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A Short Piece I wrote for Inspired World Magazine
Lessons Taught From a Very Young Child You don't have to respond to someone just because they call your name and want you to do something. You don't have to smile on demand. You don't have to be what anyone wants or expects you to be. You don't have to perform. Love the people you trust. Trust is a feeling, not a calculation. Ask for what you want. The people who are paying attention will understand what you mean right away, long before you have to shed tears. Be you. Everyone who is paying attention to life will love that you're being you and will become more themselves as a result. Those who don't get it won't get it, ever. Life asks us to play, and if that means the living room looks like a disaster zone after a few minutes that's perfectly OK. It just goes to show that adults have stopped knowing how to play properly. It's your job to teach them. Sometimes the wrapping paper and cardboard box really are much more exciting than what's inside. Loud noises are scary. But anything that even comes half way close to being music is magic. Wonder is everywhere. Join in. It doesn't matter if you can't actually speak yet. You can still make encouraging sounds and be part of the conversation. Tents are fun. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

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Clan MacNicol in Scotland
Membership records for the Clan Society in Scotland are maintained by Donnie Nicolson who will be pleased to deal with any enquiries. A newsletter is issued periodically. There are currently no meetings of the clan society members other than those occasions when the Clan Gathering is held on Skye (next in 2018). The Scottish Society would be pleased to hear from any member willing to take on the role of Scottish Clan Society Organiser or Newsletter Editor.
The area around the Cairn and memorials at the Clan Lands at Ben Chracaig on Skye are maintained by the Urras Clann MacNeacail Trust. The Clan is also much indebted to a group of volunteers from Portree who look after the picturesque circular path that runs round the boundary and which is well used by locals and visitors.
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John Meagher: 'Ed Sheeran's massive success demonstrates that we're living in an age of mediocrity'
As Ed Sheeran's nine-date sold out Irish tour kicks off, can 400,000 fans be wrong? Yes, argues John Meagher, who says the pop idol is hugely overrated
Even in an industry as given to hyperbole as music, we've never seen the like before. Kicking off tonight in Cork, Ed Sheeran plays nine sold-out shows in stadia and parks on this island and more than 400,000 tickets have been shifted. That's one tenth of the entire population of the Republic and he could probably play another few dates at the Phoenix Park and they'd still be clamouring for more.
There isn't a hope in hell - or heaven - that Pope Francis will encourage as many people to take their chances in the great outdoors when he calls here in August. And the pontiff has the good grace to only stay a few days. Sheeran will still be at large in Ireland until May 19, no doubt dropping around to fans' homes - as is his wont - or bothering invalids in wards up and down the country.
"He's such a lovely guy," is the constant refrain, as if niceness were enough to negate such wretchedly boring music.
Edward Christopher Sheeran MBE is a phenomenon - no doubt about it - and there will doubtless be much excitement at Cork's Pairc Ui Chaoimh tonight when the Irish jaunt - and European tour proper - gets underway.
Huge he may be, but wildly overrated he is too. In fact, it is difficult to understand how this man of such modest talents managed to hoodwink so many. Can so many people be so wrong? Yes, they can, actually, and Sheeran's massive success demonstrates that we're living in an age of mediocrity, one in which undeserving figures are lauded above vastly superior peers.
The Suffolk native talks about having to pinch himself that he's become so big - and he probably truly is surprised that in an Instagram-obsessed world where image is everything that a scruffy, flannel shirt-wearing redhead with some naff arm tattoos could have become quite as omnipresent.
So why has Sheeran become so massive, especially in this country?
It's simple, really. He's the biggest catch-all star of his day because he delivers terribly safe, relentlessly catchy and carefully honed pop music that translates in stadia and manages to speak to virtually everyone, no matter how young or old.
Ever since he first emerged, he has delivered easy-to-digest and easier-to-hum tunes that don't require even the teeniest bit of effort from his listeners. It takes a special sort of talent to be quite that bland, but Sheeran's beige songs haven't happened by accident: he's said to be obsessed with trying to appeal to as many people as possible and actively hones his craft in the hope that Biddy in Birr and Brandon in the Bronx will take something from them.
He even admitted as much when promoting his album 'Divide' (stylised as ÷, which is the edgiest thing he's done): when told that some songs sounded as though they had been written with BBC's Radio 1 in mind, and others with Radio 2 in their sights, the bold Ed said that had exactly been the case.
There's nothing 'difficult' or challenging about his songs and precious little that sees him writing honestly about himself. His songs won't provoke a strong reaction or offend anyone and he has yet to write a single memorable lyric.
If his songs were food it would be one microwaveable high-processed dinner after the next: homogeneous, easy to consume and with very little nutritional value.
But he writes his own songs, his defenders will proudly boast, as if such a feat were in any way unusual. But even then, he's been on shaky ground. Last year, a month after 'Divide' came out, he had to settle a plagiarism case out of court. But he wasn't accused of ripping off a song by one of the giants of song-writing. His alleged source material was from a song written by the tedious and largely forgotten X Factor winner, Matt Cardle.
'Divide' sold a cool million copies in its first 24 hours and that's the sort of feat that only a handful of people manage today, in a time when sales are a fraction of what they once were. It's the album that he was promoting when playing those 'intimate' shows at the 14,000-capacity 3Arena last year and it's the album, ostensibly, that he's still plugging 13 months after release.
It's hard to quibble that it's very professionally put together, but you'll struggle to find any heart in it. Like his two previous albums - 'Plus' (+) and 'Multiply' (x) [he's got a thing for maths symbols - can't wait for 'Minus' (-) and 'Square Root' (√ )] - 'Divide' feels like it was the product of intense focus group campaigns. There are ballads, hip-hop tinged songs, rock lite, singalong anthems, retro tunes and a handful with an urban edge.
There's also Galway Girl, that frightfully hokey dirge about a mythical lady from the west who can beat Sheeran in darts and can drink him under the table. When I first heard it - divorced from the album - I thought it was from an Ed Sheeran parody act. Then when I gathered it was real I thought: 'Surely he's not planning to release this?' His record company apparently had the same reaction on first hearing the album and urged him to reconsider what singles he should bring out.
One can only imagine the mandarins there thought the cod Celtic, faux rap tune with the wince-inducing lyrics would be too much for even the most obsessed Sheeran fan to stomach.
But our hero was not for turning. "There's 400 million people in the world who say they're Irish," Sheeran told a British newspaper last year. "And those type of people are going to f***ing love it."
He got his way, which is hardly surprising considering that as one of the biggest-selling acts of the decade, his opinion carries much weight when such decisions are made. But faceless record company execs could have done him a huge favour on the critical front if they had urged him to leave the song off the album completely.
Incredibly, Galway Girl has been lapped up by the Irish and not just the Plastic Paddies who arrive in the plane-load from the US with their flat caps. It's one of the most downloaded songs in this country over the past few years and is so popular that when you say the words Galway Girl out loud, the vast majority of people now think of this version rather than the infinitely superior song written and recorded by Steve Earle.
And then there's Perfect, a song that has the same toe-curling appeal as Lady in Red and even appears to piggyback on the lyrics of Chris de Burgh's inescapable creation when Sheeran sings, "Darling, you look perfect tonight."
But even that power ballad - bound to be played tonight and every night - pales when compared to the vacuous Eraser. "I think that money is the root of all evil," go lyrics that might just about pass muster in a Transition Year essay. "Revolution is coming… but what do I know?"
Bob Dylan can rest easy, but so too can such contemporary greats as Kendrick Lamar, a man who is enormously popular, but also daring and inventive and whose very presence can inject a note of cool on the latest U2 album. And Lamar has got an awful lot to say about the ills of the world today.
Sheeran, unfortunately, is simply happy to deliver the same mass appeal guff over and over again. But he's a lovely guy, apparently, so that's all OK, isn't it?
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On October 3, 2018, Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl visited the 184 Austrian troops, who currently serve as UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) peacekeepers in the Middle East.
She furthermore met with the Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col to discuss the mission's mandate, especially the enhanced duties under the UN Security Council resolution 1701, which include accompanying and supporting the Lebanese armed forces.
During their meeting, Major General Stefano Del Col expressed his appreciation for the support of the Austrian government. Since 2011, Austrian troops have been contributing to the peacekeeping and stabilizing efforts of this particular UN mission in south Lebanon. UNIFIL's force consists of around 10,500 peacekeepers from 41 troop-contributing countries.
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MADISON, N.J., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's foreign Realty today announced a strategic company circulate to integrate the company's affiliate network and enterprise-owned brokerage as one international organization to be led by way of President and Chief govt Officer, Philip White.
White has served as President and CEO of the Sotheby's foreign Realty manufacturer's affiliate business for the past five years. As one global corporation, the brand's company-owned brokerage, which comprises 43 places of work in 13 markets across the nation, will now even be below his leadership. As part of the mixing, Sotheby's overseas Realty enterprise-owned brokerage chief Kathy Korte will transition into an advisory position concentrated on enterprise boom and agent guide.
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New Streaming TV Network to Help Local Leaders Spread Information
Leaders – including community, education, faith-based, and elected officials have to be heard and seen to accelerate changeFORT WAYNE, IN, US, February 12, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "Leaders – including community, education, faith-based, and elected officials have to be heard and seen to accelerate change," said Simon Bray, a Fort Wayne native and CEO of Streaming Television Inc. In that statement is the heart of his approach to business: helping others communicate effectively by providing Streaming Television services to assist local leaders with delivering their information directly to the people they represent.
Bray, who has more than 29 years of telecommunications, mobile, Internet, and streaming technology experience, has launched the Fort Wayne Streaming Television channel, as the first city, of more than 190 deployed channels, which is available on Amazon Fire TV devices, Roku devices and at fortwaynestv.com on any computer or mobile phone.
Many in the Fort Wayne community remember Indiana Telephone Connect (ITC), which served thousands of Fort Wayne customers until it was sold in 2003. Bray was the founder and CEO of ITC.
As he launches Streaming Television channels in cities across the USA, he holds dear, in business, the approach his mother, the late Pastor Louise Bray, used in ministry. Pastor Bray founded and led Crusaders for Christ Revival Center, 809 Eliza St. "No matter what, I want to reach as many people as I can," Bray recalls his mother's resolve. In the streaming television industry, he is poised to continue his mother's legacy by helping community, education, government, and faith-based leaders get their programs on TV. "We created a whole new standard in delivering local content on TV," Bray said. "Important local content is not on streaming devices. We created the platform to solve that problem."
Streaming Television Inc., (citystv.com) is building a national network of local city streaming television channels on Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Apple TV-connected TV devices. Streaming Television Inc. has regional offices in Fort Wayne, Indiana and in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Sari van Anders
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Abstract: Everyone knows that sexual desire and testosterone are linked because men have higher testosterone, and testosterone is tightly linked to masculinity and sexual desire - right? But what do empirical data actually say? Professor van Anders will discuss findings that support decoupling testosterone from masculinity and provide insights into the nuanced ways testosterone and sexual desire are - and are not - linked in humans. From her multi-method research program that includes experiments, correlational studies, and qualitative focus groups, she argues that social neuroendocrinology, rooted in feminist science, provides a way to ask hormonal questions that have evolution and social construction in their answers, sidesteps nature-culture debates, and separates biology from biological determinism.
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Looking for accredited career colleges, technical schools, and universities in Georgia offering Architecture degrees. An architecture degree will give you the education to work in the art and science of building design.Getting a Georgia college education can be a great experience. Georgia is a very hospitable state, with lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation but also the bright-lights sophistication of Atlanta. Georgia offers a moderate, snow-free climate, friendly citizens, and a rollicking cultural scene. If you enjoy outdoor pursuits, there are coastal islands and beaches as well as inland forests to explore. Whatever your interest, you are sure to find getting an education in Georgia to be worthwhile.
The grass is always greener on the other side. This well known clich? applies very well to talented professionals. Those who choose an occupation that is more analytical in nature wish they had a more creative job. Many creative types yearn for some sort of analytical thinking as a way to ground themselves. This problem obviously stems from our need as humans to vary our day to day lives. This need often manifests itself in belonging to organizations outside of work that engage different parts of the brain. Some people are able to find professions that are balanced both creatively and analytically. One of these professions is architecture.
Architecture is an art from based in practicality. Architects design buildings that have to serve a purpose. People generally have to live and work in these spaces. Architects have to be analytical in order to design safe buildings that will stand the test of time. They also are challenged creatively because their clients often want unique and distinct buildings.
If you want to become and architect, you may want to enroll in one of the many architectural programs throughout the country. Earning a degree in architecture will take some time. Skilled designers and mathematicians must spend time researching past architectural periods, understanding the construction process, and creating their own style. Architectural programs prepare students for future apprenticeship and internship programs and help them create their own design portfolios. These portfolios are used as resumes as graduates look for jobs
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Oh hey. How are you doing this fine Wednesday? The start of school is creeping closer and closer. According to our Instagram feed, it's already begun in parts of Texas! Early Birds. For my family it's 2 weeks from today. Eeek. So, it's no surprise that most of this week's five are relevant to the back to school mood.
1. Getting new shoes for the new school year is tradition around here. Well...part tradition, part necessity. It's special to have new kicks for the new school year. And, my kids' feet literally grow a size a season. So, I've been shoe shopping! These are all brands we have at home. They're all quality and CUTE.
Gold ballet flats / Blue sneakers / Pink glitter Mary Janes / Washed gray sneakers / Gold sneakers / Gray and leather hightops
2. I recently discovered that when kids are learning to write, they should use short pencils and rock shaped crayons and any sort of stubby writing tool. Their little hands will gain the fine motor skills much more quickly and with a lot less frustration. So, I went to Amazon and 2 days later (of course I have Prime!) my girls were practicing their letters with golf pencils. They come in all sorts of colors.
3. Taking a break from the back to school talk, let's dip back into the world of interior design and talk mixing metal finishes. This is one of those client questions we get ALL. THE. TIME. Can I mix metal finishes? Yes. But should I? Yes. We recently found a great guide to mixing metals from Kathy Kuo Home. There's a whole bunch of really simple Dos and Dont's. Well worth a read.
I mean, when done right, mixing metals brings an extra WOW.
4. The first day of school picture for your memory book or photo album...or the cloud because so few of us actually print photos. Anyway, have you figured out how you want to capture the moment?! Chalkboards are pretty popular (for good reason) - they're adorable and classic. I found an awesome reusable chalkboard on Etsy that can be personalized with your child's name or not (if you have multiple children and want to use the same chalkboard and just hand write each name). And, guys, it's $14.99.
5. I've started a new book guys! Look at me. It's a new, old book. Does anyone remember Prep: A Novel by Curtis Sittenfeld? It was sort of the rage when it came out...10+ years ago. New York Times best seller. The whole thing. I knew it was about prep school drama. And that's all I knew (and all I know). But I never read it. What I did read, years later, was American Wife. Now that was a fantastic book. It's, allegedly, the fictionalized story of Laura Bush's life. Whether or not that's true, I'm sure I'll never know, but either way it's one of my all time favorites. So, as I'm diving back into the world of being a nightly reader, I went through my list of old books I always wanted to read, but never did, that are probably on the shelves at my local library. I'll keep you posted.
Happy Wednesday.
- Leah
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Scholars FAQ
Eligibility and Requirements
Who can Apply to be a Scholar?
Applicants should be currently enrolled in their second year of college at an accredited four-year college or university.
As stated in our mission, we are interested in training a new generation of diverse and inclusive sustainability scientists. To that end, for U.S. applicants we are looking for scholars who are historically underrepresented in STEM fields, including but not limited to students who are Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hispanic or Latinx, female, first generation college students.
GSS also welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and transgender students; students who have experienced, and worked to overcome, educational or economic disadvantage and/or have personal or family circumstances that may complicate their continued progress in research careers.
No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
What Type of Qualities Make a Strong Candidate For this Program?
This program is geared for undergraduates who have completed two years of college course work and who can demonstrate through their course work and experience that they are self-directed, mature, and that they have a deep commitment to working in the field of sustainability science and an understanding of how issues of equity and justice interest must be addressed in sustainability solutions. Additionally, strong candidates must be able to travel and live in close quarters with the rest of the cohort, thus interpersonal skills are strongly appreciated. Please send an email to email@example.com for questions.
Will Dreamers or DACA Students be Considered?
Because this program travels abroad and may require visas to visit certain countries, all applicants must have legal documentation such as a US passport to be eligible.
Will Community College Students be Considered?
Yes, if the applicant can show official acceptance and plan to attend an accredited four-year college the following year, we will accept your application. Please mention your plans in your application. For additional information please send an email to email@example.com for questions.
Can International Students Apply to the Program?
Not at this time. In the future we may have opportunities available for international students.
Can Graduate Students Apply to the Program?
Unfortunately, the program is limited to undergraduate students working on their first degree. We are however, pleased to announce a new opportunity for some graduates students or professionals who have recently received a Bachelors degree. Please see the GSS Early Career Fellows program to see if you are eligible for this opportunity.
Do You Need to Have Field (Outdoor) Experience or Be a Sustainability Science Major to Be Accepted?
No, you don't need to have outdoor experience to participate. You must be able to travel to remote settings however, and be open to new experiences. This program is intended for students who are seriously interested in sustainability science and equitable solutions. We recognize that the disciplines applied in sustainability can be broad, thus you don't have to be majored in sustainability to apply.
I'm Not a Person of Color. Can I Still Apply?
Yes! We hope to draw a truly cross-cultural body of students to this program, meaning everyone is welcome to apply. All applicants regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, ability or other demographics should demonstrate awareness of diversity issues, a commitment to inclusion, and make sure this comes through on your application.
Do I Have to Participate in All Three Years of the Program?
Yes. This program deliberately builds on each year of programing and experience and our stipends reflect this. Students need to commit to three years of programing to get the full benefit of the professional internships, professional networks, and peer mentor groups. GSS asks if you can't commit to three years of programing that you let others take advantage of this amazing opportunity.
Can Juniors and Seniors apply to the Program?
This program is intended for students early in their academic careers so we can only accept students who are currently in their second year (sophomores) of undergraduate studies and/or will still be in college during the first two summers of programing. Additionally all applicants must be working on their first Bachelor's degree. You may contact firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions you may have in this regard.
Is There a Minimum GPA Required to Participate in the Program?
No, there is no minimum GPA to be considered for the program. However, students must be in good academic standing to participate. We are looking for students who are motivated to dive into research, work with world renowned scientists, engage in real world issues in sustainability, and who are capable of keeping in contact during the academic year and progressing towards graduate studies.
GSS Application Process
How Do I Apply?
Apply using this link and setting up an account. The application is online only, and consists of six short essays on sustainability, recent unofficial transcripts, and two letters of recommendation from a professor or community member/supervisor. Once logged in, applicants can finish their applications. We advise applicants to look at the essay questions, compose their essays offline and cut and paste their final essays into the online application. **please give the folks who are writing you letters of reference at least 2 weeks' notice and make sure to remind them three days in advance of the deadline**
How Do I Know If My Application Has Been Received?
Once your application has been submitted and received, our online system will send you an email receipt.
Who Do I Contact If I Am Having Technical Issues With the Application?
If you have trouble with any part of the application, you can email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Is There Going to Be an Interview Process?
Yes, virtual interviews (e.g., Skype or Google hangouts) will be included among the final steps of the application process for a select number of applicants.
Should I Wait Until I Get My Autumn Quarter/Semester Transcripts to Submit My Application?
No, please submit your first year's transcripts (Fall and Spring/Summer 2018) transcripts. We do not need an official transcript. Your school should be able to provide you with an unofficial transcript.
How Do My References Submit Their Recommendation Letters?
Your references have to submit the signed PDF letter in the institution letterhead through our system. Your references will receive an e-mail when you have added their names in the reference tab in the application site. You need to push the button SEND REQUEST NOW, so they receive the e-mail with instructions to write the letter and upload it in the system.
We would be grateful if references could specifically address the following questions in the letter:
How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant
As the GSS program involves intensive travel and a residential academic setting (where students live and learn together), which can be stressful and personally challenging, please comment on the student's maturity, emotional stability, tolerance, and capacities to exercise good judgment and to adapt to unfamiliar circumstances.
As the GSS program involves learning environments that can be quite different than what students are traditionally accustomed to (for example, extensive group work, more self-guided learning, and a unique residential academic setting), comment on the applicant's academic abilities—specifically, the applicant's intellectual curiosity and maturity, quality of work, motivation, classroom engagement, and capacity to contribute to collective learning.
Why do you believe that the applicant is well-suited to participate in the Global Sustainability Scholars program, which challenges students to explore environmentally-sustainable solutions to diverse and complex problems associated with urban food systems, energy, and water?
The academic and personal growth of each cohort of scholars will depend on the individuals within the cohort. We recognize each student has an individual perspective of the world and how it relates to sustainability, which is comprised of their experiences, interests and how they show-up for opportunities. Please describe the unique perspective that this applicant will bring to the group.
When Can I Expect to Hear Back in Regards to My Application Status or If I Have Been Accepted?
Applications will be reviewed over the month following the application submission. If you have been chosen to be on the short list, we will contact you 2-3 weeks AFTER reviewing the applications to schedule an interview. Final acceptance letters will be sent with in 2 weeks of the interview process.
When Do I Have to Confirm My Participation in the Program?
To secure your space in the program, we ask that you confirm your participation in the program, as soon as possible. We will have a deadline for confirmation approx. 2 weeks after being invited to participate. Deadline is second week of January 2019.
Can I Reapply If I Didn't Get Into the Program?
In general you cannot re-apply to the program, however if you have had extenuating circumstances, please contact us, explaining the situation and why you think your college career stage still fits our program. You may also consider applying to the GSS Early Career Fellows program after you graduate.
General GSS Program Questions
What Do I Need to Bring With me?
We will contact everyone prior to the program to make sure that you have all of the paperwork needed to travel and to give each a packing list. There will be no special or technical gear needed, however a cell phone, and passport are required.
Who Can I talk to For More Information?
Please contact email@example.com
If accepted into the program we will also host several informational sessions with the group to prepare you for your adventures.
I Understand That the Program Pays a Stipend, but What Are the Costs That the Students Are Directly Responsible For?
The Global Sustainability Scholars program for undergraduates pays for one round-trip ticket from your home to the program and all travel to and from program sites, lodging, and a food stipend during the first 6-week summer experience. The second and third summer internships will have a very similar setup – Travel to the site, stipend for food, stipend for participation and depending on the location of where they will be interning, lodging will be completely paid for. Students will be responsible for luggage fees at the airport as well as their own incidentals including toiletries, snacks, souvenirs, and other personal purchases.
When Will the Program Start and End?
For the first summer, the program will start the last week of June through the first week of August 2019. The dates for the second and third summer still need to be confirmed.
Community Partner, Facility, Staff, and References
How Do I Advertise This Program to My Students or Friends?
We recommend you direct any students who might be interested in and be a good fit for the program to our website. You can also email us at email@example.com to receive an electronic version or printed copies of our flyer. Also, consider offering to serve as a reference for your students who wish to apply.
What Do You Look for From a Strong Application?
This program is geared for students early in their college careers yet solidly underway toward their degrees in sustainability related fields. As stated in our mission, we are interested in training a new generation of diverse and inclusive sustainability scientists. To that end, in the US cohort, we are looking for scholars who are historically underrepresented in STEM fields, including but not limited to students who are Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hispanic or Latino, female, first generation college students. GSS also welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students; students who have experienced, and worked to overcome, educational or economic disadvantage and/or have personal or family circumstances that may complicate their continued progress in research careers.
We are only accepting second year students (sophomores) into the program. Scholars do not have to be environmental science, or even science, majors, but should demonstrate a commitment to the environment and to creating sustainability solutions and issues of equity, and be curious, creative and enthusiastic – incipient change-makers. They should demonstrate in their essay responses a willingness and ability to discuss and investigate global issues in sustainability with people whose identities, opinions, and values differ from their own. Strong applicants will be able to demonstrate through personal experience, or global examples of how attention to equity impacts sustainability solutions.
I Do Not Teach Environmental Science or Sustainability Science. Should I Still Advertise This Program to My Students?
Yes! We recognize that Sustainability Science is a broad umbrella, and not all schools have majors that fit directly under this. Scholars who have an interest and demonstrated commitment to the environment and sustainability should apply and demonstrate in their applications how they see this program furthering their career in the field. Scholars will be working with Sustainability research teams, thus must be excited to conduct research.
Could My Students Earn Credit for This Program?
The University of Colorado Boulder does not currently offer credit, but students are encouraged to work with their faculty or advisors at their home institution to determine if they could earn credit for participating in GSS. Our staff is happy to support making these experiences more meaningful, so please inquire by emailing email@example.com as this has been done before.
Are There Ways for Faculty to Get Involved In With Global Sustainability Scholars?
Yes, there are a few ways to get involved with GSS. Probably the most help is your efforts in advertising the program broadly, writing recommendation letters for your students, who have applied, and reviewing applications for the program. There are of course other ways you can get involved, such as becoming a member of our advisory board. Please contact us email@example.com for more information.
I'm With a NGO, Government Agency or Other Environmental/Sustainability-Oriented Organization. Are There Ways for Me to Get Involved?
Yes! We do encourage partnerships and have worked with other organizations in setting up internships. Please contact us firstname.lastname@example.com to start the conversation.
I'm Serving as a Reference for an Applicant. What Is the Deadline for Me to Submit My Letter of Recommendation?
Letters must be received by the application deadline (no later than 15 November 2018).
What Should I Include in My Letter of Recommendation?
Content of letters will vary based on the relationship between the writer and the applicant, but strong letters include specific examples of how the applicant is a good fit for the program (ex. a strong commitment to sustainability/international collaborations and inclusive practices) and how they would benefit from participating (ex. academic or professional development).
This program is geared for undergraduates who can demonstrate through their course work and experience that they are self-directed, mature, and that they have a deep commitment to working in the field of sustainability science and an understanding of how issues of equity and justice interest must be addressed in sustainability solutions. Additionally, strong candidates must be able to travel and live in close quarters with the rest of the cohort, thus interpersonal skills are strongly appreciated. Please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com for questions.
How Do I Submit My Letter of Recommendation?
We will email you directions of how to login and submit your letter. Letters can be uploaded as a file from your computer.
Travel Abroad
I've Never Traveled Abroad, What Do I Need to Know and How Can I Best Prepare?
You are not alone. Most of the students will be traveling abroad for their first time. We will hold online question and answer sessions for students. The most important issue is to make sure that your passport and immunizations are up to date. In addition, most schools have a travel abroad office. We encourage all accepted scholars to contact this office. They often have free travel insurance and recourse for you.
My Parents Are Excited, but Also a Little Nervous, What Can I Do to Help Them Feel Better About This Opportunity?
We will host an online question and answer session for parents. They can also call us or email us.


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Sarah Silverman's Backstage Emmys Antics Are Even More Bizarre than Her Acceptance Speech
This year's Emmys broadcast was an especially awkward one. Some jokes didn't land, others just made us uncomfortable, and acceptance speeches seemed more random than usual. In her acceptance speech for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, Sarah Silverman took things to a whole new level, making us wonder just how much liquid weed she'd brought in her clutch. Things got even stranger backstage, however, when Silverman faced a room full of reporters and delivered barely coherent answers to questions she forgot halfway through speaking. She attributed her behavior to having just seen the Robin Williams tribute which made her "feel weird," understandably, but it seemed like more than just her emotions were at work here.
After being asked about appearing nude on Masters of Sex, Silverman told the same joke about her boobs that she did earlier on the red carpet, "they're as low as they have been. They're also as high as they'll ever be. What was the question?" Then a question about her shoes, which Silverman kicked off before running to the stage to accept her award, lead to a bizarre joke that she seemed to realize was not okay as she said it. A reporter asked Silverman what her "Jewish mother would think" of her being barefoot on stage. Here's what Silverman had to say.
Well my Jewish mom wears overalls with two different color socks so I think she'd go, think it was cool. But, um, don't tell, uh anyone I'm doing this. They just hurt, the shoes just hurt. They're very nice. They're by Geppetto. I remember that because he made Pinocchio and also clearly designed shoes for the Nazi war effort. Don't be mad at me.
You okay there, Sarah? Finally, someone directly asked her about the weed in her purse and Silverman explained that she wasn't high, saying, "No I wasn't stoned. I had pot for later in my purse. She said 'what's in your purse?' It's legal. And I don't drink. I like to have a puff as a treat at appropriate times." It's not clear if Silverman meant that she wasn't high on the red carpet, or at that moment, but it certainly seems like she might've broken into her stash at some point during the show.
And no one's saying she shouldn't "have a puff as a treat," but maybe next time she should wait to see if she wins the Emmy, and therefore has to deliver some speeches, before going for it. Congrats on the win, Sarah, and thanks for always keeping us entertained.


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CC Faculty & Staff Traveling
Academic Year Blocks Off-Campus & CC Semesters Abroad
The Office of International Programs has developed a faculty handbook for developing and leading blocks abroad. You access the faculty handbook on the Canvas course entitled, "Faculty Leaders of Blocks Off-Campus." If you have not received an invite to this Canvas course, please contact Inger Bull to be added.
New Higher Risk Rating Travel Policy
As of January 2018, the U.S. Department of State changed how it rates the safety and security of each country. Travel warnings are gone and have been replaced with travel advisories. See the new policy.
Are you travelling abroad on college business?
Faculty and staff travelling on college business
International SOS+UHP bundle
What is it?
· Provides emergency assistance while abroad
o Pre-trip planning resources via website, smart phone app, and phone call to an assistance center for pre-travel information (e.g., vaccination, medication, security)
o Arranges, coordinates, pays for approved medical care
o Advises on loss of travel documents or legal assistance
o No copays or out of pocket expenses when SOS and UHP approve and coordinate your care
o Covers medical evacuation when approved
o Covers natural disaster and national emergencies
Common examples of international travel eligible for coverage
· Teaching abroad
· Course-development visit
· Research trip
· Scholarship travel to launch your performance/exhibit
· Conference travel
· Sabbatical research abroad
How do I register my travel?
There is no cost for faculty and staff on college business to enroll in International SOS + UHP. The college pays the annual coverage.
· If you are teaching a CC course abroad, the Office of International Programs will register you and your students. We automatically register your trip duration to be from the day before the block/course starts to the day after the block/course ends. If your college business travel days extend beyond these dates, please let the Office of International Programs know.
o For all other business-related travel, you need to register your international trip by completing the SOS Registration Form on Summit.
Any students travelling abroad with you on official college business will need to register their trip too. They should contact the Office of International Programs for the student form.
My family is travelling with me on this work trip. How do I purchase coverage for them?
Family accompanying you during your work-related travel, even if the family members are not engaged in work for the college, can be covered by SOS+UHP. The college does not cover the cost of family coverage.
· Complete the SOS Registration Form on Summit.
· Follow the instructions from the registration process and send the appropriate payment to the Office of International Programs in Armstrong Hall.
Full coverage for each additional family member:
$40 per year plus $2.00 per day
· If your family is accompanying you while you are teaching abroad, you are required to purchase coverage for them. Family coverage is mandatory because should an emergency arise, you, your students, and your family will be assisted using the same emergency response coordination team.
E.g., in an emergency (e.g., a bus accident, disease outbreak, earthquake), you will not need to worry about working with one company (SOS+UHP) for your students and yourself, while working with a different company for treatment or evacuation for your family.
· If your family is accompanying you on other types of work-related travel, the family coverage is highly recommended, but optional.
How do I access SOS+UHP support
You will receive your electronic membership card and policy information after you register your travel online.
· Call International SOS: +1 215-942-8478
Additional numbers for other countries will be on the electronic membership card
· Access online at www.internationalsos.com
CC's membership number is: 11BSGC000027
The International SOS smartphone app has travel information and alerts, and one-click dial to assistance centers. It is available for Android, iPhone, iPad, Amazon, WP, and BlackBerry.
Questions and additional information
Inger Bull, Director of International Programs
Armstrong 215
+1 719-227-8280


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Exception /ikˈsepSH(ə)n/ noun. a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule.
I typically think of fishing as a unique sport that is far more different than any other mainstream activity. In reality though, is it? After all, it is you vs. them, angler vs. fish or however you want to put it. At the end of the day your main goal is to outwit and overcome your opponent (redfish in this case). You prepare by watching a weeks worth of news for the weather conditions; you prepare your rods and reels properly for the fight; you tie on lures that you have all the confidence in; most of all though, you have found where the fish are hiding and you know their every move. You have studied your opponent and from the moment you hit the water, the odds are in your favor. It should be a land slide victory that comes with a heavy stringer but you never planned on the exception.
The exception is when you get beat at your own game. The exception is when the book "Catching Redfish 101" is thrown out the window. The exception is when you make a flawless cast to a red swimming and he passes your lure as if he knew it was a glittery piece of plastic. The exception is hanging into a solid fish and him coming unhooked at the boat. You do EVERYTHING correct and were properly prepared for everything except....
The past month of fishing for me has been a roller coaster ride. I have spent several days grinding out my morning searching for a bite. Some were more successful than others but on tournament days, when you really need it to count, things did just not go my way. Call it what you will, bad luck, misfortune or whatever; maybe I need to sacrifice a hardhead to the Fishing Gods, hell I don't know. Lately, it has been rough!
I fished Cops Helping Kids Tournament a little while ago and we directly went to the back of a marsh flat. I see a red push and I put a spoon directly in front of his face. Of course he smashes it, I set the hook and as soon as he takes off my line breaks.... Frustrated we move on and I spot another good fish swimming. I pitch the trusty spoon out there and out of nowhere, a 16" rat cuts in front of the bigger fish to get the spoon. He takes off making all sorts of ruckus and spooks every other fish in that pond away. That pretty much sums up of how our day went.
A few weeks ago, my brother and I fished a smaller local charity tournament. We decided to make our way back to a set of marsh ponds that I knew were holding some fish. I made the corner in the bayou and I see a small wake pushing towards me. I cast my Skitterwalk just to the side and he comes towards it. He breaches the water with his mouth wide open, eats my topwater, and goes under. I wait a second, set the hook and I quickly dodge a Skitterwalk that is hurling towards my face. 6 hooks........... 6 hooks and not one found its way into that fish!
The very next bend I make I see the same thing; a small wake pushing, this time going away from me. I cast my lure, a Texas 2-Step, and the fish reacts and the fight is on! After landing him I knew that I had a money fish. I put him on my Check-it-Stik and the first measurement was 1/16" over. I reposition the fish and swept his tail again, 1/16" under the 28" line. After swiping the tail 7 or 8 times, half were on 28" or just under and the other half were just over 28". At that point you have to make a decision of risking to keep that fish for legal reasons, so I decided to let him go.
To keep this long story short, I landed another red that was around 5 lbs. and was not enough for me to head to the weigh-in. However, I did lose 7 other fish. I would set the hook, fight them for a few seconds and then I would pull the hook on them. I can see doing that to 1 fish or maybe 2, but 7! Hell Blaze did the same thing with 2 of his fish. I even had a red swimming around in a little pocket that I tried to sight cast that completely ignored the 3 lures I had tied on.
The fish that I have encountered lately seem to have the upper hand; it is as if they have done more homework on me than I have on them. They have broken out of line and are not following the typical rules. That being said, it is time for me to adapt and get out of my typical routine. The Lone Star Kayak Series is this weekend and I, for one, am excited. I know where some good fish are but in order for me to go to the weigh-in this time, I have to be a step ahead of them. I am going to change my whole style and presentation up come Saturday and show them something they have never seen. Little do they know, I am throwing the book out the window and this time I will be the exception.
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Welcome back to the Phat Daily Column. Interesting Monday Night...that's all I have to say. There was no Monday Night Football to contend with this week, so expect the ratings to be a little higher. Today is Tuesday, and even though this is now the only day that has no wrestling, it's always my busiest doing those darned Monday Night Impressions. Let's take a look at them, shall we?
WCW was on the ball tonight with the Jarrett matches vs. the Oldtimers. I actually enjoyed Funk's booking against the NWO, as I jokingly predicted that he would have the NWO fight each other in my column yesterday. As for the oldtimers, I marked out each time they came out. George the Animal Steele is still crazy as ever. Tito Santana, who I get mistaken for all the time(a joke), returned to the ring as well. He might not have been in true ring shape, but it was nice to see the legend in the ring again. Jimmy Snuka still has it folks, and he even one-upped himself from his famous cage jump that the did in Madison Square Garden. On top of his jump, Benoit followed up with a jump of his own!! Wow! Speaking of jumps, Perry Saturn started the show out with a bang to help set the mood for later with his high risk jump. The table might have had a ton of reinforcements, but Saturn hasn't taken a dive like that since his ECW days.
What was missing tonight was, for the most part, a good chunk of the angles that made Nitro boring or confusing. They stuck with the 3 matches of Jarrett, and it was great. I actually liked how WCW put over Buff vs. DDP, Stevie Ray and Booker T, and even how they ended with Sid and Bret Hart. Now this is the type of show that Russo and Ferarra can book. Can they keep this up?
Last Word: Who the hell booked this great show? WCW was on top of it's game with such limited resources with many top faces on the shelf. The whole angle with NWO vs. Old Timers was awesome tonight, and the matches, for the most part, were very entertaining. This is what Russo is capable of, and not the past few weeks. I feel that his past few Nitros were unorganized and weaker as of late. This week, Nitro gets an
DX being forced to fight each other was great, and they acted their frustrations well. They fought each other in their matches with a lot of intensity, but they "got their shit" together in the main event. It was nice to see Triple H and Stephanie getting the screws tonight, because I don't know if I could take another night where they were in complete control.
Interesting angle starting out with Edge and Val Venis. I have a feeling that the WWF is going to milk the real life engagement of Edge and Val's sister, and it will only lead to jealousy by Val to be the best man. Rikishi and I guess Too Cool continued to dance on top of WWF competition....well, I mean Rikishi with Too Cool helping him dance. Good stuff from Mick Foley threatening Mideon tonight as well.
The matches on RAW were overall short, however, as most of them were under 5 minutes. Ouch. Also, the Test facing adversity and Chyna-Jericho angles need to be dropped, and have each of the wrestlers move on. Please!! Overall, that's my complaints about RAW. Oh yeah, Triple H still can't defeat anybody cleanly.
Last Word: The Phat Stats for last night are astonishing, but he matches were very short in length. I did like how the WWF superstars put the screws to Stephanie and Triple H tonight, but in the end, Triple H cheated his way back on top. Overall, a good show, therefore, it gets a
Overall, a great night of wrestling to take the Monday Night Football viewers by storm.
-I'm sure you've heard it by now that AOL has purchased 55% of Time Warner's stock. Yikes, AOL has become a money making force! Time Warner, you know, owns WCW. Will this effect WCW at all? I highly doubt it. The list of Time Warner's holdings is very long, as AOL would take forever if they were to check each and every one of them to see how much each was making. I'm just impressed that AOL got up the money to purchase Time Warner. I guess they weren't lying when they said they were the #1 internet service around. It was funny how Tony Shiavone referred to AOL as their new friends.
-ECW on TNN continues to improve, as they struck a 1.2 for their last show. Not back, as I expect ratings to go up once the promotion for the ECW Hardcore Revolution video game starts. Paul Heyman is really booking the TNN show well now, and it's starting to have some of the best "wrestling" around. I'm glad that the TNN deal is really starting to come through, because there was some panic over no improvement for a while. Things take time, and ECW on TNN will continue to grow in time. I personally think they should move to Tuesdays, a night where there is NO wrestling on.
-I thought Tito Santana didn't want to be a part of WCW's plan to have oldtimers fight Jarrett? Oh well, like they say, "money talks, and bullshit walks". It makes me wonder what other Oldtimer will come get some. Of course, WCW does have a bunch of oldtimers at their disposal, but they are their main eventers too. There are plenty of them out there, and WCW does have a couple of them under contract or at least in contact. Wrestlers like Brutus the Barber Beefcake and Greg The Hammer Valentine are both on a pay per night basis with WCW, and they could be used for future shows. The possibilities are endless.
@That's it for this lovely edition of the Phat Daily Column. I'll be back tomorrow to see how each federation did in the ratings Monday Night. It should be interesting! Just chill, till the next episode!
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Vorapaxar is an inhibitor of platelet aggregation that is used to decrease the risk of further cardiovascular thrombotic events in patients with a history of myocardial infarction or peripheral vascular disease. Vorapaxar therapy is associated with a low rate of serum aminotransferase elevations, but has not been linked to instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury.
Vorapaxar (vor" a pax' ar) is an inhibitor of the protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR-1) that is found on platelets and is activated by thrombin resulting in platelet aggregation and formation of a vascular clot. The aggregation of platelets also plays an important role in the growth of atheromatous plaques, which can lead to coronary, cerebral and peripheral arterial occlusions. In large clinical trials, vorapaxar therapy has been shown to decrease the frequency of recurrence of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events in patients at high risk of complications of atherosclerosis. Vorapaxar was approved for use in the United States in 2014 and current indications are for reduction of atherosclerotic events (myocardial infarction, vascular death) in patients with a history of myocardial infarction or peripheral vascular disease. Vorapaxar is contraindicated in patients with a history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks because of an increased risk of intracerebral bleeding. Vorapaxar is available in 2.08 mg tablets under the brand name Zontivity. The usual dose is one tablet (2.08) mg daily. Side effects are not common, but can include headache, dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, arthralgia and rash. Uncommon, but potentially severe adverse reactions including bleeding and particularly intracerebral bleeding in patients with a history of stroke.
Vorapaxar is associated with a low rate of serum enzyme elevations during therapy that was similar to the rate that occurred with placebo or comparator therapies. In a large controlled trial in over 10,000 patients monitored over a 2 year period, ALT elevations above 5 times the upper limit of normal occurred in 1% of vorapaxar vs 1.4% of placebo patients. In pooled analyses of laboratory studies from more than 39,000 patients receiving vorapaxar or placebo, GGT was the only liver test that was abnormal in a higher proportion of patients receiving vorapaxar (3.8%) than placebo (3.3%), and there were no reports of liver related serious adverse events or clinically apparent liver injury. Thus, liver injury from vorapaxar must be rare, if it occurs at all.
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The mechanism by which vorapaxar might cause liver injury is not known. It is metabolized in the liver, largely via CYP 3A4 and is susceptible to drug-drug interactions, particularly with potent inhibitors or induces of CYP 3A activity.
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There is little evidence that cangrelor can cause liver injury or has any cross sensitivity to other antiplatelet agents.
Drug Class: Antithrombotic Agents, Antiplatelet Agents
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Auckland's loss is Munster's gain and Francis Saili is keen to make big impression
Many would contend that if you want to find the centre point of rugby's most fertile pasture then get the coordinates for the greater Auckland area. And if you want to discover the source of the game's loosest conveyor belt, then the same map will do just fine.
It would be hard to say how many of the 1.5 million people in that region pick up a rugby ball on any given day, but easier to say that it's more than any other comparable conurbation on the planet. Factor in the potent racial mix which makes New Zealand so powerful as a rugby nation, and it's not a question of picking low-hanging fruit - more a case of trying not to step on the bounty falling from the trees.
Supporters of the Blues will bang on about the yawning gap between what the team is fed and what it produces on the Super Rugby field, yet most of them would accept that there simply isn't room for everyone. Francis Saili falls somewhere in the middle: he was picked up by the system, and then left.
During the summer we came across one of the Munster crew who, not long after a training session in Limerick, concluded: "Jesus, your man Saili is something else!"
That description was inspired by a moment in a training game where the 24-year-old had thrown a long, try-scoring pass off his weaker hand, and did it without breaking either stride or sweat. You can never be sure what you're buying from the shop window will look as attractive when you get it home, but Saili's quality hasn't diminished in the transfer from Auckland to Limerick.
This afternoon in Paris was supposed to be confirmation of that for Munster fans. They have already got a handle on what he can offer. After a scary start when he was stretchered from the field on debut in pre-season he has completed almost every minute of his four Pro12 games, before last weekend's endurance test against Treviso in the Champions Cup. Away to Stade Francais however would have been his biggest stage yet. They'll need to calm him down a bit until next weekend, when he gets to play Connacht for the second time this season.
Keeping Saili on ice wouldn't be easy. Think Cuba Gooding Jr in Cameron Crowe's movie Jerry Maguire. He is animated on pretty much everything. Most topically, Jonah Lomu. Saili was not long walking and handling a rugby ball when Lomu took the 1995 World Cup by storm, but rugby's biggest ever name was still playing for the All Blacks when Munster's new recruit was settling in to secondary school in Auckland.
"I called him the GOAT 'cos he was the Greatest Of All Time," he says. "Every kid in New Zealand growing up wanted to be like Jonah. I remember some of my mates in school used to get their hair cut just to get the number 11 on their eyebrows. That's how much of a person he was to us, and we idolised him.
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"He was a freak of nature to be honest, and his legacy will live on. Man, he was the king of bump-offs! You'll see from his videos and highlights on YouTube. He had that amazing balance. And the one thing I'll take from him also was the game he came out with on PlayStation - Jonah Lomu Rugby: it was just the best game ever growing up!"
For Saili, a big part of that childhood was running around the schoolyard pretending to be his main man, Carlos Spencer, whose poster had pride of place in the youngster's bedroom. And then watching him in the flesh, offloading and banana-kicking his way around nearby Eden Park. Every other week Saili would take up position on the terraces with his dad and older brother Peter. Test matches were a bit steep in price, but you could watch the Blues for a decent price, and it was an opportunity for his old man to regale his two boys with stories of yore.
"He was from Samoa," he says. "They didn't have rugby balls so they played with coconuts! You can't get any better than playing with coconuts! He'd be telling me all these fibs and I'd be: 'Yeah, yeah . . . It's good, though. I used to get a massive buzz from it. We used to sit on the terraces. It just went from there. My dad, obviously it was his dream for us to play on Eden Park and the dream came true. I just wanted to push on, be the best that I could be."
And did that journey involve his dad getting to see both boys play there for the Blues?
"Yeah he did. It was a very special moment for us, to be honest. I used to go and watch my brother. When I was at school, he was playing professional rugby for the Blues, so my immediate goal was to play with him. Once I got my chance things started to fall into place for me. That's when I got hungry to push on."
Saili had got into St Peter's, a big Christian Brothers school in the suburbs, on the back of his rugby potential, and it delivered him thereafter to the Blues franchise via the New Zealand under 20s. His form there was good enough to take him to the next stage on his rugby road. If playing with Peter for the Blues had been the first goal, then lining out for the All Blacks was the second. It came early enough in his career: September 2013 in Hamilton, against Argentina, in the Rugby Championship.
"It was one of those games - a wet and rainy day, but man, best thing ever. Dream come true. Growing up wanting to play for the ABs, like every kid. When I found out I was starting that weekend, it was surreal. I remember the dressing room. When we were leading up to the game, I was like: it's just going to be another game. It didn't hit me till I bound up with the boys in the changing room. You look around at the names - 'I'm going to run out with them!' - and then I ran out. Doing the haka was the most unbelievable thing ever. You get flashbacks of watching the haka in the living room with your family and stuff. It was a very special moment for me, and my family."
He has two caps for his country. It's debatable if he would have had any more by now, for it became clear last spring that he wouldn't be part of Steve Hansen's World Cup plans. Given that he was coming to the end of his contract with the Blues, it landed him at a crossroads in his career. There was the prospect of moving to another franchise in NZ, maybe develop something good with another centre partner, but once he was in leaving mode it became a question of where more than if.
"I felt I was too comfortable in the Blues environment, I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and be in a place where I could challenge myself because that's where you get the best out of yourself - see what your true character is.
"Then my agent said, 'Munster'. I was in South Africa (with the Blues) and got a call from Doug Howlett. I wanted to speak to someone who's a Kiwi who has also made the transition to Ireland. He couldn't speak any higher for the club; everything he said was spot on. When I had my Skype sessions with the coaches and the CEO, they sold it to me.
"This club was fitted for the values I live for. It's a family environment, we work hard for each other, we look after each other and that's what I look for. They were passionate about bringing silverware back to the club and that's what I'm after. I want to leave a legacy, be able to say I've done my best, given everything that I have."
Over the years Munster have manned their midfield with some influential characters. Trevor Halstead gave them almost guaranteed gain lines; Rua Tipoki was a scary character who could play some ball; Rua Tipoki was one of the best steppers European rugby has ever seen. Saili seems to have a mix of what the Kiwis in that triumvirate offered: great hands and feet, and has an edge to him. And it's what Munster need.
For how long they enjoy it remains to be seen. He signed a two-year deal but no sooner was he settling in than images of the All Blacks en route to retaining the World Cup were flashing across his screen. There is definitely unfinished business there, he reckons. And he is young enough to go back and pick up the story there when he has done what he came to do with Munster. And what does he hope to leave behind?
"It's more so memories at the end of the day and having to learn off guys like Earlsy," he says.
"He's unreal. I haven't known him for long but we can get along, we can see eye to eye on things. The passion that comes naturally. What Munster can give me, man, is memories. We're here to build history, legacy, we're here to bring back silverware."
At which point Auckland fans will be hoping to repatriate one of their own.
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August 11, 8:00
Lammas celebrates the first harvest of grain and the God Lugh.
It is the time to appreciate the fruits of our labour. The first grains are harvested in the morning and bread from summer's bounty is eaten by evening. We all know how wonderful it is to break bread with each other, especially when it is Christa's buns or John and Zsuzsa's bread!
Breaking bread with another is a gesture of honour to the other and a willingness to welcome peace. It is an unspoken acknowledgement of the abundance, gratitude and goodwill that is carried in the soul.
Lammas also honours and celebrates the God Lugh. Lugh is all about, well many things. One of his main strengths and manifestations is the truthful warrior. Lammas is a time to honour the truthful warrior in ourselves.
Can't imagine it could get any better. On the one hand gratitude, bread and peace. On the other hand the deep selfless love of the warrior saying truthfully, "Don't even think of fucking with me or my people", and gratitude.
These two ways- hands- always remind me of the human form. The arms extend from the truck with a hand on each side of the body, the divine core that is all of us is the center. It is like Athena who welcomes one by offering the cup of peace first and at the same time holds the spear in the other hand. We, like Athena, have the ability to offer and respond in the fullness of divine flow. It is a beautiful thing
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