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Our school rules are discussed and agreed with all staff and pupils annually.
Our School Rules
- We are kind - we don't hurt other people's feelings
- We are honest - we don't cover up the truth
- We listen carefully - we don't interrupt
- We are gentle - we don't hurt others
- We work hard - we don't waste our own or other people's time
- We look after property - we don't damage things
Our Code of Conduct
- Pupils should behave in such a manner that they cause no harm or damage to property nor harm the reputation of the school.
- All pupils should be smart in appearance and appropriately dressed for all school activities.
- Pupils should listen carefully to teachers, and speak to them and to others politely and with respect.
- Pupils should work quietly and sensibly in class, not distract or annoy others, and show courtesy and consideration at all times.
- No bullying of any kind will be tolerated.
- Pupils should move calmly and quietly about the school.
- Pupils should take care of the school buildings and surroundings.
- Pupils must not leave the premises during the school day without permission.
At Petersfield we are very proud of our pupil's behaviour and their embodiment of our Christian ethos.
We seek to encourage pupils, staff and visitors to develop a caring and responsible attitude and to recognise the consequences of their own actions and decisions. We encourage pupils to develop Christian values, placing a strong emphasis on learning the difference between right and wrong.
Good behaviour is encouraged through positive relationships, understanding children's needs, good teaching and an engaging curriculum. We use various additional strategies where appropriate.
Our aim is to establish clear objectives and strategies that promote the positive ethos of the school and encourage the right conditions for teaching and learning, enabling all children to succeed in a happy and safe environment.
Effective behaviour management can only be achieved by a collective and consistent approach by all members of staff, who must embody the school values themselves, modelling their implementation to the pupils. It is they who determine the environment in which good staff and pupil relationships can develop. Staff will show empathy and differentiate their approach to children according to their needs.
We want children to be thoughtful, respectful and kind for its own sake, not for a reward. However, we do recognise and encourage special effort, success and kindness in a variety of ways. Restorative approaches are our main strategy for dealing with negative behaviour, helping children to understand the consequences of their behaviour and its impact on others. Protective and Educational Consequences are used to help modify behaviour and to keep the school safe.
In response to a whole school focus on behaviour including training for all staff in the County 'Steps' approach, our Promoting, Celebrating and Managing Behaviour, Discipline and Conduct at Petersfield Policy has been drafted to include our:
- Behaviour policy
- Visitor Behaviour Policy
- Anti bullying policy
- Anti racism policy
- Physical restraint policy
High priority is given to clear communication within the school and to positive partnerships with parents. Our expectations are made clear in our Home School Agreement and in all contact with parents. Where the behaviour of a child is giving cause for concern it is important that all those working with the child are aware of those concerns and of the steps which are being taken in response. The class teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining contact with parents of children whose behaviour is a cause for concern, with the involvement of the Senior Leadership Team where appropriate.
The behaviour policy outlines the clear staged approach to classroom behaviour management and identifies how we recognise achievement.
There are 3 Houses at Petersfield Primary School: blue, yellow and green. When children start school, they are allocated a House team. Pupils are awarded 'Team Points' for good behaviour and excellent learning. Each reward in a book (e.g. sticker or 'TP') earns a team point. Adults may also give team points for excellence around the school.
Our focus on the 'Growth Mindset' and the 'Learning Pit' encourages pupils to persist with determination when a maths problem or science experiment poses a tricky conundrum to solve.
Our Visitor Behaviour Policy aims to ensure, as far as we reasonably can, the safety of our pupils, staff and visitors (including parents) that have contact with the public. It is important that anyone on the school site is treated fairly, without experiencing unreasonable behaviour or discrimination.
Whilst incidents of bullying are rare, our Anti-bullying policy sets out our aims to develop a school ethos in which bullying is regarded as unacceptable and how we deal effectively with any incidents which do occur.
Again, whilst incidents of prejudice, including racism are very rare at Petersfield, racism is not tolerated in our school under any circumstances. We aim to provide a curriculum which emphasises the positive aspects of all cultures, to make our school a safe and welcoming place for all its members and to provide an environment in which racist assumptions, attitudes and behaviour are continually challenged.
The vast majority of children and young people demonstrate behaviour that is perceived as both appropriate and good. However, there are a minority of children who exhibit challenging behaviour. Our physical restraint policy sets out our expectation that Petersfield is committed to ensuring that all our staff and adults with responsibility for pupil's safety and welfare will deal professionally with all behavioural incidents and only use physical intervention as a last resort in line with DCSF and Cambridgeshire County Council's guidance.
Latest News
21st Sept - Well done Reception! You did brilliantly staying for your fist school dinner today!
17th Sept - Thank you to FOPS for their tireless work to raise funds for Petersfield despite the current restrictions. At tonight's meeting, we planned the AGM which you can join from the comfort of your own home on Thursday 22nd October at 8pm. More information to follow in the newsletter.
17th Sept - It was great to see Rowan and Yew parents at tonight's curriculum sessions.
17th Sept - Well done to all those who have achieved their gold Mathletics certificates during Lockdown and the summer. After celebrating the bronze and silver awards over the last two weeks, we enjoyed congratulating our gold certificate mathematicians today.
16th Sept - Thanks to the Ash parents who attended today's curriculum session.
15th Sept - Many thanks to Elm and Pine class parents who joined us for the first two virtual Curriculum Sessions. Thank you for the questions - all of this helps us work together as we establish a new 'normal' where parent-school partnership is as important as ever.
14th Sept - Well done reception - you are doing such a good job of saying for the morning this week. Super smiles and great learning all round!
Latest Publications
As per County and national guidance, Petersfield will only close in exceptional circumstances or where instructed to do so. The decision will be made ASAP and displayed first on our school website in the 'Latest News' above.
Covid-19 Coronavirus update - we continue to follow the regularly updated government guidance available via this link. At all times, safety is our highest priority. Please ensure you follow guidance particularly regarding illness, isolation and entry to
The newspaper article about 'Max and Milky make it to Mars' - written by our Book Club volunteer Ute - is here. She has kindly donated a copy of her book to our school library.
Please see our vacancies page for an opportunity for a Playworker.
Run Orwell - now a virtual event for everyone! Click here to visit the website and join in!
Save yourself time naming uniform and raise money for school. Visit www.stikins.co.uk. Quote code 15787
As we explained in a newsletter, we have updates our policies and privacy notice about how we process data in line with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). Click here for the updated policies.
Is your child due to start school in September 2020? If so, click here to find out more about how to visits and learn about how to apply to join our fantastic school.
Are you interested in being a Governor? Do you have HR or Finance skills? If so, please do visit our Governors' webpage to find out more about the strategic role of our Governors.
Funding for Petersfield - As you may have read in the media, school funding is under threat. Please click here to see the information about how you can continue to help.
We apologise for the intermittent, continuing fault on the phone line which we have again reported to the telephone company. Should you need to reach us, please press '6' immediately the phone is answered. Alternatively email the office.


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Colds accompanied by some of us at any time of the year.The cause may be various kinds of viruses and bacteria, as well as allergic reactions.This disease plagues both adults and children, so many are interested in the question of what kind of nasal drops have the greatest therapeutic effect.Particularly concerned about the problem of treatment of rhinitis parents of pre-school and middle-aged.
Preparations for the common cold
sale today can be found a lot of drugs for the treatment of inflammation of the nose.They are often available in the form of nasal drops.But they all have a different component composition.Some include extracts of medicinal herbs, are only based on other chemical compounds, and some contain even antibiotics.
order not to cause addiction to any drug, and not to deprive ourselves and our families strong immunity, should be attentive to the content of drugs, even when it comes to treatments for the common cold.It is rather offensive illness that plagued nasal congestion.It is often a complication of sinusitis.Therefore, for the effective treatment used, so to say, it is not simple medicines.
Not every drug from the common cold can help cure it.It is not always independent initiative leads to the desired effect, since the patient can not determine why the under the nose drips - due to bacterial or viral infection, or maybe it's the influence of the growing adenoids or a reaction to the flowering of some plants.
therefore necessary to treat a runny nose as well as any other disease - under the supervision of a physician.Only a specialist can determine the level of inflammation, raging nose and advise effective drug.Doctors today often prescribe "Rinofluimutsilom" - nasal drops.
In the opinion of many who use them, they are very effective.And most of the positive characteristics of this drug note the parents of young children, who have a runny nose is often.
What is the cure for "Rinofluimutsil"?
This nasal spray or drops produced by the Italian company "Zambon SpA".The main active ingredient is the drug acetylcysteine and tuaminoheptane, which have an active impact on microorganisms.Auxiliary components - methylhydroxypropylcellulose, dodecahydrate, dithiothreitol, editat disodium, dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, mint flavor, sodium hydroxide, ethyl alcohol, purified water, benzalkonium chloride, sorbitol.
Drops "Rinofluimutsil" whose price is 240 rubles today, increasingly used in the treatment of adults and children older than preschool age.Dosing solution is very comfortable special pipette contained in the vial.
But aerosols or sprays "Rinofluimutsil" whose price of 280 rubles, which is largely a medicine for kids.Convenient dispenser allows you to instantly drip nose without tears and bustle and it does not prevent overdose.
pharmacological properties of the drug
drops in the nose "Rinofluimutsil" guide describes as a vasoconstrictor mucolytic agent significantly reduces the inflammation and swelling of the mucous tissue of the nasal cavities.Due to the outflow of fluid from the sinuses, stimulated active substances, there is a restoration of drainage features and unobstructed nasal breathing.
acetylcysteine causes thinning mucus tuaminoheptane reduces swelling of tissues.
Who appointed drops "Rinofluimutsil"?
these medicines mainly treat sinusitis, acute, chronic rhinitis, and vasomotor.He is credited with both adults and children over the age of three.
drops or spray buried in the nose, but it is also possible inhalation treatment for the common cold with this drug.Resort to it in the event of a prolonged course of the disease, thick mucous formations.Drops "Rinofluimutsil" for inhalation can be used the traditional method of diluting vasoconstrictor paruyuschey in warm water, or follow the new procedure, follow the procedure with the help of medical devices - nebulizer.
This medicine does not fit?
inadmissible reception drops "Rinofluimutsil" pregnant women, people suffering from cardiovascular diseases, asthma and glaucoma.
this medicine is not suitable for patients with hypersensitivity to the drug component composition.
Possible side effects
Despite the positive feedback, these drops can cause heart palpitations, racing pressure, tachycardia.On the part of the central nervous system is sometimes observed excitement.
Sensation of dryness in the nose, mouth and throat is not the norm.Also this drug is addictive and its use can not be more than a week.
What drops analogues "Rinofluimutsil" are there?
Since not all of the medicine is suitable, because of the large range of products for the treatment of rhinitis, many prefer to use this means of identical medicines.
If you choose counterparts drops "Rinofluimutsil" for component composition, then these do not exist.And if you evaluate the therapeutic drugs for their properties, many instead of medication to stop spray "Nazik" drops "Adrianol", "Pinosol" and "Evkasept" capsules "Rinopront" and "Koldakt."What is the analogue of the "Rinofluimutsil" apply - depending on the patient's diagnosis.After all, some medications are effective at the beginning of the disease, while others are useful in the long-term inflammation.
comparing efficacy "Rinofluimutsil" and "Vibrocil»
above mentioned drugs that are useful for treating a variety of reasons for the common cold does not always help to get rid of the obsessive illness accompanied by mucus different consistencies.A lot of practice also experienced such analog "Rinofluimutsil" like drops "Vibrocil."Their efficiency is higher than that of the considered drug because their composition contains antiallergic component.Approved drug "Vibrocil" from the first days of life.
he produced in the form of gel, drops and sprays.Active substances dimetidena maleate and phenylephrine effectively relieve swelling of the nasal mucosa, cause vasoconstriction.Effective doctors prescribe an antihistamine during treatment of colds and allergic rhinitis.
This analogue "Rinofluimutsil" may be habit-forming organism.Therefore, it must also be applied with caution.
If we compare these two drugs on the cost parameters, the selected analogue is not cheap, but is on par with the drug "Rinofluimutsil."Thus, the drop "Vibrocil" price is 250 rubles, the gel - 270 on the spray - 280. They are often recommended for the treatment of rhinitis in young children.
When choosing many drugs "Vibrocil" price does not play a decisive role: first of all take into account the effectiveness of the funds which proved in practice.
that the effectiveness: the solution "Rinofluimutsil" or drops "Polydex"?
similar medicines - it means a similar composition, that is completely identical, either pharmacological properties.Since identical in content drops "Rinofluimutsil" no drugs, many attempt to pick up the medication for the second feature.But this is not always possible to do so without consulting a doctor.
Despite the variety of drugs that are listed above, many people are interested in this supposedly analogue "Rinofluimutsil" as a medicine "Polydex."But these are two different treatment for the common cold.
Drops "Polydex" first, distinguished by the fact that its content are antibiotics, secondly, are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory agent, whereas medicine "Rinofluimutsil" - is an antiviral drug, which is struggling with nasal congestion.
Drops "Polydex" in the nose, which price is 250-300 rubles, buried in bacterial cold.So easy to treat by means of rhinitis is not necessary.The diagnosis must be determined by the physician, since a very long time, you can deal with this disease and so it can not be cured and, having achieved the status of synchronization.
Drugs "Rinofluimutsil" and "Izofra»
analogues in preparation "Polydex" too much.One of them is a drop "Izofra" are considered identical drug "Rinofluimutsil."However, it is not.The drug "Izofra" is also an antibacterial agent in its composition contains one antibiotic that is active substances affecting gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.
Viral infections it does not cure, and can only lead to decreased immunity.Are drops "Izofra" 270 rubles.
buying drugs from a cold in the pharmacy, is interested in the pharmacological properties of these.But best not to self-medicate, especially children, and always consult with an otolaryngologist, which clearly defines the symptoms of inflammation and what kind of infection is attacking your body.
Drops "Rinofluimutsil" do not comprise a part of antibiotics, it is the biggest plus of this drug.Nowadays, these active substances have occupied a special niche confidence of many.But at the same time they are often used for the treatment unnecessarily.
This medication can not be used simultaneously with antidepressants of the tricyclic group, as well as MAO inhibitors and antihypertensive agents, cardiac glycosides, and oxytocin.
attentive to the choice of drugs, and then health will not let you.

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Lets get into some good skill work and conditioning for the next few weeks. Our Warm ups will be a little longer and we will keep the same warm up for an entire week.
Warm Up: 2x Hip Mobility Drill, 2min Double Under Practice,
3rds: 5 Wall Squat, 5 Goblet Squat, 10 KB Swing
Dynamic Warm up Lanes: High knees, butt kickers, carioca, side shuffle
2min mini band squats or regular banded squats for beginners
PVC: dislocate, good morning, jump squats (once thru 15 reps each)
Barbell Warm Up: 2x 5 reps each
clean pull, power clean, front squat, push press, jerk
12 Burpees
6 Power Cleans (155/105)
12 Front Squat
6 Jerk
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Tourism continues to be touted as a big part of Collie's untapped potential and is already a sector that has seen expansion in the town's surrounding areas in recent years.
Collie River Valley Tourism Visitor Centre manager Tracey Peach said bike trails and pristine lakes continued to draw people to town in increasing numbers.
"We were at out busiest ever over Christmas and New Year," she said.
"The numbers we saw coming through were just huge compared to previous years and there is still room to grow.
"If I had a dollar for every time somebody asked me about Black Diamond I would be very rich"
She said there was still plenty of untapped areas that could be explored in around the town.
"I don't think a lot of people realise what Collie has to offer," she said.
"The art gallery, museum and replica mine are just a few the things people don't know about.
"A lot of people are still surprised by how tidy and green it is here because there's still a perception that it's just a dirty mine town.
"A lot of the feedback we get is about how clean and modern we actually are."
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- What is LTI
- Setting Up LTI
- Examples
- What are the Concerns
- Suggested Implementation
- Current Work
- General Resources
- LTI Tool Requests for cuLearn at Carleton University
- LTI Tool Vetting at Carleton University
What is LTI
Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) is a technical standard or process created by the IMS Global Learning Consortium for integrating third-party applications (or "tools") into Learning Management Systems and other educational platforms. LTI enables seamless "plug-and-play" integration of external educational applications into the University's systems. With LTI, instructors can use collaboration and learning tools within a cuLearn course that are not part of the standard cuLearn tools. LTI handles credential exchange and management, so there is no separate student login and account creation. Instructors also have better visibility, management and reporting of student tool use. This seamless integration allows instructors to choose the best tools for their subject matter and teaching approach without having to rely on the University to add the functionality to the LMS.
Setting Up LTI
Either the instructor, with the help of the EDC, or the EDC can add a third-party tool or application to a course in cuLearn as an "External Tool" activity (currently hidden from users) using the following information in the settings provided by the Learning Tool vendor:
- Launch URL
- Consumer key and secret
The tool may be added as a link or embedded into the cuLearn interface. The following Privacy options are set depending on the level of integration needed by the tool:
- Share launcher's name (Student's name)
- Share launcher's email (Student's email)
- Accept grades from the tool
When a user is logged into cuLearn they can connect to the other tool and be automatically authenticated providing a seamless experience and without the need to set up a user account on the new system. Data can also be passed back to the cuLearn gradebook if enabled.
The most common use of LTI is to integrate learning tools into the campus LMS. Some examples: eduappcenter.com, piazza.com, Pearson, Wiley Plus, Mcgraw Hill, etc.
What are the Concerns
- FIPPA/Privacy – What personal information does the LTI integration expose/share in different configurations?
- Level of Integration – What kinds of information are minimally required to use an integrated LTI service?
- Data Security – retention, transfer, ownership, protection, backup
- Copyright/ownership of content and how content may be used by the vendor
- Cost of service
Suggested Implementation
Because of the privacy concerns involved with integrating third-party tools, Carleton University has developed a process for implementing third-party tools to ensure the privacy and security of our students.
- Tool Discovery – Instructor identifies tool that they wish to add to the LMS
- Vetting Process – Instructors have to apply to use LTI tools in their course. Instructor or vendor provides information on privacy, security and integration.
- Tool Added to Course – Either EDC adds integration or allows Instructor to add integration on a course by course basis.
Current Work
Recommendations and information on the following are coming:
- An outline of the implementation and vetting process
- Security and Privacy Assessment – terms of use and Compliance Certification (FIPPA)
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- A list of pre-approved tool vendors
- Comparison of procedures with other Ontario and Canadian Universities
General Resources
- IMS Global Learning Consortium http://www.imsglobal.org/toolsinteroperability2.cfm
- IMS LTI Video – https://www.youtube.com/embed/R-SCdBaF-WY
- EDU Apps – https://www.eduappcenter.com/
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- Moodle Docs on LTI – https://docs.moodle.org/28/en/External_tool_settings
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Communication to instructors: Please use this form to request any LTI tools to be integrated into cuLearn. Any questions or comments about this form can be sent to email@example.com * Required
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LTI Tool Vetting at Carleton University
Communication to vendors: Please email email@example.com to request any LTI tools to be integrated into cuLearn.
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- Briefly summarize the service offering, identifying the location of data being stored, the type of data being stored, transmission details (how frequently, through what mechanisms), and any aspects of the service that use subcontractors or are outsourced. Please specify if any sensitive, confidential, or other protected data is planned to be stored.
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- Please describe controls to address the threat of information knowingly being misused by your workforce and contractors. Your responses should refer where applicable to issues of strong sanctions policy and practice, background checks, role-based access to information, oversight of data authorization by supervisor, terminating access to data for terminated employees and employees changing job functions, prohibition on sharing passwords, and other relevant safeguards.
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Parenting can be very stressful and the stress management can become elusively horrendous for many. I do not say this from a personal experience, rather by observing. It is said that the months of March and May are stressful for children. However, the stress level amongst parents during this period cannot be fathomed. It doesn't matter if you are a single parent or whether you have one child or many; also the stress levels aren't directly proportional to your child's ability. In a world with ever changing performance parameters and increasing competition, children face an uphill task of outscoring their peers.
The annual CBSE class 12 exam, this year, witnessed a surge in the number of registrations with almost 11 lakh students appearing for the exam. Now compare it to the mediocre state of many of our higher education institutes and you could easily understand the emotions through which many parents go through. That said, what many parents forget is the fact that children should not be bound by their urgency to see their child become engineers or doctors. There are many different fields available for them to forge their careers in. If parents cannot effectively deal with their personal stress levels, it will be doubly more difficult for their children to look for positivity.
Stress management tips for Parents:
Find the right information
The first piece of advice for parents is not to panic – there are ample resources available to consult. For instance, our own portal – Global Educates – offers a plethora of information, like the courses offered to students, faculties, institutes, and much more. Also, parents can consult specialized CBSE helplines. Often, parents neglect the importance of consulting a career counsellor to discuss their child's shortcomings and seek advice on future course of action. Parents can do a great deal when it comes to encouragement and sustenance. Always remember, stress management is the primary way of dealing with the various challenges posed by your child's poor display at the annual class 12 results.
Think through your decisions
The other common mistake which parents make while dealing with their child's poor results is rushing into making decisions. It is obvious for a parent to get annoyed at an apparent lack of effort or preparation. That said, don't undermine the hard work put in by your child; appreciate it and encourage them to achieve more. No child studies to score low marks, however, certain situations make it horribly difficult for children to overcome. Instead, focus on encouraging your child to look at the positives and work to better their weaknesses. It is one of the most important components of stress management for parents.
A gap year
A gap year spent travelling or pursuing a field of interest can add a great deal to your child's CV. Sometimes your child's inability to seek admission after class 12 is more about the competition than their ability. Work experience, especially if it shows that your child can work in a team, is always appreciated and will tackle anything. Click here to read about how a gap year might be the 'next' stress management tool for you.
The key to stress management is to build a never say die attitude in your child. Don't robotically assume that college is your child's first choice, and remember if they are unsuccessful in getting admission this time, they might find that a year at college has been more beneficial, especially since that can offer more hand-holding than university, which is what some students need. Remember, rather than negativity and constant bickering, what your child needs the most is support during such testing times.
Stress management isn't difficult, especially dealing with stress of your child's poor score in class 12 results, however, inactions of parents and their reluctance to deal with the stress is worrisome.


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Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing is still considered contraband in New York state prisons–at least until the seven pages deemed a threat to security back in 2000 have been torn out. But though my book can't come in whole, it appears that, as of last week, I can.
Rehabilitation Through The Arts, which helps stage a play at Sing Sing every year, invited me to see the inmate production of A Few Good Men. To my surprise, Sing Sing approved my visit, and then Albany said okay, as well. I was rehabilitated, politically speaking, and last Friday, for the first time since I turned in my badge in 1998, I passed back through the prison gate.
Almost three hundred civilians gathered in the prison theater, the only time all year so many outsiders are allowed inside. At least one was a professional actor from the outside world–Josie Whittlesey, who played the sole female part, a military lawyer. My wife and I pegged the male lead as another import; he had real star wattage, and we guessed that maybe he had come from some Westchester high school. ("This will help him get into Princeton," Margot speculated.) After a moving performance and a thunderous ovation, the cast was allowed to shake hands and chat, from the stage, with the audience down below. Both sides were elated, and I must say, I've never felt more joy inside a prison.
As vans ferried audience members back to the prison gate, passengers were saying things like what talent! and what are these men doing in prison? Margot was particularly interested to know more about certain members of the cast, including the "high school student." At home, I cross-referenced names from the playbill with the state's inmate lookup site. Among the actors' crimes were RAPE 1ST, CRIM POSS WEAP 2ND, CRIMINAL SEXUAL ACT 1ST, MURDER 2ND, ROBBERY 1ST, MANSLAUGHTER 1ST, AGGRAV ASSAULT/PEACE OFF., ATT MURDER 1ST. Some of those were committed, I'm afraid, by the same guy we pictured headed to college.
Margot was disbelieving. I didn't have an easy answer for her, other than to remind her how many times I'd been surprised to learn the histories of men I supervised as a C.O. The costumes and the drama of the theater had made it easy for the audience to see them as somebody else. I think it probably did the same for the men themselves; for a few hours they could imagine themselves as different people, in different clothes, leading a different life. I can't think of a better way of explaining rehabilitation-–not my kind, but the truly important kind-–than that.
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Zimbabwe court outlaws early marriage
Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court has outlawed customary child marriages, ruling that people below the age of 18 are not allowed to marry.
Children have been forced into early marriages for religious reasons in some parts of the country.
The government says that 31% of girls get married below the age of 18 even though that is against the constitution adopted in 2013.
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LEOMINSTER (CBS) – What are the chances? That's all Esther Rios could think on Monday as she stood feet away from the man who had mugged her only days before, "I'm like oh my God, oh my God. It can't be."
Rios says Saturday night Malek E. Matos jumped her at knife-point. "He said to give him my purse or he will kill me and if I say anything or scream he will kill me."
Inside her bag a measly 0.17 cents but more importantly he made off with her checkbook, credit cards and license.
WBZ-TV's Diana Perez reports
So on Monday she headed to the Leominster RMV to replace her stolen ID. While there, smoking a cigarette, the very man who had mugged her walked right up and started making small talk. "All of a sudden he asked me for a cigarette," she says.
Rios knew his face and voice immediately but she kept her cool, even handing him a lighter. Then she snapped a picture of him while faking a phone call, "I didn't want him to know I'm nervous, I'm scared."
Matos never recognized his victim which gave officers time to show up and cuff him after Rios asked a clerk to call police.
She says the thought of him attacking other women gave her the courage to remain calm, "And I'm like 'I can't let him go, I got to do it.'"
Matos faced a judge on Tuesday and was charged with armed robbery. It's unclear why he was at the RMV.
I'm loving it! You illiterate, arrogant illegal p.o.s. dumb dumb! Fabutastic! Your girlfriend & family must be crying over thier foodstamp funded dinner tonight, missing you! Lets see more of guys like you soon! Bring it on! You busting yourself for armed robbery in my country is mucho caliente!
Awesome for her! But I'll bet you that the Good Ol Leominster PD didn't attempt to go to the guys house to see if any of her stuff was there! A friend of mine found one of her stolen rings on someones finger – granted she got her 1 ring back – but the detective left it up to the girl that had the ring to do the right thing and give him more information and "tell him" if she had any more of the jewelry! What a dope – didn't even go to the girls house to see if she had any more of the jewelry and/or the gun that was stolen at the same time!!!! And if she did … it really is long gone now! Sometimes you have to be your own detective!!!
Good for her to stay calm in order to have that usless piece of society arrested. She should be proud of herself taking another thief off the streets, now it's up to the justice system to see that he remains behind bars.
Talk about someone who we should all see soon on an episode of the Worlds Dumbest Criminals. Another reason to quit smoking, huh?
Sure hope they got the right guy… everyone knows white folks think every black and latino person is the same
Funny thing Here Truthmom – the lady was HISPANIC – getting robbed by a HISPANIC. Sheesh… Check your brain lately?
Not to mention, the REPORTER of the story is latina! Or married someone who is. To bye bye baby, do you have a crystal ball? I don't see anywhere in the article any information to back up your nasty comments. By the way, Matos is a Spanish name, but Malek? Never heard that one in the Spanish language…sounds Greek or Middle Eastern to me…but what do I know, I'm just a stupid white woman.


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To have a profitable fitness center marketing is key but how do you market a fitness center? The drop out rate of gym memberships is very high so you must constantly advertise to keep new memberships coming in. must be sold every month. Be sure to budget money every month to advertise as it is easy to think you can cut money from the advertising when times get lean, but without new clients, sales will suffer. Here are a few things to think about to effectively market your fitness center.
No Experience Required
Despite what the advertising professionals will tell you marketing a fitness center requires no special skills or education, just the testing and measuring your advertising. Despite what the ad reps will tell you, there isn't is perfect answer for a particular market in every instance. Some markets radio will be better while other markets will see a better return with online. The key factor is testing all of them and finding out which works the best. How do you know? Just ask your incoming customers where they heard about you. Either train your staff to ask every time or put a question on your membership forms. Very easy and simple to implement but very few fitness centers do it. If you don't know the what's working with your marketing you could be wasting hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
When Starting a Gym, Where Are Your Customer's Going to Come From?
When you are estimating how many customers you can realistically project, you will have a target market. There are many options to consider when determining your target market. For example, you may decide to target a broad audience by offering a variety of disciplines from weight training, to cardiac work-outs and group classes. Or you may want to focus on a particular niche such as women-only gyms or discipline-specific fitness centers such as a pilates or yoga-based facility. To help you determine how you can capitalize on an underserved or potential market, step back and look at what the competition is doing and take the time to analyze local demographics. Identify your opportunity and define your market niche, then build your business around the opportunity – not the other way around. Next find how many of these people live within a certain distance from your facility. The market is very open with an estimated 80% of people in the U.S. never have stepped foot inside a gym, so a demographics survey of the area you're thinking of will be key. For help finding this information with this check out this free demographic site, http://www.freedemographics.com. Once that's figured out what you need to look at is the fact that your many of your potential clientele is already working out somewhere. How are you going to lure them to yours? Before you open up your gym you should know what is making your place special enough to convince people to come to your place. The key though is to differentiate what you are offering and focus on a specific demographic.
Be Different, But Not On Price
Most gyms do not differentiate their marketing mix. They tend to focus on price cutting and that is one of the reasons why the market is very competitive and difficult to enter since the profits. If you want to make some money with a fitness center, don't make your major selling point as being the cheapest as that is very easy for your established competition to follow. Gauge your pricing on the completion in the area but be sure not to charge to little. Many new businesses make this mistake and is typically a recipe for disaster as well as your competition may not have any debt so they can better afford to match your price and still be profitable. Find an untapped niche that wants what you are offering and you can charge more for it.
Can You Sell?
With the large turnover in customers in a fitness center, being successful is largely a numbers game. Figuring out how many prospects that have to come through the door to offset the number that are leaving is an important number to find. It's different in every market and niche so be sure to keep a close eye on it so you can adjust your marketing budget.
Make sure you have good people in the front that can sell memberships. Many gym owners find out they don't have what it takes to become a true salesperson. It's not a skill that people are born with (even though some people are better at it than others) but there is no excuse here if you want to be a successful gym owner. If you can't close the sale, get people who can or take some classes. Unless your gym caters to knuckledraggers and beach bunnies then you are focusing on the average joe who is wanting to "get in shape". Make sure your gym is no intimidating and makes them feel comfortable, which in turn makes it easy for them to sign up.
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Looking Back at Let's Talk
Conversation with the young adults of our church is just the beginning.
By Jan Paulsen
In November 1848 Ellen White experienced a vision that had profound consequences for the development of our church. It's sometimes called the "streams of light" vision. She saw that James White should start publishing a "little paper" that would eventually take the Advent message around the world like streams of light.
What is remarkable to me is not just the vision itself, but Ellen White's actions after she received the vision; her determination to see the Lord's plan put into action in spite of those who said it was impractical, if not impossible. She stood firm against the disapproval of other leaders, such as Joseph Bates, who felt that her husband, James, would be more effective as a preacher than a writer. She also withstood the doubts of James, who saw the huge financial difficulties involved in printing and distributing such a paper. She insisted: "He must write, write, write, and walk out by faith."*
It's easy to forget she was just 21 years of age.
Our Most Valuable Resource
More than five years ago I began a series of conversations with Seventh-day Adventist young people and young professionals around the world. We called the series Let's Talk. And as a result of those conversations I am firmly convinced that they, too, have a vision for their church. They are innovative, eager for involvement, and above all, passionately committed to the Lord and to His mission.
These Let's Talk conversations have taken place through live television broadcasts and an ongoing Internet correspondence. Through this dialogue I've come to feel a deep and profound trust in our young people. Yes, there have been moments when I've been skeptical, but it's come back to me in conversation after conversation—from men and women, from 15-year-olds and 25-year-olds—that they love this church. This is where they want to be. This is where they want to serve the Lord. They are ready.
These conversations have been wide-ranging, sometimes driven by local concerns, things specific to a particular context and culture. But there were also a number of questions—overarching themes—that I heard again and again, whether they came to me in Spanish or Swahili, Portuguese or English.
They Care
1. Seeking a place and a voice. At the heart of what young people say is often: "Why can't we be allowed a greater say?" "Why can't we be more involved in leadership?" These are demanding questions, but they are fair questions. They are not asking: "Why can't more of us be members of the General Conference Executive Committee?" They aren't even really asking why more can't be members of division or union conference committees. They want to be entrusted with a greater share of responsibility for the running of their local congregations.
Why should we be reluctant to let them? Look back to the twelve individuals Christ chose. Look back to our own church pioneers.
We sometimes forget the path we have walked, the mistakes we have made. We forget that we, too, at first walked unsteadily or stumbled. This is normal until our muscles are stronger, we gain stronger footing, and we know where to step.
We sometimes also overplay the value of experience. Experience is important, but basic personality makeup is more important: how we deal with people, our capacity to love and care for the church, and how to be responsible—these things are more significant. If you put the right man or woman into a certain place, they will gain the experience they need. But put the wrong person in, regardless of age, and they will never do well.
2. Defining boundaries. A whole raft of questions come under this banner: clothes and jewelry, enter-tainment, music, and relationships.
The young mind can be very "legalistic" in the sense that it sees the world in sharp, distinct lines. It seeks safety in clearly defined borders. Some young people want precise formulas, and they can be very persistent. They are sometimes not comforted with principles; they want specific answers. They are driven by a need to define themselves, to define the boundaries that surround them, to discover "Where do I fit into this? Do I like what contains me? Do I even understand the boundaries and why they are there? How does a life of obedience to God express itself?"
Like many of the young people I spoke with, I also grew up in an Adventist home. I reached the age of 20 and was really quite legalistic in my thinking. I was impatient with those who said: "Well, then, maybe not." The "maybe nots" were problem-makers. But I have learned through my own walk in life that there are situations in which you have to allow others the latitude to grow and develop, to discover God's will for themselves.
There is trust in this, but also great responsibility. So I remind young people: Don't take license with your freedom. Don't take it lightly.
Choice of music was a reoccurring theme. We kept coming back to this because it's a legitimate concern for young people. Music is such a large part of their lives (just look at the role music plays in any worship service conducted by young people!), and their questions are serious ones.
How do I know whether certain music has a place in the life of the church? I have to ask, "Is this music worshipful? Does it draw me closer to God and provide spiritual nurture? Or does it remind me of that which is far removed from God, short on content, and full of noise? Is it music that creates community? Does it bond and blend this family together in worship?"
I know some older people who perhaps listened to these conversations and said: "Why can't he simply tell it how it should be, down the line, very sharply?" And I can only respond, very simply: "Look, these are your children; talk to them. Your children are seeking a legitimate identity for themselves in the church. Help them find it. Don't drive them away. Help them understand the trust and also the responsibility that is theirs."
3. Finding a mission. Young people are also frustrated by the sheer numbers of their peers who are leaving the church. This concern came up again and again.
I often asked: "Tell me, why did they go?"
The answers came back: "Well, the church is so old-fashioned." "There's no sense of tolerance." "There's too much negativity, too much criticism of how we look and of our choices."
And I asked: "What about friendship? Did your peers leave because they lost a sense of community? Were you a friend to them?"
Often there was silence, then the answer came back: "Yes, maybe we failed some of them too."
And I asked: "Well, shouldn't you go after them?"
Young people should be commissioned to take greater responsibility for ministry to their peers. This is a task for which they are uniquely equipped. Let it be a defined, recognized ministry within the local church, like Sabbath school, or being a deacon or elder. Let's provide young people with official space, a territory of trust. They will grasp it, and something new and powerful will emerge.
Let's Trust Them
We are losing too many of our young people—too many people under the age of 25. Exact figures are difficult to find, but it would not surprise me if half of those who grow up in this family lose their way for one reason or another. And even if it's not that many, the numbers are still much, much too high.
I have always believed that tomorrow is in the hands of our young people, and this reality should be reflected in the church today. This conviction has not been changed by my Let's Talkconversations, but rather it has been sharpened and strengthened. I feel an added sense of urgency, of feeling: What's holding us back? Let's just give them the space and opportunity to grow.
My message to the church is to trust our young people; talk with them; listen to what they say; show you trust them by giving them opportunities and responsibilities. Will they get it right 100 percent of the time? Maybe not, but then, neither do we.
Trust them and they will still be here tomorrow, and the tomorrow after that.
*Life Sketches, pp. 125, 126.
Jan Paulsen is president of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church.


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Carnival Birthday Party – Leilani Rogers, Photographer
Boy am I behind on blogging! Lest you all think I haven't been hard at work this summer, I will confess that summer is always hard on me structure-wise. I need the down time and so I am not as diligent updating the blog as I should be! But here it is the first week of school – and I'm feeling motivated! Maybe I'll even catch up on a few sessions I really loved from the last few months. In the meantime, you can always see the most current work on my facebook page.
This past weekend my daughter had her 7th birthday party. Little known fact about me: I love party planning. I've always gone all out for my kiddos' parties because I enjoy thinking outside the box and getting creative and it's the perfect excuse to do both. I also love to see my kids' faces light up, and I get so many hugs and thank yous from them. So it is well worth the effort for me (even if I'm staying up till 1am folding fortune tellers and doodling signs).
Sasha chose to have a carnival party this year, which was awesome because her older brother Drew had a carnival party just a couple years ago and I had saved all the games and some decorations. Score! All we had to do is "girl" it up a bit. Whereas her brother insisted on having a bouncy house, she wanted face painting and some kind of craft to make with her friends. Done, and done!
For the decor, I kept it pretty simple considering some of my past parties! For partyware, I found a darling new line of products at Target called Mara Mi. The colors worked with what I already had from Drew's party and it was feminine enough to put the girly spin on the party we were looking for. For other decor I got a few fun items from Wish Works Party Boutique. My favorite were the balloons! Notice the darling little girls, boys, cats and dogs dangling from the ends. Unfortunately the balloons lost their floatability by morning, so I taped a few to the walls. Hehehe. There's ALWAYS a way! I rather like how they looked, too! I also found some fun stickmen/paper cut outs (from Hobby Lobby) that I covered in scrapbook paper and hung as a border. The fun little mason jar/cups are from One King's Lane. Along the center of the table (not pictured) I had a jar of clown noses and "ringmaster mustaches" for the girls. And gumballs. Always gum balls! They are a fun splash of color and the kids eat them up so there's nothing to store when the party is over.
As the guests arrived, they got their face painted. I ended up doing this myself, although I'd originally envisioned hiring an artist to come do it. That didn't pan out. But it was fun and I kept it pretty simple, so it went fast. After their faces were painted the girls visited the "kissing booth" where they had to guess how many Hershey's kisses were in a jar. They each wrote down their guess and their name on a small piece of paper and put it in a bucket. They would find out who had won the jar of kisses at the end of the party. They each then received a small bucket of popcorn and 4 tickets and we headed outside for games. I arranged the games to be sort of an obstacle course. They had to proceed in order from one to the other until all 4 stations were complete. First they had to balance an egg on a spoon, down the patio stairs to the "tightrope walk". They had to wear a big feather in their hair so they looked the part as they crossed the tightrope (a ribbon in the grass). Then they headed over to the potato sack race. In groups of 6 they raced across the lawn and then hopped onto the trampoline to show off their acrobatic skills. They had a blast doing all this! We finished up outside with a pinata and then headed indoors for craft time. For our craft we made fortune tellers. I made so many of these when I was a little girl! I guess they haven't really made a comeback yet. For shame! The girls loved making them and telling each other's fortunes!
I really wanted to make a photo booth, too... but time got away from me. I already had a fun photo panel from Drew's party, but I also found a cute set of props (Mara Mi brand again!) from Target, and the girls had fun posing with them just inside the house against my white doors.
Finally it was time to eat cake. Sasha blew out her candles, made a wish and everyone dug in. When they were finished Sasha opened her presents. At some point during this she decided it would be fun to tackle each present-givier with a big hug. It became kind of a silly game of the girls cringing with delight to see who's present she would open next, thereby receiving the next tackle! Anyone who knows this girl knows she loves her some big old hugs!!!
This was such a fun party to plan and we're grateful to all who came. Can't wait for next year!


text: Matt Schorr July 11, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn. Danielle Epps wanted to help people. From an early age, she was interested in caring for the community and ensuring that everyone was able to live a healthy life. Specifically, she was most attracted to dentistry. "I always wanted to be a dentist," she recalled. "I'll be the first in my family." Flint Epps graduated from the Classical Academy -- now known as Southwestern Classical Academy -- in Flint, MI, not long before the city was hit with the now well-documented water crisis. The source of residents' drinking water was changed from Lake Huron and the Detroit River to the less costly Flint River, and because of insufficient water treatment, lead leached from water pipes into the water. Although her friends or family was exposed, thankfully the incident's fallout did not affect their overall health to the same degree as others within the city. "We still drink bottled water," Epps said. "Some even still use it to brush their teeth." Education Epps went on to Michigan State University in East Lansing, where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Human Biology. She then enrolled at Meharry Medical College, where she's currently preparing to start her second year toward earning a Masters of Science in Public Health Degree. Although she'll be the first Dentist, Epps won't be the only clinician in her family. "There are other types of doctors," she said. "I was interested to see the influence they had on people's lives. I'm just doing that a different way." Internship Epps then joined the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance team as an intern, hoping to work with community agencies and advocates. "I want to learn how to work with different community partners, network with them and get to know what each organization does for Nashville," she said. During her time with the MVA, Epps has worked with Interprofessional Education (IPE) and Inter-Institutional Collaborative Learning and the Pipeline effort to bring more black men into health professions. "I want to learn how to put together a program that's beneficial to others," she said. Future Ultimately, Epps plans to be a Pediatric Dentist. "I want to teach kids about the proper way to care for their oral hygiene, because most times they just learn what their parents know," she said. "And sometimes that's not right." Reaching children at an early age was vital, she stated, because that can benefit not just them, but their families, as well. "Maybe I'll open a nonprofit clinic," she said. About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops. Danielle Epps PMHDC again accepting applications for Pilot Project Awards Nan Kennedy, BA and Becky Jerome, MLIS, MPH discuss 'Needles in the PubMed Haystack' and MVA Summer Research Lunch & Learn Series


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Exercising is very beneficial to your body. Failing to exercise on a regular basis and taking processed and fast foods can result in serious illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetes, insomnia and cardiovascular related problems. Exercising keeps you free from stress and also helps improve your physical condition. In addition, they also enhance your health and overall productivity.
If you are a beginner and you don't know what the best workouts for bodybuilding are, you will find this article useful.
Weight training will help you to build your muscles. You need to be committed and focused to achieve your goals since this takes time. Engaging in the right set of weight training on a regular basis will not only help you tone your muscles but will also boost your fitness goals. The weight training workouts should be teamed up with a low-carb/high-protein diet for best results. When you achieve this, you will be able to see remarkable results within a short period of time.
It's important that you have a fitness plan so that you can keep track of your progress. Without a clear fitness plan, it will be hard to know where you have reached and how far you are to attaining your goals. Discussed below are some of the best weight training workouts that will help you build your muscles fast.
Bench Press
This is an exercise that works on every muscle on your upper body. Some of the muscles it exercises include shoulders, triceps, chest and many others. You can either use a machine or a bench and some hand weights. If you don't have the money to buy the machine, you can enroll in a gym that is well equipped and also has a professional trainer.
As a beginner, it's important that you follow the workout procedures as well as guidelines to avoid causing injuries to your body. In the contemporary world, you don't have any excuse since you can get this information online in health and fitness sites. You can also look for fitness books and magazines that can provide you with fundamentals of exercising. When you have the right information, you will avoid doing things that can be harmful to your body. As you begin the exercise regime, it's recommended that you start with light workouts and then graduate to intense exercises with time. This will give your body enough room to adjust accordingly.
Squats work magic for your lower body. This workout comes in a number of variations. Its primary target areas are hips, hamstrings, quads as well as the core of your body. This is a risky exercise and as such you should ensure that you use the right pads so as to protect your neck from injuries. You can use home made equipment for this exercise or invest in a proper machine. Buying the machine can be a costly affair and if you are working on a budget it will be a wise idea to enroll in a gym.
Dead lift
This is an excellent exercise for muscle building. When working out, stand with your feet flat beneath the barbell and then squat to grasp the bar with your hands. While at this position, lift the bar while extending your hips fully and then pull your shoulders back. Return the bar to the original position and repeat.
Chin Up
Chin ups is one of the best exercises to work your upper body. Chins exercise almost every muscle on your upper body ranging from the shoulders to the abdomen and the list goes on. Chin ups have a great potential to build and tone your muscles fast. It is one of the weight training workouts you can't miss in your fitness plan if you are working to build your muscles.
Push Up
Push ups are also in the category of the best weight training workouts that help you to build your muscles. In essence, it is the best workout for delts, triceps and pecs. There are different variations for pushups. There are those that are fit for beginners and there are those that are appropriate for intermediate and seasoned individuals.
Discussed above are some of the best workouts for muscle building. These exercises have been tested and proved to work effectively as long as you are persistent and committed towards achieving your fitness goals.
Author Bio:
Peter Woodard is a fitness expert. He writes for numerous fitness magazines and has authored hundreds of health and fitness articles for different websites including MyPhentramin-d. He has helped many individuals build muscle effectively and stress free.


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A female ceremonial magician writes about her totally geeky Zen moments and experiences.
Monday, November 22, 2010
The feather, the heart and two stones
The stones were a gift from his mentor. I felt special when he handed them to me. I always feel special when a friend shows me their tools, especially ones that are of obvious personal importance. The coolio tools they sell at occult stores and events are neato and badass but the simple, yet significant, are always the ones that impress me the most. Anyone who owns a prized ceramic casting of their toddler's hand print knows EXACTLY how I feel.
The stones visually reminded me of the spherical balls they put into a piece of machinery called a ball mill, which is used to grind rock. The balls are incredibly heavy for their size and they have to have strength in order to break the raw aggregate rock. Unlike a mill ball, Gynwyt's stones were, however, surprisingly light. I keep a mill ball in my office, along with my prized molybdenum aircraft turbine hex-nut. The stones ARE also surprisingly balanced, like my prized hex-nut and the stones were equal weight. I almost thought they were special seeds since Gynwyt Siarad is a druid.
So as I was laying there, holding them and analyzing them with my engineering mind, several things occurred to me. The stones were a Correspondence:
As above, so below, as below, so above - The Kybalion
The stones very much reminded me of my work with Maat, which consists of weighing my heart against Maat's feather in the scales of balance. My heart has to be measured so it can be judged as true and just (and worthy). But since the stones, also resembled my mill ball, I was also reminded that I can also be strong. This Correspondence was exactly what I needed:
I don't need to be WEAK in order to be light, my heart needs to be LIGHT like a feather.
2 comments:
- Rufus Opus said...
Great news that the gates are opening and you've found your strength. You know in karate, they teach you that you're never stronger than your horse, a reference to the Horse Stance. It's your base, your connection to the earth. A strong horse makes for a stronger fighter.
You found strength. In your balls. :|
(snerk! couldn't resist, so sorry)
- November 23, 2010 at 6:14 AM
- PhoenixAngel said...
Thanks RO! Yes, I do feel better since I found the strength and the "balls". Funny you should mention that because that's an analogy that kept "rolling" thru my mind. So far as the horse stance, yes, I know that agonizing position and one has to continue practicing it in order to keep limber for that stance. Yet another Correspondence!
- November 23, 2010 at 6:44 AM


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Why Is It Important To Remove Dead Trees?
One of Tree Images' primary tasks is to improve the health of local landscapes by removing dead trees. Keeping current trees healthy is also important, but sometimes it is too late to save an ailing tree.
There are many reasons why it is recommended to tend to your yard by removing dead trees sooner rather than later. For one, it often costs less to remove a tree if it has recently died, rather than waiting until it decomposes.
Here are some of the main reasons to get dead trees off of your property:
Dead trees can fall
As a tree decays and decomposes, the roots can pull up. A falling tree could damage your house, kill other trees, or injure your family. No matter which way the tree goes down, it could cause damage or injury. As a concern for safety, it is best to act quickly.
Branches can fall
The same goes for the branches themselves. Not only is this dangerous as a tree decomposes, but they are a liability if they land on your neighbor's property. Identifying the branches that are most vulnerable, and removing them cleanly, is the wise step. It is much better to be active in the upkeep of those branches, rather than simply waiting for them to cause destruction.
Sick trees spread disease
If your tree died from a tree disease, it can pass that disease along to other plants. These diseases are often powdery mildews, which can affect your entire yard. Those airborne infections can be extremely difficult to contact once they start to spread, so nipping them in the bud (pun intended) when they are still in a single tree could save your whole landscaping.
Dead trees look bad
Whether or not you may be trying to sell your house, you want to property to look its best. Having a rotting tree in your yard can hurt your curb appeal significantly. Do your neighbors a favor and beautify your lawn by removing that dead vegetation.
Dead trees lure pests
Much less vultures are drawn to dead animal carcasses, other scavenging animals are drawn to dead trees. Rats and termites can move from a decomposing tree into the foundation of your house. Don't give them the chance! Get rid of any comfortable potential home for those rats and termites, and prevent your foundation from getting infested.
No matter what your reason may be, handling dead or dying plant growth is an easy way to remove potential damage, and a simple step that can make your home look cleaner and more beautiful. Don't hesitate to enhance your yard and prune your foliage.
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Angry Oysters
July 4th Grilled Oysters Recipe by Bill "Yum Yum" Weiss
If you follow the Island Creek sales team on the insta (@oysteresses) you'll notice all that juicy food content as of late. Turns out we aren't just a bunch of salty oyster farmers. A lot of us come from the restaurant world, and lucky for us we have several in-house chefs who make meal time the highlight of most staff parties. So, just in time for your July 4th cookout, our resident fly fisherman, tattooed stud, bachelor extraordinaire, and Director of Sales, Bill "Yum Yum" Weiss, is showing you how to make a bright, fresh and robust grilled oyster recipe we like to call Angry Oysters.
(makes a dozen)
1 dozen Dodge Cove Oysters
1/2 lb. unsalted butter (room temp)
2 tbsp. of chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 quarter pound of chorizo (medium diced)
3 lemons
1 orange and zest
1 fresno chile (diced)
kosher salt to taste
1. Bring butter to room temp. (We suggest setting it on the counter 1 hour before lighting the grill.)
2. Get your grill ready: light coals, and clean grill grate.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small sauté pan. Over medium low heat slowly render the diced chorizo. Leave it be. Every few minutes give the pan a shake. When the chorizo browns and is crispy, strain it from the fat reserving both the meat and the fat.
4. Put butter in a bowl. Combine the cooled chorizo fat, chopped parsley, paprika, 2 tsp orange zest, a squeeze of orange juice, and salt to taste. *keep in mind the chorizo and oysters are salty.*
5. Take lemon halves and place on hot grill cut side down. don't move and let grill for 5-7 min. When caramelized set aside and reserve.
6. Shuck oysters (here's a quick how-to) and place them in the preheated grill pan or directly on the grill grate. Immediately place a dollop of the compound butter in each oyster. Cover grill. In 5 min. or so the butter will be melted and there will be a few bubbles coming through in the oyster shell. Be sure not to overcook them.
7. Once bubbling, take them off the grill.
8. Garnish with thin slices of fresh chili, a squeeze of grilled lemon, a couple parsley leaves, and a drizzle of chorizo fat.


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Michael Ostrowski, CEO of Springfield-based Arrha Credit Union, found his way to the financial industry in the most unlikely of ways – by pumping gas on the Massachusetts Turnpike. He'd recently graduated from Springfield College and was working at a gas station while sending out resumes and deciding what to do next.
One man who pulled into the gas station thought he should try banking. That man turned out to be the president of United Co-operative Bank.
"We started talking and he seemed to like me, so he gave me his business card and said, 'Call me tomorrow,'" Ostrowski said. "That was Monday. I called Tuesday, had an interview on Wednesday [and] on Friday he called and said, 'We've created a position for you. You start on Monday.'"
Today, Ostrowski has more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry and has worked in nearly every position banks and credit unions have to offer. It was Ostrowski's experience – particularly in commercial lending – that caught the attention of Arrha Credit Union, then called STCU, four and a half years ago. The credit union was losing money and needed a new CEO who could help turn the tide – and Ostrowski was the guy to do it.
Once hired, Ostrowski was able to get the credit union back in the black. He then began a rebranding effort, changing the name from STCU – which stood for Springfield Teacher's Credit Union and created the incorrect impression that a person had to be a teacher or Springfield resident to be a member – to Arrha Credit Union. Though "arrha" might not be a word one hears in everyday conversation, the dictionary definition of the noun is "money or other valuable thing given to evidence a contract; a pledge or earnest."
"It's so simple, and it's exactly what we do," Ostrowski said. "We don't want to divorce ourselves from our origin – we are still committed to the teachers of Springfield that started us – we want to build on that. … People hear 'Arrha' and they may think, 'What the heck is it?' We want that. We want to create that buzz. We want a name that tells our story."
Todd Cieplinski, chairman of the board at Arrha Credit Union, said that it's Ostrowski's passion for his work and for others that makes him such an effective leader.
"Mike has a huge, huge heart," Cieplinski said. "No matter what he takes on, he just takes it on with a smile and takes it in stride. He's confident that no challenge is too big or too hard."
For his next challenge, Ostrowski will travel to Cuba in October to share the credit union model with the island nation's people. He was selected by the World Council of Credit Unions as one of a small group to represent the industry and hopefully further U.S. relations with Cuba.
Cieplinski believes Ostrowski will be the perfect representative.
"He works so well with people," he said. "All of the board members as well as his entire management team and staff at the credit union would say the same. He's a great guy."


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Grumbling On The Right
Not all conservatives are happy with the decision by Congress and President Bush to intervene in the Terri Schiavo case. Some prominent conservatives, including a former Georgia congressman, said Tuesday the new law allowing a federal court review of the case is an example of the big government they have always opposed.
"To simply say that the 'culture of life,' or whatever you call it means that we don't have to pay attention to the principles of federalism or separation of powers is certainly not a conservative viewpoint," said former Rep. Bob Barr, R-Ga.
Allan Lichtman, who chairs the history department at American University in Washington, said the intervention of Congress and Bush to try to overturn the decision by Schiavo's husband not to prolong her life is the antithesis of several conservative principles.
"It contradicts a lot of what those behind it say they believe: the sanctity of the family, the sacred bond between husband and wife, the ability of all of us to make private decisions without the hand of government intervening, deference to states and localities as opposed to the centralized government," said Lichtman.
Terri Schiavo suffered brain damage in 1990 when her heart stopped briefly. She can breathe on her own, but has relied on a feeding tube to keep her alive since.
The feeding tube was removed Friday under a Florida court order, but Congress passed a law Monday requiring a federal court review of the case in the hope that the judge hearing it would order the tube reinserted. U.S. District Court Judge James Whittemore of Tampa rejected the plea of Schiavo's parents to do that, as did a federal appeals court in Atlanta.
The case evolved into a cause for social "right to life" conservatives who oppose abortion and euthanasia. Bush justified the action, saying the case was complex but that it was better to err on the side of life.
But Republican Sen. John Warner of Virginia voted against the legislation, saying it goes against the conservative principles of federalism.
"That the misfortunes of life vested upon Theresa Marie Schiavo are a human tragedy, no one can deny. I said my prayers, as did many Americans, as we attended religious services this Palm Sunday," he said. "I believe it unwise for the Congress to take from the state of Florida its constitutional responsibility to resolve the issues in this case."
David Keene, chairman of the American Conservative Union, says he has mixed feelings about what Congress and Bush did.
Conservatives "who questioned the wisdom of the federal government reaching down and interfering with the state courts have a very valid point," Keene said. "In Congress, most conservatives have said, 'We're cognizant of that fact and that's why we have done this so narrowly because we don't think there's another choice.' But those who are concerned about precedent should be concerned about it."
Julian E. Zelizer, a Boston University history professor who specializes in congressional trends, said a conservative Republican movement that "built itself in the 1970s around attacking government has become the party of big government since 2000."
"Starting with the war against terrorism and climaxing with Congress intervening in this case, we see a GOP that is quite comfortable flexing the muscle of Washington, and a Democratic Party which is increasingly finding itself in favor of limiting government," Zelizer said.


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Holzhof Academy: shared experience
On May 10th more than 20 participants gathered in our company building in Mezzolombardo joined by Ernesto Collino from TÜV Sud in order to come to grips with the EN 1176:2018 safety standard. After three intense days full of new learnings and a difficult exam, a great number of new, qualified playground inspectors held the TÜV certificate in their hands.
The next TÜV course on playground safety is scheduled for autumn and all those who plan to participate can already put their name down.
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