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How To Turn Ideas Into Income? (Advice From Successful People)
The goal is to make an income while making an impact. It's no surprise that successful people read. These people who have accomplished what you're working toward have written books to help you get there. Here's a list of books designed to help entrepreneurs reach their goals.
#1.The lean startup - Eric Ries
Goodreads - 4.6/5
The lean startup by Eric Ries is a book explaining how today's entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create radically successful businesses. Eric explains a systematic, scientific way for business managers to get the information they need to make fast decisions in today's changing world.
The book is divided into three parts covering vision, steer and accelerate. Eric Ries uses real case studies from a wide range of different businesses to illustrate the principles he discusses.
Stand out about this book is that Eric Ries presents an upfront and realistic picture of how life in a startup can be. He says that entrepreneurs believe themselves into thinking that they have a perfect idea, not fully realising that sometimes the market has disproved their own notions.
If you have not yet read this book, read it, stop wasting time. Here are a few handpicked quotes from this great book.
"As you consider building your own minimum viable product, let this simple rule suffice: remove any feature, process, or effort that does not contribute directly to the learning you seek."
"The more money, time, and creative energy that has been sunk into an idea, the harder it is to pivot."
#2. The 4-hour workweek - Timothy Ferriss
Goodreads - 3.86
4-Hour Workweek is a classic read for entrepreneurs and has a strong following of people who swear by it. Having sold millions of copies, translated into 35 languages and having spent more than 4 years on New York's best seller books, it's no surprise why it's on our list.
The book is about creating an infrastructure so you cut your working time to only 4 hours a week and use the remaining time for self-growth and care. Tim's insights about email, outsourcing, and business use take it to a new extreme.
There is a lot to take away from this book that can be put to use in your everyday scenario.
Tim suggests -
"Don't ever arrive at the office or in front of your computer without a clear list of priorities. You'll just read unassociated e-mail and scramble your brain for the day."
Another a great lesson he illustrates: "For all four years of school, I had a policy. If I received anything less than an A on the first paper or non-multiple-choice in a given class, I would bring 2-3 hours of questions to the grader's office hours and not leave until the other had answered them all or stopped out of exhaustion. This served two important purposes:
1. I learned exactly how the grader evaluated work, including his or her prejudices and pet peeves.
2. The grader would think long and hard about ever giving me less than an A. He or she would never consider giving me a bad grace without exceptional reasons for doing so, as he or she knew I'd come a'knocking for another three-hour visit. Learn to be difficult when it counts."
From his experience, Tim shares his street-smart tips for simplifying your life, automating your work, being more effective with your email/communications, cutting down on interruptions, and using your time more efficiently and to really achieve something of meaning.
#3. Zero to one - Peter Thiel, Blake Masters
Goodreads - 4.2/5
Another New York Times bestseller, Zero to one- Notes on Startups, How to Build the Future is a 2014 book by venture capitalist, PayPal co-founder, and early Facebook investor Peter Thiel along with Blake Masters. Peter Thiel, one of the founders of PayPal, held regular lectures at the University of Stanford in 2012. In cooperation with a student of this class, Blake Masters, Thiel took those class notes and published them as the book "Zero to One".
Thiel writes: "that is what a startup has to do: question received ideas and rethink business from scratch."
This book gives an inside look at Peter's philosophy from his learning's and mistakes from PayPal and his other ventures.
He shares "The best entrepreneurs know this: every great business is built around a secret that's hidden from the outside. A great company is a conspiracy to change the world; when you share your secret, the recipient becomes a fellow conspirator."
#4. The hard thing about hard things - Ben Horowitz
Goodreads - 4.2/5
Ben Horowitz, Co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, sells the truth of his founding, running, selling, buying, managing, and investing in technology companies while also giving essential advice and practical wisdom navigating the toughest business problems.
Here's a book written by CEO's for CEO's. If you are one already or are aspiring to be one, look no further, because this book tells it straight. From firing friends to managing competitors, from cultivating and sustaining a CEO mentality to knowing the right time to take a risk.
Words from a CEO "Great CEOs face the pain. They deal with the sleepless nights, the cold sweats, and what my friend the great Alfred Chuang (legendary co-founder and CEO of BEA Systems) calls "the torture." Whenever I meet a successful CEO, I ask them how they did it. Mediocre CEOs point to their brilliant strategic moves or their intuitive business sense or a variety of other self-congratulatory explanations. Great CEOs tend to be remarkably consistent in their answers. They all say, "I didn't quit."
This book has enough matter to incite your inspirations "Until you make the effort to get to know someone or something, you don't know anything."
Note to self: It's a good idea to ask, "what am I not doing?"
(Meanwhile Also Read About these 11 Women Entrepreneurs & Their Success Stories)
#5. The $100 Startup - Chris Guillebeau
Goodreads - 3.82/5
Chris Guillebeau is an entrepreneur, author, blogger and speaker championing the cause of entrepreneurship. Chris sells ideas to turn small ideas and hobbies into a business. It includes many stories of accidental entrepreneurs. Many who had no previous experience in running a business but certainly had passion and an idea. Many journeys that start with a small idea, eventually leading to freedom along with independence and wealth.
In his book, Chris has included many planning tools to help build your business. Examples include Six Steps to Getting Started Right Now, the One-Page Partnership Agreement, and the Thirty-Nine-Step Product Launch Checklist. At the same time, he focuses on action being more important than planning.
"There's nothing wrong with planning, but you can spend a lifetime making a plan that never turns into action. In a battle between planning and action, action wins."
A few personal favourite bits of advice from this book:
"Most people want more of some things (love, money, attention) and less of other things (stress, anxiety, debt). Always focus on what you can add or take away to improve someone's life."
"You usually don't get paid for your hobby itself; you get paid for helping other people pursue the hobby or for something indirectly related to it."
#6. Think and grow rich - Napoleon Hill
Goodreads - 4.2/5
Here's a must read by Napoleon Hill. Based on 20 years of experience, he has written this timeless book for anyone and everyone who wants to succeed in life. The author covers so many topics densely and repeatedly. So much that it certainly leaves a permanent mark and brings about at least many small change in life. It was arguably the most widely circulated book of the 20th century on the topic of personal success.
If you're wondering what you're in for, here's why this book makes you think, grow and prosper.
"You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be."
To see defeat as an opportunity to improve: "When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal. Before success comes in any man's life, he is sure to meet with much temporary defeat, and, perhaps, some failure. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and most logical thing to do is to quit. Set your mind on a definite goal and observe how quickly the world stands aside to let you pass".
#7. The E myth- Michelle E Gerbe
Goodreads - 3.9/5
The E-Myth Revisited explains why most small businesses fail and how to ensure yours isn't among those by building a company that's based on systems, and not on the work of a single individual. This book gives the reader a lesson on running a business with or without the best technical skills. It talks about how having good skills doesn't necessarily mean a successful business.
Gerber talks about the franchise business. It tells you to imagine your business as a nationwide franchise from day one, then builds the first store.
The franchise approach makes sure you build a business based on systems, not people.
His experience as an entrepreneur has a lot of offer fellow entrepreneurs.
Constantly improving is the only way to be:
"Contrary to popular belief, my experience has shown me that the people who are exceptionally good in business aren't so because of what they know but because of their insatiable need to know more."
"The difference between great people and everyone else is that great people create their lives actively, while everyone else is created by their lives, passively waiting to see where life takes them next. The difference between the two is living fully and just existing."
#8. Rework - Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
Goodreads - 3.9/5
Here's a motivating and inspirational business and management book a little different than the rest. While it covers the business aspects very well, it doesn't do it like others. The authors have stayed truly honest and upfront in their teachings about running a business. They advise to stay small and focus on the essential things in your niche. Rework shows you a better, easier way to succeed in your niche by telling you what to avoid and what to focus on.
Rework moves you to take a stand for something you believe in and then pick a fight with a necessity. The founders of basecamp also put emphasis on the importance of staying honest, personal and humble.
"Workaholics aren't heroes. They don't save the day, they just use it up. The real hero is home because she figured out a faster way"
The importance to lead and to be an original. "Plus, if you're a copycat, you can never keep up. You're always in a passive position. You never lead; you always follow. You give birth to something that's already behind the times—just a knockoff, an inferior version of the original. That's no way to live"
#9. The 7 habits of highly effective people - Stephen R. Covey
Goodreads - 4.1/5
Exactly what the title says this book is to give a direction to your life in a constructive and effective way. To summarise it for you, Stephen explains these 7 ways to be too highly effective.
Being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek first to understand then to be understood, synergise and sharpen the saw.
A must for pretty much everyone looking for a guideline to make their lives easier with help of this powerful personal development tool.
This book is a self-improvement book in a true sense. "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply."
#10. Start with why - Simon Sinek
Goodreads - 4.1/5
Start With Why is Simon Sinek's mission to help others do work, which inspires them, and uses real-world examples of great leaders to show you how they communicate and how you can adapt their mindset to inspire others yourself.
Out of all the learning's there are, to take away from this book, here's a few: If you want to inspire others, always communicate your why first. Excited employees are the best resource for any business. You don't need sleazy sales tactics when you start with why.
Simon knows exactly what sells the most:
"People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe."
"Great companies don't hire skilled people and motivate them, they hire already motivated people and inspire them."
#11. The Achievement Habit' - Dr. Bernard Roth
Goodreads - 3.7/5
The Achievement Habit is written by Bernard Roth, an engineering professor and co-founder of Stanford's D School. The book is a half biography, half self-help book that uses the concepts of design thinking, awareness, and a bias to action to help you shape your life.
The Achievement Habit shows you that being an achiever isn't necessarily innate, it's something that you can actively learn by using the principles of design thinking to walk you through several, which will get you to jump right into the action.
He also speaks of realistic human relationships. "Getting to know someone can take somewhere around forever. People are always changing and evolving for both good and bad, and we are all capable of reinvention."
And at last my favourite advice from this book:
"Let people see you as human. Be real. Ask yourself, Who would you rather see at your door, a friend or a door-to-door salesman?"
#12. The Obstacle is the Way' - Ryan Holiday
Goodreads - 4.1/5
The obstacle is the way- helps you make your way through the struggles of life with a positive attitude and resilience. It includes lessons from ancient heroes, former presidents, modern actors, athletes, and how they turned adversity into success.
He talks of channelling our perception in the direction most beneficial to us. "There is no good or bad without us, there is only perception. There is the event itself and the story we tell ourselves about what it means."
"Choose not to be harmed—and you won't feel harmed. Don't feel harmed—and you haven't been."
A change in perception can bring change in your life.
In life, it doesn't matter what happens to you or where you came from. It matters what you do with what happens and what you've been given.
#13. 10X Rule' - Grant Cardone
Goodreads - 4.1/5
The book 10X Rule is based on 2 rules-
1) You should set targets for yourself that are 10X greater than what you believe you can achieve
2) You should take actions that are 10X greater than what you believe is necessary to achieve your goals.
The biggest mistake most people make in life is not aiming high enough. Dreaming big is where's it all begins. Taking massive action is the only way to fulfil your true potential.
"Until you become completely obsessed with your mission, no one will take you seriously. Until the world understands that you're not going away—that you are 100 percent committed and have complete and utter conviction and will persist in pursuing your project—you will not get the attention you need and the support you want."
"As long as you are alive, you will either live to accomplish your own goals and dreams or be used as a resource to accomplish someone else's."
And a piece of advice we could use:
"You know, you don't need to grow old to die. I was dying at the age of 20 as a result of no direction and no purpose."
Hopefully, this list helps you with the necessary push to put your ideas into action. Tell us in the comments below what are the books you would recommend which are not included in this list. Also, which one would you read starting now! Don't wait more.
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I remember when I was maybe four, my family was on my grandparent's boat on the river for Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration. Once the fireworks began, I ran into the cabin crying because I think I thought they were going to hit us. I know now that it was ridiculous but no amount of begging and pleading could persuade me to come out to watch the show.
I've been thinking about this event because I'm trying to write a humorous speech about the events that took place that night. A few more events happened that night that made everyone forget about my emotional outburst. Later this week, I'll write about events during my Speech of the Week.
When I think about crying in the cabin of that boat and ruining my Fourth of July, and probably my mother's holiday too. I'm reminded about how this is similar to the way many us of act in our adult lives. Instead of having temper-tantrums in the cabin of our grandparent's boat, we're having those same arguments in our head.
How many things are we afraid to do because we build them up in our heads?
For me, I can think of two things.
- Writing this daily blog
- Speaking in public
I used to worry about what other might think. This fear kept me from even trying to accomplish these goals. Now, I write a blog post everyday and present a speech every week.
The area I'm focusing on now is the idea of not holding anything back. That place of freedom is where I'll be able to produce my best work. That's were I want to go.
It's not easy. It's much easier to hold back.
There is less of a chance of looking like a fool. If you hold back you might be boring but you probably won't look stupid because most other people would have reacted exactly the same way. If you do let go, then there is a chance you could embarrass yourself. There is also a chance you might surprise yourself. Surprising yourself is probably the only way you'll impress anyone else.
Which path would you rather choose: boring and safe, or exciting and risky?
What's the worst that can happen?
That's a good place to start. Answer that question then answer the next question.
Usually after you answer you're own questions, you'll realize that there answers don't seem so scary. They may seem downright sensible.
What's your answer?

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Make a Photobook took place in Studio 6 in Dublin's Temple Bar Gallery + Studios. Over the course of three and a half days the RTI team and participating artist photographers worked collectively and individually on their book projects, exploring various strategies of visual storytelling through photobook form. The main purpose of the workshop was to lead participants down a path of discovery and to explore and experiment with the language of the book form. Meaningful decisions were made and each participant developed books rooted in carefully considered concepts. All aspects of the book production were given due thought, from selecting the opening image to choosing what colour thread would bind the book together. All details - small and big - were considered. These three and a half days of thinking and discussing, testing and experimenting, building and making culminated in the creation of four hand-bound dummy photobooks.
Books made at workshop
Freshening the place up
Cóilín O'Connell
Freshening the place up focuses on plants and flowers outside of their 'natural' context - in man made locations - and explores the idea of plants in built environments as staged elements often strangely out of place.
- Soft-cover
- Singer stitched
- 40 pages, Off-white Cyclus 140gsm
- 44 images
The Middle Distant
Conor McMahon
The Middle Distant concerns a series of restored 35mm shots of a hoarding around a site in Dublin city, designed originally to present a particular vision for that site. The site itself I still remember today - no other purpose to it except as a kind of 'breath' between the cityscapes. And then it was gone, the sky filled in with purpose and people again. So that now - whenever I find myself there - I find it has indeed become a place to be and do.
- Unbound accordion book
- Concertina fold
- 38 pages
- 15 images
Terra Arisca
Diego Fabro
Over the past twenty years, the invasion of private lands by the landless peasant movements have evolved as a favored means of pushing for agrarian reform in Brazil. Terra Arisca explores territories stirred by the dispute for land in Brazil. Created during nighttime hours, mirroring the timing of land invasions, the images elicit a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty in a social landscape of constant psychological pressure.
- Soft-cover
- Singer stitched
- 40 pages, Mondi Colour Copy 160gsm
- 19 images
Five Streets
Esther Moliné
I photographed five very different streets in Dublin in five mornings using one roll of black and white 35mm film for each street. I had never photographed or been to these streets before. What details would attract me from that fresh point of view? Would the shots give a feeling of each particular streets that locals could identify with or would my subjective view come out stronger?
- Soft-cover
- Coptic stitched
- Fold out booklet in envelope at back of book
- 48 pages, 6 4-page inserts, Off-white Cyclus 140gsm
- 36 images


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With the culmination of the 2015 CrossFit Games and its attached growth making its viewership larger than it ever has been before, now is a good a time as ever to talk a little bit about athlete goals.
As CrossFit becomes more and more public, ranging from ESPN features to new local boxes opening up on a monthly basis (Sidebar: a good friend of ours opened the first CrossFit gym last summer in Curitiba, Brazil, and over the last year 20+ more have opened in his city since) different spotlights are placed upon CrossFit and its methodology. As beneficial as it is for the CrossFit community everywhere, coaches still need to do their due diligence in informing their own athletes as well as incoming members the differences between CrossFit as a sport and CrossFit as a fitness regimen and how that aligns with their goals as an athlete.
Built on this idea, we talk and inform our athletes often about the goals of every workout, and how to attack workouts on a daily basis to work towards their personal goals. Basic things like scaling movements up or down and adjusting loading can help them do that. Regardless of the level of skills provided in a workout, there must always be a rhyme and reason for how the athletes attack a workout to move closer to their goals. This way, athletes not only are able to approach any particular workout with the intended intensity, but also can receive beneficial learning experiences about themselves. Coaches and gyms can avoid the "what MORE can I do" question by giving athletes a clear and concise way to achieve their goals.
The beauty in all of this is that goals can change. A former fitness enthusiast wants to start competing? Awesome, we can help them start honing their skills to get on that path. Competitive athlete want to turn it down a notch? Even simpler. And with the two categories, athletes will have to learn to take different approaches. A higher level of discipline and specificity will have to be incorporated to a competitive athletes regimen. They need to understand that if they take it as a sport, it is just like any sport: it takes years of dedication of practice. LeBron James isn't good at basketball because he won a couple of pick-up games. Regardless of all of this, at no point in time, should any of these two types athletes look at a workout and feel that they wasted their time. If that is the case, we have failed as a trainer and coach. That is where the "MORE" question comes from (and don't get me wrong, sometimes more is needed, but in almost all cases quality trumps quantity).
From a personal standpoint, I often feel that the with the growing popularity of CrossFit and its identity now locked into mainstream media, we often forget the true ideas and concepts that brought us to fall in love with CrossFit in the first place. If we truly want to grow the methodology-- not just the sport-- of CrossFit, we must always remember the basic concepts that brought it to where it is today in the first place. Remember that 90% of any local box's member's goals are just to kick ass and have fun.
Support your community. Keep workouts simple yet potent. Couplets and Triplets. Spend lots of time on the fundamentals and preach virtuosity. Prioritize movement patterns over loads. Challenge yourself and each other. Have fun.


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Bringing Hope To The Bay
At Bay Hope Church, we value Extravagant generosity. We are adventurous givers, bravely sharing our resources to punch holes in the darkness with the light of Jesus. Giving is an act of worship. We give in response to the reality that God has already given His best to us through the love of Jesus.
Giving Creates Impact
Bay Hope is always pursuing ways to send the Gospel out to Tampa, the USA, and the world. When you partner with us through giving, the Gospel is set loose across the Bay area and beyond. To get a glimpse at the Impact of your giving, view our latest impact report below.
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Education and Literacy
Accountability Equals Quality: From Pre-K to Graduating High School
The move to standards-based education reform created a set of federal and state standards by which student performance is defined in an attempt to create more accountability. The intent of these high-stakes test is to promote accountability and learning. Student success on standardized testing is meant to be a measure of the quality of education and student learning, an assumption that is also not always accurate. Students do better on standardized tests when they have had quality education from the time their academic characters are formed, from the age of three (Perry preschool Study; Abecedarian Study). Students do well when they have high quality teachers that can help them overcome potential obstacles they may face (Illinois experience). Students do well when their teachers, schools, and school districts use methods and techniques that have been proven successful (NYSED). And lastly, students do well when their schools are adequately funded and their teachers well paid. A comprehensive approach to accountability using all of these components has the best chance of closing New York State's achievement gap.
This report summarizes laws and programs that have been implemented in other states, which could be used to achieve a more comprehensive accountability system in New York. There are three interrelated parts to the present report. The first presents accountability laws and systems from the states of Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. The second part describes the North Carolina preschool program More at Four, the Abbott Preschool in New Jersey, and the New York Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. The third part describes initiatives to hire and retain high-quality teachers that have been implemented in Illinois.
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Midwestern)-Illinois;North America-United States (Northeastern)-New Jersey;North America-United States (Northeastern)-New York;North America-United States (Southern)-Maryland;North America-United States (Southern)-North Carolina


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Handsome Rusev and Jinder Mahal w/Lana vs The New Day
On the way to the ring, Xavier Woods says… stuff. You know… about ice cream and Woods Youtube channel. Woods also notes that they will be hosting Wrestlemania this year. Kofi Kingston notes that last Bo Dallas destroyed the blueprints for the New Day ice cream machine. This week, they have gone digital! Kingston is holding an iPad with the plans on them. Big E. is about to go into his New Day rocks chant, but Lana interrupts him. Lana apparently used her Russian hacking skills to steal the New day's plans.
Rusev has Kingston in a bearhug. Kingston fights out of the hold, hits the ropes, and runs right into a dropkick by the Bulgarian Brute. Mahal is in and he is choking Kingston with his boot. Rusev is back in. Rusev tries to smash Kingston in the corner, but Kingston gets his boot up. Kingston hits a second rope tornado DDT. Kingston tags in Big E. Big E. hits his triple suplexes followed by a running splash. Big E. calls for the Big Ending, but Rusev superkicks Big E. Kingston hits the ring and send Rusev over the top rope. Kingston hangs ten over the top rope and lands on Rusev. Woods sneak up behind Lana and blows Francheska II Championship Edition in her air. Lana throws the iPad in the air and Woods catches it. Woods destroys Lana's iPad. Big E. and Kingston hit the Midnight Hour on Mahal for the win!
Winners- The New Day
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News Release from Jewell & Associates, PC
What can employers learn from Infosys' recent settlement with federal prosecutors? Ultimately, the more conservatively one follows the immigration law, the more limited one's interest may be. The government alleged that Infosys misused B-1 visitor visas – inexpensive, for short term stays, and for a narrowly-defined range of commercial activities – to bring foreign workers to the United States to perform skilled labor, for long periods of time, that should have required H-1B visas. It alleged that Infosys submitted false statements to deceive U.S. consular officials into granting B-1 visas to workers, and Customs and Border Protection officers into granting them entry to the United States. This included letters stating the purpose of travel as "meetings" when the true purpose was activities not authorized under a B-1 visa. The government also alleged that Infosys directed the workers themselves to take part in the deception. Infosys did not admit to the allegations of fraud and misfeasance, but agreed to a fine of $34 million.
Two parts of the story will interest employers: How B-1 visas should be used, and relatedly, how to properly use a B-1 visa in lieu of an H-1B visa (BILOH for short). B-1 visas are inexpensive, relatively simple to obtain, and meant only for short-term stays and a narrowly defined range of commercial activities not involving employment for hire. BILOH is a longstanding exception to this rule that exists in the State Department's Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM). BILOH allows a B-1 or VWP visitor for business to perform work in the United States that would typically require an H-1B visa, as long as they work on behalf of a foreign entity that continues to employ and remunerate them, and they only visit the United States for limited periods of time. It is meant to save time and money for employers who may not need a worker to come for the full three years afforded to H-1B visas holders.
BILOH is controversial and the disagreement within the government over when it should be used, if ever, has been enhanced by the Infosys litigation. It has been absent from government publicity about the settlement but, in response to questions about Infosys in 2011, the State Department said that it was "discussing with [Department of Homeland Security] removing or substantially modifying" BILOH. State also noted that it had first proposed eliminating BILOH in 1993. BILOH has survived, but often U.S. immigration has appeared reluctant to honor it by subjecting applications to enhanced scrutiny and frequent denials. Thus an individual may apply for a BILOH; however, if the application is denied, the denial will remain on their record; and if he or she is a national of a Visa Waiver Program participant country, they will be barred from using the VWP in the future.
For all the controversy around BILOH, the Infosys litigation provided no clarity for employers who may be wondering whether it is an appropriate visa/status for a potential foreign visitor. Some of the government allegations seem partly defensible under the BILOH guidelines –BILOH does allow for B-1 visa holders to perform work normally requiring an H-1B visa – but the size of the settlement indicates that a BILOH "defense" was either unavailable or overwhelmed by the allegations taken as a whole. Either way, given the lack of new guidance, BILOH remains a risky option in the current climate. If BILOH must be used in a particular case, it is important to follow the available guidance closely.
By Christopher Beckerson. © Jewell & Associates, PC 2013


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Tasty Cereal Recipe
I absolutely love to have a bowl of cereal for breakfast in the morning but the downfall in this is that most cereals are full of processed sugars and preservatives. As much as I love my favorite morning cereals, a bowl of sugar-filled cereal isn't the best way to start the day.
This past weekend, I made the decision that it would be easy enough to make my own cereal that contained a little less sugar and I knew exactly what was going into it. After making the cereal and tasting it, I loved it so much I thought I should share it so everyone else can give it a try.
What You'll Need
- Bran Cereal (I used Special K Protein Cereal)
- Granola (Your choice!)
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It only takes about five minutes from start to finish. Combine all of the above ingredients in a large ziploc bag, then give it a good shake. There aren't any specific measurements for the ingredients, just add what you feel you want in your cereal. When you're ready to eat it, you can add some honey for some tasty natural sweetening.
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How to do Virabhadrasana I (Warrior Pose I)
How to do Virabhadrasana I (Warrior Pose I)
The MOST Essential Alignments for Advanced Yogis
If you Google 'how to do Virabhadrasana I (warrior pose I)' you'll find thousands of posts explaining how to set-up for this pose. Where to put the feet. The arms. What the name of the pose means. Which is why I'm going to skip all that and get to straight to the point. I'm going to share what I consider to be the most important alignments for Virabhadrsaana I in the world: a step-by step guide on how to profoundly adjust the sacral band in this asana. The best techniques and the most efficient verbal cues guaranteed to transform your experience of Virabhadrasana I forever.
Lets Get Started!
As you'll see, I've divided the adjustments into 3 different parts (Legs, Torso, Arms) and I've highlighted the verbal cues for easier visual assimilation. Note: Verbal cues are crucial. They have to be laser-point sharp to successfully circumvent the mind and speak directly to the body. Saying them aloud is much more powerful.
Here is the best way to learn from this post:
First skim read the entire text.
Then enter the pose (right side first) and hold.
Now reread the verbal cues out loud, to your body, whilst you are in the pose.
Verbal Cues Once in the Pose
(right leg forward, left leg back)
"Find the front of the back thigh and roll it in. Turn the skin. Turn the muscle. The kneecap facing the floor more and more. Now turn the hips to really face the front. Then find the outer right hip and roll it back and down. Now push the front of the back thigh to the thighbone. Ironing the muscle to the bone. Straighten the back inner completely and charge the leg."
Explanation: The legs set the hips and the hips need to be even for the spine and the rest of the body to work evenly. In Virabhadrasana I both hips need to face forward and have the same height level. This is particularly challenging because the back leg tends to pull its corresponding hip backwards. Fortunately, by rolling the back leg in, both front pelvic bones are given the space to turn fully forward. Then by rolling the front outer hip both back and down we can even out the height of the hips thus stabilizing the base of the trunk so that that the hip area is as 'symmetrical' as possible. This ensures that the sacral band adjustment will emerge from a stable and well-balanced foundation. Once the hips feel their new purpose, mentally return to the back leg and make that final adjustment of pushing the front thigh muscle backwards to the thighbone and straightening the inner knee. This harnesses the power of the quadriceps to work anti-gravitationally, to bring density, consistent energy and presence to the back leg, keeping it strong, straight and engaged. It is the anchor of the pose.
"Pump the middle buttocks forward. Move the tailbone towards the pubic bone. Feel the tailbone rubbing against the back of the pubic bone. Then inhale and lift the pubic bone up to the navel. Lift the navel up to the sternum. Lift the sternum up to the collarbones. Re-stretch the arms."
Explanation: The action of pushing the middle buttocks forward and then the tailbone forward is absolutely crucial for adjusting the sacral band from which the entire rest of the pose extends. Dissecting anatomy refines our ability to access increasingly subtle areas of the body. So the first action of pushing the middle buttocks forward prepares for the enhanced experience of subsequently moving the tailbone forward. By engaging more profoundly with these tweaks we become able to connect with the base of the pubic bone, pushing it forward enough to make it perpendicular to the floor. This supports the essential action of lifting the pubic bone and the lower abdominal organs upwards. That inner organic lifting brings vibrant energy to the chest whilst simultaneously supporting the lumbar. As long as we stay attentive, repetitively directionalizing that part of the body as we do the rest of the pose, the lower back will remain superbly stable. The last verbal cue of re-stretching the arms helps take the action of inner ascension into new dimensions whilst maintaining full spinal integrity.
Verbal Cue:
"Stretch the arms and stretch the armpits. Feel the skin of the armpits tearing. Make the elbows firm. Keep stretching the arms up and back. Make sure that the upper arms are back behind the line of the ear. Now press the shoulder blades forward. Feel them pushing the sternum plate forward. Open the chest."
Explanation: The arms are the final part of the pose. The highest point. Their role is to keep the ascending action vibrant and active. Working directly with the (often ignored) armpits and learning to get that skin stretching to it's maximum transforms the upward thrust of the arms. This in turn helps lift the pubic bone and lower organs upwards bringing broadness to the chest and side ribs. The second subtle but necessary adjustment of moving the arms back behind the ears is crucial if we want to gain access to the upper back. Only by moving the lifted upper arms backwards (without jutting the chin forward) and then pressing the shoulder blades forward can we begin to retrain the upper back and open the frontal chest from the back body itself.
So there we go. Easy right? Well… sort of. Simplicity is harder to master than we think. But trust me when I tell you that this sacral adjustment will change everything. Without connecting to these adjustments in Virabhadrasana I, the lower back risks strain, the abdominal organs drop and the chest remains closed. Essentially this is in conflict with the entire beneficial intent of the posture itself. But once you know about these alignments. Once you incorporate some of these simple powerful verbal cues into your practice, everything will begin to change for the better. You remove all strain. The body's innate intelligence burns more brightly An awakened fresh delicacy ripples through the system igniting amazing postural shifts. This is truly the ultimate sacral band adjustment that will transform the way that you practice and teach Virabhadrasana I forever.


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Infant Mental Health Promotion (IMHP): Call to Action: On Behalf of Maltreated Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers in Canada
The Infant Mental Health Promotion (IMHP) Call to Action: On Behalf of Maltreated Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers in Canada, launched this May, states:
"When young children experience adversity, it increases the risk of poor outcomes for them throughout their life. When infants, toddlers and preschoolers become involved with child protection, many of them have already experienced adversity and many, if not all, have been traumatized by it. Today, science is helping us understand just how that adversity is embedded into the body and how it ultimately influences brain development, health, education success and relationships. The science is also showing us that for this very vulnerable group of children a response that is exponentially greater in all respects is essential if we are committed to helping them achieve better outcomes. The time for a change in how we respond to this group of young children is now. The science has never been stronger.
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers served by child welfare need intervention that is relationship-based, child focused and trauma informed. They need a response that goes beyond wait lists. All of those involved in the system need to understand that simply removing a child is not enough. Today we know that infancy is a developmental period when children are most vulnerable and when they present with the greatest potential. Those supporting these children such as birth parents, foster parents, kin, child and family service workers, and others need tools and resources that make it possible to positively influence that child's outcomes."
The Call to Action document, downloadable as a pdf, supplies rich evidence-based information about the unique vulnerability of maltreated infants. You will also find interesting policy recommendations, informed by strong scientific evidence. IMHP hope that child protection professionals will be inspired to embrace the powerful role that you can play in the lives of these especially vulnerable young children. "With the demanding tasks and pressures related to your work it is easy to forget how potent your influence can be. You may be the very buffer these infants need against some of the negative forces in their world. You may be the only person who sees the adversity and works to address the impact it has on their development and mental health."
The IMHP hope is that: "Every child that you work with is an opportunity to change precious lives today, and bring hope for a better future. We hope this Call to Action will be a valuable new tool for you as you advocate on behalf of young children. "
The Call to Action includes:
- Introduction: A portrait of infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the child protection system: "Trends in the data demonstrate that the youngest children are those most prone to investigation. Children under 1 year old are the most reported… The next most reported population is children 1 to 3…" "Children ages 0 to 3 account for 29% of all foster children (Statistics Canada, 2012).. Startlingly, nearly half of the children investigated in 2008 had been in previous contact with child protection services (PHAC, 2010). This pattern of return to care suggests a need for systems of care that more effectively address the needs and risks to development faced by infants….Only when all maltreated children ages 0 to 3 are provided with care that reflects the realities of their early development can we be sure that we are providing beneficial protection services."
- What is Infant Mental Health? "Zero to Three (2016) has developed the following definition for infant and early childhood mental health: Infant and early childhood mental health, sometimes referred to as social and emotional development, is the developing capacity of the child from birth to five years of age to form close and secure adult and peer relationships, experience, manage and express a full range of emotions, and explore the environment and learn – all in the context of family, community, and culture. (Zero to Three, 2016, adapted from Cohen, Oser & Quigley, 2005, pg. 2)"
- The Unique Challenge Faced by Maltreated Infants: Factors that threaten healthy development: '..maltreatment occurring prenatally or in the first three years of life is a greater risk to development than maltreatment occurring at other stages in the life course. Infants who are the victims of maltreatment require early and effective services informed by their unique developmental needs and their social history. In the absence of this specialized care, maltreated infants become increasingly at-risk for delay and will inevitably bend to the consequences of poor care giving and other early adverse experiences."
- Exposure to Violence: "Trends in substantiated maltreatment investigations show that neglect and exposure to intimate partner violence are the most common forms of maltreatment…"
- Neglect: "Children who are victims of chronic neglect or severe deprivation can sustain a range of adverse physical and mental health outcomes that actually produce more widespread developmental impairments than overt physical abuse (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2012). These delays can encompass a wide range of developmental areas including cognitive delays, stunting of physical growth, impairments in executive function and self-regulation skills, and disruptions of the body's stress response (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2012). Neglected children must be provided with consistent and responsive care in order to alleviate or reverse the developmental threat posed by this detrimental form of maltreatment."
- Toxic Stress: "When a young child experiences stress in an environment of supportive relationships, the experience is manageable and the risk of negative impact is significantly reduced. Through the use of these relationships, the physiological effects can be brought back to baseline, resulting in a healthy stress response system. However, in the absence of supportive relationships with caregivers, long lasting stress can actually hinder brain development (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2012)"
- Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study is a longitudinal study analyzing the impact of adverse early life experiences on the lifespan. The ACE study focused on three main categories of adversity including abuse, family dysfunction, and neglect…the study found that the more adversities a child faces, the more likely they are to develop mental and physical illnesses in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). The findings also suggest that life expectancy decreases significantly for individuals with high ACE scores (Felitti et al., 1998). This study has led to an increased understanding of the urgency to act in the best interest of children in order to prevent them from facing adversities such as abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction that place them at a greater risk for health issues over the lifespan….Children exposed to environments of abuse and neglect before birth and in the first few years of life warrant the greatest concern for early brain development. In the absence of supportive and consistent caregiving, these children are likely to suffer the inescapable pressures of neglect, toxic stress and trauma."
- Infant Brain Development: Understanding early brain development and mental health, and their connection to lifelong outcomes: "During the first three years of life, a baby's brain develops at a rate that is unmatched at any other point in their life…Early experiences, both positive and negative, have a decisive effect on how the brain is wired. Practitioners who understand even the most basic science of brain development are substantially better equipped to meet the needs of the infants, toddlers and preschoolers they serve….Maltreated infants and toddlers may struggle with poor self-esteem, behaviour control and attachment formation, and may have difficulty showing empathy, controlling their behaviour in social situations, and initiating social interaction."
- Building Brain Architecture: "During early sensitive periods of development brain circuitry is most open to the influence of external experiences – negative and positive….The brain is built in a bottom-up sequence, much like a house…Early development builds a foundation for the development yet to come; therefore, when early brain development is hindered or strengthened, this has direct repercussions on a child's ability to develop effective complex functioning skills in later life. Much as the walls of a house may lean or tumble if its foundation has cracks, the higher skilled circuits in the brain will be compromised if the lower skilled circuits they are built upon are weak."
- Brain Plasticity: "Current research tells us that the brain is particularly sensitive to experiences in the first three years of life. Additionally there are several process by which early experiences directly influence our brains. One such process is brain plasticity. The human brain is malleable and plastic transforming based on a combination of experiences and biology… The circuits become increasingly stabilized as we age, therefore, the plasticity of the brain is at its greatest earlier in life…. As a result, earlier experiences hold a greater influence on the brain than the experiences at any other time in life (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2007)."
- Sensitive Periods of Development: "The timing of quality early experiences is crucial to brain development. There are periods of synaptic growth, or 'sensitive periods', in which the brain expects to receive input to strengthen synaptic connections….There is an inherent 'use it or lose it' quality of the brain" dependent on use and reinforcement. Whilst the brain remains open to new learning throughout life, the level of receptivity is strongest in early childhood.
- Epigenetics: "The common misconception that genes are "set in stone" has now been debunked. We know now that early experiences can determine how genes are turned on and off, and even whether some are expressed at all (Harvard Centre on the Developing Child, Deep Dives, Gene-Environment Interaction, 2015)."
- The Attachment Relationship: Early relationships build the foundation for lifelong success: "Infants and toddlers develop in an environment of relationships. They rely on their primary caregivers for security and comfort. Children who are able to develop secure relationships with their primary caregivers show a greater capacity for self-regulation, effective social interactions, self-reliance, and adaptive coping skills later in life (Goldsmith, Oppenheim & Wanlass, 2004)….Attachment security is established in the first year of life, making early infancy a delicate time that must be supported by a consistent and reliable caregiver….The attachment relationship is essentially an external regulation system that helps the child cope with distress. A parent's style of responding to their infant's expressions of distress establishes a style of emotional expression that will continue in future relationships. A child attaches to the caregiver regardless of the quality of care received, even if the caregiver is abusive and neglectful. While a neural system that ensures attachment regardless of the quality of care has immediate benefits, this attachment comes with a high cost. Traumatic experiences interact with genetics to change the structure and function of the brain, compromising emotional and cognitive development and initiating a pathway to pathology (Sullivan, 2012, p. 1)."
- Serve and Return Interactions: "Infant development occurs in the context of relationships…. The basic concept of serve and return interactions is that the infant 'serves' by offering an opening interaction such as a babble, smile, gesture or laugh, and with words once they are verbal, then the adult responds to that child's serve with a 'return' that acknowledges the communication. These interactions strengthen brain circuitry, are relationship building and are at the foundation of early language development (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2012). Because responsive relationships are developmentally expected and biologically essential, their absence signals a serious threat to child well-being, particularly during the earliest years (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2012, p.1)."
- Serve and Return Interactions: "Infant development occurs in the context of relationships…. The basic concept of serve and return interactions is that the infant 'serves' by offering an opening interaction such as a babble, smile, gesture or laugh, and with words once they are verbal, then the adult responds to that child's serve with a 'return' that acknowledges the communication. These interactions strengthen brain circuitry, are relationship building and are at the foundation of early language development (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2012). Because responsive relationships are developmentally expected and biologically essential, their absence signals a serious threat to child well-being, particularly during the earliest years (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2012, p.1)."
- Making the Case: The need to act early and effectively: The remaining sections articulate a detailed case and recommendations for effecting structural change in training and delivery of child protection services.
- Key Points to inform Discussions: "To make a meaningful difference in the lives of Canada's youngest and most vulnerable population, policies and practices must ensure that:
- Every child welfare decision and service has a goal of enhancing the wellbeing of infants, toddlers, and their families to set them on a more promising developmental path.
- Every young child in care or service of the system has a stable and caring relationship present in their life every day.
- Every young child who is in service of child protection is screened regularly for social, emotional and developmental risk, and when such risk is present there is immediate access to early intervention services.
- Every child and their family must be supported by a community of partners who collaborate to ensure the welbeing of every child.
- Child welfare administration at the provincial, territorial, and local levels must focus on infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families in the delivery of services, data collection, research, and attention to special populations.
- Policy Recommendations and Action Plan
- Changing Knowledge: Training and Education
- Changing Policy: Inter/Intra-Agency Collaboration
- Changing Practice: Promotion, Prevention and Intervention
- References
- Appendix A – Supporting IMHP Resources
- Appendix B – Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Info-Graphic
- Appendix C – Screening Tools


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Occupational Therapists in Ecuador - Part I // Quito and Our Community Sites
Over the summer, some of my classmates and I from our Master's in Occupational Therapy program traveled to Ecuador for three weeks to work in different community sites. Not only did we have the chance to exchange ideas and use occupational therapy in an international setting, our adventure consisted of so much more. We traveled to the Cloud Forest within the Andes to live with the sustainable Yunguilla community, hiked within the Amazon Rainforest, immersed ourselves in the world-famous and colorful Otavalo Market, and more. This photo essay is comprised of two parts, with Part II being available soon.
A major thank you goes to my mentors and peers that accompanied me on this trip; you all truly made this experience absolute magic.
What is Occupational Therapy? Why Were OT's In Ecuador?
Occupational therapists help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Some examples of common OT interventions include helping a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder participate fully in school or helping someone with a traumatic brain injury in recovery help to regain their lost skills. It's quite the remarkable profession (may be slightly biased).
It is important to note that we were not in Ecuador to "save" or help people in Quito because we think they need our help or thinking our practice in the States is better. We traveled to Ecuador to exchange ideas, not to promote ours. The Ecuadorians we worked with taught us how they view OT practice and their work while we shared our perceptions of the profession. It's a brilliant idea, and we found it essential that we were not promoting our privilege, and not validating the Western Savior Complex in any shape or form.
With that brief introduction out of the way, welcome to Ecuador, reader.
Warm Beginnings
Ecuador really is a vibrant culture, their ancestry is of traditional Spanish heritage influenced by Amerindian traditions and African elements. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is a city resting high in the Andes, whose colorful homes look like Lego building blocks contrasted to the high and mighty mist-covered mountains surrounding the city. Quito is warm and relaxed combined with overflowing market streets, shaman healers, and fourth-generation hatmakers.
Ecuador has many traditions that are heartwarming that many of us wish we were able to adapt into our lives back home in the States. One of my favorites is how important it is to greet someone, even a stranger, using the time of day. For example every morning, we would greet each other with "Buenos Diaz" (Good morning). Another great cultural norm is how time is conceived in Ecuador. Typically, Ecuadorians are not rushing or speeding through the day like a traditional American, that is something that many of us brought back with us. Ecuadorians have a colorful view on life, something that is reflected even in their architecture.
When my class first arrived in Quito, we spent our first few days exploring the city. We visited and climbed to the top of the Basilica de Voto Nacional, walked through Quito's central square during a political demonstration, and during sunset we traveled to the Virgin of Quito, an immense wooden sculpture presiding over the passed-volcanic hill, El Panecillo.
Solo Explorations
"Funny enough, being alone helps me to feel less alone in our big world."
Due to the intense and rigorous nature of the program, personal time was extremely limited during our trip. When I learned we had one afternoon off, I made it my goal to explore portions of Quito we have not visited by myself. I'm not exactly sure why I genuinely enjoy traveling alone. Maybe it's the challenge of forcing myself to be self-reliant. Every new corner or person you see feels like a quiet little thrill of an accomplishment, and it's amazing what you see and hear when you are not spending much of your time conversing with a companion. Exploring alone authentically allows me to sink into the feeling of the place. Funny enough, being alone helps me to feel less alone in our big world.
During our afternoon off, I crossed the busy city of Quito. I remember taking a cab during the time when school is over and children swarm the streets. We essentially were driving through a sea of people, and it felt like both a colorful mess but also alive. The business of Quito was like no other city I have lived in. I reached new heights in parts of the city we had not yet visited, met two children that were playing near a graveyard, even made friends with a prostitute.
Tierra Nueva
My community site while in Ecuador took place at Fundación Tierra Nueva, a clinic located in Southern Quito. Tierra Nueva was created upon the belief that all Ecuadorians should be able to afford and have access to health care. This clinic offers primary and specialty care at low cost, and is the main source of health access for the working poor in Quito. Tierra Nueva indirectly serves the marginalized communities in the surrounding rural areas. During our time in Quito, Angie, Taylor, Pam (our traveling companion OT) worked in the pediatric area of
"Part-way through their mass, they invited us up front. We introduced ourselves, and they clapped and cheered."
During our time in Quito, Angie, Taylor, Pam (our traveling companion OT) worked in the pediatric area of the clinic as well as the geriatric side within their day-program. We quickly became friends with the workers at these sites, especially the pediatric OT's that allowed us to work alongside them. When learned from our OT mentors that therapeutic services are not as known in Ecuador, so many Ecuadorians are unable to advantage of the services that are available to them.
Working with the geriatric day-program was both a treat for us as well as the Ecuadorians. During one of the first days we were there, we joined the clients for their daily morning Bible Study. Part-way through their mass, they invited us up front. We introduced ourselves, and they clapped and cheered. I hope they know how much their love that day made us felt; it was validating and warm, having 40+ strangers rooting for you and excited to allow us the privilege to enter their lives.
"Honestly, life in Ecuador was made so easy due to the kindness of its people."
Throughout our time with the clients, we danced with them, laughed, led therapeutic exercises, learned about their personal lives, and we grew together. One day that really affirmed of our bond with the community was the first day we danced. After mass, a couple of women were slowly waltzing and dancing around the room, surrounded by the rest of the congregation. Then, with it not even being the fourth day there, one of the women waltzed over to me and asked me to dance with her. At first, I looked over at Pam and my peers to make sure this was okay/to make sure I was understanding the exchange the kind woman and I were having. Her and I started to dance and laugh, and it started a ripple effect. Many others from the congregation stood up along with my peers, and we danced and all laughed together. It was then I realized how different the warmth is here in Ecuador compared to the States. I learned that Ecuador had an abundance of kindness. A stranger will invite you to their home for dinner after five minutes of conversation and will share everything about their children and lives after one cup of coffee, a comfortableness you would have a hard time finding so rapidly in the States. Ecuadorians do not construct barriers like we do in the States. Honestly, life in Ecuador was made so easy due to the kindness of its people.
Saying goodbye is always more difficult than what you expect, and leaving this community was no different. When the clients learned that we were not returning after today, the tone of the room suddenly changed. We all became emotional. We knew the community impacted us but we had no idea how much we impacted them until now. Clients beckoned for us to come over and give hugs, clients we became close with started to cry, and a fun day rapidly changed to being an extremely hard day. I remember holding the hands of one the clients I became close with. It was the sweet woman who asked me to dance with her during our first few days here, and she started to speak to me. Though I was only able to translate a small part due to my novice Spanish skills, the way she was looking at me and holding my hands with both of her hands, I could feel and understand what she was saying. We embraced. We hugged for what may have felt like minutes to everyone else but to us, felt like a second.
Otavalo and the World-Famous Market
For a day, my class traveled two hours north of Quito to Otavalo. The city of Otavalo is a place where Ecuador's indigenous Andean population has thrived for thousands of years. Although many of the citizens live in poverty, the socio-economic status of the community is high compared to other indigenous groups. While in Otavalo, we visited Jambi Hausi. Jambi Hausi is a clinic that integrates Western medicine with traditional, indigenous medicine to help provide the needs of the ancient and medical system this population is used to. Besides there being medical doctors, in small rooms live the parteras (midwives), women who carry out traditional medicine. The two main cleansing methods involve a raw egg and a live guinea-pig. A white-brown guinea-pig is used for diagnosis, and the belief is that the guinea-pig can absorb the ailment from a person's body. A partera shakes the guinea-pig around a person's body, which in turn kills the guinea-pig from the rapid convulsions, then it is opened up and then examined.
"At a certain point, it was clear to me that the guinea-pig had died."
One morning we were allowed to participate in a session. Lauren and Stephen volunteered for the cleansing. Holding the guinea-pig around the neck, the partera began to shake it all over their bodies. At a certain point, it was clear to me that the guinea-pig had died. Naive western sensibilities took hold of me which in turn made me feel unsettled. I then made the decision to challenge my preconceptions and beliefs to continue observing and learn about this practice. After the guinea-pig had died, it was then cut open in a metal bowl and the partera examined its insides and made conclusions about Lauren and Stephen's health (which were not completely inaccurate).
After our visit to Jambi Huasi, we explored the famous Otavalo Market. The Market takes place in "Poncho Plaza" and is a rainbow of textiles. Blankets, alpaca-wool sweaters, scarves and more light up the finest craft market in South America. Crowds swarm through the market and overflow into the surrounding streets. Though many tourists come to visit the market, it is a place of history and tradition, continuing artisan practices that are centuries-old. Like the rest of Ecuador stalls, bargaining is a hallmark part of their culture. Many of us (surprisingly) well bargaining for products while also respecting the seller.
After the Market, we visited an instrument maker and a fabric weaver in the rural area outside the city.
Quick Essential Guide to Quito
- Just like everywhere else in the world, Quito does have its share of robberies and petty crimes, so make sure to take small precautions. Pickpockets commonly occur on the bus system and extremely busy areas of the city.
- Altitude sickness is common due to Ecuador being nearly 10,000ft above sea level. Make sure to take a few days to get used to the altitude before serious hiking or climbing.
- Be mindful of the amount of tap water you ingest. Our class was told to stay away from drinking tap water during our stay. Many of used tap water to soak our toothbrushes and were fine; I recommend not drinking gallons of it.
- Take advantage of almuerzos. Almuerzos are lunches (typically between $2 and $4) that have three courses. Many restaurants have them, so be sure to ask.
- Carry tissues with you everywhere you go. In Ecuador, toilet paper is not typically provided and do not place used toilet paper/tissues in the toilet. They will have a special container for used toilet paper/tissues.
- Bring and wear sunscreen. Ecuador literally resides on the Equator, so you are very close to the sun. Put on sunscreen everywhere your skin is exposed even if it's a cloudy day.
OT's in Ecuador - Part II // Yunguilla and the Amazon Rainforest can be found here.


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Nature has a way of making us feel connected—to the trees, the lakes, the animals, the soil, the Earth and the Universe. It reminds us of who we truly are and our place in everything. It makes me feel small, but in a good way, like I'm one part of a beautiful system of energy that moves through everything.
Summer is the perfect time to indulge your wanderlust and connect to Spirit (or the Universe, or Divine, or God or whatever word you'd like to use) at the same time! So take a detour on your way to the beach, or wander away from the crowds on the sand and spend time in nature and experience it in a new way.
Here are my favorite ways to do just that:
1. Walk Barefoot
Have you heard of the grounding concept called "Earthing?" It's very easy to do because all it means is to walk barefoot outside. On the grass, in the sand, in the dirt, in the water, wherever you choose. By connecting your bare feet to the ground, you're 'Earthing.' Based on research, this practice of connecting to the Earth promotes wellness and relaxation because the frequencies of the human body are connecting with the Earth's electrical energy. It's especially important to go 'Earthing' if you've been using technology a lot.
2. Take a MOON Bath
Depending on where you live in the world these dates may differ for you, but in North America we have three Full Moons this summer: June 27, July 27 and August 26. During the time of a Full Moon, the energy on Earth shifts and intensifies. During the summer especially, this is the time when the Earth is at her most fertile state. The illumination of the Moon is said to encourage plants to flourish and the moon's energy can also help us flourish. During the next Full Moon, gather your high-vibe tribe and sit together under the Full Moon. This is a great time to sit in a circle, placing your favorite crystals in the centre to charge them with the Moon's energy, and share your manifestations with each other.
3. Plant a Garden
Earth Mother wants to give us her gifts of abundance. Fruits and vegetables are energetic, life-giving foods that we can enjoy—and what better way to connect to Earth than to use your hands in the dirt (and your bare feet) and plant a garden. Give back to the Earth by adding more plants and nutrients into the soil. Enjoy the quiet and peace that gardening provides and then, after a few months, harvest your bounty and enjoy.
4. Eat Locally Grown, In-Season Fruits & Vegetables
As mentioned above, fruits and vegetables are life-giving, energetic foods that we can enjoy. They're alkalizing, anti-inflammatory and healthy, whole, unprocessed, straight up goodness straight from Earth Mother and in the scorching hot summer temperatures, fruits and vegetables are the most refreshing and rejuvenating foods to eat as well. Take a trip down to your local farmer's market and pick up some of your favorites for dinner tonight. And don't forget to take a moment to thank Earth Mother for her abundance.
How do you stay grounded?
Related reads: Why to Choose Organic and Trust Yourself When Making Food Choices, Thai Crunch Salad and a Lesson in the Healing Properties of Plants, Practicing the Important Ritual of Centering, and The Summer Salad: A Way of Life.
ASHLEY WOOD is a spiritual and intuitive guide, lightworker, Akashic Records reader and mother dedicated to empowering women to live their best life. She is the host of Manifest This!, an internationally recognized and respected podcast and also a long-time contributor to The Body Book. She is passionate about vegan living, yoga, animals and the outdoors. She resides in Winnipeg, Canada with her husband Ben, daughter Ivy and cats Bose and Feesh. Together they create and produce Manifest This! and own Lot 49 Dairy-Free Foods.


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Monday, November 24, 2014
Another Week Came And Went
Well this last week was one of the greatest I have ever had. We started off with absolutely nothing. Not going to lie I was freaking out and had no clue where to go. But all of the sudden out of nowhere we met people. We met people who were really interested. We met a grandma and her grandson Nubia and David. He has 17 anos (years) but is really smart, we taught him on wed. He came to an activity we had on Saturday and church on Sunday. He really wants an answer if it's true. We have a noche de hogan (home evening) tonight so that should be fun. We are going to cook food from Peru Elder Mizari is going to teach us. Me and Elder Mizari are working so much better together, we always have, but I think when he realized that he was going to stay here for one more transfer he realized that it's because god has a plan for us. Things have been going good we have been talking about what we think a lot more and how we are going to improve things. And it seems to be working. We just need to start getting all these people to church. So they can have these blessings. That's one of the most frustrating things out here, they say they want help but the wont act. if they just came God could help them that much more. But we are trying. I hope everyone is ready for Thanksgiving. It's weird because it's not a holiday down here. But I just want to say how grateful I am for all of you! I thought I loved my family before the mission but know I love you with everything I have. I love my parents and all the things they have sacrificed for me over the years. My two little sisters, I hope they know that I love them and that I'm sorry that I have always teased them so much, that's how I show my love I guess. haha all my family, my friends they have been examples for me and I miss and love them too. The thing I am most grateful for in my life is my Savior and my Redeemer Jesus Christ. I never truly understood what the atonement was before the mission and still am learning as I go. But I have come to realise that that is THE greatest gift we have ever received. I love Jesus Christ and I'm just trying to serve him the best I can. Have fun eat a lot for me!!
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Assistant Professor of Instruction
- MSN, University of Pennsylvania
- BSN, Russell Sage College
Susan Gresko is an assistant professor in the Department of Nursing. She completed her master's degree in nursing in the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner program at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a board certified primary care pediatric nurse practitioner and maintains a clinical practice. Her experiences have included working in and coordinating a nurse managed health center which provided health care to underserved children. Ms. Gresko is a child care health consultant and has provided technical assistance and professional development to early learning staff for health and safety topics. She has worked at both the local and national levels as president of the Pennsylvania Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) to promote the work of nurse practitioners and improve health outcomes for children. She is president of the Kappa Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International.
Research Interests
- Adolescent Health
- Child and Adolescent Disability
- Childhood Development
- Community Based Treatment Interventions
- Evidence Based Practice
- Health Disparities
- Health Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Education Activities
- Maternal and Child Health
- mHealth
- Obesity
- School Based Treatment Interventions


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India Research & Scholarship Endowments are the best return on your investment in charity. You help educate mainstream America about your heritage and, in the process, give back to the institution you attended as well as to the society that contributed to your success.
The India Research & Scholarship Endowments ($25,000 each) are established at universities in the US. For each endowment, the Foundation will contribute $5,000 and sign the Establishment of Fund (EOF) with the university to sustain and administer the scholarship. The balance will be raised by the local Indian American community under the guidance of an Area Coordinator. Once established, the Fund will award an annual scholarship (approx. $1000) to a student (regardless of race, color, creed, or nationality) on the basis of the quality of the student's research proposal relating to India or the Indian American community.
The Foundation can also facilitate you in establishing an endowment to commemorate a loved one but the endowment name must contain the word "India" in its title.
To establish an India Research & Scholarship endowment at a university in the US, please contact us.
Misunderstanding, misinformation and stereotyping of Indian Americans and their cultural heritage continue in this day and age of globalization and proliferation of mass/social media. To address this situation, IAEF in partnership with Atman Press (http://www.atmanpress.com/), publisher of award-winning books (India Unveiled and Finders Keepers?) by internationally acclaimed author Robert Arnett, donates books to schools and libraries in the US in order to combat misinformation about India's culture and religion and to help pass on Indian culture to the second generation.
The non-profit 501 (c)(3) status of IAEF enables your contribution as a tax-deductible donation. There is no limit to the number of books that can be donated at special prices. A list of particular schools to (in lieu of school districts or geographical region where to send the books must be provided to IAEF). Bookplates bearing the names of donors are affixed inside each book. If donors indicate no preference, IAEF will select the schools that will receive the books.
To date, more than 10,000 books have been donated to schools and libraries. For more information, contact IAEF or Atman Press.
IAEF donates sets of India Unveiled Photograph Exhibit to universities in the U.S. to be made available for public display through their Outreach Program.
The Exhibit is designed to promote global understanding by initiating and facilitating communication between students, their teachers, and society at large by providing a forum to show how we can all live together harmoniously in an inter-dependent world. It is an ideal educational tool for teaching India's culture, religions, and ethnic heritage in the public school systems and universities through an informative and enjoyable visual experience.
Selected from the photographs taken by Robert Arnett for his internationally acclaimed book India Unveiled, the exhibit highlights the diversity and multicultural life in India. Vivid photographs enlarged, reproduced and framed to museum-quality specifications cover various geographical regions, major religions, lifestyles, and landscapes in India. Each photograph is accompanied by a miniature map of India to place it in a geographical-cultural context. In addition, the Exhibit includes 5 plaques on various topics to aid understanding of the lands and people of India: Map of India, History of India, Religious Diversity, Symbols, and Biographical Sketch of the Photographer.
To borrow the Exhibit for display in your area or to donate a set to a university in your area or your state, please contact us.
Persons with Disabilities in India are defined according to "The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act of 1995" and are identified in seven categories of disability:
The main features of the PWD Act (1995) can be accessed at the official website of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
The Disability India Network, India's one-stop site for comprehensive information related to disability in India, hosted by the Society for Child Development.
National Center for Promotion of Employment for disabled people (the definitive resource for persons with disabilities in India) :
NCIP (National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology, Media and Materials), funded by the U.S. Department of Education
Organizations, working at the local level, (non-profit) looking for partner organizations for joint projects, events, sharing resource persons for lectures, training or technical assistance, for study visits, internships or other cooperation including funding. (Pick the ones for India and US – international, National and Local)
Consideration of a regional framework for action towards an inclusive, barrier-free and rights-based Society for persons with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific:
World Health Organization (WHO) Community Based Rehabilitation, an Urban Experience:
Excellent US resource for searching on Disability organizations by Country and Disability:
Disabled Peoples' International (DPI) is a network of national organizations or assemblies of disabled people, established to promote human rights of disabled people through full participation, equalization of opportunity and development.
Comprehensive and integral International Convention to promote and protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities (Draft Convention – India)
A comprehensive directory of resources by Choike.org, a project of the Third World Institute:
Women and Disabilities – India (a bimonthly web-zine of international disabilities news):
Autism refers to a condition marked by absorption in self-centered subjective mental activity leading to withdrawal from reality. Also known as spastic (paralysis with tonic spasm of the affected muscles and with increased tendon reflexes).
Mental, Intellectual & Locomotive Disability refers to:
Office of Special Education, Univ. of Virginia (USA) official site (contains comprehensive list of resources, organizations, institutions dealing with mental retardation):
The Arc (United States) is a national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families. This national organization on mental retardation provides: searchable database, discussion board, FAQ, what's new, and related links:
Down Syndrome Health Sites in the US:
The internet's most comprehensive resource by the National Downs Syndrome Society (USA):
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Annotated links to developmental disabilities, language, speech, & hearing disabilities, organizations & institutes, psychological and behavioral disorders, and resources for special educators and parents.