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Is he harebrained? Or Featherbrained? It's a "No Brainer": He has lost his quizzing expertise and become a slave to Queen "Didi" and TMC's despicable politics. Intellect has popped out of his mind. Mr "No Brain" uses his parliamentary immunity and defames an ordinary citizen. What's more surprising is that he gets inspired by a piece of garbage written by a journalist. Mr Derek has become a "Parliamentary Troll" and demeaned the post of a parliamentarian. Strip him off his parliamentary immunity and challenge him to a verbal duel with Rahul Raj. Mr Derek would need to gulp gallons of Bournvita to stand up to the truth.
India has become intolerant. Tweets have disturbed parliamentarian more than violence and bloodshed in West Bengal. You know what's going wrong with the country when parliamentarian discussed tweets and Twitter users discuss policy and governance. Mr "No Brain" claims that Rahul Raj's account was suspended by Twitter and he was invited to meet PM Modi. A plain falsehood (exploiting Parliamentary Immunity to the hilt). Extreme bullying has led to Rahul's exit from social media for time being and he has vowed to come back stronger. Will parliamentarians be allowed to get away with falsehood in the name of immunity? Shouldn't this be changed or challenged? With parliamentarians like Mr No Brain, it becomes all the more urgent to bring in an amendment so that immunity is not abused and individual liberty is protected at all cost. Smriti Irani gave a fitting reply and demanded that name of Rahul Raj be expunged from the records.TMC has become synonymous with hooliganism in and off the parliament. When Swapan Dasgupta rose to speak about police violence on school students demanding Saraswati Pujo in West Bengal, he was not allowed to speak.
Killings in Kerala and subjugation of Hindus in West Bengal needs to be highlighted by parliamentarians of the ruling party. We all need to stand up for the right to free speech. The hypocritical grandstanding of opposition stands exposed again. For them "Free Speech" is prerogative of JNU Liberals and Naxal Sympathizers. Users of Social Media have been gagged by the ones who enjoy privilege and immunity. We need to challenge the status quo.
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The ladies of Drumbeg WI paid a visit to the Woodlawn Garden Centre on the evening of the May meeting.
President Olive Palmer welcomed everyone and congratulated those members who had done so well in the Lagan Area Group Meeting competitions.
Rosemary Reid won the Sirdar Knitting Shield, Agnes Donald was second and Eva Orr third, Babara Huss won the Jean Neill Friendship Cup for her mobile phone cover and was third in the Irene Walker cup with her boiled cake.
Olive also thanked the members who had taken part in the Women Walk the World event organised by Drumbeg to raise funds for ACCW. The evening continued with a short talk by one of the owners of the garden centre who gave topical tips for the garden. This was followed by a tasty meal and some retail therapy before everyone went home after a most enjoyable evening

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What is a fridge trailer?
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I spent the weekend in Language Teacher heaven, a.k.a. the latest #ililc conference. This year the venue moved from Southampton to Dorking, where we were hosted by the Ashcombe School, Helen Myers and ALL London.
This was the first #ililc conference that I didn't present at, and I enjoyed attending my 8 different sessions as well as, of course, catching up with old friends and making new ones.
Here are the sketchnotes from the sessions that I attended:
|Find out more about Anna's work on her Twitter feed where you'll also find information about her YouTube channel.
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The focus of the weekend was very much on the use of technology to enhance language teaching and learning, and consequently I found myself downloading new apps to play with. These are the new apps that I have on my (Android) tablet:
I'm looking forward in particular to playing with Ultratext (see above!) and using it to make reading activities, as well as making some activities for Light Bulb Languages using QR codes. If I can get network issues sorted out I would really like to experiment with Plickers.


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I'm giving Twitter a try. Dunno if I'll get the hang of it or just get tired of the useless repetition...
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Contracted workers are alleging unsuitable working conditions.
Compania De Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Mining News
Gold Fields sells majority stake in Peruvian project to Buenaventura
The Peruvian firm will develop the deposit as an underground mine, instead of as an open-pit project.
Peru halts Gold Fields Chucapaca gold project
Decision follows an inspection that showed the company did not have all the necessary land permits.
Peru's decision on Newmont's $4.8 billion Conga mine independent of any study: Government
The team of three international environmental consultants hired by Peru's government has recommended significant changes to Newmont's hindered $4.8 billion copper-gold project, the Conga mine. But the government is saying its final decision won't be determined solely by this or any study.
Demonstrators block city exits on day four of Peru gold mine protests
Latin American blogs reported on Sunday exit roads from the regional capital remained blocked and anger was mounting over Newmont Mining's proposed $4.8 billion Conga gold mine in northern Peru as protests entered its fourth day. Schools and business had closed and police used teargas against marchers since protests began Thursday. Residents led by the Maoist president of the Cajamarca region say Conga will destroy the environment by transforming four high Andean lakes into reservoirs for mining operations and on Saturday formed the 'Front for the Defence of the Interests of Cajamarca'. Conga would be the biggest investment ever in Peru mining and is a crucial test for newly installed president Ollanta Humala who has on many occasions publicly backed the project.
Anti-Newmont protest shuts down regional capital
Reuters reports schools and businesses were closed and Peruvian police fired tear gas on Friday to break up a protest at Newmont Mining and Buenaventura's proposed $4.8 billion Conga gold mine as the government tried to mediate a bitter environmental dispute over the project. Residents in the northern city of Cajamarca which has more than 200,000 residents (pictured), led by the president of the region, say a new mine – adjacent to South America's largest gold mine Yanacocha – will harm agriculture and livestock by relocating water supplies. Conga would be the biggest investment ever in Peru mining.
Peru's Yanacocha locals keen on water not $4.8 billion gold project
Reuters reports Peru's government on Friday brokered the first in a series of talks between townspeople and Newmont Mining in a bid to solve a conflict over water supplies at the $4.8 billion Minas Conga project, adjacent to South America's largest gold mine Yanacocha. Newmont was forced to shut down operations for two days at Yanacocha after protesters blocked access to the mine. Minas Conga, partly-owned by Peru's number one precious metals miner Buenaventura, would be the biggest investment ever in Peru's mining sector. Buenaventura reported a 6% drop in quarterly gold output on Friday.
Buenaventura announces strike by contractor workers at the Uchucchacua mine
Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. ("the Company" or "Buenaventura") (NYSE: BVN; Lima Stock Exchange: BUE.LM), Peru's largest publicly-traded precious metals mining company announced today that Contractors at the Uchucchacua Mine commenced a strike related to […]
Gold and copper revenues see 6% Q4 profit hike for Peru's Buenaventura
Buenaventura's annual net income rises 12% from last year, but gold production including Yanacocha fell 17% in 2010.
Gold Fields and Buenaventura Announce Major Gold Discovery in Southern Peru
Chucapaca's joint venture partners, Gold Fields Limited (51%) (Gold Fields) (JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) and Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (49%) (Buenaventura, NYSE: BVN), are pleased to announce the discovery of a major gold-copper-silver […]


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Episode 38
Sergei took slow, gentle steps as he made his way down the corridor of Moscow Clinical Hospital Number Six. He was weak from the infections and his feet were tender. But, he knew, he was among the lucky ones. While the reappearance of his own radiation sickness had been relatively mild, a number of firemen and operators had already died, their bodies shriveled, blistered and blackened.
Sergei had witnessed much before he was finally evacuated. Hundreds of men and women at the plant had toiled to bring the situation under control. Dosimeters and other radiation monitoring devices remained in short supply, and often the workers went without. Soldiers were brought in to remove the graphite and fuel strewn across the ground, and they had gathered it up by hand, all the while exposed to its fierce, invisible energy. Within a few days of the accident the reactor fire had reached a low ebb, but the rubble in the core continued to shift like logs in a fireplace, sending new plumes of ash streaming into the sky. Tons of sand were dumped on the atomic pile as a protective measure, but soon there was concern that the added weight might push the hot mass of the core right through its bottom casing and into a water tank underneath, resulting in an enormous cloud of steam and dust. Divers, braving intense radioactivity, had finally managed to open some underwater valves and drain the tank. Now preparations were underway to pump liquid nitrogen into the ground around the reactor for better cooling, and there was already talk of encasing the whole structure in concrete. Pripyat, the city built for
The hallway of Clinic Number Six suddenly seemed very long, and Sergei's slow walk came to a halt. He leaned against a wall to gather his strength. What did the future hold? In
Merzhinsky never asked why. He knew better. And he never turned down an assignment. That too would be a mistake. Now, as they headed down in the service elevator, he stole a glance at the man beside him. The officer was short, with the stocky build common among ethnic Russians. What little hair he had lay along his temples. His name was Dmitri Bykov: KGB Colonel Bykov, Division S, Subsection One, of the First Chief Directorate.
He knows. Merzhinsky had recognized The Look -- the slow nod and sad-eyed stare an officer would give when presented with his papers. The colonel stood ramrod straight as the elevator dropped towards the sub-basement. Arrangements had been made to clear the area. The van would arrive in twenty minutes.
The quiet was broken by Bykov's voice. He spoke calmly, staring straight ahead. "You know, if I were twenty years younger, I would try to stop you."
"Yes, comrade, I know," Merzhinsky answered. And it never works. His self-defense skills were one reason he had been chosen for the job. He knew there were others.
The elevator glided to a stop. The doors opened.
"After you, colonel," Merzhinsky said.
"Yes, of course." Bykov strode out of the elevator in the purposeful style of an important KGB official. Behind him, Merzhinsky pushed the HOLD button and reached inside his tunic. The colonel had not gone far when the weapon was raised. There was a soft pop, and the officer fell forward. His legs twitched for a time, and then he lay still, a pool of blood forming beside his head. Merzhinsky knelt by the body and felt for a pulse. Nothing. He jumped back on the elevator, and the doors closed.
Wendell turned off the mower and pushed it back toward the garage. It was more humid than hot, and he ducked inside the house for a beer. He let the dog out as he came back onto the porch and sat down. He sipped slowly, smelling the freshly cut grass, watching the dog sniff around the bushes.
Three more days and he was back on shift again. It would be good to return to the control room, after all the time spent rehashing the event and his role in it. Of course, things would never be the same. He would be helping to manage the cooling of a damaged core, rather than the production of electricity. But it would do for now.
He looked at his watch. Karen would be home soon. With such a high profile case shoved in the lap of the company's lawyers, Karen had gotten the opportunity to do the kind of challenging legal work she had always wanted, and she was thriving at it. She had also shown him a side he had never seen before: a strong belief in her husband, and an inner strength he had leaned upon during those first weeks, when he had been wracked with self-doubt.
In time, they would move on – together. He could picture them back in
A gull skimmed low across the water, heading back toward the invisible shore. Carol was gone. The woman who had loved him, their life together, was gone.
Steve listened, tugging at the stump of his thumb as one of the senators gave his opinion on the state of nuclear power in the
John Donner's part in the
His own life had been a grinding succession of investigations, interviews and press conferences. The citizens of Brixton had been allowed to return within 48 hours, and after that it soon became clear that the home of the
Steve glanced over his notes as the senator began to wind down his monologue, cramming in a few more sound bites and statements of indignation for public consumption. An aide to one of the more senior senators on the panel had told him a few days ago what the final question of the hearing would be. He was ready with his answer.
"One last question, Mr. Borden. Upon reflection, what would you say was the biggest mistake here?"
Steve straightened in his chair, then leaned forward towards the mike. He looked to the table and his pad of notes for a moment, and then at the panel of distinguished legislators. "Senator, I've thought a lot about that. We've all heard the expert testimony regarding the decisions made that night at the plant, for which I have always taken full responsibility. We've also heard about possible design flaws, and problems with the evacuation.
"But I think we need to look beyond that. We live in a nation that depends on electricity. It is essential in every home, and as the recent outages have shown, without it our economy comes to a standstill. Steps clearly will need to be taken if the events of this summer are not to be repeated.
"It is viewed as a fundamental right in our country that we have access to electricity that is both cheap and has a minimal impact on the environment. But I am afraid that to most of our citizens, the creation of electric power remains a process little removed from magic. And in the case of nuclear energy, perhaps black magic. Now the event at
"Our biggest mistake, senator? I believe it was allowing ourselves, our nation, to reach this point." Steve held up a lone finger. "One plant, one event. And now the power grid we all depend on is hanging by a thread."
Steve sighed. He placed his hands on the table. "I can only speak from my limited experience, but I think the burden now falls heavily on those responsible for informing and guiding our nation regarding its energy decisions. By this I mean industry, the government, educators, the press. Every day that we fail to correct the public's perception that electricity can be limitless, cheap, safe and clean, we serve only to make the situation worse. All must understand that there is no free lunch when it comes to energy."
Steve glanced at his notes. He was making his point with far more eloquence than he could have hoped. "Senator, I've often heard the statement that 'Somebody will figure out a solution' to our energy problems. I must tell, sir, that we are that 'somebody.' We must help our fellow citizens understand the situation: how much power is used, the methods available to produce it, and the cost to both pocketbooks and the environment. Someday, perhaps, there will come a time when the average citizen can balance the pros and cons of energy sources and make educated decisions, just as they now weigh their options when buying a car or a house." Steve shook his head. "But, right now, I don't see us headed in that direction. I fear the event at my plant is serving more as a way to make political points and sell newspapers than as a catalyst for any thoughtful change."
Steve straightened. He'd said enough. "Senator, I've spent my professional life at
The late summer sun beckoned through the window as Paul finished signing the documents and slid them across the table.
"Thanks," Liz said, filing away the papers. He looks tired.
"Sure. If there's anything else, let me know." Paul hesitated. "By the way, I didn't say anything until it came out in the papers."
"Good. I didn't think so."
"I thought about it that morning --"
"Well, it wasn't hard to put the pieces together."
"You know, we still haven't figured out some of what he did," Paul said. "Your folks have been around too, but if they've found more, I haven't heard."
"I'm not up to speed on the results." Just that Donner was very good. "And even if I did know—"
"You couldn't tell me." Paul nodded. "Can you say why he did it? First they mentioned drugs, then Mafia, then something like
Liz cracked a knowing smile. "Don't believe everything you read in the papers, Paul. Especially if it's a good story."
"That's all, huh?"
"That's it. I can't say anything more." Liz herself knew only a few additional details. Apparently, the Soviets had claimed it was a renegade KGB operation, and Gorbachev was cutting deals. Nobody wanted another Cuban missile crisis. Thus far, the leaks from the state department hadn't been too bad. But it was only a matter of time.
Liz changed the subject. "Sorry we had to bring you in again."
Paul sighed. "Actually, I appreciate the break It's been long days and not much time off."
"What exactly are you doing?"
"I've been interviewing the folks who were in the emergency center. Now we're finishing up a blow-by-blow account."
"Then what? Will you stay at
"I doubt it. It's a long-term cleanup, and that's not for me. I've been looking around when I get the chance. Maybe solar, or a fossil plant. I don't know." Paul shrugged. "Compared to some of the staff, I'm lucky, I guess. I've got a few years experience, but I'm still young. And I don't have a family. My girlfriend's a teacher, and she can move."
Liz smiled. "At least you'll have company."
"Yeah. She's put up with a lot. Everybody has."
"I heard they fired some people."
"A few. Once the word on sabotage got out, the security supervisor was let go. Donner's paperwork was in order, but that didn't matter, I guess. They also got rid of some guys who ran away instead of reporting that night."
Liz recalled a picture in the newspaper. "I saw the protesters have shown up too."
"Some, but mostly at the corporate office, or tromping through Brixton. Only the really brave ones come out to the site."
"Is it bad out there?"
"Nah. The grounds are all cleaned up, and they barely had to touch the office areas. The only rough spots are deep inside the plant. Nothing much got out, really. Despite all the talk, the plume was a real dud."
"They moved a lot of people for a dud."
Paul frowned. "Yeah, and now we've got lawsuits because of the radiation and the evacuation. And our own truck got smashed up."
"That sounded terrible."
"Six killed. A mess."
"So will
Paul shook his head. "No. No way. Even if we didn't have the fuel damage to deal with. I think there'd be a riot."
"But some plants are running, right?"
"Less than half. The grid's hurting."
"So what do you think will happen?"
"I don't know," Paul said. "We can conserve more, but that won't do it. Fossil gives you acid rain and the greenhouse effect. Dams are nice, but they kill a lot of fish. And despite what some of the protestors say, we can't replace a hundred nuke plants with a few windmills and solar cells. They don't seem to understand the difference between kilowatts and megawatts. The numbers just don't add up. Not even close."
"You don't sound very optimistic."
Paul sighed. "A few years ago, I would've said we'll just have to get the top minds together and work out a solution. Then we'd all make the best of it." He reached up and brushed a stray lock off his forehead. "But it's not that simple, is it?"
The End
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Thanks for reading! See COMMENTS for my final comments on what's changed, what's stayed the same, etc. J.A.


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In May this year, in collaboration with Brian McAllister, we launched an e-commerce site and blog for the launch of New York based women's wear label Aphra Behn. The site is built on Shopify and pulls in a custom styled tumblr blog to run the journal section. Our design drew from inspirational items and ideas of the AP founder and exercises an extremely simple layout highlighting the garments first and foremost.


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Smoking Around Your Baby
Most pregnant women are told to not smoke and to try to stay away from second hand smoke as it can affect the development of their baby. However, most women who quit smoking just because they are pregnant start back up after the baby is born. Many of those women do it because they are hoping to lose weight faster. However, they don't realize that the smoke can still affect their baby. Second hand smoke will actually hurt your baby more now that he is born than it would have while you were pregnant.
If you do smoke you should step outside and not smoke in your house, where the smoke can linger for your baby to breathe in. You should make anyone in your household who smokes go outside. You should not smoke in the car, even with the windows cracked or down, as the smoke can still fill the small area. If you can't stop smoking for your baby, you should at least do everything you can to keep your baby away from the majority of the smoke.
Smoking can be dangerous for your baby in many ways. Living in a house with a cigarette smoker has been linked to the occurrence of SIDS, which is the sudden, unexplainable death of an infant. Besides SIDS, it has also been linked to causing allergies and asthma in a baby. The asthma can then stick with your baby, causing attacks as a child and in severe cases lead to death.
It can also lead to a problem not as widely known in kids, gum problems. Parental smoking can lead to periodontitis (inflammation of the gums) and dental caries (cavities) in children. It can also cause darkening of your child's gums, in some cases making them look black. This can be irreversible for your child.
Other health problems your smoking could cause your baby and toddler as he gets older include pneumonia, bronchitis, and other lung problems. Being exposed to second hand smoke while young, can lead to cancer later on in life.
If you smoke and you can not quit, then try to not smoke in front of your baby. It is one thing for you to make the choice to breathe in the nicotine, your baby doesn't have the option for making that choice for himself. Try to take all steps necessary to keep your baby safe and healthy.
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hello i just read your comment no it shouldnt do but just spray dettol around the room to get rid of the horrid smell of smoke
I live in 3 story house my downtaiers neighboor smoke a lot and the smoke gets inside my apartment, will that harm my 2 1/2 months old baby??
I recently found out that i'm now 5 weeks pregnant, I realy find it very very hard to quite smoking, i have started smoking quite less, but i really would like to stop. Does anyone have any advise?


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Lawyers and directories seem to go together like macaroni and cheese, or at least they used to. Recently, directories seem to have faded from the Internet, especially after Google deleted their very own directory site. Nonetheless, several directories have survived, and for many lawyers it can be appealing to get their name listed on another website that receives a decent amount of traffic. But before you sign off, make a payment, or advertise on any sort of directory, you have to make sure that the traffic is indeed coming through. Getting listed on a directory full of spam and irrelevant content will only hurt your ranking and your reputation.
They've Piqued
If you want an honest answer, you're going to get one. Directories have piqued. They were a big hit about a decade ago, maybe even more, but who can say for sure since they've almost entirely become outdated. However, directories are still around. And if you're like most lawyers, you've probably come across, been approached by, or perhaps even agreed to be promoted on a directory. But just because directories are no longer "a thing," it doesn't mean that they're all inherently bad. Yes, you can still get featured on a directory. And yes, it might be worthwhile.
But clearly, not all directories were created equal. Going forward, you have to be cautious about which directories you allow your law firm to be featured on. While not every directory can help your firm's website rankings, many can certainly hurt them. That's why you should consider several of the following points before you pay up, submit, or advertise on a directory.
Relevance has always mattered a great deal when talking about directories, and will always matter a great deal. In fact, relevance plays such a huge part in SEO that you should just engrain that into your brain right now. So why is relevance so important? There are two things to think about.
First, search engines read content to determine what a website, or in this case, a directory is about. Without those words, Google would have no way of knowing how to index, let alone rank a website. So if Google reads that a website is a directory for lawyers, great! That's how it will index it. But what if that directory also had articles about home décor and cupcakes. All of a sudden, Google is confused about the purpose of this directory and will consider it something of a link farm. Which isn't good.
Second, think about how confused visitors will be when they see lawyers next to cupcakes next to reupholstered chairs. How reputable can these lawyers be if they have to advertise next to random, irrelevant content? Without relevance, both search engines and users have written off the directory without a moment of hesitation.
Before you sign up for a directory, take a look around the website. Is it just for lawyers? Or better yet, is it just for criminal lawyers? If it gets even more specific, such as a directory only for DUI lawyers, then it might actually be a directory worth using…if you're a DUI lawyer. Also, take a look at the blog and any other content they have posted. If it all fits, then they might be onto something good.
Okay, so you've found a website that has a pretty decent directory: they have lawyers in your field, a clean layout, and a pretty competent blog going on. But in reality, none of those thing matter if there's no traffic coming to the directory.
If you're searching for a directory to be listed on by your own volition, you might not be able to find these statistics. However, you can always try emailing the company or Webmaster to get a peek at their analytics. If you're being approached by a directory to pay a fee and then have your very own submission, it will be incredibly important for you to find out what kind of traffic this directory receives before you even pay a cent.
Don't just look into straightforward traffic numbers, either. Find out about bounce rates, conversion rates, and where most of the traffic is coming from. You'll want to get a clear picture of the kinds of people these directories are bringing in because the may or may not end up being your clients.
Directory submissions are mostly a thing of the past, but lawyers still remember when they were vital and profitable. And while several directories are still around, they can't all be trusted to promote your law firm. Before you sign up, research a directory's blogs, content, traffic, and analytics to understand what kinds of benefits you can enjoy or learn about what kinds of spam you might become associated with. The name of your law firm is part of your reputation; don't stain your good name by submitting to directories that can only bring your website penalties and shame.
Pete Wise is a copywriter working for the Eshelman Legal Group. When I'm not helping the intake department field new cases, I'm posting to my Facebook Page.


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Straighten Up and Spread Out, Again!
I recently attended a women's networking event featuring eight women, each considered experts in their field. Prior to the event kicking off, the women were called to the front of the room and introduced one by one. As the evening's host read each women's bio I was struck by the utter discomfort and self-conciouness displayed by each of the evening's panelist as she listened to the host read off a list of her accomplishments. Every women displayed the same type of body language signaling a 'just shoot me now' kind of gloom: arms crossed, legs crossed, lack of eye contact, clenched jaw, etc.
As I observed the women I was reminded of an article I wrote in February called Straighten Up and Spread Out which featured the research findings of Dr. Amy Cuddy, a social scientist at Harvard Business School. Cuddy's Ted talk entitled, "Your body language shapes who you are" demonstrates the power of our posture's influence on not only how others perceive us, but also on how WE PERCEIVE OURSELVES.
Her research hypothesis asked a simple question,
Our non-verbals govern how others think and feel about us, but do they govern how we think and feel about ourselves?
Her findings point to an emphatic 'yes!' especially in what she calls, 'evaluative situations'. Those nerve-wracking moments we know and love (hate):a job interview, a big presentation, a negotiation, a performance review; any place we feel we are being judged, or evaluated.
Her advice? Strike a pose. Literally – take a type of stance, preferably for two minutes prior to the situation, called a power pose:
- Stand up with feet hip distance apart and hands on hips – think Wonder Woman
- Expand and open yourself – take up space
- Avoid closing up yourself – sitting, with legs crossed and head down reading your iPhone texts
No big surprise here, but Cuddy's research found we (women) are more likely to wrap-up our body posture, so we take up less space. Ironically, this body posture mimics the pose people take when they feel afraid or threatened. Hence, this posture causes our stress hormones to elevate and we BECOME afraid or threatened. You see the vicious circle our ladylike posture often triggers.
Men, on the other hand take up space; they sprawl and spread out. Think about it – women physically tie themselves up in knots, so our thoughts and feelings respond to the constricted, compact posture. Cuddy adamantly discourages 'the fake it till you make it' notion. Instead her research reinforces a more nuanced philosophy:
Fake it until you become it.
Your body's position in space tells your mind how to behave. Expand and unfold your body to help your thoughts do the same.


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I finally finished up the last of the mini albums. I tried something new with these 4 albums - at least new for me - I added some charms and a cute tassle to the spines on each book.
I'm finally able to get back to making cards which I miss dearly. And, I'll be starting my grandson's First Easter album - better late than never!
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If you've been looking for that perfect way to combine fresh fruit, alcohol, and coffee together to make the perfect drink for summer - this is it! Easy to make, and perfect for those hot summer days. Ingredients: 1 oz. De'Longhi Espresso 1 and 1/2 oz gin 1/2 oz simple syrup 1/2 oz orange juice 4 blackberries Orange slice for garnish Blackberry for … [Read more...]
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Dunkin' Donuts is going to be releasing some unique flavors in the near future due to the recently announced teaming up with Baskin Robbins to develop ice cream flavored caffeinated drinks. Baskin Robbins, who apparently has over a thousand secret ice cream recipes in its vault, is owned by Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. As a result of this new product partnership, throughout the … [Read more...]


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There has been much discussion about the new logo that the UConn athletic department revealed this past week. The old logo, a smiling Samoyed, was beloved by thousands. The new logo, a meaner-looking Siberian Husky, is still settling in among fans.
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Last week I posted a cool hack I saw on the street that utilized zip ties and a small piece of tubing to secure a front light to a front rack. Ghost Rider from bikecommuters.com posted a link in a comment that I wanted to make sure everyone saw.
I'm not sure what kind of connections the folks over at Bike Commuters have, but it seems like every time I visit their site they are testing a new bike. It's like Consumer Reports for bikes over there - plus lots of other good stuff. Definitely book mark their site and if you are interested in researching a bike to buy, they might have a review you will find helpful. I might just have to interview those dudes some day.
Any way . . . this is the hack that Ghost Rider referenced that incorporates a similar concept:
Photo Credit to BikeCommuters.com
The wonder of zip ties never cease to amaze me.


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Learn about the authors, read an excerpt, and see the trailer.
PRAISE from Bookshelf Confessions:
"I love the cover. There's the feel of something eerie in it. Plus it was
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To pick up your print copy, head to the Leap bookstore.
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Fans who are reading her Skinned Series will be thrilled to know that Leap Books has contracted an additional book in the series:
Watch for it to debut in 2014.
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Hour of the Wolf will follow Book 3 in the series: Skin of My Teeth. Watch for it in 2013...
Most Wanted Monsters.
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If you've been involved with specifying and creating web page content over the last few years, you should be aware of a trend towards so-called 'friendly' urls (url being an acronym for 'uniform resource locator' - the full contents of your browser address bar when you look at the page. if you're looking at this page itself as a single article, its url should be http://oxford-web.co.uk/blog/friendly-urls).
What's a friendly URL? It's best explained by what's not.
If you go to the bbc (an otherwise paragon of web virtue) a single news article should take you to a url like "http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/14077856". Well, the newsbeat bit is OK, but the number at the end is far from friendly, in that:
- It's difficult to remember
- It looks ugly
- It doesn't add to the relevance of the page for Google searches (although in the bbc's case it doesn't matter, since all their pages have such a high rank).
No, urls these days should look like they mean something, but even more friendly is a trend towards the "verb/noun" type url.
For example "www.spamco.co/says/hello" (not a real url) which indicates that it's a blog post or other message relating to "hello".
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According to those who enjoy keeping track of RIM's performances, the BlackBerry maker is preparing to reveal its first BB10 device in the summer, with a launch of the new hardware and software combo set for this autumn.
The news comes via site N4BB, which claims its "source" says the first BB10 device will be an entirely touch-based piece of hardware, which will go on sale by October. Those for whom BlackBerry is NOTHING without its usual QWERTY keyboard will be left waiting until early 2013, when RIM is expected to release its first BB10 with a physical keyboard.
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This October marks the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Immigration and Naturalization Act.
Motivated by the desire to attain improved effective care for and response to complex refugee/immigrant wellness needs, partners in Milwaukee have come together to develop a locally relevant two-day conference that will explain the core competencies and integrative strategies we, as a community of multidisciplinary providers need to enhance the care for the region's diverse refugee and recent immigrant populations.
The conference will be hosted at the Medical College of Wisconsin on December 3-4.
Confirmed speakers include state, regional, and national leaders in immigrant and refugee resettlement:
- Ms. Barbara Day, Domestic Resettlement Section Chief, Program on Refugee Management, US State Department
- Dr. Edward Ehlinger, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Health
- Mr. Kevin Moore, Deputy Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Business Manager, Nanci Forster's Interview on the Latest Protective Industrial Packaging Innovations
Nanci Forster is Business Manager of MetPro Group North America. Beginning her career in the VCI industrial packaging field in 1998, she has a background of accounting, corporate sales, information systems/technical support and key account management from the banking industry. Since having been awarded her current position as business manager over three years ago, Nanci has specialized in international sales and has been instrumental in growing the business in Mexico, Canada and Central America.
With a focus on sales, customer service and day-to-day oversight of business operations given, Nanci also spends a good deal of time collaborating with colleagues in R&D, production and technical support in offices across the globe. The day starts early and often ends late for Nanci as she works with colleagues and customers in various time zones, but she enjoys it as it is an exciting time for MetPro in that it is now scaling up to do more and find better ways to optimize efficiencies for its customers and introduce the company to new potential customers.
Nanci says, "MetPro is committed to providing complete industrial packaging solutions for our customers. We are not just about selling products, but we want to develop relationships with companies, understand their challenges and really collaborate with their teams to find solutions that suit their needs. That's the challenge and that's the exciting part and I enjoy that problem solving aspect. From sales and customer service to our technical experts out in the field and our R&D team, we are there to support our customers from the planning stages of packaging through to ensuring that their products are in top form when ready for usage. We are recruiting more staff for our US team as well so it's a whole new chapter here at MetPro North America."
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'Dexter' Postmortem: Who's Dexter's Biggest Threat? Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter Sound Off (Video)
[Warning: This story contains spoilers from the seventh season premiere of Dexter.]
"Are You …?" "Yes."
After muttering those words, Dexter's Debra Morgan (Jennifer Carpenter) learned the full truth about her foster brother: that Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) comes with a Dark Passenger who, yes, is a serial killer.
The seventh season premiere of Showtime's Dexter, continuing where the shocking finale ended, completely changed the face of the series now that Deb is fully aware of Dexter's true nature -- a serial killer.
"It changes fundamentally, certainly for her," Hall says of the permanently altered state of their relationship. "He's got a real high-wire act trying to defend himself, justify who he's been, how he's been and ultimately let her know that he's going to continue [being a serial killer]."
STORY: 'Dexter's' Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter Preview Season 7's 'Fundamental' Changes
After covering up Louis' murder at the church, Deb questions why Dexter was so prepared to kill him (with plastic wrapping, knives and a change of clothing handy) and follows her instincts to investigate the case of the Ice Truck Killer -- aka Dexter's brother, Rudy. Later having flashbacks to her time on the table where she nearly died (wraped in the same plastic), she later ransacks Dexter's apartment to find everything, including his prized box of trophy blood slides.
"As a result, Dexter has to be human in very unsavory ways now: manipulative ways, justifiably paranoid ways," Hall says of how Dexter will change now that Deb knows everything. "But he's also examining the nature of love and the connection he has to his sister. He's perplexed why he can't just say, 'Well, you know more about me now, nothing is really different, I've always been that guy. You just know now. Isn't that really better for you!?'
"It doesn't fully resonate with him what a burden [knowing about Dexter's Dark Passenger] is for her," he says of Deb's reaction. "You see him defending himself in a way that he has had to do and he never apologizes for what he's done or what he can reasonably expect will continue to do. He has a sense of righteousness about who he is and how he's managed it and what he does."
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While Dexter went outside Harry's suggestion that he never tell Deb about his Dark Passenger, how she'll respond to news of who he really is isn't his only problem. Louis, Masuka's (C.S. Lee) ace intern, is a little more than obsessed with Dexter. After rejecting his homicide-themed video game, Louis had the Ice Truck Killer's hand and sent it to Dexter last season. Matters get worse when Dexter is ticked off when Louis uses his laptop when visiting Jamie, prompting him to cancel his credit card.
"Dexter underestimated just how much of a blow it was when he rejected Louis' game. He will come to appreciate that he's created a bit of a monster by rejecting him so forcefully," Hall says. "That's going to be bit of a monkey wrench for a time for him."
Beyond that, LaGuerta (Lauren Velez) discovered the Dexter's blood slide from Travis' murder at the church and reclaims it after Masuka tells her that the only person from Miami Metro to use blood slides for crime scenes was her old friend Sgt. James Doakes, aka whom everyone thinks was the Bay Harbor Butcher.
STORY: 'Dexter' at Comic-Con: Deb's Reaction, Yvonne Strahovski and More Highlights
"She was close with Doakes and recognizes what that blood slide could mean and is not going to just let it go," Hall says. I" think we can imagine where that might lead in terms of the possibility of her reopening that investigation. She is one of the many potential, if not very real, threats at this point.
So who's Dexter's biggest threat? Deb, with her knowledge of who he is and her ability to arrest him at any time? LaGuerta, who could reopen the Bay Harbor Butcher case? Louis, who already is bearing an uncanny similarity to Dexter's Dark Passenger? THR quizzed Hall, Carpenter and Dexter showrunner Scott Buck to find out.
"It's between Deb and LaGuerta: Deb because of what she does know and LaGuerta because of what she doesn't and wants to know," Hall says. "Ultimately, I think Dexter could hold out some hope that he could enlist Deb in a way that he could never enlist LaGuerta because they're not family."
Carpenter, meanwhile, thinks otherwise.
VIDEO: 'Dexter,' 'Fringe' and 'Bones': How Will the Shows End?
"Deb, without a doubt," she says. "There are moments where we're having scenes and I've got my hand on my badge and you don't know if that's it, if it's 'That's enough of this game,' or 'I can't hear it anymore.' Deb's hand is always resting over the trigger."
For his part, Buck says Dexter's biggest threat isn't either Deb, Louis or LaGuerta.
"It's himself. Dexter is his biggest, scariest enemy throughout the season," he says. "That's part of the fun of the season: When you think he's stomped out one thing and then another threat comes from another direction. It's him constantly juggling all these huge threats throughout the season and one episode may be bigger and just when he thinks he's dealt with another, it suddenly resurrects itself in a much more powerful way."
Then again, there's always Ray Stevenson's new big bad to potentially contend with.
What did you think of Dexter's seventh season premiere? What do you think Deb will do with all the information she has about Dexter? Hit the comments with your thoughts. Dexter airs Sundays at 9 p.m. on Showtime. In the meantime, watch the premiere and a spoiler-filled teaser for the rest of season seven, below.
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New from Kansas is this story of their immense success from the perspective of looking back 40 years.
They are still all six still alive and got back together, all of them for the first time, and went back together to where it all began...Topeka Kansas.
A clip from one of the stories...
For the first time in quite a while, I got to set down for some music time and chose to spend the time revisiting one of my favorite groups of long ago. Listening back their music, I'm amazed at how well it's kept and how it's still so fun.
I bought direct from their site a special short time offer (supposedly) that includes a bonus DVD with extra interviews and a couple concert clips. I actually found to be amazing several segments with the original producer where he's setting back down and playing and punching in and out various parts of the original master recording. It really brought home to me how much influence the producer has over the final recording that we tend to think of as "the song".
Delivered, about $42 but really, really enjoyable!
Some very great stories in it.
-Steven Tyler being so jealous of the fans loving them, they he attempted to unplug their power while they were in the middle of an encore.
-A band member intent on going back home to do his laundry when a snow storm was bearing down and they had to make it to Chicago for a date the next day. So they bribed a bus station guy to announce the bus was canceled. So they gather up and jet out...only to realize they'd left behind one of the other guys who'd gone to get them all coffee and a donut. Who managed to make the equipment truck and get there anyway.
-Getting their big break leading to their first contract by renting an opera house in the middle of nowhere Kansas and posting signs all over the place for hundreds of miles of free beer to get people there and make a noisy and good first impression. It worked!
Kansas - Miracles Out Of Nowhere
Talk about different types of music
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I ordered it off ebay Mark, about half what they wanted on the link, get both a cd & dvd for $23 & change! thanks for the review,always looking for some new stuff to order!
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"Leftoverture" was genius & on my favorite album of all time short list.
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From FrankieD's lips to your ears: Sunfire - a quiet box of endless power.
Sunfire TG-IV/400~7 Amp
Carver SD/A-360 CDP
Benchmark DAC-1
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1239 – 'Cadet Ice' – Rjukan, Telemark, Norway.
An ice climbing course in Norway was added to the CCAT programme in March 2012 as an initiative to expand the range of winter courses available to ACF & CCF CFAVs and Senior Cadets. It was designed to offer an opportunity to further develop the skills and experience of CFAVs and Senior Cadets in the winter mountain environment with a specific emphasis towards preparing candidates for higher-level Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT) qualifications.
Why choose Ryukan? Quite simply Rjukan is well known as a destination of choice in Europe as a mecca for ice climbers. Situated in the centre of Southern Norway it is easily accessible from UK with a regular scheduled flight service into Torp airport. The town of Rykan is located at the bottom of a deep valley over shadowed by the Hardangervidda plateau on one side and the Gaustertoppen plateau on the other. The valley runs east to west which means, during the winter, the valley receives little or no sun. As a result the valley temperature remains cold throughout the season which helps produce the excellent ice climbing conditions. Added to this Rjukan has an abundance of fantastic routes ranging in difficulty and length underlining its reputation.
Seven Adult Cadets and one female Senior Cadet from 7 ACF counties across UK were selected to attend the first ever CADETICE course. We were based at the Rjukan Gjestegard which is best described as a low cost self catering hostel.
The depth of experience within the students varied greatly with two Adult Instructors building up their logbook portfolio towards attending JSAT Winter Climbing Leader/Instructor courses next season with the remainder completing the Winter Climbing Foundation (WCF) qualification.
The conditions by normal Ryukan standards could hardly be described as favourable with the prevailing mild weather. However having chatted to a few international climbers, we were directed to the best areas that remained fat with ice.
We were indeed fortunate throughout the week that we could climb at a different venue each day thus giving the students the very best experience possible. In fact the conditions well suited the students as the ice was like toffee thus giving easy ice climbing tool and crampon placements. The ice screws also slotted in with no difficulty.
The first few days were spent coaching technique and further developing new skills. The technical difficulty of route choice was steadily increased to the point when the students felt comfortable to learn the art of lead climbing on ice. This was topped off with the experience of a multi pitch route. As an average each student completed a minimum of 12-15 ice climbs ranging in difficulty from WI2 to WI5. It was a tremendous achievement cementing the success of this first Norway ice climbing course. It had certainly exceeded the expectations of all the students.
The team members wish to extend their sincere appreciation to the Ulysses Trust for their generous financial support. We hope CADETICE will become a firm favourite in the CCAT winter programme.


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The Clean Sweep program is Stockton's annual clean up program for residents living in single-family homes, duplexes or triplexes. The program runs from February through October annually.
Clean Sweep is a City of Stockton program. If you live outside of Stockton's city limits or in County pockets, please see San Joaquin County Solid Waste Office using the contact information provided under the External Link below.
Clean Sweep piles are collected by appointment only. Residents must call their garbage company two weeks in advance of their requested appointment date.
If you are unsure which garbage company services your home, use the "About Your Address" feature to find your garbage company.
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If you have any questions or need more information, please contact your garbage company directly.
(209) 466-3604 (209) 946-5711
San Joaquin County Solid Waste Division - (209) 468-3066 for information about waste collection services for Stockton residents living outside the city limits.
San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Facility - San Joaquin County facility where you can properly dispose of household hazardous waste.
San Joaquin County Channel Maintenance - (209) 468-9698
Republic Services - Corporate web page for the Stockton service area
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Late Start for Bobcat Game
The Bobcats will kick-off at 2:05pm today (instead of their usual kick-off time) against UND. We'll join the game immediately following the Cut Bank at Missoula Loyola high school football playoff game.
The Bobcats are currently ranked fourth among Football Championship Subdivision teams and haven't played since dropping a 27-24 game to Eastern Washington two weeks ago. UND will bring the brawn with an offensive line that boasts four 300-pounders while the Cats feature more speed and quickness.


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According to data from AdDuplex, a cross-promotion network specifically targeted at Windows 8 and Windows Phone apps and games, Microsoft's Surface RT tablet accounts for 7.6% of the worldwide tablet market share. So what exactly does this mean?
Data from AdDuplex was collected during the first month of 2013 (as of January 14th) and is based on 112 Windows Store apps running the AdDuplex SDK. Based on this data, AdDuplex was able to determine that there are more than 7,400 different device models running Windows 8, in just January of 2013. According to the data, Windows RT accounts for 7.6% of tablet devices out there while HP accounts for the majority of Windows 8/RT-based tablets, with a 23% share, as far as manufacturer data goes. Keep in mind that this data is not a 100% accurate measurement of how well these devices and operating systems are doing but its a starting point. In India, the Microsoft Surface RT tablet is ranked 5th while HP devices takes the lead. In terms of manufacturers, Dell is number one in India, while HP is second and Sony is third.
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ADA Guidelines
Self-Audit Checklist
Student Programs and Services Compliance with Disability Law:
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
I. Introduction
- How to Use this Checklist
- University ADA Resources
- Some Important Definitions
II. Pre-Admissions/Admissions Checklist
- More Definitions
- DOs and DON'Ts
- Checklist Questions 1-13
III. Determining a Disability Checklist
- Background and Definitions
- Documentation: Who Decides? and, What Records Are Needed?
- Checklist Questions 14-18
IV. Programs and Services Checklist
- The Law
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- State Licensing
- Checklist Questions 19-34
V. Reasonable Accommodations Checklist
- Overview
- Adjustments to Academic Requirements
- Auxiliary Aids and Services
- Checklist Questions 35-49
- Safety Issues
- Checklist Questions 50-52
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February 19, 1999, updated Dec. 6, 2007 and 2/20/09
Produced by the Office of General Counsel at The Catholic University of America (CUA), in conjunction with the university's Office of Equal Opportunity and Office of Disability Support Services. This Self-Audit Checklist is not intended to provide legal advice outside the CUA community. Administrators at other institutions are urged to review their findings and conclusions from their use of this checklist with their own legal counsel. All references to the Journal of College and University Law are used with permission from the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA).
References on disability law and student programs and services utilized in creating this document are the following:
Materials produced for "Joint Conference of Disability Issues: April 1995," sponsored by the ABA, American Association of Law Schools, Law School Admission Council, and National Conference of Bar Examiners. Within those materials the following were most helpful: "University of Houston Law Center Handbook for Students and Applicants with Disabilities"; "Policy and Procedures for the Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities," University of California Hastings College of Law; articles entitled "Learning Disabilities . . . How are they Defined? Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Grievances" byJane Jarrow, Executive Director, Association on Higher Education and Disability; and "Learning Disabilities Defined" by M. Kay Runyan.
"Responses to Questions from Student Services Administrators Regarding Compliance with the ADA and Section 504 and Reasonable Accommodations for Law School Students" by Laura Rothstein, Professor of Law, University of Houston Law Center, and published in "Accommodating Students with Learning and Emotional Disabilities: A Legal Compendium," NACUA 1996.
"Disability Discrimination in Higher Education: A Review of the 1995 Judicial Decisions" 23 J.C. & U.L. 475 (1997).
"Disabled Students in Higher Education: Administrative and Judicial Enforcement of Disability Law" by Adam Milani, 22 J.C. & U.L 989 (1996).
"Waivers of Academic Progress Requirements for Federal Financial Aid: A Reasonable Accommodation for Students with Learning Disabilities" by Charles Barber, 23 J.C. & U. L. 231 (1996).
"Disability Law Update" by Laura Rothstein, prepared for Stetson Law and Higher Education Conference (February 14, 1997).
For further information on accommodating students with disabilities see Disabilities and the Law by Laura Rothstein, a Professor at the University of Louisville.
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Ontario is expanding Rapid Access Clinics across the province to help people with hip, knee and lower back pain access the right treatment faster, following a successful pilot program.
The Erie St. Clair LHIN (ESC LHIN) has received $1.39 million in annualized base operational funding to allocate towards supporting capacity and operations of our regional Rapid Access Clinics. The ESC LHIN is still establishing where the funds will be allocated across the region with the goal of ensuring the most impact for each dollar.
The new clinics will help people with pain in their muscles or bones get the treatment and specialized care they need by reducing unnecessary medical procedures, including imaging and surgery. The clinics will also improve wait times through a coordinated intake and triage process, with patients better able to access the right education and treatment options faster, which could include referrals to proven alternatives to surgery and pain medication like physiotherapy or chiropractic treatment.
Patients will be referred by family physicians to Rapid Access Clinics, where they will be seen within four weeks and given an assessment. Clinical experts agree that innovations like this lead to a more sustainable health care system, and are just one way that Ontario is leading as a champion of publicly-funded health care in Canada.
Ontario's plan to create fairness and opportunity during this period of rapid economic change includes a higher minimum wage and better working conditions, free tuition for hundreds of thousands of students, easier access to affordable child care, and free prescription drugs for everyone under 25 through the biggest expansion of medicare in a generation.
"Musculoskeletal pain can be debilitating and interfere with a person's quality of life. That's why Ontario is investing in a central intake system to ensure those who suffer from pain in their hips, knees and lower back can access assessments and treatment options faster and closer to home."
— Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minster of Health and Long-Term Care
"We know that as our resident's age they will have more issues arise with back pain, arthritis, hips and knees, and pain from injuries. The Erie St. Clair investment into Musculoskeletal care means that we can help more people in our communities access the right treatments, in a timely manner, closer to home."
— Ralph Ganter, CEO, Erie St. Clair LHIN
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During this year's winter break, a group of students from the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, and other universities in the area, traveled to Indonesia for three weeks to explore the complex, systemic interconnection between environmental policy, sustainable development and socio-ecological systems in the diverse and dynamic country. Led by Associate Research Professor Thomas Hilde, the students journeyed through cities, rainforests, farms and plantations to meet with a range of stakeholders and learn about the environmental issues Indonesia faces.
Beginning with a countryside bike ride in Bali, students visited Balinese households, subaks and temples. They spoke with subak and permaculture experts along the way. Experiences like these, "being able to talk directly to people doing on-the-ground work and research and ask them pointed questions," were some of SPP student Ariana Scurti's favorite aspects of the trip. She reflected, "Directly addressing people in their space allowed us to take in different perspectives and weigh all of them."
The next stop was North Sulawesi, where students snorkeled in Bunaken, a national protected coral reef area. They also met with the executive director of an intergovernmental organization managing the coral triangle region. The students proceeded to North Sumatra and visited agroforestry projects and oil palm plantations. In Sumatra they hiked and camped through tropical rainforests and observed orangutans and other wildlife. For SPP student Noah Maghsadi, these excursions, "raised a lot of issues and development questions like the ethics of ecotourism and development." Annisah Smith, a master's student researching Indonesia and forestry at American University, noted that because the local population was, "inherently dependent on the area for tourism and food, it was interesting to see the connection between tourism and conservation work."
Following Sumatra was Bogor, Java, where students learned about and discussed oil palm and deforestation; peatland fires and carbon emissions; and social forestry with lead scientists and a government official.
Jakarta was the last stop on the students' educational adventure. There they met with a wide variety of stakeholders. Adriane Michaelis, a PhD student studying anthropology, says she valued the experience immensely. She remarked, "Being able to see things in person and be on the ground offers a broader perspective for students and trip leaders alike. We got to talk to people and see how the issues impact them directly, rather than sitting in a room and just reading about it."
For Hilde, who has led this study abroad trip for several years, Indonesia is a very intentional destination because, "it's a microcosm of larger global issues, including mitigation, adaptation, indigenous rights and more. It also raises the question of how to govern, making it a microcosm of the world in a sense as well."
By engaging with leading government officials; top research experts; nongovernmental and international governmental organizations; and local farmers and fishermen, students directly examined the multitude of Indonesian environmental challenges and corresponding development strategies.
Michaelis believes this course can be valuable for all students. She said, "It's focused on environmental policy issues, but we cover so much ground that there's room for anyone to find something related to what they're interested in."
Beyond the academic and professional utility of the trip, the participants also greatly enjoyed each other's company, appreciating the diverse perspectives, bonding experiences and strong friendships formed in a way that is not always possible in traditional classroom settings.
"I was fortunate enough to be from Indonesia, but I've never seen it through this lens," Smith said, adding that they, "had the opportunity to put everything you learned and experienced into the policy perspective." Scurti strongly recommends the Indonesia course to others and attests, "If you can do it, do it. This perspective at the graduate level is invaluable, and it will be a shining moment for years to come."


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About Us
Veridian Corporation and its business subsidiaries are corporations registered under the Ontario Business Corporations Act. Veridian is one of Ontario's largest, best performing electricity distribution companies with a track record of successful mergers and acquisitions.
We are committed to providing reliable, efficient and sustainable energy services to our customers while delivering optimal return on investment to our shareholders and promoting economic grown in the communities we serve. Our vision is to be unsurpassed in providing innovative energy solutions that are the cornerstone for creating the sustainable communities of tomorrow.
Veridian's key business goals are to:
- Grow and improve the electricity distribution system
- Diversify the business
- Optimize operation efficiency and effectiveness
- Strengthen the organization
- Provide industry leadership
Veridian is owned by four shareholders: the City of Pickering (41.0%), the Town of Ajax (32.1%), the Municipality of Clarington (13.6%),
and the City of Belleville (13.3%). These progressive communities set out to establish an energy company that would deliver low cost, high reliability service to support quality of life and economic growth. Veridian remains committed to that vision.


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Spiritual Life
You'll find a distinctive community of believers at Concordia University, Nebraska. Everything we do here—from academics to extracurricular activities to residence life—is focused on preparing servant leaders for the church and world. Religion courses are part of our students' general education, and many of our students build on their education by attending chapel, which is offered daily.
While 80 percent of our students are members of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), 20 percent of them are from a variety of other denominations. You'll be part of a welcoming Christian environment that offers a variety of ways for you to strengthen your faith.
Spiritual Life Opportunities
- Discuss your faith journey with our campus pastor and through Christian outreach gatherings.
- Praise God through a variety of on-campus worship opportunities such as evening chapel, daily prayers, a Wednesday music service and special events, as well as off-campus worship services.
- Join your friends for Bible study meetings and at spiritual events sponsored by campus groups.
Meet Our Campus Pastor,
Rev. Ryan Matthias began at Concordia in 2008 having served most recently in Davenport, Iowa, where he was associate pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church. He has additional experience as a youth worker and a counselor in a youth group home. He earned his Master of Divinity at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo., and his undergraduate degree at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa.
Rev. Ryan Matthias
"Since each of these students will take what they learn here out into the world, I see Concordia as a place where I get to be involved in the lives of hundreds of missionaries," said Matthias about his campus pastor role. " I want this always to be a place where they learn about Christ and how to live out Christ."
Matthias is married to Sarah, and they have two children, Samuel and Sophia.


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Thursday 23may Coach Buses to the OhelRound-trips from 770 going to the Ohel and back, every half hour throughout the day of Lag B'omer for the entire community: Men, women and children. Only $2 round-trip.( : thursday)
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Thursday 23may9:45 amLag BaOmer paradeThis Thursday: Boys and girls will be marching on Troy Avenue with much fanfare in celebration of Lag BaOmer, followed by a grand rally in Maple Street park. The parade will march down Troy Avenue, from Eastern Parkway to Maple Street, beginning at 9:50 am.9:45 am
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Thursday 23may5:30 pm- 9:45 pmLag B'omer Festive Dinner DanceLadies and girls! Lets rejoice on Lag Bomer with a Festive Dinner Dance Thursday, May 23, 5:30 PM, Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown Street. Live music with Suri Levilev, hot buffet, keynote speaker Rabbi Zalman Liberov, Dancing (please bring your tambourine!) Suggested donation $18 cash/check at the door. RSVP/Information: (718) 804-5540. Gut Yom Tov!5:30 pm - 9:45 pm
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text: The captivating love story of a woman and her wolf, told with humor and great style by veterinarian Gravlin. Growing up the sole exception to her apartment building's ban against children, Gravlin made up for the absence of human playmates by befriending neighborhood beasts--alley cats that showed up each afternoon for snacks; starlings that allowed her to watch them feed their young in the hedges; and even a chipmunk that lived in the pocket of the young girl's bathrobe the year she was bedridden with rheumatic fever. Gravlin's love and empathy for animals remained for life, and as an adult she matter-of-factly took hundreds of wounded, lost, or orphaned creatures into her home in northern Michigan, brought wild animals to visit children in schools, and hosted a TV show about animals--all while raising a family. But by middle age, Gravlin still had not had the ultimate animal-lover's experience: She had never raised a wild wolf. She got her chance when she traveled to a wolf breeder in Iowa, met a feisty, dominant, and irresistibly goofy male pup, and named him Chakka. Wolf and woman fell in love instantly; their mutual affection soon led to the entire Gravlin family's initiation as members of Chakka's pack, to the transformation of their home into a wolf's den, and to many a winter's night in which the entire household--animal and human--howled gleefully at the moon in somewhat imperfect harmony. Warm and deeply felt, astonishingly rich in carefully observed detail, and destined to make animal lovers out of all its readers.


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HSP Bowl for Those in Need
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The Humanitarian Service Project (or HSP) of DuPage County hosts its first ever bowling event that includes a raffle and a pizza buffet while participants play three games of scotch bowling. This event is open to everyone of all ages! Funds from the event support HSP's five projects which serve low-income senior citizens, children, and families throughout DuPage and Kane counties. Tickets must be purchased by Sept. 23 by calling 630-221-8340 or at email@example.com. Feel free to stop by and pick up tickets as well at 465 Randy Road Carol Stream, IL 60188.


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Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) closes out its summer concert series with Akron-based Moustache Yourself.
Gypsy jazz, also known as gypsy swing, hot club jazz, or by the French name, "Jazz Manouche," is a style of jazz music made famous by guitarist Django Reinhardt in the 1930s. Its infectious rhythm and entrancing melodies will capture your soul and transport you to a different time and place.
The group includes an all-star lineup of musicians that maintain active and diverse performance careers with many prestigious acts such as Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Ernie Krivda's Big Band, Wesley Bright, The Admirables and many more. Musicians are: Brad Wagner (clarinet), Brent Hamker (electric guitar), Jeremy Jones (acoustic guitar), and Matthew DeRubertis (double bass).
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at The United Church of Christ, 217 East Liberty Street, Medina OH 44256. For more information, visit ormaco.org or call 330-722-2541.
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Society of Genealogist Family History Show back again...
We are pleased to announce that the Society of Genealogists Family History Show is once again at the heart of this exciting new venture Who Do You think You Are? Live at the NEC.
They said 'We are delighted to come north to meet so many of our Midland's friends and members and to bring our volunteer teams of experts and speakers who will be on hand to help you with your research questions and brick walls. We hope you enjoy the Society of Genealogists' programme of talks running throughout the show.'
The Trustees, Staff and Volunteers from the Society of Genealogists are on hand to welcome everyone to the show and provide information about the Society and its remarkable library. Here you will also find our range of genealogical titles available for sale at the show
Do go and say hi to them on Stand 430! To find out more about the Society of Genealogists please click here.