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Exhibition - Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War
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From the National Libraries of Medicine, of the National Institutes of Health, comes a riveting exhibit on a hidden part of Civil War history:
"The perspectives of surgeons, physicians, and nurses are richly documented in the history of Civil War medicine, which highlights the heroism and brutality of battlefield operations and the challenges of caring for the wounded during wartime. Yet the experiences of injured soldiers during the conflict and in the years afterwards are less well-known. More than three million soldiers fought in the war from 1861-1865. More than half a million died, and almost as many were wounded but survived. Hundreds of thousands were permanently disabled by battlefield injuries or surgery, which saved lives by sacrificing limbs. Life and Limb: The Toll of the Civil War explores the experiences of disabled Civil War veterans who served as a symbol of the fractured nation and a stark reminder of the costs of the conflict." - the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Join us at the Somerset County Library to dive into our country's history. The exhibit will be on display November 19 to December 27, during library open hours.
For more information, including a listing of some of the exhibit-related special weekly events, download the event brochure at click for details Please call the Service Desk at 814-445-5907 with any questions.
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December 27, 2018
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AMSTERDAM, December 14, 2018 – Ever since John Dahlbäck showcased his refurbished signature sound through title track 'Find A Home' at the start of the year, fans have been highly anticipating the release of his brand-new album. Today, that moment has arrived, as 'Find A Home' sees its full-fledged album release on Amsterdam-based record label Armada Music.
Listen to John Dahlbäck – Find A Home
Three years after the monumental 'Saga' album, John Dahlbäck adds another chapter to his story in the form of 'Find A Home'. A breath of fresh air for dance music lovers from all over the world, 'Find A Home' is a beautiful, 15-track crossover album (including the previously unreleased 'Stick') that juggles warm, homely records with tougher songs made for the dance floor, offering a safe haven for all sorts of electronic music enthusiasts.
John Dahlbäck: "This album is sort of a breath of fresh air for me. I felt like I could step out of the box and do exactly what I wanted to do. So it was like finding home. I combined warmth with some tougher elements and I think it really worked out! There is something for everyone in this selection of songs."
Full tracklist:
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2. Voyager
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4. Catch Me If You Can (feat. Melanie Fontana)
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Another week full of events and things to do. We're repeating ourselves, but the number one thing to do is to vote this Saturday in our municipal election. Polls are open from 7am to 7pm and are located all across the city. As we saw last night, the city council has the power to make some important decisions that directly affect your way of life (i.e. temporary ban on new fracking wells, no more texting while driving, and multiple other things). So, if you care about the direction and future of our city, please go cast your ballot and make democracy count.
Questions, answers, moral support and your vote may be directed at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Wednesday, May 7th
The Demigs / Modern Medicine / Forever & Everest / Danny Diamonds | J&J's | 8PM
Pizza, a Schlitz, and a nice little lineup.
Thursday, May 8th
Twilight Tunes | The Square | 6:30PM
The Bird Dogs will provide the tunes on the lawn and we're crossing our fingers it doesn't get rained out.
Friday, May 9th
Teacher Appreciation Day | OSDH | 3PM
Giveaways to teachers and great deals on great libations. Let's appreciate the people shapping our children's minds.
Movie In The Park: Planes | Quakertown | 8PM
Saturday, May 10th
We are facing a very important election this Saturday. Four of the seven seats are up for grabs including the Mayor's place and Denton is standing at the precipice of growth and change. What direction do we want to go? Who will be the best steward of our beloved city during this growth? You have a chance to have your voice heard in the form of your vote and we encourage you to take part in the future of Denton by casting your ballot.
Election Watch Party | 2008 Brown Drive | 6PM
Want to watch us hit refresh on the county's election result site at 7pm? Come experience the drama and excitement of a local election as it comes to a close.
Mimosas + Mom | DIME Store | 11AM
Massages, mimosas gifts and general pampering for your mom.
Sunday, May 11th
Gumbofest | Pan Ector Industries 1017 Shady Oaks | 2PM
Gumbo Magazine is getting launched this Sunday. Lots of local bands and make sure to head to this to check out Pan Ector's new digs.
Monday, May 12th
Water Liars / RTB2 | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $8
Denton Splash Park Fundraiser | OSDH | 12PM
10% of all sales on Monday will go to the Denton Splash Park. As it gets hotter, this seems like a good idea. Also, a great excuse to eat a bunch of cinnamon rolls for a cause which isn't something you get to do very often and way more fun than running.


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The 12-Chakra Sytem — learn to master your energies
The earth frequency has risen dramatically. Working with the old 7 chakras does no longer suffice to integrate this reality. We now all have access to our 5 ascended chakras to reach high into our universal truth and deep into hollow earth. By working with our 12-chakra system, we are able to see and experience our complete, and balanced energy body system.
In this introductory 5-week meditation class we'll look at each of the 12 chakras and we will practice aligning them. You'll learn to release low vibrations and emotions to let in higher light and wisdoms for self-realisation, self-empowerment and healing.
For all levels, with or without meditation or yoga experience.
Classes start September 6, 2017, at the Yoga Tree, Stirling.
£10 per session, £48 for 5 sessions.
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Parallel to this block class, I give classes at the Dunblane Centre in Dunblane on Tuesdays, 7-8PM.


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International Women's Day 2017 has chosen the theme BE BOLD FOR CHANGE.
When I thought about the theme for this special day celebrated by women around the globe and contemplated all that is happening in our world, I was drawn to Edwina Gateleys poem, inviting "we the people" to live with HOPE, despite the darkness and despair that seems to be all around us. Edwina says:
There is a heaviness permeating our globe,and we, it seems,are stumbling in this dark place,blinded by its shadows andlonging for a spark of light...
Messages to: Deirdre Mullan rsm
Download the article: A4 Paper Size (6pps, PDF); US Letter Size (6pps; PDF)
or Read online (linked to this item)
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Editor: The Priority theme of the 61st session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW61) – the annual gathering of States to address critical issues related to gender equality and women's rights — is 'Women's economic empowerment in the changing world of work'.
CSW61 will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 13 to 24 March 2017.
The Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd and the Sisters of Mercy have submitted a joint statement on the priority theme. Access it here: English; en Español (4 pps; PDF)
Further information about CSW61 can be found here:Brochure: English; en Español (8 pps; PDF)CSW61 in focus (stories, photo essays, video, infographic, social media and more)
Messages to: Angela Reed rsm - MGA Coordinator at the UN
Editor: To coincide with International Women's Day, Mercy Global Action has produced a leaflet on SDG Goal #5, 'Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls'. The leaflet can be downloaded here (2pps; PDF).
This fourth leaflet is an accompaniment to the MGA leaflet introducing the SDGs(2pps; PDF), the leaflet addressing Goals #1 and #2 (2pps; PDF) and the leaflet addressing Goal #16.
MGA has identified 8 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (Goals 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 13,16) as most relevant to the mission of the Sisters of Mercy. A leaflet on Goal #6 will be released through Mercy eNews on World Water Day, 22 March.
Messages to: Denise Boyle fmdm - Director Mercy Global Action
Registration for the fourth biennial Pilgrimage of Young Mercy Leaders, secondary school students (18 July- 21 July 2017) closes Friday week, St Patrick's Day, 17 March. Pilgrimage organisers are reminded that registrations must be received by Mercy International Association on or by that date (either electronically or by postal mail).
Materials for registration can be downloaded from our website page here and are linked to this item.
Messages to: Mary Kay Dobrovolny rsm - Assistant Director Heritage & Spirituality
Editor: The Mercy Mid-Atlantic Spiritual Life Committee (Americas) is pleased to offer this prayer for Lent.Messages to: the Spiritual life Committee c/- Mary Ann Nolan rsm
- Staff at Image journal have collected a handful of poems, visual art, essays, short stories, and Good Letters reflections that resonate with this liturgical season. Access the collection here
- Forty for 40: A Literary Reader for Lent. This literary companion for Lent was first published in 2015 and has been re-released with updated dates. This diverse range of ways writers have imagined the season can be accessed here
Messages to: the Editor
On 18 August last year, I wrote an article in Mercy enews, titled 'Do Trade Agreements Matter?' This piece covered the background behind two trade agreements: CETA (the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) and TPP (The Trans-Pacific Partnership). While the CETA agreement is between the EU and Canada, TPP is a trade agreement being negotiated between twelve nations in the Pacific Rim namely United States, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam and Japan.
There has been growing opposition to CETA since its inception, as many believe it poses a major threat to individual country's democracy, public services and the environment...
Messages to: Betty Lacey - Researcher Mercy Global Action
The recently released Fifth Anniversary Women's Global Prayer Guide, published by the Lott Carey Global Christian Missional Community, features 31 days of prayer for women's empowerment from contributors across six continents.
In addressing issues facing women and girls in the countries of their writers, these prayers seek the good health, safety, general well-being, empowerment and advancement of women and girls around the world.
Mindful that today is International Women's Day, we are invited to use these prayers this month to pray for abundant life for all women and children but particularly those in need.
Download the Prayer Guide here (32 pps; PDF)
Post your own Prayer or Reflection in our online Chapel
Messages to: Mary Reynolds rsm - Executive Director MIA
The Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM), of which MIA is a founding member, has launched a campaign to get people to read and take action on the Pope's message to 'Show Mercy to our Common Home', which was launched on 1 September 2016, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
The campaign has two moments: Lent with its Mercy 2Earth Examen (March 1-April 13) and #Mercy2Earth Weekend, April 22-23, when 2 important celebrations take place, Earth Day (April 22) and Mercy Sunday (April 23).
MIA supports this initiative. Over the coming weeks we will share our plans for the #Mercy2Earth Weekend as we continue to discern together globally our shared response to 'the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor'.
Messages to: Anne Walsh - Communications Director MIRP
Our Portland Maine discussion group made up of Sisters Ellen Turner, Patricia Pora and Jackie Moreau and St. Anne Gorham parishioners Cindy McCormack and Nancy Innes chose to focus on creating peace. We decided to host a 'Bridging Worlds Pot Luck' February 25 at St. Anne's Church.
A flyer was placed in the parish bulletin inviting people to come meet some of our immigrant or refugee families. We asked all to reflect on their family traditions and bring a favorite family dish to share. Our bingo card given to each attendee included questions like favorite song, favorite TV show, what makes you laugh, makes you sad, worries you. People used colored post its to place answers under appropriate topic. Volunteers came up and shared some of the answers.
We found we have lots in common...
Read the report here (PDF)
Messages to: Marianne Comfort - MIRP Coordinator Americas
Image: Standing L-r- Cindy McCormack, Sr. Ellen Turner, Sr Jackie MoreauFront - Sr Patricia Pora, Nancy Innes
Topic: Homelessness going from the homeless people on the streets in our local towns to the millions of people who are migrants and refugees.
Over the months of the MIRP process we learned a lot about the life situations of people who are homeless at a human level and at a systems level. Through prayer and theological reflection we grew in awareness with our unhelpful attitudes, our fears and biases and came to understand better the pain of being without a home; we also felt a deep call to take some action in response to what we learned and experienced...
We would like to see MIA place a particular emphasis on highlighting the plight of people who are homeless, migrant or without a country and joining with other organisations in advocating for these people.
Download the report (PDF)
Image: Ellen Seery, Patricia Greene, Mary McGrath, Kathleen Curtin, Nora Hartigan, Helen Kennedy & Willie Keane. Anne Hannon, Rita Corry, Patricia O'Donovan and Noirin Long are not in the picture and we are also conscious of Maire Hearty who started the process with us and Roberta Delaney who was with us at the start and who died on December 10th 2016, May she Rest in Peace. (Photo taken by Marie Stuart)
Messages to: Sheila Curran rsm - MIRP Coordinator The Congregation
Participants: 4 He Waka Tiaki staff, including 1 Mercy Sister
Meetings: All over 2 days
Focus: Recycling – the never-ending spiral of life being transformed
Key Insights from our reflection:
-We are called as a mission team to widen Mercy's circles, to embrace and celebrate diversity among ourselves, and to model how mercy is constantly received and shared - atawhai atu, atawhai mai.-The spiral continues to be an image of how we need to work: as the current chapter statement notes, in the South Pacific context, Mercy comes to life in the unfolding spiral of reflection and action.-Commitment to Te Tiriti means a cherished place for tikanga Maori in our thinking and planning, with respect for the changing seasons and for Earth's resources.-Our conversation included an image from North American Indians, of someone riding a horse backwards into the future - the human and other-than-human in close relationship; and early human artists picturing the spiral as a gateway to the other world.
Messages to: Natalie Murphy rsm - Co-coordinator MIRP ANZ
Image: Teresa Anderson rsm, Dennis Horton, Sanjay Theodore, Kay Ryan
'For a religious congregation to be prophetic today, its members need a capacity for hearing the cries in our world that reach God's ear. They also need a special brand of courage, which allows them to make a stand which does not necessarily win them friends in high places, a stand which is to some extent counter-cultural - not a vote-winner or crowd-pleaser, but which is adopted because it is morally right.Pope Francis gives us a clue as to what it means to be prophetic today when he insists that we should be building bridges, not walls, ready to welcome refugees as our brothers and sisters. He is also speaking prophetically when he denounces human destruction of the environment as sinful, and calls on us to work at caring for the common home we share with all other creatures...'
Source: Imaging Mercy Today
Messages to: Katrina Fabish rsm - Congregation Leader
Thomas Merton pointed out that, "spiritual practice is not about an idea or a concept of God. It is about seeking the experience of presence". I feel it was this search for "an experience of presence" that finally moved me to visit Iona that cold remote Hebredian Island where Columba and his band of monks lived in exile almost a fifteen hundred years ago.
In due course, due to their example and life style, this tiny Island would become a centre of learning and a beacon of Christian teaching and practice that would extend its influence throughout the British Isles and beyond...
Messages to: Kathleen Fitzgerald rsm
Image: The newly reconstructed Abbey of Iona... the cobbled pathway at the lower right hand corner of the picture is part of the Street of the Dead
In this month's reflection Kathleen Rushton rsm interprets John 9:1-41 showing how the man born blind came to believe in Jesus. Sr Kathleen writes, 'In his physical absence, Jesus is present in the experience and witness of this poor, marginalised man who has grown in faith, become a disciple of Jesus openly and has been "put out of the synagogue" (Jn 9:22; also Jn 12:42; 16:2)'.
Read the article online here
Download the article here (2pps; PDF)
Messages to: Kathleen Rushton rsm
Faith-based groups across Australia are uniting to call on the Australian Government to participate and support the UN negotiations for a treaty banning nuclear weapons this year. The Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea is among the religious orders which have endorsed this initiative.
Messages to: Barbara Bolster rsm - Institute Leadership Team
The Global Gender Gap Index was first introduced by the World Economic Forum in 2006 as a framework for capturing the magnitude of gender-based disparities and tracking their progress over time. The Index benchmarks national gender gaps on economic, education, health and political criteria, and provides country rankings that allow for effective comparisons across regions and income groups...
Passport for Humanity is a new pocket booklet written by Carol Rittner rsm (Americas) and Deirdre Mullan rsm (The Congregation). It provides reflections and actions for today's context, marked by polarization and competing freedoms amid a growing refugee/immigration crisis.
'Last week's gospel invited us into a confronting habitat, namely the wilderness. This week, we follow Jesus and three of his companions to a mountain and eventually a cloud-covered mountain...'
Listen to the Gospel read by Fr Eamonn O'Connor (Ireland)
Read the Reflection on the Gospel by Veronica Lawson rsm (ISMAPNG)
Seeking more Mercy facts
No events of particular significance are recorded in the 'Mercy through the Years' calendar as having taken place on this day.
Contribute a fact about the Story of the Sisters of Mercy in your congregation or institute to our online archive
Desde 1963, Casa Mc Auley pone al servicio de empresas, grupos y organizaciones toda su infraestructura en un espacio destinado a la capacitación, formación y recreación; inmerso en un ambiente ideal de paz en contacto con la naturaleza.
'What would happen if we turned back when we forget it, if we opened it more times a day, if we read the message of God contained in the Bible the way we read messages on our cellphones?'
- Pope Francis, 5 March 2017
Worth Playing:
For International Women's Day: 'Woman's Spirit by Karen Drucker. Video by Michelle Sherliza op. Watch/listen here (04:06). Purchase on *iTunes; *Google Play
For Lent: 'Open My Eyes Lord' by Jesse Manibusan. Watch/listen here (02:53)
Worth Checking Out:
International Women's Day
To mark the day - the fourth annual Voices of Faith event entitled, 'Stirring the waters: Making the impossible possible' will take place in the Vatican. Speakers include Simone Campbell SSS (Network) and Marie Dennis (Pax Christi). Program will be live-streamed. Details here
Worth Reading:Cosmology & Eco-justice
Vatican academies hosted a workshop on biodiversity and its threats 'How to Save the Natural World on Which We Depend' from 27 February - 1 March. In a final statement 'Extinction is Forever: How To Avoid It', participants wrote that overconsumption and distribution of wealth are responsible for 'huge strains on the earth's capacity to function sustainably'. They continued: 'Ending extreme poverty, which would cost about $175 billion or less than 1% of the combined income of the richest countries in the world, is one major route to protecting our global environment and saving as much biodiversity as possible for the future.' Read the Statement here
It is twelve months since the shooting death of Honduran environmental campaigner Berta Cáceres when the world's attention was drawn to killings of activists who stand up to protect the natural world. Berta's death is probed in this first of a 3-part series. Read it hereHuman Trafficking:
The March issue of 'Stop Enslavement' is now available. This month's issue looks at how ordinary citizens and computer specialists assist victims of human trafficking via the internet. Read online or download the newsletter (9 pps; PDF)
Death Penalty
Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, on Wednesday, 1 March reaffirmed that life is sacred from conception to natural death in a meeting at the UN Human Rights Council on the death penalty. Read the article here
Children of Syria
Six years of violence and bloodshed have spawned a mental health crisis among Syria's children whose impact will be felt for decades, according to the report 'Invisible Wounds' just released by the international charity Save the Children. Article here. Read the report here (34pps; PDF)
Worth Acting:
Human Trafficking
The Coalition of Catholic Organizations Against Human Trafficking would like to reach out to seafood companies that are engaged in cleaning up their supply chains to label their packaged products. This will help eradicate human trafficking and give people the choice to buy slave-free seafood. To do this, we need your help and ask that you fill out this short 5-question survey. A flyer has been developed to help you share the request . Download it here (PDF)
The Bottom Line:
'Across the world, too many women and girls spend too many hours on household responsibilities—typically more than double the time spent by men and boys...This shapes the norms of relative disadvantage and advantage, of where women and men are positioned in the economy, of what they are skilled to do and where they will work...'- Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030. Message by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on International Women's Day, 8 March 2017 - in English; en Español
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Students of color, in particular African-Americans and students with disabilities, are suspended at significantly higher rates than white students and those without disabilities, according to a report by the Discipline Disparities Research-to-Practice Collaborative.
The Collaborative is a non-profit-funded group of more than two-dozen education researchers, advocates, funders and practitioners tasked with assessing discipline disparities in the nation's schools.
This month, the group released a series of briefing papers that highlight new research on the issue, proposals for how educators can reduce disparities and policy recommendations.
The researchers found that more than 3 million students were suspended during the 2009-2010 school year.
About 25 percent of black students with disabilities were suspended from school at least once that year. During the same time period, about 9 percent of white students with disabilities experienced suspensions.
The findings are attributed to the widespread application of "zero tolerance" policies that call for the removal of "bad" students, for the benefit of "good" students.
"Zero tolerance" has fed a steady rise in suspension since the 1970s, according to the report. However, researchers found no correlation between high suspension rates and overall academic success.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday warned that consequences of a failed election would be too enormous for the country, and urged all stakeholders to ensure the general elections are held under a peaceful atmosphere.
INEC's Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun state, Mr. Olusegun Agbaje, while addressing a Stakeholders' Meeting held at the Commission's office in Osogbo, said Nigerians must do everything necessary towards ensuring the conduct of free, fair and credible elections.
Agbaje, who lamented win at all cost attitude of the political class, said politicians often deploy all sorts of illicit means to win an election, and restated the readiness of the Commission to conduct an election that would be acceptable to all parties.
He said, "Politicians often engage in illicit acts such as vote buying, use of thugs to disrupt election, false alarm and dissemination of fake news to whip up unnecessary sentiments as well as the use of hate speeches or vulgar languages to undermine the electoral process.
"I plead with you to shun violence, malpractices, snatching of ballot boxes, buying and selling of voter cards, intimidation of election officials, vote buying and all other election vices. In alternative, you can engage in effective, positive, purposeful and sustainable participation in the democratic process."
According to him, the Commission has recruited and trained 16,000 ad-hoc staff drawn from the two federal government institutions, NYSC and federal civil service with offices in Osun.
He added that poll would take place in 3,010 polling units and that 1,260,748 Permanent Voters Cards have so far been collected, leaving 419,182 PVCs uncollected.


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Friday, April 22, 2011
Beans, beans, the musical seeds, the more you plant, the more you'll feed!
One thing you DON'T want to do, however, is if you're planning to use beans to plant later, you absolutely should not vacuum-seal them. Remember that since they are seeds, beans are also living organisms, and vacuum-sealing them will essentially kill them. They'll still be edible for a long time, of course, but they just won't grow and produce more beans after you've vacuum-sealed them. The 40 pounds of beans filled up two 12-jar cases of mason jars (again, don't vacuum-seal the jars), and now those jars are in a cool, dark place until I'm ready to plant them. Have any of you used any of your beans from your food storage for sprouting and/or planting? I'd be interested to hear your stories of storing and growing your own food using beans.
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Remember with stocking up on beans to add extra water to your supply.ReplyDelete
Nothing like beans, cornbread and fried tater's.
How about freezing them? If you freeze them will they still be viable for planting later?ReplyDelete
Kris, I'm not sure what effect freezing would have on beans. My freezer is full of frozen veggies that I thaw out and dehydrate (more on that soon in another post), and I'm not sure that freezer space would be the best use of space for beans, since you should probably have a lot more than just a freezer-full of them. I think you should be OK just to put the beans in mason jars (WITHOUT oxygen absorbers) and just keep them in a cool, dark place and plant them later.ReplyDelete


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text: Marketing MSc OverviewCourse detailsLearning and teachingEmployabilityStudent life Business to business, customer relationships, internal communications… marketing an organisation's products or services makes you an ambassador of the brand, a key part in its commercial and reputational success. This programme is for graduates from all disciplines, and explores the principles, theoretical concepts and practice of marketing, with a strong emphasis on current thinking and contemporary issues. This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, this programme is run and supported by experienced academics and marketing practitioners. Globally renowned for their expertise, they will give you significant insights into key areas of marketing, including brand marketing; advertising; consumer behaviour and innovation and strategy. Please note that applications to this programme from mainland China closed on Wednesday 21 November 2018. Any applications that have already been submitted for this course prior to the 21 November 2018 will continue to be processed. Please note that we are not able to consider applications for deferred entry for this programme. If you are made an offer and subsequently cannot study with us, you will need to make a new application for the following intake in order to be considered for entry. Applications for 2020 entry open on the 1st October 2019. Wenwei Wu MSc Marketing | University of Birmingham, UK ""My degree has enabled me to secure a job within an industry that I find extremely rewarding."" Course details Programme content The programme involves six taught modules, including four core modules (Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Management, Marketing Research and Marketing Strategy and Planning) followed by a number of specialist modules such as Retail Marketing, Strategic Brand Management, Responsible Marketing and Society, and Marketing Communications. You will also undertake a substantial research dissertation on a marketing topic of your choice. Recent dissertations have included investigations in areas such as digital marketing, marketing communications and retail marketing. The suite of MSc Marketing Programmes has been approved and accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and is recognised by the ESRC for research training. For recent graduates and practising managers already familiar with basic marketing concepts, please also see our Marketing Communications MSc and Strategic Marketing and Consulting MSc programmes. Why study this course We are a department of international researchers and teachers who pride ourselves on our wide reaching, rigorous and meaningful research. We have won a range of research grants from bodies such as ESRC and the British Academy as well as working closely with business organisations both regionally and nationally. We are actively involved with our discipline through our professional membership, editorships of leading journals and engagement with industry and the media.We also run four outstanding MSc Marketing programmes which attract students from more than thirty countries. You will be taught by staff from one of the largest groups of Marketing faculty in the UK, including academics who are internationally recognised. Our complement of academics and marketing practitioners offer extensive experience and expertise in areas such as brand marketing, advertising, services marketing, e-marketing, retailing, international marketing, consumer behaviour, business to business marketing, marketing ethics, innovation and strategy. Modules Core modules Consumer Behaviour, 20 credits Marketing Management, 20 credits Marketing Research, 20 credits Marketing Strategy and Planning, 20 credits Research Dissertation, 60 credits Optional modules* Choose 40 credits from the following: Business to Business Relationships, 10 credits E-Marketing, 20 credits Marketing Communications, 10 credits Product and Innovation Management, 10 credits Retail Marketing, 10 credits Services Marketing, 10 credits Strategic Brand Management, 10 credits Responsible Marketing and Society, 10 credits *Capped numbers for optional modules The optional modules listed on the website for this programme may occasionally be subject to change. As you will appreciate, staff changes can lead to changes in specialist areas and therefore the modules that are offered. Where a module is no longer available, we will inform you as soon as possible so that you make alternative choices. Fees and funding For programme fees and information on further costs please visit our Fees and Financing page. Business School Scholarships may be available, find out more about our scholarships. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government; find out more. Postgraduate Loans for Masters students If you're an English-resident, or EU student, you may be eligible for a loan to study a taught or research Masters in any subject. The government-backed student loan will provide up to £10,280 in 2017. Detailed criteria and information regarding the application can be found on our postgraduate funding page. Questions about funding? Use our Student Help knowledge base to find the answer. For EU students applying for the 2020/21 academic year The UK Government has confirmed that EU students will continue to be eligible for 'home fee status' for entry in September 2020, and will continue to have access to eligible financial support via the Postgraduate Masters or Doctoral loan for the duration of their course. For more information visit the gov.uk website. You can also visit our EU Referendum information page for more information and updates. Entry requirements A good Honours degree (2:1 or higher) or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent. We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements English language scores of 7.0 IELTS (no less than 6.5 in any band), 95 TOEFL (with no less than 22 in any band), or 67 (in all skills) Pearson Academic Test of English are required. If you are currently studying at a Chinese university, please view our specific entry requirements including our list of acceptable universities for further study at Birmingham. 24 month flexible route This course is also offered in a 24-month format. Applicants with a 2.2 bachelor's honours degree or overseas equivalent may be eligible for the 24-month version of this course. The first year of the 24-month course involves completing our Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) programme, which will provide you with a broad foundation of knowledge in business disciplines. On successful completion of this first year with a grade average of 60% or higher, you would be able to proceed directly onto the 12-month MSc Marketing programme beginning in the following September. How to apply Monday 1 July 2019 is the application deadline for international students (Tier 4) who wish to study in the United Kingdom. We are not able to consider applications for 2019 made after this date. The deadline for Home/EU (non-Tier 4) students is Monday 12 September 2019. Applications will reopen for 2020 entry in early October 2019. Monday 1 July 2019 is the application deadline for international students (Tier 4) who wish to study in the United Kingdom. We are not able to consider applications for 2019 made after this date. The deadline for Home/EU (non-Tier 4) students is Monday 12 September 2019. Applications will reopen for 2020 entry in early October 2019.When clicking on the Apply Now button you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online. Further information regarding how to apply online can be found on the How to apply pagesApply now OverviewLearning and teaching The Birmingham Business School aims to deliver a world class, research-led, connected curriculum that facilitates enhanced student experience. Learning and Teaching are a partnership between lecturers who enable learning opportunities and students who engage in the learning process actively and independently. To achieve this, we use a wide range of resources and blended learning techniques. Teaching and learning activities take place in various venues across all days of the week. At the beginning of each module, you will be given course materials, which will explain the aims and objectives of the module, an outline of content and indicative reading. To benefit fully from your participation in the programme, you will need to commit yourself fully to it. You will need to engage with the learning process by attending all lectures and seminars, reading all materials provided or recommended, taking notes and participating actively during the lectures. Discussion is encouraged in many subjects. After all, one of the main benefits of studying in an MSc Programme is sharing of experiences and ideas. We also offer exciting practice-based experiences and guest speakers, to highlight the challenges of marketing decisions in real life. You will also undertake a major independent research dissertation, which must be related to a marketing issue. Academic members of the Marketing Group will suggest topics consistent with their ongoing research, or you can choose a topic that is directly related to your chosen career path. There are a host of potential topics for a marketing dissertation. Topics have included: Drivers and Detractors of Private Label Branding on E Marketplaces An investigation into the factors affecting vegan food choices SME Authenticity in the UK craft beer industry Branding and Sponsorship in English Football Marketing Communications Approaches to Sustainable Behaviour Change Among University of Birmingham Students The home of Birmingham Business School is University House, conveniently situated on the edge of the main campus opposite the main gate of the University. To the elegant old house of 1908, that houses staff rooms and social space, a new multi-million pound state of-the-art teaching and learning complex has been added giving a unique combination of historic elegance and cutting-edge facilities. Our students benefit from advanced teaching technology. All fifteen lecture theatres and seminar rooms contain comprehensive audio-visual equipment and sound systems, as well as wireless connectivity and data projection. Three large PC clusters add to computing facilities already available to students across the campus. The main lecture theatre, seating 200, is often utilised outside term-time as a conference facility for local industry. Birmingham Business School's brand new Postgraduate Teaching Centre opened its doors to students in autumn 2016. The building is called the Alan Walters Building after the noted economist of the same name. The high quality facilities provide a dedicated space for the Business School's postgraduate students, and includes communal areas for studying and group work, which will look out over the Green Heart when completed in 2019. A high-class learning environment As a postgraduate student, you will have access to our award-winning £10 million postgraduate teaching space, the Alan Walters Building. This will provide you with access to facilities of the highest quality, including a state-of-the-art lecture theatre, dedicated computer clusters and seminar rooms as well as communal areas for studying and group work, which will look out over the University's ambitious Green Heart development, due to be completed in 2019. Follow this link to take a virtual tour of the Alan Walters Building. Assessment methods Taught modules contribute towards two thirds of your final assessment. The dissertation contributes one third. The majority of modules are assessed using written examinations and coursework. Coursework can take a variety of forms, including reports, essays, group presentations and practical assignments. Some coursework is group based. Not all modules will involve examinations. Course detailsEmployability Recent graduates from our two conversion programmes (MSc Marketing and MSc International Marketing) have gone on to work in a wide range of careers in companies such as Microsoft, Ogilvy & Mather, American Express, Accenture, Whitbread, Beiersdorf, DaimlerChrysler, AstraZeneca, Tesco, AC Nielsen, Mazda Motors, Leo Burnett, Nissan, both in the UK and in their home country for returning international students. Strong industry links We enjoy active and close links with industry and the financial community. Many of our programmes have input from organisations such as GE, Biersdorf and Accenture. Companies such as HSBC, BP, Unilever and Deloitte visit the School to run workshops and business games, ensuring that you have the opportunity to put the theory you have learned into practice. Particular programmes also offer the ability to obtain first-hand experience in the form of either work placements abroad or UK based consultancy projects with companies such as Jaguar, Aston Villa Football Club and Cadbury. Careers in Business Careers in Business is a dedicated service for postgraduate Business School students. We'll help you in all aspects of your career management, from planning your job-seeking strategies, applying for jobs, preparing for interviews and assessment centres and developing your essential employability skills. At the start of your programme you will receive an email from our team, giving details of how you can access Careers in Business Online. Please get in touch to find out how our Careers in Business team can support you. Learn more about the service that our Careers in Business team can provide. Career development advice Our consultants offer an individual advice service, which includes: Career review and objective setting Job-seeking strategies CV review Application advice Interview and selection advice Working in the UK International work enquiries Skills coaching Employers aren't just looking for great qualifications. They want to see high-quality personal skills too, such as team working, leadership, presentation and interpersonal skills. Our Skills Development Consultants offer individual appointments to help you shape and hone these qualities. Keeping you up to date Our Employer Liaison Team regularly undertakes initiatives to attract employment/ project opportunities into the Business School. You can find information about vacancies and other openings on Careers in Business Online and on Business School noticeboards, as well as through the Careers and Employability Centre vacancy database . Careers events and workshops This is your chance to find out about employment opportunities, develop your skills and network with industry professionals. Our range of career management, personal development and employer events are a great opportunity to discover what's open to you upon graduation – just sign up to the events to take part. Using the Careers and Employability Centre Postgraduate students in the Business School are very welcome to use the services provided by the Careers and Employability Centre such as online vacancy listings, employer presentations and fairs and accessing online careers information. You can use the Careers in Business team for individual appointments, CV checking, mock interviews and other job search-related activities. Professional accreditation The suite of MSc Marketing programmes have been accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Learning and teachingStudent life Employability


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We have turned our real passion for food into a full experience.
Write to us for dates and prices, join our Italian cooking class, discover the real Neapolitan food by getting lost in our markets, then come here to The Church to cook and eat together.
Chiara Cianciaruso is a globetrotter chef.
She travels the seven seas cheffing around in restaurants, hotels, museums and mega yachts, she comes back the most she can to her home port Naples.
Skilled in japanese or thai or french approaches, here at The Church Chiara focuses on local tradition.
Her contribution to The Church is a total experience. It includes tasting and shopping in the craziest Neapolitan market and a full day Italian cooking class. Let her introduce you to a tasty corner of our home!
Raph Regan is our eclectic music and food artist and former owner at different restaurants between Norway's capital, Oslo and his native city of Naples, where he moves in 2015 to start several projects in the city's thriving food business.
Fed up by the constraints of the restaurant circuits, he throws all limitations and routines out of the window. His goal is: total freedom away from standardized dining experiences. His idea of cooking focuses on vegetables by drawing on his experience in a biodynamic farm in Oslo, "neglected" fish – highly flavorsome and rich in taste and tradition – and sustainable ingredients farmed naturally or in the wild. He is also very keen on food fermentation processes and is continuously experimenting with preservation techniques to develop new, spontaneous flavors.
First of all you can hop on our lunch session, a 3 hours cooking class (10.30 – 13.30) which will get into the Neapolitan roots of many Italian great dishes.
You will enjoy a rather typical Mediterranean lifestyle. This class is indeed suitable for amateurs, food enthusiasts and those who want to discover a 3000 years old town by tasting our deli's. Let's buy all the ingredients together and design the menu with all the best and freshest products.
Lazy walk soaked into the colourful Pignasecca Market. One hour market tour. Two hours hands-on cooking class immerged in the pure Renaissance Palazzo Marigliano with its terraces and beautiful landscape, refreshing drinks, 3 courses lunch. Extra: recipe booklet of the session.
You can also opt for a dinner session suited to very keen cooks, professional chefs or those who simply want to enjoy a fabulous landscape while learning about Italian food.
This class will introduce you to a 4 courses modern & traditional Neapolitan dinner: antipasto, primo, secondo and dessert. Prepping, cleaning, chopping, slicing, shredding and finally cooking: a three hours hands-on cooking class + enjoy a sweet terrace surrounded by the beautiful 3000 years old Neapolitan landscape with refreshing drinks, a relaxing dinner and a recipe booklet to take home. After the main preparation you will plate your own dish and we are going to eat all together enjoying wine, music and the marvelous landscape of Naples by the terrace.
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One loves cooking, the other eating.
We both love Naples and its secrets: come and visit so we can share them. Maybe during a sweet Naples Cooking Class.


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Who knew that living a holistic creative life would lead us to raising ducks?! Seriously, the past two and half months have been filled with daily energy and sweet moments with these three little creatures....
See, all of this holistic creativity talk is about so much more than making art to me. It's also about how we engage with our awareness and life experiences. Maybe another way of saying it is that ART is a way of life - a way of SEEING life and participating with it.
A few months ago, we had a friend offer us a chicken coop - one they had made out of an old coffee table... have I mentioned that we live in the South? So we started talking about some of our values and how we've wanted to maybe raise chickens for eggs, and have this little dream of living in a more participatory way with the land we're on, what sustains us, and how we spend our energy back toward those things in a conscientious exchange.
One thing led to another, and after a little research, we thought ducks might make more sense for us. We love engaging with our animals and everyone said ducks are more fun, they suffer from less disease, certain breeds lay more eggs, the eggs are bigger and tastier in baked goods, etc. So we thought - yeah, ducks. But just a couple - there's only two of us after all. We looked into it more, and thought Khaki Campbells would be a great breed for us. We just didn't know where we would get them (lots of people actually mail order them, but that made me feel funny, so I wasn't sold on the idea). But it didn't matter because within 24 hours, Steve synchronistically saw a posting that there were hatchlings available about an hour away - Khaki Campbell ducklings.
The next day we were in the car to go pick them up - but we had to take three because the duck farm didn't want to be left with just one (makes sense). They also don't vent their ducks (to determine the sex) because it can cause damage to the duckling - so we weren't even sure if we were getting females or drakes (male ducks)... AND it would be possibly a couple of months until we knew what sex they are and if we would ever get eggs from these babies we were taking on. We're pretty sure we know now... read on.
After getting a tour of the farm we left with three of the tiniest 2 day old ducks in a box on my lap, and they nipped at my ring on the ride. At home, they moved into a climate controlled plastic bin in my studio... and we began the daily process of watching them grow (very fast), learning about ducks and preparing for grown ones in our space.
This included extending the coop size, adding another door and a make-shift roof with scrap material and a little green paint. My fella got super creative with using stuff we had around or could salvage from others - like those legs - they're from a large piece of bamboo. I added the mandala touch to make it a happy nest for when they would move in.
We had lots of conversations about how the space would be in the yard for them, and how care for them would effect our routine. We have dogs and cats in our neighborhood, and for the past two years, we've had bears in our yard at times. For ducks, you have to think about safety - luckily we both work from home, so our presence helps a lot - but we needed to think about ways to move them around a yard with no fence. So we came up with a simple portable pen design that butts up against their coop ramp, and that we can wheel around the backyard so they have fresh grass to lay on and forage each day.
More recently, we have rigged up a hardwire fence (that can roll up as needed), so that they can free-range in a safe area in the back when we are outside with them. This has been a hoot! They don't like being touched by hands much, but they love being near us - yet, if we walk toward them, they waddle-run away, but the minute we turn around to walk away, they come running after us. They will come right up to us when they're out - as long as it's on their terms.
We rebelled against a lot of recommendations. If you're an animal person, you know... our creature companions have spirit and personality. For instance, it's recommended that you don't let ducklings swim until they're a couple of months old - it has to do with feathers, oil and warmth and makes sense - but taking into consideration how we could provide what they weren't getting from nature with monitored water introduction, we didn't have the heart to keep water from them for that long! I mean, they're DUCKS, right? So we let them swim early, and they did great (see below for a video of their first swim).
We also moved them permanently outside pretty quick compared to what some suggest for those without a mother duck. These ducks grow FAST - and like most animals there was a sense of peace about them outside that wasn't happening in our makeshift pens inside. You know... sunlight, breezes, grass... who could blame them. So we did careful temperature shifting over time, and once they hit temps that were like the temps outside, and the coop and pen were ready, out they went. I was pretty delighted about this after almost 6 weeks of having them inside, to be honest. And they did great once again. They even put themselves to bed the first night as it grew dark - waddling up the washboard ramp - easy-weasy!
I have been so heart-struck by these birds - they are messy and have been a lot of work - but they bring so much joy and a slower pace to the moments of our day - grounding us in our HOME.
To have three together gives a whole close-up perspective about how they intuitively work, as well. They have a complete flock-mentality - when one starts getting into something, the other two follow - and there's no set leader, per se - just attentiveness to the unit. I get the impression that if we just had one, it would have bonded with us and been OK with being handled regularly - but with three, they just want to be near each other, so to try to bond with one becomes tricky.
They are cautious - understandably so - and yet they are so very curious. We have more wild birds in our yard than ever. The crows especially love to come clean up any food the ducks have spilled, and we can look out the window and see the crows just a few feet from the ducks several times a day - sometimes I swear they're talking to one another in Bird.
You can tell the sex of a duck (before the males feathers fully change) by their quacks, and sometimes by their tails. The males voices are quiet, raspy, and they talk less - and the females are the quackers, talking a lot. The males/drakes also will show a curled tail. From our observations, we have lucked out - 2 females and 1 male, indicated by significant voice changes and one curly tail - which means they can all stay together here with us. Of course, we'll know for sure once we start getting eggs in a few months!
Right now, they are going through their first moult already, shedding their first feathers all over the yard - and their big ones are coming in beautifully.
Did I tell you their names yet? Moss(y), Gita and Stars in {his} Eyes (Starzy) - though to be totally honest, we have a hard time telling apart Mossy and Gita anymore - except that Mossy lets out screaming quacks and runs around a bit like a chicken when scared!
Contrary to what you might think, ducks don't have to have a pond or swimming hole at all - they just need enough water to get their heads submerged. We thought we would only give them a pool a couple of times a week to minimize the yard mess, but they just love it so much that they get a small pool every warm day - plus, that's half the fun for us right now - watching them love their life.
They're 11 weeks old today, and I'm amazed at how much they've become a part of our life - including sneaking into my art from time to time. There is something really magical about playing a role in raising the source of some of your food - really getting to witness the nature of the creature and how they engage, and try to provide for them some quality of life. It's a whole new level of exchange and gratitude for us that will feel really special with that first egg.
Here's a silly two minute video of their first swim:


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Irish Music and Song
Spring Concert Series
Many of you have asked when our spring concert series will happen again. The answer is, this coming spring of 2018. There will be four performers visiting from Ireland, and they will give concerts in Butte and Missoula.
Fiddle - Orla McCague
February 8 in Missoula
February 9 in Butte
Accordion - Danny O'Mahony
February 22 in Missoula
February 24 in Butte
Uillinn Pipes - Eoin Ó Riabhaigh
March 10 in Missoula
March 9 in Butte
Music and Song - Liam Ó Maonlaí
March 24 in Missoula
March 23 in Butte
All concerts will run from 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Concerts at the University of Montana Recital Hall in Missoula
and the Montana Tech Library in Butte.
Tickets cost $15 general admission, $10 for Friends and seniors; and $5 for students. There is a season package for $45. Tickets are available for purchase online and at different outlets in Missoula and Butte.


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"When the well's dry, we know the worth of water." -Benjamin Franklin Earth Day is always fun to celebrate with students and it's great to help kids understand how people and nature are so closely linked. This Earth Day activity is made to be EASY…just assign in Google Classroom and GO! This Earth Day Craftivity is a fun way to get… Read More
Want an EASY Easter Egg Hunt?
Easter Egg Hunts are such a fun part of being an elementary teacher! What's even better? A fun, EDUCATIONAL, and EASY Easter Egg Hunt! I created two different Easter Egg Hunts to help you have some fun with your students. For both Egg Hunts, you will need plastic Easter Eggs. It's totally up to you how many colors you want, but… Read More
5 EASY Holiday Gifts for Students
This time of year is crazy, right? There are presents to buy, trees to decorate, holiday parties to plan, and that's just the beginning of the never-ending list! Below is a list of 5 EASY holiday gifts for students submitted by other teachers! To check out all of the ideas from other teachers, click here. I chose these 5 gift… Read More
Self-Grading Math Assessments
Self-Grading Math Assessments Are Here! Google Classroom has made my life SO much easier and self-grading assessments are just another way! I created 14 math assessments, each with a pre- and post-assessment which you can use all year long with your students! The assessments are built using Google Forms and are both meant to be shared with your kiddos either… Read More
Teaching Strategy #13: Turn Your Students Into Zombies
Okay, okay, you're not really going to turn your students into REAL zombies, but this is even better and will help big time with your classroom management! Here are the basics: What?: This strategy is a way to help grade papers in your classroom quickly and easily, using other students to help you. Why?: Because, who doesn't want to grade… Read More
Getting Started with Google Forms
Getting started with Google Forms can be a little tricky, especially if you have never used the tool before. All of the other Google Apps are fairly simple because they are so similar to programs we have already used (Slides and Powerpoint), but Forms is unlike any other program. The video below shows you how to get started with making… Read More
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Protecting Your Mental Health During The Holidays
Today I'm back on a lighter note for Blogmas and talking about ways that I personally protect my mental health during the winter and holiday season. You can search "self-care" and will be bombarded with thousands of blog posts and magazine articles on the topic. I've even written a couple my self (10 Ways to Practice Self-Care Today & The Truth About Self-care).
This list includes ways that I try to remain sane and calm during the holiday season and not let anxiety or depression creep in to control how I'm feeling:
L-Theanine & CBD
L-Theanine is an amino acid found most commonly in tea leaves that promotes relaxation without drowsiness. A coworker recommended these to me this summer as a natural anxiety reducer and I've been taking them ever since. I LOVE these. There are no side effects, and you can experiment with the dosage that works for you. I've also taken CBD oil in vape form since April and it's amazing. I use CBD oil to relax and also relieve pain from headaches and menstrual cramps. CBD is known to be an anxiety-reducer and I've incorporated it into my self-care routine for this very reason.
Light Therapy
Either with an actual bright-light lamp or making an effort to go outside on bright days, even for just a few minutes each day. Lack of sunlight definitely has an effect on my mood during the winter and so I make it a point to get more sunlight when I can on the bright days and keep my blinds wide open, even with the cold. I haven't experimented with a bright-lamp but I have heard great things about it.
Even when I have to force myself, getting up and moving does help me feel better. Exercise can be a stress and anxiety reliever with the added bonus of weight-loss and increased stamina.
Beach Trip
I try to go on a beach trip somewhere warm during the cold months each year now. The beach is my happy place and I always return feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. I know this isn't an affordable luxury for everyone but if it is, I recommend it.
Do Away With Obligation
During this season, its highly likely to be bombarded with invitation after invitation for holiday parties, family gatherings, work events, etc. And depending on the relationship, you can feel obligated to go somewhere that you know may not have you feeling the best. Try saying no more to things you truly don't want to do, especially when it's not in your best interest to attend.
During this season, its highly likely to be bombarded with invitation after invitation for holiday parties, family gatherings, work events, etc. And depending on the relationship, you can feel obligated to go somewhere that you know may not have you feeling the best. Try saying no more to things you truly don't want to do, especially when it's not in your best interest to attend.
Create a Morning Routine
Two weeks ago I started a morning routine. Previously, I just get up in enough time to do the bare minimum to get my day started. I'm making it a habit now to wake up earlier, drink tea, and say an affirmation for the day. Sometimes that will also consist of journaling. Find what works for you and stick to it. Even if it's just waking up five minutes earlier to express gratitude or reflect on the previous day.
Resist Indulging
This one is hard. It being the holidays, it's so easy to indulge in pretty much everything. Free food from all the potlucks and parties. An abundance of alcohol and other beverages at these same parties. And shopping all the sales and promotions. Resist the temptation to overspend and overeat.
Volunteering is a BIG part of my self-care because I enjoy doing it. I try to volunteer at least twice a month in some capacity. Sometimes when I'm feeling down, volunteering helps me to realize 1. I'm extremely blessed. 2. Things can always be worse.
Hopefully, this list helps you in your effort to protect your mental health this holiday season!


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3 Ways To Have A Successful Socially-Conscious Campaign
Give-back Marketing: Things To Keep In Mind
Millennials love to give back. Despite think-pieces calling us selfish or giving condescending "advice" (um, the avocado toast fiasco anyone?), we're a generation dedicated to philanthropy. Two years ago CNBC reported 84% of us made a charitable donation and 70% volunteered. How's that for being self-centered?
Influenced by millennials, brands have begun to adopt a more socially-conscious approach to their marketing strategies. Thinking of running one on social media? Here are a few tips we've observed and learned:
1. Be genuine
Before you decide to run a socially-conscious campaign, you need ask yourself a few questions: Why are you doing this? Why is this initiative important to your brand? If the answer is "to look good" then you need to dig deeper.
People can sniff out insincerity and you'll lose all credibility if it seems like you're jumping on a trend for the sake of it. To quote every lead of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette – "Are you doing this for the right reasons?"
Choose an organization or social cause you're either already involved with or interested in. Your passion for the cause will show in your work; making the case for your authenticity.
2. Spend time on the name
So you've decided on your social cause and chosen the organization you're going to donate to. You've drafted strategies and tactics, and the team is excited to get started.
But before you start promoting it on social – does your campaign have a name? More importantly, is it relevant? Short? When we came up with our #150Smiles campaign, we spent a lot of time brainstorming and making sure it was the right fit, easy to remember, and not being used by other brands already.
It's like naming a newborn child – you don't want pick something last-minute. You'll be overwhelmed and might say the first thing that comes to your mind…like pizza: "Nice to meet you, I'm Pizza Thomas". Jokes aside, the name of your campaign is the foundation on which your content and colour theme will be built upon.
3. Choose the right platforms
We know you want to reach as many eyes as possible, but you have to be authentic to your brand. If you never use Snapchat, now may not be the time to start. Stick to what you know and what you do best.
You should definitely promote on all of your social channels, but you may decide to focus more on one. With #150Smiles, we got the most engagement on Instagram and in hindsight, would have promoted more on that channel. (Side note: make sure content is customized for each platform!).
Be careful not to overdo it: no one likes a Pushy Paula. Alternate between posting about the campaign, relevant industry news, blog posts and other fun things you like to share with your followers. It will feel more organic, and less like a sales pitch.
What are your thoughts on socially-conscious campaigns? Which brands do them well?
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Last month I asked my mom to take some family shots of us in the metroparks. We had not had anything with all 3 of us in it for a long time. The pictures turned out great. My son was instantly bored but even he did okay!
Here are a few of my favorites that I used on Christmas cards this year. Enjoy :-)
On another note: I'm excited about the holidays but nervous about all the food and about the new Weight Watchers program which is rolling out next week. I'm sure I will like it, but it means all my recipes etc will have to be re-done with new points values.
Also, I signed a 'Maintain, no gain' pledge for an initiative that Laura Kessel is doing. It's my little reminder to keep going forward.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
p.s. total lost is 209!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Family pictures
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Love these! What great photos. And that blue is STUNNING on you.ReplyDelete
Look at the life in your smile! Thrilled for you and your family.ReplyDelete
So freaking proud of you - gorgeous photos!!ReplyDelete
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Thanks so much ladies!!ReplyDelete
Awesome pics, awesome scenery, beautiful family, and hell yeah! on that weight loss. :)ReplyDelete
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Becoming Catholic
How do I become Catholic?
For those who are interested in becoming Catholic, St .Vincent de Paul offers the experience of RCIA. That is, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This program is led by a team of parish members who are dedicated to sharing and teaching the Catholic Faith! Not only will you learn the essentials of our faith, but you will also enter in to an experience of community and prayer! RCIA goes from Fall until slightly after the Easter Vigil. Those wishing to enter the Catholic Church will do so at the Easter Vigil (night before Easter) Mass.


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Many police departments around the United States are being outfitted with individual cameras that clip to an officer's uniform. These cameras are being implemented among the numerous reports of police brutality and supposed unarmed shootings that are occurring around the nation. According to Gianfrancesco Genoso, many did not consider about these cameras, are that not only will they capture the possible questionable actions a police officer may have but also their heroic ones as seen on http://www.arrudaalvimadvogados.com.br/.
Despite being called a hero, Sgt Hudson insists that he was just doing his job. The department was outfitted with cameras thanks to Waffle House's donations after an officer was shot and killed in their parking lot.


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Ariadna Cantis
www.ariadnacantis.com . . Ariadna Cantis is an architectural curator, critic and author. Graduated at Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid. Her work focuses on the communication and dissemination of urban planning, architecture and design. Divides herself between the promotion, research and commissioning of architecture and contemporary culture engaging herself in various projects, exhibitions and publications, in order to generate a critical dialogue on the limits of architecture. Read more HERE .
Miguel de Guzmán
Architect and Architectura Photographer. His work is commisioned by most important spanish Architecture Offices. He has been a proffesor in the Graphic Ideation Department at CEU Architecture School and the Photography Department of Istituto Europeo di Design in Madrid. Since 2008 Imagen Subliminal is the broadcast platform for the work of Miguel de Guzmán as architectural photographer and videographer. Read more HERE . .
…Edgar Gonzalez
edgargonzalez.com / ZoomInMag.com . . M.A. in Complex Architectures, Universidad de Alicante (ES), B.Arch, Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Occidente ITESO.(MX)
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Franchises for Sale in Hoyt Lakes, MN
Discover business opportunities, in or around Hoyt Lakes, with well-established brands, who are looking for people like you to help them grow.
As of the 2010 United States Census, Hoyt Lakes, located in the North Star State, had a total population of 2,003 people. This makes Hoyt Lakes the four hundred twelfth-most populated city in the state of MN.


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RHP Aaron Nola had contract selected by Philadelphia
RHP David Buchanan optioned to Lehigh Valley
RHP Chris Leroux activated (Pan Am Games)
RHP Tyler Knigge traded to Seattle Mariners organization for bags of cash–assigned to AA Jackson Generals
Printable Roster
It just never seemed like Tyler had quite enough consistency or performance to be trusted above AAA. However, he's a hard worker and a talented guy–hopefully he finds opportunity in another organization. I know it's really "cash considerations" but I like to think that if I was traded for cash, it would be A LOT of cash. In any case, we wish him well.
Philly is going with a four-man rotation for the time being due to off days, with Jerome Williams and Nola joining Hamels and Morgan. Still waiting to hear if Harang will be assigned for rehab–as well as Chase Utley.
See you at the park,
(featured image by Cheryl Pursell)
Categories: Kram's Korner - From the Club Level, Lehigh Valley IronPigs


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If popular culture has taught us anything, its that being a captain is one of the coolest roles around and our very own Captain Awesome shirt is one of the coolest tee's around. Featuring its namesake emblazoned across a ships wheel wrapped in rope, a ribbon is stacked underneath with a script font stating 'over land and sea'.
This t-shirt is made even more awesome with the wearers year of birth, making this a fantastic birthday present for that awesome friend or family member.
All our designs are printed on high quality heavy cotton t-shirts.
Size Guide:
Small (6/8)
Medium (10/12)
Large (14/16)
Extra large (18/20)
Wash at 30°C, iron on reverse, do not tumble dry.


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Happy National Cashew Day (and Thanksgiving) to all my American friends and readers! While this fun holiday might instigate the age-old argument of plain vs salted vs roasted vs honeyed I love that all you need to participate in National Cashew Day is to simply eat some cashews.
There is a lot of food related holidays in the USA; I've saved a few calendar lists I've come across so I can plan some posts for next year. When I looked into the origins of the National Cashew Day it turns out it was first celebrated in Brazil with cashew based dishes that showcased the rich texture and flavor. What started as family based celebrations slowly started spreading to different parts of the world. I found this day listed as being either the 22nd or the 23rd from different sources – I think I'll celebrate it both days to be fair (and to eat a lot more cashews)
I originally made these celery bites for a Melbourne Cup race day picnic with friends. This is the best every celery-stuffer since peanut butter. Chill celery bites before serving and you've got a refreshing summer snack. Use cashew cheese leftovers on crackers with avocado, tomato and sprouts or salad leaves for a light lunch.
- 6 celery sticks, rinsed and cut into 5cm lengths
- 1 cup raw or unroasted cashews
- 1 long red chilli, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Water
- ½ tsp miso
- ½ tsp tamari, soy sauce or shoyu
- (Optional) Activate cashews by soaking in water overnight. Drain and pat dry before proceeding with recipe.
- Place all ingredients except for celery in a food processor, pulse until well combined and still a little chunky. Add a water, a little at a time if needed to help mix.
- Spoon mixture into celery sticks. Chill before serving.


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4 Days Xian and Mt. Huashan Tour
Terracotta Warriors, Xian City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Mt Huashan
Tour Code: TCT-Xian-02
Tour Type: Private Tour
Best Travel Time: Suitable for the whole year, best from April to November.
p.s. Mt. Huashan is a nice summer resort during June and August.
Price from $ 286
Day 1 Arrival Xian
Arrive in Xian, a famous historic and cultural city, a treasure house of relics and sites, you can breathe the historical air from all the must-see spots. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Meals: No meals
Recommended Hotel: In Xian
Xian City View
Day 2 Xian
Today, enjoy your full day visit to the Terracotta Warriors of 6,000 terra-cotta soldiers standing in battle formation guard the tomb of the very first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Then visit the Xian City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Today, you can choose to enjoy Tang Dynasty Show with dinner for the optional activity.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Recommended Hotel:In Xian
Terracotta Army
Day 3 Xian Mt. Huashan Xian
In the morning, take a 1.5hours driving to Mt. Huashan for your one day leisure trip there(cable car is excluded). It is known as "the most precipitous mountain under heaven" and is probably the most dangerous mountain in the world routinely frequented by hikers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Recommended Hotel: In Xian
Mt. Huashan
Day 4 Departure Xian
Be transferred to the airport for the flight to your next stop.
Meals: Breakfast
Service Ends
|Hotel Class
|Group Size
|Dec. ~ Feb.
|Mar. ~ Nov.
|Economy Hotel
|2 ~ 5 pax
|6 ~ 9 pax
|Comfortable Hotel
|2 ~ 5 pax
|6 ~ 9 pax
|Deluxe Hotel
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Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and Venezuela's Ivan Gil met Thursday in Moscow in a session that the Russian Foreign Ministry said was held in a constructive atmosphere. "The Russian side expressed solidarity with the friendly people of Venezuela, firm support for the policy of its government aimed at preventing destabilization in the country and supported the idea of ??holding a national dialogue to overcome the differences in Venezuelan society," the ministry said in a statement.
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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is ordering the border with Brazil closed as opposition leaders plan to bring in foreign humanitarian aid from neighboring nations.
Maduro said on state television Thursday he's also considering a closure of Venezuela's border with Colombia.
Opposition leaders say they plan to mount caravans to bring aid into Venezuela from Colombia and Brazil. Maduro says the aid meant to undermine and overthrow him and says Venezuela needs no such shipments.


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Ricoh to unveil TotalFlow Cloud Suite for app-like production print capabilities
Ricoh will unveil TotalFlow Cloud Suite, a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) toolbox for print service providers (PSP) and corporates, at drupa 2016.
TotalFlow Cloud Suite is comprised of data cleansing, Web-to-print, marketing asset management, cross media services, and workflow automation. TotalFlow Cloud Suite enhances the accessibility of key solutions to boost productivity and performance.
"The suite makes key solutions for productivity and performance accessible to a wide audience and they're carefully selected, we've put them through a stringent due diligence process, and we've paid particular attention to data security and compliance with the applicable data protection standards," says Jacques van Wyk, COO of Ricoh SA.
The suite is subscription-based, a model that allows PSPs to choose the components they want without capex investment. The model also allows them to add whatever functionality they need as demand dictates to grow their service responsively.
"Not every PSP is a large operation with their own IT department. In fact, a large portion of the market is made up of family businesses that have limited resources," says Van Wyk. "The cloud model has proven itself in many spheres of the IT and enterprise sectors because it removes the challenges that come with having your own infrastructure, like cost, expertise, and the time to manage and maintain it. These PSPs are good at what they do, many have been doing it for years, decades even, but they don't have the resources to complicate their lives with the new wave of workflow solutions that will actually enhance their businesses. So we take the hassle and the burden away from them so they can compete on a level footing with the big guys and potentially tap new markets with sophisticated services for their clients."
The flexibility of TotalFlow Cloud Suite means PSPs can build toolkits that best fit their business needs. It also ensures they have the latest tools, with all updates and enhancements as they become available, without the disruption normally associated with the process.
"Apple's app-sphere is great because it's a vetted service consumers know they can trust. That's what we've created here, specifically for guys who offer increasingly complex services and products coming off production presses, by removing the complexity through screened solutions," says Van Wyk. "They can browse, select, and right away begin working with the tools in the suite so they're immediately productive, profitable, fast, and efficient – and they're only paying for the volume of work they're actually producing. The cloud system is a great one that's really coming into its own in an age of connectivity."