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The Edinburgh Geological Society was formed in 1834 with the aim of stimulating public interest in geology. Issue 62 of its magazine, The Edinburgh Geologist, published in October, certainly did that.
It contained a report by Edinburgh University that predicted the UK's oil and gas reserves could run out in as little as a decade, that fracking is not viable in Scotland and barely feasible in the UK thanks to a dearth of suitable geology, and that the UK will soon have to import all its oil and gas.
Professor Roy Thompson of Edinburgh University's School of Geosciences also concluded that only 10% of the UK's original recoverable oil and gas remains, roughly 11% of oil and 9% of gas resources.
Deirdre Michie, CEO of industry body Oil & Gas UK responded that some of the largest fields in the North Sea would still be producing in 2050. The government said it did not "recognise" the figures.
UK Onshore Oil and Gas CEO Ken Cronin also weighed in, accusing Thompson of making "sweeping assertions" about fracking in Scotland. The controversy was picked up by national newspapers and TV stations on both sides of the border. Public interest had, it's safe to say, been stimulated.
"When one drills down into claims that reserves will last to mid-century such assertions are quickly revealed to have no real basis and to be little more than hopeful aspirations," says Thompson.
"I surmise that some folk simply haven't come to terms with the situation that previously declared reserves are being written off. They have still to grasp that while modest, new fields continue to be discovered the overall ultimately recoverable resources (URR) is in decline – a trend that began, for offshore gas, as far back as 1998."
Geology vs optimism: the Edinburgh University report explained
It is important to differentiate between 'reserves' of oil and gas, which are identified in location and quantity − and are therefore relatively easy to factor into supply chains and rates of consumption) − and 'resources' which often cannot be quantified without long-term geophysical and geologic study.
Thompson's time-series analysis of Oil and Gas Authority data on reserve depletion revealed that discoveries consistently lagged behind output since the point of peak oil recovery in the late 1990s.
"A persistent, long term downward trend in URR has taken place," he explains. "Obviously, reserve estimates change as extraction technologies improve, as markets evolve, and as oil and natural gas are produced. However, politicians like good news and the media like strong stories.
"So long-term trends, especially downward trends, get lost among more newsworthy items involving new discoveries. In short, it is vital to let the full data record speak for itself."
The offshore industry is speculative by nature. So when the Scottish Government says there are "up to 20bn bboe remaining" on the UKCS it is, at best, a calculated guess. Thompson prefers hard data.
"My view is that geology trumps optimism," he says. "For example, it is instructive to look back at claims made during the most recent Scottish Independence referendum, such as "new techniques could add an estimated 21bn barrels". Why were the admonishments made by Sir Ian Wood in 2014, as counters to the pronouncements, such a lonely voice?"
"My conclusions are data driven," he continues." Take offshore gas (see Figure 1). The red triangle highlights my forecast. Gas production rapidly tapers to zero over the next ten years. Offshore oil decline follows a not dissimilar pattern (see Figure 2). The dramatic falls arise from the dual effect of a persistent downward revision in URR alongside depletion from production – the classic double whammy situation, where two unfavourable conditions exist at the same time."
Fractured Britain: is fracking feasible in the UK?
Thompson is equally pessimistic about domestic fracking. Using US production data, comparative data on UK and US shale geology and production decline modelling, he concludes that a shale gas revolution in the UK similar to the one that has made the US energy independent is very unlikely.
"In practical terms I applied a statistical analogue test, alongside a polynomial regression analysis," Thompson explains. "The work revealed no clear match between UK geology and any of the top US shale-gas plays.
"It needs to be recognised that North American plays were formed by a very particular and unusual coincidence of palaeogeographical, palaeoclimatic, local-tectonic and plate-tectonic circumstances."
Thompson points out that many possible fracking sites in Scotland and the UK are located in densely populated areas, and are characterised by low-quality source rocks and complex geological histories.
"For fracking to be successful eight key geological prerequisites need to be met," he explains. "These requirements can be used to discount one UK region after another. In Scotland − which has thin, clayey, shallow shales, complex geology and significant faulting – the situation is particularly poor."
Renewable future: transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables
At present, 50% of the UK's gas is imported from abroad, a figure that is expected to rise to 80% in the next 17 years, a major reversal compared with the year 2000, when the UK was a gas exporter.
If Thompson's predictions prove correct, the UK will soon be importing almost all of its oil and gas, despite Statoil's recent discovery in the Moray Firth, two high-profile BP projects, Clair Ridge and Quad 204, Hurricane Energy's Greater Lancaster Area development, and an upsurge in M&A activity and asset transfers between established players on the UKCS and start-ups backed by private equity.
Thompson also suggests that the UK Government's ongoing energy cost report – the Helm Review – should take stock of the projected shortfall in resource availability and how this might be addressed.
"Dieter Helm's report into the 'Cost of Energy' contains much to like," he says. "However the Helm strategy is heavily dependent on gas prices remaining low or subdued, and on economically viable fracking continuing in the US and taking off in the UK."
Thompson believes that the transition away from fossil fuels towards a clean economy must be accelerated. He worries that unless we seize the opportunity now to accelerate the development of renewable alternatives, we will face problems of maintaining stability and constancy of supply within a decade.
"Once the principle is conceded − that cumulative production is rapidly approaching the ultimate recoverable reserve − it becomes evident we need to face up to a very different future," he says.
"We can plan to import vast quantities of oil and gas and hope, as a consumer, that the price stays low or even drops. Another plan would be to trust research and still emerging techno-fixes in the hope that a new energy technology can develop apace and become a genuine commercial success by delivering at scale.
"Alternatively, we can plan to go green. In Scotland, we have good potential for carbon capture and storage, offshore wind, for tidal, and for energy storage using compressed air, while solar is improving all the time.
"It is not good enough for Oil and Gas UK to simply preach 'It is high time we stopped talking down this industry and instead got right behind it', he concludes. "Instead, we urgently need to face up to the practicalities of the double whammy − downward revisions in URR alongside continuing reserve depletion from production – leading to rapid exhaustion of the remaining UK offshore reserves."


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A US scheme to pinpoint future VIPs has spent 70 years introducing power-brokers-to-be to the American way. So how can you tell who will one day be a head of state?
They're out there, somewhere, embarking on their relentless climb to the top.
The next generation of politicians, cultural pioneers, business executives and media voices are starting their first jobs, desperate to escape obscurity, determined to make a name for themselves.
All you have to do is find them.
Predicting who will one day run our lives might not be an easy task, but a little-known scheme run by the US State Department has demonstrated an uncanny capacity to pinpoint these leaders-in-waiting.
It has received little attention during its history, but since 1940 the International Visitor Leader Program (IVLP) has proved remarkably prescient when it comes to guessing who might one day govern the planet.
As part of the highly prestigious – and expensive – programme, participants are hand-picked to spend typically three weeks visiting Washington DC and three additional towns or cities, meeting their counterparts and other VIPs and experts – all highly valuable networking experience for any ambitious young man or woman on the climb.
Of the current cabinet, some 11 members are alumni of the scheme, according to the US Embassy in London.
Former prime ministers Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Margaret Thatcher and Edward Heath were all participants early in their careers.
Nor are British heads of government the only ones to have been talent-spotted. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Zimbabwean premier Morgan Tsvangirai are among serving leaders who have passed through the project's ranks.
In the UK alone, over 2,500 citizens have travelled to the US as part of the IVLP. But those hoping to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – admission is strictly invitation-only.
Conspiracy theorists warn the scheme is all about an imperial power meddling in the affairs of sovereign regimes, seducing their future political leaders and moulding them into Washington-approved candidates.
But its supporters say it operates more subtly than that, aiming not to convert opponents but to give future opinion-formers an understanding of how America works.
One recent attendee is Victoria Eastwood, who was working as a producer on Channel 4 News when one of her State Department contacts with whom she would arrange US government interviewees for Jon Snow nominated her for the scheme.
In 2009 she was taken to New York, Nebraska, and San Francisco, where she was introduced to former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
The visit did not alter the journalist's scepticism about the 2003 invasion of Iraq, with which Ms Rice was closely associated. But she acknowledges that the experience deepened her appreciation of how the American system operates and, in turn, ensured her coverage of US affairs could offer an insider's perspective.
"I was quite conscious that I didn't want to go on some kind of propaganda trip," Victoria says.
"But what they are doing is exposing you to people in power so that if I'm looking at something like Iran sanctions I know the person who's responsible for putting that policy into practice."
Like Victoria, not all participants are aspiring politicians. The novelist Hanif Kureishi took part in 1986, four years before the Buddah of Suburbia brought him widespread public attention, and the British artist Angela Palmer is another recent recipient. Nor do all alumni go onto achieve fame and recognition.
There is, however, an obvious chicken-and-egg question: does the status of individuals singled out as future leaders become a self-fulfilling prophecy?
Prof Giles Scott-Smith, an international relations expert at Roosevelt Academy in the Netherlands, has studied the programme extensively. He acknowledges that being invited onto it carries a high degree of prestige and can bring participants into elite networks earlier in their careers than might have been the case otherwise.
But he argues that there tends to be a clear logic behind invitations, citing the example of former Dutch prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende, who was talent-spotted for the scheme by the US embassy in 1985 when he was an obscure figure, working for a city council and as a researcher for the Christian Democrat party.
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Dell Rapids Day of Giving – December 1st
SouthDakotaGives.org has provided a platform for nonprofits across the state of South Dakota to raise awareness for their individual organizations and promote a one day state wide fundraiser to help achieve each nonprofits goals which are focused on providing several unique services within their communities. This South Dakota Day of Giving overlaps with the global generosity celebration of #GivingTuesday also held this year on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020. Dell Rapids has 8 local nonprofit organizations taking part in South Dakota's Day of Giving, several of them for the first time!
"SouthDakotaGives.org can make it possible for all these groups to continue service to Dell Rapids…," City of Dell Rapids Mayor and Dell Rapids Lions Club President, Tom Earley continued to share, "Service to our community is primary to the Dell Rapids Lions Club. The generosity of our community in supporting Lions Club fundraisers enables our club to provide assistance and support to community members in need." Some of the Dell Rapids Lion Club programs you might be familiar with are their Eye Glass Collection, Aluminum Can Collection, Cub Scout Derby, Scholarship Awards, Meat Raffles, and Pancake Breakfast events. You can learn more about the Lions Club efforts to support sight conservation through their efforts to supply glasses to those in need as well as vision screenings and diabetes screenings throughout the Dell Rapids and surrounding areas.
Another local participant, The Sioux River Red Rock Trail organization, is a cooperative effort between a committee of local residents and the City of Dell Rapids which has focused its efforts over the last several years to creating an outdoor recreational trail. Their current fundraising efforts are focused on extending the trail throughout Dell Rapids along Old Hwy 77 from 4th St to 15th street to make a safer pathway for pedestrians and bicyclists. "The Dell Rapids community has a great history of coming together to make things happen--the recreational trail, flood relief, help for individual families, the museum, amenities in the park, community events--the list goes on and on. SouthDakotaGives.org provides an easy way for everyone to chip in. By building up group resources, these projects can continue to make our small town a better place to live," shared by Linsey Duffy, Sioux River Red Rock Trail Committee Leader.
The Dell Rapids nonprofit, Dells Elves, help raise money for the children of the Dell Rapids community to provide assistance to their families and to ensure a Merry Christmas for all. "Our goal every year is to raise enough money to help as many families as we can. Our biggest fundraiser is the Christmas For Our Kids event which will be held this year, on December 5th. This fundraiser includes a meat raffle, raffle items, and live auction hosted by Dells Elves and a gun raffle hosted by Quarry Rock Church. The funds we receive from South Dakota's Day of Giving on December 1st will be used to help the Dells Elves organization adopt families of their own. We always appreciate the community support we receive," Serena Yost Campbell, Dells Elves President.
The Dell Rapids Society for Historic Preservation will partake in the SouthDakotaGives.org program for the first time this year, as well. Without being able to hold many of the annual fundraiser events in the Dell Rapids Museum this year due to the risks of Covid-19, the Dell Rapids Museum Board hopes this online fundraiser will provide a way to supplement the loss of income from their traditional events. "We want to keep the museum attractive and unique to visitors, since it is a viable part of our community. We do not have paid employees, but, we do have volunteers who are so dedicated to always helping out." As Dell Rapids Museum board President, Alcie Chamley shares, "the Christmas Festival was always our largest event, so we are really missing that this year." While most of their traditional museum led events are cancelled this year, they have adapted their annual auction into a week-long raffle to be held November 30th through December 6th as the Museum will open from 1pm – 6pm each day, visitors are required to wear masks for their chance at over 60+ raffle items. The proceeds from this raffle along with the funds raised on South Dakota's Day of Giving will help cover the costs of upkeep, maintenance, and repairs as the museum is in need of a new air conditioning unit and repairing a roof leak in the northeast corner of the museum.
This year, the City of Dell Rapids worked with Brookings Area Transit Authority (BATA) to take over the management of Dells Xpress (formerly Dell Rapids Transit). Along with the new name, Dells Xpress is set to offer in-town and out-of-town bus services to the community with the addition of an ADA van designated to the Dell Rapids fleet. After visiting with Executive Director, Brenda Schweitzer, she noted this was BATA's third year participating in the SouthDakotaGives.org program. This year, "…we've seen a huge increase in the need for kids to be transported to school, as it's been a challenging year, we've had many requests for token assistance for children to receive those rides." While BATA does receive some funding from the government, the state, local fares and contracts, BATA continually works to inform the community that they are a nonprofit through the education of services offered and building a pool of money to assist those who cannot afford a ride to school. Although we're lucky here, as the City of Dell Rapids works with BATA to meet the matching funds needed to cover local costs, the organization still works diligently to meet its financial needs for all of their bus routes and services. Schweitzer explained, "BATA has set aside a Transportation Generosity Fund (#BATA4KIDS) to help provide assistance to children needing rides to school, and while we work with people when we can, we still need the support of the community to provide these services." BATA does have the capacity to separate the incoming funds so that they are earmarked per city received. Donations can be made through the South Dakota Day of Giving on December 1st, however, donations are also welcomed all year long directly through the BATA website.
When discussing the SouthDakotaGives.org opportunity with the Dell Rapids Senior Citizen Center (DRSCC) Board Member, Norene Frederickson, she explained, "By participating in #GivingTuesday through the SouthDakotaGives.org website, the DRSCC hopes to recoup the loss of fundraising events and membership dues, along with utilizing the funds to repair, replace, and maintain the facility and equipment." When DRSCC is in full operation, the facility offers several amenities to their members, some of which may include: utilizing exercising videos, playing cards, playing pool, as well as, attending activities, social gatherings, and a monthly potluck. DRSCC offers a kitchen, dining area, and recreation area that is available for rental use as well.
The Dell Rapids Legion George A. Fitzgerald Post 65 decided to take part as so many of their fundraising events have been impacted by Covid-19. Steve Sittig, Chair of the Executive Committee, noted that the Legion's fundraiser efforts help them match the High School Scholarship Funds donated in honor of a local post member of 75 years, Merlin Schmidt, wherein a scholarship foundation has been established. Additionally, their fundraising goals help the Dell Rapids Legion with their operational costs, providing several services to veterans, supporting local youth groups, as well as providing several community events like the Cootie Day Carnival, the Memorial Day Parade with several Honors Ceremonies held at local cemeteries and followed by a Brat Feed, as well as their Oratory Contests and Thanksgiving Feather Party.
"Dell Rapids is very blessed to have several non-profit organizations. Through passion and hard work, they assist our fellow community members through challenging times or provide services to keep our town a great place to call home. The Dell Rapids Chamber is proud to partner with local groups participating in the SouthDakotaGives.org project. We feel these groups make an impact on the local needs within our town that no one can do alone. By donating to these worthy causes, you are able to help these groups continue to succeed in caring for our community needs," expressed Dell Rapids Chamber Board Treasurer, Amber Larson.
Please visit www.SouthDakotaGives.org to donate to the nonprofit of your choice on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 and/or send your donation directly to the nonprofit organization itself. More information can be found at www.DellRapidsChamber.com.


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Nurture your Inner Goddess
I'm so grateful you follow me and my career. I have studied with many great artists, designers & thinkers which have shaped my path, leading me where I am today. I've shared from my past experiences the curves, landscapes and bounces. I never wanted to follow the rules or standards set by others. I was fortunate, my grandmother inspired me to follow my dreams. My wish is to have posts that inspire you.
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Most people have the same clothes, but very few have the same jewels. I began designing my jewelry collections for that very reason. I also became a jewelry designer as I was inspired by its long rich history of protecting & guiding the adorning wearer. I honor that tradition. My clients often say, "They walk tall, facing challenges without an apology"!
I reflect back to the roots of my creativity & consciousness. I believe my "free spirit" is inherited from my grandmother which led me to study Feng Shui with my Master in Hong Kong, earning a Grand Master title. My grandmother, escaped from Russia with stones sewn in the hem of her dress to start her life in America. She learned about jewelry from her mother, passing on that knowledge of stone, cut, color and the power of gems to me. I started buying stones, designing pieces for myself and then I started creating jewels for friends because they loved my work.
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Geographic LocationMauritius, an island covering 1,860 square kilometres (720 square miles), is situated some 2,000 kilometres (1242 miles) off the South East coast of Africa at 20 degrees South of the Equator and on longitude 57.5 degrees East. More than 150 kilometres of white sandy beaches and transparent lagoons are protected from the open sea by the world´s third largest coral reef, which surrounds the island. A central plateau rises to a level of about 600 metres and is marked by deep extinct volcanic craters, cris-crossed by rivers, streams and waterfalls. Bordering this tableland are three mountain ranges with fantastically-shaped masses of basalt that testify to the volcanic origin of the island. From these mountains, several peaks emerge: Piton de la Rivière Noire (828 metres), Pieter Both (823 metres) and Le Pouce (812 metres).A few uninhabited islets are scattered around the main island, and Rodrigues, its 10th district lies 600 km North East of Mauritius.ClimateMauritius does not have extreme temperatures either in summer or winter and is thus considered a year-round destination.In the central part of the island, at about 600 metres above sea level, temperatures vary from about 18 degrees centigrade in August to about 28 degrees in February. Along coastal areas, the temperature is generally 3-5 degrees higher, and the western and northern regions are generally drier than the East and South.Occasional cyclones can occur during the wettest months from November to March.Daylight hours are approximately 5.30am to 7pm in summer (November to April) and 6.45am to 5.40pm in winter (May to October).TimeMauritius time is 2 hours ahead of Central European Time in summer and 3 hours in winter.Historical Highlights1507: First Discovery of the island by the Portuguese Pedro Mascarenas1598 Dutch colonisation. They name the island ´Mauritius´ after Prince Maurice Van Nassau1710: The Dutch abandon the island after having introduced sugarcane, deer from Java and monkeys. However, the ebony forests have been decimated and the dodo bird has become extinct.1715: The French take possession of the island and name it ´Isle de France´. They develop the infrastructure and economy of the island and found the capital Port-Louis.1810: The naval battle of Grand Port in August sees the victory of the French over the British. However, three months later British troops land by surprise in the North. The French General Decaen surrenders the island to the British to avoid further bloodshed.1814: The Treaty of Paris ratifies the surrender of Mauritius and its dependencies Rodrigues and Seychelles to the British.1903: Seychelles is detached from Mauritius and becomes a separate British colony.1968: Mauritius gains independence from Britain.1992: Mauritius becomes a Republic.PopulationMauritius was uninhabited until its colonisation. The Dutch who first occupied the island for only 70 years left behind a few slaves. The French who colonised the island in the 18th century settled with their slaves brought from Africa and Madagascar. When the British abolished slavery in 1835, they brought in indentured labour from India to work in the sugarcane fields. Chinese and Muslim traders were attracted to these shores in the 19th century and early 20th centuries.Today the population of 1.2 million is made up of people coming from three continents and the blending of these races gives an interesting mixture of every hue and colour. The main religions of Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism are practised with the celebration of every major feast giving rise to colourful events. In the same area, one can come across a church, a temple, a mosque and a pagoda. Mauritians work, play and pray together demonstrating a harmonious society respectful of each other´s religion.LanguageWith such a colourful background, many Mauritians are trilingual. English is the official language and is widely understood. French and Creole predominate in everyday life. A number of oriental languages are also spoken. Employees of the tourism industry are also trained to converse with their guests in several other languages including German, Italian and Spanish.CurrencyThe monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs.) which is divided into 100 cents. The Mauritian Rupee is not an international currency. However, most major currencies can be changed on arrival at the airport, in hotels and banks everywhere on the island.Major credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs easily found.AccessibilityAs a major tourist destination, Mauritius has air connections with major European and African cities as well as Australia and the other islands in the Indian Ocean. Its national carrier, Air Mauritius, services more than 30The DodoDodos were descendents of a type of pigeon which settled in Mauritius over 4 million years ago. With no predators to attack them, they lost their need and ability to fly. They lived and nested on the ground and ate fruits that had fallen from trees. There were no mammals on the island and a high diversity of bird species lived in the dense forests.In 1505, the Portuguese became the first humans to set foot on Mauritius. The island quickly became a stopover for ships engaged in the spice trade. Weighing up to 50 pounds, the dodo was a welcome source of fresh meat for the sailors. Large numbers of dodos were killed for food.Later, when the Dutch used the island as a penal colony, pigs and monkeys were brought to the island along with the convicts. Many of the ships that came to Mauritius also had uninvited rats aboard, some of which escaped onto the island. Before humans and other mammals arrive the dodo had little to fear from predators. The rats, pigs and monkeys ate dodo eggs in the ground nests.The combination of human exploitation and introduced species significantly reduced the dodo population. Within 100 years of the arrival of humans on Mauritius, the once abundant dodo became a rare bird. The last one was killed in 1681.
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My Child Was Just Diagnosed With Scoliosis, Whats Next?
Hannah is a fourteen-year-old girl who is more active in sports than most girls her age. She takes part in a variety of sports, but her favorite sport is lacrosse. The combination of multiple sports, like football, ice hockey, and basketball is what drew Hannah to it. But, what she appreciates most are the friends she plays with. Running, jumping, skipping, and passing are just a handful of adjectives that describe lacrosse.
In the early spring, just before coronacation, Hannah had experienced mild back pain, with which her mother treated with Motrin. However, the pain did not go away and made it hard for Hannah to fall asleep, especially when trying to get into a good sleeping position. Her mother explained to her the next day that she might be up for a visit from Aunt Flow.
After a few days of nothing helping, Hannah was scheduled to visit her family pediatrician. Hannah's doctor took a good look at her back and tried pinpointing the specific spot of pain. As he was doing that, the doctor noticed that she had a slight abnormal sideways curve, just at the center of the spine. Hannah's pediatrician explained that she had a quite common condition referred to as scoliosis of the spine. After a lengthy discussion about how to help her manage the pain coming from scoliosis, the appointment was finished. As they left the exam room, the doctor requested for her to be seen in six months to see if the scoliosis got better or worse.
During the car ride back to her home in Passaic, NJ, Hannah's mother told her about how scoliosis was in fact quite common in the family. Though her mom did not have it, two out of four aunts did, along with her maternal grandmother. When Hannah heard that she was not suffering alone, it helped her cope emotionally with the news of the most recent diagnosis. What she was most concerned with was how she would perform in her very first lacrosse game after coronacation. Would her scoliosis flare up and cause her to have to sit out something which was so dear to her?
As Hannah would develop, her scoliosis would become more pronounced. Worst of all, was the fact that her tops had begun to fit differently. It was not due to an increase in body weight, but because of the increase in the degree of the curvature of the spine that made her shoulders uneven. After a few teleconference calls with the doctor, she was recommended to go to a local scoliosis specialist where she was suited with a WCR brace. Hannah is currently being monitored by a scoliosis specialist and receives schroth therapy at least once a week. The doctors are confident that these therapies will stop the progression and improve her spinal curvature.
What should a parent do when they hear that their child has scoliosis?
The first thing parents want to do is find a doctor who specializes in scoliosis fast. When you are dealing with idiopathic scoliosis, progression can already have happened, and you want to begin treating it as soon as possible. As in Hannah's story, you might hear from the pediatrician to come back in six months. The problem with that is that progression of the curvature of the spine might have already occurred or is in the process of just starting to happen. Waiting six months will only make things worse. As a parent, all you need to do is get a referral from your primary physician and schedule an appointment at a local scoliosis specialist. There, they may suggest therapy or some scoliosis exercises. At this point, you are on top of the scoliosis and you are under proper guidance and care. You may be surprised to hear that your child's scoliosis is rather mild and it should not interfere with their daily life. But the best thing of all is that you got it checked out by a specialist and you are on top of the situation. The last thing you would want is for precious time to go by when you could be fixing the problem.
Mild Cases can be taken care of with a non-invasive approach
Ever since the first scoliosis surgery was presented at a meeting in June 1960, at Hot Springs, Virginia, not much has really changed when treating scoliosis invasively. Today, with the advancement in medicine over the past ten years, doctors have developed non-invasive therapies that not only stop the progression of scoliosis but can correct the spinal curvature as well. The key is to treat mild cases of scoliosis with brace therapy that can fix the problem daily until the patient has finished growing. Many patients have avoided scoliosis surgery through early intervention therapies.
Can scoliosis be cured? No, it cannot
Many have asked "Can scoliosis be cured?". The answer is flat out "No". Scoliosis is a chronic condition which a child is born with or develops as they get older. The objective of a parent is to prevent the progression and correct the curvature of the spine before the child fully develops. Once the bone makeup is complete, the window of correction closes, and surgery begins to come into consideration. Even with the most advanced scoliosis therapies, no one is saying that the scoliosis will go away. What scoliosis therapists look to accomplish is that one can live a normal life with no pain, no back deformity, and still have scoliosis. In fact, three million scoliosis cases are diagnosed each year, and many will go about their daily lives with no treatment at all. Any type of therapies, both invasive and noninvasive will help individuals better manage their scoliosis.
The brutal misconception of scoliosis surgery and it is cost
In severe cases such as congenital scoliosis and neuromuscular scoliosis, very often doctors have no choice other than surgery. This is the correct procedure, to help the child's bones and organs develop properly. However, in a case of mild idiopathic scoliosis, when surgery is elected, it is often done as a quick fix. Western medicine has made great strides in cultivating the most sophisticated medical treatments, but often they are more inclined to operate if it can help the patient. Take an eighteen-year-old college freshman who had a flareup due to scoliosis and they wish to get back to their sports program as soon as possible. Chances are that they will elect scoliosis surgery over therapy. In most cases scoliosis surgery will fix only the lateral curve not the rotational curve.
A 2019 case study,in The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons states that physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE's) are just as effective as surgery. The challenge is to educate our "quick fix" mentality about a non-invasive approach to treating scoliosis. More often than not, one scoliosis surgery can lead to the next and does not always correct the problem depending on its severity. According to the ISASS, from 2006 through 2009, the average cost of a scoliosis surgery was $140,286. Ten years later, with the cost of healthcare on the rise, one can only speculate how much is the cost of a scoliosis surgery.
Emotional aspects of adolescents managing scoliosis
Besides for the complexity of having a child diagnosed with scoliosis, there is an emotional aspect as well. There are emotional issues of girls and boys who deal with scoliosis on a daily basis, like when going to a pool party, as they will be reluctant to take off their tee shirt to avoid the embarrassment of their peers seeing a shoulder deformity. It is important for parents and teachers to be sensitive to the emotional needs of a child as they go through this period of their life. Even with the Rigo-Cheneau brace, there is always a concern as to what their friends may think, when they find out that they are wearing a brace. If your teenager is having some difficulty or even getting upset with having to wear a brace for 23 hours a day, sit them down and explain the long-term benefits. Hear them out and listen to their concerns and fears. You will be surprised by what just plain-old listening can accomplish.
Final Words
Having a child diagnosed with scoliosis can be quite challenging. Should you treat or should you not? These are all great questions. But it would be in you and your child's best interest if you are under the guidance of a scoliosis specialist. All it takes is an appointment. No ones telling you to treat, but it is recommended to be seen. The objective is to catch the scoliosis before the child fully develops. Once we are at the point of no return, the treatment options become less. What you want is clarity and the best for your child in managing their scoliosis. No, it won't go away, but they will be able to go on with their life without anyone knowing that they have scoliosis, and this is really important to a teenage girl and boy.


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Our Mission statement describes us as a welcoming congregation. Being welcoming means striving for radical inclusion, and creating spaces that honor every part of our identities, backgrounds, and experiences. The spiritual practice of welcome is a very important one to our faith community.
In the 1980s and 90s, when the word "welcoming" became a code word for lesbian, gay, and bisexual people, the Unitarian Universalist Association launched a Welcoming Congregation Program to help us learn how to undo homophobia-and later, transphobia (prejudice against transgender people)-in our hearts and minds, our congregations, and our communities.
Starr King UU Church in Hayward made history when in 1980, the congregation called Rev. Mark Belletini, one of the first publicly out gay UU Ministers. I am grateful for our liberal Unitarian Universalist faith which welcomed me into Ministry as a Queer/Two Spirit woman. I am also grateful that this congregation embraces all of who I am.
In 2019 the UUA will be launching a new Welcoming Congregations renewal program called The Five Pillars of Welcome Renewal. The goal of the program is to encourage congregations to practice Welcome every year, year-round.
- Become a Welcoming Congregation (We already are!).
- Welcoming Worship Services: Incorporating Welcoming Worship Services into our ordinary calendar of worship every year. These services might occur during LGBTQ+ Pride Month or any other day of observance. We are currently collaborating with Hayward PFLAG to create a "Celebrate Pride" service this Spring. We will also commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance this November with a candlelight evening service.
- The third Pillar of Welcome Renewal is an annual recognition and celebration of the Welcoming Days of Observance. These days and seasons are important to LGBTQ and Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming/ Queer Non-Binary communities because they bring visibility and affirmation after generations of invisibility and erasure. These days remind all that "All of who you are is sacred. All of who you are is welcome."
- The fourth Pillar of Welcome Renewal is an annual opportunity for our congregation to experience a Welcoming Congregation Module. Each year the UUA LGBTQ program office will offer at least one Welcoming Webinar engaging LGBTQ+/TGQNB issues and topics.
- The fifth Pillar of Welcome Renewal is Support a Welcoming Project. Welcoming Congregations are encouraged to give generously to a local/national LGBTQ2+/TGQNB organization. (We currently support the Hayward Gay Prom and PFLAG).
The work of welcome is never done. We are proud to be a Welcoming Congregation and to continue learning more about how to be truly welcoming to all people by renewing our commitment. We invite you to participate in our Transgender Day of Remembrance Service on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 and the Pride Celebration service in the Spring of 2019, both events in collaboration with Hayward PFLAG.
With Much Love,
Rev. Maria Cristina


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MGT652 - Executing Strategy at the Front Line (4 hrs)
Course Description
To achieve their business strategies, organizations count on leaders at the frontline to understand and execute the top priorities for their team.
Course Outline
In this course, leaders will learn the three critical elements of executing strategy at the front line-Focus, Measurement, and Accountability. They learn how to focus on the few most critical priorities, to measure progress toward the accomplishment of these priorities, and to hold themselves and their team members accountable for the metrics. Participants will also explore best practices for accountability, such as determining and communicating accountability—including consequences. The Strategy Execution Tool helps leaders capture in one place their top priorities, progress and outcome measures, and those accountable for achieving the priorities. Using the three elements of execution ensures that leaders and their teams get the right things done, in spite of daily distractions.
- Pinpointing Priorities: A senior leader highlights the importance of achieving top business priorities and introduces the three elements of execution: Focus, Measurement, and Accountability. Using their course prep, learners discuss with a partner their top priorities and how they align with business goals. Leaders complete a brief self-assessment related to the elements of execution. Groups identify challenges related to their assigned portion and share the top two with the larger group.
- Maintaining Focus: Learners look at how they spend their time and determine whether these activities support their top priorities. Facilitator assigns three challenges of keeping focus, and small groups brainstorm solutions to these problems. The Strategy Execution Tool is introduced, and learners identify which of their three priorities they will focus on for the rest of the session.
- Measuring Progress and Outcomes: A video illustrates the relationship between progress and outcome measures. Learners participate in an engaging Cart Sort activity, determining if a measure is progress or outcome measure. In small groups, learners look at their departments and determine the measurements that they use. The Strategy Execution Tool is revisited with learners noting the steps that are used with their chosen priority, and to what degree the priority is on track.
- Ensuring Accountability: In a large group, leaders discuss how they hold their team accountable. Facilitator introduces four best practices, highlighting the importance of consequences and the problem with joint accountability. Learners work in small groups to analyze scenarios and determine how to apply the accountability best practices. After identifying who is accountable for the priority on their Strategy Execution Tool, leaders work with a partner to discuss how to address responsibility and get the measure back on track.
- Putting Elements into Practice: Learners regroup to brainstorm solutions to the challenges that they identified at the beginning of the session. Participants spend time on their Reflections page and define what they want to discuss most with their manager and teams back on the job.
Learner Outcomes
At the end of this program, learners will be able to:
- Maintain focus on important work in the midst of the daily pressure of business
- Explain the importance of critical work to their team and others
- Track progress and outcomes against relevant measures to ensure successful execution
- Communicate accountabilities so that team members understand the importance, impact, and expectations regarding priority work
NotesLearn about more leadership development topics here
RecommendationsIt is suggested that participants complete Communication: Connect through Conversations prior to taking this course.
"Helps put it in focus on development of career from individual contributor to leader. Where I am today and how to go to the next level."
Spring 2019 Participant
"Identifying weakness between focus, measurement and accountability is useful in looking at myself and seeing where I need work. Shows how you'll never get to the end goals without holding people accountable and helping them keep focus."
Spring 2019 Participant
"Good information on how to track progress, focus on the top priorities and how to hold employers accountable for achieving their task."
Fall 2018 Participant
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Advanced Technical Leadership Certification : Advanced Technical Leadership Certificate


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On Thursday Feb. 11, Mixology Clothing Company partnered with W Hotel Union Square to throw a fashion week party to celebrate their new social media campaign #howimix. The event was hosted in the Great Room, where there was a live DJ event, open bar, and photobooth provided by Vodka Marionette. Guests included Jordyn Jones, DJ Xenia Ghali, and Entertainment Tonight correspondent Carly Steel.
The idea behind Mixology's #howimix campaign is to inspire the fashionable girl who doesn't want to break the bank with an all designer wardrobe by buying one or two statement pieces they can wear forever and mix high and low fashion. Instagram users can hashtag their photos and share inspiration with each other, building a community of Mixology shoppers.
The W New York – Union Square is located in the 1911 beaux arts Guardian Life building. Central to glamorous shopping, electric music venues and a dynamic art culture, it is a contemporary spot for you to see and be seen.
Photo Credit: Travis W. Keyes


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3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Capacity: 8
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Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Capacity: 8
Bedrooms: 3. Bathrooms: 3
Built in May of 2006, Island Vista is located on the 'Golden Mile', a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by multi-million dollar homes. This is one of the most beautiful and least crowded areas in Myrtle Beach. Located on over 500 feet of sandy beach, the complex contains 2 outdoor pools and one outdoor jacuzzi, one indoor pool, jacuzzi and lazy river, on-site 4 star restaurant serving breakfast and dinner daily and an outdoor 'Tiki Hut' serving lunch and your favorite frozen drink, beer, cocktail or beverage. They also serve a yummy lunch. The condo is very spacious (50% larger than the typical Myrtle Beach Suite) and is highlighted with granite countertops in the kitchen and all bathrooms. The Master Bath contains both a jacuzzi tub and a walk-in shower. Bedrooms two and three each have their own full bathroom for ultra convenience. There is a large kitchen and a FULL SIZE washer and dryer. The large balcony has an entry from both the family room and Master Bedroom.
3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Capacity: 8
Beds: 2 Kings, 1 Queen, Queen Sofabed
Minimum Stay: 7 during peak season, 4 night minimum
Beachfront, Water View
Restrictions: - Non-smoking building
Nearby Attractions: - Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation condo rental in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Property Type: condo Floor Area: 1575 sq. ft. Location Type: resort beach Theme: tourist attractions family General: Paper-Towels Laundry-Soap Restaurant-Dining-Guide Shampoo Soaps-Basic Whirlpool fitness room jacuzzi massage Activities-Guide Alarm-Clock Local-Activities-Guide telephone linens
Just have to rave about everything regarding our stay. Condo was exactly as described in listing. It was sparkling clean, with a well equipped kitchen and owner provided beach gear which made for less to pack. Lots of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy. The balcony was great with a beautiful view. The facility has a nice pool complex right behind the beach allowing easy access to both. Island Vista was in an ideal location - separated from many of the big hotels, which made for a less-crowded beach, but only a short drive to all of Myrtle Beach's wonderful attractions. The owners were very helpful and friendly. Their goal is to make sure you have a wonderful vacation. They really go the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction. This was our first rental experience and it couldn't have been better. Hope we can return. You can rent this condo with confidence that you have made a great choice.
Stop your searching and book now! I am pretty picky and critical but this was the best trip to Myrtle Beach ever. Since it was a special family vacation as a present to our 10 year old, I spent two weeks researching available units, amenities etc. This place has everything it advertises and was perfect for the 6 of us. (Two grandparents, two kids -age 10 and 15- along with my wife and me.) The heated pools and tanning area (by pool or on grassy, area dotted with palm trees) were a big plus. It's a very spacious, classy, clean, well-appointed condo. Great Kitchen (we ate in quite a bit to save money). We could watch our kids at the pool or the beach from the balcony and fall asleep to the sound of the surf at night. The resort is very family friendly, so there were many kids / teens. The Island Vista Resort is within a 10 - 15 minute drive to all the major attractions Myrtle Beach has to offer. The owners were outstanding in making sure everything went well and you could tell they truly cared that we had a good time. They made us feel like friends who were using their place rather than "just renters". With all that said, why book anywhere else?
We offer a diverse selection of private vacation home rentals, condos, cabins and beach lodging in South Carolina including Myrtle Beach vacation rentals in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.


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El Bohio expands to include yummy Sunday brunch
Image by Flickr user bigmetalemu Patrons enjoy the soft opening of the brunch at El Bohio on the restaurant's spacious patio on April 9th.
El Bohio, the Cuban restaurant attachted to The Charleston Pour House, will being serving brunch on their newly-built patio on Sunday, April 17th.
Brunch will be offered each and every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All of the ingredients are fresh and come from local farmers when possible. The brunch menu includes delicious fare including:
- Pork Belly Biscuits & Gravy
- Guava Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
- Fried Green Tomato Benedict
- Sangria pitchers & pint-sized mimosas, too!
And the food isn't the only thing that will be bringing people in on Sundays. From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., live music will be performed on the patio to accompany your chowing down.
Want to check out El Bohio's Sunday brunch for yourself? Swing on over to 1977 Maybank Highway and let us know what you think.


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Brother SE1900 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
3.2″ LCD Touchscreen Display
138 BUILT-IN DESIGNS: The SE1900 comes with 138 built-in designs and 11 embroidery fonts perfect for monogramming
240 BUILT-IN SEWING STITCHES: The SE1900 features 240 built-in sewing stitches including 10 styles of auto-size buttonholes
The rapid increase in technology has made a drastic change in the world. As compared to the instruments used in the past years, there is a huge change in the present. In this article, we are going to share a short thought on such kind of machine, it is an Embroidery Machine as well as a Sewing machine.
In earlier times, sewing machine and embroidery machines were different, and also the methods used were manually dependent. The stitching with traditional machines needs a lot of effort and hard work, hence after reaching a certain age, your body gives up and you stop working on it.
But really, will you stop making such beautiful crafts, quilts, costumes, garments? Your heart must be not ready for this, but maybe after reading this article, you will be delighted enough and want to start your work, so read the whole article.
Brother SE1900 Sewing and Embroidery Machine is a dual machine that supports both stitchings as well as embroidery. Due to its unimaginable features and magnificent advantages, your mood and heart both will enlighten you to purchase this and start your work.
The SE1900 machine can be used for small business or any commercial projects, it can manage your monthly expenditure or even more, but the price rate of the machine is high a bit. The price is high but it's worth spending a penny on buying it.
Hence, in this article, we will bring it on the best for the home business embroidery machine. To get more clarity and understanding, read the article carefully. Below mentioned are some amazing facts that the SE1900 provides you.
Amazing Facts provided by the Brother SE1900 machine(Features):
Facts and opinion matter a lot before buying any product, maybe the product must be big or small. Hence, you should have a look at these facts and these facts will help to build an opinion.
Below some facts are listed for Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine:
- Larger LCD Screen: Wonderful feature!! Have you ever imagined that you can look for a preview of your embroidery? The SE1900 has a larger LCD with a screen-touch ability. The screen height is 3.2 inches, which is recommended better for clear visibility. The resolution is bright enough that provides you perfect image clarity.
- Spectacular built-in designs: Sometimes, for the people who are freshly starting with the Brother SE1900 Machine, might face some problems while choosing the designs or sketching it. Instead, it will more preferable if you use built-in design first for demo purposes. Few layouts, oriented frames, shapes are present at the top of the screen. Apart from this, the SE1900 provides you with 138 built-in designs, The design also includes the cyclic one too. The design includes some patterns of quilts, few of rollback and also some prettier one which can suit on any costume. Make your design double with this SE1900 Embroidery computerized machine.
- USB Port: Have you ever heard that an embroidery machine can have an SD card? Strange right? The SE1900 has done this impossible one possible, the machine has a built-in memory which is capable enough to store the designs into it. There is also a USB port holder available on the machine. You can attach a Pendrive, a USB cord to the machine, and insert it in the machine, a not that difficult task yet. Some of the designs that you wish to import on the machine can be transferred.
- Automated Needle Threader: The SE1900 has an automated Needle threader included, which provides easy to handle the needle. You don't have to manually put the thread into the needle's eye. Impossible it seems! question who will put the thread into the needle? Someone special, it is the lever, with the lever touch you can adjust the thread to put it into the needle. This will protect your eyes from getting strained and stressed.
- Big Workplace: The larger space, the more you enjoy working. SE1900 provides you larger workplace, with SE1900 you can design customized designs and have fun, also use the SE1900 for designing high-fashionable dresses and also to work on commercial projects. As the screen is 5X7, which quite larger as compared to other brother embroidery machines. The advantage of a larger screen is that it will avoid re-hooping. The hoop area for embroidery is sufficient enough. Also, it has a LED backlight that will help to position the finest mistake if done. You will be able to design the dark fabrics with the thread.
Some facts for Brother SE1900 Sewing Machine:
- 240 built-in stitches: Brother SE1900 Sewing machine is capable enough to handle all kinds of embroidery. The product includes beneficial and produces decorative quilts with the help of ten single-step buttonholes. With an add-on feature of 240 builtin sewing stitches, it serves a fabulous variety of creativity for the beginner to design quilts. The built-in stitches include 1-step buttonholes, and also has a deep dotted feature enabled.
- Faster Drop-in Bobbin: As SE1900 is a computerized sewing machine it provides and processes the input automatically. As a computer does its work on its own, we just need to provide some few inputs, and then it displays the desired output. he drop-in top bobbin saves a lot of time. Usually, the top bobbins are made of plastic, and hence, this reduces its resistance to some extent. But the SE1900 is exceptional, though it is made up of plastic, will never stop in between your work. The drop-in top Bobbin is jam-resistant and will work fluently even on big projects. There's no necessity to put the bobbin yourself. The specialty of this bobbin is that the machine will pull it and set it up automatically. This feature will save time till an extent. Also, if the bobbin is running out short, then an alert message will be generated and will be displayed on the screen.
- Adaptable Sewing feet: SE1900 has 8 feet sewing, this is versatile and reduces the pressure on the feet. Also, the additional features the SE1900 provides are sewing a button, have a blind stitch foot, complete the edges with the overcasting foot, add a zipper too.
- Additional Benefits: The SE1900 machines give you the freedom to design on your own. You can implement your custom designs with the thread. Also, for sewing, an adjustable tension thread is needed, hence which is provided by SE1900.
After reading the facts of both the embroidery machine and the sewing machine, its to know about the pros and cons of SE1900.
- Divergent combo of sewing as well as an embroidery machine.
- Provides the freedom for designing some decorative designs.
- Reliable: As a good quality resolution of the screen, displays the preview designs with clarity.
- Durability: As the company provides 25 years of warranty for the machine, also telephonic and mail support available.
- Flexibility: The SE1900 machine is quite flexible and adjustable due to its hoop area.
- LED light support for dark fabric.
- Fastrack sewing speed with versatile 8 sewing feet.
- Highly Expensive
- Can take some time to learn the computerized machine.
Hence, in this article, we have shared a few thoughts about the product, Brother SE1900 Sewing and Embroidery Machine. This machine can play a dual role, hence it is expensive a bit. The article includes an introduction, some amazing facts, features, additional benefits, pros, and cons of this product. So, read carefully and get yourself the SE1900 sewing machine and start designing for you.


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This process is similar to the process of negotiation, as each party retains his or her own lawyer independently. However, the parties and their lawyers commit in writing to work together without the threat of going to court. They agree to work in a collaborative manner to achieve a settlement in order to avoid litigation.
However, there is one very significant difference between negotiation and collaborative law. If the collaborative process does not result in a resolution of the issues, then both parties must retain NEW lawyers to represent them if they decide to go to court. Because it is very costly for the clients to start all over again with a new lawyer, the collaborative process gives both parties a financial incentive to settle.
If the parties are successful in reaching an agreement, one of the lawyers will draft the legal document to make the terms of their settlement binding.
By not going to court, the clients have the ability to determine their own outcome. However, this process tends to be more costly than mediation because two lawyers are involved from beginning to end.
– Kelly Edmonds
Kelly P. Edmonds
BA, LL B, AccFM (OAFM)
Family Law Lawyer and Mediator
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The Complete Recordings is a compilation album by Robert Johnson, released in 1990. Recorded in the mid-1930's, it collects all his work, except for one alternate take of "Travelling Riverside Blues". In that regard it replaces and surpasses the first two compilation albums released under his name: King Of The Delta Blues Singers, Volume I from 1961 and Volume II from 1970.
Apart from the musical qualities the historical importance of this excellent compilation can't be overstated enough. It is per definition the most essential Blues record ever made and the tracks presented here inspired countless blues, Folk Music and Blues Rock singers who followed in Johnson's footsteps. Several of the songs are also Covered Up to this day. "The Complete Recordings" won the 1991 Grammy Award for "Best Historical Album", was inducted in the Blues Hall of Fame a year later and in 2003 the National Recording Registry included it in their collection for its "cultural, historical and aesthetical significance".
In 2011 the album was remastered as The Centennial Collection, with a changed track order and with the missing alternate take of "Traveling Riverside Blues" added. The original 1990 album placed the alternate takes side-by-side with the master tracks, instead of at the end of the discs. In all incarnations this album is one of the most essential and timeless musical works in existence.
Disc One
- "Kind Hearted Woman Blues" (2:49)
- "Kind Hearted Woman Blues (alternate take)" (2:31)
- "I'll Believe I'll Dust My Broom" (2:56)
- "Sweet Home Chicago" (2:59)
- "Ramblin' on My Mind" (2:51)
- "Ramblin' on My Mind (alternate take)" (2:20)
- "When You Got a Good Friend" (2:37)
- "When You Got a Good Friend (alternate take)" (2:50)
- "Come On in My Kitchen" (2:47)
- "Come On in My Kitchen (alternate take)" (2:35)
- "Terraplane Blues" (3:00)
- "Phonograph Blues" (2:37)
- "Phonograph Blues (alternate take)" (2:35)
- "32-20 Blues" (2:51)
- "They're Red Hot" (2:56)
- "Dead Shrimp Blues" (2:30)
- "Cross Road Blues" (2:39)
- "Cross Road Blues (alternate take)" (2:29)
- "Walkin' Blues" (2:28)
- "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" (2:39)
Disc Two
- "Preaching Blues (Up Jumped the Devil)" (2:50)
- "If I Had Possession over Judgement Day" (2:34)
- "Stones in My Passway" (2:27)
- "I'm a Steady Rollin' Man" (2:35)
- "From Four Till Late" (2:23)
- "Hellhound on My Trail" (2:35)
- "Little Queen of Spades" (2:11)
- "Little Queen of Spades (alternate take)" (2:15)
- "Malted Milk" (2:17)
- "Drunken Hearted Man" (2:24)
- "Drunken Hearted Man (alternate take)" (2:19)
- "Me and the Devil Blues" (2:37)
- "Me and the Devil Blues (alternate take)" (2:29)
- "Stop Breakin' Down Blues (alternate take)" (2:16)
- "Stop Breakin' Down Blues" (2:21)
- "Travelling Riverside Blues" (2:47)
- "Honeymoon Blues" (2:16)
- "Love in Vain Blues (alternate take)" (2:28)
- "Love in Vain Blues" (2:19)
- "Milkcow's Calf Blues (alternate take)" (2:14)
- "Milkcow's Calf Blues" (2:20)
The Centennial Collection track listing:
Disc One: San Antonio recordings
- "Kind Hearted Woman Blues" (2:55)
- "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom" (3:02)
- "Sweet Home Chicago" (3:02)
- "Ramblin' on My Mind" (2:25)
- "When You Got a Good Friend" (2:41)
- "Come On in My Kitchen" (2:47)
- "Terraplane Blues" (3:03)
- "Phonograph Blues" (2:43)
- "32‐20 Blues" (2:53)
- "They're Red Hot" (3:02)
- "Dead Shrimp Blues" (2:35)
- "Cross Road Blues" (2:43)
- "Walkin' Blues" (2:33)
- "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" (2:41)
- "Preachin' Blues (Up Jumped the Devil)" (2:55)
- "If I Had Possession over Judgement Day" (2:40)
- "Kind Hearted Woman Blues (alternate)" (2:33)
- "Ramblin' on My Mind (alternate)" (2:55)
- "When You Got a Good Friend (alternate)" (2:55)
- "Come On in My Kitchen (alternate)" (2:55)
- "Phonograph Blues (alternate)" (2:37)
- "Cross Road Blues (alternate)" (2:32)
Disc Two: Dallas recordings
- "Stones in My Passway" (2:31)
- "I�m a Steady Rollin' Man" (2:40)
- "From Four Until Late" (2:27)
- "Hell Hound on My Trail" (2:40)
- "Little Queen of Spades" (2:16)
- "Malted Milk" (2:24)
- "Drunken Hearted Man" (2:32)
- "Me and the Devil Blues" (2:38)
- "Stop Breakin' Down Blues" (2:26)
- "Traveling Riverside Blues" (2:42)
- "Honeymoon Blues" (2:20)
- "Love in Vain Blues" (2:21)
- "Milkcow's Calf Blues" (2:26)
- "Little Queen of Spades (alternate)" (2:23)
- "Drunken Hearted Man (alternate)" (2:30)
- "Me and the Devil Blues (alternate)" (2:36)
- "Stop Breakin' Down Blues (alternate)" (2:21)
- "Traveling Riverside Blues (alternate)" (2:56)
- "Love in Vain Blues (alternate)" (2:29)
- "Milkcow's Calf Blues (alternate)" (2:18)
You've got keep readin, tropes fallin' down like hail...
- Alliterative Title: "Malted Milk".
- Artistic License � Geography: There's still lots of debate over the chorus of "Sweet Home Chicago": "Oh, baby don't you wanna go?/Back to the land of California/To my sweet home, Chicago." The consensus is that this wasn't a mistake on Johnson's part, but there are endless guesses as to why he wrote it that way. The song's supposed to be about a road trip from California to Chicago. Or he was combining two places that people in the Mississippi Delta wanted to move to. Or the song's Unreliable Narrator doesn't know that Chicago isn't in California. Or Johnson was giving a Shout-Out to friends/relatives who lived in the small California towns of Chicago Park or Port Chicago.
- As the Good Book Says...: "If I Had Possession over Judgment Day", "Cross Road Blues" and "Me and the Devil" all talk about devil imagery, redemption and paying for your sins.
- At the Crossroads: "Cross Road Blues," while ostensibly about a failed attempt to hitch a ride, is often linked to the legend that Johnson made a Deal with the Devil for the ability to play music (a legend more supported by his "Me and the Devil Blues").Standin' at the crossroad, babyWhile the sun goin' down
- Blues: More specifically, Delta Blues.
- Break Up Song: Whenever a woman is mentioned in Johnson's songs it's usually someone who treats him bad, for example "Walkin' Blues":I feel mistreated, baby, and I don't mind dying
- Captain Obvious: "Sweet Home Chicago"Now one and one is twoTwo and two is four
- Covers Always Lie: It is the most complete collection of Johnson's work around, except for one missing alternate take of "Travelling Riverside Blues". This was restored when the album was remastered as The Centennial Collection.
- Cover Album: Many songs on this albums already existed in some form or another and were played by earlier blues artists, but often in different arrangements, with different titles and lyrics.
- Deal with the Devil: "Me and the Devil Blues" is the reason the legend about Johnson selling his soul to the devil exists. It features the protagonist meeting the devil and being tempted about the afterlife in Hell.
- Deliberately Monochrome: Unavoidable, seeing that this photo of Johnson was taken in the 1930s and only one of two that certainly depicts him.
- Distinct Double Album: Disc 1 of The Centennial Collection contains Johnson's Nov 1936 San Antonio recordings, while Disc 2 has the June 1937 Dallas Recordings.
- Domestic Abuse: "Me and the Devil Blues:"Me and the Devil, ooh was walkin� side by side
And I�m goin� to beat my woman until I get satisfied
- Double Entendre: Johnson was quite fond of these, and sex was the subject of many of his songs. Although if you are not familiar with blues slang, a lot of it is easy to miss. Virtually any time he mentions food or his "rider" are examples.
- "Traveling Riverside Blues"You can squeeze my lemon til the juice runs down my leg.Till the juice run down my leg baby, you know what I'm talkin' about.
- "Terraplane Blues" talks about a car that doesn't start and Johnson suspecting his girlfriend having let another man drive with it, while he was gone.
- "Traveling Riverside Blues"
- Face on the Cover: A shot of Johnson posing with his guitar, one of only two verified photographs of him.
- Hellhound: "Hellhound on My Trail".I got to keep movin', I've got to keep movin'
Blues fallin' down like hail, blues fallin' down like hail
Blues fallin' down like hail, blues fallin' down like hail
And the day keeps on worrying me, there's a hellhound on my trail
- Henpecked Husband:
- "Kind Hearted Woman Blues"But these evil-hearted women, man, they will not let me be
- "Dust My Broom"Girlfriend, the black man you been lovin', girlfriend can get my room
I don't want no woman, wants every downtown man she meet
She's a no good doney, they shouldn't 'low her on the street
- "Kind Hearted Woman Blues"
- If I Can't Have You�: "32-20 Blues". The 32-20 was a model of revolver.I sent for my baby, and she don't come
I sent for my baby, man, and she don't come
All the doctors in Hot Springs sure can't help her none
And if she gets unruly, thinks she don't want do
If she gets unruly, and thinks she don't want do
Take my 32-20, and cut her half in two.
- Intercourse with You: Several songs reference it but in a thinly veiled version as the subject was taboo back then.
- Lampshaded Double Entendre: As mentioned above, "Travelin' Riverside Blues".
- The Loins Sleep Tonight: "Dead Shrimp Blues" is an extended metaphor about impotence.
- Misogyny Song: "Kind Hearted Woman Blues"She's a kind-hearted woman, she studies evil all the time
- Non-Appearing Title: "Walking Blues".
- One-Man Song: "Drunken Hearted Man".
- The Quest: "Dust My Broom"I'm gon' write a letter, telephone every town I know (2×)
If I can't find her in West Helena, she must be in East Munroe I know ...
I'm 'on' call up Chiney, see is my good gal over there (2×)
If I can't find her on Philippine's island, she must be in Ethiopia somewhere
- Properly Paranoid: "Malted Milk"My doorknob keeps on turnin' must be spooks around my bed
- Record Producer: Don Law.
- Rock Me, Asmodeus!: "Me and the Devil Blues" is one of the earliest incarnations of this trope.
- A Storm Is Coming: "Come On in My Kitchen"You'd better come on, in my kitchen
It's goin' to be raining outdoors
- Shout-Out:
- Songs compiled on this album have been covered by artists as diverse as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, The Faces The Rolling Stones, Cream, Eric Clapton, Derek and the Dominos, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Todd Rundgren, Red Hot Chili Peppers, ZZ Top, The White Stripes,... A copy of "King of the Delta Blues Singers" can be seen on the cover of Bob Dylan's Bringing It All Back Home
- Something Blues: "Kind Hearted Woman Blues", "Terraplane Blues", "Phonograph Blues", "32-20 Blues", "Dead Shrimp Blues", "Cross Road Blues", "Walkin' Blues", "Preaching Blues", "Me and the Devil Blues", "Stop Breaking Down Blues", "Travelling Riverside Blues", "Honeymoon Blues" and "Milkcow's Calf Blues".
- There's No Place Like Home: "Sweet Home Chicago", where Johnson asks his sweetheart if she wants to come home with him to Chicago.
- Three Chords and the Truth: This album proves that less is sometimes more. Nevertheless some songs sound the same, like "Kind Hearted Woman Blues" and "Me and the Devil".
- Time Marches On: "Phonograph Blues". Younger people will probably be wondering what it is.
- Train-Station Goodbye: "Love in Vain"The train it left the station, was two lights on behind
When the train it left the station, was two lights on behind
Well the blue light was my blues and the red light was my mind
All my love's in vain
- 12-Bar Blues: "Crossroad Blues", "Love in Vain", "Sweet Home Chicago",...
- Undercrank: Some researchers claim that Johnson's recordings were significantly sped up due to being recorded at a different speed than the standard 78 rpm, and have tried to slow them down to discover what he really sounded like. Make up your own mind.
- The Unintelligible: Johnson sometimes garbled his lyrics and the audio quality doesn't help much either in deciphering what he sings sometimes.
- Unrequited Love: "Kind Hearted Woman Blues"."I love my baby, but my baby don't love me
And I really love that woman, can't stand to let her be"
- Wham Line: "Last Fair Deal Gone Down""If you cry about a nickel, you'll die for a dime"


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AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine State Police said Wednesday that a 16-month-old who died at a Raymond day care center Tuesday was there in foster care.
An autopsy has been performed on Travis Weston but the cause of death awaits further testing, Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Department of Public Safety said Wednesday in a statement.
Autopsies are performed on all children who die under the age of 3, he said.
The boy was placed at the Peek-A-Roo Day Care Center, owned by Teresa and Kent Sadak, on March 2, McCausland said.
"The boy had been ill for several weeks with ear infections and was on medication," he said. "Travis was placed in a crib late Tuesday morning for a nap and was found unresponsive about 2:30 p.m. Attempts to revive the child by family members were unsuccessful."
The Sadaks have been fully cooperative with investigators, according to McCausland.


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According to SafeKids.org, children as young as three years old may be strong enough to pull the trigger of a handgun. Three out of four children living in a house with a gun know where the gun is, even when their parents think they don't know. Below are some tips parents and caregivers can follow to prevent gun-related tragedies.
- Keep guns out of the reach and out of sight of children by storing them securely. Leaving guns unsecured – on a nightstand, table, or other places where a child can gain access – can lead to injuries and fatalities.
- Store guns unloaded and secured with effective, child-resistant gun locks in a locked container out of the reach and sight of children.
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- If you carry a gun in your car, make sure to outfit your vehicle with a lockable container so you can securely store the gun when you exit the vehicle.
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