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Fatherhood is…wait, holy shit. I have the top story on Huffington Post Parents.
Hot damn. I've done it. I've officially aspired to the highest heights of the blogging world…I'm a Huffington Post Blogger.
Me, Alec Baldwin, and Wyclef Jean: Brothers in Bloggerhood 4eva!
I'm gonna have a drink over lunch, and toast to all of you–the fine folks who read me before the Huffington Post started linking the shit out of my content. Cheers!
(Here's a link to the actual post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/adam-brown/stay-at-home-dads_b_1453744.html?ref=parents.)
Fatherhood is keeping the faith.
On Easter Sunday, my five-month-old twins were baptized in the Catholic Church. This is a big deal for a number of reasons, not least of which is the fact I basically consecrated them to a god I'm not even sure exists. And yet, despite my skepticism, I have no regrets.
I haven't always been incredulous of Christianity, mind you. Quite the opposite. As an adolescent, I was a Bible thumper. I never would have called myself that at the time; naturally, I considered it a pejorative. And while in retrospect I still do, I understand how painfully accurate a description it was. I was a hand waving, prostrate praying, praise and worship junkie. I had been called into the ministry, served as the leader for our Youth Drama Team, and was well known among a church membership numbering over 2,000.
My memories of those days dwell in a menagerie of affection and chagrin. I imagine that's true for a lot of folks who grew up in similar ecclesial communities. Charismatic churches with rock bands and weekly altar calls can be emotional playgrounds for the faithful. But when one falls off the monkey bars, it's a long way down.
Doubt is a curious thing, isn't it? It can be beaten back, but it can never be fully stamped out. Some Christians will tell you a modicum of doubt is a healthy part of faith. And I'd agree. A faith untested is a weak faith indeed, but doubt is also like a cancer. I hate to use that analogy because it unfairly maligns doubt as something destructive. Perhaps it is; it certainly felt that way for me as a senior in high school when I began doubting certain doctrines of my church–mostly the
miraculous magical bits. I endeavored to reason these doubts away. But fighting doubt with reason, I found, is like putting out a fire with matches.
It wasn't long before I left for college. And the more I learned there, the less I felt like I knew God. Within a couple of years, he had gone from being an omniscient father with whom I had daily conversations, to a vestige of man's early understanding of the universe.
I remember sitting in an anthropology class one morning as a junior. The professor, an eclectic woman by any measure and a perennial favorite among the student body, was discussing the role of folklore and mythology in shaping world religions. In the middle of her lecture, she paused, disconnected from the material, and quietly observed: "I don't know how anyone could be a student of anthropology and still have uncompromising faith in their own religion." It wasn't meant to disparage the churchgoing students in the room; I don't even think it was meant for anyone other than her. But it meant a lot to me, and it still does.
I wish I had the faith I did at 16, but my head won't get out of my heart's way. I suspect that's probably for the best. So why then submit my children to a belief system that I find mostly unbelievable? The answer is simple, a modicum of faith is a healthy part of doubt.
Just as I could never be a fundamentalist Christian, I could never occupy the opposite end of that spectrum either; I find atheism and Christian fundamentalism equally arrogant. While one ideology professes to know the true nature of God, the other professes to know that God has no nature at all. Both require an astounding leap of faith to traverse the gap between what is actually known and what isn't. As I see it, the best thinkers are the ones who never stop questioning–who can't stop, because of a niggling notion that there's always something more to be known.
I hope my children recognize faith and doubt each as positive expressions of the human condition, and that neither are mutually exclusive. In order to do that, I have to allow them the opportunity to explore teachings with which I may not wholly agree. One day, Greyson and Charlotte will be old enough to form their own beliefs, but until then, it's my job to read them the menu. It's why Ashley and I deliberately chose four godparents who represent differing religious perspectives; only one is a practicing Catholic.
Eventually, our spiritual horizons may broaden. Maybe we'll visit mosques, synagogues, and temples. But that's some years down the road. There's a fine line between raising critical thinkers and confusing young children. I want them to experience the faith of a child, to understand how powerful it can be. But I want them to learn discernment as they grow into young adults.
I think Paul the Apostle said it best in his letter to the church at Corinth. "When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me." The Corinthian Christians didn't accept the resurrection story nor did they believe in the symbolic sacrifice of the crucifixion. In context, Paul's counsel was meant to encourage them to grow stronger in their faith…to be less childlike in their pursuit of Christ. However, out of context, the irony is exquisite (and equally valid).
If my children grow up to be keepers of a faith, I hope it's a faith mitigated by doubt. If my children grow up to be disciples of doubt, I hope it's a doubt tempered by faith. But my greatest hope is that whatever their beliefs, they aren't handed down by someone else–including me.
(Stay-at-Home) Fatherhood is Stage 4: Endurance.
When you're a stay-at-home parent, some days are good, and some days are bad. Regardless of which end of the spectrum you find yourself when the sun goes down, every day is exhausting. More often than not you'll find yourself living for bedtime. But the sun, as they say, is gonna come out tomorrow. Bet your bottom dollar that when you see that toothless smile in the morning, you'll forget how hard the rest of your day is going to be.
Don't worry. You'll remember.
(Stay-at-Home) Fatherhood is Stage 2: Enthusiasm.
Here's a fun fact: the ancient definition for 'enthusiasm' describes inspiration or possession by a god. An enthusiast, then, is in communion with a higher power–a force greater than himself.
Ladies and gentlemen, the force was strong with me that first Monday of stay-at-home fatherhood.
By the time Ashley came home from work, I had done three loads of laundry, written a blog post, gone to Wal-Mart, had dinner on the stove and a glass of wine on the table. I was parenting with the force of a thousand Danny Tanners.
When push comes to shove, dads get excited. I think it's the challenge. We have this innate do or die mentality that drives us to succeed on the court, behind a desk, or in the nursery. Does it get harried at times? Yeah, when you're watching two babies for ten hours you have to anticipate the inevitable. There were tears, poop, and spit-up…and then the babies had problems of their own. But we dealt with them. And we is the operative word here.
For the first time "we" meant just Greyson, Charlotte, and Daddy. Instead of pitting myself against two temperamental infants, we banded together. Team Dad. Babies aren't challenging; it's all the shit you have to do for them that makes fatherhood onerous. And once I realized that, being a stay-at-home dad became a cooperative endeavor. Wet diapers: we changed 'em. Hungry tummies: we fed 'em. ABC's: we sung 'em (slightly out of key).
No doubt about it, I was a really good dad that day. And the proof was in the kiss my wife gave me when she walked through the door. "I wish you were the nanny all the time," she said.
Me too.
Fatherhood is prioritizing at the expense of your daddy blog.
My wife is a middle school teacher–the unenviable occupation of adolescent wrangling. Depending on which student you ask, he or she will tell you that Ashley is the bee's knees or a pain in the ass. (Good teachers know both are compliments.) But sometimes, a student will tell you that my wife "has swag." And he'll do it at my expense.
Last week, posts on Fatherhood Is ground to a sudden halt. Why? I took a week-long position as a stay-at-home dad while our nanny was out of town. To date, I've held only a handful of jobs, but being the solitary caregiver for two four-month-olds was officially the hardest of them all. Seriously, stay-at-home parents who do this on the regular deserve a goddamn medal, or better yet…a cape–cut from the finest cotton polyester blend and adorned with rhinestones. You all would wear that, right?
In any event, the joke in Ashley's classroom was that she had swag because, when push came to shove, she went to work like a baller and left me at home with the babies. As you can see from the accompanying illustration, I apparently sucked at it. But I shouldn't get too worked up. If I took everything in this picture literally, I'd be Mr. Fantastic and Ashley would be a stoner hippy with a goatee and six fingers.
But more to the point, I was essentially pulling two shifts every day. 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.–stay-at-home dad. 9:00 p.m. to 1 a.m.–multimedia designer. It was fun work made grueling by the dual responsibilities and sleep deprivation. I survived, but my blog died. So to resuscitate it, I'd like to announce a five-part series reflecting on my experience as a stay-at-home dad. It's called "The 5 Stages of Stay-at-Home Fatherhood."
The first stage is "Hesitation." More tomorrow…
Fatherhood is ignoring your critics.
When performers want to elevate themselves above their critics, they need only go on the record with one sentence: "I don't read the reviews." It's a lie, but it's a coping mechanism to deal with the fact they aren't universally treasured.
One Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago, I gave my son his first giggles. He gave me five stars, two thumbs up, and generated a good deal of buzz about me around the house. I was sure his twin sister would be equally enamored by my performance. She was not.
Here's a list of people who have made Charlotte giggle: her mother, her grandmother, her aunt. Notably absent is her convivial father who's been known to turn many a giggle box upside down with his irreverent and unfiltered, self-deprecating humor.
I've got a couple of theories on this. Either A.) my daughter is an ardent sexist who finds men mostly intolerable, or B.) she has no taste. Now look, I'm not saying these three women aren't entertaining in their own right…but c'mon…I'm her dad. I invented the "insert feet in mouth, get giggles" routine.
It's as if Armond White and my daughter share the same contrariant soul–bitterly hating on all things wondrous and universally admired while venerating mediocrity. (Armond White is the infamous New York Press film critic who robbed Toy Story 3 of its 100% favorable rating on Rotten Tomatoes while giving thumbs up to films like Mr. 3000, Resident Evil: Afterlife, and Battle: Los Angeles.) It'd be fine, but I recently discovered that my four-month-old daughter is a published entertainment critic herself. Here's an excerpt from her latest column:
It's clear from the overstated smile Daddy flashes in our presence that he wants us to find him amusing. But it's this same toothy grin that makes us find him mildly irritating. Perhaps if he spent more time making "NOMNOMNOM" sounds on our tummies instead of begging us for giggles like an out-of-work comedian, we'd find his routine a bit more droll. As it is now, he lacks the je ne sais quo we've grown to appreciate from more adept grownups like Mommy, Maw-Maw, and Aunt Kayla.
Whatever. I don't read the reviews.
Fatherhood is having your croissant and eating it too.
I have a stack of parenting literature–each book with a pristine spine–gathering dust on my bookshelf. So don't think the irony is lost on me when I say: "Holy crap! I'm officially a blogger for WhatToExpect.com, the companion site to the most commonly read pregnancy guide in the world. GR*TEST DAY EVA!1"
For my first foray into the professional blogosphere, I've decided to write about my living room being annexed by the nursery. It's a moving narrative about a man, his loveseat, and the two tiny despots who threatened to tear them apart. Click the link above to read the account then share the living hell out of it.
Fatherhood is QWERTY.
The typewriter was invented in the mid-19th century, but hobbled by a design flaw that caused the machine to jam when two adjacent keys were struck back-to-back. The fix was to separate commonly paired letters so that speedy typists wouldn't trigger a lockup. T and H were strategically repositioned as were I and N, and E and R. It's why we have the QWERTY keyboard today despite its obsolescent layout. What was once a workaround is now the preference.
I know this is a strange way to say it, but I'm a QWERTY dad.
My father broke his neck in a diving accident when I was eight years old, and from that moment on, all the hugs we could have hoped to share were lost. He couldn't move from the shoulders down and could only feel from the chest up.
Life was a constant exercise in patience. He spent a lot of time in a hospital bed, propped up by pillows, just waiting. He was waiting to fall asleep, waiting for his nurses, waiting for pressure sores to heal. Just waiting. There wasn't much room, but as a kid, I would climb in that narrow bed next to him, lay my head on his chest, and wait too.
I can't imagine how badly he wanted to wrap his arms around me. I can't imagine because every time I see my boy, it's the first thing I want to do. But my father didn't forfeit his affections. With all the effort he could muster, my dad would delicately brush his face against my hair, doing the work his fingers were meant to do.
I never really gave it a lot of thought until a few days ago when it occurred to me that I've been doing the same thing with Greyson and Charlotte. Whenever I have one of them on my lap, I'll brush my cheek, my lips, or my chin through their hair, occasionally dropping a kiss at their forehead. It's as close to putting them in my heart as I can manage.
I'm sure I'm not the only dad who does this. But I like the narrative. I like the idea that my father could only feel me when he touched me with his face, but now–as a father myself–all I want to do is put my face against my babies and breathe. What was once a workaround is now the preference.
Fatherhood is never letting the stories you tell on your babies get tainted by half-truths.
When Ashley gets home from work, she usually spends a few minutes with Joan, our nanny, to swap stories on the twins. It's pretty mundane stuff that comes across less like anecdotes and more like game stats: FED% (number of ounces consumed divided by the number offered); MIC (minutes in crib); TF (technical foul–the number of times a baby pooped or peed on the supervising adult).
That being said, sometimes the stories are comic gold. A couple days ago, Ashley shared the following nugget with Joan:
"It was so funny last night. I was wiping Greyson's bottom and he giggled. And I said, 'Whaaaaat?!' So I wiped again and he giggled again. It was really cute."
It's not a funny story; it's only kind of cute. There are episodes of Full House that would seem raunchy by comparison, yet Joan was in stitches. Perhaps she was laughing politely and just oversold her amusement. At least that's what I would've assumed if I didn't know the truth.
She wasn't laughing at Ashley's story so much as she was her watered down retelling of it. You see, Joan had already gotten the actual account that morning…from me:
"So, I'm in the kitchen fixing some bottles last night, and I hear Ashley call out from the nursery–totally deadpan, 'Well, I found your son's new ticklish spot.'
"And I say, 'Oh yeah? What's that?'
"'His taint.'"
Fatherhood is coming home for the 'Mommy and Baby Show.'
Ashley leaves for work at 7:00 and comes home at 5:00–a long day of mutual yearning that evaporates the instant she walks through the door. After that, it's the Mommy and Baby Show. Admission is free as long as I leave work on time to get a seat. And why wouldn't I? It's a daily tour de force performance of laughter, love, and the occasional toot.


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Not Salt
Man-made intervention and natural erosion has created a surreal landscape at the Delimara area in Malta.
This area looks so other worldly, one half expects alien life forms to appear, Captain Kirk or both, fighting or making sweet love.
A friend of mine kept calling this my salt pillar image. There is no salt in this photograph, it is eroded limestone. This dialogue inspired the title name Not Salt.
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Monaco Round
Outdoor bioethanol fireplace
Monaco series features a range of fires designed for both in- and outdoors use. Adding the cosiness and wild romantic of an open fire to long summer nights they can be placed in the garden, on the terrace or in your conservatory, lounge or bedroom – anywhere you wish to add a little extra warmth. Monaco Round comes in two heights and is available in black, white and brushed stainless steel as standard. Small hidden wheels, for easy relocation, are available as option.
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Boot Hill Museum is located on the original site of Boot Hill Cemetery and highlights the glory days of the Queen of the Cow towns with creative, lively, interactive displays and activities the entire family will enjoy. Boot Hill Museum is open all year long where you can belly up to the bar for a cold sarsaparilla, enjoy some of grandma's homemade fudge in the General Store or take home a lasting memento of your old west experience from the Boot Hill gift shop.
During the summer months, children's activities, gunfight reenactments, country-style dinners and the Long Branch Variety Show provides entertainment like none other! Cool off in the Beatty and Kelley Ice Cream Parlor before you become a character of the past in an Old West Photo.
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My sister asked me to come over last Thursday and paint a 'mural' in her foyer. This is right after I finished it. She still needs to accessorize the area, but I am pretty happy with it. I originally painted the bird a blue color, she added a shimmer coat, I liked it better before the shimmer coat. Oh well it's her house. It is just a simple graphic, but I like it :)
Friday, May 16, 2008
A New Mural
Posted by Bonus Mom at 7:45 AM
Labels: crafting, decorating
5 comments:
- Little Munchkins said...
That is just beautiful. I don't have a single artistic bone in me and I really admire those who do :)
- May 16, 2008 at 8:41 AM
- Bonus Mom said...
Well the general design wasn't mine, I used a towel from Target as the inspiration. So basically the credit goes to that artist, I need to find it out so I can give them props!
- May 16, 2008 at 9:52 AM
- lera said...
Very cool.
- May 16, 2008 at 3:16 PM
- Michelle said...
I love it! Just beautiful and amazing! Forget target, the credit is yours!
- May 16, 2008 at 6:45 PM
- muralimanohar said...
That is a COOL mural! I wish I could get it together to paint something like that on MY walls!
- May 24, 2008 at 10:05 AM
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We invite you to become part of what God is doing at Grace Summit!
Our Mission: Reaching and equipping people to know and follow a loving God.
Our Values:
Pervasive Scripture: including God's word in every aspect of church life in order to reveal God and shape how we think, feel and act
Connecting Worship: giving honor and praise to God individually and corporately in order to unite us in God's presence
Generous Grace: welcoming people to come as they are in order that they may grow in a relationship with Christ
Authentic relationships: where people are known and accepted as they are and given love and support to grow in their relationship with God
Enthusiastic Service: being observant and willing to generously meet the needs of others
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We are seeking closeness with God, being aware of His presence through prayer, scripture, and worship.
We are bearing others' burdens through generously giving our physical, emotional, and spiritual resources.
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Horrific whaling footage released under FOI - Defending the public's right to know
28 November 2017
Sea Shepherd Australia has today released rare whaling footage filmed on a 2008 Australian Customs mission to the Antarctic and obtained by EDO NSW under Commonwealth Freedom of Information laws.
In 2015, EDO NSW received instructions from Sea Shepherd Australia to help them obtain information from the Commonwealth Government relating to illegal whaling practices by Japanese vessels in the Southern Ocean. The resulting application for government information was refused by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, requiring EDO NSW to press our client's case with the Commonwealth Information Commissioner.
In May 2017, the Information Commissioner ordered the release of the documents sought by EDO NSW's client. Without the work of the EDO, it is likely this footage would never have been uncovered. EDO NSW's legal expertise allowed Sea Shepherd to negotiate the complex and often frustrating processes which attend the making of applications for government information.
EDO NSW CEO David Morris said, "Despite government attempts to refuse our client access to this footage, EDO NSW successfully prosecuted the case for access, allowing Sea Shepherd to obtain this horrific footage taken by officers on board the Department of Immigration and Border Protection patrol vessel Oceanic Viking, which shows Japanese whalers operating in the Southern Ocean."
Whaling is a controversial issue both in Australia and Internationally. In 2010, the Australian Government brought proceedings in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) challenging the lawfulness of Japan's scientific whaling program. In 2015, the ICJ ruled that Japan's scientific whaling program was illegal and in breach of international law. Transparency about what the Australian Government knows and what it is doing to prevent further unlawful whaling in Australian waters is a matter of clear public interest.
David Morris noted, "This is footage Australians have the right to see, but initially the government didn't see it that way and an appeal to the Information Commissioner was required. Public access to government information is a critically important part of our democratic society. These types of cases emphasise the importance of organisations like EDO NSW which have the expertise to assist individuals and community groups to challenge the barriers often put up to prevent access to government information."
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Sealux releases housing for Canon XA20/XA25
Sealux has announced their new housing for the Canon HF G30, XA20 and XA25 cameras. The housing has a 4.3" rear mounted monitor and push buttons controlling all available camera options. The housing is supplied with a built-in close-up lens and color correction filter.
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Migrations and New Mobilities in Southeast Asia - Morning Panel
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Israel's image is the most negative ever, according to an international survey of "nation brands" conducted by a leading global authority on branding.See that? South Africa tucked in with Japan. What did Japan do? They went constitutionally pacifist after an age militaristic expansionism. Could Israel stop its expansionism? Many still believe it can. It can withdraw, it is said, from the West Bank, Jerusalem and Gaza. Others are not so sure. The integration of Israel and the occupied territories runs to deeply. Look at Gaza now. The people are more desperate than when Israel was in direct occupation. Perhaps Japan's not much of a role model here.
A "nation brand" is the sum of the perceptions of a country and its people across six areas — tourism, exports, governance, investment and immigration, culture and heritage, and people.
The report's author, Simon Anholt, of the Anholt Nation Brands Index, told the JC that a public-relations campaign to improve Israel's image, as planned by Jerusalem, "is likely to be a complete waste of money. I'm terribly afraid that the Foreign Ministry people are kidding themselves."
Mr Anholt noted that it was the wrong time to try and change a country's image when it was caught up in conflict. Any campaign at the moment would strengthen the feelings of its supporters but intensify anti-Israel emotions among opponents, he said.
The only countries that had managed to change their image, Mr Anholt said, were South Africa and Japan, but this had taken decades and been the result "of things they've done, not said."
So what did South Africa do? After decades of armed and unarmed resistance together with a worldwide boycott it abolished its segregationist system known as apartheid. So what should Israel do to improve its image? It's just a suggestion but perhaps it should abolish its apartheid system known as.... Oh dear. Its apartheid system is known as the State of Israel.


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Anyone traveling for the 4th of July and needs ideas for occupying a tot? Well, check out these mess-free, yet engaging, Water Wow! ON-the-GO activity books from Melissa & Doug. I just came across them at a local pharmacy, and they are the bee's knees!
In essence, they are coloring books. But, the magic is in the fact that you "color" with water. Each sturdy coil bound notebook comes with a nifty brush contraption that you fill with water. As soon as you glide the brush over the black-and-white drawings, they spring to life (and into color). And, when the water dries, the drawings go back to their original look and the fun can start all over again.
I know, I know. This isn't the one and only color-with-water product on the market. But, what I love about this line is how sturdy yet compact the books are, the fact that they come with the handy-dandy brush and do not require any additional pieces, that the brush stores away neatly inside a designated cover compartment when not in use, and that they are just so darn adorable!
Here is an example from the Water Wow! Alphabet book (see photo on the right). Each page features letters of the alphabet – both capital and lower case – along with a "mystery box" that reveals it's contents when "colored" in. You guessed it! The mystery drawing starts with the corresponding letter (eg: Ss paired up with a drawing of the Sun).
Water Wow! Numbers book has a similar set up, but instead of a single drawing of an object, the water brush reveals a corresponding number of shapes.
The Water Wow! Animals, and Water Wow! Vehicles books are a little different. Each page shows a full black-and-white drawing that you color in with the brush.
To learn more about the Water Wow! ON-the-GO books, visit the Melissa & Doug's website. The activity books are recommended for ages 3 and up, but my almost-two-year-old does love them. Sure beats getting crayons or markers out of the car upholstery.
Happy travels!
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Our Client is a world leading Automotive OEM which is responsible for some of the most iconic 4x4's & Sports Cars produced. Due to the huge demand for current models and substantial investment in future projects there is a requirement for more resources across the business in engineering & manufacturing on a contract basis.
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Core task is to provide support to enable the team to achieve its objectives. Single point of contact for all parts of Project Management of component support in Programmes. This may include Bill of Material (BoM) establishment with programme teams, agreement of rigs & spares requirements, organistaion of all parts ordering and completion of processes required to get parts to development teams. Provides consistent process support for Programme Module Sub Team (PMST) leaders / department. Administration of all travel planning and arrangements for whole team, plus other key administrative tasks that would benefit the team from central organisation. Creation of weekly status metrics"
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Must be a good team player with the ability to work with teams of staff at all levels. Must have good verbal and written communication skills to report issues across all levels. Must have the ability to manage complex issues is essential to balance the conflicting needs of the business within project timing constraints. Must demonstrate proactive, delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines. Must be confident in the use of Microsoft office including Excel
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Knowledge of JLR systems WERS / eFDVS / CORA /GPIRS is preferred but not essential
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British masters of gothic/doom metal Paradise Lost have released a lyric video for the track "No Hope In Sight". This is the opening track of bands 14th studio album entitled The Plague Within, which will be released through Century Media Records in Europe on 1st June and in North America on 2nd June. Rare is it for a band to have had such a long lasting effect on the musical landscape they exist within. Since their formation in Halifax, West Yorkshire, Paradise Lost have thrived in perpetual darkness: a place where rays of light seldom threaten to break the black clouds, where nightmares last an eternity. Paradise Lost are once again refining the chemical equation to their sonic alchemy with the kind of creative invincibility few can afford. It's a collection of songs that will surprise even the most seasoned of fans in its ambition: a monochrome miasma of morbidly uplifting anthems and heart-aching melancholia. Theirs is a pain born of the human condition itself as our fragile minds struggle to cope in a world overrun by demons. Now, listen to the track "No Hope In Sight" in the player below. Link


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HIGH POINT, N.C. – We have all seen the public services announcements urging us not to text and drive, but unfortunately many do not take the announcements seriously.
Sadly, real life events serve as a reminder of the dangers of being on your phone while driving.
According to WGHP investigators believe a driver was posting to Facebook seconds before she crashed and died.
Seconds after posting an update to her Facebook page, Courtney Sanford crossed the median and crashed head-on into a truck.
Sanford's friends and family are the ones who told investigators about the Facebook post.
Lt. Chris Weisner with the High Point Police Department said, "The Facebook text happened at 8:33. We got the call on the wreck at 8:34."
WGHP reports that Sanford's last Facebook post read: "The happy song makes me HAPPY."
Investigators say that while they were tracing back Sanford's online activity, they discovered she was also posting selfies as she drove down the road.
Lt. Weisner says this is a sad reminder for everyone about the dangers of being on your phone while driving.
"In a matter of seconds, a life was over just so she could notify some friends that she was happy," said Weisner. "As sad as it is, it is a grim reminder for everyone … you just have to pay attention while you are in the car."


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The Power of Change
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Do you wish you could change something about your life right now?
I'm here to argue that change can happen in an instant.
I know this goes against popular thought. Most people believe that change has to be worked at for months or even years. We expect to try and fail numerous times before we ultimately give up or succeed.
How many people do you know who struggle with their weight? They want to make a healthy change by getting in shape, but the change never seems to take hold.
Is there something in your life that you want to change? Do you have weight to lose? Do you have high blood pressure? Do you have a pair of pants that you wish you could fit into?
What is keeping you from making a positive change in your life?
According to professional speaker and author, Anthony Robbins, it's the getting ready to change that takes time. In the end there's a single instant when the change occurs. Robbins goes on to outline three specific beliefs that you must have in order to instantly create a lasting change.
Belief #1: Something must change.
Do you sort of want to get into shape, or do you absolutely have to lose the weight? Does dropping a few pounds sound nice, or is living another day in your current body unbearable? In order to make a lasting change you must be convinced that the time has come.
Belief #2: I must change it.
It is vital that you take full responsibility in making the change. Sure, others may assist you, but in the end you are the one who is going to make it happen. You have to need this change enough to make it your personal mission—no one else will do it for you.
Belief #3: I can change it.
Don't let past failures get in your way. The truth is that you do amazing things when you put your mind to it. Believe that you are capable of losing weight or making any other positive change in your life.
Why do most people fail to make lasting change? They leave it up to willpower. This works for awhile, but you'll always revert back to what's comfortable. The solution?
Change what you're comfortable with.
You've probably heard that humans are motivated by two things: 1) to avoid pain and 2) to gain pleasure. When you want to change a behavior pattern the key is to associate pain with the behavior that you don't want and pleasure with the behavior that you do want.
You know that you want to lose weight and that to do so you need to quit eating comfort food late at night. You also know that you need to start exercising on a regular basis. Up until this point your brain is trained to associate pleasure with eating comfort food late at night and to associate pain with exercise.
It's time to retrain your brain to feel good about exercise and to feel bad about eating late at night. Think about all of the negative things about being overweight and connect these unpleasant thoughts to your late night snack. Now think about all of the wonderful things about being in shape and connect these pleasant thoughts to exercise.
You are capable of making a big change in your life. Start by calling or emailing me for your no obligation fitness consultation.
Remember, change can happen in an instant.
Herb-Coated Halibut with Zucchini and Whole Wheat Couscous
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Not only is this meal delicious, it's also incredibly healthy. A tangy herb paste coats both the fish and zucchini, which roast in the same pan. The entire meal is ready in 30 minutes – perfect for busy weekday dinners.
Servings: 4
Here's what you need:
- 6 scallions, chopped
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon chopped, peeled fresh ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 zucchini, cut into spears
- 4 skinless fillets firm white fish
- 1 cup dry whole-wheat couscous
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Throw the scallions, cilantro, mint, oil, ginger, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a food processor and pulse until a coarse paste forms. Season with pepper.
Toss the zucchini with 3 tablespoons of the herb paste in a bowl.
Spread onto a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 5 minutes.
Rub the remaining herb paste onto both sides of fish fillets.
Push the zucchini to the edges of the baking sheet and arrange the fish in the center, leaving about 1/2 inch between each fillet.
Roast until the fish is opaque and semi-firm to the touch, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the couscous.
Serve the fish and zucchini over the couscous.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 354 calories, 10g fat, 29g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, and 32g protein.
Smartsize Your Weight Loss
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Lisa R. Young, Ph.D., R.D. shared her favorite food fact in her book, "The Portion Teller Plan": you can lose 10lbs a year by cutting 100 calories a day. To do this, simply trim your portions.
- Choose a 12oz beverage instead of a 20oz.
- Eat only half of an energy bar.
- Use one tablespoon of salad dressing instead of two.
- Eat half of a sandwich instead of the whole thing.
- Eat a prepackaged bag of pretzels instead of eating out of a large bag.
- Order a tall drink instead of a grande at your next Starbucks visit.
3 Anti-Fitness Habits
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The following 3 habits will result in weight gain faster than you can say 'anti-fitness habits.' Break these habits quickly.
- Drinking Calories. Soda pop, coffee drinks, smoothies and fruit juices are filled with calories. Since liquids won't give you a 'full' feeling, these drinks slide by without notice of how many extra calories you're getting. Stick with water to avoid extra calories.
- Not Exercising. Skipping the gym day after day, week after week, and month after month will lead to muscle loss and a reduced metabolism. Exercise 3-5 days per week to keep your muscles strong and metabolism high.
- Eating a Heavy Dinner. Eating a large heavy dinner sets you up for weight gain. Instead of eating the majority of your calories late in the day, spread it out over the entire day.
Delicious Kale and Pinto Bean Soup
There's nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly fall day. This soup contains kale, a superfood that's packed with vitamins, minerals and cancer-fighting enzymes. It contains loads of vitamin A, vitamin C, B6, manganese, calcium, copper and potassium.
Servings: 10
Here's what you need:
- 1 cup dried pinto beans
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups filtered water
- 2 bouillon cubes
- dash of freshly ground sea salt
- dash of freshly ground pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed between your fingers
- 5 large carrots, diced
- 2 bunches kale, chopped
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the beans and cook for 60-90 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In your soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the cooked beans, water, bouillon, salt, pepper, bay leaves, rosemary and carrots.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add the kale and cook another 15 minutes or until kale is tender. Add more water if needed.
Remove the bay leaves, add more salt and pepper if needed.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 112 calories, 2g fat, 20g carbohydrate, 7.3g fiber, and 6g protein.
7 Habits of Highly Fit People
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Lots of people ask me how to get fit quickly and easily. While I know they're hoping for a simple answer, the reality is that getting and staying fit is a lifestyle, not a quick fix.
So what does a fit person's healthy lifestyle look like? Take a peek. Here are the 7 Habits of Highly Fit People:
Habit #1: They Don't Buy Junk
Fit people know that if they keep junk food in the house it will land on their waist sooner or later. So they don't buy any. Even buying junk food for your kids or spouse is not advised since 1) you'll likely eat some of it eventually, and 2) your loved ones shouldn't be eating that junk either. It's called junk for a reason.
Rid your home of chips, cookies, candy, baked goods, pre-packaged snacks and anything else that belongs in a vending machine. Replace it with fresh fruit, veggies, nuts and other whole-food snacks.
Habit #2: They Have Priorities
Fit people make exercise a priority. Along with keeping a job, paying the bills and going to the doctor, exercise is an important part of their lives. What I've found is that fit people put exercise before leisure time. Sure, fit people enjoy leisure, but it's scheduled around their workout time.
Treat exercise time with the same importance that you would a business meeting or trip to the dentist. Add your workouts to your calendar as an important event/meeting you can't miss. Then treat it the same way and make the most out of your time at your workout.
Habit #3: They Stop When Full
Fit people stop eating when they feel full. Sound simple? It is, but how many times have you stuffed yourself simply to clear your plate? Or how many times have you eaten another piece of cake despite being stuffed?
The next time you feel full, take it as a sign to stop eating — even if your plate isn't empty.
Habit #4: They Push Themselves
Not only do fit people make time to go to the gym, they challenge themselves during each workout. While it is easy to simply go through the motions, you're cheating your body out of great results when you don't push yourself. Exercise should make you sweat, make your muscles burn, and leave you with a feeling of accomplishment.
Find ways to make each workout more challenging. For competitive people, the best way to push yourself is to exercise with a friend of similar strength. Another great way to challenge yourself is to set small, attainable goals. These goals could be to push heavier weight, to sprint longer, or to do cardio at a higher intensity setting.
Habit #5: They Don't Eat and Watch
Fit people know that eating in front of the T.V. is mindless eating. When your attention is on your entertainment and not on your food, then you'll be less tuned in to what and how much ends up in your mouth. Eating in front of the T.V. is also very habit-forming. Ever notice how you crave munchies simply as a reflex of sitting in front of the T.V.?
Eat before or after your entertainment and pay attention to what and how much goes into your mouth.
Habit #6: They Drink Water
Fit people drink lots of water — not just in addition to other beverages, but instead of them. Water is their main drink, while other drinks are occasional treats. Calorie-filled drinks are one of the quickest ways to consume excess calories, which quickly turn into fat. Consider water your beverage of choice. Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water each day, and drink other beverages only a few times each week.
Habit #7: They Are Supported
Fit people don't leave their motivation to chance. They know that if their personal trainer, boot camp instructor or workout partner is waiting for them, then they are less likely to skip a workout. It's so easy to hit "snooze" or to talk yourself out of the gym as soon as your behind hits the couch after work. Fit people take the option of skipping out of the equation.
Make the Habits Yours
If you already practice some of these habits, then congratulations – you're on your way to a better body. Make an effort to incorporate the rest of the habits to take your results to the next level.
If none (or very few) of these habits describe your lifestyle, then I've got good news – you now have 7 effective new habits to start that will get you some awesome results. Don't try to tackle all 7 at once! Pick one or two to add each week and gradually work up to all 7.
3 Anti-Fitness Habits
On the other hand, there are habits will result in weight gain faster than you can say "whoops, I'm fat again." Break the following three habits quickly, or pay the price in tubbiness.
- Drinking Calories. Soda pop, coffee drinks, smoothies and fruit juices are filled with calories. Since liquids won't give you a full feeling, the calories in these drinks slide to your hips unnoticed by your stomach. Stick with water to avoid extra calories. Spice things up by switching out your water with caffeine-free herbal tea (either iced or hot).
- Avoiding Exercise. Skipping the gym day after day, week after week, and month after month will lead to muscle loss and a reduced metabolism. Exercise 3-5 days per week to keep your muscles strong and metabolism high.
- Eating a Heavy Dinner. Eating a heavy dinner sets you up for weight gain. Instead of eating the majority of your calories late in the day, spread it out over the entire day.
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The Grand's 100 Schools Program Awarded the 2018 Pillar Community Innovation Award
The Grand Theatre is beyond thrilled that its 100 Schools program has been named this year's recipient of the 2018 Pillar Community Innovation Award for Community Innovation. Thank you to Pillar Non-Profit Network, our sponsors, donors, Grand supporters - and London - for embracing our programs and initiatives.
100 Schools Tour - 2020
The Grand's 100 Schools program, launched in 2017, tours professional theatre to elementary school gymnasiums and auditoriums across London and the surrounding area, all at no cost to the schools.
In Spring 2020, we'll be heading on the road again, this time with a new play, Juno's Reward.
Juno's Reward
Written and Directed by Megan Watson
London and Area Tour | February 20 to May 15, 2020
March Break on the McManus Stage |March 16 to 21, 2020
London hosted the Juno Awards in March of 2019. The biggest night in Canadian music has inspired big dreams for one London student: Juno. This new play, developed through the COMPASS New Play Development Program, is a celebration of Canadian music and the brilliance and talent of our region's students.
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Imagine a creamsicle that doesn't melt at room temperature. You got it-amazing!
Orange Dream Fudge
Recipe from realmomkitchen
o 3/4 cup butter
o 3 cups sugar
o 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
o 1 (10-12 oz) package vanilla or white chips
o 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow crème
o 1Tbsp orange extract
o 12 drops yellow food coloring
o 5 drops red food coloring
1. Line a 13×9 in. pan with foil and grease with butter; set aside.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved (this is a key step)
3. Once sugar is dissolved, bring to a boil over medium heat; cook & stir for 4 minutes.
4. Remove from heat; stir in chips and marshmallow crème till smooth.
5. Remove one cup from the mixture and set aside.
6. Add orange extract and food coloring to remaining mixture; stir until blended.
7. Pour the orange mixture into prepared pan.
8. Drop reserved marshmallow mixture by tablespoonfuls over the top; cut through with a knife to swirl.
9. Cover & refrigerate until set. Using foil, remove from pan and cut into squares.


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7–16 November, 2014
The Transitions Film Festival is Australia's largest sustainability and futures film festival, dedicated to showcasing inspirational documentaries about the social and technological innovations, revolutionary ideas and trailblazing change-makers that are leading the way to a better world. The Festival will run over a number of weekends in late October and early November and screen a range of films and documentaries addressing a number of environmental and social issues facing the world today. Following each session will be a set of panel discussions from local and national experts on the issues raised in each screening.
Where: Adelaide, South Australia.
When: 7–16 November, 2014.
Cost: Various.
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Meet Dr. James H. Doundoulakis
Prosthodontist and Cosmetic dentist James H Doundoulakis, DMD, MS
Dr. Doundoulakis is a trained specialist in prosthodontics , a branch of dentistry that includes implant tooth replacement and cosmetic dentistry and rehabilation.He specializes in the rehabilitation of damaged and missing teeth in both the young and mature dental patient. With extensive experience and training in the most modern state-of-the-art techniques, Dr. Doundoulakis can restore even the most challenging esthetic problems into beautiful smiles. His office is in New York City.
Dr. Doundoulakis is currently Director of Implant Prosthetics, Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he offers the Residents all their lectures on implant tooth replacement and maxillofacial prosthetics. In 2013, he was the President of the New York County Dental Society, one of the oldest Dental Societies in the country, founded in 1868. He is also the former Assistant Clinical Professor and clinical attending at New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center in New York City and Assistant Clinical Professor at the Columbia University of Dental and Oral Surgery and the New York University School of Dentistry.
In October 2012, he was inducted as Fellow of the International College of Dentists, in addition he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (1986), the Greater NY Academy of Prosthodontics (1987), the International Acedemy of Dental Facial Esthetics (1999), the New York Academy of Dentistry (1994) and the Academy of Osseointegration, the world's most renowned implant organization, which is dedicated to the advancement and developement of the highest standards of dental implant treatment. Dr. Doundoulakis served on the Board of Directors for seven years and completed his term as President of the Academy in 2002.
Education and Training
Dr. Doundoulakis graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where he received his dental degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine, from the School of Dental Medicine and a Masters in Educational Leadership, concurrently, at the Graduate School of Education . He was elected Class President of his dental school class all four years.
After a one-year residency at the St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York, he completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in prosthodontics at the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine-VA program in Boston, MA , specializing in removable, fixed prosthetics, cosmetic dentistry , and dental implant reconstruction. Dr. Doundoulakis then completed his sub-specialty training in maxillofacial prosthetics at Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, where he completed research on the surface analysis of titanium- the metal most commonly used in successful dental implant systems.
He won acclaim from the specialty and the profession for this work and received several major honors. Including First Prize in The American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics Research Competition and finalist in the John Sharry Research Competition of the American College of Prosthodontists . Dr. Doundoulakis has spoken before every major prosthodontic and implant organization in the world!
Consumer Education
He has written several articles on dental implants and cosmetic dentistry , and is co-author of THE PERFECT SMILE ,a consumer's guide to cosmetic and implant dentistry. His work and career has been reported in many newspapers and magazines.
Dr. Doundoulakis is former Associate Editor of Esthetics and Implant Dentistry for the Journal of the American Dental Association , the world's largest and best regarded journal and resource for the dental profession.
Dr. Doundoulakis is a Fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (1986), the Greater NY Academy of Prosthodontics (1987), the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics (1999), the New York Academy of Dentistry (1994) and the Academy of Osseointegration , the world's most reknown and largest implant organization dedicated to the advancement and development of the highest standards of dental implant treatment- where he was on the Board of Directors for seven years and completed his term as President of the Academy in 2002! For information on dental implants, Visit our e-Book on dental implants .
James Doundoulakis, DMD, MS, is an experienced cosmetic dentist and a leader in the field of prosthodontics, a specialty of dentistry devoted to enhancement and replacement of teeth. A pioneer in the exploration of new dental technologies, he has been awarded several research prizes for his innovative work with dental implant metals.
In 2008, Dr. Doundoulakis helped organize and contributed to the world's first Consensus Conference on State of the Science on Implant Dentistry, the proceedings of which were published in the prestigious medical journal, The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants .
Dr. Doundoulakis is the co-author of the popular consumer reference book, The Perfect Smile: The Complete Guide to Cosmetic Dentistry , which received favorable reviews by the New York Times . In addition, Dr. Doundoulakis had one of his "extreme makeover" patients featured on ABC TV's The View . Dr. Doundoulakis has also been featured in The New York Sun newspaper, Health , American Baby and Avenue magazines.
Dr. Doundoulakis has published many clinical and research articles on implant tooth replacement and cosmetic dental procedures in several dental journals, including the Journal of the American Dental Association and Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry .
Dr. Doundoulakis combines his talent and experience with technological expertise to deliver cosmetic dentistry treatments that are both natural and durable. He is one of the few dentists in Manhattan to offer the GlamSmile™ –CADCAM system for manufacturing computer-generated all-porcelain crowns, inlays and veneers. He also offers the GentleWhite™ Belgian power bleaching system, which utilizes a special light and a unique whitening gel product that minimizes after-treatment sensitivity. Dr. Doundoulakis's office features many other leading technologies and materials, including Invisalign™ removable orthodontic aligners and Lumineers™ porcelain veneers. The office is also equipped with intra-oral television cameras and video screens, digital radiography and x-ray equipment and laser tooth decay detection devices.
Dr Doundoulakis is priviledged to have one of his " EXTREME MAKE-OVERS" featured on ABC-TV's "The View"
Dr. Doundoulakis served as president of several dental organizations, including the Eastern Dental Society, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and the Hellenic American Dental Society. Dr. Doundoulakis is currently VICE PRESIDENT and on the Board of Directors of the New York County Dental Society . He also served on the New York Hall of Science Advisory Council, the Citizens' Committee for Children and the Community Board 8 in Manhattan. In addition, he spent five years as Crew Chief for the United States Anti-Doping Agency, an arm of the United States Olympic Committee.
Dr. Doundoulakis is a specialist in Prosthodontics, cosmetic dentistry rehabilitation, implant tooth replacement, cosmetic dentistry , prosthodontics and dental implants . This specialty deals with the rehabilitation of individuals with some or all of their teeth missing – in both the young and the mature dental patient. With extensive experience and training in the most modern state-of-the-art techniques, Dr. Doundoulakis can restore even the most challenging cosmetic problems into beautiful smiles.
Teaching Appointments
Director, Implant Prosthetics and Clinical Professor,
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY 2003 to present
New York Hospital Weill-Cornell Medical Center
Attending, Department of Oral Surgery and Dentistary Clinical Instructor in Surgery, Cornell Univ. Medical College. 1993 to 2004
Chief, Maxillofacial Prosthetic Section and Attending,
St. Luke's – Roosevelt Hospital Center . 1988 to 2002.
Lenox Hill Hospital
Attending, Dept. of Dental and Oral Surgery 1991 to 1997
New York University School of Dentistry
Visiting lecturer, Post-Graduate Prosthodontics and former Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Prosthodontics and Occlusion.1986 to1989.
Associate Editor, Esthetics and Implant Dentistry, Journal of the American Dental Association. 2002 to 2006.
Professional Profile and Highlights
Organizing Chairman, World Implant Expo, Greater New York Dental Meeting – 2014
New York County Dental Society – New York, NY
President – 2013
Academy of Osseointegration Crew Chief
President 2002-2003 United States Anti-Doping Agency
Fellow U.S. Olympic Committee
Osseointegration Foundation New York City Marathon
President 2010-2011 Good Will Games
American College of Dentists Dental ID Unit- Victim Identification
Fellow Medical Examiners Office,City of New York
9/11 Response Team – Sept 11, 2001
International Academy For Community Board 8- Manhattan
Dental Facial Esthetics Vice-Chairman and Board Member
American Academy Editorial Board
Maxillofacial Prosthetics TITANIUM
Fellow The International Journal of Dental Implants&
New York Academy of Dentistry Editorial Board
Fellow Dental Tribune
Weekly Dental newspaper-US Edition
American Dental Association National Spokesperson
Associate Editor, Esthetics and Implant Dentistry Remedent Glamsmile™
Journal of the American Dental Association Computer-fabricated porcelain laminate
Hellenic Dental Society National Spokesperson for Dentsply Tulsa
Past President Ankylos™ Dental Implant tooth replacement system
Eastern Dental Society National Spokesperson
Past President ProDrive Systems™
Advanced Rotary Handpiece Design
New York Hall of Science
Founding Member, Council
Greater NY Academy of Prosthodontics


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Angel's first experience with yoga was at age 19, in 1988, as a student of Kundalini Yoga. "I was profoundly moved by the power of Yogi Bhajan's kriyas and meditations … the pranayam and chanting of mantras in particular left a lasting impression on me. It has been my longtime dream to become a teacher of Kundalini Yoga."
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