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Patience was introduced to Polynesian culture as an energetic and attentive 2 1/2 year old by her parents. Right away her love for the drums of the islands and melodic ukulele became her lullaby. She had such a great passion, as a toddler, that when asked "What do you want to be?" Her answer was always...
"I want to be a dancer!"
In time she began to appreciate the diversity of dance and the cultures that created the rhythms of life. Her love for dancing soon blossomed into a devotion to learn more about her own culture, Hawaiian, eventually branching into the Polynesian Triangle: Tahitian, Maori and Samoan. As a result she would challenge herself daily, to be the best dancer and practiced religiously.
At fifteen [15] she started taking on the roll of "Instructor" and began conducting classes for the culture exchange group known as Children Of Polynesia. As an adult this opened the door to a teaching position in Tokyo, Japan. Hula lessons were taught 6 days a week, 3-5 classes a day with 10-20 students at a time. This experience revealed a reverence of Japanese culture and how they show respect, dedication and honor. A perspective she would keep with her when she returned home.
Through her travels and work she met the love of her life, Tu'ugaifo aka Uncle Mana, who was raised in America Samoa. Together they share a home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest [PNW] as she continues to teach. Luckily, Mana is never far away and is usually setting up the To'ere drums or leading a caravan of vehicles.
It's her love and dedication to perfecting the craft which is MO'O's catalyst and the reason for a performing arts team. And the best part is that this husband and wife team show no signs of slowing down.


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Influences on the English Language
Influences on the English Language
The English language evolved in what is now the south of England, after the Angle and Saxon tribes colonised the area. These tribes spoke a variety of West Germanic dialects, and the close proximity of the tribes led to the evolution of a single language, which is known as Old English. Despite the name, Old English was vastly different from modern English, and most people who speak English today cannot recognise Old English as the same language. About half of the words in modern English have Old English roots, but they existed in different forms back then, and Old English grammar was very different. Words were given a different order in sentences, and they were even inflected based on gender.
Many people think that English evolved from Latin, but this isn't entirely true. The Germanic languages evolved from what language scholars call 'Proto-Germanic,' which is believed to have evolved from an ancient 'Indo-European' language. Latin has its roots in this same language, so it is technically an older cousin of English. The West Germanic dialects had already absorbed many Latin words by the time Old English came into being, and English inherited these words, and continued to borrow more as it evolved. English also absorbed many words from the Celtic languages that were spoken in the British Isles before their colonisation by Germanic tribes. Words like 'whiskey,' 'bog,' and 'shindig,' are Celtic in origin.
The first major change to the English language came about with the Viking invasions of the tenth and eleventh centuries. Vikings conquered large parts of England, and in many cases settled down and mixed with the Anglo-Saxons. The influence of Old Norse on Old English was massive. Over the next two centuries, English grammar changed drastically. The practice of inflecting words for gender was completely thrown out, and today the only survivors of this ancient custom are gendered pronouns such as 'her,' and 'his.' Thousands of Old Norse words also made their way into the language. Common English words such as 'anger,' and 'sky,' have Old Norse roots.
At the end of the eleventh century, a second wave of colonisation took place in England. This time the invaders were Normans, a group of people from what is now the north of France. The Normans spoke an ancient Romance language called 'Old Norman.' It is because of the Norman influence on the English language, as well as the influence of Latin, that modern English bears many similarities to Romance languages such as Spanish and French.
For a long time after the Norman invasions, the upper class in England consisted of Norman aristocrats and their descendants. These people continued to speak an old dialect of French, and French was even considered an official language of England for hundreds of years. During this time, many French words made their way into the vocabularies of English-speaking peasants. Today, almost a third of English words have French origins. Interestingly, words that have French origins are still considered more formal than words that have Germanic origins, due to the old status of French as a prestige language. For example, 'a cordial reception,' sounds more formal than 'a hearty welcome.'
After the massive changes brought about by centuries of foreign colonisation, the English language was sufficiently different from Old English to be almost unrecognisable. Scholars call the English from this period 'Middle English,' and with a little difficulty, most modern English speakers can understand the meaning of texts from this time.
The Middle Ages were marked by a gradual decline of the Norman aristocracy and their influence. By the fourteenth century, the English upper class was speaking English, and the language continued to change and evolve. The practice of making words plural by adding 'en' was dropped in favour of adding 's,' and the spelling of many words changed. An English literary scene began to develop, and when the printing press was introduced, it helped standardise English grammar and spelling, and English texts were made available throughout Europe.
Modern English is similar to Middle English, but it has a much vaster vocabulary. For several centuries, English has been incorporating words from languages all around the world, and today English has the largest lexicon of any language. The Oxford English dictionary lists about 250,000 words, but most native English speakers have a vocabulary of closer to 20,000. Spelling conventions continue to change as well, as can be seen in the variations between American and British English. There is no doubt that the English language is still evolving, and people in the future might have as much difficulty trying to understand our English as we have understanding the Old English of the past.

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"Playing sport helps to keep people healthy and is good for communities. Playing sport at school or in a local club is also the first step to competition at the highest level, which helps improve our reputation as a sporting nation, and contributes to economic growth.
But when people leave school they often stop playing sports, which means people can't fulfil their sporting potential, and can lead to a less healthy lifestyle. We want to get more people playing sport safely from a young age, and help them keep playing sport throughout their life, no matter what their economic or social background."
- From the 'Department for Culture, Media & Sport and Department for Education'
Since 2013 Melbourne infant school has received funding as part of the governments 'primary PE and sports funding'.
This funding was given to increase the number of children playing sport and who have access to good quality coaching or provision. It has allowed staff to increase their own subject knowledge through additional CPD (training) which has then led to enhanced provision for the children.
The named Governor for PE and School Sport in school is Martin Rowe.
Things we are working towards this year are:
- CPD for staff in regards to emotional and mental health and wellbeing– Yoga training.
- Enhancing the provision at lunchtime with the introduction of a play leader.
- Raising the profile of PE and sports through a range of activities i.e. taking part in international fitness day, Joe Wicks live challenges and taking part in school to school competitions to name a few.
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Brave in Vietnam, anyway. But Mike at Virginia Patriots notes that Kerry claims his anti-military rhetoric was brave. Well, I suppose that since many people are more afraid of public speaking than death, his stance could be called brave.
OTOH, wasn't Tailgunner Joe famous for vague, hysterical, unproven charges? Wasn't the Communist menace even more dangerous than Vietnam? Why do Democrats vilify Joe McCarthy but praise John Kerry for behaving exactly alike?


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Ubisoft unveils first Rainbow Six Vegas 2 details
Ubisoft has announced the first details for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2, which is set for a March 2008 release on PS3, PC and Xbox 360. The game picks up from where the last one left off, with players fighting to gain back control of terrorist-held Las Vegas.
The sequel will feature an upgraded multiplayer mode, including 13 new maps, two new adversarial modes, more rewards and easier access to matches using the improved matchmaking system. Co-op play will also be fully integrated with the story, so friends can jump into a single player game and assist you without changing the plot. We're also promised smarter AI, 11 new weapons and a variety of new Vegas locales to fight in.
If the previous games are anything to go by, then Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is sure to be a big hit come March. In the meantime, check out our reviews of the original version on PC and Xbox 360.


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A Night at the Apollo
A Night at the Apollo will be held Friday, Feb. 25, at 7:00 p.m. at the J. B. Sowards Theatre on the ACTC College Drive Campus. Based on Harlems amateur nights at the Apollo Theatre, the program is a night of free family entertainment for the audience and a talent contest for the amateur performers. A Night at the Apollo is a community Black History Month program supported by ACTC, area residents and community organizations.


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The Vladivostok News
February 19, 2008
An Amur tiger killed and ate a Far Eastern leopard in an encounter in Primorye's Khasansky County which environmentalists attribute to a 'lack of food', a press statement from the Far Eastern branch of Russia's WWF (World Wildlife Fund) reported February 15.
The leopard, most likely a cub, was attacked and killed while it was resting under the roots of a fallen tree. The tiger, with a footprint of 11.5 centimeters, is allegedly an adult male residing in the area.
The tiger managed to devour half of the carcass before being scared off by people approaching, the statement said.
"The killing of a leopard by a tiger is normal for predators which live in the same territory and are competitors for the same prey," the statement cited Pavel Fomenko, coordinator of the biodiversity preservation program at the Amur branch of WWF as saying.
The major reason for such predatory attacks, Fomenko said, might be the shortage of food.
The probes taken by Russian environmentalists will determine the leopard's genetic traits to further find out the range of shared interbreeding, with assistance from Japanese specialists.
This has been the second case of a tiger killing a leopard, the statement said.
According to the latest census of Far Eastern leopards taken in the winter of 2006-2007, there are only about 30 of the rare wild cats left in the territory today. The population inhabits southern Primorye, along the Russian-Chinese border.
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Carol is furious about the inconveniences of pregnancy. She suffers from nausea. All the matrons of Gopher Prairie give her voluntary advice based on ignorance. Carol feels bad for disliking them. She is used to fighting them. Hence she feels sorry for herself for having to listen to them patiently. When her son is born she does not feel any overwhelming love, but only dislike for all the trouble he had caused. But from the second day the boy-named Hugh-becomes the center of her universe.
Kennicott is proud of his son. He wants his son to be christened in the church. Carol does not allow it. Her new status makes her acceptable to young and old matrons alike. Kennicott's uncle Whittier Smail and Aunt Bessie come to visit them. Having sold their creamery in North Dakota they decide to settle in Gopher Prairie. Uncle Whittier buys Ole Jenson's grocery business. They prove a constant source of vexation to Carol. They take the privilege to laugh at her ideas and fuss about her and flay her with their affectionate questions. Kennicott also acquires their habit. Even a slight headache of Carol's makes them question her, give suggestions, inquire about her headache and question her again and drive her crazy.
Aunt Bessie invites all the matrons to call on Carol and give advice, which they do too willingly. Carol decides to be rude to them so that they would stop interfering. Kennicott's mother comes to visit her brother Whittier. So Carol is unable to tell them anything. She finds her escape in the meetings of Jolly Seventeen. She waits for the bridge sessions and happily whispers along with Juanita, Maud and Mrs. Mc Ganum.
Carol's happiest pass time is to talk about Hugh to Kennicott, Vida and the Bjornstams. Kennicott initiates a child-welfare week. Carol helps him to weigh the babies and write out the diets. Every one comes together in the concern for the health of the babies. But when Bjornstam's son Olaf is awarded the prize for the best baby every one except Carol and Kennicott feels jealous.
Many people leave Gopher Prairie and many others move in to take their place. Ole Jenson sells his grocery business and goes to settle down in North Dakota. Uncle Whittier sells his creamery in South Dakota and moves into Gopher Prairie and buys Ole Jenson's business to settle down as the grocer. Dhal the butcher sells his meat business and moves to Idaho. The Dawsons settle in Pasadena. Chet Dashaway moves to Los Angeles. Rita Simmons marries Dr. Terry Gould. Harry Haydock's father dies and Harry becomes senior partner of the Bon Ton store. Vida also gets married. Carol concentrates on Hugh totally.
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Heinrich von Bamberger
Heinrich von Bamberger (27 December 1822, Zwornarka, Kingdom of Bohemia – 9 November 1888, Vienna) was an Austrian pathologist. He was father to internist Eugen von Bamberger (1858-1921).
In 1847 he earned his doctorate from the University of Prague, and from 1851 to 1854 was a clinical assistant to Johann von Oppolzer (1808-1871) in Vienna. In 1854 he became professor of therapeutic pathology at the University of Würzburg, returning to the University of Vienna in 1872, where he succeeded Oppolzer as professor of special pathology and therapy. Among his assistants in Vienna was internist Edmund von Neusser (1852-1912).[1]
Bamberger was a specialist in respiratory and circulatory pathology, remembered for his research involving diseases of the pericardium, heart tissues, and the larger vessels. He provided early descriptions of hematogenous albuminuria, uremic pericarditis and progressive polyserositis.[2][3][4] The eponymous "Bamberger's disease" is named after him, characterized by spasmodic affections of the leg muscles.[5]
In 1857 he published Lehrbuch der Krankheiten des Herzens (Handbook of diseases of the heart), one of the first textbooks dedicated to cardiac pathology. Another of his publications of note was Die Krankheiten des chylopoetischen Systems (On the diseases of the chylopoietic system, 1855).
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- ^ Google Books The Medical Bulletin: A Monthly Journal of Medicine and Surgery, Volume 15
- ^ Bamberger's albuminuria @ Who Named It
- ^ JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Volume 25
- ^ Bamberger's disease II @ Who Named It
- ^ Bamberger's disease @ Who Named It
- Heinrich von Bamberger @ Who Named It
- Rines, George Edwin, ed. (1920). Encyclopedia Americana. .
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Report to the Bridge! Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator lets you turn your living room into the bridge of a spaceship. You and your friends assume the jobs of Captain, Helm, Science, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. A description of tropes appearing in Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator.
Space the final frontier. Controls the ship's weaponry, loading the torpedo tubes with various kinds of ordinance and firing the beam weapons in manual mode. Science: Performs scans, This manual will teach you bridge operations aboard a host of TSN vessels. In the pages ahead, you will learn how to setup and configure the Artemis Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator (SBS) allows each player to assume the role of a bridge crew member aboard a TSN space Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator.
Welcome to Artemis, the game where you take up a console and guide your ship and your team to victory. It is possible to switch to manual control by clicking on the" auto beam" button on the right hand side of the screen.
Clicking on the enemy while in this state lets you aim and shoot the target The Artemis Space Bridge Simulator is a multistationed, networked PC game simulating a working spaceship bridge.
The Helm, Weapons, Engineer, Comms, and Science officers all work together under a skillful (or incompetent) Captain against computer enemies and other bridge teams. Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator. Login Store Community Support Change language View desktop website Artemis is designed for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship.
Artemis simulates a spaceship bridge by networking several computers together. You cannot play Artemis single Artemis is a star ship bridge simulator played among multiple people and multiple computers. It usually devolves into chaos so it's a lot of fun: see quick video Note Artemis Space Bridge Simulator Manual Beginner's Guide to Artemis: Spaceship Bridge Simulator.
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torsdag 6. mai 2010
Swimming-tonights workout
My second workout today. I'm continuing to consentrate on the front crawl. Tonight I challenged myself to increase the length of each lap i swim to 15 m. There are two main reasons for that. The first is that I have to breathe in order to complete the distance. That means I will have to practise breathing in order to improve on that point. Second is that I need to cover a greater distance in order to develop greater strength. I wont get better just by svimming the same distance. This evening I finished 10 laps of 15 m. It's the first time I'm logging distance when it comes to swimming. I have three more times left on this swimming course. I need to work individually through the summer in order to develop my swimming skills. In august I'm attending another swimming course-hopefully held by the same swimming school.
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1. Have you planned anything for the fall/winter that you are so proud of yourself for doing so? What is it?
One for the fall and one for the winter:
For the fall we (The Diocese of the Rio Grande Mission to The Homeless and St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church) will be a partner site for the 2012 Trinity Wall Street Conference featuring Joan Chittister and Richard Rohr. We're offering two different dates—November 17 and January 12—and two different locations both in Albuquerque. Rev Gal Pals, come and join us!!!
In the winter, we (the DRG Mission to the Homeless in collaboration with the diocesan School for Ministry) hope to offer the first iteration of our six-month externship program in serving the poor (a program of supervised hands-on experience combined with spiritual direction and theological reflection). This is very much in the planning stages and will no doubt take on new dimensions as the planning continues. However, we do plan on offering this to all who are interested and would like to have it required of everyone in the ordination process. Imagine—a generation of clergy trained in serving the poor!
2. What day of the week describes how you feel about yourself and why?
Today I feel like Easter Saturday—at that low point when theworld feels empty and yet holding onto a shred of hope thatthe promises Jesus made will somehow come true. I'm back east to participate in a memorial service for a dearly loved nephew killed in a car accident less than a week ago.
3. If you could have been with Jesus at any one of his miracles, which would it have been, and why?
For sure it would be one of the feeding miracles. After allI work out of a day shelter that feeds hungry people. I would loved to have seen the look on people's faces when they saw that there was even food left over. I wonder how that changed their lives.
4. If you could have had another brother or sister, what would you have wanted, and why?
I am happy with what I have (one brother). It was great growing up with a companion, but as a social introvert any more than one sibling would have probably driven me nuts. Though I do like being part of my husband's huge family and particularly at times like this when we all draw together and support one another in our shared grief (and in our shared joy when the occasion warrants it).
5. If you had to choose one word that defined you and your life, what word would it be?
I'm from the Midwest. It's hard to write or talk about myself. One word??? Guess the best I can do is to use offer a phrase defining my life: never a dull moment. Think even my husband would agree with that, and he has shared half of it with me.


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Having previously had Here's my Card put together great itineraries for us, we knew we would be in good hands this time round. Our brief was for 'a special island experience' and when HMC recommended North Island in the Seychelles, it took only a quick visit to North Island's website for us to press green for go. From start to finish it was an exceptional experience that put our previous island holidays (with the possible exception of Bedarra Island on the Great Barrier Reef) into a lower league.
North Island's maxim of 'anything, anywhere, anytime' proved to be no idle promise - with service standards, cuisine and overall staff friendliness being quite exceptional. Guests are literally able to design their own day on North, although their private villa accommodation offers much temptation to just chill out 'at home'.
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Dispatch From the Trenches
Full-Contact Sloth
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Proving once and for all that I take napping to a whole new extreme, I have somehow managed to sustain a nerve injury most common to football players, car accident victims, and recently-birthed babies...by sleeping.
Because of course.
Though about as lost cause-y as it gets, this development is not great news for my League productivity (ironically?). Site repairs are on hold, and new posts may come even fewer and farther between than usual--but once I no longer have shooting pains down my arm I totally intend to make up for lost time. (Which there's been a lot of lately. Sorry about that.)
Anyway. Thanks for sticking with this crazy experiment of a blog through all its recent tribulations. To reward your patience, here's where all references to sloth should really lead:
Facts that can be gleaned about my preschool self from a plate I made thirty-one years ago this month:
1. I acknowledged the existence of my older brother,
2. I was hyper-attuned to navels and nostrils, and
3. My grasp of human anatomy was otherwise tenuous at best.
All these years later, two out of three are still true!
Happy birthday, mybrother.
Thanks for the endless fodder, and I'm glad you actually have extremities and a neck.
Bonus Issues!
The Pre-Blog Era
Look how quaint! A paper journal!
That I kept at the age of eight!
To document my mishaps-thus-far!
It keeps going, but I'll spare you.
In other news, thanks for bearing with me through my technology debacle.
I hope to be back at the drawing board--literally--by the weekend.


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I have been hard at work (well more or less) trying to photograph and edit the fall items for the shop even though fall is almost over…
This weekend I will be getting all my shiznit together and posting the items to the shop probably Sunday or Monday night.
Here's a little peek at the purses going into the shop. I also have a few items of clothing and some amazing boots!
Hope everyone has a good weekend!


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How was the grand canyon formed?
One of the great natural wonders of the world is Arizona's Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. The whole gorge is 217 miles long and, from rim to rim, 4 to 18 miles wide.
One of the most amazing things about it is that it was made by a river! Almost hidden between the canyon walls a mile below, the rushing waters of the Colorado River, with the help of many smaller rivers flowing into it, carved out this great chasm in the course of millions of years.
Even now, the ceaseless cutting continues to carve deeper into the canyon floor. Erosion from wind and rain have increased the size of the ever-widening, many-colored rock formations that resemble a fairyland of towering peaks and castles.
Color change with the shifting shadows and the changing light. The Grand Canyon became a national park in 1919. – Dick Rogers
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For the unvconverted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious technicolor, complete with subtitles for a sing-a-long experience.
TIFF will be screening Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music only three times this holiday season!
Monday, December 26th at 4pm
Friday, December 30th at 7pm
Saturday, December 31st at 1pm
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What I'm Eating
I hate cooking. I hate preparing food at all. The lazier it is, the better. But I'm willing to put in a little effort if it's nerdy enough.
Case in point: Vegan Yum-Yum's Hasperat–a Star-Trek-themed food that isn't even a pain in the ass to make. I do a couple of things slightly differently. While the cucumber and carrots are hanging out in the sauce, I cover one side of the tortilla in hummus and heat it in a pan for a minute or two. Instead of hot sauce and black pepper, I put a line of wasabi paste down the center of the tortilla. I always put on enough wasabi to melt my whole face. This is not necessarily on purpose. Sometimes I'll microwave the cucumber and carrots for a few seconds. I pack the tortilla like a burrito and then sort of flatten it rather than folding it because of what happened the first time I made it. This would probably taste just as good served cold, but then it wouldn't be authentic (lol) hasperat.
Overall, it's a little messy and sometimes I don't want to take 10-15 minutes to prepare anything (food-lazy… seriously), but it tastes good and is cheap enough that I'll probably make it a semi-regular lunchy thing. In other words,
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It is early when I walk with K. on the long, tree-lined boulevard, and we watch as the dim pre-dawn light gives way to morning.
"I feel like I've spent the last month in hospitals and at funerals," she says. The elderly uncle's passing was sad of course, but the one that really haunts her is the man who was in a coma. "He was there for weeks. I sat by his bed and read to him for hours."
"The first few days he was there, so present, you could feel it," she says, "you knew he was there. But by the end, he was just gone. I watched – I could see the life just drain out of him."
She nods to the runners who are coming at us from the opposite direction – her neighbors. The damp leaves are slippery underfoot.
"It's supposed to rain this afternoon," she says. We walk on a bit in silence. She says, "I guess we knew that days like yesterday couldn't last forever."
I take my daughter out last night, just the two of us, and we catch up on the varied and sundry dramas that define her tenth-grade life. "I declare this the year of social awkwardness," she had said in September, and it has played out, more or less, as she expected. We are at a crowded little café in an area of the city where we are not likely to run into anyone we know. She has dyed her hair again – purple this time, and she shrugs off the glances – the curious and the critical – with an ease that I – twenty-five years her senior – have yet to master.
She gestures with her hands as she speaks. Her fingers are long, her movements graceful. Between conversational bursts, she picks at her apple crumble and sips her vanilla chai, which she has declared to be unequivocally "delicious."
In her early school years, she was criticized for terrible handwriting. I expressed mild outrage at this, thinking that perhaps her teachers were too rigorous in their attempt to find areas for improvement. But when the sheet came home with tips and exercises that parents could do to help, it was M. who spent the after-dinner hour with her while she practiced the "wheelbarrow:" M. holding her feet up while she walked on her hands around the coffee table and from one end of the living room to the other.
Whether this strengthened her hands and fingers, and whether her writing was better for it, I cannot say with confidence, but the time they spent together, and the quiet moments after when they would sit, side by side on the couch, ice cream sandwiches in hand, stand out in my memory as hours of particular and shining grace.
On the walk, K. and I talk about work. About the next thing. We are always, it seems, trying to move things faster. The language we use feels forced, pre-packaged: we are scaffolding solutions, we are leading change, we are fostering sector-wide innovation. She is a poet, but she struggles. Her interests are so broad and her capacities so deep that she is pulled in all directions. Make time for the writing, make space for it, we say to each other. But this is, of course, easy to say in the early morning light, ambling down a leaf-strewn pathway.
When I get back from the walk, M. and the boy are drawing at the kitchen table. When he sees me, my son throws his arms over his paper, shouts, "I'm making a surprise for you, don't look!" I catch a glimpse of hearts with arrows through them and what looks to be a giant floating basketball. "I'm not looking," I assure him as I sit down across from them.
For a time, the room is quiet. They go about their projects and I watch them, their brows furrowed in concentration. The tip of my son's pencil breaks and the sudden sobs that come up in him seem to carry whole lifetimes of anticipated disappointment.
This afternoon, as predicted, the rain comes. The sky is dark and the air turns cold. A postcard announcing an event at the Convention Center has been tucked under my windshield wiper and the rain has made a soft pulpy mess of it, leaving inky bits of paper smeared across the glass.
I am thinking of the man that K. read to in the hospital. Did he hear her? Did he know the vigil she kept for him?
And I am thinking of the children he left behind. Of all the things he will not know of them. That they will not know of him.
And of the fragile threads that hold us all in place – to each other, to our lives, to the damp earth beneath our feet. Of the rain that continues, relentless. The darkening sky.


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Electro-Mechanical Wire Harness
Do you have a great idea for a technology product but you're not sure where to go to get your idea on the market? Start by investigating the process of manufacturing and distribution. If you know that your concept will sell, the next step is to locate decent electrical engineering analysis services that can put your idea together.
Many of you may be saying, "I can do it myself!" Even Steve Jobs hired professional technicians and distributors once he was ready to ramp up his idea. You don't have to do everything by yourself. It would not be possible if you plan to put out thousands of units per year.
Some parts and processes are so complicated that, even if you produce it once, it may be difficult to do it a thousand times. That's where expert engineering comes in. You need to be able to repeat the process over and over again so your products will be consistent when you mass produce it.
Worse Case Scenario
What is worse than having a computer go bad? Having a computer not being built right in the first place. Part of winning with this process is in the little details such as the harnessing of wires onto your PCB board. A little thought and planning can make a huge difference in the lifespan and performance of your machinery.
You work a long time to develop an idea for a new technology or machine they can help people and commercial businesses to reach their goals. The last thing you need is to have the machinery malfunction all because one little wire was not harnessed correctly onto the board or the machine.


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Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is set to miss the Six Nations after again breaking his arm.
Faletau suffered a fractured forearm playing for Bath in October and missed the autumn international series.
The British and Irish Lion, 28, made an impressive return in Saturday's 18-16 Champions Cup win over Wasps but it has emerged he has suffered another break.
Faletau is expected to be out for up to eight weeks, with a slim chance of making the final round on 16 March.
Wales begin their campaign away to France in Paris on Friday, 1 February and Faletau's injury adds to Wales' back-row concerns, with Dan Lydiate (bicep) set to miss the start of the tournament after suffering an injury in November.
Aaron Shingler (knee) will not return until March at the earliest, while Ellis Jenkins is ruled out of the tournament with the serious knee injury he suffered against South Africa in November.
Ross Moriarty has not played since suffering concussion on 15 December but it is hoped the 2017 Lions tourist will return for the Dragons the week before the start of the Six Nations.
Josh Navidi missed the autumn Tests with a knee injury and could be a number eight option for Wales during the Six Nations alongside Moriarty and Seb Davies, who started against Tonga in November.
Aaron Wainwright and Justin Tipuric are Wales' fit back-row options, while Wasps flanker Thomas Young has impressed in the English Premiership, and Ollie Griffiths has also played at number eight for the Dragons.
Wales coach Warren Gatland will announce his Six Nations squad at midday on Tuesday, 15 January.


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The reverberations from the epic night of theatre, art and partying that was the nabokov Arts Club have finally settled.
Thank you to all who attended, it was a sell out shin-dig to remember! For those of you who didn't attend and are currently heavy with the sadness of missed opportunities, never fear! Not only will the Arts Club come around again but also we are incredibly excited to announce a unique Present : Tense... at the awesome Camden Roundhouse!
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Present : Tense / Roundhouse
Sunday 18 April 2010 // 7.00pm
The Camden Roundhouse // Chalk Farm Road // London // NW1 8EH
Tickets // £2.00 // www.roundhouse.org.uk or 0844 482 8008 (9am-6pm weekdays, 9am-4pm weekends)
The toughest creative challenge in town is back at the legendary Camden Roundhouse on Sunday 18 April. Come and join us for a night of brilliant theatre from London's top young artistic talent!
This unique Present : Tense challenges the 16-25 year-old cross-disciplinary artists attached to the Roundhouse to tackle the hottest topic of the moment in just seven days. We've laid down the gauntlet and these fantastic emerging artists have picked it right back up!
The groups meet Sunday 11 April to select the most momentous story on the news agenda. They then have seven days to create a piece of work that responds to the story they choose before it is performed live exactly one week after they began.
Throughout the week you can follow their progress and post comments on the Present : Tense blog at www.nabokov-online.com/ptblog


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Branocs Estates
Back in 2013 I approached Trudy with a pie in the sky idea of setting up my own Estate Agency business, and not only needed some guidance in terms of Branding, Logo's, Marketing material, but also help with incorporating this into a website and our various advertising portals. I had no design brief, no vision of how I wanted my company to look other than a company name, Branocs Estates. Within a few days, we had gone from an idea to a real life business with an image and an identity to move forwards. Four years on, our company is the leading independent estate agent within our local area, with a team of 6 full time staff members and a high street office, using the same Logo, Designs, Branding and Website that Trudy put together from scratch on day one. We are complemented on our For Sale signs almost weekly, and to this day I think Trudy has gone on to design over 100 leaflets for us, so it is fair to say that without her expertise our business would not have flourished to the level that it has reached today. I would not hesitate in recommending Trudy to anyone and her overall level of service is absolutely second to none.


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"A Minnesota man admitted in court to robbing a bank using a confusing demand note reading, `Give money, I gun.`
Joe Nathan Michael, 48, of Fridley, pleaded guilty Wednesday in a Minneapolis federal court to the May 20, 2010, robbery at the TCF Bank inside of Cub Foods in Fridley, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported Thursday.
Michael was arrested at a bus stop, he had the money, but no gun.
The hapless crook should be convicted of robbery and grievous assault and battery to the English language.
I hope the judge will declare: Give freedom, You have jail.
With his limited vocabulary Michael should give up robbing banks, and take up stealing candy from babies. Give candy, I moron.
Let`s hope that Michael will take a class in remedial English while he`s behind bars. It`s to his benefit that he becomes more proficient in English. The goofy con will be in a world of trouble if he drops the soap in the communal shower and bends down to pick it up and says: I drop soap, you got my back.
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Durleigh Road, BRIXHAM £219,950
- An extended semi-detached house
- Presented to a high standard
- Lounge and dining room
- Spacious kitchen with utility
- 3 bedrooms
- Modern white bathroom suite
- Ground floor w.c.
- Gas central heating & upvc double glazing
- Sunny southerly gardens & patio
- Driveway with parking for 2 cars
** SOLD BY CHURCHILL'S BRIXHAM ** If you are thinking of selling, please call James Churchill on 01803 882671 for an up to date market appraisal.
This extended and improved semi-detached 3 bedroom house is situated in a centrally-located cul-de-sac, with many of Brixham's amenities within easy striking distance - within a mile there are beautiful coastal walks at St. Mary's Bay and the coastal footpath that links Berry Head Nature Reserve and Kingswear. A local bus service runs nearby and there are 2 primary schools and a college within reasonable walking distance.
We understand from the vendors that the property was built about 1938 and has the character features of the period, including attractive stripped-timber panelled doors and banister, plus picture rails in many of the rooms. This home has also been greatly improved by the present (builder) owner and now has the benefit of a full-width extension at the rear to form a bright and spacious 'L'-shaped kitchen/dining room with underfloor heating. Also on the ground floor is a separate utility room, very useful w.c. and lounge with a bay window and feature fireplace.
Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom fitted with a modern white suite. Gas central heating is installed and the main windows are upvc double glazed. Outside there is ample parking on the driveway, whilst the rear garden benefits from a sunny southerly aspect with lawn and patio.
Open Porchway leading to a upvc double glazed front door with patterned glass insert and sidelights to Hall: with radiator and telephone point. Thermostat and programmer for the central heating and hot water. Understair cupboard with RCD fuseboard, gas and electric meters.
11' 4'' x 11' 9'' (3.45m x 3.58m)
max. into bay window. Feature coal-effect gas fire with an Oak surround and marble hearth. Radiator. Picture rail. Two wall lights and picture light.
9' 5'' x 11' 4'' (2.87m x 3.45m)
Chimney breast with fireplace recess (not in use), picture rail and light. Alcove cupboard and shelving. Radiator. Archway leading through to...
16' 2'' x 8' 6'' (4.92m x 2.59m)
A lovely bright and spacious family kitchen with breakfast area. Fitted with a range of modern 'Shaker-style' cupboard units with brushed stainless-steel effect handles. Ample timber-strip working surfaces with tiled splashbacks and inset 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with drainer and H&C mixer. Range-style cooker with 5 gas-burners, plate warmer, electric double oven, grill and pan store. Extractor hood over. Built-in dishwasher and space for an American-style fridge/freezer. Breakfast bar with a display cupboard above. Two windows overlook the garden and a upvc door leads out to the patio. Ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating. Vaulted ceiling with two double glazed skylights and spotlights. Door to...
6' 1'' x 5' 5'' (1.85m x 1.65m)
With ceramic tiled floor, plumbed for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Timber strip worktop. Side window. Radiator and extractor fan.
6' 0'' x 2' 6'' (1.83m x 0.76m)
Fitted with a modern suite comprising a low-level W.C., corner wash hand basin and ceramic tiled floor. Wall mounted Vaillant gas-fired combination boiler, supplying the central heating and domestic hot water on demand. Extractor fan.
Landing with side aspect window. Hatch to loft.
6' 5'' x 5' 10'' (1.95m x 1.78m)
Comprising a modern white suite of panelled bath with H&C and electric shower over, low-level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Ceramic tiled floor. Chrome-effect towel rail/radiator. Ceiling spotlights. Rear aspect window.
10' 2'' x 12' 7'' (3.10m x 3.83m)
max. into alcoves. Front aspect bay window enjoying an open aspect. Chimney breast with fireplace recess (not in use). Radiator and picture rail.
10' 4'' x 11' 6'' (3.15m x 3.50m)
max. into alcove. Chimney breast with fireplace recess (not in use). Timber flooring. Window overlooking the rear garden. Radiator and picture rail.
6' 7'' x 7' 5'' (2.01m x 2.26m)
With a front aspect window enjoying the open aspect. Radiator.
To the front, the property is approached through double pillars which open onto a block-paved driveway with space for approx. 2/3 cars. There is also an area of lawn with shrub borders surrounding. A high timber gate leads through to... The rear garden, which comprises an area of patio to the side with space for table and chairs, plus a barbeque and steps up to an area of lawn, which enjoys a sunny southerly aspect. Further patio with timber shed and vegetable patch.


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Flat Boots Under $200
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Yeah, that's right, more boots.
So far this season, we've covered ankle boots under $150. And 4-inch heeled boots. And open-toe boots. And now it's time for flat boots under $200.
I love boots. SO much. They're my favorite type of footwear. But you won't find me in a single one of the 48 flat boot options above. Not because I find them all grossly unattractive. No no no. But because all the boots here are flat. And I don't wear flat boots. Ever. The lowest I'll succumb to is a 2-inch heel.
So I can say with confidence that this is a completely selfless post. I won't be benefiting whatsoever from compiling these 48 pairs of flat boots. Usually, when I create a collage of items, there's a chance I'll be purchasing one of the pieces for myself. But I definitely won't be buying any of the options here.
But you can. Please, feel free to. Really, don't let my anti-flat-boot neurosis stop you.


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December is a great time to find those big fish in the river.
We're going to be fishing the Big Thompson! Meet at the shop at 8AM for Coffee and the exact location. We will try to carpool as much as possible.
Come along and let us show you some tricks for winter fishing!
This location is a fun one!


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Here Are The Top 4 Best Streaming Platforms In Malaysia
If there's one favourite leisurely past-time Malaysians love doing, other than eating and shopping is that we enjoy the latest TV shows and movies. According to the Internet Users Survey 2016 by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), 70.9% of internet users in Malaysia stream videos and watch online TV as their preferred leisure activity online.
This has led to the rise in streaming sites in Malaysia, where we are now spoilt for choices on where to watch our favourite shows and movies. However, not all streaming platforms are created equal, which means you have to choose which one best caters to you and your entertainment needs.
|Netflix from the US offers family-friendly TV shows and movies, which include original Netflix shows such as Stranger Things and Okja.
|iflix is a home-grown streaming site that offers international and Asian TV shows and movies, such as local movie like KL Zombi and the Cicakman Trilogy, or Korean movies like Train to Busan and A Werewolf Boy.
|Viu first began in Hong Kong and has been available in Malaysia since 2016. Viu offers mainly Asian shows, especially Japanese, Korean and Chinese entertainment.
|Hailed as Malaysia's first and largest home-grown video streaming service, tonton offers local shows and popular local viral videos as well.
However, with so many choices, which platform caters best to your entertainment needs? Here are a few factors that will help you decide:
This is the make it or break it moment for many streaming services in Malaysia. So here's how much you need to pay to get full or better access!
How much is the monthly subscription?
|Monthly Access
|Gold/Premium Membership
|Monthly VIP Access
|RM10/RM96 per year
|RM10/RM96 per year
Netflix is currently the most expensive streaming service in Malaysia. If you go with their premium plan, that's RM612 a year, whereas iflix and tonton give you the option to subscribe for a year and pay RM96 only, saving RM24 in the process. That's a win for both iflix and tonton.
Not keen to open an account or pay and still want to check out their content? It's possible only with viu, where most of the contents are available for free, but you will have to deal with ads for most of the shows. Some of these free shows include Goblin, Descendants of the Sun, Fight for my Way. Currently, only viu provides free access to content, but with ads.
Watching for free
Want to try out these streaming services but don't want to fork out the monthly subscription? You may be entitled to a free subscription!
Many internet service providers and telcos are offering free subscriptions for your preferred streaming service.
|Unifi and Streamyx users can get one year free
|Unifi and Streamyx users can get three months free
|U Mobile users can get free viewing
|Digi users can get up to 5GB free data and free premium membership for RM5 per month
|Digi users can get up to 5GB free data and freepremium membership for RM5 per month
|MaxisONE 158 and 128 subscribers can get iflix for just RM1 for a year's subscription
|MaxisONE 158 subscribers can get viu for just RM1 for a year's subscription
|MaxisONE Home users with a 30MB subscription and above get iflix free for life
UniFi and Streamyx users have been able to access iflix and viu for free. For viu, they will have unlimited access for as long as they are UniFi or Streamyx subscribers, while for iflix users, they will get up to one year free access, with some users being extended until the end of the year too. MaxisONE Home has also recently added on iflix in their list, with all users having free access to iflix for life!
Although Netflix currently doesn't have any free subscription partnership with any providers, TM has recently announced a partnership with Netflix, where TM subscribers will also be Netflix subscribers and enjoy its library of content. However, no further details have been released since the announcement in August this year. Until then, if you want to enjoy Netflix, you will probably have to pay for its subscription.
Telcos have been offering free subscriptions for a limited time with regional players such as iflix, viu and tonton. Digi users have up to 5GB of data to watch iflix and viu, and it seems that tonton will soon be on the list too. U Mobile users will be able to stream from tonton with unlimited streaming data at extra charges! Whereas for Maxis, those subscribed to the MaxisONE 158 plan can get both iflix and viu for free for just RM1 per year, along with Spotify. Those in the MaxisONE 128 subscription can get only iflix and Spotify for RM1 per year.
While tonton wins based on the fact that no charges are incurred if you're a U Mobile users, iflix and viu stands out as there are more options with Unifi packages, Digi and Maxis. But for the one that saves you the most, it's iflix's partnership with Unifi/Streamyx.
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Registration process
Creating an account on the streaming site of your choice should be a breeze. Thankfully some of these sites make it possible by allowing you to sign up using your Facebook or Google account. But this may not be the case for all platforms.
Login options
Netflix is the only platform that requires you to select your preferred package by keying in your email, password and credit card details. Although you are required to provide your card details, the first month of subscription will be free, and a reminder email will be sent to you when the free trial is about to end to inform you when they will begin charging your credit card.
While tonton also gives you the option to use your Facebook or Google account to log in instantly, it is not recommended as you will encounter a number of errors, as experienced by this writer. A quick chat with their help centre explained that using the email route is recommended for first-time users, and only after that, they can log in via their preferred choice of Facebook or Google.
The winners for this category goes to both iflix and viu, as they offer the most fuss-free registration process.
As there's always something to differentiate their products compared to the competitors in the industry. Just like most things, there is no one best streaming platform that is perfect for everyone.
The trick is to find out what your preference is, and compare the content from different platforms. Content makes one of the most important factors in this decision-making process. Here we compare the content offered by these four platforms:
What content do they offer?
|• Original Netflix
• Popular Hollywood
TV series and
• Limited Asian shows
and movies
• Original and
popular English kids
|• Asian content from
the region, such as
Malaysian, Chinese,
Korean, Thai and
• Selected Hollywood
TV shows and
• English kids shows
|• Asian entertainment
such as Japanese,
Korean, Middle-Eastern,
Chinese and local
TV shows and
|• Local TV shows
and movies
• Selected viral
• Local and English
kids shows
If you're into hit Hollywood movies and TV shows, then you can narrow down your option to Netflix and iflix. However, if Korean drama flows in your veins, then your best bet would be viu and iflix.
However, if you want a little bit of everything, iflix wins hands down. If you live for Netflix original shows and movies such as Stranger Things, Orange is the New Black and House of Cards, then Netflix is the only place to go.
Streaming devices
Streaming TV shows and movies can often be limited to your computer, especially since not all of them offer apps to watch them on your smartphone or tablet. Even if they do, they may not have a friendly interface across all types of device.
This is why people still opt for legal streaming services, so they can have a fuss-free streaming experience. It's important to recognise which device is the most convenient for you and evaluate your options based on that.
Compatible streaming devices
|Smart TV
|Yes (Certain Samsung only)
|Google Chromecast
|Apple TV
|Game console i.e. PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 & Xbox One
|Yes (HyppTV)
As long as you have a computer, smartphone or tablet, watching your favourite show on any of these streaming sites is possible. All of them are available on their website and via apps for both Android and iOS. With Google Chromecast, you will be able to mirror the shows on your TV.
Netflix is the only one that is available for streaming on game consoles such as the Xbox and PlayStation, while iflix is available on the Samsung Smart TV and also the HyppTV modem.
Although Netflix and iflix are the most flexible on how you stream your content, it's best you choose one that offers the option that is most convenient for you. If you mostly stream your shows on your phone during your commute to work, then you don't really need to select a platform that streams on game consoles.
Platforms like viu and tonton are perfectly capable of that.
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User experience
What's the point of getting a streaming site if it doesn't make you want to binge watch all day? Okay, even if you're not into binge-watching, you would still want these streaming sites to be easy to use and keeping you constantly entertained with great recommendations on shows that you like.
Most of these platforms offer free trials, so you can try it out to get the first-hand experience of the ease of use, peace of mind and its ability to save your favourite shows. There are also other factors to consider in terms of user experience, so here's what you need to look out for.
|User interface
|Black background, easier on the eyes
|Black background, easier on the eyes
|Black to gray background, easier on the eyes
|White background, harder to see
|Information on content
|Trailer and summary available
|Trailer and summary available
|No trailer and summary available
|No trailer and summary available
|Based on shows you saved first
|Based on watching preference first
|Arranges shows on popularity first
|Arranges shows on popularity first
|Yes (for standard and premier subscription)
|Yes (selected titles)
|Yes (selected titles)
|Offline viewing
|Yes (limited to certain series)
|Streaming on multiple devices
|1 to 4 devices depending on package
|Size of app on Android device
|Multiple sign-ins
|Minimum broadband speed for standard definition
A black background is a lot easier on the eyes as it showcases content better. This was evident for all Netflix, iflix and viu. Netflix recommends shows based on what you have watched, or saved to watch, while iflix and viu go by your favourite categories, feeding you with shows that may pique your interest.
Another factor to consider is whether or not the show they're recommending is worth your time, and this is where trailers and summaries come in. Most of them have it, except for viu, which lacks any form of trailer or summary.
Thankfully, all streaming sites offer the ability to watch it in HD; except Netflix if you're on their basic subscription (which is the cheapest subscription). For viu and tonton, you can choose your preferred frame per second (FPS) according to your streaming ability, whereas iflix has HD for selected titles, and doesn't have the option to change the FPS.
Other options to look out for include offline viewing, which is important for those who would want to save data when they are on-the-go. All of them have the option to download offline, but Netflix has limited titles which allow you to do so.
Netflix and tonton allow you to stream up to four screens at the same time on their premium subscription for the former and a VIP member for the latter!
If you are an app user, it's worthy to note that iflix has the biggest file size of Android app.
And if Internet speed is an issue for you, tonton may be your choice of streaming service as it is the only one that takes as low as 2mbps for standard viewing. While others require a little higher than that for seamless viewing.
And the winner is…
As each streaming platform offers different unique selling points, it will be quite difficult to choose the best for every one. For example, if you are looking for Hollywood entertainment, iflix would win, as it offers a variety of content that caters to international and local interest, it's affordable and convenient. It is also cheaper and a lot easier to get a free subscription for trial.
However, for those who have the K-drama fever, viu has to be your number one streaming site. It offers all you need to satisfy your oppa fever, and you can even watch for free (if you don't mind the ads). tonton, on the other hand, is more one dimensional, where most of the content is local content. If you are a fan of that, then it's definitely light on your wallet.
Despite being the most expensive, Netflix is still widely popular among Malaysians because of its original and much newer content! However, if you are thinking of subscribing, it's best for you to check what shows are available for the Malaysian market to ensure your favourite shows are included.
A streaming site is only as good as your internet connection. Whatever your choice is, it's important to have a stable and speedy internet connection to satisfy your streaming needs. If you are thinking of upgrading your home broadband, check out iMoney's broadband plans comparison to help you narrow down your options.


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SOLOMON MWIJE. How often do you sit to think and dream about your life? How often do you ask yourself what you are living for? What about the interests and motives that make you get out of bed to go to work each day? Please be reminded that when I talk about work I mean anything you do that consumes your physical or mental energies. Therefore, I am not only talking about the working class, the farmers, the taxi drivers, or boda boda cyclists here. Rather, I am talking about…Read More
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Are Ugandans are lazy?
By Richard Sebaggala A few years ago, Ugandan dailies and TV stations reported about a World Bank survey report that cited Ugandans as the laziest people in East Africa. Indeed, often we hear many observers say that Ugandan workers are "lazy" compared to workers from our neighbors, particularly Kenya. Some commentators, leaping from presumption to prescription, have urged that the high levels of unemployment and poverty that the country is witnessing are as a result of people being lazy. One commentator in the Daily Monitor of 23 October 2014 said that,…Read More


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Calls for probe of energy agency
It seems that at every Freeholder Board meeting we are treated to the incontinent rages of Freeholder Richard Vohden about how he now no longer wants to do the independent county investigation that last year he insisted he wanted to do. Guess he lied to us then.
There's been a lot of energy-related corruption lately come to light. Similar investigations are going on around the country, all with the idea of finding a legal basis with which to claw back some of the taxpayers' wasted money.
Some groups are even trying to investigate the way regulators are said to favor one aspect of the energy industry over another. The story below was reported in today's New Jersey Spotlight.
NJ and Neighboring States Call for Probe of Agency's Natural-Gas Stance
Tom Johnson | January 15, 2016
Coalition of 165 groups accuse Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of rubberstamping projects and playing favorites with natural-gas industry
An independent investigation of the federal agency that oversees construction of natural- gas pipelines is being sought by 165 organizations in New Jersey and neighboring states.
Saying the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is biased in favor of the energy industry, the groups are asking two U.S. senators to formally request a probe of the agency by the Government Accountability Office.
In the past few years, the energy industry proposed a widespread expansion of natural-gas pipelines, taking advantage of plentiful supplies of the fuel found in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. In New Jersey alone, there are about 15 pipeline projects in various stages of planning and construction, not all of which have come before FERC.
The projects have lowered heating costs for hundreds of thousands of customers, but they also have aroused fierce opposition from residents, conservationists, and others, partly because they frequently cross public lands preserved with taxpayer money as open space and farmland.
Opponents also question the savings generated by the newfound gas, saying it is more than offset by environmental problems caused by the way the fuel is extracted using a practice called "fracking.'' The technology involves injecting huge quantities of water, and a smaller amount of toxic chemicals, deep into the ground, a process critics say can contaminate drinking water.
In seeking a probe by the GAO, the organizations accused the federal commission of abuse of power, noting that it has approved 100 percent of the gas-pipeline projects that have come before it, the highest approval rate of any independent federal agency.
The request for the investigation was made in a letter to Senators Bernie Sanders (D-VT), who is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Both sit on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
"FERC has time and again prioritized the advancement of gas infrastructure projects over the wellbeing of the communities it should be protecting -- misusing legal loopholes and ignoring court orders while ordinary citizens play by the rules,'' said Maya van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper, the organization that initiated the campaign for a GAO probe.
Beyond the rubberstamp nature of the projects before it, there is, the groups argued, a revolving door between the federal agency and the industry it regulate. They also said the commission approves the seizure of land through the use of eminent domain for projects that benefit private companies rather than the public.
Industry officials counter that the pipelines and natural gas have led to significant savings for consumers by making available cheap fuel to heat homes and run power plants, where costs also have gone down. The Christie administration, which strongly supports the rapid expansion of gas infrastructure and the building of new natural-gas-fired power plants, also credits it with lowering energy bills.
But a recent poll found that most of those surveyed would rather the state increase its reliance on cleaner forms of energy, such as solar and wind, instead of natural gas. The benefits of lowering greenhouse-gas emissions contributing to global climate change should be more of a driving force in setting state policy, according to clean-energy advocates.
Van Rossum said she hoped a federal investigation leads to reforms in the way the agency achieves its mission and convinces Congress and the president to check it when it goes awry.
"An independent investigation into FERC will pull back the curtain on the abuses taking place at the agency and help identify needed reforms,'' she said. "It's time to transform FERC into an agency that protects and serves the public -- not the natural-gas pipeline industry.''


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Professional Keynote Speaker on Servant Leadership
Dr. Christopher Meade is a professional speaker and author on the topic of Servant Leadership. He is an inspirational, sometimes humorous, engaging speaker who brings a fresh and timely talk that inspires audiences with vision and passion to pursue excellence in their endeavors. Chris speaks at conferences, conventions, and training events on the topic of servant leadership. He motivates and energizes managers, leaders, teams and organizations to higher performance and better relationships.
Servant Leadership Keynote Talks
Developing Trusted Servant Leaders: A New Kind of Leader For a New Kind of World
This engaging servant leadership keynote takes timeless principles of leadership and presents them in a compelling and inspiring format to encourage positive change in your organization and workplace. This presentation provides immediate and practical techniques for applying the revolutionary principles of servant leadership to the lives of each participant. This talk will immediately improve your leadership effectiveness by helping you learn how to use influence instead of title, status, or power to inspire others, build a culture of trust and achieve your organization's goals.
Leadership Alive: Changing Leadership Practices in the 21st Century Global World
We are now living in the most demanding and perplexing times that leaders have ever faced. Because contemporary culture is changing, new leadership practices are needed to better inspire, educate, and train the emerging Millennials and Generation-Z leaders of the 21st century. This keynote presentation is grounded upon the research findings of 20 national leaders from the East Coast to the Pacific Rim. All agreed on the ONE, single, most-important, catalytic, domino-like-effect leadership attribute that effective leaders need to employ…and when they do, this ONE thing changes everything. This keynote speech inspires and fires up audiences to help be a difference-maker where they live and work.
Strengths-Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow
In this insightful keynote talk participants discover the four keys to being a more effective leader: (1) knowing your strengths and (2) investing in others' strengths, (3) getting people with the right strengths on your team, and (4) understanding and meeting the four basic needs of those who look to you for leadership. Based on Gallup's compelling research findings, this talk explores HOW to do this in a work-team and organization in a way that is authentic and genuine to each unique leader.
The Caring Capitalist: A New ETHIC For a New World
We live in a TGIF world (Twitter, Google, i-Phone, and Facebook world). It's a place in a constant state of flux and fluidity. It's a world filled with promise and peril, prosperity and poverty, opportunity and challenge, generosity and greed, justice and inequity. In this new global economy, we need more than ever, strong values and ethics to guide us successfully (like guard-rails on the highway) into the future of the unknown. Ethics need to connect to profits. Gordon Gekko was wrong! Greed is not good. Ethics still matter, because people matter. If leaders are to stay relevant, grounded and trustworthy, they must posses both "competence AND character," rather that just "connections and credentials." This inspirational keynote speech proposes a new ETHIC for a new world (Example, Tolerance, Hope, Integrity and Character). And this new ETHIC will not disappoint the next generation of emerging leaders.
Speaking to a leadership team at Nike, Inc. in Portland Oregon.
Speaking at the Idaho Adjutant General's Leadership Day.
Leadership Speaker. Author. Professor. Leader-Builder.
"Dr. Christopher Meade is an author, leader-builder, entrepreneur, former business dean, award-winning MBA professor and small business owner. He is an energizing leadership keynote speaker who specializes in motivating, coaching and training leaders, teams, and organizations in the area of servant leadership. Chris accelerates growth in leaders, galvanizes work teams together, and trains and inspires managers and leaders how to boost employee engagement within their organizations in order to maximize performance, increase customer engagement, and improve business outcomes. He speaks at conferences, conventions, and training events throughout the United States on the topic of servant leadership. Chris is the author of Leadership Alive: Changing Leadership Practices in the Emerging 21st Century Culture. He serves as a leadership coach to a wide range of executives, leaders, teams, and organizations.


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Is there nothing new in B2B marketing?
I was doing a bit of Social surfing and commenting on posts from various luminaries on B2B marketing. I noticed that, not only was the central theme of these disparate posts very similar but I was repeating myself in my comments. In addition, I realised, much of my recent work with clients has also been around this theme.
The basic conclusion, whether the activity or post was about social media, sales capabilities, market strategy, marketing plans or demand generation, was that nothing fundamentally about the sales and marketing of B2B products and services has really changed over at least the last 10-20 years. Sure, we articulate what we do better and make it more repeatable and scalable with defined processes and practices; we have technology and tools to make our execution more efficient and we have far better methods of measurement to show how well we are doing - but the core of the 'art' (or 'science'?) is unchanged.
There are some key success factors that have always been there, and will remain so.
Focus on a specific target market
Whether you are trying to promote a new 'game changing' proposition or just the latest iteration of an established solution there has to be a very compelling reason for any buyer to change what they have already for your new offering - they don't do it for the fun of it. Change often brings pain and cost along with it so the real pain of not changing has to be greater. That compelling reason will not be the same for a 10 person accountancy practice as it is for a 2000 person manufacturing plant - you have to decide who will get most pain relief from your solution and target both actual product characteristics and the messages you use to communicate their benefits to that specific niche or group of companies.
Many sales leaders worry that they will lose potential opportunities by focusing so narrowly, but doing so does not mean you will never sell to other sectors it just means you initially focus on the headpin in the bowling alley, as Geoffrey Moore describes in his classic 'must read' for anyone in high tech B2B marketing, 'Crossing the Chasm', and you can then move onto knocking over the others.
Understand your buyer and how they buy
Not only do we need to focus on a target market niche, but we also have to focus on the pains of the particular buyer and influencers in that niche. Within any organisation, pain perceived by the Finance Director will undoubtedly be a bit different to that felt by the Sales Director or the Project Manager. Understanding the buyer as an individual will again help us craft more meaningful value propositions and messages. Equally we need to clearly understand their processes of buying and decision making so that we can provide the most valuable and effective help for them, at the right times in their buying cycle.
While I accept that our description of this as a 'buying cycle' has changed a bit from calling it the 'sales cycle' as we did a few years ago in recognition of the fact that the buyers needs are more important than ours, in my experience the most successful sales teams always did describe the sales cycle in buyer focussed terms anyway.
Articulate your real value proposition
Your value proposition has to clearly describe how you remove the pain that you have identified as being prevalent in your target niche and buyer. This is neither a list of your product's technical attributes or some simple woolly motherhood statements like "decrease costs", but rather what the specific benefits to that buyer will be. You need to be answering the "so what?" question.
You will notice that all the way through this post I tend to refer to "removing pain" as the key benefit of our solution rather than anything that is a little more positive. Unfortunately, that is what our decision making processes are based on - the removal of pain (see my post, 'Science reveals the secrets of buying decisions' for an explanation).
You should also be aware that when we talk about a solution we mean, as Geoffrey Moore would call it "the whole product", in other words the core product with all the added products, services, financing and delivery mechanisms that provides the buyer with a compelling reason to purchase.
Recognise that B2B marketing is about relationships not products
Despite the fact that our aim is to encourage purchases of our solutions, at the end of the day the most successful B2B marketing and sales teams I have worked in were successful because of the relationships they built with customers and prospects not due to the actual products themselves. If you take what I have said earlier as true, then that makes perfect sense - a good relationship will mean you understand your target market and buyer, how they buy, why they buy and you can most effectively match your solution to their needs. A good relationship is not about taking a quick order then disappearing until you have something new to flog - it is about a continuous engagement that means you are around to help when the customer identifies a new pain that needs addressing.
It is here that I may be forced to admit there has been a bit of a change in the last few years, but it is not a change in what is done more in who is doing it and how. Whereas when I trained as a salesman we were schooled in the understanding of a customer, the identification of pain and in the matching of solution to pain, much of that process takes place these days by the buyers themselves researching online. This means that the engagement with customers and prospects now heavily involves the marketing function rather than sales early in the buying cycle and it is key that marketing realise their role in this relationship building.
So nothing has really changed - or has it? What do you think?


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CBF Adds Speech Therapy to the Center!
Join us in welcoming Rachel Prokop, MS CCC-SLP to Creating Brighter Futures as our new Speech Pathologist!
Rachel grew up in Livonia, Michigan. She graduated from CMU in 2014 with her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in American Sign Language. She graduated from Miami University in Ohio in 2016 with her Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.
Rachel always knew that she wanted to work with children but wasn't exactly sure which direction to go in. After witnessing the daughter of a family friend make great strides in speech therapy, she decided to go into the field. The majority of her experience has been in outpatient settings.
When asked what she hopes to bring to CBF, Rachel said that she is excited to collaborate with ABA therapists and share her knowledge of Speech Pathology with us. When the entire treatment team is aware of goals, behaviors, challenges, and skill areas, all therapy becomes more effective.
Rachel enjoys watching TV, learning new languages, traveling, spending time with family and friends, ice skating, puzzles, being outside, and baseball. She especially loves the Tigers!
We are very excited to create brighter futures with Rachel on our team!


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Family Photography
Natural and unposed family photography
I document pregnancies, newborns, children and family time, through beautiful images that you can treasure for a lifetime!
Thanks for popping by! Here you'll find a selection of my child and family portraiture. Capturing family life through photographs is something I am really passionate about - and I LOVE doing so!
The galleries are split in to categories; newborns, children , families and pregnancy.
I've also drafted a couple of blogs to describe a little bit about how I work with newborns and children. My tips on 'what to wear' can also be found here. I also have a list of suggested outdoor locations, if you need a little bit of inspiration on this front!
Any questions then please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Happy browsing! Jenny x


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Welcome to lake grove presbyterian
Hi, we're glad you're here! Let's get you connected.
Service Times - SUNDAYS AT
8 AM - Blended Worship - A mix of traditional music, hymns, and contemporary worship music led by piano and voice.
9:30 AM and 11 AM - Traditional Worship - Join us as we sing hymns accompanied by piano, organ, and our 100 person choir.
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(503) 636-5656
Plan your Visit
We're glad you're here! If you'd like to learn about our church, what we believe, and how to get connected, start here.


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In the past we have had trainee nurses who have only been in dentistry for a short time. They start the course and then decide it is not the career for them and this can be costly to the practice and student.
However, the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing is broadly equivalent to Level 3
We assume that the practice will liaise with their trainee and organise the correct amount of surgery time needed based on that person, it is not possible to complete the eROE if the trainee is only working on reception or in an office.
Please follow the link below for the information you need regarding this on the GDC website:
The mentor will need to check that the student is progressing well with their clinical skills, make sure that they are attending the course and completing their work in a timely manner. The mentor will liaise between the student, the practice and the training centre.
The course tutor will be in contact with the mentor regularly. The mentor is the person we contact if we have concerns that the trainee is falling behind with their work, also the person we send reports to 4 times a year. Both tutor and mentor have sections to complete. This means that we are all aware of the trainee's academic and clinical progress.
Quite often a practice manager will take on this role. A mentor does not have to be a GDC registrant if they are not witnessing the students practical work.
The procedures they record need to be witnessed by a GDC registered member of the dental team. You do not have to have one witness for each trainee, you can have multiple witnesses. We advise that you think about your own practice dynamics and how it will best work for you. So for example if you have a GDC registered sterilisation nurse, they could watch the trainee carry out all the sterilisation procedures.
This means a clinician is not committed to witnessing a procedure that other members of the dental team can do instead, as long as all witnesses have under gone the witness training course with the NEBDN and have been logged onto the eROE website and have been accepted by the tutor. Each practice can have several witnesses if they wish to do so and this can often help spread the task of witnessing the students work.
The witness training process is explained on the NEBDN website, please follow the following link http://nebdn.org/eroe-witness-training


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Empathy Rules
Learner Profile: Connor Pittman
One Event 2017
Join us Sat. Feb. 4th at 6pm for the One Event–an evening of inspiration in support of One Stone! Funds raised at this event help us offer all of our after school programming at no cost to kids or their families–because everyone should have the opportunity to become a better leader & make the world a better place!
New Tuition-Free High School
2016 Startup Weekend
One Stone to Create World Record Breaking Mural to Promote Student Voice 2016
How do you take the message of student voice to the global level? You break a world record! Team One Stone undertook a massive creative effort to take our message of "disrupt for good" to a whole other level with the world's largest mosaic mural made entirely out of Post-It Notes. Three days, hundreds of volunteers, and thousands of sticky little office supplies made for a powerful statement of what's possible when a community of people come together to create something BIG.
We Did It! One Stone Breaks World Record 2016
One Event Sponsorship Information 2016
One Event 2016
One Stone makes students better leaders and the world a better place – with the help of the community. One Stone does not charge any membership dues or fees to ensure that all students, regardless of ability to pay, can access our programs. We believe the opportunity to change the world should not be related to economic background or financial standing.
PlayTech connects gaming, hacking and coding to careers in high tech
One Stone and the Idaho PTECH Network, together with Trailhead Boise, will stage the first PlayTech, a two-day gaming, hacking and coding event designed to inspire high school students from across the state to pursue an education and career in the tech industry in Idaho. The hands-on event will feature speakers from the high tech and start-up industry, as well as peer-to-peer coaching opportunities for high school students.
Senior Send Off 2015
One Stone Board Retreat 2015
One Stone Board members and staff trekked off into the mountains of Idaho for three days for this year's Board retreat, themed The Amazing Retreat! In the tradition of the Amazing Race, students broke into teams to take on challenges that ranged from one minute One Stone pitches, to Flags of the World identification competition, to on-the-spot team cheers. When not in neck-and-neck competition mode, people were in the water, cheering on first-time wake boarders and wiping out on tubes pulled over wakes.
One Stone Champions CrashUP 2015
One Stone Champions are the adults who help us make students better leaders and the world a better place. Through the Champions' support of One Stone, we're able to grow our capacity to do more and engage in the community at a larger scale. Additionally, Champions bring critical professional and skills-based knowledge and expertise to our team.
Open Book Adventures Camp 2015
One Summer 2015
Shake Rattle and Roll 2015
State Farm Youth Advisory Board Grant 2015
One Stone is a 2015 recipient of the State Farm Youth Advisory Board Service Learning grant. This prestigious national grant was awarded to One Stone for the L.I.F.E.x project. L.I.F.E.x is a training and education tool that encourages learning in critical life and career skills, and encourages college education. L.I.F.E.x is a participatory simulation for middle school students, designed to deliver messaging about the importance of these skills in a fun and interactive way.
24-Hour Think Challenge 2015
ONE 4 Event Disrupts for Good 2015
More than 350 community-minded people gathered at One Stone's annual fundraising event, ONE, on Saturday, January 31 for an evening of disruption.
The event, now in its fourth year, showcased the power of student voice to disrupt for good: the opportunity to make a positive change in the status quo (for good) and for lasting impact, for good.


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School board elects new leaders
Staff Writer
Friday, January 12, 2018
NASHVILLE — Ann Edge, the former vice chairwoman of the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education, now leads the school board.
The move came at the school board meeting on Thursday night. Each January, the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education elects school board leaders for the year, according to board policy. At Monday night's meeting, school board member Wayne Doll nominated Wendy Wilson, who served as chairwoman during 2017, to serve again.
"Ms. Wilson has done an excellent job as chairman, and I feel that should continue," Doll said.
However, school board member LaShawnda Washington proposed that Edge should become chairwoman. The matter came to a vote and Edge won the position by a vote of 7 to 4, with school board members Wayne Doll, Brenda Brown, Ricky Jenkins and Wilson herself voting for Wilson and the other board members supporting Edge.
When it came time for nominations for vice chairman, Wilson's name was again proposed for the position as was board member Bill Sharpe. Sharpe won the vote by a margin of 6 to 4, with Frankin Lamm abstaining from the vote.
Edge's first action as board chairwoman was to thank Wilson for her service.
"I have served as her vice chair this past year. When she came on, she said that we would be connected at the hip, and we were, indeed, connected at the hip. I think we should all stand and give her a big round of applause," she said.
Edge then gave Wilson a chance to share her thoughts.
"I appreciated the opportunity to serve as chair," Wilson said. "And from a family standpoint, I somewhat appreciate the opportunity to not serve as chair. I know we are in good hands with Ms. Edge and Mr. Sharpe, and I look forward to a good year."
Edge thanked board members for their confidence in her ability to lead the board.
"I am hoping that we will remember what Mr. Silver said as he was going out of office — that we would lead this board with faithfulness and integrity. And I would like to repeat what our superintendent has said recently, that we have gone through some turmoil and some triumphs, but we are looking forward to having many more triumphs than turmoil."
Edge also said she hopes to refocus the priorities of the school board in new year.
"As we work to make Nash-Rocky Mount schools a shining light Down East, I am looking forward to working with this board, our superintendent, our staff, our community and our parents. Most of all, I look forward to doing what we need to do to make the main thing, the main thing.
"And the main thing is our children."
Editor's Note: This story has been edited to correct one of the names of the people who voted for Wendy Wilson to serve a chairwoman of the school board.


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Okay, since completing my 2010 picture-a day project I have grown really lazy photographically. Looks like I'm going to have to start the daily pics again to get back into some kind of regular shooting. I hope you'll find them of interest. My photo buddies are restarting their daily pics too. Click on their sites on the left side of the page.
Lonesome tree…
April 1, 2011