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Most people believe celebrity weddings are packing up every minute. Check any news feed right now and you're likely to read of one that's just hit the rocks.
Three years ago, we ran a strong editorial, asking: 'Who will save celeb marriages?'
'At a time when global moral values are on a rapid decline, it is not surprising that the nuclear family structure, and the conventional marriage institution, is greatly endangered. Marriages appear to be breaking up more than ever before. Single parenting is on a steady rise while the number of young people who are developing a phobia for marriage is alarming. For those who get married, and indeed, the marriages that seem to 'survive', stories of trouble abound: Married couples now cheat on each other with reckless abandon; the rate of spousal abuse is on the high; some of those who stay on do so for reasons other than those for which the marriage was contracted.'
But the truth is this: We're only hearing more of celeb marriages going under because we hear more of celebs anyway. Look around you. Your friends from school, your colleagues, your cousins and friends; even your siblings. Most of us can point to family and friends having bad marriages or walking out of what was once heaven on earth. Marriage is a lot of work. You never stop putting in work until either partner drops dead. And because marriage, especially in an environment like Nigeria, is to many, what English and Mathematics are to college students, most young people feel obliged to take the plunge, even when they're sure the circumstances are not right.
So when a complicated union like Innocent and Annie Idibia's clocks two (that's not counting the many years they dated on and off), it brings some sort of hope. Hope that two young people who are terribly fond of each other can stay together and have all the fun in the world.
I'm personal friends with both. And I know that, just like my own marriage, they're not having a walk in the park. But I also know that they've come this far because they are both clear about what they want and what present and future challenges are.
And the challenges are plenty. Possible interference and pressure from 2face's baby mamas, especially Pero Adeniyi; the strain of individual work schedules – Annie's acting career is rising and 2face is still heavily on demand, even after almost two decades. Then there's the pressure that comes with trying to live up to expectations and prove cynics wrong.
My advice? Whenever trouble calls, they should kindly remember this beautiful vow by Annie Uwana Macauley when she said 'I Do' to Innocent Ujah Idibia on March 23, 2013.
'My joy! My heart! My friend! My love!
I stand before you today as open as I can ever be, humbled by the light and love in your eyes. 13 years ago, I met the most amazing man on earth! I flew on the wings of that love, uncaring, unheeding! Believing firmly that you are and will always be the wind beneath my wings!
Life happened, oh yes, Life happened but through it all, my heart beats only for you!
My heartbreak became my greatest joy! My strength! My life! Day after day I am more in love with you!
When people ask me what is love! I say Love is right here! This moment! This second! Today! Tomorrow! Love is you! Love is real! Love is my eternity with you Innocent Ujah Idibia! I give you all of me today, knowing that in you and you only has this imperfect girl found perfection!!!
I do 13 years ago when I met you, I do seven years ago, I do five years ago when we created our daughter! I do through all the blogs and tabloid headlines! And on this day, at this very second, I stand in front of the world and I say I do take you as my wedded husband! I love you! I love you so much, so, so much!!!'
Happy wedding anniversary Dear Idibias!


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Dove Creek customarily is as peaceful as its name.
But the tranquility of the "teeny, tiny" Colorado town (700 population, half-mile square) by the Utah border has been torn asunder in the aftermath of the firing of the local, legendary high school football coach.
Family, friends, farmers, law enforcement officers, students, athletes, school administrators, county pols, company owners and employees, and coffee drinkers at Deb's Diner, have been fueled by the feverish feud. The 74-year-old Kenneth Soper has served admirably for half a century in Dolores County as a football assistant and the Bulldogs' head coach in football and baseball. He has been selected to state and national coaching halls of fame.
With a 305-150-4 record, Soper is within two victories of becoming the all-time leader in Colorado prep football.
But the county school board voted March 23 not to rehire him as football coach. He will be kept on one more year in baseball.
On Monday, petitions demanding a recall election for five of the seven members of the board will be turned into county clerk LaRita Randolph, who is the wife of Travis Randolph, president of the school board. One of the most vocal foes at a recent hearing was another Randolph relative.
On June 19, the board passed a resolution opposing the recall.
Matt Buffington, a recall leader, said he possesses petitions with sufficient signatures (150 to 200) to force a new election. And if board members are replaced (in November), alternate candidates on the ballot (including Buffington) will reinstate Soper as football coach in 2013 to allow him to surpass the state record (held by the late Pat Panek with 306).
"It's not about the record, though. It was about the way the board handled this matter. Coach Soper deserved better," said Buffington, who is a drug task force officer.
Board member Jerod Gersch, once a Soper student, told me Saturday afternoon the Soper firing, in retrospect, "could have been handled differently and more quickly, but we were trying to respect Coach Soper and have a thorough discussion and process. This wasn't easy."
In its resolution, the board stated that the coach "was asked to let the school and community celebrate (the 2011 season) and his accomplishments, but he responded that he would rather it just be quiet …"
Doug Funk, Dove Creek Press editor for 29 years and also a former Soper student, has been outspoken on the issue in public and print. "I'm embarrassed to live in this community because of what happened to Coach Soper," he told me.
Funk asserts that Randolph approached Soper after a playoff game in 2010 and demanded to know why his son, a back on the school's eight-man team, did not get to run the ball more often. "I think it was revenge. Some people are afraid of taking on (Randolph) because he's a state trooper. The other board members are sheep."
Gersch adamantly disagreed. "We didn't do anything underhanded."
(Everyone interviewed said abuse was not an accusation in the dismissal.)
Buffington said the matter has become such a tempest "because everybody knows everybody here. We're all friends or family or work together. So it's been tough."
New school superintendent Bruce Hankins' nephew, Josh, is an assistant football coach, and a school board member. The new head football coach is wrestling coach Shane Baughman, a former Soper assistant whose son plays football.
Amid the turmoil is Soper, very softspoken in a telephone conversation Saturday. "I guess I could go somewhere else and coach, but this has been my home for 50 years, and I want to stay here."
The record, he said, is "not important — I'm sure somebody else would break it — but working with the young men is." He was a physical education and social studies teacher until retiring in 2004.
Soper patterned his style of coaching after Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry. "The administration and the board thought I was too old," he said.
Soper was born in Caldwell, Kan., "because that was the only hospital close to our Oklahoma farm. I was an Okie." An all-around star athlete in high school in the 1950s, he graduated from Oklahoma State and spent a year in the U.S. Air Force. He then was hired as a coach and teacher for $3,000 (annually) in Egnar, Colo., in 1961. The school closed a year later and was absorbed into Dove Creek. He was named an assistant coach, then, two years later, was promoted to head the football and baseball teams. He would become the state's longest- tenured coach.
The Bulldogs were an 11-man team until the mines closed, and enrollment decreased, and Dove Creek switched to eight-man football. Soper took 28 football teams to the state playoffs and compiled a 6-4 record in 2011, losing his final game in the postseason.
"I couldn't pick my best teams. Loved them all. We've sent thousands of kids off to get college educations."
His wife died, and the children grew, and Ken lives alone in Dove Creek. This summer he's doing what he's always done — coach.
"Our Little League team is playing this month in the state tournament" — in Utah.
Recently, he was chosen to coach the South in the Colorado six- and eight-man summer all-star game. His team won.
And back in Dove Creek, the hawks circle.
Woody Paige: 303-954-1095, email@example.com or twitter.com/woodypaige


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Systematics, whether based on morphological or molecular data, depends upon the study and interpretation of characters and their states. A character is any observable feature of a taxon, which may differentiate it from other taxa, and the different conditions of a character are called its states. Characters vary in the number of states recognized, and are either binary -having two states, such as presence or absence of wings - or multistate - having more than two states, such as the three states, digitiform, hooked, or rhomboid, for the shape of the epandrial process of the genitalia of Drosophila shown in Fig. 5.5. An attribute is the possession of a particular state of a character; thus a digitiform epandrial process is an attribute of D. mauri-tiana (Fig. 5.5a), whereas a hooked process is an attribute of D. similans (Fig. 5.5b), and a rhomboid one an attribute of D. melanogaster (Fig. 5.5c). The choice of characters and their states depends on their intended use. A diagnostic character state can define a taxon and distinguish it from relatives; ideally it should be unambiguous and, if possible, unique to the taxon. Character states should not be too variable within a taxon if they are to be used for the purposes of diagnosis, classification, and identification. Characters showing variation due to environmental effects are less reliable for use in systematics than those under strong genetic control. For example, in some insects, size-related features may vary depending on the nutrition available to the individual developing insect.
Characters can be classified according to their precision of measurement. A qualitative character has discrete (clearly distinguishable) states, such as the shapes of the epandrial process (described above). A quantitative character has states with values that can be counted or measured, and these can be further distinguished as meristic (countable) traits (e.g. number of antennal segments, or number of setae on a wing vein) versus continuous quantitative in which the measurements of a continuously varying trait (e.g. length or width of a structure) that can be divided into states arbitrarily or by statistical gap coding.
Although the various insect groups (taxa), especially the orders, are fairly well defined based on morphological characters, the phylogenetic relationships among insect taxa are a matter of much conjecture, even at the level of orders. For example, the order Strepsiptera is a discrete group that is recognized easily by its parasitoid life style and the adult male having the fore wings modified as balancing organs (Taxobox 23), yet the identity of its close relatives is not obvious. Stoneflies (Plecoptera) and mayflies (Ephemeroptera) somewhat resemble each other, but this resemblance is superficial and misleading as an indication of relationship. The stoneflies are more closely related to the cockroaches, termites, mantids, earwigs, grasshoppers, crickets, and their allies than to mayflies. Resemblance may not indicate evolutionary relationships. Similarity may derive from being related, but equally it can arise through homoplasy, meaning convergent or parallel evolution of structures either by chance or by selection for similar functions. Only similarity as a result of common ancestry (homology) provides information regarding phylogeny. Two criteria for homology are:
1 similarity in outward appearance, development, composition, and position of features;
2 conjunction: two homologous features (character states) cannot occur simultaneously in the same organism.
A test for homology is congruence (correspondence) with other homologies. Thus if a character state in one species is postulated to be homologous to the state of the same character in another species, then this hypothesis of homology (and shared ancestry) would be better supported if shared states of many more characters were identified in the two species.
In segmented organisms such as insects (section 2.2), features may be repeated on successive segments, for example each thoracic segment has a pair of legs, and the abdominal segments each have a pair of spiracles.
Serial homology refers to the correspondence of an identically derived feature of one segment with the feature on another segment (Chapter 2).
Traditionally, morphology (external anatomy) provided most data upon which insect taxa were described, relationships were reconstructed, and classifications were proposed. Some of the ambiguity and lack of clarity regarding insect relationships was blamed on inherent deficiencies in the phylogenetic information provided by these morphological characters. After investigations of the utility of chromosomes and then differences in electrophoretic mobility of proteins, molecular sequence data from the mitochondrial and the nuclear genomes have become standard for solving many unanswered questions, including those concerning both higher relationships among insect groups and recognition of species. However, molecular data are not foolproof; as with all data sources the signal can be obscured by homoplasy, and there are other problems (discussed below). Nevertheless, with appropriate choice of taxa and genes, molecules do help resolve certain phylogenetic questions that morphology has been unable to answer. This is particularly true for deeper relationships (family or ordinal levels) where, using morphology, it may be difficult or impossible to recognize homologous character states in the taxa being compared, due to independent evolution of unique structures within each lineage. Another source of useful data for inferring the phylogenies of some insect groups derives from the DNA of their specialist bacterial symbionts. For example, the primary endosymbionts (but not the secondary endosymbionts) of aphids, mealybugs, and psyllids co-speciate with their hosts, and bacterial relationships can be used (with caution) to estimate host relationships. Evidently, the preferred approach to estimating phylogenies is a holistic one, using data from as many sources as possible and retaining an awareness that not all similarities are equally informative in revealing phylogenetic pattern.
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Systems biology and synthetic biology have become an important part of research and optimisation of food and biotechnological processes. The defining feature of systems biology is that it takes into account all the important molecules in the design of new cells and in optimisation of processes. It does this through the use of complex modelling methods and high throughput ´omics´ methods.
Lactic acid bacteria used for producing different types of dairy products, and yeasts, by the means of which, for example, bread and beer is made are studied in CFFT. Part of this work is performed within the framework of contracts with DuPont, Lallemand and other international as well as Estonian companies. This presumes detailed knowledge of metabolism and composition of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts – approximately 10 000 chemical reactions take place in micro-organisms simultaneously. Typical 21st century biology must certainly consider at least thousand of them if we want to understand and optimise the production of food and cells.


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The latest scuttlebut on the news these days is a trend called "oil pulling." It seems that if you take a tablespoon of oil and swish it around in your mouth for about 20 minutes it does all these great things for your teeth and mouth. Some say it affects your overall health. Searching the web we found that some say any oil can be used. Sesame seems to be preferred by many. Dan says he's going to try it with our oil one of these days. When he does, we'll let you know if he notices any effects. Me? I prefer my oil in my mouth on the way to my stomach. Bread dipping with some of Dip Sensations' spices. Stir fried veggies. Baked goods. Popcorn. On salads. You get the picture.


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Okay, this is what started it all. This half full jar of homemade – and delicious apple butter that someone gave us. Is there a use for it other than on toast?
Oh yes there is!! I found a recipe for Apple Butter Baked Beans! And since it is Saturday, and traditionally baked beans are served in Maine for Saturday supper, I decided to tackle this easy recipe. Here is the line-up of ingredients:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. After rinsing the canned beans, stir together in a casserole dish the sauce ingredients:
1 cup apple butter 1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp. diced onion black pepper to taste
Stir in the rinsed beans. Cover and pop in oven for 1 and 1/2 hours. If you want a quicker cook time, just up the temp to 375 degrees and bake for 1 hour. I love the smell that permeates the kitchen, and so I opted for the longer cooking time. Serve up with a big colorful salad, and oil-vinegar dressing. Gosh this was tasty. Enough left over for another night – I like that since a busy work week is ahead.
Our traditional Maine baked beans would be from scratch, cook all afternoon at 300 degrees, and a small dried white bean was always used. The dried beans would be covered with water in a pot and soak overnight. Molasses would be used as the sweetener – never ketchup or honey. And because of the molasses, they're a wicked good source of iron!


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Britney Spears Gets "Scary" On Another 'Femme Fatale' Bonus Track
Been thinking you've already heard all the bonus tracks associated with Britney Spears upcoming album Femme Fatale? There's actually one more! Head below to listen to a clip of "Scary," a song set to be included on the Japanese edition of the deluxe version of the album. Britney feels that she needs "some hypnotherapy" after being "taken to a dark place" by her conquest's body on the Fraser T. Smith-produced dance-pop jam "Scary." Naughty! (Smith also produced and co-wrote Spears' Femme Fatale track "Trouble For Me," as well as Adele's standout 21 tune "Set Fire To The Rain.")
Now that we've heard bits and pieces of pretty much every song associated with Brit-Brit's seventh studio album, it's pretty clear that we just might be in for a whole lot of killer and very little filler.
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The ratings game where "UA" is the new "U"
There are many occasions where people open up a portal to hunt for a U-rated movie. And people still believe that ratings given by central board of film certification (CBFC) and assume that a U-rated movie would have no violence, so that the kids can watch.
But under careful observation we can notice that the U-rated movies are getting endangered. We rarely find such movies now. The bulk of them fall under UA category. Movies that are meant for adults, but you can take your kids under the tag "under parental guidance". When the movie is rated as UA, the decision is left to the parents whether to take their children along with them or not. However the funniest part is that the parents themselves discover the contents of the movie only after watching it.
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So where did all the U movies vanish?
The Bahubalis and Padmaavats are rated as UA but accepted as the must watch family movies along with tiny tots. To be fair, the CBFC are right in doing their duty. When Bahubali stack their enemies like chicken kebabs on a spear, the CBFC obviously cannot rate them as U. looking at the action scenes these movies should be rated as A category. But the huge investments made the producers, they cannot afford an A rating and take a beating at the box office. Some they pass by UA margin and enter the UA rating that is the 'family' category.
Well many people still query that why a movie is rated A when there is hardly any sleaze. A large number of people still believe that it's okay for kids to watch gory violence on screen.
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Destination weddings have been popular for some time but continue to become more so. Choosing an exotic wedding location to get married at is one idea of making the day that much more special. Destination weddings are more popular than ever before, mainly because it's now so cheap and easy to travel and also it helps you make the day just perfect. These are a few of the very best and most popular exotic wedding locations, those which are really worth thinking about.
Costa Rica always ranks in right at the top as one of the most popular exotic wedding locations. There's something so mystical and magical about Costa Rica that no one can deny. The beaches are magnificent and where most couples choose to get married. The Caribbean is another popular choice, and couples love it here because it's so gorgeous but comfortable at the same time.
Besides the crystal clear blue waters and white sand beaches, there are also tons of all-inclusive resorts so you never have to worry about spending more money than you need to. One of the most romantic locations around, the Caribbean is the perfect spot to get married and there are lots of great photography companies and pastors in the area. There's no need to stress over planning because you can always find everything you need here to get married. St. Lucia and Jamaica are two of the most popular destinations for getting married, because they're so exotic and relaxing.
Scuba diving off the coat is an amazing experience and you can party all night long to the sounds of tropical island music. Hawaii, known as being one of the most romantic locations in the world, may be more your style. Hawaii is truly all about relaxation and you can enjoy your wedding under the stars to Hula girls dancing in the twilight. Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Kona are just a few of the different islands on Hawaii and where you could go to get married.
This makes it a lot easier and also more cost-effective for people getting married. Your wedding will be a day that you'll never forget and the warm weather and tropical breeze is going to make it that much more wonderful a day. Destination weddings are not for everyone but are a dream for others. These are just a few of the best wedding locations and it's up to you what would make you happiest on your wedding day.


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October 29, 2010
Celebrating the Holidays at Work
We spend a lot of time in the place where we work, and that can make the holidays a tricky time of year. Many people have different ways of celebrating holidays; and different holidays that they celebrate. There is no reason why you shouldn't want to or be able to show your holiday spirit at work. The best rule of thumb is to simply keep things simple. By doing this, you can make sure no one is offended at your celebratory mood. Here are some tips for celebrating holidays at work.
- Keep feasting to a minimum. It is a well known fact that the holidays are wrought with food, especially unhealthy baked treats that bring pounds with them. Rethink what you bring to work and how often you and your coworkers will indulge with food items. When you work with patients, there is a high likelihood that they will bring in treats for office staff, which eliminates the need for you and your coworkers to also bring in snacks. Talk with your coworkers and consider planning one big luncheon where everyone can sit and enjoy some time together over a healthy meal.
- Keep socializing to a minimum. It is important that the workplace remain professional at all times. Even if everyone is excited about the impending holiday office party or is simply in a great festive mood, patient care and work responsibilities should always be priority number one. There isn't much to celebrate if you get behind in your work. If the work day is very busy, perhaps the best idea is to plan a time when the office staff can hold a holiday celebration when there is time to relax and really get into the holiday spirit.
- Giving gifts to coworkers can be a fun way to show how much you appreciate them. Since ID lanyards are items widely worn in medical settings, these make the ideal gift for all of your coworkers. The thing about ID lanyards is that they are useful tools; hence why they are used by the majority of medical professionals. Many ID lanyards today feature retractable reels that allow cards to be swiped to gain access to secure areas. Not only are these items very handy tools, they can also provide a way to dress up scrubs.
Everyone knows scrubs are worn for comfort, not fashion. Even though scrubs come in a wide variety of styles, patterns and colors today, finding alternative ways to show personal style are always welcome. The lanyard, when decorative and stylish, gives medical professionals a way to look and feel great at work. Ideal gifts, indeed.
Check with office or department policy to make sure you plan decorations, dress and events in a way that stays in line with that policy. The holidays are a time to celebrate, not a time to offend. Through adequate communication, employees can easily come up with a way to celebrate holidays together, without leaving any particular cultural aspects out. Through inclusive celebrations, it is possible to create a more cohesive team.
October 27, 2010
The Act of Appreciation
Showing appreciation for a person or a thing enhances your opportunity to get more of it. This is a simple fact of life. As a nurse, when you are feeling good about your job, coworkers, employer, etc.; you are riding a high emotion of appreciation and bringing more good things to your life through that emotion.
In the nursing profession, life is busy and there are many people's needs to tend to. We talk about this a lot; the need for medical professionals to de-stress and tend to their own needs to avoid becoming burned out. Today, let's take a look at the flip side of patting your own back and see how and when you can be the wings for someone you know.
Because of the stress that resides in the nursing profession, whether you work in a hospital, clinic or medical office, taking steps to create a congenial atmosphere pays off for everyone. A staff who uplifts and encourages one another is a happy staff that works at a high level of productivity. When you work with people who make your job enjoyable, it seems only natural to feel the desire to offer them a token of your appreciation every now and then.
We all do these types of things on special occasions; birthdays, holidays, weddings, etc. But what if you began the habit of finding things to appreciate about more people you work with? What if you took action and actually showed appreciation through a small gift or gesture? Changes in the workplace could be started with one simple step of appreciation. Here are a few very simple ways you can show appreciation at work.
- Most medical professionals wear lanyards to hold their employee identification or security clearance. This makes jewelry lanyards the ideal gift for the stylish medical professional. There's only so much you can do with scrubs, right? Finding ways to show personal style in scrubs can be challenging, and jewelry lanyards do the trick at adding style to work attire. Not only are jewelry lanyards ideal because of their reasonable cost; but they are such handy tools, everyone loves them.
- Sometimes the best way to show appreciation for a coworker is to simply offer a helping hand when they need it. Clearly, this doesn't have to and shouldn't interfere with your own responsibilities. But if and when appropriate, you can chip in to help with tasks as you have time and inclination.
- Appreciation is not about gifts, it is about letting someone know they have motivated, helped or inspired you. If time is tight and your gratitude must be shown quickly, a simple note with words of appreciation goes a long way.
Appreciation doesn't have to include a big show. No elaborate or expensive gifts need to be purchased. The point is that people who work together can take small steps to show their support for one another in little ways every day. Maybe you want to bake cookies and bring them in for everyone to enjoy. Maybe you need to recognize one person in particular that brightened your day. Appreciation improves the work environment and might just lead others to do more for you too.
September 7, 2010
Answers to Tough Interview Questions
Whether you are attending a career fair or have set up an appointment for an interview with a top recruiter; you want to know the best way to present yourself from start to finish. Employers expect a good resume and cover letter; but it is what you show them about yourself in person that really counts. Here are 5 of the toughest interview questions and tips on how to answer them eloquently.
1. Why should I hire you?
The answer to this question can come right from your resume. Prepare this answer ahead of time and practice it to perfection. In your resume, you will find a few things (3 to 5 is recommended) that make you an outstanding candidate for the position you seek. Point out specific areas in which you have a proven track record. Answers can be as simple as "I work hard"; but should be backed with a specific instance to prove that statement.
2. What is your biggest weakness?
This is a tough question to answer. You want to be realistic but you also want to keep the focus of your interview on your strengths above all else. For this question, it is best to provide an answer that is honest, followed up with your working plan to correct the weakness. For instance, if you over-commit, your plan will be to set personal and professional limits in order to focus only where it is necessary and productive.
3. Where do you see yourself in five years?
The honest truth to this question may just be "I have no idea". However, that is certainly not the answer to provide a potential employer. This person wants to uncover your commitment level to your career and to your employer. A simple answer to this question could be "Based on ongoing assessments, I can say that I see myself growing in the career path I have chosen, and I see myself doing that here." This does not commit you to staying with this particular employer for five years; it is simply your current assessment of your future goals.
4. What salary do you think you deserve?
It is best to avoid talking salary on a first interview. However, if the question comes up, you need to be prepared to answer it. Since you have spent time in school, studying your profession; it is likely that you have an idea of the salary range for your specialty and your area. If you are unsure, do research before beginning the interview process. You never want to throw out a random number; it may be less than what the recruiter had planned to offer. Your answer to this question could be "based on my research, the range for my position goes from $45,000 to $85,000." If pressed, choose a mid-range number.
5. What did you dislike most about your last job?
This question is fishing at its finest. A question like this seeks for you to show a weakness. So instead of answering in a negative way towards your ex-boss, the hours, the working environment; an answer such as "In my last position, I felt I was not being challenged enough" would show your positive outlook and motivation to reach higher levels.
September 4, 2010
Career Fairs and the Nursing Profession
Career fairs are a common way for nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare employers to meet and interview hundreds of nurses each year. As a nursing professional, it is wise to investigate nursing fair opportunities both in your local area as well as in areas where you may be interested in a nursing career. To discover specific information regarding nursing in different U.S. cities, one has only to search "Best Cities for Nurses" in any internet search engine.
Before you head off to a nursing career fair, there are necessary preparation steps to take:
- Update and proof-read your resume before making copies to hand out. Have a colleague or school counselor review your resume as well. Once approved, print on professional quality paper and place them in a folder or envelope to keep them safe and wrinkle-free.
- Create a separate sheet for references. References can include professors from nursing school, managers from any job held, even if not healthcare related, and nurse preceptors or mentors.
- Create a short bio. You have only a short time to make a good first impression at a nursing career fair. Creating a one-minute introduction will keep you on track and present a professional attitude. Your introduction should include your name, major, and type of position you seek. If you have any special skills, certifications or accomplishments, be sure to mention them. If you are a new graduate, speak of your specific goals.
- Practice your one-minute bio in the mirror or with a friend. Also practice your handshake.
- Obtain a list of employers who will be attending the fair and research those you think you would like to work for. Having information about a facility will allow your conversation with the recruiter to flow more freely, as you may have specific questions to ask or can present a specific reason why you would like to work for that particular facility.
- Dress for Success. As you ready for your trip to a Career Fair, it is wise to check event literature for dress code specifics. If there are none, then be sure to choose outfits that are comfortable but not too casual. Even though you may wear scrubs on the job, you need to look your best for any interview. Conservative dress is key.
At the Career Fair, there are more steps:
- Work through your list. Remember the list of employers for whom you would like to work? This was a step in the preparation process! Once you arrive at the career fair, make your way through your list – backwards. This means that you speak with employers who are at the bottom of your list first, when you are more nervous. Working from bottom to top, you give yourself time to work through nervousness before you get to your most desired employers.
- Maintain focus. Career fairs are for networking. Even sophomores and juniors still in student mode can begin making essential connections at career fairs; and may come away with an internship in their area of specialty.
- Move forward. It is important to ask every potential employer what steps come next in the application process. Do you need to apply online? Do you need to call to schedule an interview or will the recruiter be conducting call-backs? Take notes of the answers you receive from each employer so you follow the right steps to gaining the employment you seek.
When you return home from a career fair, review the notes you took from each meeting. Sending a follow up email to recruiters with a resume is appropriate in many cases. Your notes will serve as your guide. Once this step is accomplished, set aside some time to relax and renew.
Upcoming Nursing Career Fairs:
The University of Virginia School of Nursing will be hosting their annual Career Fair on Monday, November 29, 2010. The event will take place at McLeod Hall, University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia
Nurse Week Arlington, TX Career Fair will be held on Oct. 5, 2010. This event will take place at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington Texas.
Nursing Spectrum Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Career Fair will be held on Oct. 18, 2010. This career fair will be held at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
August 24, 2010
Time Management in Nursing
Nursing is a demanding career in and of itself. Without effective time management both at work and at home, a nurse can easily become affected by prolonged stress. Because balance is necessary in life, time management is a skill you do not want to hesitate mastering.
Learning to manage your time effectively is highly rewarding. By managing time, you become more effective and less hassled. At the end of the workday, you return home with a little more energy and a better attitude. In the end, time management skills improve your quality if life immensely.
The first order of business in time management is to create orderly workspaces. This goes for work and home. Wherever you perform paperwork, you need space and order. Before you can begin managing your time, you have to have organization in your workspace. Clean off your desk and put everything in a proper place. Install extra file folders if necessary and purge files no longer needed. Once your space is cleaned up and efficient, maintain it by clearing it off at the end of every day.
Now that you have workspaces that are ready to serve you; you can set out to get more done. Not that you are supposed to take on more work. On the contrary, time management will likely include saying "no" more often. But effective time management actually allows you to accomplish more with less anxiety, so you will get more done in a lot less time than usual.
Lists are wonderful things; they help you remember to get everything you need from the grocery store and can also help you get tasks done at work and at home. It is helpful to create a to-do list every day. In fact, creating two lists is ideal – one for home and one for work. On your to-do list, prioritize tasks; putting those you dislike first. Be sure to mark off as many items as possible each day so you don't become overloaded as the week wears on.
Sometimes as you make out your to-do list you will realize that many items you have written are tasks that you can delegate to someone else. Find out what tasks you can give away to others. Remember, there is no need to try and do everything yourself. This kind of a mindset will bring you nothing but pressure. You have a support system in place to help you. This consists of co-workers, friends and family. Utilize the support system that you have to get more done.
Charting is a big part of a nurse's routine. In order to stay focused and avoid getting bogged down at the end of your shift, make a habit of charting every few hours. This enables you to chart while issues are still fresh in your mind and reduces a rush when it comes time to go home.
Time for yourself should also be included on your list every single day. This could be at home, during your lunch hour, or on the way to work in the mornings. Whatever time you can capture needs to be spent to rejuvenate and do something you love doing.
August 22, 2010
Maintaining a Balanced Life
As a rule, the life of a nurse is all about giving. You give to your patients all day (or night) at work. And then, many nurses return home at the end of their shift to then give to their families. It's no wonder this occupation is filled with people suffering from excessive stress and burnout. In order to maintain a healthy and happy career, the key to nursing is to learn how to maintain a balanced life.
A balanced life consists of many factors. The most important factor in the life of any caregiver is the care that they RECEIVE. Nurses need to have a good support system in order to maintain balance in their lives. This can be family or friends or a professional that you can turn to in times of need. Just having another person to talk to about your needs and concerns can be what you need in order to feel better or come up with solutions to problems sapping your energy.
Your support system can also work to help you get out of the house on days off and blow off steam. Spending time outdoors is good for the body and soul; and spending time outdoors with friends gets your mind off of work and onto the all-important aspect of having fun.
Boundaries are important for all people in fields where their attention can be divided. Far too often, the nurse is pulled in several directions by demanding patients and co-workers who may need assistance. Learning how to say "no" can be the best thing you ever do. Balance does not include overextending yourself. Balance means that you meet what needs you can; while still meeting your own needs and expectations. Setting boundaries also protects you from being taken advantage of.
Technology is a wonderful thing; it keeps us connected with our family and friends, and sometimes even keeps us entertained. In excess, however, your cell phone, iPod and other tech toys can be dragging you down. In order to rejuvenate after a long shift, you need to create a small amount of time to just be quiet and unwind. This time can be in the car on the way home, or it can be found in a quiet area of your home in between work and home responsibilities. During this quiet time, no technology is allowed.
Too many of us jump right out of bed in the mornings in high gear and stay that way until we crash at the end of the day. Instead of beginning your day in a rush, create a relaxing ritual of getting out of bed slowly and enjoying some peace and quiet. Perhaps brewing a hot cup of coffee or tea to enjoy on the patio will hold the magic to setting the tone for your entire day.
Nurses think of other people consistently; so much so that they can forget to think about themselves. To really maintain the life of a nurse and enjoy a long career, balance is a necessity.
July 25, 2010
Great Cities for Nursing Part II
Working as a nurse, your career is wide open as far as where you can go and what you can do. What you do is only part of the equation of your total job satisfaction. Where you go is another part. Here are a few more cities where nurses can expand their career and enjoy life outside of work.
In this portion of our list of great cities to work in, we will also mention a few great cities for travelling nurses since that part of the industry is forever growing.
Nashville, TN
Although the average salary, when compared to cities like Boston, is much lower Nashville has a lot to offer those in the nursing profession. Earning approximately $35,000 – $40,000 annually, a nurse will find that this salary actually fits right in to the overall cost of living in this large city; so financial compensation in relation to expenses works out to be comparable. When you also factor in the professional growth opportunities this city offers, you can see why it ranks high on the list of best places to work.
As with San Diego, Nashville has an average commute time of less than 30 minutes. And the city also offers plenty of things to do in your time away from the hospital or office. In the summer months, Centennial Park can be the place to go for dance lessons and Big Band dances. At Radnor Lake State Natural Area and Warner Park Nature Center, one can find hiking and biking trails and commune with nature.
Honolulu, HI
For those who love the water and love to enjoy nature, Honolulu can be a slice of heaven on earth. With an average salary of just over $40,000 annually, a nurse can exist comfortably in the island paradise that is replete with trails and beautiful beaches.
Because nurses are still in high demand in hospitals, clinics and private practice offices throughout the island, job security is not a concern.
For travelling nurses, the job that they perform can change with every new city that is visited. Travelling nurses can work in a private setting or in a hospital or clinic; and work assignments can range from a few weeks to several months. This realm of the nursing industry is growing, as more nurses are finding the adventure of travel quite appealing. Here are some of the most popular cities for travelling nurses.
Boston, MA
Yes, Boston was also on the list of great cities for nurses in general. Travelling nurses also love Boston because it serves up the vibe of a big city with a more relaxed feel to it. Additionally, Boston is located in close proximity to places like Martha's Vineyard and New York; so there is always plenty do on days off.
Salem, OR
Agencies for travelling nurses receive request after request for assignments in the up and coming city of Salem, Oregon. Replete with farmer's markets, great scenery and some of the friendliest people around, Salem is welcoming and full of things to do. For the outdoorsy type, the city is ideal.
Great Cities for Nursing Part I
Working as a nurse carries with it great benefits as well as challenges. In terms of salary and availability of work, the field of nursing is still wide open. Even throughout tough economic times, nurses can find work and receive a significant salary. Here we will take a look at some of the best cities to work in the nursing industry. Whether your preference is to work as a private nurse, in a large hospital or in a small town clinic, it isn't difficult to find a great city to spend at least part of your career.
It is important, when choosing where you want to work in terms of what part of the country or what city, that you look at more than just the salary that you are being offered. In some places where the salary for a nurse is high, the cost of living is also high. If you are drawn in simply because of salary it could leave you more strapped financially than you might imagine. In addition to salary, you also want to look at growth opportunities, living expenses such as rents, food prices and cost of fuel or public transportation. You also want to take into consideration the overall climate and environment of any city you may be considering. Here we will take a look at a two great cities.
San Diego, CA
California is the land of sand and sun; surf and turf. Many people are drawn to the bustling city precisely because of its proximity to the ocean. With an average salary offering of $45,000 and consistently good weather, San Diego will remain a top spot for nurses for a long time to come.
The average commute time throughout the city is less than 30 minutes; and apartment rentals run from approximately $1,000 – $2,000 per months depending on location. In some neighborhoods, you can even find single family residence rental for under $2,000.
San Diego offers an abundance of things to do, from the beach to the mountains to nightlife or nature; there is simply something for everyone in this large Southern California city. On the career front, there are several hospitals and a wide array of clinics and established medical practices. A nurse can find the perfect job and gain valuable learning opportunities.
Boston, MA
On the East side of the United States, Boston provides ample opportunity for nurses to find work and grow in their career. This large city hosts several premiere medical facilities, such as Beth Israel, Boston Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's and Mass. General, US News and World Report's 2007 fifth best hospital.. These four hospitals listed are just a few of the many wonderful medical facilities available. Boston is known for having some of the best hospitals in the country.
In Boston, nurses receive some of the nation's top salaries. The average nursing salary for this city is $40 an hour, or $85,000 annually. And the good news about Boston doesn't stop there. Think that you can only enjoy beaches on the Southern California or Florida coastlines and you'd be wrong. Living in Boston, you can take advantage of miles of pristine Atlantic beaches as well as neighboring islands.
In addition to offering a numerous jobs within the city limits, this area also has a large offering of nursing jobs outside of the city. If you like the thought of living in a suburban area with a slower pace, and working not commuting into the city you can find it in the Boston area.
June 19, 2010
The Professional Male Nurse
Nursing is a great profession for both men and women. With the immense opportunities for growth and great flexibility of hours, there is something for everyone in nursing.
For the male nurse, attire is pretty much the same as everyone else in the hospital…scrubs. However, men have different body types than women and still want to look polished and professional on the job. To look great and feel great even when you wear scrubs every day, there are certain steps you can take.
If you work in an environment where your scrubs are mandated to be a specific style and color, perhaps you can wear a long sleeved fitted t-shirt underneath your uniform. The contrast in color livens up your attire and the form fit shows off your arms. No one said you can't look sexy in scrubs!
When you have more leeway in terms of dress, your fashion options are wide open. Sports fans can find scrubs that show off their loyalty to the team. These types of scrubs range from a simple logo on the chest to all over decals. Perhaps in this case less is more, no?
To maintain a totally professional yet totally hot vibe, check out the raglan scrub top. This two tone style can be worn over solid pants. The raglan scrub top features longer sleeves, slightly above the elbow. However, it would still look incredible with the long sleeved t-shirt underneath.
For pants, there's always the basic drawstring scrub pant in a variety of colors. But now there are also pants in the cargo style that are flattering to the male physique. If you really want to change up your scrub style, try the 7 pocket scrub pant by Landau on for size. These pants feature a great fit and can be worn with a belt.
Part of the nurse uniform is the good old ID badge. Female nurses are now dressing their badges up with beaded lanyards and badge reels. You can do this too. Not with beads, of course; but lanyards come in masculine leather and badge holders and reels can be found to feature metal and leather as well.
The way you feel at work plays a part in how you interact with others. It's just a part of how we are made up. So do what you must to find the right scrubs for your body type, or dress up the scrubs you can wear with a t-shirt or leather lanyard and feel better as soon as your next shift.
Tips To Soothe Dry Hands
Hand washing is a regular part of a nurse's day on the job. Between the washing and sanitizing treatments, your hands can become chapped and cracked. Before you know it, your days of having smooth delicate hands are long forgotten and you fear you will never see them again.
Don't despair over dry hands. There are plenty of treatment options to help you get back the smooth skin and maintain it for the long haul. All it takes is dedication and the right routine. You created the routine of regular washing (which landed you in this predicament), and you can just as easily add some steps into that new routine to make your hands healthy and attractive.
Obviously, smooth hands are made with moisture. With soaps and sanitizers stealing necessary moisture from your skin, you have to find ways to put it back. Lightweight lotions aren't sufficient to give you the treatment that you need. What you need to really restore moisture is a nice thick lotion – one that stays in place even if you turn your hand over. Try out Eucerine Plus, Bag Balm, Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream, or Aquaphor Healing Ointment. Before starting a new routine, check with infection control to make sure that the lotion you choose will not pose a risk to the gloves that you wear or the patients you may be treating.
When washing your hands, it is important to try and avoid soaps that contain alcohol. If possible, use a gentler soap like Dove or Cetaphil at work and at home. You can carry your own soaps and lotions in travel sized containers in your pockets. Also, use cold or warm water to wash your hands instead of hot water. Hot water will also steal moisture from your skin. Pair with harsh soaps and you have a recipe for disaster. Keep it healthy by using the right soaps and the right temperature of water.
Create healthy hand habits at home as well as work. Damaged skin doesn't only occur at work. Cold winter air is also quite dry; so in winter months, wear gloves or mittens to protect your hands from dry air. Also be sure to keep up your moisturizing routine in full force when you are at home. Carry lotion with you in your car or purse so when hands feel dry, you can react quickly and keep dryness at bay.
Through consistent effort, your hands should regain their moisture and elasticity fairly quickly. When you notice dryness going away, don't slack off with your moisturizing routine. Keep up with regular washing and moisturizing; and protect hands from the elements. Should you go through all of these tips and find that your hands do not respond or get worse, see a dermatologist.
It's best to take these measures quickly and consistently so you don't have to fight an uphill battle. Your hands are a big part of your job. You want to show off hands that you are proud of and you also want to be comfortable as you go through your days.
Cracked hands can end up being harmful to patients if bacteria is present. So don't procrastinate taking care of the dry skin problem.


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Also known as Zero: WHAT AM I FIGHTING FOOOOOR edition.
This toy PROVES how much of a sucker I am. Yes, I bought X-1 Zero. Yes, I LOVE my X-1 Zero figure. But… but see, this one is the one from the other games! Yeah! I mean that TOTALLY justifies this purchase right?
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The hair piece is the same between both figures. I don't know why, but I'm still afraid I'm going to break it somehow… Also, the gem on his head is much shinier on the new figure.
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As I think back to the film, it's haunting music, it's artful dark love, it's totally delicious slow-burning delight, I remember what someone was saying to students at the Art Fair yesterday "Every painting doesn't have to have a message. It's enough to say that it fills the senses and you feel good just looking at it."
I doubt you will ever see a film of this genre made the way this one is:style which gives meat to substance. A vampire film which is chic and full of a strange compassion and love. It's my first Jim Jarmusch and I am hooked, and all ready for his more famous films Coffee and Cigarettes, Dead Man, et al.
Tilda Swinton is the most chameleon-like actor ever (I will talk about her further in another of her performances, in another stupendous film, Snowpiercer, but that's later), and she gives her Eve a satisfied aura, a sophisticated woman you know you will be happy if she merely acknowledges your presence. It's a performance of an amazing smoothness. And then there is her lover of centuries, Adam, played by Tom Hiddleston with a tired and an almost-insolent indolence. Nobody has loved his claustrophobia and his funeral music more. And then there is Mia Wasikowska as Ava who spells trouble from the moment she walks into the twosome's beautiful life of serene darkness. She brings a dangerous disruption into the proceedings, and nothing remains the same. The BC/AD of Ava.
There is so much to love in this film. Adam's home is a triumph of pristine memorabilia, music equipment, books and a hundred artifacts probably collected over ten centuries.
The city of Detroit with it's ghost-like factories and inky streets. . Tangiers with it's Mediterranean-white walls, narrow lanes. There are non-seasonal mushrooms, bunches of messy wires, guitars of the most beautiful kind, conversations which go nowhere but make you smile as you listen in carefully (Eve: I'm sure she'll be very famous. Adam: God, I hope not. She's way too good for that.) and a bullet specially made. And there's one mesmerizing song, which comes near the end. And, after they discuss the lovely theory of entanglement, the final luscious choice of survival the lovers have to make.
See the film. For the dark and love inside you. See it with all the lights off. With a terrific music system. And then let the velvety beauty of the film flow elegantly over you.


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TWIG personal safety alarms are dedicated devices designed for multiple lone working situations.
Lone working employees are not automatically exposed to higher risks and hazards than other employees but the fact of being in a risk situation alone increases the vulnerability. Moreover, this vulnerability will depend on the type of situation in which the lone work is being carried out.
One worker in fixed establishment
Mobile worker away from colleagues
Stationary lone worker is the only person in fixed place e.g. in kiosks, petrol stations and shops. Small businesses often use lone workers, e.g. a shop might be staffed by just one worker at any given time.
People working isolated from their colleagues e.g. home care nurses, maintenance workers, cleaners, rent collectors, postal staff, social workers, home helps.
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Graduate Students
What Is DegreeWorks?
DegreeWorks is the University's web-based degree audit tool that will function as a program of study monitoring tool. DegreeWorks will help the student and advisor track academic progress towards degree completion.
To access DegreeWorks, go to appalnet.appstate.edu. Click on DegreeWorks and login with your Appalachian State University username and password. You may also access DegreeWorks directly by going to dw.appstate.edu.
What Can DegreeWorks Do For Me?
DegreeWorks allows you to see your approved program of study and how coursework is currently being applied.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland presented a solo exhibition by artist Nevet Yitzhak on September 17, 2015 through January 10, 2016. Curated by Rose Bouthillier, Nevet Yitzhak: OFF THE RULING CLASS displayed multi-media installations that were meant to absorb viewers in the construction of new narratives. Yizhak drew on found imagery and reconstructed archival materials, often looking closely at artifacts such as ceremonial items, musical instruments, and rugs, which become morphing, animated elements. Yizhak's works challenge perceptions of the past and raise questions about history, conflict, and collective memory.
This exhibition were Yitzhak's first solo museum presentation in the United States, and MOCA Cleveland has commissioned her to create a new video installation. Yitzhak traveled to Cleveland in 2015 to explore the city and view objects held in local collections. She was struck by the Cleveland Museum of Art's Rodin statue, The Thinker (c. 1880), which was bombed in 1970. While questions still remain about who executed this destructive act, many attribute it to the Weather Underground, a radical left-wing organization. After the bombing, CMA Director Sherman Lee reinstalled the damaged sculpture with its mangled lower half, as it bore witness to a period of political unrest during the Vietnam War.
For her project, Yitzhak documented the annual conservation of The Thinker, looking closely at the ritualistic care of the object as it is tended to by human hands. Combining this with archival imagery and digital animation, she presents an abstract and surreal picture of reality, connecting back to the trauma of the explosion and Rodin's original subject for the statue: Dante, author of the Divine Comedy (c. 1320), contemplating damnation and morality. Through The Thinker, Yitzhak explores vandalism and terrorism directed at art and the power of icons in secular culture—issues that are extremely relevant in light of the escalated destruction of ancient artifacts and monuments in the Middle East.
Artis has provided support for this exhibition through the Exhibition Grants Program.


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Samsung Develops 16-Chip Multi-Stack Package Technology
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that it has developed the industry's first process to enable production of a 16-chip multi-chip package of memory. The new MCP technology supports the industry-wide demand for small form factors and high-densities that will accommodate multimedia-intensive user applications. Samsung's new 16-chip MCP technology, when applied to 8Gb NAND flash chips, can enable up to a 16 gigabyte MCP solution.
Advanced multi-chip package technology requires a combination of key processes such as wafer thinning technology, redistribution layer technology, chip sawing technology and wire bonding technology.
To increase the number of chips stacked vertically, the need for further wafer thinning was a critical design obstacle. For the new 16-chip process, Samsung introduced wafer-thinning technology that eliminates 24 over 25 (24/25) of the thickness of each fabricated-wafer to reduce the overall thickness to only 30-micrometers. This is 65% the thickness of the 10-chip MCP wafer (45µm) Samsung developed in 2005 and similar to the size a human cell, which measures 20 to 30 µm.
Samsung also developed a new laser-cutting technology to cut the wafer into individual chips. This new cutting process prevents the memory chips from breaking into pieces when they are cut using conventional blade sawing technology, which was originally designed only for sawing wafers up to 80µm-thick.
To vertically stack identically-sized dies (chips), a redistribution layer technology also is applied in Samsung's new multi-stack MCP process, to enable wafer fabricators to adhere the wire contacts from just one side, unlike the conventional method of extending wire connection from both sides of each chip. Along with a single wire contact per die, the dies are placed in a zig-zag stack to minimize the use of space and the length of the wire connectors. Moreover, the thickness of the adhesive has been reduced to 20µm bringing the height of a 16-die stacked height to 1.4mm. (A 10-chip MCP uses 60µm adhesive layer and has a total height of 1.6mm.)
Source: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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I LOVE perennial plants; not just for the flowers but also for their year-round, multi-coloured foliage.
An example is the Euphorbia family, with more than 2000 species commonly referred to as "spurge" and classed as succulents.
I am about to plant a group of five Euphorbia "Ascot Rainbow" in our front garden to provide colour throughout winter. An evergreen perennial, its leaves change colour according to the season.
Look out also for "Cherokee", "Tiny Tim" and especially "Rudolf", which are all reliably bred by Plant Growers of Australia for our local climate. All make perfect pot specimens and, like most succulents, can survive long periods with a minimum of water. Perfect for the long, hot summers we increasingly now experience. They're all available at garden centres.
IT'S some time since cyclamen has had a mention, but I want to share this picture of a hanging basket in our garden. It is lined with multi-coloured foam carpet underfelt with plastic backing. The multi-colours of this liner fit perfectly with the garden. The liner and cyclamen are now at least eight years old, demonstrating how long it lasts. Also how much better it is compared to, say, coconut liner, which the birds love to pull apart at nesting time. Most carpet shops will give you offcuts of the foam underlay. Place the plastic backing on the inside of the basket and punch just a few holes for drainage.
And cyclamen bought in a pot will be very happy to be planted in a shady spot in the garden once it finishes flowering.
PLASTIC weed mats are often touted as ideal for suppressing weeds in the garden, at the same time allowing water to penetrate to the roots of plants.
So, does it stop weeds? No! Most weeds do not grow from under the matting but are blown in on top. This year with long super-hot days weed seeds dried very quickly and with our strong winds this summer seeds were spread far and wide. These seeds will grow beautifully in garden mulch on top of the matting.
And on the question of water penetration, I have also found this isn't so. If the garden is on even a slight slope, water simply runs off.
Try this experiment; you will need a second pair of hands – form a section of weed mat in the shape of a container to hold several litres of water. Hold under a tap and have the tap turned on. Does water run readily through the weedmat? No! There is only a slow drip and that's when the "container" is full with the weight of the water.
- Be sure you have the space in the garden when deciding to plant extra shrubs or trees.
- What about some extra roses? They will also need space, allowing at least a metre apart.
- When planting where roses were growing previously it's essential to dig out and replace a whole barrowful of soil to prevent "rose sickness".
- Many plant food manufacturers have online garden clubs and previously I have recommended Yates Garden Club. Another certified organic manufacturer with an online garden club is ecoorganic.com.au


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Don't waste my life
talking to me of calories, kilojoules,
2lbs lost here, 5lbs gained here.
Because my life – and yours – is too precious
to spend time on dead-ends
dictated by a society terrified of abundant, free, daring, loose,
fleshy, juicy, freewheeling, wildish women.
Join me:
I rejoice that I am a
Ferocious Funny Frisky Fierce
Amusing Amazing Astounding Abundant
Terrific Tantalising Thrilling Tremendous
Yes, FAT woman – but you can be any shape, just your own,
only be the woman
who howls at the moon, dances in delight at the bringer of tides
and emotions and ebbing and flowing seas and rivers;
who peers at the soft rays of the moon glowing in a dark sky
filling your soul with radiant light;
who whirls like a Dervish in joyous worship
of the heat of the sun and feels
the warmth filling your cells, marrow, bones, blood
with life;
who looks at the magnificent miracle of an azure sky,
feels the air moving over your body as winds and breezes
stir our juices;
and marvels
that life on earth is so wonderful, thrilling, gorgeous,
fabulous, rich, earthy, exciting, sad, noble, anxious, boring,
bright, loving, kind, careless
but above all
So no, I won't waste a moment
of this precious life
counting calories/carbs/whatever
worrying about "dangerous" food
which most likely is rich, luscious, luxuriant
cakes, sweets, jewel-like, glowing jellies, food rich with glistening chocolate,
gorgeous cherries, abundant apples, perfect peaches,
cheery croissants, rich artisanal bread, oily olives.
I choose life, not a living death of
listening to fat-hating, woman-fearing tyrants
ranting and raving
against luscious, reubenesque, glorious
fat (or thin) bodies.
Come – hold my hand – join a circle
to dance the glee of life, the ferociousness of living life to the fullest
to honour our presence here on this wonderful, beautiful, glorious world,
just as you, me, we are wonderful, beautiful, glorious beings
who light the world with our lives, our passion
and our love of our bodies just as they are.
We are wise, witchy, warrior women:
hear our ROAR!


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Hi everyone,
I'm back today with my inspiration for
Heartfelt Creation DT
from new O Holy Night collection
Products Used
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter, 85-glitter
Celebrate the Season Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3747
Celebrate the Season Die, HCD1-7106
Darice Adhesive Foam Strips, D120601
Rajni Chawla's Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Poinsettia & Holly Clusters Die, HCD1-7176
Poinsettia & Holly Clusters Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3822
StazOn Ink Pad - Black Cherry, TSSZ22
Assorted Bead Stamens-Medium, HCS1-459-3
3D Poinsettia Shaping Mold, HCFB1-463
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black, RACP468
O Holy Night Paper Collection, HCDP1-292
Other Products: 3D foam tape, hot glue gun,
string, white glitter paper, glass stones
For more tips on creating with the O Holy Night collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/UWDeK6soJ0E.
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I hope you like my creation.
Don't forget to visit Heartfelt Creation blog for instruction,
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It turns out there's more than one kind of chimera. (I published a Sept. 7, 2016 post about chimeras that are animal/human hybrids and a US public consultation on the matter.)
The chimera being investigated by researchers at the University of New Mexico (US) is of an altogether different kind. From a Nov. 15, 2016 American Institute of Physics (AIP) news release (also on EurekAlert),
Order and disorder might seem dichotomous conditions of a functioning system, yet both states can, in fact, exist simultaneously and durably within a system of oscillators, in what's called a chimera state. Taking its name from a composite creature in Greek mythology, this exotic state still holds a lot of mystery, but its fundamental nature offers potential in understanding governing dynamics across many scientific fields. A research team at the University of New Mexico has recently advanced this understanding with work that will be published this week in the journal Chaos, from AIP Publishing.
"A system of oscillators" may sound obscure, but it actually describes, in a very general but fundamental way, all sorts of physical systems.
"Lots of biological systems can be thought of as populations of oscillators. The heartbeat is just oscillating heart cells that a wave propagates on. And neurons in the brain are oscillators as well, and have been treated with these methods," said Karen Blaha, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of New Mexico working on the project. "But doing experiments on those systems is really, really hard. The cells can die, and if you can manipulate them in a way that you can measure the data, they may not be behaving as they do naturally."
For this reason, the team, led by Francesco Sorrentino, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of New Mexico, built on previous work done to understand chimera states with mechanical oscillators, in this case a collection of metronomes, resting on coupled platforms.
"The ultimate goal is that these systems are better behaved than the biological systems that we hope eventually they might be good proxies for," Blaha said.
The team built a system of three coupled platforms, each supporting up to 15 ticking metronomes whose motions were individually tracked. A chimera state in this system consisted of in-phase, or synchronous, motion of a subset of the metronomes, and asynchronous motion of the others. By varying characteristics of the system, such as the strength of coupling between the platforms or the number of metronomes, they could deduce which factors led to more perfect chimera states.
Of particular interest in this experiment was the effect symmetries of the system had on the emergence of chimera states. Sorrentino and his team looked at, for example, the effect of having the same versus different coupling strengths of the outer platforms to the center platform.
"It puts together a new ingredient that kind of makes the whole thing more complex. Basically we are wondering how this type of mixed behavior can occur in systems that have symmetries. And our work is experimental so we see this chimera state in systems with symmetries," Sorrentino said.
In addition to developing a method for better understanding these important, complex systems, Sorrentino views the effort to be a powerful educational tool. The tabletop scale and visual nature of the measurements and effects offer students more direct involvement with the concepts being investigated.
"It's a full experience for the student [and] we have a broad authorship," Sorrentino said, highlighting the collaboration between undergraduates, graduate students and senior researchers. "It's really a team effort."
Future work by the diverse team will investigating other symmetries, as well as varying factors such as coupling method. They also plan to add methods of controlling the system and synchrony. "We are working in several directions. Definitely the symmetries are something we will keep in mind and try to generalize to more complex situations," Sorrentino said.
Here's a link to and a citation for the paper,
Symmetry effects on naturally arising chimera states in mechanical oscillator networks by Karen Blaha, Ryan J. Burrus, Jorge L. Orozco-Mora, Elvia Ruiz-Beltrán, Abu B. Siddique, V. D. Hatamipour, and Francesco Sorrentino. Chaos 26, 116307 (2016); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4965993
This paper appears to be open access.


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If you know me or have even just seen a photo of me then you'll know how important cheekbones are too my look, the amount of time I spend contouring to achieve good cheek bones is silly. I wish I was bless with extremely strong cheekbones but sadly this isn't the case, damn you chipmunk cheeks. Sadly theres nothing you can do about that is there... wait is there? Well in this day and age of course there is and it comes from the wonder workers at Benefit. You may have heard of this miracle product, that I and many others swear by called well High Beam!
So a standard bottle of High Beam will set you back £18.50, a little hefty for 13ml but due to the nature of the product a little goes a long way. The product is pretty much true to colour in the bottle - a pearlescent pink with pearly white running along inside. The brush while being very basic, it's offers a great way to apply the product may that be onto your hand to transfer to your face or straight onto the face, however be careful if you opt for straight for the face as the brush can often seem to hold more product that one thinks and theres' nothing sexy about looking like the moon.
This product is first and foremost a cheek highlighter but can be used sparingly across other areas of the face, I for example use it along my brow bones as a highlighter instead of shadow to shape my face as well as down the center of my nose. I also blend it down to my cupid bows to create a perfect pout and give the impression of a fuller lip. To apply this product first apply my base of foundation before applying dots on this product in needed areas and blending out, on my cheeks I often just lightly swipe the brush up, from lip starting side of the bone up to the top of my cheekbone before blending the colour with my fingers and then finally setting with a power. However Benefit pride this product on how it can be used for both under or over makeup. I find this product is a great way to revive any makeup half way through the day by dabbing a few spots and blending on top of makeup to give you a fresh and revitalised look.
Overall I adore this product, it gives that amazing luminous glow it promises and really does highlight, structure and gives you that radiance which seemed so impossible without it. A must have in any makeup collection/bag. I completely understand the hype about this product and it's a tried and tested favourite of mine as I am now on my several bottle I believe. I would never stop using it. It refreshes dull makeup, brightens everyday makeup and makes a simple going out look shine. I seriously recommend you all go and try it for yourself, I assure you you'll love the results.
Have you tried High Beam? Do you love highlighting?
Let me know in the comments below.


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Peachland School House - Jon & Jess
Everything about this wedding was very unique to the couple making their vows. From her antique opal engagement ring that Jon found at a consignment sale, to the charming historic schoolhouse they used as their venue. No Isle, no wedding party, no big frills or expensive decorations. Just them, and soft music, and love beyond measure. Simply beautiful! A guitarist played in a corner as family and friends arrived and were seated. Soft candle light flickered off the shadows on the ceiling. When it came time to start the ceremony, Jon and Jess simply stood up and made beautiful vows to each other. Then Jon made sweet vows to his new daughter which made me tear up so much I could barely see through my viewfinder. Rings were exchanged and papers were signed. A meal was shared while everyone talked and laughed throughout the evening which ended with a lovely surprise. Jon and Jess serenaded their guest with an angelic song. Then she serenaded her new husband with "Something Good", a song from the Sound of Music. So much love was inside that little schoolhouse that day. So much joy filled the hearts of everyone there.