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Anytime, anywhere learning. Hear from state and national experts on innovative classroom practices, educational apps/tools, networking and infrastructure, data security, accessibility, and more.
Connect and share in real-time with educators from around the state or visit our library of on-demand webinars to get your professional learning on demand. Have a suggestion for a webinar or want to volunteer to present? Share your ideas!
Checking the Checkboxes: NIST Cybersecurity Framework
This webinar will look at a "checklist" known as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework including the 5 functions, 23 categories, and 108 subcategories. We will examine the overall list but also start checking the checkboxes to secure your schools. Visit http://bit.ly/LTCWebinarNISTCybersecurityFramework for more information on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Presenter: Chris Wherley – Network and Technology Services Coordinator, Learning Technology Center of Illinois
Resources to Teach Digital Wellness & Online Safety
As our world moves more online, students are faced with learning to balance their online and offline lives while preparing for a technology-driven future. Students spend an average of 8.5 hours using technology every day, so it's important to prepare them to be Digital Citizens who can navigate the online world safely and appropriately in both their academic and personal lives. In this session, teachers will be given free access to Ignition, a brand-new online course from EVERFI that teaches students about digital wellness. Ignition helps students acknowledge the benefits of digital communities and resources while guiding them to successfully navigate potential pitfalls in their digital lives. Teachers who attend will gain full access to the online course, supplemental offline resources, and ongoing technical and curricular support, all at no cost. Best fit for grades 6-9.
Presenter: Lauren Pingul – Senior Schools Manager, EVERFI
Why Esports and Is It Worth It?
Join Brock Frazier, Esports Head Coach at Massac Unit 1, as he shares information he has gathered the past few years about starting an Esports team for the High School level. He has seen success in areas and learned lessons in others, all for the benefit of the club and team. He will talk about some fundraising options he has explored, as well as the different leagues and tournaments his team has experienced. Brock is dedicated to continuing to help Esports grow in the State of Illinois and beyond.
Presenter: Brock Frazier – Head Esports Coach – Massac Unit 1
Below are the previously recorded webinars that the Learning Technology Center has hosted. Clock hours are not available for watching an archived webinar.
Engaging Students with Minecraft
This session will investigate several different ways to introduce Minecraft in the classroom as a tool to increase student engagement and provide fun options for student projects. We will look at both options for student lead and teacher lead projects as well as investigate some of the useful tools available for teachers looking for project leads.
Presenter: Christopher Johnson, Minecraft Global Mentor
Recorded: September 4. 2018
E-Rate State Matching Grant Opportunity
State funds are now available for school districts to improve broadband access to the Internet. As part of the Illinois State Board of Education's budget, the Illinois Legislature and Governor approved a $16.3 million state matching fund to ensure that all K-12 public schools are able to access fiber infrastructure. Combined with E-rate Category 1 funds, this additional funding could reduce or eliminate the local funding share for these projects. Funding will be made available through an ISBE grant that will be released this fall. This webinar will outline this amazing opportunity made possible with the support of the IL K-12 Illinois Classroom Connectivity Project.
Presenter: Mindy Fiscus, LTC Digital Access Coordinator
Recorded: September 11, 2018
Admin Console for G Suite for Education
This session will explore the Admin Console for managing your G Suite for Education implementation. We will look at the areas for managing Chromebooks, users and groups, apps, and extensions, and the Andriod app functionality available for Chromebooks. There will be time for questions and answers.
Presenter: Chris Wherley, Network and Technology Services Coordinator for the LTC
Recorded: September 18, 2018
Tech Tools Takeaway-Overview of IL Classrooms in Action
Join us for an overview of Illinois Classrooms in Action's Technology website. All resources vetted on this website are FREE for educators and aligned for use within classroom technology integration. In addition to the overview, we will explore a couple of tools to support parent and family connections.
Presenter: Lisa Ward, ISBE Content Specialist
Recorded: September 25, 2018
Let's ALL Mystery Skype!
Mystery Skype is a unique educational game that engages all age groups and applies to all curricular subjects. The objective of the game is to uncover the mystery of the other classroom by asking questions that encourage the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students work together to solve the challenge. As the game unfolds students begin to notice similarities with each other. They also become inquisitive about our differences. The genuine exchange between the classes as they play opens hearts and minds. Connecting our students with the world and promoting global citizenship builds a deeper understanding and empathy for other lifestyles and societies.
Presenter: Gina Ruffcorn, Skype Master Teacher
Recorded: October 2, 2018
The Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC): New Illinois State Alliance!
This session will outline the work of the Student Data Privacy Consortium and the newest state Alliance – IL! You will hear the history of the Consortium, membership make-up and how various tools available for any identified districts addressing their student data privacy concerns.
Presenter:Larry Fruth II, PhD, Executive Director/CEO for Access for Learning – Student Data Privacy Consortium
Recorded: October 9, 2018
E-Rate Webinar
This webinar will cover FY18-19 updates to the Federal E-Rate Program. We will also be discussing impending October floating deadlines for the 486 and BEAR 472 forms. Questions and discussion will be encouraged!
Presenter: Mindy Fiscus, LTC Digital Access Coordinator
Recorded: October 16, 2018
Tech Tool Takeaway-Seesaw!
Join us as we explore Seesaw.me. This is a "social media" style way to document what is happening in the classroom. Educators can use this to support student led conference, student reflection and peer review, gather artifacts for their own reflection and use with evaluations. All grade levels and content areas, from Kindergarten to AP Chemistry can utilize this tool to enhance and streamline their activities.
Presenter: Lisa Ward, ISBE Content Specialist
Recorded: October 23, 2018
Getting Started with Augmented and Virtual Reality
Preparing to implement augmented and virtual reality in the classroom can be extremely successful with a thoughtful plan. Learn the basic of AR and VR, while gaining some insight into best practices for use in the classroom. This technology isn't only for the techie educator, but all classrooms using the devices that are already available. Get the foundation to begin using immersive technology to transform your lessons into an interactive playground.
Presenter: Jaime Donally, Founder of #ARVRinEDU
Recorded: November 6, 2018
Google Tips & Tricks to Improve Your Workflow
Is your Drive a mess? Do you need some organizational how-tos? Learn some Google tips and tricks to improve your workflow. Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail and other Google tools will be addressed.
Presenter: Nicole Zumpano, Regional Education Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Recorded: November 13, 2018
Common Sense Cybersecurity Controls for K-12 Schools
The K-12 Cyber Incident Map has documented over 350 cybersecurity incidents affecting U.S. K-12 schools since 2016, resulting in the disclosure of student and educator data, the loss of taxpayer dollars, and the loss of instructional time. Based on lessons learned from these incidents, this session will describe practical and cost-effective steps that schools can take to reduce the prevalence and severity of the cybersecurity incidents they are most likely to face.
Presenter: Doug Levin, President of EdTech Strategies, LLC
Recorded: November 20, 2018
Technology for Social Emotional Learning
Would you like to bring in some Social Emotional Learning technology resources? This webinar will explore a few resources available for K-12 that support open discussions and activities about empathy, courage, self-regulation, teamwork, decision making, and many more skills.
Presenter: Lisa Ward, ISBE Content Specialist
Recorded: November 27, 2018
Coding in the Classroom
Thinking about teaching coding in the classroom? This session will cover the hows and whys, share creative, authentic examples of coding across the curriculum, and provide resources to get started with coding in the K-12 classroom.
Presenter: Karrin Burns – Teacher @ Lincoln Elementary, River Forest
Recorded: December 4, 2018
Powerful Ways to Engage Your Students Using Google Classroom
Google Classroom provides teachers and students a powerful learning space to organize and effectively manage digital coursework. This webinar will combine explanation and exploration of Google Classroom as a means of streamlining workflow while engaging students in authentic learning experiences.
Presenter: Ben Sondgeroth, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Recorded: December 11, 2018
Google Scripting
During this webinar, we will explore the possibilities of adding functionality to Google Apps with Google Apps Script and Google App Maker. We will examine examples, steps for getting started, and resources to help.
Presenter: Chris Wherley, LTC Network and Technology Services Coordinator
Recorded: December 18, 2018
Creating Digital Textbooks Using CK-12
Would you like to integrate more meaningful digital resources into your STEM curriculum, but have no budget to do so? CK-12 is an excellent Open Education Resource (OER) that is free and easy to use. CK-12 FlexBooks are online platforms for assembling, authoring, and distributing interactive, multi-modal educational content.
Presenter: Joe Cipfl, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Recorded: January 8, 2019
Genius Hour – Time to Get Your Hands Dirty
This webinar will move you through the steps of Genius Hour and how it really feels to go through the process. By remembering how it feels to be a learner we can understand the struggle often felt by our students. We will chat through some tips and tricks to a successful implementation of Genius Hour and the various ways of allowing it to thrive in your teaching and learning.
Presenter: Kim Darche, Instructional Coach @ SD113A
Recorded: January 15, 2019
E-Rate 470 Form Walkthrough
LTC Digital Access Coordinator and IL State E-Rate Coordinator, Mindy Fiscus will walk through the filing of a 470 Form for E-Rate. The FCC Form 470 (Description of Services Requested and Certification Form) opens the required competitive bidding process. This form must be filed in the EPC application portal at least 28 days before selecting a service provider for the following school year. This webinar will walk through the process and showcase the different services and equipment types that are eligible for E-Rate reimbursement through the FCC.
Presenter: Mindy Fiscus, LTC Digital Access Coordinator and IL State E-Rate Coordinator
Recorded: January 22, 2019
Assessment Platforms for the Classroom
Do your students need to practice tech-enhanced answers? How about feedback tools with audio and video components? This webinar will explore online tools that allow educators to create their own assessment content and select any of 60+ questions types. Educators can also find questions other educators have created matched to standards.
Presenter: Lisa Ward, ISBE Content Specialist
Recorded: January 29, 2019
The 8 C's of PBL
The 4 C's are a popular topic in education right now. I think we can do better!! Let's integrate technology into PBL and watch our classrooms transform. This entertaining session will address the 4 C's and introduce 4 more C's that you can provide your students through technology used in PBL. Don't miss out on this chance to learn researched benefits, helpful tips, awesome project ideas, popular methods, and some tech tools used to excite students through PBL.
Presenter: Chad LeDune, CTE/STEM Teacher, Southwest School Corporation
Recorded: February 5, 2019
Free Digital Tools to Teach Character Education
Learn about and gain access to FREE digital resources that will help teachers build a strong foundation in digital awareness and healthy lifestyles for students. The resources cover topics like compassion, mental health, bullying, leadership, and digital literacy. They are student-driven, standards-aligned and have assessments embedded into them. Attendees will receive login credentials, ongoing support, offline lesson plans and access to scholarship opportunities for students, all at NO COST.
Presenter: Lauren Pingul, Illinois School Manager – Everfi
Recorded: February 12, 2019
E-Rate 471: Tips, Tricks, and What Not to Miss
LTC Digital Access Coordinator and IL State E-Rate Coordinator, Mindy Fiscus assists school districts across IL in filing for the E-Rate federal reimbursement program for internet access and network equipment. This overview of the 471 application will point out minor changes and navigation 'tricks' to expedite the process of completing the form. The walkthrough will also showcase the level of detail required to meet the FCC and USAC requirements. Information related to both internet access and internal connections applications will be shared. A more detailed, hands-on workshop will be provided in multiple locations across the state (https://ltcillinois.org/erateworkshops/).
Presenter: Mindy Fiscus, LTC Digital Access Coordinator and IL State E-Rate Coordinator
Recorded: February 19, 2019
STEM Read: Learn the STEM. Live the Book!
STEM Read creates fun, hands-on games based and online resources based on popular fiction books. Our high-energy, interactive field trips give students a chance to interact with text, participate in problem-solving challenges, and explore cool STEM concepts. Our events feature books like I Survived by Lauren Tarshis, Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar, Quarantine by Lex Thomas, Feed by M.T. Anderson, and more. Join STEM Read Director Gillian King-Cargile to learn about our philosophy for selecting books and creating interdisciplinary activities, explore our free online resources, and see how you can use STEM Read's standards-aligned games to inspire students at your school or library.
Presenter: Gillian King-Cargile, STEM Read Director
Recorded: March 5, 2019
Get Organized with Symbaloo
Do you bookmark a webpage and forget about it? Explore Symbaloo with me and how you can help yourself and your students organize your web pages and not forget about them. Symbaloo is a visual bookmarking tool that helps organize the web pages you use.
Presenter: Lisa Schwartz, Regional Education Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Recorded: March 12, 2019
Implementing Google Sites For Your Domain
This webinar will cover a technical run-through of how one school district implemented Google Sites to replace an outdated school website. Topics will include back-end setup regarding service accounts, sharing permissions, Google Drive integration, naked domain URL redirection, and a quick sharing about the pros and cons of using Google Sites.
Presenter: Daniel Baker, Technology Director – Polo Community School District #222
Recorded: March 19, 2019
Literacy Supports for All Content Areas
The process of writing can sometimes be daunting. Students need to work through the planning, drafting, revising, and publishing their work. How many of our students jump right to "I'm done" and ready to publish? We will explore a few tools that will walk students through the writing process. We will also discuss many other tools to support literacy.
Presenter: Lisa Ward, ISBE Content Specialist
Recorded: March 26, 2019
Creating Digital Math Manipulatives with Google Slides
Math manipulatives help students of all ages engage with and develop an understanding of a wide variety of math concepts. In many cases, educators might not have the resources to utilize these tools in their classroom. Learn how you can leverage the technology already being utilized in the classroom to create digital math manipulatives like base ten blocks, integer counters, algebra tiles, and more.
Presenter: Brian Bates, LTC Digital Learning Coordinator
Recorded: April 2, 2019
Future Ready: Moving Schools Forward
Future Ready Schools® (FRS) helps K-12 public, private, and charter school leaders plan and implement personalized, research-based digital learning strategies so all students can achieve their full potential. This webinar will feature an overview of the program and resources available for FREE online. FRS provides resources and support to ensure that digital learning plans align with best practices and are 100% aligned to the guidance provided by the US Dept. of Education regarding ESSA's Title IV planning requirements. Come join the conversation to hear how FRS can help your district move forward today!
Presenter: Mindy Fiscus, LTC Digital Access Coordinator and State E-Rate Coordinator
Recorded: April 9, 2019
E-Rate PIA Review – How to Prepare
After you file and certify an FCC Form 471 within the filing window, Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) reviewers at USAC check the information on your form for completeness and accuracy and may have additional questions for you to answer. It's important to remember you have done nothing wrong, this review is all a part of the wonderful E-Rate process. Checks and balances are important to ensure that all participants are following the same guidance and standards.
This review process can cause E-Rate coordinators effort and stress. It's important to remain calm and get organized in order to prepare for the impending review. This webinar will cover some organizing tips, examples of questions and responses and contact information of individuals who are here to help districts answer USAC questions when the time comes.
Presenter: Mindy Fiscus, LTC Digital Access Coordinator and State E-Rate Coordinator
Recorded: April 16, 2019
Canvas Learning Management System – Canvas LMS
Are you still searching for the right learning management system? The idea of implementing a new LMS can be daunting. But the truth is, it's not as hard as it seems. In fact, it's pretty easy and flexible. Join the Learning Technology Center (LTC) and Canvas LMS for this exclusive webinar as they breakdown the whys, and prove it's not as overwhelming as many think. Plan to see a demo of the real-time, bi-directional integration and how a new LMS can be adapted to your district, school, and teacher needs.
What to expect:
– See the Canvas Student, Teacher and Admin Experience
– SIS integration and what that really means
– Discussion surrounding "Why Canvas"
– LTC partnership and how your district can benefit
Tim McIlvain – Director, Learning Technology Center
Dr. Jami Domeny – Solutions Engineer, Canvas
Megan Lozano – Regional Director, Canvas
Recorded: April 17, 2019
Google Add-Ons
What can Google Add-ons do within Docs, Forms, Sheets or Slides? Whether you are looking for a way for students to be more creative or finding resources to streamline your data processing, there are Add-ons to help!
Presenter: Lisa Ward, ISBE Content Specialist
Recorded: April 23, 2019
10 Questions to Support Space Design Decisions
The WHERE kids learn matters, and schools and districts can make proactive decisions about how to design and craft the spaces where kids learn. This webinar will lead with the questions that all educators should consider as they build a designer's mindset in their organization. Using these questions will support a sync between instructional practices, technology tools, and space design.
Presenter: Robert Dillon, Director of Innovative Learning – School District of University City
Recorded: April 30, 2019
Multiple Models of Making
When you hear the term "makerspace" do you think of a large room filled with expensive equipment like 3D printers and laser engravers? While this is the case for some makerspaces, there are many models of makerspaces for schools, including ones that exist within the walls of a classroom. This session will overview three models of school makerspaces, highlighting the unique features and considerations of each, and showcasing examples of each model. If you're interested in starting a makerspace, or if you already have a successful maker program and are looking for additional resources, join us in this session as we explore everything from planning, projects, products, and funding.
Presenter: Heather Lister, Founder – Construct Learning
Recorded: May 7, 2019
Review of D90 Data Breach Exercise
Kevin Martin, Tech Director at River Forest, will review D90's Technology Committee Password Data Breach Exercise and planned next steps for the district. Find out how you can conduct your own exercise in your district.
Presenter: Kevin Martin – Technology Director, River Forest 90
Recorded: May 14, 2019
Interactive Simulations
Math and Science content can be greatly enhanced with the introduction and use of simulations. Educators can share the simulations first via a project/interactive board. Then students will be able to manipulate variables to discover more deeply the concepts.
Presenter: Lisa Ward, ISBE Content Specialist
Recorded: May 21, 2019
Interactive Simulations
District leaders from West Chicago 94, Gurnee 56, and Leyden 212 share how the e-learning day option provides an opportunity to engage students during building closures. Speakers will share their unique approaches to planning, implementing, and evaluating e-learning days. This webinar will be of interest to district and building administrators, curriculum directors, and IT directors.
Presenter: Tim McIlvain, Learning Technology Center
Recorded: June 18, 2019


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Listening to Jesus in a Time or Terror!
Good morning folks. It has been one year exactly since I came to serve here in your midst. Thank you so much. You are such a joy to be with. There have been sorrows too, mind you. There have been a few trials and tribulations, but most of all, we live and move and have our being under the most gracious rule of Christ our King. Which brings us to this day; this moment.
Imagine a world brought together under the most gracious rule of Jesus. Imagine a world filled with the Peace that passses all understanding which only King Jesus can bring.
God knows I've never quite fully seen evidence of either the Kingship of Jesus or the Peace that passes understanding in the present time.
In my own lifetime for instance, memory begins with the death of my father, the threat of Communism and McCarthyism, the Korean War, Brinksmanship in a Nuclear Age, The Vietnam War, urban guerilla warfare in Belfast, the struggles against Aparteid in South Africa, and of course the Arab/Israeli conflict in the powderkeg we know of as the Middle East. Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran are houshold words now; and terror strikes on 9/11 here, over the Sainai Peninsula a Soviet jet explodes, scores die in Beirut, and in Paris, hundreds more die, and now Mali! And on and on and on it goes.
The most gracious rule of Christ the King and the Peace that Passes all understanding? How does that square with the reality we live with day in day out?
Terror strikes and fear is the first to seize the hearts. Just as Mary and the Shepherds were seized with Terror at the enormity of it all so many years ago. They like us, were afraid.
But the first message of the Angels at the Advent of Christ is "Fear not!"
The message is the same at his death and resurrection; "Fear not!"
Take heart and be of good courage. As the French would say "encourage" literally, "take heart". The French word for "heart", you see, is "couer".
So how shall we come to terms with the Reign of Christ or understand the Peace that passes all understanding?
It will take more than courage. It will also require intelligence.
It is so easy to retreat into fear, God knows I can. It is so easy to give in to the rage that drives us to reprisal. And again we fall back into that tiresome ethic; "an eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth" and the whole world becomes bind and toothless. Sigh!
But what did King Jesus say?
"Blessed are the poor and those who mourn."
"Blessed are the peacemakers and those who are persecuted for
righteousness sake."
And most maddening of all, he says; "Love your enemies!"
In our public, private, and religious life, it seems to me that very little credence is given to King Jesus and the more we live into the Presence of our history, the Peace that passes understanding seems further and further away from our grasp than ever. Instead we are surrounded by acts of terror and reprisal and I, like you, am tempted to throw up my hands in exasperation as we ask ourselves; "How does a Christian live in a world like this?"
Before I give in to total capitulation, allow me to suggest that we return again to Jesus, as we struggle to come to terms with that question.
"Love your enemies."
OK King Jesus, show me how to do that!
As I prayed thus this week in this dark and dangerous world, I heard an interesting little factoid on NPR (National Public Radio) that floored me.
In Afghanistan, the government pays it soldiers about $400 per month to serve in the army and in its security forces. They are paid sporadically, if at all, they are poorly trained and equipped; and often even have to pay for their own ammunition and provide for their own weapons.
On the other hand ISIS or DAESH or whatever these wish to be called, pay their soldiers about $700 a month. They pay like clockwork, train and equip their recruits very well with state of the art Kolesnikovs and ammunition, hand grenades, suicide vests and so on. They train the children from the age of 7 and teach them about Jihad and killing in the name of Allah so that a glorious Caliphate will be established around the world. A Caliphate, by the way is ruled by the successor to Mohamed. They begin by killing all other Muslims.
Compare and contrast such a rule with the Kingship of Christ!
It was an eyepopping education for me to watch a special edition of Frontline on Wednesday evening. Somehow an Afghan reporter was able to get inside the world of ISIS/DAESH culture and learn how its done.
Imagine yourself young and afraid in a war torn world looking for a way to provide for your family. To whom will you turn? $400 on this hand working for the government? $700 on the other hand working for Allah in the glorious Jihad to establish a Caliphate to restore the rule of Mohamed to the earth.
If we are to learn how to love our enemies, we'd first need get to know them better. In the world of "Realpolitik", a German word indicating the realistic art of political diplomacy, we begin with an intelligent approach to the complexities of our international situation. We will need to have some very skillful and intelligent leadership to engineer our way through this dangerous time in our history. In a democracy, that requires a well educated and intelligent public.
In the meantime we live on in this world; a very real world indeed. As our national political life heats up in yet another electoral season, the world is ablaze with a struggle of a very complex sort. May I suggest that we all educate ourselves in the coming months so that we may cast our ballots wisely. Watching Frontline, for instance, which you can do from any PBS (Public Broadcasting System) website may be a beginning. But remember, intelligence requires study and homework. Our Civilization and our way of life is under attack. By the way, so is the vast majority of Islam. This tiny sliver of the Islamic world is, in no way representative of how most folks around the world serve and worship Allah. As we respond to the very real threat of ISIS/DAESH, we must be careful not to paint too broad a stroke as we respond to this very real threat. We the people must educate ourselves and be smart about it.
The danger for Holy War and for yet another series of Crusades is real. It was not the point of Jesus to establish a Kingdom on Earth or for us to wage war in his Name. Rather, it is clear to the careful reader of Scripture that the rule of Jesus begins in our hearts. Jesus told Pilate in today's Gospel that his Kingdom is not of this world. His kingdom is of the human heart. It is within each human heart that the Reign of Christ is to be established. It is only here that Peace can take root even if it is a Peace that passes all understanding. The careful reader of the Hebrew Scriptures and the Holy Koran will come to very similar conclusions.
All the Holy Writings require that we greet one another in Peace.
It is the traditional greeting of Christians; Peace be with you.
It is the traditional greeting of Jews; Shalom.
It is the traditional greeting of Muslims; As-salam alaykum.
It is the ancient greeting of all three Abrahamic religions to the dwellers on earth and in Paradise. "Peace be with you."
We crown the Christian Year now with a celebration of the Reign of Christ in our hearts. As I read the history books and as I read the papers, the greatest challenge of my life is to enthrone Jesus in my heart. And for us here at St John's, we do something as simple as fill out our pledge cards to demonstate that Christ is King in our Hearts and that His Peace remains firmly rooted within us.
In the Name of the Holy, Blessed and Undivided Trinity. Amen
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Those who follow Jesus should be demonstrating His resurrection power by signs, wonders, and miracles.
Jesus came to save, heal, and deliver. His Presence in you will manifest the same ministry and results as you yield to the Holy Spirit.
Mark 16:15-18 gives the marching orders for every true believer:
"… Go ye into all the world, and preached the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents;and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."
Our call is pretty plain isn't it? All we need do is go forth and we are assured that we will have "the Lord working with (us) and conforming the word with signs following."


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I saw Jared Leto in Krakow
Krakow, Poland.
A missive from a polish gutter.
It's a tasteful place, Bazaar. Men wear white, pressed shirts and their dates - half their age, it seems - are going along with it all, sipping from wine glasses larger than their heads.
Candles flicker in the recesses of the sprawling restaurant; neon lights flood the alfresco diners and nearby streetscape, brightening the concrete stoop where I was sitting.
It's as close as I'd get to such fine dining on this warm Krakow night.
I may not have a seat, but I do have a kebab.
Three euros I'd invested in chicken and sauce and pickles and lettuce and tomatoes and cucumber.
It had been a typically long day on this 23,000 kilometer road. I'd begun in the pristine Tatra hilltown of Zdiar, but ended up here - on a stoop in a dirty, bustling city I was in no mood for, my feet sitting in gutter-oil, a homeless grump behind me, prostitutes vainly attempting to solicit my services despite my sole focus on what was between my two, greasy hands.
Tuning out the bedlam, I enthusiastically took a bite. Soon, I was terribly embarrassed, as my beard was flowing with a pale-orange sauce I cannot identify that burst through the wrap like a broken water main.
It started to dribble through every hair, so I take remedial action in the form of a kleenex. It's an uphill battle. Each wipe seems to only make that vile dressing sink deeper, my hair acting as a sponge.
I hear a nearby group of girls - dolled up, perhaps looking for a future date to Bazaar - giggling, justifiably, at my expense.
I'm tired. It's 8 months on the road now. I'm hungry. I'm broke. And now I'm the rightful subject of ridicule of wandering passers by.
But I plough ahead, relishing my anonymity and content that my uncivilised feasting can at least put a smile on someone's face.
I bite, I wipe. Rinse, repeat. And then I look up.
Something catches my eye. Well, it's a pair of eyes, actually, that catch mine.
Through the darkness they float forward, like a crocodile's stare. Soon, the are paired with a human body, moving purposefully and at a pace that seems out of step with the laissez-faire debauchery of the surrounding revellers.
It's a man. I can tell that much. And as he comes closer, I notice he's utilising a bluetooth headset, yelling in that typically obnoxious way that only an American traveller can. He's walking towards me, barking instructions at some poor aide perhaps half a world away.
But it was still the eyes that made me curious. Not just because they were deeply set and almost amphibian - they were ones I'd recognised.
I'd just taken another bite - another torrent of stodgy sauce running humiliatingly down my face. And then he stepped straight by my stoop: it was Jared Leto.
I don't really know much about Jared Leto. But I know he's famous - and he looks it, walking with the sort of confidence only a man with six million Facebook devotees can.
His celebrity was almost visible - a forcefield enveloping his frame, protecting it from the real world that he seemed to float above. His posture was robotic, his dress simple but expensive-looking. His instructions to his aide - concert arrangements - were clearly, sternly delivered, hands free, as he marched powerfully towards me. Then, his eyes darted downwards and connected with mine.
What would Jared Leto have seen in I, as he stared at me, briefly, with those oscar-winning eyes?
At first, it would have been the sauce. A sloppy dribble down an untamed face.
But if he looked closer, he'd realise the cheap sauce and the beard through which it flowed were just symptoms of a journey in its final stanza.
I'm in Poland - 30-odd countries and more than 20,000 kilometers from where I began almost 8 months ago.
I'm worn out. My clothes are tattered and my hair is long. My shoes are haggard. I'm out of zeal.
Entering Europe was truly bittersweet. It signalled the end was near - that home was drawing closer. But it also felt unnecessarily indulgent.
The truth is, I don't even know what to do in Europe. The easy-life of cafe and bar hopping is quickly rendered dull - particularly when you're alone.
To travel alone in much of the world is a blessing. It seems middle Asia is tailor-made for a vagabond, not impenetrable cliques of lads.
That dynamic flips north of the Danube.
There are fewer vagrants in these continental midlands. They've been replaced by boisterous British bachelors - their wallets well-endowed - extracting every ounce of debauchery they can before their Isle is cast adrift.
You meet friendly people. But it's not the same. We're not the same. The story of my journey was not unique in the guest-houses of Tajikistan or Armenia or Mongolia - it's rare to find a two-weeker in the heartland. Here, back in a place approximating my own, my story is rarer, and so is it rarely told by me.
As I sat on the stoop, sauced and staring into celebrity eyes, I tried to imagine what the scene must have looked like from Jared Leto's lofty perch.
Behind me sat a disgruntled homeless man who in truth looked no less kept than me. His beard was stained and his shirt was ruffled as he sat, ignoble, on the concrete.
Could Jared have even noticed the difference between me and this poor Pole down on his luck? Perhaps not.
My blue shirt, which I've worn for over 100 days this year, is tattered and stained. I'm sitting in a gutter.
It felt absurd and indulgent and a little indecent.
In that moment my lifestyle may have resembled those around me, but it was one of choice not circumstance. I could leave it any moment I wished - and in that moment, it was what I wished. It was time to come home■


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Positioning our people to economic transformation opportunities is key to the RBIDZ in driving Radical Economic Transformation
Positioning our people to economic transformation opportunities is key to the RBIDZ in driving Radical Economic Transformation.
Upbeat in becoming a motor-force for change and taking a central role in the radical transformation of the economy of the province, the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) is deliberately focusing on opening opportunities for emerging contractors as part of efforts aimed at fast-tracking their entry into the mainstream economy. RBIDZ is an organisation made of real people with a real dedication and passion to effect real change in South Africa. This commitment to delivery is apparent in all dealings with not only potential investors but also internal and external stakeholders as well.
As an agent for economic development within the region, RBIDZ continues to live out its mission and vision to be the preferred Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for quality investment through utilizing the competitive advantage of the Richards Bay area to attract sustainable investments that stimulate economic growth, job creation, and beneficiation of resources and the empowerment of people.
Job creation remains central to achieving government's objectives of inclusive growth, radical structural economic transformation, distributing the benefits of growth more widely and consequently reducing dependency on the welfare system, by broadening economic participation. The pattern and pace of economic growth needs to be adjusted and accelerated to achieve this outcome. It continues to require investment and interventions by both the public and private sectors to enable a conducive environment to further stimulate the generation of employment opportunities and inclusive economic growth.
It is for these reasons that recently, RBIDZ organized an SMME seminar at Hlanganani Hall in Esikhaleni Township. More than 200 entrepreneurs explored opportunities available and discussed possible agreements ranging from supplying and contracting. Richards Bay IDZ CEO – Pumi Motsoahae articulated his sentiments after the 3rd annual SMME seminar that "Investing in skills development is similar to investing in the future and prosperity of this country".
The strategic objective of the event was to provide a platform for dialogue between SMMEs, funding institutions as well as RBIDZ locators. The seminar further allowed for SMMEs to get information on funding and development opportunities in order to properly align themselves to the demands of the respective companies which are already located on the various industrial estates as well as acquire insight from organisations due to set up in the immediate future. Locators or investors under the IDZ programme provided in-depth knowledge of their operations as well as their projected timeframe for factory set up allowing SMMEs to acquire adequate knowledge of the operational requirements and opportunities within the value chain.
In the interest of recognizing female talents and upskilling local people RBIDZ has confidently backed the employment of Nkosingiphile Goodness Luthuli, a female back-tip operator on Medway Road. Traditionally viewed as a male industry due to the intensive manual labour, Goodness has demystified these stereotypes by thriving in a male-dominated sector.
Goodness began her career within the construction industry in 2011 and has since never looked back. She was introduced to the field of heavy duty vehicles when she worked as a general worker, cutting and pruning trees at Port Durnford forest. Realizing that only men where operating such heavy machinery she enquired about how she can also become an operator from her employer. She was advised to acquire a driver's licence and once certified to drive, the company would arrange for the necessary training needs. Through sheer determination Goodness acquired the necessary accreditations and was able to fulfil her dream of operating heavy construction machinery.
As a black female driver Goodness explained that she has faced vast challenges, such as being undermined owing to her gender but encourages more females to consider the field of construction.
"It is very interesting to note the reactions of my male colleagues when they realise that a female is skilled in operating such machinery. My ability to conduct myself professionally as well as efficiently is what ultimately wins their respect" she said.
This job is like any other, it is not gender that determines your success but it is skill and composure under strenuous situations.
"My employers are very accommodative of me", further adding that she is allocated separate changing areas and also enjoys full benefits such as adequate maternity leave, etc. RBIDZ recognizes that although significant progress in female empowerment has been made in numerous fields, much still needs to be achieved.


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When you register instore as a customer of Cartridge World San Diego you have the option of donating 5% of what you spend to the local High school, secondary school or elementary school of your choice.
To date this year we've donated $1,125 to 37 local schools to use as they see fit. We're pleased this program is proving to be so popular with our customers. We encourage you to participate; simply register the next time you're in the store and we'll track your purchases. At the end of every quarter a donation in your name will be made to the school of your choice. It's just that easy to support education in San Diego.


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Due to legislation on cigarette advertising Camel was faced with a great challenge:
How to remain connected to their loyal customers who see Camel as more than a brand, but as an attitude towards life.
In this mock Dutch home furniture catalog we kept the entertainment coming while subtly introducing a new non-smokable product Camel SNUS.
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The fine dust of the outback will clog up any locks on the rear, stopping them from closing fully and locking.
I've had to take the rear hatch latches to the locksmith twice now.
You might notice them stiffening up and apply some lube but this doesn't stop further dust ingress.
Locksmith suggestions -
Tape over the hinged covers.
If the problem is developing, invert the lock, inject Ezy-Glide past the cover while popping the key in and out. This should wash the dust out. Don't leave the job too long.
Trivial fact.... only in the NT can an ordinary citizen own a lock pick legally. With this barrel the last pin will release it from the housing for an easy clean. Don't leave that too long either or else the pick won't go in.
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Abstract and Applied Analysis
Volume 2017, Article ID 9167069, 9 pages
Nonnegative Infinite Matrices that Preserve -Convexity of Sequences
Penn State University-Shenango, 147 Shenango Avenue, Sharon, PA 16146, USA
Correspondence should be addressed to Chikkanna R. Selvaraj; ude.usp@flu
Received 27 December 2016; Accepted 11 April 2017; Published 2 May 2017
Academic Editor: Jozef Banas
Copyright © 2017 Chikkanna R. Selvaraj and Suguna Selvaraj. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
This paper deals with matrix transformations that preserve the -convexity of sequences. The main result gives the necessary and sufficient conditions for a nonnegative infinite matrix to preserve the -convexity of sequences. Further, we give examples of such matrices for different values of and .


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The Case for Preserves
The Sonoran Desert-singular amongst deserts of the world.
From iconic saguaro to tiny Mammilaria cactus, prickly pears and chollas, spring annuals and winter blooming perennials, the Sonoran Desert is an astonishingly lush botanical treasure trove. This diversity of over 2000 species of plants provides habitat for a surprising number of animal species. Our desert is home to over 60 species of mammals, more than 350 kinds of birds, 20 species of amphibians, over 100 reptiles, and thousands of species of arthropods. Hot and dry it may be, but the Sonoran Desert teems with life.
Fortunately, during the last century, Arizonan visionaries foresaw the explosion of urban growth ahead and worked to establish large permanent desert nature preserves in and around Phoenix. In the 1920's, the City of Phoenix purchased 13,000 acres which was the foundation of South Mountain Park/Preserve. Later, in the 1950s and 60s, with the backing of Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, municipal leaders established the beginnings of the Maricopa County preserve system, setting the stage for what would become the largest set of wild land preserves in any major metropolitan region.
However, the population of metropolitan Phoenix now exceeds 4.3 million people and urban development is considered one of the major factors in the designation of the Sonoran Desert as one of the 12 most at-risk environments in the United States by The Cultural Landscape Foundation1. Park boundaries alone do not guarantee conservation of these areas in perpetuity, the protection of their native flora and fauna, nor the maintenance of these areas as compelling attractions for visitors. As Phoenix metro is expected to top 6 million residents by 20302, now more than ever there is an urgency to bring to bear a dedicated, coordinated, sustained effort to care for these beautiful and biologically important desert open spaces.
The Conservation Alliance believes that by working together we can build on the accomplishments of our predecessors and our own organizations to create a model for sustaining our park preserves well into the future. We have inherited a legacy of protected desert landscapes, and our intent is to pass on this legacy, in even finer condition, to future generations.
1 http://tclf.org/news/press-coverage/12-most-risk-environments-and-places-america
2 https://population.az.gov/population-projections


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First Pages: Book Scavenger
First Line Thoughts: When Mini Me read Book Scavenger several years ago, she was very excited to visit San Francisco. My sister lives there and we made sure to find the fountain between the the Academy of Sciences and the DeYoung Museum. I still love that city, even though I briefly lived there. And on our most recent trip, we took the girls to the iconic City Lights Bookstore.
I often peek at Mini Me's books even if I don't always have time to read them. So when I saw the opening page (below), I was a bit jealous--Bertman came up with a brilliant idea for bookworms and bibliophiles: a GAME in which you hunt for books!
The actual first lines are above and Bertman doesn't disappoint there either. Mr. Griswold is a bit of a celebrity and the reader is hooked right away. What makes him famous? What is his new game? It's all intriguing and her description of Mr. Griswold makes the reader want to know more.
Tell Dr. Bookworm!
Do you think a Book Scavenger game could work for real? Do you think people would respect the books?


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NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 11 – The Kenya Anti Corruption Commission (KACC) has defended itself against allegations that it was failing in the anti graft war by forwarding cases with insufficient evidence to the Attorney General (AG).,
Director Aaron Ringera instead blamed the AG's office on Wednesday for doing less to support their efforts in the war against corruption.
"There is absolutely no file we have ever forwarded to the Attorney General of which we were not convinced that we had sufficient evidence," Justice Ringera said adding that all cases were keenly observed by a panel of lawyers to authenticate the evidence before being forwarded.
The KACC Director insisted that his investigators had been gathering sufficient evidence for the prosecution of graft related cases but the AG's office had failed to take action.
"In law, differences of opinion are the norm, so I wouldn't think that the fact that the files are referred back to us is a reflection of the incompetence of our investigators," he said.
The Commission has continually blamed the AG's office and the Judiciary for frustrating its work by failing to prosecute cases that the commission say they have sufficiently investigated.
The justice system on the other hand has argued that KACC fails to provide convincing evidence to warrant prosecution. Created in 2004 to fight graft, the KACC has lost public faith for failing to eliminate the vice that continues to cripple the government.
The Director however maintained that his commission had done its work perfectly. He has also maintained that the commission has done a good job in fighting corruption in senior levels of the government.
"We have investigated a vice president, cabinet ministers, senior military officials and 58 heads of parastatals. If that is not big fish then perhaps you are taking about sharks. I consider that very big fish," he stated.
The Director spoke as he handed over a total of 146 complaints that it had received against public servants to the office of the Ombudsman, for evaluation.


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Tenure of LG representatives may be reduced to three yearsPakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab government is mulling over reducing the tenure of elected local government representatives to three years to facilitate smooth implementation of the new local bodies system in the province at the earliest.
The current tenure of the local government representatives is four years.
Considering the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government's experience in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sources say the Punjab government is considering in the new legislation that there should not be a gap between change of hands.
The government also plans to carry out fresh delimitation for elections to the new village and neighbourhood councils. "Delimitation is already mandatory following the recent national census," a source in the local government said.
Sources say the law minister has scheduled a joint meeting of the law and local government departments early next week to identify issues and finalise a draft law.
The government also plans to use some funds from the Rs148 billion surplus budget for the effective functioning of local bodies institutions after elections. Some 30 per cent of the development budget allocated to the local government department would be transferred directly to the village and neighbourhood councils.
Around 60pc would go to districts.
In the existing system, an official said, each union council in urban and rural areas is receiving around Rs4 million and Rs2 million annually that is mostly used to pay salaries and utility bills. In the new system, the official added, each council would receive up to Rs10 million a year to execute development works.
Sources say other features of the new local government system include dividing the existing 4,016 union councils into around 7,000 village and neighbuorhood councils. Six councillors – three on general seats and one each on youth, women and labour seats – will be elected directly by the people. The candidate securing maximum votes from among three general councillors will automatically become chairman of the village council, who will also be ex-officio member of the district council.
At metropolitan, corporation and municipality levels, lord mayor, mayor and chairmen would contest elections on party basis and get elected directly.
Published in Dawn, October 20th, 2018


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What's on...
Oktoberfest - Exeter
Venue: Northernhay Gardens, Exeter
Date: 13/10/17 (17:00) - 14/10/17 (23:00)
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Entry charge: Yes
Lace up your dirndl's and get on your lederhosen's! The region's biggest and best Oktoberfest event is back again. Taking place in the stunning grounds of the historic Exeter Castle, there'll be a feast fit for royalty. Bavaria's finest beers, meats and meals will be ready to be devoured! The distinctive Oompah sounds will be echoing around the City as the Alpine Stompers Band perform!
If you're planning to drink a stein or three, then you'll be pleased to hear that the Oktoberfest celebrations are taking place in Exeter City Centre, which is easily accessed by both the Number 2 bus from Cofton and also the Starcross - Exeter Central train service.
Fore further details and information on tickets, find out more on the Visit Exeter website.


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8th Grade Commencement celebration cupcakes
Last year we gave away a gift certificate for custom cupcakes over on Scottsdale Moms Blog and the winner used the gift certificate to order cupcakes for her son's 8th grade commencement celebration this week. He's a future Sandra Day O'Conner High School student so we did everything in the school colors, blue and yellow. Cupcakes were topped with "congratulations", A+, stars, 2015, SDOHS, golf ball, music notes, drum and math symbols - all things to represent his academic successes, interests and future high school days.
We previously made a cake for this family - their dad's 40th birthday, a personalized tequilla bottle cake:
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again so much for the cupcakes that you did for C's 8th grade commencement celebration. They were perfect in every way. Everyone was impressed with how each one of them reflected C's interests in some way or referenced his future at SDOH! You are so creative and talented. B.L.


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Weekly Lecture: A Dialogue with Nicholas Stewart
Artist Nicholas Stewart gave a lecture in Contemporary Concepts class this morning: "How to Create Beauty out of Nothing". All art, representational and non-representational, should always reference SOMETHING... In Stewart's case, Nature and it's patterns are what really inspire his work. In each painting, there is always some reference to reality and, although all the rules of traditional painting still apply, he's discovered new ways to create depth and fluidity throughout the canvas.
His willingness to experiment with different chemicals; to try and ultimately fail and then to struggle full of nothing but curiosity, is what makes him and his process unique.


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Bolton, William E., North Collins, was born in Cheektowaga, April 11, 1865. His father, William Bolton, was
born in Buffalo in 1836, and his father, Isaac, came from England among the early settlers. William Bolton married
Sarah Ralph, and through life was a well known manufacturer of brick at Evans. William E. Bolton was educated at
Angola and Buffalo. In 1889 he established a mercantile business at Evans, continuing up to 1895, when he came
to North Collins and at present is carrying on one of the largest lines of general merchandise. In 1888 he married
Miss Cora Burmaster, and they have one son, Clifford B.
Our County and its people
A descriptive work on Erie County, New York
Edited by: Truman C. White
The Boston History Company, Publishes 1898
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Southwestern Franklin County has experienced electric demand growth over the last several years and the electric demand is projected to grow. This project will help ensure the continued reliability of the electric distribution system, which is vital to AEP Ohio's current customers as well as supporting economic development in the area.
The company is constructing Bolton Substation near the Grove City area in Jackson Township. The existing Beatty-Wilson 138-kilovolt transmission line will energize the Bolton Substation. The company plans to include a 50-megawatt transformer in the substation. This new substation will add an additional four circuits of electric power to southwestern Franklin County. AEP Ohio can also better direct the flow of electric power with the installation of the Bolton Substation.
AEP anticipates this Project, an approximate $13 million investment, will contribute approximately $795,000 in property taxes annually to the community.
Construction for the Bolton Substation is underway. Structures and equipment are being installed. This project is expected to be complete by the end of the 2017.
* The accompanying map depicts the project area. It should be noted that the map contained on this site is for information purposes only. AEP reserves the right to alter, change, or amend the map at any time without notice and AEP provides no warranty about the accuracy of content. Keep this in mind when reviewing this map. However, AEP will make all attempts to keep this map as accurate as possible. If you have any questions about the accuracy of the current map please Contact Us.


text: Shenzhen Kenxinda Technology Co.,Ltd is a high-tech enterprise specialized in mobile phone terminal equipment. We put much emphasis on improving technology research, R&D development and production capacity, which has made Kenxinda a high-tech national brand enterprise and made it one of the few mobile phone enterprises which is awarded by the commercial department of P.R.C to produce GSM and CDMA mobile phone. With above 5000 square meters office area, Kenxinda is headquartered in 3/F and 18/F Fuchun Orient Building, Shennan AV 7006, Futian district, Shenzhen city, Guangdong province, China. And we have almost 800 staffs working there. Besides Shenzhen headquarter office, we have two subsidiaries. One is in Shanghai and the other is in Longhua suburb of shenzhen city . Shanghai subsidiary has almost 180 staffs and it works as Design House which mainly focuses on the research of mother board and software development. Longhua factory is served as the production base with over 3500 workers working there. Up to now, the total asset and investment of Kenxinda is about 10 billion. We have made many successful projects with operators from all over the world since 2007 and have been enjoying good reputation in this line.Read More


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This Week's Five Links
Hawaii Approves Bill Banning Sunscreen Believed to Kill Coral Reefs — NPR
By 2050, researchers estimate that half the coral reefs in the world will be destroyed. Rising temperatures are a major contributor, but they aren't the only culprit. Sunscreen also causes coral bleaching — and 14,000 tons of it end up in our oceans each year. Now, Hawaii has become the first state to ban commercial sunscreen's two deadliest ingredients: oxybenzone and octinoxate. The ban goes into effect in 2021, but many Hawaiian businesses have already stopped selling the bad stuff.
👉 TAKE ACTION: If you're headed to the beach this summer, make sure your sunscreen is ocean-friendly. Here's a list to get you started.
Treating Workers Fairly at Rent the Runway — The New York Times
Jennifer Hyman, co-founder of Rent the Runway, recently did something radical: she gave hourly employees the same parental leave, family sick leave, bereavement leave and sabbatical packages as salaried employees. But should this really be considered "radical"? Why can't it just be the status quo? These are the questions this op-ed forces us to consider.
5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Help Save the Planet — Fast Company
Data-driven disaster response. Autonomous water and energy systems. Satellites that can detect environmental destruction in real-time. These are just a few of the 80+ environmental applications of artificial intelligence identified in a recent PwC report. The possibilities are incredible.
Unboxing the Truth — Thomson Reuters Foundation
"$5 is the cost of a child slave today. Less than 2% of slaves will be rescued. $150 billion illegal profits are made each year from slavery." These statistics appear on a pair of sneakers sent to YouTube star and professional 'unboxer' Jacques Slade in a stunt to raise awareness about modern slavery. Slade looked visibly stunned as he uncovered each of these stats, concluding, "We all contribute to this, and we don't know that."
Today We Will
Every weekday, Olivia Gossett Cooper sends subscribers a tip for living more sustainably that is drop-dead simple but can have a real positive impact. And when we say simple, we mean simple. I loved the recent suggestion to choose lonely bananas at the grocery store (because single bananas are 60% more likely to be thrown out as food waste than bunches 😢). Definitely a must-subscribe.
Spotlight: Creative Responses to Climate Change Deniers
You're in a conversation and someone casually questions the existence of climate change. "The climate's changed before." "All the science is exaggerated." "Today is freezing! See, the earth isn't getting warmer." "IT'S ALL A LIBERAL CONSPIRACY!"
Yeah, we've all been there. Maybe you delivered an impassioned rebuttal. Maybe you dropped some knowledge. Or maybe you just sat in silence, seething with frustration and judgement.
But what if you responded with humor and creativity?
"Climate Change is Not Real" was the prompt given to 12 artists by thredUP, a secondhand marketplace. The result is Project re:made, a collection of creative, whimsical designs intended to spark discussion about climate change with believers and non-believers alike. As we've written about before, humor might be the most effective way to communicate the dangers of climate change. thredUP's designs might help us open the door to real dialogue.
University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability
In March, I had the opportunity to go home to Guam, the U.S. island territory where I grew up, to deliver a keynote speech on sustainable business at the University of Guam's 2018 Conference on Island Sustainability. It was an invigorating few days, filled with ideas, talks and dialogue on environmental challenges in a small island context. It was deeply fulfilling to reconnect with my home in a different way, and I can't wait to stay connected with what happens next.
🌴 Watch my presentation on Business as a Force for Good here.
Social Impact Jobs
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Global Impact Investing Network — Communications Associate (New York, NY)
Rubicon Global — Sales Operations Analyst (Atlanta, GA)
SustainAbility — Administrative Assistant (Berkeley, CA)
United Nations World Food Programme — Business Support Assistant (Johannesburg, South Africa)
VF Corporation — Sustainability Trainee (Stabio, Switzerland)
1% for the Planet — Brand Manager (Burlington, VT)
AARP Foundation — Advisor, Impact Areas (Washington, DC)
AgGrad — Co-Director, Agricultural Sustainability (Madison, WI)
BerlinRosen — Campaign Strategist, Social Impact & Philanthropy (New York, NY)
C&A — Sustainability Energy Manager (Düsseldorf, Germany)
Girlboss — Product Manager (Los Angeles, CA)
Greenpeace — Global Project Management and Change Management Specialist (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
PATH — Innovation Manager, Impact Lab (Seattle, WA)
PIE Strategy Unlimited — Senior Sustainability Analyst (Hong Kong)
prAna — Social Responsibility and Traceability Specialist (Carlsbad, CA)
Stanley/Stella — Product Manager (Brussels, Belgium)
Stella McCartney — Social Sustainability Coordinator (Milan, Italy)
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific — Sustainability Manager (Bundall, Australia)
Yerdle Recommerce — Director of Product (San Francisco, CA)
BSI — Senior Environmental Health & Safety Consultant (Los Angeles, CA)
CoDesign Studio — Principal (Melbourne, Australia)
Classy — Sr. Manager of Product Marketing, Small & Midsize Nonprofits (San Diego, CA)
Dropbox — Senior Social Impact Manager (San Francisco, CA)
Intercontinental Hotels Group — Director, Global Corporate Responsibility (Denham, UK)
Enso — Director of Strategy (Santa Monica, CA)
Nuveen — Director, Responsible Investing (New York, NY)
Palladium — Civil Society Engagement Manager - Peru Forest Governance (Lima, Peru)
PPG — Executive Director, PPG Foundation & Corporate Global Social Responsibility (Pittsburgh, PA)
Reformation — VP, Merchandising & Planning (Los Angeles, CA)
Theo Chocolate — Vice President, Marketing (Redmond, WA)
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Gemma's Cut Blog 2
So I am 5 weeks into my cut and I've not lost any weight?!! In fact I have gained a minuscule amount of weight. Why? Yep that's what I want to know.
It could be a number of reasons. Sorry guys but there is some lady stuff coming up here….My period was due at the start of my cut. I always gain arounuring my period, I thought ah ok this is normal. My period finished and I still didn't lose any weight. I had lost that 0.5kg period gain but I was still heavier than when I started the cut (when I say heavier, my average weight over the week is only 0.1kg more than when I started). We shouldn't always rely on the scales to know changes are happening but it is kind of a nice feeling to see the number reduce slightly.
This made me assess anything else that had changed. A couple of days after the cut starting I had to restart some medication which can cause initial water weight. Could this be the reason why I haven't seen a change in the number on the scales?
I felt slimmer in parts of myself and a couple of people have commented they can see a change so I asked Micah if we could take some measurements and do my body fat.
My body fat has dropped by 2%, lean muscle mass has increased and fat mass has reduced. A pound of muscle in size is significantly smaller than a pound of fat therefore although your weight hasn't changed the shape of your body may have. Therefore could this be why the number on the scale hasn't changed?
I am going into week 6 now with my calories reduced again. I'm still enjoying lots of food, not stressing when I need to eat out and loving training.


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One Year at the #204ParkHouseBuild
Holy man you guys, does time ever fly by! July marked one year in our home and I can't believe how quickly the year passed. I feel a lot for James because I know that between my design background and blogging job, our home has already seen quite a few changes in decor and furnishings but what can I say, I like to switch things up! haha
I thought today would be a fun day to take a bit of a stroll down memory lane and take a look at what some of the rooms looked like when we moved in and where they are now.
I'm really happy with our home but I won't lie, we've still got lots to do but these things take time. This past year has been so hectic that there are lots of items on our lists to do that we haven't gotten around to just yet but for now, take a look at our humble abode! :)
Front Entry
When we first moved in we didn't give a whole lot of love to our front entry. I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted to achieve but pulling together the look took a bit of time. I'm really happy now with the look with our console table, ottomans and simple styling!
Then Earlier This Summer
Round Side Table (from first photo) // North Avenue Collection Sofa Table (perfect front entry size) // Round Leather Ottomans // Round Mirror (Similar) // Skull & Lantern Accessories - The Brick
Living Room
Our living room hasn't seen too much change aside from some artwork swap outs, a few new chairs and side tables. Big on my wish list for this space is a new area rug but we have yet to find the perfect one just yet (that doesn't break the bank) so that's still on the list but here's a few pics of that space over the past year!
One Year Ago
Coffee Table (similar) // Round Brass Side Table Tall // Low Gold Side Table // Misc. Accessories
Dining Room
I love our dining room and it's definitely seen some changes. What started as a pretty bare and sparse space has turned into a cozy corner of our home I love! We've currently swapped out our dining set for this warmer set from the Brick (tables and chairs info below) for shooting some fall content so stay tuned for that!
One Year Ago Last Fall
Bar Cart // Round Brass Mirror // Black Paint info HERE // Dining Table // Chairs // Dining Bench
My office has probably seen the most change since we've moved in and I feel like this room is always going to be rotating as my style and decor preferences change. When we first moved in I set up my desk against the wall and had a chair in the corner but as my need for more storage came up, the chair moved and out came more bookshelves for storage and display. Again, much like the rest of our house this space is definitely not done. I have a few DIYs for the walls that need to go up and a new light fixture is in order but right now I love my bright and quirky space to work in!
One Year Ago
Last Fall
Desk // Office Chair // Brass and Marble Table // North Avenue Bookshelves
Spare Bedroom
When it came to our spare bedroom we were starting from scratch. While the rest of our house is pretty modern and eclectic the spare room is decidedly a little more classic. We wanted the space to feel really cozy and inviting and most importantly, comfortable. I love how we have our room styled now that it's painted a warmer light greige and accessorized with soft colors and textures. What a difference the right bedding, a warm paint refresh and styling makes!
One Year Ago
In the Spring
Bed Frame // Mattress // Bedside Tables // Table Lamps // Accents & Accessories
Lastly is our bedroom, a space that admittedly hasn't seen much change since we've moved in. To be honest, this space has never felt quite right to me and while we're pretty happy with where things are at, we have some lighting plans that will make a difference and are on the hunt for a few vintage pieces but for now I love the warmth and coziness of this room!
One Year Ago
Table Lamps // Bedding // TV // Ottoman (leather) // Pouf (patterned) // Area Rug // See Area Rug DIY Here
Throughout this past year The Brick has played a huge role in helping us get settled into our new home. I've been so happy with how many more modern and contemporary options The Brick has these days! When you're moving into a new home there's usually so. much you need! We've been able to get everything from televisions to vacuums, fans (praise be to my dyson! haha) to mattresses and of course lots of incredible stylish pieces I love! I've rounded up a few of my favourite more modern finds from The Brick below, which is your favourite?!


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Observations after a Hiatus
Its good to be back!
by Michael H. Thomson
September 26, 2007
I'm back! If you've noticed, this column hasn't appeared in about a month. Construction and remodeling at the hacienda forced me out of my comfortable writing hovel and now I have to clutter accommodations that are more spacious. I hope I can get used to an area where I can place a coffee cup without endangering the keyboard. Though I have been absent, I've been keeping up with events around me and you guessed it – I have observations to relate. Here are a few:
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad – This guy is moving down a track that is predictably going to bring doom and destruction to a great number of people. At Columbia University – which I would call a liberal enclave – the school president uncharacteristically chastised the Iranian president coming short of calling him and idiot and a boob. If Adolph Hitler had gotten such early negative exposure there might have been a chance that civilization could have avoided World War II. Even the President of France is calling for war as a possible solution to stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions. I have a simpler solution. In selective situations, where thousands more of our young people may be endangered, I advocate using the American sniper as a tool of foreign policy.
Warren Jeffs – This pervert who calls himself a prophet finally got justice in an American court. The successful verdict in the rape case of Jeffs will bring more cases against members of this Mormon splinter group, which advocates forced marriages of minor girls and wholesale polygamy. Of course, the conviction of Jeffs and subsequent convictions to follow will not eliminate the sub-culture that promotes such behavior. Only the citizens of Utah can do that – if they have the will.
Hillary Clinton – Why can't I like this woman?
The Largest Landfill in the U.S.? – Currently the Puentes Hills Landfill near Los Angeles holds that title. However if some landfill developers in Tampa get their way, Conecuh Woods Landfill in rural southwest Alabama will hold that record. The Tampa group proposes taking 5000 acres of pristine woodland and converting it into a trash dump. Now you're probably wondering how a rural sparsely populated area in south Alabama could produce that much trash. They can't. The proposed site would have the ability to receive trash from all over the U.S. by truck and rail. The local residents are fighting this plan with vigor. They have hired the legal firm of Kennedy and Madonna to join them in their fight. The Kennedy in this duo is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Meanwhile, the largest landfill in Alabama, which is, located less than 15 miles away from the Conecuh Woods site has been leaking mercury into the groundwater. Don't you think our brilliant engineers and scientists in this country could come up with less intrusive and safer ways to dispose of trash?
Poor Condolezza – If international reports are true, the Pope dodged an audience with Condolezza Rice to discuss the Mideast and Iraq. I personally view Ms. Rice as one of the more honorable members of the Bush cabinet – given its history. I hope our Secretary of State still has a political future after January 2009. I would definitely cast a vote for her if the opportunity arises.
The Iraq War – I was chastised by one of you for not mentioning the war in the last column I did in this particular format. I confess that like many Americans, I have become weary of the subject. However, I will not retreat from my earlier view that we will be in Iraq for a long time past the Bush Administration. Even if that unmentionable woman becomes President, don't count on a hasty retreat…
Until next time…
About the Author:
The stuff Mike Thomson writes about is too serious. He promises to write a fun article about Stacey, the long-haired Chihuahua sometime in the near future.
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Can you define unsecured debt?
For this debt system's sophisticated analysis figure unsecured debt refers to credit card debt, medical debt and personal unsecured loans. For mortgage debt or foreclosure we have a separate system for help to avoid foreclosure for cases where mortgage payments have been missed or look like they will be unpaid soon. The system will also connect you with help for IRS or State Income Tax debt, help with credit reports, credit score improvement and student loan debt if you ask for it without analyzing the request.
How does a computer make decisions on how to solve my credit card and unsecured debt problem?
The program simulates the thought processes of a debt professional, making over a thousand calculations to determine the best course of action based on your own personal set of circumstances. The printed version of the programs used to help debtors find their solutions and link them with professionals take hundreds of pages of computer code.
Can a computer do that?
Some people feel that computers can learn to perform most tasks we commonly think of as exclusively reserved for humans. The senior programmer in charge of the system spent 4 years as an undergraduate programming a computer to compose, orchestrate and play classical music without any human intervention. For two of those years he worked with Herbert Simon who won the Nobel Prize for his work in artificial intelligence computer programming in the field of economics.
Has anyone looked at what this program does to verify it's accuracy?
As a career long after his undergraduate experiences our senior programmer worked for ten years as a debtor attorney specializing in debt settlement and foreclosure prevention without resorting to bankruptcy. Not only has he determined the program to work with astounding accuracy, an independent bankruptcy lawyer also tested the system to assure reliable results.
What is the background of your company?
We began operating on the internet with our first internet sites going live in 1996, while our Vice President still practiced law. By 2000 the company incorporated. In 2004 we became members of the Better Business Bureau, where we still proudly maintain accreditation.
Should I treat what the program tells me as legal advice?
Absolutely not! Use the suggestions to supplement your own research to help you make the most informed decision you can as to the best way to eliminate your unsecured debt problem.
Is there any cost to use the program?
No, you may use the program for free. Any debt professionals the program connects you for more information provide free consultaions. Using the program costs absolutely nothing and will not obligate you to pay anything in the future either.
What are the ten debt options the program will evaluate for my unsecured debt?
Debt settlement (with a reduced balance due), non-profit credit counseling, chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, unsecured personal loans, secured or home equity loans, paying in full, using balance transfers to zero APR credit cards, doing nothing, and a special solution for some people on fixed incomes.
What information will I have to put into the debt program?
Most forms start with 5-10 basic questions. Depending on your initial answers this may be followed by a second page of more detailed financial questions. In cases where we need the additional information you will answer approximately 30-40 total questions, many with simple yes/no answers or basic contact data.
Do I need to enter my social security number?
No, we do not need your social security number.
Does the computer use all of those questions to calculate my debt advice?
Yes, just about everything except your street address and your name go into the computations used for the debt solution analysis.
How does the computer give me the results on what it thinks I should do for my debt trouble?
The computer splits the ten debt solution options into three groups based on what your financial situation dictates. First what it thinks of as the Primary debt solutions you should examine, next those for Secondary consideration and finally those it feels will emerge as unlikely choices for you.
How many in each group?
The program decides as part of it's analysis.
What does the program do with the results?
Those options it decides merited entry into the Primary group will go through a second round of computations to find a professional working in the field suggested who can service the geographic area you live in. The computer will then transfer your data to them so they can contact you and discuss that particular solution in greater detail. Those debt elimination methods in the Secondary group will show up on a follow up page where you can choose to hear from professionals providing those debt solutions, but you will decide which if any to have contact you from the Secondary group. The debt system takes no action nor displays any information on options not making either the Primary or Secondary groups.
Will I see who has my information so I can contact them or know who to expect a call or email from?
Yes, you will see all that on the page following your submission.
How long does the program take to do all of this?
In most cases just seconds from the time you submit your data.
What else will your company do with my personal data?
Aside from passing it along to professionals specifically trained to help you solve your debt issues using the methods the program suggests we will not further distribute your personal information.
How long until I will hear from the people who can help me?
Unless a weekend gets involved most times in under 24 hours, sometimes it's just a matter of minutes.
How many people might call me?
Just one from each debt solution the system feels earned the right to make the group it felt you should give Primary consideration to. For most people it will end up as one to three callers.
Am I under any obligation to sign up with any of these services that may call me?
No, you pick the debt solution you feel comfortable with and the company you want to use or do nothing we suggest, it's your choice.
How much will I pay for a company to complete the debt elimination process?
It depends on the company and the debt solution, but be sure this topic comes up in your discussion and you know what they will expect from you if you enroll for help.
Does the system have any preferences?
Since the system emulates the logic given to it by the programmers, and the designers of our system specialized in avoiding bankruptcy, you may see that tendency in the systems results.
What does the debt system's logic have to do with me?
No program can perfectly meet the needs of everyone, that explains part of why the system may make multiple suggestions. Your job will involve listening to what the professionals who call you have to say, looking into any options you want to explore and making your own decision. If you find an option you thought beforehand might be best in the secondary group go ahead and choose to hear from that person too. If you find the program choosing bankruptcy in the Primary group, knowing the program tries to avoid bankruptcy, you should figure bankruptcy needs to be explored, not necessarily filed, but explored as an option.
If my situation changes may I use the program again?
If I just want to read and learn more about debt for now where can I go to find some good free information?
Try the articles and FAQs at our Bankruptcy Alternatives.


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Most mind blowing book. Ties together various disciplinary endeavours to sketch body techniques and embodied knowledge and offers an outstanding working hypothesis that I have sum up as follows:
I will use his definitions as milestones in my further work. Read it, it's worth it. I will see where to publish an academic book review of it. Watch him talk about his own book:


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POLICE today launched an investigation after arsonists used a petrol-soaked rag to set fire to the front door of a Birmingham home before attacking two cars parked outside.
The family living in the house in Ivor Road, Sparkhill, called 999 after being woken by the sound of loud bangs when the two cars, used as taxis, burst into flames at around 2.30am today.
"Someone had soaked a rag with petrol and wedged it into the letterbox of the house, setting it on fire," explained Watch Commander Paul Hamilton, of Highgate Fire Station.
"They then set the two taxis on fire, which were left completely destroyed.
"Fortunately the family was woken by the noise and managed to get out of the house before we arrived."
Officers from West Midlands Police and fire investigators are now looking into the incident.


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Kim Keller, Executive Director
With a background in addiction and prevention research and public health, Kim brings with her many years of non-profit experience and a passion for human rights advocacy and policy. She is a member of The Philanthropy Workshop and serves on the boards of Last Mile Health, Accountability Counsel and New Media Advocacy Project. She also serves on UC Berkeley's Human Rights Center advisory board and formerly served on the advisory boards of the Human Rights Data Analysis Group and Mother Jones.
David Keller, Founder and Board Chair
David has been actively engaged in strategic philanthropy since 2002. Additionally, David is the Chief Solutions Officer at Article 3 Advisors, a not-for-profit consulting practice working at the nexus of human rights and strategic philanthropy.


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Inventor: Mr. Karlapudi Abraham Peele, Dr. Ravuru Bharath Kumar, Department of Biotechnology, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University) & Dr Kodali Vidya Prabhakar & Mr.Ch Ravi Teja (Department of Biotechnology, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Kakuturu, Venkatachalam Mandal, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh).
Patent filed on : 07/04/2017
Application No: 201741012684
Inventors: N.S. Sampath Kumar, Sheik Shaheena, D. VijayaRamu, S. Krupanidhi
Country: India
Patent No.: 5641/CHE/2015
Filed on:20th October, 2015
Published: 6th November 2015
Inventors: Prof.S.Krupanidhi, Mrs Jampala Harshitha, Dr. Sunil Kumar and Prof. J. Wong
Country: India
Patent No.: 5642/CHE/2015
Filed on: 20th October, 2015
Published: 6th November 2015
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Production of chemicals from biowaste.
Production and synthesis of plant based active components.
Microbial activity of selected endemic and endangered medicinal plant species.
Micropropagation of economically important plants.
Extraction essential enzymes from soil microorganisms.
Bioseperation of heavy metals from industrial effluents.
Biofertilisers and Eco-friendly technologies.
Bioinformatics - Computational identification of candidate genes causing glaucoma.
Bioinformatics - Structure prediction of proteins sequence from Agaricus sp.
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When is a Commercial Lease Surrendered?
In one guideline case, the High Court has ruled that neither returning the keys, nor changing the locks, nor putting a property on the market effects a surrender. The decision had the effect of leaving a tenant holding a lease it did not want and a £4 million bill in respect of rent arrears.
The long leaseholder of the office block granted a 21-year sub-lease of the premises to another company. The lease was guaranteed by the latter's parent company. The tenant company later ceased trading and its administrators wrote to the landlord's solicitors announcing that the premises were vacant.
The keys were returned to the solicitors and, after the tenant company entered liquidation, the liquidators disclaimed the lease. The landlord subsequently called on the parent company's guarantee and required it to pay rent arrears and to enter into a new lease. The latter refused on the basis that the lease had been surrendered. Pending resolution of the dispute, the property had lain empty for more than four years.
Ruling in favour of the landlord, the Court found that it had accepted the returned keys and changed the locks in order to secure the vacant premises. Its attempt to market the property was also no more than any reasonable landlord would be expected to do in the circumstances. None of those actions amounted to an unequivocal acceptance that the lease had been surrendered.
In those circumstances, the Court found that the lease on which a rent of almost £890,000 per annum was payable remained extant. The tenant's parent company was ordered to enter into a new lease, in accordance with its guarantee, and to pay accrued rent arrears, which came to over £4 million.
It is important to ensure that the correct procedures are followed in order to terminate a lease. Failing to do so or to negotiate the termination with the landlord can prove expensive, as in this case.
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Embellish your 2016 ASIS&T Annual Meeting experience with a look at something entirely new or with a refresher course on a subject whose growth has outpaced your knowledge. The ASIS&T pre-conference workshops and seminars will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 14 and 15 and require registration with additional fees.
Friday, October 14
Physical Samples, Digital Collections (8:30-12:30)
Metrics 2016: Workshop on Informetric and Scientometric Research (SIG/MET) (9:00-17:00)
Theory Development Within the Information Sciences (14:00-17:00)
Saturday, October 15
The Social Informatics of Work and Play (SIG/SI) (8:30-12:45)
Visual Research Methods Workshop (SIG/VIS) (8:30-12:30)
Information Behavior in Workplaces (SIG/USE) (13:30-18:00)


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Me: OK, let's start by opening your web browser.
Client: Web browser?
Me: The little 'e' with the swoop – Internet Explorer. Or Firefox, or Chrome, or –
Client: I got it, I got it. Now what?
Me: Now click in the address bar?
Client: Wait, what?
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Client: No, what do you mean 'click?'


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Pumpkin Hummus
* 2 TBSP tahini (sesame seed paste)
* Juice of one-half lemon
* 1 TBSP olive oil
* 1 tsp ground cumin
* ½ tsp sea salt
* ¼ tsp red pepper or chipotle pepper
* 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin PIE puree)
* 2 garlic cloves, chopped or minced
* 1 – 2 TBSP toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
Put first 8 ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth. Spoon hummus into a serving bowl, sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds (optional). Refrigerate or serve at room temperature. For dipping, pair with carrots, celery, sliced bell peppers, cucumber slices, or any of your favorite fresh vegetables.
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*** Please note, due to unforeseen circumstances, the venue has changed to The Dev. It is also now a free event. Refunds for those who have already bought tickets will be given via the ticket provider ***
Main Act: Troubled Horse
Date: 22nd July 2018
Tickets: Free event
Venue: The Dev
City: London
Support: TBA
Doors: 8PM
Desertscene are proud to announce that Sweden's Troubled Horse will be charging through The Dev on July 22nd with unconfirmed supports for a free show.
Hailing from Örebro, Sweden - a town which birthed such bands as Asteroid and Truckfighters - would mean living in a huge shadow for most bands; not for Troubled Horse.
A band who feature three of the original members of Witchcraft, Troubled Horse possess a foot-stomping garage-driven energy that is hard to ignore. At their core, Troubled Horse feels like MC5 through a contemporary filter, though they are not adverse to throw in the edges of early US doom, or even hints of Deep Purple; all whilst feeling fresh and unique. Having waited 9 years before releasing their debut full length, Step Inside, and a further five for its follow up, last year's Revolution on Repeat, what we're left with is a honed collection of tracks with all the raw energy to shake The Dev from its foundations.
You won't want to miss Troubled Horse with to be confirmed support at The Dev on 22nd July for free.