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By David Thompson
In late 2019 to early 2020, COVID-19 took the world by surprise. It disrupted how people do business worldwide. Responding to the pandemic has opened doors for all businesses and industries (including the construction industry, consultants, and constructors) to be creative in their responses to new challenges.
The planning, design, and construction of hospital facilities normally take years. However, the pandemic presented a unique challenge where solutions had to be conceived and implemented within months. This is the story of one response to this unique challenge.
Shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) identified COVID-19 as a pandemic, and with the concerns raised by Canada's early casualty projections, provincial governments realized the pandemic numbers could quickly overwhelm their health-care systems. More treatment capacity was required. Health regions identified a need for additional beds that could be housed in open wards. One solution was constructing a facility (an open ward) on a hospital's parking lot and connecting it to the main building. The site could be returned to its original use afterward.
Building firm Sprung Instant Structures, in conjunction with contractors, provided a solution in two provinces—Ontario and Alberta. The solution was a 15.24 x 45.7-m (50 x 165-ft) structure made with high-performance tension fabric with an adjustable floor system. The structure is able to accommodate between 70 to 100 beds with a 3-m (10-ft) connecting, enclosed corridor to the main hospital (Figure 1).
As of June 2020, four temporary facilities have been completed: the Joseph Brant Hospital, (Burlington, Ont.), Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (Barrie, Ont.), Trillium Health Partners (Mississauga, Ont.), and Peter Lougheed Centre (Calgary, Alta).
The industries' responses to COVID-19 demonstrated that, despite challenges, large hospital facilities can be constructed in days, not years.
Ontario temporary facilities
The construction team consisted of BLT Construction Services, Mulvey & Banani Consulting Engineers, the HIDI Group, KTA Structural Engineers and Truetek Engineering Inc., Cumulus Architects Inc., and the owner's representative Infrastructure Ontario, Colliers. These companies worked together to meet the diverse needs of their clients.
Two health centres required an infectious disease ward specifically for COVID-19 patients, and one of the two required a facility for use in the winter. Another centre required a ward for non-COVID-19 patients in order to free up regular hospital beds (Figure 2).
The construction team had to build on uneven parking lots. The structure is designed to accommodate changes in elevation. To create a level floor surface, an adjustable floor system was used. The structure was anchored to the ground using ballast weights and 20 x 300-mm (3/4 x 12-in.) steel pins. Two structures for COVID-19 patients used negative pressure. The two other structures employed static pressure. One structure was insulated for use during the winter, and two were left uninsulated to speed up construction.
According to Paul Waddell, vice-president, design and build, for BLT Construction Services, what made the project work well was "…the co-operation between all parties involved, including the owner's representatives…the clients were satisfied with the quality of the facilities, especially considering the short time of construction."
The Joseph Brant facility was designed, shipped, and constructed in 14 days. The Royal Victoria facility was completed on in 30 days. The Trillium Health Partners was completed in 24 days.
Calgary temporary facility
In Alberta, the design/construction team consisted of CANA Construction, Stantec, Sprung Instant Structures, and KTA Structural Engineers. The size of the structure and the floor anchoring method mirrored the Ontario structures. However, this structure had to accommodate a site elevation slope of 900 mm (35 in.). A wood crib foundation was used to create a level working surface. As soon as the owner approved the project, construction and design began simultaneously. Alberta Health Services and Stantec completed the programming in three days (a project that involved 50 people including various user groups). For this project to be a success, there had to be co-operation and communication between all parties. This facility has static pressure, and it was left uninsulated to accelerate construction (Figure 3).
"The project was completed in 17 days from conception to turn over to the client, ahead of time, and under budget," said Jim Avery, vice-president, Sprung Instant Structures. "The clients were surprised at the quality of the project."
To achieve this schedule and prevent delays, daily onsite presence and attention of senior structural engineers was required. The real-time modification of structural systems and accommodation of alternative components and construction methods required in-depth knowledge of the structure's behaviour. Having the manufacturer's technical representatives onsite for the duration of construction helped ensure the quality and speed of construction (Figure 4).
Instant structure design and materials
All of the structures were fabricated at Sprung's headquarters at Aldersyde, Alta. The design of, and the materials used in, the structures lend themselves to meeting the challenges of rapid design and construction. Waddell observed the structures had the most permanent features for an assembly occupancy in a temporary facility, and that the ones erected in Ontario met the requirements of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and building envelope requirements.
Often, when people look at fabric structures, they assume them to be simple tents. Nothing is further from the truth. Present-day fabric structures are the result of years of research and development. The temporary structures described in this article can be used in all the Major Occupancy Classifications from Assembly Group A Division 1 to low-hazard industrial occupancies Group F Division 3.
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Day 1: Notification of start of work. Concept of foundation system. Materials delivered to site. Programming of facility started.
Day 2: Three senior structural engineers brought on to site (including a specialist with over 40 years' experience in wood design) to verify the viability and enable the method of construction the construction manager wished to use. This meeting devised workable connection details and finalized wood framing concepts. Sketches provided for wood framing details. Analysis of Sprung structure.
Day 3: Six of 12 arches erected. Wood foundation 50 per cent completed. Redesign of foundation.
Day 4: All arches erected. Half of membrane installed. Programming completed. Modification of foundation anchorage.
Day 5: All membrane installed and stretched. Corridor started. South end installed. Modification of foundation to accommodate construction sequence.
Day 6: Flooring system started.
Day 8: Sprung structure completed except for doors. Corridor under construction. Floor system completed.
Day 10: Mechanical duct work being installed. Floor system and corridor under construction in the main building. Checked utility loads.
Day 11 to 16: Internal gas and electrical installed. Frame out of partitions. Mechanical units installed.
Day 17: Substantial completion (including beds and work stations) and turn over to hospital.


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Wow! Just wow! That's a toy that's worth $99. Lots of accessories, huge and lots of play area. I expect this will be hard to find in November/December 2010.
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Mail Away Boba Fett Returns
The original Boba Fett that we all wanted as kids returns for the 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. Look for the mail away sticker to appear on the retro Star Wars figures in or around August.
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma – Action Figure Museum
This somewhat unassuming storefront hides a treasure trove of action figure goodness within its walls. The Action Figure Museum in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma has an insanely large collection of toys (over 10,000) from the past few decades.
Check out the Wired.com article for more details and photos.
Definitely looks like a cool place to visit.
KOTA The Triceratops
Here's the perfect toy to freak out your kid this Christmas. Kota the Triceratops from Playskool/Hasbro is a life-size baby dinosaur that's made to interact with your kids.
Kindle your child's curiosity for prehistoric creatures and make-believe adventures with his very own life-sized baby dinosaur. You may have seen "talking†and "moving†toys before, but chances are your dino-loving toddler has never seen a prehistoric "pet†that comes to "life†with realistic electronic sounds and motion. It's fossil-sized fun standing just over 2.5 feet tall. A hidden handle helps kids hold on once they climb onto the dinosaur's back. Realistic stomping sounds add to the make-believe fun as kids bounce in place on the spring seat. Talk to KOTA the Triceratops and he roars back with expressive tail, head, eye, mouth and horn movements. Touch his nose with your hand and KOTA "sniffs†it! In fact, it's easy to trigger all of his sensitive spots – try tickling his belly or chin to make KOTA "laughâ€. And when you think this pretend dinosaur has worked up an appetite, be sure to "feed†KOTA his leafy snack – it really sounds like he's munching on it! Four different adventure-themed tunes set the mood for your child's wild imagination as he embarks on a dino-filled rides. But don't worry! A convenient volume control switch lets you adjust the level or turn it off. KOTA the Triceratops may look thick-skinned, but just one stroke on his scaly-like fabric "hide†will prove he's really a soft and snuggable playmate who's ready for all of your child's dino-roarin' escapades.
Is this the new wave in kid's toys, a quick way to blow $300, or just another step toward the pending robot revolution? I'm not sure, but I would have dug that as a kid.
This – Not so much.
That's at the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History. Imagine turning the corner and running into that as a kid. We saw something similar to this at the Walking with Dinosaurs Live show and it was very realistic looking. Thanks to Yewknee for that video.
TOYS! at Gallery 1988
Gallery 1988 has another great show going on this month. This time the nostalgic subject is toys. Tons of wonder images over at toys1988.blogspot.com for you to check out.
All of the artwork is great. The custom Hot Wheels are especially cool. What a great idea, to paint/customize such a small item. For some reason, I find Desiree Fessler's "My Little Stallion" especially hilarious. Definitely worth checking out (or even purchasing) if you're in the Los Angeles area between April 1 and April 25.
Be sure to check out the G1988 blog to see the photos of the actual gallery. The pieces of Hot Wheels track on the wall are insanely cool looking and really add to the feel of the show. Add this to the list of cool shows (Stan Lee, 8-Bit, etc) that Gallery 1988 has done.


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'Just a question of when': Citadel's Ken Griffin predicts US recession
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin has warned there will be a recession in the US and said the Federal Reserve needs to do more to bring down inflation, days after the central bank increased its benchmark rate by 0.75 percentage points for the third time in a row.
"Everybody likes to forecast recessions and there will be one," he said at CNBC's Delivering Alpha conference in New York on Wednesday. "It's just a question of when, and frankly, how hard." A recession could happen as soon as next year, he added.
The founder of hedge fund Citadel and market maker Citadel Securities said increasing interest rates was an "awkward tool" to cool the economy but acknowledged the Fed is limited in what it can do to curb inflation.
Griffin joins a growing chorus of voices predicting pain for the US economy, including Fed chair Jay Powell who last week said there was not a "painless way" to bring inflation under control.
Despite the gloomy outlook, Griffin said the Fed needed to stick with its campaign to tighten monetary policy. "We should continue on the path that we're on to make sure that we re-anchor inflation expectations," he said, so people do not start to treat inflation of 5 or 6 per cent as the norm.
Earlier in the day, Stanley Druckenmiller, a veteran of the hedge fund industry, adopted an even gloomier stance. "We are in deep trouble," he said, adding that he would be "stunned" if the US does not tip into a recession next year.
Griffin drew a distinction between the US and Europe, which he believes could already be in a recession because of high gas prices.
He said former president Donald Trump had tried to wean the continent off of its dependency on Russian oil.
"Europe was willing to trust Russia as its fundamental provider of energy," Griffin said. "In fact when it came to Nord Stream the whole point that president Trump had about 'no to Nord Stream' was trying to reduce European dependency upon the Russians for energy. And guess what? [He] was right."
Griffin's hedge fund has been among the best performing in the industry this year, with the flagship multi-strategy Wellington fund up more than 28 per cent so far in 2022, according to a source familiar with the firm.


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The Department of Defense has provided a list of $12.8 billion worth of projects from which President Donald Trump could divert funding in order to pay for a wall on the United States' southern border.
Democrats pushed for the list to be released in hopes of rallying members of Congress to vote to override the president's veto of legislation blocking his national emergency declaration — but their strategy could backfire.
What are the details?
During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), the ranking member on the committee, pressed acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan to provide a list of projects that could be sacrificed in order to pay for a border wall under President Trump's declared national emergency.
Reed received the 20-page list Monday and subsequently released it on Twitter, warning that "military bases in your state could be negatively impacted."
Trump Admin finally releases its list of at-risk #milcon projects that could be put on the chopping block in order… https://t.co/8tHZDwiO9U— Senator Jack Reed (@Senator Jack Reed) 1552945937.0
"What President Trump is doing is a slap in the face to our military that makes our border and the country less secure," Reed said in a separate statement. "Now that members of Congress can see the potential impact this proposal could have on projects in their home states, I hope they will take that into consideration before the vote to override the President's veto."
A two-thirds majority of Congress is needed to override the president's veto, and the votes likely aren't there. So Reed is hoping lawmakers in states that could be affected will be swayed to vote against the threat of funds being diverted.
But that strategy could have the opposite effect, given the Pentagon's disclosure that the funds are, indeed, available for President Trump to build the wall he has long promised to supporters after Congress refused his request during budget negotiations.
What's on the list?
Projects in several states are at risk, including a $6.3 million cryogenics facility in South Carolina, a $13 million child development center in Maryland, and a $15 million human performance training center in Colorado.
Military spending in other countries could also be reallocated. The Pentagon said that, if needed, it could hold off on plans for a $27 million gym and dining facility in Guam, $66 million for a taxiway and apron upgrades in Italy, and $31 million for austere quarters in the Bahamas.


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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A former correctional officer assigned to the Fresno County jail is now in the jail as a convicted felon.
Tina Gonzalez admitted to three crimes - having sex with an inmate and providing him drugs and a cell phone.
Fresno County assistant sheriff Steve McComas says he's seen and heard some disgusting things in 26 years at the sheriff's office, but what his former correctional officer did is at the top of the list.
"Cutting a hole in your pants to make it easier to have sex with an inmate and having intercourse in full view of 11 other inmates is something only a depraved mind could come up with," McComas said.
He says Gonzalez betrayed her oath even worse when she put her fellow correctional officers at risk.
She gave the inmate razor blades, a cell phone, and critical jail intelligence.
"At times, communicated sensitive information to the inmate about individuals that were entering the inmate's pod as well as times when the pod would be searched," prosecutor Kaitlin Drake said of Gonzalez's activity in the jail.
Gonzalez didn't say anything at her sentencing Tuesday, but her attorney said her marriage was falling apart when she started a relationship with the inmate.
It lasted more than a year before investigators caught her, and phone calls after her December 2019 arrest reveal it's continued.
"The fact that she continually calls, has sexually explicit conversations with the inmate in question, and even boasts about the crimes she carried out shows that she's incapable of owning up to her mistakes and will undoubtedly continue in the future," Assistant Sheriff McComas said.
Judge Michael Idiart could have sent Gonzalez to jail for up to 16 months, but noted that she had no prior criminal history and admitted her crimes.
"I think what you did was terrible, stupid," Judge Idiart said. "You've ruined your career. You endangered your fellow officers. But I also believe that people can redeem themselves. You have the rest of your life to prove that."
Gonzalez only has to serve 210 days in jail and with time credits, she could be out by the middle of October.


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"I would never presume to compete with a Virginian in a kissing contest!"
Alfred Maximilian Gruenther, 1899–1983. U.S. Army General; NATO Supreme Commander; President, American National Red Cross. Typed Letter Signed, one page, 6½" x 8½", on stationery of the American National Red Cross, Washington, D.C., April 10, 1957.
Gruenther writes a playful letter to Arthur Clarendon Smith: "I would never presume to compete with a Virginian in a kissing contest! As you could tell from the picture in the paper I am very much of an amateur in that field. However, it was fun but I think you, now a Washingtonian, should be ashamed of the weather you provided on that day."
During World War II, Gruenther, a brilliant staff officer, was chief of staff of the 3rd Army (1941–1942) before he became deputy chief of staff to General Dwight D. Eisenhower in London (1942–1943), chief of staff of the 5th Army in Italy (1943–1944), and chief of staff of the 15th Army Group under General Mark W. Clark (1944–1945). He served as chief of staff of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (1950–1953) before becoming NATO Supreme Commander (1953–1956). He retired from the Army in 1956, and in 1957 he became president of the American National Red Cross, a post he held until 1964. He also served on various governmental advisory commissions.
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A conventional refinance is the loan of choice for many homeowners in today's market. While HARP and FHA have dominated the refinance market in years past, the standard conventional refinance is becoming the go-to option now that home equity is returning across the nation.
Home Equity Vs Mortgage A home equity loan is also a mortgage. The difference between a home equity loan and a traditional mortgage is that you take out a home equity loan after you have equity in the property, while you.
You can refinance the other person off the loan as long as you can show proof of 12 full months mortgage payments being made by you. The 12 months payments must have been made from an account that is not joint with the other borrower.
Second Mortgage Vs Home Equity Cash Out Refinance Versus home equity loan cash-Out Refinance. If you have a considerable amount of equity in your home, you can reclaim its value through a cash-out refinance. In these refis, you take out a new mortgage for your home's value, less a down payment, which often varies between 10 and 20 percent.. to decide which is better, a second mortgage vs. home equity loan. So, let's take a look at a home equity loan and second mortgage: what's the difference?. When considering any type of second mortgage or home equity.
To convert an FHA loan to a conventional home loan, you will need to refinance your current mortgage. The FHA must approve the refinance, even though you are moving to a non-FHA-insured lender.
The real issue, though, is that you must wait at least 210 days from the date of your original FHA loan or make 6 payments before you can use this program. If you do refinance right at the 210-day mark, you must have all of your FHA mortgage payments made on time in order to qualify.
How To Reduce Mortgage Payment Alternatives to refinancing to lower your payments. Recasting your mortgage is another way to potentially lower monthly payments without having to refinance, and you may want to ask your lender about this option. Recasting, or reamortizing, a mortgage basically means extending the terms of the loan.
If you have an existing fha loan, you are limited to 85 percent of your home's value. Streamlined Refinance. The streamlined refinance option requires only a few documents. The refinance typically only lowers your monthly payments a small amount, and there is not a cash back option.
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Building Home Equity How to Build Home Equity. April 24th, 2019 | Home Equity. While it is possible to get into homeownership with little upfront investment, there can be many benefits to building up equity in a property. Mortgage equity is the value of the homeowner's stake in a home. It is basically how much the home is worth minus how much is still owed on the.
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You can get rid of FHA insurance by refinancing into a non-FHA-insured loan. "There seems to be a philosophical aversion to PMI on the part of many buyers that is misplaced," McBride says.
You can document the situation with a divorce decree or similar document legally awarding the remaining borrower with the home and responsibility for the payment. If you make at least six mortgage payments on your own, you will have an easier qualification process when removing a c0-borrower with the FHA streamline refinance.


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the simple answer is, yes. it's both; beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.
many times I look at something and it looks beautiful only because the light is shining on the object at just the right angle. I look a little closer and then it's not what I thought. the images below holds beauty and at the same time it's clearly wilting, browning, losing petals and decomposing.
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Periodically I get the question, "What service provider should I go with?" Or, as a reader recently put it, "I hope you write a column about how to evaluate telcos using the resources out there on the Net, but I'll have signed a multi-year contract by then."
Let's make it now then. While the information is typically not posted conveniently on the Net, a structured selection process can generate a ton of useful information that will help you make informed decisions, at no extra charge. Here are some tips for obtaining the right information about your service providers:
– Create an RFP that includes your voice, data, wireless, Internet, remote-access and hosting needs. You might not elect to outsource all of the above or to procure all those services from the same provider, but including them in the RFP helps find out what services are available from the providers. Ask them to explain their offerings to you – and don't hesitate to play one off against the other.
– Ask for reference customers. (Also ask for names and numbers of customers who elected not to go with the service provider you're seeking, though those might be harder to get.) Call the references and interview them about their experiences with carriers other than the folks who provided them as a reference. In other words, ask AT&T Corp. customers who switched from Sprint Corp. to provide details on what went wrong with their Sprint relationship.
– Plan a dog-and-pony show for each serious contender. Invite them to your offices to answer questions from you and your team. Specify that the sales executives must be accompanied by representatives from engineering and customer service so you get the real answers.
– War-game in advance. Before the dog-and-pony shows begin, invest the time to hold a brainstorming session with your team to find out what scenarios are likely to pose challenges to you (for example, a catastrophic outage of three T-1s leading into your company's headquarters). When the providers arrive, ask: "How would your company handle that scenario?" Then listen to the answers, but ask the telco to provide names and contact information for customers for whom they've handled similar problems. If they can't, your antennae should go up.
– Verify financial stability. Borrow some people from your company's CFO's office and ask them to prepare an up-to-date financial analysis of the telcos you're considering. Look at debt, profitability, cash flow, recent mergers and acquisitions, and market performance. Make sure the financial types brief you and your team in advance of the provider dog-and-pony shows. Ask the financial folks to be present at the shows, and encourage them to ask questions.
The upshot is that getting up-to-date information from customers, competitors and other departments within your company is the best way to find out the "dirty little secrets" a service provider doesn't want you to know.
Till Johnson is president and chief research officer at Nemertes Research, an independent technology research firm. She can be reached at [email protected].


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Simulation of Collective Excitations in Long Josephson Junction Stacks
1 BLTP, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna 141980, Russia
2 Umarov Physical Technical Institute, Tajik Academy of Science, Dushanbe 734063, Tajikistan
3 Dubna State University, Dubna 141980, Russia
4 University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski, Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria
5 LIT, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna 141980, Russia
6 Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
7 Department of Experimental Physics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
8 Utsunomiya University, Utsunomiya 321-8585, Japan
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The phase dynamics of a stack of long Josephson junctions has been studied. Both inductive and capacitive couplings between Josephson junctions have been taken into account in the calculations. The IV-curve, the dependence on the bias current of the radiation power and dynamics of each JJs of the stack have been investigated. The coexistence of the charge traveling wave and fluxon states has been observed. This state can be considered as a new collective excitation in the system of coupled Josephson junctions. We demonstrate that the observed collective excitation leads to the decrease of radiation power from the system.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2018
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It has become conventional wisdom to describe Czech foreign and European policy as Eurosceptical and Atlanticist. The prominence of President Václav Klaus in the self-titled 'Eurorealist' circles, his nerve-rattling hesitation about ratifying the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as Prague's close ties to Washington, DC during the administration of George W. Bush all contributed to this image.
Nevertheless, a recent poll by Eurobarometer found that Czech public opinion is indifferent, rather than negative, towards the EU, with only 16% perceiving EU membership as a bad thing, well below the levels for most EU members, including Germany and France. Is it then the elites who embrace anti-European sentiments?
No, according to a recent survey conducted by the Association for International Affairs among more than a hundred Czech politicians, diplomats, top-ranking officials and experts. The EU was unequivocally labelled the most important international organisation for the Czech Republic. Not one respondent doubted this, and nine in ten chose "important" over "somewhat important" when selecting their reply. Moreover, more than 80% believe that the importance of the Union will probably grow in the next ten years – a number far above the level for any other international institution.
The outlook for the future development of the European Union is generally viewed as positive, and there is even cautious optimism about the situation in the eurozone, the topic that topped their list of issues on the EU agenda. Fewer than one in ten respondents considered the possibility of the eurozone's disintegration to be 'likely' or 'somewhat likely'. On the other hand, the Czech foreign-policy elite is pessimistic in at least one regard, the Czech Republic's accession to the common currency: only one in five can imagine this happening within the next five years.
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How about the future of European integration as such? No clear prevailing trend can be identified from the responses. A significant majority rejects (but only 8% resolutely) the possibility that joint institutions might be weakened and European politics re-nationalised. Arguably, the most likely path is a differentiated approach in the framework of a 'multi-speed Europe', in which both big member states and supranational institutions will play a key role.
The popular story of the Czech Republic as a 'last bastion of Atlanticism' does not fit very well either. Bilateral relations with the United States were graded with an equivalent of 'B', which placed the superpower behind Slovakia, Germany and Poland. Nor do the Czech elites feel abandoned by the administration of US President Barack Obama: the outlook for the coming years is viewed as positive, despite the parallel expectation of an inevitable weakening of the transatlantic bond.
The evidence gathered by the survey does not suggest that Czech foreign-policy elites have embraced Europe wholeheartedly, or that Prague's positions towards the EU and vis-à-vis particular European policies are unproblematic. Neither is the case and the Czech Republic will most likely continue to cause a stir on many specific occasions. Still, the survey effectively debunks the myth of deep-seated, unrepentant Czech Euroscepticism and reveals a scale of much more nuanced and rational elite opinions. Makers of Czech foreign policy may not be especially enthusiastic about the European enterprise but they obviously approach the issue with clear-eyed realism and a general sense of support.
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The purpose of the GOLA (Global Online Learning Alliance) meeting for university vice chancellors and senior leadership officers from Africa, organised in partnership with Kortext, was to discuss the best approaches to enabling remote learning for students in higher education. The online video conference took place on 10th February and was attended by over 102 leaders from across the African HE sector, representing countries such as South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana to name a few. Participants were encouraged to discuss the actions and policies of their universities, and to make recommendations where appropriate.
The opening speakers discussed the importance of universities being flexible and adapting to the sudden change whilst making every effort to avoid deepening the digital divide. As Sir Steve Smith stated in his closing comments, "there was no handbook for dealing with this pandemic and universities have needed to act humbly and in a collaborative fashion to best meet the challenges faced". University leaders have noticed a shift in the nature of the relationship between academic staff and students, with a growing mutual respect because of the challenges faced. A massive effort was required from all stakeholders to ensure continuity of education and to maintain the contact between institution and students. The question remains how best to ensure student engagement when studying remotely and the general feeling is that Covid will prove to be the catalyst for new pedagogies, new methods of learning, and more expert use of technology. Will the Covid experience lead to any significant re-invention of education? Answering such a question lies at the heart of the role of universities. One thing is for certain, good learning analytics shared across institutions can play a major role in student retention, improving student outcomes, course quality improvements and teacher professional development.
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Nobody was ready for Covid, however, those universities that had already invested significantly in blended or distance learning technologies prior to the onset of Covid fared much better than those that hadn't. Remote learning enforced by campus closures can leverage the technologies deployed within blended or distance learning approaches, but this is also dependent on the digital literacy of both students and lecturers.
Online synchronous activities (such as Zoom, Teams, etc) can help ensure immediate delivery, however, this didn't work for all remote students (or lecturers) where bandwidth or power availability is variable. In practice it is clear that there is a need to redesign curricula and teaching methods to further support asynchronous learning methods with offline accessible resources.
Whether it be collaboration amongst universities or with other stakeholders in government and industry. No university can deal with all the challenges alone. Connectivity and the ICT infrastructure across Africa remains a major challenge that has been tested to the limit with the need for remote learning. This and the cost of data need to be addressed urgently by governments and telecommunications operators.
The grading of students is essential, and concerns remain over the integrity and authenticity of online assessment. Changes to accreditation take too long to respond to the sudden impact of enforced remote learning caused by events such as Covid and strategies need to be put in place to mitigate this risk in the future
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Learning management systems have been in place for some time in many universities but are not generally used to their full potential. This is now changing as the LMS becomes the centrepiece of remote learning; however, an offline capability is essential for many regions in Africa to counter connectivity issues mentioned above.
One of the biggest lessons over the last year has been around the readiness of academic staff. Nobody has been through such an experience before, there is no playbook and many staff in universities were simply not equipped – both in terms of a good standard of laptops and the necessary pedagogical guidelines for teaching online. The balancing act now is to ensure a focus on the needs of academic staff as well ensuring the continuity of education for students.
With universities moving to more blended learning programs, time and resources need to be invested in digital skills and especially the ICT infrastructure. With the true state of online connectivity exposed for what it is in many parts of the world, African governments must surely now be looking at far more robust partnerships with the telecommunications operators. After all, a truly equitable and well-connected education system with greater use of devices can only be of benefit to the operators and hence their collaboration and contribution is essential.
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By Mark Nobes, chief editor
"Don Quixote" was released by MCA during July 1985 as the third and final single from Nik Kershaw's second studio album The Riddle. It became the musician's seventh consecutive UK top twenty hit, and the 5th UK top ten hit. It was also the last single by Kershaw to reach the UK top ten.
The song is definitely a firm favourite here at SimplyEighties, and has an amazing bassline that you just don't hear anymore, sadly. Not only is the song very 80s, but the video is too, featuring Nik's colossal mullet, a red VW Golf GTi Mk1 and a guy with a jumper tied around his neck. I always remember the Philips colour TV set, which was the same model we had in our household, although that was built in the 70s.
In the video, the Golf GTi eventually meets up with a 17th century knight on a horse (who is Don Quixote) at the end of a street near a gas holder (remember them?) and crashes into a vegetable stall - if I saw a knight in armour riding down our street, then I would crash, too! Nik appears dressed in white at various locations throughout the video, and there are also flamenco dancers. There's certainly a lot going on and I always admired Nik for the work he put into his videos.
The single entered the UK singles chart at No.23 on 28th July, reaching No.10 for one week on 11th August. The single also reached No.9 in Ireland, No.36 in New Zealand, No.49 in Germany and No.83 in Australia.
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Players "Baikal-Energy" and "Vodnik" scored an own goal 20 goals.
Duel of the championship of Russia on hockey, in which players "Baikal-Energy" and "Vodnik" scored an own goal 20 goals, a disgrace to the whole world of sport. This opinion was expressed by the President of Federation of hockey of Ukraine (FHMR) Sergey Babenko.
While its absolutely not surprised that this happened in Russia.
"This case is completely unprecedented. This could not happen anywhere except in Russia. If it happened, say in Finland, I'd be deeply touched. But there would be players just hesitate to behave. First and foremost, it is the fault of the teams. Yes, regulation is imperfect, teams were situational unmotivated, but that's no excuse for the "show" that we were forced to watch. It's downright shameful," – said Babenko.
He also called for the severely punish the participants of the match, and sees no point in the replay of the controversial game.
"The participants of the match should be punished. Perhaps we should apply international sanctions, because the same "Baikal" involved in the competition. But, thank God, it's not an international issue, and the Russian Federation. The fact that the match will be replayed on a neutral field, there is little change. Where is the guarantee that this embarrassment does not happen again? To hold this match again – a useless thing", – concluded the head FHMR.
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As part of Print+Promo's ongoing feature, Executive Perspectives, we get to know a leading professional in the print and promotional industry. This month, we talked to Nate Mullikin, president of Navitor, North Mankato, Minn. Read on as Mullikin talks strategy, the two sides of technology and the importance of automation.
How did you first get started in this industry, and what path did you take to land in your current role?
Nate Mullikin: I'm a business and tech person by trade and training, so the path I took to print was a little winding. I started in the tech industry with my own tech business in the '90s, and then I expanded into investment properties. I moved to Mankato, Minn., 12 years ago, and since then I've worked in various positions at Taylor Corporation, including production, sales and business development. In terms of print leadership, I helped establish Taylor Corporation's print operations in China, and I have been leading Navitor for just over 18 months now.
How do you set goals for yourself? For your business?
NM: First and foremost, I make sure there's no rocket-science involved. Goals need to be clear and easy to understand, measureable, and attainable. If those three pieces are in place, the rest of the goal-setting process should be easy. Clear goals don't mean that they should be too easy, though. I'm a competitive person, and like to surround myself with competitive leaders as well—leaders who want to challenge themselves and the status quo. This means that when we're goal-setting, we make sure we're collectively challenging ourselves to differentiate, drive new value for our customers, and create opportunity and security for our employees in ways we haven't considered before. Incremental change simply isn't good enough for us. Remember, you'll never reach a bar you didn't know was there, so set it high.
How does the economy continue to affect the industry?
NM: The economy is a challenge, both for print vendors, like Navitor, and for the print resellers we do business with. Speaking as a print vendor, it's essential that we help our customers succeed, because our success depends on it. That's why Navitor has faced the challenging economy by finding ways to put more money into their pockets.
What do you expect to be some of the biggest changes the industry will face?
NM: Technology really provides us with the biggest change to the industry, but whether that technology is a challenge or a blessing depends on how we address it. Because digital communication has been replacing a number of the day-to-day communications, like letters, we've seen a big change in how print is used. However, technology also has given us new ways to add value to customer orders, new ways to manage orders and new ways to engage with customers. There is a reason that online retailers are so successful, and we're pleased to be reaching out to our customers with our website to offer them a way to use technology to place their print orders.
What keeps you up at night?
NM: First of all, I sleep really well. Not only do I have a fulfilling career that challenges me each day, but [I also have] a beautiful wife [and] four young children at home. So trust me, when I sleep, I sleep well. In regard to the print industry, it's much the same. People have been talking about print being dead for years, and I don't lose sleep over that idea. Moreover, I see it as an opportunity. Market contraction opens doors, [and] drives positive change and new trends and technologies into our marketplace. If you're not adapting to these, you may have some sleepless nights, but taking those opportunities lets me rest easy.
What do you think is the most exciting, cutting-edge thing your company is doing right now? Why?
NM: We have a number of things that we're very excited about. One of the cutting-edge projects we're implementing is an automated shipping line on the production floor. This automation has helped us minimize costs, and we are using the additional funds to continue to invest in new printing equipment. It also allows us to minimize the costs for our wholesale dealers. In fact, in March we will be introducing new lower pricing on more than 70 percent of our online stationery products, and this new pricing is a possibility because of initiatives, like our automated shipping system.
What would people be surprised to learn about you—hobbies, special interests, etc.?
NM: I think I'm pretty stereotypical—maybe even a bit boring. If there's anything that seems to surprise people, it's how much I credit my technical background to the successes I've been blessed with as a business person and a leader—yes, especially in the print industry. So much of what we do today in both our personal and professional lives is tied to technology, and this will only continue to strengthen and evolve. Heck, maybe technology will evolve enough to truly help my golf game.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post722840660669240561..comments2023-09-25T13:42:59.269-05:00Comments on THE FRENCH HUTCH: THE JOY OF SPRINGThe French Hutchhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-21016596128708297922019-05-22T18:04:10.427-05:002019-05-22T18:04:10.427-05:00Wow - what a tour - thanks for showing us all that...Wow - what a tour - thanks for showing us all that southern beauty♥Carrie @ Cottage Cozyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-3322997162181218802019-05-20T08:14:47.023-05:002019-05-20T08:14:47.023-05:00Just beautiful....I am needing this gorgeous color...Just beautiful....I am needing this gorgeous color and blooms today as it's chilly and cloudy. Thanks for the virtual tour!Christine @ Rustic-Refinedhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-58311407471987319322019-04-28T16:51:30.883-05:002019-04-28T16:51:30.883-05:00Beautiful pictures Emily. Spring brings us such go...Beautiful pictures Emily. Spring brings us such gorgeous colors and blooms. Thank you for sharing your town with us. Every picture is just bursting with color. Judy Biggerstaffhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-58141418246251491382019-04-27T16:00:52.833-05:002019-04-27T16:00:52.833-05:00How could anyone complain about photo overload whe...How could anyone complain about photo overload when you have shared such lovely antebellum homes with us...wonderful images. Thank you.Karen (Back Road Journal)https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-3302350388847187662019-04-26T19:10:20.140-05:002019-04-26T19:10:20.140-05:00WOW!Stunning pictures!!!WOW!Stunning pictures!!!Louca por porcelanahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-40302939337256694492019-04-24T23:51:50.614-05:002019-04-24T23:51:50.614-05:00There is no resisting spring, is there? It is just...There is no resisting spring, is there? It is just too pretty. Great photos, Emily.
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handmade by amaliahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-58402704007817455902019-04-22T17:07:54.903-05:002019-04-22T17:07:54.903-05:00Oh, Emily! I loved seeing your gorgeous photos of...Oh, Emily! I loved seeing your gorgeous photos of Tuscaloosa. I have always wanted to live there, and your tour reminds me of the special years I spend there as a University of Alabama student and then parent of a UofA student! I think this has been one of the most beautiful springs ever. I guess we can thank our wetter than usual winter and spring!

I also enjoyed the wedding photos. :D

I hope you're enjoying this beautiful weather we're having today! I want to just play outside all day and not get anything done! Ricki Treleavenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-19279129159288814272019-04-22T07:58:01.477-05:002019-04-22T07:58:01.477-05:00So many gorgeous blooms and homes. One of the thin...So many gorgeous blooms and homes. One of the things I love most is the spring color and temps that let you stay out all day to wander around.

Everything looked gorgeous!Christine @ Rustic-Refinedhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-38767261139092589652019-04-22T04:44:41.762-05:002019-04-22T04:44:41.762-05:00Emily, I enjoyed your beautiful town very much. Th...Emily, I enjoyed your beautiful town very much. The photos of your son and DIL and where they were married are so joyful! My favorite blooms are the azalea blooms, and mine bloomed on Easter :-) Hope you and Jim had a wonderful Easter. xoDebbie@Mountain Breathshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-26244590460368398042019-04-21T16:17:16.189-05:002019-04-21T16:17:16.189-05:00The homes, the flowering shrubs and trees are so b...The homes, the flowering shrubs and trees are so beautiful, Emily. I loved seeing the pics of your son and DIL, and where they were married. Thank you for sharing the beauty. Happy Easter, sweet friend! kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-53876403384153347532019-04-21T09:00:08.245-05:002019-04-21T09:00:08.245-05:00Chère Emily, what a grand post of all the blooms I...Chère Emily, what a grand post of all the blooms I remember from my time living back east! Those pink dogwoods are some of our favorites that unfortunately, won't grow here in our beloved Minneapolis. HOwever, we are looking forward to the northern redbuds, a hardy cousin of the eastern variety!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog. Peace and happiness to you and may every day be Easter for you!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-68590550340487464392019-04-21T07:38:59.510-05:002019-04-21T07:38:59.510-05:00Beautiful, Emily! I love all the spring blooms. We...Beautiful, Emily! I love all the spring blooms. We are about 4 weeks behind your Alabama bloom time. My azaleas are just starting to bloom. Happy Easter.Rita C at Panoplyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-45645866346990691292019-04-21T01:20:15.189-05:002019-04-21T01:20:15.189-05:00Enjoyed the tour and your photos are outstanding! ...Enjoyed the tour and your photos are outstanding! HAPPY EASTER!
email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-18283431241519047422019-04-20T20:01:27.250-05:002019-04-20T20:01:27.250-05:00So beautiful! Do you know, I've never been to ...So beautiful! Do you know, I've never been to Tuscaloosa? It looks like Spring is the time to visit! Leslie Anne Tarabellahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-44867083483244221312019-04-20T16:31:34.625-05:002019-04-20T16:31:34.625-05:00Just stunning! Gorgeous spring blooms with lovely ...Just stunning! Gorgeous spring blooms with lovely grounds and mansions. I would love to have been on the walking tour as you photographed this beauty. The President's Mansion, and the view across to Denny Chimes is so lovely.
The pink dogwoods, white dogwoods, tulips, azaleas, and tulips are all so pretty.
Happy Easter, Emily!Bonniehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-13915533500785327362019-04-20T11:03:36.082-05:002019-04-20T11:03:36.082-05:00Oh, Emily -- of course I stayed with you for this!...Oh, Emily -- of course I stayed with you for this! I loved every single photo! Dogwood (both pink AND white? WOW!) and those cherry blossoms -- how gorgeous. And those beautiful homes. Now that's a tour I would have loved to see with you in person.

I especially love that many of these places have personal meaning and loved seeing the photos of the wedding and the kids. What a magnificent venue! I can think of no better way to celebrate spring.Jeaniehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-11266787467923059912019-04-20T09:39:45.153-05:002019-04-20T09:39:45.153-05:00Stunning Spring photos Emily! I think our Alabama ...Stunning Spring photos Emily! I think our Alabama Spring was extra beautiful this year...probably from the buckets of rain we've had :) Tuscaloosa has so many gorgeous buildings, what a lovely tour and your son and DIL are precious~ Hopefully Easter Sundsy will be a warm sunny day to celebrate and enjoy!
💕 Jennathepaintedapron.comhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-20157710502669788522019-04-20T09:22:23.130-05:002019-04-20T09:22:23.130-05:00Emily, what an amazing tour of the antebellum home...Emily, what an amazing tour of the antebellum homes. The flowers are so lovely. I never tire of looking at gorgeous homes and gardens. The colors are so vivid. Wishing you and Jim a wonderful Easter.Linda @ Life and Lindahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-51243012763836639722019-04-20T08:59:26.623-05:002019-04-20T08:59:26.623-05:00THANK YOU FOR SUCH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!THANK YOU FOR SUCH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!Nancy Brantleyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-5212738295996459742019-04-20T08:12:27.367-05:002019-04-20T08:12:27.367-05:00Emily, even though the blooms are short lived, I f...Emily, even though the blooms are short lived, I find the flowering trees to be some of my favorites during the spring. Once the blooms have dropped, the new soft greens mix across the landscapes. It is a fresh and new beginning for all of us. Happy Easter Weekend to my dear friend. Beautiful post! It's fun to see the wedding photos.Sarahhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-16458262361476221712019-04-19T22:13:15.003-05:002019-04-19T22:13:15.003-05:00So much beauty to share to verify that Spring has ...So much beauty to share to verify that Spring has arrived . We have had warmer weather so it is looking like Spring. We can get snow into May so we never know. Thanks for sharing. Happy Easter! HUGS My Tata's Cottagehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291995956909405154.post-5992314471830323162019-04-19T18:16:29.807-05:002019-04-19T18:16:29.807-05:00Thank you, thank you, thank you for this post. I ...Thank you, thank you, thank you for this post. I lived in the south for 20years and now living in Minnesota, the struggle is real when it comes to the beginning of spring. :) Your dogwood photographs gave me major flashbacks of the front of my house in North Carolina. :)Angie {Green Dirt Storieshttps://email@example.com


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The Community project "Teacher for Russia" was created in 2015 to provide children from different regions of Russia with equal educational opportunities. This project is aimed towards young professionals motivating them to build careers in education.
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Seven years ago I wrote a post about him, when he was just 5. Even then, he was teaching me life lessons worth paying attention to. With one or two modifications here is that article:
My grandson is an amazing 5 year old. He started reading almost 2 years ago and is now, even before starting kindergarten, at a second grade reading level. He is as comfortable figuring out computer games as he is solving math problems more appropriate for an 8 year old. Show him a book about woodworking and he wants to build something. Have him look at a cribbage board and he wants to know how to play. Leave a chess board lying around and he insists on knowing how the pieces move. If he sees a star map of the sky he wants to draw the entire thing...now.
I think I remember having a mind somewhat like that. Everything was a challenge to be solved or an experience to be lived. My mind was an empty slate waiting to be filled with whatever I didn't understand. Now, 58 years later I need Josh to remind me of some of what is too easy to forget.
Finding Joy in Everything
He can find joy and excitement in the most common of daily activities. There is almost nothing that doesn't cause him to smile, gush enthusiasm, or run toward whatever it is that has captured his attention. He has yet to unlearn the precious belief that every moment of every day can bring a new adventure.
Sometime in the next few years he will probably lose some of this innate sense of joy. Disappointments, a bully at school, a friend who says unkind things, or a clearer understanding of the existence of bad things in the world will cause him to exercise caution. He will moderate his enthusiasm and be a little less free with hugs and smiles. He, his family, and our world will be a little less sunny when that happens.
Even so I doubt he will ever stop being the guy who asks why or how. That curiosity and eye of wonder we are all born with are easy to lose as we age, if we allow it. But joy and satisfaction are all around us. We simply have to shut off the negatives and allow the positives to find space in our life again.
Show Respect for Others
Something that used to be quite common in America but now is often restricted to the very young is respect for one's elders. He speaks with respect to his parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles. He listens when one of us is talking. He acknowledges our presence. He says, "excuse me" (no kidding!) when he would like to insert himself in the conversation.
Respect for experience and for gaining some perspective are attributes that come with age. Respecting what someone older than you can teach you is a missing part of our society's character. As I move through the elder stages I must remember there will almost always be someone older or with more experience than me. In a such a situation I must listen and learn.
Politeness Matters
Being polite gets you farther than being nasty. Josh can overpower his little sisters (who are also absolute gems!) and take what he wants or return to being the center of attention. But, he is learning the consequences aren't worth it. By asking politely to share more often than not he gets what he wants. By allowing others to shine for a little bit, his star is not diminished. Honey does get more than vinegar.
The public discourse in our country has become quite unpleasant. Polite exchanges of honest differences of opinion are out of favor. Yelling and name-calling are more our style. Those who don't agree with us are not simply misinformed, they are probably evil. Politeness has become a weakness and we are the worse for it. We need to listen and learn from the children.
Money is often overrated
Money is completely unnecessary for many of life's greatest pleasures. I have yet to see my grandson decide not to explore something or taste something or do something because he has no money. He loves watching trains. He adores family picnics. He goes crazy over dinosaurs. He knows every character in the Cars movies. He plays for hours by himself or with his sisters. He doesn't miss any of this just because he has no wallet.
I'd contend that many of the sweetest experiences in life are absolutely free. A glorious sunset, a conversation with a friend, a cup of coffee on the back porch, a hand-in-hand walk with someone you love are still untaxed, unregulated, and available to you. 5 year olds have no concept of limiting their joy because of finances. We would benefit from remembering that lesson.
Control your own schedule
Eat when you are hungry. Nap when you are tired. Stop doing something when it bores you. Don't worry. My grandson has these guidelines pretty much figured out. Sometime he'll lose the freedom to act on them whenever he wants. But, for now he has life by the tail. He does not have a to-do list, except to-do everything.
I wish I were a little less controlled by the clock, the to-do list, and my schedule. I use these to help me navigate my day. Too often they dictate my day.
I must add that his 3 year old sister is quickly growing into her own, too. She has the drive and temperament to be an artist. Give her a box of crayons, or some paint and a brush, and she is quite content to go to her work space and lose herself. She loves her brother dearly but is beginning to find her own self and is not afraid to carve out the space she needs. There is a lesson there, too. Know yourself and feed yourself that what completes you.
I wonder what lessons my 20 month old granddaughter will teach me when she is just a bit older!


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Each season has its own unique character and personality, if you will. Autumn, for instance, has an air of coziness and warmth, almost like a big welcoming hug. Colors are rich and earthy, while textures are more rough and organic. So when planning what to give guests at your fall wedding, channel that same heartwarming vibe through color. To help get you started, we gathered five of our own crafty favor ideas!
Bottles of Honey in Rustic Wraps
Honey is always a much-appreciated gift, but somehow it just seems so perfect for this time of year. The key to making it look "fall like" is the packaging. You could opt for something as simple as kraft paper wraps covering just the caps of the honey bottles (as shown above), with leaf tags edged with beads tied on with raffia.
Alternatively, you could encase each bottle in a little burlap or muslin sack hand-stenciled with your monogram. Or you could order honey in small ceramic honey pots, then personalize each with a wooden spoon tied on with bakery twine.
Candy Apples in Pretty Autumn Colors
Candy apples are another season staple that everyone loves. Our example has pretty orange sugar sprinkles on a chocolate-coated apple—yummy, indeed. Just make yours extra-special by wrapping them up in clear cello, then finishing each one with a pretty tag. Ours are even cut in a heart shape and marked with each guest's initial!
At your wedding reception, display the wrapped apples on a bed of dried autumn leaves. Or hang them from some bare branches standing in a glass cylinder vase, and have guests pick their own take-home favor as they leave.
Homemade Popcorn Balls
How about homemade popcorn balls that make delightful (and budget-friendly!) guest gifts, too! Just wrap them up in something colorful as we have done here. You can use fabrics to present them such as burlap, organza, or tulle.
Other packaging options for apple favors could be tea-dyed cheesecloth wraps, petite country baskets, or even brown paper bags with dainty doily appliques.
Candies Inspired by Fall Flavors
Another great idea would be to give candy sachets filled with fall-inspired treats like butterscotch, chocolate almonds, or toffee crunch. Again, opt for colors in keeping with fall, like this pretty example in apricot and chartreuse.
Keepsake Frames that Serve a Decorative Function
And if you happen to be the crafty type, delight guests with these mini frames of dried autumn leaves that you gathered, pressed, and assembled yourself! For this, we used inexpensive photo frames readily available in stores, spray painted them gold, and mounted the leaves on coarsely textured, undyed handmade paper to suit the fall look.
So if you're just about to choose your autumn wedding favors, keep these heartwarming ideas in mind!
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What does Edgar Allan Poe's poem alone mean?
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The poem is basically a flashback of an adult narrator looking back at his childhood.It also illustrates how the experiences of his childhood have affected his life. The tone of the poem is gloomy and dark, reinforced by such words as sorrow, alone, stormy, thunder, and demon. Poe speaks about his uniqueness. Unfortunately, he was never able to fit in and found himself melancholy throughout his childhood. In his relationships, he was often left out. The purpose of the poem is psychologically sound if it is true that it helps to write out what the person feels is wrong in his life. Whether it helped Poe or not, the reader is better able to understand the mystery of why Poe was miserable in his life and he wrote about the subject of loss and unhappiness. The poem "Alone" by Edgar Allan Poe was not published during his lifetime. It was not until 1875 that the poem was verified as being an authentic Poe poem written in 1830 when Poe was only twenty-one.
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