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Phantogram - Q&A
Phantogram were formed in 2007 by childhood friends Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter. And they didn't have to wait long before 2009 hit single 'When I'm Small' catapulted them to the top of everyone's playlists.
Creating a hit single in your early days can be both a blessing and a curse. Perfecting your sound in one explosive moment of pure creativity can propel you to a long lasting music career – as long as you back it up with other credible and inspiring works. However, it is also possible the popular largesse and enormity of the hit will render you incapable of ever reaching those heights again – placing you in the unenviable realm of the one-hit-wonder.
When Phantogram released synth-pop hit 'When I'm Small' you never felt it was their Icarus moment. The song (taken from debut album Eyelid Movies) proved to be a gateway to other equally interesting and intriguing works, including second album Voices and collaborations with Big Boi from Outkast, Steven Drozd from The Flaming Lips and a guest contribution from Barthel on Miley Cyrus' 'Slab of Butter'.
New album Three has just been released and is perhaps their darkest so far. Initially postponed due to the untimely and tragic death of Sarah's sister, the album is imbued with both profound sadness and anger but also hope and redemption – an ode to the myriad effects of personal loss. Phantogram are currently touring throughout the UK and we caught up with Josh to discuss touring, working with producer Ricky Reed and the tragic influences on their latest release.
Q. Greetings and salutations to you both – you effectively grew up together but how did the band come together and what musical influences did you both share?
We grew up together, but the band didn't form until our later 20s - I played some demos for Sarah and we decided to start a band. Influences include everything ranging from classical, jazz, hip-hop, rock and roll, shoegaze, to kraut rock.
Q. What were your initial ideas on what you wanted your music to be and how have these evolved over the course of your careers?
Initially, we were going to be a two-piece band with a rooted hip-hop influence and melodic pop sensibilities and experimentation. Over the years, it's evolved into creating anything we feel inspired by, and we consider ourselves to be an experimental pop band. By 'pop' I mean we lean toward having a pop sensibility in our songwriting.
Q. You released your third studio album, Three this September. Can you tell us a bit about the ambitions behind this album, the recording process and what your thoughts are on the finished product?
The album was written over the course of about six months in Los Angeles. The ambition was to just keep on creating a natural and organic evolution of what we do, and we're proud of the final product. Working with co-producer Ricky Reed in the studio was a very focused effort - no cats on YouTube. The songwriting is a bit more to the point than previous albums, maybe...? We went through a great tragedy during the making of the album that affected our work and the overall tone of the final record.
Q. You have spoken about the tragic and painful death of Sarah's sister [who tragically took her own life]. How was it channelling and getting in touch with your creative energy in the face of such challenging circumstances and do what reflections do have about these experiences in reference to your recent album?
Not to underplay anything at all, but all of our albums have a lot of darkness in them. This album was particularly difficult and we had to get away from work for a long time in the middle of the recording process.
Q. You have used collaboration to interesting effect and have worked with an array of different artists in the past – notably Flaming Lips and Big Boi. On Three you worked with the-Dream, Tricky Stewart and Ricky Reed. Can you tell us a bit about what these collaborations brought to your work.
We were interested in experimenting with working with other artists - it's fun to branch out and push your comfort zone. Some of the stuff we tried worked out and wound up on the album, some didn't, but it was an educational experience.
Q. You are currently on tour and will visit the UK this November. What are the challenges of translating the recorded works into a rounded and energetic live performance?
Every night we put a lot of emotion and energy into our set, and tour can be quite tiring, but we love what we do, and feel blessed.
Q. The track 'When I'm Small' off Eyelids was a huge hit around the world. Did the success of this track take you by surprise and what effects (if any) did it have on your career and the trajectory you were on?
We knew as soon as we wrote that song that people would enjoy it - but when we wrote that song we didn't have any fans whatsoever, so we didn't have any idea how it would impact anyone.
Q. You belong to a generation of musicians and groups that have either been discovered or signed through online presence and output. Today we have streaming services and access to music everywhere and anywhere. There seems to be a double-edged sword to this access for musicians and listeners alike. What are your thoughts around technology and music and what do you see as the main benefits and negatives?
As you said, it's a double-edged sword. The pros - without the internet we may not have been able to reach as many people or have been discovered by our early fans. The only down-side about everything is that people expect to listen for free even though a lot of energy and effort goes into making recordings.
Q. You come to the UK this November and have live dates in London, Manchester and Glasgow. What are your favourite memories from the last time you were here?
The last time we were here, Muse invited us to open for them and we played a bunch of huge arena shows. It was an amazing time.
Q. Finally, what does 2017 hold in store for Phantogram?
We've been working on some pretty interesting collaborations and new music - a lot more touring all over the world, and hopefully we'll be back to the UK for some festivals.


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Over the last few months, the trade war between China and USA has been escalating and this has had a bearing on commodity prices and trade.
The trade war has raised global uncertainty and has the potential to derail the global growth thrust which has been broad-based. According to a report released by the African Import and Export bank, the actions by the US to redress trade imbalances also hold significant implications for Africa.
"China and the EU, which are the prime targets of US protectionist policies, are also Africa's largest trading partners, together accounting for over 44 percent of total African trade in 2017. The impact on Africa could be especially pronounced given that the region has become heavily dependent on China in recent years.
"For instance, IMF research analysing Africa's increasing exposure to China has shown that a one percent decline in China's domestic investment growth is associated with an average 0.6 percent decline in Africa's growth. The extent seems to be even more pronounced for resource-rich countries, especially oil exporters.
"Conversely, efforts by the US to redress trade imbalances may also present opportunities for Africa, as manufacturing companies, especially Chinese, could relocate to Africa to take advantage of lower labour costs and preferential access into the US market afforded by the African Growth and Opportunity Act — provided these benefits are retained under the current US Administration," stated the report.
On a week to week analysis, the commodity prices for precious metals had been on the down side as the global uncertainties continued. However the prices showed some gains last weeks.
Gold markets fell on Monday 6 August, reaching the $1207 level, before bouncing a bit. On Tuesday 7 August the yellow metal increased by US$8 or 0.66% to US$1,210.81 an ounce and the price continued on the positive line by adding US$2.11 an ounce or 0.17% to 1,213.36 the following day. Trading Economics analysts expect gold to trade at US$1226.85 an ounce. by the end of this quarter.
Overally, the precious metal price has been rather negative as it has hovered around the $1213 an ounce level. Some analysts are of the view that the continuous strengthening of the US$ dollar has put more pressure on the gold price
Silver markets fell hard to open the month at US$15.28 on Monday 6 August the metal price was at US$15.26 level. Silver increased 0.20 US$ an ounce or 1.32% to US$15.34 on Tuesday August 7 from US$15.26 in the previous trading session and on Wednesday August 8 the metal rose to US$15.39. The price of silver was expected to trade at US$15.35 US$ an ounce by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics' analysts expectations.
Silver markets pulled back a bit during the trading session on Monday, dropping $0.20 initially, but then found a bit of support near the $15.28 level. There was a significant rally from just under this level and to some extent it is believed that the investors are coming back although silver is a very difficult and expensive market to trade. Investors usually play the silver market for value but with a low amount of leverage.
Crude oil markets initially surged higher during the trading session on Monday, trying to go higher, perhaps reaching towards a major supply. Crude oil increased 0.33 US$/ per barrel or 0.48 percent to US$69.48 on Tuesday August 7 from 69.01 in the previous trading session. Crude oil is expected to trade at US$69.87 per barrel by the end of this quarter. Analysts are optimistic that the oil price could continue to surge higher, but may face a resistance near the $70 level. However, if the prices breaks above $71, the price will be predicated to move to the $74 level.


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I stumbled across Sandra McCracken's music a couple of months ago and she fast became one that I listen to over and over and don't tire of. She does some folk stuff just about every day life which I enjoy, but my real favorite right now are two Cd's that are all entirely old hymns. I love the richness, depth and amount of scripture in these hymns and I love the instrumental side of it as well. The musicianship is awesome. If you are interested in checking her stuff out for your self the two albums of hymns are called "The Builder and The Architect" and "In Feast or Fallow". Her website is: http://www.sandramccracken.com/
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- Div. 7 continued to learn about estimation and measurement today for math and the students had a good time finding objects around the room to measure using rulers.
- We also played our first hockey game during gym today, which was a bit of a chaotic scene, but we'll work on spreading out and learning strategy along with our new hockey fundamental skills.
- Tomorrow is the final day to purchase water balloons ($1/balloon with a max of 5/student) with the Balloon Toss happening on Thursday afternoon right after lunch. If the weather is poor on Thursday afternoon then we will move the Balloon Toss to Tuesday afternoon next week. Fingers crossed for a decent day!
- Due to Friday's holiday there will be no school and we will go ahead with our WEEK 21 Spelling Test on Thursday morning.
- If you would like to bring an Easter treat to share with the class, we will have a little Easter celebration on Thursday before lunch. This is VERY informal and there is no obligation whatsoever to provide any treats as I will be giving chocolate eggs to the class (but please don't let your child know this - I'm going to say the Easter Bunny visited our classroom). Thanks for your cooperation!
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Autumn Winter 2018 Part T w o
So this weather seems to be keeping us on our toes, freezing in the morning and high summer by mid day, oh what to wear, this is why the transition wardrobe is key for these temperamental days.....
We are progressing with the build, we now have doors and skylights, so the colder evenings are proving to be difficult with plug in heaters, but hallelujah, we now have hot water and no more traipsing to friends houses or to the gym for showers, (Thanks to those that helped out) windows are our next challenge after being let down by our supplier...........
I feel like I have my mojo back this week after an epic development on the build , I have started shopping the check trend to transition me in to Winter 18, I have invested in the marks and Spencer check jacket, a colourful hoody to wear with and even started to search the internet for winter boots, kind of delaying this, as much as I am loving the western boot trend I feel that this will pass relatively quickly, I am loving the novelty boot trend, white, off white, colours, anything goes it seems, as well as the novelty leopard or snakeskin that seems to be tempting me...... oooooh the choices, the high street have excelled themselves
I love a novelty boot, studs, colour, metallics always add detail to any outfit, but white, or off white seems to be a great mid heel addition to the wardrobe this season, kitten or block heel, A wooden stack heel also adds a great point of detail.
Top left, M&S, DUNE, OFFICE, Gold Mint Velvet main picture, Massimo Dutti coming soon, these are sure to be a sell out,
A N I M A L V's S N A K E S K I N
Wether you are in need of a low heel, or a kitten heel, this season there are tonnes of choices, it is all about the boot it seems. Snakeskin v's leopard??? I love both but don't need both............
I remember a pair of boots I had from Office whilst I was at uni, I practically lived in them, in fact I bought them in every colour back then, my love of shoes hasn't changed...... so many years later it evolves again, woooohoooooo, Office again have a great selection of snakeskin boots, even the western boot trend in snakeskin, they are killing it, well done Office.
BELOW: FINERY, Office, ZARA, TOPSHOP, Main picture Phase Eight
So I love my black Stud Chloe boots but this season new Chloe have a studded snakeskin boot OMG hello
Below Top left Chloe @brownsfashion, Rylee strap boot Chloe @brownsfashion, main picture Susanna boot 💖
Alternatively you can choose Leopard
If you prefer something a little simpler and more day to day, again there are plenty of choices this season, the ankle boot is key.
Above from top left jigsaw, top right Massimo Dutti, bottom left ZARA, bottom right M Dutti
Top shop suede ankle boots bridges the gap on price and covers the ankles when it's a bit nippy
Also this season the great under the knee boot, it's a great addition to continue with the midi skirt trend
The return of the soft slouch boot below from Zara (below) to kurt Geiger


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Coconut Vanilla Matcha Lattè
Oh Matcha, matcha, matcha. A vibrant high-quality shade-grown green tea leaf filled with amazing health benefits, while getting the boost of energy you're looking for in the morning or midday. To be very honest, I didn't like it at first when I tried matcha green tea powder with just water. Totally did not amuse my taste buds... So I kicked it to the curb for awhile. BUT, I tried a matcha lattè at a cafe recently and it was so smooth & delicious! Totally loved it. I found out it's super simple to whip up too after looking online. But I wanted to spike it.
No, not with alcohol.
Just wanted to give it that extra boost of the goodies ;)
Now, matcha is already bringing some hot stuff to the table of ingredients.
Because matcha is covered from direct sunlight for up to 20 days prior to harvest, there's an increase in production of L-Theanine - an amino acid that is naturally produced in the tea plants. Matcha does contain that dose of caffeine, but unlike other types of tea, you will be able to stay alert, but also receive that feeling of calmness without drowsiness. All thanks to the L-Theanine in matcha. So fear not of that roller coaster energy feeling! You're in good hands. Just go ask the Japanese Zen Buddhist monks who drank it to remain alert and calm during long hours of meditation.
They can vouch for it!
And to top it off, unlike other teas, the matcha green tea powder is not strained out before consumption. Instead of steeping a bag of tea leaves and later throwing the bag of leaves out, the ENTIRE leaf is grounded into powder and you are consuming the ENTIRE leaf itself. You get all the goods. All the antioxidant power!
Just to get an idea of that level of power we are talking about:
6.2 times that of Goji Berries
7 times that of Dark Chocolate
17 times that of Wild Blueberries
60.5 times that of Spinach
Oh yeah. You got that right.
Green tea level game SUPER strong!
Now let's spike this lattè with some.... coconut oil!
Why coconut oil? Well... why not???
The concentration of beneficial fats in coconut oil makes it helpful for digestion. Its antimicrobial properties can help fight irritation and infection in the gut.
Happy gut, happy life!
Plus, medium chain triglycerides (MCT) is also found in coconut oil. MCTs are helpful in preserving muscle. MCTs found in coconut are also used in popular muscle building products. So, instead of consuming processed forms of MCT, why not add the actual coconut oil and benefit from getting your MCTs in their natural and most effective form?
Right? Yes. Exactly.
And so, here's my twist on the matcha lattè. Spiked up! Get all the antioxidants, give your gut some love, and stay alert and jittery-free in that seat for that morning meeting with this delicious Coconut Vanilla Matcha Lattè.
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Coconut Vanilla Matcha Lattè
1 tsp matcha green tea powder
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp coconut flakes (optional for taste+texture)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup almond milk
Appliance: blender that can handle hot liquids*
- Heat almond milk to a boil.
- Pour almond milk into a blender that can handle hot liquids.
- Add rest of ingredients. But save a few cc flakes for later to add on top if you'd like.
- Blend all together for about 10-15 seconds.
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In a recent ZDNet article, Michael Kannelos points out that India is now facing U.S.-style labor pains. He outlines a number of trends in the IT business in India that indicate the honeymoon may be winding down a bit with U.S. corporations who have been sending thousands of IT jobs – techie to Director-level – to the Indian subcontinent.
India has 250,000 students entering college programs in computer science and electrical engineering annually, and graduates flood the market each year. Infosys, for instance, receives a million applicants annually, of which only 1% or 10,000 are actually hired. However, those who do land positions soon find themselves in tremendous demand with unsolicited and very attractive offers flowing in. Salaries for IT professionals in India are growing at 18 to 20 percent annually.
The fact that workers at Indian companies are plentiful and cheap to employ in comparison to U.S. workers has ironically led to explosive growth and fierce competition for qualified employees, driving the double-digit salary inflation mentioned above. And the trend applies to managers and executives, too. Director-level managers earn between $30,000 and $51,000 per year, and Division Managers can command $76,000. While these salaries are half the going rate in the U.S., the trend is rapidly upward and the gap is closing.
As the gap between U.S. and Indian salaries grows ever smaller, issues of distance, culture differences, communications, time zone logistics, etc. may begin to outweigh historically strong financial incentives for corporations to send jobs to India.
Of course, it can be argued that other countries will simply step in to fill the gap. But this is a phenomenon that executives will want to monitor closely.


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"Innovation in guiding patient care is what we do at LabCorp, so being recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies by Forbes is a tremendous honor to our more than 57,000 dedicated colleagues," said David P. King, chairman and CEO of LabCorp. "I am proud of the cutting-edge work that they do every day, allowing LabCorp to bring innovative solutions to our customers, and to carry out our mission of improving health and improving lives."
According to the consultants who co-created the list with Forbes: "Most innovation rankings are popularity contests based on past performance or editorial whims. We set out to create something very different with the World's Most Innovative Companies list, using the wisdom of the crowd. Our method relies on investors' ability to identify firms they expect to be innovative now and in the future."
To qualify for consideration on the list, firms must have $10 billion in market cap and seven years of public financial data. Companies are ranked by an "innovation premium" tied to market cap, cash flows, and investors' expectations of "profitable new growth." The complete list is available at www.forbes.com/innovative-companies.
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LabCorp (NYSE: LH), an S&P 500 company, is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. With a mission to improve health and improve lives, LabCorp delivers world-class diagnostic solutions, brings innovative medicines to patients faster and uses technology to improve the delivery of care. LabCorp reported net revenues of nearly $9.5 billion for 2016. To learn more about LabCorp, visit www.labcorp.com, and to learn more about Covance Drug Development, visit www.covance.com.
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Hot Port News from GACAssociations, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals — By admin on September 7, 2015 at 6:50 PM
Sweden, Gothenburg
Sweden, all ports
Australia, Sydney
|Port to offer natural gas bunkering
|September 07, 2015, Sweden, Gothenburg
|New bunkering regulations for ships operating on LNG have been drafted by the Gothenburg Port Authority and the Port of Rotterdam together with the Swedish Transport Agency.The regulations will allow cargo ships to bunker LNG at a cargo terminal and are the first general regulations to be introduced in Sweden….
….There are major environmental benefits to be gained from using LNG in shipping. Sulphur and particle emissions are reduced to almost zero, nitrogen emissions are reduced by 85-90% and carbon dioxide emissions by 25%.
The regulations not only cover bunkering from land using a road truck but also from a bunker vessel, what is known as ship-to-ship bunkering. Requirements governing safety zones, weather, bunker vessels, receiving vessels, terminals and other aspects are included in the new operating regulations….
….By next year, the Port of Gothenburg will be visited regularly by LNG-powered ships….
….For the time being, natural gas will come from terminals outside Gothenburg although eventually there will be an import terminal for LNG at the Port of Gothenburg.
At the turn of the year a new port tariff was introduced at the Port of Gothenburg, which means that LNG-powered ships will receive a 30 per cent discount on the port charge when they visit the port. Over a year this will amount to a significant sum for those that call on a regular basis….
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Source: Source: Port of Gothenburg http://www.portofgothenburg.
|Tonnage tax proposed
|September 07, 2015, Sweden, all ports
|The Swedish government has proposed a Swedish tonnage tax system. The aim is for Swedish shipping companies to compete under equal conditions with companies in other countries in Europe.At Donsö Shipping Meet 2015, the Minister for Infrastructure Anna Johansson presented the government's maritime strategy. At the same time, she revealed that a Swedish tonnage tax will be introduced in summer 2016. Tonnage tax means that Swedish shipping companies will operate under competitive conditions similar to companies in other countries in Europe….
….Swedish ships have been registered under flags of convenience for many years. Last year, the Swedish merchant fleet decreased by a further six ships, making 320 in all. Sweship, formerly the Swedish Shipowners' Association, estimates that the introduction of the tonnage tax will over the next ten years result in 300 new ships sailing under the Swedish flag and 17, 000 new jobs….
….Tonnage tax, also known as blue tax, is a voluntary tax system to which companies can become affiliated. Tonnage tax makes it possible for shipping companies to pay tax in Sweden according to fixed tariffs based on the net tonnage of the ships. Corporation tax is levied on the tonnage income instead of the actual commercial profit, thus making it a competitive and transparent tax. It is a predictable system that offers good continuity for the shipping industry.
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Source: Extract from Port of Gothenburg (www. http://www.portofgothenburg.
|Low sulphur fuel regulation for cruise ships
|September 07, 2015, Australia, Sydney
|From 1 October, a new regulatory amendment will come into effect which requires cruise ships calling to use low sulphur fuel (01% of less) while berthed in Sydney Harbour.A second stage of the amended regulation, which will require the use of low sulphur fuel (0.1% or less) while in Sydney Harbour (including while berthed) will come into effect from 1 July 2016.
Exceptions from the requirement to use low sulphur fuel are provided in some circumstances, for example, ship safety and emergency situations or technical problems. Ships may seek approval from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to use alternative methods to achieve an equivalent reduction in sulfur oxide and particulate matter emissions, for example, the use of exhaust scrubbers.
Public consultation on the draft Regulation amendment was held in June 2015. Further consultation will be undertaken with communities in regional NSW ports about the broader application of the low sulphur fuel requirements.
The NSW Government is also assessing possible options for reducing emissions from the broader shipping sector in NSW waters.
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#JimJensen, the Trouble With Bubbles & Prescriptions for Popping Them with Linda Isenson and Justin Camarata
Justin (local citizen activist), Linda (former chair of Pierce County Democrats), and Nate (Nerdfarmer) had a conversation about their respective ideological bubbles. Whether these bubbles be conservative, liberal, Antifa, or Libertarian -- we live in hubs created of our own predilections. How do we leave our bubbles and move forward in conversations and create a space for peace? This episode explores two examples of bubbles in the news:
The Situation at Evergreen State College, the trio dug into Day of Absence and the firestorm created by a professor who decided to go on cable news, rather than talk within his learning community. Protesting should cause discomfort, but not death threats and disaster. An event meant to cause awareness went badly awry. In doing so the story jumped from lefty campus bubble into a violent right-wing one.
Jim The Man Jensen is a keyboard warrior, turned aspiring politician with strong negative feelings and hot takes about women, people of color, and low-income families. Before his campaign for Port Commissioner, he used his platform for distasteful, inappropriate tweets that subsequently led to Jim ending his campaign. Life lesson folks, tweets can be deleted, but screenshots are forever, Man.
Bursting Bubbles, we all want the same things. How do we get there? How do we come together? We can all stand at our opposing ends and meet halfway. We, as humans, all strive for love, security, and belonging. There are no humans to demonize, only humans with whom to compromise.
Prescriptions for Bubble Popping:
- Be aware of and acknowledge your bubbles
- Promote tolerance within your bubbles.
- Pop the bubbles by diversifying your media consumption.
- Have real life relationships OUTSIDE of your bubbles.
- Go talk to your conservative uncle
- Remember, we have more in common than we don't.
Who Should We Be Following:
Ana Navarro (Conservative pundit)
Packsoldier (#StillNeverTrump Tweeter)
Evan McMullin (Ex-CIA Operative; Independent Candidate for POTUS)
Chris Vance (2016 Washington State Republican Senate Candidate)
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It is significant to be away from your home and work to go for outdoor activities hence this will help to relax your mind, as you grow physically fit too. In every trip vacation that you plan as either a family or as an individual, you need to have vacation package hence it is significant to have a plan when you are going out for a vacation hence you a great experience. There are vacation packages that you can have and this depends on the type of vacation package that you want and this depends on destination area and the number of days you will take for the vacation. It is significant to choose the best services company for vacation packaging services and this will guarantee the best experience in Vail since not agency deliver quality services … Read more


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Honolulu Community College Writing Center is now certified as a master tutor trainer by the College Learning and Reading Association's (CRLA) International Tutor Training Program!
The College Reading and Learning Association's International Tutor Training Program provides the CRLA certification. What this means is that the Honolulu Community College Writing Center's writing coach training meets standards established internationally. Meriting the certification is not a simple process, and it is rare that the CRLA committee certifies a writing center on its first submission. In your HonCC's Writing Center's case, it was certified upon first submission. The certification required Jenny Lundahl, and Writing Center Director Conred Maddox to show that the writing center training covers multiple topics and strategies (learning styles, modeling writing skills, training the writers to come with questions, developing rapport, etc.). They went through the application process diligently and reviewed it several times to ensure that their approach to preparing writing coaches to work with students meets the highest standards. This certification is proof that the HonCC Writing Center coaches are capable and effective when working with you, our students.
It is the Writing Center's hope that this latest effort to improve will add to your confidence and compel you to book appointments and meet with writing coaches to improve your writing work.
Mahalo to Melissa Tupa and the Hawaiian Center for financing the certification (we are certified to train the Hawaiian Center's coaches) and Jolene Suda and Pua Reis of TRIO-SSS for providing examples from their CRLA certification.
The HonCC Writing Center looks forward to continuing to offer CRLA certified writing coaches to help our students succeed!
Book your appointment with a Honolulu Community College writing coach today! The writing center coaches will help you to reach your writing potential. Don't be shy, there's a good writer in all of us; and working with a writing coach will inspire that writer to appear.
The Writing Center will be open 8-4 Mon (5/11)-Thurs (5/14) during finals week.
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Hello, Saturday "Then Singer's". Today I've posted one of my all-time favorites by Babbie Mason. I had the opportunity to attend The Inner Circle songwriter's conference last year. It was wonderful.
All around us people are struggling - relationships, health, death, finances, job loss...
This song is such a reminder to not look at today's circumstances.
God's plan is bigger than circumstances.
All things work for our good
Though sometimes we can't see how they could
Struggles that break our hearts in two
sometimes blinds us to the truth
Our Father knows what's best for us
His ways are not our own
So when your pathway grows dim,
and you just can't see Him
Remember you're never alone
God is too wise to be mistaken
God is too good to be unkind
So when you don't understand...
When you don't see His plan
When you can't trace His hand
Trust His heart
He sees the master plan and
He holds our future in His hands
So don't live as those who have no hope
all our hope is found in Him
We see the present clearly but
He sees the first and the last
And like a tapestry He's weaving you and me
to someday be just like Him
He alone is faithful and true
He alone knows what is best for you


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Happy 2015! My first post of the year! I'm super excited for this year and I'm keeping positive thoughts. Now going into this post, I've always been interested in Mod fashion and we all know that it's been popular and coming back with a modern twist, and so here in my attempt at a little bit of a mod look.
The main focus of this outfit is this dress. This simple shift dress gives off sleek lines and a minimal silhouette which is what gives it that mod look! I also love the silver zip pocket detailing. It adds just enough to the dress. What I also found interesting about this dress is that it is bonded fabric, meaning that the fabric is woven together but bonded from long fibers. This is what keeps the dress sleek and holds its shape. It makes it much harder for it to bend or crease/wrinkle.
I wasn't trying to go for an all mod look and so I paired the dress with red platform pumps and instead of a tailored coat, a carmel colored cocoon coat. This coat has been one of my favorites this winter, the neutral color makes it easy to pair with many color palettes and the oversized feel makes the coat comfy and roomy.
I'm excited for the trends coming up in 2015! Leave comments below, what are your expectations for this year?


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Katelynn and Travis' wedding day was such a special one for me to be a part of. I've known them for three years and from the beginning it was clear they were head over heels for each other! If you've been reading my blog for a while, you probably remember them. I've had the privilege of photographing many special seasons in their lives from Katelynn's senior year, prom, Travis' proposal, and their engagement! These two definitely win as my most photographed couple!! It is such an honor to be a part of so many special moments!
They got married at the Burgaw Train Depot as the evening sun peaked in and out of the clouds. Travis' expression as his bride walked down the aisle was priceless!! They both cried tears of joy during the ceremony. It was a sweet moment. Every detail was GORGEOUS! Katelynn has always had a classy style, so I knew their wedding day would be beautiful, but it was more so than I imagined! I could continue to ooh and ahh, but I'll let you get to the pictures and see for yourself!
Katelynn and Travis, congratulations!! Thank you for letting me be a part of yet another special moment in your life. I pray God blesses you with many wonderful years together!


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- Average
- Main course: £13
- Food spend: £30
- Opening hours
- Sunday - Thursday: 12:00 - 22:00 Friday & Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00
The food was fabulous and the service was great. I would highly recommend going there.
30 January 2018
from Brighton
Close to the theatre, in the centre of a shopping hub, Browns Brasserie & Bar Brighton is housed in two separate buildings: one for the bar, one for the restaurant. Set in the city where Browns opened its first restaurant in 1973, the brasserie is mentioned and recommended by Bill Bryson in his book, 'Notes from a Small Island'.
Spanning from breakfast through to lunch and dinner, the Browns menu offers all-day brasserie dining. Indulgent plats du jour and Sunday roasts are staple favourites, while sumptuous flavours include roasted lamb with potatoes & minted peas, Browns' signature fish pie, and decadent salted caramel profiteroles. A sophisticated children's menu at Browns offers tempting favourites with a grown-up twist.
Showcasing a penchant for cocktails, the Browns bar offers an array of classic mixes, signature concoctions and thirst-quenching mocktails, as well as fine world wines, and smoothies. Enjoy Browns' afternoon tea and cake accompanied freshly-roasted coffee from an independent supplier, or a warming pot of loose leaf tea.
Browns Brasserie & Bar Brighton is just a 10-minute walk from Brighton Rail Station.
Browns Brasserie & Bar - Brighton
3-4 Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AH
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((((* 24 December 2018 by Olivia from Brighton
Festive menu was great and the sparkling rose wine was lovely.
((((( 30 January 2018 by Lisa from Brighton
The food was fabulous and the service was great. I would highly recommend going there.
((((( 31 December 2017 by Sussan from London
Really enjoyable we had a lovely meal in a very pleasant setting. The staff were very nice and efficient
((((( 11 November 2017 by Karen from Horley
Lovely steak the waitress very polite
((((( 5 October 2017 by Tony from Brighton
Very very nice restaurant with great food
((((( 7 August 2017 by Alistair from Brighton
Lovely ambient relaxing atmosphere for a casual Sunday lunch
((((* 17 July 2017 by John from Colchester
Good food and sevice a problem with one of the starters meant it had to be returned but it was quickly resolved and we were given complimentary coffees to compensate
((((( 12 June 2017 by Jackie from Eastbourne
Very tasty food, good location, friendly staff. Tables are nicely spaced so you're not sitting on top of other diners.
((((( 10 June 2017 by Stephanie from Brighton
Afternoon tea was lovely and good value for money
(((** 10 April 2017 by Colin from Brighton
Very good but slow to bring the bill. Had to ask twice
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Approximately 75% of us present with one leg longer than the other. It?s staggering, literally, that so many people walk about with an imbalance. Yet to have one leg longer than the other doesn?t seem to create pain for everyone but for those that it does it brings pain in a myriad of dysfunction from TMJ, headaches, low back pain, IBS, bladder problems, sexual dysfunction, sacroiliac joint pain, pubis dysfunction, groin strain, gluteal dysfunction as well as the formation of trigger points.
Leg length discrepancies can be caused by: hip and knee replacements, lower limb injuries, bone diseases, neuromuscular issues and congenital problems. Although discrepancies of 2 cm or less are most common, discrepancies can be greater than 6 cm. People who have LLD tend to make up for the difference by over bending their longer leg or standing on the toes of their shorter leg. This compensation leads to an inefficient, up and down gait, which is quite tiring and over time can result in posture problems as well as pain in the back, hips, knees and ankles.
The effects of limb length discrepancy vary from patient to patient, depending on the cause and size of the difference. Differences of 3 1/2 percent to 4 percent of the total length of the leg (about 4 cm or 1 2/3 inches in an average adult) may cause noticeable abnormalities when walking. These differences may require the patient to exert more effort to walk. There is controversy about the effect of limb length discrepancy on back pain. Some studies show that people with a limb length discrepancy have a greater incidence of low back pain and an increased susceptibility to injuries. Other studies do not support this finding.
There are several orthopedic tests that are used, but they are rudimentary and have some degree of error. Even using a tape measure with specific anatomic landmarks has its errors. Most leg length differences can be seen with a well trained eye, but I always recommend what is called a scanagram, or a x-ray bone length study (see picture above). This test will give a precise measurement in millimeters of the length difference.
Non Surgical Treatment
The object of treatment for leg length discrepancy is to level the pelvis and equalize the length of the two limbs. Inequalities of 2-2.5 centimeters can be handled with the following. Heel lifts/ adjustable heel lifts can be used inside a shoe where shoes have a full heel counter. Heel lifts may be added to the heel on the outside of the shoe along with an internal heel lift. Full platforms along the forefoot and rearfoot area of a shoe can be added. There are many different adjustable heel lifts available on the market. For treatment of a leg length discrepancy, consult your physician. They may refer you to a Physiotherapist or Chiropractor for determination of the type of LLD. A Certified Pedorthist (Canada) will treat a structural leg length discrepancy with a heel lift or in larger discrepancies a footwear modification.
Surgical Treatment
Shortening techniques can be used after skeletal maturity to achieve leg length equality. Shortening can be done in the proximal femur using a blade plate or hip screw, in the mid-diaphysis of the femur using a closed intramedullary (IM) technique, or in the tibia. Shortening is an accurate technique and involves a much shorter convalescence than lengthening techniques. Quadriceps weakness may occur with femoral shortenings, especially if a mid-diaphyseal shortening of greater than 10% is done. If the femoral shortening is done proximally, no significant weakness should result. Tibial shortening can be done, but there may be a residual bulkiness to the leg, and risks of nonunion and compartment syndrome are higher. If a tibial shortening is done, shortening over an IM nail and prophylactic compartment release are recommended. We limit the use of shortenings to 4 to 5 cm leg length inequality in patients who are skeletally mature.
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Friday, September 10, 2010
Grant news coming soon
We're supposed to hear about whether or not the grants are approved after September 20th. Everyone cross your fingers! I had a phone call from the PUC last week and they had a number of questions: this is a large grant for them. I hope that the worst case scenario is we get only part of the grant and apply again next year....
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|Mixed female betta
When putting Betta splendens in one place, the thing you should take concern is the size. The small betta splendens tend to be lose when they compete for eating, so spreading the food in all over the tank to give the chance for small ones to get food.
Other thing you can do to reduce friction between betta in a tank is by putting water plant and other tank accessories. This things will give a place for the weak ones to hide and unseen each other.


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Have you ever wanted to take snaps on the same football field where Friday Night Lights' Dillon Panthers used to toss the pigskin? What about stumble down the stairs from Exorcist? How about eat at that pizza joint from the opening credits of the Sopranos? (By the way, RIP Al Pawlowicz, aka the kindest purveyor of pizza ever). Or are you the pop culture equivalent of whatever you call those baseball fanatics who make a pilgrimages to every MLB stadium? If you answered yes to any and/or all of the ab0ve, The Onion's A.V. Club has the online original travel series for you.
Pop Pilgrims is what Remote Control would look like if it was produced by Rotten Tomatoes and made for Travel Channel. Uber-geeks and cinephiles Dan Telfer and Brian Berrebbi share hosting duties as they travel in a pint-sized Fiat (which is also the show's main sponsor) to 11 disclosed and one-fan decided metropolitan area. The two shoot three episodes in each city highlighting landmarks recognizable from the silver screen.
Their first stop is Die Hard's Nakatomi Plaza (the building pwned by John McClane), which Los Angelinos also know as Fox Plaza. The Pop Pilgrims pick up film critic James Rocchi who drops some serious yippee ki-yay knowledge about Nakatomi and also provides enough Die Hard context and commentary to make you believe the flick could be in the running as a dark horse candidate for most classic LA film of all time. If you subscribe to Cinematical, you'll dig it.
Future stops on the 12 city, 36-episode tour include San Francisco, Memphis, New Orleans, Austin, Seattle, Portland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, and another destination determined by you. If you know a place of great pop cultural significance that you would like the Pop Pilgrims to explore, tell them its location and you could soon see it in streaming color on the A.V. Club accompanied by a nerdcore exegesis.
Pop Pilgrims is the latest web series to come from The Onion's non-satirical offshoot. Other online originals include A.V. Club's showcase of "obsessively compulsive pop culture lists" Inventory, ode to Found Footage, and movie and television review show A.V. Talk.


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Purgatory Resort, Colorado/ Shellie Bailey-Shah
Durango, Colorado
Don't let the name scare you off! This resort offers budget-friendly adventures for the entire family.
Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Purgatory is a smaller Colorado resort that continues to grow by adding more lifts and acres. It offers the best of both worlds - varied terrain for expert skiers along with family-friendly runs and activities, all at an affordable price. Your family will leave with lasting memories and not an empty wallet!
Photo courtesy: Purgatory Resort
Of the 99 runs across 1,605 skiable acres, a vast majority of them are either beginner or intermediate. But don't worry, there are still advanced runs for that awesome skier or snowboarder in the family. For adventure seekers, be sure to check out the five terrain parks, ranging from beginner to advanced.
My family and I have skied a lot of resorts in Colorado, where finding lift tickets under $100 is rare. I can confidently say that Purgatory is one of the most affordable. Cost: Youth (6 & under) Free; Youth $55; Teen $70; Adult $89. And ski lessons here are free for first-timers. Yes, free! It's a 2-hour lesson for anyone (age 4 and over) who has never skied or boarded before. All you have to do is buy a full-day lift ticket (which you were likely going to do anyway). For continuing lessons, Purgatory offers group and private sessions for both kids and adults through its ski school. You can choose from half- or full-day options. Cost: starts at $39/person.
Looking to refine your skills? Purgatory offers specialty clinics. Opt to Master the Moguls or take a ladies-only lesson. These speciality clinics are only offered at specific times, so be sure to check the website.
Snowbiking is a unique way to explore the mountain. If you're like me and have never tried a snowbike before, take a lesson. Cost: $98; includes rental. If you already know how to snowbike, you can just rent one. Cost: $49/day.
Daycare is available for kids who don't want to ski or snowboard. The Den takes little ones from 2 months to 4 years old. It provides indoor crafts and activities, plus outdoor play in the snow. Kids (age 3 & 4) can spend the morning working on basic ski skills and then have the option to head back out for more after lunch. The best part for parents? The staff will text you updates throughout the day so you can have peace of mind that your kiddo is safe and happy. Cost: Half day $70; Full day $90.
KidTripster TIp: A night out in Purgatory (I know, that sounds strange!) is easy for parents with the resort's Kids Night Out program. From 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., kids (age 2 months to 10 years old) can enjoy dinner, crafts, games, movies, and a climbing wall. The program is offered on select evenings throughout the ski season, so check availability in advance. Cost: $30/child.
Photo courtesy: Purgatory Resort
Tubing, dog sledding, and snowcats - oh my! The adventures are numerous at Purgatory and again, affordable.
A dogsledding tour through Durango Dog Ranch is an awesome way to see the San Juan Mountains from a different vantage point. The daily tours leave from basecamp every hour. The typical ride is a one-hour-long, or you can opt for a longer, half-day tour complete with picnic. You can meet the dogs, drive the sled, and experience a thrilling ride, topped off with hot chocolate at the end. These tours book quickly, so be sure to reserve in advance. Cost: $400/2 adults/sled; $475/2 two adults & 1 child/sled; no age limit.
If sleds aren't your thing, you can still enjoy the scenery with a scenic snowcat ride. The one-hour tour offers breathtaking views from the top of the mountain. Kids need to be at least one-year-old to take this tour. Or opt for the snowcat dinner excursion. You'll take the scenic ride, plus enjoy a fresh gourmet dinner, appetizers, dessert and drinks. It's pretty pricey for the whole family; may be better as a date night! Cost: Scenic tour $50/person; Dinner tour $250/person.
For a much more affordable evening, check out the sleigh rides. There are typically three rides per night, and they run about half the cost of the snowcat tour. Cost: Youth $15; Adult $25.
For a little more activity, sign up for one of the daily, guided snowshoe tours. The après snowshoe tour ends with hot chocolate, beer, wine, and cheese at the Powderhouse.
The Snow Coaster Tubing Hill is a blast for kids, big and small. Enjoy as many runs as you can fit into an hour (or two). Cost: $10/hour.
KidTripster Tip: Purgatory has a list of all of the events for the coming week posted at the resort. Look in the hotel lobby, lift ticket office or restaurants to make sure you don't miss anything!
Feel like venturing out? Head to Durango for a day; it's only about 30 minutes away. Pop into local shops, restaurants, and galleries along historic Main Street. Or opt for a day adventure onboard the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The 45-mile railway takes you through southwest Colorado's wilderness from Durango to the old mining town of Silverton. The 3-1/2-hour journey (one way) is lined with views not available by car. You'll have time for lunch and exploration in Silverton before heading back. You also can add adventures like snowmobiling on to your trip. Train cost: Youth $39; Adult $65.
KidTripster Tip: Purgatory offers a shuttle service on the weekends from the resort to Durango for only $10/person. The shuttle can take you other places, too, like Mesa Verde National Park. Just ask about pricing.
Photo courtesy: Purgatory Resort
For breakfast, check out the Village Market and Deli. It has breakfast burritos, bagels, and espresso drinks. My favorite was the egg croissant sandwich. There are also salads and sandwiches for lunch. Kids have their own options for both breakfast and lunch. Or you can grab deli meat and cheese to make your own sandwiches for the mountain.
For lunch, I recommend Purgy's Slopeside Restaurant. If the weather is nice, sit outside on the patio overlooking the base of the mountain. There's a bar outside or a cafeteria inside; both serve the same pub food. It has a limited kids' menu, but the chicken fingers were a hit. The burgers don't disappoint either. For dinner, Purgy's transforms its menu into more local, refined fare. I had the hummus platter, which was delicious and big enough for a meal in itself or to share with the table. The salmon dish with risotto had my husband licking his plate. There's also elk, chicken, and steak on the menu, plus a list of enticing salads. Purgy's is open for breakfast, too, serving up omelettes, parfaits, and waffles.
The most kid-friendly place that we found was Paradise Pizza and Ice Creamery located in the Village Center building. Our daughter went straight to the ice cream counter, but we convinced her to eat some delicious pizza first. It's laidback and fast. If you're not in the mood for pizza, Paradise serves calzones and salads. It's open for lunch and dinner.
KidTripster Tip: Feel like staying in instead? Order a pizza from the Village Market and Deli to bake back at your condo.
On the mountain, you can grab a quick bite at the Powderhouse located between lifts 1 and 2. It's cafeteria-style and serves up soups, hot dogs, and sandwiches. You have two lunch options at Dante's Backside Bistro off of Joan's Jubilee Trail. Sit downstairs for quick soups, salads, and other hot items. Or head upstairs for a sit-down experience with small plates and a full bar, plus an incredible view of the ski area and surrounding mountains.
During the evening, head into Durango to check out some of the local breweries. Our favorite is Steamworks Brewing Company (801 E. 2nd Ave.) The menu is extensive - everything from pizza, burgers, steaks, fish, pasta, and even a full cajun boil complete with crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn! If you're a beer lover, definitely get a sampler so you can try all the house beers; the Colorado Kolsch is a favorite.
KidTripster Tip: Ask to sit at the table next to the window looking into the kitchen; it provides endless entertainment for kids!
Photo courtesy: Steamworks Brewing Company
Staying in the village is both convenient and affordable. There are options ranging from studio to 5-bedroom units with free parking, fitness center, and private decks. Each unit has either a full kitchen or kitchenette, making it perfect for eating in.
Purgatory Village and Lodge are located at the base of the mountain. We stayed in the Purgatory Village building. The convenience factor was phenomenal. The ski school was in the building, so we didn't have to lug gear very far. Our balcony overlooked the base area, so I could see my daughter start her ski lesson in the morning and even listen to the live music at the end of the day. Not to mention, the pizza restaurant (with ice cream!) was steps away. These units also offer kitchens, so stop at the grocery store on your way to the resort. Next door is Purgatory Lodge, another convenient option. It houses Purgy's Slopeside Restaurant and is only steps away from the lift. One of the perks of staying here is the access to Durango Mountain Club. This exclusive club has a game room with a foosball table and video games, plus a private dining area and bar. The best part, though, is the heated outdoor pool and water slide. I can't even count how many times my toddler went down that slide, laughing all the way. The pool overlooks the base of the mountain, so it's lively and fun! The pool area would sway us to stay at the Lodge next time, so we could have easier access to the club, though you can use the pool as a guest of Purgatory Village. Rates start at $105/night.
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Purgatory is located in southwestern Colorado. It's most easily accessible by flying into the Durango-La Plata County Airport. It's a small airport but does offer direct flights from Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas. It's about an hour's drive to Purgatory; the resort does offer shuttle service for a fee. The closest major airport is Albuquerque, which is about 4 hours away, or Denver which is about 7 hours away.
Amy Sward is a 4-time Emmy Award-winning writer and producer. She spends her free time exploring the western mountains with her husband and 3-year-old daughter.
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- 00:31:01: @sportsguy33 1987 NBA All Star game on NBA.tv again.
- 00:38:32: Watching the '87 NBA All Star Game. They're spending minutes talking about how close of friends Isiah and Magic are. Whoopsie?
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- 03:14:10: After seven hours of writing and editing, there's no fucking way I'm playing Physics Lab. I don't have the patience for this shit.
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- 04:13:59: @jephjacques "We don't mind when Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy use the word (nigger)... we know they're not racist... they're niggers!"
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Regarding the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil
by Johnathan Pritchett
"Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden," asks just about everyone. The answer, of course, is love. God is love. (1 John 4:8). Love is not just one attribute among others such as wrath, justice, holiness, etc. Nor does God change hats, taking off the love hat to put on the wrath hat, thus switching from attribute to attribute. God is infinitely perfect in all His attributes and thus also displays them as such. Love stands behind and backs up everything else. This is the same reason God put the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden. Often forgotten is that there were two trees, not just the one.
Love stands behind the placement of both trees. Adam and Eve had a choice. To eat from every tree, including the Tree of Life, and live in harmonious union and relationship with God, one another, and creation. Or, they could be disobedient and eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.
There are many common misunderstandings regarding the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Often people think that Adam and Eve lacked knowledge of any sort pertaining to both good and evil. This is a mistake, and reading Genesis 1 and other bits of Scripture help to clarify our thinking on these matters. God's creation was good (Gen. 1:4), good (Gen. 1:10), good (Gen. 1:12), good (Gen. 1:18), good (Gen. 1:21), good (Gen. 1:25), and very good (Gen. 1:31). Adam and Eve had knowledge of God, and God is good (Luke 18:19), and had a realization that they lived in harmony with the good creation that reflected the glory and attributes of God (Romans 1:20). It is the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, not the 'Tree of Gaining an Understanding of Any Goodness Whatsoever.' Nor is it the 'Tree of Understanding the Difference Between Obedience and Disobedience.' Nor is it even the 'Tree of Knowledge (of Good and Evil).' We tend to look at it like that, i.e., 'The Tree of KNOWLEDGE…'
It is none of that. Adam and Eve had an understanding of obedience. They had knowledge of and an understanding of good. What they did not have was what the tree was, being the Tree of Knowledge of GOOD AND EVIL. That last bit of emphasis is the emphasis. It was acquiring knowledge of both. It is a kind of knowledge only God understands perfectly.
We all know the story. Eve was deceived by the serpent and ate from the Tree of Knowledge of GOOD AND EVIL. Adam ate as well, and their eyes were opened (Gen. 3:1-7). Opened to what? Knowledge of GOOD AND EVIL. Not only did the serpent acknowledge that this was knowledge like God had (Gen. 3:5), but God concurs with this (Gen. 3:22). Eve wanted the wisdom and to be like God in this regard. It looked so good. It was after Adam ate that the pair's eyes were open. After all, male and female is the image of God (Gen. 1:27). Satan's deception, blending truth with lies (i.e. abusing knowledge of good and evil) worked well against the dust-man and his wife.
After being caught by God and the blame game is played (Gen. 3:8-13), God delivers justice. Why does God discipline and punish with curses? Love (Proverbs 3:12, Hebrews 12:6, Revelation 3:19). Indeed, God kicked the couple out of the garden not just as punishment, but also as an act of love.
Read Genesis 3:21-24 and see the love: "The Lord God made clothing out of skins for Adam and his wife, and He clothed them. The Lord God said, 'Since man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil, he must not reach out, take from the tree of life, eat, and live forever.' So the Lord God sent him away from the garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken. He drove man out and stationed the cherubim and the flaming, whirling sword east of the garden of Eden to guard the way to the tree of life" (HCSB).
See the love there? This makes perfect sense in light of the love found in what God told the serpent in Genesis 3:15. Read it: "I will put hostility between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel."
It was out of love that Adam and Eve were driven away from the Tree of Life after their disobedience. Why? Because the reigning powers of sin and death that Satan uses as tools bent on destruction entered the world when Adam sinned (Rom. 5:12, 14, 21). God had to act in love when the cosmos fell under the curse He subjected it to (Rom. 8:20) as a consequence of human rebellion. What good is it for the dusty image-bearers to exist in that fallen state in unending perpetuity? None. It is a state in which they (and we) are totally broken in their (and thus our) relationship with God, each other, and the rest of creation. A state in which they (and we) are armed with the knowledge of good and evil that they (and we) are totally unqualified to have and use rightly. From Satan and his demons in their deceptive work to the entire fallen human race, it has been the selfish, self-centered blundering of that knowledge of both good and evil that has been what perpetuates the reign of death and sin and the corruption of God's creation.
The key is to focus on the hints of God's love in Genesis 3:15, which is the love we find in John 3:16. A love, which was in view, even prior to creation (Rev. 13:8).
Without the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, there would be no choice in love, and thus no real love to return to God. It was God's choice to create after all. He did so in love. He also did so with the knowledge of human idolatry, rebellion, sin, and death to boot! Adam and Eve understood love, and understood love as a choice. They were not the cause of their own existence, but they found themselves to be created in a very good cosmos, in a garden of paradise, being in harmonious relationship with God. They knew God, and thus knew that God was love. So, for God to create was a choice since knowing God and His attributes also entail knowing that God is self-sufficient and self-satisfied. They knew He didn't need to create at all. They knew He chose to do so because He wanted to do so. It is a choice He made in love for His own good pleasure and purpose.
We must also remember that without the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, we image bearers would have also just remained dust-people. But, for those who will repent of sin and believe in Christ, they will be conformed to his heavenly image (Romans 8:29, 1 Corinthians 15:49), and God's future plan for those in Christ, planned even prior to "the beginning" (Genesis 1:1; Ephesians 1:3-14), is far greater than the dust we are now, and would have always been without the fall. Our wrong choices give way as means for God to receive glory and extend an even greater grace with a more glorious future. Christ was plan A, not merely a reactive solution to the fall.
We should praise God for both trees in the Garden and give Him all the glory. We should thank God for His wise eternal plan purposed in Christ before the foundation of the world. We should thank God for the choice He gave Adam and Eve and gives all of us. We should thank God for the love that stands behind the discipline and punishment of death that came from the expulsion from the Garden of Eden, so that the human race did not perpetually exist in such shame, curse, and brokenness. It is ultimately out of love that the wages of sin is death, just as it is out of love that the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom. 6:23). So finally, we must echo the words found in Romans 7:24-25: "Who will rescue me from this body of death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord!"
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As you can see, I am still trying to use up that darned carton of buttermilk, but I guess nobody ever complains about chocolate cake. The cake has buttermilk in it. The frosting has buttermilk in it. And there is also glorious, wonderful chocolate.
I read that this cake comes out of the Southern United States. They sure know what they're doing down there! The smell of the cake alone was incredible as it came out of the oven. It smelled like chocolate cream cheese frosting. Chocolate cream cheese frosting, by the way, is an alternate form of heaven.
The frosting for this cake was prepared in a pot over the stove; I had never made frosting this way before. It was supposed to create a rich, smooth chocolate fudge frosting that, after being poured over the baked cake in its warm liquid form, would harden and set when cooled.
Unfortunately, my frosting never completely set properly. The surface set (as you can see by its smooth sheen) but it was a bit too runny underneath even the next day. However, it was still unbelievably delicious. And dangerously addictive. My boss said it was like crack. The buttermilk gave the frosting a very unique flavour; it wasn't tangy per se, but it was above and beyond any chocolate frosting I've had before.
This cake was just insane. It was so, so moist and soft, and it had the perfect amount of chocolate flavour and sweetness. It paired extremely well with the frosting; I wouldn't dream of separating the two. Together, the whole thing is quite rich, but it doesn't feel heavy as you eat it or afterwards. It also keeps well for a few days.
I actually made a half version of this cake and frosting again a few days later because I just had to let my boyfriend try them. The recipe halves easily and the results are just as good. In fact, the frosting set properly this time! I think the trick is to heat the cocoa mixture until just melted, vigorously whisk in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract as quickly as possible, and pour the frosting on right away before it has a chance to cool in the pot.
This was my last dessert for the office, as this is my last week there. I return to law school next week! I am not looking forward to the endless lectures, endless reading, and endless studying. Yuck. But for anyone else who is returning to school or knows someone who is, do yourself or them a favour and make this cake. It'll make the transition much less painful.
The original recipe can be found here, along with photos of the cake's interior. My adapted recipe is below. This cake definitely benefits from having something crunchy on top for a bit of textural contrast – chocolate pearls, nuts, sprinkles, or M&Ms are all great ideas.
Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Buttermilk Fudge Frosting
1 cup butter
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup water
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
⅓ cup buttermilk
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
crunchy topping (toasted nuts, sprinkles, M&Ms, chocolate pearls, etc.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
- Combine 1 cup butter, ⅓ cup cocoa, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is fully melted. Remove from heat.
- Using an electric mixer, beat buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add melted butter mixture, beating until mixed.
- In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to buttermilk mixture and beat until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into centre of cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool in pan on wire rack for at least an hour.
- To make frosting, combine butter, cocoa, and buttermilk in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in sifted confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Pour over cake while cake is still warm. Sprinkle on desired topping(s). Let frosting cool and set for at least a few hours before slicing.


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Disunion follows the Civil War as it unfolded.
Jefferson County, Wis., Feb. 27, 1861
It was a long way from these wheat fields to the cotton plantations of the Deep South. No farmer here held deeds to Texas land; no banker owned mortgages of Georgia slaves; no textile mill shipped off its wares to clothe the field hands. In short, the seceding states already felt like a foreign country – geographically, politically, economically, morally – to a degree that they did not in New York or Philadelphia.
Perhaps it should have been no great surprise that the editor of the local Wisconsin Chief – a newspaper whose columns were more often given over to crop reports, temperance sermons and bad poetry – suddenly allowed his emotions to boil over into a wholly unprecedented tirade. For months, he and his neighbors had watched impatiently from this distant vantage point as the politicians in Washington tried to coax, coddle and cajole the rebel South back into the Union. On Feb. 27 he finally wrote:
Past experience proves that no compromise, compact, or constitution will weigh a feather with Southern demagogues whenever it is for the interest of slavery to violate them. … This is not a temporary skirmish between Republicans and Democrats, but a deadly struggle between freedom and the most despotic system of human bondage that now disgraces the world.
The editor, one Thurlow Weed Brown, spoke for many Wisconsinites – indeed, for an increasing number of Northerners.
Public opinion in the free states was shifting rapidly. Two months earlier, millions had clamored for compromise, for measures that would save the Union by enshrining slavery in the Constitution. Each day, entreaties had arrived at the U.S. Capitol from far and wide. New York City's two mass petitions bore 63,000 names. The one from Massachusetts – its industries hit hard by the first economic shocks of the crisis – was a scroll so immense that it had to be rolled like a cartwheel onto the floor of the House.
But beginning in late January, appeasement appeared more and more futile to many Americans – and not just in places like Jefferson County but throughout the North. Partly this was due to the Deep South's truculent rejection of every peace overture. Louis T. Wigfall of Texas – whose state had already seceded but who lingered on at the Capitol like an unwelcome houseguest – did not exactly mince words when he stood on the Senate floor and fumed:
It is the merest balderdash – that is what it is – it is the most unmitigated fudge for any one to get up here, and tell men who have any sense, who have brains, that there is any prospect of two-thirds of this Congress passing any amendment to the Constitution, that any man who is white, twenty-one years old, and whose hair is straight, living south of Mason and Dixon's line, will be content with.
By late February, Northern newspapers that only weeks earlier had been frantic for compromise now scorned it. The New-York Tribune, edited by Lincoln's key supporter Horace Greeley, had once been a staunch advocate of reaching an accord with the South. Beginning on Feb. 18, however, each morning's edition bore the motto: "NO COMPROMISE! NO CONCESSIONS TO TRAITORS! The Constitution As It Is." Even such a moderate New Yorker as George Templeton Strong was ready to throw up his hands. The border states seemed now to be tilting toward secession, he noted in his diary. "But what can we do? What can I do? What could I do if I were Webster and Clay combined? Concession to these conspirators and the ignorant herd they have stimulated to treason would but postpone the inevitable crisis a year or two longer."
Yet to a large degree, the groundswell against compromise welled up not in the narrow precincts of New York and Washington, but out amid the small farms and villages of the republic – in places like Jefferson County, Wis. The states of what was then known as the far Northwest – Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan – refused even to send delegates to the Peace Conference in Washington. "We have fed the [Southern] whiners with sugar plums long enough," one Michigan newspaper declared. A paper in Minnesota framed its position in more alarming terms: "Before this rampant fever of disunion will abate, THERE MUST BE BLOOD-LETTING!"
Abraham Lincoln's political foes often pointed out (as historians continue to do) that he had won the presidency with a minority of the popular vote – less than 40 percent in a four-way race – as if his election had been a mere fluke. They glossed over the significant fact that nearly two million Americans in the free states had voted for him despite constant Southern warnings that his victory would bring secession.
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All but three of the Northern states had given Lincoln solid majorities – in some cases, overwhelming ones. Fifty-seven percent of Wisconsinites had voted Republican; 63 percent of Minnesotans; 76 percent of Vermonters. The entire existence of the Republican Party was predicated on a commitment to containing slavery within its present bounds. Were its leaders to sacrifice this fundamental principle, at the very hour of their electoral triumph?
Just as the new Confederacy's birth had been instigated largely by a few radical states in the Deep South – South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi – so too the Union had its own hardline regions. These places might be called the Deep North. A Minnesota senator urged his colleagues to look beyond "the sidewalks of our cities" in gauging Northern public opinion:
If Senators would ascertain what the true sentiment of the country is, they must go to the wool-growing regions of Vermont, to the wheat-fields of New York, to the agricultural and mining districts of Pennsylvania. Yes, sir; they must penetrate to the very heart of the eight million of people residing on their own acres in the great Northwest, and ask them this question: are you prepared to make a surrender of your principles, of your honor, at the bidding of organized rebels and traitors?
Some of these Northern intransigents – including the editor of the Wisconsin Chief – declared that loyal Americans should simply let the rebels go. "We … have long been of the opinion, that free States and Slave States, cannot live in peace under the same government," Brown wrote. "We are not an advocate of war, except for defense, and would not sacrifice the life of one respectable citizen, to save the whole Cotton States from perdition."
But many took a different stance. While President James Buchanan dithered in the White House and President-elect Lincoln sat mute at home in Springfield, Ill., governors and state legislatures across the North had been arming for battle, passing bills to purchase weaponry and recruit state militia. Wisconsin lawmakers appropriated $100,000 to be spent for "war purposes" as soon as hostilities broke out.
Wisconsin's legislators also took a vow: "Renewing the pledge given and redeemed by our fathers, we are ready to devote our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honors in upholding the Union and the constitution." They were not alone. By that point – still long before the first shots would be fired at Fort Sumter – as many as half a million state militiamen, in towns and villages across the North, were drilling for war.
Sources: Wisconsin Chief (Fort Atkinson), Feb. 27, 1861; "The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin"; W.F. Jannke, "Jefferson County, Wisconsin"; Mrs. Chapman Coleman, "The Life of John J. Crittenden, with Selections from His Correspondence and Speeches"; Albert D. Kirwan, "John J. Crittenden: The Struggle for the Union"; David M. Potter, "Lincoln and His Party in the Secession Crisis"; Congressional Globe, Feb. 1, 1861; New-York Tribune, Feb. 18 and 27, 1861; Allan Nevins and Milton Halsey Thomas, eds., "The Diary of George Templeton Strong: The Civil War, 1860-1865"; Russell McClintock, "Lincoln and the Decision for War: The Northern Response to Secession"; Robert Gray Gunderson, "Old Gentlemen's Convention: The Washington Peace Conference of 1861"; Roman J. Zorn, "Minnesota Public Opinion and the Secession Controversy, December 1860-April 1861" (Mississippi Valley Historical Review, Dec. 1949); Kenneth Stampp, "And the War Came: The North and the Secession Crisis 1860-1861."
Adam Goodheart is the author of the forthcoming book "1861: The Civil War Awakening." He lives in Washington, D.C., and on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where he is the Hodson Trust-Griswold Director of Washington College's C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience.


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Why don't people demonstrate better results from training when they get back on the job?
Last year, you sent your supervisors and lead hands to that course on how to talk to employees to get their cooperation. Remember the results? A few weeks of brave new talk and then everyone calmed down and went back to "normal". More recently, two of your key operators attended the manufacturer's training sessions to learn how to maximize the output of your new technology. Now only they know how to make it run well – even though you specifically asked them to focus on passing the information along to their team members.
And today your operations team asked you to foot the bill for a project management skills program, claiming that it will save re-work and reduce down-time so much that you will recoup the cost of the training in six months. Yeah, right. No wonder your feel sceptical; all too often the benefits we expect to see in individual capabilities and company return-on-investment never materializes. What's wrong with this picture? In my opinion, it is not complete because training is only one element.
No matter how well the employee masters the information and techniques being taught, when he – or she – comes back to the job, nothing can change if the rest of the circumstances stay exactly as they were before. It is those very constraints that keep everyone and everything pumping out the same results, regardless of individual variation.
For instance, if the supervisor or manager to whom he reports refuses to participate in the new way of doing things, the newly-trained employee will be frustrated in his efforts to think, speak and act differently. If the employee finds out the new skills – whether technical or managerial – are not rewarded in his job appraisal, what incentive is there for him or her to try?
Instead of training as a solution, let's think of it as just one piece of the puzzle.
The other pieces are how we match changes in the environment and work processes to employees' new skills and knowledge, so the benefits can take hold. That is what "human performance improvement" is all about. This is the focus of the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI– www.ispi-van.org) Its last conference was probably the best one I have ever I attended, because the calibre of the presenters was so high and everyone was focused on bringing their special knowledge to the services of performance improvement. Academic researchers, change experts, tactical professionals, instructional designers, trainers, and systems technologists all provided their insights on the multiple aspects of this key business arena. I could not wait to get back and start putting the tools, techniques and concepts I discovered to work for my clients!
After all, as a practitioner of human performance improvement, I continually remind myself that even very high levels of personal skill are not enough to compensate for problems in the system, and even the best systems still require high levels of personal skill for complete effectiveness.
I would love to hear about the returns your company has achieved – or not – through staff development and training. If the ROI is not what you expected, maybe some systemic changes are due. Let me know!
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