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Work-based learning solves a problem faced by many Americans: it's hard to get a job without work experience, and hard to get work experience without a job.
Work-based learning is a proven strategy through which youth and adults gain the skills and credentials they need to enter and succeed in careers. Work-based learning can be especially important to those low-income students, jobseekers, low-skilled incumbent workers, and opportunity youth who may otherwise lack access to the educational opportunities, professional networks, and social capital that often play a critical role in career success.
Students and workers can:
- Gain exposure to the world of work. Participants in work-based learning gain skills that are valued by employers but may be challenging to teach in classroom settings. These include professional skills such as working as part of a team, being proactive, and understanding workplace expectations.
- Get immersed in a career field. Work-based learning is an opportunity for immersion in the field of interest and interaction with professionals who are already working in it. This experience can spur interest and motivation to move forward.
- Strengthen and practice academic learning. Students apply classroom learning in real-world situations, which demonstrates the relevance of their learning and enforces skill-building.
- Get a temporary or permanent job. Many participants in work-based learning experiences require an income to support themselves and their families. Participants may be hired permanently from their opportunity, or gain skills that enable them to get another job.
Traditional classroom-based education and job training programs do not always reflect workplace needs, and employers find that many job candidates lack valuable hands-on experience. In order to develop the most relevant talent pipeline, career preparation should reflect industry's most in-demand skills and take place within the context of the workplace.
Employers can:
- Develop a more robust talent pipeline. Employers see supporting work-based learning as part of a grow-your-own strategy that will increase the number of workers who are qualified for positions that have historically been difficult to fill. In leading and contributing to work-based learning efforts, employers have an opportunity to ensure that potential workers acquire skills and qualifications aligned with workforce needs. Some employers also view internships as "pre-employment screenings" that give them an opportunity to train and observe potential employees before committing to hiring them for vacant positions.
- Access a diverse and innovative workforce. Employers who work with young people and nontraditional populations that work-based learning can serve often report that they are favorably impressed by the innovative ideas and new perspectives that these populations bring to their workplaces. These fresh ideas help employers stay competitive and keep pace with a rapidly evolving marketplace. For example, young people are often especially valuable contributors to conversations about technology, thanks to their knowledge of social media and the digital world. Employees with diverse perspectives can help a business market itself to a broader customer base than would otherwise be the case. Working with these populations is a particularly effective way for employers to create a diverse pool of applicants from which to hire for future job openings.
- Get branding opportunities, increased name recognition, and positive press. Business leaders often report that this type of work can earn positive publicity and goodwill in their communities. Employers have successfully capitalized on increased name recognition and positive publicity to build their brands and reputations.
- Contribute to economic development that boosts business prospects. Many employers see supporting work-based learning opportunities as a way not only to give back to their communities, but also to strengthen and encourage economic growth in those communities. In the long run, the creation of a skilled workforce can contribute to economic development that benefits everyone in the region by reducing unemployment, increasing consumer spending, and attracting new businesses to the area. This type of robust economic growth benefits existing businesses in a region.
Check out how work-based learning can help build career pathways and talent pipelines in your community and industry.


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Dr. Kevin Giles, an Australian, has served as an Anglican parish minister for over forty years. He has been publishing on the substantial equality of the sexes since 1975. He holds a doctorate in New Testament studies and has published books on the church, church health, ministry in the...Read more
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The Eternal Generation of the Son: Maintaining Orthodoxy in Trinitarian Theology
Should all Christians, especially evangelicals, hold on to the doctrine of the eternal generation of the Son? What is lost if we don't? Theologian Kevin Giles defends the historically orthodox and ecumenical doctrine of the eternal generation of the Son of God. He argues on biblical, historical and theological bases that, given its fundamental meaning, this formulation is indispensable, irreplaceable and faithful to Christian revelation. The book will be especially helpful in the current discussion of this doctrine. It will also be of interest to students, pastors, and laypersons who want to delve into the Christian understanding of the identity of the Son of God and serious study of trinitarian theology.
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When I work on a painting that has no "obvious" focal point selected, i have to be very careful to balance the value groupings to convey the viewer's eye to whatever I decide will be the eventual area of greatest interest. One exercise for artists to discover their own strengths and preferences in value placement and weight, is to take black and white paper, and cut shapes out of the black to place on the white paper. One can get a strong feeling for what "goes right" in this exercise. Looking at my painting at this stage, it is as if I did that exercise! However, my values structure is locked in, and as I progress, I won't lose sight of those large darks.
Today was a wonderfully full day with a three-hour trail ride deep into the Kentucky woods with friends of Melissa. I rode Belle at first, but she pitched a fit when she couldn't lead the ride, so i switched horses with J.B., Melissa's daughter. I'm on "Lurch", a HUGE Irish import hunter gelding in this photo--the red horse on the left. We're at the "Blue Hole" although it doesn't look blue right now. Beautiful ride!
To show you just how BIG this nice fellow is, here's a photo of me next to him after the ride. I'm 5'4" tall, and he TOWERS over me! It was like riding an aircraft carrier, and just look at his feet!
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Title: Moissaye Marans
Date: ca. 1939
Physical Details: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 17 x 13 cm.
Description: Marans standing next to a sculpture, photographed for the Works Progress Administration.
Identification on accompanying label (handwritten and typewritten): Sculptor: Marans, Moissaye; 252 Fulton St. Bklyn, NY.
Creator: Horn, Pinchos, photographer
Forms part of: Federal Art Project, Photographic Division collection, circa 1920-1965, bulk 1935-1942
Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation: Moissaye Marans, ca. 1939 / Pinchos Horn, photographer. Federal Art Project, Photographic Division collection, circa 1920-1965, bulk 1935-1942. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Reflecting on Davos
Global leaders emphasise the importance of cooperation at Davos whilst Trump strikes a more moderate tone
Once a year, the most powerful individuals from the public and private sector make their way to Davos, Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum conference to outline their vision for the state of our world today, and where it ought to go. The meeting was held under the cloud of a world going through considerable political changes, not least in the form of the dual rising sentiments of nationalism and protectionism, both a response to the previously-unchecked expansion of globalisation.
The four-day meeting, held between 23-26th January was as interesting as the event's name was ominous – "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World". The title perfectly balances a hopeful sense of optimism with an acknowledgement of a world which is becoming increasingly fractured.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered an apt summary of the three main issues which are facing the world today:
The problems caused by climate change, where many countries have been slow to implement agreed-upon measures, or simply ignoring the problem all together.
Terrorism, which has led to countries and companies investing billions of euros in security measures, in particular since 9/11, and has led to people feeling less safe and becoming accustomed to more security measures.
The third item mentioned by Modi was the backlash against globalisation. The election of Donald Trump and the Brexit referendum have been the harbingers of resentment and anger amongst the lower and middle classes, who felt as though globalisation has taken away their livelihoods and eroded their quality of life by shipping jobs to emerging markets. This has led to a backlash against governing elites, and in turn, the election of populists in both Europe and the United States, which threatens the very fabric of the global system of cooperation by pursuing nationalist agendas.
Nationalism in and of itself is not necessarily a negative – every country seeks to promote its national interest, and one should not expect otherwise. Problems arise when countries then use nationalism as the very backbone of their foreign policy to promote their interests, even if it comes at a cost for its friends and allies. Once you begin to tear apart agreements and close an eye to cooperating with others, allies will be less willing to meet your demands, and foes will be emboldened by newfound weakness in your traditional relationships.
Donald Trump's intervention on the last day of the meeting was interesting, and took quite a few observers by surprise. Rather than the more belligerent version of Trump which emerged during the UN General Assembly meeting late last year, the Trump who spoke at Davos appeared more nuanced and measured. In his words, "America first does not mean America alone". This is an interesting shift from his previous speeches, and sought to help bridge the gulf with America's allies, particularly in Europe. He highlighted the $7 trillion of value created on the US stock markets since his Presidential victory as one of his key accomplishments, although he would be wise to reconsider pointing to that as his crowning achievement – stock markets have their ups and downs, and in taking credit for its stratospheric growth (some 30%), he will inevitably be blamed when the stock market takes a dip. That is the last thing he needs in a year in which he needs to shore up his domestic support amidst the Russian interference allegations which have dogged his Presidency, particularly with the midterm elections due in November.
Germany's Angela Merkel also attended the conference in a European show of force along with France's President Emmanuel Macron. Merkel's view of the current state of affairs is considerably glum, and her remarks, whilst diplomatic, provide a clear perspective of her strong distaste for the protectionist stance taken by her British and American partners. In one of her more direct remarks, Merkel reminded the meeting's delegates that 2018 marked a century after the end of World War I, and sounded rather ominous, asking "Have we learned the lessons of history? Not really." She urged leaders to work together in an open fashion and to collaborate on shared problems. She emphasised that a protectionist approach does not solve problems, but creates new ones. In that, the Chancellor is right.
The world faces a number of challenges that cannot be faced by one nation on its own. The rise of automation, also referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, will soon change some jobs forever. In 2016, the Bank of England's Chief Economist estimated that 80m US and 15m UK jobs may be taken over by robots. That is nearly half of the labour force in both countries, meaning that these people may well be out of a job in the years to come. Barring some very innovative policy measures at home, countries will need to work together to come up with solutions for their working population, before unemployment rates reach alarming levels.
Climate change is also a critical problem which was touched upon at Davos, and something which the US has shown an aversion to adjusting its policies towards mitigating. With global temperatures on the rise, food and water scarcity will lead to increased migration and conflict in third world countries, along with increasingly challenging conditions for farmers all around the world.
Davos may be a gathering of the global elites, but it appears as though for the first time in a number of years, the world is coming to realise just how important it is for global cooperation to continue and grow. The problem is that the current occupant of the White House refuses to cooperate on the basis of a stagnated mindset that has not evolved since the 1990s. Creating a shared future in a fractured world will require a redoubled effort from global powers to fill the void left by the US. It will not be easy, but it is not beyond their reach.


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Synthetic Turf – Positive Benefits For The Environment
When it comes to carbon footprints, there's simply no comparison between natural grass and Five Star Turf. While there are many reasons to go green with turf lawns in this section we look at the overarching umbrella benefits that turf provides. Whatever your reasons by choosing synthetic turf, you're becoming part of an environmental movement that not only saves clean drinking water, but also:
- Eliminates impact on water resources, saving billions of gallons of water each year
- Eliminates the use of billions of pounds of chemical fertilizers
- Removes millions of tires from landfill sites each year
- Significantly lowers the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels
- Eliminates fuel-powered mowing, aerating, and re-seeding
- Eliminates grass clippings
- Can contribute toward numerous Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits
At five star we take our role as environmental stewards seriously. Our focus is creating beautiful aesthetically pleasing, safe lawns that will last and save your business money. But we are also committed and focused on conserving our natural resources and reducing our carbon footprint.
Installing a turf lawn can save hundreds of gallons of water a year. This is not only good for the environment but also for your wallet. If you're considering synthetic turf for your business please contact us today. We can provide a free quote and educational overview on how turf will benefit you, your business, community and the environment.


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Distracted Driving Leads to Fatalities/
The Ohio State Highway Patrol honored Distracted Driving Awareness Month by posting highway signs throughout the state.
According to OSHP officials, in 2016, almost 14,000 crashes in Ohio had a reported distraction, including over 25 fatal crashes. And from 2015 to 2016, the number of reported distracted drivers rose 5% over the previous year, as reported by WTAP FOX News.
Sgt. Garic Warner, of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, stated, "Manually, you're taking your hand off the wheel, visually you're taking your eyes off the road, and cognitively you're not thinking about driving. Just really think is it worth it? The fines are one thing, but if you cause a fatal accident, or you yourself get hurt seriously, just think about it. Is that text really worth it? Is that call really worth it?"


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Published on the website of the clothing line One Seven Three
In 1966, the Algerian born designer Yves Saint Laurent dropped the bomb in the history of fashion that revolutionized womenswear and redefined the female gender forevermore. The creation of "Le Smoking" was a turning point that marked the power of women in society and is now a quintessential staple that every woman should have in her closet.
In our very own One Seven Three, we have our own version of Le Smoking: The Audrey Jacket. It is an essential tailored jacket, designed with longer length sleeves for tall women like us. Its cut is designed in a way that flatters the single breasted shape with a single button for fastening, buttoned cuffs and slit pockets. The Audrey Jacket is a modern adaptation of Le Smoking with a slim collar for a clean, streamlined look. With a beautiful contrast stripe lining in the arms, it offers extra style points for when the sleeves are turned up.
Like women, blazers come in all shapes and sizes. And like women, they work best when you know their strengths and steer clear of their weaknesses. For tall women like us, there are certain shapes, fabrics, colors and patterns that flatter us. Look out for the upcoming weeks' blog posts to get tips on how to wear this blazer. We will also be demonstrating in the next features the blazer's versatility, and how it can be worn for all different occasions and outings, as well as discuss some more benefits of the blazer. Stay on the lookout!


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The initial drill program will consist of 1,200 metres of core and 8,800 metres of reverse circulation drilling. Drillhole depths will range between 150 to 300 metres for the sulfide program and 60 to 180 metres for the oxide program. The estimated cost of the phase-1 campaign is US$1 million, and the program commenced in early October.
At the end of the three-year program, Rye Patch anticipates delivering significant additional oxide resources at Florida Canyon and Lincoln Hill, and a sulfide resource beneath the Florida Canyon oxide deposit. A portion of the sulfide body above the water table may also lend itself to an accelerated mine and processing option for the Company.
William Howald, the Company's President and CEO noted, "Over the history of the Florida Canyon mine, a total of 3.5-million ounces of gold from oxide material has been placed on the historic leach pad and the Company is currently mining a 1.12-million ounces of measured and indicated oxide gold resource. Based on our exploration model, Management believes the sulfide resource beneath Florida Canyon has a similar number of ounces of gold but at a much higher grade. If our exploration model is correct, the combined oxide and sulfide mineralization could make Florida Canyon a world-class deposit in Nevada."
Sulfide Program
The core program will focus on the sulfide deposit beneath the Florida Canyon oxide resource. The objective of the drill program is to establish the overall size, extent and thickness of the sulfide body and collect material for additional metallurgical testing.
In 1996, Pegasus Gold completed an internal report titled "Sulfide Project Pre-feasibility Study" dated July 18, 1996 on the sulfide mineralization at Florida Canyon. A total of 262 drillholes (241 RC and 21 core) touched or penetrated the sulfide body and yielded an average grade of 2.36 g/t gold in the sulfide with gold values as high as 100 g/t Au (2.93 opt Au) in a northeast oriented structural zone. Pegasus completed a resource estimate within a Whittle pit design at US$400 gold price, and a series of metallurgical tests including floatation, pressure oxidation, roasting, and bio-oxidation. The metallurgical test work showed an overall recovery of 90% with flotation with 94% of the gold reporting to a sulfide concentrate. Additional metallurgical test work will be done by Rye Patch on material from the drill program. A Qualified Person has not done sufficient work to classify this historical information as a current mineral resource or mineral reserve and the Company is not treating this historical information as a current mineral resource or mineral reserve.
The core program will also test the distribution of the sulfide body and validate the current geologic model and high-grade ore controls. Core holes will be located to test the down dip extension of sulfides between the Radio Tower and Central pits; the down dip extension west of the Main pit; and potential structural zone east of the Radio Tower and Central pit areas.
An additional 2,700 metres of reverse circulation drilling will target the down dip potential and structural controls on the sulfide zone to help validate the geologic model. The RC program will fill in gaps between historic sulfide drilling programs to see if the mineralization connects between areas which, if positive, could have a dramatic impact on the potential size of the sulfide mineralization.
Oxide Program
The objective of the oxide program is to expand and upgrade the current oxide resource and step out along structural zones. A total of 5,500 metres of drilling is planned with drillhole depths ranging between 60 and 180 metres. The program will include upgrading inferred material within the designed pits to measured and indicated adjacent to the Radio Tower and Central pit areas. A major portion of the program will be step-out drilling along low- and high angle structural trends.
The primary drill target is the contact between Grass Valley siltstone and Natchez Pass limestone. The contact is a low-angle fault (thrust fault) which controls mineralization in Radio Tower and Central pits. The zone is significant within the mine and may represent a regional exploration target. Drilling will target jasperioid alteration and hydrothermal breccias within the thrust fault zone.
Mr. William Howald, AIPG Certified Professional Geologist #11041, Rye Patch Gold's CEO and President with a BSc. in Geological Engineering, is a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101. He has reviewed and approved the contents of this news release.
About Rye Patch Gold Corp.
Rye Patch Gold Corp. is a Nevada focused, Tier 1, precious metal mining company engaged in the mining, development and exploration of a 180 square kilometre land package along the prospective Oreana trend in west central Nevada. Leveraging its strong financial position and cash to acquire the Florida Canyon Gold mining operation, Rye Patch now controls a trend scale platform with mining operations, resource projects and significant exploration potential. The combination of mining and a growth profile along a major Nevada gold trend positions Rye Patch to become an emerging North American mid-tier precious metal producer. For more information, please visit our website at www.ryepatchgold.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to future plans and objectives of the Company, future production and deliveries of gold, proposed operations of the Company including mine development, funding requirements, future events and conditions and other statements that are not historical facts, all of which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results, programs and financial position could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, some of which may be beyond the Company's control. These factors include, but are not limited to: future deliveries of gold pursuant to the forward gold price contract facility, the achievement of mine redevelopment plans and production results; the availability of funds; the financial position of Rye Patch; the timing and content of work programs; the results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties; the interpretation of drilling results and other geological data; the reliability of calculation of mineral resources; the reliability of calculation of precious metal recoveries; the receipt and security of mineral property titles; project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; fluctuations in metal prices; currency fluctuations; and general market and industry conditions.
Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations, opinions and assumptions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made including, but not limited to, the continued operation of the Company's mining operations, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, and mining operations and production to be completed in accordance with management's expectations. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. As a result, the Company cannot guarantee that the drawdowns under the Credit Facility and the Florida Canyon mine redevelopment will be completed on the terms and within the time disclosed herein or at all.
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Ozark will be back: The Jason Bateman-led drama has been renewed for a 10-episode second season, the streaming service announced Tuesday.
Executive-produced and directed by Bateman, the series follows a dirty financial planner, Marty Byrde (Bateman), who uproots his wife, Wendy (Laura Linney), and their children from the suburbs of Chicago after everything comes crashing down and relocates them to a summer resort community in the Missouri Ozarks. There, Marty is tasked with laundering money for a Mexican drug lord named Del (Esai Morales), who accused Marty of skimming off the top.
When EW spoke to Linney after the first season was released in July, she said she was hopeful that the series would get another season because "there are so many good characters all in one place that something fun is going to happen."
Ozark is also executive-produced by writer Chris Mundy (The Accountant), and creators Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams. Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix.


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I recently got my first (and very large and time consuming) tattoo. Always thought that I was a bit tough. I'd gotten surface piercings through my arm flesh that didn't hurt. Never wince when I get injections and blood tests. I knew that getting tattooed would hurt... but damn, did it hurt.
When I went for the first session, I was all jittery (from caffeine), wide-eyed (from having too much sleep) and happy (that I was finally getting tattoo). My senses were swimming. So as soon as the tattooist started to needle me, it was if every pore on my back was screaming. I was in agony. I was gripping onto the table so hard that the next day my arms felt like homebrand custard. I hobbled home like a wounded puppy.
By coincidence, the second session fell after a particularly heavy booze up. I literally rolled out of someone else's bed, still wearing clothes from the night before and plonked myself on the tattooing table. I pretty much fell asleep and didn't notice a thing.
Turns out that sometimes alcohol really is the answer.
Always interested to see what other methods people have to beat the needle. Perhaps I should get some quality weed and just get really stoned? Perhaps I should learn to meditate? Numbing gel? Bring a kitten along (apparently petting cute furry animals reduces blood pressure)? Let me know what works for you.


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Landscape Design & California "Must Haves"
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Drought tolerance is fundamental to sustainable gardening in southern California and to planting design on our projects at Studio One Eleven. In discussing sustainable landscaping, many people feel that drought tolerant planting requires the exclusive use of native California plants. While native plants definitely have their place in landscape design, we are fortunate to live in a Mediterranean climate where plants from many parts of the world can grow and thrive.
In our planting designs, we often use a combination of native and "drought-adaptive" plants. Drought-adaptive means that the plants are indigenous to other parts of the world, but are from climates that are similar or identical to ours. This approach allows us to have a very large palette of plants to choose from and many different scales, forms, textures, and colors of plant material to work with – all while meeting water conservation goals. Some of our favorite plants come from all over the globe to make their home in our projects: Aloes from South Africa, Grevillea and Phormiums from Australia and New Zealand, Olive trees and Lavenders from the Mediterranean, Agave from Mexico and Central America, Ceanothus and grasses native to California, and trees and shrubs from the Desert Southwest and coastal Chile.
In an ongoing series of "must haves" for California gardens, our first featured plant is Agave Desmettiana (Dwarf Century Plant) – a native of Mexico. It is a sculptural plant for architectural plantings, adding year-round interest and exciting accents to the garden. While not as thorny as other Agaves, it can still be used for "defensive planting" as its rigid thorns are quite formidable.
Agave Desmettiana is featured at our 4th+Linden project.


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Sometimes simple is better! Especially when you have a lot of scrapbook pages to make because you are a couple years behind on your scrapbook albums, like I am. The Simple Stories collection kits are perfect for making quick and fun scrapbook layouts. These kits include stickers, cardstock elements, and some of them even have journaling cards, and element sheets. With all these matching components it makes album work super easy and quick! So grab one or a few of your favorite scrapbook kits and get started today. You can also choose from our awesome selection of Simple Stories paper. Just so you know, most of the Simple Stories kits are very limited in supply. Once they are gone, we may not be able to get more. So if you see one you love, you better grab it today.
For all of these layouts I made, the kits provided all the material. I used some solid printed material for the photo backdrops and the This to that adhesive value pack. I really like the adhesive runners in this value pack. It holds really well and also allows me wiggle room if I don't place it perfectly the first time, I can easily pull it up and re-place it without damaging my page.
Today I stared out with the fun Snow Patrol Collection Kit. This kit is perfect for your winter-themed scrapbook pages. It's full of great colors that are bright and cheery but also represent the winter months very well. The Simple Stories kits work really well together you get 4 double sided sheets of paper and stickers, and element sheets so you can easily cut out extra embellishments. I love the snowman so much and there was only one, so I used a some small-tipped green CGull scissors and cut one out from one of the element sheets. I love how this layout came together quickly and easily!
Next I used the Carpe Diem Collection Kit. This kit matches with the Carpe Diem planners collection but they do not have to be used together. I created this fun scrapbook layout that I am going to use for some of those random pictures that have no unifying them. Sometimes those random moments are the best memories.
This next layout was created using the You Are Here! Collection Kit. This layout is perfect for those fun photos of your tropical vacation or if you have a beach-themed party! The problem I had with this kit is I really wanted to make more pages, so if you had a big vacation and you're using this kit, I would highly recommend grabbing two of them.
Finally we have a fun birthday layout from the Let's Party Collection Kit. This kit is so much fun with its bright colors and fun designs you can make some fun scrapbook layouts!
That's it. I created all of these layouts in about an hour. I know some of you have created fun layout with these kits, so share them with me on our Facebook or Instagram pages! Be sure to hashtag #craftdirect so I can see what you have created. I can't wait to enjoy all the fun pages you have designed.
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According to a Sept. 5 report from PWInsiderXTRA.com, Stephanie "Snowflake" Eggink (3-1-0) faces Angela Magana (11-5-0) in the main event of XFC 25, live on AXS TV on Sept. 6.
Eggink is currently undefeated in XFC competition, having defeated the duo of Heather Clark and Brianna Van Buren. Magana will be returning to action after a year layoff, last competing against recent UFC signee Jessica Eye.
The women's strawweight championship is on the line, for the first time in XFC history.
The ladies have been trading verbal pipe bombs across several social media platforms for the past six months, and they will finally have the opportunity to settle the score on Sept. 6 at "XFC 25: Boiling Point" in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Eggink vs Magana will serve as the first ever all-female main event in XFC history, which proves that the promotion is finally ready to let the ladies take center stage.
Eggink, a 24-year-old fighting out of South Dakota, is 3-1 overall, with two victories under the XFC banner.
After knocking out Cheryl Chan at WPC in 2010, Eggink turned pro and notched a win over Trisha Clark at a Crowbar MMA event in early-2011. "Snowflake" is now riding a two-fight win streak, with back-to-back decision wins over Heather Clark and Brianna VanBuren.
Eggink was supposed to fight Magana back in February, but the fight was scrapped when the latter withdrew due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Six months later, Eggink and Magana will finally have the chance to go to war.
"This is huge for us. For years, the XFC has been at the forefront of women's mixed martial arts, and through superb scouting, we've built a strong enough women's division to finally have the ladies take center stage," said XFC President John Prisco. "We have supported women in the sport when others wouldn't, and we are extremely proud to have Stephanie and Angela headline a XFC card for the first time in our history."
By the time XFC 25 goes down, Magana will have been out of action for over a year. It will also have been two years since the last time she tasted victory.
Magana's last win was in Aug. of 2011, as she tapped out Avery Vilche with a gorgeous armbar. Despite the potential for ring rust, fight fans shouldn't count Magana out completely.
She has gone toe-to-toe with some of the best in the game, including Jessica Penne, Barb Honchak and Jessica Eye.
Eggink may be her toughest challenge yet, as she'll have to find a way to negate the four-inch height disadvantage she'll be up against.
"This bout is truly main event worthy, but what makes this fight exciting is, not only do we have two of the best females in the business fighting for championship gold; we have two ladies that 100% do not like each other," Prisco continued. "Their bad blood is not just to sell a fight or promote the card; these two genuinely do not care for one another. Emotions are going to be high for this one. A huge factor in the outcome, is going to be who can use, yet control, their emotions to their advantage. I have no doubt in my mind that these two will deliver on September 6th."
In honor of Eggink vs Magana, here's a look at the top five WMMA fights to watch this weekend.
No. 5. Angela Magana vs Stephanie Eggink
Stephanie Eggink was surprisingly respectful towards Angela Magana at the XFC 25 weigh-ins, as she put her hands together and bowed.
It was a nice show of maturity, especially after the ladies ripped each other for months across social media platforms.
Magana and Eggink fight for the inaugural XFC strawweight belt, on Sept. 6 in New Mexico.
No. 4. Maegan Goodwin vs Yuri Nedina
Maegan Goodwin, one of the fastest-rising female fighters in the country, battles Yuri Nedina on the XFN 14: The Uprising card slated for Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The fight is set for Sept. 6.
No. 3. Kathina Catron vs Susy Watson
Also on Sept. 6 at XFN 14 in Oklahoma, Kathina Catron looks to get back in the win column with a bout against Susy Watson.
Catron, 27, has dropped three of four, while Watson is coming off a TKO win over Lynnell House.
No. 2. Andy Nguyen vs Jessamine Ali
Andy Nguyen is set to fight Jessamine Ali on Sept. 6 at Warfair Fighting Championships in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Nguyen, 31, has won two of three, while Ali has dropped two in a row.
No. 1. Colleen Schneider vs Christina Marks
Colleen Schneider battles Christina Marks in a 125-pound matchup slated for Sept. 7 in Ontario, Calif.
The fight will be held under the Submission Championship MMA banner.


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Sponsoring Organization: Master Gardener Association Genesee County
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
End Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location : Mott Community College Events Center 1401 E. Court Street, Flint, MI. 48503
Description of the Event: Master Gardener Association Genesee County presents:
13th Annual Fall Into Spring 2016 - A wonderful way to experience tips and ideas to create a beautiful garden for next year. A fun-filled and inspirational event full of ideas and guidelines to benefit any gardener -- from basic to the most experienced.
**Early Registration is $65.00 by September 23rd.
Registration after September 23rd will be $70.00**
Registration form is at this link.
The Speakers:
Janet Macunivich, Professional gardener. garden designer, educator, author, columnist for Garden A to Z. Her topic: "Low Maintenance Gardening."
Jan Burns, Owner, Burns Botanicals, Oxford, MI, will teach us the many ways we can grow anduse garden herbs in "Herbs: How to Grow and Harvest"
Jan Bills, Owner/operator Two Women and a HoeTM. Her topic"Dirty Little Secrets"gives us insight into practical gardening secrets that will make us love, not labor over our gardens.
George Papadelis, Owner, Telly's Greenhouse in Troy, author & educator. George will give us a sneak peek at the new annuals and perennials for 2017.
The Garden Market: Shop our market of vendors who offer for sale many hand-made or one-of-a-kind items, including garden stones, garden art, herbal products, unique gardening supplies & more! *Note: Some vendors take only cash or checks.
Make checks payable to: MGAGCM
Mail registration to:
Genesee County Master Gardeners
Fall Into Spring Conference
P.O. Box 34
Flushing, MI 48433
Call or email Loretta
(810) 344-7383
Education Credit Hours: 5.0


text: Carlton Smith, an HIV survivor, is a gay rights advocate in Baltimore, Maryland who spends much of his time developing a tight-knit community of friends and organizers. One of those local friends is Carlton's caregiver, and based on Maryland law, that person can make life decisions for Carlton - the program is called Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act. To learn more about Carlton and the CARE Act, read the story here.


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Welcome to the second episode of One Minute! One Idea! This is a multi-media micro-podcast in which we Deconstruct what's happening at the intersection of innovation, human potential and the things we do to unlock it (leadership).
Today's Idea is "Meet People Where They Are".
It's tempting to think that we're able to create such a compelling product or service that our potential customers will beat a path to our door – they used to call that "building a better mousetrap". For almost everyone, that's no longer true. When we ask a prospect to go out of their way or to change their habits BEFORE they use what we've created, we create an insurmountable barrier to adoption.
So, today's idea is "Meet People Where They Are". For me, that means not asking you to read anything or change your schedule. You've already got too many emails and messages to sort through. One Minute! One Idea! asks you to take literally one minute when you're at the gym or in your commute when you're already looking at or listening to your phone to consider one free idea. If I'm doing this right, that offer should at be least interesting.
Meet people where they are. It's what I'm doing.
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this is a quick and easy tutorial that i made showing how to do a cute rainbow eyeliner. Hope you like it ❤
This is an easy way to do a milkmaid braid, hope you like it ❤
Found this great home decor post to add a little character to your home. The tutorial is from jenloveskev.com and the full explanation is there.
But just by looking at it I can think of a million possibilities, you could put sweet phrases, your last name or even shapes like pretty hearts or stars. Stars would look adorable in a kids room 😉
These are moon nails, and they are super easy to do and make your nails look so put together ❤
you will need
*two contrasting nail polishes (I used a hot pink and a pastel pink)
*re-enforcement labels
*top coat (optional)
how to
1) paint the entire nail with the first color
2) let it dry completely.(This step is very very very important because you will be sticking the circles over it)
3) ad the circle adhesives over where your moon would be.
4) paint over it with your other color
5) peel of the sticker SLOWLY and voila!
6) once dry apply the top coat and you have a pretty mani 😉
This hairstyle could not be cuter! and its an easy alternative that you can wear all day. So here it is a sweetheart braid. ADORABLE ❤
this pic is from http://www.hairromance.com
BUT the adorable tutorial is from http://www.hdofblog.com
Hair Dresser On Fire HDOFBlog.com Tutorial on "Sweetheart Braid," by Reagan Breinholt from Jacob Breinholt on Vimeo.


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NL Aryavarta
NL Aryavarta
Overview - NL Aryavarta
NL Aryavarta is a lavish residency, located at one of the prime areas. Well planned with latest and best amenities, this tower encompasses luxurious homes that allow supreme ventilation and natural flow of sunlight. NL Aryavarta will let you enjoy all the perks of an urban living and also live peacefully in the calmness of its neighborhood. Designed to provide optimum space utilization, these apartments showcases perfect interior planning. Decked with contemporary specifications, NL Aryavarta will truly leave you completely awe-struck. Indulge in a space of your own here and live life royally with your near and dear ones.
Rainwater Harvesting Sky Garden Earthquake Resistant RCC Framed Structure Sewage Treatment Plant
NL Aryavarta by NL Builders is a landmark residential project being developed in Dahisar East, Mumbai.
NL Aryavarta, Dahisar East offers multiple flats for sale including 2 BHK and 3 BHK in various sizes. 2 BHK flats in NL Aryavarta has a carpet area of 681sqft. 3 BHK flats in NL Aryavarta has a carpet area of 900sqft.
What are the amenities available at NL Aryavarta at Dahisar East, Mumbai?
At NL Aryavarta by NL Builders , there are multiple amenities on offer for residents including Club House, Large Green Area, Landscaped Gardens, Ac Comman Area, Furnishing, Roof Terrace, Indoor Games, Vedio Surveillance, and Smoke Heat Sensor.
The project also offers sporting amenities to the sports lovers. The amenities include Gym, Swimming Pool, Play Area, and Jogging Track.
Project Amenities - NL Aryavarta
Swimming Pool
Kids Play Areas
Jogging Track
Power Backup
AC Common Areas
24 x 7 Security
Video Surveillance
Sewage Treatment Plant
Fire Fighting Systems
Smoke/Heat Sensors
Seismic Zone Comp
Luxurious Clubhouse
Roof terrace
Indoor Games
Large Green Area
Steam Room
Landscaped Gardens
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Location Insights - Dahisar East
Dahisar East has many well known projects catering to the needs of all kinds of people, like luxurious living, affordable housing, or just for investment purposes.Some of the top residential properties and new projects are NL Aryavarta, Sheth Midori, and Northen Heights. The most sellable configurations available are 1 BHK flats for sale, 2 BHK flats for sale, and 3 BHK flats for sale.The locality of Dahisar East is well linked to several parts of Mumbai through the public transport network and important roads. Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport is just at a distance of around 18 KMs from Dahisar East. While Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway terminal is about 35 KMs away.
Dahisar East has great lifestyle value for its residents. The locality has many Malls and Super markets including . Also for food lovers, Dahisar East has many Restaurants(like ), Cafes(like ) and Bars(like ). It also has great entertainment value. For movie lovers they can always go to . Also, the party freaks can enjoy at .
The location also fulfills daily needs of a house hold with many grocery shops, pharmacy stores in and around Dahisar East. There are many places of worship like in the Dahisar East that satisfies the needs of religious people.
Major Banks in Dahisar East are . Alongside, major ATMs are .
Leading clinics and hospitals in the area include
Dahisar East accommodates several reputed educational institutions including .
Dahisar East shares its neighborhood with localities like Borivali East, Borivali West, and Dahisar West.
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With a reputation built on trust, NL Builders is a renowned Real Estate firm. Based in Mumbai, this company has a rich wealth of years of experience and expertise which has helped them to become a favourite among their clients. NL Builders mainly concentrates on building residential properties that are at par with international standards. The firm boasts of an efficient team that works in sync with the prime motive of the company i.e to achieve customer satisfaction in every project. They aim to maintain high level of quality in each project and on time delivery of projects. Their strong dedication and sincerity has helped them grow and reach the heights that they are at today.
Established in 1889 by Mr. Nahalchand Laloochand, the NL Group has been a part of history for over a hundred years now. Our founder, through his entrepreneurial skills and leadership qualities, went on to become one of the leading yarn businessmen in the pre-independence era. He was also the sole selling agent of the mill owned by the Killick Nixon Group named Kohinoor Mills and the mills owned by the W.H.Brady Group, namely Colaba Land and Mills, New City Mill and New Great Mill. The NL empire was furthered by the heir to the group, Mr. Kantilal Nahalchand, who served as Director of the Bank of Baroda Ltd. for over three decades. The NL Group, in the first seven decades of the 20th century was also known for ambitious work not only in the textile industry, but also, sugar, cement, banking, pharmaceutical, chemical and film processing industries
In 1979, when the fourth generation heirs, Mr. Rajesh Himatlal and Mr. Mukesh Himatlal entered the business, they realised that it was time to make the NL banner fly higher, as a result of which they unanimously decided to make a foray into Real Estate. Today, the group consists of two major businesses, Real Estate and Foreign Exchange, which have been strengthened by Mr. Rajesh's sons- Mr. Jai Rajesh and Mr. Yash Rajesh.
Our foreign exchange business, 'NL Forex' provides services ranging from retail to wholesale and is one of the top 10 foreign exchange financial services companies in India.
In our real estate business, we have always strived to maintain consistency and timely delivery of all projects. We are the first developer in the country to offer legal guarantee of possession on predetermined dates.
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Bicarbonate soda (baking soda) and pesticides
Do not worry about pesticides on fruit and vegetables, because the Bicarbonate soda (baking soda) wipes them out
The formula that all housewives have in their household, baking soda or bicarbonate soda has a countless application, its use in flushing pesticides from fruit is more effective than with plain water, a mild eco-detergent for dishes or a diluted bleach powder.
Washing under water removes only mechanical impurities and a small part of the pesticide, so individuals use a mild dishwashing agent and a brush, then peel the crust that is full of nutrients. Although in that way, fruits and vegetables are much cleaner than only washed with water, this is still not enough to remove pesticide residues. Bicarbonate soda has a very diverse application. You can use it in the kitchen, for the skin care and even for the treatment of certain health problems. Not expensive, and its effectiveness is proven in many studies. In this case, the soda proved to be very effective when removing harmful pesticides from fruits and vegetables. Soda removes pesticides due to its high alkalinity, which breaks down chemical compounds into smaller and more harmless molecules.
Baking soda
It is advisable to leave the vegetables and fruit to stand in the water to which you have added a spoon of baking soda twenty minutes to half an hour. Even if the vegetables are organic. In this way, you will be sure that no ants, worms or other insects are hiding in them. After submerging, wash the vegetables or fruit well.
You should also wash lemons, oranges, mandarins, watermelons, and other fruits and vegetables whose bark is not for eating. Pesticides and bacteria are easily transmitted by hands and knife, and citrus bark should in no way be added into cakes unless you are completely sure that they come from organic breeding.
Although the amount of pesticide grows year after year. Scientists still claim that the benefits of fruit and vegetables in nutrition significantly outweigh the possible damage to pesticides. With such fruits, it is certainly better to choose organic than traditional breeding to minimize possible damage to health. Then use a recipe with bicarbonate soda and enjoy your favorite fruits of nature.
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P.A.W.S., or Pairing Animals with Students, is a program designed to provide college students the opportunity to foster a puppy. There is a large body of evidence (e.g. https://psychcentral.com/news/2008/12/24/pets-relieve-college-stress/3555.html, https://www.independent.com/news/2012/aug/17/college-and-pets/) pointing to the benefits of pet ownership for students including stress relief, teaching responsibility and missing their pets at home. By fostering a puppy, students can experience these benefits without making a 15-year commitment to owning a dog.
We have had two very successful semesters of P.A.W.S. Dartmouth, where our student volunteers took every opportunity to get involved with the care of their puppy and to help find their perfect forever home. We hope to introduce the P.A.W.S. program to other colleges in the future.
For more information about fostering a pet at Dartmouth please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Safe Talk: Suicide Prevention
In partnership with Alberta Health Services, we are pleased to offer a 3 1/2 hour session called Safe Talk: Suicide Prevention, where we focus on recognizing the warning signs, communication strategies, and getting help for someone experiencing suicidal thoughts. Come by the Bonnyville Community Learning Council and pay the $25 registration fee to secure your spot in this important workshop. Registration deadline Nov. 9, course date Nov. 15'17.


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Reich, Steve - Composer
Steve Reich: Phase to Face
Darmon, Eric - Television Director
Mallet, Franck - Television Director
Year of Production: 2009
Catalogue Number: EuroArts5812
A drummer-turned-composer, Steve Reich has produced some of the most vibrant, original and interesting music of our time, with influences as varied as Bach, Stravinsky, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Balinese and Ghanaian percussion. His technique of phasing (short, repeating patterns moving in and out of phase with each other), used first in It's Gonna Rain of 1965, formed the springboard for his complex and colourful style, with its intoxicating melodic lines and rhythmic patterns. In Phase to Face, we follow Steve Reich as he travels from the Autumn in Normandy festival to Rome (with the Italian musicians of Ars Ludi, the Ready-Made Ensemble, Coro Ha-Kol and Quartetto Prometeo), to Tokyo, to New York, and to Manchester – for the world premiere of 2X5.
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I know her so well,
Though I'm not sure how.
Mists from a distant past
to a clear here and now.
Perhaps from a recurring dream,
where love is real, not fake.
Where I know I might find her
lying beside me as I wake.
A line in my favourite book
Eloquent words enliven a blank page
A scene in a romantic play…
a soliloquy that fills an empty stage.
I know her so well,
Though it's been but a while.
A rainbow of honest expression
Caring eyes and a truthfulsmile.
Perhaps she understands me
Sees beyond my flaws, my past
Accepts my own honest ravings
because I'm in love at last.
Knowing that she is always here
in my mind and in my heart.
In my thoughts and my hopes…
Ties that bind when we're apart.
I know her so well
The road winds along
Familiar signs mark the way
Turns are right, never wrong.
I know her so well
My mind's eye can see
All that matters now…
is that she's here with me.


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Wimbledon fan Ray Armfield (@KentWomble) says his side have been left cursing poor refereeing decisions in the opening month of the campaign. Here's the lowdown on tomorrow's hosts.
How do you assess Wimbledon's start to the season?
Results haven't been too great so far but I read a few Barnsley fans saying you looked a decent outfit. Are you worried by your side's current form and are there signs you will turn things around?
Only Burton and to a lesser extent Walsall have looked better than us so far.
What are the aims for the club this year?
The aim is to stay out of relegation trouble, look to push on for a top ten finish and maybe an FA Cup tun too. We'd also like to see our new Plough Lane stadium start to take shape.
How is Mitch Pinnock doing? There were rumours suggesting we were put off by his wage demands in the summer.
You lost Lyle Taylor to Charlton, but Joe Pigott seems to be weighing in with a few goals. How big a miss will Taylor be this year?
Ex Iron's Andy Barcham and Liam Trotter are still with you. How are they getting on?
What sort of style of play can we expect from Wimbledon tomorrow?
Hopefully you'll see the playing surface at Kingsmeadow is excellent (thanks mainly to Chelsea's groundstaff) and we can mix a high tempo passing game with a bit of Route One when needed.
Have you got a prediction for us?


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Extrematron here. I enjoy reading TV Tropes because, despite all of it's flaws, it still is the best site to really examine the cliches that go into certain fiction types. One of the things i enjoy reading about most is Tabletop Gaming.
I'm relatively new to it, having just started around 2 years ago. I started playing the conventional Dungeon and Dragons 4th Edition (back when it was just getting started and was lethargic as all get off), but moved to Pathfinder.
I enjoy Role-playing, as it combines the finer parts of world building, role playing, and (on a good day) good ole fashioned monster killling. I really wish I knew some more people who played it in my area, as the only people I play with now are my siblings, my older brother's friends, and (very rarely since I graduated high school) my friends. I actually want to try DM-ing more, but as is, I don't have many people to try it with.
As for my role playing itself. Whenever my group plays Pathfinder, we are typically very loose with the rules. We take what we like, expand it, and take what we don't like, and throw it out. Whenever, I DM, the rules are usually given the same value as toilet paper. Not any dis-respect with them or anything, but my best friend always plays a Crazy Awesome Barbarian who loves to kill, drink, and sex everything up.
He sees the game as pure escapism, and the results are typically so ridiculously hilarious, that I just let him do what he wants. To name one such occurance: His barbarian was in the home of the Big Bad at the time. For reasons I can't quite recall (either he was trying to impress me, or he was getting bored), he decided to go right outside the said bad guy's room, and throw the most expensive vase he could against the wall and hoot like an owl. He then stealthed when the guy came out of his room wondering what the hell was going on, failed his check, and jumped out the window. Since he was on the 3rd floor of the building, he broke his shin, and stumbled into the forest, hooting madly like an owl. His fellow PC's had to go hunt him down the next morning, and found him standing atop the tallest tree, still hooting, and completely naked. In an attempt to role play what just happened, I ended up stating that he had gone mad from some random mushrooms he had consumed earlier in the game, and then had to create rules for how they worked in battle. Every game with him is an adventure in role playing and DM-ing.