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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Retirement: A Life Process
The two individuals interviewed for this paper, David and Katy, have several factors in common, but perhaps the two most salient are their high socioeconomic status and their good health. Clearly, these factors and a few others, including companionship and the ability to access resources, have a decided impact on quality of life throughout retirement (Bowling, 2007; Lowis, Edwards, & Burton, 2009; Reitzes & Mutran, 2004; Santrock, 2008). This paper will discuss the findings from two interviews with retirees and provide an explanation of sociocultural factors that affect retirement. Finally, it will identify and explicate factors that contribute to adjustment in retirement.
Retirement Lifestyle: A Brief Synopsis
Financial and Psychological Preparation
Both of my interviewees retired at a relatively young age. Katy developed and then sold a successful business, and David retired after several years of successful business ventures. Both are healthy, although David had a five-year bout with prostate cancer several years ago, which was a motivating factor in his decision to retire early. Both prepared financially for retirement, although in different ways: David saved money from each transaction, and Katy invested in franchising her business, knowing it would provide financial reward at a later time. Neither of the interviewees prepared psychologically for retirement, although both looked forward to being relieved of work-related responsibilities. David reported that contending with a cancer diagnosis makes retirement seem somewhat inconsequential, although thoroughly enjoyable. I was not aware of any differences attributable to gender, except that Katy seems to have a stronger sense of autonomy, which seems more typical in strong women than in their male counterparts, however, this could be solely an aspect of personality rather than gender.
Social Activities and Participation
Both interviewees remain active. David and his wife spend ten months out of the year on their boat. For them, this is a fulfillment of a dream they shared for many years. During the other two months and while sailing, they have many close friends with whom they visit and share a deep sense of camaraderie. They have few ordinary responsibilities, but are deeply committed to each other and the welfare of their friends. Katy is a single woman with grown children, with whom she maintains close relationships. She has become somewhat of a local philanthropist, providing financial support for various local causes, she volunteers to help older adults, and travels. She has a strong spiritual beliefs and actively engages in life experiences.
Thoughts and Feelings About Retirement
Katy and David believe their retirement is a stage of life in which they continue to evolve and grow. They acknowledge that in many ways, life has not changed too much; they continue to have challenges, face their own shortcomings, and contend with the more pedestrian issues that people face on a daily basis. David claims he will stop sailing at some point, and he and his wife have started to talk about how they intend to give something back to humanity. They are thankful for their abundance, and have a growing personal need to help others. Katy, on the other hand, is fully engaged in the process of giving to others. This, more than any other aspect of retirement, gives her direction, spirit, happiness, wisdom, and a sense of deep fulfillment.
Individual and Sociocultural Factors
Several factors exist that seem to affect deeply the character of retirement: health, individual perspective, finances, and companionship. Furthermore, I would be remiss if I did not mention that both individuals are White, and have, perhaps, directly or indirectly availed themselves to the benefits of being part of the majority culture. Both interviewees are healthy, have positive outlooks for the future, above average financial savings, and loving families, all of which help individuals fare better in retirement (Reitzes & Mutran, 2004). Santrock (2008) claimed women who have spouses or partners seem to adjust to retirement more easily. Katy, long divorced, seems more vital than David, and is obviously not represented by that claim.
Retirement is multidimensional, and similar to aging, is most accurately expressed as a process mediated by physical and psychological health, cognitive functioning, access to resources, social and family support systems, and general attitude toward life (Bowling, 2007). Furthermore, maintaining a sense of control has powerful implications in general life quality, as does having an overall faith in life and humanity (Lowis, Edwards, & Burton, 2009; Reitzes & Mutran, 2004). Health in retirement is perhaps the single most significant predictive factor of an individual's ability to cope with life's challenges (Lowis, et al., 2009). The retirees interviewed for this paper were extremely healthy, and one of them valued health more than the average person by virtue of his experience with a life-threatening illness.
In some ways, my interviewees have failed retirement in the traditional sense (Yoder-Wise, 2011). David talks about perhaps engaging in a few more ventures that will allow he and his wife to fully finance their dream of creating a scholarship fund for families who cannot afford to pay for their children's college educations. Katy, for all intents and purposes, continues to work full-time, although not for monetary gain. The success of retirement depends upon a multitude of physical, psychological, and circumstantial factors. It is evident, however, that having access to resources and financial security provides extraordinary experiences that can contribute to the successful navigation of retirement.
Bowling, A, (2007). Aspirations for older age in the 21st century: What is successful aging? International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 64(3), 263–297.
Lowis, M. J., Edwards, A. C., & Burton, M. (2009). Coping with retirement: Wellbeing, health and religion. Journal of Psychology, 143(4), 427–448.
Reitzes, D. C., & Mutran, E. J. (2004). The transition to retirement: stages and factors that influence retirement adjustment. International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 59(1), 63–84.
Santrock, J. W. (2008). A topical approach to life-span development (3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Yoder-Wise, P. S. (2011). Failing retirement: The baby boomers' next best thing. Journal Of Continuing Education In Nursing, 42(5), 194. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20110421-01
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What You Should Know about Homes For Sale
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The Turners will be getting together for a Thanksgiving feast that you will not soon forget on May 27!
While you expect the turkey to get carved up, what you don't necessarily expect at a family gathering is when the "verbal carving" is far more vicious than any knife blade — indeed, a verbal food fight is in the offing when the Turners sit down to this Thanksgiving dinner and you're invited!
May 27 is the street date that Virgil Films & Entertainment has selected for the DVD debut of writer/director Will Slocombe's very black comedy, Cold Turkey. Circle that date on your calendar … you will not want to be late for this meal.
The patriarch of the Turner clan, Poppy, is played by auteur filmmaker and screen icon Peter Bogdanovich … it is a very different role for him. His wife, Deborah — and stepmother to two of his three adult children — is none other than the always-gorgeous Cheryl Hines. She plays a gracefully aging "trophy bride."
A "trophy bride," not in the traditional sense of a vacuous beauty (an ornament), but a smart and sexy woman who married a college professor and advisor to those in high places of power. There was a time when such a match was exciting. That no longer is the case.
Those corridors of power — that he once strolled with the elites — have long since been closed to him. He drinks now … and secretly dreads the family gathering that has finally arrived.
While the back and forth between "mom" and Poppy's eldest daughter, Lindsay (Sonya Walger — as Penelope 'Penny' Widmore in the Lost TV series), is polite, but acerbic, no such nuance exists when Nina (Alicia Witt) — who has been absent for the past 15 years — storms the castle.
She is bright, rude, more than a flake, smacks of a privileged upbringing and is very much to the point in her dislike of Deborah … and what she expects from dear old!
The third element in this sibling mix is Jacob (Ashton Holmes), who tries to play the role of peacemaker, but realizes early on that that is a fool's errand. Besides, he has bigger issues … just one more major crisis for Poppy to deal with!
Cold Turkey is wicked mix of social commentary (Bogdanovich's expressions and understatements are simply marvelous) dipped in the blackest of comedy traditions. At this family get-together it would come as no surprise if blood is shed.
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Early static.
The Moon squares jumpy Uranus at 6:23 am Saturday morning and you might not get to sleep through it. But green lights come on a few minutes later as the Skywatch improves quickly.
Luna conjuncts/meets lucky Jupiter in the heavens at 10:46 am—a fabulous beginning for the holiday weekend. (And I gotta believe the fish will be biting.)
More good energy: the Moon sextiles Mercury at 12:53 pm. Luna makes a teeny weeny square to Venus at 7:06 pm. The Skywatch quickly clears as the Sun lines up in a trine to powerful Pluto Saturday night. It will be exact at 3:43 am tomorrow morning and opens the door to a wider perspective and healing exchanges Saturday evening.
This is a good night to spill your guts.
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The first DLC pack for Call of Duty World War 2 is finally releasing on Xbox One and PC on March 1.
The pack had previously been exclusive to PS4 where it released at the end of January.
The expansion pack includes three new maps, Valkyrie, Anthropod, and Occupation.
The CWL have already included one of these maps into competitive COD gameplay.
This pack also adds a War mode map entitled Operation Intercept, and The Darkest Shore, a new chapter in Nazi Zombies set on a secluded island.
The Resistance is included in the COD WW2 Season Pass which retails for £40. The pack can also be purchased seperately for £15.
No word yet on DLC 2, but we expect to receive more information soon.


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EFPA News magazine March 2018/Vol. 1
1 May 2018
The European Federation of Psychologists's Associations (EFPA) has published the latest edition of their news magazine.
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Proseal Australia has landed a prestigious award, the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) Award of Excellence, for its berry packaging line.
In the Customer Collaboration category of the awards, the company was rewarded for its work with its customer Fresh Berry and packaging partner CFK of Canada, in delivering a solution that reduced the amount of plastic packaging for strawberries by as much as 96 per cent.
The replacement of clam-shell punnets with top film sealed varieties has become commonplace in many markets, particularly Europe and North America, as it reduces the amount of plastic by around 35-45 per cent.
The Proseal Australia solution, already proven by its sister company Proseal America, uses a punnet from CFK made from a wood pulp blended material. As well as a 95 per cent drop in the amount of plastic used in the packaging, the punnet is both recyclable and home compostable, offering a strong environmental profile.
Top seal packs also offer a number of additional benefits over clam-shells, including extending the shelf-life of products, reducing overpacking, eliminating spillage and providing effective tamper-evidence.
In addition, they reduce storage and transportation costs, and the combination of these many benefits can deliver a ROI of less than two years for growers.
"It was Proseal Australia who introduced us to the top seal concept, and throughout our dealings with them we have found them highly professional and flexible," said Jenny Briggs of Fresh Berry. "They provide incredible backup support with training and servicing to ensure their equipment is always working effectively and efficiently.
"We find the application of top seals for our strawberry punnets quick, clean and simple," she added. "The seal is non-resealable ensuring tamper-evidence is easily identified. Top sealing film has significantly reduced our plastic usage and storage requirements compared with conventional clam-shell packaging."


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Get It Right, Get It Tight is my motto when it comes to personal safety. Ian Poush of Oracle Protection Services says this can't be accomplished with a single one-hour class or by remembering an acronym. Poush says it's more about being aware of your surroundings and understanding how you can exploit an attacker's weaknesses to protect yourself and get away if, God forbid, the circumstance requires it.
"It's not about winning," he says. "It's about being able to get away."
Eye Opener's Jennifer Lewis-Hall and I learn a few of the various techniques Poush has in his arsenal, and every lady out there should take note as well! Personal safety and awareness are of the utmost importance, especially in an urban setting. Take a look to learn more.
And be sure to tune into Eye Opener, a different kind of morning show, weekdays from 6 to 8 a.m. on PHL-17.
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(Yicai Global) May 23 -- Yabao Pharmaceutical Group Co. has obtained approval from Canada's public health agency for marketing its traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, product in the North American country in one of the rare cases of a TCM drug entering the western markets.
The popular TCM solution, DingGui Erqi Patches, produced by the firm's wholly-owned subsidiary, Beijing Yabao Pharmaceutical Co., has been given the green light by Health Canada as a "natural health product," said the company in a statement yesterday.
DingGui Erqi Patches, the unit's exclusive product, is mainly used for the adjuvant therapy for children diarrhea and abdominal pain. Its sales reached CNY465 million (USD73 million) last year, the statement said.
The product is used for Hilum therapy, a TCM treatment method. The doctors apply the drug directly to the umbilicus of patients for the prevention and treatment of diseases, says publicly available information.
TCM has difficulties in entering the mainstream pharmaceutical markets in Europe and America due to differences in cultural approaches and medical theories. Yabao Pharmaceutical's TCM product will be marketed as a "natural health product" in Canada, which will limit the product's practical application to a large extent.
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are not regulated nationwide in Canada, says the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada on its website. "However, there are currently five provinces established by provincial/territorial law with a mandate to protect the public's right to safe, competent and ethical services offered by registered TCM Practitioners, TCM Acupuncturists, and/or TCM Herbalists who are members of the regulatory bodies."
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Today, Friday, April 4 at 1pm, Register Radio will air my interview with Register Executive Director and Avila Institute founder, Dan Burke. We had a wonderful chat about making a good confession and finding the confessor that's right for you. I'm sure you'll find it both enjoyable and informative! Here's the schedule for air times.
Register Radio airs Fridays at 2:00 p.m. EDT / 1:00 p.m. CDT / 12:00 noon MDT / 11:00 a.m. PDT.
Register Radio encores twice throughout the weekend:
- Saturday: 8:00 p.m. EDT / 7:00 p.m. CDT / 6:00 p.m. MDT / 5:00 p.m. PDT
- Sunday: 11:00 a.m. EDT / 10:00 a.m. CDT / 9:00 a.m. MDT / 8:00 a.m. PDT
The show airs on 230 EWTN AM & FM affiliates across the U.S., as well as Sirius Satellite Radio's channel 130, and on Sky (our European broadcast); and around the world on web stream through www.ewtn.com/radio, via mobile devices (EWTN, iHeart and TuneIn apps,) and of course—what first made EWTN go global 20 years ago—EWTN Shortwave Radio signal traveling the globe.


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Fly Tying- Intermediate & Advanced with Keith Fitzpatrick. This month Keith will tie a selection of bass flies in the memory of Tom Kilfoil. You can review the details on our website under the header "TACKLE and TYING TIPS" Dry flies - Balsa Bass Poppers. Keith will be providing materials and his expertise! Bring your tools and tie some great flies.
Fly Tying - Beginner Harold Patterson will be on hand to help members.
Rod Building and General Rod Questions: Doug Weber will be available.


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State of Hawaii Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan
This Coordination Plan focuses and presents opportunities to address the transportation needs of Hawaii residents in the greatest need of services to support their mobility – older adults, people with disabilities and low-income families and individuals. It is a guiding document to be used by local communities in the interest of leveraging federal funds to fill gaps in service through the coordination of local agencies.
Helpful Links
Listed below are links to help you as you Take The Trip!
Hawai'i County Bus Stop Study - Report #1
A total of three reports provides information regarding improvements to bus stops in Hawai'i County. This report provides the inventory of bus stop sites throughout Hawai'i County.
Hawai'i County Bus Stop Study - Report #2
This report provides an analysis of each bus stop in Hawai'i County.
Hawai'i County Bus Stop Study - Report #3
This report provides the final recommendations to the County regarding bus stop improvements.
Hele-On Kako'o Paratransit Application
General Information and Application for Paratransit Service
Hele-On Kako'o Riders Guide
Rider's Guide for using the paratransit service
Hele-On Kako'o Paratransit Map (text) - Hilo
Text version of Hilo coverage area map
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If you do not agree with the decision of your eligibility determination for Hele-On Kako'o paratransit services, or if you are an eligible rider and you do not agree with a proposed suspension of service, you have the right to submit an appeal.
Hele-On Kako'o Ride Coupon Request Form
Hele-On Kako'o $4 ride coupons can be purchased ahead of time and each coupon is good for a single one-way trip for an eligible rider when presented with a valid paratransit identification card. No expiration, no refunds, no exchanges. Coupons can be requested by mail order or in-person by visiting us at 1266 Kamehameha Ave, A2.


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Keep an eye out for showers over the holiday
From staff reports
LOCK HAVEN — As millions are gearing up for the Labor Day weekend, many are wondering if the weather may foil their plans.
There is good news, and some not-so-good news, in the forecast for this community, where many are planning to check out the annual Lock Haven Jaycees Labor Day Regatta on the river. The weekend probably will not be rain-free, but the sun will shine on the festivities from time to time, according to both Accuweather and the National Weather Service.
Considerable cloudiness tomorrow morning will probably include occasional drizzle or rain. Later in the day, there may be a shower or two or a thunderstorm in spots. The chance of precipitation is 40%. The high temperatures will come close to 80 degrees, but the humid conditions will make it feel even hotter.
Look for the sun on Sunday, when morning clouds may give way to some sun, with a shower or thunderstorm still possible. Temperatures will be warmer with a high around 86 degrees. The humid conditions will continue and make things feel 10 degrees hotter.
Monday's temperatures and conditions will be similar, but the sun may come out even more. An afternoon shower or thunderstorm still is not ruled out.
Lows each night will be near 70.
The weather for Tuesday and Wednesday will continue this trend.
No dramatically heavy downpours or bad storms are expected to cause adverse driving conditions in our area.
In fact, the holiday weekend should be mostly dry across the nation's Northeast, but with more clouds than sun, according to Accuweather.
"Most of the holiday weekend will be dry from Philadelphia to New York City and Boston," according to lead long-range meteorologist Paul Pastelok. "Don't anticipate a bright blue sky, as it can be murky early in the weekend."
The Northwest region of the nation will also have mostly dry weather, without a great deal of heat. However, showers and thunderstorms threaten holiday weekend plans in the Midwest, South and the Desert Southwest.


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The bronze 14ft figure of the Scottish hero, which towers above the entrance to the world-famous attraction, has spent around 10 weeks receiving painstaking repairs from specialists across the border.
Stirling Council has invested an estimated £260,000 in the challenging project to ensure the stunning structure is back in peak condition ahead of the Wallace Monument's 150th anniversary celebrations in September.
The expert work has involved:
- repairs to the structural casting failures on the statue
- cleaning, stabilisation and re-patination of the bronze to halt decay
- cleaning out the statue's internals which had been originally filled with sand to stabilise the statue
- designing and inserting a new armature (skeleton)
- assessing and repairing the shield and sword.
Critical to safeguard the future of the statue
It forms part of the overall exterior restoration project at the National Wallace Monument, which is being funded by the Council and is expected to total £515,000.
The popular landmark was last year prioritised for repair works by the Council and Stirling District Tourism – an independent charity which manages and operates the Monument – following a building and condition survey.
After the statue was carefully removed in sections from the tower for the first time since its unveiling in 1887, Wallace travelled down south to Wigan-based firm, Lost Art, to begin the process of restoration.
Brian Roberts, Senior Manager for Infrastructure at Stirling Council, said: "We are absolutely thrilled that the magnificent William Wallace statue has been restored to his former glory and is back home in Stirling for the upcoming National Monument's 150th anniversary celebrations.
"The investment by the Council was critical to safeguard the future of the statue and the Monument, one of Scotland's most popular attractions, and underlines our commitment to ensuring Stirling continues to be a must-visit destination.
"This was a hugely challenging and complex project, requiring the collaboration of a range specialists, including the expertise of the craftspeople of Lost Art, who have a proven track record in restoring Scottish historical structures.
"What happened on Wallace's last trip to England is obviously well-known, and very much in the past but, this time, thanks to Lost Art's painstaking work, he has returned across the border in peak condition and ready to greet visitors from all over the world as they arrive at the Monument."
Test of the skill and ingenuity of our staff
Damian Liptrot, Office Manager at Lost Art, said: "Lost Art have felt it both an honour and a privilege to have been entrusted with the care and repair of such an important national symbol of historic and emotional significance.
"It has been a test of the skill and ingenuity of our staff, they have delighted in the challenge and the result. We all hope that the people of Scotland will feel as much pride in what the statue represents as we do in the work that has gone into the restoration."
The William Wallace statue was created by renowned Edinburgh sculptor David Watson Stevenson and was added to the Monument in 1887.
Prior to work commencing, specialists used the latest technology to analyse its condition, guiding how they would perform the intricate task of its removal and restoration.
This included an x-ray survey, an endoscopic survey and ultrasonic thickness-mapping. A sample was also taken of the casting bronze to identify a match for repair metal and brazing wire.
Linda Cannon, a professional stained glass artist and Icon Accredited Conservator, has also restored the stained glass window in the niche behind the statue.
An honour to be involved
Jim Mitchell, the Project Engineer and also an Accredited Conservator restorer with Icon, said: "I have led the restoration of many engineered structures throughout the UK but this is among the most culturally significant.
"It was an honour to be involved but also a challenge for me and the team, with many unknowns and not a few surprises revealed during the work, including the discovery of over a half ton of sand inside the statue.
"Work to the ornate sandstone decoration around the niche demanded the highest standard from Kelsen Technical, the enabling and logistics contractor.
"The reconstruction of the statue has included a stainless steel space-frame structure inside the body to ensure its ongoing structural integrity and a safe method of lifting the 2.5 tonnes on bronze."
Ken Thomson, Marketing Manager, Stirling District Tourism, the charity that operates The National Wallace Monument said: "An immediately recognisable feature of The National Wallace Monument since it was unveiled in 1887, we are delighted to see the restored William Wallace statue, depicting Scotland's National Hero holding his famous sword, being brought back to its home.
"The statue's restoration and return in the Monument's 150th anniversary year is one of the final stages of the 2019 refurbishment programme, funded by Stirling Council and Stirling District Tourism. It will once again be a focal point for visitors who come from all over the world to discover the story of William Wallace."
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The 220ft high Wallace Monument is one of Scotland's most popular landmarks, attracting 140,000 visitors a year. Designed by Glasgow architect John Thomas Rochead, it was constructed between 1861 and 1869 at a cost of £18,000.
Refurbishment of the Monument's stonework and exterior, including the statue is being funding by the Council and is expected to total £515,000. Stirling District Tourism, the charity that operates The National Wallace Monument has funded the £500,000 renovation of the Monument's interior exhibition spaces.
Pictured alongside the head of the William Wallace statue are (from left) Senan Kelleher, Kelsen Technical Managing Director; Jim Mitchell, Project Engineer and Accredited Conservator Restorer with Icon; Drew Leslie, Stirling Council Infrastructure Delivery Service Manager; Dan Lea, Lost Art Project Manager.


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If you're worried about a Vancouver housing market crash, take heart — according to a new RBC report, a "wholesale collapse" is unlikely. Instead, the bank expects demand and prices to gradually "land" at more manageable levels in the near term.
RBC's prediction is based partially on stats that show the Vancouver housing market has been cooling since February, when home resale activity reached a seasonally adjusted all-time peak. Overall, activity dropped 38 per cent from then until August, with month-on-month declines increasing progressively over that period. Home prices have remained high, but in September the benchmark price for a Vancouver home fell for the first time in almost three years.
The bank sees home sales declines and price moderation continuing steadily for two main reasons. First, it believes the Vancouver housing market's economic and demographic underpinnings "remain solid" — for example, interest rates are still low and job growth in the city has been high for the past year. Second, despite the new foreign-buyer tax, Vancouver is still in a good position to attract wealth and investment. Why? In RBC's opinion, the city's strong appeal for wealthy Chinese investors is unlikely to be shaken by the tax for long.
All in all, RBC is calling for home resale activity to fall 7 per cent this year and 30 per cent in 2017, and expects the aggregate benchmark price for a Vancouver home to be flat next year after gaining 25 per cent this year. That said, there are definitely factors that could tip the market into a more extreme fall, and the bank has identified the five it sees as most important. Here's a quick breakdown:
1. Policy
For RBC, policy "in its various forms and at various levels of government" is the factor most likely to influence the Vancouver housing market. The bank believes that if the new foreign-buyer tax is unsuccessful in moderating prices in the city, the BC government will likely introduce other measures.
2. The "foreign" element
While RBC thinks foreign-buyer activity in the Vancouver housing market will recover after the big drop seen in August, it admits that the tax has "introduced a thick layer of uncertainty."
3. Speculation
Much of the frenzied market activity seen from early 2015 to early 2016 was the result of "buyers motivated by expectations of capital gains," says RBC. That means if there's a noticeable slowdown in home price increases in Vancouver, speculators could become sellers rather than buyers.
4. New supply
Vancouver has been short on housing since mid-2014, but builders have been rushing to correct that deficiency. Housing starts rose 8.6 per cent in 2015 to reach a 23-year high of 20,900 units, and were up 46 per cent in the first nine months of 2016. It is possible that supply may ultimately overshoot demographic requirements.
5. Local economy's dependence on housing
BC's economy is heavily dependent on the housing market, meaning that a sustained period of housing market weakness could negatively affect the economy. In a worst-case scenario, a correction could be caused by a "negative feedback loop" between the housing market and economy.
So what's the takeaway? RBC is firm in its prediction that an orderly housing market landing is in store for Vancouver, but recommends watching home listings carefully for signs of a crash. If listings surge for a sustained period of time, it could indicate that speculators are "cashing in their chips."
The bank also warns that even if the cooling it expects plays out, it's unlikely to completely fix Vancouver's housing affordability issues. While RBC sees condos and rental units becoming more attainable, it believes "owning a single-detached home in Vancouver is unlikely to ever become affordable by Canadian standards."


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I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels like this year is going by in a blur. It's only halfway through March but I feel like so much has happened this year!
I'm still so proud of Sparrow for being such a champ during our move and she really seems to enjoy our new space. She gets to birdwatch, and there's plenty of high windows and shelves for her to perch on.
I won't miss all the snow we had but that doesn't mean I hated it. We got 2 really nice snows days which we took long walks on. I love cities during a heavy snow. The most peaceful and calm they'll ever be.
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My mom's dog Janey. I try to visit once a month but I didn't have a chance in February. At least next time the weather will be warmer.
I went to NYC with a friend to see a Broadway show, but I was a little more excited for some nerdier interests of mine.
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This is it....the final shop-wide, everything just has to go, get 'em while their hot, discount.
Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, December 20th at 11:00 AM......
{not one for early shopping}
.......everything in the shop at 125 Main Street, will be an unheard of 50% off the lowest marked price!!! Seriously the last shop-wide discount level.
So hurry up before I change my mind!!
{Oh, and Merry Christmas!}
ps. The very last day that the Main Street shop will be open is Thursday, December 29, 2012. After that it's all frozen yogurt.
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It's been a rather warm December.
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After years of research and collecting, designing and planning, we are so so excited to finally launch our first ever inspired collection of the month. We are calling this precious assemblage of treasures "Cachette du mois".
Inspired by the seasons, flowers and folklore, every month we will offer a different color box filled with vintage and new, sentimental bits of ephemera, to save or use in the most special of your creations. Every detail has been carefully considered, from the custom "made for us", band boxes, to our own labels and packaging. We have even designed a beautiful post-card to go along with each month's collection.
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January is a time for calm, for reflection. It's quiet and cozy with cool muted colors and warm fires. The beginning of a new year full of promise and hope. Long shadowed snowy trees, and icicles hanging from the eaves.
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Forget everything else–the rumors, the misconceptions, the speculation. If you want to know about Leo Mazzone, check out Jeff Merron's must-read article on ESPN.com that breaks down what makes one of the greatest pitching coaches of all-time so great. Mazzone has been a fascination of mine for years, but he's a tough man to get info on. What I know is that unless his pitchers become coaches, he's unlikely to beget a generation of coaches as his mentor, Johnny Sain, did. We need, somehow, not to lose his information and this article is a nice start.
Luckily, Mazzone avoided being in this report after being hit on the head by an Andruw Jones BP homer. "That ball left Andruw's bat, traveled about 450 feet, and the next contact it made was with my freakin' head," said Mazzone, who never saw it coming. "That thing came straight out of the sky. Then I was face down in the bullpen." That's classic Mazzone.
Powered by a weekend of great baseball and a couple hours' sleep, on to the injuries …
- Now that Barry Bonds has proven that he can hit home runs, play the field and pass a drug test or two, the question shifts to whether he can continue to play at this level long enough to catch the Gods of Baseball, or if he suffers the kind of rapid dropoff that befell Mark McGwire. Bonds has already outplayed his father, so that doesn't tell us much. His godfather and idol had already slowed well before he was Bonds' age, so again, there's not much to be learned there. Even Hank Aaron himself wouldn't clear 20 homers after age 40.
Bonds has proven himself unlike any player, so it's really a matter of desire, pain management, and the ability of the world-class Giants medical staff keeping him on the field enough to break the records. Bonds is on record as saying he needs to get down to the 200-pound mark, something people are already mocking as covering for the loss of muscle many expect to see. This is normal advice for any person, athlete or not, with knee problems. Yes, Bonds admitted past steroid use during his BALCO testimony, something we may yet hear in open court. He's tested negative in 2004 and 2005, so wouldn't that muscle loss have already come? Let's all quit speculating and focus on what Bonds does or doesn't do on the field.
- Now that the Cardinals have soaked the visiting locker room at Wrigley in champagne, the team can focus on setting up their roster and getting their team ready for the postseason. There's not much that needs to be done. Chris Carpenter is the clear ace, but behind him are a bunch of interchangeable parts in the rotation. There's even some speculation that the Cards will go with a four-man in the first two rounds. The one important thing that clinching gives is two weeks of rest for Albert Pujols. While Pujols will assuredly play, he'll rest as much as possible while not getting rusty. Pujols is trying to avoid another session of ultrasound treatments on the plantar fascitis that has affected him for two seasons. He's likely to have surgery at some point, perhaps this off-season. Just imagine what he could do if he was healthy!
- There's no time for niceties like 100% or rehab assignments. Each day is a missed opportunity, and for a team like the A's, even the slightest missed opportunities pile up. Bobby Crosby has been a key to the team's success, his availability coinciding perfectly with the periods when the team did its damage. Crosby made it through agility and fielding drills and while there was some normal soreness, the A's medical staff seemed pleased, according to a player who observed the workout. He'll be back early this week.
The news isn't quite as rosy for another A's key. At best, Rich Harden will start on September 27. Even this is shaky, since Harden is yet to complete a real throwing session with positive results. That date, if he makes it, would set him up for two starts, including the last game of the regular season. Moves like this help give some insight how the A's would set up for the postseason. Other teams will also give clues with rotation-juggling over the next week, so be on the lookout for that.
- The best news that Padres fans could have is that Jake Peavy threw well and pain-free. Hey, good news, Pads–that's exactly what happened this weekend. Peavy's treatment and rest appears to have recharged him just enough to get back and have a couple starts before the playoffs. The worry here is that Peavy may have some internal problem but thus far images haven't shown anything beyond the normal wear and tear. Peavy will be handled carefully over the next two weeks, with short outings and extra rest the order of the day. If healthy, Peavy has a chance to be 2005's Josh Beckett.
- The Yanks are falling behind and will need every edge they can find if they hope to catch the Red Sox. Mike Mussina would certainly be an improvement over the back end of their rotation, and would certainly be one of their playoff starters if it comes to that. Mussina won't have a September like last season's gem, though he does have a chance to make a couple key starts that would have Yankees fans forgiving his second straight disappointing season. After a 100-pitch simulated game, Mussina is on track to start next Thursday. He'll have a normal side session this week, so watch for any setbacks.
- Felix Hernandez was the phenomiest of phenoms just a few short weeks ago. That doesn't make him immune to the problems most young pitchers face with adjustment, mechanics and usage. Hernandez looked out of sync in his start Sunday in Texas, losing control and looking at times like he couldn't find his arm in space. That could be fatigue, a bad day, or an early sign of elbow injury. As good as he is and as much as I hope he has a long, healthy career, there's nothing in Hernandez's profile that makes me believe that will be the case. His age alone will have him as a "red light" player next year.
- There's no reason for Troy Glaus to be out on the field with his knee problem. On the other hand, he's not going to damage it more and surgery isn't an option for this, so really, it's up to Glaus and Bob Melvin to determine how long/often he plays. The medical staff is going to have the slugger as ready as they can have him. Glaus has guided his playing time all season with pain tolerance and hasn't been stupid by trying to play through it when it flared up. The D'backs will be watching Glaus closely through the offseason in hopes that rest and continued treatments can keep him from going through this again in 2006.
- I'm not sure if this is a good sign for a player, but I had to look up how to spell Sean Casey's first name. "Shaun" didn't look right. If I don't know your name, that probably means you've been pretty healthy. Casey got lucky, in a way, taking no more than a concussion when he took a Humberto Cota elbow to the temple. Casey was unconscious, doesn't remember the incident, and could have had much more than what he has. It wouldn't surprise me if he weren't back by Tuesday. There's no reason to rush; as we've seen too many times this season, concussions linger.
- Even with an expanded roster, the Marlins are running out of middle infielders. When Luis Castillo left Sunday's game with a sore hamstring, his latest in a series of leg injuries, they were left with guys who were there only to get a look at the majors, not play in a playoff chase. Mike Mordecai is only there to help his pension status, but could find himself starting if Castillo's injury is as serious as it looks. There's no margin for error, and Castillo has always been slow healing.
- Quick Cuts: Expect Jeff Smulyan and Stan Kasten to pair up their bids and come out the new owners of the Expos, err, Nationals … Wade Miller will visit Dr. Craig Morgan, one of the top shoulder experts, this week. Don't read too much into it, even with Miller being out for the season and facing more surgery in the off-season … Ever noticed that Buster Olney never links to anything but newspaper sites? Why is it, then, that the newspaper writers that make up the BBWAA refuse to recognize 'Net-based writers? … Moises Alou returned for the Giants and could be as big a presence as Barry Bonds over the last few weeks. It's too late, but it could get interesting … Ken Griffey Jr. is done for the season. That shouldn't diminish a great season, proving there's still talent there when the health is … Is Dustin Hermanson just resting his sore lower back or has Ozzie Guillen found a new closer in Bobby Jenks? … "We had a reinstatement contract drawn up." Any questions? … The Cubs won't say it, now or likely ever, but Aramis Ramirez is done for the season, as is Jerry Hairston Jr. It will be interesting to see how the starting rotation is used over the last two weeks … Watch for Tom Gorzelanny on Tuesday. You'll see the best splitter in baseball I've seen since Mike Scott.
Back tomorrow and every day down the stretch, including some weekends. BP will be gearing up for what figures to be a great two weeks of drama that should carry over to October, both on the Web and on BP Radio.
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The perfect-shape myth
Did you wake up this morning and felt uncomfortable in your own body?
Did you stare at your reflection in the mirror and pondered over the shape of your body? Or in fact, did you even see yourself in the mirror or were you just too ashamed to look at your own reflection? Did you feel like hiding instead of going out? If you barely nodded or even thought about these questions then congratulations, you could be suffering from a disorder.
It is estimated that 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder. Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, binge-eating and others which all affect how much or little people eat. By the self-starvation of anorexia, your body is denied the critical nutrients it needs to operate, and the repeated binge-and-purge cycles of bulimia can destroy the whole digestive system.
Eating disorders are caused by not only food and our eating habits, but contributing factors also include behavioral, psychological, interpersonal and social factors. Anorexia, for instance, is an obsession with weight and fear of becoming overweight, which is why anorexic people starve themselves.
These disorders are not only prevalent in women, but in men as well. Both men and women have developed such standards for themselves that starving is a fashion statement now; having an eating disorder is not a disorder but a trend that everyone needs to follow.
We are all struggling to get the perfect body shape and struggling to mold our image in a way to satisfy the world, but have you ever thought for a second, what do you want?
Our society has created certain body standards for us, and if we deviate from those standards, then we start feeling uncomfortable, almost as if it's a crime. We become hesitant to think about what we truly want and follow the footsteps of everyone in our society.
If a celebrity is starving herself to become a size zero, then chances are those who idolize that celebrity will starve themselves as well. If they are working out for several hours a day, others follow their example. We are so fascinated by the lives of celebrities and athletes that we try to imitate them and forget to live our own lives on the way.
I am twenty years old, and I think I have spent half of my life trying to look a certain way in order to satisfy the expectations of society. I dread getting dressed up because no matter how good I look, I feel like the first thing people are going to notice about me is my weight and my not-so-perfect body shape. I'm not the only one who feels this way, hundreds of college students are working towards not getting the perfect grades but the perfect body shape.
I need you to stop for a moment and think. Do you really want your future to be dependent on the way you look, or on your intelligence? Do you want to be one of those people who want people to judge them by their cover? There are hundreds of people who have the perfect body, but not the perfect mind. Is this really something worth achieving?
Being healthy is important, but getting a body-image disorder in your attempt to stay healthy is unhealthy.
We are all grown-ups. We are all in college. We are the generation who has a say and will have a say in the future, so why not use our power to achieve something better than a perfect body shape, which is nothing greater than a myth.


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MEDFORD – The Rogue Community College (RCC) Ospreys women's soccer team was on the road Wednesday, Oct. 17 taking on Clackamas Community College (CCC). The Ospreys need to win their final three games of the season to qualify for playoffs and started off on the right foot with a 1-0 win.
Every game is a playoff game for the Ospreys (5-7-1, 4-5-1 NWAC) at this point. Needing to win out to go to playoffs, their first test came on the road against CCC (1-9-3, 1-8-1). It did not start out well as it was all Clackamas in the first half as they totaled 13 shots against the Osprey's one. But keeper Megan Cowee was on fire protecting the net, collecting four saves in the first half. The teams went into the half 0-0.
The Ospreys picked up their attack in the second half as they added four more shots to their total. In the 66th minute, it was Hayle Mehl who found the opportunity as she put it into the net unassisted to give the Ospreys the 1-0 lead. Cowee continued her strong defense and added four saves in the second half for a total of eight to help the team secure a 1-0 result.
There was one yellow card issued during the match: Stephanie Roe (RCC – 19th)
The Ospreys are on the road again Saturday, October 20 when they take on Chemeketa Community College (2-12-1, 1-8-1) at Blanchet High School in Salem at noon. Their final game will take place Wednesday, Oct. 24 at home at U.S. Cellular Community Park Field 14 when they host Portland Community College (7-6-1, 6-4-0).
The Ospreys currently sit in 4th place in the South Region and can claim 3rd and a playoff spot by winning their final two games of the SEASON.


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Use the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors database to search for grade-level competencies that support the standards. Searches can be completed by keyword, grade level, domain or standard. Each competency is designed to meet student developmental needs and align with academic content. The database also allows school counselors to contribute new competencies that support and align with a specific standard.


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The Northwest Branch Trail-Stream is one of my favorite places to photograph.
Had a blast at Carrie Furnace, Pittsburgh
It was a Kodachrome day. I took the city bus to the end of the line and walked down a long field to this exhausted iron behemoth. Wow, I was overwhelmed. This is one of those instances where I wish I had brought my tripod but had shed ballast 'cause I wasn't sure far I'd […]
My friend, Speckle Head
I was on Selim Road watching for freight trains with graffiti and found Mister Speckle Head on a street sign. Anyone recognize him or know who the artist is? Shot handheld, 50mm, f:?
Daisy G and me
Feels good to be back on the street again. Looking forward to getting some fresh made pics out there. Saw this daisy on the Redline in Silver Spring and it smelled so nice I thought you'd enjoy it with your iced tea! Happy Summer. Shot hand held, Canon 60D, 50mm, 1/60, f:9.5
In the Land of the Milkweed again
I went out to capture some fall color and wound up in this intriguing field of milkweed. The shapes and bursting pods captivated me. I began exposing normally in bright light but as I stopped down [underexposed], the rim-lit pods really grabbed me and I began to see creatures from other worlds. I started to […]
Free Syria, Cleveland, Ohio
Wow! Diversity in Cleveland,Ohio. This was shot around 55th avenue and Carnegie aprox 8:30pm on August 4th, 2016. I was alone and in an unfamiliar area so I moved on quickly. Could have shot for hours. Used tripod. 1/60th , f: 9.5, 300mm zoom, ISO 200.
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February is Black History Month, a month-long celebration honoring the many extraordinary contributions and accomplishments of African Americans to U.S. history, and Gateway Community College (GCC) has numerous events planned as a tribute.
Originally created as a week-long celebration known as "Negro History Week," and created by noted African American Historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, the celebration was eventually extended to the entire month of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month to honor the overlooked achievements of Black Americans throughout U.S. history.
Following are events planned at GCC:
Wednesday, February 13 – BlacKkKlansman Movie11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Room S211
Wednesday, February 20 – Black History Game Show 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Room N100
Thursday, February 28 – Liberty Bell Celebration 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Room N100
Thursday, February 28 – Book Discussion If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin 1:45 p.m.
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As the Chelsea Flower Show closes, those craving their next horticulture fix can find three days of gardening glory at the historic Hatfield House, home to Lord and Lady Salisbury, with the world's largest show garden at this year's Game Fair. Emma Sandham investigates…
For the Londoner craving a weekend in the country The Game Fair's bi-annual visit to Hatfield House in leafy Hertfordshire is the perfect way to escape the city and experience the very best that the Great British countryside has to offer. More than 120,000 visitors are expected to attend the 3-day show, which will showcase everything from traditional countryside pursuits to contemporary fashions, heritage crafts to craft gins, and delicious produce from all over the land.
Gardening has always been an important part of The Game Fair, and Hatfield House's gardens are famous all over the world, but 2019's sees the organisers take on an ambitious new project, that of creating the world's biggest ever show garden. The show garden is sponsored by the investment firm Charles Stanley and is being created in association with Capel Manor College, the only college in central London which offers students the chance to study land-based subjects such as Garden Design and Horticulture.
Construction of the show garden – which is more than 1 acre in size – began in May, with students and staff from Capel Manor College doing much of the work. The garden, which has been designed by the college's RHS Gold Medal winners, aims to create an immersive, interactive experience which tells the story of the countryside, estate and country gardens, traditional practices and innovations through a number of themed spaces.
The focal point for the garden will be an event space which will be the venue for a variety of Q&A's, demos and debates over the course of The Game Fair. Visitors can also expect to see examples of a traditional kitchen garden and traditional crafts as well as art, sculpture and design.
The Game Fair Gardens, as the show garden is called, including areas designed by students from Capel Manor. The Herbaceous Border was designed by Plants and Planting Design student Andrew Smith, while his course-mate Christina Garcia-Mora has designed the Prairie Planting area. Garden Design and Plantsmanship student Katherine Goddard masterminded the Estate Planting area, and the college's Horticulture apprentices assisted with the creation of The Pottager Garden. With more than 5,000 plants and trees, 400 roses and even 20m of dry-stone walling and 500m2 of turf, the team have quite the task to complete the work in just 90 days.
The involvement of Capel Manor is something of a coup, since the College decided to forego their usual appearance at Chelsea Flower Show in order to work on the project. Their involvement is thanks in no small part to Lady Salisbury, the current owner of Hatfield House, who is a patron of Capel Manor College.
Lady Salisbury said, "It is wonderful that this year The Game Fair is encouraging our apprentices and students to use their skills and knowledge to create a spectacular garden at Hatfield. I know this RHS award-winning team will provide inspiration to gardeners and will show with a good design, what can be grown. Seeing what people can do is always a pleasure as well as providing a vital contribution to our green open spaces."
The Game Fair is a great day out for the whole family with the chance to watch and even try traditional activities such as clay pigeon shooting, fishing, falconry and ferreting, and more modern ones like off-road driving. A true celebration of the countryside wouldn't be complete without amazing food and drink. Foodies should opt for one of the Silver, Gold or Platinum packages, which give access to The Game Fair Enclosure and Restaurant, and should make a beeline for Gin Makers' Row (no explanation needed!) and the Kitchen Theatre, where expert chefs will share advice, techniques and inspiring stories.
The Game Fair 2019 runs from 26th to 28th July. Entry to the Game Fair Gardens is included in the standard Game Fair ticket price and VIP packages, but The Game Fair has teamed up with Capel Manor and Hatfield House to create The Gardens Experience ticket which offers the chance to visit some of the most glorious gardens in the country over the rest of the summer. The Gardens Experience ticket includes entry to The Game Fair itself, but also to Hatfield House's own stunning gardens, woodland walks and par and the award-winning gardens at Capel Manor College. For more information, and tickets, visit www.thegamefair.org.


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Bombshells – United #7 (2017) : "Tonight, we will free Spain. Tomorrow, we will free the world!" Or so Renee Montoya hopes, but the rebels are falling to the fascist forces, and a new threat has risen: Black Adam!
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Milledgeville, GA – In the first of five games this week, the North Greenville University baseball team dropped a 14-2 decision at the hands of Peach Belt Conference member Georgia College and State University on Tuesday afternoon.
The Bobcats flexed their offensive muscle early and often, pounding out 14 runs on just eight hits through the first five innings of play.
North Greenville scored its only two runs of the game in the sixth inning on an RBI single from Adam Taylor and a sacrifice fly by Allen Staton, but the Crusader offense was fairly quiet throughout the game.
Taylor led the offense, finishing 2-for-3 with an RBI, while Drew Lipscomb was 1-for-2 in the game with a run scored. Tyler Mitchell was 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored as Jessep Polk, Andrew Lawrence, Josh Sealey, Cuyler McAuliffe and Taylor Hollifield each recorded a hit in the contest.
Freshman Tyler Wirsu suffered his fourth loss of the season after pitching four innings, allowing nine runs (two earned) on five hits, striking out one and surrendering five walks. Colby Tollison pitched just 2/3 of an inning of relief, allowing five runs on two hits, while walking five batters.
Bo Lucas worked 2 1/3 innings of relief, allowing just one hit in his appearance on the mound, while Erik Markwat allowed just one hit in his lone inning of work.
The Crusaders (9-16, 2-7 in Conference Carolinas) will look to get back on the winning side of things as they host Anderson University tomorrow, March 20 at 3 p.m. at Ashmore Field.


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You never need to doubt it
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God only knows what I'd be without you . . ."
-Beach Boys
I keep thinking of the opening and closing scenes in Love Actually (one of my all time fave flicks). You know, the hugging families and loved ones "montage" with this song playing in the background that makes you want to sigh, cry,
"General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it's always there - fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge - they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I've got a sneaking suspicion... love actually is all around."
Camisha and Matt have such a lovely family, and Savannah, their 2 year old princess, also happens to be my new best friend ;) She and I bonded. So much so that she was crying when the photo shoot was over and we had to say goodbye! Total heart-string-puller, that one is! ;) And she is such a sweet and gentle big sister to her new baby bro. I loved watching her interact with him.
In these photos, you can see and really feel the special memories being created, and the love (actually) . . . such a special thing.
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Conversation Street Episode 302
On our latest podcast, we discuss the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 2nd and the 6th April. From Chesney in a haddock suit to Mary and Tracy's trip to the aquarium, there was definitely something fishy about Corrie this week - plus we can only assume Pat grew his own set of fins to survive that ocean plunge and get across to Ireland on Monday. Meanwhile, back on dry land, Craig's secret battle with OCD is finally out, and Sophie attempts the not-so-obvious career move from window cleaner to swanky restaurant manager. After Street Talk, we're joined by David Gee, better known as Dave Draws, the artist behind the map of Weatherfield that's shown up in the factory office recently. That's followed by a discussion of Corrie's latest April Fools' Day prank in The Kabin, and more OCD chat in the feedback section.
Street Talk - 00:06:44
Dave Draws Interview - 01:38:13
The Kabin - 01:56:35
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Hailed as the German answer to HBO's Band of Brothers, Generation War is a multi-award winning international success story which is currently wowing audiences here in the UK on BBC Two. Eight years in the making, the mini-series was watched by over 7.5 million viewers when it first aired in Germany last year, and has since gone on to be a hit across Europe and in the USA. To celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray release of the epic Second World War drama this coming Monday (12 May), we have THREE DVD copies of Generation War to give away to our readership, courtesy of our friends at Arrow Films. This is an exclusive competition for our Facebook and Twitter fans, so if you haven't already, 'Like' us at facebook.com/CineVueUK or follow us @CineVue before answering the question below.
Generation War begins in Berlin, 1941, as Hitler stepped up his assault on the Soviet Union. Five friends – soldier Wilhelm, his sensitive younger brother Friedhelm, Charlotte, Viktor and Greta – say their farewells, with the promise to meet again after the war, which they are convinced will be over by Christmas. Little do they know how long it will go on to last, nor how much the unfathomable experiences, deprivations and terrors will change them. It is the experiences of friendship and betrayal, belief and disappointment, illusion and insight, guilt and responsibility, which will change their lives forever. In Berlin, Greta makes a name for herself as a singer, with the help of a high ranking party official. Her Jewish boyfriend Viktor is betrayed and deported to a concentration camp in the east.
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by Kim Sok-Pom
Columbia University Press, 2010
The Curious Tale of Mandogi's Ghost incorporates Korean folk tales, ghost stories, and myth into a depiction of epic tragedy. Written by a zainichi, a permanent resident of Japan who is not of Japanese ancestry, the novel tells the story of Mandogi, a young priest living on the island of Cheju-do. Mandogi becomes unwittingly involved in the Four-Three Incident of 1948, in which the South Korean government brutally suppressed an armed peasant uprising and purged Cheju-do of communist sympathizers. Although Mandogi is sentenced to death for his part in the riot, he survives (in a sense) to take revenge on his enemies and fully commit himself to the resistance. The Curious Tale of Mandogi's Ghost relates the trauma of a long-forgotten history and its indelible imprint on Japanese and Korean memory. (Publisher's description)
Kim Sok-pom was born in Osaka, Japan, to Korean parents who emigrated from the island of Cheju-do. He is best known for his seven-volume fictional work, Kazanto (Volcano Island), which centers on the Cheju Uprising of 1948.


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Join Lydia in support of Support New Leaders this Giving Tuesday (Bay Area)
New Leaders: Giving Tuesday
What if every child attended a great public school?
What if there were a team of leaders in each school with the skills to support academic excellence for ALL students?
What if these leaders already exist-and they need your support?
This holiday season, I hope you will join me in supporting New Leaders, a national non-profit where I am a proud staff member, as part of Giving Tuesday, a national movement beginning December 2nd encourage people to give back during the holidays.
We at New Leaders recruit outstanding educators from across the country and develop them into transformational principals and leaders for students in high-poverty schools.
In the Bay Area, one such outstanding leader is Shawn Benjamin of Leadership Public Schools-Richmond. When Shawn arrived as assistant principal in 2005, the high school's culture was broken: students had seen a churn of principals, violence was common, and parents felt angry and betrayed. Shawn became principal in 2007 and first focused on school culture, creating an environment that was safe and nurturing. She then drilled down into learning and teaching, raising the academic bar and making sure that every child was pushed to his or her fullest potential. LPS-Richmond is unrecognizable today: it was awarded a silver medal in U.S. News and World Report's "Best High Schools in the US," a designation given to only 9% of high schools nationwide. LPS-Richmond is now a place where over 200 AP exams are taken each year and 98% of seniors are accepted into college.
"LPS-Richmond has helped me by getting me ready for college," says student Tiye Gordon, "even though I didn't think I was going to make it."
Every student deserves a Shawn in his or her school. The great news is that we have dozens more just like her: we are currently training 101 current and future principals like Shawn right here in the Bay Area, with the same grit and determination to see their students succeed no matter what. And they need your support.
I hope you will support our efforts this holiday season by investing in training more leaders like Shawn. Any amount will make a difference. I believe that supporting education is the most important thing we can do for our children and for our country-and that making sure every school has a great leader is the best way to start.
I deeply appreciate any contribution you can make to support New Leaders and help change the lives of kids here in the Bay Area and across the nation.
Help fund the training, development, and support of transformational school leaders
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After their residency, we support our leaders in their critical first years on the job through the Principal Institute, which employs professional learning communities and strategic one-on-one coaching for one or two years to ensure our new principals—and their students—are set up for success. And with our new Leadership Practice Improvement program, we train current school principals and their leadership teams in best practices to raise student achievement.


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Recharge your energy by giving your house Outdoor Decks some useful changes. One important tip in home upgrade is to prioritize remodeling that raise both the functionality as well as value of your home as suggested by Dorothy Simmons.
Start off by adding really good landscaping. It is getting harder to find flowers in the city, as a result filling your yard with flowers can make your property looks more beautiful November 24, 2015 at 10:53 pm. Besides turning your house outdoor space feels more appealing, adding greenery like trees into your backyard can help cooling down your house, reduces noise pollution and gives better air quality.
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Darts Arena Seasons
My first try at an Android version of a new Darts Arena with a seasons mode. It's completely written with Unity3d and first released for Android now. You can find it here in the Google Play Store.
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