Russian Shrug which I hate so much, it is not saying "don't try to fix things because it's not worth the effort." It is that the simple act of working with what you have... not with what you wish you had, makes everything in life make so much more sense.


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Billionaire Tom Barrack Throws Harvey Weinstein a Lifeline
Billionaire investor Tom Barrack is circling the ultimate distressed asset in Hollywood: the movie studio co-founded by Harvey Weinstein.
Barrack's private investment firm, Colony Capital, is offering Weinstein Co. a financial lifeline as the studio reels from the widening scandals surrounding its co-founder, who knows the billionaire from a previous deal. In a brief statement Monday, Weinstein Co. said Colony might end up buying its assets.
The small studio, known for award-winners such as "The Artist" and TV shows such as "Project Runway," has been plunged into crisis by allegations of rape and sexual harassment against Weinstein going back to the 1990s. Weinstein, one of Hollywood's most powerful figures, has denied the rape allegations while acknowledging his behavior "caused a lot of pain."
Barrack, a close friend of President Donald Trump, made his fortune in real estate but has a history of plucking distressed assets from the entertainment industry. Colony Capital took over Michael Jackson's Neverland estate in 2008 for $23.5 million in debt, averting foreclosure, and saved photographer Annie Leibovitz from bankruptcy by buying out her $24 million of debt. And Colony was part of a group that acquired Harvey Weinstein's former company, Miramax, in 2010 from Walt Disney Co. for $660 million.


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Finding My Personal Style
Finding My Personal Style
I've (unfortunately) gone through my fair share of fashion phases.
I'm talkin' gauchos and etnies to too tight Hollister tees to this weird preppy style where I wore men's button downs from goodwill with riding boots (for a solid year, ew). So, very interesting tastes. Towards the end of high school and through college I've kind of been known as the girl who's into fashion. Honestly not really sure how as I mostly wear the same black jeans and turtleneck every day. But, probably because I'm one a few people in a small town that had found a personal style of my own rather than following trends. Anyway, recently I've really been working on settling into a style that feels more like a uniform. Something I don't need to think about and that I'm absolutely comfortable in.
Confidence is absolutely key. I wouldn't feel confident in a strappy cami and shorts, so I'll never wear them. I like the idea of experimenting, but at the end of the day I'd rather wear what I like and not worry about whether the top I'm wearing looks funny. I also stopped "following" and buying trendy pieces. I find the issue here is that you're filling your closet up with cheaply-made pieces that you maybe wear once or twice and then you never touch again. There's nothing wrong with trends, and if you want to buy a few pieces go for it, but I think building a closet on trends is a no-no.
Now, I'm obviously pretty minimalistic with my style, I like to stick with classic cuts and colors that I know I'll always like. Maybe that's not you, maybe you like buying crazy prints in fun new silhouettes and that's totally cool. That's what makes style style, it's much more personal than just the clothes that you wear. I feel like someone's outfit is the first thing you typically notice about them. And you don't necessarily want your clothes to speak for you, but to be a reflection of you (at least most people).
That's why I've settled into a uniform, because it's plain and simple but recognizable as me. I always find it funny when I wear something outside of my uniform (like an emerald green turtleneck I have) and people are like who are you wearing colour?!
Anyway, I've been reading a lot about "what every woman should have in her closet" and I think it's bullshit. 90% of the articles say 'one black sweater' or 'one striped top.' WHO in what world only wants one stripy top?! And who cares if I have 45? They all have varying line width and sleeve lengths and necklines. Regardless of that justification, they make me feel good when I'm wearing them! So buy all the stripy tops and black sweaters you want, dammit!
Next comes the budget issue. I'd love to fill my closet with Everlane and Burberry and other designer pieces, but the fact of the matter is most normal people don't have that budget. On the other hand, I don't want to buy from fast fashion stores like Forever 21 who's products are crap anyway and destroy the environment.
My solution to this so far is to buy staple pieces from slightly higher end places, like Madewell. This way the basic structure of my wardrobe is well made, and then supplementary things are fine being a bit lower in quality. That being said, while I've sworn off of Forever 21, I've decided to continue shopping at H&M. While I don't think all of their pieces are great for me or well-made, a lot of the things there are great quality in great styles. It's still fast fashion technically, but the company is really focusing on sustainability. You can read more about that here, because it's pretty fascinating. This is starting to sound a little sponsored, but I swear if they were paying me I'd be freaking out all over social media (H&M wanna drop me a line??). Also TARGET, if you haven't looked at the clothes section of Target recently you're missing out. I could probably fill most of my wardrobe from heir newer lines. There aren't a ton of basics in fits that I like (i.e. t shirts), but their workwear/daywear stuff is awesome.
Anyway, invest in a few central pieces and then invest around those! I think a classic minimalistic style is pretty easy to buy for, you just have to find the right fit. So maybe the slouchy v-neck tee isn't for me, but the crew neck version is. This part is all about experimentation. If you try something and it doesn't work for you, it's not the end of the world. You'll just find something else. For example, I really love super long-line sweaters, but I always wear high waisted jeans, and I mostly feel comfortable when I tuck my shirt into them. So I don't tend to buy long-line sweaters, and if I do I don't buy expensive ones.
I also find having signature pieces really important when your wardrobe is more simple. A t-shirt and jeans is the most basic outfit out there, but it's elevated slightly by the jewelry I always wear and it also makes it feel more me. I do like to experiment with accessories a little bit, but my rings and necklace always stay the same. I think they've become a huge part of my style identity and are the number one thing I get questions about. Here it's also important to invest a little bit. If you buy a real gold or gold-plated ring that you wear forever, it'll mean more to you and your style than a cheapy one that turns your finger green after a week.
Fragrance can also be a part of your uniform. I switch it up now a bit more than I used to, but I think sticking to a few key fragrances makes them recognizable. It's also a part of my 'daily ritual,' spraying one of my few fragrances as I walk out the door.
Following people on Instagram/Pinterest has had a huge impact on my style. However, I think you need to adapt the things that you like to your body/lifestyle. Like wearing heels every day is not practical or even something I'd ever want to do, so adapting the things I like is important. I also don't really have the body shape for some of the things I like, so for example I'll wear an oversized sweater with skinnies or ponte pants instead of boyfriend jeans. Knowing what suits you is a big part of dressing well. And like I said, that takes experimentation.
Do you guys have a uniform?


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The Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
- March 21, 2017
The Education Policy Center has received numerous requests for the information it provided to school board candidates across Colorado this year. One of the Center's primary goals is to educate local education leaders about important education policy issues, thereby equipping them to make smart, well-informed decisions in their school districts. As part of that effort,READ MORE


text: Memorial Day Weekend was packed with activities for residents of Massapequa. After starting off the weekend at the American Airpower Museum, residents made Memorial Day wreaths. There was an enormous barbecue lunch on Memorial Day, followed by live outdoor entertainment in the courtyard that took us right through to dinner time. Happy Memorial Day from all is us here in Massapequa!


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Process: ACO Accreditation
The typical evaluation time frame for earning NCQA Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Accreditation is 9–12 months from application submission to decision. This depends on the organization's readiness, since some organizations may already be working within NCQA guidelines.
Overview Discussion
Begin with a discussion with an NCQA business development representative at least 9 months before your desired evaluation survey start date.Expand
Our program expert will:
- Discuss eligibility criteria.
- Review evaluation areas
- Identify program benefits.
- Review the application process.
Organizations without a current ACO accreditation should contact NCQA today. Organizations with a current ACO accreditation that wants to renew should submit a request through My NCQA.
Purchase the Standards and Survey Tool
Purchase 9–11 months from the desired survey start date. to begin learning the requirements.Expand
The standards and guidelines contain complete descriptions of the requirements. Use the survey tool to upload evidence and submit survey information to NCQA.
- Purchase Standards and Guidelines
- Purchase Survey Tool (includes Standards and Guidelines)
Complete and Submit the Online Application
Submit the online application and select the desired survey start date.Expand
Submit the application approximately 9 months before the desired survey start date.
An NCQA representative will be available to answer questions about the application process. NCQA will determine eligibility within 30 days of receiving the completed application and will contact your organization to finalize the survey start date.
The online application is free and available through the NCQA store.
Perform Gap Analysis
Approximately 9–11 months from your desired survey start date, perform a gap analysis by comparing the standards to your organization's current processes and policies.Expand
The readiness assessment in the survey tool can help you:
- Identify where you need to make changes.
- Develop a project plan.
- Begin implementing improvements.
Many requirements require a 6-month look-back period: You must have met the standards for at least 6 months before submitting your survey. Keep this in mind when you schedule a survey date.
Align with Requirements
Approximately 9 months before the survey start date, work to align the operations identified in the gap analysis with program standards.Expand
You should be fully aligned with the requirements at least 6 months before the survey start date
Submit the Survey Tool
Approximately 1–3 months before the survey start date, NCQA will contact you to help you understand the survey submission process and answer questions.Expand
Complete and submit the survey tool on the assigned survey start date, officially starting the survey process.
Earn ACO Accreditation
NCQA determines ACO accreditation within 90 days from survey submission.Expand
- After the survey, NCQA sends your organization a preliminary report.
- You have 10 days to review the report and provide comments and supporting documentation.
The entire document, including feedback, the onsite file review and reviewer feedback, will go to the Review Oversight Committee (ROC), which determines your final score.
Renew Your Accreditation
NCQA ACO Accreditation is awarded for 2 years if you are at Level 1 or for 3 years if you are at Level 2 or 3.Expand
Before accreditation expires, you must complete another agreement, submit all requisite fees and undergo a full survey to renew accreditation status.
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A Light Diet - How To Feed Your Eyes And Skin
"I'm blue da ba dee da ba daa" -Eiffel 65
Are your eyes getting high on blue light? There's a lot of talk going on about blue light and its negative impact on our sleep as well as the disruptive effects it has on children's brains and teenagers' behaviours.
This has been backed by science (check out the mammoth amount of research available on pub med) and if this is news to you, I would recommend you look into it, as this is going to be big news in the coming years.
Though this is a fascinating subject which deserves plenty of attention- with most of our lighting environmental being highly blue based; today's focal point is looking at its counter part: red light.
Red light is naturally found among the rays emitted by the sun in the morning and around sunrise. The sun emits red, blue, green, and yellow, as well as ultra violet rays and thus far hasn't been replicated by us humans (the closest we've got to it is full spectrum bulbs and it's still far from healthy for our skin).
Exposure to morning sunshine is essential to our hormonal and cellular health (mitochondria in them to be precise) because of its unique blend of red and blue rays which are organically blended by...nature.
The thing is… counting on British "Mr. Sun" to show up to the party on time is comparable to wishful thinking.
What to do then?
According to my research over the past year this is what I would suggest:
~ Expose your eyes and skin in the outdoors (no glasses/lenses and minimum clothing) don't worry if the sun isn't quite peaking through the clouds- even just 10 minutes will help.
~ Go down south (just like birds migrate every winter) whenever time and/or budget permits.
~ If south is not an option, find some altitude in Scottish or alpine summits (1500+meters).
~ During peak summer time, stay shaded but keep your eyes unobstructed so they can absorb the multitude of rays.
~ Find ways to delay exposure to blue light in the morning as well as the evening (rearranging your to do list may make the difference).
~ Use blue blocking glasses that you can wear whenever your light environment is clearly artificial (airports, supermarkets, TV, tablets, phones, standard LED lights, fluorescent lights,etc).
~ Avoid commercial sun screen and look for alternatives. The truth is: it's all about timing when it comes to light.
Like I said earlier, get plenty of morning sun (before 11am) and then 10-30 minutes here and there during the afternoon whilst avoiding any direct exposure between 12 and 2pm until you have renewed your body's ability to absorb and process UV safely.
What if I just can't get outside because of work + other commitments, but wish to introduce some RED into my life?
Well, I would look into man-made near and far Infra Red light such as portable devices and special saunas, which is exactly what I did. The technology has hugely improved over the years and the results I got from my 6 to 10 daily minutes of IR light at night are nothing short of amazing.
There are many different devices and brands out there but after asking fellow colleagues and friends, it seems that two options stand out:
- JOOVV: It comes in three sizes and is used by top athletes from all over the world as well as models. I own the medium size one with a combination of red and near infrared (NIR) for maximum efficiency. You can choose between red near IR, or go for the combo. Click here for more info.
- JNH : Home IR Sauna for 2-3 people. This is a different kind of investment that may or may not be suitable depending on the space available and your budget. Note that this sauna doesn't produce near infra red light. Click here for more info.
So...what is the difference between red and near infrared? And what kind of benefits can I expect from light therapy?
Near IR Light = 850 nm = deep skin penetration
Red Light = 660 nm = same effect on cells closer to the surface
Both are excellent for our cells with the main difference being that 850 nm (near IR) penetrates a lot further into the body than 660 nm. Both wavelengths of 660 nm and 850 nm have been proven to enhance cellular health in hundreds of published clinical studies.
• Repairs sun- or acne-related skin damage
• Enhances muscle recovery and peak performance
• Fades scars, wrinkles, and stretch marks
• Speeds wound healing
• Reduces joint inflammation
• Helps with infertility
You will have guessed by now, red light therapy is a valuable element in any wellness tool kit, regardless of who you are and what you do for a living. For more info and scientific literature, I'd advise you head over to 180 Degree Health for a super sharp article on near infra-red light and red light. It goes into all the details you may wonder about:
What about blue light? What are the things that I can do to limit eye damage?
~ Wear blue blocking quality glasses when exposed to artificial light
~ Avoid exposing your skin to artificial light (think throat = thyroid and chest = heart, breasts + lungs)
Here's a couple of studies for further reading:
You mentioned UVs being harmful at a certain time of the day but I find it hard to stay indoors when I am on holiday and don't wish to wear toxic sunscreen…
I get it, you're on holiday for 2 weeks in the sun every year if you're lucky and it seems absurd to stay in or get dressed up as if headed for winter olympics when the sky is blue and the waves are rolling and the ice creams are melting.
I would try and at least cover some of my most vulnerable skin areas (neck, shoulders, chest), build up your ability to process UV rays daily and take breaks.
One last detail; don't underestimate what sunscreen can do to/for you.
It can either make things worse (skin cancer induced by chemicals) or help your skin befriend the late morning and afternoon rays.
The kind of product I would look into or attempt to make myself would typically contain a combination of:
Zinc oxide - Organic coconut oil - Sesame oil - Beeswax - Aloe vera - Jasmin essential oil - Rosemary leaf extract - Vitamin C - Epsom salts - Argan oil - Pomegranate extracts - Red algea...Apply in small amounts at regular intervals
Alternatively, you could purchase one of the following sunscreens:
Badger All Natural Sunscreens - Tropical Sands - Beauty By Earth - Kiss My Face - Suntegrity Skincare... Apply in small amounts at regular intervals
~ Expose yourself to more red light with a red light device like JOOVV at night as well as some real organic sunshine in the morning.
~ Go for an IR sauna session once or twice a week at the end of your day.
~ Spend more time outside & protect your eyes and skin from artificial blue light and intense UV between noon and 2pm
~ Get yourself or make yourself a healthy and efficient sunscreen.
I'd love to know what's your relationship with artificial light like... let me know in the comments. Do you expose your eyes and skin to the sunshine all year round? Do you already have a red light device? Use the IR sauna or make your own sunscreen? Post below!
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I went to a symposium at The National Gallery of Wales yesterday On Collecting: Transactions in Contemporary Art. The event was Chaired by Gordon Dalton from art agency Mermaid & Monster, facilitated by g39, and was part of the Contemporary Art Society's National Network programme for their centenary year. The purpose of the event was to '...investigate the market for contemporary art in Wales.'
Wales, like many regions and cities in Scotland and England has a lack of buyers and collectors. It also lacks the infrastructure to encourage such. There are remarkably few prestigious commercial galleries, Martin Tinney Gallery in Cardiff being a marked exception, although his approach is a very traditional one.
We heard from a number of engaged and inspirational speakers, Sorcha Dallas who has a contemporary gallery in Glasgow; Karsten Schmitz, German collector and founder of the Stifitung Federkiel, a foundation for contemporary art and culture; Ute Volz, Managing Director of HALLE 14, an arts centre in Leipzig, Germany which was founded and is supported by Karsten Schmitz; Ellen Mara De Wachter Exhibitions Curator of the Zabludowicz Collection in London. We also heard from Nicholas Thornton, Head of Modern & Contemporary Art at the National Gallery of Wales about their collections policy.
I went along to hear some ideas about building and encouraging an art buying ecology in Wales. There is no lack of talent, we are particularly well endowed with creative folk and have many exceptional initiatives and organisations working and innovating. We are beginning to build the critical culture we have been lacking through gallery publications, essays and arts press. Undoubtedly however, there are some missing links.
As Gordon Dalton mentioned in his introduction, a vibrant and well respected art school network is an important ingredient, and it was ironic that the previous day, CSAD in Cardiff had announced the closure of its well respected sculpture department. Last year it scaled back the Time Based Studies element.
It has been an issue of debate for a very long while, that Wales is not traditionally a visual culture but a literary one. There is not the depth of cultural attachment to the visual image. This has been addressed through various surveys, including Peter Lord's definitive trilogy of books. I think that the newer generations of artists have embraced the issue wholeheartedly and transcended the stereotype, we have many top class artists here who can easily hold their own on the international stage.
This symposium has opened the debate, but I actually left feeling a little disheartened - the amazing projects we heard about seem a long way away from Wales. Sorcha Dallas asserted and reinforced the fact that there is not a collecting culture in Glasgow either, which I found surprising; the ingredients would appear to be in place in a historical city which has a highly respected art school and was the European City of Culture in 1990.
As Chris Brown from g39 said in his closing statements, it is not wise to try to adopt any model wholesale, there have been a number of notable failures through that approach in Wales. The important thing is the collective will, enthusiasm, persistence, innovation and energy of those working in the arts in whatever capacity, we must all take our part in valuing and promoting our artists and bringing them to the attention of curators, collectors and buyers on the international scene as well as on our own doorsteps.


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The Path Less Travelled
The last two weeks I spent exploring the midwest with my other half, Paul. We flew up to visit my home town, Montville Ohio, for a wedding and then drove to Milwaukee, WI to visit Paul's brother. Finishing the trip, we worked our way down to Chicago IL for his cousin's wedding. What a trip! 10 days filled with love, excitement, joy, and relaxation! While I was in Ohio, I had the privilege of photographing Tyler's senior pictures. One of the places we took photos at was Paine Falls. When we arrived, there wasn't a clear path to walk to the falls, but only a long distance view from a 'look out' point mostly covered by trees. I knew we needed to get closer to get good shots, but doing so would require a bit of hiking, and to get to the top, a bit of rock climbing. Rock climbing with camera gear is not the safest decision, but I will say this, sometimes you have to take the path less travelled to receive the greatest reward.One thing you should know about me is that my entire life I have been fearful. My mother used to call me 'Cling-on' when I was a child because I was so afraid of strangers, new places, the unknown, or basically anything outside the 4 walls of our home. My parents decided I should go to preschool in hopes that I would outgrow this irrational behavior. The entire first week, my mom had to sit with me on her lap because I wouldn't stop crying hysterically with a death grip on her shirt. If she attempted to stand I would begin climbing her pant leg like a tree. You know the sight. I remember it distinctly too. In all my 4 years of living this was by far the most traumatizing event yet faced. At some point though, thankfully, she adopted the 'sink or swim' parenting style and finally decided to cut the cord.As I grew up, as most kids do, I faced numerous changes and challenges that frightened me. Climbing trees and getting stuck at the top, swimming under water, changing schools, making new friends, dating...I made the decision early on though that I wasn't going to be controlled by my fear. I wasn't going to sit in my heavily padded little box and miss out on life just because I felt scared. Each time I got out of my comfort zone, although it yielded high anxiety, I was rewarded with opportunities to grow and learn, and experiences so exhilarating that I never would have gotten had I not taken a chance on living. This has been my motto in life ever since. If I am scared to do it, that probably means I should try. The more frightening the risk, the greater the reward.Today when I see a waterfall with no path although my mind may veer toward self-doubt and fear, my will to live fearlessly, adventurously, happily, joyous, and free quickly trumps that small voice of doubt and replaces it with "Let's do it!" And seriously, if I can do it (the cling-on girl) than so can you!!! So what area of your life have you been 'sitting in the padded comfort box' with? When is the last time you did something that really got your blood pumping? Maybe it's time to stop holding back and start living. Take a look at the photos from Tyler's session- was the result worth it? Totally.
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:14"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7


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WHEN it comes to getting children to eat their vegetables, there are many possible strategies.
There is the age-old ruse of hiding them in plain sight by baking the spinach purée into the banana bread. Or you can try basic reasoning, using the perfectly logical argument that beets are red, and so is Elmo, and that therefore children who love Elmo naturally love beets.
Failing these, you can always fall back on the tried and true method of frying the vegetables until golden and crisp.
Employing this strategy, I've lured my daughter into eating mounds of okra, eggplant and mushrooms — without even the smallest bribe of dessert.
It also works with finicky adults who practically swoon when confronted with anything remotely reminiscent of a homemade potato chip.
So when I contemplated the menu for a recent dinner that included my daughter and a longtime friend not known for having a broad, accepting palate, I knew frying was inevitable.
I've found that dicing or shredding vegetables into very small pieces helps them fry quickly and evenly, exposing the maximum surface area for maximum crunch. So I shredded the zucchinis, adding some carrot for color, scallion for bite and grated lemon zest for a citrus zip.Continue reading the main story
I tossed the shredded vegetables into what has become my go-to fritter batter, a light mix of flour, egg and milk with a touch of coriander and pepper. Then I let it rest for half an hour. This helps the vegetables relax and soften before they meet the oil.
I have also learned a trick for frying small pieces of food: use a small quantity of oil. For vegetable fritters, an inch of oil heated in a large skillet is plenty as long as you turn the fritters frequently as they cook. It's thriftier, too, since you end up using a cup rather than a quart of oil. I like using cheap olive oil, but peanut oil works just as well.
I fried the fritters as my friend and daughter played nearby, and served them warm with a tangy yogurt-mint sauce for dipping. The vegetable fritters disappeared, no bribery, deception or syllogisms needed.Continue reading the main story


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This weekend I attended the Architectural Digest Home Show. There were hundreds of exhibitors at Pier 94 in New York City.
The most exciting thing I saw was the vertical landscapes in the Miele exhibit by EcoWalls. I immediately gravitated toward this exhibit. Imean Miele is wonderful, they have the best appliances. I even splurged on my own Miele dishwasher. But the vertical landscapes were just beautiful. My client and I walked over and I gently touched the plants to see if they were real. And they were! I went straight for the rosemary, one of my absolute favorite herbs. It can be a challenge to grow. The scent is so earthy, and said to help with stress. If I ever see fresh rosemary, nothing can stop me from rubbing the leaves. It would be amazing to have a herb garden like this in my home!
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If not cap-exempt, Congress limits H-1B new hires to 65,000, with an additional 20,000 for individuals who graduated with an advanced degree from U.S. universities that meet certain requirements.


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I know the weather has been crazy, and there hasn't been nearly enough sun for human and flora alike, but the mild weather and the rain has really encouraged bulbs and early spring perennials. My own garden has decided to charge ahead, the calendar be damned. My thalictrums are already producing new foliage, as are the columbines. Two of my three arisaemas are up, much to my delight. Hello Jack! My first tulips are in bloom, the myriad daffodils aren't far behind, as are the freesias and sparaxis. On the winter end, my verticordia is finally producing it's delicate pink flowers while the summer loving, irrepressible halimiocistus Merrist Wood Cream has flowers open with tons more in bud. With all this rain, my alstromeria have gone crazy with new foliage. In a front yard bed, framed by a low stone wall, my cascading lithodora is producing its first gentian blue flowers, while next to it the likewise sprawling sphaeralcea munroana, given a severe pruning two months ago, has responded with new leaves and the first of many-to-come tiny rose-colored mallow flowers. It seems like everything else is budding up or has the first of its new growth, as evidenced by a half a dozen clematis varieties showing new leaves. Even my cheerful dicentra scandens is putting out new maidenhair fern-like leaves, in anticipation of canary yellow flowers to follow. Now if we could get a week's worth of uninterrupted sunny days to get out there and enjoy it all ...
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Book #12. The Litter of the Law, by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown. Unabridged audio.
This series of mystery novels has a high "buy-in" factor. But once you understand that the animals can talk to each other (but not to the humans) and that they are pretty good crime scene investigators, the stories are generally enjoyable.
In this book, a series of deaths occur, with each victim hidden as a scarecrow on someone's farmland. Investigating this series of deaths leads "Harry" Hairstein and her investigating pets to uncover a money-making conspiracy that puts all of their lives in danger. The story involves Native American land, the historical process of "paper genocide" of certain mid-Atlantic tribes. And someone seems to be messing with the quality of the soil in this agricultural community as part of this plan. And when money is at stake, terrible things can happen to people who stand in the way.
The way that the plot works itself out in this novel is very strong. Brown has either done a lot of research on the topic of Native American history, or has figured out to make it seem like she has. The details seem reasonable, the past history she presents us seems reasonable, and many of the reactions of past victims seem reasonable. The process of solving the mystery and uncovering the perpetrator is exciting and satisfying.
There is not a lot of character development in this novel. All of the characters (human and animal) act reasonably in character, as established in the prior novels in the series, but no major developments occur to push them forward. But that is a minor quibble. Overall, the novel was an interesting and enjoyable read.
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Yesterday, we looked at calibration of Coriolis mass flow meters in natural gas applications and mentioned piecewise linearization (PWL), but did not delve into it. Let's do with today's post. I found a presentation by Emerson's Tonya Wyatt, Fine Tuning Coriolis Flow Meter Calibrations Utilizing Piece-Wise Linearization. The PWL calibration method basically looks at the […]
In this 27-minute YouTube presentation video, Custody Transfer Measurement and Calibration Round Robin Testing for Natural Gas with Coriolis Meter, Emerson's Marc Buttler explains Coriolis meter calibration process and Piece Wise Linearization (PWL). His discussion includes Coriolis meter principles of operations, AGA Report No. 11— Measurement of Natural Gas by Coriolis Meter, conversion of mass […]
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You read that right, surreptitiously located in underappreciated books throughout the library are secret Golden Tickets that entitle the lucky finder to a sweet treat.
Josh is the first lucky Golden Ticket finder of the 2017-2018 school year. Who will find the remaining Golden Tickets?!
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Introduction to Filmmaking
Introduction to Filmmaking
A six-week introductory course to making a short film, from script to screen.
Using case study scripts, practical exercises and demonstrations, the programme will explore how the elements of production come together to produce the script through principal photography.
The course is ideally suited for individuals with no experience of filmmaking, looking to learn the filmmaking craft.
Week One: Writing
What is a screenplay? Story-structure fundamentals. Writing Visually. The elements of the screenplay format. How script development works. When do we know we have a final draft. Setting deadlines as a valuable screenwriting tool.
What does a Film Producer do? How budgeting works, and what to do to keep it low. What the Producer needs from the other departments. Exercises in the script breakdown process and budgeting.
The role of the Director. Approaching the screenplay. Developing a director's vision and treatment. How a Director prepares their pre-production phase: storyboards and pre-visualisation and shot planning. The Director working on set.
The Director Of Photography, Production Designer, Sound Recordist and Sound Mixer and Visual Effects Artist. Their roles, and what they need and how to communicate effectively with them.
The First Assistant Director and Script Supervisor. Script Breakdown, Scheduling, Project Management. How to work effectively on set, to maximise your shooting schedule. Who does what, and how it works.
Knowing how to budget and manage Post-production. Making the most of contemporary software applications. Doing It Yourself versus working with specialists in sound and picture finishing.


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The Shadow of Geordie Harris
by Eric J Kregel
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"Leave me alone," the old native fellow said and buried his face in his hands. He was sitting on the edge of his porch. It smelled of blood and urine. "Go away. It's not safe for you."
"We've received a call," I said, unclipping the strap over my side arm. "That there's an old man chasing some children in the community. Spooked some of 'em real bad. So far, that old man fits your description. We can either talk here or down at the station."
"Leave me," he said in a new voice. The first time he spoke, I could trace his Cree accent, and his cadence warbled on account of his age. This time his voice was clear and sweet, belonging on the radio. "Leave me now."
I turned to my partner, Miles from B.C., and he gave me a wide-eyed, quick shrug.
Flies everywhere, buzzing and bumping all around my face and ears. I shot a look around: no river or pond or creek. I figured there must be a load of trash inside the house. It must have hardly been touched, let alone taken out to the waste services in his settlement.
"Your name is Tom, eh? Tom Irontree? Look, we need to talk. It'd be a pity to have to cuff you and bring you down to the station."
The fog was heavy and clouds buried the stars. The full moon made the only light on the Irontree's property: a lone, yellow light bulb hung from the ceiling of his porch. He sat in front of an old, beaten-down house with the siding falling down and some of the pink insulation exposed.
"You ought not be here, gentlemen," old Tom, the native, said to us in pitch-perfect, Oxford English. "Depart for your own welfare."
Another look to Miles. His eyes wider, probably his brow brimmed with sweat if I could see straight in the darkness. Miles shook his head in a quick rattle as he unhooked the strap over his gun.
I've never shot a man in the line of duty, but most criminals, when they see my gun free, do exactly as they're told. Not that night, not with this crazy old man that turned British without warning. But we unhooked our guns, nonetheless, and tried to figure out what to do next.
I like being a cop, but I don't like situations like these where I have to act, where I have a new partner whose instincts are just forming, where it's up to me to be the sane one, and when everything seems bedlam.
"I'm afraid you're coming with us." I reached out to the old man covered in darkness. Shadows covered his face and hands and arms. The only thing human about Tom, other than his voice, was his shape. His hand swatted mine away and leaned back. I took a step towards him. I leaned over him, hoping to grab him around his shoulder and put him in a hold that...
He growled, causing my hand to freeze in midair. His growl was animal, without any trace of humanity or restraint. The type of growl you'd hear in the bush, walking by a patch of trees and, without warning, you've come near a den that you shouldn't have. The growl deep, full of rolls and clicks, that caused my teeth to vibrate.
I used my firm, police voice. "You're coming with us, Tom." My hand started to move again, wrapping around his shoulder.
He lunged at me suddenly, springing into the air and directly at me. I lurched back with his face hovering just above my chest. The light from his porch quickly shone over his face, quickly revealing the hair over his cheeks, forehead, mouth, and neck. He opened his mouth, baring his teeth in the shapes of knives and swords.
And then I beheld his eyes, bright yellow, as they cut through the shadow of his face. His teeth sank into my shoulder and I screamed more out of shock than pain as he gobbled into my skin.
Miles gave him a swift kick on his side, doing nothing to get him off me. He backed up and pulled out his gun, training it on old Tom. I smelled something, something familiar that brought me back to the days when my dad took me trapping and we'd have to unhook the animals from the line. I smelled wolf: the fur and musk so unmistakable that they took me away from the altercation, the night, and the smell of garbage.
A shot rang out and pulled me from my memory. Old Tom went limp and collapsed at my feet. My shirt felt wet. I turned to Miles. My eyes grew heavy. The world spun. I fell down, next to Tom, asleep.
* * *
My wife stormed into my curtained area in our town's ER, red-eyed from tears and pale as a ghost. Her lip flapped open and shut from her heavy breaths, a mix of anger and fear. She didn't know whether she wanted to fight or fly.
"I'm okay, baby," I said. I pointed at the bandages on my shirtless shoulder. "I just got a bite from an old native who, as the tests prove, got all of his shots." I chuckled, which did little to relieve Jane's tension. "Look, baby, I'm all good. It's all good."
"The station called and said you had been attacked and the man had been shot and you were in the hospital and..." She welled up with tears.
And I felt hot under the collar, now pissed off because my wife flipped out, turning everything about her. I mean, come on. I get hurt and my wife comes so I can comfort her!
"It's all right, baby." I said as she climbed onto the leather platform in the shape of a bed and wrapped her arms around me. I bit my lip and stroked her hair, nice and easy, as she sobbed in my embrace.
"I was so scared, so very scared. Why did you put me through this?" she asked me.
It's my job, I thought sharply. No, can't. Just be quiet. Quiet and do nothing and just take it.
"Why do you have to go and stick your neck out every night? Why do you have to put me through that?"
"It's to make our town a safe place, baby," I said in a low, soothing hum. "There are people who buck the system, who try to take out our civilization. When there are people who rebel against our laws of civilized code, that's when they send in the Centurions. That's me, the guard of the nation."
The doctor came in, looking at my flip chart. A tall, dark-haired South African who was new to our town and, for that matter, Canada. He looked young enough still to be able to remember the questions on his medical exams.
"Hello, Geordie," he said with his thick accent. "How are you feeling?"
"I feel like I'm good to go," I said, still holding my wife.
"That's what I like to hear, what I like to hear indeed." He looked up at me. "Mostly superficial wounds, really. A good cleaning and some antibiotic shots is all I think your wound needed, so we'll get you off and running."
"Do you think the fellow who did this had rabies?"
"No, I don't. Nothing showed up for any infection, plus your shots should have killed anything like that."
"It felt like a killer. I had to drop my pants and everything."
He pulled out his pencil and placed the eraser in his mouth. "Why do you ask? Rabies belong mostly to dogs, at least in South Africa."
I shrugged.
"What's interesting is your wound resembles more of an animal bite than something done by a human. The teeth marks, the tearing... even the spread of the jaw isn't human. If I didn't hear your story or treat the poor fellow a few minutes ago, I would have sworn a pack of dogs got to you as opposed to a senior citizen."
I reached over for my shirt. "He wasn't acting human. He was out of his mind." I pulled my feet off the bed and dangled them over the right side. "Any news on his recovery?"
"Your partner's shot did it, I'm afraid. Got him in the lungs and everything filled up with blood. He was all but gone the moment I treated him. I'm sorry."
"I'm not," I said as I rose to dress myself. "You tangle with the system, you shouldn't expect anything less."
* * *
Ordered on bed rest for a week, I struggled to fall into a civilian sleep schedule. Always a night owl, even as a kid, I worked best on the night shifts, working graveyard for any of my jobs. Being on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police was perfect. Most guys fought to do day shifts; not me: I ate up the nights like a good breakfast.
But on bed rest a funny thing happened. I went to bed at night and got up in the morning, as rested as I ever was doing nights. Two days after my attack, I woke up bright eyed and perky, finding my wife dressed and smoking in the kitchen, packing the kids off to school.
I looked over to my daughter, half-asleep as she finished up her cereal and pop. "Rough night?" I asked her. My girl, just into primary school, nodded to me slowly.
Jane answered for her. "Tesha had some bad dreams last night and didn't want to go back to sleep."
I asked my girl what the dreams were about. "Monsters," she said. "There's a monster hiding in our house."
I told her that there weren't monsters in the world and she was being silly. Plus, I said, Daddy would never let anything evil into this house.
"Oh," Jane said as she put out her cigarette. "Thanks for the lunch. Hunting really pays off, doesn't it? I hope there are some steaks left in the freezer. And remember to clean the crock pot."
I nodded blankly and watched Jane leave for work. Later, I stuck my nose into the fridge and saw a whole pan full of meat. Meat, brown and seasoned, that I hadn't touched or prepared.
* * *
During that week of bed rest, things like the arrival of mystery meat happened throughout the week. One afternoon, I got in my truck and found the gas tank empty after I had filled it the night before. During my investigation of the deep freeze, half of my meat from hunting was missing. Also my study, where I keep my gun cabinet and moose heads and computer, I found it not only cleaned, but every bit of paperwork filed or shredded.
Jane, discovering the mystery cleanings and filings, smirked. "I'm sorry to see you go back to work next week. I was beginning to think you were allergic to being clean," she said.
I just nodded and received the unearned compliment.
I slept like a baby every night, without dreams or any sleepiness in the morning. I wish the same was true for Tesha, who had told Jane, for three days straight that there were burglars pacing the hallway in front of her door. Since she knows the rules — no one wakes up Mommy or Daddy unless it's a matter of life or death — we would just get her reports in the morning. I preferred the reports due to the great, million-dollar sleep I was getting.
Other things happened, though, less trivial. At the end of the week, I received a package from Toronto with a new operating system for our computer.
But it's in my nature not to ask why, simply to do, and none of these things were deeply troubling. Perhaps Tesha was right: we had a team of poltergeists living in our house. That was okay with me, as long as they either paid rent or did some chores around the house.
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Copyright © 2007 by Eric J Kregel


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'Rode to Adultery'
Brazzers Scene Review
One of Brazzer's earlier scenes, this one is particularly popular across the internet and was probably one of the first of its kind. The 38-minute bonanza sees red-haired beauty Abby Rode go at it with young looking Joey Brass. Male fans will be devastated to find that Abby Rode has now retired from porn to do sports journalism. While she'll surely be missed, it's good to see her better herself. In this scene, the 39-year-old Rode plays stepmother to Joey, who his home from college. Abby has a very attractive appeal as a maternal figure, and asking Joey to give her a hug can be a tad awkward with her being so hot. She brings him inside and basically tries to make him feel at home. It sounds like the two of them have the night alone together so Abby is playing entertainer. It's a good setup, probably a fantasy of a lot of men out there, to be waited on by a gorgeous mature woman. It adds to the seductive nature of the scene and the anticipation is arousing in itself. After discussing whether to go see a movie or hangout somewhere, the two agree on staying at home and drinking. As Abby goes to the kitchen to get the beer, Joey sees something of the lacy variety in Abby's purse. It turns out to be lingerie, which Joey decides to give a quick sniff before returning. The two decide to knock back the beers, until Joey propositions Abby with a game of "Truth or Dare."
Abby seems to like Joey and it shows in her accommodating attitude towards him. The 36E model is stunningly beautiful which would possibly make her relate to younger people easily. Both Joey and Abby play their roles well and the scenario is pretty believable from the outset.
After drinking plenty, Joey dares Abby to try on the lingerie he found earlier. Although she is initially displeased, she agrees in the spirit of the game. She comes back into the room to the delight of Joey wearing the black bra with matching g-string. Abby seeing an opportunity for a bit of fun on the side, fires a truth question at Joey; asking him "has he ever thought about fucking her."
Joey answers with "all the damn time," to which Abby then propositions him to "grab her tits."
After some hesitation, considering the moral dilemma he finds himself in, he's convinced by Abby reply of "It's just a game, besides, a girl like me needs more than one cock in her life."
The promiscuity of the statement is really hot and leads to some sexy breast worshipping action. Joey gets up close and personal with his stepmom's breasts and gives them a good massage before being satisfied himself. Abby is very shapely at 36E-24-36 and her red hair adds to the unique appeal she has. After this Abby begins giving him a blowjob, her skills are good, and you can see Joey sounds like he's enjoying it.
Oh, man...
The scene goes through the traditional sex positions of the bullets, reverse cow girl, cowgirl, spooning, and doggy. In all honesty, though, I don't think I've seen a pornstar who does look good from every position; yet Abby seems to look great. Most girls lose the advantage of their curves from lying on their back, yet Abby looks just as appealing. I'm not sure how Joey refrains from kissing her throughout because she looks so good. Her rump and tattooed curves look good from the back as well as she keeps her heels on throughout. She gets fully naked which is a good image but her dirty talk although seductive is a bit lacking. There's a good part where she's masturbating Joey's penis with her breasts, which she must have enjoyed because her nipples go hard.
Awkward Silences...
A particular good shot is when the two are having sex in the spoon position. We get a good shot of Abby's shaven genitals and her general shape like I said before, is good from most angles. Joey has a solid performance as the stepson. I've seen him before. He's a good actor and has that boy next door characteristic for the lady viewers out there. I think he gives off that strong and silent type well in this scene too.
There is a bit of an error after the cumshot, when the director intervenes in the action. Yet this minor hiccup from the editing staff doesn't drag from such a good scene; great sex and great acting. I think this was where Brazzers was headed when they started to make good scenes. You won't find many like this one online.
4 out of 5 overall.


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Jan 26, 2018-Jan 13, 2019: Treasury of Knowledge. 650 Years of the Austrian National Library
The Austrian National Library celebrates its 650th anniversary in 2018. This jubilee year is the perfect opportunity for a special exhibition, featuring unusual items from each of the library's eight collections, presented in the State Hall. A rich program of events will also mark the occasion. Exhibits include magnificent handwritten works and precious early prints that pull back the curtain on European literary and cultural history, while precious musical scores, maps, manuscripts, photos and graphics taken from the eight collections will provide plenty of food for thought.
National Library, Grand Hall, Hofburg, Josefsplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, www.onb.ac.at
Feb 2-Aug 12, 2018: Günter Brus. Unrest after the Storm/Belvedere 21
As one of the most important pioneers of performance art, in the 1960s Günter Brus made the body the scene of his artistic efforts and scandalized the public in the process. On the occasion of his 80th birthday, the Belvedere 21 is hosting a comprehensive retrospective in appreciation of his oeuvre.
Belvedere 21, Arsenalstrasse 1, 1030 Vienna, www.belvedere21.at
Feb 14-Jun 24, 2018: Man Ray/Kunstforum Wien
While Man Ray's photography is a staple in any overview exhibition on Dadaism or Surrealism worth its salt, in German-speaking countries he has rarely been considered as a universal artist. His reputation for pushing boundaries not only applies to the diverse range of media in which he worked, but is equally valid in the context of the two artistic hubs of the 20th century – Paris and New York – between which he split his time. The exhibition is dedicated to the "whole Man Ray" and takes a critical look at the lifelong themes that accompanied his work, such as that of proximity and distance.
Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien, Freyung 8, 1010 Vienna, www.kunstforumwien.at
Feb 16-May 13, 2018: The Viennese watercolor/Albertina
This exhibition presents a series of paintings characterized by exceptional beauty. Showcasing some of the outstanding pieces from the museum's own collection alongside loans, it illuminates the important role played by Viennese watercolor painting in 19th-century art. Transparent lightness, vibrant colors and atmospheric effect are among the particular qualities of Viennese watercolor painting from this era. Masterful cityscapes and landscapes, detailed portraits, genre paintings and flower paintings are just some of the focuses of this heyday of Austrian art.
Albertina, Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, www.albertina.at
Mar 7-Jul 29, 2018: Rachel Whiteread
Rachel Whiteread (born 1963 in London) has been materializing the intangible for over three decades. Her sculptures make voids visible and awaken memories of that which has been irretrievably lost. The Belvedere 21 will show a cross-section of the renowned British artist's work for the first time in Austria.
Belvedere 21, Arsenalstrasse 1, 1030 Vienna, www.belvedere21.at
Mar 16-Jun 24, 2018: Keith Haring/Albertina
The Albertina is dedicating a comprehensive retrospective to Keith Haring (1958–1990), who would have turned 60 in 2018. The exhibition examines all aspects of this exceptional American artist's creative output, from both the historical and formal perspectives. Its point of departure is the unique symbolic language that runs throughout Haring's oeuvre, like an artistic alphabet. Haring's subway works, paintings, sketches and sculptures reflect his commitment to social justice and constant transformation.
Albertina, Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, www.albertina.at
Mar 19-Oct 13, 2018: 300 Years of Viennese Porcelain 1718-2018/Augarten Porcelain Museum
This special anniversary exhibition at the Porcelain Museum in the Augarten Park focuses on the dialogue between designers and users of Viennese porcelain since 1718. Selected items by innovative designers from different periods are presented in the context of the people and places for which they were created. As part of the show, the designers currently collaborating with Augarten Porcelain were invited to design the contemporary area of the exhibition space.
Augarten Porcelain Museum, Obere Augartenstrasse 1, 1020 Vienna, www.augarten.com
May 16-Sep 23, 2018: 300 Years of Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur/MAK
A major exhibition at the MAK sheds light on the history of Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur, presenting the company's foundation in 1718 as the product of cultural transfer between Asia and Europe. The style and taste of products made by the Viennese factory – the oldest in Europe after Meissner, which was founded eight years earlier in 1710 – set new standards from the outset and continued to do so throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. The show combines international loan pieces with leading exhibits from the museum's own collection. Since its foundation, the MAK has curated the estate of Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur which closed in 1864 and is active in the field of porcelain research.
MAK – Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art, Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna, www.mak.at
Inspired by Beauty and the Abyss. Klimt.Schiele.Wagner.Moser., Vienna will celebrate Modernism and four of the era's chief protagonists in 2018, all of whom died in 1918. The painters Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, the architect Otto Wagner and the universal artist Koloman Moser all left an indelible mark on Vienna around 1900. Their life and work will be remembered at numerous exhibitions during the anniversary year.
Jan 18-June 10: Vienna 1900! Klimt - Moser - Gerstl - Kokoschka
Leopold Museum, MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna, www.leopoldmuseum.org
Feb 13-Sep 2, 2018: Stairway to Klimt: The "Klimt Bridge" + "Nuda Veritas"
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, www.khm.at
Feb 22-Oct 7, 2018: Viennese Modernism. A new musical era
House of Music. The Museum of Sound, Seilerstätte 30, 1010 Vienna, www.hdm.at
Feb 23-Nov 4, 2018: Egon Schiele. The Jubilee Exhibition
Leopold Museum, MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna, www.leopoldmuseum.org
Mar 3-Jun 11, 2018: Schiele – Brus – Palme
Leopold Museum, MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna, www.leopoldmuseum.org
Mar 14-Jun 29, 2018: Arnold Schoenberg and Young Vienna
Arnold Schönberg Center, Zaunergasse 1-3, 1030 Vienna, www.schoenberg.at
Mar 14-Jun 1, 2018 Vienna 1924. Avant-garde hotspot.
Austrian Friedrich and Lillian Kiesler Private Foundation, Mariahilferstrasse 1b/1, 1060 Vienna, www.kiesler.org
Mar 15-Oct 7, 2018: Otto Wagner
Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Karlsplatz 8, 1040 Vienna, www.wienmuseum.at
Mar 21-Oct 7, 2018: Wagner, Hoffmann, Loos and Furniture Design in Viennese Modernism. Artists, Patrons and Producers.
Imperial Furniture Collection, Andreasgasse 7, 1070 Vienna, www.hofmobiliendepot.at
Mar 22, 2018-Feb 17, 2019: Berg, Wittgenstein, Zuckerkandl: Leading Figures of Viennese Modernism
Literature Museum of the Austrian National Library, Johannesgasse 6, 1010 Vienna, www.onb.ac.at/museen/literaturmuseum
Mar 23-Aug 26, 2018: Klimt is not the End. Awakening in Central Europe
Belvedere - Lower Belvedere, Rennweg 6, 1030 Vienna, www.belvedere.at
May 5-Dec 31, 2018: Klimt lost
Klimt Villa, Feldmühlgasse 11, 1130 Vienna, www.klimtvilla.at
May 30-Oct 14, 2018: The Place to Be. Salons – Spaces of Emancipation
Jewish Museum Vienna, Palais Eskeles, Dorotheergasse 11, 1010 Vienna, www.jmw.at
May 30-Sep 30, 2018: Post Otto Wagner – From the Austrian Post Savings Bank to the Post-Modern
MAK – Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art, Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna, www.mak.at
Jun 1-Sep 30, 2018: Old Viennese Salon Culture – Dazzling Stage for a Society
Ernst Fuchs Museum in the Otto Wagner Villa, Hüttelbergstrasse 26, 1140 Vienna, www.ernstfuchsmuseum.at
Jun 22-Nov 4, 2018: Gustav Klimt
Leopold Museum, MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna, www.leopoldmuseum.org
Information about Vienna in 2018 and Viennese Modernism


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