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What's New at SEIE?
Now accepting applications for Fall 2019!
Sonoma State University is proud to announce a partnership with College of Marin, with the collaboration of the Schools of Business and Economics and Extended & International Education, to provide a new pathway for Junior-level transfer students to earn a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management.
Courses will be taught by SSU faculty, scheduled evenings and Saturdays on the Kentfield campus of the College of Marin. The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is designed specifically for students with work, family or other commitments who are not able to join traditional Business degree programs on the main SSU campus in Rohnert Park. The program is open to Junior transfer students only; details are on the program website, B.S. Business Administration @ College of Marin. Interested students are invited to join our mailing list for updates.
As the title suggests, this newsletter connects SEIE with other SSU faculty and staff, along with the community at large, highlighting our students and programs. "Connect" and the red and blue knot symbolize what SEIE is about – extending access and resources, and promoting student success, while also meeting the education and training needs of individuals and groups that might not otherwise be served by SSU. SEIE is committed to providing global access to Sonoma State University. #YouAreWelcomeHere
Table of Contents
From the Dean
What did we do last year?
SSU Welcomes New Provost
Team Impact Award 2017
SSU + COM: Creating Partnership
Breaking New Ground: Cannabis in California
$2 Million Osher Lifelong Learning Bequest
SSALI Class of 2007 Summer Reunion
B.A. Completion 20th Anniversary
Student Spotlight
Upcoming Dates for Faculty and Staff
SEIE Staff Directory
Profile: John Green
The Indy cars roaring around the Sonoma Raceway wouldn't get far without a full tank of premium gas. Similarly, a world-class university like Sonoma State, even with its outstanding faculty, programs and facilities, wouldn't function at its best without matriculating high-quality students.
The School of Extended and International Education (SEIE) is pleased to welcome to its "pit crew," John Green, the new Director of Student Recruitment and Outreach as of November 2016. John is tasked with the critical responsibility of helping the SEIE attract students the university needs to run on all cylinders. He will be leading recruiting efforts domestically for the department's professional development and degree programs and internationally for SEIE, including the Sonoma State American Language Institute (SSALI) and the Semester at Sonoma (SAS) programs.
John describes the SEIE team as "an excellent and dedicated group" and is energizedenthused about working to "expand the SSU brand, create access and increase enrollment and diversity at all levels."
John grew up on a farm near New Ulm, Minnesota, a historically German community and the home of the second oldest, family-owned brewery in the U.S., in business since 1860. Talk to John if you are curious about Minnesota's unique lingo or would enjoy a good discussion of German beers and heritage. He earned his bachelor's degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a master's in international affairs from Alliant International University in San Diego and had traveled widely in the US and abroad.
John pursues an active lifestyle of skiing, snowboarding, surfing, mountain biking and running and no doubt appreciates the easy access he now has to both the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Nevadas. He and his wife Corene have a college-aged daughter living in New York and a teenaged girl and boy still at home along with 2 dogs and 2 cats- a full house!
Recruiting international students in the current marketplace is not as easy as just highlighting the university's assets and describing the beauty and attractions of Sonoma Country, or even maintaining an active social media presence. Recruitment today requires the ability to analyze markets, manage 3rd party recruitment resources, and shift recruitment strategies to meet dynamic global developments.
Fortunately, John comes to Sonoma State with a wealth of experience in this arena. Most recently he was at the Pierce Community College District, in the South Puget Sound area of Washington, where he managed international marketing and recruitment efforts. Prior to this role, he worked on the business side of international education with IDP Education USA an Australianprivate student placement service. His first-hand knowledge of recruitment partnerships will be a strong asset for Sonoma State in the increasingly competitive pursuit of international students.
Ultimately, the purpose of student recruitment is not just to fill university seats but to create an environment of rich human interactions and cultural exchange. John appreciates the history and dedication of the Center for International Education (CIE) along with SSALI, SAS and the Study Abroad programs in establishing a robust and vital presence on campus. He invites everyone at the university "to experience internationalism at a personal level", take advantage of SSU's lifelong learning programs and participatetheir growth in the community and abroad. The SEIE is delighted that John Green will be at the front line of this effort, right where the rubber meets the road.
Sonoma State University Becoming Hotbed of Filmmaking Talent with New Film Studies Master's Program
In the wake of Sonoma State University students being invited to screen their short films at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015 and 2016, the University's film studies minor has seen a jump from 6 to 36 students and now Sonoma State is launching a Master's in Film Studies program to turn big-screen dreams into fantastic reality beginning in fall 2017.
"Students came to me asking, 'Where do we go from here? What can I do next?'" says Ajay Gehlawat, a theatre and film professor in the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies who oversees the Film Studies Minor and will serve as Faculty Director of the new Master's program. "This program really comes from that student demand."
The two-year, 30-unit program will offer hands-on creative work as well as traditional film studies. "This could be the launching pad for a lot of young, untapped talent that we already have here," says Gehlawat. "Students can develop a vision for a film, master the tools needed to make it a reality, and learn how to distribute it to the world."
What makes Sonoma State's Master's in Film Studies program unique, says Gehlawat, is the offering of both digital storytelling and film studies tracks with the option to choose one after the second semester. Students will also be able to pursue both tracks.
The program is offered through the School of Extended and International Education, allowing for professors from many disciplines to teach one or multiple courses. Seven different full-time professors will teach the first cohort, from diverse areas including communications studies, modern languages and literature, Hutchins school of liberal studies, American multicultural studies, and Chicano and Latino studies.
Technical training like editing and cinematography will be part of the filmmaking curriculum, and Gehlawat plans to keep up on the latest trends as part of the program. "We want students to get into the new media technology, including digital distribution."
Hollywood has long had a love affair with the North Bay, from "The Birds," filmed in Bodega Bay, and Petaluma's "American Graffiti," to the 2017 Sharon Stone film "Running Wild" filmed in Santa Rosa and a new Netflix series filmed in Sebastopol this year. The film industry also has roots in the North Bay with Lucasfilm's Skywalker Ranch in Marin County and director Francis Ford Coppola's multiple wineries and properties in Wine Country. The Sonoma, Mill Valley and Anderson Valley film festivals also attract stars to the area each year.
Call for Participants: Online & Blended Teaching Institute: January 17-18, Schulz Library
What is it?
The SSU Faculty Center is offering a 2-day, intensive, hands-on training institute for online and blended instruction. The event will be held Tue 1/17 and Wed 1/18 from approximately 9am-5pm both days in the Schulz Library. Participants in this program will receive $500 to attend the event, and both morning refreshments and lunch will be provided both days. If you have any questions not addressed in this description, please email Dr. Justin Lipp, Faculty Center Director (email@example.com). If interested, please complete the application form (https://goo.gl/forms/qUpPRjGyYUouSvCo2) by Fri 12/16 for full consideration.
A brief synopsis of the schedule:
Tue 1/17: Introductory Kick-Off Session; Workshop with CSU Chancellor's Office Dr. Ashley Skylar on the CSU Quality Online Learning and Teaching framework to promote best practices in online and hybrid instruction.
Wed 1/18: Morning Interest sessions with SSU faculty experienced teaching online/blended courses & tech-based sessions to learn best practices in the use of select SSU provided ed-tech tools; Afternoon drop-in time with dedicated staff person to start consultation for redesigning your online course.
Fine Print:
- Faculty should be prepared to work with Faculty Center instructional designers during Spring term to complete work on a redesigned course to offer as a pilot online during the Summer Term through Extended Ed (available financial support of up to $1500 per faculty member for completing redesign and offering the course pilot in Summer 2017 in addition to course based pay). The deadline to apply for a course offering with Extended Ed for Summer 2017 has been extended for participants of this program to Wed 2/15 by 5pm instead of the original January 27 deadline.
- Participants will be required to submit a syllabus for the intended course redesign in advance of the January Institute to share with your assigned Faculty Center staffer to begin redesign thinking and facilitate your initial conversations.
- Participants will be required to complete a formal course re-approval with the Educational Policy Committee by submitting a Master Catalog Course Change Form (MCCCF). This approval must also include a final sign off from a faculty member's department chair, so it is recommended to obtain permission from your department in advance.
- Due to limited space, we may need to prioritize who is ultimately selected to participate in the event due to aligning this effort with the Graduation Initiative. As such, impacted and bottleneck courses within majors and within certain areas of the GE may be prioritized. We want to encourage all interested faculty to register, and the final selection will depend on the contours of the final applicant pool.
Message from the Interim Dean, Dr. Rob Eyler, concerning the tragedy in Brussels
The events in Brussels on March 22 continue to remind us how terrorism is just that: cowardly acts in the hopes of changing for a never-achievable goal. Sonoma State University currently has no students in Brussels, and we express our concern for any alumni, faculty, or local community members who are currently in Belgium.
Please be advised that there are no programs to be cancelled at this time and that there are no travel restrictions to date. However, the U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning (see https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/europe-travel-alert.html). These events remind us that Europe is in a time of social and economic upheaval and part of those changes are adoption and adaptation to a changing security environment. Brussels is a great city and an amazing blend of Western European politics, culture and society. March 22 was a sad day indeed.
I urge you to consider your safety while abroad and other travel options. At the same time we need to continue to travel and take advantage of educational opportunities in Europe in part as defiance to these acts.
New Online Early Childhood Education Certificate Program Launches in Summer 2016
The new online Early Childhood Studies Certificate is offered in partnership between the School of Education, the Department of Early Childhood Studies, and the School of Extended and International Education at Sonoma State University. Designed for working professionals, the ECE Certificate is a one-year program created to provide essential professional development for early childhood education providers and program directors, and transitional kindergarten and early elementary teachers. Students completing the program will meet the new ECE requirements for transitional kindergarten teachers, and qualify for the California Child Development Permit.
The Certificate consists of four classes totaling twelve units of coursework taken over one year, from Summer 2016 through Spring 2017, at a cost of $415/unit ($4,980 total). Transitional kindergarten teachers may qualify for the California Transitional Kindergarten Stipend Program.
Courses are designed to combine theory and practice to improve students' ability to design hands-on, integrated, project-based curriculum; support dual language learners; authentically document and assess children's learning; engage and support families; and advance their own development as Early Childhood Education professionals.
The application deadline for the Certificate has been extended to May 20. Please visit the program website https://www.sonoma.edu/exed/ece-certificate.
SEIE Employee, Hope Ortiz, Receives an Applause Award
Hope has been a tremendous advocate for our DREAMers program here on campus. She has given a lot of her time to learn how to serve this student population. Most recently, when the club found itself in a financial crisis, she reached out to her networks to find support. As the advisor of the club, I thank her for taking time out of her busy schedule to do this. Also, as a colleague I see the importance of taking time to be an advocate for a group of students that don't always have a home away from home. Thank you Hope for opening your networks and your office to assist my students.
For more information on the Applause Awards, click here.
Senior International Officer Dr. Robert Eyler's Message on the Tragedy in Paris
"The horrific events in Paris on November 13 remind us how close terrorism is to us. One of the cornerstones of a college education is the opportunity to study abroad with the support of your home campus. All Sonoma State students currently in Paris are safe and accounted for; however, the CSU family lost a student at CSU Long Beach to these attacks, Nohemi Gonzalez, the only American known to have passed away due to these cowardly acts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our sister campus in Long Beach, the student's family and friends and to all who lost someone over the weekend.
This week is International Education Week across the United States. Sonoma State plans to showcase and celebrate the international exchange and study programs we have that send students toward points across the world and also bring students to us. The beauty of education is that we become informed on the importance of global politics in our lives, and how ignorance breeds fear and ultimately terror and violence. The more we spread the word about the power of education across the world, the more we can reduce those fears and create more communion with people that do not have the same beliefs we do, but who understand the power of those differences. Travel and study abroad, as well as welcoming those from other countries, is what international education is all about and why so many of us are passionate about travel.
I urge you to reflect on what happened in Paris and support international understanding, friendship, and education at Sonoma State University by participating in the many events November 16 - 19 during International Education Week. Education leads to positive connections between people globally, though this past weekend's events bond us in tragedy. There is a reason why red, white and blue are colors shared by France and the United States in their flags. We stand united with France in the wake of this tragedy; please come and see how we connect Sonoma State to the world this week at International Hall."
En Francais:
"Les événements terrifiants survenus à Paris le 13 novembre dernier nous rappellent combien le terrorisme n'est jamais loin de nous. Un des piliers d'une éducation universitaire est l'occasion d'étudier à l'étranger avec le soutien de votre université. Tous les étudiants de Sonoma State actuellement à Paris ont été retrouvés et sont sans danger. Toutefois, la famille CSU a perdu lors de ces attaques une étudiante du CSU Long Beach, Nohemi Gonzalez. Elle est le seul citoyen américain à nous avoir quittés en raison de ces actes lâches. Nos pensées et nos prières vont à notre université sœur de Long Beach, à la famille de l'étudiante, à ses amis, et à tous ceux qui ont perdu quelqu'un au cours du week-end.
Cette semaine est la semaine de l'éducation internationale dans tous les Etats-Unis. Sonoma State envisage de mettre en valeur et de célébrer les programmes d'échanges universitaires internationaux grâce auxquels nous envoyons des étudiants aux quatre coins du monde et nous accueillons également des étudiants étrangers. C'est souvent grâce à l'éducation que nous prenons conscience de l'importance des affaires internationales dans nos vies et que nous comprenons comment l'ignorance laisse place à la peur, puis à la terreur et la violence. Plus nous transmettons ce pouvoir de l'éducation à travers le monde, plus nous pouvons vaincre ces craintes et créer plus de échanges avec les personnes qui ne partagent pas nos croyances, mais qui comprennent la puissance de ces différences. Voyager et étudier à l'étranger, ainsi qu'accueillir ceux originaires d'autres pays constituent l'essence de l'éducation internationale et expliquent pourquoi tant d'entre nous sont d'enthousiastes voyageurs.
Je vous invite à réfléchir à ce qui s'est passé à Paris et à soutenir l'entente, l'amitié et l'éducation internationales à Sonoma State University en participant aux nombreux événements qui auront lieu du 16 au 19 novembre au cours de la semaine de l'éducation internationale. L'éducation engendre des liens positifs entre personnes dans le monde, même si les événements du week-end dernier nous lient dans la tragédie. Ce n'est pas une coïncidence si bleu, blanc et rouge sont des couleurs des drapeaux de la France et des États-Unis. Nous sommes unis avec la France à la suite de cette tragédie. Merci de venir voir comment nous connectons le campus de Sonoma State au monde cette semaine à International Hall."
Click below to view Dean Eyler's letter in:
Rebecca Petrow
School of Extended and International Education's
New International Student Coordinator
Sonoma State University
We are delighted to announce that Rebecca ("Becky") Petrow has joined the School of Extended and International Education (SEIE) as International Student Coordinator. A native of Sebastopol, Becky has been living in Humboldt for the past seven years, both studying and working in the field of International Education. She attended Humboldt State University (HSU), where she graduated with a B.A. in International Studies and in French/Francophone studies. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in International Education through the School for International Training (SIT) in Vermont.
Becky has 3 years of experience working with international and study abroad students in the Center for International Programs at Humboldt State University (HSU). Most recently, she was the Admissions Coordinator for the International English Language Institute (IELI) at HSU, where she was responsible for providing immigration advising to F-1/F-2 students and coordinating conditional admissions as a strategy to matriculate IELI students to HSU. Becky also has experience in developing volunteer programming, database design and data management, developing online orientation programming, planning and coordinating orientations for international students, and office management.
As the newest addition to the team at the Center for International Education at Sonoma State University, Becky will provide both academic and immigration advising for international degree-seeking, exchange, and Semester at Sonoma student populations. She is very excited to be joining SSU and share her love of the culture and natural offerings of Sonoma County with SSU students. Please join us in welcoming Becky Petrow back to the area and as a new member of Sonoma State University.
Sonoma State Goes Smoke and Tobacco Free
More information available here.
Sonoma State is one of the first campuses in the California State University system to go completely smoke free. San Diego State and CSU Fullerton are currently the only other smoke-free CSUs, although San Jose State has plans to go smoke-free this summer. SSU's policy went into effect February 1, 2015 and allows smoking in campus parking lots through June 30. Effective July 1 the entire campus will be smoke-free.
"Talks have been in the works for some time about this," says Tammy Kenber, SSU's Senior Director of Human Resources, "but 2015 was the year when things finally came together and the policy successfully made its way through the shared governance process. We are fortunate to live in a very healthy and health-conscious part of the country. For the most part, this policy is widely supported for promoting the wellness of employees, students and our community. Due to the meet and confer process that was required with campus bargaining units, the University was not able to do as much pre-communication about the upcoming policy as we would have liked, but that the administration is still pleased to see the policy move forward."
The policy includes smokeless tobacco and e-cigarette products and extends to off-campus sites under university ownership or control, which includes SSU's nature preserves. As of January 1, more than 1,500 colleges and universities nationally have implemented 100% smoke-free policies on campus, including 27 in California, according to the American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation. Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana and Oklahoma prohibit smoking on public college campuses statewide.
Santa Rosa Junior College was designated a smoke-free campus in 2009 and their campus issues tickets and levies fines for violations. SSU will not issue tickets for smoking on campus but offenses will be addressed similar to violations of any other campus policy. Employees with questions should contact the University's HR Office at firstname.lastname@example.com. Students with questions should contact Student Affairs / Student Health Center. Visitors and community members may contact University Affairs.
Jason Lau, Ph.D.
School of Extended and International Education's
New Executive Director of Personnel, Programs, and Business Operations
Sonoma State University
A Member of the 23 Campus California State University (CSU)
Jason traveled from Hong Kong to the United States to be the first member of his family to receive a college education. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Northern Iowa, completing both his B.A. and M.A. in Leisure, Youth and Human Services Administration. In 2010, he earned his Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies from The University of Iowa.
Jason has accumulated more than 15 years of professional experience in higher education. As former Director of Community Education, Lifelong Learning & International Education at College of Marin, he was responsible for all aspects of program planning, development and operations of fee-based programs, including an Intensive English Program for F-1 international students, and community services that provide continuing and lifelong learning opportunities for Marin County residents, especially older adults. He is also a Certified Park & Recreational Professional.
Jason also has extensive experience in managing grants and contracts for continuing education and international programs. As Assistant Director at the University of Northern Iowa, he was the principal investigator for over 40 federal contracts and international agreements with contract partners from all four branches of the U.S. military, U.S. embassies, corporate clubs, international schools and universities worldwide.
While a student at UNI, Jason received several awards for his extensive volunteer work. He also started an international early childhood education consulting business. Due to the success of this business, he created the Global Competency Consulting Research Fund for Early Developmental Education in the UNI Foundation. The fund had been used to help defray research expenses for UNI's faculty and graduate students. He also created the Po Wa Opportunity Scholarship Endowment Fund for International Students to honor his parents and support international education. Thanks to him, each year a UNI international student will receive $1,000 scholarship to study in the United States. In 2011, the University of Northern Iowa's Alumni Association honored him with the prestigious Heritage Honors Young Alumnus Award. This award is presented to a graduate who has demonstrated success early in his/her career and who has been active in the life of the University.
Jason has now joined the School of Extended and International Education at Sonoma State University. "We are extremely happy and proud to have an individual with Jason's background, education, and experience joining our University," said Mark Merickel, Dean of the School of Extended and International Education. Please join us in welcoming Jason Lau to Sonoma State University.


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It's the easter holidays and the kids are off school!
Maybe you are going on a trip? Holiday? If so – you might find this post very useful.
Driving with children can sometimes be a battle. As a driver and passenger it can sometimes be hard to keep the back seat happy, especially on a long car journey – and because of that, I have given you my top "5" items I think are invaluable to a long car journey. I hope you find it as useful as I do.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate* links. Which means that I may get commissions if you decide to purchase anything from X company/or simply click on the link. I only recommend products & systems that I use and love myself, so I know you'll be in good hands. Thank you, in advance for your support!
Top Tips: Things You Need For a Long Car Journey
For the smallest passengers on the journey, there isn't really that much available to entertain them.
Alas, I have found some items I think will be suitable AND safe for the journey. Way too often parents will unknowingly buy after market products which can potentially cause harm in an accident.
Because of that – all items here are "throw safe" – which means that you go by the rule of thumb where if you are comfortable "throwing" an item in your baby's face (not that you WILL! ) then it's safe for them to have in the car seat.
Long car journeys will usually (at least in this house!) mean sleeping kids in the back seat.
Trunki Yondi:
I mentioned the Trunki Yondi before on the blog. It's a product I recommend to many if they have issues with head flop, all though please remember that head flop is not dangerous in healthy children over 6m old. Still, many do prefer to use a product such as the Yondi, so I have added it to the list as it is currently – as far as I am aware – the only doughnut-shaped neck pillow which is approved for car seats.
Trunki SnooziHedz:
Another great one is the SnooziHedz from Trunki. It comes with an inflatable pillow and a fleece blanket.
The blanket measures 70 x 90cm and can be gripped to the pillow, which is a nifty feature and prevents the blanket or pillow to be lost or fall down in the footwell, or at least it prevents them from falling down as easy as they would otherwise do. hehe
BubbleBum Junkie Car Seat Organizer & BubbleBum Sneck Travel Pillow:
A product I recently was introduced to (quite by accident actually!) is the BubbleBum Junkie Car Seat Organizer! I was a little sceptic at first, as I tend to be with anything that can store things and isn't put on the floor or boot, but this product is actually good. The Junkie is restrained with the vehicle seatbelt so it should not move when correctly installed.
The 'Sneck Travel Pillow' is suitable from 4 years up and can be used on planes as well as in the car.
Perfect for car journeys, bus trips or fly-in's. The Sneck easily attaches to the headrest with a velcro strap so it stays in place and the kids can snooze comfortably. It also comes with a stash pocket so your child can store their mp3 player or mobile device while not in use.
Trunki Bootapak:
If you're going on holiday, needing a taxi to the airport or going on a bus, the Trunki Boostapak comes in handy. It's a booster seat with a backpack!
Be aware that the law has changed! And that boosters are for BIG KIDS! :)
Need entertainment for the whole family when on a journey? Check out these cool games!
For even more fun games to play in the car – make sure you check out my post on printable car games! :D
I hope you found these useful!
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Therese has completed the 'Advanced Child Car Seat Training Course' at TRL (Transport Research Lab) and is a CPD accredited car seat expert. She blogs about in-car safety, car seats, tips, reviews, giveaways and advice. She's a mum on a mission to change the law and raise awareness. She is also a breastfeeding advocate and gentle parenting promoter who loves cloth nappies, baby-wearing, BLW and co-sleeping/bed-sharing.

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Are you considering making your first big contribution to an open source project? If so, don't make this mistake.
I've been working on open source projects for a number of years now. Sometimes, we've received feedback from potential new developers, saying something like this: "Your project looks great, and I'd love to help out. BUT your code is a mess. I'll help, but only if we XXX."
In this case, "XXX" is an expensive wide-reaching enhancement to infrastructure, something like:
- Replace the automated build scripts
- Refactor the code in a huge way
- Add/remove a significant library dependency
- Rewrite the code in another language
These are very risky infrastructure enhancements: they have a known large up-front cost, an unknown cost in bugs introduced during the enhancement, and unclear benefit, because typically the goal of the enhancement is to do exactly what the code already does, but in a better or more maintainable way.
In many cases it's very tempting to indulge in infrastructure projects like these, and as a result, I'm guilty of implementing my fair share of them myself.
But we have to say "no" most of the time; we're here to build something great, not to shave yaks. Especially since, in most cases, people who say "I'd like to help, but..." don't really want to help anyway; they don't usually stick around long enough to fix the bugs in the new infrastructure they suggested.
UPDATE: Newbie developers tend to want to propose big refactors partly because it's harder to read code than to write it, but also because it's easy to get used to crappy code over time.
In the worst case of this I've ever experienced, a developer "John" (not his real name) required a major refactoring of the code before he'd work on the project, but volunteered to do the entire thing himself. He decided to go dark; he returned, months later, with huge changes to the code, touching almost every file in the system.
In the open source community, we call this a "code bomb." A code bomb is a patch that's so large that no one can review it. Here's Ben Collins-Sussman on code bombs:
One of the main community "anti-patterns" we've talked about is people writing "code bombs". That is, what do you do when somebody shows up to an open source project with a gigantic new feature that took months to write? Who has the time to review thousands of lines of code? What if there was a bad design decision made early in the process — does it even make sense to point it out? Dropping code-bombs on communities is rarely good for the project: the team is either forced to reject it outright, or accept it and deal with a giant opaque blob that is hard to understand, change, or maintain. It moves the project decidedly in one direction without much discussion or consensus.
When a developer (typically a newbie developer) drops a code bomb, it's perfectly fine to just say:
Sorry, we can't accept this patch because it's too large; it's a code bomb!
The onus is on the contributor to break it up into smaller reviewable patches, each of which fixes a clear bug.
In our case, we had to just reject "John's" patch, wholesale. Months of work were simply wasted! Don't let this happen to you!
UPDATE: Good commentary on reddit


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American Bar Association's (ABA) annual meeting.
This year it's been held in Chicago from 2 August 2012 to 7 August 2012. I can't wait to visit that magnificent city again.
My seminar deals with the rapidly growing field of arbitration and mediation. The full brochure can be obtained here. The seminar in on Friday, 3 August 2012, and is entitled "WIPO Mediation and Arbitration - An Alternative to Global Litigation"
I think that the seminar is particularly relevant given the very public patent wars going on between Apple, Samsung, Google and others.
I very much look forward to working with the speakers who are incredibly well qualified.
More to follow....


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Highlights from ANA/Effies Members Only ConferencesSeptember 27, 2013
By Marni Gordon, SVP of committees and conferences, ANA
This month ANA partnered with Effie on two ANA Members Only Conferences themed: Effective Marketing & Media Insights. The first event was held on September 12th in New York City hosted by Time Warner Inc. The second conference was held the following week on September 19th at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles hosted by AEG Worldwide and presented by the United States Postal Service.
Both conferences showcased winners of the 2013 Effie Awards North America program through case studies that focused on best practices for bringing ideas to life, key insights and industry trends. The Effie Awards recognize the most effective advertising – advertising that drives results – and their mission is, "to recognize, educate and encourage effectiveness among the marketing communications industry."
Both days were filled with rich insights and included sessions from Ford Motor Company, JetBlue, Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Mizuno, Activision, Hillshire Brands, Dick's Sporting Goods, and United States Postal Service plus an overview on key trends and insights from 2013 Effie award winners. Here are some of the keys to success/lessons learned from both events:
- Start with a core idea rooted in strategic insights.
- Make the idea personal, social and shareable.
- Allow people to connect with your brand on their terms.
- Brands need to be in the content business and have the right context (right place, right time).
- Technology can make life a little more human.
- You need to be courageous and not afraid to take chances.
- It doesn't matter how old your product is…if you capture the emotional moment and leverage technology, it can definitely change your brand.
- It is important to leverage the consumer insights you have to improve your brand and consumer experience.
- It is important to communicate your brand's belief system and involve all stakeholders.
- Cultural inevitability can drive your business.
- Honor your core.
- Draw creative inspiration from outside your category.
- Great advertising is content.
- Big ideas are executionally flexible.
- Be strategically focused. Don't try to make one thing the job of ten.
- Authenticity is the key to good creative.
- A good run can change your day, your life.
Here are a few facts shared on 2013 North American Effie Award winners:
- There were 93 medalists with 21 gold winners.
- The most effective brands were not the biggest spenders – 53% of gold winners had small budgets.
- Television was the hero media channel among winners and a key feature of successful entries.
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Rottnest Island Helicopter Skydive
Experience the unique rush of a Rottnest Island heli-skydive thanks to Skydive Geronimo and Corsaire Aviation.
Your heli-skydive experience begins with a spectacular scenic flight to altitude over Rottnest Island in a VIP Eurocopter EC130, with the door open! Exiting the helicopter at 10,000ft, you will experience a free fall sensation similar to that of a BASE jump, accelerating from zero airspeed to terminal velocity in around 10 seconds.
You and your excited support jump team will meet the Corsaire team at their VIP hangar at Jandakot Airport in Perth, before enjoying a relaxing flight to Rottnest island in style and comfort. After arriving on Rottnest, you'll be introduced to the Geronimo Team and complete all pre-jump briefings and paperwork before taking off on your unforgettable Perth skydiving experience.
You'll land on the beach with your friends and family waiting, before returning absolutely pumped back to Jandakot Airport after your amazing day.
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- Return Jandakot Airport (Perth) to Rottnest Island transfers, flying in an EC130 helicopter with Corsaire Aviation.
- 10,000ft helicopter tandem skydive with Skydive Geronimo over Rottnest Island.
- FREE return helicopter transfers for spectators; maximum numbers apply as per below.
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- Minimum 2 skydive participants.
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Spending the day Christmas shopping. I know it's not Christmas Eve yet, but I figured I'd start early this year. I hope you enjoy reading this blog from Christmas past.
It made her laugh to see the television commercials where the children eagerly wake up their parents on Christmas morning. It was usually the other way around in her house, and this year was no exception. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, but she couldn't sleep. "It's Christmas," whispered in her head; how could they sleep so soundly?
She put on her robe and tiptoed down the stairs at 5 AM. She plugged in the tree lights, and stood still for a moment, hugging the Christmas magic to herself. It took her breath away to see the presents mounded under the Christmas tree, proof that Santa had already been and gone. Somehow, she never seemed to catch him filling the stockings, no matter how early she came downstairs.
She had put the teakettle on the stove when her mother padded into the kitchen. It was always this way, she and her mother, drinking tea together on Christmas morning. It was a ritual, one she wouldn't give up for anything. She looked forward to spending this time with her mother all year. It's not that they didn't spend time together at other times of the year, it's just that this was special time, Christmas time.
She and her mother would wait until they couldn't stand it another minute, and then they would wake up the rest of the family. The kids would bound down the stairs the minute they were properly awake. The dads would come down, bleary-eyed but happy. The last one down was always her sister, pushing at her bed-mussed hair and grumbling under her breath like a humbug.
Christmas was special, a day given to her as a gift. She treasured every moment of it, pulling it into her so that she would always have the memories to keep her company. She loved her family – each and every one precious to her – and she loved Christmas.


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I have been thinking about wetsuits for a while now. I have an offer for 20% off anything Zoot until the end of February. I am tempted to use that towards their top-of-the-line Zenith. However the closest place to try them out is http://www.fastsplits.com/ in Newton, Ma which is not close or convenient. No place really close to try on any wetsuits really. Which is unfortunate, because I figure by the beginning of April I will be able to get out in the ocean again.
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2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune
9. Pluto
A. Scientist who study this planet work on a 24 hour and 39 minutes clock.
B. Always the oddball, the axis of this planet is tilled at 82˚. (Earth is at 23.5˚)
C. The rings of this planet are composed of countless icy particles whose size varies from dust to houses.
D. You may or may not be from this planet.
E. If you weighed 100 pounds on Earth, you would weight 7 pounds on this dwarf planet.
F. The surface temperature of this planet varies from 660˚F to -275˚F. Yikes!
G. The information provided for this planet was blocked off in the museum. It must not be very important.
H. Land changes on this globe are not due to wind and water (there isn't much of an atmosphere). Volcanoes are the creators of lava-carved rivers (aka canali) and gigantic mountains.
I. This planet emits more radio noise than any other object in our solar system (excluding the Sun). They had samples of these and WTF.
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Luna Rising
By Selene Castrovilla
Genre: Women's Fiction
About the Book
Life begins at thirty-eight for Long Island mom and writer Luna Lampanelli, when she kicks her secretly gay husband to the curb. She's got her freedom, but what she wants is love. Luna knows she doesn't need a man to exist, but try telling that to her heart. Against the advice of Sunny, her snarky best friend, and Jiminy, the cautioning voice in Luna's head who just won't shut up, Luna sets course to find a mate. Luna speed and on-line dates her way into several short-lived, surreal relationships. There's Ari, the humorless Israeli who refuses to assimilate – to America, and to humanity. There's Alex, the young and handsome ex-crackhead who informs Luna he doesn't want to be monogamous—while they're in bed. There's Memphis, the wild-eyed sadomasochist. There's Red, angry and crippled, who becomes the catalyst for Luna to join Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous. But before Luna can proceed to recovery, she meets the elusive but oh so appealing Trip. He's emotionally unavailable and has the Madonna-Whore Complex, but how can Luna (aka "whore") let him go when she enjoys his dry wit so much, and his body even more? Humorously haunting and packed with unspeakable truths, Luna Rising follows a woman's funny and heart-breaking struggle to relate with un-relatable men and an un-relatable world, and to figure out something even more un-relatable: herself.
About the Author
Selene Castrovilla debuts in women's fiction with Luna Rising, but she's no stranger to publishing. An award-winning teen and children's author, Selene believes that through all trends, humanity remains at the core of literature. Her novel Melt, Book One of the Rough Romance Trilogy, received six honors including the IndieReader Discovery Award Grand Prize for Fiction. Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, her third nonfiction picture book about the American Revolution, was the recipient of four awards including Booklist Top Ten Biography for Youth, International School Librarians' Honor Book and Eureka! California Reading Association Honor Book. A companion book, Revolutionary Rogues: John André and Benedict Arnold, is hot off the presses. Selene holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from The New School and a B.A. in English from New York University. She lives on Long Island with her two sons and too many cats, where she sits on her deck in the summer, fall and spring (and at her picture window in the winter) and writes. She loves the color purple and coffee. Selene plays well with others, but with words even better. She is so grateful to do what she loves. National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson calls Selene "a writer worth watching." Visit www.SeleneCastrovilla.com.
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCastrovilla/
On Twitter: @SCastrovilla
On Twitter: @SCastrovilla
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Luna-Rising-Selene-Castrovilla/dp/0991626192 On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32963894-luna-rising
On B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/luna-rising-selene-castrovilla/1125286165
AUTHOR'S GIVEAWAY: $50 Amazon card plus signed copies of Luna Rising and Melt by Selene Castrovilla!
An Excerpt
"I'm gonna try dating again," Luna told Joe, her boxing coach. They were doing pad work— jabbing, hooking, ducking, slipping and talking about love.
"Don't do it. You ain't ready," he said. "Uppercuts!"
"Gee, thanks." She drove her fists up into the pads until the bell rang.
"Rest. Hey, you want me to lie, or what?"
"What makes you all gung-ho to do this? You need to get laid?"
"No . . . well, I guess maybe yes . . . But that's not it. I just feel good. I've been living alone for nine months. I've been okay."
Not exactly true . . . she'd nearly fallen apart every time something in the house broke down. But she wanted to concentrate on the positive. She'd survived. That was positive.
"What's your game plan?"
"I thought I'd try CraigsList."
"CraigsList? Are you shitting me? That's where you buy a table, not get a date."
"Yesterday, I heard a guy on Howard Stern say he met someone on CraigsList. It was love at first sight."
"That's ridiculous. That ain't love." The bell rang again. He held up his right pad. "Double hook. Twist on your heel!"
Luna complied, or at least she thought she did.
"TWIST!" he hollered. "Holy shit, for months I been telling you to twist. What does it take?"
She tried again. She responded to being yelled at. "Better," he said. "Twenty. Go!"
Luna twisted and thudded, twisted and thudded. In the background Cher crooned "If I Could Turn Back Time."
Joe said, "It took me six or seven years to fall in love with my wife."
Luna almost fell over mid-twist. "Really?"
"Yeah. In the beginning I would've told you it could never happen. But people can grow on you."
Twist, thud, twist, thud.
Over and over, catching Joe's steady blue eyes in-between each move.
Then he said, "Love is a consequence."
Twist, thud¸ twist, thud. "That's an unusual concept," she said.
"It's true," he said. Then he said, "Jab, jab, double left uppercut."
She struck the pads silently for a few moments. Consequence seemed almost a dirty word, although she didn't know why. Maybe it was too grown up.
Luna liked the immediate.
She asked, "What about the Zen saying, 'leap and the net will appear?'"
Joe said, "You're mixing metaphors. Jab, jab, right, right uppercut."
Thud, thud. "Am I?" Thud, Thud.
He laughed. "What the hell do I know about metaphors? Sounded good, though."
The bell rang. Joe yanked off Luna's gloves, tossed them to the corner under the mirror, ripped the Velcro seal on her wraps and unraveled her. The wraps landed in a heap at her feet. "Let's go," he said.
He put a thirty-pound weight on what Luna called "the butt machine" and motioned her on. She stepped onto the platform, bent under the shoulder lift, spread her feet so they were centered, pulled the safety bar out and pushed up, lifting the weight on her shoulders.
Lift, squat. Lift, squat. The first couple were never bad. She said, "Don't you at least believe in unconditional love?"
"The only unconditional love we have is for our kids."
Up, down. Up, down.
By the fourth she was feeling the strain in her thighs and her rear. She felt it in her chest too, which stopped her from responding.
Up, down. Up, down.
Up, down. Up, down.
Her legs were trembling. "Jesus, Joe…" she managed.
He said, "Jesus wasn't really sacrificing anything to die for our sins. He knew he was going to heaven. I don't have that kind of faith."
Up, down. Up, down.
Up, down. Up, down.
Was he even keeping count here? "I have to stop," she told him.
"Two more."
Up. "Uhhhh!" Down. "Uhhhh!"
Up. "Uhhhh!" Down. "Uhhhh!"
"And rest," Joe said.
Luna slid the locking bar forward and moved out from under the shoulder rest. She wobbled down.
That's why she paid him – she'd never push herself this far.
She leaned against the machine for support. In between recuperating huffs she said, "So you're saying even Jesus didn't offer unconditional love?"
"I'm saying he had nothing to lose. It was a no-brainer for him."


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The NBA All-Star Game is a friendly game hosted and carried out by the NBA (National Basketball Association each year since its introduction in 1951. This exhibition game matches the star players of the association from the Western Conference against the Eastern Conference. The featured event of is the NBA All-Star Weekend. One of the best attractions of this exhibition game is featuring the wonderful city wherein the event is held. In 2014, the 2014 NBA All-Star Game will be held in New Orleans, the home of the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans team, in New Orleans Arena.
This will be the 63rd time that the National Basketball Association has held the NBA All-Star Game every year and the 2nd time that the event will be held at New Orleans Arena. The first time that New Orleans, Louisiana has hosted the NBA All-Star Game was in 2008.
The starting lineup for both the Western and Eastern conference teams will be chosen by the fans thru ballot voting, while the lineup of the reserves will be selected by the league's head coaches from their respective conferences. The head coaches aren't permitted to vote for players in their own team. Once a chosen NBA player can't take part in the event due to an injury, the replacement is then chosen by the NBA commissioner, which by 2014 is Adam Silver replacing David Stern.
The coach of the NBA team having the best record in their respective conferences will be selected to take the reins in the event. On the other hand, despite the record of the team, a head coach isn't allowed to take part in the NBA All-Star in two consecutive years. Acknowledged as the "Riley Rule", in which the Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, wherein Pat Riley was the coach, won a lot that Pat Riley finished up to be the Western Conference coach 8 times out of 9 seasons (between 1982 and 1990), this rule was implemented. If a certain team repeats having the best record in either conference, the head coach of the conference's having the second-best record takes the spot as the All-Star coach for either conference.
The NBA All-Star Game is player under usual rules of the National Basketball Association, but there are still noteworthy distinctions from a normal NBA game. Because the starting All-Star players are chosen by the fans all over the world, at times, players begin the game out of their regular positions.
Every NBA All-Star Game is fun, not because the All-Star Game but it also features a lot of attractions for the fans, both casual and hardcore fans. The included attraction of the event is it features the first-year (Rookies) players and the second-year (Sophomores) players in a game. It also features the Skills Challenge, 3-point Shootout and the Dunk Contest. All of these attractions will once again be featured in the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. For all the fans of the NBA, young and old, watching the 2014 NBA All-Star Game in person is a must because they will get to see their favorite players representing their respective teams and conferences!


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Ambode: No resolution yet on 2019
• Akande, Osoba, Adebayo To Intervene
There are indications that the ongoing face off between Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the governor's second term in 2019 may be resolved before the direct primary scheduled to hold on September 25.
Last Monday, the national leader was said to have backed a former Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Mr Jide Sanwo-Olu to obtain the governorship nomination form to contest the ticket with the incumbent.
Sanwo-Olu reportedly got the support of the Mandate Group, which is loyal to Tinubu, leading to what looked like abandoning Ambode. The former commissioner is set to make his declaration to contest for governor today at Ikeja, where the entire members of APC are expected to congregate.
However, The Guardian learnt that spirited moves are ongoing to resolve the matter, even as at yesterday night. It was reported that the former interim national chairman of the APC, Chief Bisi Akande and the likes of former governor of Ogun and Ekiti states, Chief Segun Osoba and Niyi Adebayo are also being prevailed upon to appeal to Tinubu to stop Sanwao-Olu and other aggrieved members of the party who have made up their minds against Ambode.
Some of the conditions, which the party is giving the governor before he could be offered the return ticket are; he would not have any input in the appointment of commissioners and other cabinet members, he would not have any member of his interest in the State House of Assembly and National Assembly.
It was also alleged that the Governor would not spend any money throughout the second term unless stakeholders approve such.
But an inside source disclosed to The Guardian that Ambode is not likely to accept those conditions for whatever reasons.
However, some members of the party are considering the implications of not allowing the Governor to return for a second term on the party's platform.
A source from the party said denying Ambode the ticket may amount to taking the electorate for granted, as he recalled what happened in 1992 between Mr Femi Agbalajobi and Chief Dapo Sarunmi of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), which led to protest votes against the party and paved way for late Chief Michael Otedola of the National Republican Convention (NRC) to emerge governor in spite of SDP's popularity.
The source said it is dangerous to take such risk again this time. The Guardian also learnt that if Sanwo-Olu eventually calls off his declaration scheduled to hold today or he goes ahead just as mere formality without support of the party structure, then the matter between Tinubu and his political protégé may have been resolved.
Meanwhile, as at the time of filing this report, the Mandate Group was still meeting and mobilising for Sanwo-Olu's declaration scheduled to take off at 12 noon.
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SAN DIEGO ---- The Padres agreed to terms with supplemental-first round draft choice Zach Eflin for a less-than-slot $1.2 million pending a physical, a team source confirmed Saturday.
Eflin, a 6-foot-5, 200-pound right-handed pitcher from Oviedo, Fla., was selected 33rd overall in the draft, a pick the Padres received as compensation after Heath Bell signed with the Miami Marlins in the offseason.
Eflin went 7-0 with 0.51 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 43 innings for Hagerty High this season. The suggested slot amount for the 33rd pick was $1.525 million.
The Padres agreed to terms with first-rounder Max Fried for the slotted amount of $3 million on Friday.
A source said the Padres are also close to a deal with St. John's outfielder Jeremy Baltz, whom the club selected with the 68th overall pick. The suggested slot for Baltz is $757,900.


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10 Great Reasons to Write Your Will
Many people make it a New Years Resolution to make a Will but before they know it work and family life soon takes over and they never get around to it. Not making a will is a missed opportunity to have your say about what happens after you die.
Pre-planning your funeral is just as important as your will. Take the entire burden off your family and contact a local funeral director so you can begin planning and paying for your funeral. In the case of passing, your funeral director will follow the exact instructions given and you will have peace of mind that everything is paid for. For funeral directors in the North of England in areas such as Wigan and Bolton, click here.
Here are just 10 reasons which illustrate the importance of making a will:
1. Security
A Will is the only way to ensure your Property and possessions will go where you want to. Nothing can beat the feeling of relief knowing that your loved ones will be financially secure after your death. If you have no family and do not make a will everything will go to the Crown.
2. You are Unmarried
If you are unmarried but have a partner who you would like to inherit in the event of your death, then you must make a Will. Unmarried partners have no rights to an estate of a loved one and will receive nothing.
3. Guardians for your Children
If you have children under the age of 18 your Will can stipulate who is to be a guardian in the event of your death. It would give you the security of choosing who is going to look after your children.
4. Prevent Family Feuds
If you do not leave clear instructions after your death then rifts may occur between your family members. This can be the result of one or more parties feeling that they are more entitled than others to certain assets. In writing your Will this can help to avoid any arguments and unnecessary expense and delay after you have gone. This can be particularly relevant if you have remarried and have children from previous relationships.
5. Skip a Generation
It might be the case that your children are financially secure and that you want your Will to benefit your grandchildren. A Will can be set up so that it skips a generation thereby ensuring your grandchildren's financial security.
6. Change in personal circumstances
If you already have a will but have since married, entered into a civil partnership, separated, divorced or remarried then you must make a new will. If you are separated but not legally divorced and do not have a will your assets will pass to your spouse even if you no longer live with them.
7. Sentimental Items
If you have items of great sentimental value or family heirlooms then you may wish to stipulate in your Will who should have these to prevent arguments and ensure that the sentimental value will not be lost in years to come.
8. You've had a Windfall
If you are fortunate enough to come into some money, no matter what age, you should consider writing a Will. It is easy to forget to make such plans when you are enjoying an unexpected cash flow – however this often means that the money isn't distributed in accordance with your wishes in the event of your death.
9. Charity
A Will can be set up so that your estate is donated to charity. If you have an organisation or support a group close to your heart which you would like to leave something to then we can write your Will to respect those wishes.
10. Keeping it in your own family
If you and your partner have children from a previous relationship or marriage then you may wish to leave your estate to your blood relatives as opposed to passing to your new partner's family. You can arrange this by making a will. In the unfortunate event that you and your spouse died together then it may be deemed that the eldest person died first. If your spouse is younger than you then your estate would pass to them and could pass to their family either by their will or intestacy rules.
These are only 10 of the great reason to make Will and there are many more. Why not give us a call and find out how we can help you get the security and peace of mind that you deserve.
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Explore the nature at Romsø. The Romsø Boat is a high speed passenger boat with space for 17 passengers. In the summer the boat sails according to a permanent sailing schedule, always book in advance. The boat can also be charterred for group trip outside sailing schedule.
Meeting point: Dosseringen J. Chr. Juel
01/04-31/08 Wednesday and Saturday
Departure Kerteminde kl. 09:00
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Friday Favorites – October 6
Hey, everyone! Welcome to my first ever FRIDAY FAVORITES post! I'm so excited for this new weekly series! These posts are gonna be short and sweet. I used to do listicles back in the day, but somewhere in time, they fell out of my posting routine. This is my answer to bringing them back but in a more casual, general, contemporaneous way. All of my Friday Favorites posts will contain affiliate links, just FYI, meaning I will earn commission from clicks/purchases. As you guys may or may not know, I currently do not have a job, so any clicks or eventual purchases from my links would be super appreciated as ya girl's tryna make a lil side cash here and there. That said, if you like my style, if you're a fan of my advice and my tastes, then get your virtual shopping carts READY.
Each post will contain five items (my weekly newsletter already contains two items, so I thought that adding five here for a total of seven would make sense). The items listed each week will be an assortment of clothing, beauty products, home decor, and whatever else I'm digging at the moment.
Image via urbanoutfitters.com
Y'all already know how much I stan the color olive, so I was definitely drawn to this sweater for that reason. I just love this because, yes, it's a plain sweater, but the tie sleeve detail is so standout and interesting. It adds such a fashionable and soft, feminine touch to any look *adds to cart.*
2. Champion Satin Baseball Jacket
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Y'all, I am absolutely OBSESSED with Champion. I don't even know why, I just am. Anyway, this jacket is BEAUTIFUL. 'Tis the season for light jackets, and this one adds such a sporty edge to any look. I'd love to layer this over a more frilly dress for a striking aesthetic contrast. It's also so classic; like, yes, $85.00 is expensive, but this sort of look never goes out of style.
Image via forever21.com
Did you guys know that Forever 21 sold home decor? Because I did not until now. This wall decor is super cute and would look great hung up or propped up like in the photo shown. I also love how it already comes in a frame. In college, none of my wall art was framed, so stuff would get easily ripped or ruined when I had to move rooms for the first three years. This piece would definitely last so much longer!
4. Essie Gel Couture in Hang Up The Heels
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Those who have been reading and following me on social know that I've been having a thing for green lately. My latest nail color of choice is this super deep green from Essie– and it's part of the Gel Couture line, so it lasts for much longer than your typical nail polish. Deep hues are also a must for fall!
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Anyone else getting flashbacks to their middle school LeSportsac bags while seeing this tote? I'm a big fan of camo print (not like hunting camo, I'm talking about fashion camo) and this soft tote is such a good size for travel, everyday errands, and sleepovers.
Did you love this roundup? What are you loving right now? Think I should include more items or fewer items? This is a brand new series so feedback would be stellar. Thank you so much for reading and come back next Friday for more picks!


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Very useful in low angle rescue operations where limited resources are available. Both ends of the rope can be used simultaneously. Constructed of heavy duty water resistant 1000 denier Cordura for years of rugged use. 2 inch nylon rolled webbing grab and throw handles. Dust flaps and tie in loops located inside each end of bag. Large diameter 3 mm cord and heavy duty cord lock allows for a superior closure. Vinyl window for rope log. All seams double stitched, taped and reinforced. Bags are measured for 1/2 inch rope. All bags are available in blue, red, black, yellow, orange, terra, multi-cam(15% price increase).
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- I've been a part of PodCastle on and off for years, first as an audio editor, then as a sometimes narrator. Now I've gone the full wazoo and have a story published there! I even narrated it! It's a reprint of "Blood Stone Water", which originally appeared in Beneath Ceaseless Skies, then Heiresses of Russ 2014, making it my most reprinted story so far. Stoked to be in yer earholes and part of the PodCastle archive now.
- The Sir Julius Vogel Award short list has been announced and way-ho, I made the cut for the Short Story category this year, with "Splintr" from "At The Edge". Thanks to everyone who nominated me. I have big feelz. If you're interested in voting in this year's SJVs, you need to be a member of SFFANZ, or a member of this year's natcon Lexicon. There is a supporting membership available for overseas people unable to attend in person.
- While on the subject of the SJVs, I'm stoked that "At The Edge" has such good representation on the ballot this year. Some of the stories made the shorts category, it's nominated for "Best Collected Work", and the cover art by Emma Weakley is nominated for an award.
- And on the subject of Lexicon, I'm currently signed up for "Future of a Spacewoman", "Diverse Families", and "In Need of Heroes?", about what we see and need in modern superheroes. It's a great line up of panels this year, a lot of really interesting stuff to talk about with a kiwi flavour.
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Core competency:
Talking piece – a stone, ornament or kush ball to signal the speaker.
10 minutes per dialogue prompt
An activity that fosters self-awareness by encouraging participants to voice their emotions, personal insights and experiences.
Building self-awareness increases one's ability to accurately recognize the influence that personal thoughts and emotions have on behaviour. It helps participants recognize who they are, when they are stressed or under pressure. The better your participants understand themselves, the better they are to accept or make change.
Gather participants in a circle and lead the class in five mindful breaths. Choose a question from the suggested list of prompts that you think will most spark a collective curiosity. Either go around the circle and let each participant respond, or pass the talking piece to someone who is eager to share their personal insights. Once all the participants have contributed, pass the talking piece around the circle once more, asking them to share what they learned from their peers.
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Washington, D.C., July 6, 2016—The competition schedule has been revised after the technical meeting this morning and posted to the website under menu PROGRAM / Competition Schedule.
The third edition of the world deaf volleyball championships has 8 men's and 8 women's teams from 9 countries. A single pool of 8 teams will play each other once in the preliminary round. After the preliminary rounds are completed, each team will be seeded into the quarterfinals.
There are 94 male and 97 female deaf volleyball players and a staff of 59 coaches, assistant coaches and medical personnel for a total of 250 participants.


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Living in Balance
Give your full attention
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Remove from them the slightest imperfections
and try to observe all conditions
necessary to make them perfect.
One action done well
is better than a thousand done half-heartedly.
Maxim of Love 14:4
Jean-Pierre Medaille, SJ
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"One action done well is better than a thousand done half-heartedly". Ah, instead, why not "a thousand actions done whole-heartedly"? That was my style for years. One of my struggles has been a compulsion toward perfectionism, in everything I do.
Some of you may be familiar with this, especially if you come from the "1" space on the Enneagram, as I do. So how in the world then would this particular maxim have any personal meaning? In many ways, it would seem, at first brush, to support this compulsion and exacerbate my false self.
I find it interesting that on the very day I share these words I received the following reflection in an email: "Today, see if you can be aware of your 'excuse' for not being Present. When I have achieved perfection, then I'll show up."
While vestiges of this 'tendency' remain, God's grace has allowed me to move on to bask in a more balanced life approach. Yes, in some ways this Maxim should be the last one for me to reflect on. But as I ponder and reflect on this Maxim – "removing from my actions the slightest imperfections" along with another Maxim "Be receptive to the grace in the moment" (6:9) Medaille's wisdom and light slowly become apparent.
Behind and because of this need for perfectionism lies my true giftedness. My giftedness and misuse of my gifts are inexorably intertwined; in some way, without 'this need to be perfect', my true giftedness is lost . . . Non-dualistic thinking personified – everything belongs.


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The epicentre of the earthquake was located 231 miles from Vanuatu at a depth of 20 miles. Fifteen minutes laster it was followed by a strong 7.3 magintude aftershock.
A resident of Luganville on the southern coast of Vanuatu's Espiritu Santo island said the quake had shaken the town, but there were no reports of damage or change in sea level.
"People were frightened and some ran out of the building onto the street because it was so strong," a Florence Cari, receptionist at the Hotel Santo told Reuters by telephone. "The sea has not changed but we don't know if something will happen."
A reporter at the Daily Post newspaper in Port Vila said people on Vanuatu's Espiritu Santo island were running for higher ground. "We have had reports that the kids are running into the hills," she said.
Immediately following the quake, the US Geological Survey issued a tsunami warning for 11 Pacific nations including Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, Fiji and New Caledonia.
Authorities in the pacific island of New Caledonia were evacuating people from the island's eastern shore and from the nearby Loyalty Islands to higher ground.
A police spokesman in the French territory's capital of Noumea said they expected waves to hit the coastline at 11.15am.
Residents in the low lying island state of Tuvalu were also ordered to evacuate from areas close to the sea.
Australia is also on tsunami watch, with a stretch of Queensland coast placed under high alert. The alert was later expanded to include Indonesia, Samoa and American Samoa.
A spokesman for New Zealand's Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management said it was issuing a tsunami advisory for people not to be on beaches or boats near the coast.
The Pacific quake coincided with a 6.7 magnitude temblor, which struck south east of the Sulu archipelago in the Philippines. No damage or injuries were reported.
It comes days after an 8.3 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Samoa triggered a tsunami that killed more than 140 people on the island's south coast and in Tonga and American Samoa.
A deadly 7.6-magnitude earthquake also hit the Indonesia island of Sumatra, destroying entire villages and buying people alive. The death toll is expected to exceed 1,000.
Vanuatu is located in the Pacific ring of fire, a zone known for intense tectonic activity.


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McDermott Cues Named Official Cue of the 2010 VA State 9-Ball Championships
The Virginia State Pool and Billiards Association is pleased to announce that McDermott Cues will be the Official Cue of the 2010 Virginia State 9 Ball Championships. The event features a $10,000 prize fund and will be held on July 17-18, 2010 at Diamond Billiards in Midlothian, VA.
Joshua Dickerson, Founder of the Virginia State Pool & Billiard Association and Director of the Virginia State 9 Ball Championships is extremely optimistic about the agreement with McDermott Cues. "McDermott Cues has a long standing tradition for being a family owned company that produces quality cues and is an asset to the billiards industry. I am proud to have the McDermott name attached to the Virginia State 9 Ball Championships," said Dickerson.Jayme Cernicka of McDermott Cues stated, "It is an honor to make this contribution to the VA 9-Ball Championships. We believe events like this will further showcase our industry, sport, and players and are happy to support them in any way possible. I have met with representatives from Inside POOL and remain convinced that their Live Streaming will assist in the essential growth and recognition of our sport."
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If this layer becomes disturbed then it can rapidly rise to the surface and spread to the surrounding area with disastrous consequences for human and animal life. The disturbance could be a landslide, an earthquake, a volcanic eruption or even increased surface runoff after a very heavy rain storm. In the case of Lake Nyos, scientists believe that it was a rapid accumulation of rainwater in the lake following a storm that caused the disturbance. The rainwater may have been blown to one side of the lake due to the strong August winds. The heavier rainwater sank to the bottom of the lake causing a convective overturn which destabilised the CO2 rich bottom layer. The result was a massive explosion of CO2 form the lake causing the surface to drop by 1 metre.
Images of Lake Nyos before (left) and after (right) the 1986 gas eruption. The rising of carbon dioxide to the surface brought up iron which oxidised at the surface to give the brown colour.
Lake Nyos is still heavily studied and monitored. Pipes have been placed in the lake to siphon off the CO2 slowly over time to avoid another catastrophic build up.
Lake burping also has an impact on biodiversity. In the waters of the crater lake Barombi Mbo, in Cameroon, 11 species of fish are highly threatened and live a precarious existence as deforestation increases the risk of lake 'burping', where large levels of carbon dioxide are released from deep within the lake, suffocating the fish. Without management intervention these species, some of which are important food sources, may be lost forever. I'm still not entirely sure how the deforestation increases the risk. It could be due to increased risk of landslides and increased surface runoff during severe storms.
Lake Barimbo Mbo
Perhaps of more concern than lake burping is ocean burping. Bacteria produce methane as they decompose organic matter in the ocean sediments, and in cold, high-pressure environments, methane clathrate compounds will form. This is an ice-like solid that consists of methane surrounded by water molecules in a lattice structure. However, if the temperature warms, or the pressure is reduced (for instance if local sea level decreases), the clathrate will break up and release the methane as gas which can bubble up through the ocean and enter the atmosphere. Methane is a much more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Some scientists believe this form of methane emission could have played a key role in the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM). This process which is also known as the clathrate gun hypothesis may have been a key cause of past mass extinctions such as the Permian extinction event 251 million years ago. Below is an excerpt from Ryskin (2003)
"The consequences of a methane-driven oceanic eruption for marine and terrestrial life are likely to be catastrophic. Figuratively speaking,the erupting region ''boils over,'' ejecting a large amount of methane and other gases (e.g., CO2, H2S) into the atmosphere, and flooding large areas of land. Whereas pure methane is lighter than air, methane loaded with water droplets is much heavier, and thus spreads over the land, mixing with air in the process (and losing water as rain). The air-methane mixture is explosive at methane concentrations between 5% and 15%; as such mixtures form in different locations near the ground and are ignited by lightning, explosions and conflagrations destroy most of the terrestrial life, and also produce great amounts of smoke and of carbon dioxide. Firestorms carry smoke and dust into the upper atmosphere, where they may remain for several years, the resulting darkness and global cooling may provide an additional kill mechanism. Conversely, carbon dioxide and the remaining methane create the greenhouse effect, which may lead to global warming."


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The Empty "Home" (Heart)
Cory Landolt
TOPIC: Heart
TITLE: The Empty "Home" (Heart)
TEXT: Matthew 12:43-45
A.) Using the example of demon possession, Jesus warned it is not enough just to go through the process of having one's sins forgiven
1. Unless reformation continues — the end might prove worse than the beginning.
2. Such had been the case with the Jews of Jesus' day.
3. There is an important lesson to be gleaned that applies to us today as well:
a.) It is a lesson on the evils of "neutrality" or disinterest.
b.) We must replace evil with good.
B.) Matthew 12:43-45
A.) Our heart is like a home:
1. In it can reside things that produce much harm - Matthew 15:19
2. But it can also be the source for much good - Matthew 12:35a
B.) Our house can be cleansed:
1. For our heart is cleansed- Hebrews 10:22, let us draw near with a true heart in fulness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience: and having our body washed with pure water,
2. Our conscience is purged from dead works to serve God - Hebrews 9:14
C.) We are expected to "fill" our home:
1. Through faith Christ Himself is to dwell in our hearts - Ephesians 3:17
2. God's peace and grace are to fill our hearts - Colossians 3:15-16
3. Even God's law is to be written in our hearts - Hebrews 8:10
D.) What happens when we do not fill our heart?
1. Idiom: "Nature abhors a vacuum" … To express the idea that empty or unfilled spaces are unnatural as they go against the laws of nature and physics.
2. If we do not fill our home with good, evil things are likely to return.
3. Consider the example of the Corinthians:
a.) 1 Corinthians 6:11 … They had been washed, sanctified, and justified
b.) Yet later they were engaged in sinful conduct once again - 2 Corinthians 12:20-21
4. Consider the example of the false teachers mentioned by Peter:
a.) 2 Peter 2:1… They had been bought by the Lord, and escaped the pollution of the world through Jesus Christ
b.) 2 Peter 2:20… But they had become entangled again
c.) 2 Peter 2:21-22… For them, "the latter end is worse for them than the beginning"
E.) How do things become worse than before?
1. In the case of the false teachers, they had…
a.) Forsaken the right way - 2 Peter 2:15
b.) Eyes full of adultery, hearts trained in covetousness - 2 Peter 2:14
c.) Even denied the Lord who bought them - 2 Peter 2:1
2. In our case…
a.) Our hearts can become "hardened" - Hebrews 3:12-13
b.) Hebrews 10:26-29… We can become so hardened that we insult God.
c.) Hebrews 6:4-6… We can reach the point where it becomes impossible to be renewed. d.) In such a case, how true the statement: "The last state of that man is worse than the first!"
Transition - To avoid this, here are some…
A.) Filling it in Principle:
1. Sanctify the Lord God in your heart: 1 Peter 3:15
a.) The word "sanctify" means to "set apart"
b.) Set a special place in your heart for God as the Ruler of your life
c.) We must regard Christ as holy in our hearts
2. Be selective as to what goes into your mind:
a.) Set your mind on things above - Colossians 3:1-2
b.) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly - Colossians 3:16
c.) Follow the example of David - Psalm 101:3-4
d.) Think upon things that are good and wholesome - Philippians 4:8
3. Remember, transformation of character begins with renewing the mind - Romans 12:1-2
B.) Filling it in Practice:
1. Utilize every opportunity to study God's word - 1 Peter 2:1-2
2. Fill your heart with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.
a.) For this is how you:
i.) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly - Colossians 3:16
ii.) Allow yourself to be filled with the Spirit - Ephesians 5:18-19
b.) Sing at church, at home, in the car; sing alone and with others
3. Let your mind dwell on things that are worthy of praise and virtue - Philippians 4:8
4. Choose your friends carefully - 1 Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 13:20
A.) What is the condition of your "home" (heart)?
B.) Have you experienced the initial cleansing of your "home" (heart)?
1. Have you been cleansed by the blood of Jesus in baptism?
2. If so, wonderful; but don't be deceived into thinking that you do not need to be concerned about filling that dwelling with the presence of God and all that is good!
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Gustave Oeyen, a member of the resistance, survived the hardships of imprisonment in the Neuengamme concentration camp. The fact that some of his personal belongings have been preserved as effects came as a complete surprise to his son. Jean-Marie Oeyen recently visited the International Tracing Service (ITS) to claim...learn more
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On 3rd May 1945 more than 6,000 concentration-camp prisoners died during the bombardment of the ships "Cap Arcona" and "Thielbek" in the Bay of Lübeck. The International Tracing Service (ITS) holds documentation on the identification of those who died from the maritime catastrophe as well as documents relating to the...learn more
On April 29, 1945, the U.S. Army received marching orders to liberate the Dachau concentration camp. On their arrival at the camp, 32,000 survivors—many of whom were seriously ill—awaited them. The "first meeting of the International Inmates' Committee in the liberated Dachau camp" took place the very next day. The...learn more
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Floriane Hohenberg has been the ITS director for fifteen months. She pursues efforts to raise national and international awareness of the institution's significance as a primary source of information on Nazi crimes and their immediate aftermath. In the interview she talks about the ITS's new strategic orientation.learn more
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Toilet paper (we used 1 and 1/2 rolls)
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First rip up the toilet paper in a large bin, then add about half cup of shampoo and water. I am not sure how much water we added but you want your mixture to be like goop. When done split the mixture into different balls. I pressed the mix together tightly to make ours, then add in food coloring to each individual ball. Note this did stain my hands a little but when it was done mixing it did not stain my kids.
I highly recommend this as a outside activity as it can get pretty messy. My son ended up adding more water and shampoo and making lots of bubbles.
He played with his hands and feet! He said it felt smooth and squishy. Thanks to the shampoo it also smelled amazing!


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Summer decorating ideas to refresh your homeJen Wiss-Carline
Summer officially started on June 20 but you'll be forgiven for not noticing. The odd day of sunshine has broken up the days of unsettled, cloudy and wet weather with thundery downpours and flooding right across the country. Thankfully, things are starting to change, with experts forecasting that a 'Spanish plume' could bring with it a heatwave and six glorious weeks of sizzling sunshine. With summer finally on the horizon, it's time to refresh your home with these summer decorating ideas to welcome in the warm season.
If you don't have time to repaint your entire house, consider repainting just the entrance hall and living room with a fresh summer-inspired shade. Colours on trend this season include shades of grey and a host of blues – navy, cobalt, turquoise and teal. This nautical-inspired palette can give your home a welcoming 'seaside' feel.
Summer inspired colours. Image credit (clockwise): Grain Designers, Founterior.com, Houzz, Safarimp.com
Add pops of colour
Pops of bright colours can energise a space, making it feel brighter, sunnier and more alive. This season, citrus hues as accent colours are the trend, with zesty shades of lime green, bright orange and lemon yellow all making it to the palette. Less is more – a throw cushion, picture frame or lamp shade are all that's needed to bring summer cheer to your living space.
Swap out accessories
In the colder months, we favour thick blankets and soft furry cushions to snuggle into. Summer has a fresher, lighter feel and this can be reflected in accessories. Pack away the winter accessories and look for crisp, clean linens, cheery napkins and colourful glassware to reflect the mood of the season. Fabrics for summer are lighter and fresher in cool white or pastel shades with delicate florals – consider swapping your heavy curtains for blinds to give your windows a brighter look and help the natural light filter through.
Pretty bunting is an easy way to add a summery touch to any room. Image credit: Amazon.
Summer decor is all about light and airy – and you can't achieve this feeling with mountains of clutter. Get rid of unwanted bits and pieces and pack away any excess decor. The minimalist look works well with summer-inspired decor (here's how to make it work in a family home).
Bring back wallpaper
Wallpaper comes in and out of fashion so fast, it can be hard to keep track – but right now, it's very much on trend. Wallpaper is an effective way to add texture and dimension to a room in a way paint cannot, so don't write it off. If wallpaper makes you nervous, paper smaller areas – a feature wall or a single panel – in shades that complement your painted walls.
Perfect wallpapers for summer from Laura Ashley (clockwise): Simone Seaspray, Ahoy Seaspray, Runswick Seaspray, Tongue and Groove Seaspray
Bring in the flora
Pretty flowers in vibrant colours and lush greenery are what we love about the summer garden – so why not bring the outside in with some complementing house plants? Potted plants give any room an instant summery feel and they have health benefits too.
Jars and containers of flowers carry on the theme so the blooms outside are reflected throughout the home. Suffering from hay fever? Go artificial – they'll last longer too!
Summer flowers indoors. Image credit: Very English
Cool down
If your home is prone to getting uncomfortably hot during the summer months, make sure you're prepared with a fan or portable air con unit. The latter are expensive but they're a good investment and they can be wheeled around the house for very effective cooling wherever it's needed.
Address your furniture
It's easy to let the furniture in your room evolve by itself – and before you know it, you have a collection of items that aren't really fit for purpose. Think carefully about how you use each room, and look for good quality, multi purpose items that will serve you well. Clear out anything that's barely used and collecting dust for a cleaner, tidier and more organised environment. Croft Oak Furniture's Santana Rustic Oak range is a good choice for well made furniture with clean, simple lines and a fuss-free look.
Above: Rustic Oak Coffee table from Croft Oak's Santana range of gorgeous hand finished quality furniture.
Reflect in the light
Long summer days mean more hours of natural light – and you can take full advantage by hanging mirrors around your home. Mirrors close to a natural light source will help maximise the natural light by reflecting it around the room. Hanging a mirror opposite a window can also help to reflect a beautiful view, bringing the summer garden indoors.
Capture summer smells
The best thing about being in the garden is the gorgeous aromas of the summer – and these can be brought into the home with simple air fresheners. Swap out your winter fragrances – pine, nutmeg and cinnamon – for fresher, fruitier or floral scents to give your home an irresistible summer smell.
Bring beach ambiance
Summer time is holiday time, and happy memories of long afternoons playing on the beach or splashing in the sea can be captured with home decor.
Get the look with 'porthole' mirrors, sea shell pictures, shells in bowls and vases, paintings of the sea, blue and white textiles, bold 'deckchair' strips, bunting and seaside memorabilia.
Image credit (clockwise): In My Interior, Kristan Design, John Lewis, HGTV
Bare your floor
Rugs are a winter cosy accessory – if you've got beautiful wooden floors, show them off in summer. Pack away the rugs and bare the floor for a brighter, fresher summer look for the warmer months.