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The frosty weather comes with a cool breeze, snowfall and rain. Every woman obviously dying for the new looks and styles trending in the fashion world. Especially for the big and tall women, transforming a clothing style and look for the upcoming season is not difficult. Fill up your winter closet with some warm versatile clothes to maintain your classy trendy style. Listed below are some great winter clothing ideas for plus size women that will help them to refresh their new look and existing closet.
• Go with an inner layer for maximum breathability and comfort. Start with a first layer, consider cotton fabric shirts as they hold moisture and will keep you cool and comfortable. While choosing winter attire, staying dry should be the foremost concern.
• Look for stylish knit sweaters and sweatshirts, layer it over the top of the first layer. Coats and hooded pullovers can also be used for a figure flattering look. Make sure not to wear bulky clothes as they greatly undermine your overall appearance.
• Throw a leather jacket or denim jacket to look hot this season. It's a great idea to select the jacket that is made with waterproof and wind-resistant fabrics to prevent from harsh winter weather.
• Wear knitted fleece scarves around your neck for a stylish trendy look. A Fleece knit scarf is made with 100% polyester fleece fabric which allow the maximum amount of warmth and comfort. You can also pull over your face to protect yourself against the cold breeze.
• Putting headwear like hat, cap or beanie will be a great idea to spend your time outdoors during winter season. Beanie not only provide warmth to your head, they also keep your ears covered while preventing from getting cold during winter.
By following these above cited great ideas its not difficult for the big and tall women to style their winter clothes. So, be creative about your style and wardrobe to flatter your plus size figure and best suits to your personality.


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Undies for Everyone is a non profit organization accepting donations to help people affected by hurricane Harvey. Clean underwear is something we all take for granted, until we don't have it. Normally a non-profit dedicated to supporting Houston and Dallas area schools and shelters with new underwear for youths in need, they have expanded to help provide for and support all youths affected by the recent hurricanes. As of September 11th, they have collected and distributed 300,650 pairs of brand new underwear to people in need of all ages.
Imagine losing your entire home and way of life, then having no clean undergarments to wear less than a day or two later, and no way to clean them - this is just one of the unspoken numerous problems that people in disaster situations go through on a daily basis. This organization does incredibly important and often overlooked work and unlike national level charities with huge budgets and staff overhead, they are located nearby affected disaster areas and exist almost entirely of volunteers.
Want to help in unique and much needed way? Please join us for a donation based class this Saturday, 9/16 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Experience a unique and invigoration class encompassing an hour vinyasa-flow practice followed by 30 minutes of blissful restorative yoga. This playful and centering class will be taught by three of Hudson River Yoga's own teachers, Teri Newman 200-RYT, Theresa Skelly 200-RYT and Nick Middlebrook 200-RYT. Three teachers means three times the individual attention and alignment assists to help you find a greater depth and stillness in the pose, as well as a greater depth of release in restorative poses!
Please join us to help raise money for a great cause, we hope to see you there!

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Honestly, I went into this book thinking, I'm not gonna like it. I don't think of myself as a super feminista, but, hey, I'm a lawyer and before that I was an "engineer" (yeah, I never could seriously take that playing on a computer is "engineer"-like). So I'm used to playing in the man's world. And all about woman-power in that world. In fact, no one was more shocked than I when 1) I succeeded when I taught myself to crochet (have I mentioned how that came about? mental note: story on how I got started with the textile side of life) or 2) when I wanted to do more and started eyeing quilting. Even as I learned to love and not apologize for my textile domestic inclinations, I still spurned cooking, and the like.
So imagine my surprise to read along with Ms. Brocket and think: right on sister! The Gentle Art of Domesticity is first and foremost, for me anyway, very inspiring eye-candy. Every page is filled with giddyness-inducing photographs of projects, home-y moments and the like. And I really liked that. The next important part for me was its overall message that domesticity isn't about perfection. It's refreshing to read and view passages from someone who, let's face it, seems to have her craft mojo pretty much in the sphere of perfect tell you that is not what it's all about.
I loved her account of her discovery of craft, her need to learn not to be an apologist for it. And most importantly how wonderful she seems to feel just going with the flow–doing the things she loves.
All that said, I got the book from my library, and I'm glad I did, but I would have been disappointed had I purchased it. It's a wee-bit on the disjointed side, and about half-way through I started to lose interest. Maybe it's just me and my overall interest in domesticity. But I think it just isn't something that will stick with me.
I'd recommend anyone getting it from the library and enjoying leafing through it on a rainy afternoon. And if you are a coffee-table kind of girl, then you might want to buy it because the pictures are lovely and you would enjoy them again and again.
My overall rating: better than I thought. Much better.


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Assalamualaikum warahmatullah and peace be upon you dear readers.
We have to delay the release of Al-Quran for PSP for just one week ( we hope so ). For the meantime, please enjoy our promotional montage during Usrah Instititution Charity Dinner at Putrajaya, Malaysia. This promotional clearly explain of what we aim in the project. You can view our montage here. Alternatively, for PSP users, If you're surfing this website using your beloved PSP, you can save it directly here and put in under your VIDEO folder in PSP ROOT directory. Lastly we've encoded and zipped PSP Version of this montage. The user need to download the file using PC and transfer it via USB cable. Now show your friends our monatge.
So again here are the links
- For PC Users, clicking this link will open a new browser with the trailer
- For PSP Users, download online using PSP, click here
- Zip file for PSP, download using PC, transfer via USB Cable
- Our promo montage in YouTube. Wohooo
That's all for now, truly sorry for the delay and any inconvinience caused. In the website/press release we do state that it's available after 19 May. Our study is our biggest priority in the meantime. Thanks and wishing you a happy peaceful blissful day from Allah S.W.T.
P/S : for this month, our PSP-Islamic Magazine will specially give you info about Al-Quran for PSP. Give us one week to complete the magazine yah. Thanks


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Worth the read and to act whilst we can….
Endangered Species Listings Could End Trade in Stony Corals
URGENT Call for Concerned Aquarists to Write Objections
Will U.S. Fish & Wildlife inspectors be able to ID incoming stony corals?
Photo Credit: Scott W. Michael/Aquarium Corals (Unidentified Acropora, Indonesia.)
You have less than 48 hours remaining to submit your public comment (electronic submissions are closed after 11:59 PM EDT, April 5th, 2013). Mail submissions must be postmarked April 6th.
Public commentary is a fundamental core part of the ESA listing process, so don't think what you say won't make a difference – it certainly could.
We are providing expanded commentary on the NOAA ESA Coral Petition issue in another article today; if you're unfamiliar we encourage you to become invested in the implications this proposal has for you as an aquarist.
For those already familiar with the issue and simply looking for instructions, you can view the full PIJAC press release with instructions. We've also excerpted a portion here.
Recommended Action:
PIJAC urges people involved with the ornamental marine trade and hobby to not only submit their personal comments, but also forward this PetAlert to others involved with marine organisms, marine products, and marine retailers. COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 6, 2013. See below for instructions on how and where to submit your comments.
Comments should include a brief description of your involvement with coral activities. Your comments should be in your own words – do not simply copy the talking points.
Comments should be addressed to:
Regulatory Branch Chief
Protected Resources Division
National Marine Fisheries Service
Pacific Islands Regional Office
1601 Kapiolani Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814
Attn: 82 Coral Species Proposed Listing
Assistant Regional Administrator,
Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service,
Southeast Regional Office,
263 13th Avenue South,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701,
Attn: 82 coral species proposed listing
Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments NO LATER THAN APRIL 5 via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal www.regulations.gov. To submit comments via the e-Rulemaking Portal, first click the "submit a comment" icon, then enter NOAA-NMFS-2010-0036 in the keyword search. Locate the document you wish to comment on from the resulting list and click on the "Submit a Comment" icon on the right of that line. Attachments to electronic comments will be accepted in Microsoft Word or Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats only. E-submissions must be filed by 11:59 pm EDT on April 5 when the system shuts down. If you encounter problems filing electronically FAX and mail a copy.
Mail: Submit written comments to Regulatory Branch Chief, Protected Resources Division, National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Regional Office, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814; or Assistant Regional Administrator, Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Regional Office, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701, Attn: 82 coral species proposed listing. Must be postmarked no later than April 6 and to be safe send April 5.
Fax: 808-973-2941; Attn: Protected Resources Regulatory Branch Chief; or 727-824-5309; Attn: Protected Resources Assistant Regional Administrator.
Postal or Fax Submissions: If responding by mail, make sure the envelope is postmarked/date stamped on or before April 6. PIJAC recommends that you also FAX a copy to NMFS.
For any questions about this proposal and responding to it, contact PIJAC at email@example.com or Marshall Meyers at email@example.com.
Download or view the full PIJAC release
Opinion By Matt Pedersen,
Aquaculturist & CORAL Magazine Senior Editor
"Don't overlook the at-home implications of an ESA listing. Being listed as an endangered species under the ESA makes it illegal to own or propagate the species under the "Take Prohibition"—"Endangered species, their parts, or any products made from them may not be imported, exported, possessed, or sold" according to the Earth Justice Citizen's Guide to the ESA.
"It is unclear that there would be any legal way to provide exceptions or grandfather in past legal ownership or propagation. Could your next "20,000 Leagues Lokani" frag be your last, or worse, do you have to grind your entire Candy Cane Coral colony into a pulp or risk jail time or fines for owning it, despite having purchased it legally years prior?
"Should these listings go into effect, will the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have a "Reefer's Amnesty Day" where we can all turn in our then contraband livestock?
"Pragmatically, the aquarium-industry implications of this proposal are such that we could quite literally all return to keeping fish-only marine aquariums. That is, we'll be fine with fish until we have to deal with any successful efforts by the Center for Biological Diversity to list Amphiprion percula as an endangered species under the ESA (at which point am I required by law to flush the 200 baby Percula Clownfish I spawned and reared in my basement or risk civil and criminal penalties for owning a newly-dubbed "endangered species"?)." Read the full commentary…
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We had another visit to the doctor today, pretty uneventful though. I cannot believe how fast these weeks are flying by....but I CANNOT wait until the day we get to meet our sweet lil babe (but hopefully not before November). Its amazing how much I already love him or her. I pray multiples times a day and thank God for blessing us with this amazing gift!
Doctor Davis listened to the heartbeat (140s) and now he's predicting a boy. But, just 4 weeks ago, he predicted girl. SOOOO, June 30th will be the big day, and I will share with all (and even the name)! All I know is I have this unsatiable sweet tooth that has to stop! Oh, and Mexican food (I will be very suprised if this babe doesn't come out with a burrito in hand):)
So, off for my nightly walk....
I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world! We're loving life and praising God!!!
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text: Features / January 17, 2008 Immony Men in Halifax Immony Men "Taking Care of Business" 2008 Installation view Just as British comedian Ricky Gervais reinterpreted the drama and drudgery of 9-to-5 life to small-screen acclaim with BBC comedy hit The Office, Montreal artist Immony Men takes a similar, Staples-friendly tack towards crafting amusing contemporary art in his exhibition "Taking Care of Business." Forsaking BTO's classic rock guitar riffs for a quieter, more tedious task, Men has created a multi-wall mural with hundreds of customized Post-it notes. The result: an image of—you got it—an office, crafted out of that most ubiquitous and "crucial" of office materials. But Men's not just about product; he's about process too, continuously expanding the work from 9 to 5 daily for the duration of the show. Does this mean everyone can start counting their own chained-to-the-desk hours as studio practice? Men doesn't venture that far (nor does he reveal whose pressed metal cabinet he may have nabbed the notes from). But he does still shed a bit of a different light on all those fluorescence-tinged mornings and afternoons that most of us call a work life. (1588 Barrington St., Halifax NS.) www.khyberarts.ns.ca Immony Men "Taking Care of Business" 2008 (installation view detail, work in progress)


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An embellished pendant etched with a mandala pattern anchors this beautiful piece featuring wire-wrapped labradorite stones. This piece can be worn two ways: as a singe long statement piece or doubled up for shorter style. Spring ring clasp; approximately 36 inches long.
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Are Your Seat Belts Fastened for Workers' Comp in 2016?
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Gen Re's Life & Health unit has published several compelling articles about Obesity for its client base. Those of us in Workers' Comp at Gen Re quickly realized the articles had powerful learnings for us and our colleagues, particularly...Read More
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In celebration of the United Nation's International Day of the Girl (October 11) – the day that promotes girls' human rights, highlights gender inequalities that remain between girls and boys, and addresses the various forms of discrimination and abuse suffered by girls around the world, USAWOMENSCRICKET.ORG kicks off the series: Hacking Cricket Culture.
Over the next several weeks, this series will feature inspirational stories of women cricketers through the eyes of fathers, husbands, sons, and brothers who consider the women cricketers in their lives to be heroes. For some of them, they began to appreciate women playing cricket only when they discovered through their loved ones that love for and ability to play cricket could not be defined by gender. By sharing their stories, we hope that they will help others to hack their own cricket culture and unlock a domain that can be fulfilling for all.
There exists an interesting dichotomy in US cricket where several stakeholders migrate from cricket-playing nations to the US with hopes of achieving the American dream and enjoying the benefits of a progressive and free society. Yet many of these stakeholders are struggling to accept women playing cricket – known historically to be a male-dominated sport. Many of these stakeholders throughout the country are predisposed to think of women as one-dimensional or put more bluntly, that women belong in the kitchen and not on the field. This is due largely to the teachings of their generation or their socio-cultural views, or a combination of both. But there is a minority of men who support, promote, and evangelize women's cricket. How do we cross this chasm?
Like other social ills, this is a conversation cricket stakeholders, especially in the US, are afraid to have. If the sport is to have an unbreakable and wholesome future, a fundamental shift to pursue a more inclusive cricket society needs to occur. In fact, the shift is inevitable but we should not have to wait decades for it to occur. We can all help to be a catalyst to this change. If we hack our own cricket culture, we can pave the way for more to embrace the true love that is cricket and all it has to offer.


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In reading about the Maine Sunday Telegram's 2017 Mainer of the Year (Dec. 31), I was struck by how ironic it was that the others cited as contenders were a profound and striking counterpoint to Sen. Susan Collins, her party and their president:
There is the disabled veteran who, with courage, fought and sacrificed in a war that Collins voted to support and her party continues to support, with untold billions going to war profiteers.
There is the scientist and educator who is challenging the undermining of science made by their president and the Republican-affiliated media, in which the Republicans are complicit because of the influence of their fossil fuel industry donors.
There is the CEO of a cooperative health insurer created to offer coverage under the Affordable Care Act, which Collins at one time supported only to later, critically and strategically, undermine with her vote on the tax reform bill.
There is the young girl who dared to take a difficult and principled stand against an unfair dress code through a thoughtful act of empowering women. Collins and her Republican Party are dismissive and actually hostile to women's and children's voices, issues and needs.
Then, there is the Beach to Beacon runner who helped a fallen fellow runner and selflessly pushed him to victory, demonstrating empathy and kindness. Collins' Republican Party and their president seem to have lost any capacity for such a selfless act. In fact, they believe that their own winning is paramount, and those in need are to be reviled and exploited.
Collins needs to learn to do less political posturing and gain the kind of principled and selfless courage these people demonstrate. Now is that time. If not, Collins' career will have missed the mark of Margaret Chase Smith, Ed Muskie and George Mitchell and will be known for political shrewdness, cowardice and self-serving contradictions.
Michael Shaughnessy
Tuesday's Red Sox notebook: Pitching prospect gets attention in spring
Tuesday's major league notebook: Former Dodger pitching great Newcombe dies at age 92
Boston Celtics
Celtics put focus on second half
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Sen. Collins to attend Coast Guard command center opening
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Try to Loosen Up/
What is the scariest thing you've done lately to loosen up your life? For me, it was a massage in a Japanese spa. I realize that doesn't fall very far down the scary-thing spectrum, but, well, now you know the kind of guy I am. A few years ago, when Cyndi and I still lived on Whittle Way, sometime before 2008, we asked our world-traveling friends to recommend a getaway vacation spot for exceptional pampering. They suggested Ten Thousand Waves in Santa Fe. We looked it up online, and to be honest, we were overwhelmed. At least, I was. And maybe a little frightened, too. The degree of Japanese-ness was surprising, and the choices of treatments were so varied and unknown we had no idea what to choose.
As it turns out, we didn't go, but I don't remember why. Maybe we were simply too broke that year to do anything cool.
So during our recent Santa Fe visit, on one of my exploratory drive-abouts, I passed by the entrance to Ten Thousand Waves. That evening I mentioned it to Cyndi, who wasted no time scheduling appointments for both of us – two therapeutic massages.
When we arrived at the front desk they handed each of us a tightly-rolled bundle of cloth about 12" long and 6" in diameter, and said, "Here's your kimono." Then the desk guy showed us around the beautiful facility, especially the men's and women's changing rooms.
The thing is, I hate going into any situation as a beginner, which usually means one of two things: (1) I do way too much research before starting, or (2) I simply miss out on a lot of cool stuff. When I do decide to give it a try, as in Ten Thousand Waves, it takes my full concentration to relax and enjoy, and I'm in data-gathering mode the entire time so I'll be more ready next time.
Of course, none of this bothers Cyndi. She says it does, but I don't believe her. She just dives headfirst into the moment with little forethought. For her, the end result trumps all weirdness and fear. For me, I can't see around the weirdness to even imagine an end result. So I was tiptoeing, internally, at least, beside her through the Ten Thousand Waves property, wary of disaster.
Our courteous guide showed us two communal pools, which were actually more like large hot tubs, and mentioned we might want to try them out since we'd arrived early. The pools were clothing-optional, and that's why there were two of them. One was for women only and the other for men and women. They didn't seem to need a men-only pool. Not enough demand, I suppose.
Cyndi and I went to our respective rooms and changed into our kimonos. The lockers were equipped with programmable digital combination-style locks; apparently it's still important to lock up your valuables (phone, wallet, keys, shoes, pants) even in this calm and peaceful place.
Since I'm still not allowed to submerge my wounded hip in water, I opted for the warm foot bath instead of the clothing-optional communal pool. Cyndi tried the women-only pool but didn't stay very long because it was too lonely and because she knew I needed her beside me to feel safe. She joined me in the foot bath.
Then our two masseurs, or bodyworkers, Adam and Montana, called us up. They took us downstairs to a room with side-by-side massage tables and mind-numbingly peaceful new-age Japanese music.
Let me just interject here and state that this wasn't my first massage. I have had at least three before this, but one of those was a hand-and-foot massage in Dongying, China. (I will never let someone pull on my toes again. It was not pleasant.) The other two massages were in Midland and in both cases I enjoyed them more than I expected to.
Still, I usually have to be talked into getting a massage, and I have to psych myself up for it. I know that more frequent massages would probably extend my running and cycling years, but they seem too indulgent for someone as practical as me. Yet professional runners and cyclists get massages regularly for injury prevention and muscle recovery, and they don't think it indulgent. If getting a massage means eating less to offset the expense, well, I eat too much as it is. So, double good to me.
Adam and Montana worked on Cyndi and me for eighty minutes and all I can say is, it was amazing. I asked if they would arrange for someone to drive us home since I felt too Jell-O-y to drive, and both bodyworkers gave their resort-worker-who-has-heard-every-possible-joke polite laugh.
They suggested we move to the Relaxation Room after the massage, but that seemed redundant. I couldn't be any more relaxed. Like in the movie Spinal Tap when Nigel Tufnel defended the totally black color of their album by saying, "It's like, how much more black could this be? and the answer is none. None more black," I couldn't relax any more than I was relaxed. None more relaxed.
Afterward I told Cyndi I was willing to commit to more massages in the future, and she seemed happy to see me take another big risk. "Maybe they'll keep me fit and moving for a few more years."
And it occurred to me that since this experience worked out so great maybe I should try a few other things I'd been avoiding because they made me feel like a beginner. I should loosen up.
At least I have my very best asset by my side, fearless Cyndi. She always makes me braver; especially when she drags me into things.
"I run in the path of Your commands, for You have set my heart free." Psalm 119:32
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Latino/as bloggers raised another #Twitterstorm last night under the hashtag #UnidosporPuertoRico and I participated on behalf of our Puerto Rico stations. I keep following the news and thinking daily what else can be done to get our Puerto Rico stations back on-air.
Getting them back on air is significantly important to areas like Vieques. The following statement in this CNN Article struck a chord with me, "A truck drives round town, with speakers in the back so what little news is available can be shared in this cut-off world." It pains me to hear that because Radio Vieques is the only community radio station within Vieques and LPRC has been working furiously to get them back on air.
Getting Radio Vieques back on-air is critical to Vieques because they are isolated amidst this catastrophe everyone is facing in Puerto Rico. The people of Vieques can be nearly forgotten unless we have community air-waves within the Island and online to ensure they are not forgotten.
So, LPRC is here on their behalf, we are following up on emergency funding submitted after Hurricane Irma with the National Endowment for Humanities and our Go Fund Me fundraiser. Funding is the most essential short-term need to help get Radio Vieques back on-air. We are in sporadic communication with the station's management and all our Puerto Rico stations. When Radio Vieques gets back on-air it will be a great aid to this "forgotten community".
Radio Vieques is a community radio station and this means they have an intimate relationship with the people of Vieques, Culebra [Flamenco] and the eastern side of Puerto Rico. They will work to keep the community informed on the disaster recovery efforts and the resources available to this community. Their strong signal reaches the entire Vieques island, Culebra and the eastern side of Puerto Rico and they are well-known for providing civic support, community news and long-term support as families seek to recover whatever losses they can. They work with community organizations to provide essential knowledge like mental health for this affected community that helps with recovery efforts.
Here at LPRC, we are looking forward to reaching our Go Fund Me funding goal of $100k and we are dependent on those who care to consider public radio communications as a vital component on the long path to recovery for the people of Puerto Rico. Today, right now, while my thoughts are with my family in Puerto Rico, my heart is with Vieques. LPRC will continue working diligently to get Radio Vieques back on-air.
Please support RADIO VIEQUES and all our Puerto Rico Stations
to get back on-air via GoFundMe!
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Monday, July 15, 2013
Tom Still: North Woods innovation on display in companies old, new, large and small
ASHLAND – C.G. Bretting Manufacturing has been bending metal on the shores of Lake Superior since 1890, but its global footprint in the paper converting industry defines the company's 21st century approach to innovation.
By Tom Still
By Tom Still
Entrepreneurs such as Bruce Bowers, Mirka Nelson and Mark Snow all represent new companies – or, in some cases, no company at all – but they're guided by the same innovative spirit that drives the big boys.
Welcome to the new North Woods, where efforts to redefine the economy involve companies large and small, as well as a broader community that understands the need to secure the region's long-term prosperity.
For many people in Wisconsin, the North Woods have become a frozen banana republic, with eco-terrorists and paramilitary guards roaming the forests of the Gogebic Iron Range within a half hour's drive of Ashland.
For those who live there, however, those headlines are a far cry from everyday life. Although residents are divided over the mine, they're also determined that the controversy surrounding it cannot become the North Woods' defining image.
That was evident during a recent visit to Ashland, where executives at family-owned firms such as Bretting, entrepreneurs who are just starting businesses, and leaders in the political and economic development communities seem aligned in their vision for the future.
"We are all very active and passionate about making our community a better place," read a welcome letter to the Wisconsin Technology Council board of directors from nine industry, education and local government leaders.
That was evident at Bretting, which makes custom machines – folders, rewinders and more – for paper companies that produce napkins, tissue paper and similar consumer products. The company's high-tech, lean manufacturing setting has enabled it to capture significant shares of the paper converting market in North America as well as globally, with 60 large paper firms counted among its customers.
Bretting's work force of 450 or so people has virtually no turnover outside retirements, in part because the company's leadership stresses innovation, teamwork and customer service as a matter of course. "This is our home," said president and chief executive officer David Bretting. "We have faith in the community and the people who live here."
At Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Ashland, a different brand of innovation was on display when a small group of entrepreneurs practiced their two-minute business plan "pitches" for a panel of judges. The Entrepreneurs' Edge event, organized by the Wisconsin Innovation Network's Lake Superior chapter, was a precursor for the larger Lake Superior Business and Technology Conference. That day-long event will be held Aug. 9, also at Indianhead Tech.
Presenters at the pitch practice reflected a range of ideas, mostly driven by hands-on experience.
Bowers is a musician who has built a lighting prototype for theater, music and studio settings where control and information surfaces must be well lit without spillover to performing or audience areas.
Nelson wants to build a recreational and observation tower – with a possible high-tech twist – to attract tourists as well as adventuresome athletes who may want to try climbing, repelling or "zip lines."
Snow is a Marine Corps veteran and radio professional who wants to syndicate regular programming for veterans and current military personnel.
Other ideas pitched at the event involved a more energy-efficient window for homes, bottled water from Ashland's aquifer, environmentally friendly marketing materials, custom iron artwork and the world's thinnest wood veneers, which can be used for everything from labels to box coverings.
Not all of those ideas are destined to be the next Google, but they're examples of Main Street entrepreneurism that can add economic value.
The Lake Superior region's economy will likely always rest on some traditional pillars – timber, transportation, tourism and taconite ore – but technology is becoming a fifth "T" in the lineup. It is imbedded in manufacturing companies such as Bretting and the ideas of entrepreneurs.
Don't be misled by the images of protesters and armed guards: The economy in Wisconsin's North Woods is becoming more diverse as the community works to keep its best people and ideas close to home.
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How to Transform your Mountain Home with Modern Rustic Art
I love little modern rustic touches in my home. I really think that it makes a home feel cozy especially in the Fall...when the leaves are falling outside and I have a big cup of hot cocoa in my hands.
Living in the mountains, I see modern rustic art all the time, but in my opinion it usually lacks a certain sleekness that I need in order to feel like I'm living in modern times. That's why I designed my abstract canvas prints to be rustic but also modern enough that they could accentuate a modern industrial loft but also a rather modern home where the owner simply wants a little rustic touch.
Adding Touches of Rustic with Modern Rustic Art
Modern rustic canvas prints are wonderfully versatile. For example they add a vibrancy to a neutral living room (see left bottom image) or give texture to a sleek modern mountain home (see right bottom image). I personally like the more dramatic uses of modern canvas prints to really takes rooms to the next level. For example in the top left image the set of 4 large square canvas prints above the creamy beige leather couch accentuates the room's tall ceiling and nicely counterbalances the leather couch's low-set design.
As you can see above, I've designed the collection to also be versatile in terms of the sizes and combinations available. As a lover of interior design, I understand how certain spaces require different art sizes and shapes. That's why the collection comes in squares, rectangles and sets in either and in a huge variety of dimensions.
Using Subtle Rustic Prints to Accentuate Modern Rooms
In more modern homes, neutral rustic prints can really bring a subtle homey feel. For me this is especially important in hallways where I don't want a big statement but rather a soothing textural feeling when I walk from one room to the next. In the two hallway images above chairs provide the splash of color that gives a lively modern feel to the spaces while the neutral modern canvas prints provide a counterbalance of beige texture. Put together this means that the spaces are both cozy and modern all at the same time! In the dining room image, the large neutral rustic canvas print balances the wooden support on the table but at the same time also posses the sleek neutral quality of the rest of the room bringing a peaceful feeling to the room.
Modern Rustic Canvas Art in Unexpected Places
One of my favorite things about abstract textural art and more specifically rustic textural art is that it can look great even in the most unexpected places. For examples, these red, brown and white prints add an unexpected pop to these children's bedrooms. They bring color and a sense of liveliness to rooms that otherwise can become overly cute. Instead they have a great stylish feeling that kind of reminds me of pictures of outer space, which kids love.
How to Find out More
To find more tips on decorating spaces with abstract canvas prints, visit my blog post called Tips on Decorating your Home with Unique Modern Wall Art.
To see the entire selection of Maggie Minor Design Canvas Prints in a variety of sizes, click here.
Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions. I am happy to help.


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If I haven't mentioned it before I will now...I love antique sewing machines.
In fact I collect them and have mostly Singer sewing machines.
So that is why I am honoring Mr. Singer and his sewing machines with this "Let's Hear It For The Boys" Challenge.
The base card is cream card stock with a layer of dark brown card stock and a layer of kraft card stock.
The main piece is the cream card stock that I sponged through the Tim Holtz "gears" layering stencil using two shades of brown Distress ink.
The verse is from Tim Holtz "Phrases 2" stamp set and I stamped it with StazOn timber brown ink.
On another piece of the kraft card stock I stamped the sewing machine (though not a Singer it's the most like one I have seen) with the StazOn and colored it with Prisma pencils before trimming it with scissors and applying it to the card front.
I just realized I also honored another boy by using all his products...Tim Holtz!


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2016 press releases
'Renewal' artwork on show at the Atkins gallery
Published Friday, 26 February 2016
AN ECLECTIC group of Loughborough artists will be holding an exhibition of their work at Hinckley's Atkins Gallery this March.
Winners at county tennis awards evening
Published Friday, 19 February 2016
TENNIS players and volunteers from Hinckley & Bosworth were well represented at the AEGON Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Association Awards evening.
Council sets budget for 2016/17
Published Friday, 19 February 2016
THE Borough Council will increase its council tax charge for 2016/17 by a little over four per cent - following a decision of the full Council at its budget-setting meeting last night (18 February).
Adventure soft play area at new leisure centre
Published Tuesday, 16 February 2016
CHILDREN will have the opportunity to access a fantastic two-storey adventure play area within the new £15m Hinckley Leisure Centre, which opens in late spring this year.
Council Budget in 2016 and Beyond
Published Thursday, 11 February 2016
THE Borough Council will increase its council tax charge for 2016/17 by a little over four per cent - if the full Council agrees at its meeting on 18 February.
Enjoy a stress-free Valentine's meal
Published Monday, 08 February 2016
PLANNING the perfect Valentine's Day date can be stressful for most people as there's a lot to worry about including, of course, making a good impression.
Atkins Building to hold 5th Wedding Fair
Published Monday, 08 February 2016
A WIDE variety of exhibitors will be showcasing their specialist goods and services at the Atkins Building's 5th annual Wedding Fair in Hinckley later this month.


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Every individual's body responses to stress/pressure tend to vary, but usually people are left feeling physically tense, unable to sleep or unwind, out of control, helpless, unable to cope and susceptible to ill-health. Often emotions, perceptions of self-confidence and feelings of self-worth are also negatively affected, ultimately influencing choices and behavior. Ability to work, relationships and quality of life in general tend to be impaired.
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Utah continues to be an attractive state for tech companies, with Snapchat reportedly planning to open an office somewhere in Lehi. The office will employ 50 Utahns, most of whom are expected to be software engineers. Experts named several reasons for Snap's choice of location for its new office.
Talent Accessibility
Utah is attractive for tech companies for a reason. They will be close to the Brigham Young University, which produced the students behind Scan, Inc., a firm recently acquired by Snap. They will also have a pool of IT professionals who have already passed the CertBlaster A+ practice test and gotten their certification. With local talents at their disposal, Snap can come up with even more innovative ideas to add to their augmented reality app.
Distance from Competitors
While there are some economic advantages to a company being close to its competitors, when you are developing a new idea, you want to be far from their prying eyes. Snap will enjoy its new office in Utah especially because of this. They also present plenty of opportunities for personal growth for their employees, and personal growth leads to professional growth. As camera technology improves, Snap needs to continue being one of the first to release new features that make the app more fun to use. Good things are to be expected from Snap if everything works out with their employees and new location.
Future Tax Credit
Snap could set up their office anywhere far enough from Facebook and other competitors, but the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) board made Utah the best choice by offering future tax credit to the company. They have seen what 50 new jobs will contribute to the market–approximately $335 million in 15 years–and they are more than willing to see it happen.
As Snap sets up shop in Utah, both its employees and the users of the app expect good things. Now we wait and see if the choice delivers.


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Johannesburg – After being cooped up all winter, you may be looking for something to do when the weather warms up a little. Well, as usual, we got you covered.
Spring is festival season. We're talking music, food, video games, and even chocolate! Here's 7 festivals you have to be at this spring.
1. DSTV Delicious festival
The DSTV Delicious Food and Music festival is back for it's 4th year, promising to be even bigger and better than before. This year the festival will host international acts The Jacksons and Macy Gray. Local acts set to perform on the day include Mi Casa, Lira and Judith Sephuma. The festival also boasts great food with J'Something doubling as both a musical act and a chef. DSTV Delicious takes place on 8 and 9 October in Johannesburg.
2. Joburg Day
947's Joburg Day has become a rite of passage for Joburgers. This year the concert will host some of South Africa's top musical talents including AKA, Shekhinah, Black Coffee, Mi Casa, Nasty C and GoodLuck. Joburg Day will be held on 3 September at Crocodile Creek Polo Estate in Johannesburg.
3. 5FM Live Loud
The 5FM Live Loud concert has not one, but two shows. The first, taking place in Joburg on 10 September, will host the likes of Locnville, Black Coffee, The Parlatones, and AKA. The Cape Town leg of the concert with see Gangs of Ballet, Mi Casa, TiMO ODV, and GoodLuck, among others, take the stage on 24 September.
4. Red Bull Music Academy Weekender
Johannesburg joins Tokyo, Vienna, Warsaw, and Stockholm as a host city for the Red Bull Music Academy Weekender taking place from the 1 to 4 September. The festival boasts 60 local and international acts across 7 venues. Some of the acts taking part include Riky Rick, Oskido, and AKA.
5. Boogie Boutique
Boogie Boutique prides itself in hosting a killer jol on the last Saturday of every month in Cape Town. The next big gig takes place on 27 August, hosting rappers Patty Monroe and Rouge, with Ruthy Pearl, Floyu, Lady Venom and Dope St Jude on the decks.
6. Rage Expo
For all the gamers out there, this one's for you! Rage Expo is South Africa's largest gaming, computer, gadget, and technology festival, taking place from the 7 to 9 October. Buy new games, chat with comic book artists or just enjoy the cosplay (dressing up as a character from a film, comic book, or video game), it's up to you. 7. Coffee and Chocolate Expo
Do we really have to even convince you to go to this one? The Coffee and Chocolate Expo will take place in Cape Town from 9 to 11 September. Learn how to brew the perfect pot of coffee, or get the best chocolate making tips from experts. And if you're feeling a little overwhelmed by all the tasty treats, why not sip on some chocolate beer while listening to live music.


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Katie King began thinking about feminism and writing technologies while working in the early 80s on her dissertation, which was on academic editorial practices and feminist political practices making these interesting literary objects sometimes called "poems." She looked specifically at the literary productions and literary histories of Emily Dickinson and Audre Lorde and the social and institutional practices that shaped their work to look like what folks in their time periods and cohorts of action would call "poems."
Earlier, throughout the 70s, as an undergraduate in California and then as a graduate student at the University of Chicago King had studied ancient Greek and Old English epic poetry, and then the work of Chaucer, with an eye to investigating oral formulaic poetry. The theoretical approach she took in her dissertation later in the 80s was inspired by the work of her teacher, Donna Haraway, and her analyses of feminist primate researchers, although the methods she used were necessarily rather different in examining literary objects and became elements of her talk about feminism and writing technologies. King was particularly helped by Haraway's transformations of the work of Bruno Latour and Steve Woolgar's anthropology of the scientific laboratory in their book, Laboratory Life.
King's Feminism and Writing Technologies was an early MITH Faculty Fellow project which featured a virtual 17th-century Quaker women's printshop designed to plumb more fully (by reconfiguring objects of study) the intertwinings of print and digital distributions of knowledge production and their implications for research in the twenty-first century university.


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Amazon May Have a $50 6-Inch Tablet For Sale This Fall
Wall Street Journal says:
The Seattle online retailer plans to release a $50 tablet with a 6-inch screen, in time for this year's holidays, according to people familiar with the matter. That would make it one of the least-expensive tablets on the market and half the price of the company's current Fire HD 6-inch tablet.
So far Amazon's cheapest Fire tablet has a 6-inch screen and sells for $99, and if you really search you can find some tablets as low as $79. This item should be an instant sell out when it hits the website this Fall.
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Galaxy Entertainment Group is one of the only 6 gaming concessionaire who are allowed to operate game of chance in Macau. It is one of the biggest career communities for foreigners in Macau, alongside Sands China and Wynn Resorts Macau. GEG takes pride in giving its employees the best remuneration packages. They also offer one of the best working environment that fosters career and personal growth. Working with GEG probably is the best career desicion you'll ever make in your life.
Hotels and Casinos that GEG operates and manages:
- Galaxy Macau
- Broadway Macau
- Starworld Macau
- City Clubs: Waldo Casino, President Casino, Rio Casino
Jobs at Galaxy Entertainment Macau Application Guide
GEG Human Resource Office
GEG HR office is located at 7th floor of Centro Commercial Brihantismo Building, Alameda Dr. Carlos D'Assumpacao. That is the same floor where the East Sun Cleaning Agency and Winnerway Security Agency are located. Applicants who are currently staying, living or working in Macau may personally submit their resumes at the front desk of the said office.
To get there, one must simply locate the Kun Iam statue in Macau. Opposite the statue is a park, Dr. Carlos D'Assumpacao park. If you are facing the park, the GEG HR office building is at your right side. This is easy for those who have been living in Macau for quite some time.
For new comers, you can simply locate Praca Ferreira Amaral bus stop which is located near Grand Lisboa and Casino Lisboa, resprectively. Go to bus stop (letter), (color) and take bus number #. Get off at the (bus stop).
There are reports that they don't allow anymore job applications from foreigners. Thus, applying online would be the best option for you.
Online Job Application at Galaxy Entertainment Group Macau
GEG offers a number of job openings that you can conveniently apply through their job site. Applying online for jobs at GEG is easy and you can follow these simple steps:
1. Go to http://www.mygalaxycareer.com/.
2. Make an account.
3. Be sure to fill required information about you and accompany it with credentials and photos.
4. Browse for the latest job openings.
5. Apply. And confirm application.
You can also follow up your application by sending them an email at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also make a phone call at their HR office at +853 8883 9688.
Galaxy Entertainment Group Macau is only one of the 6 best companies to work in Macau. To get a higher chance of getting hired, I recommend that you apply through recruitment agencies. Most of these companies in Macau outsource talent search to local job agencies.


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Flatweave rugs are woven on a loom and therefore do not have a pile. Flatweave rugs are made by hand or machine by weaving vertical yarns (warps) through the horizontal yarns (wefts). Flatweave rugs are thin, yet durable, and are often one of the most affordable options in floor coverings. They are known for their casual style and require very little maintenance. Flatweave rugs come in an astounding array of colors and patterns. They are often reversible as well. Examples of flat weave rugs are dhurries and kilims.
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Just a short drive down County Road 6 leads you to the little village of Batchtown. The nearby Mississippi River and two wildlife refuges give the town its unique character. The village was originally named Richwoods, then Sam White's, before becoming Batchelderville, in honor of William Batchelder, a justice of the peace, merchant, and mill operator. When the post office was established in 1879, the town's name was changed to Batchtown. Enjoy a drive along County Road 6, where the scenery is spectacular winding through the Blue Ridge Bluffs. It's worth the small detour in your plans during any season of the year!
In 1831, a post office was established in the Belleview Precinct at a place known as Belleview. Later, a few stores were located there, as well as a mill and blacksmith shop. no large towns or villages ever grew up in this precinct.
The Brussels Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. It consists of 80 contributing structures ranging from commercial buildings and residences to barns, chicken coops and privies. Most of the buildings do not represent any particular architectural style, although the Queen Anne, Italianate, and Greek revival styles are represented. Visitors can stroll down Main and Community Streets and see restored businesses, homes and the historic jail dating back to the 1800s. The free Brussels Ferry (618-786-3636) is the access point on the southeast end of the county.
Located on the west side of Calhoun near the Mississippi River, Gilead was a major steamboat landing. Gilead was home to the well-known John Shaw, and it became the first county seat when Calhoun became a county in 1825. It was also the location of the first jail and corn mill in the county. After a fire destroyed the courthouse in 1847, the county seat moved to Hardin. Today, only a few homes remain in Gilead.
Originally named Winneberg by German settlers, this area was a prosperous brick manufacturing community before the 1880s. Orchards and roadsides stands make Golden Eagle a popular place to visit in the summer and fall for fresh picked produce. Today, it is best known as the point of entry in the southwest tip of the county from St. Charles, Mo., via the Golden Eagle Ferry.
One hundred lots in the town of Hamburg were offered for sales by John Shaw in 1836. Once a thriving river community where apples were loaded and shipped, banks were busy and profitable, stores were laden with goods and shoppers, Hamburg now sits quietly along and sometimes in the waters of the Mississippi. The population is 150, give or take a few, and the only public facility is the Hamburg Post Office. A bluff top monument overlooks the village, indicating the burial of riverboat Captain Swarnes who wished to be buried upright to command a panoramic view of the river. In 1975, National Geographic published a two-page picture with the Delta Queen heading up the Mississippi using Captain Swarnes' monument as the photographer's vantage point. Click here to see the village of Hamburg website.
Hardin is the county seat for Calhoun County. Nearly 48% of the residents report German ancestry and 11% report Irish descent. The only bridge into the county, the Joe Page Lift Bridge, is located in Hardin. The town has several restaurants with riverfront views, making Hardin a popular lunch spot for Bald Eagle watchers in the winter.
Capt. M.L. Kamp, a Civil War veteran, moved into Calhoun County in 1863 and set up a general store and post office in Silver Creek. Kamp flourished as a farmer and merchant, and in 1869, Kamp purchased a tract of land south of Silver Creek and began to develop it. Originally called Farrow Town, the town was later renamed Kamspville in honor of the founding citizen. The wealth and success of Kamp is reflected in his red brick family home, built in 1882, located at the intersection of Routes 100 and 108. Today, Kampsville is a village located on the west bank of Illinois River. The population was 350 at the 2000 census. The village is the base of operations for the Center for American Archeology, an educational and research organization dedicated to the archeological understanding of the Native Americans and of the European settlers in the region. Also, one mile south of Kampsville is the McCully Heritage Project, a cultural and environmental enjoyment, education, and preservation encompassing 940 acres of woodland, wetland, prairies and agricultural land.
Founded by German settlers in early to mid-1800s, Meppen consisted at one time of a few general stores, taverns, a post office and individual homes. In its early beginnings, farming was the main occupation. The village is tucked under the towering limestone river bluffs with the Illinois River approximately two miles to the east. The town is surrounded by rich river bottom farmland, and today, only a few homes remain. About one mile south of town, St. Joseph's Catholic Church sits at the head of a picturesque valley with the cemetery in the background....a beautiful church, much like those remaining in Germany today. It was built of local stone in 1864 and now only has services on an intermittent basis.
A number of families who settled in the Michael area in the early 1850s celebrated mass in homes until a log church was constructed in 1871, followed by a frame building in 1884. The current church was constructed in 1961. The first school was a frame structure erected around the time of the Civil War, but in 1930, the Dominican Hall was built to house the nuns who taught school in a 2-room schoolhouse. A later arrangement allowed the school to be public, but classes were still taught by two nuns, with the parish receiving $1 per year in rent. The old brick Dominican Hall is now privately owned with a new log facade and is dubbed White Tales Lodge. Once a thriving community with an active church, school, mercantile, blacksmith shop, cider mill, post office and KC Hall with the Catholic Order of Foresters, Michael's United States Post Office closed officially in the spring of 2008.


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The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.
Make it a great day!
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The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.
Make it a great day!
Atlanta's job losses have been the second-worst in the nation, behind only Detroit. With a jobless rate of 7.5 percent, Georgia has roughly three job seekers for each opening, according to the state Labor Department.
Sis. Toinette did our icebreaker. Each woman had to pick a number. Starting with number one the person would have to say their name, favorite color, and favorite saying or scripture. The next person would have to say the previous people's response and add their own. It was a test of memory. Some of the favorite scriptures were Psalms 23, 27, 96, 121.
Scripture references were the following:
II Kings 18: 1-2, 5,13
I Peter 4:12
Joel 2:28
When God calls you no man can stop you. They can delay you but can not deny you!
II Kings 19:7
Isaiah 43:19
Isaiah 42:16
I Corinthians 1:27
Eph 4:11,12
PUSH – Prayer until something happens
Mother Flo gave the ladies two challenges:
The prayer request from the meeting are as followed:
When your mate looks into your face, what does he see? Does he see acceptance or rejection?
Whether you realize it or not, you are a mirror to your mate. The amount of confidence he has as he deals with people and life is in many ways influenced by whether you accept or reject him.
Self-image, self-esteem, self-concept-these three terms are used to describe not only how your mate mentally sees himself, but how he feels about himself and what value and sense of worth he has internally.
Your mate's self-image is central to all he is and everything he does. It will either hinder or enhance his ability to learn, make decisions, take risks and resolve conflicts with you and others. Your spouse's self-image will either restrain him or refuel him.
When a person has a low self-esteem, he or she often views life through the eyes of fear. The fear of rejection is one of the most powerful forces motivating and controlling people today.
If you want to see your mate's self-image strengthened, then begin to recognize that the fear of rejection is your enemy. Fear will begin to dissolve in your mate under a steady stream of authentic love.
Love is the most powerful agent for change in the universe because love casts out fear! Perfect love-God's love-is more powerful than the fear of rejection. Perfect love that accepts and embraces another, even in his or her weaknesses, will win the power struggle against fear every time.
That God would use each of you to cast out fear through your love.
Discuss: What fears help to govern how your mate reacts in different situations? Discuss with one another how rejection and acceptance have had an impact in your life.
First, I would like to say, "I Thank the Lord for each of you who attended the meeting. I pray that something was said or done to strengthen your walk with the Lord."
What I enjoyed most about the meeting was that Sis. Sharon used the New message bible. By using this translation it really brought a "down to earth feel" to Sis. Sharon's presentation of the word.
Sis. Debra Cole
YWCC Connect: This will be used to stay in touch with each other when we aren't having a meeting. The definition of connect (according dictionary.com) is to join, link, or fasten together; unite or bind
The Young Women's Christian Council is an organization of young women ages 18-40 married or single whose prime purpose is to dedicate them to greater Christian Service. In addition to spiritual growth and development, this organization addresses the concerns of young women which include finding a mate, home building, decorating, meal planning, parenting, child care and development, understanding teenagers, marital concerns, and etc.
My goal as a leader is to serve the women in the YWCC and in our church, to do whatever is necessary for them to be blessed and grow in Him. I am expecting the Lord to do great things for the YWCC and all those who are involved this coming year.
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Heritage, marginality and hybridity in the gold fields of south-eastern Senegal
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Dr Ibrahima Thiaw, is the director of the archaeology laboratory of IFAN, a research institute based at the University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar. He has also directed the Musée d'Art Africain of Dakar for seven years. Over the past fifteen years, he ran several research programs on sites associated to Atlantic slavery and European colonisation including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Goree Island (Senegal), to collect comparative data on patterns of enslavement and impacts on local communities. He has also conducted several heritage management projects in Senegal, Guinée, Guinée Bissau, Sierra Leone, Congo and elsewhere. His recent publications focus primarily on the Atlantic impact and on culture heritage management.
Over the past millennia, South East Senegal has gained the reputation of an important gold mining region. Today it still lives by that reputation as it continues to attract global investments. The region of has a fascinating past through medieval times, slavery, colonialism and the recent effects of gold mining on national and regional population mobility, and on the preservation of cultural and natural resources. The effects imposed by culture and sociopolitical organisations on small-scale decentralized communities have been vast.
This event forms part of the African Voices series convened by the UCL African Studies Research Centre.
Supported by UCL Grand Challenges.
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English is vital for communicating with others in school and in the wider world, and is fundamental to learning in all curriculum subjects.
The English Department's vision statement in collaboration with our pupils is: to improve standards of writing, including vocabulary, spelling and punctuation; to equip pupils with valuable skills that enable them to complete any form of writing style or task, whether creatively at home, or in their school learning; to encourage pupils to read and analyse a variety of genres and styles of texts whilst recognising the importance of both modern and classic literature; to encourage pupils to speak confidently during discussion, presentation or drama settings, whilst listening attentively to the thoughts of others.
English Faculty Team:
Mr R Jervis– Faculty Leader Mrs J Eardley – Second in Faculty
Mr J Renshaw Miss L Broadhurst
Miss L Pointon Mrs V Cooper
Mr C Burrows Mrs R Rose (Assistant Principal)
Mrs A Simpson (Associate Assistant Principal)
Curriculum Overview for Key Stage 2 and 3:
Key Stage 2:
The pupils in Key Stage 2 follow the new National Curriculum incorporating reading, writing, and grammar, punctuation and spelling activities.
Pupils in Year 5 consolidate and extend the knowledge and skills gained in Year 3 and Year 4 through a range of different themed units (see English Overviews)
Assessment takes place throughout the year for: Reading; Writing; Spelling and Grammar; and Spoken Language.
Pupils are set homework each week, which could be a written piece, research task or learning activity. In addition to this, daily reading is expected alongside the learning of weekly spellings.
Pupils are set homework each week, which could be a written piece, research task or learning activity. In addition to this, daily reading is expected alongside the learning of weekly spellings.
Key Stage 3:
At Key Stage 3, we follow the New National Curriculum. Pupils are expected to develop their reading and writing skills further. Pupils embrace literature from different times, places and cultures, whilst writing for different audiences and purposes. Assessment takes place throughout the year for: Reading; Writing; Spelling and Grammar; and Spoken Language.
Extra-Curricular Activities and Opportunities
- Pupils in Year 5 visit the New Vic theatre, Newcastle-Under-Lyme in their first term with us
- Reading Club, Writing Club (entering competitions) Pupils are involved in the Youth Speaks (National Public Speaking) Competition each year
- World Book Day activities and competitions
- Pupils in Year 8 can choose drama as a curriculum enrichment option
- Business Enterprise Presentations are also worked upon to enter a national competition
Useful Websites
Useful websites that support learning in English are available for pupils on the school's Launchpad tiles (via the school website), such as:
http://www.firstnews.co.uk/ (a weekly newspaper for pupils)
http://www.spag.com/ (used to assess Grammar and Punctuation understanding)
http://www.alfiecloud.com/ (used to assess reading skills)
http://www.readtheory.org/ (used to assess reading skills)
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Plant-Based Diets: Choosing the Right One That Best Suits Your Needs
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The interest in plant-based diets has been rapidly increasing for a while now. There's a surge of people of various ages deciding to completely change their diets in the search for a healthy lifestyle. As veganism has become wildly popular, the options or rather varieties of plant-based diets have significantly broadened.
Although they're all in the plant-based category, some of them are completely opposed to others; some are rather strict while others are not. On this post, I'll be sharing some insights as to how they are similar and how they differ. Let's have a closer look!
Let's start simple. A typical vegetarian diet is also known as lacto-ovo vegetarian and its adherents don't eat meat and fish, but they do eat dairy and eggs along with their (mostly) plant-based foods. There are even variations within this category: ovo-vegetarians also exclude dairy from their diets, and lacto-vegetarians keep dairy but exclude eggs. These are just small variations and a matter of preference, usually due to food allergies.
Vegans take the plant-based diet regime and take it a bit further (in comparison to Vegetarians) by excluding all animal products from their diets – including dairy, eggs, and even honey. The recent increase of people making the switch to veganism has mostly to do with activism and health concerns. For a classic vegan diet, it doesn't matter what you eat, as long as it doesn't come from an animal in any way, shape or form. The options are actually much wider than the average omnivore expects:
- All fruits and vegetables
- Nuts and seeds
- Grains and legumes
- Soy, tofu, even processed "faux foods" such as vegan cheese
- There is even a large variety of "vegan junk food" available
However, within the category of veganism, there are many subcategories which are much more restrictive.
Whole food plant-based diet
This diet is rather rigorous and it is actually aimed at weight loss and detox for someone who is used to an unhealthy Western diet. It focuses on helping the person get used to not eating fatty foods, so that's why even nuts and avocado are recommended only in small amounts.
Foods that are allowed:
Whole, unrefined plants – This covers all vegetables and fruits in natural form (not juiced or blended), 100% whole grains, chia seeds and ground flax seeds as Omega-3 sources.
Foods that are not allowed (within the plant-based category):
- Vegan replacement foods (such as vegan cheese)
- Added fats such as liquid oils, coconut oil, margarine
- Any food or beverage with added sugar
- Fruit juice, even 100% pure fruit juice
Esselstyn Heart Healthy Diet
This diet is much like the previous one, but strictly without any high-fat sources such as avocado, nuts, and seeds. Another difference is that fruit is limited to 3 servings per day. It was developed by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn as a diet aimed at reversing heart disease and preventing its development and focuses on lowering blood lipids. You might have heard of him, as Bill Clinton was one of the people adhering to this diet after his quadruple bypass surgery.
There are similar variations to it, such as the "high-carb low-fat vegan diet" and the vegan diet that encourages starches, but this is the most approved one and the principle is the same.
Low carb vegan diets
Significantly different from most vegan diets which are typically richer in carbs, this type of diet focuses on a lot of protein, with vegetable oils and fats. It's also aimed at weight loss and blood sugar control, via ketosis. It's not so dogmatic in the sense that certain foods are allowed and others are not, but it's rather just about encouraging low-carb meals.
Encouraged to consume:
- Beans and legumes
- Nuts and seeds
- Plenty of non-starchy vegetables
- Vegetable oils
- Soy
- Smoothies with berries, plant-based milk and added vegan protein powder
You might have heard of this one quite a bit, as it is a very popular approach among vegans and you may already know that Steve Jobs was one of the most famous fruitarians!
Encouraged to consume:
- fruits
- seeds
- nuts
If you're wondering whether any other food is ' allowed' within this diet, the quick answer is that everything else is discouraged – including grains and vegetables! As you may already gather, the primary concerns usually brought up about this particular diet is its high fruit sugar intake and the lack of minerals and fatty acids consumption. It is rather extreme and there are no known existing studies that had actually proved it to be healthy.
Raw foodism
The raw food diet refrains from cooking anything over 118 degrees Fahrenheit heat, arguing that high temperatures destroy the micronutrients in food. Some even believe that adding that cooking may produce dangerous chemicals. Some people even go 100% raw, using blenders, juicers, and dehydrators to prepare their meals containing solely of fresh fruit and vegetables.
An interesting take on this is high-fat raw veganism, also known as "Gourmet raw". It's just like the raw diet, but more on the fatty, gourmet side as it includes cold-pressed oils, heavy sauces, and nut-based desserts. Algae and sea vegetables are abundant, as well as dried fruit and grains and legumes (soaked and sprouted).
Nutritarian diet
The nutritarian diet is also known as the "Eat to live" diet and it is one of the most flexible, safe, and well-accepted vegan-diets. It was created by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, who wanted to create the most nutrient dense plant-based diet that is optimal for human health and supports weight loss (and keeping the weight off).
Encouraged to consume:
- All vegetables, the more colorful the better
- Several servings of fresh fruit daily, berries especially
- Nuts and seeds (also nut and seed butter)
- Mushrooms, onions, and garlic
- A cup or more of beans daily
It generally recommends limiting starch intake and recommends nuts and legumes over rice and potatoes. Salt, oil, added sugar, processed foods, juice and bread are discouraged. Dr. Fuhrman's nutritarian weight loss program actually allows some animal products to be added in six weeks after adhering to a strictly vegan diet.
Final Thoughts
These are above are just some of the plant-based diets that one can consider switching to. As you may have noticed, many of them were actually created and patented by certified doctors. If you're contemplating switching to a vegan diet, you don't have to stress about choosing one, even if your goal is mostly to lose some extra pounds.
Remember that the most important thing is to listen to your body and consume healthy-balanced meals on a daily basis. You don't have to go to extremes, just be mindful of what you're eating, start slowly and see how it goes from there. Best of luck!
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In This Issue: There is a slew of debuts coming out this Friday as well as the return of some big indie favourites! Check out the list below for all the new music due this week.
Columbus, Ohio's Saintseneca are delivering their much anticipated new album Such Things on October 9th through Anti-, and we are excited to bring you the exclusive Australian pre-release stream! The album is their follow up to the acclaimed Dark Arc, and brings together the worlds of punk, folk and rock and roll, with soaring and anthemic choruses.


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Presented by The Art of Shaving, the event will honor the Task Force's eight previous Festival Chairs (Photo: Courtesy)
Winter Party - the week-long festival of iconic dance and social events, produced to raise critical funds for the LGBTQ community, celebrating its 25th Edition February 28 – March 6, 2018, in Miami Beach - is proud to honor eight extraordinary people who have served the organization as past Winter Party Festival Chairs.
The Reception, presented by The Art of Shaving, will take place at the Nautilus South Beach, a SIXTY Hotel on Thur., Mar 1, from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This special occasion will celebrate Festival chairs: Justin Bell (Incoming Chair, 2014; Chair, 2015-2017), Dave Cook (Co-Chair, 2006-2017), JC Curry (Co-Chair, 2007-2008), Victor Diaz-Herman (Vice Chair, 2010-2011, 2013; Co-Chair, 2012; Chair, 2014), Joe Guerrero ((Chair, 2005; Co-Chair, 2006), Lisa Mercado (Co-Chair, 2007-2008), Chad Richter (Chair, 2009-2011; Co-Chair, 2012) and Derek Yee (Vice Chair, 2012; Chair, 2013).
"Since Winter Party began in 1994, it has relied on talented, dedicated individuals to help it grow and thrive," said Michael Bath, Events Director for the National LGBTQ Task Force. "The National LGBTQ Task Force has been very fortunate to have some exceptional champions lead the Festival volunteer force over the past 14 years. We are proud to dedicate the 25th Winter Party Festival to our them."
For more information about the honorees and/or the VIP Cocktail Reception, please visit: http://winterparty.com/event/vip-cocktail-reception/
About National LGBTQ Task Force: The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. We are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives. Today, despite all the progress we've made to end discrimination, millions of LGBTQ people face barriers in every aspect of their lives: in housing, employment, healthcare, retirement, and basic human rights. These barriers must go. That's why the Task Force is training and mobilizing millions of activists across our nation to deliver a world where you can be you.


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