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- Check the Message Board. Always scroll down to see what you may have missed.
- Check the Events calendar to see if something is coming up that you need to attend. Look for the class that you started.
- Check out the New Blog! There will be submissions a few times a week. Share it with others. Hopefully, they will decide to come on board.
- When yo scroll down the Student Page, you will see your Lessons/Quiz/Answers/Q&As tab. When the lesson is ready, It will change colors.
Passwords change from time to time. If I need to change the password for security reasons on the student page or otherwise, you will receive an email with instructions. All of the remaining passwords will be at the end of the prior lesson's page. Thank you in advance for staying current.
Note: Please try to stay on top of your lessons and do them within the 24 hours allotted. We have found that many students have a challenge with procrastinating. Once they begin that behavior inevitably things happen later on that prevent them from completing their assignment. Of course, that's when the excuses begin. That of course creates more work for the administrator and when multiple students are involved it is overwhelming. Therefore we had to institute some rules. If you've have missed a lesson you will need to pay $5 to have it reloaded. It's pretty amazing that somehow students seem to find a way to get things done on time. You know how that goes. Money is a motivator.
Certain extreme circumstances are understandable. Remember, you already have 24 hours to complete each lesson and it is only one hour of material. Complete your assignments early, then if anything happens you have some time to work around that challenge. It's an awful feeling when my students are frustrated and then of course I'm frustrated. Remember, life happens. In fact, most likely it will probably get a little crazy as you begin to work towards your goals. It's a part of paying your dues, however, don't allow "stuff" that happens to take control over you or your vision for the future.
Let's get focused and let's be consistent. Remember, we too have to do the same on our end to be sure you get your lessons on time.
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Coach, Therapist, Mentor, Consultant--which one do you need?
One thing I find myself explaining on repeat is what a coach does and why coaching isn't therapy. I'm taking a little time out of my Sunday afternoon to answer this with the hopes that it will help you decide what level of support you could use navigating any challenges present in your life today.
I'll start with coaching--that is my area of greatest expertise and where I can speak with the most real world experience.
Baseline, coaches are experts in helping individuals craft answers for themselves that elevate them beyond any thinking or behavior that has kept them treading water in the past.
Coaches use tools that work with thought, emotion and behavior that allow the client to look at themselves from a different perspective and as a result improve mindset, self image, help make constructive choices and change self defeating behaviors.
Skillful coaches are expert listeners and ask insightful questions. They might also help you craft plans and offer accountability.
The real gold however is in teaching you how to use tools that allow you to work through problems on your own. Coaching is a process of enablement.
When selecting a coach, be sure the one you select does an evaluation of what it is you want to work on--getting to know you, what you want to achieve or change and any information about what has separated you from those things so far.
It's also helpful to look at what kinds of clients your potential coach has served in the past (it's ok to ask for references), what kinds of problems they specialize in (someone who specializes in relationships might not be the person you reach out to for help with your career).
If they don't offer one already, ask for a discovery session to determine if you are suited to work with each other. Rapport and trust are extremely important.
Before you engage a coach ask yourself if you are ready for change--no matter how skilled your coach might be, you cannot passively be "coached" to the next level.
There isn't a coach alive that can do that--if they promise that, run.
I had my first coaching sessions with the therapist I worked with when I was an angsty teenager. She was wonderful. I recognize many of the tools I use today are derived from processes my therapist used with me.
But before you sign up to work with a coach there is something important to keep in mind.
Therapeutic expertise and training go well beyond the mastery of tools.
Therapists have specific, clinical training in helping treat issues such as depression, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and the many other illnesses minor and major that people pass through during their lives.
While people dealing with depression and anxiety can be coached, they can't be coached out of their condition.
Coaching is not treatment and coaches cannot make a determination if a mental health worker such as a therapist is needed.
When in doubt, reach out to mental health worker who can make an assessment and guide you to support that is right for where you are right now.
Having a mentor on your side can be very powerful. The ideal mentor will be able to offer advice, counsel and guidance based on their own real world experience.
They might also be able to offer a level of coaching but the role is largely based on matching expertise and desired outcome between mentor and mentee. Also similar to the coaching model, a healthy level of rapport and trust is needed to have a productive relationship.
Mentors can also help open doors by pointing out opportunities, making introductions and recommendations.
Similar to the coaching model, the mentee is in charge of driving the relationship and needs to be engaged in order for the benefit of the relationship to come to fruition. You cannot be passively "mentored" to success.
If you want expert advice, answers or for someone else to do the work for you, you really want a consultant.
I am so grateful for consultants!!!
Many times we really need something specific--it might be knowledge, to get something made, to shorten the distance between point A and B, to give you an answer, to help with your computer or back office...all these things are best met with a consultant.
Consultants are results oriented--you aren't paying for their process but for what you will get at the end of it. You should get what you pay for--when engaging a consultant be sure you both agree on what the outcome will look like BEFORE you say yes. Mismatched understanding can lead to all kinds of problems. Put it in writing with dates. Everyone will be happier for it.
There are many people who hire coaches but what they really want is for someone to tell them what to do. To avoid being frustrated it really pays to understand what you are looking for upfront.
Even though the consultant is on the hook for providing a result, don't leave it up to them. No one cares about your outcome more than you do. If you aren't present for the process, your outcome might not be what you hoped for.
There is a place for every level of support--knowing what you really need will save you time, money and peace of mind.

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Bring Me The Horizonin laulajan Oliver Sykes ja kosketinsoittaja Jordan Fish aikovat kiiveät Kilimanjarolle kerätäkseen rahaa Southamptonilaiselle sairaalalle, jossa Fishin lapsi on parhaillaan hoidettavana aivoverenvuodon vuoksi.
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On the evening of Sunday 21st August, our 4 day old baby Eliot suffered what we eventually found out was a Brain Haemorrhage. My wife Emma and I reacted as quickly as we could as soon as we began to feel his crying changed from what you would consider 'normal' to something else. We called an ambulance in the early hours of the morning and did our best to keep him calm, awake and alive. When we arrived at Basingstoke hospital Eliot had stopped breathing more than once and was having seizures. Emma held him in the ambulance and kept him alive even though she could feel him drifting away in her arms. The hospital staff put Eliot into a coma, took over his breathing and sedated him to get the seizure under control. Once they felt he was stable enough, within about an hour or two of us arriving, they scanned Eliot's brain. The scan showed an acute bleed in the centre of his brain and some 'unusual' tissue which may have caused the bleed. In the early hours of Monday morning we were transferred in a special ambulance to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Southampton hospital where he stayed for 5 days under the 24hr supervision on the amazing team there. We are still at Southampton hospital but have now moved from the intensive care Ward to a different children's ward where Eliot is receiving excellent care and attention. In terms of Eliot's recovery we still have a very long way to go and we are taking each day at a time, however he is still alive to fight, he is breathing on his own and we are seeing small improvements every day. He is a little fighter and has shown amazing signs of recovery already, even at this early stage. We owe that completely to the Nurses, Doctors, Neurologists and staff at PICU. (Please see next post…)
Miesten tulevaan retkeen, sen taustoihin sekä keräykseen voi perehtyä tarkemmin täältä.


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"Accreditation is the act of granting credit or recognition, especially to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards. Accreditation is necessary to any person or institution in education that needs to prove that they meet a general standard of quality."
The International School of Latvia is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in the USA and is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer the IB Primary Years Program (PYP), IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and IB Diploma Program (DP).
ISL was authorised to teach the the MYP program in October of 1998, the PYP program in May of 1999, and the DP program in August of 2004.


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Six-month results accompanied by an ambitious capital expenditure program.
Philippe Decazes, Chairman of the Executive Board commented: "In an expanding market, these investments will lay the groundwork for continued growth and ongoing improvements in margins. In the years ahead, Sinerem, a highly innovative new product, will fuel expansion, joining our current growth drivers, Xenetix and Dotarem"


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The past few decades have seen enormous progress being made in synthetic biology—the idea that simple biological parts can be tweaked to do our bidding. One of the main targets has been hacking the biological machinery that nature uses to produce chemicals. The hope is that,once we understand enough, we might be able to design processes that convert cheap feedstock, such as sugar and amino acids, into drugs or fuels. These production lines can then be installed into microbes, effectively turning living cells into factories.
Taking a leap in that direction, researchers from Stanford University have created a version of baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) that contains genetic material from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), bringing the morphine microbial factory one step closer to reality. These results, published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology, represent a significant scientific success, but eliminating the need to grow poppies may still be years away.
More than bread and booze
If dog has been man's best friend for thousands of years, the humble yeast has long been man's second-best friend. The single-cell organism has been exploited by human societies to produce alcoholic beverages and bread for more than 4,000 years.
Like any animal or plant that mankind domesticated, there has been a particular interest in the study and optimisation of yeast. When breeding turned into a scientific discipline, it quickly became a model organism for biological experiments. And in 1996, its complete genome was the first sequenced from a eukaryotic organism—the more complex domain of the tree of life. Our extensive knowledge of yeast biology makes it an attractive platform for synthetic biology.
In the new study, Christina Smolke and her team show that yeast could be a good candidate for the production of opioids, a class of drugs that includes morphine. To achieve this transformation, Smolke would need to engineer the yeast with the complete biological pathway required to produce complex opioids. In 2008 she made the first step by having yeast successfully ferment simple sugars to make salutaridine, an opioid precursor.
Then in 2010, a Canadian team identified the last two missing pieces of the morphine puzzle in the genome of opium poppy. Using these biological parts from plants, together with some from bacteria, Smolke has now created yeast that can produce many natural and unnatural opioids. All it takes is to feed the microbes an intermediary molecule (called thebaine) extracted from the poppy plant.
These results bring the technology one step closer to where microbial factories that can produce pharmaceutical molecules in a tank rather than leaving us reliant on plants in the field. What is left now is for Smolke to find a way to turn salutaridine into thebaine efficiently. Filling this gap should allow her to create a yeast strain producing opioids directly from sugars.
Teaching yeast new tricks
There have been other synthetic biology landmarks in the past. In 2006, chemical engineer Jay Keasling of the University of California at Berkeley and his team successfully introduced genetic material from the sweet wormwood plant (Artemisia annual) into yeast. Their microbial factory was able to produce artemisinic acid, which is only one chemical step away from artemisinin, the most effective drug for treating Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
The success of Keasling's artemisinic acid microbial factory drew a lot of attention and, in 2008, pharmaceutical giant Sanofi licensed the engineered yeast to bring the microbe from the lab into real-life factories. Eight years and a great deal of improvement later, the first doses of the drug produced using this method are hitting the market. Using a process that lasts less than three months and without cutting a single plant, the French company has now produced tons of artemisinic acid—the equivalent of millions of treatments.
Away from the spotlight, others have followed similar routes and spent time teaching yeast how to produce various chemicals and commodities, in particular fragrance molecules or polymer precursors. Evolva, a synthetic-biology company based in Switzerland, has a ten-year history of synthetic biology development and is hoping to soon make a profit with its vanillin-producing microbes.
A fermented reality
Engineered yeast has a significant advantage over traditional crops or their genetically modified siblings. It does not require any land beyond that needed for the production of simple raw materials. And the final products, such as Evolva's vanillin, are chemically identical to the one isolated from natural sources, so they do not need to be labelled as "GM". Finally, microbial factories are contained in reactors, effectively removing the risk of environmental contamination from open-field plants, genetically modified or not.
But there are other risks that are rarely considered, and a cautionary approach will be necessary. The artemisinin market is highly subsidized and volatile, and removing the need for wormwood plant cultivation could put a whole population of African patients and Asian farmers at risk. So far, the costs of producing the synthetic version are still similar to extracting the drug from natural sources.
Similar to artemisinin, opioids are manufactured from natural precursors that come from opium poppy fields found in few regulated areas in Turkey and on the island of Tasmania. (Lots of poppy fields exist elsewhere to feed the contraband opioid trade.) Because of their use as recreational drug, their production is under the supervision of the International Narcotics Control Board.
Using microbial factories to produce morphine will need to be tightly regulated. Possible consequences on price, supply chain upsets, and narcotics oversight will have to be considered seriously. This mean that the technology may be delayed even further. But it could also make regulators' lives easier if opium doesn't need to be grown on farms.
Nature Chemical Biology, 2014. DOI: 10.1038/nchembio.1613 (About DOIs).
This article was originally published on The Conversation.


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Why Gus and Bess Greenbaum died on the same day in Phoenix, Arizona
My interest in Phoenix history has taken to to some fascinating places, often with experts who know all about stuff. And the more I learn, the more I learn how ignorant I am. If you know all about Gus Greenbaum, you already know why the marker at the Beth Israel Cemetery has the same date for him and his wife Bess, December 2, 1958. They were murdered.
I'll tell you what I know, which isn't much. You can find a LOT of information out there, as this is a connection to True Crime in Phoenix, going back to the days of Prohibition.
As a volunteer for the Pioneers' Cemetery Association, I am able to connect with a lot of great experts in Phoenix history. I'm mostly interested in collecting old photos of Phoenix, and how people lived, but it's also important to know how they died. Let's go to the Beth Israel Cemetery, which is on 35th Avenue and Harrison (just north of the railroad tracks, between Van Buren and Buckeye Road). The Pioneers' Cemetery Association, by the way, is interested in all of the cemeteries in Arizona, and there are a lot of them. So I was just riding along.
I don't know much about cemeteries, but I know that even the smallest ones can be very difficult to find people in. So if you're lucky, someone will be around to show you where a particular marker is. The bigger cemeteries have maps, and roads to drive around on, but the Beth Israel Cemetery is small enough that the caretaker walked us over to who were looking for, which was Phoenix pioneer Michael Wormser. And then the caretaker said something about a marker that had matching death dates for both people buried there. I don't recall if he knew the whole story, but I'd never heard it before. It was in all of the papers, but I wasn't around on December 2nd, 1958.
The double murder happened in the Encanto neighborhood of Phoenix. True Crime aficionados know where the house is, and I've had it pointed out to me (although since it's a private residence I'd rather not give the address here).
I was at the Beth Israel Cemetery a few weeks ago, and I looked at the marker again. Everything there is so peaceful and quiet. And if all you see is Beloved Father and Beloved Mother, and the matching death dates, it can make you curious to learn more.
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If you're a bride-to-be, then you probably can't think of a more perfect venue to host your wedding than the top of a cliff. After all, it's the stuff movies are made of! Just picture yourself there: The salty ocean air flowing through the venue, fluttering the lace and chiffon train of your gown. Soft, romantic music playing in the background while the waves crash below. Imagine all of your nearest and dearest gathered together, waiting for you to walk down the aisle in your gorgeous dress. Then picture yourself standing at the altar with your groom - rocky terrain below and in the distance, the breathtaking sight of the ocean and horizon. Ahhhh - it's a feast for the senses.
For many brides there's no better place on earth to say "I do' than in a cliff-top wedding at sunset with a scarlet sky as the backdrop, and Botanica offers just this at a variety of gorgeous venues. If you've already set your heart on a clifftop venue then just click here to have a no obligation chat with one our staff. We can give you an idea of costs and if you're ready, we can even help you start the wedding planning process.
It Sounds Sublime, But Is It Realistic On My Budget?
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These are likely the words that come to mind after indulging in the fantasy of what we described above. But don't squish your dreams until you have all the information. It could be closer and easier to achieve than you think. It's true, weddings cost couples a lot! They take time to plan, as well as financial and emotional investment, so it's important to find a place that ticks every box and leaves a lasting impression on you and your guests. This is why we've taken the time to compile a little list of things to watch out for if you're researching a cliff top wedding venue.
Five Cliff top Wedding Mishaps to Avoid
Of all the cliff top weddings we have planned (hundreds) we've noted a few common mistakes that we can advise you now, NOT to make. So, when you're doing your research and speaking with possible venues make sure you ask as many questions as possible and keep the following potential mess-ups in mind.
1. Don't fail to offer suitable shelter from the weather
You'll definitely have checked the forecasts and planned the wedding during the dry season - but hey, Mother Nature is an unpredictable beast, and anything could happen weather-wise. If the weather does turn from bright and clear to oh dear, you'll be kicking yourself if you failed to organise suitable shelter for your guests.
2. Ensure that flowers and chair dressings won't blow away
So you've spent hours comparing and selecting the perfect decorations and embellishments. You've made sure that the flowers convey the perfect mix of elegance and passion; that they match the ribbons which go with the chair sashes, which compliment the table cloths, which suit the candle holders perfectly… But suddenly you find that the breeze turns into wind, and half of them have blown away together with your customised place name cards! We don't mean to horrify you, but if they're not secured, entire tents, chairs and linens can blow out to sea. So just in case you hadn't considered it, please remember to make sure your decorations and shelters are breeze-friendly and sufficiently pinned down.
3. Don't skimp on photography and videography
Your wedding photographs are an immortalisation of your perfect day. They're something look back on time and time again, show the grandkids and display proudly in your home (and your Instagram account!). That's why it's important to have a highly professional photographer who captures the moment and scenery perfectly. You've spent all this time and effort to ensure such a gorgeous day and you've only got one chance to get it right. Half the wonder of a cliff top wedding is the gorgeous view of the horizon at sunset – so make sure the photographer understands this and captures that perfect shot from every angle you want.
4. Advise your guests about appropriate footwear
Many outdoor weddings are hosted on grass lawns and it might not be the best idea to wear high-heeled shoes. That's unless you want to walk on your toes all night or feel your heels sinking into the ground every time you take a step (though these can help). Wedges, sandals and large chunkier heels might be suitable. But if you're going for an organic venue scene like a cliff top or beach setting it may be best to skip the stilettos all together and let your guests know they'll be walking on grassy terrain.
5. Ensure you cater for the bugs as well as the guests
Naturally, having an outdoor wedding means you'll be exposed to the elements and some of the annoying little nasties that come along with it. Being in a tropical destination means some uninvited guest like mozzies and flies can show up. You might get lucky and spot some fireflies, but for the most part you won't want irritating critters ruining the moment. Luckily this is easily navigated. Just have professionals fumigate the area before the wedding, or use citronella oils and burners if you really can't stand that thought (small bottles of natural repellent work a treat). Don't fret too much - cliff tops are generally very breezy and far from damp vegetation so it shouldn't be a major issue.
Now that you're privy to some of the common problems that can occur during a cliff top wedding you'll know what to look out for. To be guaranteed that none of these calamities unfolds on your perfect day, just make sure you choose the right wedding planner and venue. More about that later…
Let's Get Real About The Costs Of A Cliff top Wedding
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There's no doubt that a cliff top wedding is absolutely divine when everything goes right, but guaranteeing this usually comes with a hefty price tag, especially if you don't try to cut corners. In fact, hosting this kind of a wedding in some of the top destination wedding venues like Santorini or the Amalfi Coast could set you back by a shocking $100,0000-$150,000! Of course it's your special day and you want everything to be flawless with no spared costs - but what if we told you that you could have the cliff-top wedding of your dreams for around half of that?
It may sound like a trick question but the answer lies closer to home than you think and it's on a small island in Indonesia called Bali. For many Australians Bali is a holiday destination known for its spiritual or party aspects, but what you may not know is that it's also one of the top wedding destinations in the world. Its low costs compared to Europe or Australia, combined with its stunning scenery make it the perfect place to celebrate your special day. There are also numerous wedding providers to choose from, many of whom host cliff-top weddings with gorgeous ocean views. And although Bali weddings are definitely on the rise, there are still some great deals to be found and some snags to watch out for.
Choosing The Right Operator
Please keep in mind that both the low costs associated with Bali weddings, and the unregulated industry have attracted hoards of unprofessional people looking to make a quick dollar at your expense. It's the same in every tropical locale but it can be avoided by approaching your wedding planning company selection with a wise head.
There's no worse way to be sorely embarrassed in front of friends and family than by trusting such a precious moment to incompetent amateurs! So make sure you ask as many questions as possible when you're interviewing possible venues and wedding planners. To be frank, we've heard it all from couples who went with unknown companies; from inedible entrees and caterers running out of drinks, to scams where planners run away with your money never to be seen again! While we understand that everyone is working within budgetary constraints, we urge you to be on the look out. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. So look around carefully and do your research to make sure you don't ruin this once in a lifetime event by selecting the wrong planner.
We're Here To Lend A Helping Hand
If having your wedding on the Island of the Gods appeals to you, Botanica Weddings offers gorgeous cliff-top weddings that stand out for their sheer quality. As an Australian-based wedding company, we've set ourselves apart from the masses of other planners available. We offer value, but not at the cost of quality. In fact, we will help you plan and execute the ultimate cliff top wedding in a spectacular Uluwatu venue for around half of the cost of the other places we mentioned.
Your wedding takes place on top of a 500-foot cliff that provides heart-stopping views of the Indian Ocean. Our venue is called "The edge" and contains a vast lawn that provides a stunning space for your guests to assemble. We promise that this spell-binding venue will have you enthralled. Further to this, we are a company that's known for going above and beyond to do everything within our power to make your wishes come true. Whether you envision an exhilarating night of fire dancing and entertainment, or a simpler and more elegant affair, we'll make it happen.
From ceremony through to the post reception, we guarantee that you'll be positively delighted. All of our teams are professional, experienced and dedicated. Brides tell us that from day one, their Botanica wedding planner was there to guide them through every step of the way. It's an exciting but sometimes nerve-racking journey to the altar so we wouldn't have it any other way.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us for a chat about your ideas. We can schedule a no obligation, casual phone call at a time that suits you. Simply leave your details here.


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Vegan Journey Part 2 (with tips)/
Decide what is easier for you: slow transition or cold turkey. I think this is mostly based on the type of personality that you have. I was vegetarian for a long time before I made the switch to fully vegan but once I decided I was going to do it, I got rid of all foods that were not vegan. Instead of throwing them away, I gave them to friends or coworkers and some things I dropped off at the local shelter.
Favorite recipes:
- Two favorite blogs - Minimalist Baker and Oh She Glows
- http://minimalistbaker.com/lentil-eggplant-lasagna/
- https://www.buzzfeed.com/deenashanker/vegan-breakfasts
- http://ohsheglows.com/2011/10/03/butternut-squash-mac-n-cheeze/
- http://cookieandkate.com/2016/how-to-make-crispy-baked-tofu/
and Indian food is super fun to make! Curry, chickpea masala etc.
Favorite YouTube channels:
- FromMyBowl on Instagram – Caitlin Shoemaker on YT
- The Vegan Solution
- Banana Blondie 108
- High Carb Hannah
- Plantriotic
Favorite books:
- An Idiot's Guide to Plant Based Nutrition
- Victoria Moran – Main Street Vegan
- The China Study
- Forks Over Knives (also have good books too)
- Crazy Sexy Cancer
- Vegucated
- Food Matters
- Cowspiracy
- What The Health
Favorite Pantry Items:
- Beans (black beans, chick peas, adzuki beans, navy beans)
- Lentils - I find that I prefer red
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Square Organics Protein Bars (K8CANRELATE for 15% off)
- Raw nuts (walnuts, Brazil, pecans, almond, cashews)
- Unsweetened apple sauce
- Cereal (puffed millet, Kashi Sweet Potato Sunshine)
- Nutritional Yeast
- Blackstrap molasses
- Grains (millet, rice, bulgur)
- Seeds (pumpkin, hemp, sesame)
If you want to go out to eat, there is an app called Happy Cow that you can pay for or use online for free. This will tell you what restaurants in an area are vegan friendly. Asian food is always going to have something for you whether that just be rice and steamed veggies, they typically will always have tofu as well.
There are a ton of dairy free alternatives for things like yogurt, ice cream, cheese and milk obviously. I love the Silk yogurt and I LOVE the So Delicious cashew milk ice cream (it is SO GOOD lol) I also use the Earth Balance vegan butter (rarely but sometimes recipes call for it) so it's just good to have in the kitchen. I have heard great things about Kite Hill cheese and Daiya is good if you have a craving for pizza or for a melty cheese sandwich, but it is not good just eaten plain (without heat)
Also I think the biggest thing you can understand is that it will be a growing and learning process. Don't be hard on yourself if you slip up!


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Without the use of his legs, and having no wheelchair or work, 21 year-old paraplegic Mbuotidem Okorie struggled to get around the streets of his hometown of Uyo on his hands, begging for food. It was a stark contrast to his dream of owning a shoemaking business.
"I was begging on the streets just to survive," he says.
Nigeria suffers from very high levels of youth unemployment. For those with disabilities, finding work is particularly hard, and there is little social protection on offer.


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An unkept landscape sends the message that you don't particularly care about your property, which is the last idea you want planted in people's minds. Whether you're a business owner, property owner or landlord in Atlanta, the state of your property could be the difference between a tenant signing a lease or going elsewhere, a client choosing to take their business to your competitor or stay with you, or homeowner association fees.
Simply put, appearance matters, and Valley View Landscaping can help boost your image through its commercial property maintenance services.
With regular onsite visits, 24-hour support and customer service that's second to none, Valley View Landscaping has built its reputation on our ability to deliver quality results in a timely manner, all with a smile!
Sometimes problems with a property are not immediately visible, but if not detected early on can cause significant damage and run up a hefty bill. When choosing a property maintenance company in Atlanta, it's important that you choose one that has a history of meticulous service. Valley View Landscaping fits the bill; just ask our satisfied clients!
We do more than give a once-over of your property during our inspections, we carefully check every inch of your property and perform any necessary work efficiently. While other companies may gloss over smaller things like leaf removal or clearing of smaller weeds, Valley View Landscaping's careful eye catches even the tiniest imperfections and diligently corrects them.
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Business owners have enough on their minds, which Valley View Landscaping understands. After all, we're business owners too! We work hard to make sure our Atlanta clients receive top level customer service and support; our goal is to take care of your property so that you can focus on growing your business. To discover our full range of services, get in touch with us today. We look forward to helping your business flourish!
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The weekly program is designed for those who expect proper horticultural care of their exterior landscape. A specially trained crew will be on site each week to perform the following lawn care services:
- Hand pruning of ornamental plant material (some shearing may be performed)
- Ground cover control e.g. ivy, vinca
- Insect and disease control
- Weed control
- Hand weeding
- Tree maintenance e.g. raising canopy and maintaining proper form (up to 10 ft)
- Fertilization of plant material
- Edging
- Leaf removal
- Cleanup of landscaped areas each visit
- Aerate and overseed of cool season turf in fall (fescue)
- Scalping of warm season turf in spring (Bermuda)
- Irrigation system start up, shut down, and monitoring
- Fertilization and weed control of turf area
- Mowing of all turf area
Seasonal Maintenance
The seasonal program offers a solution for our clients who do not have a need for our weekly lawn care maintenance program. A specially trained crew will perform all the seasonal service functions which are as follows:
- Deep hand pruning
- Insect and disease control
- Ground cover control (e.g. ivy, vinca)
- Fertilization of plant material
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Ten Reasons Why the Beatles Were the Most Artistically Significant Musicians of the 20th Century
By most measure, the musical legacy created by the Beatles in their short nine year existence as a pop/rock band, is nothing short of phenomenal. As Ringo once said in a TV appearance in the 1990's when asked about the success of the Beatles, he said, "There were a lot of great bands, but we were rock monsters!" And in the minds of tens of millions of music listeners, these "monsters" were hands-down the greatest musical force of the 20th century. But rather than list the Beatles' innumerable record-breaking accomplishments, let's looks at ten reasons why they rose to this unprecedented position in music history. Read More . . .


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Replacement Filter Cartridges for the Pureau H+ No Salt Water Softener and Drinking Water Filter System - The only proven alternative to salt based water softeners that provides hydrogenated water.
NB. For standard Pureau cartridges click here
1) First select which Pureau H+ system you have: Pureau H+ 1 for a 1 bathroom house Pureau H+ 2 for a 2 bathroom house Pureau H+ 3/4 for a 3/4 bathroom house
2) Then make your cartridge selection: - 1st Filter Cartridge (1-year life) removes chlorine, pesticides, organic contaminants, heavy metals, VOC's and greatly improves taste. - 2nd Filter Cartridge (3-year life) prevents scale, kills bacteria, balances pH and hydrogenates water. - 3rd Filter Cartridge (typically 3-month life) removes up to 90% of remaining calcium and magnesium to reduce spotting on bathroom fittings, whilst retaining essential minerals to ensure great taste and drinking quality.
Tip: Label your cartridges with the date when you replace them, and with the lifespan of the cartridge, so you know when to replace.
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What exactly does each Pureau H+ cartridge do?
1st Filter Cartridge - 1-year life ( Filtration stages 1 & 2). With a highly efficient high flow, combined carbon fibre and hard carbon outer shell, this filter stops sediment ingress (stage1), removes chlorine, pesticides, organic contaminants, heavy metals, VOC's and greatly improves taste (stage 2). The filter is washable over its 12 month lifetime to ensure optimum flow and performance.
2nd Filter Cartridge - 3-year life (Filtration stages 3 & 4). This cartridge hydrogenates water and contains Ceramet, a patented blend of active ceramic granules and scale prevention media. Ceramet media is 99% effective at stopping the formation of hard scale in pipework by forming tiny bubbles of pre formed scale and will even descale existing water filter systems and water softener systems over time (stage 3) . The unique media kills bacteria such as E coli, salmonella and staphylococcus aureus (known to aggravate eczema), removes fluoride and trace heavy metals. In addition, the Ceramet water treatment bed balances the pH of the water and because the surface of the beads are active, produces infrared energy to vitalise your body (stage 4).
3rd Filter Cartridge - average 3 month life (Filtration stage 5) Contains premium, high capacity ion exchange resins which remove up to 90% of the calcium and magnesium bubbles left in the water to ensure spotting of chrome and other fixtures is reduced whilst retaining enough essential minerals in the water to ensure its great taste and quality for drinking.


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Writing for websites is different than writing for print. For starters, readers use varying devices that limit screen size and re-package content. Attention spans are shorter when reading pixels versus printed ink. Links and advertising can easily steal eyeballs away from website pages. Of course, digital content can also be dynamic — as with RSS feeds, ecommerce, multimedia and applets. However, some websites are essentially modeled after an online magazine. There's a compelling cover, headlines and subheads that tease into features, and advertising. In this instances, there is very little difference in how copy is treated.
For Navy Federal Credit Union, you can see my fingerprints in two areas — the main slideshow bit re: "Financial Confidence" and the teaser for "Rebel Against Rogue Investing," an article I wrote for the organization that was picked up by over 1,000 publications (LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, others) with over 80 million impressions. You can review these pieces under the Articles folder of my portfolio. I also wrote copy for several product pages, including the two you see here.
For Latista, I was involved in copy direction, drafting and editing for the website, mobile app, and social media (as part of a multi-year retainer with the organization). The overall development team was recognized for excellence and innovation by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC).
For Tabula Raisa (http://tabularaisa.com), I handle all copy direction, drafting, and editing for the company. This has included mission, program descriptions, benefits, product offering, and much more.
For the NOVA BCA Pool League (https://novabca.com), I provide all copy for the billiard league's website and paperless scorekeeping app.
For Basement Detective, I wrote the copy for their main banner to outline their residential waterproofing services. I also wrote a series of resources for customers to better understand the problems they're experiencing. I researched the geography of the region and how this contributes to flooding issues. I looked at how foundations are built and why they're vulnerable to water. I describe the relentless pursuit of water to find relief points — and how often that means entering through a crack or porous surface in a foundation. Two final resources show potential entry points and the most common type of basement leak.
The following websites were mostly written for Gates Hudson, where I'm currently digital marketing manager. We manage apartment communities in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, Richmond VA, and Charles Town WV. The Cochran is a freelance project (Chicago IL).
The rest of the samples are projects where I worked within the constraints of the website build and wrote copy for various fields and teasers. That's what you see as you click through the following pieces. Over time, some clients opt to bring copywriting in-house and others continue to outsource it to me.
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Props to Julissa and Sarah for braving the bitter cold with me in Boston. It was a high of 12 degrees and unbearable winds. You would never be able to tell from the images that they couldn't feel their hands and toes.
We started at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf for some indoor portraits before heading out into the cold. Of course we needed an image in Christopher Columbus Park which looks so pretty around Christmas time with the lights and by the docks. We headed to Modern Pastry, which was the location of one of their first dates, and I captured some images of them sharing a fruit tart and expresso to warm up.
These two had such an undeniable love for one another and was truly special to witness. I can't wait to photograph their wedding in September.


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Licensure by Endorsement
The initial application for Licensure by Endorsement, and the Criminal Background Check will be held active for one (1) year. If the application process is not completed within one year, you will be responsible for repayment of fees.
If you have declared another compact state as your primary state of residence and plan to change your primary state of residence to North Carolina, you may continue to practice nursing under your current compact state license for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. You will not be issued a North Carolina license until you declare North Carolina or a non-compact state as your primary state of residence. Once you declare North Carolina as your primary state of residence, you must immediately change your address via your Nurse Gateway portal.
If you have declared another compact state as your primary state of residence and DO NOT plan to change your primary state of residence to North Carolina, your application will remain active for one (1) year should your plans change.
An active North Carolina license is not issued when another Compact State is claimed as the primary state of residence.
You will need the following to apply:
- Name, location and year of graduation of your basic school of nursing.
- State, year and license number of original license by examination.
- State of current license and license number.
- Dates of employment and position(s) held for last two (2) nursing employers.
- All U.S. Member Boards in which you have EVER been licensed with license number and dates license held.
- Social Security number issued by U.S. Social Security Administration.
- Verification from original state of license and, if different, last state practiced.
- Criminal Background Check conducted by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
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Active duty military and/or their spouse may be eligible for an Endorsement application credit. Request for credit must be submitted within 90 days of the credit/debit card payment. Applicants must submit a copy of one of the following as evidence of eligibility:
Evidence should be emailed to: firstname.lastname@example.com. Only active duty military and/or their spouse is eligible for the credit.
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To determine if you are eligible to endorse your nursing license to North Carolina you must show evidence of:
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You may be eligible for a nonrenewable Temporary License which permits employment as a licensed nurse in North Carolina while the application is in process. A Temporary License is valid for six (6) months or until the permanent license has been issued (whichever comes first). Prior to the issuance of a Temporary License, the Criminal Background Check fingerprints, forms and fee must be received in the Board office for Out-of-State applicants. If you are a resident of North Carolina, the Live Scan Application must be submitted online and the Criminal Background Check results received prior to being review for a temporary license. Temporary Licenses are typically issued within 2-3 weeks of application submission date.
Verification of:
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If you reside in North Carolina, complete the Live Scan application and follow instructions to have your digital fingerprints electronically transmitted to the SBI/FBI. Most North Carolina Sheriff office's will provide this service.
Out-of-State Residents:
If you reside in another state or country, North Carolina Board of Nursing issued fingerprint cards and instructions will be mailed directly to you the following week after submission of your application for licensure. Fingerprinting must be performed by trained law enforcement personnel. Contact your local Sheriff or Police office for assistance and additional details.
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- Verification of Nurse Licensure (Part II)
- Verification of Current Status (Part III)
- Declaration of Primary State of Residence
- Form for Foreign Graduates
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Hi everyone and welcome to my quick talk about sound effects in games. Hopefully this article can help you get started working on adding some noise to your game so that its not just some pretty graphics demo!
To start, play your game. A lot. Stop thinking about the bugs you need to fix... what's left to do... and definitely stop patting yourself on the back for your brilliant algorithm that took six days to create that works perfectly. You need to start thinking about "Joe Gamer" who doesn't really care about your sleepless nights and who just expects a good time and great production values.
This can be very hard to do. If you need to, invite some friends over and have them play it. It's always fun and a good experience to WATCH other people play your game and see how they react to it. Many folks do betas where they get written feedback -- but nothing beats actually WATCHING someone play your game.
Now that you are somewhat removed from the direct action, imagine the sound you WANT to hear while playing. This, of course, varies wildly depending on what type of game it is, the market you are aiming for, your budget, etc... but try to imaging, budget aside, what you WANT to hear.
Start making a list.
The list
When you make this list, makeup some name and then be sure to have a descriptive sentence or two. Two days from now when you write something like:
You are going to have a hard time remembering what you were thinking. Something better like:
boom - this is the core sound for my bomber man clone.
The boom should be short, loud and deep without a bunch of shrapnel sounds.
Perhaps explore variations.
Have you ever noticed when playing your favorite FPS that not every bullet hitting something sounds exactly the same? This is, of course, on purpose, but must be thought about in your sound design list. Take this into account. Give descriptions as to how the variations should be different. Remember -- the more you get on paper the easier it will be down the road.
Two Roads Diverged in the Road...
Great! You've made it this far. At this point, you basically need to decide whether you are going to do this yourself or hire a sound designer to work on this. Don't worry -- if you start working on this and you figure out that there is just no way you can do it, you can of course still hire one. (I myself have completed several projects that the programmer/designer started and needed help with...)
How do you hire a sound designer? They may have a demo reel. This is great if you are asking them to make sounds for a radio drama, but more importantly you want to see how their sound is used in gameplay. Ask to see if they have a game that's out now that maybe you can download the demo to, etc.
Working with a Sound Designer
The list you have created is really going to help as its the places where you really think sound would work. To get REAL value from a sound designer though, send them the list but then ask THEM where they think sound work well. These people tend to think very much in sound and will likely come up with some differences that you can discuss with them. Hopefully, this will only better your project.
Sound designers typically charge by the sound effect. This price, as in most art, varies widely based on experience, quality, reputation, etc. The "type" of game you are working on can also affect the cost. If you are doing something that is largely going to use existing sounds (you need a bunch of car noises for your racing game, for example) they are most likely not going to go outside and rev up 18 different types of cars that they rent for the day and field record them all. Unless, of course, you are EA or whatever and paying them $100,000 to do this! They will probably get their source sounds from a sample library.
The majority of sound designers should give you a quote for the "package" -- the cost of all of your sounds put together. They have worked out time estimates for the work on their end, etc. and should be able to give you a fair cost. Watch for clauses about re-works. Most will not charge for them unless they become excessive (an ambiguous term...) or drastly deviate from the original design that was agreed upon. (Your space FPS now takes place in the old american west!)
Do it yourself!
Wanna give yourself a hand at doing things yourself? Even if you wind up using a sound designer, familiarizing yourself with the tools and language of sound design can help you become a better director/producer and so is well worth the effort.
Creating original sounds from scratch using only synthesizers is a serious challenge and beyond the scope of this article, but finding existing sampled recording and making them work for you is a good task to attempt.
After you have your list, try to narrow down the sound you need. Let's say its a puzzle game and there's "stone blocks" that get pushed around on a stone floor. Well, when the player pushes the block it would be nice to have some sort of "stone on stone" sound, correct? Well, in sound design terms, you are looking for a particular kind of friction. Probably, concrete on concrete. Armed with a batch of words that may work, I would recommend using an online reseller of sound effects. My current favorite is:
Trying a bunch of different keywords combination, I finally sound something that may work -- I used the terms "rocks friction" and got three choices. I've copied the link to the third one below for your convenience:
Notice that the sound quality is terrible. This is on purpose, of course, because they want you to PAY FOR the good ones!
Their order/checkout system is a little weird, so I'll save you the trouble -- this sound is about $4.70. That is a ROYALTY-FREE price. Sure, you can get "cool cartoon sfx" for $10 on CD... but chances are good that they are not royalty-free, meaning you cannot use these sfx in your game without paying royalties!
From here, I'd probably select the exact sound here from the set, edit it and EQ a bit in order to emphasize the bass and add some reverb to be approriate for the space (are you in a cavern, or just in a room...?)
That, of course is the minimum you can do. Often, creating the right effect may mean blending several existing elements or using common sounds in uncommon ways (in order to create a unique potato-gun-like sound, I used the sound of a toilet plunger being popped on a linoleum floor and sped it up and varied the pitch to make it sound like a bizarre machine gun!)
Have fun!
John Seguin is a composer and sound designer for award-winning video games and film. His recent sound design credits include "Bounty" by Eclipse Software and "Wildlife Tycoon: Venture Africa" by Pocketwatch Games. You can visit his website at www.seguinsound.com and he can be reached at email@example.com.


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Brian Zahnd joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God. In part 2, they focus on understanding the cross and Hell through the lens of a loving and nonviolent Jesus:
- The idea tracing back to Anselm that God is satisfying his wrath, punishing Jesus, in order to gain the capital that allows God to forgive. (0:16)
- The kind of justice which takes place at the cross. (6:42)
- The view of wrath striking Jesus on the cross, and how we should see wrath instead. (14:11)
- Hell and its various meanings which are not from Scripture. (23:16)
- The parables of the sheep and the goats and of Lazarus and the rich man. (32:52)
- How Brian preaches Hell. (36:48)
- Interpreting the book of Revelation. (41:04)
- The centrality of love. (45:31)
- Brian's hope for the book. (49:46)
- Closing prayer. (50:42)
Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God
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We believe in the open web, think internet services should be sustainable, build for the long term.
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Gamo Junior .22 break barrel air rifle for sale
Perfect for target shooting and developing hunting skills. 3.5ft lb spring power, fitted with Gamo WD 3 – 9 x 50 scope & mounts.
Rifle available separately @ £99.99
As reviewed by Gun Mart:
"Accuracy ½" @ 25 yards. Small kids and youngsters, are still growing and their muscles developing, so any prospective rifle needs to be tailored to their dimensions, physique, and limited strength. Everything about the Gamo Junior Hunter is effectively scaled down, and the result is a brilliant little rifle, dedicated to juniors. That even means a super small pistol grip- complete with attractive panels of chequering, and whilst a simple rubber butt pad would have been nice, with an overall RRP sub £100, it's difficult to grumble. Power is super low, around 3.5 ft/lbs, so cocking is smooth and easy, and that's just what we need at club level, to help kids who are super keen, prepared to be safe, and yet not up to the rigors of full-sized kit. Despite that low power, I still recorded superb accuracy on test, so this gun is quite an eye opener, and surely one of the very best junior spec sporters on the market today"
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Leading across Systems : More Facing-Out, Less Fitting-In
Over the past 18 months, our Impact4Health team has worked with several hundred leaders, practitioners and clinicians from health and social care communities to build shared understanding, skills and confidence to lead the sustainable transformation of care across organisational boundaries.
In some cases, these groups have been existing leadership teams, such as an STP executive/ senior leadership group across an STP footprint, a joint executive team leading several separate CCGs or the leadership team of a region's Clinical Senate & Networks.
We have also done this work with networks of OD leads across geographical patches, to enhance their awareness and capability to support systems leadership development in their local areas.
In other places, we have brought together individuals and teams to jointly explore how to balance the need for day-to-day 'survival' with the quest for fundamental shifts in the way we lead and co-create care.
In the coming weeks, I will be blogging about what we are learning from our Systems Leadership work in the health and social care setting.
I hope this might trigger new insights, prompt practical action and stimulate creative work.
Some of our observations are not easy to read (or write…..). They might be viewed as controversial, overly-critical or downright simplistic. Yet controversy gets people talking, criticality is not intended as criticism and there is arguably enough complexity already.
In highlighting our reflections, I am not sniping from the sidelines. Quite enough of that goes on already. I want to help, not hinder.
So I will state quite clearly now: I admire all of you who choose to work in service of the public. I take my hat off (a sunhat today – hip hip hip hooray!) to everyone who navigates institutional and organisational life on a daily basis. Whilst I choose not to do it, I immensely respect those of you who do.
As a partner in our system of public care for over 20 years, I am constantly humbled, inspired and left in awe by your dedication, commitment and tenacity.
I also find myself inwardly (not outwardly, I hope!) squirming with frustration, speechless with amazement and hopping around with impatience as I observe the way so much of the workforce - at all levels - has become conditioned to think and behave according to norm rather than exception.
Part of me is not surprised by this. Organisational and social norms make conformity the 'safest' response, enabling us to 'fit in'. However, 'fitting in' to the existing system of care is what staff, patients and organisational leaders have had to do for too long. And there is still massive pressure to do so, despite the 'let's transform care' narrative.
To transform and sustain our public services, I believe we need more exception and less norm; more facing-out and less fitting-in. Only by breaking patterns of habitual thinking, acting and leading in our work can we co-create a new exceptional norm, suited to the times we live in.
In the blogs to follow, I look forward to sharing practical examples, and inquiring into how we can continue to create new 'exceptional norms' in our leadership across systems of care. In the meantime, please share any ideas, insights and responses which may help illuminate this conundrum!


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Our Mission:
Enable & Empower.
Our mission is to empower and enable every person and business to bring upon a positive social change, by providing expertise, tools and guidance regardless of budget, scale or experience.
Our mission is to empower and enable every person and business to bring upon a positive social change, by providing expertise, tools and guidance regardless of budget, scale or experience.
Founding Principle
That every person can be a driver of positive social change, but if given the ability to work with others in a strategic, thoughtful and measurable manner the opportunities are endless.
We're reaching people who want to help make the world a better place, and providing a clear path to becoming part of the solution. Philanthropy is defined as the desire to promote the welfare of others, and we believe that if humans do have the capacity to support others, then they should be given the means to do so.
Step one is identifying that there are people and causes that need our support. There are families in our communities going hungry, children in underdeveloped countries dying of curable diseases and human rights organizations that need our support. This is just 3 examples of hundreds, if not thousands of more causes in which we can assist to make the future brighter. I'm sure you can think of several causes that are near to your heart.
Step two is becoming active through donating. Dollar Donate Club is removing the notion that philanthropy is for the wealthy or that you need to be a big donor to see the impact of your gifts. We are leveraging the power of a large community and you can start by simply giving $1 a week/ $52 a year.
Dollar Donate Club is here to help you start that journey of giving back and do so in a way that meets your needs. Spend a few minutes each week learning about causes that need your support or feel free to get more active and reach out to them directly. We will continue to showcase great organizations, build our product to provide more transparency and make donating more fun and accessible for everyone.
"The raising of extraordinarily large sums of money, given voluntarily and freely by millions of our fellow Americans, is a unique American tradition... Philanthropy, charity, giving voluntarily and freely... call it what you like, but it is truly a jewel of an American tradition."
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A weekend of worship, service, snow, & fun
Southeast and Southern Conference youth and leaders are invited to come together for a weekend of worship, service, snow, and fun as we take time to build relationships and nurture our faith.
Our theme this year is Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly
TAKING PLACE: Jan 18-21, 2019Visit our website to register at: https://www.uccwinteryouthretreat.org/
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Tim Dowland
Tim started his career in singing/performing at a Poole based Dancing School when he was 4 years old, and by the age of 11 was performing at Her Majesty's Theatre in London in Oliver alongside Robbie Williams as the artful Dodger. Following this, he played Danny Dan in Bugsy Malone on The West End.
Tim is an accomplished musician on guitar, piano and drums. and became a full-time vocal coach/singing teacher in 2003 building up a fantastic reputation over the years.
Most recently, Tim has been a Vocal Coach for the last two series of The Voiceand has worked with most contestants and stars involved in the programme, including Jessie J, Tom Jones and Will.i.am. Tim is also the vocal warm up to theatres such as The BIC and The Mayflower, working with stars such as: Sam Brown, Suggs, Jools Holland, Jessie J (just to name a few).
Tim has over 26 years experience as a musician and coach. He has also toured Europe as Robbie Williams in a tribute act.
I am a choir leader for Citrus Singers, the musical director for the Vocal Impact Youth Choir and offer small group sessions at Poole Academy of Dance on Saturday Mornings. I am also CRB Checked
I will teach you how to sing the songs you want to sing.
I will be able to help you improve and be a much better singer
I teach all aspects of singing, rock, pop, classical. I am not mad on scales, I teach you what you want to learn and the style you want to learn, we will work on the songs you want to sing, and I come to your home.


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Shredded Kale Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Turmeric Drizzle
I am kind of a maniac in the fall when it comes to the kitchen. I really cannot be stopped. There is just so much great autumn produce and when you combine that with the herbs, spices, and overall "crispness" of the season, it makes me want to really get creative. This Shredded Kale Salad with Roasted Veggies and Turmeric Drizzle is vegetarian and vegan-friendly, ridiculously nutritious, and makes me want to just spend the entire season in my kitchen.
But it doesn't stop there. This salad is amazing for a thousand other different reasons. Here are a few:
1. Turmeric. I talk about this amazing yellow spice a lot, and not just because it does amazing things for the body, but because it's so easy to incorporate. Read why I love turmeric so much and why it needs to be in your next meal. There's also a cool recipe for a face mask using turmeric.
2. There is black pepper which increases the power of the turmeric by almost 200 %. This basically means that all that great stuff I just talked about barely happens unless black pepper is introduced.
3. It's shredded Kale, which means, it's so much easier to eat. Why all kale salads aren't given this much love I will never know.
4. It's seriously easy to make. Because I can't spend the entire day cooking, I usually do dishes like this in a few stages. The roasting of the veggies is really the part that takes longest, though much of it is hands off. I actually like to do this part in the morning if I'm home that day, or the day before if I'm not. That way the rest of the "preparing" is really just about assembling the ingredients.
5. It's seasonal which means we're in the moment! Here is where my yoga brain kicks in. What better a teacher is there than food, to help us experience what's happening around us? Earthy colors, with a sweet, crisp taste. That's what a fall salad should be.
Step 1: Make the Turmeric Drizzle and set aside
Turmeric Drizzle
1 cup apple cider
2.5 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
Pinch coriander
¼ cup olive oil
Add all ingredients except olive oil to a small sauce pan and cook on medium high heat until boiling. Turn off heat and let cool.
After mixture cools add olive oil into a mason jar or jar with lid followed by apple cider mixture. Shake well until combined. Use throughout the week on salads, vegetables, meat, fish, chicken, basically ANYTHING you can get your hands on. Just don't forget to save some for the salad!
Step #2: Make the Roasted Veggies
Pick 3 Vegetables to roast along with one fruit. Try to include at least one or two Root Vegetables since that's what gives the salad an earthy flavor and balances so nicely with the tangy sweet dressing. I did Carrots, Parsnips, Brussel Sprouts and New Potatoes. You'll have plenty of veggies left over for lunch box making, snacks, or even breakfasts. Other veg ideas include:
*Sweet Potato
*Butternut Squash
*Acorn Squash
*Red Beets
*Golden Beets
*Fresh Green Beans
For fruits, I grilled some pears and tossed in goji berries. Apples, figs or dates would also work great here.
Tips on Roasting Vegetables
When cutting the veggies, keep in mind it doesn't have to be perfect, in fact it's much more appealing if it's not, but try to keep the size similar since you want them to cook evenly. For all the veggies, I drizzled with a generous amount of olive oil and sea salt. Since they all cook at similar temperatures, you can just keep the oven on and transfer whatever cookie sheets wouldn't fit the first go around.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Brussel Sprouts (about 1.5 lbs)
3 Tbsp olive oil
Sea salt & ground black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse brussel sprouts and dry well with towel. Combine ingredients in large bowl and spread in a single layer onto a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake 35-40 minutes or until slightly brown and tender, stirring half-way through.
Roasted Carrots, Parsnips, and Potatoes
4 large carrots, peeled
4 parsnips, peeled and rough skin removed
1-1.5 lbs red or white potatoes
3-4 Tablespoons olive oil
2 tsp rosemary
2 tsp thyme
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Roughly chop all veggies approximately 1-1.5 inch dice. Place veggies in a large bowl and stir in remaining ingredients unti well combined. Divide among 2 cookie sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake about 45 minutes to an hour or until tender, stirring half-way through to prevent sticking.
Let veggies cool slightly and reseason if needed.
Step 3: Prepare remaining ingredients
1 bunch organic Kale
4 tbsp goji berries
2-3 Asian pears, quartered
Now put it all together, the BEST PART!
Rinse and dry kale well, transfer to a wooden cutting board and chop well. I like to roll it up into a tight ball and get a nice fine shred with a simple chef's knife. Add kale to a large bowl where it will await the beauties that are about to join it. With clean hands, massage kale like the good kitchen masseuse that you are.
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April 6, 2017: Seminar - Casey Fiesler: "Regulation Beyond Code: How Rules Mediate Our Interactions with Technology and with Each Other"
Regulation Beyond Code: How Rules Mediate Our Interactions with Technology and with Each Other
Casey Fiesler
University of Colorado Boulder
April 6, 2017
11:00 a.m., Room 1000 SEO
The nature of our interactions with technology do not stop with code. There are many other factors that regulate how we can interact with technology--law, Terms of Service, ethical judgments, or social norms. Sometimes these different sources of rules work together, sometimes they conflict, and sometimes they are impossible to understand. Moreover, a usability problem may not be about the technology itself, but about the rules that govern how we can use it. This talk surveys a series of research projects that examine the impact of regulation on technology use and online interactions. How do people in online creative communities make complex decisions about what and how they can share in contexts where the law is gray, like remix? What usability problems do copyright control technologies present? How do online social platforms govern behavior through policy, and what kinds of rules do communities create for themselves instead? Finally, I suggest that designing for community self-governance and existing social norms may be the best solution for regulating behavior and encouraging positive community interactions.
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KSKC Kata competition held Saturday 7th July 2017 at the Hempstead Dojo. Congratulations to ALL pupils who took part. Standards were high, and the day was a success. Thank you to all the clubs and instructors that attended. We hope to see you all and more next time.
Here are our 1st to 3rd place winners across the categories, well done all.
Sensei Sharon Coleman 4th Dan
KSKC are looking for clubs or instructors to join the association. We have open positions in schools in Kent and the Medway area.
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TV Women in Wrestling Ring: PodSlam Live Recording
:00 Intro
Welcome TV Herstorians to our first live-audience recorded performance. It's pretty exciting to be here at the iO Theater in Chicago, sharing the line up with some of the area's most ambitious, clever podcasters. Before I tell you more about Advanced TV Herstory and call upon the rich history of decades past for glimpses into women's wrestling, I first want to thank a few people who lead this marathon effort. First, thank you to Dan Schiffmacher of Second Wind Productions and host of Talkin' Wild, whose tweet sent me to the application page. Rich and the gang at Arcade Audio are the real heroes tonight. We're bringing our best to a real audience thanks to this team's work – all to benefit Connor's Cure. Chicago podcasters are a big-hearted bunch! Proud to be in your company.
For the benefit of my listeners and because storytelling is part of what we do, it's important to remember the work and generous spirits of others who got us here, and why we're talking about wrestling. WWE and its fans are strong supporters of pediatric cancer research because of one young fan who touched the hearts of many - Connor Michalek – age 8 – was battling medulloblastoma, a rare tumor that affects the brain and spinal cord. Connor formed a special connection with WWE Superstars and Divas. When Connor lost his battle with medulloblastoma in April 2014, the WWE community honored him by creating Connor's Cure, a fund at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
To date, Connor's Cure has raised nearly $1 million and assisted more than 100 families around the world. Everyone in this room knows an 8 year old. And everyone in this room knows the power TV has over viewers. That's a topic I'll touch on in a minute. But I just need to pause for a minute to observe there are many wonderful people in this world. When focused on improving the lives of others, great things can happen. So please, join us at this moment of our marathon – or whenever you hear this - and get generous. Think about what the blessing that is good health – especially for kids. That's why we're here. Tomorrow thousands of families across America will wake up with a child living with cancer. Let's make tonight count – and send the message that Chicago cares.
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Being 8 years old - Connor's age - is an impressionable time in someone's life. Girls and boys that age are starting to see that what others do. The big world will soon be theirs. I certainly remember thinking that! Advanced TV Herstory likes to go back in time to find stories that show women at their most courageous or funny or smart – the ones that we saw on TV. The shows or moments of TV may have been scripted or directed by women – or performed. The mission is defined by two words: TV and Women. And sometimes, we get serious.
:07 But not tonight. How can you … when you have a theme of wrestling, which by its very nature encourages creativity and competitiveness. So in TV Herstory's text book, women's wrestling takes us back to the 70s and 80s. From the late 70s until the late 80s, TV viewers couldn't go too long without stumbling into women wrestling on TV. And then, this year Netflix shined a spotlight on that period with its original series, GLOW.
What a time capsule! Reality TV before we knew it as such. Slotted into groups labeled Good and. Based on research of what life was like for the REAL Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, GLOW deftly weaves in gritty details like low pay, lack of solid financial backing and development of a wrestling personality.
In the 10 episodes, viewers have seized on the power of TV and seeing women on TV. Real and Netflix GLOW wrestlers received fan mail from men and women of all ages. Physically awkward and a bit campy – but it still had an impact on viewers. Young girls saw women perform, use their own voices, release emotion and compete. Only broadcast for an hour a week on 80s TV, the REAL GLOW bears little resemblance to today's women's wrestling but surely the same impact. Women competitors.
In a documentary about the Gorgeous Ladies, it's asserted by one of them that the whole GLOW effort had been to run a loss to avoid taxes. Live matches were quite popular in Las Vegas, there were television rights and appearances – what was intended to be an expensive joke actually had financial potential. The GLOW documentary – also on Netflix - detailed the four-year run on TV and its abrupt shut down. No notice. Questions lingered about why. But from 1986 to 1990, women's wrestling was a novelty, with GLOW wrestlers appearing on talk shows Sally Jesse Raphael and Phil Donohue and the night time talk shows too.
So in telling the story of the real women of GLOW, GLOW the Netflix series showcases the real struggles of racism of women in the 80s – that subtle creep toward Reagan's conservatism that women didn't necessarily see coming. So a character of "Welfare Queen" – suggested by a man as perfectly fine – a woman brought to life. In 10 episodes, you see reference to men in the family (husband, father, brothers), questioned respect for this kind of reality show performance – was this legitimate acting and porn and coke – who was doing it … who wasn't. Curfew for grown women…
GLOW on Netflix was created by 2 women: Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch, directed and written by women.
Real GLOW from the 80s lasted 4 seasons. Can Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive keep it fresh for another 10 or 20 eps?
If you were a young adult in the 80s, this is a serious walk down memory lane. Netflix's inaugural season delivered 10 episodes which bring us up to the development of the team and live show. Viewers have become familiar with a dozen – YES 12, MORE! women characters, as well as the men who function as gatekeepers to power: TV executives, the producer and director.
In their first live show, main character Ruth "Zoya The Destroya" and Jenny, who plays a derisive Red China stereotype face against 2 cream puffs. The live show had been built up to be a battle of The Russian versus Liberty Bell in a classic 80s themed salute to patriotism, but Debbie's, AKA Liberty Bell husband had shamed her into leaving the project before that first show.
:14 Glow clip (1:59)
:17 Netflix! GLOW! Fun show with A LOT of perspective about American culture. Okay, but actually before the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling ever came to be, 2 other talented comedians took us even further back in time. GLOW took us back 30 years and Laverne and Shirley – a series that ran from 1976 to 1983 depicted life in the late 50s and early 60. You may recall that Laverne & Shirley was a spin-off of Happy Days – Fonzie's acquaintances starred Penny Marshall as Laverne DeFazio and Cindy Williams as Shirley Feeney.
Schlemel, Schlamazal, Hasenpfeffer incorporated… For nearly 50 years the series creator Garry Marshall (Penny's brother) who died just last year, brought us some pretty excellent entertainment, including The Odd Couple, Love, American Style, Happy Days and that series' other spin off, Mork & Mindy. Garry Marshall also had a prolific career as a film producer and director. Five years before Laverne & Shirley, you might remember Penny Marshall was as a semi-regular on The Odd Couple. And she too has gone on to produce and direct – more so films than TV.
Most people know Laverne & Shirley – the slapstick acting, writing – gentle, corny humor with the sidekick team of Lenny and Squiggy – "Hello."
In the style of I Love Lucy.
They nailed the gimmick sitcom plot – writing and physical, screwball comedy. Season 3, episode 2 – an episode you'll only find on DVD – does not disappoint. Laverne & Shirley are organizing a tag team wrestling match for charity. Laverne and Terri Buttafucco are on the card opposite the Masked Marvellettes. Terri is a co-worker from the brewery. Tall, a bruiser.
As you might expect, fight night Laverne finds out that Terri can't make it. Shirley takes her place – donning the red leotard, pink toule tutu, paper crown and black high tops. Laverne had counted on Terri knowing all the moves, but had received some training. Which of course is great, because after some trash talk to the Masked Marvellettes – who are wearing yellow shorts over body suits and orange winter face masks – the match begins.
Shirley bellows: "All right you women, you're in for some rough stuff tonight!"
Classic ring moves, all the way to the 4 person headlock chair that rotates in a circle like a clock's second hand… inside the ring. Laverne and Shirley win the match fair and square with this epic move. The Marvellettes are setting Laverne up for a big take down and Shirley pushes her out of the way – just in time for the Marvellettes to collide with each other – a sort of Malachi Crunch for those listeners old enough to remember THAT Happy Days episode.
A brilliant end to this episode is Penny Marshall's out of the blue, 60 second impression of a Marlon Brando scene from On the Waterfront to a very patient Cindy Williams – Laverne and Shirley – family fare aimed at our inner 8 year old.
:22 Actually, two years earlier, The Bionic Woman, Jamie Sommers, entered the ring amid trash talk, colorful characters and of course, because she was an agent for the U.S. government – the OSI – international intrigue. Season 2 – and this too was a series that loved its gimmick plot but has been celebrated as a model series for girls and women – this episode was set right in Washington D.C. The side plot – important to the final scene in the ring - is that a lady Russian engineer had defected to the U.S. to be part of the government's micro-chip development community. Detect a theme here – Americans vs. Russians?
A male OSI agent who is on the case, undercover in the world of wrestling, goes missing. Jamie has to infiltrate the band of Lady Wrestlers who perform weekly on TV. They practice in a dingy gym but fill an arena quite handily. Played by the charming, athletic Lindsay Wagner, of course Jamie Sommers gains the temporary trust of the treasonous Norman Fell – gearing up for his big role as Mr. Roper in Three's Company? I have no idea – anyway, he's the seedy bad guy wearing polyester pants. You can practically smell the cigarette smoke.
Okay, cut to the chase: Jamie's character is Savage Sommers – politically incorrect but remember, it was the 70s. They figure out she's with the OSI and drug her. She endears herself to another lady wrestler, Amazon April, who in the end reveals details about the nefarious Russian plot – the Russian engineer in fact would don the costume of Spider Lady, who wears a full hood and is never seen – and escape the U.S. with the micro chip (it appeared about the size of a jewelry store box – so maybe not so micro by today's standards). Jamie bounces back from the Mickey that Mr. Roper slipped her and goes all bionic in the ring. Once again, the bionic woman saves the day – American 1, Russia 0. And Amazon April earns the respect of the U.S. government and probably a little immunity for her part in the treasonous pretext.
:26 Saving best for last isn't so much a wrestling match as it was a good old-fashioned cat fight, considered by many TV scholars to be the #1 cat fight ever held on TV. Dynasty, April 13, 1983, season 3, episode 23. Maybe by 1983, real life wrestling industry was growing more sophisticated, as were prime time TV viewers. However, it seemed that a good physical exchange – well choreographed and colorful – still had a place – repeatedly – in the campier dramas of the 80s. Dynasty began its run on ABC in 1981. Good vs. evil wasn't necessarily only seen as an American/Russian thing, it was hmmm, American/British? Ethical vs. Unethical? Demure vs. Opinionated and bossy? One way or another, it ALWAYS boiled down to Joan Collins as Alexis Colby Carrington's verbal sparring and ended up with….
:30 YouTube clip https://youtu.be/nW0mK81UTG8 (NOTE: reduce audio level of clip to point that allows on air commentary/voice over) Fade out at 2:31
:33 Dynasty's legacy in TV Herstory – the clothes, the hair and the best cat-fights and trash talk on TV – all Baby Boomer generation hallmarks at their most competitive. What have we learned? TV viewers like seeing competitive women. While Laverne, Shirley and Jamie were borderline parody, as we look back on them today they are clues that women's wrestling was considered family-friendly and a not-so-serious display of women actually competing. This, alongside the advancement and then stagnation of the women's movement – many of us lived it. It's seared into our characters – seen either as girls or women.
As always, I leave you with a LOT to think about and I hope, if you're a new listener, an understanding of just how much of an impact TV has on girls and women. Then and now.
Advanced TV Herstory. Subscribe on Google Play, Radio Public – great for Android phones - Apple Podcast and Otto Radio. Play it directly on Player FM, Libsyn or our podcast website – www.tvherstory.com. Our Twitter handle is AT TVHerstory, our email email@example.com.
Again, I want to thank Rich, Arcade Audio, the super helpful volunteers who've made this experience fun & not scary. Thank you to David Brown, the podcast's regular Audio Wizard, thanks to husband Dave Abrams who can match TV herstory trivia with the very best of them. After nearly 28 years of marriage, we never run out of TV to talk about.
Ladies and Gentlemen, loyal listeners, we're here tonight to celebrate creativity and community. Do right by Connor's Cure and the V Foundation and give generously. This is why I podcast. I'm your host Cynthia Bemis Abrams


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By following our Garden Calendar below, you can always be sure that you are making the right choices in your garden.
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Plant cabbage, cauli, broccoli, spinach, onion, leek, pak choi, celery, silverbeet and lettuce seedlings (protect lettuces from frost).
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Sow broad beans and peas.
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Lift and divide summer and autumn flowering perennials (e.g. asters, phlox, canna lilies & dahlias).
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Tidy up climbing plants, fruit trees, roses, deciduous trees, hydrangeas, passion fruit vines & grapes (don't prune hard).
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Treat lawns with Gypsum to improve soil condition ready for spring growth.
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Sad to announce that the construction of our new home took much longer than we anticipated, which has left us without enough time to be able to get our display installed for this 2018 Christmas Season. We will be working extra hard throughout the coming year to be back shining brightly for the 2019 Christmas Season. Thank you for your understanding. Merry Christmas to all!
G-Town Christmas Delayed until 2019
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