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YourStory Retreat Series/
A series of weekend retreats at Camp Vermilion
November - February - April - Summer
An Overview of the Series
YourStory 1: It's My Life
November 10th-12th
What are your stories? What do your stories and experiences say about you? Andy Mork will be guiding participants with questions designed to help you document your own stories.
YourStory 2: Changing My Story
February 2nd-4th
This session will explore when some familiar biblical characters faced challenges and adversity. How do I respond to tough situations? Who are the people that give me support in challenging times? How can I discern between symptoms and problems in challenges to recognize recurring patterns?
YourStory 3: Characters in Conflict
April 27th-29th
This session will explore when some familiar biblical characters faced conflicts with people. It will focus on how we handle conflict. How do I respond to conflict with friends? Family? Wh
at impact do I have on people around me when there is conflict? Am I a peacemaker, peace faker, or peace breaker?
YourStory 4: Making Ripples
Summer 2018 - TBD
This is a retreat for YourStory alumni! Anyone who attended at least one YourStory retreat. Participants are welcome to bring family to Camp Vermilion. It will include days of swimming, enjoying Lake Vermilion in many memorable ways, delicious meals, and time for stories.
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EVENT: Walking the Dolomites, Croatia & Slovenia with Gary Scott--FREE!Posted by Adventure 16 | 09.26.2018
Professional walking guide, Gary Scott, will share photos, stories and travel tips about the Dolomites, Croatia and Slovenia--three of the most stunning travel destinations in Europe. You'll be inspired to get out there and travel more as he talks about these "best kept secret" spots.
THE DOLOMITES--Known as "the world's most enchanting mountains," the Dolomites are a walker's and climber's paradise and one of the overall BEST for views, culture, history, food, fun and atmosphere.
CROATIA--Explore the heart of Europe on the beautiful Adriatic coast: Charming villages, warm turquoise seas, golden sun, lush forests and breathtaking beauty in every direction--without breaking your budget!
SLOVENIA--Journey to the foothills of the eastern Alps and immerse yourself in stunning beauty and rich culture while exploring Tuscan-like vineyards, underground caves and ancient castles. Go now before the rest of the world discovers this best kept secret!
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Gary Scott is an author, a photographer and an adventure travel and walking guide who since 1983 has led well over 1,000 people on adventure travel trips around the world, including 40 treks to Nepal and over 100 tours in the Dolomites. Previously a professional mountain guide and mountaineer he was a member of two successful Mt. Everest expeditions, and in 1986 he set a world-record for the first one-day ascent of Denali, the highest mountain in North America, climbing it solo in an amazing 18½ hours from the landing strip to the summit.
Gary is now very happy spending his summers leading easy to moderate walking tours in the Dolomites, and the rest of the year exploring the world for fun and cool places to take his guests to. Gary can be reached at email@example.com and for more information check out his website: www.rightpathadventures.com
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Right Path Adventures was selected as the 2018 Walking Tour Company of the Year for Italy by the Travel and Hospitality awards, which recognizes those who make every traveler's experience exceptional.
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All of the Above, None of the Above
With: Abhishek Hazra, Ane Hjort Guttu, Akanksha Sharma, Ayatgali Tuleubek, Forager Collective (Babitha Lingraju, Deepa Bhasthi and Sunoj D), Farah Mulla, Fatou Madeleine Åsbakk, Gitanjali Dang, Henrik Pryser Libell, Himali Singh Soin, Hina Khan, Inger Lise Hansen, Kush Badhwar, Liv Bugge, Marie Kaada Hovden, MS Sathyu, Ragnhild M Hansen, Ranjit Kandalgaonkar, Ruth Wilhelmine Meyer, Susanne Winterling, Shubhangi Singh, Ronak Moshtaghi, SnotBot (Ocean Alliance), Toril Johannessen, Yendini Yoo Cappelen With the With: Agha Shahid Ali, Edward Said, Nansen Passport, Santiago Ramón y Cajal, Stand with Standing Rock
Address: Melahuset, Mariboes gate 8, 0183 Oslo, Norway
Opening: Tuesday, October 10, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. 7.30 pm: Introduction to the exhibition by the curator
Dates: October 11-November 4, 2017, Tuesday to Sunday (Exhibition will be closed on: October 21, 22 and 28)
Hours: 11.00 am–6.00 pm
Harcharan Chawla arrived in Oslo in 1975 and Purnima Chawla the following year. The couple were part of the first wave of 'pioneer Indian settlers' who made Norway home. This decisive arrival came after a long-drawn series of arrivals and departures—including their arrival from Mianwali, Pakistan to Delhi, India, in 1947 as Partition refugees.
The Chawlas already had experience behind them. P Chawla had held teaching and administrative positions in schools across Delhi. And. H Chawla had already published while still at the Indian Railways, where for two decades he held the post of stationmaster.
In Oslo, however, the couple started from scratch. Lived in student accommodations, learnt Norwegian, worked odd jobs. Did the whole routine before eventually finding their feet in the local literary scene.
H Chawla's feet took him to Deichmanske bibliotek (Oslo Public Library), where he became consultant for Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi literature circa 1978. He also continued to write and his move to Norway brought new dimension to his writing, addressing issues of loss of culture and identity faced by South Asians migrating to different parts of the world (Wikipedia).
PC continued her pedagogical work in Oslo/Norway, where she taught at the Veitvet School.
The couple immersed themselves in the context. They undertook a range of activities where they employed language— English, Hindi, Norwegian, Punjabi and Urdu—in their capacity as interlocutor, translator, writer, pedagogue and curator. Their multilinguality expanded their world and translation became critical to their immersive mode.
One such translation gig involved Knut Hamsun's Victoria, 1898. P Chawla was translating Victoria into Hindi when she died in 1993. H Chawla completed what was left of the translation and then went on to translate the book to Urdu.
Hamsun was a national idol in Norway when he became a Nazi sympathiser during the Second World War. His wartime conduct earned the Nobel prize-winning author the ire of his country. He was reviled as a traitor but died unrepentant in 1952, aged 92.
The ire is, for the most parts, always in response to Hamsun's Nazi affiliation, which manifested in full later in life. Hamsun had, however, shown a predilection for racist and orientalist attitudes as far back as late 1800s.
Two instances of the same would be Pan (1894) and Growth of the Soil (1920). In the epilogue of Pan (1894), a defining early work in the author's literary legacy, the action mysteriously shifts from Nordland to India, where the action is marked by racism.
And in Growth of the Soil—the book that sealed the Nobel deal—Hamsun erases the Sami from a place that, although fictionalised in the novel, bears every trace of the landscape of Nordland, where the Sami presence dates back at least a couple of millennia.
We begin our inquiry into the intrigue with two questions:
What prompted Hamsun to situate the epilogue of Pan in India?
What prompted the Chawlas to translate Hamsun's Victoria?
These questions in turn led us to other questions, such as:
The place of fiction and translation and what it can tell us about the lives of those committed to it?
What does it mean to arrive in a city?
What does it mean to arrive at this particular exhibition in this particular context of Oslo?
Is that the 'ghost' of Hamsun's father sipping coffee at the table by the window?
Can language be home?
These questions in turn led us to concepts such as: Deep reading, epigenetic trauma, Norwegianisation, linguistic relativism, flirting, confirmation bias, intimacy, the Bechdel Test
And places such as: Hamarøy, Mumbai, the farthest reaches of the imagination, North Sea, the cerebellum, Kashmir, Deichmanske bibliotek, Tehran, the many shades of nationalism, Namibia, Spitsbergen
And philosophies: Like the Sami philosophy of place and placemaking
And peoples like: The hyperlexics i.e. children with a precocious ability to read, Henrik Ibsen, Nirad C Chaudhuri, Ambadas Khobragade, Annemarie Schwarzenbach, clairvoyants, Marie Hamsun, Anders Behring Breivik…
And labour: E.g. Labour of love. Loving labour
And traditions: Of Phulkari, of questioning and doubting, and of sky writing i.e. writing in the sky with your finger…
And whales, because whales need no introduction and are a category unto themselves. And so on.
– Gitanjali Dang
This project has been supported by Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA) through Gitanjali Dang/Khanabadosh's residency within the International Studio Programme + (ISP+). For additional details visit: https://oca.no/visitors-programme/isp-plus/august-november-2017.1
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Written by Alina Girnet, 1st year SH fellow student, alina.girnet(at)gmail.com
"I felt this membership weighted significantly at my job interview", Laszlo Buslig told me, one of the members and the Secretary of University of Miskolc AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists) student chapter. The student chapter was recognized by the mother organization as the most active from all the European chapters in 2016, receiving the Outstanding Student Chapter Award. "We were truly very active in organizing a variety of events for all the Earth Science students who are already focusing on gaining experience for their careers", said Patrik Veleczki, the president of the Student Chapter in Miskolc. If you want to become a member, here is what you need to know in order to apply and access all the opportunities through such a membership.
What is AAPG?
Every Earth Science student must have heard something about the AAPG. Nevertheless, for those who are not so familiar with the meaning of this organization, it is important to know that the American Association of Petroleum Geologists is deemed to be as a pillar of the worldwide scientific community. Currently, AAPG's membership is made up of about 40,000 members in 129 countries in the upstream energy industry who collaborate and compete to provide the means for humankind to thrive.
Beside the professional focus, AAPG offers Earth Science students worldwide the opportunity to become members while pursuing a degree. The student chapters are of vital importance for the association, as here, the industry can find its new talents. Founded in 2010, the student chapter in Miskolc offered the membership to many students. Currently, the chapter has around 40 members, 25 of whom are actively involved in the association's activities. That is mostly because many of the students graduated already, however, they continue to be members, being able to attend the events organized by the chapter.
How can a student join the University of Miskolc AAPG student chapter?
Laszlo and Patrik joined the student chapter in their first year of studies at the university. More than that, as members of the board they are involved in organizing events, trips, and all sort of activities.
"Normally, students that join this organization are interested in developing a career, it can be Petroleum Engineering or Petroleum Geo-Engineering, General Earth Science or anything related to Earth Science", Laszlo told me. "The international organization wants to find new talents, reason for which anybody could have a chance. Motivation is the main advantage."
The board leaders told me that new students are welcome each year and the registration process is quite simple.
"Every semester we hold a big meeting where we invite non-members as well. After presenting the association, our activities, and also our future plans, we invite interested students to register."
This is just one step, though. The students who want to become AAPG members should create a virtual account as well, by visiting the official website of the AAPG - http://www.aapg.org.
During the studies, a member does not have to pay for the membership, although a fee will be charged after graduation for the professional membership, which is "affordable", Patrik says.
What kind of opportunities a student can access?
The activities that a student can join vary from field trips to soft skills trainings. Because a private company sponsors the student chapter, the board can afford to plan several activities on local levels, as well as on international levels. "Every year we go to field trips to visit oil refineries, drilling sites. Since the industry is not so developed in Hungary, we also organize trips abroad where we visit oil companies. The closer the city is the more students we can take, because even though we are sponsored, we strictly plan our budget to cover everything intended."
So yes, by that Laszlo means that usually these trips are financially covered for participants. For those, students apply separately, and again "motivation is the biggest asset".
"We organize international conferences, meetings where we discuss a variety of topics. Every year we have an experienced guest lecturer from abroad who comes to Miskolc to share his/her personal experience or talk to students about topics related to petroleum industry. We also take part in conferences organized by other chapters."
As the board leaders told me, 70% of the activities are Petroleum Engineering related but since the international organization is orientated towards geologists mainly, they combine their activities as to keep alive geologists' interests too.
International students do not have to worry about the linguistic issue, as all the events, presentations, and conferences are held in English. "There are some events held in Hungarian also, but we let our members know every time in advance when that happens", Patrik says.
Online courses
Complimentary to the activities mentioned, an AAPG member can access free online courses on very specific topics. A student registered for an online course will receive weekly e-mails containing videos or readings regarding the topic chosen. The completion of the course gives the student the possibility to get a degree for it. Beside the fact that you get an insight into a particular subject, having graduated an online course like that can be highly appreciated.
Online courses can be found here: http://www.aapg.org/career/training/online.
The Outstanding Student Chapter Award
The AAPG tries to keep its members motivated and as active as possible, because students individually, and student chapters worldwide are granted awards on several categories. In 2016, the University of Miskolc Student Chapter received The Outstanding Student Chapter Award.
"This is a prize a student chapter receives based on the annual report of activities. The University of Miscolc AAPG Student Chapter is the second one in receiving such kind of award in Hungary", the board leaders said.
This report is important also for the financial support that the student chapter receives, forasmuch as the company is interested in supporting an active student chapter.
Moreover, a strong asset for getting the award is organizing international conferences. "We organized an event like this together with the University of Szeged student chapter. The participants arrived from 18 countries representing 11 chapters. It was a one week program, the first three days of which were spent in Szeged, and the rest of them in Miskolc."
"I felt this membership weighted significantly at my job interview"
"I felt this membership weighted significantly at my job interview", told me Laszlo. "A lot. It can make it a lot easier for a job interview if you are an active member. You can go anywhere in the world with this membership. You can find members everywhere, people who could be your future colleagues or employers. AAPG is very popular in the petroleum industry. The difference between the academic program and the experience you get through being an AAPG member is enormous. Career wise, the academic program is not enough.
Attending AAPG events was maybe the most important decision in my student life, because otherwise I would not have had any idea about the amalgam of opportunities and doors I can open. I really believe that this experience gave a lot to my academic and professional experience."
If you are interested in joining the organization, you can contact the board on the Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/aapg.miskolc.student.chapter/.


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If you are concerned about the environment, then purchasing a hardwood is a good choice. Hardwood is one of the best things you can do to ensure clean air. In short, well-managed new growth forests, the ones that produce our timber, are far more efficient when it comes to producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide. Our old growth forests are virtually stagnant in this category. Because hardwood stores up to 67% carbon, any hardwood produced that is not burned is good for the environment.
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The short answer is no muss, no fuss. The finish is applied at the factory, and all you do is nail it down and you're done. Generally speaking, due to mass production pre-finished hardwood costs less overall.
Unfinished hardwood first needs to be nailed and then sanded, which creates lots of fine dust that is a challenge to clean. Then stain and a final finish is applied. This process generally costs more than pre-finished flooring because of the labor and adds time to the household disruption while each layer dries. Also, if anyone in your household has respiratory issues, using pre-finished flooring is the safest choice for their health.
With pre-finished hardwood, the urethane finish is applied under factory controlled conditions using multiple thin coats. The urethane is instantly cured, first with UV lighting and then a ceramic based material, usually aluminum oxide, is mixed into the urethane which in turn makes the water-based urethane much more rugged and abrasion resistant. the result is a floors that will hold it's original beauty longer than a job-sanded-on-site application.
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If you are pressed for time between your last meeting and your date, I recommend a dress with staying power that lasts the whole day thru (preferably wrinkle-free). A little skin goes a long way but that doesn't mean your colleagues need to see what your date sees. Cover up with a blazer and dark stockings at the office and go sleeveless and bare-legged later on to "wow" your date. (My personal go-to favorites include BCBG, Ted Baker and French Connection.) Still need help choosing? Turn to the experts at Keaton Row for advice that counts or our friends at Le Tote, for a new outfit every night!
I highly recommend an above-the-knee fit-and-flare style in a color that compliments you but isn't too loud. It says you are playful but self-respecting. The accessories but especially the shoes will send the message. I am an advocate for very high heels: It lengthens the legs in the sexiest of ways, but it also forces you to carry yourself with elegance. (Be sure you can walk in them.)
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Popular hunk Danny, 36, has helped turn the soap's fortunes around following his character Mick Carter's arrival in Albert Square as the new landlord of the Queen Vic pub last Christmas.
And he's preparing for his toughest scenes yet as his character Mick Carter reacts to the news that his wife Linda (actress Kellie Bright) has been raped - and plans vengeance on her attacker Dean Wicks, played by Matt Di Angelo.
Danny, known for his tough guy film roles, told the Daily Star Sunday: "Let me tell you something now, it's explosive. You are going to see a side of Mick that's going to freak you all out. I can't say too much but Dean gets what is coming to him!
"Matt's a lovely boy and it's a tricky thing to deal with.
"It's a subject that needs to be dealt with in the right way. I don't think there's a right or wrong way, the way we've done it is really delicate.
"There are reasons for her not declaring it, but we are trying to encourage anyone going through that kind of thing to talk about it and come to the front and tell the people you love.
"It's important to not bottle it up and deal with it yourself. It has been difficult because obviously I know the storyline but Mick doesn't know. All I will say is when he does find out you're not going to want to miss it."
At a glitzy ceremony in London last week EastEnders won Best Soap, Sexiest Female, Best Family for the Carters and Best Actor.
It's a far cry from the soap's disastrous night at the British Soap Awards back in 2013 when they didn't win a single award.
Having won Best Actor for the second time in less than a month, signing up naughty geezer Danny has proved to be a stroke of genius by EastEnders boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins.
And Enders bosses were last night celebrating beating ITV's Coronation Street in the ratings on Friday night, being the most watched programme on TV.
Real life east-ender Danny, who grew up in Canning Town, said: "Let me tell you one thing now, EastEnders has turned a massive corner and it's going to be riveting.
"You wait for Christmas day. Do we get a 'doof, doof' moment? More than that! I can't tell you much, but I can promise you, you won't be able to take your eyes off the screen."
And he's excited about the week of live specials lined up to mark the show's 30th anniversary.
"I'm excited about the 30th live stuff. I like to be tested.
"I've done plays and theatre so I am quite up for that kind of stuff. It's a challenge for all of us.
"Winning Best Family is a massive thing. The Dingles have been knocking around for a long time, as have the Platts. We're all honoured. It's crazy. I'm protective of all of them - I think of them as my own family.
"I'm blessed to be working with actors who inspire me and who I love dearly. It's a little parallel universe because I do treat them like my own."


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Over 90% approval rating by staff.
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"Chaplaincy provides excellent support."
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Josh is a fantastic help around the Academy for both staff and students. Personally, he has supported me during the loss of my mum and I have also attended the morning prayers when I can. He is an amazing asset who has thrown himself into the community and established more support for students and staff. Thank you Josh.
From the Pastoral Team
Having Josh and the support he provides within the Academy has been an amazing resource in regards to the Pastoral team. It has been useful being able to signpost students to the specialist guidance on offer, in particular during more complex situations involving ethical and moral questions.
From Teaching Staff
Our academy chaplaincy has made a significant difference already to both staff and students in our school. We now have a Theology Club that runs every week with regular attendance, a time for staff prayer each week and an extremely caring and approachable chaplain who is available to support both students and staff. The work of the chaplaincy does not go unnoticed, and has a real positive presence around the school and as a whole school community.


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Why Stocks Are a Suckers Bet
I don't really buy stocks anymore. I don't believe in them. I used to believe in them and that they were a great long term investment but the truth is they aren't. The recent collapse is proof that the only people who win aren't the long term investors. If you invested your money in the last ten years and still have it in the market, you haven't made a dime. I cashed out my stocks before the bubble. Don't let people fool you- people knew this was coming. The writing was all over the wall. The second Lehman tanked and BOA said they were seeing a rise in credit card delinquencies and mortgages too, I knew that a few banks were going to go. I personally didn't think it would be this bad but it was bound to happen. You can only live on credit for so long (are you listening federal government?) I did not lose anything. If I still had money in, it would be worth less than the initial investment.
I always tell my parents about this but they never listen. They lost a lot. I've been telling them for years on how to invest but they don't listen. Actual, no one does but that's ok- I follow buffet and soros and I generally do good. The reason? I don't invest in the long term and I will never hire a financial planner. If those guys are so good, why are they still working? Soros and Buffet work for themselves. Why is some good telling you what to invest in and not doing it himself? hmmm hmmmm. Yeah, no thanks.
Moreover, the last decade has shown us that history doesn't repeat it self in the market. Past performance is not a good indicator of future performance. Stocks did great since the depression. They haven't done so how lately. People who invest in the long term get screwed. Because as Jon Stewart pointed out there are two markets: there is the market that people tell you about- "buy and hold" and then there is the real stock market- the one that happens every day and is transactional. This is the one where people buy and sell for sheer profit and cash out at the end of the day. Buffet holds ownership and preferred stocks not common stocks. Banks do the same. Day traders do the same. Why? Because they understand how it works.
And you don't. I don't either. Why do you want to put all your eggs in a basket you don't really understand? The common person has little sense in investing in stocks. People pour over financial reports everyday. Do you? I don't. Who has the time!
I do invest in stocks. But only a small small small small few. Why because I know those places. Think about the future of the world. What's the future hold? No idea. But two things will happen: we need more water and renewable energy will be big. Oil or not, climate change will be a big issue and we'll need renewable resources. There isn't a lot of water in the world and the US itself needs BILLIONS in infrastructure investments. Good places to go? These two sectors. I also put a little money in Asia/India stocks just to see.
But I could lose it all which is why I only put a small amount of money in this. The stock market is all a gamble and I'm not going to gamble my savings away. I do that enough playing poker. I don't know why anyone else would.
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March 14, 2009 at 10:29 am
stocks are just an investment in companies. i still think if you pick the right companies it's a good investment. but that is only valid if you don't give a … about the so called stock experts. they have basically no idea and only push their own portfolio. you have to make your own research in a field that you know very well. that is of course a very long term strategy, so that part is true.
March 14, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Matt – your analysis of Buffet is wrong. In general he DOES invest for the long term. His investment horizon is usually at least 5 if not 10+ years. Buffet recently invested billions in GE and Goldman Sachs with a pretty generous preferred stock dividend. Although these investments are currently underwater right now, Buffet realizes these companies are going nowhere and when this crisis is past, the investments will be valuable. Now what buffet has done recently especially in late 2007 and 2008 is not make very many new asset purchases. To say that you follow Buffet and then to say that you don't believe investing in the long term doesn't make sense.
You do however make some excellent points about the buy and hold investor versus day traders. Two additional thoughts -1) for the most part Buffet has been a Buy and Hold investor and he's done pretty well.
2) Those traders who took advantage of market swings don't face the transaction costs that smaller investors face. I've looked at trying to take advantage of perceived market arbitrage opportunities and I find after factoring in transaction costs, it just doesnt make sense to do.
I agree that renewable energy and climate change sectors will be huge. In fact I think one of the few ways to get our selves (the U.S) out of the current mess is to become energy independent. The government should be providing massive incentives to private industry to innovate and bring those new alternative energy technologies to market instead of building new roads that just put more polluting cars in the environment. If there's anything we should be building, it would be a massive HIGH speed environmentally friend train network to de-congest our airplane infrastructure and network.
Overall right now I see alot of under-valued/depressed companies like GE, CAT (who will probably play big in the economic stimulus spending whether you support the bill itself or not), and Microsoft (who has massive amounts of CASH on hand to whether any long (think 2-5 year) economic downturns.
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A child is the pride and joy of any parent, a conduit for their hopes, dreams and legacy. Hence, it would be wise for young parents to plan ahead, so as to meet their children's financial needs. Child Investment Plans could go a long way in help you do just that. Read More
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He ran away to London at 17 when he decided that he wanted to join the punk movement that was just beginning to emerge on the cultural landscape, an d he remained faithful to the punk ethos to the very end. He turned culture upside down, took a knife, a pair of scissors to it, then refashioned it as something new. He was the master of invention and re-invention, of himself and for many of the artists that came into his view--Bjork, Boy George, Neneh Cherry, Massive Attack.
He worked in with famous designers as a consultant, collaborator and creator, always taking amazing risks and creating things on the spot, usually on a shoe-string budget. He did a lot of mud-larking---digging around in the muddy banks of the river Thames at low tide, to find all kinds of stuff that would get washed up--bones, buttons, ancient coins and the detritus of centuries of a city's life. With this stuff he would create unique jewelry or create one-of-a-kind fashion pieces.
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I led a workshop last week on "Getting to Yes." And, I frequently do with fundraising workshops, I asked what got in their way of asking prospects for money. Almost everyone in the class was nonprofit staff, responsible in some way for fund development, so I assumed that their answers would be along the lines of not having enough time, not feeling that they were enough of a peer, not being able to get appointment. What I heard, however, was very similar to what I hear from board members:
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- I'm afraid of being rejected
- Don't know how to ask
- Don't know what to ask for
- Don't like hitting on the same folks
- Feels like begging
Those last two really get me where I live.
Fundraising is never, ever hitting on someone, nor is it begging in any way shape or form. Fundraising is a lot of things and takes a lot of skill. Hitting on or begging someone are not among them.
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November 24, 2015
An individual's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is significantly associated with that of his or her partner, meaning that prevention strategies targeting couples and families may be appropriate, according to a study published recently in Clinical Cardiology.1
November 24, 2015
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) levels are alarmingly low in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, higher levels being associated with a better cardiovascular (CV) profile in this population, according to a study published recently in Rheumatology.1
October 30, 2015
Low household income is associated with higher risk of death after cardiac surgery, even in countries where the entire population has access to free healthcare, according to a study published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.1
June 26, 2015
Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease as the greatest cause of death in the UK – but only among men – according to research published recently in Heart.1
May 28, 2015
There is an unexpectedly high prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in athletes eligible for the summer and winter Olympic games, some of which were considered as very serious threats to health, according to research presented recently at EuroPRevent 2015.1
April 29, 2015
Among rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, higher disease activity is independently associated with greater left ventricular (LV) relative wall thickness, reflecting subclinical heart disease, according to a study published recently in Rheumatology.1
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The amount of government money pumped into dementia and stroke research in the UK has risen significantly in recent years, but it is still far too low when compared with spending on heart disease and cancer, according to a study published recently in the online journal BMJ Open.1
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There is a primary association between a genetically determined shorter height and an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), a link that is partly explained by the association between shorter height and an adverse lipid profile, according to a study published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine.1
March 27, 2015
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills 51% of women in Europe and breast cancer kills 3%, bucking the misperception of CVD as a man's disease, according to a recent call for women to reduce their risk from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
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Executive Order April 18, 2017:
"Section 1. Definitions. As used in this order:
(a) "Buy American Laws" means all statutes, regulations, rules, and Executive Orders relating to Federal procurement or Federal grants including those that refer to "Buy America" or "Buy American" that require, or provide a preference for, the purchase or acquisition of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States, including iron, steel, and manufactured goods.
(b) "Produced in the United States" means, for iron and steel products, that all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States.
(c) "Petition beneficiaries" means aliens petitioned for by employers to become nonimmigrant visa holders with temporary work authorization under the H-1B visa program.
(d) "Waivers" means exemptions from or waivers of Buy American Laws, or the procedures and conditions used by an executive department or agency (agency) in granting exemptions from or waivers of Buy American Laws.
(e) "Workers in the United States" and "United States workers" shall both be defined as provided at section 212(n)(4)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(4)(E))…"
- See also Remarks by President Trump on Buy American, Hire American Executive Order | Kenosha, WI
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Miserable Meals
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This week, you can't judge a website by its cover, because it doesn't have one. Plus, what to eat while hiding in a cave.
Judge This Website by Its Pictures
Sometime during your life - in fact, very soon - you may find yourself visiting a website and you may notice as you scan the page that the first picture you see after the headline often tells you something about the kind of content that page will contain.
For instance, a web page that began with a picture of a pretty girl foolishly sleeping all day in a glass coffin while her seven short friends work diligently at the local mine might begin with the sentence, "Once upon a time there was a ridiculous girl who ate too many apples and fell asleep while her friends did all the work, until one day a handsome prince kissed her anyway, and she lived happily ever after." And, if you liked stories about apples, or mining, or zombie weddings, you would know you should keep scrolling down that page to read the rest of the story.
You Might Not Want to Keep Reading
But this page is about to begin with a picture of the Baudelaire orphans eating a terrible beef casserole in a dimly-lit room with an optimist and lots of coupons, so you should be able to tell instantly that the story that follows will be very different from the story of a lazy girl with seven hard-working friends and a new boyfriend.
If you wish to avoid a story with unpleasant food and optimistic dining companions, you had best close this page now.
The Terrible Truth
Recently, while sifting through the charred remains of a certain industrial kitchen in a workplace with a high rate of on-the-job accidents, I found a terrible recipe for a dense and damp beef casserole. It was stored in a large box sealed with chewing gum, and filled with more chewing gum, and it was the only recipe I found. Combined with other evidence too disturbing to reveal on this page, I've drawn the only possible conclusion: the workers in that mill were repeatedly subjected to the same terrible casserole, over and over again. I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but it's true.
It is atrociously unfair that Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire were orphans, and that they had to eat terrible casseroles instead of apples. To make matters worse, they had no happy, sleepy, bashful, sneezy, grumpy or dopey friends to do their work for them, and the only Doc they knew was a villainous doctor of optometry and her nefariously ill-disguised assistant, Shirley.
Beef Casserole
If you are not currently working at hard labor in exchange for gum and coupons, it's possible you might be able to cook some food for yourself. If this is the case, you could make whatever kind of beef casserole you'd like. Once, while in hiding from the authorities in a cave near Gila Bend, Arizona, I created the recipe below for a Sonoran beef casserole. It calls for ingredients one might easily be able to scavenge from the local market stalls, and is topped with melty cheese and crispy breadcrumbs. It is not only delightful to eat, but also rather simple to make, especially if the cave you are in happens to have an oven.
If you have seven jolly friends to do all the work while you sleep, perhaps they will do the dishes afterwards. But I don't know where you might find a glass coffin in that area.
Sonoran Beef Casserole
A delightful recipe never served at Lucky Smells Lumbermill, containing ground beef, green chiles, ground cumin, Mexican oregano, tomatoes, cheese and elbow macaroni, mixed together in just the right proportions, then covered with melted cheese and crispy bread crumbs and topped with scallions and cilantro.
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San Diego 2018 Reunion
Friday, October 12 (arrival) to Tuesday, October 16, 2018 (departure)
Friday, October 12 Arrival and Registration – meet old friends, and make new ones!
Saturday, October 13 Group bus trip to Marine Corp Air Station Miramar---307th Bomb Wing B-52 Aircraft display and lunch at the Non-Commissioned Officers Club....Free Time at Balboa Park or other San Diego attractions.
Sunday, October 14 Members meeting at 9:00 a.m. … free time to visit San Diego attractions … Group Photo and our Gala Reunion Banquet!
Monday, October 15 Special group meet and greet on USS Midway and docent tour … Lunch at Seaport village (on your own) ... (OPTIONAL)Sea World for the Orca Encounter!
Tuesday, October 16 Departure – hugs and goodbyes – or, enjoy more of San Diego!
Please complete the 2018 Reunion registration soon – no later than September 1
Free airport transfers! Senior discount on meals!
Contact- Holiday Inn Bayside, San Diego before September 21 for hotel reservations!
(800) 662-8899 or (619) 224-3621; or online at Holiday Inn Bayside Registration
Be sure to mention the 307th BG and
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Reunion Sign up and Annual Membership Renewals Enter all reunion and/or Membership attendees/renewals below.This is a reminder that all dues are due by January 1st each year
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Located just steps from the waterfront and less than 2 miles from the airport, the Holiday Inn Bayside is close to San Diego's naval bases, airport, downtown, Liberty Station, and main tourist attractions.
Free airport transfers make it easy to get in and out of town.
The Free Shuttle is sent from the Hotel. Once you arrive in San Diego Airport, call the hotel at 619-224-3621 and they will send the shuttle to pick you up.
10% Senior Discount (65 years or better) for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in the hotel restaurant.
9 hole putting course, Exercise Room, Shuffleboard, Ping Pong, Pool, Jacuzzi and complimentary rental of bikes with helmets, Outdoor Pool, Heated Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Whirlpool, Cocktail Lounge, Table Tennis/Ping Pong, Wired Internet Available in Rooms, Suites, Business Center, Public Areas and Meeting Spaces, Standard wired Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members, Wireless Internet Available in Rooms, Suites, Business Center, Public Areas and Meeting Spaces, Standard Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members, Concierge Services,Wake Up Calls, Porter/Bellman, Baggage Hold, Safety Deposit Box available, Gift Shop, Convenience Store & Newstand.
Our reunion team worked tirelessly to lock down the best possible rates in San Diego, one of the most popular vacation destination in the country! To keep these rates, we need everyone to register early -- so don't wait!
Make your plans now to join old and new friends from the 307th Bombardment Group and the airmen of our active Air Force successor unit, 307th Bomb Wing!
SaturdayOctober 13, 2018
VISIT MIRAMAR with the 307th Bomb Wing, A Static Aircraft Display
**Balboa Park Tour (OPTIONAL afternoon event)
Balboa Park, named after Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Balboa Park's many attractions are listed below. ** Perfect for the children.!!!
- THE TRAM in the Park
The Summer tram hours of operation are 9:30 AM-8:00 PM daily, through October 31.
Trams pick up from Tram Central every 8-10 minutes (at peak times, 20-40 minutes). Riders may also board at one of the designated pick-up areas around the Park. Make your first stop the Balboa Park Visitors Center (stop 1 after Tram Central) in the House of Hospitality where you can pick up a bi-monthly Events Guide and a detailed map.
Must-see attractions are everywhere throughout Balboa Park. From iconic San Diego landmarks, to massive trees, to watching artists at work, to the World Famous San Diego Zoo, experience the history of yesterday, the beauty of today, and the potential of tomorrow through these memorable attractions, and their stories.
Visit the:
Veteran Museum and Memorial Center -
Active Duty & Children under 12 Free,
Vets and Sr $4.00
Adults $5
Choice of passes for other attractions in the park
Explorer One Day Pass:
Adults: $48.00
Child: $29.00
With your Explorer One-Day Pass, you can spend the day exploring up to 5 museums in Balboa Park!
Things to know:
PLEASE NOTE: Pass not valid for select events, special exhibitions, and programs. Please check with each individual museums before visiting for information on additional event, special exhibition, and film costs. Multi-Day Combo Pass requires redemption in order to receive San Diego Zoo ticket. (NOTE): The San Diego Zoo is quite extensive and will require abundment amounts of walking. Voucher can only be redeemed at the Balboa Park Visitors Center (open 9:30 am - 4:30 pm daily.
Meanwhile, back at the hotel...
Our Hospitality room will be open. Kick back and have a few laughs and/or a few beverages...or both!
Tour Costs: $10.00 per person
Monday - Lunch on your own at Sea Port Village.
Reunion Banquet Dinner Selections (Sunday Activity)
All meals served with freshly baked rolls & butter, tossed green salad, Herb Roasted Potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables and chocolate cake for dessert.
Freshly brewed kona coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot or iced tea. CHOICES Combo meal of marinated Tri-Tip Steak and Grilled Chicken Breast servedwith a Wild Mushroom Sherry Glaze. ($51.00) Poached Salmon with a Soy Ginger Glaze ($51.00) Pasta Primavera (Vegan) - Linguine Pasta with Sauteed Asparagus, Tomatoes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Carrots, Bell Peppers with a Tomato Basil Sauce. ($49.00)
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One week ago today, a bunch of New Yorkers dined al fresco along the Hudson River. The sun was setting - as it so famously does - fading west across the rest of mainland America. But this sunset was particularly different than most. Édith Piaf's melodious voice echoed across Robert F. Wagner Junior Park, amongst 5,000 new friends. All of who were dressed in white; head to toe, all out. From feathered hats that rivaled (and would most likely outdo) The Derby, down to the freshest-to-death white leather brogues, this sea of outfits was on point (on fleek… if you will). Bread had been broken, Moët was flowing, and hundreds upon hundreds were dancing to the beautiful French tunes. This wasn't just a fancy picnic in the park, this was a secret pop-up supper that took every breath away; it was Le Dîner en Blanc.
Le Dîner en Blanc is an experience like no other, and finally getting the chance to be a part of it (after three years on the waitlist) felt right. It just felt right. And it felt even "righter" when I found out that this year's event had a waitlist of roughly 45,000! Le Dîner en Blanc started nearly 30 years ago by a group of friends in Paris, and is now celebrated in over 70 cities worldwide; from Rwanda to Japan, Argentina to Sweden, Le Dîner has truly grown into a full-blown international phenomenon!
So here's how it goes… once you get off the waiting list that is. The following information, briefly summarizes the gist of how the event happens:
- You can only wear all white (top, pants, dress, shoes, accessories, etc.). All white, no exceptions.
- As this emulates a picnic, you must bring something to eat, and obviously something to eat off. But wait, no blankets, fast food, or paper napkins here! You are required to pack in a three course meal (you can now purchase dinners catered directly through Le Dîner), to be served on non-disposable dishes/cutlery. And not a reusable plate from REI, we're talking about the good stuff. Bust out the old silver set, and grab those crystal champagne flutes you've been yearning to use (or just dreaming about them). Plus, our own white chairs, table, and a crisp white tablecloth to boot. Nothing is pro died for you.
- Pack out what you brought in, so it doesn't seem as if we were even there (bring a white garbage bag!).
- HAVE FUN and make as many friends as possible!
But I think the best part about it all if the secrecy of it. You essentially don't know the location until you arrive there! Of NYC's roughly 5,000 attendees, everyone meets at different pre-assigned locations scattered across the city between 5:00 & 6:00 PM. We met at Madison Square Park, and there were about 200 of us on the corner of 23rd & Broadway. Quite the scene for those commuting to and from wherever their day'd taken them. Our larger group was getting lots of inquisitive looks. A couple hundred people, all dressed to the nines, with portable tables and chairs. Picture an impromptu wedding reception, about to setup on the sidewalk - dressed thinking like they're all the bride. But this meeting is facilitated by a group leader and their Dîner squad of sub-leaders, who in turn led us down into the subway… On a Thursday… at 5:45 PM. If you didn't already catch my drift, it's rush hour - on the N train, and we quickly find out we're heading downtown. Whispers turn to shouts, and you hear - "Take the next N train, 8 stops! EIGHT STOPS!" And that's when we all quickly calculate we're heading to South Ferry. Are we possibly going across to Governor's Island? The thought crossed our mind, but orchestrating this many people onto ferries seemed a bit much.
After a relatively calm commute, as our group emerged back above ground at the southern tip of Manhattan, every direction you looked was full of other groups of 200 people, all doing the same thing: walking towards the setting sun into Battery City Park. This was the slightly chaotic part; we were all trying to line up with our assigned group (who you'd just traveled with). Somehow, we all made it through, got our tables set up, and then the event ceremoniously started by having all the dining guests spin their white linen napkins over their heads in unison, hooting & hollering, commemorating the official kick-off to 2016's dîner. It's kind of hard to explain how much fun it all was, and how it looked, but please check-out last year's reap video for some visuals.
If you're interested in learning more about the roots of the soiree, seeing photos of years past, and most importantly on how to join the party (here, there and/or everywhere), check out Le Dîner en Blanc's website for more info.


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Fairview (FHS) Class of 1967 Alumni List
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1967 Fairview High School Yearbook
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The top movie in theaters during 1967 was The Jungle Book, grossing over $141,843,000 in its lifetime. The most popular television series for 1967 was Bonanza
Hit Songs From 1967
Soul FingerBar-Kays
Up, Up And AwayFifth Dimension
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And HigherJackie Wilson
Dedicated To The One I LoveMama's and The Papa's
Little Ole Man (Uptight-Everything's Alright)Bill Cosby
The HappeningSupremes
Everlasting LoveRobert Knight
AlfieDionne Warwick
Western UnionFive Americans
A Whiter Shade Of PaleProcol Harum
Hit Movies From 1967
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The Fairview High Cullman, AL class of '67 alumni are listed below. These are former students from FHS in Cullman, AL who graduated in 1967. Alumni listings below have either been searched for or they registered as members of this directory.
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Forest & remnants, hedgerows, roadsides, riverbanks, light gaps in mature forest. Prefers well-drained alluvial soils. Tolerates wide range of habitats.
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1. Report it immediately to the Auckland Council Biosecurity team, who will arrange for its control at their expense.
2. Slash thick stems at ground level & at 1m above ground to prevent stump resprouting & aerial roots attaching from hanging stems. Paint stumps (1g metsulfuron/1L or 100ml Tordon BK/1L or 100ml triclopyr/1L or 200ml glyphosate/1L or 200ml 2,4-D plus dicamba/1L or Vigilant Gel).
3. Use vial treatment good for ground infestations. Pull up all stems possible & dispose. Treat remainder by placing vines in vials 5-10m apart containing metsulfuron 1g/20ml. Move monthly until plant eradicated.
4. Spring - autumn, overall spray if underlying vegetation is undesirable (200ml glyphosate/10L or 5g metsulfuron/10L or 60ml triclopyr/10L or 60ml Tordon BK/10L or 125ml clopyralid/10L (Do not use clopyralid in home gardens.)).
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Tips From Previous Challengers Pt. 1
Liam Welch, UCL Kilimanjaro 2016
On snacks: "I'd say snacks are important you do potentially go a long time between meals so nuts, protein bars, are a good source of energy- don't bring dense protein bars that are hard to chew, though. Refrain from eating protein bars on the summit night- these played havoc on my stomach. I'd recommend taking some sweets and chocolate as these sugar hits help increase morale, concentration, and mood which then in-turn increase your likelihood to speak to your peers which again is very important to keep you going knowing you got people supporting you. "
On enjoying the journey: "Another thing I would say as a top tip is enjoy the journey, it's easy to take yourself away and be alone as you just want to focus on getting to the top but on returning I've realised that the best part of the trip wasn't getting to the top was the laughs and conversations on route up. The journey up with everyone was by far the most meaningful and memorable part for me, so a tip here is let your guards down and open up and talk to your peers as conversations on mountain mean so much more than down here, I often find when I say how are you to someone in day to day life I'm often following up with the next sentence before they even answer but on the mountain you actually care and you actually can feel the care from others so yeah that would be another tip."
Michelle Fallon, Stirling Kilimanjaro 2015
On drinking water: "My biggest regret was maybe drinking too much water! I know that goes against what they say and for the first 3 nights it was fine, great actually, I avoided altitude sickness pretty well, but by the last day or two, the higher we got the scarcer the land got and the further I had to go during pee breaks to be hidden, meaning I never got a break at all!! so maybe don't drink quite as much as 4 litres like I was just before summit."
On thermals: "Also, I'd stress the importance of thermals, I had mine and I was cosy in only them at night (some nights a hoodie, socks and a headband for my ears) but that's all. Some people in my team didn't have thermals but thought layering normal clothes would be ok, wrong! they complained of being cold and not getting enough sleep. So wear your thermals!"
Jack Peters, Warwick Kilimanjaro 2016
On Kit: "Go on websites and see what is recommended, then go on amazon and get it for the cheapest possible price. Either sell it on afterward if you bought it new, or buy some parts of your kit second hand."
On training for the challenge: "Walk in your boots at the very least and have a standard level of fitness. I did the three peaks challenge and ran for about 3-5 miles a night every few days for about 2 weeks prior to the trip"
On the trek itself: "It is a very tough mental challenge, but the way I looked at it is one foot in front of the other and you'll eventually reach the top. It's key to remember that it is very hard for everyone and as a team, you'll be able to get through it and reach the top"
Thanks to our lovely participants for passing on their trekking wisdom. Although this advice comes from Kilimanjaro participants, it can all be applied much more broadly to any trek. With these tips and plenty more to come, we hope our participants will have any enjoyable and exciting time preparing and training for their challenge, as well as when participating in the challenge itself.


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Hubert Donald Drake, 65, of Louisville, KY passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Baptist Health Floyd, New Albany, IN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert & Dulcie Drake; and one sister, Joan Elizabeth Drake Woosley.
Survivors include
His wife, Cynthia Drake; three children, Alisha Henry, Jeffrey Drake, Derek Drake; seven grandchildren, Tyler, Kourtney, Myla, Liam, Alayna, Jude, Evangeline; four siblings, Dewey Drake & his wife, Magdalene, Edna Prather & her husband, David, Judy Hollensead & her husband, David, Bennie Drake & his wife, Colleen; and a host of family & friends.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday and from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM Monday at Chism Family Funeral Home, Vine Grove, KY.
Funeral services for Mr. Drake will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 10, 2018 at the chapel of Chism Family Funeral Home, Vine Grove, KY. Burial will follow in the Vine Grove Cemetery.


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I've been peeking in WordPress, browsing through blogs for awhile now. Reconnecting with a couple of high school friends and reading Melissa Crandall's excellent blogs helped me settle in to finally try my hand at it.
Why so hesitant? Ah, humans. We fear Change. We fear losing control. We fear looking stupid. Pick one, pick anything, and you'll find Fear. But I love to write and enough friends have read my stuff to enable me to step out of my comfort zone and try something new – a blog. If I had kept count of how many times someone said, "You should get published," or "You should write a memoir," I'd be rich. Thanks to the Internet, I believe I'll give it a shot.
This first blog is a test; I am nowhere near as formal (or sane!) as this. I'll learn as I go; maybe even figure out how to post pictures! To some, blogs are like vanity press – we get to talk about ourselves and you can't stop us. To me, they are a wonderful way to reconnect, learn how others live, express thoughts and opinions, share stories – fact & fiction. I'm throttling Fear in the cargo hold and am taking over the controls. Shall we plunge in? Like the lady said, "Fasten your seatbelts, boys. We're in for a bumpy ride!"


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The parts spread as they move horizontally and thin as they move vertically.
Another key aspect of this research is in the investigation of material efficient form that can be completely nested on a flat sheet. While this project is not zero waste, one can see the potential of cutting such forms from a flat sheet.


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The Information: Amazon's Other Jeff Under Spotlight at Studios
Barry Haldeman was quoted in the article "Amazon's Other Jeff Under Spotlight at Studios" published by The Information.
Barry Haldeman was quoted in the article "Amazon's Other Jeff Under Spotlight at Studios" published by The Information.
Ben Reznik is mentioned in the Ventura County Star article "Law tightened after ruling goes against county in wedding suit."
Variety announced that Hulu entered into an agreement with the Ralph Ellison Trust to develop and produce a series based on Ellison's book, Invisible Man. David Stern represented the Trust.
Brad Cohen was quoted in the article "Nixing Pass-Through Rate For Service Cos. Can't Stop Abuse" published by Law360.
David Stern was mentioned in the article "Ahmos Hassan Launches Muslim-Focused Production Company Chariot Entertainment" published by the Hollywood Reporter
The interview "Attorney for the Stars Provides Encouragement and Help for Their Philanthropy" was published in the May 2017 Of Counsel magazine and features JMBM Tax Partner Brad Cohen. "One way in which Cohen's distinctive approach to legal counseling manifests is through his personal commitment to philanthropy. He advises clients on their involvement and investment […]
Brad Cohen discussed posthumous performances on the Legal Current podcast from Thomson Reuters. The podcast "The Estate Strikes Back – Deceased Stars, Star Wars & Posthumous Rights" can be heard here.
David Stern was quoted in the article "Firm Seeks to Reopen Santa Paula Plant Closed Since Chemical Blast" from the Ventura County Star.
Jeff Goldman was quoted in the article "Music Industry, Publishers Send Open Letters to Trump Transition Team Urging Protection of Copyrights" in BNA's Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Journal.
Jeffrey D. Goldman, Ryan S. Mauck, Talya Goldfinger and Stanley M. Gibson were mentioned in the article, "UMG, Global Eagle Reach Deal For In-Flight Music IP Suit" published in Law360.


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UK Extradition Lawyer team defeat Ecuadorean Extradition request
Ms C-V was today discharged at Westminster Magistrates' Court bringing her 18 month Extradition nightmare to an end, thanks to UK Extradition Lawyer. Our team headed up by Barrister George Hepburne-Scott, tirelessly fought the extradition request launched by the Republic of Ecuador.
After we coordinated legal action in London, Quito, and the North America Court of Human Rights in New York, and following repeated legal applications in all countries, today the Ecuadorean Government finally conceded defeat and withdrew the extradition request. Ms C-V was extremely relieved and is now free to get on with her life.


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Fidel Velez – Tutoring Program Manager
Fidel Velez graduated with a Bachelors in English Literature from the University of Puerto Rico. He then proceeded to complete his Masters in TESOL at the Inter-American University, graduating in a year and a half. He has dedicated his adult life to help improve the lives of people who have been less privileged than himself, particularly through education.
Fidel firmly believes that education is the foundation for excellence and wishes to use his experience and expertise as a way to help people achieve their full potential, particularly those who have been disadvantaged by circumstance. Fidel has experience teaching ESL to college-aged Latino and Latina students whose first language is Spanish. He spent several years teaching ESL in China to the locals. In addition, he was also part of the administration for Burke Languages School in Puerto Rico.


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Ejercicios inglés: B1.1
Make questions in the Past Simple, then answer them.
- ………………..… you play football last weekend?. Yes, we …………………. On Sunday.
- …………………..… you pass your English exam?. No, I ……………..….. (short answer).
- …………………….… you sick last week?. Yes, I …………………., I had flu.
- When …………………….you go toLondon?. I …………………. there 3 months ago.
- How long ago ………………….… you get married?. I ……………….… married 6 years ago.
- What ……………………….. you think of the film?. I thought it …………………… fantastic.
- How ………………………… you come here today?. I ……………………. by bus.
- Was there much traffic?. No, there …………………….… (short answer).
AS adjetive AS
Fill in the gaps using an adjective.
- Bilbao isn´t as ….. as Madrid
- English grammar isn´t as ……….. as Spanish grammar.
- Maria is 20, her brother is 23. Maria isn´t as …..as her brother.
- I am 1m-68 cm, she´s 1 m 73 cm. I'm not as …….as she is .
- He stars work at 8 am, I star at 9 am I don´t star work as….. as he does.
- The weather in April isn´t as …….. as in July.
- The weather in April isn´t as …….. as in December.
- The evenings in Winter are not as ……… as in Summer.
- My brother weighs 75 Kg, my syster weighs 60 Kgs. My syster isn´t as ……… as my brother.
- A pint of milk costs 50 pence, a litre of Coke costs 1 . A pint of milk isn´t as ………… as a litre of Coke.
Put a preposition/s in the gap/s in the sentence.
- There were 3 students ……… the classroom when I arrived.
- I will meet you …….. 2 pm ………. lunch. (2 preps)
- The teacher left the books ……. the table.
- How many people will there be …….. the meeting? .
- We are going ..….. holiday………..Friday. (2 preps)
- The children have to stand …….. when the teacher comes into the classroom.
- My phone is different …….. yours.
- I like a cup ………… cofee .……… my lunch. (2 preps)
Fill in the gaps in the sentences with the appropriate item of clothing.
Gloves Trousers Sweater Sandals Coat Scarf
Hat Dress
1. I always wear a belt with these ……………………. as they are a bit big around the waist.
2. As the weather was so cold I wrapped my ………………… around my neck and mouth.
3. My father always wears a ……………………… in summer because he has no hair.
4. Most women wear ……………………….. when they go to weddings.
5. My ……………… have holes in the fingers, time to buy a new pair.
6. You will need a ……………………… for the evening as it is a little cold.
7. Mary really likes wearing ……………………… on her fit in summer.
8. Put your ……………………… on because it is going to rain.


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Recruiting Tips – Treat job candidates like Humans!
Now, a question to my HR/Recruiter folks, I know you are sitting with a pile of resumes in your database but let me ask you – how many applicants do receive a
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My Updated Race Day Nutrition Routine
When it comes to preparing for races, everyone has a different routine. Some runners swear by fruit for breakfast, others oatmeal. I guess what I'm saying by pointing this out, is that my method isn't the perfect solution to your race morning breakfast, but I hope it gives you some new ideas!
Assuming I wake up in time to eat, or if the race is a longer distance (half marathon or above) I do have a little something before running. In terms of something to drink, I always start race day off with 8oz of water mixed with my favorite pre-race preworkout drink: Athena Intense from Unico Nutrition.
I've written about it before, but seriously, if you haven't tried it, try it. Both flavors I've tried are amazing (though Watermelon Wave is my ride-or-die favorite!) and it genuinely provides the energy I need to get through most of my run, if not all of it. I can make it through about 10 miles on one scoop in 8oz of water, without needing any Gu. Perfect, right? For a half, I do one scoop of that and a Gu for the last 5k. The best thing, in my opinion, is the energy without creatine. Creatine tends to upset my stomach and makes my legs crawl, but if you want a variant with Creatine in it, Unico sells another preworkout called Adonis which does have it. If you want to give it a shot, click here! (I recommend going for a Goddess Stack, because it saves quite a bit of money.) When checking out, use code BTEMP (only one P) to get 15% off :) My favorite flavors of Athena Intense are Cherry Limeade and Watermelon Wave! My favborite Apollo protein powder flavors are the Vanilla Ice Cream, Cinnamon Roll, and Chocolate Peanut Butter, and I LOVE the Blue Frost Yumino (which is a BCAA powder)! On Page 2 of the shop, there are single servings of Apollo so you can try out flavors before you buy.
In terms of food, I have a habit of fasting before I run. It prevents stomach issues, which makes me feel better in the long run. I usually eat a carb-heavy early dinner the night before so I'm not starving in the morning. However, for longer distances (8ks or longer) I do eat a little something before I leave my apartment. My favorite race day breakfast snack is Rip van Waffles. The only redeeming quality of United Airlines flights, in my opinion, is that they have stroopwaffles as the morning snack, so you can only imagine how pumped I was to get my hands on five delicious flavors of stroopwaffle made for fueling athletes pre and post workout.
Rip van Waffles sent me all of their flavors to try for fueling pre and post run, and I have to say I'm obsessed with all of them. I had to hide the remaining five out of reach so I wouldn't eat them before I had the chance to take some pictures for you guys. That's how much I love them. In fact, I can't wait to get this post up so I can scarf the remaining five after workouts this week. I love them enough that I'm toying with signing up for a monthly subscription of them (hey, $20/month is a bargain for my obsession.)
Rip van Waffles is a high carb, delicious start to my race days. I know Keytones are all the rage for race fuel nowadays, but I'm old school and prefer carbo-loading, and these really do the trick without hurting my stomach during my runs. The last thing any of us wants in a race is the Runner's Trots, and with these, I haven't had an issue. These give the Athena preworkout something to latch onto in my stomach, which reduces any issues with Water Belly that I might have. I feel like I finally have my pre-race nutrition down thanks to this winning combo. If you'd like more information, check them out here and on Instagram at @RipVanWaffles!
Post race is easy: I eat literally anything in sight, the greasier the better, and roll out using Trigger Point balls and rollers. I love a heavy, filling meal after a race, especially if I fast beforehand. I always rehydrate with Nuun, and try to avoid more sugary drinks post-race. I know that seems weird because I love junk after a race, but by "junk" I guess I mean "steak" and "burgers;" sugars tend to upset my stomach.
Hopefully that gives you some new things to try pre-race! My post-race is a lot less specific and I kind of just wing it, but before any race, I tend to be more particular about what I consume, always keeping my stomach in mind.
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NCDOT study shows how state employees have lost ground on pay
General Assembly budget writers recently had a palm-to-the-forehead moment: A state budget misunderstanding has led to thousands of N.C. Department of Transportation employees getting unintended double-digit pay raises.
The 2018 budget contained a provision to boost NCDOT salaries for certain jobs in which the pay was no longer competitive with the market. Lawmakers thought they were allotting a percentage of payroll that amounted to $35 million. NCDOT leaders read it as a percentage of total budget that allowed spending up to $152 million over a two-year period.
The result was a rain of dollars. In a department of 10,000 employees, NCDOT has already spent $55 million on raises for 7,056 employees. Most got a 10 to 19 percent boost, more than 1,300 saw their pay bumped by more than 20 percent and a couple dozen outliers received increases of 50 percent or more.
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Donny Lambeth said, "I think it got out of hand before anybody realized what was going on."
It's up to the General Assembly to figure out who is at fault, but so far there's been no move to take the raises back. And there shouldn't be. For what caused this incident isn't so much one year's confusion as it is a decade's worth of salary repression across state government. First, the Great Recession ended raises. Then, since taking control of the General Assembly in 2011, Republican lawmakers have sharply limited pay increases. The rush of pay hikes at NCDOT was a small hole in the dike.
Since 2009, state employees have had five years with a zero pay increase and two years with a flat $1,000 bump. Three years brought boosts of 2 percent or less, but those increases have been more than swallowed up by inflation and rising state family health insurance premiums.
Poor pay is the reason thousands of public school teachers will rally in Raleigh on May 1, and it's also the reason young people aren't coming into state government.
Consider what a consultant's study of NCDOT salaries found. Of 2,282 employees in the engineering division, 82 percent were paid below a standard that blended typical pay levels for the same work in the public and private sectors. Of 4,395 workers in operations and trades — including the people who pilot ferries, fix guard rails and remove trees after storms — 96 percent were paid below market. Nearly 20 percent of NCDOT's positions are vacant and skilled young people aren't coming in. Forty five percent of NCDOT's employees are 50 or older. One in five of the department's workers will be able to retire in the next five years.
Joey Hopkins, a 30-year NCDOT employee who heads an engineering division that includes Durham and Wake counties, said vacancies in his 600-position division had climbed to 34 percent. But the salary increases have changed that. "We're back in the ballgame. We can compete a little bit," he said.
The Office of State Human Resources is surveying pay across all of state government and will issue a report in the fall. Expect to see the numbers at NCDOT writ large. State employees are chronically underpaid.
Republican lawmakers have chosen tax cuts that disproportionately favor big corporations and the wealthy over decent pay for state employees and better service for the public. Those tax cuts are costing North Carolina $3.6 billion annually. The bill will come due as a graying workforce retires and younger workers aren't attracted to state employment.
By accident, NCDOT workers got a holiday from austerity. Good for them.
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