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Yes. Halfway to Friday. I'm so ready for this weekend!!! Happy hump day! 🙂
Happy Wednesday!! This week has been dragging for me. Come on already Friday!
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Love Lily!! You are in the home stretch Nicole!
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I just found your blog and loved it! I came across yours while on another awesome blog – swanky dietitian. I'm going back to school for nutrition (second time around). I got lost in the science the first time around but i'm going back determined (and with better studying skills 😉 Loved your Q&A advice from the all girls. It was encouraging and informative!
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Thanks, Mandie! I love Kristen's blog — been reading for years! 🙂 Good luck with school…you'll do great! Best career ever! 🙂


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For those of you who are still glued to the television, devouring the hype and "isn't it lovely, despite what's actually going on in China" fest that is the Olympics, here are a couple of news items that may have escaped your attention.
From the land of the sometimes downright odd, otherwise known as the US of A, two interesting reports have surfaced in the past couple of days.
Firstly, the "greatest discovery of the millennium" (according to those who made the discovery … uh, right), has appeared in the shape of an alleged corpse belonging to that elusive and somewhat tricky to document group of creatures, known as "Bigfoot". (See Times Online article here)
Supposedly the creature's body was found in the forests of Georgia (USA) by two "Bigfoot hunters" (one of whom is currently on leave from police work after accidentally shooting himself while chasing a robbery suspect … okaaay) at a time that has not been specified (but we presume was fairly recently). The photo that has emerged online is somewhat questionable, with many likening it to a moth-eaten "Halloween costume" adorned with "some animal entrails". Having seen the photo, I have to say the skeptics have a point.
Not that I don't necessarily believe that ol' Sasquatch is out there. My mother has a rice paper painting from a Native Canadian Elder that depicts Bigfoot, which she helpfully hung just near by bedroom door when I was a kid – and then wondered why I was scared of the dark and didn't like going to bed – so I know that those native to North America certainly believe that he is real.
I'm just not sure that this particular discovery is legit, particularly when you take into account that someone who is widely regarded as a known hoaxer in the Bigfoot world has taken up the cause and is now running the show.
Anyway, we'll find out one way or the other within the next 12 hours, when they hold their official press conference in Palo Alto, California (why there specifically one wonders?), where they say they will provide DNA evidence that the find is real.
Although, as one astute commentator pointed out – what are they going to match the DNA evidence to?
Amazingly, far more viable is the news that scientists at the University of California think they've found a way to master the art of invisibility. The research has been funded by the Pentagon (of course it has – and if they thought that Bigfoot could help them dominate on the battlefield, they'd be funding the Bigfoot searches as well), and articles about this more legitimate discovery will be published in various science journals this week.
This breakthrough doesn't originate in America, however. Sir John Pendry, Professor of Theoretical Physics at Imperial College, London was the first scientist to propose this technology (it involves metamaterials, and lots of other sciency things that I don't understand because I gave up studying science as soon as I could at high school), which the US then picked up and developed further.
I imagine that celebrities everywhere are rejoicing. Just think what Lindsay Lohan could do with an invisibility cloak? Angelina Jolie? Paris Hilton? Oh, wait, not Paris – what was I thinking? Like she'd ever embrace anonymity. But you get my point.
Of course, it's unlikely that this technology will be on offer to the general public. I suspect the idea of the general populace having access to a way to make themselves disappear would not sit comfortably with any government. That said, if the US Government think they can make money out of it, you could see Harry Potter-style invisibility cloaks available at your nearest Walmart very soon …


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While working on a painting, I use my paint left-overs for other paintings. Common practice, I believe. It saves paint, improves the consistency between paintings and allows working on multiple paintings at a time while paint dries.
So when I was working on the sliding doors for the Airbnb location, I had various unfinished paintings nearby for using the left-overs.
Tomorrow Eva, the owner of the Airbnb location, will join me in my studio taking pictures and film me putting the final layers on the sliding doors. Therefor, in the past days I couldn't work on the doors and I had some time to spend on the progress of the paintings.
It thought it would be nice to share some insights on the process of making the paintings.
Painting 1
- Above left: white lines on black background
I really liked the larger (black) border around the white lines, the boxed feel, in this one. Hard to see on the picture but the background consists of a gradient, going from dark blue on the top to black on the bottom. Nice, but it makes improvements more difficult, :)
Painting 2
- Above right: white lines on a red brown and blue background
Is a smaller one (50 x 50 x 4cm / 19.6" x 19.6" x 1.5") and almost finished.
It is exactly what I envisioned for larger paintings, and inspired by the popular 'Drone' painting. Just like many of the other work-in-progress paintings, I started this one with a first layer of white paint on the color background using a Molotow 60mm acrylic paint marker. Because this never gets me solid lines, I added a second layer of the Molotow acrylic paint / ink, applied with a Liquitex brush.
Painting 3
- Above left: white lines on a pink and light blue background
I started this painting in portrait orientation but during the painting I decided to switch to landscape. For some reason I have been making portrait orientated paintings since I started painting four years ago. Strange, because people buy horizontal paintings just as much as vertically orientated ones.
Because of the larger contrast in that part, I expected the lines to work better there. But today I re-discovered all the details and all the layers of paint in the right part and decided that right part has way more depth and is in fact much more interesting.
The right part looks more like a recently sold painting, Soft Skin. And I have been trying to repeat the process behind Soft Skin many times since it sold but with unsatisfactory results so far.
Painting 4
- Above right: white lines on a light and dark blue background
This painting is made, exceptionally, on wood. The wooden plate is part of a set of two plates, bought several years ago. The first one was used for the colorful illustration 'Mad men' and this second, blank one has been moved around our house, shed and my studio for years.
The plate already has several layers of paint as a result of my attempts to re-create the process used with the 'Drone' and 'Soft Skin' paintings. I am still not happy with it, so I leave it for now. Inspiration will come.
Painting 5
- Above left: white lines on a blue and purple, toned down background
I really dig the composition on this one. The margins are fine. And I like the layered background. So far so good.
First, this painting had some dark layers of paint on it, before I decided to treat it with a 'white wash' to make the background brighter and lower the contrast with the white lines. It already had a first layer of extra bold white lines but this layer has been partially covered with layers of colored paint. Today I added the top layer of bold, white lines. In the next few days I'll make the contrast of those lines a bit higher, by adding an extra layer of white.
Painting 6
- Above right: white lines on a blue and pink background
The white lines I added today are, in fact, layer 5 or 6. Below the white lines you see, there is a layer of a 'blue wash' with a layer of white lines and a layer of pink lines beneath it. But I like the composition and just the right amount of complexity.
Painting 7
- Above left: white lines on a black background
Painting 7 and 8 are a continuation of the previously made 'Back in Black'-paintings. In those dark paintings I explore a minimum of contrast between dark lines and a black background. Check out the Instagram posts here and here on the subject.
I really like the 'white space' in the painting. And I intend to leave it like this. For months I have had ideas to leave the concept of a 'fully covered'-painting. This way the set of lines itself forms a shape, a composition. And this makes the painting way more interesting. Especially if I add extra layers of (colored) lines to the shape. Can't wait to proceed on this one!
Painting 8
- Above right: white lines on a dark blue background
Although I am not fully satisfied with the result so far I still consider this as a successful experiment. As I said in the comment on painting 7, by leaving spaces open, the painting becomes more interesting. But I am thinking of adding more color to it. To be continued!
I'll keep you posted on further progress, on my Instagram account.


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Posted on Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 by Jack Giroux
Seven years ago the team behind TRON: Legacy, director Joseph Kosinski and producer Sean Bailey, started working on a remake of The Black Hole. The screenwriter behind Passengers, Jon Spaihts, was later hired for a rewrite on the sci-fi project. It's been a while since we've heard any news about Disney's reimagining of Gary Nelson's 1979 film, but Spaihts recently informed us of the project's current status.
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People who have good social health are inclined to also have good emotional health which then can promote an individual's physical health. Mental wellness is really, really crucial. It is very important to be careful of yourself and your body because you'll wish to maintain very good health. Learn to pick the habits that ought to promote good health.
One of the very first things you need to do in promoting better health is always to eat a diet that's full of fibers. Exercising on a normal basis is equally as critical as a wholesome diet as a way to keep a healthy weight and a reduced risk of cancer. If you just follow these 3 healthy ideas, you can significantly lower your chance of cancer. Maintaining the correct pH balance is, in addition, crucial to preventing many different diseases and for general health.
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To reach a healthful appearance and the correct body figure means ensuring you're taking an excellent balance diet alongside plenty of temperance in everything which you do. You don't need to attend a gym as a way to be healthy. In regards to healthy living food regimen, exercise and rest are three vital areas you need to focus on. I believe being in a wholesome condition is very important as it influences the opportunity of my being healthful later in life.
Together with eating healthy, you also have to drink healthy. Eating healthy foods at fixed intervals through the day will not just offer you power and vitality, as they'll also relieve you of daily stress. Remain healthful and well with the wholesome food pyramid guide. With your healthful eating plan follow a nutritious food pyramid.
You could always eat fish, as it's a wholesome option. Though, most men and women know about the importance of healthful eating habits, merely a few have a tendency to follow them. While there aren't any guarantees that you would not contract cancer over your lifetime there are a few wholesome living suggestions that can decrease the risk. Instead, healthier living and balanced eating need to become a lifestyle choice. http://hbnewsnetwork.com/category/weight-loss/
By observing a wholesome diet and nutritious lifestyle, you're reach a wholesome life free of diseases and age well. In conclusion, there's an abundance of rather excellent information available to people today that can really help them live a wholesome lifestyle. Leading a wholesome lifestyle can add years to your life expectancy. There are several factors which affect the total well-being of somebody like age or heredity, however you can increase your health by promoting a better lifestyle.
Today folks are inundated from various sources on exactly what constitutes a wholesome lifestyle. Research has demonstrated that women may add few more healthy years to their own life by finding methods to lower stress.
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One of the healthful living tips you shouldn't ignore will be to learn to supervise your worries. These are some healthier living hints that you can implement and are going to have positive influence on your health and total happiness. Implementing healthy living and exercise in your life will assist you receive many advantages and enable you to truly feel great. This is among the suggestions for a wholesome lifestyle you must follow.


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Duke's Jayson Tatum being evaluated for possible foot injury
Duke freshman wing Jayson Tatum is being evaluated for a possible foot injury, according a Duke team spokesman.
DraftExpress' Jonathan Givony tweeted that Tatum suffered a "stress reaction in his foot" on Tuesday at Duke's Pro Day. Givony indicated on Twitter the information was from an NBA scout who was at the practice.
NBA scout at Duke Pro Day today said Jayson Tatum appeared to suffer "a stress reaction in his foot." No official word or timetable yet.— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) October 25, 2016
Tatum, a highly-touted forward from St. Louis, scored 18 points in Duke's Blue-White scrimmage on Saturday. He made his first four shots from the field and finished 6-of-11 with two assists, a block and a steal.
The 6-foot-8, 205-pound Tatum is part of Duke's talented rookie class, which also includes forward Harry Giles. Giles is currently recovering from knee surgery.
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If you play contact sports, you are well aware of how important a mouth guard is. Mouth guards also protect many people from serious dental conditions. Teeth grinding at night when you're asleep can cause tremendous damage to your teeth, requiring expensive treatment. Mouth guards prevent excessive grinding, saving your teeth. Dr. Lula Tsegay has fitted mouth guards for many children and adults. Contact Dr. Lula Tsegay Family Dentistry in San Leandro, California for your mouth guard needs.
A mouth guard is a soft piece of equipment that covers the upper set of teeth to prevent injuries to the teeth and surrounding areas of the mouth and face.
Some children and adults grind their teeth. Teeth grinding can result from anxiety, but it can also result from an improper bite or crooked teeth. Teeth grinding occurs primarily during sleep when you can't control it. If the grinding becomes excessive, you can wear your teeth down to the point where you may need a crown, a bridge, a root canal, implants, or even dentures. It can also cause other complications such as TMJ.
If you are working in a job where you could be struck in the face with an object--for example, in a factory--mouth guards may be an essential piece of equipment.
If you play sports, mouth guards should be regular equipment. Contact sports such as football and boxing are obvious examples of sports where there are injuries, but even in non-contact sports, such as skiing, you can sustain mouth injuries.
If you wear braces, you may feel more protected with a mouth guard. If an object strikes your braces, the metal parts can be damaged and they may inflict harm inside your mouth.
Drug stores and stores that sell athletic equipment usually have stock mouth guards. These are 'one size fits all' devices. They usually do not provide a good fit and may not provide all of the protection you need.
This type of mouth guard softens when placed in hot water; you then shape it to fit your mouth. It is available in stores catering to athletes.
Dental offices and labs produce custom-fitted mouth guards based on your teeth. Dr. Tsegay makes an impression of your teeth. The guard is molded on top of the impression using clear thermoplastic, polyurethane, or laminated thermoplastic. A lab makes the mouth guard based on Dr. Tsegay's instructions. Because these mouth guards are custom-fitted, they cost more than those available in a store, but they are strong, fit well, and resist tearing or breaking. If you wear braces, Dr. Tsegay recommends a mouth guard for the lower teeth as well.


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Some months ago as I was dragging my sorry ass through some heavy waters somewhere preparing for the English Channel crossing almost upon me, I invoked the spirit of my late father, Bob to carry me the distance. He never let me down when he was alive, and didn't that day either.
The price for my invocation was some money I was to raise in his honor. Like so many promises I made to my father, I've left this to the last minute.
In choosing a cause for a fundraising memorial, it's not as if I was bereft of choices. Dad had a major stroke in his fifties, lived with the consequences of a poor rehabilitation for twenty years, contracted leukemia in his seventies and ultimately died of bowel cancer. That was just under two years ago.
We had some memorable conversations about his medical conditions. Would he have surgery to remove the clot from his brain? That was brief. How frequent would the blood transfusions become before he would die from his incurable leukemia? Would he take chemo to slow the bowel cancer that would otherwise claim him, and did, within a matter of days?
Curiously, we never once talked about his depression. His depression was diagnosed, medicated and managed, but never spoken about. That was the way of men of his times, and sadly many still. It's easier to talk about matters of the flesh than the head.
If we'd had the talk; I would've told him how proud I was that he pushed through, that he ran his business and provided for his family, that he more than pulled his weight in the community? I would have asked him how he achieved what he did, and I may have learnt how to better deal with my slightly more complicated variation on the theme, bipolar 2.
That's why I swim, and it's why I will swim for him.


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William Drummond GORDON [P360] = Grace LOVE [P361]
Married 29 Aug 1898, Nanaimo, BC, Canada1
William Drummond GORDON
Born 26 Jan 1870, Clackmannan
Died 9 Jun 1949, Duncan, BC, Canada2
Occupation: Engineer, Mayor of Drumheller AB3
Ext. Idx. Stat. b. in county of Clackmannan: William Drummond Gordon to William Drummond Gordon and Jane Hunter, 26Jan1870, Clackmannan.
Grace LOVE
Alias Grace GORDON
Died 6 Aug 1937, Victoria Rd, Ladysmith, BC, Canada4
Cause of death: Myocardial heart disease, Thyrotoxicosis
Proc. of Banns: William of Carnock Par., Jane of Clackmannan Par., Witness James GORDON.
1901 Census: Extension, BC, Canada.
William Gordon, hd, engineer, b. 26 Jan 1870, Scotland, imm 1898
Grace Gordon, wf, b. 7 Mar 1872, Scotland, imm 1898
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Making a weekend of it at Tui Ridge
Garden weddings, amirite!
Nothing quite says special occasion like a beautiful garden venue. Throw in the Kaimai Ranges as your back drop, and bam, you've got yourself one epic wedding situation! That is of course, when the weather plays in your favour, which it did (phew!), on this wonderful weekend last November when we married a bunch of even more wonderful couples at Tui Ridge, near Tauranga.
We were very lucky to have the uber talented Stacey from Oh Joy Photography join us for the weekend - you've got to be a super star to shoot six weddings in one weekend! We were also joined by our favourite Bay celebrant, Nicki Sunderland, had delicious cakes by Kex Specialty Kitchen, bridal florals from Sweetpea & Jasmine, and the very cool Celene from Critique Function Services rocking the bar and just generally being an amazing side-kick.
If you're planning your own Tauranga wedding, we would absolutely recommend all of these talented people!
So with all that said - where is the Tauranga date for next season you ask?!
We take a lot of care to make your wedding day the best day ever, and because of the nature of what we do and how we do it, we have decided to stick with venues that have a solid indoor option - blame all these cyclones, they make us paranoid af! Our dream would be to return to Tui Ridge one day with this bad boy in tow. Can. you. imagine!
Until that day comes - the next best option is our spectacular new Waikato venue, The Hall, near Matamata, a bit of a hike for our BOP lovers, but a great option if you feel like running away and having a weekend elopement instead!
In the meantime, enjoy some of the many highlights from our Tauranga pop-up wedding weekend last November...
xx Team Skinny
These two were all smiles, all day, because that's what happens when you get to marry one of your best friends. Flick through to check out that sweet wedding ride too!
Another super relaxed pair of lovers, making it official after 8 years. They headed off afterwards to get matching tattoos which we fully endorse, yasssss!
Get you a man who proposes via a Hello Kitty birthday cake! These two are couple goals, swoon.
Where do we even start, it was like attending our good friends' wedding with these two, who swiped right and never looked back! Two babes, under a treehouse k.i.s.s.i.n.g.
Turns out, you really can find "...a friend in the Breeze"... or even better a husband or wife. These two bonded over a shared love of old tunes and now have an amazing family together.


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Disgraceland Podcast
Our Beloved Musical Heroes
Rock and roll, through the wild personas that forged its musical landscape, has certainly had its fair share of dark and devious brush ups with the law over its storied history.
We as a society seem to revel in the legends of our rock heroes flirting with the occult, going head first into the abyss of drugs and alcohol, and even getting embroiled in alleged murders.
True crime has exploded for podcasts in recent history and Disgraceland is a new venture that adds a unique twist to the genre by focusing on crimes and stories that involve legends from the music industry. It is a brilliant twist that binds together two wildly passionate fan bases, true crime, and music, that are sure to be equally swept up by this unique mashup.Read More


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Braces involve the straightening of crooked teeth with wires and can be done for both children as well as adults.
Although metallic components were traditionally used for braces, our Specialist Centre also offers more cosmetic alternatives like Invisalign (transparent braces) and Ceramic Braces, where suitable. Overall treatment time can vary from person to person and we will do a comprehensive assessment for our patients before recommending which type of braces would be most suitable. Braces can be done as single procedure, or as part of a more comprehensive plan which can involve other specific dental treatments.
When should one start on orthodontics?
This is the age when the front permanent teeth start erupting. In some cases, one of these teeth may be impacted and unable to erupt on its own. Early orthodontic treatment may be needed to correct this. Habits like thumb-sucking and tongue-thrusting should be controlled at this age to encourage these teeth to erupt normally. Poor eruption of these teeth may result in aesthetic problems, and in severe cases may even result in speech and chewing difficulties.
At this age, an orthodontic screening is useful to assess any abnormalities in jaw growth, such as a small lower jaw or small, narrow upper jaw. Functional appliances can be used to treat certain jaw abnormalities at this point, as these same appliances are not effective once the patient has attained adulthood. Often an X-ray will be taken to check for dental abnormalities such as impacted teeth, congenitally missing teeth or extra teeth. Interceptive orthodontics may be necessary to assist with the dental development so future braces treatment will be less complicated.
By this age, the permanent teeth would have fully replaced the baby teeth and braces treatment, in most cases, is best done during this time.
You are never too old for a straight and beautiful set of teeth. As long as you have a healthy set of teeth and gums, you can have your teeth straightened with cosmetic braces options such as transparent ceramic braces, as well as with Invisalign.
WHAT IS Invisalign?
Invisalign consists of a series of clear aligners that are worn full-time. Over time, they gently move your teeth into the desired positions.
How does inivisalign work?
Our dentists have been specially-trained to carry out Invisalign treatments and will start with a series of comprehensive digital scans, photos, X-rays or impressions to create a personalized measurement dossier for your teeth. These detailed measurements will be used along with the treatment prescribed by your doctor to create a customised 3D treatment plan. With the treatment plan, you'll be able to see the final position your teeth are predicted to reach after treatment, along with an estimate of the likely length of your treatment.
Once they are ready, your series of custom-made aligners will be given to you (usually 3-4 sets at a time) for you to wear everyday for 20-22 hours consistently. You can change them at home every 2 weeks. Follow-up visits with your dentist are recommended approximately once every 6-8 weeks to monitor the progress of your treatment and receive the next series of aligners. Over time and with consistent wear following the treatment plan and your dentist's instructions, your teeth will gradually move into the final position projected in the plan.
Why choose Invisalign?
They are made from a virtually invisible plastic, so you can wear them and not look like you are wearing anything additional over your teeth. Unlike traditional braces which are can be unsuitable for certain people because of their high visibility, Invisalign works unobtrusively to help straighten your teeth. The plan is also customized to exactly fit your teeth, resulting in an extremely personalized and targeted treatment procedure.


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Escape the cold temperatures and join us for a warm and fabulous evening of live music and delicious food! New Kent Winery will be hosting another Music & Menu on Friday, January 26th with music from Whiskey Business and food options from Jus Cukn and Monique's Crepes. There is no cost to attend and we have heated, indoor seating. We hope to see you!
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This past week has been very eventful indeed!
Shaken but not stirred, qualified dive guides and Lisa & Paul Go Finis!
On 8 December, 2016 at 7:38PM our beautiful isles were hit by a powerful earthquake (two in two days actually) with standard tsunami warning and it brought home just how quickly things can change and how wonderful and caring our guests and friends from around the globe can be! Luckily the magnitude 7,8 earthquake occurred 178km from Guadalcanal and left Western Province untouched. Our hearts go out to those families who lost property in the remote areas near Makira Province. We are fortunate to report business as usual for us at Dive Munda and on our sister company SIDE liveaboard MV Taka.
We also celebrated a fantastic achievement this week - all 7 of our local SSI Dive Guide Trainees qualified and are ready to welcome you to Magical Munda! The graduation ceremony hosted by AGH and Dive Munda in partnership with SIVB and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism was a huge success! Congrats team!
Last but not least, we bid a very fond farewell (for now that is!) to two of our very first guests at Solomon Island Dive Expeditions on MV Solomon Star and great friends. Paul and Lisa, we know you will be missed but we know you will be very successful on your new path and we hope to see you again soon for some hammerheads. We only have fond memories and great stories with you two :-) Thanks for a great weekend trip - go finis with a bang - would not have expected anything less of the two of you. The photo of the week belongs to you two!


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Students will work in a range of domestic, local and industrial contexts to design foods that are fit for their intended purpose. They will be encouraged to research and explore ideas, identify and solve their own design problems and produce design specifications so that they can generate creative and innovative ideas. Developing high quality presentation skills will be a key to success in this area.
When making their designs ALL INGREDIENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BY SCHOOL and students will be expected to use the specialist tools and techniques to which they have been introduced. As students progress, they will be expected to take into account the working characteristics of all ingredients and the properties they can have in food production.
Finally students will be encouraged to evaluate their products against their original intentions, using sensory testing techniques and trialling their products with their intended user.
Throughout Key Stage 3 students will be expected to stay up to date on current developments in Food Technology and consider the impact that food has on individuals, society and the environment.
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How to Insulate Your Water Heater Tank
Is your water tank new? Then it's probably already insulated. If, however, your hot water tank is old ,you should check to see if it has insulation with an R-Value of at least 24. If you can't determine your water heater tank's R-value, touch it and see if it is warm. If it is, it needs more insulation. Insulating your water heat tank can save you about 7%-16% in water heating costs!
Before you go out shopping, make sure that your water heater is in perfect working order and that it isn't leaking. A leaking water heater means you need a new one. If your water heater is in good condition, check with your utility to see if they offer materials like water heating insulating blankets at a discount or a low price. Some utilities even install these at little or no cost. Be sure to start this project at a time when someone else can help you, because you do need two people.
You will also need:
-a tape measure
-dust maks
-water heater insulating blanket kit that includes electrical/other tape
Once you have assembled all the supplies, you need to turn off your water heater. An electric heater can be turned off by turning off the breaker in the electric panel. A gas water heater can be turned off by turning the gas valve to "Pilot".
Now, it's time to measure the height of the water heater. Leave the top of the heater open so the vent on top of the gas unit is unobstructed. Cut the insulating blanket according to your measurements.
Wrap the blanket around the water heater and tape it into place for now. Try to make sure that the ends of the blanket do not reach together on top of the access panels on the side of the tank.
Use your marker to mark off the areas where controls are so you can cut appropriate holes into the blanket. You should also mark where the pressure relief valve and pipe are (the pipe that sticks out of the side of the water heater.
Now, carefully line up the cut out areas and tape the blanket permanently into place. Mission accomplished! You can turn the water heater back on! If you have an electric water heater, be careful not to set the thermostat over 130º F as the wiring may overheat with the insulating blanket on.
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'A terrible MISTAKE!' Former eurocrat TEARS INTO Budget Commissioner over Italy comments
EU BUDGET Commissioner Gunther Oettinger sparked outrage from Italian politicians after he suggested markets would "teach Italians to vote for the right thing" – Istituto degli Affari Internazionali president Ferdinando Nelli Feroci tore into the eurocrat as he urged Italians to move on.
Mr Nelli Feroci, who served as commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship in 2014, slammed the German eurocrat for his "terrible mistake."
Mr Oettinger suggested the downturn in Italy's economy could be the result of a surge of support for the populist parties Lega and Five Star Movement (M5S).
Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Mr Nelli Feroci claimed not to be surprised by the outburst and urged Italians to forget the incident.
He said: "It has been a terrible mistake by someone who has made similar mistakes in the past so we are not particularly surprised given the personality of Commissioner Oettinger.
Italy news: Ferdinanco Nelli Feroci called for Mr Oettinger's comments to be "forgotten"
"A terrible mistake because it conveys exactly the sort of message that we don't deserve and we don't need, and the idea that markets can control democratic processes, something which is completely unacceptable."
He added: "It has already been corrected by the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Council.
"I think this is something that should quickly be forgotten and let's go back to business, meaning a correct relation between national Governments and European institutions."
Mr Oettinger swiftly apologised for his comments but not before being targeted with calls for his resignation coming from representatives from Lega and M5S.
I think this is something that should quickly be forgotten and let's go back to business
Italy was plunged into further political uncertainty after President Sergio Mattarella vetoed the nomination of anti-euro economist Paolo Savona as Finance Minister.
Lega and M5S leaders Matteo Salvini and Luigi di Maio met face to face on Thursday afternoon to discuss their joint cabinet proposals in a last bid to form a government before pushing the country to a new vote in the autumn.
The pair later announced the "conditions to form a political government" had been found and set out to present President Mattarella with their new cabinet proposals.
The reshuffle brought back Giuseppe Conte, who returned the mandate to form an executive on Sunday, as PM and moved Prof Savona to the European Affair Ministry. Economist Giovanni Tria was nominated to take over his place as Finance Minister.


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Media Release
Mint Equity has been shortlisted as a finalist in six award categories at the 2018 Better Business Awards, hosted by The Adviser, Australia's top publication for Australian mortgage and finance brokers.
Announced today by The Advisor, the Central Coast mortgage broker secured a place in six award categories;
- Best Customer Service/Satisfaction (Individual) – Zac Peteh
- Best Residential Broker – Zac Peteh
- Best Regional Broker – Zac Peteh
- Best Customer Service/Satisfaction (Office)
- Best Independent Office (less than 5 brokers)
- Best Regional Office
Founded in 2014, Mint Equity, is already a multi award winning mortgage broker, taking out the win for Best Regional Office at the 2017 Better Business Awards, and Best Marketing at the Connective Excellence Awards.
The finalist categories reflect both Mint Equity's presence on the Central Coast and their focus on customer satisfaction.
"FY17 was our second full year of operation and business from 'Existing client' and 'Client referral' are in the top 3 lead sources for FY17, producing $17,614,315 in settled loans." Zac Peteh, Mint Equity's Director & Finance Broker, said.
"Great customer service isn't difficult, it's just hard to find. So, when our clients experience our high service standards, strong product and policy knowledge, and a quality brand, they spread the word."
Leigh Peteh, Director, Marketing & Communications at Mint Equity, said that she was humbled by the nominations.
"Zac's 23 years banking experience has served his clients well, but also his work ethic is second to none. He works well into the night and weekends to ensure clients have the information they need, and questions are answered. It's wonderful to see his efforts recognised by a high calibre industry award program."
Leigh commented that the Mint Equity brand was key to the office award nominations, "We believe our clients should receive high quality service from a premium brand without it costing them. We've designed our brand to radiate professionalism, quality and trust, to stand out from the crowd. A free service doesn't have to look cheap."
Now in its fifth year, the annual Better Business Awards recognises individual and group excellence across 18 award categories. Winners in the individual categories will be automatically considered for the coveted Broker of the Year Award. In addition, Zac Peteh will be in the running for the Editor's Choice Award, which recognises an individual's outstanding contribution to the broking industry.
"Mint Equity's recognition for its excellent contribution to the Central Coast community reinforces the strength of the brand in connecting with the community and engaging with its customers," Zac added.
"This year the calibre of submissions was as high as it has ever been, a true reflection of the strength of the mortgage broking industry right now," James Mitchell, Momentum Media's managing editor of mortgages, said.
"Mortgage professionals continue to raise the bar, and the finalists for the 2018 Better Business Awards are all examples of the professionalism of the third-party channel. The industry continues to show that it can keep pace with change and remain committed to delivering quality outcomes for customers.
The winners will be announced at the state award dinners between 15 February and 15 March 2018.


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Monday, 08 December 2008 11:04 AM
The financial crisis calls for banks to play a greater role in providing credit, but banks are currently tightening credit and curtailing lending as the economy weakens, Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Donald Kohn said Monday.
"One consequence of the distress in financial markets is that banks are being pushed to take a greater role in financial intermediation," Kohn said in remarks prepared for delivery to a housing forum organized by the Office of Thrift Supervision.
While bank lending surged in the fall, bank lending appears to have dropped back in recent weeks, Kohn said, "consistent with the significant tightening of terms and standards reported by bank loan officers in recent quarters as well as the weakening of economic activity."
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Shanghai, March 1st 2018. Datalogic, a global leader in automatic data capture and industrial automation markets, will attend Vision China 2018, the number 1 machine vision show in China, organized by the China Society of Image and Graphics (CSIG) and Messe München International (MMI).
The trade show will take place at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) on March 14-16, 2018, together with the LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA Exhibition, gathering all the international and local market leaders, as well as experts from universities and institutions.
Datalogic brings to Vision China 2018 new products, technology and solutions of Machine Vision, Identification, Sensor & Safety, Laser Marking, Hand Held Scanner, and Mobile Computer, confirming its leading role in the delivery of data-driven solutions for the manufacturing industry.
Extensive live demonstrations of multiple products and solutions will be showcased at booth W5.5502:
P-Series™: The P-Series is an ultra-compact cost effective smart camera offering advanced machine vision functionalities in a fully embedded stand-alone device. The P-Series is powered by the IMPACT™ LITE software package. With more than 25 inspection tools, IMPACT LITE revolutionizes device programming by making the inspection configuration quick and intuitive.
A-SERIES™/T-SERIES™: The Datalogic smart camera products are standalone, general-purpose, industrialized machine vision inspection systems with especially flexible programming through the IMPACT software.
MX SERIES ™: Vision processors provide the highest performance in image processing with even more flexibility through multi-camera support. Connect to multiple camera formats at one time.
MATRIX™ SERIES:MATRIX™ is image-based ID Scanners with high performance, dedicated to 2D imagers industrial applications in the Electronic, Automotive, Pharma, Food&Beverage and Logistic applications.
AREX™ SERIES: The AREX Series is a multi-functional and all inclusive line of fiber laser markers dedicated to direct part marking in the Automotive, Electronics, and precision mechanics industry.
UniQ™: UniQ fiber laser marker represents the perfect combination of a high performance fiber laser into an innovative, ultra-compact housing designed to provide an effective solution to the recent request of shorter, smaller production lines, in order to reduce footprint and floor area consumption.
MARVIS™: MARVIS™ will debuts at Vision China 2018, which can connect any Datalogic MATRIX N-series reader with any laser marker, enabling controlling from one single interface and enhancing individual products' performances.
Customers are invited to visit Datalogic booth - W5.5502 and talk with our Industry Managers, Product Managers, sales executives, and other senior managers.
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
A friend recently told me if you had to live on one food alone, sweet potatoes would keep you alive and healthy longer than any other food. I have NO idea if this is true, but there's plenty of evidence sweet potatoes are mighty good for you. However, some people can't leave well enough alone and have to add bacon to their recipe (ahem...)
Speaking of which, here's what you need for this fabulous recipe my friend Mel shared:
- 2-3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 sweet onion
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 slices of bacon (optional - not in the picture)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Begin by dicing your sweet potatoes. I find the easiest way to do this is to start by making sure you have flat sides to work with. You achieve this by cutting off the ends (lengthwise).Lay the pieces flat then slice lengthwise so when you dice, the segments are roughly equal. I usually cut in 1/2 pieces, but the more important point is to have them equal so they cook evenly.Dice the onion. (Keep your mouth closed to minimize the tears!)Toss together along with the olive oil. Make sure the pieces are all coated.Season with salt and pepper.I routinely cook packages of bacon all at once so I can easily reheat and serve for breakfast. This also means I toss bacon in a bunch of dishes for fun (seriously, what's NOT fun about bacon?!!). I love tossing them in with this recipe, but don't feel like you have to!Roast at 425 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until tender. Stir at the half way point.Nom. Nom.


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Reactive Hypoglycemia or Afternoon Slump?
Is Low Blood Sugar Causing Your Afternoon Fatigue?
If you feel great outside the workplace, but your energy fades as the day wears on when you're at work, you may just be having a common workplace effect known as afternoon slump. It comes from being inside an office building without natural ventilation and natural light, resulting in a general feeling of malaise or fatigue. Dr. Sally Norton describes afternoon slump as "a wave of tiredness, a loss of concentration and the seemingly impossible battle to keep your eyes open."
Afternoon slump affects most people mid-late afternoon, usually around three. Simple changes in your routine and diet may be enough to end afternoon slump for good.
Severe Slump
Severe afternoon slump shouldn't be dismissed as an ordinary and expected part of your workday. Extreme fatigue, especially when the symptoms of shakiness, dizziness, or sweating are present, could be a warning sign of reactive hypoglycemia.
Severe slump symptoms include a profound and intense desire to sleep, muscle fatigue, sweating, the shakes, headaches, changes in vision, or any combination of these symptoms. These symptoms are not signs of "normal" sluggishness that can occur in mid-morning or the afternoon.
If these symptoms become severe enough that they decrease your ability to complete tasks, you may want to seek advice from a physician to rule out certain health problems that can be potential afternoon slump causes.
Reactive Hypoglycemia: Low Blood Sugar in People Without Diabetes
Hypoglycemia means low blood sugar (or low blood glucose). Many things can cause it, including metabolic problems, medications, and insulin resistance. Reactive hypoglycemia occurs in response to (reactive to) some trigger. It occurs in people who don't have diabetes but may sometimes also occur in people who have Type 2 diabetes. Suspected triggers for reactive hypoglycemia include:
- A sensitivity to stress hormones
- Insufficient glucagon production (glucagon is the counter hormone to insulin - insulin lowers blood sugar and glucagon raises it)
- Enzyme deficiencies
Reactive hypoglycemia can also start to occur in patients after gastric bypass surgery and is more common in young children than in adults.
Hypoglycemia Symptoms
Hypoglycemia causes different symptoms and to varying degrees in people. Some people lack "hypoglycemia awareness," meaning that cannot feel that their blood sugar has dropped. Here are common symptoms people experiencing low blood sugar feel or may exhibit:
- Hunger or nausea
- Shakiness and weakness
- Nervousness and anxiety
- Sweating or clammy hands, face, and forehead
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Headache and/or stomach ache
- Sleepiness (disrupted sleep at night)
- Mental confusion
- Irritability, crying, mood swings
- Difficulty speaking; extreme lows can cause slurred speech
- Feeling like you might pass out or an intense urge to sleep
It's normal to occasionally feel sluggish in the afternoon, especially if you're under a lot of stress, not eating properly, or getting enough sleep. But if you have any of the above symptoms, you may want to talk with your doctor about finding ways to rule out reactive hypoglycemia and to treat your symptoms, so you can get through the afternoon without feeling the need to crawl under your desk for a quick nap.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from a licensed health professional. If you suspect you may have problems with low blood sugar, call your doctor immediately.


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Huskylock S15
Combine the speed and great results of the Husqvarna Viking Huskylock S15 overlock machine with the versatility of your sewing machine – it's a perfect match! The Huskylock S15 machine is built for fabulous 2-3-4-thread results on all kinds of fabric; from stretch to sheers. The extra presser foot lift makes it easy to overlock thick layers of fabrics and quilts.
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Catania's Bill Would Regulate Pharmaceutical Salespeople
Sunday, December 9, 2007
The District could become the first jurisdiction in the country to license pharmaceutical sales representatives, a move a council member says would help protect doctors and patients from disreputable agents who help drive up the costs of prescription drugs.
The drug industry says the move is unnecessary because it overlaps with federal laws.
The D.C. Council is set to vote Tuesday on member David A. Catania's SafeRx Act, which would also ban pharmaceutical manufacturers from using doctors' prescription data for marketing purposes without the doctors' knowledge.
At issue, Catania (I-At Large) and his allies say, is an industry whose representatives can mislead doctors and patients into buying the most expensive drugs on the market, shunning reasonably priced generics or drugs that could be just as effective. Because the agents' salaries are dependent on sales, they sometimes give the wrong impressions about drugs and present themselves as medical professionals, Catania said.
Other professions are licensed, Catania said -- why not pharmaceutical sales? "If it is good enough for cosmetologists, it ought to be good enough for the pharmaceutical company," he said.
Under the bill, a pharmacy board would be formed and would create a code of ethics for salespeople and license them. The "detailers," as representatives are known in the industry, would have to be college graduates and would be prohibited from using titles that could lead doctors to think they are licensed to practice medicine, pharmacy, nursing or in other health fields.
If such a bill passes, it could open the door for states to try to create similar legislation, say people on both sides of the debate. In recent weeks, the District has become a battleground for those who have targeted the pharmaceutical industry in hopes of reining in drug prices and securing stronger local regulations.
The industry is embroiled in court cases in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont over recently passed state laws meant to curb companies' "data mining," the practice of reviewing doctors' prescriptions without their knowledge and targeting them with aggressive marketing.
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America has countered efforts to regulate drug companies, saying that the Federal Drug Administration and the American Medical Association have laws and policies to scrutinize them.
"The D.C. government should not be trying to insert itself into an arena that is already well covered nationwide by federal agencies," Ken Johnson, a senior vice president of the association, said in a statement. "We should avoid the confusion of a patchwork quilt of local laws."
Marjorie Powell, senior assistant general counsel for the association, said in an interview that Catania's bill is "a misuse of the District's resources."
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What's a website without a cat or two?
I'm not always a fan of big box stores but every now and again, you just need a chair or two that isn't going to break the bank. We had company coming and, being territorial with our personal seating arrangement, (we are creatures of habit, aren't we?) we realized we needed to accommodate others who come into our home.
This picture was probably fifteen minutes after getting them in place. The ritual of cats, if in case you don't have any of your own, is probably not too different from the wild. They spy a curiosity or a change in environment, approach slowly, sniffing in the direction of the object of curiosity, (friend or foe?, inanimate or mechanical?) ah, the humans have delivered each of us our own lounge chairs. This, of course, before they were scratching posts.
My husband brought home a very large, multi-tiered, actual scratching post for the cats. They're no longer interested in the "old" lounge chairs/scratching posts. Our guests now have a place to sit, albeit, a little tattered.
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Significant credit for this push should be given to CBD oil. CBD is a hemp extract that lacks THC (the chemical compound in cannabis that gets users "high") but is believed to hold a nebulous range of benefits centered largely around reducing stress and inflammation. Though the jury is still out on its efficacy, CBD has been popping up everywhere, helping to put forward an image of marijuana as a mainstream supplement. Our intrepid testers, Penn and Dave, decided to see if a little CBD would enhance their workday - check out our video to see how the test went.


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Check out this awesome video from my friends at WeAreTeachers.com. Drizzling never looked so good. (Maybe I should be a hand model?)
The challenge was to spend $25 on groceries and create 5 unique, easy-to-make lunches that anyone could take to work. It's like taking a trip around the world without leaving your kitchen. Asia, Greece, Italy - all from one rotisserie chicken. Stop spending all that money running out to get Panera or fast food and bring a lunch made with love instead. Oh and it's not just for teachers but for construction workers, lawyers and professional clowns too!


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I could probably write a whole story about the dangers of eating three hot dogs for lunch, like I just did. But I really don't care, because they were delicious. Actually, they were expired. Almost a month, expired. But I ate them anyways. Why? Because I am a MAN. And that's what we do.
Although, we usually don't do this....
Last night, after I wrote yesterday's post, we continued to organize the baby's room. I had been up at 5:30am that morning, followed by an exhausting day at work. Then a family party.
Reallly, I was pretty darn tired.
Most of the following I do not remember....
My wife said that I fell asleep. On the floor. Against the baby's crib. With my iPad underneath my head, like a pillow, and my iPhone still in my hand.
Anyone that knows me, knows that this is not that hard to believe. I am glued to my phone. Then again, who isn't these days?
I wish she had a picture.
Here I was, sleeping on her new pink shaggy carpet. It looks really comfortable, so I don't really blame myself. But how did I end up on the floor in the first place? I must have been so tired that I don't even remember sitting down? Apparently, I wasn't helping organize too much.
I have a feeling that once she is here, this type of situation will happen quite a few more times. Long, late nights feeding, and comforting the baby. I know that many parents find that sleep is not as prevalent as before-baby. There are loads of stories about parents falling asleep in the nurseries, and other odd places.
I will remember last night as the FIRST of many future awkward sleeping locations.
(Also, if I don't write for a few days, assume that I am in the hospital for hotdog food poisoning.)
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VUOTO Ring
VUOTO Ring: one ring, two fingers! When you want to feel bold and audacious!
VUOTO means emptiness/nothingness in Italian.
Empty and Full are two different expressions to relate ourselves with space and its meaning. None is right, none is wrong. Ancient Chinese people used to call 'Fullness' as what was visible and 'Emptiness' as what was not visible/hidden. And behind every 'Full' there is an 'Empty' hiding.
Empty, the non-evident, non-manifest, deeply fascinated me and I wanted to communicate the value of what seems to be absent but, in reality, brings within itself a wide and deep symbolism.
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Meet the Team
Richard Garrett
Site founder
Business Experience:
- 24/27 years - Management Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis
- 5 years - Partner of the Cambrian Consulting Group
Educational Experience:
- 6.5 years as Clinical Associate Professor, Kelley School of Management, IU B'ton
- Winner of the Most Innovative Teaching Award for the most innovative new MBA course at the Kelley School of Business 1997-1998
- Taught statistics – Butler University and Northwestern University
- 10 years - Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (This is the group that accredits all engineering and technology programs in the US and Canada.)
- 6 years - Mentored seniors at Arlington High School, Indianapolis
- Have facilitated approximately 55 strategic plans, mostly for nonprofits
- Published in Harvard Business Review
- DePauw University 2 years
- Purdue University – BS Industrial Engineering (With distinction)
- Purdue University – MS Industrial Engineering – Sloan Fellow
- Northwestern University – PhD in Operations Management (Applied Math) – NASA Fellow
John Garrett
John- Liaison with Teachers and Schools
John Garrett (son of web site founder) was a teacher in a public elementary school for fifteen years. He resigned at the beginning of the 2015/2016 school year to enter the corporate world. Upon leaving teaching he began to realize, now, more than ever, teachers need the support of everyone. Teachers are some of the hardest working people in the country and they deserve the respect and admiration of the public.
- BS in history / BS in psychology Ball State University, Muncie, IN, 1993
- BS degree in elementary education, with honors, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN, 1999


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Your small brown head peaks
up between our two canoes,
dives back under, a flat tail slapping
trails of moving water one of us points to
with an oar. We wait in silence
Your small brown head peaks
In this photographic series, BORDERLAND, Alia re-examines these demarcated zones as territories of exploration drawing attention to them as transient physical spaces and a contemporary phenomenon from which the body of artwork is presented and the viewer is a participant.Read More
We were nearly broken by a week
of the kind of dark and heat
our predecessors endured unceasingly
Sujatha Baliga found herself sitting in a room with a murderer and his victim's parents, who had come seeking something more than punishment for their child's killer. Sujatha, and the process of Restorative Justice, was uniquely positioned to help. In this interview, Sujatha teaches us about the practice of Restorative Justice and her personal experience.Read More
God comes as a cat,
poking her head around
the neighbouring roof
Brian is continually fascinated with the struggles and hard work of the generations who came before him. His ancestors immigrated from Germany in the late 1800s. He reflects on the fact that his grandmother lived in a sod house on the North Dakota prairie. Reflecting on her hard, yet beautiful, life served as part of Brian's inspiration for the "Farmers Series." Among the images in the series are many people picking crops and working the farm. These images are often a result of a combination of his personal experience growing up in rural America and inspiration from old photographs he found while searching archives. Whether painting landscapes or flowers or people, ultimately, Brian's work is about telling stories.Read More
You may heal backwards. Some bruises find their blue decades later. You may heal in bone-aching boredom. When seconds take their time. When dust clouds sunrays.Read More
I discovered silence for the first time on our frozen pond in Upstate New York in the winter, when my breath turned into clouds. Twigs snapped in the woods, but under that was a quiet that laced through the spaces between trees. It was a gentle quiet that held everything. I didn't fully register it then, so focused on the scritch-scritch of my skates as I ankle-skated across the ice.Read More
There is a profound spiritual crisis at play in our society. It is a crisis of disconnection. As two women who have been young single mothers, our stories and experiences inform our understanding of and commitment to the work of bringing spiritual resources to bear on the current, ubiquitous crisis of disconnection in our world. Our lives have taught us the power of connecting with and across difference and not in spite of it.Read More
Connection has the remarkable capacity to transform our perception of ourselves, of others, and of the greater web of humanity in which we all share a part. In the truest sense of the word, connection shows up in many different shapes, sizes, and forms. Yet when we conceive of connection in our culture, we tend to focus the discourse around deeply woven, long-term relationships grounded in history and loyalty. In my experience, however, it is often the many moments of connection that have been just that—moments, fleeting in nature—that truly illuminate and, therefore, hold the capacity to transform our perception.Read More
Concern and anger overcame us when we heard that a mother and daughter had been punched in the face in the subway in Queens, New York. Seeing the Orthodox Jewish woman's head covering, the assailant mistook the pair as Muslim, assaulted them and yelled "get out of my country." The New York Daily News reports that hate crimes are up by 33% in New York and Muslims have seen a 48% increase in hate incidents since 2016. Nation-wide, the Anti Defamation League reports that "anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. jumped 86 percent in the first quarter of 2017 compared to same period last year." With the rise in hateful sentiments toward both Muslim and Jewish communities and the lack of differentiation between both communities, it is clear that Muslims and Jews are seen as "the other, together." Indeed, we know women of both faiths have chosen to no longer wear their head coverings in public. Some families choose not to display their religious attire in public spaces.Read More
It is quiet in the dining room of the nursing home at 5:15. No one speaks. The residents eat carefully and intentionally. This is the dining room for those who are able to feed themselves, and that is what they do. Each one looks straight-ahead, lifting fork, spoon, and cup from the table to their mouth. They are focused on eating, chewing and swallowing. They are focused on drinking, sipping and swallowing. There is no chatter, no conversation, no dawdling. Time is limited and nourishment is necessary. They eat with purpose, not with joy or pleasure, not with humor or social engagement. There is no mistaking this for a middle school cafeteria. There will not be a food fight.Read More
Age in these times—perhaps in every time—becomes, for Moore, the opportunity to counter empty busyness, acquisition, and the domineering ego (the cornerstones of materialist philosophy), and instead embrace a deeper spirituality. If we accept this challenge, and its attending renunciations, age can serve as the threshold into one of the great transformational archetypes, that of elder and sage.Read More
Human beings, we know, require water. It lubricates joints, cushions the brain and spinal cord, delivers oxygen, helps feed cells, regulates body temperature, and moves digestion forward. There is nothing like it.
Water leaves our bodies through urine, sweat, and breath. It mostly enters through the mouth.
The part of the brain that senses thirst is the hypothalamus. This is also the part that maintains homeostasis, or that beautiful, delicate balance that counters external with internal. It responds to temperature and sleep, hunger, and moods. It constantly checks the body's here with the world out there.Read More
In low tide, you can walk the cove—
it comes to shoulder height
and at high tide, you have to row
your way to the outcrop of rock
where Indian Ocean crabs
try their best to stay dry,
moving from sand to boulder
as the waves rise up
As I am making an imaginative leap into someone else's situation, I notice my tendency to make judgments pauses almost automatically. Curiosity and wonder are fundamentally non-judgmental approaches to the world. I find that I simply cannot hold a judgment in my mind and be truly curious about another person at the same time.Read More
Stephen Hamilton's work focuses on the aesthetics, philosophies, and key symbols inherent throughout Africa and the African Diaspora. He strives to create a dialogue between contemporary Black cultures and the ancient African world. He seeks to describe a complex and varied Black aesthetic through a visual comparison of that which is shared amongst Black peoples around the world. These cultural analyses—the aesthetic, philosophical, and symbolic connections—form his visual language. His pieces depict African thought and culture as equal to, yet unique from, its western analogue. His work stands in stark contrast to the pervasive negative associations, which have become synonymous with Black culture.Read More
Basil Kincaid's quest is to understand the wild tapestry of his own personal identity and cultural identity within the African Diaspora, contextualized by the scaffolding of his American experience. He practices self exploration, historical investigation, and critical social questioning to cultivate healing on a personal and cultural level, towards the remedy of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome.Read More
Arts Connect International (ACI) addresses systemic inequity in the arts. ACI's mission is to partner with emerging artist leaders of color to build equity in and through the arts.Read More
The white-wash of snow holds the leaking sun a little longer this evening,
so I dare take our small dog up past the Great Ledge,
through the pine forest, and back along the rim of "Witches Wood,"
named long ago by our children for its impassible ruin of dead trunks.