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What inspires you?
I'm inspired by the transformative potential of education. In increasingly precarious times, it is our students who most powerfully demonstrate what we can make possible in our society and our world.
Why are you excited to be a part of the Teacher Advisory Group working to make Oakland a better place for educators?
I'm excited to work alongside other teachers to provide perspectives and craft solutions to problems that impact our work. As practitioners, our voices are critical to any conversation around how to improve education.

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I don't know who made up the term "terrible 2s", because in my experience when they turn 3 is when the real fun begins. Not only do they have the tantrums, but they have the logic to back it up. They are stronger, more persistent and more sophisticated in their ridiculous demands.
Whenever I have to give a request or demand to my three year old, I actually have to do some mental prepping because I know there is going to be a clash of wills. It really doesn't matter what it is, just any direction at all.
Come sit down for dinner. Put your shoes on. Stop crashing your truck into the table. Stop licking the bottom of your shoe. Time to brush your teeth. You get the idea … I am not asking a lot here!
And … we are all too familiar with the over the top demands which cause prolonged meltdowns (for mom and kid)!
When their favorite cup is not clean, when the nuggets are cut the wrong way (but the way they liked it yesterday). When they decide they just can't wear clothes anymore.
I am a very patient mother. I am quite consistent and well read on parenting techniques. I live by 1-2-3 Magic, and it usually does the trick. But sometimes, NOTHING WORKS! For me it is usually a combination of maternal fatigue, living by the clock, or just the plain old toddler "beat down" where I am just spent from the 37 random struggles on that particular day.
Batman saves the day!
Yesterday was one of those days. Nothing was working. My child was tired and irritable, I was crabby and everything was a struggle. You can imagine when my hubby came home from work and announced he was out of his medication, and he needed it refilled NOW… before the pharmacy closes. He had already promised my older child he would take her to the pool, and there was no time to do both. So, you guessed it…I had to convince the turbo toddler to somehow get in the car to go to the pharmacy to get daddy's medicine (because of course the thought of going to the pool was just pure torture for him). Big sigh…head hanging low…no 1-2-3 magic is going to work here. He was so content to be playing with Batman on the floor.
That's it! Batman!
Instead of telling him we had to go the pharmacy and wait through the tantrum before I actually took him out in public and was embarrassed anyway, we will go on an adventure. I pretend that I took a call from Batman who told us he that needs our help. We have to go on a superhero adventure to get daddy's medicine filled. I have never seen my son go to the bathroom, get his shoes on and get in his car seat so fast!
Mission complete!
The rest of the night I used the same technique. Batman would call and tell us that it was time to eat dinner, brush teeth and go to bed. If this only worked for one night, so be it. I had an evening free from struggles, tears, meltdowns and frustrations.
Obviously, I can't continue this game with every direction. It is not realistic to give instruction though a fake phone and a pretend superhero. On this particular day however, it is what the both of us needed and got us through our rough patch.
Do you have any creative games you pull out on a particularly difficult day with your turbo toddler?
With you in the good, the bad and your ugly days too,
Heather is a life coach for moms, a middle school counselor and a mama who is committed to rocking her mojo! She has two extremely "spirited," independent and strong-willed children who test her, teach her and exhaust her…several times a day! You can read more about her at My Mama Mojo.


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Born with a rare congenital heart defect, Jazmin Estaban inspired the cardiac team at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio to embrace three-dimensional printing technology, one of the most sophisticated solutions for surgical planning.
Before Jazmin Esteban left the womb, her health care team knew that she would be faced with unique challenges.
When she was born, doctors and nurses were ready to spring to action.
"When you are faced with a difficult situation, it's important to have all hands on deck and to aspire to do better than your best. All of us — the health care team
and the family — had to collaborate closely to get Jazmin better."
"When you are faced with a difficult situation, it's important to have all hands on deck and to aspire to do better than your best. All of us — the health care team
and the family — had to collaborate closely to get Jazmin better."
"We had some awareness from the prenatal ultrasound that there would be congenital anomalies," says Jazmin's neonatologist Cody Henderson, M.D., physician on staff with The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. "She was not getting enough oxygen, and the respiratory distress appeared to be related to a heart abnormality."
Specifically, Jazmin's challenges were the result of a rare heart abnormality known as ventricular inversion with multiple complex ventricular septal defects (VSDs). As a result of the condition, blood flowed improperly from the right atrium through the left ventricle to the aorta, interfering with the delivery of oxygen-rich blood to the rest of her body.
"Jazmin has a condition in which the pumping chambers of the heart are inverted, and there are two large holes between the lower pumping chambers," says Muhammad.
Ali Mumtaz, M.D., section chief of pediatric heart surgery with The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. "She was diagnosed at birth because of a murmur, and she had symptoms of congestive heart failure. We knew that she would require surgery."
Before the surgical team could operate on Jazmin, she had to first gain enough weight to be able to survive the procedure. Dr. Henderson led the effort to help her gain weight using a feeding tube. During this time, the radiology team captured computed tomography (CT) images of Jazmin's heart to help form the best surgical plan for her.
"The holes in Jazmin's heart were very complex," Dr. Mumtaz says. "One hole was typical of a ventricle inversion, but the other, a sub-aortic hole, was unlike anything we had ever seen before. We sent the images to other cardiac experts from around the country, but nobody had handled a case quite like hers."
To meet this unprecedented challenge, at the suggestion of Justin Weigand, M.D., a pediatric Cardiologist at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, and part of Jazmin's care team, the team turned to an innovative tactic: using a 3-D model of Jazmin's heart to aid in planning.
"Within the past few years, we've seen hospitals and health care providers partnering with software developers to combine CT and MRI images to make models of human organs," Dr. Weigand says. "In this case, we used it to provide an exact replica of Jazmin's heart."
"The 3-D model helped us understand the complex hole and its relationship to the valves in the heart," Dr. Mumtaz says. "The model enabled us to understand how to properly surgically repair the hole or possibly implement a plug device via cardiac catheterization."
But Dr. Mumtaz and his colleagues could not have envisioned another surprise that arose when they took Jazmin to the catheterization lab.
"We thought based on the 3-D model that we could put a plug device in one of the holes, but we did not see that there was a tiny blood vessel, a coronary artery, running in front of the hole," Dr. Mumtaz says. "The catheter pushed on the tiny coronary artery, resulting in decreased blood flow to the heart. As a result, the device had to be removed. That blood vessel is critical to heart function and supplying blood to the heart. If it was compressed or cut accidentally, that portion of the heart would not work. So we had to adjust our plan."
To save Jazmin's heart, Dr. Mumtaz and his colleagues performed a complex atrial switch operation called the Senning procedure, along with repair of the complex VSDs.
After an all-day surgery, the operation was a success, and today Jazmin is growing and thriving thanks to the collaborative efforts of her family and health care team.
"Everyone did a great job working together figuring out what would happen," says Maria Martinez, Jazmin's mother. "And they communicated with us beautifully, using the 3-D model to show us what the surgery would involve. It was wonderful to see everyone working together to keep my baby healthy."
In addition to her heart condition, Jazmin also faces challenges with hearing, muscle tone and Bell's palsy. Her family is dedicated to ensuring she gets the occupational, physical and speech therapy services she needs.
"For a baby born with so many issues, Jazmin has flourished," Dr. Henderson says. "Her parents picked up the mantle when she was discharged and gave her the constant attention and care she needed. Their ability to augment her therapy has made this a smooth transition and maximizes her chances for getting better. She has already made great strides."
Jazmin is now home with her mother, father, Francisco Estaban, and brother, Mario, demonstrating the inherent strength that has been critical to her survival.
"She is making little noises here and there and trying to sit on her own," Maria says. "Her hearing is improving with her hearing aid, and she will turn to you when you talk to her. She is trying to be very independent. She doesn't give up."


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As the episode began, I remembered that it's kind of a pain to meet six new chefs (and their respective charities) each week. I'm already ready for the semifinals. I also remembered that it's tough to get snarky about people who have worked hard and have, justifiably, achieved success in their chosen field. Sometimes blogging is awfully hard work.
That said, this group seemed nice enough, if a little boring - which made me extra thankful for the enormous, slightly crazy smile on Susan Feniger and for Govind Armstrong's "I don't want to work with a partner" bitching. Both were mild by reality TV standards, but added a little spice to this lineup.
So, the episode. It all started with the chefs pairing off by choosing aprons (what? the knife block is too good for this crew?) and being shipped off in Lexuses (Lexi?) to Chinatown. Well, to a gas station in Chinatown, where they learn they'll recreate a favorite Top Chef Season 1 Quickfire - the gas station challenge. Their job: to cook palatable, interesting food for members of the band The Bravery, using only ingredients found in a gas station. It's a pretty well-appointed gas station, if you ask me, but still.
Unsurprisingly, they rise to the challenge, delivering some interesting food - even the purchase of hot pink "fiery" cheetos, instead of regular cheetos, doesn't derail these professionals. The Bravery (including their culinary schooled bass player) are impressed.
Moving on to the Elimination Challenge, the chefs learn they'll stick with their partners and Govind complains - a lot. Their challenge is to create a duo of romantic dishes to serve to people on dates. Which means they don't really have to work in a pair. I mean, they have to coordinate, but it's not like they're only creating one dish. The consensus at my house is that Govind needs to stop complaining and start cooking.
After a relatively drama-less prep and service (are Susan's shrimp very slightly overcooked? Quelle horreur! Really, that was the bulk of the drama), the critics lavish praise on the chefs, then criticize them behind their backs. Ultimately, it's Susan and Tony Mantuano who move on to the next round, after serving a spicy pepper shrimp and scallop dish followed by a smooth, rich pasta with truffles. It all looks good, so who am I to judge?
A few random thoughts:
- The critics really do seem more comfortable together this season, and it's nice to see them back.
- Kelly seems more comfortable, too, sinking into her role as (as my husband calls her) the "Asian Giada."
- Jerry Traunfeld = Younger Rick Bayless, minus the mustache
- I like the pairing off strategy. It's much easier to follow three dishes than six.
- During the Elimination Challenge, none of those people looked like they were on real dates. Or, if they were, they were some of the most poorly matched dates ever. Especially the slightly husky guy in glasses with the gorgeous black girl who worked in pharmaceutical sales. I am convinced he's a blogger. And she's...gorgeous.
- Tony is President Obama's favorite chef. Do I smell an Art Smith reprise?
- I was shocked that Govind didn't make it through to the next round, only because I was sure he'd get a chance to redeem himself after the jerky edit he got this week. He looked better in the DVR buster, when he talked about working for Susan in high school and having a crush on her (which I'm sure her long-term girlfriend thought was adorable), but overall, he was the villain this episode and then he went home.


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What is Your Role in Your Child's Education ? What is Your Role in Your Child's Education ?
Your child's education begins long before he or she is enrolled in school. As the first teachers of children, parents are always teaching-with examples, words and experiences. But many parents don't realize how important their role is and, if they do, they don't always know how to participate most effectively in their child's education.
"There are many things parents can do to encourage their children to learn," says Barbara Anderson, Ed.D., vice president of education for KinderCare Learning Centers, which operates more than 1,250 early childhood education and childcare centers nationwide.
Anderson says: "Children learn all the time, through all their senses: touch, taste, hearing, sight and smell. These sensory experiences form an intellectual understanding that will be refined and developed as a child grows."
Listening is an important skill in learning. Encourage your children to ask questions about what they hear. Share your favorite poems and songs with your children. Read to them and tell them family stories. You may want to limit television time, but talk about the things you watch together.
Learning to follow directions is important to developing new skills, too. When you show your children a new skill, demonstrate each step and let them participate. Even young children can help with such household chores as meal preparation. They'll learn sequences by first washing their hands, then setting the table, tearing up lettuce or tossing the salad.
Using the daily newspaper, parents and children can talk about the weather report, which often includes illustrations of the forecast. Then go outside and look at the clouds. If it's raining, wade in the puddles or play in the mud. Experiencing abstract ideas in a concrete way like this can help children make intellectual connections.
Pick up toys together and ask your child to collect all of the blue toys, then all of the red. Count the number of toys before stashing them in the toy box, turning cleanup into a learning experience.
Showing your children that learning is fun will help them enjoy it as a lifelong pursuit.


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Lucky you live Hawaii! There's so much food to eat out there and there's so much to mention. Let's start eating!!!
This was my first year attending the Korean Festival, and it will definitely NOT be my last. I think the Korean community has really come together to present to the residents and guests in Honolulu the strength of the Korean culture.
There were over 20 food booths and even the same amount of products and services booths.
I was glad to see that my favorite Korean Shave Ice can still be found. Usually made from fresh fruits, the canned ones tasted just as good. You can enjoy shave ice like this at Bin's in Palama Super Market on Makaloa St. by Kalakaua Ave.
Kalbi (Korean Style BBQ Short Ribs)
Recipe courtesy of Korean Seoul Jung Barbeque at the Waikiki Resort Hotel
3 lbs Short Ribs
Special Sauce
6 cups soy sauce
18 cups pure water OR beef stock
100g green onions
1 whole round onion
2 cloves garlic
1 whole pear
1 whole apple
½ can pineapple (canned)
2 cups malt or corn syrup
2 cups brown or black sugar
1.5 cups sesame oil
2 cups Mirin (seasoned sake)
2 cups sake or cooking red wine
Put ingredients 1-10 in a pot and boil at high degree. Once boiling, reduce fire to medium and simmer until all ingredients become tender. Remove the vegetables only and let sauce cool completely to room temperature.
Add sesame oil, Mirin, and sake/red wine. Add 3 pounds of Short Ribs in the sauce individually, one-by-one. Keep ribs & sauce marinated for at least 6 hours.
Once the meat changes color to black (same as soy sauce), it is ready to be cooked.
Recipes like this and others can be found at the Korean Festival website.
When one of my friends from kedenrgartin was a teacher of the school in coastal city of Hokkaido, she told me that she was very interested in the huge difference between the family of fishing industry and farming one. The family member who engage in fishing outer sea always prepare the worst every time their dads leave the house for work. If you are lucky, you could make a killing, but if you are not, you could lose everything, even their lives sometimes. It is always a gamble. On the other hand, farmers always have to plan what they are going to do next, or next year and so on. They are well-organized. Chosen dynasty disdained the fisheries because of the principle of basing a country's economy on agriculture by Confucianism. It is not surprising that Korean on Ulleundo didn't engage in "real" fishing since Chosen dynasty made them to immigrate from mainland to do farming, not fishing. Even in 1906 when they learned fishery from Japanese and finally started fishing squids around Ulleundo, but only "under the middle class" of them were engaged in fishing. Apparently, there must have been some sort of discrimination even among Korean residents on Ulleundo. Japanese fishermen testified that Japanese were hiring Korean women diver from Chejudo, not Ulleundo even in 1930's.
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After our satisfying, yet so not what we intended, snack, we boarded the bus and opted to ride the rest of the stops and view from the bus. It was already getting late in the day – and how do you see everything in a day? You don't.
The hop-on-hop-off bus is great. Greatest from the exterior top deck. 360 degree views, fresh air… Dad and I agree to make the move up as soon as people upstairs get off.
The next seven stops, nobody upstairs moves. We know this because each time, I unplug our information headphones, stand up, say okay get ready to move. And each time, no one would come down, I would sit back down, and we'd spend the next two minutes detangling our mess of headphone cords, giggling.
We finally get upstairs, though two seats together aren't available. I take the nearest empty seat next to a young man who turns to me, grunts, and points. He had apparently just seated himself as well… His girlfriend was standing above me. Oops…
We were upstairs for the entire port, Olympic and gothic areas. It was a beautiful drive, followed by naps, showers and a fantastic dinner under the moon.
It's dark and we're fast asleep. The hotel room door opens and we hear voices.
Someone is in our room. Dad: "What is going on?" My brain: "Oh my god drunk people are in our room because they got lost!!!!!!"
No. Gosh those blackout curtains are good… It was already 9:30a.m. on Day 4, and it was housekeeping.


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Zeb is 17-months old this Friday and he FINALLY started letting go of things and walking around on his own just yesterday! He's been "cruising" for months now, and walking with his little fists gripped around our fingers. Shoe-clad or shoe-less, he's making his way around his environment in the most adorable & unintentional imitation of Frankenstein ~ arms straight out in front of him, legs stiff and his face alight with his signature gap-toothed grin. Oh, how I love my little squishy! I'll get pictures on here soon. Happy Tuesday, y'all!
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Human Resource Management in the Nonprofit Sector
Passion, Purpose and Professionalism
Edited by Ronald J. Burke and Cary L. Cooper
Chapter 1: Human resource management in the nonprofit sector: setting the stage
Ronald J. Burke
There has been considerable writing on the critical role human resource management plays in the performance of private sector organizations (e.g. Burke & Cooper, 2006; Becker, Huselid & Beatty, 2005; Lawler, 2003; Lawler & Worley, 2006; Pfeffer, 1998; Sisodia, Wolfe & Sheth, 2007; Ulrich & Smallwood, 2003; Katzenbach, 2000), with less attention devoted to the public sector (see Burke, Noblet & Cooper, 2012), the small business sector (Cooper & Burke, 2011), the health care sector (Spurgeon, Burke & Cooper, 2012) and the nonprofit sector. This volume addresses this gap by considering human resource management in the nonprofit sector. In the 1980s, governments began to downsize and download services and responsibilities to the private and nonprofit sectors. At the same time, more individual citizens have come to rely on these products and services. These factors increased competition among nonprofits for funding support, supported the use of human resource management practices from the private sector into the nonprofit sector, as well as increasing pressures on nonprofits to be accountable and demonstrate their value (Alexander, Brudney & Yang, 2010).
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text: I tried out my new 23 mile commute today, and it wasn't too bad! i did it in 1hr 55 mins, BUT 15 minutes to fix a puncture so 1hr 40. And it is damn hilly*. And another thing that slowed me down was the bloody dark country lanes where I could not see a damn thing. I reckon with a better light, I could go faster and probably shave another 10 mins off as a lot of the time i was limited by not my energy but how far I could see! I didn't really fancy crashing into a hedge at 20mph. So, have any of you got recommendations for a front light, that will light the way rather than just enable me to be seen. I'm not going to give criteria or budget etc as i'd rather hear what other people have got themselves and what are the good and bad points from experience rather than just have people looking through the list on wiggle and picking something for me 'cos I can do that myself. cheers. * so I don't want any o' you london ponces dissin' my time 'cos 23 miles in the pancake-like south east is NOT the same as 23 miles through derbyshire.


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Reference Recordings is pleased to announce that, after a long and costly legal battle, we have won our lawsuit and are now separated completely from The Dorian Group. All assets and rights to the label and catalogue have been returned to us.
Plans are under way to re-establish RR in the music marketplace by early October, 2005. RR has just signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the United States and Canada with Allegro Corporation and Allegro Entertainment Canada Ltd., of Portland, Oregon. Allegro distributed RR prior to the failed merger with The Dorian Group.
RR is now reconnecting with its network of international distributors in more than 25 countries, and looks forward to resuming these excellent business relationships. Export sales will begin in October.
RR's most recent releases (below) will be re-promoted in an ambitious program by Allegro in the Fall, and review copies will be available to all publications by request.
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2006 will mark the 30th Anniversary year of Reference Recordings. Our multi-Grammy awarded and nominated label remains completely dedicated to the highest standards of recording art and technology.


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Ryton Pool, LAA, Sunday 8th March 14:00 - 18:00 hrs
With the end of the river season looming I thought I'd better start to get in tune with still water once again.
In my minds eye I associate stillwaters with warmth, summer, and rolling fish. I managed one out of three.
Despite the golden glow in the photo, Ryton was earlier battered by a stiff wind and heavy showers during the afternoon. I was firmly under my brolly and so promptly fell asleep, making sure my alarm was on loud on the carp rod and clutch set to minimum on the float rod.
I put a chod rig over a bed of particles on the carp rod in the deep water by the car park, and set up a light float outfit fishing maggot under a waggler. Absolutely no watercraft was engaged during swim selection. The swim I chose was a) close to my car and b) out of the wind (Izaak forgive me). If it was warmer then I would have followed the stiff wind.
Nothing occurred until about 17:30 when I saw the first Tench roll over my bait. Shortly after I had a bite and connected with a small but thoroughly miserable looking Tench of about three pounds.
Despite seeing no fewer than seven Tench roll in and around my baited area, not more bites resulted. This pool has produced Tench of significant size this past year and so although the place has got little to do with the Warks Avon you might be hearing quite a bit about it during the pending hiatus on the rivers.
The air temperature dropped rapidly as the sun dipped and by the time I reached the car it was 3c on the dial. I did see one carp throwing itself about late on, but other than that Ryton looked to be still waking up to the fact the seasons are on the turn.


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Temple is one of the best places to eat in Bude, North Cornwall. This colourful eatery & shop opened late in 2017, a calming place to sit and relax or shop while enjoying good food and organic wines.
This innovative venue is a celebration of fashion and culture. The boutique showcases a range of carefully curated lifestyle, homeware and clothing brands, such as Honest Skincare, Edwin, Stussy and Champion alongside some local Cornish makers.
The breakfast and lunch menus features favourites like zesty mushrooms with dukkah, and our toasted grilled cheese sourdough sandwich filled with home-fermented kimchi and mature cheddar. At night, the place morphs into a laid-back restaurant, making the most of impeccably sourced cornish ingredients. It's no surprise that flavours are reminiscent of Ottolenghi – head chef Craig Tregonning previously worked at their London restaurant.


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FORT WORTH -- There's one chick who runs the streets in Fort Worth: Molly the Trolley.
Molly's been the "go-to-girl" for a free ride around town for years, but now she's done letting people run all over her, and she's telling you to pay up! Two dollars will get you one fare, or you can cruise all day for five bucks.
"That will cover a small portion of the operating expenses," said Laura Hanna of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority. "But it costs basically $1 million each year to operate Molly. We run 12 hours a day, 365 days a year. So, that adds up."
Even though the freebies are gone, riders say Molly's well worth the cash in this Texas heat.
"I mean $2 is $2," said rider Jane Musgrove. "You don't have to walk. I'm not using my shoes, I'm not hurting my feet, it was lovely."
This just proves, once again, that there are no free rides in life.
Not even on Molly.


text: Katherine "Kay" McMasters Rickman, age 68, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 with her family be her side. She will be missed by her family and friends. A Memorial and Celebration of Life will be held in Fall 2018 in Santa Rosa Beach. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.


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As I was going through my old Tumblr tonight, I found a draft for a very personal blog post I wrote to myself the night before my 21st birthday. Five months later, I've forgotten about this letter I wrote to myself, but was at peace I was after reading it because it reminded me that life moves forward.
No matter what age I am--or what age you are (yes you, reading this)--I feel like it is something that can relate to everyone's life no matter how old you are or what your past holds.
So, here is My Open Letter To My 18 Year Old Self:
Dear Jen,
Three years ago, I would have never thought I would be where I am today. Three years ago, I just turned 18, was in my senior year of high school, and my life was a mess. I just got out of a messy break-up from a two year, long distance relationship with a guy I'm convinced took advantage of me. I was just getting accepted into university to a program that I thought would lead me in a career field I thought I wanted to be in. I was dependent on what others thought of me; but I never let others help me. I felt the need to rely on a boy or a relationship to give me self-confidence. I was losing friends left and right because the people who I thought were my "friends" split when I started making decisions for myself while trying not to care what others thought of me. I was shy, kept to myself and my small circle, and pushed aside opportunities because I thought trying and failing was the worst thing that could happen to me. And to top it off, despite how hard I tried to keep it together, I had no clue what I wanted for my future.
Today, I am 21--and oh how things have changed. I'm the author of a successful Lifestyle blog, a technology blogger/writer for The Local Biz Magazine, have a YouTube gaming channel, and just opened my very own Etsy Sticker Store specializing in Planner/Functional Stickers! I just celebrated my three year anniversary with my high school sweetheart. I am almost finished my third year of university and am graduating from my program in about a year's time. I still have a small circle--but no longer is it made up of friends; but of my second family. I am more open to taking chances, taking on opportunities, and trying to make the best of life. Nevertheless, there is still so much more work to be done and so much more to accomplish in life! This is just the start!
If there is anything I wish I could have told 18 year old me:
You need to learn to love and believe in yourself. The one thing I think I lacked the most was the self-confidence in myself--that I could do BIG and GREAT things. You don't need the self-assurance of anyone else. You don't need someone holding your hand, telling you every step of the way that you're doing great. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you. If you don't think you're beautiful, successful, empowering, limitless--no one else will think you are either. You'll just sit in a puddle of missed opportunities, bad relationships and self-pity. Life's too short to ponder on what "could" have happened because you didn't believe you could do it.
You should forgive. Forgive those who let you down. Forgive those who betrayed you. Forgive those who took advantage of your niceness. Forgive those who made you feel less than what you are. Forgive those who made you hate waking up in the morning and those who made it hard to sleep at night. But most importantly forgive yourself. There is no reason to continue to look back and weep over mistakes you made years ago. Mistakes and bad decisions are all part of growing up. It is all part of the experience. it is part of life. Forgive yourself for all the times you hurt yourself. Forgive yourself for all the times you didn't say something when you know you should have. Forgive yourself for situations that were beyond your control. Just because things did not go the way you wanted it to be doesn't mean it was your fault. Sometimes things just happen and you have no control over it. See it as a blessing.
No matter how much a boy breaks your heart, no relationship is a wasted relationship. No matter how bad the break-up or the relationship in general, it was still an experience who molded you into who you become. All the nights you spent crawled up in bed at 4 am crying to yourself because he was "out late with the boys", got too drunk, and cheated on you again? It was an experience to remind you of your self-worth. All the times he shamelessly called you degrading names when you fought? It was a reminder that you need to get out and you deserve someone in the future that doesn't say hurtful things to you. Eventually, with all of these bad experiences, you will form a "type" which will help you find someone who treats you like a princess, cares for you like a best friend, and works with you like a business partner--who will share similar goals and beliefs; but will also introduce you to so many new amazing experiences. Just hang in there.
No matter how much you want to believe you can do it on your own, you need to accept help from others. There will be people you will learn to trust, love, and will become your second family--your small group of best friends. On your hardest days and your most depressing nights, they will be the ones who listen to you rant, hug you when you cry, and make you laugh at unfunny jokes when you don't even feel like smiling. They will be there to carry you through the ranks (lol of league ;D), laugh and take care of you when you had too much to drink, and cover for you when you all know you did a "no-no". You need someone to rely on to get through the days--or days will start to look very lonely. You need to start breaking down walls.
No matter how much you want to trust them, not everyone can be trusted. Even so, that doesn't mean you can't be friends. People will lie to you. People will betray you. People will try to change others' perspectives of you. Why? You may never know or understand, but that doesn't mean you can't move forward in life. Eventually it won't hurt anymore. When people walk in and out of your life, it will no long cause distress. Instead, you will have already noticed they were distancing and it won't surprise you or phase you when they are gone. Just smile and move forward with your life. There's no point in crying over spilled milk. Everyone has a story and they just aren't part of the next chapter of your life and you are no longer apart of theirs.
At the end of the day, you just have to be true to yourself and all else will fall into place. Don't fall into the dark caves of haters and peer pressure because you are worth so much more than that. You can--and WILL--achieve so much more than that. Just don't give up and lose on you.
Love Always,
Jen xo
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What You Should Know About Dealers This Year
Why You Should Opt To Buy A Car From A Kia Dealer. It is when you will buy a car from a reputable dealer that you will surely get a pleasant experience. Today, you will be able to find a number of car dealers. It is on the market today that you can see car dealers like Kia which are known as the oldest car manufacturer in South Korea. There are already millions of units that the car manufacturer has already sold all over the world. The operation of Kia started way back in the year 1944. When you are talking about the fastest growing car manufacturers in the world, Kia is one of them. In the US, it is the brand that you can see in almost all states. You will definitely get a number of different advantages the moment that you will be buying a car from Kia. Advantages and benefits that they didn't even expect is common for some clients that bought a car from them. There will be a fast service the moment you that you will buy a car from a dealer. It is when you buy a car from a Kia dealer that it would be easy for you to choose the car that you want and make the whole transaction easier. The company makes it their priority as they understand every customer's need. They make it a point that any obstacles will be prevented so that the clients will have a pleasant experience.
If You Read One Article About Automobiles, Read This One
It is also in Kia that whatever your concerns and problems are with the car and services that you have, they will make sure that they will address it right away. It is family the way Kia will treat you the moment that you will patronize the products that they are offering. The clients that Kia have also will get special things from them. If there are special occasions like birthdays, Kia will be sending out greeting cards to the car owners. The car owners comes back for more of their products due to these simple gestures. It si also through these simple things that Kia owners refers the brand to their friends and relatives.
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By the time that you will have problems with the car that you have, they will make sure that they will be sending engineers to make are that the problem will be solved right away. It will be the clients that will still be able to have a pleasant experience even though they will be far away from a possible quick fix. In places where there are no quick fix, the company will make sure that you will stay in a nice place and will see to it that you will be picked up the moment that your car is ready. A warranty that will reach up to seven years is also what you can get when you buy Kia products. It is when you are on a tight budget that you can also buy second-hand cars from Kia.


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Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3, Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., 650, Kandatsu, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki 300-0012, Japan
Kougakuin University, 1-24-2, Nishishijuku Shinjuku, Tokyo 163-8677, Japan
Nara National College of Technology, 22, Yata, Yamatokoriyama, Nara 639-1058, Japan
In recent years, increasing interest has been given to the rotordynamic forces on impellers, from the view point of the shaft vibration analysis. Previous experimental and analytical results have shown that the fluid-induced forces on closed-type (with shroud) centrifugal impellers in whirling motion contribute substantially to the potential destabilization of subsynchronous shaft vibrations. However, to date nothing is known of the rotordynamic forces on open-type (without shroud) centrifugal impellers. This paper examines the rotordynamic fluid forces on an open-type centrifugal compressor impeller in whirling motion. For an open-type impeller, the variation of the tip clearance due to the whirling motion is the main contribute to the rotordynamic forces. Experiments were performed to investigate the rotordynamic forces by direct measurements using a force balance device, and indirectly from the unsteady pressure on the casing wall over a range of whirl speed ratio (Ω/ω) for several flow rates. In this paper, the following results were obtained: (1) Destabilizing forces occur at small positive whirl speed ratio (0 ≤ Ω/ω ≤ 0.3) throughout the flow range of normal operation; (2) At smaller flow rate with inlet backflow, the magnitude of the fluid force changes dramatically at a whirl speed ratio close to Ω/ω = 0.8, resulting in destabilizing rotordynamic forces. From the measurement of unsteady inlet pressure, it was shown that the drastic changes in the fluid force are related to the coupling of the whirling motion with a rotating flow instability, similar to "rotating stall"; (3) The forces estimated from the unsteady pressure distribution on the casing wall and those estimated from the pressure difference across the impeller blades were compared with the results from the direct fluid force measurements. The direct fluid forces correlate better with the forces due to the pressure distribution on the casing wall.
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A man who hadn't been able to speak because of his motor neurone disease spoke to his wife for the first time in 15 years.
As reported by LittleThings this week, he was unable to communicate due to a ventilator.
In a documentary published by technology and media company Not Impossible Labs, the moment where Don Moir and his wife Lorraine were able to speak with each other for the first time in 15 years is captured.
"My dear Lorraine, I can't imagine life without you. You have made the last 25 years fly by and the last 20 with ALS more bearable. I am looking forward to the next 25 years. Love Don," he wrote.
"I'm not even sure he realized that he wasn't going to be able to speak, but I remember explaining that to him: "If you go on the ventilator, you won't be able to speak anymore," Lorraine said, per MailOnline.
"At that point, it was very difficult," she added.
Don has been on the ventilator since 1999 and also has been confined to a wheelchair since 1995 due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
ALS, which is known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a specific disorder that involves the death of neurons. Over time, sufferers' muscles deteriorate and decrease in size. It results in a difficulty in breathing and swallowing.


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Picture Source: Wikimedia CommonsMartin Luther
Born: November 10, 1483
Died: February 18, 1546 (aged 62)
Nationality: German
Occupation: Leader, monk, priest, theologian, professor
Bio: Martin Luther was a German monk, priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517.


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A skin that is free from wrinkles, acne, scars, and dark spots is the type of skin that everyone is going for. It symbolizes good health from the inside that shows on the outside.
And although skin problems like wrinkles and spots are usually appearing on our faces as we age, it is a fact that their occurrence can be reduced or postponed.
However, many anti-age creams should be avoided because they contain chemicals that can result in many unwanted side effects. Not to mention their price! For this reason, many people seek for natural alternatives that give similar results but without the adverse side effects.
Following are a few homemade facial masks that will solve your skin problems. Using these masks will bring you the following benefits:
- Softer and younger skin
- Better complexion
- Hydration
- Exfoliation and cleansing
The ingredients included in these homemade remedies also have antimicrobial function which disinfect the skin and keep it from further infections.
All the above-mentioned reasons should be enough to persuade you these natural facial care recipes that will result in smoother and healthier skin.
Papaya and Honey Face Mask
Papaya is one of the healthiest fruits, very rich in anti-wrinkle elements that will combat age-related problems visible on your skin. It will affect wrinkles and dark spots, tighten the skin and make it look younger. This is due to an enzyme called papain, that prevents the appearance of exudate and alleviates skin inflammations.
The ingredients you need are:
- 1 papaya fruit (mashed)
- 1 teaspoon pure honey
Method of preparation:
Combine this fruit with pure honey and apply the mixture on the face and neckline. Leave for a few minutes to clean the dead cells and soften your skin, then wash with lukewarm water and tap dry.
Milk and Honey Face Mask
This mixture will reduce any red spots and soothe skin irritations.
The ingredients you need are:
- 1 tablespoon of milk (or yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon pure natural honey
Method of preparation:
Combine the ingredients and apply on the face with a cotton disc. Leave it for about 15 minutes, then wash with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Honey, Lemon, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg Face Mask
Lemon and honey both have very potent antibacterial properties, which aid the solution of acne problems and act as disinfectants.
Cinnamon is another ingredient that is rich in antibacterial agents and is especially efficient in combating various skin infections. Besides these antibacterial agents, cinnamon also contains antimicrobial agents, whereas nutmeg is high in anti-inflammatory elements.
All these properties make this face mask very effective in solving multiple skin problems.
The ingredients you need are:
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Method of preparation:
Combine all the ingredients and stir until you obtain a paste. Apply on the face, leaving out the sensitive area around the eyes. Leave it for about 30 minutes, then wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
If you have a very sensitive skin, omit the lemon juice from the recipe or dilute it with water. In case you have a burning feeling while the mask is on your face, don't wait for 30 minutes, but remove it immediately.
Finally, don't forget to apply your usual face cream.
Avocado and Banana Face Mask
This homemade mask is filled with important vitamins and essential minerals that will purify the skin, cleaning all acne and spots. Is also acts as a moisturizer.
The ingredients you need are:
- 1 avocado
- 1 banana
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of pure honey
Method of preparation:
Chop the banana and avocado into small dices and place them in a blender or a food processor. Add the virgin olive oil and pure honey. Mix the ingredients together for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
Apply the mixture and leave it on the face for about half an hour. Wash it off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Aloe Vera and Turmeric Face Mask
Both Aloe Vera and turmeric free the skin from toxins and act as moisturizers due to the very high content of enzymes, vitamins, and minerals, as well as antioxidants.
The ingredients you need are:
- 1 teaspoon of Aloe Vera pulp
- 1 teaspoon turmeric (freshly ground)
Method of preparation:
Mix the turmeric powder and Aloe Vera pulp to form a paste. Apply the paste on the face and neckline and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash it off with a lukewarm water and pat dry.


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4 Different Types of Tow Trucks and Their Uses
Isn't it annoying when your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, on the day that you're in a hurry? Vehicles get stuck or malfunction in the least expected time, that's what makes it really annoying. When this happens, even if you're still in the garage, you would need the services of Worcester towing company to transfer your auto to a repair ship and have it fixed there. When you hire a company, you don't realize how complicated the job is.
There are actually different types of tow trucks used for different services, so it's important that the company has the one that you really need. We are writing this article to help you familiarize yourself with the types of tow truck. Read more to find out.
Flatbed Tow Trucks
Flatbed tow trucks are the most common towing vehicles used by towing companies to transport the vehicles of their customers. The reason why it's common is that the its flat top and long empty bed can accommodate almost any kind of vehicles. The vehicle can be easily pulled up from the ramp. If the vehicle is involved in an accident or have had a roadside problem, flatbed tow trucks are really helpful in transporting those types of vehicles. Even boats can be transported in flatbed trucks and we can safely say that this is the safest vehicle to use when towing.
Hook and Chain Tow Trucks
If you're transporting a cargo, hook and chain tow trucks are the best trucks for the job. Before the flatbed tow trucks become popular, this truck is the most common. However, because a lot of pressure is needed to tow the vehicle, it ceased to be popular. The chains can damage a vehicle, so this tow truck is most recommended to use if you're towing a wrecked car. This tow truck can't be used to all-wheel drives too because the chains will damage the drivetrain. Hook and chain tow trucks are now best use for wrecked cars or junked vehicles. Any additional damages because of the chain won't matter anymore.
Integrated Tow Truck
You use this type of tow truck if the purpose is a heavy-duty towing. It means that the service is more specialized. This tow truck can transport buses or rigs, basically huge vehicles. Integrated tow trucks have extra axles for more strength or stability, that's why it can transport huge and heavy vehicles.
Wheel-Lift Tow Truck
The closest similar thing to the hook and chain tow truck is the wheel-lift tow trucks, but instead of the chains this truck use a metal yoke. This will cause less damage than the hook and chain one. These are inexpensive trucks, but they are not as protected and safe as the flatbed tow trucks. Its metal yoke is hooked under the front or rear wheels and the pneumatic hoist suspend the wheels to lift the vehicle from the ground and pull it away.


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Hey everybody, Tom here. First off, I would like to thank each and everyone of you for supporting my sports and fitness blog, it means a lot to me! Now, onto the topic for today-sports injury rehabilitation, specifically muscle atrophy. For those of you who don't know, I blew out my knee when I was a teenager and on the high school football team and had to get it surgically repaired over a year after the injury. I had managed to tear three of the ligaments, two tendons and the cartilage so finally getting surgery was a godsend. After the surgery is when the real hard part started though. Before injuring my knee, I was talking with university clubs to play for them and I was still hoping to make that come true. So I had to get my knee back in playing shape.
Before getting my surgery, I had walked around on my injured leg for over a year, sometimes with crutches depending on how bad it was. I was determined to not favour my knee as much as I could, as this can lead to muscle atrophy after an injury. Muscle atrophy occurs as a result of not using the muscle, and I hadn't used that thigh muscle much for a year. That's why training my thigh muscle after surgery was just as important as training the muscle holding your knee in place, as the muscle in my thigh had degraded to the point of not activating properly. If you don't work on atrophying muscles they can easily die, so preventing and reducing atrophy is the most important part of rehabbing a sports injury. Take it easy everyone, and ice up.


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When considering the shift in weather, people often overlook some of the simplest ways to care for their lawns. We're going to share some of our best secrets for winterizing lawns.
It may seem odd to fertilize at the tail end of fall, but using triple 16 or nitrogen-rich fertilizer helps increase the chlorophyll content. By doing this, the lawn will become green just before the first frost.
Behind-the-scenes is the element of preservation. When winter comes, the frost keeps in whatever was already there. For example, if the lawn is yellow when it frosts, the lawn will remain yellow or even become brown by the time spring appears. Likewise, the greener the lawn at the onset of winter, the greener the lawn when winter ends.
What we find most beneficial about this strategy is the fact that, once the weather turns, the lawn won't need any more fertilizer until the end of the cold season. However, this doesn't exempt anyone from staying off a frosty lawn. Avoid stepping on the frozen grass because it can damage the blades. Simply let nature take its course in preserving your lawn while you enjoy time with family and friends.
Autumn in an area full of trees means gorgeous, colorful leaves. Unfortunately, leaves hurt the grass. When they sit on the lawn, they burn the blades and increase rot. This means staying on top of raking leaves is a highly beneficial practice going into wintertime.
As some winters take longer to get cold, it's okay to spread small amounts of fertilizer before the first frost. That's the unofficial cutoff time for winterizing lawns.
Local landscape stores will provide the best recommendations for fertilizers for your geographical area and climate. Or, contact us with any questions you may have by calling (503) 884-6554.
Remember, winterizing lawns means fertilizer to get them green first, then sit back and relax with a nice cup of hot cocoa and some holiday tunes.


text: Thanks to lovely Heta Hyttinen, last Thursday I was able to have a short chat with Ben and Ari from Amoral before their gig in Katowice. And when I write "short" I damn mean it. I was so nervous that I've carried the whole thing much faster than I expected to. Note to self - next time I really should stuff myself with lemon balm. Constructive criticism is always welcome and I hope you will enjoy it somehow. Coming up next - photos from the gig in Katowice. Continue Reading


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Backed by Waterland, Hanse Orga is implementing the announced growth – three new investments acquired within a week
Hanse Orga is implementing the announced growth together with Waterland. With Dolphin Enterprise Solutions, the e5 Solutions Group and Tembit Software, the company was able to welcome three new partners in the US and Germany in just one week. Thus, Hanse Orga is pushing ahead with internationalization and is at the same time broadening its range of services. In September 2016, Waterland acquired a stake in the rapidly growing company. The software provider has significant resources for further growth at its disposal. Hanse Orga, headquartered in Hamburg, offers corporate customers software solutions and expertise for areas such as payments, liquidity management, working capital management and treasury. With Soplex, a first reinforcement has already been achieved in November 2016.


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Meralco is now 113 years in service. It serves almost approximately 5.8 million customers or subscribers. Its service covering 36 cities and 75 municipalities, including Metro Manila. Meralco is the largest distributor of electrical power. It is an acronym for Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company. In spite of so many subscribers of Meralco – many of its customers believed that Meralco does not pay the annual government taxes, instead it is shouldered by its subscribers.
Out of 5.8 million Meralco subscribers, there are about 80,000 subscribers who are from different industry sectors, including restaurants, boutiques hotels, farms, manufacturing plants, commercial buildings, etc., who are paying with the rest of Meralco subscribers the monthly government taxes. This means that the past govenments were blind or if not, they were lenient for this illegal practice of Meralco.
I still remember, there was a Supreme Court ruling in 2002. The ruling said "The practice of passing income tax to consumers is illegal. The SC in its ruling explained that the regulatory correctly ruled that income tax should not be included in the computation of operating expenses of a public utility." But what Meralco has done until now, they still adapted that illegal practice.
If you are a Meralco subscriber, check out your Meralco monthly bill or examine the photo I included with this article and you will see that it is you who pay the government taxes not the Company Meralco. The company is doing business without paying the government taxes. Meralco is cheating its million subscribers as well as cheating the Philippine government for a long time ago.
Would it be at this time, the govenment of President Duterte would have to take time to examine the cheating practice of Meralco Company? As nobody can deny it that every time a consumer receives his Meralco monthly bill, the computations of government taxes are included on the bill to be paid out by the subscriber, which is I think it is the obligation of Meralco to pay them!


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Apprenticeship at Level 3: Support your business with an apprentice that will specialise in leading projects, managing relationships and more.
Apprenticeship at Level 3: Support your business with an apprentice that will specialise in leading projects, managing relationships and more.
These apprenticeships are for companies of all sizes and can be applied to all sectors, from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector. They are suitable for employers looking for competent and efficient administrators and team leaders who can implement, maintain and improve administrative services and manage their own projects. Apprentices undertaking these learning programmes will develop key skills and behaviours which are suitable for them to progress towards management roles within a company.
This apprenticeship is for employers looking to recruit and train team leaders/supervisors who are equipped to take on operational/project responsibilities and manage a team effectively. Apprentices will learn how to support, manage and develop team members, manage projects, plan and monitor workloads and resources, resolve problems, and build relationships internally and externally.
The entry requirement for this apprenticeship will be decided by each employer, but may typically be five GCSEs at Grade C or higher.
12 - 18 months.
Level 2 English and maths will need to be achieved, if not already, prior to taking the end point assessment.
On completion, apprentices may choose to register as Associate members with the Chartered Management Institute and/or the Institute of Leadership & Management, to support their professional career development and progression.


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I couldn't find it on the Supreme Court Tracker list and it was decided back in November.
Anyone know for sure whether it's settled once and for all?
Thanks[ Edited: 3 Jul 2018 at 11:56 am by Dan Manville ]
"Looks like they are appealing to Supreme Court as I have had a supplementary submission from DWP for a case that had been sisted pending TG case and they have asked for this to continue as they state SSWP has lodged application for permission to appeal to Supreme Court" I had posted that late December in the appropriate thread regarding the case but I have heard nothing since. I may send a note to HMCTS for an update.
My understanding is that the SSWP is seeking permission to appeal to the Supreme Court having been refused permission by the Court of Appeal. A search of Supreme Court website seems to indicate that that Court has not yet considered the permission application.
For stayed, or in Scotland, sisted, cases, I guess the point is to really check whether the case does depend on correctness of Gubeladze. There may be cases where there is another argument on which the claimant could get home without relying on that case and given how long it will all take, it may be, particularly if claimant without benefit until then, fair and just for the FtT or UT to decide the other issues first and then stay or sist a final decision on just the parts of the case which are Gubladze dependent in cases where that is needed.
For the original posters that is presumably a grandmothers and eggs point but I just thought I would make it here in case it helps anyone else. There always seems to be a bunch of cases swept up by these sorts of issues which on closer inspection never needed to be.
Thanks Martin
Any idea how long it's likely to take before we know whether permission has been granted?
I have been inspecting the lists and would expect leave to appeal to be considered in the next month or two. The recent cases considered are August to October; Gubeladze was decided last November.
I'm told by the Registry that the Supreme Court granted permission to appeal on 19.06.
I tried saying thanks on Wednesday but it wouldn't accept my submission.
Thanks Elliot.[ Edited: 12 Jul 2018 at 09:26 am by Dan Manville ]
Here is the written confirmation PTA to Supreme Court granted:
https://www.supremecourt.uk/docs/permission-to-appeal-2018-0506.pdf (second last case in the list).
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Music most often brings back memories. Our Reunion should last for approximately five hours and that should be enough time
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Songs Selected To Date;
"Celebration" - Kool and the Gang selected by Beverly Rapp Adelstein
The following three songs were selected by our own legenday drummer from the well known NYC band Crystal Ship - Kenny
Cry Me A River - Joe Cocker
Rock-n-Roll - Led Zeppelin
Gallows Poll - Led Zeppelin
Debra Stark Barrett has suggested Disco era songs such as "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
"Oh What A Night" by Franki Vali
and a mix of songs by Donna Summer and the Diva Queen Diana Ross.
Laurie Kenney-Miner wants to hear Wild Cherry doing "Funkytown" and "Play that Funky Music" along
with some Chicago.
For the young Sentimental Kid in all of us, Kim Lurie would like to hear "Endless Love" by Kenny Rogers
Ken Shiffmann would like to experience High School Deja Vu during the Reunion by listening to the "Water Song"
by Hot Tuna. He has also suggested "Careless Whisper" by Wham which was an '80s song, but is clearly one of the
only music videos still shown today that show what we all looked like 20 years ago. Remember that we are all the same age
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That's one of the things that I love about CB…you just never know what you're going to get from that girl. Scared of random things, sure. But when it comes to jumping on a pony – first in line.
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Feeding Goats…and loving it!
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Kyna Hamill is a writer and educator in the Boston area. She is the Assistant Director of Boston University's Core Curriculum and a Senior Lecturer in dramatic literature in BU's School of Theatre. She served as the lead scholar at the New Repertory Theatre in Watertown and moderated the 2016/17 Spotlight Symposium series.
Kyna is known for her research on the minstrel history of the Christmas classic "Jingle Bells". She has been featured in the Boston Globe, NPR Sunday Weekend Edition, Boston.com, Howlround's Theatre History Podcast, BU Today and CBC Radio Canada (starts at 16:00) . Her article in Theatre Survey closely traces the song's roots on Boston and New York minstrel stages in the middle of the nineteenth century.
Academically, Kyna specializes in the visual culture of the early Commedia dell'arte. She is particularly interested in the semiotics of objects and props in the theatre and has published articles in Print Quarterly, Theatre Symposium and The Performance of Violence in Contemporary Ireland. Her current book project examines the legacy of the Baroque print artist, Jacques Callot on art, literature and theatre. Articles include:
Blood is Ancient, Blood is In – Howlround.com
Homer's Trojan War on Boston Stages – Howlround.com
A Cannonade of weapons – Theatre Symposium
A co-founder of Two Roads Performance Projects, Kyna co-produced the award-winning site-specific dance festival, Dance in the Fells. Kyna has also has studied stage fighting with Fight Director's Canada and Tony Wolf and is the editor of They Fight: Classical to Contemporary Stage Fight Scenes (Smith and Kraus, 2003). She attended Antonio Fava's commedia dell'arte school in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and has danced with Daniel McCusker and Wanda Strukus.
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A warning has been issued by East Renfrewshire's trading standards team following an incident involving online gaming.
A parent — who asked not to be identified — contacted trading standards after receiving a hefty bill for her son's online gaming.
The East Ren mum had bought £10 of credit, but the account was set up to allow additional purchases to be made with just one click.
By the 24 hour mark, the bill had reached £114 — only noticed when because of an email notification from Paypal.
The mother commented: "Although we are down over £100, it could have been thousands. The site allows up to £2,000 a day to be spent on one account. It's an expensive lesson learned."
Mark Smith, senior trading standards officer, explained: "Parents can be under extra pressure to spend money on entertaining their children.
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Luxury country house hotel, Grove of Narberth in Pembrokeshire, is to undergo a £300k refurbishment project to modernise its public areas, including its lounge, bar and restaurant.
The hotel has announced it is to partner with interior designers Martin Hulbert and Jay Grierson for the work, which will draw inspiration from the Narberth Hills and Welsh crafts and textiles.
The project marks the second for Hulbert and his team at the boutique, having successfully transformed the garden cottages in 2016 into six new suites.
All the new spaces will be designed to be 'warm, cosy, sophisticated and full of charm', championing local craftsmanship with the use of coal, slate, wool, wood, granite and stone.
The works already underway have discovered an original inglenook dating back to the original build of the house in 1670. This will now be restored and become part of the new reception area.
Martin Hulbert says: "It is lovely to be working back at the Grove. It's a magical place and extremely inspiring and has created a storm of new creative energy in our London studio. Its magnificent natural setting and humble charm provides a rich source of inspiration."
Owner Neil Kedward says: "This is a hugely exciting chapter for us and working with Martin Hulbert is always so much fun. His passion to use all that is on our doorstep and bringing the outside in is something that will elevate the spaces to match the standard achieved in the suites opened in 2016. We simply can't wait to introduce our guests to the finished spaces."
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In 2007, one of the UK's leading online watch retailers was established in Darlington, County Durham. In early 2007, the successful entrepreneur Daniel Richmond was made redundant from a Graphic Design position and chose to follow his passion and created Tic Trading - a step in his life he will never regret. From selling watches from his own bedroom, to now aiming for a £2 Million turnover per year.
Stocking watches from renowned brands such as Emporio Armani, Ice Watch and many others, the company successfully completed the first year of trading with an outstanding £83,000 turnover. The following five years saw the organisation grow continuously, whilst increasing their stock, working with brands such as Michael Kors, Daniel Wellington, Hugo Boss, Seiko, just to name a few. In 2011, Tic Trading reached a £1 Million turnover and became one the largest online watch retailers out there.
As the company continued to grow, so did the brand - from the bedroom, came the offices and now Tic Watches have a high street store and are internationally recognised. In this time, Tic Watches became the first official UK Stockists of the exquisite fashion brands that are, Rosefield, Mockberg and Cluse. The brand recognition is becoming even larger, with a social following of around 20,000 people.
As Daniel has entered into his 10th year of trading in the watch industry, this year is set to see the company achieve a phenomenal £2m turnover. However, this isn't all as the successful businessman is looking to launch, as he's aiming to produce his own watch brand in the upcoming years, so keep a close eye for more information.


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Love of Self
The Future, Sails Up
This painting is my Impressionistic style interpretation of a sailboat at anchor. The sails are tied and it waits patiently for sailors and supplies. Set the navigation to approach your destiny. Find your bliss. Every day is a new chance to try, every day is a gift of life. Have faith. There is always a future. Once the supplies are loaded, you can unfurl the sails and get underway. Create an adventure to wherever you want to go, and stay for however long you wish. It is The Future, Sails Up!
Original is 6 ½x 9, acrylic on canvas
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2nd Annual Basketball Awards Dinner Fills Two GymsMarch 22, 2018
As a measure of the program's tremendous growth, North Bergen's second annual Basketball Awards Dinner filled both the big and the small gym at the Recreation Center – a major expansion from last year, when the event took place in the small gym only.
More than 750 kids participated in the program this year, and all were treated to a delicious buffet dinner on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Every participant walked away with a plaque honoring their contribution, and winning teams took home awards.
Winners in the boys' division were the Seminoles (ages 8-10), Wake Forest (11-13), league winners the Spurs (14-17), and championship winners the Mavericks (14-17). Winners for the girls in both the league and championship were the Rockettes (8-11) and Comets (12-17).


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Our Royal Baby Competition - 13/07/2013
Last Saturday the Micawber Lettings team ran yet another of their competitions. This time it was to guess the 'Weight, Sex and Name of the Royal Baby'. Over 50 people entered our competition and we now await with baited breath the final outcome. First prize in our competition is 'A Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two' at the Dome Vintage Tea-Rooms, plus a pair of Dome Cinema Tickets. Further runner-up prizes are also available with an afternoon tea theme. As well as our competition, on the day, Director, Rob West, put his skills to the test, whipping up candy floss after candy floss, free to anyone that fancied it. Watch this space as our winners will soon be announced, not long now.[Back to news]


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As the consultation on local hospital changes has recently closed it seems like an opportune moment to look more closely at how we have arrived at the current situation.
As many readers will be aware, the current proposals are to keep emergency services provision at Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax, but to downgrade services in Huddersfield.
While we may have initially been relieved that the current proposals maintain emergency care in Halifax, there will be huge extra pressures on our hospital as emergency patients from Kirklees are sent over to Halifax.
It will also mean much longer journeys for Calderdale patients wanting to access planned care which will be on the Huddersfield site. And there remains the possibility that if these proposals are rejected then we could see a new plan in which there is no guarantee that Halifax will keep its A&E unit.
Although many have focused their anger on the Calderdale and Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), the committees of local doctors who are charged with making decisions on hospital provision, I believe the responsibility lies entirely with the Government.
A lack of funding from the Conservatives means that our NHS is going bust. Health experts at The King's Fund say that "the 10 years up to 2020-21 are likely to see the largest sustained fall in NHS spending as a share of GDP in any period since 1951".
We are falling behind others in Europe and are now 13th out of the original 15 EU members in terms of investment in healthcare, which amounts to £43bn less a year than the European average.
Across the country deficits in NHS trusts are at record highs. Until recent years Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust (which runs Halifax and Huddersfield hospitals) has avoided any serious financial problems, but for the year 2015/16 it is projected to run a deficit of £21million.
Additional funds from the government, which could help improve the Trust's financial position, have not been forthcoming.
While under the last Labour government health spending reached the EU average of 8.5 per cent of GDP, this decade is set to be marked by the longest and deepest squeeze on NHS finances in a generation.
This comes at a time of increased demand and more expensive drugs and treatments, with some new drugs costing up to £90,000 per patient.
Less patients are able to leave hospital as social care is facing a crisis too, with Calderdale Council having seen over £100m cut from its overall budget since 2010.
There are now concerns that a quarter of all community pharmacies may also close, due to government plans to cut £170m from the community pharmacy budget.
Yet when I criticise the Conservatives in Parliament over their failures on health care in Calderdale I always get the same reply; "it's the local doctors' responsibility".
This is simply passing the buck and deflecting attention from the real decision makers; the Government who determine levels of spending.
It means that Conservative MPs can berate local doctors for their proposals when those same MPs voted for the financial settlements which are causing these problems.
So although I am far from happy with the current plan put forward by the CCG, and nobody wants to see either town left without an A&E, it is vital that we see the wider context of this change.
The problems we face locally have been caused by the Conservative's lack of investment in our NHS and I will continue to hold them to account on this and fight for increased investment in our health service.
Dementia Friends
I would like to invite all readers to attend a dementia friends session. This is a one hour information session to help raise awareness of the small everyday things that could make a difference to people living with dementia in the community.
We will be joined by a representative of the Alzheimer's Society who have helped 1.4million people become dementia friends to help improve the lives of those living with dementia and their carers.
It will be at Halifax Central Library on Saturday, July 9 and all those who attend the session will become a dementia friend. Please contact Leo Verity on firstname.lastname@example.com for more information and to book a place.
Jo Cox
I want to thank all the constituents who have been in touch after the tragic death of Jo Cox. In Westminster, I paid tribute to my friend and colleague. She was an outstanding member of parliament and she will be missed every day. My thoughts are with her family who have been pillars of strength and hope in the darkest of times.
Rail Electrification
This week I met with the Government's Rail Minister to make the case for electrification of the Calder Valley rail line. Alongside representatives from Calderdale Council I argued that our rail line is a key transport link which has seen under investment for many years.
It serves 2.7 million people and extra investment could help take cars off our roads, as more people travel by train, and improve the speed and reliability of train journeys to Bradford, Leeds and Manchester.
While incremental changes are already underway, we want to see much more ambitious investment in our rail network in the next round of development work and will keep pushing the Government for it.


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Benefit Replacement Pay (BRP) Leveling Election
Issued: Oct. 31, 2005
Updated: Oct. 19, 2018 – View Changes
Applicable to
State agencies
Employees working for the state as of Aug. 31, 1995, may be eligible for benefit replacement pay (BRP). BRP replaced a state benefit that paid 5.85 percent of the first $16,500 of the employee's portion of Social Security wages plus an amount equal to the retirement contribution associated with the benefit.
While statute determines which state employees and state-paid judges are eligible to receive BRP, individual state agency policy dictates whether employees will have the choice to have their BRP paid in equal monthly installments over the course of a calendar year. This choice is called leveling and must be exercised before the beginning of each calendar year.
This icon indicates information applicable to the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
If agency policy permits leveling, the agency should provide eligible employees and judges with the information needed to make an informed decision about leveling their BRP. See Sample Form 1.
The leveling election forms completed by eligible employees and judges should be maintained by the agency for the current year and the two previous calendar years. See Sample Form 2.
CAPPS Process
CAPPS provides employees eligible for Benefit Replacement Pay (BRP) the ability to change how they will receive this compensation for the next calendar year in Employee Self Service. However, CAPPS maintains an employee's election from one year to the next. If the employee does not want to change the way he or she is currently receiving BRP, then no action is required during the open enrollment period.
Agencies may use BRP Leveling Election Form 3 sample as a template for notifying employees and tracking changes.
Employees who want to change their election must make the change in CAPPS between 8 a.m. on Nov. 26 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 7. Employees will only be able to access the system to make the change during that time period. The election will become effective with the December pay period.
USPS Process
All BRP indicators will be set to N during calendar year-end file split. After the indicators have been reset, agencies must enter a Y for those employees who submit a request to level.
Agencies must poll their eligible employees to determine their leveling election and make applicable changes. Agencies may use BRP Leveling Election Forms 1 and 2 samples as a template for notifying employees and tracking changes.
The BRP accumulator for every eligible employee will be reset to a zero balance for the new calendar year. Regardless of the leveling option, the BRP accumulator is incremented by payments of BRP and is used to edit for the maximum amounts for the appropriate retirement system.
Agency Procedures Related to BRP Leveling
Procedure for an Agency to Prohibit Leveling of BRP:
State agencies determine if they will allow their BRP-eligible employees and judges to choose to have their BRP paid in equal installments over the course of a calendar year. If an agency prohibits its employees from leveling their BRP, no further action is required unless this is a policy change from the previous year.
If an agency allowed eligible employees to level their BRP during the current calendar year but is not allowing them to level their BRP for the subsequent calendar year, eligible employees and judges must be notified of this policy change.
Procedure for an Agency to Allow Leveling of BRP:
If an agency has determined it will allow eligible employees the option to level their BRP, eligible employees and judges must be notified. Eligible employees and judges should be aware of the following conditions:
- Their choice to level or not to level is irreversible for the calendar year
- An employee may be involuntarily removed from leveling if he or she transfers on a day other than the first workday of the month, if the agency to which they transfer prohibits leveling, or if there is a break in service
- An eligible employee or judge who terminates before the end of the calendar year will not receive any unpaid portions of BRP
Refer to additional payment provisions in Benefit Replacement Pay for State Agencies for more information about the procedures for leveling BRP.
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