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Lake George Rendezvous Info is Available
The Lake George Rendezvous information is now available online.
The Invitation and info is at 2016invite.
The Registration form is at 2016registration.
See YOU at the RENDEZVOUS!
The Lake George Rendezvous information is now available online.
The Invitation and info is at 2016invite.
The Registration form is at 2016registration.
See YOU at the RENDEZVOUS!
Here is the latest information on the Long Lake Picnic, scheduled for July 16 with a rain date of July 17:
These times are approximate and subject to change:
9 AM – Start launching boats at the DEC launch ramp. There is room for about 60 vehicles / trailers.
Tour the lake, then gather at the beach at […]
Chapter President Adam Retersdorf is organizing an outing on Long Lake (NY) on July 16. The town has offered to reserve the town docks for us as well as provide dedicated space at their launch ramp. Stay tuned for details as they develop. Rain date will be July 17.
The next board meeting will be held Saturday May 7th at Reets Boatworks. Open to all, we will host an Open House/Shop Talk @10am and we'll head over to Lanzi's on the Lake (across the street) for a board meeting and lunch at 11:30am or so. All ADC-ACBS members are welcome to attend, cash bar and lunch.
We will […]
The Invitation and Registration forms for the 2015 Lake George Rendezvous are now available online – please click HERE.
The 42nd Rendezvous will be held on August 21-22. Hope to see you there!
Check out the calendar of events for the upcoming 2015 season on the Calendar page.
In addition, by popular demand, the chapter will be hosting Thursday night gatherings called "Keels or Wheels." Come socialize with your fellow chapter members on the First and Third Thursdays of the month, starting in June and running through August. Come […]
The Adirondack Chapter held it's first Poker Run on Great Sacandaga Lake on July 19th. The Run was organized by chapter members Adam and Jessica Retersdorf and sponsored by their business, Reets Boatworks (www.reetsboatworks.com) located near the lake in Mayfield, NY.
Boats gathered and launched at 10 AM. First stop was close by at Adam's parents […]
Join in the fun at the Adirondack Chapter's Great Sacandaga Lake Poker Run! July 19th (rain date July 20th)
Tour the lake and stop at five locations to draw a card. You'll visit the Lakeside Tavern, I-Go-Inn, Captain Nauti's, the Sport Island Pub, and Lanzi's on the Lake. We will have a group lunch at the […]
Ed Scheiber has scheduled a boat show committee meeting for June 28 at 11:30 AM at the newly reopened Blue Water Manor resort in Bolton Landing.
The meeting will be in the room on the south end of the restaurant where we have had meetings in the past.
Ed reports that the docks have been rebuilt and […]
Glenn Gentry has rescheduled the Chapter Board Meeting. It will be held at Bentley's Adirondack Grille, Route 9, Malta. Take Exit 13 South off the Northway, and Bentley's is about a quarter mile down on the right. Meeting starts at noon, May 3rd.


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The Mayan civilization developed across southern Mexico, Belize and Guatemala where their descendants live today. This area covers over 100,000 square miles and is slightly larger than the United Kingdom. Like the Olmecs they farmed beans, corn and squash. Chocolate, made from cacao beans, was a favored drink. They also hunted wild pigs, deer, and other animals. There is evidence that they raised turkeys but otherwise dogs were the only domesticated animals.
Early Mayan settlements date from about 1500 BC with large pyramids being built between 600-400 BC but by about 200-250 AD they had highly developed cities such as Uaxactun, Copan, Tikal, Bonampak, Palenque, and Rio Bec. The city of Nakbe, from 600-400 BC, was constructed with finely finished stone buildings on platforms. These cities had plazas, temples, and pyramids made from quarried limestone. Many of the pyramids had small temples on top.
During part of what is called the Classic Period of Mayan culture, from about 250 AD until 900 AD, the city of Tikal may have had as many as 100,000 inhabitants. The Mayans were skilled architects, astronomers, and mathematicians. Mayan priests marked the passage of time through studying how the planets and stars moved. The Mayans had a highly elaborate and complex society. By modern standards theirs was a very cruel religion central to which the worship of natural elements like the moon, sun, and corn played a central part. Human sacrifice, torture, and bloodletting were central to this religion.The Mayans also developed a hieroglyphic writing and books. Much of their hieroglyphic system has now been deciphered. The surviving books are called codices.
Mayan civilization began a rapid decline around 900 AD. A city called Chichen Itza, in what is now called the Yucatan peninsula, became a center of Mayan culture from about 900-1200 AD. After the decline of the city-states the remaining Mayans lived in agricultural communities until the Spanish conquered them. The exact reasons for the decline of the Mayan civilization are not known but it is thought the Mayan cities warred on each other in a rather bloodthirsty manner and this combined with overpopulation, exhaustion of the surrounding natural resources, and competition from surrounding peoples led to the collapse.
There were four significant themes in Mayan art:
1) the ritual bloodletting by rulers
2) war and the fate of prisoners
3) the accession of rulers to the throne
4) the ball game in which the players had to get a rubber ball through a hoop on a wall by hitting it with their hips, elbows or knees. Losers of the ball game were often ritually sacrificed.
The Mayans seem to have been particularly interested in the beauty of the body and had an ideal of the body which is reminiscent of that of Greek and Roman art. This photograph depicts the characteristics of the Mayan ideal of beauty with the high cheekbones, aquiline nose, and thin lips. Contrast it with the entirely different characteristics of the Olmec heads with their thick lips, thick noses and much fuller cheeks. Mayans also practiced cranial deformation on their children so that the profile of the nose and front formed an angle of 180 degrees or greater. This was done by binding the newborn infant's head between two boards. Enough pressure was exerted permanently change the shape of the skull. One suggestion is that the idea behind this was to make the head elongated so that it resembled and ear of corn. The Mayans also found cross-eyes attractive.
On Mayan wall art it is characteristic that human figures are often larger than those which are thought to represent supernatural beings. The art primarily focuses on the human rather than the supernatural world with many depictions of actual rulers, their wives, and captives. What could be called the "fickleness of power" is a predominant theme in that the portrayal of victims, often captured aristocrats from neighboring states, figures strongly. The ruler who captures another ruler and then sacrifices him knows that he too may one day be captured and sacrificed. It is of interest to note how the mutilation of the body as practiced by the Mayans, both in their bloodletting rituals and the torture and sacrifice of victims, contrasts with their ideal of bodily perfection.
Reclining sculptures of human figures, chac mools(meaning 'Red Jaguar' in Mayan- ), such as that found at Chichen Itza and later carved by the Aztecs were used as altars and offerings of incense or hearts were often placed in them.
Typical Chac Mool


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David R. Boyd
He is an Adjunct Professor of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University and one of Canada's leading environmental lawyers. David's current research focuses on the effects of enshrining the constitutional right to live in a healthy environment.
2005 Trudeau scholar David R. Boyd is an expert in environmental law and policy and an adjunct professor in the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University. He has advised governments and NGOs from Sweden to Tunisia on environmental and constitutional issues and he co-chairs Vancouver's Greenest City 2020 initiative with Mayor Gregor Robertson. Boyd is the award-winning author of over 100 articles and nine books, including The Environmental Rights Revolution: A Global Study of Constitutions, Human Rights, and the Environment. He is a member of ELAW (the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Commission on Environmental Law.
While traveling along the road of life, one encounters potholes, detours, and dead ends but also valuable lessons, new friends, moments of insight, and unexpected delights (especially when traveling by bicycle). Being a Trudeau Scholar has been an amazing part of this journey, and enabled many lessons, friendships, insights, and delights. This is thanks largely to the people who form the loose-knit but remarkably collegial Trudeau community-scholars, mentors, fellows, directors, employees, and alumni of all kinds. Being a Trudeau Scholar gave me the financial freedom and the intellectual space to do what I love doing-combining research and advocacy in an effort to strengthen public policies to protect people's health from environmental hazards.
To return to one's studies later in life, as I have done, is a great luxury. It offers a reflective retreat from the frenetic pace of modern life. The Trudeau scholarship provides a constant reminder that this good fortune is accompanied by a set of responsibilities, both ethical and intellectual. In my case, it is not sufficient to labour away in an ivory tower producing sophisticated journal articles with few readers. Instead, honouring the ideals of the Trudeau Foundation requires going the extra distance and doing everything within one's capacity to turn words on paper into actions in the real world-actions that pursue social, environmental, and economic justice.
David R. Boyd is one of Canada's leading environmental lawyers. He is a Trudeau Scholar at the University of British Columbia, an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University, and a Research Associate at the University of Victoria. Boyd has advised the governments of both Canada and Sweden on environmental issues and is the co-chair of Vancouver's Greenest City Action Team along with Mayor Gregor Robertson.
Boyd's current research focuses on the effects of enshrining the constitutional right to live in a healthy environment, a right now recognized in at least 100 nations. His most recent book is Dodging the Toxic Bullet: How to Protect Yourself from Everyday Environmental Health Hazards. His previous book was a best-seller co-authored with David Suzuki titled David Suzuki's Green Guide which shares ideas about how to find fresher, tastier, healthier food, create an eco-friendly home, make sustainable transportation choices, reduce consumption, and be a green citizen.
Boyd also wrote Prescription for a Healthy Canada: Towards a National Environmental Health Strategy, Sustainability Within a Generation: A New Vision for Canada and the award-winning Unnatural Law: Rethinking Canadian Environmental Law and Policy. His essays appear regularly in The Globe and Mail and other Canadian newspapers.
David is the former Executive Director of the Sierra Legal Defence Fund (now Ecojustice), Canada's leading public interest environmental law organization. He lives on Pender Island in British Columbia with his wife Margot Venton and their daughter Meredith.
* In 2012, David R. Boyd wrote two new books: "The Right to a Healthy Environment: Revitalizing Canada's Constitution" and "The Environmental Rights Revolution: A Global Study of Constitutions, Human Rights, and the Environment."
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"Lead, kindly Light, amidst th'encircling gloom,
Lead thou me on!
The night is dark, and I am far from home,
Lead thou me on!
Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene; one step enough for me." (See below for full text.) *
This poem is appropriate for our times since we all struggle with various burdens. We may feel lost due to illness, lack of certainty in our economic situation, betrayal by a friend or family member, being misunderstood for a stand we have taken (particularly if it is for our faith), or a sense that we do not fit in for whatever reason; these are all serious burdens. We may worry about the state of domestic or international politics, injustices in the legal system or in the world at large; we may be concerned about our own choices, or perhaps we have lost our spiritual compass and feel far from God. Even if we are in a time of prosperity and happiness, if we are truly living the Christian life, we are not oblivious to the needs of others both in the wider world and in our own personal sphere, and thus we are carrying a burden. Therefore we can learn greater hope from Newman's words, even praying the poem: "Lead, Kindly Light, amidst the circling gloom. Lead Thou me on!"
May we rely on the sacramental graces given to us by God! May we always hope in the promises of Christ! May we have confidence in the presence of God in the midst of the darkness when we are in search of His light! May we help lead others to Jesus through the living of our faith, hope, and love! And may we take one step at a time, trusting in the guidance and never-failing love of God! Let us continue to meet in the heart of Jesus! Peace!
©Michele L. Catanese
Notes: Next post, July 2.
* Here is the entire poem, The Pillar of the Cloud, commonly known as Lead Kindly Light, by Bl. John Henry Newman. (1833)
Lead, Kindly Light, amidst th'encircling gloom,
Lead Thou me on!
The night is dark, and I am far from home,
Lead Thou me on!
Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene; one step enough for me.
I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou
Shouldst lead me on;
I loved to choose and see my path; but now
Lead Thou me on!
I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears,
Pride ruled my will. Remember not past years!
So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still
Will lead me on.
O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till
The night is gone,
And with the morn those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile!
Meantime, along the narrow rugged path,
Thyself hast trod,
Lead, Saviour, lead me home in childlike faith,
Home to my God.
To rest forever after earthly strife
In the calm light of everlasting life.
- More on the poem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead,_Kindly_Light
- https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/3668066/The-story-behind-the-hymn.html
- A wonderful original version of Lead Kindly Light, sung by Audrey Assad, a Christian musician: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g2xe7RlD9k
** A short biography of Bl. John Henry Newman: http://www.birminghamoratory.org.uk/oratorian-saints/blessed-john-henry-newman/
1. This is one of my photos of the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Gulfport, Mississippi. I added the golden hue for dramatic effect. I chose it because it depicts the light coming out of the gloom of the clouds.
2. This is an icon by Fr. William Hart McNichols, simply called Blessed John Henry Newman. He gave the original to me as a gift, and it is especially beloved. You can purchase a copy of it in one of many mediums at http://frbillmcnichols-sacredimages.com/featured/blessed-cardinal-john-henry-newman-221-william-hart-mcnichols.html.
3. This is called Wheatfield with Cypress painted by Vincent Van Gogh in 1889. No one does clouds like Van Gogh! Enough said.
4. Another of my photos: This rainbow formed after a brief storm in Kaikoura, New Zealand, (south island). It brought to mind the rainbow, the sign of God's covenant with Noah and the people, which ensured God's protection and enduring love.
5. I took this photo on the north island of New Zealand. It is one of the famous Kauri trees. I chose this photo because the majestic tree brought to mind the strength of the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love.
6. I took this photo in the gardens of Larnach Castle in Dunedin, New Zealand (south island). I chose to use it here because gardens always speak to me of life and hope.
Finally, a big "thank you" to Lesley for assistance with a grammatical issue.
NOTE: In compliance with GDPR rules, I wish to make it clear that I do not gather any information on any of my readers at any time.


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Green tea, made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, is known worldwide for its healing properties. Research has demonstrated that green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells, lowers cholesterol, protects against cardiovascular disease, increases fat metabolism, reduces symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, prevents abnormal blood clot formation, has antibacterial properties, and supports immune function.
Most health benefits from green tea can be attributed to the polyphenols or flavonoids found in the plant leaves, the majority of which are catechins. Of these powerful antioxidants, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has been identified as the most prevalent and most therapeutic component of green tea, as well as the most studied. It is important to note, however, that evidence has demonstrated a positive synergistic effect when multiple catechins act together.1
Current research has investigated the use of green tea extracts for the treatment of external genital warts caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The first botanical drug approved by the United States FDA, Sinecatechins 10 percent ointment (Veregen), contains more than 85 percent catechins, the majority of which are EGCG. Although the exact mechanisms of action of the treatment are unclear, the extract effectively clears the presence of warts, stops the spread of the virus, and reduces the likelihood of recurrence for many patients. This botanically based, patient-applied alternative appears to be a safe, effective and minimally invasive option for those wishing to treat the condition in the privacy and comfort of their own home.2
HPV is most commonly spread through sexual activity, but it can also be spread through non-sexual skin-to-skin contact with an infected area of the body.3 Low-risk strains of the virus can cause highly contagious genital warts, contributing to the spread of the disease, and high-risk strains can cause abnormal cell growth on the cervix. In the majority of cases HPV goes away without treatment and cells return to normal, but if the virus lingers, it can lead to cervical cancer.2 Cervical cancer currently ranks third in frequency for both diagnosis and cause of death among gynecologic cancers in the United States and fourteenth for all cancers affecting women in the United States.3 Studies are currently examining the effectiveness of both EGCG and another green tea polyphenol, polyphenol E, on their ability to inhibit cervical cancer cell growth and/or kill cancer cells; however, more research is necessary for definitive conclusions.
Always consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your healthcare routine. To find a healthcare provider near you, click on the NUNM's Provider Tool.
Written By Michelle Harreld, NCNM Master of Science in Nutrition Program, Edited by Dr. Elise Schroeder
- Rosen T. Green tea catechins: Biologic properties, proposed mechanisms of action, and clinical implications. J Drugs Dermatol. 2012;11(11)e55-e60.
- Gupta AK, Daigle D. Sinecatechins 10% ointment: a green tea extract for the treatment of external genital warts. Skin Therapy Letter Web site. http://www.skintherapyletter.com/2015/20.1/2.html. Modified March 15, 2015. Accessed April 17, 2015.
- Cervical cancer facts and stats. Every Woman Counts: Resources for Health Professionals Website. https://qap.sdsu.edu/screening/cervicalcancer/facts.html. Updated July 15, 2014. Accessed April 17, 2015.


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Here's some rough footage from the Speed Caravan gig at Dingwalls.
Man they were AWESOME!!!!!
Mehdi, the Oud player is like the JIMI HENDRIX of the Electric Oud! Greatness is coming their way fo' sure!
Footage, courtesy of the lovely and very hospitable host, Sebastian Merrick, who is also the promoter and organizer of KAZUM who co-hosted it with Real World.
The final clip, an excellent montage of Richard singing Dubai, Spex MC on Galvanize and Rocky Singh on Killing an Arab, has been sent to me courtesy of Laure from Enchanted Tunes. She hosts Global Music nights at Momo's Kemia Bar which has to be credited as one of the first places where Speed Caravan made a name for themselves in the UK.
For my part on pretty awful and ancient CDJ's:
Pre-gig – Some down-tempo Dubstep, followed by Arabic vybz, then Kuduro and then hardcore Dubstep.
Post gig – Arabic vybz followed by Sonido Del Principe jamz!
A big, big thanks to all who turned out to support it, it was like a celebratory re-union of sorts 🙂
Oud solo by Mehdi Haddab
Bass Solo by Pasco Teillet
With Simo on Darbuka
With Richard Archer (Hard Fi) on vocals
From Laure @ Enchanted Tunes


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A car drew up outside the Swan Hotel and a young man got out. Pausing only for an instant to see that he had come to the right place, e went into the hotel and rang the bell at the counter of the bar
It took some time before anyone came. But then, out of nowhere, the hotel manager stepped forth.
Do you want a room sir .? He said slowly.
Patrick, doctor Patrick, yes I do want a room indeed, a suite if you would be so kind. Answered Patrick with his polite voice.
Of course weve got the king suite, but its very expensive, and you dont look like a, well, a wealthy man He said with a nervous voice.
In fact I can, you see I won last weeks lottery. And Im only staying for one night. Answered Patrick quickly.
After the embarrassing conversation with the manager, he got the keys, and went up to find his suite being robbed by a burglar.
Couldnt you have waited for me to unpack my things young sir? Patrick said with the same polite tone.
What!? the thief was stunned. Just walk out the door and pretend this didnt happen. And keep your mouth shut, okay? The burglar whispered.
No can do, you see this is my room. Cant you . take your business somewhere else, perhaps in the hotel managers room, hmm? He answered the burglar.
The thief looked like a big question mark. And stumbled out of the room. And Patrick, as if nothing had happened , unpacked his luggage. He placed the urn containing his moms remains over the fireplace. After putting the gold fish in a bowl, Patrick drove to a fine restaurant just outside the hotels parking lot, which wasnt big by the way ;) . At the restaurant only the finest people in Britain came, with some exceptions, like Patrick himself. Who was still wearing his morning gown. Many people starred as he walked further into the room. Patrick didnt feel embarrassed at all, he found a table where he made him self comfortable, and ordered: Bread and water. But he got: Stake with baked potatoes and wine.
After a pretty lame meal (Patricks words) he went out to find his car being robbed by the same burglar again!
Oh excuse me sir I better get going, so if you mind moving you head out of the vehicle. Patrick said.
You again, Im going to shoot you if you dont leave, now! The thief yelled.
Ahh, nice handgun you got there, I havent seen one of those since 1942, you mind if I take a look? Patrick asked.
I guess it wouldnt hurt, youre too stupid to use it anyway, here. The thief handed over the gun.
Well I go to disappoint you, Im London police, and youre under arrest. Weve been looking for you a long time now Patrick laughed.
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cassie and i went to St. Louis to get some college stuff done and to just chill at my aunt's house.
this was the result of our 'fun' on monday night..
hahahahaha, she pranked me sooo good.
and if you're up for it... we made a 10 minute video too...
hahaha, we are so silly. i'm not really sure what i'm going to do without her when she moves away :(( i enjoy seeing her nearly every day.
allllllrighty. i'm a bit tired. so i'm gonna nap.
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In recent years, concerns have mounted over the environmental impacts of pollinator decline, giving rise to focused conservation efforts by average families to protect, enhance, and foster agricultural pollination through beekeeping.
Keeping native non-stinging mason bees — even in urban spaces — is a surprisingly easy way to help the environment, and it's also an inexpensive and educational project for kids. The best news is that these hyper-efficient air pollinators will do wonders for your fruit crops and gardens!
In North America, there are about 140 different mason bee species — with about 200 species worldwide. Osmia Lignaria, referred to as the orchard mason bee or blue orchard bee, is the most common species found in the Pacific Northwest. Known for being great pollinators, orchard bees look very similar to common house flies — with black bodies and a dark blue iridescent sheen.
Unlike garden-variety honeybees, mason bees are non-social creatures that nest in holes rather than in a hive with a queen. Orchard bees work alone, but like to nest in groups when possible — there is no cooperation concerning the nest's construction or the rearing of the brood, and therefore, no aggression issues!
Orchard bees gain their name from the way that the females protect their eggs: They'll form an egg chamber in the deepest part of their hole and seal it with mud, repeating the process until the hole is full of eggs.
Known for being solitary hard workers, orchard bees only live for about 8-10 weeks in the spring, typically from mid March until the end of May or early June (the fittest season for pollinating fruit trees and berries!). The bees will then hibernate for about 10 months and later emerge with great energy for more pollination duty.
Top 10 Mason Beekeeping Tips for Families
1. Don't be afraid. Male orchard bees don't have stingers, and — since they have no queen to protect and all of the females are fertile — they're not aggressive. It's still possible to get stung, though the sting is more akin to a mosquito bite than your average bee sting.
2. Pollen is important. If there isn't enough pollen in your yard, mason bees will move on to other areas. Check out rentmasonbees.com for a full list of common pollen-producing plants that work well.
3. Keeping nesting boxes. South-facing garage, house, or garden shed walls are ideal areas for establishing your nesting boxes. Families will also want to make sure that food is available within about 300 feet of the nest — this is as far as the bees will travel. Make a note of all of the plants on the list that you see in this area, and remember: these bees won't stop at your property line — they'll go across the street or into a neighbor's yard for pollen if they need to.
4. Mud is a must. Since female mason bees need mud for their eggs, it's important to have open ground (without grass or bark covering) nearby. Families can also make a "mud pie," with the soil moist, but not soupy. Your little ones might be the right "chefs" for this project!
Bees are weak when they first emerge, so it's best to keep the mud pie not directly under the nest (they could fall in).
5. Choosing nesting materials. Pull-apart wooden blocks, cardboard with paper lining, drilled blocks and homemade paper tubes can all work well for nesting. Pull-apart wooden blocks can be a great material since they're porous (allowing moisture to escape), and they're easy to clean, sanitize, and reuse.
Paper products can be hard to use due to the Northwest's damp climate, but they're a great project for kids to make on their own. Drilled blocks must be made new each year — they can get infected with microscopic pests and cannot be cleaned.
Check out Missy's tutorial for helping kids make paper mason bee tubes!
6. Observing your bees. Mason bees are fascinating to watch —they can be just as educational for kids as they are eco-friendly. Here are some fun things that kids can observe about their small and industrious new friends:
- Pollen on the female as she returns to the nest (a clean belly means that she has mud to take home).
- When the female is adding her final mud plug, she'll go around and around the hole's opening as she works to close the egg chamber.
- Using a flashlight at night or in the early morning, you can see the bees at rest in the front of their holes, with their eyes looking out at you.
- Watch your mason bees as they work on blossoms in the yard, and notice which plants they like to frequent.
- Look for the antennae that distinguish them from flies.
- Learn to distinguish the males from the females by spotting the white hair on the males' heads.
7. Be on guard for predators. Robins, crows, starlings and woodpeckers prey on adult mason bees as they emerge from their nests. The bees are especially vulnerable in the early morning when they bask in the sun to warm up enough to fly, or while they're out in the open gathering mud.
For the birds, these sweet little bees are like candy — especially if they find a nesting block that happens to be filled with a lot of bees. The best way to avoid predators is to store the nest in the garage or shed at the end of the active period. If you're using a paper product and have lots of squirrels, chicken wire can be added around the box to prevent them from pulling the tubes out and devouring the contents.
8. Setting your materials out in the spring. Nesting units need to be protected from rain and wind. Keeping them mounted with the cavities tilting slightly down will prevent rainwater from entering and creating harmful mold. Securing the nesting units will also prevent movement that could dislodge eggs or young larvae. The space may only be a mere 3/8 of an inch, but the babies are too weak to crawl back in.
Nesting materials need to be set out before nesting begins (mid to late March), since the females lay the most eggs in the beginning of the season. However, it's also important to note that if the materials are set out too early, your progeny could be mostly male.
Placing the nesting units on the south-facing side of the building is key — the bees need to warm up to 80 degrees for their wings to function. Mason bees' black bodies can soak up rays even when it's only 58-64 degrees outside, making exposure to direct sunlight very important.
9. Harvesting your bees. Just like caring for a fish tank, the bees and nesting materials need to be cleaned each fall, or families could risk losing their colony. Pests, mites, and chalkbrood fungus can be greatly reduced by opening and sanitizing the nesting material each October.
For families that are concerned with cleaning their materials properly, renting mason bees might be the perfect solution — you can enjoy them throughout the spring and then simply return them once they go into hibernation! Rentmasonbees.com offers complete rental kits, cleans the cocoons, and stores the bees over the winter for you, making it very easy to enjoy the benefits of keeping the bees.
10. Attracting a variety of pollinators. Fruit trees are not required to be a bee farmer; plant for all seasons, and not just for March-June. Native wildflowers with colors such as blue, purple, and yellow (clover, dandelions) are recommended, along with one of the best sources for pollen: big-leaf maples.


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Located in Southeast Arizona near the borders of Mexico and New Mexico, the isolated Chiricahua Mountains have played host to Vision Quests for thousands of years. Accompanied by red-tailed hawks and golden eagles soaring among peaks at eight and nine thousand foot elevations, a Sacred Passage retreat here offers you a unique opportunity to explore your intrinsic spiritual connection to all of Nature, and to the ultimate Source of all Being.
The Chiricahuas are one of Way of Nature's favorite base camps and Nature Quest/Sacred Passage destinations. The lush old growth canyon forests and cool streams adorn the landscape where an ancient volcano erupted 27 million years ago. Today this remote wilderness is home to golden eagles, trogons and even coatimundis. These lovely mountains combine the amazingly rich plant communities of the Rockies from the north, the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts to the west and east, and the subtropical Sierra Madre Mountains to the south, creating an incredibly unique, diverse ecosystem.
Sacred Passage in the Chiricahuas has provided support for many people seeking greater creativity & clarity, renewed energy and a pathway for their life purpose to open. Many report a feeling of liberation from suffering, leading to a more peaceful, fulfilling and tranquil life. John has discovered stone meditation seats throughout this ancient vision quest valley, which he will teach you to use during your Awareness Training. Numerous individuals have accomplished profound spiritual openings with the help of these primordial shamanic sites.
"I feel deeply changed by the experience in Arizona... I feel as though many more knowings have been awakened in me that have yet to manifest themselves. I feel connected to a wise intuition deep inside me in a way I've never known before. But the main thing I have noticed since the sacred passage has been a feeling of fearlessness - not recklessness or arrogance - but just feeling very confident and aware and centered and relaxed about how life is going."
~Heather Purcell, Sacred Passage, Chiricahua Mountain Wilderness, Arizona
Surrounded by the transporting beauty of your environment, John P. Milton provides five days of Awareness Training to prepare you for your solitary AllOne time, and to help you reintegrate upon your return. The core of these teachings are based on the WoN Twelve Principles, which are essentialized spiritual teachings inspired by many Earth-connected lineages.
During your awareness training and wilderness solo, known as AllOne time, you will learn powerful and practical ways to transmute old patterns and habits. With no cell phones, reading, writing or distractions during your solo, you have a unique and rare opportunity to be in an environment that supports you in your quest for presence and Source awareness. It's just you and the glorious gifts of contemplative and energy practices, surrounded by the magnificence of Nature. Participants emerge from this experience refreshed with a radiant and joyful new vitality to meet life's challenges.
Some of the practices you will learn are: Meditation, Qi Gong, GaiaFlow, wilderness skills, overtoning, techniques for transforming blocked emotions, and the Eleven Directions Ceremony, and many more!
Our private base camp cabins, constructed of local stone, are located next to the Chiricahua Wilderness Area. They provide comfortable support during Awareness Training with a full kitchen, refrigeration, shower and camping facilities. A lovely stream flows through our retreat center, making stream bathing possible, and deep pine forests surround us - filled with ideal locations for our outdoor Awareness Training prior to your AllOne time.
Your safety and well-being is of our utmost concern; in fact, participating in a Passage is as safe as going camping. A uniquely designed "buddy system" with daily checkpoints allows you, your fellow Passagers, and your Guide to verify the safety of everyone involved, while still honoring your solitude. In addition, a base camp is located nearby, and a whistle call brings an adjoining Passager or Guide into your site within a few minutes.
(exact days of training and AllOne time are subject to change due to weather and preparedness of participants)
April 12th: Arrival/Travel Day (Please plan on arriving sometime in the early afternoon)
April 13th - 14th: Awareness Training to prepare you for your AllOne Time
April 15th - 22nd: AllOne Time solo at chosen site in Chiricahua Mountain Wilderness
April 23rd - 24th: Reintegration Training
April 25th: Departure/Travel Day
Chiricahua Mountain Wilderness, Arizona (about 2 hours outside of Tucson, Arizona, the nearest airport). You will be camping during the entire retreat.
Teacher: John P. Milton
Cost: $2,160.00 USD (Price only includes Passage fees)
*Can't afford the full price right now? Reserve your spot by paying a 50% deposit online! Just choose 'Deposit Payment' on the 'Payment Type' drop down menu during checkout. The remaining amount will be due 30 days prior to the start of the event.
Required Reading:
"Cultivating Natural Liberation: Teachings on reconnecting with the 3 Natures, vol 1" by John P. Milton
"Sky Above, Earth Below: Spiritual Practice in Nature" by John P. Milton
Please bring both books with you to use during the Passage.
If you have a large group that exceeds our capacity limit (20 people) for this program, please contact us directly to explore the options available to you. In many cases, we may be able to arrange a custom retreat that meets the requirements needed to accommodate your group. If you are a business owner who would like to learn more about group retreats for your employees, and the benefits that reflect on your business as a result of such a program, please visit the Organizational and Leadership Development section of this website.
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You come home from a tough day at work, and as soon as you hit that couch, you realize you forgot to buy the milk. If only you had created that reminder, you'd be enjoying that glass of milk right now.
Using a reminder app will make sure that you never forget anything as long as you use it. Here are some useful and free reminder apps for Android that you can try to stay on top of things.
1. BZ Reminder
BZ Reminder makes it possible for you to create reminders without having to take your phone out. If you have an Android smart watch, you can quickly create reminders from there. You can also organize your reminders in colors so you can easily differentiate them.
The app also features customizable widgets, a calendar, and can remind you to call whoever you missed a call from. Swipe down from the top of your phone's display to see all the reminders you've created.
If you need to create a new reminder, you can also do that by swiping down, even from the lock screen. Just tap on the plus sign and create your reminder.
2. Just Reminder
Never miss a birthday, anniversary, or a task with Just Reminder. You can use the Speech-to-Text feature for those times when typing is impossible. The reminders also have repeat intervals of either every few hours, minutes, days, certain weekdays, weeks, months or years.
You can personalize each reminder with a picture, a particular ringtone, or talking alarm tone. Just Reminder also offers auto-snooze and LED blink (if your device supports it).
There's also the possibility of sending best wishes for anniversaries and birthdays as well. If you're not happy with the categories, the app allows you the option of editing them.
3. Life Reminders
Life Reminders is another great option if you never want to forget to do something. The app is available in Russian, French, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, German, and English (obviously).
Life Reminders will remind you of what you need to do, and it'll also help you complete the task. For example. If you've set up a reminder to call someone the app will provide the Call button in the reminder so you can complete the task.
As soon as you open the app, your reminders are separated into four different sections such as today, tomorrow, this week, and later. You can also create your own categories and personalize them with the colors and icons you like.
4. Voice Reminder
It can be very uncomfortable to have to pick up your phone to read a reminder when you're driving. With Voice Reminder your reminders will be read out loud to you so you can be reminded of your tasks even if you're driving.
Create your reminder by tapping on the plus sign at the top-right and fill in the necessary information. Once you're done typing in your message, the app can read it back to you by tapping on the microphone icon.
It lacks the option to custom-pick the day of the reminder and a calendar to see your reminders, but the app makes up for it by reading your reminders out loud.
5. Remind Me
Besides reminding you of what you need to do, Remind Me will also do it with style. You can add an icon, background color, text color, and even change the font of your reminders.
What makes this app stand out from the rest is that you can record your own voice as the reminder. If you prefer, you can also choose the default sound or a tone from your Android device's gallery.
Tap on the reminders date and select a date as far along as five years from now or more! You can also adjust the transparency of the reminders so you can make one or more stand out from the rest.
6. Simplest Reminder
If you're looking for an app that keeps things simple, Simplest Reminder is worth a try. As soon as you open the app, you're prompted to enter a title, time, date, and if the reminder should be repeated. You can also see a list of all your reminders and easily edit them if necessary.
If you go Pro, you have access to features such as:
- Custom snooze duration
- No ads
- Popup dialog notification
- New Time and Date Pickers inspired by Google Calendar's pickers
- LED light notification
- Single occurrence reminders that can be turned off and used at a later time
- Recurring reminders that can be dismissed by swiping away
With so many things to do, it's impossible to remember everything on your own. That's where these reminder apps for Android come in, so you don't miss anything. How do you remind yourself of the tasks you need to complete? Share your thoughts in the comments.


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Join Us as Move to Amend's David Cobb Speaks at the Sebastopol Grange on Countering Corporate Power – Wednesday, November 13 at 7pm
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SucherNova Farm in Cotati – A New Generation of Grangers
Petaluma, November 3, 2013 Petaluma Community Guildr Melissa Casanova mentioned today that she and husband Ben Sucher are busily getting cover crops ready for winter and have added raising rabbits to the repertoire of their
New California Grange School of Agricultural Arts Needs Donations
November 1, 2013 The California State Grange has embarked on an exciting new project – a farm school. Harkening back to our roots and affirming our 143 year commitment to supporting farming, the California Grange School
Farm to Table Dinner at Tara Firma Farms, Saturday October 5
This Saturday, October 5, Petaluma Community Guild members Tara & Craig Smith and their wonderful crew are hosting one of their last dinners on the farm of the season. From Tara Firma: "We all know
Amish in the Industrialized World, a Grange Presentation at the Petaluma Palooza, Saturday September 21 at 2pm
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Job interviews can be stressful, especially if you are new to the job market or have had a hard time securing a job.
Thankfully, many resources are available to assist job seekers with their resumes and mock interviews, from LinkedIn to your local department of labor.
RELATED: 5 smart questions to ask at the end of your next interview
Though serving up a clean, impressive resume helps, you may not realize the power of your words during a job interview.
Those who are able to secure job interviews are mindful of their approach and communication with interviewers, according to Liz Ryan, CEO/founder of Human Workplace, author of "Reinvention Roadmap" and contributor to Forbes.com's #LikeAboss series.
"It is easy to get rattled on a job interview and blurt out something you didn't plan to say," Ryan writes.
"That's why it is vital to consciously calm and center yourself before and during every job interview."
Below, Ryan and other career experts offer some key things that eager job seekers should and should never say during the course of an interview.
- Don't complain about your last job. Remember to stay positive during the interviewing process. Think good thoughts; don't dwell on the negative.
- Don't ask the purpose of the company. Do your research beforehand. Be prepared to ask a few questions about the company's culture and community involvement − something you would not find on the company's website.
- Don't talk about your inexperience. Again, focus on the positive. Play up your strengths, emphasizing how you can be an asset to the company.
- Don't be a braggart, saying you're a hard worker or a fast learner. Otherwise, you may be seen as begging for the job. Instead, you may want to specify ways you have helped previous companies or even your church or community organizations as a volunteer.
- Don't discuss potential conflicts with your scheduling before you are offered the job. Those details can be worked out later.
- Don't say you were fired from your last job or that you left on bad terms. If you are asked why you left your last job, you can say, "It was time for me to leave." Saying you left "on bad terms" is subjective and negative.
- Don't ask about the vacation policy, according to Catherine Conlan, contributing writer with Monster.com.
- Don't say your don't have weaknesses. Turn the concept of weakness on its head by saying how you have learned from them.
- Don't share your oddities - whether beliefs or hobbies.
- Don't flatter your interviewer, according to Lillian Childress of Glassdoor.
- Don't complain about past coworkers or companies. Instead you can discuss past challenges you have faced on jobs and what you have learned from them.
- Don't say you want this job to help you with your next career move. Instead ask about opportunities for advancement within this company.
- Don't use filler words and phrases such as "like" or "at the end of the day."
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Dot Net XML Web Services Course
Instructors: Prof Bill Buchanan/Alistair Lawson
The aim of this part of the programme is to present state-of-the-art techniques in modern software development based on the innovative .NET framework and the usage of Web Services. This programme will be based on the Microsoft .NET 70-320 certification, along with novel academic material to present the main concepts involved in the provision of robust and efficient Web-based applications.
These types of applications are likely to form the foundations for the future of business applications, especially in their support for an enhanced software framework, and with software components which are well tested, and available on most types of systems. The main teaching language is C# which is one of the best languages for teaching software development, and is based around complete object-orientation techniques.
The programme will also give students a good viewpoint on integrating many types of data sources, such as from XML files, and databases. These skills are in high demand in industry, and should form the future of business applications. The content is as follows:
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Earlier in September, the civil rights division of the US Justice Department's released the findings of an investigation into the Portland, Oregon Police Bureau. Their results stated that the PPB [Portland Police Bureau] too often uses "unnecessary or unreasonable force" on people with mental illness. The investigators also wrote, "We also found that PPB employs practices that escalate the use of force where there were clear earlier junctures when the force could have been avoided or minimized." They specifically cited a 2010 instance where officers repeated punched and used tasers on an individual with mental health issues – causing severe personal injuries.
The findings of the investigation hardly came as a surprise to many Oregonians, who frequently hear of the Portland Police Bureau's rather physical and violent way of dealing with purported offenders of all types, whether they are mentally ill or not. In 2008, a woman beaten during a traffic stop sued the PPB. In 2009, three men who were beaten and tased during a fight were awarded $175,000 by a Portland, Oregon jury, who agreed that the Portland police had used excessive brutality in restraining the men. In 2010, the family of college student Daniel Collins, who was beaten and tased during a fight he wasn't a part of at a Portland nightclub, sued the police in a case that is still ongoing. In all of these cases – and several others like them – officers of the public safety caused great personal injury to individuals.
Even worse, the police often use their guns in dealing with people. In these cases, the personal injuries can be even more serious and are accompanied by emotional trauma for the victims and their families. Also earlier in September, a Portland man shot in the stomach during a police operation in north Portland filed a lawsuit against the officers who shot him. At the time, he was standing in the front doorway of his house, with his wife and children in the house behind him. He spent weeks in intensive care recovering from the gun-inflicted personal injury.
Most of us assume that the police exist to protect us and to keep our roads safe. Unfortunately, given the example of the Portland Police Bureau, that's not always the case. If you've sustained personal injuries in an encounter with the police, whether a physical beating or a gun injury, you can get help recovering your expenses for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering with the help of an attorney who specializes in those types of cases. Call us, and we will refer you to an attorney who can help: 541-617-0555


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It's a long weekend -- reason enough to celebrate. But with Memorial Day special events springing up all over Chicagoland, it's far from the only one. Try these calendar happenings and at-home crafts for a Memorial Day to remember. Or click here for our full Monday calendar.
It's a long weekend -- reason enough to celebrate. But with Memorial Day special events springing up all over Chicagoland, it's far from the only one. Try these calendar happenings and at-home crafts for a Memorial Day to remember.
Start atDaleyPlaza (Dearborn and Washington streets) at 11 a.m. for the solemn wreath laying ceremony honoring Illinois families who have lost a loved one to war -- a reminder to all of us that local families have lost a father, brother, sister, son or daughter to the ongoing wars overseas.Next it's time to celebrate at the Memorial Day Parade. Kicking off at noon at State and Lake, the parade marches south on State to Van Buren. Considered one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the U.S., your kids will love the marching bands and drum and bugle corps that make their way through downtown.
Chicago Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade
The wreath laying ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza. The parade kicks off at noon and proceeds south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street. Participants include many area high schools' Drum and Bugle Corps as well as many veterans groups.
The first of five Randolph Street summer markets is thisweekend, and features more than 200 vendors selling jewelry,collectibles, food and flowers. All kids 12 and under receivefree admission, in addition to a free Treasure Map that helps kidsnavigate the market. Throw in a free trolley ride (provided fromWater Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., at the top of the hoursfrom 11 a.m.-3 p.m.) or, if you prefer, free and ample parking isavailable nearby, and it's a great way to fulfill your patrioticduty of eating funnel cake and buying antique picture frames.
From Chicago with love: Send a soldier a care package with a homemade touch
When my extended family gathers for Thanksgivingand Christmas this year, we will all be thinking of my cousin, Pvt.1st Class Brian Collins. Brian will be spending his holidays atFort Bragg, N.C., preparing for his upcoming deploymentoverseas.
In order to show our support and gratitude for Brian'sservice to our country, we worked together to create a holiday carepackage for him, complete with a homemade craft. This is a greatfamily project for the holiday season.
There are many online resources that provide step-by-stepinformation on how to assemble military care packages. Good optionsinclude AnySoldier, Operation Gratitude, Give 2 TheTroops or U.S. Troop Care Package. Here are four tips to an easy package that will bring a smile to a soldier:
- Pack the box full of good stuff. Popular fooditems include candy, gum, mints, instant powdered drinks, nuts,sunflower seeds, granola bars, instant oatmeal, dried fruit,individual cereal boxes and packaged snacks.
- Include travel-sized personal care products suchas shampoos, shave gels, body wash, deodorant, lip balm,toothpaste, tissues or wet wipes.
- Soldiers also appreciate entertainment itemslike decks of cards, batteries, books, word puzzles, games ormovies. Soldiers who are stationed at their bases can use itemssuch as gift cards for iTunes or local restaurants. Perhaps themost requested item is pre-paid long distance phone cards sosoldiers can call loved ones back at home.
- And include something homemade in your carepackage. Try this American flag craft, or something as simple as a hand-colored card goes a long way.
To keep up the patriotic theme the rest of the weekend, visitthe 1st Infantry Division Museum atCantigny Park in Wheaton. Kids of all ages love climbing the military equipment in the Tank Park. Even better, no one will tell them to get off--these are real tanks that will stand up to all sizes of kids that clamber all over them. The park is celebrating Memorial Day with a trio of outdoor concerts: the 1st Infantry Division Band Concert at 5 p.m. on Saturday, the West Suburban Concert Band at 3 p.m. on Sunday and the The Steve Cooper Orchestra at 3 p.m. on Monday. Details
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New-MailboxDatabase -Recovery -Name RDB1 -Server EXCH2010 -EdbFilePath "C:\EXCH-DATA\RDB1-DB\RDB1.EDB" -LogFolderPath "C:\EXCH-DATA\RDB1-LOG"
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It is possible to use the Restore-Mailbox cmdlet to restore items into a sub-folder.
If you want to perform more granular restore, such as restoring messages with a specific subject, please refer to the Restore-Mailbox cmdlet documentation here: Restore-Mailbox cmdlet - Exchange 2010.
The following command will restore the user's entire Inbox\Important folder to a sub-folder named "Restored".
Restore-Mailbox -Identity "Billy Gates" -RecoveryDatabase RDB1 -RecoveryMailbox "Billy Gates" -TargetFolder Restore -IncludeFolders \Inbox
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Outlook PST file
In some scenarios, you might want to get restored items in the form of PST file, rather then recover them directly to user mailbox. For example you need to recover emails of an employee who is not longer with your organization.
Create a temporary user with its own mailbox, recover email items to it, and then extract recovered content to PST file.
Create temporary User Mailbox
In our example, we call the temporary user "Billy Recovery", and give it the user name billyrec. You can choose any mailbox database.
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Use steps 1 - 4 in the Steps to Recover section above to restore and mount a recovery database.
Recover mailbox items with Restore-Mailbox cmdlet
In this example, we use Restore-Mailbox cmdlet to restore the Inbox folder into the Restore folder of our temporary user "Billy Recovery". For more detail about performing more granular restore follow this link: Restore-Mailbox cmdlet - Exchange 2010.
Restore-Mailbox -Identity "Billy Recovery" -RecoveryDatabase RDB1 -RecoveryMailbox "Billy Gates" -TargetFolder Restore -IncludeFolders \Inbox
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In this example, user is specified using domain name convention, where domain name is WQA1.local
New-ManagementRoleAssignment –Role "Mailbox Import Export" –User wqa1\Administrator
See more info here: Error message when you run the New-MailboxExportRequest cmdlet in Exchange Server 2010 SP1 or Exchange Server 2010 SP2: "Couldn't find the Enterprise Organization container".
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New York Fashion Week has just begun and everyone is swarming to the city to check out the upcoming designs for next season. Fashion Week is like Christmas for anyone in the fashion world. I will be attending some events this week (so excited!) so look out for posts on that. I wanted to give you guys some style inspiration for transitioning from Summer to Fall. This is also a great outfit to wear during NYFW, because it's simple with the perfect amount of chic - sure to capture attention.
Pair a simple T-Shirt dress with a sheer over shirt to elevate your look. Add some fun black accessories (i.e. hat, sunnies, and purse) to pull it all together and complete the look with simple nude pumps. If you're going for a more casual or comfy look, swap the heels for slip on sneakers or Adidas for the perfect comfy chic look (my current obsession.) I'm sure you already know how much I love to wear black, but my addiction is getting stronger. Lately, when I shop I only look at black, white or grey pieces. I try to incorporate some sort of color in all of my looks to keep it from being boring, and I'm all for stepping out of my comfort zone but seriously everything just looks so much better in black! What is your favorite color to wear? (Let me know in the comment section below.)
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Committed to Change: Protecting the Rights of Involuntary Patients under the Mental Health Act
|Full Report - Committed to Change, March 2019 News Release, Committed to Change Infographic
|Ministry of Heath, Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, Health Authorities: Fraser, Interior, North, Vancouver Coastal, Vancouver Island
|Special Report No. 42
The report makes 20 findings highlighting the lack of compliance with the legal documentation required on involuntary admission to designated psychiatric facilities in the province. The report finds legally required admission documents were missing, late or improperly completed including forms outlining reasons for detention, consent and description of treatment, notification of a patient's rights and notification to relatives. In some cases facilities used standard rubber stamps to generally authorize treatment for individual patients instead of describing the specific treatment proposed for that patient. In other cases, physicians failed to explain why a person met the criteria for involuntary admission yet the patient was nonetheless admitted. Some forms lacked the necessary signatures or dates.
The report's findings were based on an investigation that reviewed admission records of every involuntary admission in the province that took place in June 2017. A detailed analysis of mandatory admission forms found that across the province, all of the required forms were was completed in only 28% of involuntary patient admissions. Vancouver Coastal Health, Northern Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority had the lowest overall compliance rates. Additional findings include:
The report makes 24 recommendations, all of which have been accepted in principle by government and health authorities and focus on three key areas:
Click below to watch a short video with highlights from the report:
|Thursday, March 7, 2019


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This book was written by a small-town reporter from Vermont who moved to Milan. This book provides all the essentials for making your move to becoming an Italian resident (this is too tempting!). From where to live, what schools to attend, daily life and obtaining visas - this book is extremely helpful when deciding to move to Italy.
This book will be fun to read, even if I'm not planning on living there because it could provide important details to a tourist as well. And I'm definitely planning on getting back to Italy at some point in my life!
These smell amazing! The body gel is made from a combination of black truffle extract and amino acids which helps fight aging and reinvigorates the skin. I will definitely be using this until it's gone!
The body milk is rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and amino acids. It is made from a combination of shea butter, olive oil and black truffle extract. It brightens, firms and softens your skin with every use! This will also be gone pretty quickly.
These olives are grown in Sicily and are among the most popular in Italy. They describe themselves as rich and buttery and pair well with cheese and wine. I'm not sure if I'll actually eat these but I'll definitely give them a try at least. I usually like olives but these are kind of big and weird to eat from a package in the mail...
I'm very excited about this one! Italy was where I first encountered Nutella so I know this will be absolutely divine! Italian hazelnut mixed with pure, unadulterated cocoa create a spread unlike any other! I cannot wait to bust this open - and maybe even have some left over to spread on something.
This olive oil is made from handpicked olives in Italy with a taste of robust green apple and almonds. It says it goes well with breads, grilled vegetables and pasta.
I don't do much cooking myself, but my roommate is a wonderful cook and loves using olive oil so this will be going to him to do with what he will. I will just get to enjoy it! :)
These cookies are delicious! There are 8 in the box and 2 are already gone. My roommate and I both love them! They're very sweet and creamy with the slightest taste of pistachio that isn't overwhelming. They won't last long in this house!
These are chopped hazelnuts covered in dark chocolate. I've had these before, while I was in Italy and they are SO good. Very excited to see these again! These won't last long either.
I also received this tourism guide book that isn't listed in the brochure so I don't know the value of it, but it's very interesting!
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Retailers have made headlines lately for agreeing to place their stores in food deserts, but there's another area void of healthy foods that might also be worth colonizing — and it's inside their very own stores.
I'm talking about that haven of unhealthy impulse buys, the checkout lane.
Hy-Vee, the Midwest supermarket chain that stakes its name to health and nutrition, is the company to watch here. Earlier this year the retailer piloted a healthy checkout aisle in a single Minnesota store as part of a promotion with the AARP/Blue Zone Vitality Project. The aisle, which stocks fresh fruit and bottled of water where candy and soda would normally go, was a surprise hit with shoppers, and now the company is in the process of expanding the concept to more than 100 stores across its eight-state region.
As my colleague Julie Gallagher reports, the lanes aren't add-ons but rather retrofits of existing checkout stations. Once completed, they feature milk, bottled water, baked chips, nuts, fruit and other better-for-you items.
I'm sure all of this sounds absurd to store owners used to making money off little indulgences and the sugary treats that kids pester their parents for. But such thinking is way past its expiration date. Packaged snacks, especially those marketed to kids, have seen an uptick in better-for-you offerings, and fruits and vegetables have gotten edgy makeovers from companies like Bolthouse Farms. A recent study from the NPD Group shows that fruit is the top snack for kids under 6 years old.
Parents are the key demographic here. Just as the "pester factor" is crucial to candy sales in regular checkout aisles, its absence is what makes the healthy checkout lanes attractive to moms and dads, according to the Hy-Vee dietitian interviewed. They aim for the lanes because they know their kids won't bug them for a banana or a carton of milk, then buy those very items for their healthy appeal.
By taking the concept from a one-off promotion to nearly half of its stores, Hy-Vee is giving healthy checkout lanes a big vote of confidence. It'll be an uphill battle, however, and competitors may be hesitant to follow suit. Manufacturers have contracts with retailers that stipulate space at checkout, and upending those would be a hassle, not to mention expensive given the loss in income from slotting fees. There's also the brutal fact that, despite the momentum behind healthy snacks and their potential at checkout, most people still reach for the candy bars and cheese puffs before they're rung up.
Still, it's an interesting experiment and one that Hy-Vee is uniquely positioned to execute.


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Khe-Jeen Slee was an Issori male who replaced Koobis Nu as Rogue Eight in Rogue Squadron. He was born of a Whoon-cha, or inter-noble bond. The 'Khe' and 'Slee' portions of his name were chosen because the names added up to an auspicious number, while Jeen was the name of his mother's family.
Khe-Jeen was killed during the New Republic's campaign against Delak Krennel at the Battle of Distna.
Behind the scenesEdit
Khe-Jeen Slee was introduced in Michael A. Stackpole's 1999 novel X-Wing: Isard's Revenge as Rogue Eight. The 1993 novel The Last Command features a Rogue Eight flying in the Battle of Qat Chrystac, set shortly before the events of Isard's Revenge, but it has never been confirmed that Slee was already with the Rogues at that point.


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Starring: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Eddie Redmayne, Sean Bean, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Douglas Booth, Tuppence Middleton, Nikki Amuka-Bird
Directed By: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski (as The Wachowskis)
Written By: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Rating: PG-13 (US) Running Time: 2 hr 7 min
Two Cents:
After catching up on all the Oscar hopefuls, I was looking forward to some epic off-world science fiction action. An amateur movie blog can't exist solely on a diet of award worthy dramas after all. So despite the negative reviews for Jupiter Ascending, I happily marched into my local theater, and kept my expectations low. I wanted to see spaceships, big explosions, and aliens beating the snot out of each other.
Which is what I got, mostly. Problem is, I was also treated to a movie that reaches Highlander 2: The Quickening, levels of awful! An expensive disaster, both in the cash and the talent it egregiously wastes. Two hours of utter nonsense that takes no time to develop its main characters, or establish what they mean to each other. A film that thrusts the audience into a universe without establishing the rules, or explaining why we should give a damn about anything that happens in it.
Did you know 'bees are genetically designed to sense royalty?' No? Well they are in this absurd movie, and that's just the tip of 'turd-berg' when it comes to the terrible dialog in this film. I lost count of how many times I said to myself 'wait, did I just hear that?' This got so bad, it actually became unintentionally funny. And I did wonder how much of this digital story ended up on the proverbial cutting room floor. Because the commitment and performances from the cast suggested they had a much deeper understanding of this story. So it's shame The Wachowskis didn't think a paying audience would be interested in the details too.
Visually, it's quite the spectacle, and the special effects are impressive. The action is also nicely staged, and a battle waged over Chicago was genuinely thrilling. But without a good script, or characters you can relate to, all the pretty fireworks in the universe are not going to save Jupiter Ascending from being one of the worst movies ever made. Though to be fair, it was better than Highlander 2!
Movie Prep:
Keep your expectations super low, and go into this if you're only interested in watching a grand yet soulless fireworks show. The movie is rated PG-13 for mild violence and partial nudity.
Best Format:
This is a visual treat, so a big screen will service it best. At home a HD screening on a TV is the way to go. The experience of watching this film will only get worse on a laptop, tablet or smart phone sized screen.
Worst Moment:
This line of dialog.
"Bees are genetically designed to sense royalty."
References: IMDB


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- Print a Website
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- Manuals Library
You bought a device and don't know how to operate it. Don't worry and get a manual of any device on an online manual library called "manualslib.com". Any mobile manual, laptop manual, oven manual etc. can be easily found in this free online manual library.
- Stream a Movie Online
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- Write Text Upside Down
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- Make Big Posters for Free
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- Free Make Comic Online
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- Calculate Date Difference
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- Rent a 10 Minute Mail
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- Check History of any Word
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Labor refugee activists to mount strong push against Labor embracing turnbacks
- Written by The Conversation
Frontbencher Joel Fitzgibbon has fired a salvo in one of the most electorally important battles for Bill Shorten at the coming ALP national conference – whether a Labor government should turn back boats.
Fitzgibbon, a former defence minister, predicted that turnbacks would be part of Labor's policy for the election. "Let's have the debate at national conference. I believe that will be the outcome," he said.
Fitzgibbon's view represents that of the NSW right, of which he is a member, but the issue is difficult for Shorten and the conference.
It is one about which many ALP members feel passionately; the national conference makeup between right and left is closer and more uncertain than usual; and Labor at the last election was highly critical of the Coalition's policy.
Shorten is already in a tricky position. When immigration spokesman Richard Marles last year signalled Labor might embrace turnbacks, Shorten slapped him down, saying "the case has not been made out for change".
But there is a growing feeling in the parliamentary party that Labor needs to alter its policy.
If the conference said an ALP government should not turn back boats, it would be handing the Liberals a big weapon for the election. Together with the tough offshore processing regime, turnbacks have been regarded as important in stopping the people smuggling trade.
The parliamentary party is, in theory, bound by what conference decides, although in practice the MPs have exercised considerable flexibility.
The draft platform for the July conference is silent on turnbacks.
The Labor for Refugees group is gearing up for a strong fight at the conference.
Its national co-convenor Robin Rothfield told The Conversation on Sunday that an amendment on turnbacks was being prepared based on ACTU policy.
Rothfield said the proposed amendment would go to a meeting of the national left in Sydney at the coming weekend.
It reads: "Labor rejects other policies of 'deterrence' implemented alongside off-shore detention, especially intercepting and turning back boats at sea, or transferring refugees to other vessels for immediate return to their countries of origin without a proper assessment of their claims for protection.
"Such policies needlessly put both asylum seekers and seafarers in danger. Provisions in the Migration and Maritime Powers Legislation Amendment Act 2014 which facilitate boat turnbacks and give the Immigration Minister the power to secretly suspend the application of Australian Maritime Law and International Maritime Conventions to any vessel must be repealed."
Fitzgibbon told Sky a range of tools was needed to ensure the flow of boats did not resume and "one of those tools currently is boat turnbacks".
"Personally I can't see that there's an overwhelming argument that turnbacks isn't an important part of the tool kit.'' He said there was a universal commitment within shadow cabinet to ensuring the asylum seeker flows did not begin again.
The ALP's incoming national president, Mark Butler, from the left, said that Labor was "committed to making sure the boat passageway between Java and Australia remains closed".
Pressed on whether he thought that turnbacks should be part of Labor's policy, Butler told reporters that one of the concerns Australians had with this policy area was "the government's obsession with secrecy, particularly their obsession with secrecy they have around the turnbacks operations they have in place.
"Particularly around questions involving safety at sea, for everyone involved including Navy personnel, but also the impact on relations with our important neighbour, Indonesia."
The government is already preparing its counter if Labor does say it will turn back boats. Immigration Minister Peter Dutton was out on Sunday declaring that Labor in government would not follow through with action.
Postscript: Mirabella on the march
Former Liberal frontbencher Sophie Mirabella on Sunday won preselection for her old seat of Indi, making the Victorian electorate one of the most interesting contests to come. In 2013 Mirabella lost what had been a safe Liberal seat to independent Cathy McGowan, who ran a campaign based on localism.
Mirabella, who would have been a cabinet minister in the Abbott government, had ignored the signs over years of an eroding vote. Bidding for preselection, she admitted she had spent too much time away from her home patch. "Clearly, I got the balance wrong," she wrote to preselectors. But some Liberals believe she could be a drag on the party's vote because of her previous record.
The Nationals have indicated they will also run a candidate. Their strategy has been to position themselves, if McGowan held the seat, to mount a strong bid for it on her likely retirement after another term.
Listen to the Politics with Michelle Grattan podcast, with Labor environment spokesman Mark Butler, here or on iTunes.
Authors: The Conversation
Read more http://theconversation.com/labor-refugee-activists-to-mount-strong-push-against-labor-embracing-turnbacks-43981


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We feel ya – shopping for the cyclist in your life can be tricky. What color do they like? Do they already have this thing? Is that gizmo even useful? We've compiled a list of the top 10 gift ideas that are sure to be a hit, no matter who's receiving them.
1.Bontrager Glo/Ember USB Recharge lights
Everyone is safer with lights on their bike. The convenience of a recharging USB cable alleviates the stresses of changing batteries, and fewer batteries in landfills is good for us all.
2. Bontrager SSR Multisport Shoe
It's great to clip in, but slipping around the market on your cleats is no fun. These kicks recess the cleat into the sole and look more like a normal shoe.
Flats happen. We've all been there. Why not be prepared? This kit includes tire levers, a pump, multi-tool, and a bag to store it all, as well as a coupon for whatever tube size your cyclist needs.
4. Bontrager Convertible Windshell jacket
This is not just a jacket. The sleeves can be removed for in-between temperatures and changing weather. It's a cornerstone of any cyclist's wardrobe. Available in black or high visibility yellow.
5. Bontrager Commuter Rain Pant
Lightweight, durable, and designed to keep you dry no matter what is thrown at you. Also available in a women's fit.
6. Bontrager B3 long sleeve baselayer
Layering is key in cold weather, as is sweat management. The B3 keeps heat in, while pushing moisture out, for longer rides in greater comfort.
Clever covers for any bike, the Interchange Nebula fenders can be popped on and off in a jiffy thanks to their innovative design. All you need to know if your recipient's wheel size.
An aerodynamic water bottle? Yup, it's the perfect gift for the triathlete on your list.
If superheroes wore socks, they'd wear these wool wonders of all-weather warmth for year-round riding.
10. Bontrager Race Windshell glove
Help your favorite cyclist ride longer throughout the year with gloves that balance warmth, ergonomics, and durability. They're insulated, without being too bulky to have a solid grip on the handlebars.


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In this long hot summer with so much bad news, Steven Slater came along this week and gave people something else to talk about.
The JetBlue flight attendant became an unlikely folk hero. Since Monday, Slater has been riding a wave of praise as a working man's hero pushed to his limit, but now passengers are challenging his account and saying he was repeatedly rude and unprofessional, CBS News Correspondent Michelle Miller reports.
"Not a hello, not a smile, nothing," JetBlue passenger Howard Deneroff said.
Deneroff, a New York radio host, said Slater was testy.
"He reached over, hit the button himself and smacked the back of the seat to pull it up, but it didn't go anywhere," said Deneroff. "As I had told him it was already up."
Another passenger, Lauren Wood, told CBS News Station KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh that she also felt mistreated.
"He literally just walked away from me," said Wood. "He was so rude the entire flight, and a lot of passengers that I spoke to said the same thing."
Slater said he was injured by a passenger who slammed an overhead door on his forehead. Several passengers saw the injury, but none saw how it happened.
"When I first saw it, I thought he had just cut his head and was on his way to the bathroom to wash it and Band-Aid, and he didn't, and I thought that's weird; something's not totally right here," passenger Katie Doebler said.
In fact, law enforcement officials tell CBS News they've interviewed 70 percent of the passengers "have yet to corroborate any of (Slater's) story."
Marjorie Briskin told The Wall Street Journal she saw a nasty exchange between Slater and a passenger after the plane landed, but she said Slater was to blame and the first to use profanity.
"I didn't think she was rude in the least," Briskin told the newspaper. "It really blew my mind. It was so inappropriate."
On Thursday, Slater's attorney Howard Turman declined to address passengers' claims directly.
"I can't answer for the intent or minds of those people you spoke to," he told reporters.
Despite it all, the guy who famously quit his job now says he wants it back.
More Flight Attendant Coverage
JetBlue Flight Attendant: Hero or Heel?
JetBlue Episode Continues to Resonate
JetBlue Plays Coy about Flight Attendant Fiasco
Steven Slater Makes Bail after JetBlue Meltdown
JetBlue Flight Attendant Who Bolted Gets Bail
Angry JetBlue Attendant Exits Plane on Slide


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RE: Pro Professional
If an opponent has a hand ball in the box and the ball rolls into the goal... is it a self goal or a handball? I would say it should warrant a penalty kick because a hand ball immdiately effects the course of play. 97478
HI Al, if the defender uses his hand or the ball hits his hand and the ball winds up in his goal, it is a goal. Advantage applies of the foul with a caution yellow card for the USB and play on applies if unintentional. NO PK is required if it was a DH . ONLY if the goal does NOT materialize off the advantage, THEN we go with the PK if it WAS inside the defender's PA. Likely a red card for DOGSO as well. Cheers
Hi Al A referee will and should always play advantage. There is no better advantage than to award a goal so if a defender deliberately handles a ball before it enters the goal the referee will award a goal. The failed attempt to stop the ball will also result in a caution.Now sometimes a referee might stop play too early in which case he has no option but to award a penalty kick. As a goal has been denied by handling the ball the player must be sent off for denying an obvious goal by deliberate handling. That is why advantage can be the better decision. Also if the handling is not deliberate then there is no offence and the goal must be awarded as there is no offence anyway.
Hi Al, In this situation the referee should play the advantage, award the goal and if the handling stopped a ball that was heading into the net, caution the offender. This was spelt out in the following terms in the 2006 FIFA Q&A: ''A player tries to prevent the ball entering the goal by deliberately handling it. The ball, however, enters the goal. What action does the referee take? He awards the goal and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.''
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Father Kevin Lee has published a book "Unholy Silence"
He says this is about his time in the church in Australia and all the coverups and abuse that he has seen, I haven't read it as yet,so I have no idea about the content, but it seems timely. He says he has a few unkind words for Cardinal Pell, and is publishing the book offshore. I image there are quite a few people with unkind words for Pell, but I don't think making the book only available via the web and published outside Australia will be much help
I am a bit concerned about his claim he forced the creation of a Royal Commission in to the Abuse of Children, because as far as I can tell it was mainly the work recently of Detective Peter Fox coming forward to allege his investigations have been stymied by senior police and politicians.
In one interview a few days ago he quotes:-
"Even in the dormitory I lived in, it was nicknamed 'The AIDS Wing' because there was a belief that a lot of the people living there were going to get AIDS because they were just so promiscuous," he said.
The book is available at http://unholysilence.com/ and he blogs at http://fatherkevinlee.blogspot.com.au
"With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion."
― Steven Weinberg