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The Rockefeller dynasty has lived on the same swath of prime woodland in the lower Hudson Valley for more than a century. In 1983, the descendants of oil baron John D. Rockefeller began to donate what would ultimately amount to more than 1,000 acres of the land to the public, forming the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. At the same time, they created an enclave around the new park where they could live in virtual solitude. Asked what happened to Abeyton Lodge, the historic home he grew up visiting on the estate, David Rockefeller told The New York Times in 2002 that when no relatives chose to live in it, it was leveled to ensure privacy: "We really wouldn't have wanted non-family members living inside the fence," he said.
Fast forward to the present day, and that's exactly where Linda Gaunt and her husband, David Packer, are living—inside the fence. Their property, and the 3,700-square-foot prefab that rests on it, is right next to David Rockefeller's Georgian mansion. What is it like living down the road from the scion of one of America's most famous fortunes? No complaints. The 101-year-old philanthropist, the only surviving grandson of John D. Rockefeller, has softened his stance lately on living among outsiders. Linda observes, "The only time we're even aware that we have a neighbor is when his helicopter flies by or we see him being driven around in a horse-drawn carriage."
David and Linda, who run a PR firm in Manhattan, purchased the 4.6-acre parcel from a business associate of the Rockefellers. Knowing that buildable lots in the area, located just 40 minutes from Grand Central by train, are rare, the couple seized the opportunity.
The next step was choosing a home. David and Linda were attracted to prefab for its easily predictable costs, and paid multiple visits to a Breezehouse model in Copake, New York, that they ultimately decided to buy. The ranch-style house was designed by Michelle Kaufmann in 2005 and sold to Blu Homes in 2009 when her company closed as a result of the mortgage crisis. The prefab maker continued to update its basic design, which features an open floor plan and butterfly roofline. Sixteen-foot-wide sliding glass doors flank the ends of the primary living space, perfect for framing views.
Working at home allowed David to assume the duties of general contractor. "It was a tremendous undertaking, with very little guidance from anyone," he admits. "I lost a lot of hair but also saved a lot of money." By dealing with tedious yet vital details like organizing building permits, inspections, subcontractors, and land development, he trimmed $250,000 from the project budget. The final cost was approximately $325 per square foot. Even more satisfying, the couple were able to deviate from the Breezehouse template and put their own stamp on the house: The front door was relocated to gain extra space in a guest bedroom; in the master suite, closets were expanded and several windows were removed (for sleeping in on weekends); and a gas fireplace was replaced with a sleek wood-burning model by Stûv. The biggest tweak was the addition of a site-built mudroom, which connects the gym/office, the garage, and the rest of the house.
The time from factory production to delivery was four months. Each module, transported cross-country by truck, was hoisted onto the foundation by crane. For the owners, watching the flat-pack "pods" unfold like giant origami cubes is the kind of instant gratification that isn't possible with a site-built house. Having them pre-assembled in Blu's climate-controlled factory in Vallejo, California, was also a bonus, resulting in tight joint fits that slash energy costs. Compared to the residents' previous home, a 5,000-square-foot midcentury relic riddled with gaps and drafts, the prefab is a green machine. Energy bills are now one-sixth of what the couple were accustomed to paying.
"Before buying here, we spent eighteen months house-hunting and didn't find anything we liked," says Linda. "Every listing we walked through felt like somebody else's home." David nods in agreement. "It's so different living in a place you had a hand in building. It's a very satisfying feeling."
With ample room for three children who visit on holidays, as well as two rambunctious dogs—and no stairs to climb—this house fits the couple like a glove. Throw in 45 miles of trails winding through a pristine state park, and you have the kind of idyllic bliss that even jaded New Yorkers can appreciate.


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Ellen Brown, J.D., developed her research skills as an attorney practicing civil litigation in Los Angeles. She is the author of 12 books, including the groundbreaking Web of Debt and The Public Bank Solution. In the latter book, Ellen traces the history and evolution of the current private banking system, showing how it usurped the power to create money from the people themselves, and how the people can take that power back through public banks operating in the public interest. Ellen has written over 200 articles, and originally served as Chairman and President. She has degrees from UC Berkeley and UCLA School of Law.
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An adoption social worker by profession, Nichoe has spent much of her life in environmental, civil rights and economic justice work. In 2011, she helped form WeArePeopleHere! whose mission was to seek an antidote to plutocracy. In 2012 Nichoe introduced public banking to New Mexico as a means to regaining dignity, hope and economic democracy at the local level. She co-organized Banking on New Mexico, which hosted an international public banking symposium in Santa Fe in September 2014. Nichoe has served on the Executive committee of that organization, and coordinated the "Brass Tacks Team" which does technical research grounding public banking in facts and data. Her efforts, along with others, led the City of Santa Fe to commission a public bank feasibility study in 2015.
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Lesson 1. Introduction to Conducting
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The well-rounded musician should be familiar with and be able to demonstrate the basics of traditional conducting technique. Directors should be able to clearly indicate tempo, volume levels, phrasing, accents, etc. by their gestures. Performers who understand conducting patterns will be able to better understand and follow the gestures of a competent music director.
Lesson 2. Finding the Pulse
"And-a 1, 2, 3, 4"
The first step to conducting the pulse of the music is to determine how many beats are in each measure by taking a close look at the time signature. In this lesson, we will learn how to decipher the time signature so we can choose the correct conducting pattern to use.
Lesson 3. Basic Conducting Patterns
"How to Beat Time"
The conductor uses his or her hands to communicate to a group of performers a wide variety of musical information. The most obvious element of the music directed by the conductor, is the pulse, or beat. This is done by drawing a specific pattern in the air, based on the number of beats per measure in the music. In this lesson, we learn to conduct a 1 beat pattern, 2 beat pattern, 3 beat pattern and 4 beat pattern.
Lesson 4. Beginning, Holding and Ending
"Starting and Stopping Together"
Now that we can determine which pattern to use, and can conduct using these basic patterns, we will learn how to begin and end a song. We will also consider how to handle fermatas, and other held-out notes, found in the middle of a piece of music.
Lesson 5. Expressive Gestures
"Make the Music Moving"
As the director of the music, you must bring to the song all the passion and energy that is required to communicate the message of the song effectively. Have a vision of what the song should sound like before you begin. Perfect the gestures that will help you communicate that vision to the performers.
Lesson 6. Advanced Conducting Patterns
"Watch This!"
When directing a slow song with a compound time signature, you may need to conduct every beat. For these situations, you should be able to perform the 6, 9, and 12 patterns. Note the larger lead-ins to the main beats. You may also on occasion run across an unusual time signature such as 5/4. This lesson will show you what to do in these more uncommon situations.
Lesson 7. The Left Hand
"Building Confidence in the Performer"
Having acquired the ability to conduct beat patterns with the right hand, we can now move on to helping performers feel comfortable and confident with other more difficult aspects of music performance, by mastering the use of the left hand. Entrances, cutoffs, volume changes, differing rhythmic patterns, and held notes are all good candidates for left hand cues.
Lesson 8. Other Body Language
"Demonstrate What You Expect"
Conducting is an ongoing dialogue between the conductor and the performer with the goal of increased unity, accuracy, excellence and musicality. The good conductor will maintain an open, relaxed stance as the basis of all conducting techniques. Then, maintaining a thorough immersion in the vivid physical, emotional and spiritual content of the music will allow the conductors bodily expression to communicate that content to the performers.
Lesson 9. Congregational Song Leading
"Let's All Stand Together and Sing"
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Page added on December 23, 2016
Work to retrieve spent nuclear fuel in the No. 3 reactor building storage pool of the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant will again be postponed due to a delay in clearing radioactive debris at the site.
TEPCO planned to begin removing 566 spent nuclear fuel assemblies in the storage pool in January 2018. However, the government and the plant operator, Tokyo Electric Power Co., decided on the postponement, sources said on Dec. 22. They will decide on a new timetable in a few weeks.
The work was initially scheduled for fiscal 2015, but had been pushed back because of high radiation readings in and around the No. 3 reactor building. The building was heavily damaged by a hydrogen explosion in the days following the disaster, triggered by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.
TEPCO had attempted to lower radiation levels by clearing the radioactive debris remaining at the site.
But the clearing work took longer than expected due to contamination being more widespread than previously thought, forcing TEPCO and the government to again put off the retrieval.
Radiation levels have now dropped as almost all of wreckage at the site has been cleared, TEPCO said. The government and TEPCO have said fuel retrieval at the No. 1 and No. 2 reactor buildings will start in fiscal 2020 or later.
6 Comments on "Fuel removal at Fukushima reactor again faces delay"
penury on Fri, 23rd Dec 2016 3:26 pm
They have been "cleaning"
up Hanford since 1946 and they still need another 20 years to complete the job. And this was with no explosion.
Go Speed Racer on Sat, 24th Dec 2016 4:47 am
Set off a hydrogen bomb in the middle of the complex, and its all cleaned up. Same day.
Kenz300 on Sat, 24th Dec 2016 6:02 am
Nuclear energy is too costly and too dangerous.
Who will pay to store nuclear waste FOREVER?
Go Speed Racer on Sat, 24th Dec 2016 6:47 pm
If you put it in barrels and throw it into
the ocean, then it stays there forever,
and for free!
Midnight Oil on Sun, 25th Dec 2016 4:00 am
Sure thing it stays there…it was done by the US Navy off of San Fransisco Bay and its like a slow release time capsule…. Until all that is left is a rusted shell of a barrel.
d questions about the safety of the Farallon Islands Radioactive Waste Dump — a vast region overlapping what is now a marine sanctuary where the federal government dumped nearly 48,000 barrels of low-level radioactive waste between 1946 and 1970.
peakyeast on Sun, 25th Dec 2016 5:50 am
I disagree GSR. Just a normal atomic bomb – we need to supercharge our mutations to fit our changes to the eco systems and new flora and fauna.
This is the moment where we must decidedly move from humans to mutants.


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Population: 10,768,477 (July 2017 est.)
Capital: Athens
Internet country code: .gr
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nine equal horizontal stripes of blue alternating with white; a blue square bearing a white cross appears in the upper hoist-side corner; the cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy, the established religion of the country; there is no agreed upon meaning for the nine stripes or for the colors; the exact shade of blue has never been set by law and has varied from a light to a dark blue over time
Official website: primeminister.gov.gr
Official Tourism website: visitgreece.gr
Hellenic Republic / Ελληνική Δημοκρατία
Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1830. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44); fighting endured in a protracted civil war between supporters of the king and other anti-communist and communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. In 1967, a group of military officers seized power, establishing a military dictatorship that suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country. In 1974, democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. In 1981, Greece joined the EC (now the EU); it became the 12th member of the European Economic and Monetary Union in 2001. In 2010, the prospect of a Greek default on its euro-denominated debt created severe strains within the EMU and raised the question of whether a member country might voluntarily leave the common currency or be removed.
Greece has a capitalist economy with a public sector accounting for about 40% of GDP and with per capita GDP about two-thirds that of the leading euro-zone economies. Tourism provides 18% of GDP. Immigrants make up nearly one-fifth of the work force, mainly in agricultural and unskilled jobs.
Greece is a major beneficiary of EU aid, equal to about 3.3% of annual GDP. The Greek economy averaged growth of about 4% per year between 2003 and 2007, but the economy went into recession in 2009 as a result of the world financial crisis, tightening credit conditions, and Athens' failure to address a growing budget deficit. By 2013 the economy had contracted 26%, compared with the pre-crisis level of 2007. Greece met the EU's Growth and Stability Pact budget deficit criterion of no more than 3% of GDP in 2007-08, but violated it in 2009, with the deficit reaching 15% of GDP. Austerity measures have reduced the deficit to about 4% in 2013, including government debt payments. Deteriorating public finances, inaccurate and misreported statistics, and consistent underperformance on reforms prompted major credit rating agencies to downgrade Greece's international debt rating in late 2009, and led the country into a financial crisis. Under intense pressure from the EU and international market participants, the government adopted a medium-term austerity program that includes cutting government spending, decreasing tax evasion, overhauling the health-care and pension systems, and reforming the labor and product markets. Athens, however, faces long-term challenges to continue pushing through unpopular reforms in the face of widespread unrest from the country's powerful labor unions and the general public.
In April 2010 a leading credit agency assigned Greek debt its lowest possible credit rating; in May 2010, the International Monetary Fund and Euro-Zone governments provided Greece emergency short- and medium-term loans worth $147 billion so that the country could make debt repayments to creditors. In exchange for the largest bailout ever assembled, the government announced combined spending cuts and tax increases totaling $40 billion over three years, on top of the tough austerity measures already taken. Greece, however, struggled to meet 2010 targets set by the EU and the IMF, especially after Eurostat – the EU's statistical office – revised upward Greece's deficit and debt numbers for 2009 and 2010. European leaders and the IMF agreed in October 2011 to provide Athens a second bailout package of $169 billion. The second deal however, called for holders of Greek government bonds to write down a significant portion of their holdings. As Greek banks held a significant portion of sovereign debt, the banking system was adversely affected by the write down and €41 billion of the second bailout package was set aside to ensure the banking system was adequately capitalized. In exchange for the second loan Greece promised to introduce an additional $7.8 billion in austerity measures during 2013-15. However, the massive austerity cuts have prolonged Greece's economic recession and depressed tax revenues.
Throughout 2013, Greece's lenders called on Athens to step up efforts to increase tax collection, dismiss public servants, privatize public enterprises, and rein in health spending. In June 2013 Prime Minister Antonis SAMARAS's efforts to meet bailout conditions led to the departure of one party, the Democratic Left, from the governing coalition when his government made the controversial decision to shut down and restructure the state-owned television and radio company. Subsequent reluctance to institute further cuts and delays in meeting public sector reform targets prompted Greek lenders to withhold bailout fund disbursements until December 2013. However, investor confidence began to show signs of strengthening by the end of 2013 as leading macroeconomic indicators suggested the economy's freefall had been arrested.
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A Different Perspective
Perspective means so many different things in photography. When you are behind the camera 'perspective' is a powerful and complex tool used to compose an image. Perspective also comes into play when a viewer stands in front of one of your creations that is displayed proudly on a wall.
I was reading a book the other day that briefly explored the thought:
Is perspective the view from where you are standing, or is it the view from where you have been and what you have experienced in life?
The answer to this question is obvious to me. It is simply, YES. Image making is not only a visual art but, to me at least, it is even more a mental art. For one of my images to really stick in my mind, it has to have a story to it. It's even better if I can find some kind of 'life' message in it.
I really became aware of the different meanings people can pull out of an image depending on their 'perspective' when I was hanging out at a gallery opening talking to people about one of my pieces hanging on the wall in front of us. While processing this particular image (Autumn's Expression) Autumn's ExpressionShoshone Falls & Park with a touch of Autumn color my little brain had written enough personal meaning into it to fill a small book. I would mention this to someone and, in return, they would volunteer what they saw in the image. To my initial frustration, no one came even close to seeing what I did. After I stuffed the quick flare-up of pride back down where it belongs, hearing others views became both entertaining and enlightening.
If you ask several people to take a picture that portrays a particular object or concept you will inevitably get a wide variety of images back. One of my most successful images to date is one I took of a religious building with a cloudy sky being the dominant part of the image. I loved it… it sold well but when I took it into one bookstore that sold my images the lady behind the counter refused to take it into inventory because she found the clouds offensive. She wanted a cloudless blue (boring) sky behind it.
Ask someone to take a picture of what the word 'carnival' brings to mind. You will get some bright and colorful photos and some that are very different. I don't really have anything against carnivals but the image that first comes to mind is one that portrays the petty and carnal tendencies that come natural to most of us. Kind of like the images created in Ray Bradbury's 'Something Wicked This Way Comes'. I walked past a small carnival that was slowly being set up for a quick weekend run and saw a composition forming that I couldn't hardly wait to get back to shoot that evening (Three Tokens Only).
This 'Viewer Perspective' thing is an important thing to understand when we try to make images that will speak to others. We have to be able to step out of our own 'perspective' and look at an image like someone with a different 'perspective' might.
But that is a subject for another post.
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There are many good reasons to choose Tavira Town for your next breakaway. The fabulous weather and gorgeous beaches are just two of those reasons. A holiday rental home in Tavira Town will put you close to all the best this area has to offer and you are sure to feel right at home.
The beaches provide the backdrop for many of the most popular activities in Tavira Town. Enjoy swimming, boating, diving and fishing. Some on holiday to Tavira Town are content to spend their days lounging on the gorgeous shore, sipping a cold drink and reading a good book. Hiking and cycling are also quite popular and there are many scenic trails on which to do both. Organised excursions are available or you can explore on your own. Golf facilities are located nearby as well.
The main attractions in Tavira Town are the beaches, but there are also some interesting attractions located nearby. A number of historic buildings are located near Tavira Town. The Saint Maria Church was built in the 13th century. You can also see the ruins of an ancient castle that was destroyed during an earthquake in the mid-18th century. Some find the 12th century Roman bridge to be the most amazing example of ancient architecture in the area. This bridge still connects two parts of the town and is used by many people every day. This is quite impressive when you consider that the bridge is more than 800 years old.
The weather in Tavira Town is one of the things that make it such a perfect holiday spot. While there is some variation in temperatures based on the season, the weather is always mild and pleasant. From June through September you should expect average lows temperatures of between 16° and 18° C and average highs of between 25° to 25° C. October through May the temperatures drop a bit with average lows of 8° to 14° C and highs of 16° to 23° C. There is very little rain during the summer months. The most rain falls from October through February with between 66 and 94 mm per month.
The closest airport to Tavira Town is Faro International Airport (FAO), located 35 km away. There is a railway station located in town. If you plan to stay close to Tavira Town you will not likely need a car. If, however, you plan to explore the surrounding areas, you may wish to have a car for use during your stay.
Looking for places to see while you're in Tavira? Don't miss landmarks such as Roman Bridge, Tavira Castle and Misericordia Church. If some outdoor time is on the agenda, soak up some sun at Barril Beach and Ilha de Tavira Beach or experience the natural beauty of Tavira Living Science Center and Tavira Island. Activities around the area include Olhao Harbour, Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo Antonio Marsh Natural Reserve and Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour. Popular regional attractions such as Verde Beach and Carmo Church might be worth a visit during your stay. Other places to visit in town include Palacio da Galeria Museum, Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church and Alvaro de Campos Municipal Library.


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This part of the guide is courtesy of Joshua "Meep" Lim Jun Wei, another avid League of Legends (LoL) player who is largely involved with the Singapore LoL community, via EqualsD Gaming.
Jungle Like A Boss
Are you bad at last hitting? Do you enjoy the humid, tropical climates of rainforests? Does being the main source of ganking in your team turn you on? If so, mastering the role of a Jungler is the role for you! Hi there, I'm Meep from EqualsD Gaming, and I'm here to give you some tips and tricks to up your game in the jungle.
So, what exactly does a Jungler do? This role is important to the point that Junglers controls the early to mid stages of the game. The success of your team at these points in time largely rests upon your shoulders, because the various global objectives in the map all reside in the jungle, aka, Blue Buff, Red Buff, Dragon, and Baron. These are important objectives to always keep track of, for they can always help turn the tide against your opponents.
I'll be breaking the game down into three simple components: early, mid, and late game. So let's get to it.
Early game
Jungle paths are all up to your own personal preference, or more catered to the champion that you are jungling with. Picking the right path for the style of jungling you wish to do is important. On that note, there are three different ways to jungle: the usual farm it out and sustain in the jungle; the aggressive early game ganking at level 2; and my personal favourite, which is counter-jungling to make the opponent Jungler's life a living hell. All styles have their own merits, but take note: only certain champions can do certain styles exceptionally. A picture speaks a thousand words, so do take a look at the bottom screenshots for your reference. These pictures are in reference to the purple team, so just mirror them if you play the blue team more.
Peaceful jungling
The picture says it all. Once you have your double buff, you can either head home to pick up items or try to gank top or mid.
Fast ganks
This path is pretty awesome for champions who can gank well early on, especially with a red buff on. Grabbing wraiths first before red spawns is very important; it gets you to level 2 once you're done with red, allowing you to be a level higher than the lane you are about to gank. This means one extra skill! Woohoo!
Proceed to gank either lane of choice, mid or top, and receive a big "thank you" from your allies after it's done for giving them a huge advantage in-lane. Here on out, you can continue to farm your jungle in any order you please, or continue ganking. It's all about map awareness and knowing your champion's strengths and weaknesses.
Again, this is my favorite play style; most people don't expect this to happen, so while they are peacefully hitting away at either blue or red, jump on them from out of the bushes, steal their buff, and kill them. Or, if you're an exceptionally fast Jungler like Mundo or Shyvana, get a hard leash at your first buff and don't smite. Save it for the enemy buff, and then camp in the brush, waiting for them to appear. They'll never see you coming.
So pick any play style you prefer, but there's one thing in common that all Junglers must master, apart from smiting at the right moment: ganking a lane. Now, a good entrance always gives a better impression, and in this case, entering the lane you wish to gank in the right manner will always produce results (see below).
These paths are catered toward the opponent's ward placements. Above where the green dots are, you will commonly find wards in the area. So it's up to your allies to keep an eye out for where the opponents are warding. That's why you should always communicate with your teammates. Remember, only tower dive when you know you can escape alive. It sounds elementary, but there's no point in getting a kill when you give away a kill. Unless it's first blood; then "it's worth it", as Phreak would say.
In higher-level gameplay, you will often find the enemy team invading your jungle at level 1, prompting level 1 fights, which I love so much. These nasty events are sure to dampen your jungle play when they successfully get to you. Remember, only you can stop jungle invasions by adapting to the opponent's invasion and making the best of it. There are many ways to invade a jungle, either through wraiths, then to red buff, or straight on toward blue.
But take note: these buffs all have a choke point from the river. As long as you have vision of these choke points either through wards from your support or having a teammate bravely guarding the entrance, you should be relatively safe. However, in the event where the opponents do manage to get in by overpowering your team, don't lose hope! Fight back by counter-stealing their buffs! If the opponents are stealing your blue, run over to theirs and take it from them.
Mid game
Now that you've understood the different methods to play out the early phase of the game, mid-game objectives such as dragon and baron starts coming into the picture. Always make sure that enemy wards in the area have been cleared, and to pull out the dragon so that the enemy doesn't have a proper bead on its location in case they want to pull off a pesky steal for champions with long-ranged spells such as Ezreal (see below).
Above are some ward placements that you should have while attempting the objectives.
Late game
Depending on which Jungler you chose, you will fill the role of either a Tank, Bruiser, or DPS, and you need to take note of important spawn timings of key objectives on the map.
*Red – 5 minutes
*Blue – 5 minutes
*Dragon – 6 minutes
*Baron – 7 minutes
Be sure to always keep an eye out on the world timer, and jot down the timings in chat of every baron or dragon kill. This way, your team has a better sense of when and what to prepare (wards, etc) for.


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Obama will always tell you exactly what he's doing, you just have to decipher the code. For general purposes, the exact opposite of what he says is a good starting point, but there is a much more sophisticated code for complex issues which I will explain in further detail. Let's start with the basics.
For example, Obama on Nov. 9th said this: "The presidency and the vice presidency is bigger than any of us, we are all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country." Anybody with at least 1 brain cell and heart rate of at least 2 bpm, knows full well that Obama would rather have all of his fingernails pulled out on live television than to see Trump in the the White House. This is an example of the basic "opposite" theory used to understand Obama's true intentions.
Additional codes may be more difficult for the layman to decipher, an example is the 'disguised innuendo' code. After promising a smooth transition and praising his predecessor G.W. Bush for the courtesy of such, Obama said this, about democracy: "isn't always inspiring … but you have to stay encouraged." So democracy is only inspiring when a democrat says so, but not when Donald Trumps becomes the President-elect – see what he did there? Wrong guy won, but we should suffer through the years with encouragement.
It didn't take long during that 'smooth transition', to portray Trump as an accomplice of Vladimir Putin and the Russian hacking syndicate, who of course, were the sole reason for Hillary's electoral melt down, and the global embarrassment for President Barack Obama. Keep in mind, Obama said this on or about Dec. 13th : "We were frankly more concerned in the run up to the election to the possibilities of vote tampering, which we did not see evidence of. And we're confident that we can guard against." Then on Dec. 16th, with the "opposite" theory on full display, Obama spoke about about Russian interference in the presidential election: "This happened at the highest levels of the Russian government," Obama said when asked whether Putin was personally involved in the hacks. He added that "not much happens in Russia without Vladimir Putin." One issue had nothing to do with the other, but the deceitful nature of the ploy was obvious. The first was designed to justify Hillary's inevitable victory, the second was to diminish the legitimacy of Trump's shocking upset.
Then there's the recount effort. After Hillary's concession speech and Obama's heartfelt promise for a smooth transition, Jill Stein suddenly appeared in the public spotlight with a well funded, 3 state recount effort- an effort much more well funded than her entire embarrassing, pathetic presidential campaign! Who started, funded and organized that fiasco, was it Hillary? I doubt it – according to reports, she was in an alcohol induced, depressed state since the results came in. Was it George Soros? Maybe, he's been known to fund a counter insurgency or two, but we all know who holds the title when it comes to community organizing and the creation of a misdirected movement.
On some occasions, Obama actually gives away a secret or two, possibly for political effect or maybe just for comic relief – for example: The "shovel ready" jobs program within his $787 Billion stimulus plan. Back in Feb., 2009, NPR was happy to report on the almost $800 Billion stimulus plan that Obama was urging congress to pass at the time, after all it was high time for job creation, the oceans to recede and the planet to heal since G.W. destroyed everything – and we all know that 'more money' is the solution to every problem, right? Feel free to read more about the optimistic predictions, here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100295436
Or WATCH HERE:
Fast forward to 2013, Forbes writes: I mean seriously? They insist that they're going to boost the economy through infrastructure spending and even when they get the money infrastructure spending falls by by a third or more?
Boy, that was a Flim – Flam if I ever saw one! How did Obama borrow almost $800 Billion for infrastructure and then preside over a 35% drop in infrastructure spending? So where did all the money go? Heck if I know… http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2013/11/01/the-reason-that-shovel-ready-stimulus-didnt-work-is-that-there-wasnt-any-stimulus/#2f5ad7c93e5f
Obama never accounted for the $800 Billion, nor did he undertake any infrastructure projects worth noting. His response to the failed program: "Shovel ready was not as shovel ready as we expected – laughs." – in essence, mocking the nation for believing his sales pitch or trusting that he was capable of handling the task.
I'd be remiss if I failed to mention the most memorable example of the "opposite" theory of all; "If you like your Doctor, you get to keep your Doctor, if you like your plan, you get to keep your plan." Surely Obama had to know that nothing could be further from the truth when he took to the airwaves and repeatedly made that claim, the question is why. This is a topic for another discussion but nonetheless, it's a glaring example of his ability to effortlessly deceive the American people for purposes of advancing his own agenda.
Jonathon Gruber, one of the architects of ObamaCare let the cat out of the bag when it came to the deception involved in getting the Affordable Care Act passed. He couldn't help himself when revealing the Obama administration's tricks to get the law passed. Via The Washington Post: As of this weekend, there are now seven Gruber videos, in which he mocks the "stupidity" of American voters and boasts of the Obama administration's ability to take advantage of it.
"Democrats are desperately distancing themselves from Obamacare architect Jonathan Gruber. He "never worked on our staff," President Obama said this weekend in Brisbane, Australia, (even though Gruber was paid almost $400,000 by his administration, is the intellectual author of the individual mandate and met in the Oval Office with Obama and the head of the Congressional Budget Office to pore over the bill). "I don't know who he is," Nancy Pelosi declared on Capitol Hill (even though she repeatedly cited him by name during the Obamacare debate)." More here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/marc-thiessen-thanks-to-jonathan-gruber-for-revealing-obamacare-deception/2014/11/17/356514b2-6e72-11e4-893f-86bd390a3340_story.html?utm_term=.fce7a42961cf
A great indicator of a coming whopper is the over-sell method. Kinda goes like this: Hillary Clinton is the "most qualified person ever to run for president, more than me and even more than Bill," "No one has been a better friend to Israel that my administration," Or "Climate change is the biggest threat to our national security." Look out for these types, they're easy to spot and they occur often.
This is the easiest task of all, anyone can learn these simple guidelines. Obama is telling the truth when:
- He's talking about the virtues of Islam
- He's speaking out against police actions
- He's apologizing to other nations for America's actions
- He's lecturing about the horrors of slavery (U.S. Only)
- He refers to his pen and his phone
- He says he's going to play golf
- He says he thinks he could have defeated Trump
You can learn to distinguish between his real passion and feigned passion, but it takes years of practice in the study of human behavior. Until then, you can rely on the simple chart above. I believed Obama when he referred to the Muslim call to prayer as "one of the prettiest sounds on earth." I didn't believe him when he promised a smooth transition to Trump and said "we are all rooting for his success."
Here's an example of Obama speaking with total conviction:
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The moment Jim left to go deer hunting, I started working on the kitchen...
Look what happened in TWO days!
|Before and After Side by Side
Now, I will admit the the upper left-hand picture is from a couple years ago, but surprisingly, I didn't have a more recent before picture from that angle. Had I known that, I would have taken more before pictures.
What you probably can't tell from the above pictures is that the walls have all been painted also. They are very close to the original color. I wasn't unhappy with the the contrast of the color before, I just wasn't happy with the blue undertone of the old color. It didn't coordinate well with the living room color. The new color is Valspar Celery Root. It's a bit more grey/green/beige than the old color which was Olympic Frosty Pine. (The Frost Pine is still in my laundry room, and I do not have plans to change that.)
|Wide angle of entire kitchen... Yes, that is my WHOLE kitchen!
One of the changes I'm especially happy with is I changed the handles on the drawers. I found these wonderful glass handles from the 1940s on Etsy that I ordered about a month ago. I've been wanting to install them, but wanted to wait until I painted the cabinets because the holes from the old knobs needed to be filled. I just LOVE the new handles!
|New Handles from the 1940s!
|Old knobs on the drawers.
|Knobs on Sink Cabinet
Back to the kitchen! I also painted the rubber baseboards white as you can see in the Before and After below. Those will eventually be changed for real baseboards, but that won't be done until we tackle the floors. In the meantime, I was tired of looking at the ugly dark brown. The white makes the kitchen seem lighter and cleaner. Don't you agree that it looks much better?
|Before and After - Check out the baseboard
The kitchen isn't finished yet, but I'm loving it more and more with every little change!
So what do you think? Let me know, because Jim's only response was "It's okay. I can live with it." LOL!
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When LensCrafters engaged us to develop an integrated digital campaign elevating the category of daily disposable contact lenses among millennials, it became clear that this was about much more than vision correction. We needed to connect with the spirit of our audience's optimism, and take eyesight from something purely physical to a matter of perspective. That insight turned into a call for millennials to open their eyes—and their hearts—to See. Good. Daily. With powerful video, strong social strategy and digital display, and an engaging landing page, we used emotion to turn the expected marketing model for the category on its head, encouraging our target audience not only to schedule a LensCrafters eye exam, but also to share the good they see every day.
"Truth Collective is best-in-class in strategy, creative, and scrappiness—the top three qualities I look for in any partner."
– Sarah Landsman, Senior Director
Eye Care Marketing and Brand Development, LensCrafters
As part of the See. Good. Daily. campaign, LensCrafters launched an effort to create some of their own good in six US cities, promoting positivity alongside daily disposables. We brought into our Collective the power of The Hype Agency, who sent street teams across NYC to create random acts of kindness so people can see that optimism does exist when you look for it. Similar activations took place in Boston, Columbus, Houston, Chicago, and San Francisco.
We developed the concept and partnered directly with Snapchat to execute a one-day See. Good. Daily. lens—a first for LensCrafters. It was a hit, delighting our Snap-loving millennial users and overdelivering on the platform's benchmarks. Plays exceeded norms by 167%, views by more than 250%, and playtime by more than a remarkable 300%.
To increase awareness for the campaign and positive brand association for LensCrafters, we aligned with likeminded content through channels like Buzzfeed and Great Big Story. Our sponsored content also included audio advertising on audience-relevant stations from Pandora and Spotify—part of the added value media partner OMD brought to the table once we'd briefed them on the communications strategy for all paid, owned, and earned media.
16% annual sales lift for daily disposable contact lenses
214mm impressions with 7.6mm video completes, 14.6mm engagements
14.3% brand awareness lift via Great Big Story; 22.3% purchase intent lift
197,166 microsite visits
LensCrafters' first-ever Snapchat national lens exceeded one-day platform benchmarks for plays (167%), views (250+%), and playtime (300+%). Even Paris Hilton played—twice!
Street teams bought 477 coffees, held 29 umbrellas, handed out 2160 sunflowers, paid for 21 loads of laundry, posted 2160 notes of affirmation, mailed back one lost-and-found wallet, and inspired 2.24mm social media impressions
Recognition for the LensCrafters See. Good. Daily. Campaign:
2017 Best of Show - American Advertising Awards / Rochester Advertising Federation for Integrated Campaign
2017 Best of Video & Broadcast - American Advertising Awards / Rochester Advertising Federation for the Anthem :60 Internet Commercial
2017 Gold ADDY - American Advertising Awards / Rochester Advertising Federation for Internet Commercial
2017 Gold ADDY - American Advertising Awards / Rochester Advertising Federation for Integrated Campaign
2017 Silver ADDY - American Advertising Awards / Rochester Advertising Federation for Return On Investment (See the 2017 Gold Winner for ROI that we lost out to—our own Integrated Campaign for OneSight World Sight Day)
2017 Pinnacle Award - American Marketing Association / For-Profit Integrated Marketing Communications


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Although it is impossible for me to adequately describe in words what it is like to spend time in person with Sri Chinmoy, sometimes I try. In this folder you will find some different views- some are more personnal, some more formal.
Sri Chinmoy gave me the name 'Harita' in November 2001. When he gives someone a spiritual name, there is a meaning that comes with it, in which Sri Chinmoy describes a persons predominant inner qualities. Harita means 'The heart of newness-green, and the life of soulfulness-oneness with the Will of the Absolute Lord Supreme.'
Receiving my spiritual name from Sri Chinmoy was a most unique and beautiful experience. I cannot imagine how much Sri Chinmoy did for me in that timeless moment, and I will spend my life aspiring to grow into my souls qualities.
Below is a selection of Sri Chinmoy's writings about the colour green and newness:Green Adoration-Gifts
Green as young grass
Her heart is;
Therefore, she runs to the farthest Beyond.
Blue as the vast sky
Her heart is;
Therefore, she flies into the farthest Beyond.
Red as the morning sun
Her heart is;
Therefore, she illumines the world without.
White as Himalayan snow
Her heart is;
Therefore, she feeds the world within.
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No fear, no fear, no fear.
Today I am fearless.
My heart's silence has smashed asunder all bondage.
Today all children and green forests,
Everything, everything that is new
Has joined me to sing this victory-song of the Supreme.
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The blue bird of my green heart
Has a special message today:
Before long I shall see
The lotus-red Feet of my Lord Supreme
Inside my surrender-life and gratitude-heart
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Question: I was playing the piano one day and there appeared a green light, a kind I had never seen before. It was transparent, yet it had a body. It filled the whole room. What does that green signify?
Sri Chinmoy: The green colour in itself symbolises freshness, liveliness and energy. In your case it means that a new life has dawned in you. It also indicates that you are full of life's activity, life's energy and life's agility. Your entrance into the spiritual life has brought to your soul a whole new life. Everything is now green with promise. A new life has begun for you.


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i want to install the certificate in acs server, I have taken the option generate certificate signed request. configured all parameters like install ACS certificate, authority setup and trust list. the certificate has been generated and installed on the machine. But when i try to login to system it is working normally with http only. how can i change it to https. please anyone help me.
To Enable HTTPS for ACS :
Goto Administration Control -- Access Policy -- SSL Setup -- Use HTTPS Transport
To Create & Install a Server Certificate:
System Configuration -- ACS Certificate Setup -- Generate Self Signed Certificate -- Fill in the details -- Select- Install Generated Certificate
Restart ACS Services under Service Control
When you try to log into the ACS you would get a warning -- Select Yes
to use https you have to enable ssl for administrator access.
1. In the navigation bar, click "Administration Control"
2. Click "Access Policy"
3. Enable ACS to use SSL
Thnaks, its working


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An outbreak of anthrax that has infected approximately 120 people was recently reported in the Chama District of eastern Zambia.
Dr. Kamoto Mbewe, a spokesman for the Zambian Ministry of Health, released a statement saying that the outbreak was most likely caused by an infected hippopotamus in the Luangwa River, according to Times.co.zm.
Mbewe announced that all of the anthrax patients recorded in the last week had a history of consuming or touching hippo meat.
"Areas bordering Chama or anyone who has consumed hippo meat in the recent past may be affected," Mbewe said, Times.co.zm reports.
Samples collected from the patients have been sent to a laboratory for analysis and a rapid response team is already in Chama District, according to Mbewe.
Mbewe urged the public not to panic because anthrax is treatable and the Ministry possesses ample supplies of medicine.
"A stakeholders meeting involving the Ministry of health, Ministry of Livestock and fisheries, a veterinary team from the University of Zambia and University Teaching Hospital laboratory team was held today," Mbewe said, according to Times.co.zm.
The meeting resulted in the formation of a team of experts that was dispatched to the affected region.
People in the area who have come into contact with or eaten hippo meat in recent weeks and those who have developed skin swellings that appear at first to be insect bites but later ulcerate were told to seek medical attention immediately.
Anthrax infects 120 in Zambia
An outbreak of anthrax that has infected approximately 120 people was recently reported in the Chama District of eastern Zambia.


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This is great! I wish I had been informed about this before I became a mom. I used to be one of those judgy-wudgy people who disliked when people nursed in public. I regret this so much - I was ignorant and had no idea what I was judging. I had no idea I would nurse my own child one day (even when I was super preggo). I did not prepare. I would never have imagined how it would change my life in positive ways and how magical it truly is. I also had no idea how many people struggle with it and planned for it only to have their hearts broken. That some exclusively pump. That they sometimes want to breastfeed really bad but they just can't and their bottle-feeding has nothing to do with your comfort and everything to do with feeding their baby the best way they can. That sometimes pumping doesn't work and direct feeding is the only solution. That breastmilk is a miracle and its potential has only begun to be revealed.
Parents are out here trying to make it through the day. The last thing any parent needs is you judging or shaming them for doing their best.
Parents need support. All parents need adequate family leave to bond with their baby and establish breastfeeding. They need education around breastfeeding. They need access to resources and equipment to facilitate successful breastfeeding. They need adequate insurance coverage to buy pumps and hire lactation consultants. When they return to work they need time and a safe, clean, private space to pump. They need somewhere to store their milk. They need TSA agents to respect their milk and not treat it like it's some kind of security threat.
Notice how "they need your unsolicited advice, dirty looks and judgmental BS" is not on that list?
Feed your baby whenever and wherever. And really, you shouldn't have to nurse or pump in the bathroom (that's gross).
#sorrynotsorry #feedthatbaby#normalizebreastfeeding #fedisbest #transinclusive
I read a lot of mommy blogs and parenting article sites. My Facebook feed is probably 60% parenting articles, 30% memes and 10% people I actually know. It's ridiculous. Those of us in the supposed Xennial/Milennial generation (you know how I feel about generations based on this previous post) were raised on Googling. What did parents do before the internet? Cry all the time? I can't imagine.
But it's a double-edged sword right? There is a wealth of information at your fingertips but a lot of it is biased, factually incorrect or just plain dangerous. You really have to turn on your bullshit detector. And aside from official aggregate websites for this type of parenting information, you also have the almighty Facebook Mom Groups. These are safe spaces where you can post a photo of your child's actual diarrhea and you will get 50 women chiming in to tell you what to do about it. Before I was a mom I balked at this. Now I'm like - AWESOME!
That being said, I have one particular bone to pick. It's those articles based on a parent's ONE experience with getting a child to do something. The ONE time they got them to fall asleep at a specific age, on a specific day. This magic trick worked on their ONE child, and now they are writing an advice article. Me, the reader, desperate to get my child to simply go the fuck to sleep, will read this and think - YES! I have found the solution! I will breathe deeply while holding my child and she will magically match my deep breathing and magically fall asleep.
HOW ABOUT NO? Let me tell you something. My child has never been a good sleeper, but what I do know is just when I'm about to crack from the sheer torture of 2 solid weeks without sleeping through the night, she suddenly sleeps like a goddamn champion. She passes out in 5 minutes and doesn't wake up til 7:00 AM. Guess what I did to facilitate this miraculous sleep turnaround? NADA. Zip. Zero. Zilch.
Kids change - constantly! Once you get used to a certain way of things being, and you think you have it figured out, they change. They couldn't live without the blue cup, and now it's all about the green cup. That talking Elmo was their favorite, now it's scary and it must be hidden in a closet where it is now haunting your own dreams. Things are good for a week or two, and then you better hold on to your butt, because things are going to get cray-cray again. It's like kids have a built-in detector for when you're about to have a nervous breakdown and become all cute and sweet and "Mommy you're my best friend - I'm going to float on a puffy little cloud through my bedtime routine, kiss you on the forehead and sleep for a minimum of 8 hours."
There is no magic trick. There is only the inevitable ebb and flow of good and bad, light and dark, happiness, and near insanity. This is parenting. The less you try magic tricks and just accept that while sometimes things are going to suck, everything will eventually turn around. It's a rollercoaster with no brakes and everything is on fire, but it's totally worth it when once again, you're on that puffy little cloud with your tiny best friend.
It's Okay to Say "Vagina."
Please don't run away! Trust me - you want to hear this.
There is nothing wrong with the word vagina. There is nothing wrong with your actual vagina. It is a word that describes a part of a human body, much like "elbow" or "femur." It's okay to say "vagina." Presumably, not at a work meeting, or in the grocery store, but you know, in private conversations with friends and family or medical professionals. For the purposes of this blog post, however, I mean specifically when talking to your children.
You do not have to say any of following, (unless it makes you super happy, but this is not just about you):
Maybe I saw the "Vagina Monologues" one too many times in college. But if being a mom has taught me anything, it's that kids are REAL. They are so real because they haven't learned how to fit themselves into a tiny box yet. They haven't learned social decorum, shame, guilt, etc. that keeps us wanting to take up as little space as possible with our bodies and our thoughts. When I talk to my daughter, I use the right words.
I learned in an adolescent sexual development class that there is no specific age to start being real about our bodies or sexuality with children - just normalize and be matter of fact from day one. If you are embarrassed, they will be too. I say "vagina" and once my daughter is older and has a larger vocabulary I will help her differentiate from "vulva" and "vagina." I remember hearing it called different things as a kid and I was so confused. I will make sure she knows the correct words so she can tell me if she is in pain or if someone (including other kids) touch her inappropriately (or if she happens to be exploring herself in public places, where apparently such things are frowned upon).
I never want her to associate her body or sexuality with secrets and shame. I want her to feel comfortable setting boundaries. I want her to be proud of herself and have high self esteem. I want her to know what is normal and what is not so I can advocate for her, until she can advocate herself, whether it's in the doctor's office or in her personal relationships. The shroud of secrecy over our bodies and sex is what leads to bad relationships, lack of sexual agency, abuse, sexual assault, etc. It's time to end the madness!
This goes for boys too - they should understand what's appropriate, what consent is, and how to appropriately handle any strong sexual feelings or surprise boners without thinking there is something wrong with them. They should know that a girl's short skirt or spaghetti strap is not an invitation or a "yes."
I'd like to see rape culture, body shaming and slut shaming end in my lifetime... a girl can dream. In the mean time, let's just start with calling our body parts by the right names, 'kay?
Thanks me, I shouldn't have! Why you Should Give Yourself the Gift of Subscription Boxes
Subscription boxes - surely you've heard of them. They can be anywhere from utterly frivolous to overwhelmingly practical. I believe sharing is caring so I'm rounding up some of the ones I've tried for better... or worse! Full disclosure - My posts do contain my affiliate links but this post is in no way sponsored or endorsed by any of these brands. I share of my own free will!
The problem with Saying "Unfriend Me": Staying Generous in Trying Political Times
Full disclosure - this may get political. But don't unfriend me just yet!
So we are in a tough election season. Our two less than ideal choices are giving me flashbacks to the Kerry/Bush election in which I donned a pin that read "Kerry Sucks Less." We hoped for the best and we got Dubya. Many years later we're now faced with a historic win for either a first woman president with a questionable vagenda or a first rich idiot president (first?). I can't say I have studied their platforms in detail as the mere act of reading the 24 hour news cycle is enough to give me a panic attack. I will say that I can't help but notice that it stirs up some strong feelings in many of my friends and family, especially given our climate of police brutality and protesting footballers.
Often the frustrated exclamation of both liberals and conservatives alike is "if you don't agree with me, then just UNFRIEND ME!" We are either #BlueLivesMatter or #BlackLivesMatter, as if the two were mutually exclusive. As if the solution to all of our problems is to isolate ourselves into distinct tribes in which we only speak with those whom we agree. I can't really blame people for being exhausted and feeling as though talking to their brick wall opposites has simply become unproductive. Everyone is just fed up.
But if all of our social media feeds are simply two opposite viewpoints howling into the void, garnering attention from only like minds, and pushing us further and further into opposing camps... how are we supposed to function as a society? Is our sole purpose in life only to be surrounded by those who think and feel exactly as we do? Or perhaps is it better to be challenged by a fresh perspective, forced to justify your own thoughts and feelings with facts and research, and perhaps consider changing your mind upon learning something new?
If I only surrounded myself with people who agreed with me, I would have no family and I would not be married to my husband. I often questioned my choice to date and then marry a conservative when my heart so clearly bled for the liberal feminist cause. For many years it's been "agree to disagree" on some issues and to find common ground in our shared values - the things that really matter and are non-negotiable. But when it gets to be this tough - a moment in history when we are all on the edge of breaking - agreeing to disagree is no longer good enough. To avoid discussing these big ideas would be detrimental to our relationship in the long term. And as we raise a child together, we seek to model compassion and respectful communication. So why stop there?
We must seek to understand each other, even if we can't agree. Instead of being defensive, we must be curious. Surely there are people on either side of the aisle who are out of their minds and make the rest of us moderate, level-headed folks feel wary and hold grudges against the group at large. The media loves to feed us sensational headlines that make both sides look like idiots and make us further want to defend our position (because we sorta agree with those idiots... but we're not idiots... are we?).
This is not to say that anyone should continue to endure any type of abuse or outright hatred directed at them. I would never begrudge someone to zealously unfriend a bigot, racist, sexist, xenophobe or other hateful person. I also understand how exhausting it can be to explain the same things over and over again to those who refuse to listen, learn, or budge even one bit towards returning your generosity of spirit and openness. By all means - maintain your sanity and wellbeing by disposing of toxic relationships. For those that you do love and trust, and ultimately feel you can both teach and learn from, be sure to give them a chance.
I can go on and tell you why I'm voting for Hilary even though she's not perfect and I can try to convince you that Trump is a terrible, terrible person. But I probably won't. Because like you - I'm scared of how hard it will be to disagree with you - someone I care about. But I won't tell you to unfriend me. Because maybe, just maybe - we should talk about it and come together instead of turning our backs on each other. Because maybe now, more than ever, we need each other.
I don't really set New Year's Resolutions. I always feel they are unrealistic, and winter is the time of year where I most prefer not to move, exert myself, or really go outside. I hibernate. I'm certainly not making any drastic life changes.
This past year, I became a mom. And for those of you that have crossed the threshold into parenthood, you know what that feels like. It's like a switch is flipped and suddenly everything you've ever thought, believed, wanted, or known snaps clearly into focus. Your values, your deeply held convictions, all become crystal clear. You know what is important now, and what is a bunch of crap you can't be bothered with.
It may also come with age - being in your thirties means you've tried on a few different hats. Maybe you've had three or four "big girl jobs." You know what you're good at, and what you're not. In a lot of ways you have paid your dues and are maybe setting your sights on what the next 20-30 years of your career will look like. (Anyone else shudder when they read that?)
So I didn't make a New Year's Resolution. I know who I am, and I do not resolve. I did get hold of a cool journal, called the 52 Lists Project. I decided this would be my year of #selfcare and#selfreflection and #selflove. Yes, I use hashtags in all my writing now. (Thanks, internet)
I don't spend a lot of time thinking about myself these days. I spend a lot of time playing mindless games like Candy Crush and rotating between Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. At the end of a busy day of adulting and momming, the last thing I want to do is work on myself. But I need to. We all do.
I've been in therapy for about a year now. I've learned a lot about myself. I've learned about how I am in relationships, how I deal with conflict, and what I need to work on. The main thing I realized is that despite getting everything I've ever wanted in life - the husband, the house, the baby, amazing job, is that something was still missing. How could something still be missing? I beat myself up for not being grateful enough.
Was it spirituality? A connection to God? I went to church a few times and no, it wasn't that. Although church can be lovely. Was it friendship? My friendships have certainly changed significantly since becoming a mom, but I talk to my best friend almost every day and I've made an effort to stay connected to most of them despite our busy schedules. So what was it?
The answer: ME. I am missing me. In everything I do, I am other-focused. Not because I'm a saint, but because I abandon myself. In every day and every chance I get I find a way to forget myself or put myself last. Who's fault is that? Sure it's easy to blame one's parents, the media, one's partner, and, obviously the patriarchy. But given my relative privilege it's time to stop blaming everyone and everything else. It's time to put in the work and start taking care of myself for real.
I'm grateful for my experiences. I'm grateful for the journey. And in some ways, even though it feels like I've gotten "everything I've ever wanted," my journey is just beginning. When I strip away the blame, when I strip away the guilt, when I strip away the "should haves" all that is left is me. It's both terrifying and exhilarating - but here goes nothing.
Is this really for me? How I Let Go of Self-Doubt and Started Living a Healthier Lifestyle
My whole life I have not enjoyed exercising. Gym glass was always tough for me as a kid. I could not run very fast or for very long. I could not climb the rope. I did not enjoy the monkey bars. I preferred to spend recess curled up under a tree with my diary, recording my playground observations, or with my latest book. When forced to interact, I would chill at the top of whatever tall structure there was and chat with my friends, or teach them French vocabulary. I took 1 dance class, did soccer for 1 season, and took all the light sports in high school: archery, step aerobics, even "aerobic walking." HA! I ran a cool 10-12 minute mile and nearly barfed afterwards. I did not pretend to be sporty.
As an adult, my exercise became tromping through the city streets, dodging slow walkers. It became hauling ass up and down subway stairs and running to catch the train before the door closed. It became hauling groceries up 3 flights of stairs to my apartment. Only when I returned to my native land of NJ did I realize what I thought was a sedentary life was actually quite active.
1 pregnancy, and 10-20 pounds of weight gain later, I have been hit with the reality of my aging mom bod. In addition to my loathing for the gym and physical activity in general, I also enjoy the finer things in life, mainly delicious food that is bad for me. Bacon, fried anything, cheese, carbs on carbs on carbs. I absolutely love food. I know that any weight I put on is my own fault but yet I don't care. I'd rather be fat and happy and enjoy my life, to be honest!
And then: A routine physical and a blood test revealed elevated liver enzymes - this was the wakeup call I needed.
A friend of mine who is into yoga, healthy eating, and all things organic shared a free workout plan with me by Betty Rocker. Normally I am one to cringe at these types of things. I hate working out. I hate challenges. I hate being told what to do. Something about this one felt different though. I have to say - I really like her. She is genuine, encouraging, sweet, and energetic. She feels like a person I would be friends with - not some intimidating gym person spouting "No excuses!" (Because trust me, I am really good at coming up with excuses).
I also was browsing Pinterest and came across 100 days of Real Food. I am always trying to figure out what to feed my finicky one-year old, who rejects food she loved only the day before. It only so happens that when mommy is quietly enjoying her own delicious food (or her rejects) that she shows a sudden interest. I started to think that it would be really nice to be able to feed her off my plate without having to grab the box and read the list of ingredients.
It also occurred to me that if I am so concerned about putting the right food into her little growing body, why am I not affording myself the same courtesy? Why don't I value my own body as much as hers? Why do I consume chemicals, fat and salt and not think twice about the damage I may doing whereas with her it is my primary concern? Obviously it's because I'm her mama and I'd move heaven and earth to give her the best of everything because SHE is my everything. But what about me? Where do I fit in? How many times do I forget to value myself? Where am I?
So I started Betty Rocker and I must say I was really impressed with what I am truly capable of (not to say I didn't sob audibly through the first 4 or 5 workouts). But 15-20 minutes a day when I would otherwise be crushing candy is not that much of a commitment. The noticeable changes in my strength, the mood lift, and the energy increase were all palpable. I finally broke free of the "exercise is not for me mindset" and it felt really good.
I have an "I'm a bad cook" mindset also and default to microwaveable meals whenever possible. But I started a 100 days of Real Food meal plan with my family anyway. Thanks to the meal plans and shopping lists I made some gorgeous meals like Halibut with sweet potato and fresh green beans, and a whole chicken in a crock pot which became stock, which became soup. I felt like a galdang pioneer woman!
It all boils down to a choice and the readiness and willingness to make that choice. It's not about not making excuses - sometimes we really just can't or don't want to do things and I don't think we should have more guilt thrown at us by holier than though "experts" who know nothing about us. I think the best thing is to realize that you are worth it, that you are capable, and you will actually enjoy it. Do it when you're ready, and do it in a way that is authentic to you. Take care of yourself and love yourself - you're worth it!
I love making teacher appreciation gifts. Mostly because...Pinterest, but in all seriousness, teachers deserve our thanks. Having accidentally stumbled upon a job posting for my child's own daycare I was saddened to see how little they make. These women who are going or have gone to school, earned degrees and numerous certifications, all so they can not only keep our children alive for most of the day, but come up with unique and fun lessons and activities to stimulate their tiny minds and help them grow. My child loves her teachers as evidenced by her leaping out of my arms and into her teacher's for an extended snuggle upon returning from our week-long vacation. The fact that teachers cannot afford their own services on their salary is appalling and is a stark reminder of the need for childcare support and reform on so many levels. But I digress. If I can put a smile on their face and tell them how much they mean to both me and my child, gosh darn it I'm gonna do it!
Check out my Multimedia Portfolio for a webinar series of three on-demand workshops I did for student parents. In addition to these presentations I compiled some awesome resources. While mostly for college students, a lot of these resources were also helpful to me as a new working mother. i hope you enjoy!
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As Games Manager (an official title I gave myself) for an upcoming bridal shower, the brides' mother asked if I could do a little something for the two young flowers girls in attendance. Refusing as always to keep it simple, I decided to make the ultimate flower girl busy bags! #overachieverstatus
These would be great not only for a 4 hour shower in which small children have little to no interest, but also for a wedding (if your allowing kiddos to stay the duration.) You could also choose more boy-friendly items (or gender neutral items if you're a feminist), or more educational items if you're not into Disney. I was also thinking it would be nice to add an Honest Kids juice, a granola bar, or Go Go Squeeze applesauce. I think if you know the kids' dietary needs well or their parents' food preferences, go for it, but in this case I didn't want to risk it! Overall I'm very happy with how they turned out!
Here's a look at the finished product!
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