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An engineer friend visited a working blacksmith on a museum and asked him about the metallurgy and heating processes. The blacksmith pointed out that coke is the best fuel for getting a good hot furnace and that a gas-fired furnace, while able to get up to the same temperature does not produce as "good" heat as coke.
Now, this sounds almost silly…doesn't it? Heat is heat – vibration of atoms in a substance and temperature is the measure of that rate of vibration. How can some forms of heat be better than others? Well, my friend, his curiosity piqued, wonders whether processes analogous to fluorescence might occur with infra-red. Perhaps, he suggests, as with a bright light shone on a fluorescent watch face or child's decorative wall stars and planets, the materials store up some of the radiant energy from the burning coke and release it as fluorescent heat. The temperature would be the same, "red hot" but there would be more energy available. Is this what the blacksmith means by good and bad heat? There would be none of the potential for such a fluorescence process if the furnace is being heated directly with burning gas.
It reminds me of a concept chemical engineers use when they want to lower the temperature of a system, such as a distillation tower: they add "coolth"…the opposite of warmth, negative heat, uncoolth. It's a concept that works for their "back-of-an-envelope", "rule-of-thumb" calculations to set up vast quantities of refluxing liquids and reagents optimally. Is the blacksmith's good and bad heat are nothing more than a coolth-like fudge, or is my engineer friend on to something?


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Chunky Fish Chowder
Our kids refused to try this soup when I first served it, but then they saw how much their father and I were enjoying it! I serve it with a salad and bread for a complete meal.
Total TimePrep: 20 min. Cook: 40 min.
Makes8 servings (2 quarts)
- 3 bacon strips, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
- 4 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Dash pepper
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound cod, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Goldfish cheddar crackers, optional
- In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pan, saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, water, cumin, salt, turmeric and pepper; bring to a boil. add potatoes; simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
- Add the fish, corn and vinegar; cook for 10 minutes or until fish is flakes easily with a fork. Stir in bacon.
- For garlic butter, beat the butter, parsley, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl until fluffy. Top each serving of soup with a dollop of garlic butter; garnish with crackers if desired.


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MOLANO, Mario Alejandro. Challenges for an Art Theory: Aesthetic Experience, Institution and Social Functions. Aisthesis [online]. 2012, n.51, pp.79-92. ISSN 0718-7181. http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-71812012000100005.
Considering certain polemics that surrounded the avant-garde on the xx century, the following essay will try to reinterpret Art Theory from two points of view: on the one hand, its explicative function, and on the other, the problematic relationship between art and society. These views must be revised in order to surpass the dichotomy of artistic purity and its commitment. This essay proposes an approximation to this dual problematic. At the first, it will try to reinterpret the problems of the Art Theory following a few discussions from the late twentieth century. Then, the paper will delimit two fundamental variables, which must be taken into account to understand its comprehensive function. Finally, it will come to an understanding about a sort of relationship between art and society that could be able to escape the dichotomy of purity and commitment previously mentioned.
Palabras clave : Art Theory; Aesthetics; Avant-garde; Society; Aesthetic Experience.


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Penn State and the Church
Editorial from our Nov. 20 issue.
When a grand jury indicted a former Penn State football assistant coach on eight counts of child sexual abuse, and also charged a university official with neglecting to report allegations, media coverage linked the news to the Church's failures to protect the innocent.
A Reuters story noted that "details of the case are similar to the sweeping scandals involving sexual abuse by priests the Catholic Church tried to keep hidden for decades." The implication in that story and elsewhere was that Penn State, like the Church, set aside credible reports of criminal conduct to protect the institution from public embarrassment and financial repercussions.
But there's another way to establish a connection between the Church's struggle to protect minors and the Penn State crisis. The unstated link is that media reporting of the trauma endured by victims of clergy abuse has sensitized the entire culture to the devastating impact of such crimes, whether perpetrated by priests, coaches or parents.
That has not always been the case. Indeed, in the wake of the sexual revolution, the moral taboos and legal penalties established to prevent and punish such behavior have been challenged repeatedly — a campaign that rarely generated public attention.
In 1998, the Psychological Bulletin, published by the American Psychological Association, provided "A Meta-Analytic Examination of Assumed Properties of Child Sexual Abuse Using College Samples," which argued that the "negative effects were neither pervasive nor typically intense."
The study's authors proposed that it was time to re-think the subject, and perhaps "a willing encounter with positive reactions" should be characterized as "simply adult-child sex."
As Mary Eberstadt reported in a 2009 First Things article, "How Pedophilia Lost Its Cool," the Psychological Bulletin study signaled that a reassessment of taboos against adult-child sex was under way in elite circles in the United States and abroad.
But as Eberstadt also noted, this trend — unlike many similar social currents that resulted in loosened restrictions on sexual conduct — soon lost traction.
Eberstadt wrote her article shortly after the celebrated filmmaker Roman Polanski successfully resisted extradition to the U.S. to face charges of child rape. While the director's defenders in Europe and Hollywood criticized the effort to bring him to justice, the U.S. media generally opposed any attempt to let him off the hook.
The intensive coverage of the clergy abuse scandal had a lot to do with the reversal of a dangerous trend, in Eberstadt's judgment. And today, Americans understand the damage caused by adult sexual predators. Institutions that ignore victims and protect the guilty must pay the penalty.
But there's no time for complacency.
Just this fall, the BBC sci-fi drama Torchwood added a new character — a pedophile, played by Bill Pullman, the straight arrow once cast as the U.S. president in the blockbuster film Independence Day.
Pullman told a reporter that he was cast because the show's producers believed a clean-cut predator would "destabilize viewers."
In the wake of coach Joe Paterno's exit (as well as the university's president), The Wall Street Journal noted with "relief" that "in a culture as libertine as ours at least some behavior — sexual exploitation of children — is still considered deviant."
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Garlic Broccoli Pasta
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes4 servings
- 1-3/4 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- In a saucepan, saute garlic in oil until tender. Drain pasta; add to saucepan and toss to coat. Add the broccoli, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts1 cup: 192 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Although I have not made this particular recipe it is very similar to a dish my Italian grandmother used to make. I have made her version many times and also throw the broccoli in the pot with the pasta at the end. She always used spaghetti pasta instead of tube pasta so that works well, too. I use grated parmesan or a parmesan-romano blend (just regular off the supermarket shelf, nothing fancy). If blandness is a problem use lots of freshly ground black pepper or even crushed red pepper flakes. A little anchovy paste or finely chopped oil-packed anchovies would boost the flavor as well, but then the children might not like it as much. Separate some out for them first.
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Jul 8, 2011
My husband and I both thought this was very good. I did find it a bit bland at first though. I made some changes and then it was really good. I microwaved a small amount of low fat cream cheese and milk and added it to make the pasta creamy. I also added some italian seasoning to give it more flavor. Oh, and I used bow tie pasta, because that's all I had on hand.
Mar 23, 2010
I loved this dish. I also saved a pot and cooked the broccoli for the last 5 min. in the pasta pot.
Feb 17, 2010
Boring, not much flavor.
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I saved a pot and threw the broccoli in with the pasta for the last five minutes of cooking! I also went a little heavier on the parmesan cheese and added some crushed red pepper. I'll make this again. It couldn't be easier :)
Jun 29, 2008
Works for me! Nice to see kids that age enjoying healthy food, too.For those concerned about the garlic, just use a little less and/or add a little fresh parsley (counters garlic breath and helps digestion).
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Wild Colorado: 'Hug a hunter' this fall
The weather is getting cooler and aspen trees that only a few days ago were a brilliant orange, yellow and red are now beginning to blanket the mountainsides with a golden layer of their fallen leaves. Mountain peaks are covered with fresh snow, baseball playoffs are just beginning and football seasons are in full swing – the classic signs that fall has arrived.Another clear sign of the change of seasons is the sight of excited men and women wearing camo clothing and blaze-orange hats and vests towing all-terrain vehicles behind 4×4 trucks, all signs that the major hunting seasons begin today.Nearly 250,000 hunters in all – most from Colorado, but many from out of state – will take part in this yearly tradition. Many will make Summit County their destination, arriving in vehicles loaded down with hunting gear, wallets filled with cash and dreams of a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime hunting adventure.Some have waited patiently for many years to draw a high-quality elk license and are making their first trip to the state. For others, a Colorado hunt is their annual vacation that they have enjoyed for years – reacquainting with old friends, or bonding with their tight-knit families.As a wildlife officer, a hunter and a resident of Summit County, I am thankful that I live in a place that is popular with hunters. Not only for the economic boost they provide to our local economy, but also for the funds they generate for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the agency I work for; the agency responsible for managing the state's abundant wildlife.Because the waning trickle of summer recreationalists will soon dry-up and we are weeks away from the height of ski season, the financial impact generated by hunters during October and November is critical for our economy. Hunters spend thousands of dollars at our gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants and hotels. Their dollars create hundreds of direct jobs, and perhaps thousands of indirect jobs.Keep in mind that a non-resident bull elk license costs almost $600. Then add in the hundreds of dollars on gas, food, ATV registrations, camping equipment, ammunition, room and board, transportation, and then multiply that by thousand of hunters. The economic windfall to our area is enormous.A 2008 study prepared by BBC Research & Consulting for Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows hunters and anglers spending over $1.5 billion in Colorado in 2007.However, in addition to the boost for our local economy, the financial benefit to our wildlife is what is most important to me. Almost every component of managing wildlife and habitat in Colorado – from putting fish in Dillon Reservoir, trapping and relocating bears, radio collaring bighorn sheep, tracking and monitoring lynx, picking up injured raptors for rehabilitation, counting boreal toads, answering phones at our offices, habitat improvement projects, etc. – are almost exclusively paid for by that woman with the 4×4 and the ATV, or the man in camo clothing and blaze-orange vest and hat, or that angler casting his rod into our local waters.Because Colorado Parks and Wildlife receives no direct taxpayer funds, without the millions in revenue generated from the sale of licenses and sporting goods, it would be almost impossible to maintain the abundant wildlife populations that we all currently enjoy.Far too often, I have heard people make negative comments about hunters. Perhaps even you have made a disparaging comment or two, however I ask that the next time you are tempted to make a less-than-friendly comment directed at the camo-clad individual in that big truck, keep in mind just how much hunters do for our wildlife and its natural habitat. I assure you that it is far beyond what they are given credit for by their critics. As part of my duties as a wildlife officer, I have had the pleasure of meeting many hunters in Summit County during my 10-year career. The majority are in fact very down-to-earth, polite and responsible wildlife conservationists. In fact, many of the hunters I encounter have much more respect for Colorado's wildlife and habitat than some of their harshest critics.A recent TV campaign in Colorado from The Wildlife Council features a hiker enjoying a trek in Colorado's pristine backcountry, lost in his thoughts as he traverses a veritable paradise. As the camera follows, we watch the hiker suddenly run up to a gentleman carrying a rifle and wearing a blaze-orange vest, and hug him.It was a perfect statement, visually making my point better than I can with just a few words on this page. So, if you enjoy your wildlife, the next time you meet a hunter you might just want to give them great big hug, or maybe a pat on the back is more your style. Either way, just take a little time to thank them for what they do for our economy, and be very grateful for all they do for our wildlife.I know I am.Shannon Schwab has served as a wildlife officer in Summit County since 2003. She loves everything about working and playing in Summit County – hunting, hiking, trail running, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, working with wildlife and the people that live here.
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The 2011 Indian Census has revealed a shocking truth – the ratio of between women men has fallen (917 – 1000). This is probably due to the fact that women per se are considered a sub species and this is best reflected in the continued illegal activities of unscrupulous medical practitioners, as well as, fly by night operators who offer Medical Sex Determination Tests for a fee.
This is a test done on a pregnant woman with the help of an ultrasound machine to determine if the foetus is male or female. If it is the latter, the couple trot off to a friendly neighbourhood nursing home for a quick abortion.
Apparently a girl child even in modern India is considered a liability because : She needs to be protected; She has to be married off at an early age to avoid the honour of the family being sullied by a local cockerel; And dowry also needs to be given. So why have the child? (This happens in many cases).
On Saturday 4th June, 2011, an amendment to the Indian Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Act will come into effect. Henceforth, the authorities will be empowered to seize all unregistered ultrasound machines that can detect the sex of an unborn child. A first time offender will have to pay a fine of around US$ 200 and face a maximum three year jail term. A repeat offender will have to pay US$1200/- and jail time of five years.
It has been reported that some registered medical practitioners have been jailed in the past for carrying out this illegal test.
One hopes that the Indian Union Health Ministry's aggressive move will stop this horrible practice.
Note: Upto March 2011 there were 41,182 registered ultrasound machines in India. The estimated unregistered machines number over a 100,000 ! Hopefully the culling of female foetuses will end will the new law. (?)
BTW this is also known to happen among Indian expats in USA, Canada and the U.K. 😦


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CHICAGO -- Men with early, high-risk prostate cancer achieved castrate levels of prostate-specific antigen with stable bone mineral density when treated with the anti-androgen enzalutamide (Xtandi), according to a preliminary clinical study.
The androgen signaling inhibitor led to a PSA response rate of 92.5% and a median PSA decline of 99.6% after 6 months in men with no prior hormonal therapy. Subgroup analysis showed a consistent effect in patients with or without metastases.
Action Points
- Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Men with early, high-risk prostate cancer achieved castrate levels of prostate-specific antigen with stable bone mineral density when treated with the anti-androgen enzalutamide (Xtandi).
- Point out that the results are promising but require longer follow-up before the effects of enzalutamide can be assessed adequately.
Objective responses occurred in half of patients who could be evaluated for response, Matthew R. Smith, MD, PhD, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, reported here at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting.
"Tumor-response measures were consistent with castration, as evaluated by PSA levels and objective response rate," said Smith. "In contrast with castration, enzalutamide monotherapy was associated with stable bone mineral density and small changes in serum cholesterol and triglycerides.
"The assessed endocrine changes and adverse events were consistent with potent androgen receptor inhibition."
The study reflects ongoing evaluation of sequential use of androgen pathway drugs and use of the drugs earlier in the disease process, said invited discussant Michael A. Carducci, MD.
"My sense is that the sequencing question and moving [anti-androgens] to earlier use is a no-brainer," said Carducci. "We need to evaluate the advances we have made in advanced disease in early prostate cancer patients."
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the mainstay of treatment for recurrent and metastatic prostate cancer. Both surgical and chemical castration are effective but associated with a variety of adverse events, including impotence, hot flushes, cognitive deficits, and osteoporosis, said Smith.
Bicalutamide monotherapy has a more favorable safety profile compared with ADT, but results of randomized controlled trials showed the agent has limited efficacy as compared with conventional ADT.
Enzalutamide is an androgen receptor inhibitor that disrupts the receptor signaling pathway in several ways: inhibition of androgen binding to receptor, inhibition of nuclear translocation of the androgen receptor complex, and inhibition of interaction between the androgen receptor complex with DNA.
In a pivotal phase III trial, enzalutamide improved median overall survival by almost 5 months versus placebo in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer previously treated with docetaxel (N Engl J Med 2012; 3063: 1187-1197).
Consistent with the ongoing evaluation of earlier use of anti-androgen therapy, Smith and colleagues performed a phase II, open-label, single-arm study of the efficacy and safety of enzalutamide as initial hormonal therapy in prostate cancer.
The trial involved 67 patients with histologically confirmed prostate cancer for which ADT was indicated. They had noncastrate testosterone levels (≥230 ng/mL), PSA level ≥2 ng/mL, and ECOG performance status of 0. The patients received enzalutamide daily for 24 weeks, and the primary endpoint was PSA response, defined as a decline of ≥80% from baseline.
The study population had a median age of 73, median PSA of 18.2 ng/mL, and median prostate cancer duration of 1 year. Half of the patients had Gleason scores of 7, and another fourth had Gleason scores ≥8. Tumor grade was T0-T2 in 41 (61%) of the men, and 26 (38.8%) had metastatic disease. Smith reported that 16 patients had prior radiation therapy and 24 had undergone prostatectomy.
When the trial ended, 62 of 67 (92.5%) men met PSA criteria for response. The five nonresponders included four men who withdrew from the study before 25 weeks.
Comparison of response in men with and without metastases showed that more than 90% in each group had PSA declines ≥90% and achieved PSA values ≤4 ng/mL. Half of patients without metastases achieved PSA levels ≤0.1 ng/mL compared with about 40% (10 of 26) of men with metastases.
Of 16 patients evaluable for response, three had complete responses, five had partial responses, two had minor responses, three had stable disease, and three had progressive disease.
Hormone levels rose substantially from baseline to the end of the study, including luteinizing hormone (184.7%), testosterone (114.3%), and estradiol (71.7%).
Adverse events occurred in 60 (89.6%) patients and were drug-related in 53 of the 60. Serious adverse events occurred in five patients, including one death. None of the serious adverse events was considered drug-related.
The most common treatment-emergent adverse events were gynecomastia (35.8%), fatigue (34.3%), nipple pain (19.4%), hot flush (17.9%), and diarrhea and nausea (10.4% each). Bone mineral density did not change significantly from baseline to week 25.
Lean body mass declined by a mean of 4% and fat mass increased by 7%. Total cholesterol increased by 4.6% and triglycerides by 6.5%. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) decreased by 2% and fasting glucose by 0.1%, whereas fasting insulin increased by 39.4%, and the homeostasis model of assessment for insulin resistance by 45.1%.
The results are promising but require longer follow-up before the effects of enzalutamide can be assessed adequately, said Guilherme Godoy, MD, of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who was not involved in the study.
"Until we know how durable the responses are, we need to be cautious," Godoy told MedPage Today. "If the results continue to look promising, then we will move on to a phase III trial and compare it against the standard of care."
The need for longer follow-up also was cited by Neal Shore, MD, of Atlantic Urology Clinics in Myrtle Beach, S.C., who participated in the pivotal trial of enzalutamide.
"The profound PSA declines seen in this heterogeneous trial population are very noteworthy, as are the avoidance of expected metabolic and bone-loss effects seen with traditional ADT," Shore said in an email. "Nonetheless, we need longer-term data regarding sustainability of PSA declines, as well as additional safety and tolerability effects. As [Smith] stated, longer-term follow-up will be reported."
The study was supported by Astellas and Medivation.
Smith disclosed relationships with Astellas Pharma, Medivation, Janssen, Aragon, and Millennium. Several co-investigators are employees of Astellas.
Carducci had no relevant disclosures.
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Source Reference: Smith MR, et al "Efficacy and safety of enzalutamide monothrapy in hormone-naive prostate cancer;" ASCO 2013; Abstract 5001.


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Here's a question we received regarding our intuition training course that helps with developing intuition.
Kirk provides insight into balancing heart and mind.
We hope you enjoy this Q&A session.
Jennifer: I really need help with the "heart" aspect. My main challenge at the moment is identifying when I'm "in heart," and knowing how to open up to my heart and its intelligence. I've read the six steps to intuition in your "Developing Your Intuition" eBook and have done it a few times, but I feel like I'm a bit off the planet when I do this; out of touch with reality.
Are there certain indicators that can let me know when I'm really coming from a heart space, as opposed to a headspace or a "needy" space? My biggest challenge is to identify this so I can manifest what my heart really wants, not what I think I want in my head. I get so confused.
Kirk: I love how you phrased, "…open up to my heart and its intelligence." Entering altered states of consciousness and the subsequent shift in reality will really help.
Love your "head." It just wants to help. When you ask a question and your mind provides an answer, just thank that aspect of your being for its contribution. Mind is used to being the provider of answers.
Love all aspects of your being that seem to be "needy." You have needs and wants and desires. Allow them to exist. Give them space to be. (Not space to run your life…space to be.)
My suggestion is to give yourself permission to play with learning to develop your intuition. See if you can play with temporarily setting aside the important questions in life, like what your heart truly wants. Instead, begin with play and keep things fun and light.
Act "As If" You Can
Learn to run through the first five "Developing Intuition" steps quickly:
- Grounding
- Centering & Releasing
- Affirming
- Aligning
- Asking
Don't worry about doing these steps perfectly. Just pretend that you can do them quickly. Act "as if" you can. After some practice doing the first five steps slowly, you'll be able to do them in one slow, deep breath in…and out…
Then you can finish the sixth step of "receiving" as you once again breathe in…
Breathe in the answer. This is your receiving.
Here are some example areas of life where you can play:
- When your phone rings, sense the energy and ask yourself who is calling. Your receiving (the sixth step) is what you guess as the answer. See if you can let go of having to get the "right" answer. Just enjoy noticing what you receive.
- When you see an email message from someone, sense the energy of the message and ask what they're writing about. Your receiving (again, the sixth step) is what you feel is the answer.
As Natural As Your Breath
The first four steps are about dropping down into a resourceful state of consciousness. Then your intention is engaged on the fifth step when you form your asking. Your awareness is engaged in your receiving. Asking and receiving are as natural as breathing in…out…and back in…
By playing with asking and receiving in areas of life that do not hold for you strong significance, you can bypass the fears of success and/or failure, along with many other beliefs about possibility, capability, deserving, meaning, etc.
Again, when your mind offers an answer, note it and express your gratitude for having a mind that is responsive. Don't scold your mind. It's just trying to participate and help. If you like, invite your head to join in the adventure of developing intuition.
What If My Head Just Makes It Up?
Now I will address the essence of your question by rephrasing it: How do I know if what I receive is really intuitive information from my heart or just something my head made up? My answer is that the difference is often very subtle. There is a difference, but the distinctions are often quite fine. Don't let that discourage you. Again, see if you reframe the work of intuitive practice into play.
Start moving through the first five steps quickly…ground, center, release, affirm, align…ask…receive…
As you play, you will begin to notice how your receiving operates. For example, I have great confidence when I see an inner movie that appears a little above eye level and slightly to the left. It has a yellowish color tone (I have no clue why). Through practice (play), I've tested what I've received and have been able to validate the information as accurate. What preceded this ability for me was having a lot of fun making intuitive guesses and noticing my experience.
Engage Your Five Senses (and Beyond)
My example above of seeing an inner movie is primarily visual, but any of our senses can be utilized to intuitively receive information. After you ask…sense…listen…watch…feel…even taste and smell for information.
The kinder you are to your mind and its desires—your beautiful ego—the more these energies of your being will relax and enjoy the sixth step of receiving. You can't force your mind to be quiet.
For example, if you try to shut up an inner voice you'll probably be using an inner voice! The more you enjoy the first five steps, the quieter your mind will become. The more happy and relaxed your mind, the easier and more natural your receiving will be.
This is heart-mind balance.
Relax Into Receiving
If you like, invest time in playing each day. If you do, you will find that your "guesses" become more accurate. You will build confidence and self-trust. As you grow, you will know when to ask the "bigger" questions that you feel are more important. You'll build confidence that when you ask…you will receive. Perhaps that's how the universe works. You will receive. You cannot not receive.
See if you can relax about the how, when, and where you will receive. See if you can relax about what you will receive.
Drop down into your intuitive state. It's a wonderful state in which to live in. That's the first four steps. Then…ask (step five)…and…receive (step six)…
There you go, Jennifer. I hope you enjoy the process.
Jennifer: Thank you, Kirk! That was really helpful, and I'm excited to continue practicing and playing. I know that there's wisdom inside of me (somewhere… 😉


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SAN MATEO, Calif., June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nile Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: NLTX), a biopharmaceutical company that is developing novel therapeutics for heart failure patients, today announced it has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as well its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for each of the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and March 31, 2013. As a result of these filings, Nile is now current with its obligations to file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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Mitchell's suit: City released as crosswalk trial advances
More than three years after disabled artist Gerry Mitchell was struck by an Albemarle County Police cruiser and then ticketed, his $850,000 lawsuit against the City of Charlottesville and two police officers has found a trial date– but the biggest of the three defendants is off the hook.
In a February 24 hearing in Charlottesville Circuit Court, attorney John Zunka, representing the City, argued that the municipality is protected from liability by the legal concept of sovereign immunity, which offers wide protection to government.
Judge Gaylord L. Finch (who is hearing the case after Judge Edward Hogshire recused himself and the first replacement fell ill) agreed with Zunka's reasoning and dismissed Mitchell's claims against the city. However, Finch allowed Mitchell's claims against the two officers– among them, negligence, malicious prosecution, and intentional infliction of emotional distress– to go forward, setting a trial date of September 27-28.
"We're happy that a jury is going to get to hear this case and decide the issue," says Richard Armstrong, attorney for Mitchell.
As reported in 2007 Hook cover story, Mitchell was steering his motorized wheelchair in a West Main Street crosswalk when County Officer Gregory C. Davis turned left from Fourth Street onto West Main, striking Mitchell and throwing him from his chair. The incident was recorded by the cruiser's dash-cam– a video whose release provoked an uproar because it showed Mitchell plainly visible in broad daylight, contradicted several aspects of the Police Chief's portrayal of the incident, and it also revealed that Davis had been listening to the Black Eyed Peas Platinum-selling song "My Humps."
Mitchell's suit alleges that ticketing officer Steve Grissom and Davis, who wasn't present but who was represented by Richmond attorney Richard Dybing, conspired to issue a ticket to protect Davis from liability. Their joint visit to Mitchell's hospital bedside to deliver the ticket, Armstrong argued in court, constitutes the intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Attorneys Zunka and Dybing did not immediately return a reporter's calls.
Mitchell has long suffered from health ailments, including AIDS, and the suit alleges that his already precarious health nosedived following the accident. Hand and arm injuries allegedly relating to the accident rendered Mitchell, an artist, unable to participate in a prestigious show in a Harlem gallery. He felt forced to hire an attorney to defend himself against the criminal jaywalking charge–- which was dropped in January 2008–- and he was hospitalized repeatedly for various conditions allegedly stemming from the accident.
Mitchell, who did not attend the hearing, says he's glad to finally get his day in court.
"They have no idea what they've done to me by being so mean-spirited," says Mitchell, who says he tried to settle with the defendents before filing suit. "The fact that we've gotten this far," he says, "is good."Read more on: Gerry Mitchell
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I am disappointed and ashamed of the officers involved. They should be taken off our police force. How disrespectful!
My first memory of the police is as a child, in Harrisonburg. I was 6 years old. My parents dropped me a block from my school and watched from a distance as I walked to the corner with a stoplight in front of the school. I was supposed to cross for the first time by myself. I waited at the corner across from the school and when the light turned green I crossed by myself. Once across, I walked toward the school and was then stopped from behind by a policeman. he held my shoulder, leaned down and said: "If you ever cross again before I tell you to: you and me are gonna be in a whole-lot-of-trouble".
The wheels of justice( no pun intended) turn slow, but they will turn, and we will support Gerry because what happened to him was wrong. No amount of police cover up, or Chief Longo excuses are going to work. There was a witness, and he will testify, and the officers and the County will have to make restitution. I find this especially repugnant, Mitchell tried to settle, to cover his healt care costs, and the County refused and went behind the "blue wall" of police arrogance and protection for their own. Shame on the officer, shame on the City officer who tried to cover up and wrote a jaywalking ticket, and double shame for serving it in the hosptital. Really heartless, you deserve to be kicked off the police force for malicious prosecution to cover up for the County officer, who made a huge error, and needs to own up to that fact..
I am glad the City did not settle. The whole story should come out in court. Settlements usually do not allow for this.
CVille Eye, I agree with you 100%. I probably should have refused a few settlements and let the public hear the truths involved in some of my lawsuits.
But the fact remains, this case will NEVER go before a jury. Even if the city and county has to settle on the courthouse steps 15 minutes before jury selection begins, they WILL settle at the last minute.
The whole story will probably never be known, whether it settles or does go to court. Having known Steve Grissom for a very long time, I firmly believe that he was directed by somebody higher up on the food chain to summons Mitchell. I don't think it was Chief Longo, but it was somebody up the ladder of command. It doesn't take very long to coordinate these things by cell phone.
Mitchell has an extremely good case simply based on the fact that a first responder (Davis in this case) is never suppose to grab somebody and lift them up immediately following an accident like this. The intersection should have been blocked and let rescue personnel evaluate Mitchell before jerking him up like a rag doll.
Good point, Gasbag. The cop probably did that out of instinct, like if you break a vase your first instinct is to put it back together.
"oh man, I really screwed up. Maybe if I quickly put this guy back on his wheel chair everything will be ok........"
He was NOT acting like, "wow that guy in a wheel chair just got hit by a car, better call the ambulance!"
I had the pleasure of hanging out one evening with Gerry Mitchell many, many years ago. He's a really nice, sweet guy. I wish him nothing but success in this endeavor.
"Criminal jaywalking charge" - criminal ticket writing, more like. The video shows clearly that the light was green when Mitchell was crossing the street. Even with the washed out quality, even someone who's color blind knows the light at the bottom of the traffic signal is green, not red. C'ville's slimest.
Bill, you don't run over a pedestrian (or a man in a wheelchair) under any circumstances. Had this not been a cop shoppe car, only God knows what the driver would have charged with. Reckless driving at a minimum.
And if you do run over a pedestrian (or a man in a wheelchair), you DO NOT run up and immediately pick him up before evaluating his injuries whether you'r driving a cop shoppe car or not. This is very clearly shown taking place in the video too.
Not only is the entire situation both sad and a dark mark on our police force, but the fact that the officers are trying to cover it up is what upsets me the most. The police officers are supposed to be enforcing the law and thereby the truth. However, as seen by the video and its contrast to the statements made earlier, the police are blaming the entire situation on the victim. I wish they published the views of the police force, so we could see what the other side of the story is claiming.
I disagree with everyone who has commented here. I feel that both parties are at fault here and that Officer Grissom did the right thing by issuing summons' to both persons. To hold him responsible for doing his job is ridiculous. If you were to read the law, you would know that Gerry was crossing the street when he had a "do not walk" sign for the crossing that he was at. The reason that his summons was dismissed is simply because Virginia Law says that the sign must be written, not a symbol. You should be partially upset with the City of Charlottesville for putting up a crosswalk sign that doesn't allow the police to enforce that law. Yes Officer Davis should have been paying attention. I know for a fact that I have had several accidents. One was my fault. They happen. And as for what he had playing in his car at the time of the accident, WHO CARES? Davis should be found guilty of improper driving and Gerry should just drop his lawsuit. I do agree that the county/Davis should be responsible for his medical bills. That is what insurance is for though. I especially take offense to those of you in the community that think Chief Longo would try and cover up or offer excuses. You obviously don't know the Man. He is as upstanding a person as you will ever find anywhere in Charlottesville or elsewhere. He cleaned the PD up as soon as he took over as chief and puts up with no crap from any of his officers. He holds them to a higher standard than many other departments in Virginia. We are lucky to have him in our community. I am very liberal but still very pro-police. We are lucky in Charlottesville to have a great police department.


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Box Office Preview: 'Avengers' and Something About a Hotel
As I discussed over at Real Men Read Comics, Marvel has been building towards this one for a long time. After a long wait and perhaps too many attempts to connect the dots, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, and the gang are coming together on the big screen.
I've actually got something nice to say about a new release, maybe even a few nice things. This is groundbreaking territory.
"The Avengers" was written and directed by Joss Whedon. This is the dude who brought us "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel," and "Firefly." If you don't know what "Firefly" is, you need to find out. It's on Netflix instant, so go on, get. I'll even give you the link. Like his projects, Whedon has built up quite the cult following over the years. And, as if all that wasn't enough, he co-wrote "Toy Story," for which he was nominated for an Oscar. That's right folks, motherfucking "Toy Story."
"The Avengers" has
all most of the stars of the individual films back in their roles. We've got Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Chris Evans as Captain America, and most importantly, Robert Downey Jr. in his perfectly sardonic portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man. Now, Mark Ruffalo may have replaced Eric Bana, er, Edward Norton as Bruce Banner/The Incredible Hulk, but that's probably a good thing. If you're sick of all these different Bruce Banners flying your way, don't worry, Ruffalo recently signed a six-picture deal to play The Hulk.
Let's not forget about the supporting cast, rounding out the team are Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye. But wait, there's more, Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role from "Thor" as Loki, the film's main villain. Hiddleston also played a brilliant F. Scott Fitzgerald in "Midnight in Paris."
One of the ways you know a superhero movie, is great is when the dialogue is better than the action sequences. This is what we got in "Iron Man," when oftentimes Tony Stark was more gripping with his super suit off than on. You should expect no less from Whedon, and according to Bullz-eye's David Medsker, the Joss has delievered:
Once Whedon gets the cast in the same room and gives them the chance to interact as people rather than superheroes, the movie blossoms in a strangely wonderful way, one where it's easy to wish that they would keep talking, rather than ramping up for the butt-kicking that is just around the corner. Indeed, until the climactic battle sequence, the action plays second fiddle to the talking, and as odd as that sounds for a superhero movie, it's the right call.
If all this wasn't enough, "The Avengers" has been certified fresh at Rotten Tomatoes, sitting at a 93 on the Tomatometer. For once, I'm actually excited.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The only other film getting a wide release this weekend is "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." Believe it or not, John Madden was actually able to direct a film that doesn't star Brett Favre. Hold on. I'm getting word that it's a different John Madden, the "Shakespeare in Love" John Madden. Oh, well things make more sense now.
Kidding aside, this is a film about a group of British seniors, including Academy Award-winners Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, who decide to "outsource" their retirement to cheaper and seemingly exotic India. When they get there, the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel doesn't look quite as it did in the brochures so both hilarity and drama ensue. The film also stars Penelope Winton, whose interactions with Maggie Smith in "Downton Abbey" are fantastic, so hopefully we get some of that here.
There's a reason no other movies are being released this weekend, studios were scared of "The Avengers," and rightly so. But it's pretty clear that "Hotel" is "The Avengers'" antithesis, and so too is its target audience. That said, with its award-winning cast and 78 rating on the Tomatometer, "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" seems to be well worth seeing in its own right.
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Coca-Cola Profit Rises SharplyBy Reuters - Print
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foreign exchange rates.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Co, the world's largest maker of soft drinks, reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, helped by higher sales, acquisitions and foreign exchange rates.
Coca-Cola said fourth-quarter net income was $1.21 billion, or 52 cents per share, compared with $678 million, or 29 cents per share, a year ago.
Excluding charges, Coke earned 58 cents per share, topping analysts' average estimate of 55 cents, according to Reuters Estimates.
Net operating revenue rose to $7.33 billion from $5.93 billion a year ago, helped by a 6 percent increase in sales of drink concentrate, the company's main business.
Currency exchange rates boosted revenue 8 percentage points, since the weak dollar versus foreign currencies increases the value of international sales when they are converted to U.S. dollars for inclusion on the company's income statement.
Unit case volume rose 5 percent in the quarter, supported by acquisitions.
Coke, which owns about 35 percent of its bottler Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc, saw its year-ago profit impacted by an asset write-down the bottler took related to its North American franchise license.
Coca-Cola, like rival PepsiCo Inc, has seen its North American profits hurt by rising commodity costs and a consumer shift away from traditional carbonated soft drinks toward drinks such as bottled water and tea, which are seen as healthier.
But Coke has offset weak sales of drinks like Coca-Cola and Sprite with strong sales in emerging markets, acquisitions of noncarbonated drinks including Vitaminwater, and the introduction of Coke Zero, a no-calorie version that tastes more like "the Real Thing" than Diet Coke.
(Reporting by Martinne Geller, editing by Maureen Bavdek)
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- Hey Will, you sure have a way with the ladies. Man, what's your secret? - I would like to help you out my brother, but you know it's a chemical thing. - You drug them?
You know, Fry, of all the friends I 've had ... you 're the first.
Now and then I think of when we were together
Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
I told myself that you were right for me
But felt so lonely in your company
But that was love and it's an ache I still remember
You can get addicted to a certain kinda sadness
Like resignation to the end, always the end
So when we found that we could not make sense
Well you said that we would still be friends
But I'll admit that I was glad that it was over
But you didn't have to cut me off
Make it like it never happened and that we were nothing
It breaks my heart 'cos I know you're the one for me
Don't you feel [?] they're never had a story obviously
To never be
You would never know
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What I feel what I need from you no
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What I feel What I need from you
[?] every smiles come my reality irony
You won't find out what is being killing me
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You would never know
I would never show
What I feel What I need from you no no
You would never know
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I'm outta my mind
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Tom Cruise Turns 50 with Personal Life in Turmoil
The star leaves Iceland – without his planned birthday celebration
This was not how Tom Cruise envisioned marking a milestone.
The movie superstar had made plans to celebrate his 50th birthday in Iceland Tuesday with his wife of five years, Katie Holmes, by enjoying the country's outdoor wonders.
"Iceland is beautiful," Cruise told PEOPLE several weeks ago. "We like hiking, and so we'll have some nice hikes and maybe go camping."
But instead, the star left Iceland early Tuesday morning, according to a source. The actor appears to have arrived in Burbank, Calif.
For Cruise, everything changed last week when Holmes, 33, caught her husband by surprise and filed for divorce in New York, then moved out of their apartment, taking daughter Suri, 6, with her.
Cruise had been in Iceland with his son Connor, where he was filming the sci-fi flick Oblivion, while his lawyers in the U.S. weigh how – and where – to respond to Holmes's divorce papers.
The actor could file his own papers in New York, as Holmes did, or in Los Angeles, and the stakes are high, primarily in regard to custody.
Holmes is already reportedly seeking sole legal custody of their daughter, and all eyes will be on how Cruise will answer.
Meanwhile, 17-year-old Connor seemingly entered the fray when he, after a series of Iceland adventure posts, retweeted "#La Familia Always. Friends Come And Go, But Family Is Forever."
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Veterinary Technology Graduate Receives Outstanding Associate Award at SUNY CantonMonday, April 28th, 2014
A graduate who aspires to become a veterinarian has received one of SUNY Canton's top academic awards.
Tiffany V. Moore of Brooklyn was selected as the 2014 recipient of SUNY Canton's Outstanding Graduate Award at the associate level. Moore recently received her award at the David V. Guccione Honors Convocation and will be honored at SUNY Canton's 106th Commencement Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at the College's Convocation Athletic and Recreation Center.
The Veterinary Science Technology graduate also recently received the 2014 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.
"Tiffany is extra caring and compassionate when working with animals," said Mary T. O'Horo Loomis, a professor in the Veterinary Science Technology program. "Her focus and attention to detail make her an excellent student."
Previously, Moore received an academic award for the highest GPA in her major in 2013. The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program named her an outstanding student. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society and served as president of the Chi Alpha Epsilon honor society. Moore was the treasurer of the Black Student Union in 2012. She's earned either President's or Dean's List honors during her four semesters at the College. She is a student member of the National Association for Veterinary Technicians in America.
"Tiffany is easily one of the best students I have ever had the privilege of having in my courses," said Marriane P. DiMarco-Temkin, who worked with Moore in two sections of biology. "She is self-motivated, prepared and ready to participate in class. She is friendly and outgoing. She is certain to be successful in whatever she endeavors to do."
She completed her preceptorship, or college-level practical experience training, with the Barbados Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "I've always had pets and love animals," she said. "I've decided to turn my passion into a career."
She is also a student assistant at the SUNY Canton Davis Health Center and has volunteered at the Potsdam Humane Society. She's been active in the Pool Enthusiasts Club and is a member of the Zen Do Kai Martial Arts club.
Moore is continuing her education at Cornell University, Ithaca. She plans on becoming a doctor of veterinary medicine.
The Outstanding Graduate Award is given annually to an associate and bachelor's degree graduate. It is SUNY Canton's top award given to recognize academic achievement, community service and campus involvement.
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Velveeta Fudge
1/2 pound Velveeta cheese, sliced
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts, pecans, walnuts
2 (16-ounce) boxes confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
Spray lightly the bottom of a 9 by 2-inch square pan with a nonstick spray.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cheese and butter together, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and nuts.
In a large bowl sift together the sugar and cocoa. Pour the cheese mixture into the sugar and cocoa mixture and stir until completely mixed. The candy will be very stiff.
Using your hands, remove candy from bowl and press evenly and firmly into pan. Because of the amount of butter in this recipe, pat the top of the candy with a paper towel to remove the excess oil. Place pan in refrigerator until candy is firm.
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Where She's At: "I decided to launch my modeling career in the spring of 2006. So it's been almost two years since I started," she adds.
"I don't want to sound cliché, but I honestly see myself on a cover of a magazine. My aspiration has always been to be an inspiration to other young ladies and little girls. Just as growing up, my inspiration to start modeling was Tyra Banks."
"A major challenge right now is my geographic location," the beautiful young model adds. "It is almost impossible to be successful in modeling, living in Mississippi.
One way that I conquer that is by traveling to different locations such as New Orleans, Memphis and Atlanta to find modeling jobs and different gigs."
"I am not the standard 5'9 runway model," Renee explains. "So in order to make a stand, I make sure I have one of the strongest runway walks anyone has seen; and I've been told I do so."
"My most proud accomplishments would be the Wal-Mart gift card I was featured on last fall of 2006. I also was the face of Visage Skin Care line on Amazon.com fall of 2006. Just recently I got back from a trip to the Virgin Islands to do a five day photo shoot and participate in the Virgin Islands Fashion Week," the young model continues.
"I got an opportunity to network with a lot of great designers, photographers, and make-up artist. It was definitely one of the most beneficial things I've done so far."
"Modeling is a business. Just like any business, one must know how to uphold it and make it profitable. So it is important for people to be able to think for themselves. Beauty can only take you so far, you also got to be able to know how to use your brain and market yourself. It's about time that people should knock that stereotype that all models are dumb," says Renee.
So how does this young beauty prepare to step out?
"My all time favorite makeup brand is MAC," she says. "I love MAC so much because of its rich textures in the eye shadows. Being a dark-skinned girl, it is often hard for me to find eye shadows that show up on my skin. MAC solved that problem for me. I am a bargain shopper when it comes to clothing brands. I don't wear any particular label for any particular reason. I think that whole idea is overly exaggerated anyway. Clothes are made to cover your body, as long as you think it looks good, what does it matter the label? My favorite lotion is Quench. The southern weather is very humid, and the winters are icy chilled, so Quench really works and it has glitter."
Renee's Words Of Wisdom: "Carpe Diem. To me this quote is something I try to live my life by. Tomorrow is not promised today, so live life as if today was your last."
Renee's secrets Of Success: "Confidence. No matter what, I try to stay confident, especially in this career. People will always try to break you, so keep faith and confidence within yourself, and you will be successful."
Renee's Favorite Movies: "Pulp Fiction, American Gangster, and To kill A Mockingbird."
Renee's Favorite Three Books: "To Kill A Mockingbird, The Turn of the Screw, and Confessions Of A Video Vixen."
Three Leaders That Have Most Inspired Renee: "Oprah Winfrey, Martin Luther King Jr., and my lord and savior, Jesus Christ."
The First Three Things Renee Would Do As President: "The first thing I would do is send the troops home. I would end world hunger. Lastly, I would make sure that all cars, houses, buildings, are eco-friendly because we are absolutely killing the environment right now."
Renee's Favorite Cars: "Ferraris are gorgeous. I would love to own one because they are stylish and fast."
Renee's Five Favorite Entertainers And Their Songs: "Beyonce-Listen; Corriene Bailey Rae-Like a Star; Jay-Z-Mama I Made It; Kanye West-I Wonder; and, Al Green-How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?"
Renee's Five Favorite Websites: "Facebook.com; Myspace.com; Aol.com; Modelmayhem.com; and Blackmodelplanet.com."
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Kings Forest, on the Tweed Coast of NE NSW and information relating to the Kings Forest Development can be searched for, using the bluecray customised search engine HERE. The Director-General of the NSW State Government Department of Planning has set out requirements for this State Significant site , and these requirements can be found by clicking HERE.
Alternatively, you can try out bluecray.org's new Environmental Search Engine for "koalas kings forest tweed coast"
The Creation, by Bob Ell's (Leda) Project 28 Pty Ltd, of a "residential community (including subdivision), educational facilities, a town centre, a service station, a golf course and club house, a neighbourhood centre and a regional community facility" in and about Kings Forest is being assessed by the Director-General. Information ( Assessment type Part 3A) Application and Declaration, Preliminary Assessment, Director-General's Requirements, Environmental Assessment, Response to Submissions) at the NSW Department of Planning can be found HERE.
Planning Workshop Australia – Kings Forest and some other State Significant Sites' work for developers
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KinderGym is a program designed to assist coaches and teachers in delivering challenging, fun and above all, safe learning experiences to children 5 years-old and under. Through KinderGym, children are given the opportunity through play with their caregiver to explore and develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive potential.
Using the LaunchPad Lesson Plans and Activity Cards ensures that your classes will be fun and easy to deliver... all while teaching children how to move and move well!
To learn more about the LaunchPad resources, visit the LaunchPad website.
LaunchPad KinderGym
KinderGym 8 weeks of Lesson Plans & Activity Cards– Set One
$45 (Member)
$55 (LaunchPad Certified Teacher)
$70 (Non-Member)
KinderGym 8 weeks of Lesson Plans & Activity Cards– Set Two
Kinder GymMix
Compliments theLaunchPad KinderGym Lesson Plans & Activity Cards. A 181 page manual which includes thorough information on stages of planning, equipment and dominant movement patterns.
$65.95 (Member)
$75.95 (LaunchPad Certified Teacher)
$95.95 (Non-Member)
KinderGym Brochure
$0.20 per brochure
GymFun is the second of the three sequential programs within LaunchPad and is specifically designed for children aged between 5 - 8 years old. It focuses on the fundamental movement patterns that will help kids to progress into more advanced skills or activities. Just like KinderGym, the games and activities in GymFun are safe and encourage kids to work with others, cooperate and build self-esteem.
GymSkills is the third program within LaunchPad and is specifically designed for children aged between 8 - 12 years old.
After being involved in GymSkills, children will have had the opportunity to increase their confidence and competence in movement; preparing them for a wide range of other sports and activities.
To learn more about the LaunchPad resources, visit the LaunchPad website.
LaunchPad GymFun & GymSkills
LaunchPad GymFun & GymSkills Lesson Plans – Set One
$45 (Member)
$60 (LaunchPad Certified Teacher)
$75 (Non-Member)
LaunchPad GymFun and GymSkills Lesson Plans – Set Two
LaunchPad GymFun and GymSkills Lesson Plans – Set Three
Designed to capture the excitement and fast pace of Ninja Warrior, the LaunchPad FreeG Kids program is now available for clubs and schools.
FreeG is a term used to describe a new and rapidly developing activity which encourages participants to use traditional gymnastics equipment in new ways. It draws on influences from martial arts, free-running, parkour, tricking and breakdance. The FreeG Kids program introduces participants to key concepts and basic skills. The 8 sessions are structured using a wide variety of 'Warrior Circuit' activities to keep children active and engaged. As with all LaunchPad Gymnastics programs, FreeG Kids sessions focus on teaching children fundamental movement skills using fun and engaging sequential activities that build on the existing skills and knowledge of each participant.
Children are given opportunities to develop their ability to combine elements of effort, space and time when performing movement sequences with and without equipment. They will discuss and demonstrate different movement pathways and flow when solving movement challenges.
The FreeG Coaching Manual is a resource for Coaches who have completed a FreeG WorkShop and are coaching at a Clubs who offer FreeG. This program is aimed at athletes aged 12+ and also includes links to the Australian Curriculum for Years 7 and 8.
To learn more about FreeG and FreeG Kids, visit the FreeG website .
FreeG Kids Lesson Plans and Activity Cards
$45 (Member)
$60 (LaunchPad Certified Teacher)
$75 (Non Member)
GymMix is a coaching and teaching resource for coaches, clubs and schools developed by Gymnastics Australia for use in Gymnastics for All or Recreation Programs. The resource:
- includes a manual covering the basics of coaching gymnastics which introduces the fundamentals of gymnastics using a challenging, enjoyable and safe approach.
- is a sequential levels program for participants of all abilities involved in: Gymnastics for All (GfA) or recreational gymnastics programs with fundamental movement relative to all sports. Part A offers Levels 1-3 of GfA Australian Levels Program, Part B follows with Levels 4 – 6, Part C is still in production with Levels 7 - 10
- offers a fusion of all Gymsports: Artistic Gymnastics combined with Rhythmic, Acrobatic, Aerobic, Trampoline, Cheerleading and Display Gymnastics
- gives ideas on how to teach skills safely whilst having fun by providing a fundamental, sequential gymnastics program. It is an update and combination of Gymnastics Australia's "Introductory Gymnastics" with the "Gymfun" and "Gymskills" manuals.
GymMix Series A (GfA National Levels Program Levels 1-3):
- A set of three posters, sticker samples, sample Participant Record Booklet and sample Certificates) and CD-ROM
- GymMix Program – an introduction to the teaching of gymnastics activities
- GymMix Activity Cards
- Coaching Tips
- GfA National Levels Program Levels 1-3
- Lesson Plans - Generic, Cheer, Aerobics, Hand Apparatus
- Templates – certificates, assessment and participant records, DIY circuit cards
GymMix Series B (GfA National Levels Program Levels 4-6):
- GymMix Program – Tips on creating displays
- Lesson Plans - Trampoline
- Templates – certificates, assessment and participant records
Compliments LaunchPad GymFun and GymSkills Lesson Plans & Activity Cards. The resource includes a CD Rom (containing 786 pages of content including; Understanding the Physical Abilities, dominant movement patterns, stretches and fundamental principles. The Kit also includes collateral samples such as a record book, stickers and posters.
GymMix Kit (Series A – Level 1-3)
(CD Rom & collateral samples)
$100.00(Member Price)
$150.00 (Non-Member Price)
GymMix Kit (Series B – Level 4-6)
$44.00 (Member Price)
$99.00 (Non-Member Price)
GymMix Participants Booklets Series A
(Set of 10) Level 1-3
GymMix Participants Booklets Series B
(Set of 10) Level 4-6
GymMix Sticker Set (Set of 10)
GymMix Certificate Set - Level 1 (Set of 10)
GymMix Certificate Set - Level2 (Set of 10)
GymMix Certificate Set - Level3 (Set of 10)
GymMix Certificate Set - Level4 (Set of 10)
GymMix Certificate Set - Level5 (Set of 10)
GymMix Certificate Set - Level6 (Set of 10)
GymMix Certificate Set - Recog. (Set of 10)
GymMix Poster Set (Set of 3)
GymAbility GymMix
LaunchPad Equipment
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Dhurrie Rug
|Inspired by the traditional Indian textile patterns Indian Dhurrie rug, handcrafted with natural cotton fibers and combines a range of lively designs.
Block printed by artisans in India, this Boho-inspired cotton rug has a smooth finish with subtle fringe edge. Artisans use etched wood blocks to stamp patterns onto the surface of the rug. Hand Block Print along with Black and White Fringes on both end has enhance the Beauty of this product.
Hand-woven cotton is durable and helps this dhurrie retain its shape and color with daily use. The vibrant patterns and solid background come together to enhance its overall visual appeal.
Dhurries are stone washed to give a distress/vintage look.
Featuring beautiful patterns all over, this Dhurrie does more than just covering up your floors.
Each hand woven piece may have slight imperfections & irregularities adding to the charm!
Material: Cotton
Print: Hand Block Printing
Weight: 1.00 to 1.30 Kg
Size: 30 x 48 inches ( 2.5 x 4 ft (Customization available)
**(+/-) 2-3 inch size variance acceptable due to production limitation (shrinkage)
Color: Green, Pink, Blue, Black & White
Weave:- Hand Woven
Do not hand wash or machine wash; Spot Clean only
Blot if spills occur
Vacuum Clean Regularly. When vacuuming hand-crafted rugs, as with all rugs, you want to make sure you raise the beater bar and just use the suction. This will lengthen the life of your rug.
We shipped all items via Standard shipping. Delivery time for standard shipping will be 7 to 10 days from the date of dispatch. We do offer EXPRESS shipping services also at additional cost. All express orders will be shipped via DHL or FedEx and will be delivered in 3 to 4 days from the date of dispatch.
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If you're a current college student, chances are Facebook.com is the homepage on your laptop. Which means you're spending way more time learning about your school's fun-spirited co-eds than the world's famous thinkers. And chances are, you'll acknowledge the addiction unabashedly.
Facebook is an online directory for high school and college students that connects people through social networks. Members create profiles and post comments to friends and friends' friends. Suddenly you discover that guy in the red hat in the back row plays sand volleyball with the girl who lives three doors down. And you both love Letterman. Leave it to vast cyberspace to make such a small world.
Facebook has become a top web site, beating popular sites like Mapquest.com and Match.com in a recent traffic ranking by web-tracker Alexa.com.
More than 6 million college students belong to Facebook and 67 percent log in daily, spokesperson Chris Hughes said.
Cheri Supalla, 22, a senior at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., is among them. Disheartened by the promiscuous party lifestyle that pervades college campuses, Supalla created a Facebook subgroup called "Catholic Virgins." She was seeking some fellowship, but she also found a romance; her future boyfriend joined.
"The fact that my boyfriend and I share Catholic values and we're both virgins makes it much easier," Supalla said. "It's right out there; you don't have to worry or wonder." In that respect, she said, Facebook functioned liked a dating site, enabling her to narrow down a search by specifying certain criteria.
However, Facebook operates more naturally, Supalla said. "Instead of going on an awkward blind date, you can bump into someone from Facebook in the cafeteria. It's harder to begin a relationship without that casual contact."
Another free networking site open to everyone is MySpace.com, which has ousted the powerhouse eBay.com as Alexa's fourth busiest Web site in the U.S. Like Facebook, MySpace appears platonic: "A Place for Friends." Yet "Dates" ranked as a more popular search word than "Friends" on the site.
Liberal and conservative Catholics converge in a group called Roman Catholic. Its home page on MySpace mixes the old and new, juxtaposing an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with a picture of the group leader playing electric guitar. Conversation is lively; members discuss sex, immigration and Protestants, among other subjects.
Other groups tend toward the conservative. Holy Knights of the Sacred Heart describes its purpose: "To discuss Christian thought, philosophy, theology and apologetics." Two paragraphs on defending God's existence ensue. And then: "P.S. This group is also a place to meet Christian singles."
When it comes to social networking sites, the romantic potential is a post script. Maybe that explains the appeal.