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Feel Like You're Not Good Enough for Your New Job?
Feel Like You're Not Good Enough for Your New Job?
By: Haley Pihowich
After what felt like endless applications and an interview where you managed to present yourself professionally (or at least with minor faux pas) – success! You've been invited to join the working world. Now, you have to figure out your place in it.
It's tough to be the newbie in the workplace, where each day can feel like an extended interview, trying to prove yourself so your employer won't regret their decision to give you a chance. Many employers have a probationary term, a time to assess the fit and performance of a new hire. This period of time can be even tougher if you are the kind of person who constantly doubts yourself, has little to no experience to draw on, or takes things too personally.
In my last co-op position, I started out with excitement and confidence that I could handle everything that was coming my way. There was a lot to learn, but I was prepared, right? Wrong. I was messing up, even on the little things, and I started to hate myself every time I made a mistake. I didn't want to draw more attention to my disastrous work performance, so I kept these feelings of inadequacy tucked deep inside, where no supervisor would ever think to look, and did my best to never fail at anything ever again. Obviously, this method was not realistic, or sustainable. I would try this until I would inevitably mess up again, and hate myself more. It was a hard cycle to be in.
At the end of the summer when I had a check-in with my supervisor, I was not anticipating a glowing review. All I could think of were the things I had done wrong. But much to the surprise of my inner self-critic, my supervisor was happy with the work I had been doing. She didn't care about all the little flaws in my work that I had been fretting over.
So where did all these feelings of despair come from? I didn't understand when I started this job that you are not expected to be an expert right away. The idea of getting "good grades" doesn't apply to the workplace in the same way, either. For example, I had been comparing myself to people who had been working there for years, while I had been employed for a measly few months. And just because you don't succeed the first time you are given a task, doesn't mean you've failed completely. In some cases a failed attempt could even lead to an innovative new way of solving a problem.
Another thing I wish I had known is that it's okay to ask for help. If you feel like you are making mistakes, or are unsure about your role, communicating your concerns with your supervisor or asking a fellow employee for guidance is a regular practice in healthy workplaces. Talk to your boss about what they expect from you, and ask them to review your performance every now and then, because it can help you become more confident in your work and gain more quality experience on the job.
I was my own harshest critic, obsessing over small mistakes without realizing they were insignificant. If I hadn't been so down on myself, I probably could have been more focused, done a better job, and I probably could have enjoyed more of my time working there.
Instead of placing unreasonable expectations on yourself when starting somewhere new, take the time to understand your role in the workplace and enjoy the new experience.
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Haley Pihowich is a co-op student majoring in English who is passionate about literature and reads anything she can get her hands on. She enjoys using writing to share stories and connect with others.
Beyond the Article:
- Read Haley's piece on putting your best foot forward in your job search.
- Learn more about failure's silver lining.
- Check out Sarah's reflections on imposter syndrome.
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How to Activate and Use Free WiFi Calling When You Travel
Last updated: July 2019
One day I received an alert from my iPhone about free WiFi calling. My mobile device asked if I wanted to activate Sprint WiFi calling and though unsure of what if was, I agreed. #RiskTaker
If it worked the way it sounded, I knew it'd be essential for my upcoming month traveling in Asia, where I'd have to hop on a few conference calls with US clients for work. I also knew it'd be great to test out, since my post on how to activate Sprint's free global roaming feature is my most popular tech article to date.
Here's what you need to know about Free WiFi Calling + my experience using International Wifi Calling instead of Sprint International Roaming Calls
What is WiFi Calling?
WiFi calling is a mobile feature that allows you to make and receive phone calls to any US, US Virgin Island, and Puerto Rico phone number over WiFi, for free. It is available for iOS and Android devices.
How to use international Wifi Calling to make Free Calls While Traveling
When I travel, I activate my free Sprint Global Roaming plan for unlimited 2G data and unlimited texting. Sprint's international roaming calls, unfortunately, are 20 cents per minute.
Previously, I used Google Hangouts to make phone calls online, but receiving calls was a little more complicated (and many of my clients and family didn't have apps like What's App and Skype.)
Now I turn on WiFi Calling instead and make or receive phone calls to/from the US for free, just as long as I am connected to WiFi (I use a Sprint iPhone 6s with a US phone number. Update 2019: I now have the iPhone XS with the same US phone number).
Does international WiFi calling work well?
You bet! While in Taiwan (a destination that has some of the most reliable internet I've ever experienced) I was able to take hour-long conference calls that were clear and without lag or interruption. When I checked my phone bill upon return, I had no extra charges.
Note: there are a some countries that do not allow WiFi Calling, like China, Syria, Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Sudan, to name a few. Be sure to check with your carrier to ensure the country you are visiting allows it. Using a VPN for WiFi Calling violates the feature's terms of service.
Which cellphone Carriers Use WiFi Calling?
I use Sprint, but WiFi Calling is not exclusive to Sprint. My husband, Alex uses Verizon and an Android (Samsung) and was alerted to his WiFi Calling feature shortly after me. After doing some research, I can confirm that the four major US mobile carriers: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile all offer free wifi calls through Wifi Calling.
How to Activate WiFi Calling on iPhone and Android
Here is how to activate WiFi calling on both Android and iOS devices (instructions are below the images). When activation is successful, you'll see your phone's signal read "[Carrier] Wi-Fi" at the top of your device screen. Mine says "Sprint Wi-Fi". This indicates you can start enjoying the perks of free calls with wifi!
iOS instructions to activate free wifi calling on iPhone: Go to settings; scroll down to "Phone"; under the "Calls" section, click on "Wi-Fi Calling"; Toggle switch to turn on (it will light green when on)
Android instructions: Go to settings; scroll to "Connections"; search for Wi-Fi calling (note: Android steps vary per device)
Cons of WiFi Calling
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Dropped calls: Sometimes I forget to turn off WiFi Calling when I don't need it, which isn't a big deal until I am taking a phone call with a bad WiFi signal. My previous home office, for example, had a bad WiFi signal and dropped my calls often. I had to constantly remind myself to turn if off and use my standard mobile service.
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Monday September 21, 2009
What is it?
A successful Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) occurs when a command can achieve seamless relocation and transparent communication throughout the process. The United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) has offered a list of recommendations and insights to assist in the smooth transition for all future BRACing commands.
What has the Army done?
Having recently undergone a BRAC, USASAC demonstrated that preparation and early communication produce positive results. USASAC developed and continually enhanced an automated tool that assisted permanent change of station (PCS) employees in their relocation. Compiled onto compact discs, this information served as a resource and reference for all employees, and included:
- Checklists for PCS preparation
- House hunting tips
- Interactive maps of the new city and surrounding area, providing valuable insights about schools, home prices, crime statistics, hospitals and other similar features.
- USASAC placed a great deal of emphasis on its employees unable to relocate, holding Find-a-Job Workshops that included resume assistance and job swaps.
USASAC communicated with the workforce throughout the BRAC. USASAC recommends the following communications tactics:
- Hold open-forum meetings that include:
o Group introductions and open discussion forums
o Detailed instructions of the PCS process
o Handouts with maps, area information, emergency numbers and in-processing information
What is planned for the future?
- USASAC is developing a dynamic training module to provide to all employees via its employee intranet site, reaching specialized personnel, ensuring that employees are effectively trained in the skills required.
- Uphold direct and constant communications with employees through multiple means (email, phone, in person)
- Utilize modern technology, by launching a Web site, blog or creating accounts on Youtube, Twitter or Facebook dedicated to providing information about the BRAC.
Why is it important to the Army?
As the Army continues to improve the quality of life for Soldiers and families by providing excellent facilities for barracks, recreation, family housing and health care, the importance of BRACs is increasingly evident. The numbers of BRACing commands continue to rise, while the need to retain talented and experienced employees is more important than ever. The Army benefits from well-executed BRACs by keeping valued employees, properly training new employees and providing the entire workforce with improvements in its quality of life. As the Army seeks to find balance and recruit more talent, strong transparent communications in all areas is essential. Collaboration and the sharing of lessons learned and others' best practices, makes the Army stronger.
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- Vice Chief of the Army Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli at the Pentagon ceremony where Department of Defense and Army officials inducted fallen hero Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes
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"Just remember, every Soldier just wants to be heard. Listen to them - it's our job to mold them, to teach them everything we know. They will look back one day and say 'my NCO taught me that.' That's when you know you were successful."
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As we sticky the wicketNovember 2nd, 2007
November has roller-bladed in with all the grace and gentle maneuver of an epileptic hippopotamus. The drama that has taken place in just the first two days makes me want to nap past Thanksgiving. How has the month been treating me? Open book time.
- I'm sick again. My throat is all sore, my muscles achey. Hertz/Postal Tim is similarly afflicted, as is Denise, which makes me think it's an actual plague as well all got sick immediately on the first. Oh well.
- Work is being annoying. There is no direct, approachable way to do the things I need to do. Specifically, the XSL-FO spec by design has no provision for blocks that span a number of columns smaller than the total number of columns on the page, but larger than one. So, I have to write insanity using third-party extensions to XSL-FO. Usually I would be energized by such a challenge, but the tools that I have to work with limit the number of ways that I can describe that insanity. I'm a huge fan of TIMTOWTDI, and XML is based around a single "right" coding strategy that covers 80% of what I want to do, but leaves the non-trivial 20% as a sacrifice so that implementations take off. This is what happened with "span." It's hard to make blocks span arbitrary numbers of columns, and the XML group wants the FO standard (and XML) in general to be implemented widely so that the terror of SGML doesn't happen again. Their response is to nerf the standard so anyone (except apparently the Apache group) The problem is that an almost-completely-useful standard is also almost-completely-frustrating. Oh well.
- New relationship drama. Though it seems to have cleared itself, there were some awkward conversations and non-discussions. I'm concerned, but have no basis for how to change behavior or conversation patterns. On the one hand, this is frustrating. On the other hand, I'm having a hard time feeling guilty without knowing the cause. Oh well.
- Old relationship drama. Being nice to exes causes problems. Being civil to exes causes problems. Being a jerk to exes causes problems. Ignoring exes causes problems, and is impractical. I'll just have to cause problems being nice as that's the way I deal with the world, regardless of complexities or weird coincidences. Oh well.
- No good way to deal with the above. My better conscience has me at a debate tournament helping out Blake this weekend, so Tulsa is out. Boston is like a million miles away, so queso is out. There go my two best support structures for a few days. Oh well.
My congressman won't let me give my brother a clean syringe.
If he should get AIDS and die, that's just too bad.
$5 on the overOctober 15th, 2007
Yes, it's been a while. Doug was right in his betting. Summary time!
Good things happened in the last two months. I knelt before my altar of consumerism and extracted therefrom some discs to make the all-too-near winter more comfortable. I got the second season of the Muppet show, a copy of Krrish, and Katamari Damacy.
Probably more importantly than just the discs is the new medium of play. I finally gave in to the compulsion I've had since, probably, 2002ish and got myself a giant TV. It's a 46" LCD 1080p monstrosity from Polaroid that has already gone down in price by $50 in the couple of weeks since it's been in the TV loft. The good part is that the picture is beautiful, it has all the inputs I need for cable, DVD, computer, and gaming systems. The bad part is that it's probably going to explode at any moment. Eh, such are the chances you take buying the off-brand. I've had good luck in the past, so I'm not feeling any real trepidation (he said as he knocked wood).
More good: I've been hanging out with the esteemed Dr. Kim more and more. We hit up the Stone Lion Inn murder mystery extravaganza and found ourselves well entertained. It's a really big and pretty house, very well kept, and the evening's entertainment was welcome. Good times were had by all.
Less good was the chunk of September that I spent sick. Across this great land of ours spread a plague of coughing and hacking and wheezing and aching that could not be stopped but for the power of one magical beverage. Behold! The Tussin Cocktail!
- 2 shots Maximum Strength CVS Tussin
- 2 cups PCFOJ
- 2 shots Tanquerey Gin
- 1 tablespoon Grenadine
Pour the tussin in a glass, fill with the orange juice and gin, then stir. Add the grenadine on top. The whole result looks like a fruity drink that Dave Foley would order during the "coconut monkey's head" sketch. The acidity of the orange juice helps clear some of the phlegm and the gin and tussin calm the cough reflex while also making you stop caring about coughing in the first place. It's an overall win.
You're fear in the face of strength I guess spinning 'round till dizzy better suits you.
Let's rock it like a Saturn VAugust 2nd, 2007
One of the defining characteristics of the past weeks is the growing number of board games that I've been playing. Chris Brodt and I started off with a festively hosted game of Axis and Allies with some friends of mine from Hertz. Similarly, Chris's new thang was sweet enough to treat us to a game or two of Settlers of Catan. Both are really entertaining, and a good excuse to get people together to chat and make merriment. It will happen again.
Speak of Hertz, I must admit that I'm pretty happy I got out while I did. Now that the new CIO has pretty much come out and publicly said that outsourcing is where the company is headed, I'm feeling a lot better about having a job that has been around for ~250 years, and can legally not be moved out of the country. That being said, I'm honestly pretty pleased that all of this has been made public, because now the people who want to get out can. I'm always a fan of putting cards on the table and letting people decide what to do with them. Apparently, what several of them have decided to do is complain. Can't say I blame them.
Today, I sit in beautiful Baltimore, Maryland, the second of a set of unending trips that I will have to take up here for my job. The meetings that I'm attending are the kind of boring that makes my kidney cry. Luckily, I have my mastery of Will Shortz to keep me from falling asleep for the first hour or so. Between that, HBO in the hotel room, and the amazing crab cakes, I find ways to keep myself entertained that don't involve Ravens and Orioles.
The other problem with Baltimore is that it means that I can't get up to visit the lovely town of Tulsa as often as I'd like. So now, there are broken air conditioners and soap dishes that need looking after, yummy pizza to eat, and cute girls to entertain.
You shut your mouth
how can you say
I go about things the wrong way
The Mariah Carey Glitter FundJuly 16th, 2007
Just got back from a week in Baltimore helping the Eagle fly. Boring times were had. More on that later. First:
Why do I love Oklahoma so much? Fun random adventure! During some coffee shop time shortly before I went to Baltimore, my esteemed roommate met a cute little air traffic control student. (Apparently the *only* reputable air traffic control school in the US is here in OKC. I never would have guessed.) Apparently through the past week, the two of them have been seeing quite a bit of each other. Patrick was kind enough to pick me up from the airport and directly took me for some coffee with the two of them. Cherie had started making some glitter signs for her friends from Utah who were coming to visit. Her plan involved meeting these girls at the airport, screaming and waving her sign. Such good will need not be left as a voice alone. After a quick trip to the local dispensary, we had a few more sets of glitter pens and posterboards, and did it up proper. Chris Brodt's welcomed them to Okie Noodlin', mine suggested we go eat giblets, Patrick's yodeled a gleeful "Yee-Haw," and Floyd's (more on him in a moment) greeted them in the full spirit of "Okie City." We then trucked down to the airport (my second trip in 4 hours) and stood waiting for them while the monitors overhead described the status of flights as one of "In Air," "Arrived," "On Time," "Landed," and "Now at (time 10 minutes ago)." Sometimes even in that order. As we waited, I made conversation with Floyd. Turns out that as well as being a Vietnam veteran turned electrician with sleeve tattoos, he's also been a late-night Denny's waiter, an oil platform roughneck, a truck driver, a mechanic, and in lockup for something that he doesn't talk about anymore. Really cool and interesting guy. After tracking the girls down we went for an evening of drinks at the HiLo. They were appreciative of our enthusiasm. We were appreciative of their company. How equitable.
Somewhere in this crazy world, there's a great picture of all of this.
I came in here for that special offer
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On the bending of spinesJuly 5th, 2007
As has been brought up elsewhere, the Billy-Casey romantic interaction is no longer. It's upsetting, but I really think for the best.
At the time of my divorce, I decided that I would try my best to lead a life that had no secrets. I consider myself an open book, in that anyone can ask me any question they want, on any topic, and I will respond fully and truthfully. I have nothing and have done nothing that I need to hide. It's kept me from making a lot of mistakes in my day, as I can't justify that "if no-one knows, then it didn't happen." It had another, more devilish advantage too, in that if I got the story of what all happened with Rosie out in the open first and most plainly, then I could control the rumors, and be sure that popular opinion was on my (correct) side. It worked really well. The rumor mill does not work against you when the most reliable source for information is your own openness.
The problem that I'm running in to is that very few people seem to share this ethos. I decided as an amendment a while back that any of my secrets are available, but I can hold the secrets of others. Tales that I don't "own" are not tales that I can decide whether to share or not. I have to respect the decision of the person that crafted the tale. Unfortunately, the "ownership" of stories as such is often not so cut-and-dry. How do I deal when I am involved in the creation of the story, but it's non-trivial to make it public? Historically, I try to throw some disclaimers out before I do anything worth gossiping about. Darn if I forgot this time. Now I have to climb up the back side of the bracket to make all of this work out according to how I see the world.
The 4th of July was entertaining in the way that only the Man can make it. My first run-in with the Moore police came at about 1 in the morning when all the fireworks that Chris Brodt and our various associates were shooting off in the backyard became subject to civil forfeiture. Granted, just a warning, but that's a good start. Certainly, the Man did not need to bring the 'cuffs and backseat rides.
Also, the rain? Yeah, we can be done with that.
Transformers is a good flick, but you don't need me to tell you that. Just go see it, and get excited for the sequel.
And if you're not content to just believe
And if you don't consent to just let it be
Stretch out your legs and dance with me
All night.


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"I'm not sure if we should be having this discussion…"
"No...no, let's have this discussion. Let's have it right now."
These words were not said in anger. They were said among friends who were sharing some time and some beer together over the internet. We're from all walks of life and backgrounds. Some of us from Savannah Georgia, some recently moved to Virginia, some from Brazil,and me...well...I'm a California transplant to Oregon. I haven't had a whole lot of personal experience with racism except for the fact that I viewed it from the sidelines.
The man who invited the discussion is a black man who understands the reasons behind the demands to remove the Confederate flag. He has worked to get the Confederate flag removed. He is more than willing to share his experiences with us, his friends. And I'm glad he did.
I have always recognized the fact that I am a privileged person of white descent. I am German/Irish-Canadian. I knew that when I went to school I had good teachers with all the resources they needed to teach me. This was from my earliest age. I have never been asked to work harder to "prove" myself because I'm white. I have never had someone look at me nervously in a public place because of the color of my skin. Anytime I apply for a program, I never have to wonder if that person decided I was just a little less "deserving" because I'm white.
Now, I view most of us, White, Black, Hispanic, Indian, African, and all the different colors of people who come here from the eastern part of the world as having pretty equal treatment in this progressive northwest community. Which is why I have to stand up and recognize that I have white privilege.
Just because my community recognizes equality in general doesn't mean that we don't have white privilege. We need to be very careful because that line of thought can lead to ignoring the fact that racism happens. It happens in the best of communities, it happens overtly in other parts of the country, and if we are not careful, we could be led into thinking that it just doesn't happen or couldn't happen here.
We should recognize, and teach our children, that people have been slaves a lot longer than they have been free in this country. My son thinks that people who treat others different because of skin color are just dumb. He sees no difference between himself and another child in school no matter what they look like. But if I allow him to think it didn't happen at all, I would be doing everyone who is still under the influence of racism a disservice. I would be denying the recognition of those who were slaves in my own American history.
When I was about 30, I did have some friends who would think that anyone who looked vaguely Mexican should be picking beans and fruit. They would never consider anyone like that a candidate for a professional position, a leadership position, or a position of equality within the social structure they were used to. So….I dumped them. I walked away from them as casually as I would walk away from a badly made latte at Starbucks. But in doing so, I also cut off all the conversation that could have happened.
So when my friend Randy said, "Let's have this discussion," I listened. And I told him my views. And I realized that keeping silent on my white privilege was doing other people a disservice.
So what do we do? How do we fix this horrifying problem that is so embarrassing that we don't even want to admit to it?
Treat everyone, no matter what skin color, race, sexual orientation, or social situation, as a human being deserving of the rights and privileges that we all enjoy.
Teach your children. Teach them that slavery and racism happened, it is still happening now. That people who are different are being treated as lesser human beings, and that it is WRONG.
Recognize your privilege, and when you see that your privilege is impinging on someone else's rights, speak up. Whether it is a reservation at a restaurant, someone who needs assistance through a program, or how people are represented in a media story. Yes, you might lose your spot in line. You might be turned away at your favorite restaurant, you might even lose some friends. The people you speak up for may never even be grateful, but you will make it plain that the privilege you enjoy is not enjoyed by everyone, and that is wrong.
When enough people...teach enough children….and enough governments and communities bow to the inevitable pressure to treat every single person as an equal human being…then, and only then, will be it be something we will only read in books.
And I too am glad we are having this discussion. I am glad we are having this discussion right now.


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Dario Marchetti
Baylor College of Medicine
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Publication history
Received date: September 19, 2016
Accepted date: October 18, 2016
Published date: November 07, 2016
© 2016 Toh Yoon EW. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Toh Yoon EW (2016) Management of postprandial hypoglycemia due to late dumping syndrome after direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (D-PEJ) with miglitol and an isomaltulose-containing enteral formula. Gen Int Med Clin Innov 1: DOI: 10.15761/GIMCI.1000126.


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Love My Dress - A Mia Mia Dress For A Scottish Wedding at Rowallan Castle
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"We met with Hayley, one of the florists who was amazing. In terms of flowers we knew we didn't want pinks or roses, we wanted seasonal flowers and autumnal colours. We weren't sure about flower types so Hayley suggested a private Pinterest board were we could add pictures of bouquets and button holes we liked, the colour of the bridesmaid dresses etc."


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Land Based Activities
Water Based Activities
Air Based Activities
Canoeing in Sri Lanka - Canoeing Tours in Sri Lanka - River Expeditions Sri Lanka - Kalu Ganga - Canoe trip on the Kalu Ganga
Location Type
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Distance From Airport
: 70 Km (2 hour drive)
Distance From Colombo
: 40 Km (1.15 hour drive)
: Kalu ganga, Kalutara Temple, Beach area
The Kalu Ganga is a relaxing eco tourism destination and a relatively slow flowing river for most of the way, so there is no need for any specialist canoeing skills. Along the route you will be able to see many vegetation types and changing landscapes of Sri Lanka.
Just passing the populated Ratnapura town area, the riverbank environment becomes more scenic and peaceful, with lonely sand collectors' houses surrounded by thick vegetation and palm trees! During most of the ride the only noises you will hear are the birds' calls and the sound of your paddle dipping into the calm water. For a bit more adventure, it is possible to continue on down the river where you will negotiate some basic rapids (full training will be given). The journey finishes at the west coast town of Kalutara which is famous for its impressive 'Gangatilaka Vihara' (Buddhist shrine), fine basketware and the best mangosteens in Sri Lanka !
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100% of every donation goes to support programming through Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR), a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization. We work to unite people, communities, and organizations to build capacity through innovation and collaboration. Together, we ARE BUILDING a 21st century appalachia in Kentucky.
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"There is a future in Appalachia because the seeds have been sown and much like our forefathers, we must be pioneers with visions only the brave can see. We are modern-day pioneers paving the way for a new era in Appalachia through technology and innovation with the best scenic backdrop anyone could ever ask for."
- Dustin and Mai Cornett I Owners of The Chocolat Inn and Café I Beattyville, Ky.


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I firmly believe everyone should have the experience - at least once in their life - of pooping in the wilderness. Of digging a hole at least six inches deep, dropping trou, and watching their own poop land in the hole. Then filling it with soil, packing it down, and returning the surrounding earth to its original state.
I believe this not just because pooping in holes has become second nature since I started backpacking, but because I experienced real compost in my friend Lydia's yard yesterday. From start to mulch. When you see one too many potted plants or cut flower arrangements in your life, you forget where it all really comes from. Not just the postcard pictures of a farm with a guy in overalls posed casually leaning on a fence that you see from the side of the road. Not the beautiful bins of colorful, washed produce (definitely not GMO and definitely organic) at the farmers' market.
No, I'm talking about what dirt really is. How our bodies - the stuff of our skin and bones - are ultimately the same stuff as dirt. How the plants growing prettily or wildly in the ground are also the same stuff as dirt. How if you have the chance to take a shovel and pull up some plants, move them to the compost heap, then come back a few months later, you might see something that looks nothing like the original plant but a lot like dirt.
We make dirt wrong. We use it to describe the things we don't want on us ("Don't touch that! It's DIRTY!"), don't want to hear ("Don't say that DIRTY word!"), and what we work hard to get rid of ("Wash your hands...they're DIRTY!").
But DIRT is US.
It was a moment of revelation - of Oneness, if you will - when my friend Lydia lifted the tarp covering the fresh heap of compost made of kitchen scraps. It was hard for me to watch all the creepy crawly worms and bugs making their way through coffee grounds, pumpkin skins, paper scraps, egg shells, and leaves.
I didn't want to have to see it. I'll admit that.
But there they were, making DIRT...the vital ingredient that fuels all life, the stuff that IS life in its final form and the source of all living things. The end...and the beginning...simultaneously.
It had been so long since I'd seen, smelled, and participated in decomposition that it woke me up. But of course that isn't exactly true. I'm surrounded by life - and DIRT - at all times, I just ignore the "dirty" parts and focus on enjoying the flowers and the fruits. I let other people handle the dirt - "do the dirty work". Or I separate myself from the "dark" or "dirty" aspects of me. I try to edit them out of my experience, as if it's better that way.
As I stood there, staring at the bustling city of worms crawling in and out, up and down, through the muck, I remembered. I remembered all the ways I have tried to push away the "dirty" parts of my past, to make everything look clean all the time, to live as if the flowers - the things of Beauty I've decided I want to see - don't have deep roots that crawl through that same rich soil, black and moist with powerful fuel for life. I remembered how I've distanced myself from the earth, whenever I insisted on standing tall, head held high, looking towards the horizon of some greater dream, trying to deny the "dirt" that supported me under my feet at all times.
Staring at the pile of compost as it became compost, I witnessed an aspect of Oneness we aren't often presented. If it's true that everything is energy, that every single phenomenon is in the same field of infinite potential, then it surely applies to compost too.
It also applies to pooping in the woods.
Which is why, if you ever have the chance, you should do it. But please don't leave toilet paper in the backcountry. I'm begging you.
Or go look at a pile of compost. Study and observe how life feeds on life.
And be with everything that comes up for you - all the feelings of aversion, disgust, and wanting to turn away to experience "something better" than this.
How is the stuff you consider "dirt" in your life actually the compost pile, rich with nutrients and material for your growth and thriving?
How would you feel differently about your "poopy" circumstances if you saw them simply as compost in the making, as both the byproduct of your process and the source of all that is to come?
By all means, train your eyes to see the flowers, and use your taste to savor the sweet fruits of life. But also remember, they - and we - all need the dirt to grow.


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A New Educational Step for Global Generation/
After 18 months in preparation, the Masters in Professional Studies, with a specialism in Community Based Regeneration was launched last week. This new step is in cooperation with Middlesex University, who have a long history of practice based learning. The first cohort accepted onto the programme reflect the common ground that has always been the stuff of Global Generation. Participants bring with them a wealth of experience and diversity of age, culture and professional roles which they will be inquiring into and writing about. The group includes; teachers, gardeners, story tellers, play workers along with a former local authority deputy CEO, and a vicar. All of them committed to creative and meaningful ways of growing more inclusive communities. Over the next two years they will be learning to be reflective action researchers, while they explore and develop further the work they are doing in, and with, communities.
Twenty years ago, the possibility of offering people an opportunity to work on a Master's degree was a million miles from where I thought I would be. I was a doer and a university drop out. I didn't believe in what I perceived to be the disconnected, dry book style of academic learning. However late in life I embarked on an academic journey which has helped me shape the free writing, dialogue and story making dimensions of Global Generation's work. I began to explore many forms of creative expression. This is actively encouraged in an action research approach. Very quickly I realised, not only was it fun but most importantly these 'different ways of knowing' helped bring about change for myself and others. In delivering this Masters programme, I feel privileged to be working alongside Drs Gill Coleman and David Adams, who are well seasoned in navigating the inevitable challenges of working within a large institution like a university. Many researchers focus on other people, from a remote so-called objective perspective. Consequently, all too often, reports and journal articles, sit on shelves read by few. In contrast, both Gill and Dave have many years of experience in supporting individuals to inquire into themselves and their own work, combined with theory. Whilst writing is an important component, the main objective is to be involved in bringing about positive practical consequences, in whatever form that may be.
Cultivating the conditions for what we are calling, community based regeneration, raises individual, organisational and societal questions for which there are no simple answers. There is a call for new and nuanced perspectives. I am thrilled the opportunity this programme is bringing, to inquire with others, to support great projects and to tell engaging stories about good practice.
"I am thrilled to be among the first intake for the new MProf. I wasn't sure what to expect when I signed up but after the introductory talk we were given by the MDX director of graduate research followed by our first weekend together, I was left in no doubt that the course offers a truly progressive approach to both the subject and personal transformation, echoing Ghandi's famous quote - 'Be the change you want to see in the world'." – Richard Crane, Quintain participant
"The beginning of this masters course for me was a little bit of magic. The journey to get here has taken many years and the pieces of the jigsaw all started to finally fall into place over the weekend as I found myself surrounded by inspirational participants and tutors." – Kate Hellard, Frome Town Council participant
"As I look back to a fortnight ago I see sparks. Sparks of story. Sparks of poems. Sparks of clay, plants, questions, answers. Sparks of connections, to each other, to our pasts, our lands, our work, and to what is to come. I await, hopefully with the patience of nature, for our next weekend, where sparks may glow brighter." - Emma Trueman, Global Generation participant
We are now accepting applications for our second cohort which begins in February 2019, in the first instance email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.


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Last Sunday we headed out to Palm Springs for the day. Mike had never been, so it was time to take him out there and explore the area.
I'm a planner by nature though, so we drove out there with a full schedule planned ahead of time right down to where we would be eating. With Flynn being on a gluten-free diet (and a picky eater) I don't like to take any chances when it comes to finding food he's going to love so it's important I go into any day trip with a solid plan.
We also love hitting the road bright and early when we are heading out to explore somewhere new ... just don't ask the kids how much they enjoy being woken up before midday on a weekend. But, if we are going to venture further than about an hour away from home we want to see as much as possible and spend as long as possible at our destination. And, let's face it, no matter how much the kids complain about the early start they always end up having a great day.
It is approximately 1.5 hours to drive from Temecula to Palm Springs, so we decided that our first stop of the day should be an early brunch at Lulu California Bistro. With full bellies, we'd be able to take on the rest of the day.
Lulu California Bistro
Lulu California Bistro offers something for everyone, and their gluten-free options don't disappoint no matter what time of day you are going. So while both Mike and Jay enjoyed different variations of the eggs benedict, I devoured the hazelnut crepes, Marisol ate her breakfast quesadilla, and Flynn was more than happy with hash browns and a gluten-free blueberry muffin.
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Overview: There's an evil creature called Aratama that attacks people, and a group of Miko has been exorcising those creatures using swords since olden times. Those who wear uniforms and swords are called Toji, who are officially called Tokubetsu Saishi Kitoutai (Special Ritual Maneuver Team) in the police association. They are officially approved to wield the swords by the government officials. The government has established five training schools consisting of junior and senior high levels for the female students to attend. They spend their student life normally, and use special skills with the swords when they're doing missions to protect people. In the spring, these five schools are to take part in a competition. Among the girls who train for the competition, there's a girl who's a bit more passionate than any other girls. Where would the girl with the sword aim?
Alternative titles: Toji no Miko
Released: 2018-01-05 Runtime: 25 mins Origin: Japan
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Wilted Spinach and Almond Salad
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- Place spinach in a large serving bowl.
- Heat canola oil, sesame oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt in a skillet; bring to a boil. Pour hot dressing over spinach. Toss immediately to coat all the leaves with hot dressing. wilting the spinach.
- Cook and stir onion in the same skillet; coat onion with any remaining dressing in the skillet.
- Divide wilted spinach among 4 plates; sprinkle each with hard-boiled egg, onion, and toasted almonds. Season with black pepper.
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Per Serving: 238 calories; 19.3 11.3 7.5 106 723 Full nutrition
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I'm SO excited to be the first reviewer of this recipe so that I can happily also be the first to report how excellent this salad is. I wasn't expecting to love it, but I did. I thought it woul...
The salad itself was good, but the dressing was too acidic tasting.
I'm SO excited to be the first reviewer of this recipe so that I can happily also be the first to report how excellent this salad is. I wasn't expecting to love it, but I did. I thought it woul...
I really hate it when people change the recipe, why not submit your own but I'll do that anyway. First: This was just like Mom used to make and I loved it back then too but if you fry up a few s...
This recipe is outstanding! I was looking for a last-minute salad to make with my homemade pizza last night and spinach was the only leafy green I had to work with, so I searched for a spinach s...
This is a bomb recipe. I didn't even have onion or Dijon mustard (substituted yellow mustard) and it still came out great. Thanks for sharing this recipe, I can't wait to make it again!
I make this all the time now, it was so good. Brought it to a party and it was a hit. Just to warn you, though, don't heat up the dressing until right before serving, otherwise it can get ugly.
Excellent salad! I didn't measure my spinach, I just used a 9oz. bag, as that is what I had on hand. I think next time I will cut back on the dressing part, maybe by 1/3, as I had a bit too mu...
The whole family likes this one! Love the tangy sweet flavor of the dressing. I added chunks of roasted chicken and hot bread to make it a meal. I always was a fan of the old-fashioned wilted ...
I tried this first time for 2012 Christmas party and received such great compliments! it was wonderful! then we made this again two days ago and finished up a whole lot of spinach! so delicious!...
This was totally worth making a special trip to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients. I added grilled portobello mushrooms and sliced strawberries.


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Cooper Thurber practices in the area of commercial and tort litigation. His practice concentrates in product and professional liability, insurance coverage, bad faith, trucking, toxic tort, premises liability and banking law. He represents businesses and insurers in significant commercial and tort litigation. Clients have included insurers, banks, manufacturers, universities, lawyers, judges and developers. Mr. Thurber has worked with insurance carriers as coverage, extra contractual and casualty counsel for the past 48 years. He has defended commercial carriers in bad faith, fraud and breach of contract matters in courts throughout Alabama both state and local. He has put on numerous seminars for carriers on avoiding bad faith in Alabama under the L.& S. Roofing doctrine.
Mr. Thurber was with Lyons, Pipes & Cook and served as managing partner before the firm joined Phelps Dunbar.


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There's a popular idea that suggests that you can't help yourself when it comes to your emotions. You can't help but be swept away by wherever your emotional "wind" might be blowing.
Did you know that EQ is more important than IQ. Ok, so let's back up. IQ, or intelligence quotient, is a number derived from a standardized intelligence test.EQ, on the other hand, is a measure of a person's level of emotional intelligence. This refers to a person's ability to perceive, control, evaluate, and express emotions.
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Psychologists describe emotional intelligence or Emotional Quotient (EQ) as consisting of the following:
• The ability to face challenges by being aware of one's own self; self-awareness
• Ability to find positive ways of dealing with stressful situations;
• Communicating effectively and politely with others;
• Empathizing with people;
• Willingness to form healthier relationships by working closely with people;
• Ability to use all of these qualities to achieve success at work and in life.
There's very little emphasis put on developing emotional intelligence.
• Change is the only constant in business;
• The person with emotional intelligence is at home, whereas the person with high IQ may not be able to handle with grace and ease.
"People with well-developed emotional skills are more likely to be content and effective in their lives, mastering the habits of the mind that foster their own productivity; people who cannot marshal some control over their emotional life fight battles that sabotage their ability forfocused work and clear thought."
— Daniel Goleman, "Emotional Intelligence"
Next week, we're going to discuss the top 5 reasons why your emotional intelligence determines your success in life!


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Main Library holds community forum about opioid epidemic
Join us at for a panel discussion about the opioid epidemic affecting Greater Cincinnati. The event starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Main Library in the Reading Garden Lounge. This event is for adults; no registration is required.
Panelists will include:
· Capt. Mike Neville, Cincinnati Police Department
· Chief Tom Synan, Newtown Police Department and the Hamilton County Heroin Coalition
· Kevin Finn, Strategies to End Homelessness
· Dr. Shawn Ryan, President and Chief Medical Officer of BrightView Health.
For more information, call 513-369-6900 or visit CincinnatiLibrary.org.


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Plants and trees clean our water, soil, and air — making our environment a safer and healthier place to live. Our health starts with the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink, so it stands to reason that our health is closely connected to our environment.
While trees are often recognized for providing us with oxygen, they don't get enough credit for also filtering the air we breathe. Trees remove harmful pollutants from the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and fine particulate matter.
When we bring nature back into our neighborhoods, the air we breathe is cleaner and, in turn, our communities are healthier. Reducing air pollution particles has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and lung diseases including asthma. In fact, US Forest Service scientists calculate that trees save more than 850 million lives a year and prevent 670,000 incidents of acute respiratory failure.
Trees also clean up pollutants in our soil and water, protecting local water quality. By reducing groundwater runoff and sewage overflow — which can pose serious health hazards — trees provide us with healthier neighborhoods and make it more likely that we'll get outside and enjoy nature.
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Lovasi, G. S., Quinn, J. W, Neckerman, K. M., Perzanowski, M., Rundle, A, (2008). Children living in areas with more street trees have lower prevalence of asthma. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 62(7), 647-649.
Nowak, D., Hirabayashi, S., Bodine, A., Greenfield, E. 2007. Tree and forest effects on air quality and human health in the United States.
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What is Dry Brushing and Why Do It (bonus tips, too!)/
Earlier this year we were able to have our eyes looked at by our amazing Iridologist (lots more on this soon). One of the biggest takeaways for me was what she saw regarding my lymphatic system. It doesn't drain well, which can lead to a laundry list of concerns, namely one of my biggest fears since losing my mom: cancer.
I began to research and study the lymphatic system and was surprised by what I found, but as always, knowledge is power. Dry Brushing kept popping up as a way to stimulate the lymph to move, so I ordered a set of brushes and haven't looked back.
What is and Why Dry Brush?
According to Dr. Mercola, "Dry skin brushing promotes lymphatic drainage of toxic waste, which results in many other benefits such as improved immunity, refreshed skin, and reduction of cellulite."
Our skin is our largest organ, (the one responsible for elimination) after all, and so often overlooked in the care of our bodies. Skin plays a massive role in detoxifying the body and when unable to do so properly, waste can not be removed, and we become sick.
When we Dry Brush, our lymph is woken up, and better able to release toxins and waste. It's known to reduce cellulite, energize you in the morning, improve circulation, and most importantly, eliminate toxic waste.. All good stuff.
How to Dry Brush
First, be sure your brush is made of natural materials - this is super important. Mine is made of Boar bristles. Dry Brushing shouldn't hurt, you'll feel it, yes, but you shouldn't wince with every brush. I made the mistake of getting my first brush at Target and thought "How on earth do people do this every day, ouch!". Thankfully I did my research, and ended up with this set, which I love (the long handle option is amazing for my back).
Always brush towards your heart, and begin at your feet. I like doing short bursts, not too much pressure, remember, this isn't supposed to cause pain.
I begin with the bottoms of my feet, moving to the tops, and up both legs. Especially concentrating on my thighs (go away cellulite, go).
Next I do my tummy, and sides (small circles on belly) and moving up to my breasts (super, super important in allowing lymph movement to avoid breast cancer - also remember to be gentle here due to sensitive skin).
Then, my arms/hands. Going from finger tips and "down" towards my heart, including armpits (again, important).
I move onto my back and butt now, that long handle attachment is super handy here, and man it feels so good on my back!
I love the Kit I got, as it includes a softer face brush, I use this on my neck and face (softer brushing here).
That's it! I like to shower after to wash off all the brushed skin (alternating hot and cold water helps improve circulation as well!).
I also like Hello Glow's video if you need a little visual!
What Then
After my shower, I like to massage various essential oils onto my skin in combination with a high quality, organic, cold-pressed coconut oil (I like this one). A few fave combos:
Grapefruit (one of my top fave oils ever) is a powerhouse known to improve cellulite by tightening the skin + Cypress is known to increase circulation and tone the skin!
Rosemary is one of those great for moving lymph and improving circulation + Cedarwood maintains the appearance of healthy, youthful skin.
Lemon helps reduce the appearance of aging + Cypress is known to increase circulation and tone the skin!
(Keep in mind that citrus oils are photosensitive, so be sure to avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after topical application.)
A few helpful links
Dry Brush Kit on Amazon
Dr. Mercola on Dry Brushing
Video on Dry Brushing via Hello Glow
Essential Oils for applying after Brushing
Coconut Oil for diluting Eos
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"It's so much fun!"
Cultural, sociological and political science expert with Japan's Institute of Sustainable Energy Policies (ISEP), Shota Furuya, says this is his main message to potential supporters of the community energy sector. "I have been working with this sector for 10 years and every time I go into communities I see wonderful cooperation and collaboration between many […]
Pingala Plans Solar Farms for Sydney
The community energy group Pingala sees a future where solar power will play a vital role in providing Sydney's energy requirements. Tom Nokolds, the secretary of Pingala, says the organisation has plans to develop "many solar farms … owned by the community … right here in Sydney". Nokolds feels that the Community Energy Congress in […]
About C4CE
Community energy is a hugely exciting opportunity with growing support. However, there are still significant barriers to realise the full potential of community energy in Australia. That is why the organisations at the forefront of the emerging community energy sector in Australia have founded the Coalition for Community Energy (C4CE).
The Coalition for Community Energy was founded using a Collaborative Impact approach and credit needs to go to Nicky Ison and the team at Community Power Agency who have worked tirelessly to bring the organisation to life. C4CE facilitates collaboration. It's Strategic Initiatives and Congress build on the strengths of its member organisations ~ community energy projects, groups, support organisations and stakeholders in the wider renewable and mainstream energy system ~ to create mutually beneficial outcomes. C4CE fosters win-win situations and in so doing is creating a quicker, more efficient path to a community energy sector with hundreds of community energy projects that benefit all Australian communities.
C4CE initiatives are created and led by one of more members. The overall coordination of C4CE is led by the Steering Group with the support of a Secretariat.
C4CE believes collaboration creates greater impact than the simple sum of individual member efforts. Together, we can make the difference.
C4CE's objectives are to:
- Guide and support development of the community energy sector
- Create a coordinated voice to better advocate for the needs of the sector
- Grow the sector's profile, influence and membership (beyond the 'usual suspects')
- Facilitate the alignment of efforts by Members with support, systems, tools and training which enable collaboration for collective impact
- Identify and create strategic opportunities and attract investment for the sector
- Coordinate strategic initiatives which build the knowledge, know-how and capacity of Members and the sector
While it was unincorporated, C4CE was auspiced by Starfish Initiatives and then ATA – their support has been hugely appreciated and has helped the organisation become established.
As C4CE becomes Embark Australia Ltd, the new organisation will trade as Coalition for Community Energy and benefit from DGR status, which means your donations are now tax-deductible.


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Chris Brown, the top music artist is being sued by a woman for allegedly being raped at Brown's house. The singer reportedly hosted a party (which included drugs and alcohol) last year at which the woman says she was raped by a friend of Chris'.
A suit was filed against Chris Brown by a prominent women's rights lawyer named Gloria Allred. It was filed on behalf of the woman who alleges that she was forced into sexual acts at Brown's house in February of 2017. She says that it was Chris Brown's friend, Lowell Grissom Jr. who raped her.
The woman has decided to keep her name out of the public, so as to protect her privacy. She will be known as Jane Doe (an alias). Jane Doe goes on to say that, she was forced into sexual acts with Lowell by a woman named Doe X (an alias). The name Doe X is being used at present as Jane Doe didn't know the woman at the time and doesn't know her name at present.
Jane Doe has also accused additional fifty people but their names remain unknown, as she didn't know any of them. Jane's representative, Gloria said during at a news conference that it was one of the most horrific cases involving alleged sexual assaults she had ever seen. She also added that, her client has been severely traumatized since the event that took place at Chris Brown's house.
TMZ reports that, Gloria Allred and Jane Doe demanded $17 million from Chris Brown before suing him. However, Gloria and Doe have denied the claims and say they have done nothing like that.
Chris Brown's lawyer, Mark Geragos says that, the allegations against Chris are false and also adds that the investigations done so far, show that Chris is innocent. He goes on to say that, Chris is being target by Jane Doe.
The case is being actively investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Nothing can be considered true yet, we'll have to wait till a clean (hope so) and thorough investigation is done.


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By Sean Martin
The cybersecurity industry continues to whine and cry about not having enough talent from which to source their InfoSec employees. Indeed, there are challenges in this space that need to be addressed; there's no questioning that. But are organizations approaching this challenge the wrong way? Are they doing things, using things and missing things that are putting them in this position? Are they hurting themselves rather than rising to the challenge in a way that puts the candidates and employees at the front of the story?
Marco and I had the opportunity to chat with Kirsten Renner from Novetta and of Car Hacking Village fame. As a long-time recruiter, Kirsten suggests that we may be leveraging processes and technologies to our disadvantage, forgetting about the human element of the whole process. To sum it up: Kirsten says recruiting companies, hiring managers and their extended recruiting team needs to "Ask the right questions and then shut up and listen."
Here are some of the things we discuss in this episode:
How and where should you be looking — and participating — to find InfoSec talent?
Who is involved in the hiring process? Is everybody on the same page and participating in the process with the human element at the forefront of the program?
Are you asking the right questions? Do you know what the right questions even are? Are you paying attention and truly listening to the answers?
Are you using technology and processes to your disadvantage? Are you filtering out too many potential candidates?
What can the candidates do to have a better shot at being seen and working through some of these technological and process filters?
Where does recruiting sit within your organization? Is it part of your HR team? Is that the right decision?
How and where can the community work together to help each other?
It's time to take Kirsten's advice by doing what she says — I am going to ask her a few questions and then shut up and listen.
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Whenever I drive around town and see a place that catches my eye, I always think to myself, "I need to do a photoshoot there." Most of the time I forget where that place is and never get around to taking photos there, but I've driven past this old, run-down gas station every week for years so it's not something you can forget easily. I finally got around to setting a session up there a few weeks ago and I'm so happy with how they turned out! Huge thank you to Dontae Campbell for modeling!
But one of my favorite parts about this session was being able to collab with other photographers. I love getting to see how other people work, what angles they see, and what their final project turns into. Below are some photos done by my amazing friend, Samantha Brammer (you can check out more of her work HERE!).


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Write about an unexpected sliver of nature found in the city. Find inspiration in the dandelion between sidewalk cracks, the butterflies in South Central L.A., rain in the parched corners of downtown.
butterfly in the subway
did no one notice how you wandered in,
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who came late and doesn't know anyone,
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump's effort to undermine Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation by firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
News 10's Cryss Walker went to the rally in East Lansing to find out what local protesters are demanding.
Protesters say the Trump-Russia probe might be compromised and details about the case is too important to undermine.
"Firing Sessions and appointing Whitaker, Trump is trying to end the investigation into his own potential wrong-doing and the wrong-doing of people in his campaign", said David Shane.
Thursday night dozens lined the streets in Downtown East Lansing, joining other resistance groups across the country for the Nobody Is Above the Law Rally.
"He fired his attorney general, I very much suspect that this is in hopes of finding somebody who will fire Robert Mueller who's investigation, I feel very strongly, should go on", said Leslie Lacy.
Organizers of the event accuse the President of being a threat to democracy as they demand Congress to further investigate.
"Whitaker has publicly stated that he wants to reduce the funding of the investigation. He's been critical of the investigation since it's began", Shane explained during the rally.
Protesters told News 10 they want to see representatives in the House push for accountability and protect the integrity of the investigation.
"Too many people I think are complacent and do nothing and that's what allows things like this to go on, I mean if no one speaks up then that's us saying this is ok", said Tristan Wells.
President Trump named Matthew Whitaker as Acting Attorney General, and many are questioning whether he should be overseeing the Russia probe, given his past criticism of it as a conservative political commentator.


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Welcome to my blog. I document my adventures in travel, style, and food. Hope you have a nice stay!
Event write-ups and news posts created for the news section of creative members network, YCN.
The Value of Purpose
A write-up on YCN's 'The Value of Purpose' event at Shoreditch House's Library, created for the news section of YCN's site. The event addressed the pro's and con's of utilising B-corp within creative businesses.
Sector Briefing: Beauty
A write-up on YCN's beauty panel as part of their 'Sector Briefing' event series, created for the news section of YCN's site. Panelists included Kat Towers, Head of Culture at design studio LOVE; Karinna Nobbs, chief futurist at Holition, and Rachel Humphrey, PR and Strategic Partnerships Director at Birchbox.
Panel: Views on Voice
A write-up on YCN's 'Views on Voice' panel, aimed to explore various attitudes and advice on using digital voice A.I. technology within the creative industry. Panelists included Francesca Cuda, Head of Engineering at digital product studio ustwo; Heather Andrew, CEO of Neuro-Insight UK, and Duncan Anderson, CEO of Humanise.AI.


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Enter TYNDARUS, from the house.
Now stands the matter so, that I would much rather that I had once existed, than that I still exist; now do my hopes, my resources, and my succour, desert me and spurn themselves. This is that day, when, for my life, no safety can be hoped; nor yet is death my end; nor hope is there, in fact, to dispel this fear for me; nor cloak have I anywhere for my deceitful stratagems; nor for my devices or my subterfuges is there anywhere a screen presented to me. No deprecating is there for my perfidy; no means of flight for my offences. No refuge is there anywhere for my trusting; and no escape for my cunning schemes. What was concealed is now exposed; my plans are now divulged. The whole matter is now laid open; nor is there any ado about this matter, but that I must perish outright, and meet with destruction, both on behalf of my master and myself. This Aristophontes has proved my ruin, who has just now come into the house. He knows me. He is the intimate friend and kinsman of Philocrates. Not Salvation herself1 can save me now, even if she wishes; nor have I any means of escape, unless, perchance, I devise some artifice in my mind. He meditates. Plague on it!-how? What can I contrive?--what can I think of? Some very great folly and trifling I shall have to begin with. I'm quite at a loss. He retires aside.
1 Not Salvation herself: This was a proverbial expression among the Romans. "Salus," "Safety" or "Salvation," was worshipped as a Goddess at Rome. It is well observed, in Thornton's translation, that the word "Salus" may, without irreverence, be translated "Salvation," on no less authority than that of Archbishop Tillotson. "If," says he, "men will continue in their sins, the redemption brought by Christ will be of no advantage to them; such as obstinately persist in an impenitent course," "ipsa si velit Salus, servare non potest," "Salvation itself cannot save them."
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Though Linux is a community where things are shared, many distros (as well as respins) were created for the developers' own usage. Good and fine if others want to use, but not the aim, such as Arch Linux. Judd Vinet made it for himself, there was no intention to become a well-known distro.
Just go ahead make your own respin. Example, I am running my own Gnome + KDE apps respin since last six months. Its the best MX respin in the market.


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Spoticast will now let you take your tracks offline, thanks to its latest update. The universal Spotify alternative for Windows 10 and Xbox One has snagged a new offline mode, along with support for Chromecast's multi-room audio.
Alongside the other changes, Xbox One users should also see improved background audio. Here's the official look at what you can expect in this update:
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Cairo woman puts face on homelessness
A 32-year-old woman posing as a homeless 15-year-old student to enroll at Cairo-Durham High School last week might suggest to some wags the plot of the movie "Never Been Kissed," a romantic comedy (based on a true story) starring Drew Barrymore as a grown-up journalist who pretends to be a teenager so she can returns to high school to get a story.
But there is nothing funny or romantic about the case of Michaelann Goodrich, of Cairo. Goodrich actually made it into Cairo-Durham on Dec. 19 and, registering under the alias Riley Madison, took classes for a day. The Greene County Sheriff's Office arrested Goodrich three days after Christmas and charged her with two felonies and a misdemeanor.
Because Goodrich identified herself as a homeless student, the Cairo-Durham Central School District was required by law to follow special procedures related to federal aid to combat homelessness. Durham Town Court granted Goodrich a supervised release last Thursday and ordered to return to court Jan. 14. The Greene County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation.
The homeless population in the Hudson Valley is climbing, according to new data from 2017 supplied by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The disturbing statistics show increases in all of the counties throughout the region. For example, there were an estimated 388 homeless people living in Dutchess County in 2017, up from 385 in 2016 and 375 in 2015.
The homeless are seldom visible in small, rural communities, but they are there. Michaelann Goodrich made herself visible in an unusual story that made global headlines. It remains unclear whether Goodrich's actions stemmed from mental illness or sheer desperation, or a little of both. One thing is certain, though. Michaelann Goodrich put a face and a name to homelessness in the Twin Counties. The least we can do is pay attention to a serious problem. If we choose to look the other way, we do so at our own peril.


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I must make one caveat before I begin this review. I love the music of Johnny Cash. I learned a lot of it as a small child riding in the truck with my Dad — who also loved the music of Johnny Cash. That being the case, I will admit that I have been looking forward to this show since the Cape Fear Regional Theatre announced it's season. This could be a very good thing for the CFRT or a very bad thing.
I'm happy to say, it was a very, very good thing.
Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash is just what the title says. It is a musical walk through and celebration of the Man in Black; his struggles, his victory and most importantly, his music. And it is the music and the musicians who were cast in the show who truly make it a must see.
At the helm of the production is the Cape Fear Regional Theatre's Founding Artistic Director Bo Thorp. Baxter Clement, who also portrayed Johnny, is the musical director. The two, who have collaborated in the past, pulled together an outstanding cast and brought a stellar show to the stage.
As mentioned in our preview, the show you will see when you buy your tickets (and you really want to buy tickets for this show) is not the show you would have seen if you visited Broadway. There are no jazz hands, instead, you have a raw, honest look at Johnny Cash — warts and all. Thorp and the talented cast changed up the show. They became intimate with Cash's life and told the story in a simple, honest manner.
They also knocked it out of the park.
Clement, a Southern Pines guitar store owner by way of Broadway and stages and concert halls all over the world, is very believable in the role of Cash. Having seen him as Buddy Holly at a previous River Show, I kind of wondered if I could buy him as Johnny Cash — a much different musician than Holly. He pulled it off masterfully. The audience loved him.
Clement set the bar high for the rest of the cast, and they didn't disappoint. Malerie Goodman, a Fayetteville resident, was born and raised in Bakersville, California, the "honky tonk capital of the west," played June Carter Cash, who was more than Johnny's wife, she was his soul mate. Clement brought the playfulness that Carter Cash was known for to life, and gave a spirited performance.
Carolanne Marano, also of Southern Pines, is a professional dancer/actor. She not only choreographed the show, but also played the role of Johnny's mother. She high-stepped and sang her way into the audience's hearts. Of particular note was the breathtaking song she sang following the death of Johnny's brother. She rang every drop of sorrow from every note, and left me in tears. It was a magical moment on the stage.
Also creating a magical moment on the stage was the Cape Fear Regional's own Ken Griggs. Griggs is master of the stage, and in this show got a chance to show off his musical chops, playing a number of instruments and singing. His magic moment came near the end of the show when he performed Cash's patriotic "Old Ragged Flag." The song is really a spoken work, which Griggs brought passion and patriotic fervor to. Griggs, who retired from the military a little more than a year ago, has a passion for Soldiers and is a patriot. When he turned and saluted the flag ... well, what else can I say ... magic.
James Villone and Kendra Jo Brook amazed me by their diversity when it came to playing. Each changed instruments two to three times and mastered all of them. Villone, also of Southern Pines, plays multiple instruments and in fact teaches at Casino Guitars, Clement's store in Southern Pines. But he has earned his musical chops on stages all across the southeast performing solo or as a member of a country band. This was his first outing into musical theatre, but I hope it is not his last. Brook, a native of Montana, who came to the CFRT by way of New York City, fiddled her way into the hearts of CFRT patrons.
You have one more weekend to see this great show. It's one you don't want to miss!!


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Mark hit the nail dead center. This is something we firmly believe in.
- Gegenspiel is the practice of exploring a situation from the perspective of an adversary or opponent with the purpose of strengthening plans, strategies and systems.5, and
- Kontraspiel is the practice of exploring a situation from a critical perspective with the purpose of exposing flawed thinking.
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Restaurant at The Hotel Tides
The whimsical, intricately detailed tin ceiling and walls - dating back to the 1920's - demanded a ten month renovation, showcasing the cultural heritage and history in modern day Asbury Park.
Great experience!
Great date night spot! Great food, service and ambience. Will definitely be navk
My family was able to get together and enjoy each other company.
Fabulous experience as always.
Bravo to Ryan and our server Carl.
Thank you again, Carol
Service and food were excellent
Food is delicious but dont go there hungry because you'll leave hungry. Portions are super small for what they charge for an entre.
Outstanding meal- server Chris was also amazing. Will be back!
The restaurant is strange and not in a quirky sort of way. The decor makes little sense, not beautiful, rather dark, but not intimate. The waiter was very knowledgeable of the best things on the menu. Steered us to the short ribs, which were delicious. Otherwise a forgettable expensive experience. Not going back.
What a nice experience. Our waiter was so personable and efficient. We ordered the fisherman's stew and it was perfect. Drinks were excellent as well. Will definitely be back
Exquisite. An icon living up to its reputation of excellence.
What a Wonderful Dining Experience!!!
This was actually our third time dining at the Tides Restaurant.
Lovely dining room; attentive service.
Off the beaten path; A short walk from The Asbury Hotel or Convention Hall.
Appetizers: Duck Confit Spring Rolls and Prosciutto with Melon.
Cocktails: Prickly Pear and a Dirty Martini
Dinner: Fisherman's Stew and Crab Cakes
Always excellent; we will surely return again!!!
Food was delicious, large portions. Both servers were very friendly and attentive. Dishes were a little over priced. Nice diningroom, beautiful trendy hotel.
Would like to stay there!
The food was great and the staff is even better if that's possible.
Fabulous food, excellent service, beautiful setting, we love The Tides!
Always wonderful. Food and service excellent in s charming setting.
It was for our 10 year wedding anniversary- overall great experience, fabulous food and service, the dining room could just use a little updating.
Always creative, always delicious, always great service.
Dining room could use an update. But love going there!
We loved our time at the Restaurant at the Hotel Tides. It's a hidden gem in Asbury Park.
The food, the service were top notch. My husband said the short ribs were the best he has EVER had. My halibut was delicious and the french onion appetizer was the best part of a french onion soup.
The ambiance was quirky and cool.
Six of us dined there a few days ago for my daughter's birthday. Food, drinks, and service were all excellent.
Hidden jewel off the beaten path in Asbury. If you are looking to get away from the tourists and have a great meal as well, this is the place!
We will be back! Loved it❤💙💜💚🧡💛🖤
The roast chicken is always a winner.
We always have a great time at Tides. Chris, Ryan and Carl take good care of us . New menu is awesome. We had pork chops and crab cakes. Atmosphere is friendly and the service is always great. We relaxed on the porch after dinner with a cocktail. Great ending to a wonderful dinner.
We went to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful experience made only better by our server Chris. The food was spectacular. We dined on the mussels and the duck confit rolls appetizers and then the blue cheese and bacon encrusted strip steak and the angry fisherman's stew for dinner. The flavors were outstanding. We had excellent drinks from the bar as well. We will be returning very soon.
Always a great experience. Atmosphere, staff & food are perfect
Excellent food, service, ambiance and a very friendly staff! Will go again!
Great menu, great food, exceptional service. Great local place to eat
Delicious food and excellent service. We'll be back!
The Hotel Tides is very quaint. It's located within a residential area of north Asbury and has a long and interesting history. We had an early dinner reservation so the dining room was very quiet. Our server was very pleasant, attentive, and efficient. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the Mahi Mahi special as well as her salad. The scallop and pork appetizer I had was excellent. The crab cakes were ok but lacking a bit in taste. The overall experience was very positive and we would certainly dine there again.
This restaurant was described as a hidden gem and it truly is !
I've been everywhere and they're the best in AP! This is a great place for a date or an occasion. Always consistent, great food and drinks. Service is awesome. Take a walk to 7th Ave. - you won't regret it!
Loved this restaurant! Love that it's inside an old hotel, the architecture and tin ceiling are beautiful, the service was great (thanks, Carl!) and the food was delicious. Enjoyed everything about it!
We we're looking for a restaurant that was "special" enough for for our anniversary celebration. The Tides fit the bill 100%! It was our first time dining here but will certainly not be the last. Every item we ordered was absolutely delicious and although the menu is not expansive it was difficult to make a decision. Our waiter Chris was awesome- pleasant courteous and totally professional. If you are looking to enjoy an wonderful evening having a great meal in a warm environment this is the place!
As always a relaxing wonderful meal.
Great food and service- Thanks Carl.
And Ryan is so warm and welcoming makes a Friday night dinner a terrific way to end the work week!
This Asbury Park gem never disappoints, the food, service and ambiance are all wonderful. This restaurant is not where most other restaurants are in AP but certainly worth the trip a few blocks away to enjoy all it has to offer.
There was definitely something missing. The cocktails were way below par, the by the glass wine list was sparse at best, the waiter was efficient but not too well informed about the menu, the food was good, though the ambiance felt staid and unexciting. I really wanted to like it but it missed the mark. Wouldn't return.
Mother day!
Our waiter could not have been more attentive!
Very nice date night for us! The food was delicious, the cocktails just right, and we were treated like royalty. Cozy and posh at the same time. We'll be back soon!
Asbury Park restaurant that rivals the finest restaurants anywhere...