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Making polymer clay beads is a fun and creative way if you want a personalized your accessories. The clay is so easy to work with, even children can use it, and it is non-toxic after baking. Polymer clay comes in many colors that can be mixed together like paints to form patterns and new colors. Its texture makes it ideal for sculpting, cutting and molding into beads.
Things You'll Need
- Polymer clay
- Smooth cutting surface (to be used only for clay)
- Small acrylic roller
- Pasta machine (to be used only for clay)
- Bead mold
- Bead reamer tool
- Bead baking rack
- Metal cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
- Household oven
- Fine-grade sandpaper (optional)
- Glaze/Varnish (optional)
- Small paintbrush (optional)
Preparing the Clay
1 Unwrap the package of clay and break off about one quarter of the block. It will feel crumbly at first.
2 Work the clay with your hands by pressing, squeezing and bending it. As it warms, it will hold together better.
3 Flatten the clay to a thickness of about 5mm with your hand or roll it out on your cutting surface with a craft roller.
4 Feed one end of the flattened clay into the pasta machine and turn the handle to move it through the rollers.
5 Fold the clay in half and pass it through the machine again.
6 Repeat step 5 until the clay is soft and malleable.
7 Store any unused clay in an airtight plastic bag.
2. Molding the Clay
1. Tear off a small chunk of the prepared clay and roll it into a 1/2″ ball.
2. Place the ball in the bead mold and slide the top and bottom pieces of the mold back and forth against each other to form the bead shape.
3. Remove the bead from the mold and pierce it with a thin hanging wire from the bead baking rack.
4. Lay the wire in a slot in the rack.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to create enough beads to fill the rack.
Testing the Oven Temperature
1. Pre-heat the oven to the temperature specified on your clay package. You must be careful not to overcook or burn the clay or it will release toxic fumes. For common brands such as Sculpey and Fimo you usually cook the clay for 20 to 30 minutes at 275 degrees F.
2. Prepare three or four flat strips of clay about 1/2″ wide to test the accuracy of your oven's thermostat.
3. Place the strips on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Cook the strips of clay for 20 minutes at the temperature specified on the packaging.
5. Let the strips cool.
6. Bend the strips into U shapes. If the clay remains flexible after repeated bending and does not break, the oven is fine. Clay that is shiny, brown or looks burnt indicates the oven is too hot. Clay that snaps in half means the oven is too cold.
7. Adjust the oven temperature by 10 degrees and repeat the test until you have the oven temperature correct for your clay.
Baking the Beads
1. Place the bead rack on a cookie sheet.
2. Make sure no beads are touching each other on the wires.
3. Place the cookie sheet and bead rack in the oven.
4 .Monitor the oven so the beads do not stay in the oven past the recommended cooking time.
5. Remove the cookie sheet and rack from the oven and let the beads cool on the rack.
1. Sand any bumps or fingerprints from the beads with the fine-grade sandpaper.
2. Place the beads back on the baking rack to apply glaze or varnish with a paintbrush and let them dry.
3. Paint beads with acrylic paint if you like.
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The yellow color associates with sun, summer and childhood. Thus, whatever mood you're in, this color will definitely brighten up your day, like the sun in a cold autumn. In this post, we'll focus on what colors we can combine yellow with and what shades are suitable in different places.
Interior in Vibrant Yellow Color
Yellow can be soft, juicy or dimmed. In the design of the living room walls can be painted into juicy shades. Such yellow tints will look perfect with brown, brick-red and cream.
One of the best duos is yellow and green. This combination is most often used in children's rooms and kitchens – yellow and green furniture is very suitable here. Bright accessories can be used with those 2 colors: coral, red, orange, blue or turquoise.
In classical interiors, yellow is most often combined with white. This mix is often used in offices, dining rooms and living rooms. Rooms, in which the basic colors are white and yellow, always look very bright, clean and classical. You can also use these two colors to make your place look larger. In such an interior, use wooden furniture of oak and chestnut colors with terracotta, moss-colored and burgundy accessories. If you prefer cream colored furniture, add bright accessories – gentle-blue, lilac, green and brown.
All shades of yellow look good in pair with chocolate. This combination gives contrast and warmth, therefore, is perfect for the interiors of the dark rooms that are situated on the North.
You can make your interior look very calm with the combination of soft yellow with soft shades of grey.
But if we take bright yellow colors for the walls and mix them with some shades of red, the interior will be very energetic.
Bright yellow combines well with purple. The interiors of the children's rooms often use a combination of pastel yellow with pastel green and purple and bright accessories. It looks and fresh and doesn't irritate the eye.
As you can see, yellow in different shades can be used with basically every other color in any interior. Just remember the rule, that everything has a limit and with the lapse of time, too much of something can start to annoy you.

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Getting Hand Lettering Practice In, Even When Things Go Wrong
It's been a rough week so far for me, but I choose to be happy daily.
You ever have a day where things just don't work out as planned? For me it has been this entire week. I am in the process of helping out with my good friends surprise wedding shower. I've had everything planned - what to get and where to go. All this has stopped because my car wouldn't start.
I've been seeking joy and contentment this week despite not having my car to get additional things that I had planned out executed. Everything seems to be coming to a halt and I can assume that it's a bad week overall, but let's take a moment of pause and truly reflect:
I am still alive,
I can still make it to work,
Though I feel like I am a burden to my friends and family, they have made their way to help me get to and from work. They've allowed me to use their vehicle to run my errands. Other than gas money, I haven't had to spend much on my car - yet. The best thing, I haven't let my emotions run me to the ground. I've kept a logical thinking on this - I need to get to work, my other plans such as going to the gym and other errands – I know there are other ways around that like working out from home or adding a walk during lunch.
With all this going on - or not going on - I've managed to find other ways to get my hand lettering practice in. I've used my lunch break to read on and practice vectoring my hand lettered sketches. I continue to practice my deliberate practice from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, my writing typically happens at or around 5:00 am – 5:30 am. Prepping in advance on what style, word choice and/or phrase helps in the decision making factor of what to practice. I can pick up my tools and get to it. As a backup I always have my handy sketchbook and a pencil I don't care for with me. (I'd hate to lose a $15 dollar lead holder).
Showing up everyday requires a relentless kind of dedication. It surely isn't easy and when things don't go as planned it can cause us to think irrationally or get caught up in our emotions of frustration. It would be simple to ditch everything and sulk in pity – thinking,"Woe is me".
It was 7:10 am. I called two people already and my car wouldn't budge. I relentlessly called my brother; this is how our conversation went:
Bro- "yes"
Keshna - "my car won't start."
Bro – "what time do you have to be at work?"
Keshna – "8:00 am"
Bro – "how long does it take you to get there?"
Keshna – "About 45 minutes, depending on traffic."
Bro – "oh man! Give me five minutes."
I made it to work exactly on time. I thought I was going to be a little late so I sent a text message to my supervisor and asked that he excuse me for thirty minutes. I was so happy that there was not traffic. Today is day four with not having a car and I still have a major task list with errands and supplies that I need.
I am choosing not to sweat it. I will continue to let the days roll on and do what I can. The things that are important to me I will get them done – regardless of what is going on at the moment.
The takeaway:
Always have a backup plan. Things don't always go right. Having people you can trust and rely on also help a great deal.
Do your most important work first. It will eliminate the stress and anxiety of wondering if you will have time to do it later. Do it now and pretend later doesn't exist.
Learn to be flexible. Just because things don't always go as planned doesn't mean it has to ruin your day. Choose to be happy because life goes on, and it will not wait for you. I grew up with tough love - and I don't mean I didn't get love and affection. My mom never let me settle without trying first. Her best advice to me has always been, "figure it out," though now I realize my mother just didn't know the answer.
Sometimes perspective is all it really takes to making things work. What have you been trying to get done through a bad day? What was your end result?


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Japanese techno music casually bumps overhead, anime-inspired collages decorate the space above the bar and steam rises from rich bowls of broth at each table — this is Ramen Kid.
Since opening shop in mid-January, Ramen Kid at 461 Gilman St. expands the currently short list of Japanese restaurants in Madison. Catering to hungry college student appetites, Ramen Kid benefits from its on-campus locale along with its mighty portions for agreeable prices.
Aside from the initial confusion of whether to seat yourself or wait to be seated, the Ramen Kid staff is otherwise attentive. The kinks in service are only to be expected in a restaurant's infancy.
Though the space is rather small, Ramen Kid manages to pack in an impressive number of seats to accommodate the swarms that flock for ramen, day and night. The restaurant scarcely separates tables, which mirrors the layout typical of trendy, more cosmopolitan restaurants.
The closeness also facilitates close interaction with neighboring diners (or not) and the chance to proactively determine which dishes to order.
Reed Wallach, a University of Wisconsin freshman, is new to the Ramen Kid craze, but weighed in on his recommendations from a table away.
"The spicy miso ramen is filling, yet delicious," Wallach said. "And the chicken fried rice is the perfect complement."
Ramen Kid offers a refined menu of primarily ramen, as well as select appetizers and rice dishes. The menu lists seven varieties of ramen, and the main difference between them rests with the broth. Though the tonkotsu ramen is likely the most popular option, the shoyu ramen is another warming choice.
The shoyu consists of a soy sauce soup base that welcomes the classic additions featured in most Ramen Kid bowls — marinated boiled egg, green onion, bamboo shoots and pork chashu. The shoyu broth is especially savory and rich. The pork is tender and, like the remaining vegetables, soaks up the flavor of the broth. The staff offers Sriracha for an extra heat element, but the flavors are strong without it.
Though the ramen broths at Ramen Kid are satisfying and ideal for brisk nights, the ramen noodles are unfortunately dull and quite reminiscent of a typical pack of instant ramen.
Accentuating the subpar quality, the amount of noodles per ramen bowl is even too generous. By the time the broth and additions have been lapped up, a mass of sticky noodles will remain towering in the bowl. While the noodles aren't at an ideal level of freshness, the broth is filling on its own, and the vegetable additions complement it well by soaking up its salty flavor.
Broth analysis aside, Ramen Kid certainly adds to a limited field in terms of ramen options in the city. The restaurant, however, does face more well-established ramen bowl competition, like Tory Miller's Asian fusion restaurant, Sujeo, and the Williamson Street neighborhood's beloved Umami.
Though newest to the scene, Ramen Kid holds the edge as far as location and value for the college crowd. It's now up to the avid diner to set forth, slurp ramen and choose their winner.


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betterArts Offers Adult Crafts Night March 24/
An extension of betterArts' popular Paint 'n' Sip series, an adult crafts night from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 24, will feature two projects, finger foods, bottomless wine, and great company.
Instructor Maria VanPelt (LaFargeville Central School) will guide students through the creation of four magnets (see above photo), as well as a Mod Podge canvas utilizing collage:
All funds raised through betterArts workshops go directly toward arts and cultural outreach in the North Country. Class size is limited to 20 students. Cost is $30.
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Released by Bandai this Septembed is the 1/144 High Grade Clanche from the currently ongoing Gundam AGE anime series. A nifty feature of this model kit is its ability to transform to a wave rider mode aside from its robot mode.
The 1/144 HG Clanche is selling for $ at Amazon, 1040 yen at HobbyLink Japan, 1170 yen at Hobby Search
Construction Manual & Color Guide for the HG Clanche was translated to English from the Japanese manual posted at Dalong's Gunpla & Model Kit Review site.
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You hear a new song, it's your favorite
Pretty soon you'll be changing the station
And all your old shoes are looking brand new
They wanna be worn, but they never get the chance to
Heavy into everything
Ready for the next thing
Catch a ride for a while than you're over it
You change your mind on it
Soon as the shines gone
Like you always do, but you don't know it yet. but
Woah, woah
I ain't gnna be that easy to leave
Woah, woah
Girl, I'm gonna make you miss me
Make you wish that you were sleeping in my shirt
Lie about my jacket, and tell everyone it's yours
When your phone rings after midnight
And you're thinking maybe it's me
Gonna make you miss me
You're cold and hot
You burn out like a match
Keep the slip knot and the strings you attach
You think it's easy, but that's a lie
The only reason that you're good at goodbye is
Every boy you ever met, was too easy to forget
Well, I ain't going out like that
Woah, woah
I ain't gnna be that easy to leave
Woah, woah
Girl, I'm gonna make you miss me
Make you wish that you were sleeping in my shirt
Lie about my jacket, and tell everyone it's yours
When your phone rings after midnight
And you're thinking maybe it's me
Gonna make you miss me
Woah, woah
I ain't gonna be that easy to leave
woah, woah
Girl, I'm gonna make you miss me
Writing letters that you're never gonna mail
Stay up and paint my favorite shade of red on your nails
'Cause you can't fall asleep
And you're wishing you were with me
I'm gonna make you miss me
Make you miss me
Make you miss the way my hand fit in your hand
When you're dialing my number
Listening to my favorite bands
I'll say, "hey baby
You know you can say is to Come and get me"
Gonna make you miss me
I'm gonna make you miss me
And oh, oh, oh
I'm gonna make you miss me
Sam Hunt co-wrote Kenny Chesney's 2012 hit "Come Over", for which he received an ASCAP award. He also wrote two singles released in 2014: Keith Urban's "Cop Car" and Billy Currington's "We Are Tonight". Hunt independently released the single "Raised on It" in September 2013 and in October 2013 he released via his website a free 15-song mixtape titled "Between the Pines".
In January 2014, it was confirmed that he had signed with MCA Nashville. On August 12, 2014, he released "X2C", a four song EP, intended as a preview of his first studio album. The EP debuted at number 36 on the Billboard 200 and number 5 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart, selling 8,000 copies in its first week.
Hunt's first single for MCA was "Leave the Night On", which went to number 1 on Country Airplay in October 2014 and received a platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for one million certified downloads.His first full-length studio album, "Montevallo", was released on October 27. The album included his own version of "Cop Car".
On November 5, 2014, Montevallo debuted at number 1 on Top Country Albums and number 3 on the Billboard 200. It opened with 70,000 units sold. Five days later, he announced his first tour, Lipstick Graffiti. Tickets went on sale Friday, November 14. Within minutes—and in some cases seconds—of going on sale, the tour sold out at 15 of the venues. In 2015 he served as the opening act for Lady Antebellum's Wheels Up tour. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.


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Big Oil partners up to proclaim support for national carbon tax in the U.S.
BP, ExxonMobil, Shell, Total and several large international companies have formed a new coalition to make the case for a carbon tax in the US.
The Climate Leadership Council has taken out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal in support of a "gradually rising and revenue-neutral" carbon tax starting at US$40/tonne, with funds redistributed back to all Americans, particularly low-income families.
Private backers of the plan include billionaire Michael Bloomberg, and physicist Steven Hawking.
The group says its plan "would achieve significantly greater emissions reductions than all current and prior climate regulations, while helping America's businesses and workers get ahead ... the bottom 70% of Americans would be financially better off."
The chances of a Republican controlled House and Senate passing a national carbon tax is somewhere between slim and none.
California introduced a cap-and-trade carbon plan several years (integrated with Quebec and now Ontario), but that plan has generated only a fraction of the revenues projected.
States such Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island and Oregon claim to be inspired by British Columbia's "progressive" carbon tax, but have so far not been able to pass any such legislation through their respective governments. Even the most left-leaning jurisdictions such as Washington State, have so far failed to rally voters around the idea of tax and redistribution.


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Neuro-Specific Human Rights Bill: The Global Neuroethics Conference 2019
The Global Neuroethics Conference is an event that will educate the general populace on the current exponential growth within the fields of neuroscience and neurotechnology; while simultaneously elaborating on the need for new neuro-specific human rights. Lectures will be provided by a number of very distinguished speakers who have dedicated their lives to the fields of neuroscience, neuroethics, and human rights. There will also be a segment during the conference which will allow the victims of human rights violations in the neurological field to give brief testimonials to the audience. A panel of legal experts, neuroscientists, technology developers, neuroethicists, and human rights advocates has been formed, and will continue accepting membership applications. This panel has created a rough draft of the Neuro-Specific Human Rights Bill, which will be distributed to all conference attendees. Discussion regarding the current state of the bill is highly encouraged as it will be presented to legislative assembly later in the year. All suggestions regarding any potential revisions to the bill will be acknowledged, reviewed, and deliberated by the panel. This conference will be covered by multiple media outlets, and representatives from all 4 major political parties will be invited.
We have assessed the implications of emerging neurotechnology applications in the context of the human rights framework, and we suggest that existing human rights are not sufficient enough to properly protect the general populace. After analysing the relationship between neuroscience and human rights, we identify four new neuro-specific human rights: the right to cognitive liberty, the right to mental privacy, the right to mental integrity, and the right to psychological continuity.
This proposal of neuro-specific human rights in response to emerging advancements in neurotechnology is consistent with and a logical continuation of the proposal of developing genetic-specific human rights in response to advancements in genetics and genomics as set out by the Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights, and the International Declaration on Human Genetic Data.
The freedom of thought, freedom from slavery, torture and inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment are regarded by international human rights law as not subject to any exceptions and, therefore, as absolute rights. Absolute rights cannot be limited for any reason. No circumstance justifies a qualification or limitation of absolute rights. Absolute rights cannot be suspended or restricted, even during a declared state of emergency. The right to cognitive liberty, the right to mental privacy, the right to mental integrity, and the right to psychological continuity should also be enacted into law as absolute rights.
We firmly believe that enacting the Neuro-Specific Human Rights Bill into Canadian legislation will set a remarkable precedence which will allow many other countries around the globe to follow suit with ease, and adapt the same bill into their own legislation. If you would like to be a part of this effort there are a number of different ways you can help. Sharing our websites on all social media platforms as much as possible is the easiest and most effective way to spread public awareness regarding our objectives. Donating to our gofundme campaign will also greatly help us reach all of the goals we strive for. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our efforts please feel free to email us at thehumanrightsglobalcoali
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The Great Lakes Environmental Law Center is proud to release its latest report, titled "Furthering Environmental Justice in Air Quality Enforcement with Supplemental Environmental Projects." The report details how supplemental environmental projects may be used to promote environmental justice in the context of air quality enforcement, the current obstacles in the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's (MDEQ) policy that prevent the wider use of supplemental environmental projects, and provides recommendations for how the MDEQ's policy may be amended to better promote environmental justice through the use of supplemental environmental projects.
Supplemental environmental projects are environmentally beneficial projects that a violator agrees to undertake pursuant to an enforcement action that was initiated due to a violation of an air quality standard. For example, a supplemental environmental project may consist of a violator of an air quality standard agreeing to purchase and install a state-of-the-art air filtration system in a nearby school to improve indoor air quality, or agreeing to replace or retrofit old diesel engines in the community to improve outdoor air quality.
Particularly in Michigan, environmental justice communities often prefer that an enforcement action include a supplemental environmental project (SEP) because monetary penalties for air quality violations go to the state general fund and fail to provide community members with any form of redress for the excessive risk they have been exposed to due to the violation. As a result, supplemental environmental projects are a key method to further environmental justice. However, the MDEQ's current supplemental environmental project actively disincentivizes the inclusion of supplemental environmental projects in negotiated settlements because a settlement with a SEP is inevitably more expensive than a settlement without a SEP. As a result, supplemental environmental projects are an underutilized tool to further environmental justice in Michigan.
This report is meant to serve as a resource for organizations and residents that are interested in how air quality enforcement interacts with the concept of environmental justice, and how supplemental environmental projects may be used to promote environmental justice. It is also meant to serve as a resource for state environmental quality agencies, particularly the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, that are interested in promoting the use of supplemental environmental projects.
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On the structure of computer systems
One of the most inspiring quotes from The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs occurs early in the book:
Pascal is for building pyramids—imposing, breathtaking, static structures built by armies pushing heavy blocks into place. Lisp is for building organisms—imposing, breathtaking dynamic structures built by squads fitting fluctating myraids of simpler organisms into place.
Reading SICP again has me thinking about this idea. I've been particularly considering the roles that Go and Lisp play in complex systems that I build (although, unfortunately, this is only for my own systems as professionally I use only the former). Ultimately, this comes down to an idea of "static" programming, such as the programs built with Go that cannot be elegantly updated mid-execution, and the more "dynamic" components of these systems, such as those written in Lisp. I have been thinking of these along the lines of a series of ports strung along a river.
The infrastructure of these ports are built of concrete and steel, and serve singular, simple purposes. The concrete is well worn from years of channeling water, and almost no maintenance is done on these parts. The capacity handling and mechanical characteristics of concrete and steel are well known, and the port's infrastructure is built on a reliance that these properties will hold. Similarly, I employ Go programs in much the same way: building singularly-purposed, static systems whose job is to channel data in some very specific way. This allows the construction of much faster, practically maintenance-free programs that are rarely, if ever, updated—their power is in that they do one well-specified thing; in practice, I have Go programs that have run for over a year without attention, and in some cases, their presence all but forgotten. For example, one such system provides an encrypted one-way transport byte stream. It is designed to receive logs and sling them across the Internet securely to a collector. This collector sits behind another Go system that decrypts these messages and forwards this to the collector. The Go system does not know the structure or meaning of the data it is pushing; it merely takes some binary data via a local network socket and handles the encryption and forwarding. It uses a well-known and strongly vetted ciphersuite (NaCl's secretbox), the host system's random number facilties, and has a simple protocol for transporting these messages. In fact, it is designed such that the collector never needs to know that the data was broken into messages; by forwarding the data as a TCP socket, it breaks none of the assumptions regarding the means in which TCP messages are sent. It is used to communicate between several of our port-analogues (in reality, various servers); were the protocol to change, it would need to be changed on all the machines. It is the background machinery that ensures data flows securely and safely.
The consumers of the water in this analogue are Lisp systems. They are the commerce and society upon which the flow of water is predicated; they take the data and provide meaning to it. They are fluid systems; one day there might be a revolution that completely changes the political dynamic, or perhaps a technological breakthrough that revolutionises the course of the society. For example, one of the log producers is a web application, and the collector is a log aggregator. The log transport system doesn't know or care about the form of these logs, or the policies of their collection; however, these systems are dynamic. As the logging requirements change, the application changes—without stopping or restarting—the only limitating is the (known) capacity of the transport system. Lisp allows these systems to organically and dynamically change their behaviour, producing or consuming data in various ways. Perhaps one day, steamships are sent down the river; the next, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Or perhaps, the cargo ships carry textile loads one day, and lumber the next. The waterways don't care: they give the society flexibility to expand, grow, and adapt as needed.
To summarise, the static components built from Go serve as long-running, low-maintenance infrastructure that ensures data is moved around appropriately while remaining unchanged for long periods of time. Lisp produces and consumes this data, while developed interactively. This site started as a simple, barely-functioning application and was slowly hacked at to bring it to its current form. The current log collector is a small Lisp program that does very little; there are plans to rewrite it (in Erlang, or potentially Clojure) into a more full-fledged analytic system with a web interface. As I discovered other information that would be useful to collect, I adapted the logging policy to suit. The logs are currently serialised to JSON and sent to the Go system, which ensures that logs make it to the collector; however, it isn't aware that the logs are in JSON. Both types of components fill important roles in the system as a whole.


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Empowerment to be our True Self
with Vedanta Aspioti and Ravi Pagnamenta
This second part of the training is purely an empowerment in discovering and reconnecting with our True Self and potential. We will explore the issues around our power and everything that holds us back from living life totally, as we deserve and according to our Soul mission. We will be able to see how we control and limit our life energy.
As we free ourselves, we can achieve true and healthy self-regulation. We will find our strength and align with the flow of our energy and a life affirmative direction. We will experience our Hara, the source of our true power, fortifying us to face life's challenges and to embody the stance of the peaceful warrior.
We will experience and start integrating:
- How we hide our dark side and even our Essential Self behind the 'glittery' image of our personality
- How we cover our vulnerability with strategies of defense, impeding us from finding our True Power
- How to access and embrace our deepest vulnerability, embodying Essential Courage
- How to allow deep healing in ourselves
- How to remove the blockages of the personality by learning and experiencing ancient healing techniques
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Sony's (NYSE:SNE) PlayStation 4 launched last week, selling more than 1 million consoles in the first 24 hours. This is an impressive improvement from the PlayStation 3's 200,000 units sold in its first two weeks on store shelves. Along with the successful sales numbers comes technical problems and concerns for investors.
The "Blue Light of Death"
Shortly after the successful debut of the PlayStation 4, complaints surfaced on Sony's PlayStation forum that focus on a flashing blue light that marks a failing console. Called the "Blue Light of Death," the console has received over 700 one-star reviews on Amazon.com from consumers who have encountered the problem.
While this flaw is annoying for gamers, it was not unexpected by Sony. The company stated that the expected failure rate for the PS4 was 0.4%. With over 1 million consoles sold, there are an estimated 4,000 consoles being opened that experience the blue light problem. This leaves the vast majority of PlayStation 4 purchasers, around 996,000 people, with properly functioning systems.
Sony has posted a troubleshooting guide with potential solutions that include reinstalling software and making sure that the hard drive is properly installed. If the problem can't be fixed, customers can exchange their broken console for a working one.
Malfunction history
The "Blue Light" problems are not the first time gaming consoles have had malfunctions at launch. According to a study done by CNET UK, 60% of Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox 360 consoles experienced failure with the "Red Ring of Death," the Blue Light's namesake. This was followed by PS3 and Nintendo (OTC:NTDOY) Wii failure rates of 16% and 6%, respectively. Despite having a larger failure rate, the Xbox 360 still sold 44.86 million units in the U.S. This is only 0.09 million less than the consistently working Wii and 17 million more than the PS3 The study was self-selecting rather than a random sampling of console owners so its results might not be an accurate picture of every console, but it does shows that the Xbox had much more negativity related to console failure than the PS3 or Wii.
One major difference between the Blue Light of Death and the Red Ring of Death is that the Blue Light is happening at a time when social media is more popular. If someone has a malfunctioning console, it's easy to broadcast the problem on Twitter or Facebook. Since roughly 27.8% of Americans use social networking sites as their top news source, these posts can be viewed like headlines instead of one person in a much larger survey.
The Red Ring of Death forced Microsoft to extend warranties on all of its Xbox 360 systems and cost a massive $1 billion dollars. This cost would be harder for Sony to deal with if problems continue.
Right now, investors should not be worried about the Blue Light of Death ruining the PlayStation 4's sales. Only a small percentage of consoles are expected to have the problem, and consumers who have purchased these consoles will be able to fix or trade them in for a new one. The PS4 sold more in one day than the PS3 did in two weeks, and with every console sold there is potential for sales of games, downloadable content, and a PlayStation Plus subscription. Keep an eye on the Blue Light problem, but currently I think the console launch was a success for Sony and its investors.


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Diddy spoke to Billboard about Cassie's new album. It has no title yet, and no official release date.
"That's going to really, really catch people off guard," he says. "There's
a huge [cry] out there for a younger Britney Spears, a younger Janet Jackson.
Those two great artists have paved the way. She has a single out called
'Official Girl' and Danja produced it, and it is a smash.Cassie released her
self-titled debut in 2006, which went on to sell 321,000 copies in the United
States, according to Nielsen Soundscan. Single "Me & U" peaked at No. 1 on
Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 3 on the Hot 100. It has
also sold more than 1 million digital downloads.Diddy says Cassie has grown
significantly since the debut; at one point during the promo cycle for the album, the pair used
viral video to apologize for her poor performance on a radio show."I just don't
think she was ready," Diddy says. "I think that we threw her into the spotlight
without the artist development -- that goes on with a lot of new artists. We
pulled out, we took our time, we developed her for like, a year-and-a-half.
People are just going to see her there and be like, 'Wow, she's really cocooned
into a butterfly.'"Although the track list isn't finalized, Cassie told
Billboard earlier this year she'd worked with mentor Ryan Leslie, Seven, Mario
Winans, Bryan Michael Cox, Eric Hudson, Sean C and LV on the project.
Personally, I think that Cassie's first album was a solid attempt. It was nice. It had some hot tracks on there. Althought her voice is not the best, it isn't the worse. I am anticipating this album. Upon hearing the song "Thirsty" I was impressed. It was a hot track. So I am rooting for her.


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Home Building – What Every Smart HOUSE OWNER Constructor SURELY GOT TO FIND OUT ABOUT Subcontractors
When building or remodeling, you'll need specialized help. Seldom will an Owner Constructor move it alone. The subcontractor could be the main one most important building professional for the house owner builder.What is a Subcontractor?Subcontractors aren't contractors. These are ventures people. They concentrate on their build. They don't really manage your comprehensive project nor so long as they become counted upon to arrange their initiatives with several other subcontractors. Whether a plumber, framer, electrician, excavator, roofer, carpenter or several other trade, a subcontractor simply provides his special service provider.When you build or remodel, you have whichever tradespersons you need to complete the work accessible. These experts should be analyzed, hired, and taken care of through the whole building or redecorating procedure.
When evaluating your potential hire, consider and determine another:
They need to be licensed and bonded/insured
Experienced within your market and experienced in local codes
Have referrals you could quickly verify
You need to reach least three contending bids for each and every trade
You should gauge the quality of fabricating parts they use
Inquire about their availability and period for assembling assembling your project
Homeowner builders might elect to provide some of their own labor to reduce the overall cost of labor or they could hire these subs for every aspect of the task. Either way, someone must manage and organize their attempts.Managing Your SubcontractorsIn a standard building environment, the entire Contractor (GC) hires and supervises the duty through the subcontractors. A GC can also be referred to as a constructor. You, as an Owner Constructor, may or may not be employing a GC to work with you. When you yourself have not really used a GC for assembling assembling your project, you'll be in control. This might present challenging to the normal owner constructor.Among the larger issues you, since an owner constructor may face, could be the reluctance from the subcontractor to operate directly to suit your needs. They be concerned about your capacity to spend them, organize the initiatives of all investments, assess their function, and keep the task going.These are legitimate problems which means you, as an owner constructor should prepare properly to dispel these problems. I typically enable you to make use of among the next recommendations:
Hire a GC to be your Construction Manager
Implement a fantastic building Procedure Administration computer software
Retain an experienced home building coach
Nearly all my customers possess utilized another and third recommendations combined. A fantastic house building trainer with an effective process management plan provides an remarkable and reasonably priced remedy.Successful HOME OWNER BuildersA practical homeowner and home builder will always use talented professionals where it generates many sense. Whatever the time and experience it's likely you have, subcontractors will most likely play an enormous role within your success.Remember to analyze them carefully and always get all agreements in writing.
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When the school holidays roll around it's time to think of new ways to keep the kids busy – right? Well, there's no need to pull a rabbit out of a hat on a Hunter holiday (unless it's the Easter bunny, of course) as there are heaps of affordable activities and adventures for the whole family.
If your kids love anything glow-in-the-dark you should kick-start the autumn school holidays with a spectacular night-time adventure at Roche Estate on April 13. There's a night market with roving performers, face-painting and jumping castles, as well as heaps of glow-in-the-dark t-shirts, glasses and other goodies for sale so you can all "get your glow on". But the big drawcard is the 'night glow' of the nine hot-air-balloons, including the ginormous Roche balloon, which are tethered and inflated on the ground followed by a fireworks display overhead.
Dino-obsessed tykes will be jumping for joy when they hear that the Hunter Valley has its own Jurassic Park at Hunter Valley Gardens from April 13. There are dinosaurs galore, including an eye-popping eight-metre-high T-Rex and a three-horned triceratops, which roar and move just like in the movie. It's easy to find their favourite dinosaur with the dino discovery map and there's also a dino egg hidden each day – whoever finds it wins a family pass to Snow Time in the Garden.
Of course, the headline act of the Easter long weekend is the search for scrummy, multi-coloured eggs hidden by the Easter bunny.
Hunter Valley Gardens is holding its annual egg-stravaganza on April 20-21 including a Giant Easter Egg Hunt, an Easter bonnet parade and gingerbread workshop. Plus, there's a special Golden Egg hidden in the Gardens each day and whoever finds it wins an annual family pass to the Hunter Valley Gardens.
You can also bunny-hop over to RidgeView Estate and Peter Drayton Wines on April 20 for their Easter Egg Hunts and face painting, and Crowne Plaza also has some egg-cellent events including a daytime Easter Egg Hunt on April 21 and a Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt at 6pm, followed by a disco.
Crowne Plaza is one of the most family friendly resorts around with a cracker of a kids' club open all-year-round, but it really takes it up a notch during school holidays with stacks of stuff for family friendly fun. These school holidays kids can eat with the Easter bunny, make an Easter hat, have their face painted at the twilight markets, catch a movie at the outdoor cinema, go to Harry Potter and Willy Wonka themed dinners and that's just a start.
Easter is chocolate season and Wine Country has some knockout spots where you can snag a sweet treat. Hippity hop to Hunter Valley Chocolates for the finest Belgian couverture chocolates, Cocoa Nib for special hot cross bonbons, rainbow-coloured eggs and cute chicks, and Cupcake Espresso has Easter-themed cupcakes from April 15-21 (the buttercream little chicks with chocolate drop eyes and fondant beak and feet look too good to eat). At Sabor In the Hunter Dessert Bar kids have their own menu so they can tuck into the naughty but nice Nutella Dream while you enjoy a chocolate and wine pairing.
If you go out to Hunter Valley Horse Riding on April 20 you're in for a big surprise. For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain, because, that's the day the teddy bears have their picnic. The fun starts with tricks on horseback and a magic show, then there's an Easter egg hunt, face painting, pony and tractor hay rides and there's a draw for the best teddy too.
On the Tuesday and Wednesday of each school holiday week in April, kids can learn how to grow their own veggies at Margan Winery & Restaurant's Mini Growers pop-up program. It starts with a tour of Margan's one-acre kitchen garden and orchard with George the gardener and kids get to feed the friendly chickens too. Then vineyard manager Nick brings out the tractor so the youngsters can get a photo sitting on the tractor while he tells them about feeding and caring for the animals. They also get to plant their own seedlings to take home, have fun activities on the lawn with toasted panino and hot chocolate or juice.
Got a couple of wannabee golfers? Head to Aqua Golf & Putt Putt, next door to Hunter Valley Gardens, for a mini golf challenge. You can play a round of 18-hole putt putt on the miniature greens and fairways or see who can whack a ball the furthest into the lake. If you're lucky enough to land a ball in one of the floating nets you'll win some super prizes.
If you have a horse crazy kid, the two-night horse camp at Hunter Valley Horse Riding on April 16-18 is sure to be a galloping success. It teaches children about all things equestrian – how to care for, feed and saddle horses – and they get to enjoy daily scenic trail rides, tractor hay rides, bushwalks and more. They also run daily pony and trail rides, as well as hay rides in Trevor the Tractor around the property. You can also saddle up at Hunter Valley Horses with pony rides for little munchkins to full-day trail rides through neighbouring vineyards and farmland for bigger kids – and if your tribe are fascinated by the Wild West they offer covered wagon rides as well.
Yes, you can find your happy space while wine-tasting with kids at these family friendly cellar doors. They go all out to keep the kids happy with everything from hula hoops, giant Jenga and cubby houses and sandpits to roomy lawn areas where the sprogs can burn off some energy.
And then there's walking with llamas, Segway tours, hot-air ballooning, cycling, markets…no wonder the Hunter is a favourite holiday spot for Aussie families.


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Actress Shriya saran tied her knots with her Russian boyfriend Andrei Koscheev in a private marriage ceremony with close friends and family.
Here are some of the pics from the wedding officially shared by the newly wed
Here is a closer pic of Shriya Saran with her husband Andrei, they both are seen in a traditional Indian attire.
Actress friends Tamannah Bhatia and Kajal agarwal are seen in the marriage function
Shriya will next be seen in a Telugu movie with actor Venkatesh and we are eager to know if the actress has any plans for new Tamil movies, her last one in Kollywood was AAA Anbanavan Adangathavan Asarathavan with Simbhu


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Known for its eclectic mix of bars and restaurants, the East Village has no shortage of places to get drinks. Oftentimes the biggest challenge is knowing which bars to go to and where the specials are. Fortunately, we talked to agents and staff who live and work in the area, compiling a list of the best happy hour deals in the neighborhood.
Drop Off Service $
The Deal: $3 craft beers and $5 well drinks on weekdays from 3 to 8 and weekends from 1 to 8.
Named after its past life as a laundromat, Drop Off Service is the perfect happy hour spot for a cheap craft beer, says Mirador marketing lead Kirsten Stone. "The bar has the nice low-key vibe of the East Village while still being warm and inviting!" she says.
The Mermaid Inn $$$
The Deal: $1 East Coast oysters, and select $5 beers, $7 wines and $8 cocktails every day from 5 to 7.
While the Mermaid Inn may be "upscale" for the East Village, they still have "great food and drink specials for their happy hour!" says Jessica Milton, Mirador licensed real estate salesperson specializing in the East Village. Come for the $1 oysters, stay for the mermaids.
Miss Lily's $$
The Deal: $5 draft, tap, well, and wine every day from 12 to 7.
If you're looking for a place with a casual, island vibe, look no further than Miss Lily's. Our licensed real estate salesperson Brittany Lopez considers this one of her East Village favorites because of its extended hours and Caribbean atmosphere.
International Bar $
The Deal: $1 off all drinks every day from noon to 8.
Mirador finance manager Michael Roquet calls International Bar his go-to for its atmosphere. "They have a great tiny little backyard that's super cozy...it's always full of characters," he says.
The DL $$
The Deal: $4 domestics; $5 imports; $6 well drinks; $6 wines Tuesday through Friday from 5:30 to 8.
If you're looking for atmosphere, The DL is your place. "They have a cool enclosed garden/outdoor space. It has a summer vibe all year round," says Mirador licensed real estate salesperson Racquel Popovic.
La Palapa $$
The Deal: 1/2 price margaritas, sangria, well drinks, glasses of wine & beers, and a Special Bar Antojitos Menu all week from 4 to 7.
A St. Mark's institution, La Palapa is a great happy hour spot perfect for an authentic Margarita. Not only are the drinks amazing, but the food is also creative and tasty according to Jessica Milton, Mirador licensed real estate salesperson.
Avenida Cantina $$
The Deal: 2 for 1 cans and wells Monday through Friday from noon to 7.
This brightly-colored, casual East Village spot is perfect for some happy hour drinks after work. Our licensed real estate salesperson Paul Magyar suggests Avenida Cantina for "great tex mex."


text: Everyone on Team Sporteluxe is seriously pumped for Australia's first-ever N+TC Tour, which will take place in Sydney on Saturday 2 May. Registrations for this epic full day workout experience are now open. We think once you've watched this video you'll be signing up to N+TC Tour Sydney as quickly as we all have here at Sporteluxe!


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KOROR (Palau Note/Pacnews) — Palau's marine law officers aboard the PSS Remeliik seized a suspected Philippine illegal fishing vessel that is believed to be "a mother ship."
Acting Attorney General Evan Robbins said the patrol boat was on its regular sea patrol from east to south of Palau's exclusive economic zone when it found the vessel, Gene No.8, 45 miles North West of Helen Reef.
"Upon approaching the very same vessel, it was noticed to be moored to a fishing aggregation device numbered 822. At around 0245 hours on the same day, the very same contact was boarded and inspected. There was no valid Palau fishing permit on board," according to preliminary investigation.
Upon inspection, the marine law officers found at least 30 tons of fish onboard. The ship's master was also unable to produce a catch log. The fish on board were tuna, rainbow runners and other small fish named kolongo.
The ship's master also claimed the catch onboard were caught in international waters.
The five Filipino crew members were detained at the marine law office and some of the catch were sold and some were given away, according to Robbins.
Robbins said the boat owner has retained a lawyer in Palau to resolve the case.
"We are in the early stages of evaluating the case and negotiating with the owner on the path forward for resolution," Robbins said.
Palau illegal fishing law imposes a minimum fine of $500,000.
According to one marine law officer, the role of vessel is to collect fish from purse seiners and not long-liners. The vessel can also potentially hold 120 tons of fish.
Remeliik is part of the Australian-funded Pacific Patrol Boat Program. By 2019, Australia will replace the Remeliik with a brand new, larger and more capable patrol boat under the Pacific Maritime Security Program.


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A highly stable scanning tunneling microscope measures the electrical properties of a metal on a scale smaller than individual atoms.
A scanning tunneling microscope (STM) can make an image of individual atoms on a surface or move single atoms around. Now researchers have pushed the device's precision and used it to measure the differences in electrical conductance between different locations around a single atom on a lead surface. The results could help elucidate the properties of metals and superconductors and might one day find use in nanotechnology fabrication.
An STM brings a needle-like probe—the tip of which is a single atom—extremely close to a sample surface in a vacuum. When voltage is applied, electrons can jump, or "tunnel," across the gap, and measuring the resulting current while moving the tip across the surface leads to an image. In another STM technique, the probe tip touches the sample, allowing atoms to chemically bond with it. Researchers have used this method, known as point contact, to move atoms around like toy blocks. The point contact technique would also be appropriate for measuring electrical conductance of a material at the atomic scale, to learn how current flows in the quantum regime, where the classical Ohm's law fails. Continue reading Atom-Scale Ohmmeter


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I've been in silent awe of Karl Lagerfeld, the head designer and creative director of Chanel and Fendi (as well as his own Lagerfeld label). He was fine-tuning his personal brand before that was a buzzy thing to do. This is what he looks like all the time: source No, his companion is not in blackface; that's […]
5 Things Beyonce and Jay-Z Will Do Instead of Get Divorced
They're not getting divorced, because you expect them to. Here's what they're up to instead.
Why You Should Netflix Buffy the Vampire Slayer
On appreciating Buffy and its smarter-than-expected brilliance. I'm going to convince you to watch or re-watch.
What I've Learned From Watching Say Yes to the Dress
Life lessons from Say Yes to the Dress.
Goodbye, Channing Tatum
In which Elise breaks up with Channing Tatum once and for all.


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Cold Sores and the Holiday Season
By the time we are adults, most of us have been exposed to Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 ( Herpes Simplex 1and Herpes Simplex 2) which can cause cold sores (also called herpes labialis). These incurable viral infections are notorious for causing common, painful blisters of the lips and even possibly around the nose, cheeks, eyes, and other facial structures. The fingertips can also be infected with the virus in addition to all other areas of skin on the body. While Herpes Simplex 1 ( HSV-1) is the most common cause of lip cold sores, Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV-2) is mostly associate with genital sores and blisters.
Once a person has been initially exposed to the virus and has a primary infection, 20% to 45% of people get recurrent infections. 80% of those who get recurrent cold sores feel a burning or tingling in the lip or face area before the actual blister presents. The fluid-filled blisters that form can be sore, tender, and are contagious the first five days after presentation.
HSV lives in nerve cells can be reactivated by different triggers. The virus then divides in the skin to cause the cold sore or blister lesion. Triggers include physical or emotional stress, sunburn, hormonal changes or menstruation, fever, and generalized infections. Therefore, it is not surprising how the cold, sometimes wet and snowy, end-of-year rush, and stress-provoking holiday season may trigger cold sore episodes.
The diagnosis of herpes labialis can be made by the clinical presentation and symptoms. The virus itself can be identified through bloodwork, culture, or other histopathological methods.
In an otherwise healthy person, treating episodes of cold sores or fever blisters with topical or oral antivirals is the mainstay of treatment. In healthy individuals who suffer from recurrent breakouts more than once a month, suppressive therapy daily is ideal and can help prevent episodic flares. Oral acyclovir and valacyclovir are very safe medications and can be taken by children and adults. Topical acyclovir and penciclovir are also effective for lip sores but may be more expensive than their oral counterparts.
If you find yourself battling recurrent cold sores or fever blisters this holiday season due to the potentially harsh winter environment or related to lack of sleep, colds, end-of-the-year stress, or endless holiday parties, ask your health care provider about effective and safe ways to treat cold sores or even consider possible suppressive therapy with daily use of medications for several months. This can dramatically increase quality of life and help manage these painful lesions that can many times be quite painful and disfiguring.
Reference: Hsu JTS, et al. Manual of Dermatologic Therapeutics, Eight Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishing, March 2014.


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(1) This section applies if the Authority has received an application for approval of a psychoactive product under section 31 that includes confidential supporting information specified in, or given in relation to, the application.
(2) The Authority—
(a) must, during the protected period, take reasonable steps to ensure that the confidential supporting information is kept confidential to the Authority; and
(b) must not use that confidential supporting information for the purposes of deciding whether to grant any other application for approval of a psychoactive product.
(3) Despite subsection (2), the Authority may, during the protected period, disclose the confidential supporting information referred to in subsection (1)—
(a) to 1 or more of the following:
(i) the World Health Organization:
(ii) the Food and Agriculture Organization:
(iii) any regulatory agency of a WTO country:
(iv) any person or organisation or class of persons or organisations approved by the regulations; and
(b) to 1 or more of the following persons or organisations if the Authority is satisfied that the person or organisation will take reasonable steps to ensure that the confidential supporting information is kept confidential:
(i) the advisory committee:
(ii) the Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs established under section 5AA of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975:
(iii) any adviser for the purpose of obtaining advice about the psychoactive substance to which the confidential supporting information relates:
(iv) a government department or statutory body for the purposes of the government department or statutory body.
(4) In this section,—
confidential supporting information includes—
(a) trade secrets; and
(b) information that has commercial value that would be, or would be likely to be, diminished by disclosure
protected period means, in relation to confidential supporting information, a period beginning on the date on which the Authority receives that information and ending on the day that is 5 years after the date on which the Authority received the application for approval to which the information relates
WTO country means a country that is a party to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization adopted at Marrakesh on 15 April 1994.
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Anchor's desire and mission to make disciples extends beyond our community in fulfillment of Jesus' call to spread His gospel "to the ends of the earth." By partnering with ministries and missionaries in other communities and countries, we are able to further impact our world.
To support our mission partners, Anchor provides financial, prayer, and hands-on support through trips throughout the year. Our partners include:
Regional Partners
Josh Davis is the founder and director of PROSKUNEO Ministries which encourages the development of cross-cultural worship. The ministry operates the Proskuneo School of the Arts, in Clarkston, GA, along with a yearly Worship Institute.
HopeWorks is committed to enhancing the lives of Atlanta's low-income seniors, mostly widows. We partner with HopeWorks to meet the needs of widows through home improvement, cleanup, and sharing the love of Jesus.
The Gathering is a church plant in Decatur, GA, pastored by Austin Prince and supported by Anchor.
International Partners
joel & missy davis
Agency: New Tribes Mission
Field: The Philippines
Joel flies a NTM plane servicing missionaries in unreachable areas.
damon & jen cupp
The Cupps operate a school in Uganda working with SOS Ministries, a small agency that works only in Uganda but is under Grace Ministries, a ministry of John MacArthur.
mark & anahi self
Agency: Baptist Mid-Missions
The Selfs are church planters in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They are partnering with Mark's parents, Ron and Christine Self, and his brother, Andrew Self and his wife, Romina.
tom & marilyn wilson
Agency: Biblical Ministries Worldwide
Field: South Africa
JEREMY & DANIElLe CAMPBELL
Awinjo House
A children's home in Tororo, Uganda, that ministers to vulnerable or orphaned children in a family environment.


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coverture jacquard
Marriage changed women's legal status dramatically. When women married, they found themselves in positions of almost total dependency on their husbands which the law called coverture.
-Marylynn Salmon, author of Women and the Law of Property in Early America (1989) and The Limits of Independence: American Women, 1760–1800 (1998).
A married woman could not own anything. Property, all of which, even if it came with her at marriage, belonged completely and totally to her husband. She did not own the clothing she wore. Any children she gave birth to belonged to her husband and were his to do with as he liked. If she were divorced the children were still the property of the husband. It was not just the "fruits of her body" which belonged to her husband, but the body, itself. The legal line was drawn at the point of death. A man was entitled to beat his wife as he saw fit, providing he did not actually kill her. Consent by the wife to sexual intercourse was a given. By definition she could not be raped.
Doilies were originally crocheted with thread and used to protect table and dresser tops, and gained popularity in the Victorian Era, when women hand worked them in their spare time to add a little elegance to their households. At one time, these items were considered so important that a young lady was expected to have at least 10 to be ready for marriage, and these were carefully stored in a hope chest to be used when she set up her household
– Cerys Gruffyydd, Mrs. Name Of Man, Maiden Names and Coverture


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Sustainable Baby Steps
By Cameryn Aliya Burnette, Co-Founder and Vice President, Howard University Water and Environment Association
Going green can be difficult to commit to due to the sheer variety of choices you're faced with in the process. I was confronted with many new questions when I first went green. Natural materials or cruelty-free? Do organic labels matter? and Am I really bout to drop a band on just one dress? I dived into sustainable living headfirst so you don't have to.
Here's my list of first steps to going green. These steps are designed to take some of the pressure off any aspiring earth-warriors who would love to be doing a little more to help the cause but don't exactly know what doing a little more looks like. If that sounds like you, you're in the right spot – and there's no cliché stuff like "turn off the water while you brush your teeth."
Get with like-minded people
Great minds think alike! There are other people out there with ideas on how to live more sustainably. Find a thread on social media, a club on your campus, or a group that meets for dinner monthly. Eco-living looks different for different people, and this is a way to find out how others best incorporate sustainability in their daily lives.
Buy reusables
I know y'all know what reusable water bottles are, and you should be using those, but I have to put you on to reusable plastic bags, reusable straws, and travel utensils. Yes, it is a little extra work to wash these things after using them. But, in addition to reducing pollution, you will save money usually wasted on plastic bags and utensils. Reusables pay for themselves. You won't need to replace them until they break!
BYOB! Plastic is bad for the earth and you look so much cuter carrying a cool canvas bag back from Barnes and Noble or Trader Joe's than you do with a bunch of plastic bags.
Here are some honorable mentions for the category of things-that-shouldn't-be-disposable – cleaning rags, shaving razors, and menstrual products. Paper towels, plastic razors, and pads are things you forget at the store and always seem to run out of during an emergency. The reusable alternatives will last you longer and save you money.
Thrift your wardrobe
Ethical/sustainable/artisan boutiques are hella expensive. There's a reason that you mostly see influencers and celebrities wearing Reformation. Luckily, there is an alternative you are very familiar with: thrifting! I could go on for years about why you should ditch the mall for a Value Village next time you go shopping, but here's the bottom line: 1. You save money. A thrift store fit costs 10 dollars on a bad day. 2. You look good. Follow trends if you want, but you will find more unique, one-of-a-kind items at a thrift store. 3. Less stress. Thrift store clothing has already been tested out by someone else, so you won't have to worry about color fading, garment stretching, or texture changing. 4. Thrifting is fun! Really, there's no way thrifting can go wrong, so there's no reason not to get into it already.
Make a shower playlist
This is my favorite sustainable baby step, even though it's the most basic! Yeah, we need to save water by taking shorter showers, but having to watch the clock or set a timer detracts from the whole experience. The best way to track how long you've been in the shower is to make a playlist with 3-5 songs with a total run time of however long you need to get clean. My standard playlist 10 songs, 37 minutes long, and when I hit "Summertime Magic" (song 4), I know it's time to get out. You can make multiple playlists to spice up your routine or make the same songs part of your everyday routine. Disclaimer: I am not advocating for half-hour showers, but I got a lot of 3c hair to clean, comb, and condition, so best believe I need that extra time on wash days.
Living an eco-friendly, sustainable lifestyle is about transitioning to living within a set of principles, not just a few actions. It will take more than a day to fully commit to this lifestyle and everyone's circumstances will not allow them to be '100 percent green'.
Everyone will have a different opinion on these suggestions. The lifestyle is about doing what's feasible for you. Any step, even a baby step, is a good step! The bottom line – continue to educate yourself and remember change doesn't happen overnight. Get out there and find how to make it work!
Cameryn Aliya Burnette is an undergraduate student at Howard University studying Civil and Environmental Engineering. She is the co-founder and vice president of the Howard University Water and Environment Association. Have friends, will travel: She's a native Houstonian, but you can find her running through the streets of any major city, from New York to Berlin, with her crew.
Photo Credits: Pexels, Ecodallaluna CC-BY-SA 2.0, Cameryn Aliya Burnette
A Reflection on 15 years of DC EcoWomen
By Nicole Bateman, DC EcoWomen Board Member
Nearly two years ago, I arrived in D.C. from Seattle. Fresh out of graduate school, I was anxious to become active in a community of environmentally minded people in the District. DC EcoWomen was immediately recommended to me by a former graduate school colleague. During my first event, the Fall Meet and Greet, I spoke to one EcoWoman about recycling and composting and then another about in the ins and outs of proposed carbon pricing models in Washington state. I walked away knowing I had found a community of (nerdy?) women with a passion for these issues to match my own. Within a year of becoming involved with the organization, I was so completely sold on its mission that I applied and was fortunate enough to be selected to join the board.
As we celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of DC EcoWomen's first EcoHour this month, it's important to reflect upon all the organization and its members have accomplished. Since that first EcoHour, more than 150 EcoHour speakers have shared their professional insights and expertise with nearly 5,000 EcoWomen.
But the organization has also grown beyond its signature event. EcoWomen have learned how to write an eye-catching resume, negotiate salary with confidence, master public speaking, and communicate their professional brand at our many professional development workshops. Our mentor dinners have also given members an opportunity to meet with and learn from environmental women leaders in a more intimate environment.
Professional development is great, and central to our mission, but DC EcoWomen also knows that actually experiencing the environment we all care about reminds us why this work matters. We encourage our members to get outside with events like the Anacostia River tour and foraging in DC. And with events like clothing swaps, bike workshops, and sustainable food and drink events, EcoWomen have an opportunity to live our eco-values.
What else does DC EcoWomen do? Well, there are book clubs, holiday parties, fitness fundraisers, board meet-and-greets, and so much more. Nearly 100 DC EcoWomen members like me decided to get involved with the organization on a deeper level and have served as board members!
Although the organization has expanded to engage more women in more ways, we have not lost sight of the goal of DC EcoWomen's founders, Leda Huta, Alicia Wittink, and Tracy Fisher, as they organized the first EcoHour – to create a space for women in environmental fields to build relationships. Those relationships are still the centerpiece of our work and we look forward to the next 15 years of building.
Nicole Bateman is on the research team at the Brookings Institution. She is passionate about protecting natural places and the people who enjoy them through equitable and science-based environmental policy. Nicole has a Master's in Public Administration, with a specialization in Environmental Policy and Management, from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington.
By Leda Huta, EcoWomen Co-Founder and Endangered Species Coalition Executive Director
More than 15 years ago, my friend Alicia Wittink and I hatched a plan to launch EcoWomen. We recognized a need in Washington, D.C. for a space to build relationships among women in environmental fields. While it was in its infancy, we roped in our friend Tracy Fisher to help grow the organization.
We had heard that other efforts to do something similar had sputtered out. But there wasn't much to lose, except perhaps our pride. We organized the first event – the very first EcoHour – and invited our first speaker—Alisa Gravitz, CEO of Green America. We had no idea if anyone would show up. But 15 or so women did. Today, there are more than 5,000 women in the DC EcoWomen network, and 1,000+ women who attend the chapter's events each year. There are also four more EcoWomen chapters around the country.
The best decision we made was not allowing the organization to become personality-driven. We didn't want it to succeed or fail based on one person. We took succession planning seriously, making sure that many women played leadership roles, so that any one of us could step in and chair our board. And we always had exceptional, powerhouse chairs of the board.
We quickly created a volunteer board of talented and hard-working women. The discussions and decision-making processes were always energizing. It felt great to be in the presence of these women and jointly grow an organization. The organization's strength has always been this diversity and collaboration. It is a community based on openness, respect and connection. And it is a model of leadership that should be expanded.
Our signature event was, and has always been, the EcoHours—happy hour with a dose of eco-inspiration from veteran women leaders in the movement. We had some of the most extraordinary speakers—one of the first female National Park Service rangers, the first woman to have a whole neighborhood transplanted because of toxic pollution, and the first Minister of the Environment in Iraq's Interim Government. We also had accomplished women speakers who went on to play even more important roles in protecting our environment—continuing to become a Member of Congress or the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Hearing from these heroes gave us hope and they still do today.
Now, EcoWomen is stronger than ever, with amazing leaders taking charge. It is so much bigger than Alicia, Tracy, and I envisioned it could become. It offers women so much, not only in building their professional networks, but also in creating community. Environmental work is hard. This community is incredibly restorative. These smart, cool, funny and able women really do have the power to change the world.
Leda Huta, EcoWomen Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Endangered Species Coalition, has 25 years of environmental experience, managing grassroots, national, and international projects. At Endangered Species Coalition, she leads staff across the country in protecting imperiled wildlife, from the charismatic gray wolf and grizzly bear to less visible species, such as Rusty patched bumblebee. Previous to her role at the Endangered Species Coalition, Leda was the Acting Executive Director for Finding Species, an organization that uses photography to advance wildlife and wild lands conservation. Through this work, she had the good fortune to spend time in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Her work at Resource Conservation Alliance protected forests using a "markets" strategy, working with university presses to shift to eco-friendly papers. Leda has a Bachelor's of Science degree in environmental science and environment and resource management from the University of Toronto. She is currently studying environmental law at Vermont Law School. www.huffingtonpost.com/leda-huta/
By Stephanie Gagnon, U.S. Country Manager for the Climate Scorecard Project
At the American Association of Geographers (AAG) annual meeting last April, I gave a presentation on how the U.S. could approach global climate negotiations using market-based solutions. My session also included two male presenters and one other female presenter, each of whom engaged with global climate issues and negotiations, and each presentation was followed by time for questions from the audience.
Although my presentation had focused less on the science of climate change and more on policy approaches to global environmental negotiations, I found myself confronted in the Q&A session by a member of the audience, who aggressively challenged me on the science of climate change and claimed that climate change was neither happening nor human-caused.
Once I had recovered from the shock of being aggressively challenged on the veracity of climate change science at a session specifically focused on climate change, I found it interesting that I was the only presenter this man had chosen to use to advance his climate change denial. Hadn't he had the option to challenge the men who presented before me? Why use a presentation about policy rather than about science to make this point?
In speaking with other female presenters at the conference, I realized I wasn't alone. Almost all of the other women I spoke to recounted similar experiences in which men publicly belittled their research and findings regarding climate change but didn't challenge their male colleagues. This was particularly worse for women of color or who identified with other minority groups. Women across the field have reported gender-based harassment at steadily climbing rates.
The phenomenon of men ignoring or challenging women in the sciences is not by any means a new one. In 2015, the hashtag #distractinglysexy trended on Twitter in response to a male Nobel laureate's comment about his female peers. Men have been using women's genders to silence them on issues across the board for centuries. But in the area of climate change, a relatively new field of research and activism, the silencing of women takes on a different connotation. Rather than being isolated to a toxic-masculine gatekeeping of STEM fields, it feels more like an attempt to put women in their place, to remind us that once, not so long ago, we would never have been allowed into this space.
The demographic of this kind of harasser fits almost perfectly with the demographic of climate deniers in the U.S. Studies have shown that in general, white, politically conservative males from rural areas who are confident in their understanding of scientific concepts are the most likely demographic to reject mainstream scientific consensus on climate change. And this demographic is the same demographic that is running online harassment campaigns to silence female scientists.
In fact, I would argue that the same underlying factors are at play that both feed into climate denial and motivate the gendered harassment of women. Climate denial is built upon a solid rejection of the "mainstream," which is seen as an elitist attempt by minorities to grab power from the majority. Climate deniers tend to see attempts to regulate carbon pollution as attempts to infringe on their freedom – this perpetuates the fear that, for example, the government will use climate change as an excuse to tell them which car to drive. This interpretation then feeds into the fear that women will use climate change as an excuse to force men into the domestic work often stereotypically reserved for women.
So how do we combat this insidious sexism that creates an unsafe environment for female climate change professionals?
Toxic masculinity is a major factor at play. Addressing this issue at its source by making men feel safe to express themselves in ways outside the traditional paradigm of masculinity could help men feel less personally threatened by female researchers' success. Additionally, helping white men in rural areas who may feel left behind by the decline of American manufacturing could help them to feel more included in the climate change conversation. By changing messaging around climate change solutions so that it focuses on opportunities to create a better future rather than limits we should impose on our modern way of life, we can work to address fears that climate change policy necessarily means giving up the things we love. Additionally, working in programs for economic advancement, like training and job placement guarantees in the renewable energy sector, could help create opportunities in areas where current policy only accelerates plant closings.
It is not the responsibility of the scientists who are targets for harassment and silencing to address the issues that enable their harassers. Instead, it is our role as a society to work to create safer spaces for all people producing research and policy recommendations so that we can hear them and learn from them.
Stephanie Gagnon is the U.S. Country Manager for the Climate Scorecard Project. She is passionate about bridging the gap between research and action in both policy and technology to combat climate change. In particular, she focuses on climate change communication strategies to engage key actors around the issue of climate change mitigation.
Photos: Miki Jourdan CC BY-NC-ND 2.0; Tracy CC BY 2.0
By Brenna Rivett, Dating in the District blog author
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's the perfect time to talk about dating. I thought I'd share tips for environmentally conscious dating in Washington, D.C. from someone who loves Dating in the District.
While many of us incorporate environmentally friendly practices into our daily routines – think recycling, using reusable shopping bags, and turning the water off while we brush our teeth, I've decided to take it a step further. When thinking about how I could reduce my carbon footprint in my social life, I realized that I spent a big part of it online dating! So, here are some suggestions – all tried by yours truly – for fun, environmentally conscious dates.
Skip the Lyft ride and take public transportation to the date. While it's tempting to take those extra 15 minutes to get ready and call a Lyft, I've found that taking public transportation to my dates is a lot easier (and cheaper!) than taking a Lyft. In cases where I take the bus and arrive early, I've taken the opportunity to walk around the neighborhood a bit and check out the side streets. Last fall, while walking around Shaw before my date, I stumbled upon a stationary store that took my colored pen obsession to a whole new level. Totally worth giving up those extra 10 minutes of prep time to catch the 92!
Pick a location that actively promotes or supports environmental work or research. True environmental science nerd that I am, I love wandering through the Natural History museum and I've found it's a good date spot! If the conversation doesn't flow naturally, there are plenty of conversation starters throughout the exhibits. Some of my other favorite locations are the National Arboretum, Teddy Roosevelt Island, the Botanical Gardens, and Up Top Acres.
Choose a local distillery or brewery. Did you know that 25 percent of a food's carbon footprint comes from transporting it to its final destination? By choosing a brewery or distillery in D.C., you're eliminating that part of the drink's carbon, and supporting local businesses in the process! Some of my favorite spots with a good, casual vibe for a date include Right Proper Brewpub, Cotton and Reed rum distillery, and Atlas Brew Works.
Take advantage of D.C.'s farmer's markets and stay in and cook. Whether you love to cook and want to master Julia Child's Coq au Vin or just want to dabble and stick with pasta and homemade sauce, you can shop local, save money, and reduce your carbon footprint.
This shift to environmentally conscious dating may also bring some great conversations. I've found that by actively thinking about reducing my carbon footprint before my dates, I'm more likely to bring it up with my dates. It turns out that this is a great way to see if my date shares my environmental passion, or at least see if they are interested in learning more about why I care so much. Of course, this may lead to your date "mansplaining" climate change, like what happened to me, but hey, you can't win them all!
Have fun on your next environmentally conscious date!
Brenna Rivett is the author of the blog Dating in the District: One Girl's Search for Love, Rooftop Bars, and the Perfect Saison. Brenna enjoys finding the humor in these sometimes painfully awkward online dating situations and writing about them, in the hope that other people connect with and enjoy them too.
Photos by Brenna Rivett
Focus on Food Waste this Holiday Season
By Lesly Baesens
With the holiday season upon us, food is at forefront of people's minds. However, these joyous occasions also present an opportunity to consider what frequently becomes of our leftovers – food waste. U.S. households are responsible for wasting a staggering 238 pounds of food per person each year. Each scoop of mashed potatoes that ends up in the trash, carries with it the resources used to produce, transport, and process that food. This waste of resources is an economic, social, and environmental harm. For example, food rotting in landfills emits methane, a greenhouse gas with 25 more heat trapping potential than carbon dioxide.
Households are not the only source of wasted food. Food waste is a systemic problem that inhabits all parts of the food production process–from farmers unable to sell produce that fall short of supermarkets' rigorous aesthetic standards, to restaurants serving portions too big for consumers to finish. As a result, approximately 40 percent of food produced each year in the U.S. is wasted. Despite the pervasiveness of the issue, there are no federal laws, incentives, or enforceable requirements to reduce food waste. Instead, some U.S. cities and states have committed to reduce food waste.
In the first iteration of its Sustainable DC plan, the nation's capital committed to reducing food waste through establishing curbside organic waste pick-up for composting. Though composting is preferable to sending food waste to methane-producing landfills, it should be a second-to-last resort as the resources necessary to produce the food have already been expended. In my paper, Leading by Example: 20 Ways the Nation's Capital Can Reduce Food Waste, I closely examined the issue of food waste in the District and provided the city government with recommendations on how to tackle food waste more efficiently and holistically.
The paper's recommendations range from simple ones, such as establishing a food waste reduction target in the Sustainable DC Plan, to more politically challenging ones, including requiring grocers to measure and publicly disclose wasted food amounts. By establishing a food waste target, the city would be encouraged to move beyond composting to addressing food waste more comprehensively. By requiring grocers to disclose food waste amounts, the city would bring transparency to the amount of food discarded in this sector, which in turn would incentivize retailers to waste less.
Since sharing my paper with the Office of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and other city agencies, I was pleased to find that the city's latest draft plan, Sustainable DC 2.0, includes several of my suggested measures. For instance, it steps-up the city's food waste reduction efforts by committing to a target – reduce DC's food waste by 60 percent by 2032. In order to develop recommendations on reducing food waste, the city will conduct an assessment of food waste in household and businesses – another one of my proposals. Sustainable DC 2.0 also proposes to educate residents and businesses on food "buying, storage, and disposal […] to minimize waste." As discussed in my paper, consumer education campaigns can help households become drivers of reducing food waste.
These improved commitments are a major step forward for the District in its efforts to tackle food waste. However, I challenge D.C. to consider adopting bolder, more hard-hitting recommendations. We'll need them if we want to become a model of food waste reduction in the U.S. and internationally, especially if we want to achieve the city's goal of becoming "the most sustainable city in the nation." In the meantime, I challenge you to educate yourself about the city's efforts by reading Sustainable DC 2.0. Also, think twice before tossing those holiday leftovers. Find ways to reuse them and help our city become a leader in food waste reduction.
Lesly earned her Master's degree in Global Environmental Policy from American University focusing on sustainable agriculture. A professional with more than 10 years of experience in project management, policy, and research, she is a die-hard food waste reduction advocate and is always looking for opportunities to advance the cause. Lesly volunteers with the DC Food Recovery Working Group, a group focused on food waste reduction and recovery efforts in the D.C. metropolitan area.
Photo Credits: petrr CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons; Sustainable DC
By the DC EcoWomen Executive Board
In early August, in a community room of an apartment building in Northeast D.C., the DC EcoWomen executive team sat down to discuss the upcoming board year and work on a document that would help guide our efforts – the 2018-2019 Calendar. As we wrote down all the dates, we couldn't help but get excited. We have upcoming events and content appealing to all types of woman in our DC EcoWomen community. We're planning speaker events, skill-building workshops, meetings for a special-interest club, outdoor adventures and more. Keep reading for more information.
If you've attended an event of ours, it was probably one from our signature EcoHour speaker series. This year, we're continuing the tradition. On the third Tuesday of each month (except December and August), we'll hear from a successful woman in the environmental field discuss her work. The free event kicks off with some networking and runs from 6-8 p.m. at Teaism Penn Quarter. The next one will be Tuesday, October 16, and will feature Analisa Freitas, Campaign Coordinator for the Peoples Climate Movement. She'll talk about how she helps orchestrate large-scale marches for climate justice and organize Latino communities around grassroots advocacy.
In terms of professional development, we're holding a series of mentoring dinners. They provide a unique opportunity to talk with women in the environmental field in an intimate setting. It's a time when 6-8 women can get advice and guidance on advancing their careers while sitting down to share a meal with one experienced mentor. The mentors are selected based on their professional accomplishments and alignment with our organization and mission. The next one will be in October.
We're also planning a few professional development workshops that will focus on helping women develop the skills to succeed in the workplace. Previous workshops included topics like salary negotiation, resume writing and public speaking. Our next workshop will be in December.
As women who are passionate about the environment and getting to know our community, our upcoming programming involves several fun outings, volunteer opportunities and networking events. In October, we have a women-only craft brewery tour & tasting at Right Proper Brewing's Brookland Production House. In way of eco-outings, we are looking into hikes, rock climbing, cave walking, paddle boarding, and a river clean-up and tour. For the book lovers, our book club will continue to meet to discuss a book or series of small articles, blogs and podcasts with an environmental angle. We'll have happy hours, and a book and clothing swap, too.
Every year, DC EcoWomen also hosts a spring photo contest. The contest showcases artistic images taken by our members that highlight women in the environment, conservation in action, natural beauty, travel, iconic urban landscapes, etc. Details surrounding the 2019 contest and its themes will be available in the spring. To learn more about the 2018 grand prize winner, Sarah Waybright, check-out this blog on her photo and work at Potomac Vegetable Farms.
To keep current on the various activities that we have planned, please sign-up for the newsletter and track us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We also have the DC EcoWomen blog, which will keep you informed of various topics and issues relevant to our community. Our very own board members will write many posts and we'll have some guest posts too.
We look forward to seeing you at an event soon!