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What My Child Is Reading – Friday 14, 2011
It was a rare week when daughter seemed to be more interesting in playing than in reading during her "rest time", and I am quite excited about it. Even though I love that she loves reading so much, I also think that it's important for her to actually do things, not just to read about them. Here are a few of her reading picks from the week.
Smarty picked up Rebecca's Passover in the library and it was clearly her favorite book of the week. Last year she was terrified by the idea of the plagues, but now she was very fascinated with them and asked innumerable questions. The book does a really good job explaining a pretty complicated ritual. It is fairly long, therefore it was her favorite pick for reading before bed. Smarty's favorite part was an unexpected arrival of a special visitor.
We really like books written and illustrated by Debi Gliori, and Smarty really enjoyed our latest read – Mr Bear to the Rescue. She was already familiar with the characters from another Mr Bear book that we read recently and was delighted to meet them again in this suspenseful (but not scary) story of brave rescue in the stormy night. The story might still be a bit long for younger kids, but 3+ book lovers will surely find it engaging.
Mr Putter & Tabby is another of easy reader series by Cynthia Rylant. Seriously, I can't imagine how one person can be so prolific and rather good (for her target audience) at the same time. Smarty was never too intrigued by Henry and Mudge, but she is always looking forward to reading Mr Putter books. Maybe, like myself, she is a cat person, not a dog person :) She keeps looking for Mr Putter & Tabby Catch a Cold, since she just loves reading about someone getting sick recently or she invents her own stories about sick people.
I was curious to see how my daughter will like Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary (our library had only this movie tie-in edition available when I looked for the first book in the series). I read Smarty the first chapter, and then she took over from me. It didn't seem that she was very taken by Ramona – she was horrified by the fact that she wrote in the library book. In many ways Smarty seems to be more like Beezus than Ramona even though she is Ramona's age. I plan to continue to read it to her hoping that she will ask more questions, and I will pick the next book in the series before starting Kindergarten.


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The United States Supreme Court in Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter held that an arbitration agreement in a fee-for-services contract between physicians and a health insurance company required arbitration of a class dispute arising under the contract.
Sutter, a physician, entered into a contract with Oxford, a health insurer, to provide medical services to members of Oxford's network. Oxford agreed to pay for Sutter's services at an agreed upon rate. Sutter later filed suit against Oxford on behalf of himself and a proposed class of other physicians who also contracted with Oxford. Sutter's complaint alleged that Oxford failed to reimburse the putative class as required by the contract and applicable state law.
Oxford moved to compel arbitration, relying upon a provision in the contract requiring arbitration of "any dispute arising under this Agreement." The motion was granted, and the arbitrator determined that the contract authorized class arbitration. In doing so, the arbitrator relied upon the language of the contract's arbitration provision.
Oxford moved to vacate the arbitrator's decision on the grounds that he exceeded his powers under the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") Section 10(a)(4) by, in effect, misinterpreting and/or improperly applying the arbitration provision.
The Supreme Court held that the arbitrator's decision could not be vacated because it was arguably based upon the arbitrator's interpretation of the parties' contract, and, right or wrong, the parties had contracted to arbitrate their disputes.
In so holding, the Court observed that in construing whether an arbitrator exceeded his powers under the FAA, "the question for a judge is not whether the arbitrator construed the parties' contract correctly, but whether he construed it at all."

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Rome--Papal abuse point man is deceitful
For immediate release: Monday, Feb. 16
Statement by Joelle Casteix of Newport Beach CA, western regional director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (949 322 7434, email@example.com)
It's wrong and deceptive for Cardinal Sean O'Malley's to claim that there's a "perception of a lack of accountability" on the part of church officials. There is indeed no accountability. It's not a perception problem. It's a reality.
And it's a continuing reality. It's wrong for O'Malley to speak strictly in the past tense when these crimes and cover ups are happening right now.
Francis, a plain-spoken prelate, deserves and needs a "point man" on abuse who can be more honest than O'Malley is being. And Catholic deserve real honesty.
Virtually no bishop has ever been defrocked, demoted, disciplined or even denounced by his church superiors or colleagues for enabling abuse. (A few have resigned voluntarily when caught molesting kids. And even fewer have resigned voluntarily for concealing abuse. But virtually none have ever been punished by church officials anywhere for concealing abuse, not even the most egregious offenders. And that isn't changing, as evidenced by the fact that none of the world's 4,000 bishops will even publicly admit that the now-convicted Bishop Robert Finn acted irresponsibly.)
O'Malley's priorities are backwards. He tells his colleagues "to do all that is possible to restore our credibility." He should tell them "to do all that is possible to protect kids, deter cover ups, and expose those who commit and conceal child sex crimes." If that happens, credibility will automatically be restored.
But as long as bishops keep focusing on "restoring their credibility," they'll continue to work harder and smarter to hide, rather than prevent, heinous crimes against kids. One can restore one's credibility by ending wrongdoing or by hiding wrongdoing more effectively than ever. Sadly, many Catholic officials are choosing the latter course.
(SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, is the world's oldest and largest support group for clergy abuse victims. We were founded in 1988 and have more than 20,000 members. Despite the word "priest" in our title, we have members who were molested by religious figures of all denominations, including nuns, rabbis, bishops, and Protestant ministers. Our website is SNAPnetwork.org)
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Debby Bodkin commented 2015-02-16 18:23:49 -0600It is extremely disturbing to witness the arrogance and above-the-law attitude of Catholic leaders (Cardinals, Bishops, etc.) in the United States and throughout the world. When it comes to failures to protect precious children from heinous sex crimes for decades, no moral and decent human being would be able to understand the crimes and the lack of accountability.
However, I recently discovered that a billionaire in Florida, Jeffrey Epstein, who is not a member of any religious clergy network of good 'ol boys, somehow negotiated a FEDERAL Non-Prosecution Agreement, despite the fact that possibly 40 plus minor children may have been sexually exploited by him and a select few of his paid employees. (See http://hongpong.com/archives/2015/01/25/how-billionaire-gets-away-it-full-text-jeffrey-epsteins-federal-sex-abuse-non-pr). As a cradle Catholic, it is my sincere hope that Vatican officials and U.S. Catholic Bishops were not allowed to "negotiate" this same type of FEDERAL Non-Prosecution Agreement. What else could possibly explain the arrogance of attorneys representing sexual predators employed by a religious institution?
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Los Angeles-based producer STATIC REVENGER joins forces with hot new singer/songwriter KAY (who recently top-lined the Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas tune "Singularity") for his latest club smash "Back Off, Bitch!".
The single features a feisty bouncy beat and heaps of dance floor appeal with Kay unleashing some massive attitude in the lyrical spin.
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While none of this will seem exactly new given all of the recent leaks, but it looks like the next Assassin's Creed title is slated to be out here soon-ish with more information coming to us by E3 this year. Not only that title though, but many others from Ubisoft like South Park: The Fractured But Whole and Far Cry 5. That and another entry into The Crew franchise but one of the bigger tickets here is for the next Assassin's Creed. Especially since it's one of their biggest, we've been waiting for so long, and there have been a plethora of leaks here recently to point to the fact that we'll be seeing it on the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and possibly the Switch here soon. Like before we get too deep into 2018 soon.
None of this is rumor or conjecture though as it all came from the head of the developer/publisher in their recent earnings report that came out today. There are a lot of other facts and tidbits in there in terms of the company's profits, but it was declared that the next Assassin's Creed title will be out in the 2017-2018 fiscal year. As well as all of the other titles mentioned above. That would place it with a release before March 31st of 2018 at the latest but if they go with Assassin's Creed tradition, we should be seeing it by November of this year. At least that is how all of the other titles have come and gone so far. So, unless they aim to break tradition for a second time, I'd place my money on then.
Sharpen your blade. The Assassins will soon step out of the shadows... pic.twitter.com/nUrM4A57J0— Assassins Creed UK (@Assassins_UK) May 16, 2017
Are you ready for a hefty dose of new Far Cry adventures? https://t.co/RiR9MZvSR8 pic.twitter.com/dxcHCzAKEG— Ubisoft UK (@UbisoftUK) May 16, 2017
It is good to see that not only Assassin's Creed has been given this timeline and hopefully this means that South Park won't be getting another massive delay. Of course this only means that Ubisoft is doubling down on the previous delay by confirming the same launch time as we had before, but hopefully with the extra year of development it will be only that much better. If anything, at least we all know what will be their big E3 titles with Assassin's Creed most likely being the center stage of it all. Unless there is some other hidden IP floating around out there that we haven't heard of just yet…
The execution of our strategic plan fully paid off in 2016-17, with further very strong growth for the digital segment – which now accounts for 50% of total sales – and an ever-more recurring profile.
With 44 million unique registered players, the size of the Tom Clancy community has increased by almost 150% in less than 18 months. This impressive performance for a brand created almost 20 years ago clearly illustrates the strong popularity of Ghost Recon Wildlands, Rainbow Six Siege and The Division. Our Live titles continue to beat records for player engagement and have seen a sharp rise in player recurring investment. Our results for 2016-17 demonstrate the success of our new model, with record high operating income and outperforming the target announced a year ago, and operating margin up for the third consecutive year.
Over the last three fiscal years, Ubisoft has – with remarkable success – created numerous new brands and rebooted Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon. These successes have strengthened our visibility for the coming two fiscal years, with a line-up of releases principally comprised of established franchises. In 2017-18 we will see the exciting returns of Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, The Crew and South Park. In 2018-19 we intend to pursue our digital transformation and consolidate our new business model, which is much more recurring and more profitable and is now significantly less exposed to new releases. This revision of our assumptions gives greater visibility for meeting our targets.
Our dynamic trajectory is being led by the growing footprint of video games in the entertainment industry. Ubisoft is playing a leading role in this respect thanks to the creativity of our teams, the power of our owned brands, the digital transformation that has generated direct relationships with our communities, and our numerous growth drivers, particularly in terms of geographic markets. Beyond 2018-19 we will continue to catch up with our competitors in terms of player recurring investment, which represents huge value creation potential for our shareholders.
Do you think that all of this means that the Assassin's Creed leaks and rumors are true and this is just a bit of misdirection for the big reveal in a month? Are you stoked to see that Far Cry 5 has been officially announced and the it is on the way as well? Do you think that we'll see South Park before the end of this year or will it be sometime early in 2018 that it finally comes out? Let us know what you are thinking down in the comments and then discuss. For more on Assassin's Creed and any of the other titles mentioned here, be sure to stick around. We'll be out there for the big reveals and will have them all up on the site for you. Be sure to stay tuned.


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Nov 13, 2017 - Nooksack Tribe Hoping For Renewal
At long last, Nooksack tribal members are casting their ballots in a special election for four Tribal Council seats. The predominant feeling within Nooksack is hope that the Tribe can be renewed through the election.
"I'm excited about new people running for Council. This is our chance at change!" said Nooksack Tribal member Mimi Jimmy, who is not associated with the current administration or Nooksack 306. "Soon, we can finally move forward and start the healing and working together. Let's raise each other up!"
After a November 4th Primary Election, in which ballots from 41% of eligible Nooksack voters were returned, Nooksacks are now voting by mail in the General Election that is scheduled to conclude on Saturday, December 2nd.
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A federal judge has hit the brakes on a nuclear renaissance, ruling that U.S. Department of Energy officials violated environmental laws when they re-launched a program to mine uranium and produce yellowcake fuel in Colorado.
U.S. District Judge William Martinez ordered DOE officials to stop approving exploration, mining and all other activities on 31 sites leased to uranium companies. The ruling affects about 25,000 acres southwest of Grand Junction along the Dolores and San Miguel rivers.
A 53-page opinion filed late Tuesday said the DOE "acted arbitrarily and capriciously in failing to analyze site-specific impacts" on people and the environment — especially given the history of uranium mining in the region.
Martinez also found DOE officials violated the Endangered Species Act by failing to consult with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists about the impact of leasing uranium lands.
The decision means federal overseers of the nation's push to develop fuel for nuclear energy must proceed far more carefully and conduct a detailed analysis — with full public participation — of the likely effects that renewed uranium mining and milling would have on air, land, water and people.
Extraction of uranium over 60 years left Colorado and other Western states pocked with toxic scars, tainted water and legal obligations to former workers and survivors.
A Government Accountability Office study found the U.S government approved 5,777 radiation-exposure claims by uranium workers, mostly miners, between 1992 and 2007 and paid $577 million in settlements. There were 2,970 claims denied.
While world market prices for uranium have remained low, a Canadian company's proposal to build the nation's first new uranium mill since the Cold War in southwestern Colorado has kindled interest in renewed production of uranium fuel for nuclear power plants.
State health regulators this year issued a final permit, which local residents are challenging in court. The mill proposal led to several companies expressing interest in mining uranium.
DOE officials responded by reconfiguring lease tracts in 2007, then issuing leases for 31 tracts in 2008 to six companies — Cotter Corp., Golden Eagle Uranium, Energy Fuels Resources, Gold Eagle Mining, U.S. Uranium Corp. and Zenith Minerals.
The DOE has estimated 13.5 million pounds of uranium ore could be extracted and began approving exploration plans on five lease tracts in 2009.
"We've been saying, since 2006, that these environmental studies need to be done before the Department of Energy acts to re-invigorate uranium mining and milling in western Colorado. Now a federal judge's order is in place," said attorney Travis Stills of the Durango-based Energy Minerals Law Center, who argued the case for the Colorado Environmental Coalition and other local and national groups. "Now, maybe we'll finally get protections for the Dolores River Basin and the people who live in the region."
DOE officials have argued they were planning to do a thorough environmental study once they knew more about specific proposed mines.
It is unclear whether the agency will appeal the judge's decision, said Laura Kilpatrick, manager of the DOE Office of Legacy Management's uranium leasing program.
Kilpatrick said she could not comment on the ruling because "it is a pending litigation. There are such things as appeals."
She said DOE officials did not cut corners on environmental requirements.
"There's not a soul who thought they did not do everything that was required," she said.
DOE officials embarked on a full environmental-impact study in July that will involve ecologists, engineers and others, she said. It probably will take about two years to complete.
"We're obviously going to continue with what we are doing with the uranium leasing programs," with the environmental study in progress, she said. "To my knowledge, nothing has changed at all."
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AAAAND THAT'S a wrap! From a 30+ hour film shoot and a weekend having the Punderson Gardens production company here at the farm filming – with all our horses! So much fun to see how the horses (especially Caruso) at first got a bit insecure on what the heck people and cameras were doing coming up to them, and then as the days went started to totally thrive on the attention – craving a massage after each take – from anyone!
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- The Rise of Young Asylum Seekers
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Coverage, analysis, photo and video coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup from Brazil
The Dutch beat Chile 2-0 to secure the top spot in Group B and thus avoiding Brazil in the Knockout Round. Substitute Leroy Fer scored with his first touch of the game on a header from Daryl Janmaat's cross in the 77th minute
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It is not simply the euro zone that is threatened by the dramatic economic discrepancies that now exist among its members. Now it is the European Union itself that is in danger, mainly but not entirely because of the economic crisis inherited from Wall Street abuses
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel says that the answer to Europe Union's problems is more political integration. But, one is left asking what closer political union can bring to the EU without a full transfer of national sovereignties to European institutions
Forward Christian Benteke scored two goals in the second half to help Belgium pull away en route to a 4-2 victory over the United States. The Belgians defeated the US for the fourth straight time
The European Union has voiced concern about low fertility as a major demographic challenge. If it stays at these low levels, the population quickly moves from growth to decline, which is already happening in Germany, despite immigration
When the proposal was initially made for a common European currency, it seemed to be a good idea. Although inexpert in economics, it struck me as an effect of a false analogy with the United States that was common in Europe at that time
When the Peace Palace, home to the Permanent Court of Arbitration, opened in 1913, it was hoped it would herald a new era in international relations: one in which force of argument rather than force of arms settled international disputes
The Nobel Committee recently awarded its prestigious top prize to 500 million people who have, for the last 65 years, made a conscious decision to live together in peace and harmony: the European Union
Seventeen economically disparate nations bound their fortunes together in creating the euro zone, and it is exactly this that has thrown the European project into crisis
The euro should now be recognized as an experiment that failed. The political goal of creating a harmonious Europe has also failed
The great economic crisis has given birth to a smaller and tighter monetary union in Europe, under the influence of a Germany that is undergoing a certain estrangement from its European partners. This amounts to a possibly dangerous wager on what the European Union will ultimately become
The euro crisis is now threatening to turn the European Union into something fundamentally different. The member countries are divided into two classes -- creditors and debtors -- with the creditors in charge
Moody's cuts its outlook for three European nations with triple-A ratings -- Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg -- as more uncertainty in the euro-zone debt crisis unfolds
Nearly every step towards total union has revealed still more of the inherent factors of disunity in Europe and has dramatized how distant 'Europe' has become from the simple and lucid ambitions of its origins
The European Union is at risk of being destroyed by the euro. The credit crisis has created divisions in Europe which are undermining what was supposed to be mutual confidence and solidarity
Denmark scored the first major upset, shocking heavy favorites Netherlands, 1-0 in the opening match of Group B or otherwise known as 'Group of Death'. In another Group B match, Germany defeated Portugal, 1-0
The stage is set for the 2012 Euro Cup following Friday's draw that saw host Poland and Ukraine getting the top draws while Spain placed in a tougher group. Poland was drawn in Group A along with Greece, Russia, and Czech Republic
The Netherlands beat Australia 3-2 in a sensational World Cup Group B match featuring stunning goals and non-stop action. Dutch winger Arjen Robben opened the scoring in the 20th minute
Two goals in 10 second-half minutes by substitutes Marouane Fellaini and Dries Mertens gave Belgium a 2-1 comeback victory over Algeria after the north Africans had threatened a shock result in their World Cup Group H match on Tuesday
Stunning goals from Dutch captain Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben ensured an awful start to Spain's World Cup defense as the Netherlands destroyed one of the tournament favorites 5-1 in complete contrast to the World Cup final between the two in 2010
Fields of flowers around the Dutch town of Lisse turn the landscape into a patchwork quilt of bright colors at this time of year. Tulips have been grown in the Netherlands since the 16th century
Recent euthanasia legislation passed in Belgium begs the question: At what age should a child be allowed to make end of life decisions?
Past debates on the EU's possible emergence as a superpower have usually focused on its influence abroad. However, the EU's ability to project power and influence will also shape its internal future -- by either proving its utility to member states or not
European Parliament elections are expected to bring about a new all-time record turnout in support for right-wing, anti-immigrant, and anti-EU fringe parties. In many European countries, extremist parties have been on the rise
Spain and the Netherlands headline today's World Cup action in a rematch of the 2010 World Cup final. Fox Sports soccer analysts Wright and Wynalda preview that match as well as Mexico vs Cameroon and Chile vs Australia
Dutch football club FC Den Bosch has apologized to AZ of Alkmaar's striker Jozy Altidore for the racist chanting he received from a small group of spectators during a match
Just as the EU has transformed Europe, it has also transformed Brussels. Brussels today is multicultural, hosting politicians and businesspeople (and immigrants) from around the globe -- and featuring a world of ethnic restaurants
Dutch champion Ajax put Premier League titlist Manchester City on the brink of a second straight group-stage exit with a 3-1 victory in a Champions League showdown
Amsterdam is a laboratory of progressive living and tolerance, bottled inside Europe's most 17th-century city. This city is a patchwork quilt of canal-bordered islands
The next crisis will be political, not in the sense of what conventional politician is going to become prime minister, but in the deeper sense of whether Europe's political elite can retain power
Like ghosts from the past, we see political violence, xenophobia, migrants being scapegoated and extreme nationalism creeping into our public debates -- even into our parliaments. This is a Europe diverging from its founding principles
Over the past two years, the eurozone members have done a remarkable job managing the short-term symptoms of the crisis, although the costs have been great. Yet the long-term challenge remains
Europe's new fiscal compact treaty attempts to force regional reform without challenging sovereignty
Even before the financial sector and sovereign debt crisis began to destabilise Europe's banking system, European leaders were voicing fears that the Old World might be slipping towards global irrelevance
2012 could be the make-or-break moment for the embattled eurozone. Europe could either continue on the path of ever-greater integration - or return to being a regional group of rival states.
With no end in sight for the two-year-old euro crisis, the question now is can the EU survive it while remaining united?
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Known by the name hibiscus sabdariffa, this flower is used for centuries in many cultural practices due to its numerous health benefits. It belongs to the family Malvaceaae which also include: okra, cotton and cocoa. Hibiscus grows naturally in areas with warm climates but you can find it throughout the world.Hibiscus tea is a very popular drink and is often used as a medicinal drink. Sour taste and ruby-red color is the trademark of this tea.
The popularity of this flower as a healthy and tasty tea is widening, because every day we learn about the new and emerging health benefits, and recently revealed its ability to melt excess weight.
Scientific study – Hibiscus and weight loss
In 2014 magazine Food & Function announced the results of a clinical research study done on obese people who were aged between 18 to 65 years. This 12-week study was conducted in Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan.
Before and after the study, certain parameters were taken for analysis, including: the percentage of body fat, waist circumference, serum lipase, blood sugar and waist to hips ratio.
During the study the individuals were divided in two groups: First group had to consume 3 tablets hibiscus extract per day, and the second one 3 sugar tablets per day.
After analyzing the post-study parameters, researchers discovered that the participants who took the hibiscus extract had reduced their waist circumference, body fat percentage, and waste-to-hip ratio during the course of the study. Although weight loss was moderate, the results were encouraging.
The final results confirmed that hibiscus can reduce weight. If you do not like hibiscus tea, you can consume tablets.
Health benefits of hibiscus:
- Regulation of blood pressure
- Protection of the liver
- Lowering cholesterol
- Anti-cancerous, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
- Alleviation of menstrual pain
- Reduce anxiety and depression
- Improve digestion
Due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, hibiscus can help many health problems. In its composition also has protocaechuic acid, which has anti-cancer properties as well as vitamin C, flavonoids and diuretic properties.
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Hibiscus can be found in various forms in the marketplace. Users have confirmed that by incorporating hibiscus into their daily routine, they have been able to lower and stabilize their blood pressure, manage weight and have steady weight loss, lower their fasting glucose level, lower levels of bad cholesterol, and feel better overall.
Hibiscus is safe for daily consumption, however, there should be a caution for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or have any medical condition, it is best to seek advice from a doctor.


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For HomeFront, 2015 was a truly notable year. While we faced new challenges and saw the effects of the economy on domestic violence, we also saw great success and a vast increase in our public awareness.
In June of 2015, HomeFront launched its first wide scale domestic violence awareness campaign in partnership with Checker Cabs. This ground-breaking campaign utilized messages of hope and empowerment to involve community in ending domestic violence. We received widespread attention and reach throughout the summer months, and dramatically increased our profile in the public sphere, as well as mainstream and social media. HomeFront launched its second annual My HomeFront campaign in June 2016, and we look forward to building on the successes of last year and remaining top of mind within the community.
In the midst of difficult economic times, we are incredibly grateful that our funders continue to support HomeFront. At a time when so many cuts are being made, we are grateful that the Government of Alberta, the City of Calgary and the Calgary Police Service acknowledge the success of HomeFront's integrated service delivery model and impact on the community.
We have a lot to celebrate from this past year, and we know that there will still be hurdles ahead. With a noted increase in domestic violence reported by the Calgary Police Service, HomeFront knows that this will directly impact the number of people who need our services and stretch existing resources. HomeFront employees do difficult work, and as an organization we are committed to ensuring they are provided with training, tools, and support at all times. During the next fiscal year, we will continue to build awareness, engage the community, foster partnerships, secure sustainable funding and build HomeFront as one of the leading domestic violence models in the country.
For HomeFront, our partners are the backbone in all that we do. Our partnerships with the Calgary Police Service, Crown, Probation, Calgary Region Child and Family Services and various community agencies are fundamental in our success, and we are continually grateful for their commitment to collaboration and a coordinated community response to domestic violence.
While we recognize that this next year will be a challenging one, we are motivated, inspired and humbled by the resiliency and strength of our clients, and are moved to work hard and continue to provide the best support to those we serve.
Thank you to all of our partners, funders, donors, staff, board and volunteers for working together with us to create healthy homes and safe communities.
Margaret Stevens
Executive Director
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HomeFront has much to look forward to in 2016 and beyond. In spite of the fact that Alberta's charitable agencies and private companies are facing a very challenging environment, we must remain focused on the reality that we live in one of the greatest cities in the world, and in a province that has a great future – a future that includes our communities free of domestic violence.
On the heels of a successful 2015 campaign, HomeFront's awareness in the city is at an all-time high. In 2016, HomeFront will build on these successes, both operationally, and from a fundraising and awareness perspective.
Our 2016 strategic priorities will remain tightly focused on ensuring that we can create long-term stability for HomeFront's two core programs: The Domestic Violence Intervention and Resource Team, and The Domestic Conflict Response Team. To support this outcome, HomeFront's Board and Leadership Team are executing on three strategic priorities:
1. Establish a 50% private, 50% public core funding model.
2. Ensure that HomeFront staff are healthy and supported.
3. Ensure that HomeFront's IT infrastructure and database are stable and secure.
We would like offer a heartfelt thank you to our partners, funders, donors, stakeholders, volunteers, staff and fellow board members. Your collaboration and commitment are allowing us to deliver these important outcomes in 2016, and more importantly, to create a future free of domestic violence.
Lauretta Enders
HomeFront Board of Directors
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Being a mom – at any stage of the game – presents challenges to consistently implementing health and wellness habits. That doesn't mean you can't reach your goals, though. Here are 15 tips to help you make gains even if you feel like you don't have enough time or energy.
I'm supposed to write a strong opening hook here. Maybe a personal story to draw you in. Maybe some hard-hitting fact about motherhood to make you receptive to the rest of the article.
You're a busy mom, though. Your kid is probably trying to find a way to off themselves right now. In fact, you're probably not even reading this. I would be surprised if you haven't already scrolled past this, straight to the tips.
So let's get to it. Here they are…
Tip #1: Extend yourself a lot more grace and patience.
Our culture seems to push the fantasy of the "Super Mom."
It's the mom that can handle everything. The ultimate multi-tasker who is able to avert crises before they happen and effortlessly handle the ones that couldn't have been predicted.
The result is that moms everywhere are desperately trying to live up to the hype. This means putting everyone else before you. It means running yourself into the ground. It means striving for an impossible standard.
If this is the path you're on, you will not have the physical, mental, and emotional resources needed to consistently engage in healthy habits. You will not reach your body & life goals.
The solution is to stop striving for standards that can't be achieved and refrain from beating yourself up when you inevitably fall short of Super Mom status.
Start extending yourself a lot more grace and patience. You'll be happier and healthier for it.
Tip #2: If you have a spouse/partner, enlist their help.
There are a lot of moms in the Rebooted Body Online Academy. In the early days of working with us, overwhelm is something they talk about frequently.
When asked about help from spouses or other family members, they often say they don't get very much help. When asked about their requests for help, they often say they haven't made many (or have made some half-hearted requests).
You can see the issue here, right? It's not that other people aren't willing to help, it's that they aren't being asked (in very clear and direct terms).
This can directly relate to the Super Mom fairy tale I talked about in Tip #1. Super Moms don't ask for help, right?
You *need* to protect your physical, mental, and emotional resources if you want to reach your body and life goals. That's an inescapable fact. So you have to start asking for help. And you must do so wholeheartedly.
Be clear, be direct, and appeal to your partner's (or whomever you're asking) empathy.
Tip #3: Schedule your fitness time on a family calendar.
If you have fitness activities that you love to participate in, make sure they're on the family schedule. Everyone should know they exist. Everyone should be able to see when they're going to happen.
Protect these times. Don't get in the habit of moving them too often. Hold firm on them. Drive home the point that they're important.
Your spouse or other helpers should know about these times and be prepared to step in. This is your time and it's going to happen. Everyone else can fend for themselves while you invest a little time back into yourself.
Tip #4: Make your workouts more physiologically efficient.
If you're really pressed for time, it's important to maximize the results you'll get from the time spent.
Going on a 60-minute walk or to a 60-minute personal training session is fantastic, but it's not always practical. Sometimes you have 10-20 minutes and you need to make it count.
The first thing you must know is that doing 10-20 minutes of any type of exercise is beneficial. A lot of busy moms think, "Short workouts won't really do anything for me. If I can't do an hour, I won't do anything."
That's false thinking. 10-20 minutes can be just as effective as longer workouts, especially if you take the advice I'm about to give you.
To make your workouts more efficient, focus on intensity instead of duration. You can get amazing results with very little time invested by implementing this simple philosophy.
Tip #5: Invest in a meal/food delivery service like SunBasket.
At first glance, you might think, "Yeah, I wish."
Your first objection might be, "money." Your second objection might be, "my family won't eat that stuff."
Let me tell you something: Even if a service like SunBasket costs a little more than you'd spend on regular groceries and cooking, it's worth it in terms of reduced stress, time saved, etc.
Don't be penny-rich and dollar-poor. Being full-throttle all the time and doing everything yourself costs a lot of money in the long run.
Let SunBasket deliver 3 delicious meals to you every week. In our family, we make the kids something simple ahead of time and then make the SunBasket for ourselves after they're in bed.
You don't have to follow the same strategy as we do – just find a way to make it work for you so you can save yourself time and stress.
By the way, this link will get you 3 free meals from SunBasket.
And if you need some help and tips to get started in the kitchen or making your cooking life easier, check out these beginner cooking tips.
Tip #6: Have quick sources of protein on hand at all times.
There are two situations you'll want to avoid as a busy mom trying to be healthy:
- Getting stuck unprepared with nothing to eat.
- Getting so stressed that you eat the first thing you come across.
Having some convenient protein on hand will rescue you from both of these situations.
Why protein? Because protein is the best satiety trigger with very little downside.
The last thing you want to do is grab high-glycemic carbs. If you do that, you'll put yourself on a cravings roller coaster.
You could potentially grab some fat (some people will eat avocado, for example) as well, but that won't provide satiation as long as protein will.
Stock up on things like Epic Bars, high-quality jerky, hard-boiled eggs, tuna/sardines, etc. These can be a life-saver in a pinch.
Also, remember that being healthy doesn't require perfection. It's not "bad" to grab whatever is convenient. But if you make a habit out of grabbing what's convenient, you won't reach your goals.
Aim for preparedness most often, but don't beat yourself up if you have to grab something out of convenience.
Tip #7: Young kids? Push a stroller on a long walk or use a carrier.
Fitting in exercise doesn't always mean leaving the kids behind. If you have young children, invest in a good jogging stroller (for under $100).
You can push your kids on a long walk or a run. Even if you don't have a lot of time, put this stroller to use for increasing the intensity (see Tip #4). You can a great workout from investing 6-10 minutes in mastering the mile.
If you want to use a baby carrier or wrap instead (for younger kids), you can still get a good walk in.
Tip #8: Use smoothies for convenience.
I'm a proponent of eating real, solid food the vast majority of the time. But I'm also pragmatic. A smoothie is way better than McDonald's.
To make the most out of a smoothie, use a high-quality protein powder, a low or no-sugar base, more veggies than fruit, and toss in some healthy fat.
Here's the recipe for the official Rebooted Body Power Smoothie if you need some inspiration.
Tip #9: Stop micromanaging your food and eating habits.
Micromanaging your eating (counting calories, portion controlling, tracking points, etc.) adds a lot of unnecessary stress to the idea of eating healthy.
While you may think those tactics are necessary to reach your goals, they aren't. Your body has a much more accurate internal food calculator that can make managing your eating and reaching your goals feel effortless.
It's true. You just have to know how to tune into it – something we teach in our Instinctual Eating and Total Body Reboot programs.
Tip #10: Cut some things from your schedule.
If you're playing the Super Mom game, I can almost guarantee that your schedule is way more full than it needs to be.
Again, I have a lot of experience in this area. I've seen the schedules of moms working through our online programs. In fact, this is one of the areas where I'm able to create some very quick wins and recover a lot of physical, mental, and emotional resources right off the bat.
If I sat down with you right now to audit your schedule, I have no doubt that I could recover a significant amount of time. And doing so would lift a significant amount of mental and emotional weight as well.
This recovered time and energy could be immediately invested back into *you*.
This is something you can do on your own, by the way. Audit your schedule and then commit to saying "No" more often.
Oh, and stop lying to yourself about how you don't have enough time to be healthy. Everyone has the same amount of time. Whenever you feel like saying, "I don't have enough time for that," translate it to, "that's not a priority right now."
It doesn't mean you have to do the thing you said you didn't have time for, it just means you have to stop lying to yourself about the reason for not doing it.
Tip #11: Actually play with your kids.
There's a reason active children are at a naturally a healthy weight – they're very active!
Sure, their body invests a lot of food resources into growth as well, but there's no denying that most kids are much more physically active than adults are.
If you want to enjoy many of the same results that children do, play with them.
Instead of sitting on the bench at the park looking at your phone, play with your kids.
Instead of sending your kids outside to play by themselves, play with your kids.
You don't have to always be playing with your kids, of course. I get that you want a break. But many parents never play with their kids in any physical capacity.
Start playing with them more often. Not only will you benefit, but they'll benefit greatly as well.
Tip #12: Join a sport or activity you can participate in with your kids.
Most parents sign their kids up for sports that involve other kids. That's a great thing, but it's not your only option.
If your goal is to be more physically active, consider signing your child up for sports that involve you as a parent.
Many martial arts schools, for example, have parent/child combo classes. Some yoga places do this as well.
Even if your child is enrolled in a sport that they only play with other kids, you might be able to play the same sport with them outside of their regular class/training times.
Tennis, soccer, swimming, baseball, and lacrosse are all examples of sports you can play/practice with your children. You don't have to be an expert, you just have to be a warm body with great intentions.
Tip #13: Use your children for resistance training.
You can use this trick with babies all the way to pre-teens (depending on how strong you are).
For babies, put them in a carrier and then do conventional bodyweight exercises such as squats and lunges. They'll add some extra weight to what you're doing and bond with you at the same time.
For older kids, have them be a human backpack (or front-pack). They'll get a kick out of it.
You can also incorporate your older kids into the workouts. Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (great martial arts for weight loss and fitness) both have some really great partner exercises that you can do with kids as well.
The options are only limited by your creativity. The point is that you can get a great workout in WHILE spending quality time with your kids. Who doesn't have time for that?
Tip #14: Use your crockpot more often.
This is pretty low-hanging fruit when it comes to being healthy on a tight time budget but you'd be surprised at how many people aren't utilizing it enough.
There's no shame in having a slow-cooker meal every single night for a week if that's what needs to happen. The variety of flavors and meals you get from a crockpot are endless.
Here are some of our favorite slow-cooker recipes to get you started.
Tip #15: Give intermittent fasting a shot.
What's Intermittent Fasting? It's hard to pin down a solid definition because there are so many variations and philosophies. As Wikipedia confirms, "Intermittent fasting (IF) is an umbrella term for various diets that cycle between a period of fasting and non-fasting."
For the purposes of this article, just think of it like the strategic skipping of a meal. Not scheduled, just random.
Let's say you get into one of those periods where you're caught unprepared and can't find any reasonable food options. What do you?
Most people take the approach of, "I have to eat something!" But that doesn't have to be the case.
If you're truly healthy, it should be possible to skip a meal without any physiological issues. During this "fasting" period, your body will access stored body fat to help you get to the next meal.
Instead of putting garbage in your body for convenience, you're letting your body consume stored body fat for fuel. In other words, you're turning a potential setback into a really productive thing.
If you can't easily skip a meal without repercussions (blood sugar issues, headaches, low energy, etc.) that's a sign that you have some work to do in terms of diet, metabolism, etc. You'll want to look into doing a Total Body Reboot to get yourself into a position where your body is working like a well-oiled machine.
Good Luck!
It's tough being a busy mom, but you *can* still reach your body and life goals. Hopefully, you found these tips helpful. If you did, please share. And make sure you're on our email list so you can get more helpful tips and advice like this going forward.
Kevin Geary is the founder of RebootedBody.com and a respected expert on cravings, eating psychology, and long-term habit change. He's helped tens of thousands of men and women in over 35 countries around the world through his online academy and now offers all of his signature programs through a "pay what you want" model.


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This morning's eagerly-anticipated solar eclipse turned into a bit of a damp squib across Aylesbury Vale, as much of the area was covered by cloud.
Some lucky sky-watchers did capture the rare event, with Clare Taylor sending in the above photo from her mobile coffee van which was parked in Gatehouse Way, Aylesbury at the time.
Molly Wilkinson also sent us the photo below which was taken from the 11th floor of the New County Offices building in Aylesbury.
One disgruntled skywatcher said he felt that 'for all the excitement it was a bit of a disappointment'.
For much of the country, the eclipse could only be noticed by an abnormal level of darkness in which the sun remained hidden behind clouds.
There were pockets of clear skies across Wales, parts of the westcountry and the Midlands and eastern Scotland near Edinburgh.
The proportion of the sun covered by the moon increased as you went north in the UK - it ranged from 84% down in London up to 97% in Lerwick in the Shetland Isles.
Times also varied with the eclipse beginning in London at 8.24am and reaching its peak at 9.31am while in Edinburgh it started at 8.30am and peaked at 9.35am.
The last solar eclipse of any significance occurred in 1999 and was total - when 100% of the Sun was covered - when it was seen from Cornwall.
The next deep partial eclipse visible in the UK will take place in August 2026 while the next total eclipse will not take place until September 2090.


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For such a slight book, The Caldecott Chronicles certainly did not mess around. There wasn't a shortage of vivid gore, characteristic of the horrors of the day and age when zombies rule Victorian England. The premise of this short story is quite unique; a lost journal of the Earl of Rothshire depicting the nightmare that they lived through during those days. The tales were gaudy and hellish, complete with garish drawings. But it also told of tale of survival and a kindred kinship between the Earl and a teenage girl who had a penchant and talent for creatively killing the undead.
Stories told in journal entries form tend to be on the narrative side and consequently, wearisome. The absence of the dialogues contribute to the monotony of reading a long-winded story. Thankfully, The Caldecott Chronicles did not suffer the same fate. I finished this book in one sitting. Humour, gore and fast-paced action all played a part in keeping my steadfast attention. There was something about the Earl and Saffy's friendship that offered hope amidst the bloodbath and death that surrounded them. In short, this little book didn't lack the human element in a world where it would be easier to give up on humanity.
I'm a lover of all things zombies, so reading this wasn't a hardship. This short story did not lack for anything. It's compact, yes, but complete in its own way. I'm very interested in reading the next book of this short series.
All in all, Caldecott Chronicles is a faultless account of human survival, peppered with hope and humour that will get you through the pages of rudimentary gore.
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|9th century box, end panel - almost finished
As the light faded this evening here was were I was with the carving
Carving dimension; 140mm x 92mm
I have not tried very hard to find the origins, or the earliest surviving examples of this type of work, but here is a detail from a 2nd century BC bronze door in Hagia Sophia, which clearly shows two versions of the Classical Greek form this decoration took on. One thing I find particularly amazing about this door is that if one were to only see the vine and leaf ornament on the extreme right of the picture, they would surely assume it to be 14th century Western European work.
|Detail of a Bronze door in Hagia Sophia showing
two forms of 'Rankenwerk'
I will remind everyone reading this, again, that all the ornament for this box stems from the BNF Lat 1 manuscript in the Bibliothèque nationale de France. I am not copying anything outright, but imagining myself as an artist in the 9th century who had access to this manuscript as a design resource. As such an artist, I would have, (and did) taken design elements from this work and adapted it to my plan. There is no design in the manuscript which remotely resembles this panel, but all of the various parts are there; this includes the lion, the scrolling vines, and the various types of leaves and flowers which I have used.
|BNF Lat 1 fol 4v
Scrolling vines and leaves, the circular flower, and a rampant lion
I first began working out the design on paper, and once it had gotten to the point of feeling like it could work, I stopped and started drawing it on the holly panel instead. I did not feel like re-drawing the lion, so I traced him, cut him out, and pasted him on. "cut and paste" old school!
|The design, drawn and ready for carving
One thing that this exercise gave a good excuse to point out, is that in laying out this type of design, one begins with circles. Some free-hand work follows, connecting one ring with the next to form spirals, but to lay it out accurately, one uses a compass as can be seen in the following picture.
|Concentric circles are the foundation for this type of design
I point this out because it is an important thing to consider when viewing medieval illustration of furniture. Many examples are decorated with simple dots or circles, but as I have stated in the past, these renderings are not photographic, but merely form-representational illustrations. If one considers the set of six circles shown on the piece of timber above, and then the ultimate decoration that sprang from those circles, it gives a completely different perspective from which to view this 11th century relief carving of a bed.
|Detail of a relief sculpture at the monastery in La Charité-sur-Loire, France
When I first began this box project, I was feeling apprehensive about my abilities to carve the fine details, but was willing to give it a go. As I got into the project my confidence has grown, so I felt up to the challenge of something a bit more intricate than I had originally planned. A trip to the Medieval Collection at the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore also had me feeling that my attempts at reproducing medieval relief carving were actually quite pathetic. I saw things there which were much smaller than my carving, and yet a thousand times better. It is good to eat a slice of Humble Pie once in a while, and to have something to put you back in your place.
Once I got started, the carving went well, but as one might expect, it took quite a lot of time, at the point when I stopped this evening, it has 25 hours worth of work, plus the two hours to draw the design on the wood in the first place. I must still do a bit more scraping and cleaning up, as well as finish carving the moulding on the right edge; then I will give it the bleach treatment and cut it to fit the box.
Note to my regular readers;
|10 am
It was a cloudy day, thus the grey colour to the picture
This is a good view because you can clearly see the intermediate stage
of carving for the moulding
Note to my regular readers;
There will be no blog posting next week, as I will be at the Waterford Craft Fair, exhibiting my wares as well as demonstrating my craft for the audience.


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Press conferences in movies and TV shows always crackle with over-the-top intensity. People shout questions over one another. Everything is in a frenzy.
Real press conferences rarely play out in that manner, especially in the world of golf. When Jack Nicklaus met the media yesterday, it looked and sounded as if grandfather was telling warm tales in his den.
Nicklaus gave his annual State of Jack, State of the Memorial Tournament, State of the Muirfield Village Golf Club course, and State of Golf in General press conference yesterday. I've been covering the Memorial since the early 1990s, back in my days at the Cincinnati Post, and not much has changed with the Nicklaus media outing on Tuesday of tournament week. I mean that in a good way.
Nicklaus, at 67, is still accomodating and opinionated with the press. During his playing career, other players would snipe behind his back that Jack talked as if he knew everything, but, as Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly once said, "That's because we ask him." Nicklaus is intelligent, loves the game of golf, and isn't afraid to say what he thinks about the sport's topics. That's rare from others today. Athletes and coaches, especially the high-profile ones, are so guarded today that they don't want to say much of anything except cliches. The walls around them are thick as a battleship hull.
Nicklaus still, as we in the press like to says, fills it up -- as in, fills up your notebook. He did it again yesterday. Nicklaus, so at ease it appeared he was being swallowed up by his comfortable chair, fielded questions for one hour. Several of the reporters have covered him throughout his career, and he'd acknowledge them by first name. A couple of Pittsburgh reporters were here to gather stories for the U.S. Open in Oakmont in two weeks, and Nicklaus provided them with details about his first PGA Tour win -- the 1962 Open on that historic Pennsylvania course. He defeated Arnold Palmer in Arnie's back yard, much to the chagrin of the gallery. They openly pulled against Nicklaus as the King and upstart Columbus kid battled in an 18-hole playoff. Charlie Nicklaus, his father, and Woody Hayes were there for defense. "Woody was Woody. They said the two of them had to hold off the Oakmont crowd themselves," Nicklaus said. "Woody would get very upset with the gallery. When people said something, he wasn't going to back off."
It must be an odd feeling to be alive, have your own museum, and be asked to recall events from your youth whenever reporters are around.
Nicklaus is from the days when print reporters held the power, and he maintains a respect for the needs of writers. It showed again yesterday when his one-hour press conference ended. After most of the crowd filed out of the room, Nicklaus stuck around for another 20 minutes and chatted with about a dozen newspaper and magazine writers.
"OK guys, we got enough?" Nicklaus said before getting up to leave after 80 minutes of being interviewed.
You won't hear Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson ask that in their scheduled press conferences tomorrow.


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I just saw this new fixture from Pottery Barn. It is showcased in their newsletter that I received. At first glance I really didn't care for it. Too...something. Contrived? Uninspired? Too much like other lighting fixtures that incorporate common objects like silverware or glasses, etc. etc?
Twenty seconds later, I think I like it. While I don't think I'd buy it, it's the sculptural quality of it that's speaking to me now. I think I'm over my initial cynical thoughts. I do like the use of two fixtures over a table, although these should be set further apart. Could be great for a kitchen dining area/breakfast room too.
What do you think? 1) Like it or 2) hate it or 3) a New Yorker's "eh" (with a smirk and a right tilt of the head-stop, let's not forget the half closed eyes)?


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This is a late update for last week, week: 16.
I have been on Nutrisystem now since July and I lost quite a lot of weight, which I have been thrilled about. This week, however, was the first week that I put on a pound instead of losing or maintaining, so I have been feeling a little disheartened with that, though not too much as 1lb is better than 20lbs, so I can't really complain about that, but I would, at this point like to see the scales moving instead of hovering around the same weight every week.
Nutrisystem waffles with scramble egg and hot sauce.
I am doing everything I can, sticking to the food, having my flex meals, exercising and all that, but I will admit that this week I ate a little more cake than I should have and soda, which I don't usually drink, but it was available so I did. I have been a little less active since the air is more frigid, too, so I just need to keep motivated.
Nutrisystem Meatball Melt and Salad.
I have been tracking my food and there are days when I just don't drink enough water and so I have upped that over the last couple of days, too. My decrease in water intake seems to have come with buying a water filter! I don't know if it is just that it is more convenient to carry about a half a gallon of water at the time and just reach for it or what, but for some reason I was easily drinking far more water when I was buying it in bottles - if anyone actually has a theory on this, I'd love to hear it, because I'd prefer to save cash and use the filter, but somehow my butt would rather make a cup of coffee while i'm out in the kitchen, than pour water!? I don't know!
I'm not going to sweat it over a pound as you can put that on in a day doing just about anything, but I certainly would like to see that weight going the other way. It is a lot harder at this stage, but not impossible as I still have a long way to go! Fingers crossed!
All I know is that since a 1lb gain last week, I have been trying to push more water, trying to get more done, get more active, change it up a little and yet go back to eating breakfast, lunch and dinner and not switching that routing up, out or around, which I tried before to get over this plateau, which didn't work. I did pick up 3 new workout DVDs on Thursday, so i've been using those, too. Maybe I just need to keep pushing and keep it fresh!
Look out for the next update to see how it went...
Keep on keeping on!


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Podcast: Happy Kitchen, Happy Camp
We all know that the way to a summer camp's heart is through its stomach.
So needless to say, the camp kitchen is a very important place.
In this podcast by the folks at CampHacker.org, Travis and friends talk about making the camp kitchen a wonderful place to work and to visit.
Happy listening! Happy Kitchen, Happy Camp


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Kyriacos Kyriacou, known to his British friends as Kris Kirk, was born in London to Greek Cypriot parents. At school Kris's passion for sports led to him captaining the cricket and baseball teams, and his prowess in rugby saw him representing London, Middlesex and South East England as a junior player. However, Kris's sporting success ended dramatically on the beach at Brighton when he broke his neck in a tragic diving accident.
After spending a year at Stoke Mandeville hospital Kris came home, continuing his education and discovering a talent for art. Eventually this led to a meeting with the eminent mouth artist Charles Fowler, who encouraged Kris to send examples of his work to the MFPA.
With great dedication Kris worked long hours to hone his technique, his efforts being rewarded in 1982 in promotion to Full Member Artist within the Association. As a professional working artist Kris had the means to take his family back to Cyprus and the warm welcome they received from the extended family and friends led to the decision to relocate to the island in 1990. His fantastic loving family have been an enduring support for Kris since his accident but when he met Blanche, a nurse who had come to work in Cyprus, life took an unexpected turn. Kris and Blanche married and now live in the home they designed near Kris's fathers birthplace, the clear Mediterranean light providing a constant inspiration for his painting.


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Tony Petrello is a leader who ensures that Nabors Industries is one of the best organization in the world. The organization offers good services hence it is recognized as one of the top company in the United States. They deliver offshore drilling rigs all over the parts of the world. Nabors Industries also provide other parts of services which are creative technologies, proper drilling tools, and staging equipment. Through the good management that he provides he enables the workers to be motivated and put all the effort hence enable the organization to advance and to know more click here
Through the hard work, Tony Petrello acquired financial returns in the year 2016 that showed the amount that was $1,342,206 but the total sum was $ 27,512,939 million whereby the amount of salary was $1,580,077, and also his bonus that he received was to $7,727,000 and lastly his stock that he attained is $16,863,656.
His commitment enabled him to join Nabors Industries in the year 1991 and he acted as the chairman and board member of director then he was promoted to be the chief operating officer then later the president of the organization. He always ensured that things in the organization run smoothly and they make more profit hence he emerged as the CEO of Nabors Industries.
Tony also ensured the companies' services are easily reachable with people all over the world. His main role is to provide better techniques in the company. His skills came from serving in both Baker and McKenzie law organization. He was situated in New York City branches whereby he was committed to the work that he did henceforth many people in the state recognized him as the way he always was competent and firmness.
Tony Petrello got his J.D Degree from Harvard Law School and also a B.S from Yale University in mathematics.


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2012 NHL Draft: The Next Ones Final Rankings | The Hockey Writers
|ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 24: First overall pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers poses for a photo portrait during day one of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center on June 24, 2011 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
Because every prospect has a story behind the talent...
"Chris's List: A common query is how these particular rankings are formulated. There is now an abundance of sources of hockey prospect information. You can check out my blog The Next Ones for your online eNewspaper, linking to the best of the best of these resources. TSN has Craig Button's Craig's List, which is a "monthly rankings represent his individual assessment of where players are slotted in the NHL draft. They will be posted in addition to Bob McKenzie's consensus NHL rankings, which is compiled four times a year. Bob's rankings represent the consensus NHL team view of where players are slotted in the NHL draft."
In contrast, The Next Ones rankings take into account many influences. While I obviously cannot reveal all my trade secrets, the following are some of the considerations contemplated when compiling the rankings. First of all, my personal prospect analysis and scouting reports from live player viewings (due to geography restraints mainly limited to WHL and this year's World Juniors) and video analysis. Admittedly, there is nothing comparable to live viewings. Secondly, my personal ranking system with influences from contacts whom I consider respected, knowledgeable, passionate hockey people with unique insight from all over this great hockey universe of ours. Many thanks to those who passionately offer up their unequivocal outstanding scouting analysis to me – you know who you are. Thirdly, I utilize some unique statistical analysis for guidance purposes only. Compiling and merging all of data along with copious amounts of research results in Chris's List coming to fruition."
Full article of The Next Ones Top 150 Final Rankings at The Hockey Writers:
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On September 11 the IT company Luxoft and Holiday Heroes threw an awesome charity event under the name 'Back to School'.
Kids from troubled families and computer geeks (in a good sense) formed teams and had to answer the questions of Niki Kanchev – one of Bulgaria's most beloved TV star.
The winners, 50 kids scored numerous gifts – books from Knigomania, cinema vauchers from Arena and one year subscription to the educational website ucha.se.
We can't wait to do an event like this again!


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This past couple of weeks I have been taste testing PIERRE'S frozen goodies, which came to us in:
- Hola Fruta! - Pure fruit Sherbet in Pomegranate and Blueberry as well as Peach Durazno!
- Pierre's Signature/Ultimate ice cream in Coconut Fudge Almond and Mocha Mud Pie!
- Pierre's Probiotic Yovation in Moose Tracks and Vanilla Pomegranate Blueberry!
Created over 80 years ago, and with over 235 products sharing the Pierre's name, it would seem likely that they have something special for everybody, which certainly sits true in our house! My daughter preferred the Probiotic Yovation, my son preferred the Mousse Tracks, my husband liked the Peach Duranzo and I personally LOVE the Coconut Fudge Almond!!
The Pierre's Signature line comes in 7 different flavors and came to be in conjunction with their 80th celebration in 2012 and cater to the ice-cream lover with these delightful combinations of quality and taste!
I found the ones I had to be very smooth, rich and creamy and, honestly, if I hadn't talked myself out of it, I could have easily eaten an entire pint in one sitting without a second thought! I wouldn't share the coconut Fudge Almond with anyone, but the whole family were able to taste the rest, which they were happy about!!
I loved the Hola Fruta! It had a very smooth, sherbet taste without making me cringe and I love the fruity flavors, which are available in Mango, Margarita, Peach, Pina Colada, Pomegranate & Blueberry, Strawberry and then, also, Black Cherry Lemon!! I think the sound of them alone is enough to make my mouth water and I can't wait to get around to picking up some Black Cherry Lemon or Pina Colada, they both sit up there at the top of my "have to try" list right now and, if they are anything like the couple of flavors that I have already tried out then I think I am about to get a little taste of heaven!!
Pierre's Probiotic Yovations were terrific, too! Also available in 7 different flavors, I was happy that I got to try 2 of them but would LOVE to seek out some Chocolate, Vanilla, Cappuccino, Black Cherries & Chocolate Chunks or Butter Pecan! All of these flavors sound enticing to me and I can see this being the start of a long, loving relationship with Pierre's at our place!!
Everything about these treats makes me smile - from the bright packaging to the delectable contents, what more could any foody need?! What to dress up an apple pie or warm tart? Reach for a little vanilla Pierre's OR opt for something a little more "exotic" with Pina Colada, which has always been one of my favorite tastes and so I am definitely going to have to get my hands on some in the near future!!
If you would like to find out more about these ice creams, sherbets, yovations and MORE! Then head on over HERE to do so and then check them out on Facebook HERE along with Twitter, HERE!
With so much to choose from, what's not to love!!
Disclaimer: I was given products in return for this review. My opinions are open, honest and my own. Your views may differ! Thank you!
With so much to choose from, what's not to love!!
Disclaimer: I was given products in return for this review. My opinions are open, honest and my own. Your views may differ! Thank you!


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Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Campaign
Arrhythmia Survivor Book by Award-winning Photographer Lynn Blodgett
Do you or someone you know have a heart arrhythmia? Would you share your story to help raise awareness?
The CARMA Center has teamed up with award-winning photographer Lynn Blodgett to create a book of photography chronicling the stories of people affected by AFib and other arrhythmias. We are currently seeking arrhythmia patients and caregivers to participate in our book project! Contact Kiera Roberts at 801.585.9567 or Elizabeth DeBroux at 801.587.5869 for a photo shoot appointment or for more information.
To learn more about Lynn and his first book of photography, Finding Grace, go to http://www.findinggracehomeless.org/
Upcoming Photo Shoots:
July 20-21 - Chicago, IL
July 28-29 - Tampa, FL
August 11 - Blanding, UT
"Are You in Rhythm?" Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Campaign
The CARMA Center is dedicated to spreading awareness about Atrial Fibrillation and educating the public about the condition and the health risks, such as stroke, that come with the disease. In an effort to broaden the impact of our Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Campaign we are organizing several screening and educational events in Utah and other states including Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado and Illinois. At these events we offer free screenings for AFib and educational materials about the condition and its various treatment options. The CARMA Center is working in partnership with Sanofi to expand our awareness outreach to physicians and clinicians. We provide resources regarding where and how to seek treatment in each area and how to access the cutting edge research and treatment facilities at the University of Utah.


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Raising a baby on a second hand budget: Already loved baby gear, a dream come true/
I was in the middle of my pregnancy when my husband pulled up to our little house, his red pickup truck loaded down with goodies. It felt like we had won the lottery.
There was a crib, mattress, sheets, changing pad and covers, a high chair, excercauser, toys, books and clothes.
He hauled everything into the nursery where a bassinet, bouncy chair and Bumbo seat awaited. The nursery was full and we hadn't paid for any of it!
Yesterday we talked about ways to get cheap kid's clothes. Let's talk about baby gear.
Again, my sister and my friend, Heather, had loaded me down with there genorosity. But what if you don't have generous people in your life?
My number one peice of advice: Ignore all the lists of things magazines and books tell you that you need to have a baby. You only need as much stuff as your budget can handles.
Here are the musts:
- Crib
- High Chair
- Changing pad
- Blankets
- Stroller
- Car seat - extreme caution should be used if puschasing a used carseat. I would advise against it. Here is why.
Here are somethings that are great to have but you could do without them:
- Bouncy chair
- Boppy Pillow
- Baby gym
Now, I say you don't need a bouncy chair, but considering my son slept in that thing the first month of his life, maybe I should move it to the must have spot???
And here is one thing you don't need:
- A changing table. - Seriously, put the changing pad on a dresser and move on with your life. You don't need an extra piece of furniture you will need to get rid of later.
SO how do you get the must have for cheap?
- Craigslist- This online garage sale has a ton of great stuff! I have sold a car, a couch, a bed, a refrigertator and given away a litter of puppies on Craigslist. And there is baby stuff galore. This morning I saw a stroller, monitor, highchair and bouncy seat on sale for a combined $20! You can't beat that. Click here for tips on how to buy on Craigslist.
- Garage Sales - This sounds like no brainer, right? It is June, so garage sale season is in full swing and many of them have tons of baby items. If you go to a garage sale make sure you have cash on hand. Be willing to haggle. While a garage seller wants to make cash, they also want to get rid of their stuff, so they will probably be willing to cut you a discount, especially if you are buying multiple items. Most local papers run a garage sale section in Friday's paper, so it won't be hard to find one.
- FreeCycle - If you live in a rural area like I do this might not be an option for you. But if you're a city dweller, FreeCycle is a great place to find, trade and get rid of baby gear for free. Free is in the name!
- DIY - Stores like IKEA or unfinished furniture stores offer great deals on baby furniture if you're willing to put in a little work you can get some BIG savings.
- Buy for the future. Your baby doesn't need tiny furniture just because they are a tiny person. Go ahead and get your child's dresser, book shelves, etc. now and use them as baby furniture. That way when your child gets older they already have the furniture they need and you won't need to buy two sets.
- Understand that everything you get doesn't have to be shiny and new. A used crib can be painted, polished and shined. A great set of colorful sheets or a colorful changing pad cover can dress up a room. Your baby doesn't care if he or she has the latest, greatest, trendiest things. They care that you love them, feed them and change them.
I found out a long time ago that when I stopped trying to impress people with what I have and how I live I was a lot happier.
Remember one of my favorite verses: But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:20-21
Part I: Raising a baby on a second hand budget: Clothing on a dime.
Part III:Raising a baby on a second hand budget: Toys for boys (and girls)
Part IV: Raising a baby on a second hand budget: Don't forget Mom


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Nissan's global small car, the Micra, will be re-introduced to the Canadian market in 2014.
Christian Meunier, president of Nissan Canada, made the announcement at a media event held Jan. 9 in Montreal.
Tailored specifically for Canadians and not available in the United States, Nissan said the all-new Micra will feature an impressively low cost of ownership and will revolutionize what Canadian consumers expect from an entry-level car.
"After 21 years, the Nissan Micra is returning to Canada to change the automotive landscape," said Christian Meunier. "Micra will provide Canadians with the unbeatable value, Japanese quality, European bold styling and fun driving experience that they deserve in a small car."
More details on the Canadian version will be provided at the upcoming Montreal Auto Show on January 16.
The Micra is expected to compete against the Chevrolet Spark, the newly launched Mitsubishi Mirage and may also rub shoulders with the Mazda2 and Fiat 500, depending on how Nissan Canada positions the Micra price-wise.
Sales of the current generation of Micra, redesigned for 2014 and also known as March in Japan, started in Europe end of August 2013. On the other side of the Atlantic, the Micra is powered by a 1.2-liter three-cylinder direct injection engine in two versions: 80 horsepower base; and direct-injection supercharged, known as 1.2L DIG-S, good for 98 horsepower.
On the European drive cycle, the Micra fuel consumption is rated at 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers (38.55 mpg) city, 4.3 (54.70 mpg) highway and 5.0 (47.04 mpg) combined for the base engine and 4.1 liters per 100 kilometers (57.36 mpg) city, 5.1 (46.12 mpg) highway and 3.6 (65.33 mpg) combined for the more powerful direct-injection supercharged engine.
You read that well, the more powerful engine is also the most fuel-efficient.


text: I took a slight diversion from the diorama project this weekend and spent a little more time experimenting with plant roots & paper leaves. I had an unfinished Dryad on the work bench from ages back that I just ran out of steam on so I thought it might be fun to try and make something of it. The paint job is still on the rough side but I think the overall effect shows promise.


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As a student accommodation provider, we're regularly made aware of the struggles with mental wellbeing faced by today's student population.
We have worked alongside The Student Room and our charity partner Rethink Mental Illness to conduct research into the realities, causes of and contributing factors to this continuing rise in student mental health issues. 550 students responded to our Mental Health Survey, with participants ranging from individuals who have experienced difficulties with their own mental health for years, to those who think of themselves has being completely unaffected.
An alarming 84.7% of the survey respondents were female, highlighting the huge disparities between the stigma people of differing genders face and varying willingness of females, males and other genders to open up about their experiences.
What's more, the majority of respondents – 56% of them – said that they would class themselves as experiencing mental health issues. Worryingly, 50.7% had self-harmed and, most shocking of all, 51.8% had considered suicide.
We looked in to how these mental health symptoms and issues are affecting different cross-sections of the student community.
We also asked those recipients (who identified as experiencing mental health issues) what has stopped them from seeking professional help.
"It's easier to do it my way"
"The determination to sort it on my own"
"Seeking professional help doesn't always help in circumstances where the pressure of exams and assignments causes immense low energy and anxiety"
"I don't want my parents to find out"
"Stigma associated with mental illness & previous bad experiences seeking help"
"Afraid of being a burden"
*6 people said anxiety, 3 said embarrassment*
"I don't want anything on my medical records as it'll affect my future profession"
"Fear of not getting a job in the future"
With these concerning statistics providing a snapshot of the depth of the issues amongst the nation's students, it's more apparent than ever that we take action.
We place student wellbeing at the very core of what we do, ensuring residents are fully supported as they transition into student life. Our Village Life programme focuses on approaching wellbeing from various angles; financial, physical health, mental health and nutrition.
68% of respondents said that they know who to go to on campus, or in their halls, for help and advice. However, that still leaves 32% who are unaware of the support offered by their halls of residence, so it's clear that we can do even more.
Working alongside 42nd Street mental health charity, we have been running a mental health pilot scheme at Salford Student Village since September 2016. The scheme, which involves training staff to notice early signs of a decline in a residents mental wellbeing and provide them with the knowledge of where to signpost those in need to, will be rolled out across the UK from September 2017 with the support of Rethink Mental Illness.
The full Resident Mental Health Report will be available this summer, with focus groups running with the survey participants in the coming weeks.


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Fresh Off The Boat Season 3 DVD Special Features
Actors: Randall Park,Constance Wu
Language: English
Boxed Set: Yes
Number of discs: 3
Condition: New
Region: Region Free
Weight: 0.4 kg
Format: Support both NTSC & PAL
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
DVD Release Date: 2017
Fresh Off The Boat Season 3 DVD Photos
Fresh Off The Boat Season 3 DVD Overview
Nicole has to repeat eighth grade, much to the delight of Eddie and the other seventh graders, whom she protects from the current eighth graders she harassed the year before. Jessica insists that Eddie take a piccolo class for his elective hour,Fresh Off The Boat Season 2 DVD noting that thousands of college band scholarships go unfilled every year. But when Eddie learns that he can tutor Nicole during that same hour, he shuns his mom's request, forcing her to use a different tactic to get her way. Meanwhile, Nicole's dad inspires Louis to try and convince Jessica that they should have a daughter.The Huangs are in desperate need of a second vehicle, and Louis takes Jessica along to Shaquille O'Neal Motors,Fresh Off The Boat Season 2 given that she negotiated the deal for their current minivan. But Jessica confesses she didn't get the best deal she could then because she forgot to request floor mats, and she doubts her negotiating abilities. Meanwhile, Eddie convinces Evan to sell his Beanie Baby collection so he and his brothers can buy a backyard water slide.


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Special color PS3 consoles coming in Japan
I'll never understand why Japan gets so many alternate color PS3 consoles and bundles that never appear in the US. If you live in Japan and are in the market for a new PS3, Sony has some new super-slim consoles will be shipping later this month in new colors.
The consoles will be available in azurite blue and garnet red. Both consoles also include a wireless controller that matches. The consoles have 250 GB hard drives and will sell for ¥24,980. That converts to about $279 here in the US.
The new super-thin PS3 is significantly thinner than the second-generation slim PS3. It's unclear from the pictures but it almost looks as if it has a sliding door on top to access the Blu-ray drive. It also appears that the consoles will ship with a silver stand allowing you to put them on their side.