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The idea of the dead rising back to life is one that has been targeted through many art forms. Our culture is currently obsessed with the 'zombie' genre, Brad Pitt's latest endeavour 'World War Z' is a highlight of this. However, The Returned does not fall into this typical zombie category. Characters may be returning from the dead, but they are not brainless creatures with the sole ambition to kill the living; these 'zombies' have preserved the personalities of the bodies that they left one, ten or even fifty years ago. They can walk, talk and yes, they are on the hunt for their families.
Harold and Lucille have spent their breathing life stuck in a version of the living limbo since their eight year old son drowned in 1966. The couple receive a knock on the door one day and on their doorstep stands an agent, Martin Bellamy, and with him is a young boy, Jacob: their son. Although, Harold and Lucille aren't the only ones experiencing a reunion with a deceased family member; the whole world is faced with the dead coming back to life.
This is not a novel of hows: How did Jacob die? How are the dead returning to Earth? How are some people coming back and others not? It is instead an experiment on how individuals will cope with seeing their loved ones, who they had accepted they would never look in the eye, again. It is a story about trying to do things differently when you thought that you had lost the chance. It is a poem about peace.
The reason why I was interested in reading The Returned was because I thought it resembled the French television show of the same name. Surprisingly it turned out to be different in many ways. The television show captures our imagination as a mystery, whilst Mott's version fascinates our human psychology.
Mott gave hints to the way the novel could have gone down if his philosophy was different. We realistically see how those in power tried to take charge by locking the returned and supporters up. Yet the novel doesn't bother to go to great lengths in showing how the Government's plan unfolds. Similarly many returnees are given two page chapters on how this reliving experience is for them. One very interesting perspective illustrated that some NAZI supporters have returned. Yet these intriguing ideas are never really showcased as Mott doesn't go into detail about these characters.
Instead Mott focused on the area of Arcadia Valle in Missouri. This real community was represented as somewhere extremely rural and backwards, making it work well with the less dramatic storyline. When Harold and Jacob are kept in confinement it does make you lose focus for a while. Although, it is necessary that the father and son are locked up as this allows them to bond in ways they were finding it difficult to do so outside.
Within the story the characters emotions would rightfully change drastically, but some I found more realistic than others. From the beginning I thought it would be Harold that I would gain a firm disliking to. His inability to be grateful that his son had returned was quite upsetting. Although, by the end it was him who I felt the most connected with and this was an extreme role reversal compared to Lucille. As her character progressed she becomes the only one who would challenge the new normal. But this crescendo in the book seemed unrealistic to her character. Also, I found her letter contradictory to her passion and happiness at the beginning of the book.
Furthermore Pastor Robert Peters was one I gathered a great disliking too. When the actions of God are questioned in a story it is common for there to be a Pastor whose beliefs are challenged as a consequence. This is always interesting to analyse, however, it was upsetting to look at Peters as almost a fraud in the end. We tend to put our hands in faith when something goes wrong in our life, but this just shows that Pastors are pure human and this can crumble our hopes to have someone to look up to in a bad situation.
The concept in itself has a lot it could have worked with. Some readers may not enjoy the route Mott has chosen to go down. However, I believe Mott has been successful in his debut novel in conveying the ideas he wished to emplace on the reader. Those ideas he confessed to us within his emotional Author's Note.


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The Special Education Learning Specialist teacher will develop, implement, and support individualized practices for achieving learning outcomes for students with communication, cognitive, physical, and/or social/behavioral needs, based on the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). This teacher will utilize evidence-based best practice and rely on frequent progress monitoring for programming adjustments. The Learning Specialist teacher will take a leadership role in collaboratively problem solving interventions for students.
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- Design and implement specialized instruction in one-on-one, small group and large classroom settings.
- Work collaboratively to plan and modify curriculum, team teach with general educators and to communicate the abilities and needs of special education students.
- Develop, implement and review for appropriateness the behavioral plans for designated students.
- Work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team to conduct IEP and referral meetings, conferences, and to develop a multidisciplinary approach to the educational enhancement of the student.
- Maintain ongoing communication with regular educators, school staff, students and parents.
- Create a safe supportive and understanding environment for disabled students.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Holds current CDE teaching license with endorsement in one of the following: Educationally Handicapped, Teacher 1-Moderate Needs, Severe Needs-Communication, Special Education Generalist or Special Education Specialist.
- Elementary Learning Specialist teachers must also be Highly Qualified in Elementary Education.
- Secondary Learning Specialist teachers may be required to be Highly Qualified in one or more core content areas, such as English, math, social studies or science.
- Experience/supervised internship in working with educationally disabled children.
- Training in understanding/interpreting educational assessments and prescriptive teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with a multidisciplinary team in developing appropriate materials, facilitating inclusion, creating educational plans, and designing and implementing behavioral plans.
- Training and experience in working with students with a variety of, disabling conditions.
- Complies with the Special Education Department and district policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid billing, accident reporting).
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Doing a Volunteer Sign-Up and just wondering if there is a way (preferably, an easy way) to simply change the text on a button that says "Register" to something else like "Sign-Up"??
Your prior answer to another question was very helpful!!
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Hello @HarryB771! I'm glad that we were able to help you with your last inquiry and I'd be happy to assist you with this. I believe that you may be talking about the registration form for your event that your registrants can use to sign up for volunteering. At this time, we are not able to change the button text that says "Register Now" on that form. It is something that we are looking into and I will certainly submit your feedback over to the appropriate team.
Following up for an update on a problem others have mentioned in the past and hoping there is a new fix.. Is there a fix that will allow us to change the text on a registration button? (People who fill in a vendor form for our event must first be approved as exhibitors and we want to change the "register" button to "Apply to Exhibit". Hoping there is a new fix for this. Thanks!
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I'm back
I'm back! And not with a birth story….Truth be told I had one of those 5th grade the dog ate my homework experiences with writing that post. Truly, I lost the doc 3 times…it was after the third time that I gave up on it all together until Mark really encouraged (bugged the crud out of me) to start posting again with or without the birth story. So although I have something planned in the future to show for Luca's birth story, I'm going to keep on bloggin' about life as I intended to do in the first place!
Now on to the good stuff. My baby is 5 months old!!! yikes, time is flying as fast as my saggy eyes, and other saggy unmentionables become wrinkly old. Seriously, babies are hard work. But boy oh boy is my baby the cutest stuff on earth. He is such a happy social little thing. He is totally enamored with his big bro and sis, and isn't shy at smiling at anyone and everyone. Such a charmer. Pax and Aila are doing so good too. Preschool has started (hallelujah ) and I'm loving the start of a somewhat routine again.
This summer we flew all the way to Oregon and visited with lots of family. First stop was a reunion with my fam. We had such a wonderful time with everyone, Pax and Aila adore their cousins. Mark shot some video of everyone together and put it in a dandy little video for everyone to enjoy!
P.S. I finally graduated college! yessssss! You can call me Dr. Anita, isn't that the title you get after 10 years of school?


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If you take all your travel goals, mountains-are-calling fantasies, surreal locales, peace of mind, soul-searching and club them all together, you will get a trip to Iceland. You might have to add a little bit of money also, I believe.
Iceland is, indubitably, the most stunning place on this planet. This Nordic island country is very sparsely populated. Its capital, Reykjavik, is home to almost two third of the country's population.
Although it might seem like an ordeal, the journey from Delhi to the Arctic Circle isn't quite so. There are flights to and from the capital to Reykjavik. The catch is that the tickets are a bit steeply-priced.
Places in Iceland are frozen and not at the same time
The mountains roll endlessly there
And sunsets throw some of the richest colours
Some rare shades of blue are hidden in the corners of this country
The capital city of Reykjavik
The Icelandic sky speaks a different tongue altogether. Depending on where you are and when you go, expect the sky to be dominated by the outlandish beauty of Aurora Borealis or what is commonly known as Northern Lights.
The Northern Lights that appear like colour has been sprayed on the sky
And if you are even half-decent at stargazing, the spotless sky will give you a chance to capture the Milky Way.
And the Milky Way that seems like a portal to another world
Winter in Iceland sees the landscape transform into a sheet of white, freezing almost everything; go there during winter if you swear by everything cold. Summer brings out some heavenly colours that aren't readily seen in nature.
Winters here make everything white
But summers turn the landscape into a different world
Then there is the Blue Lagoon, located on a lava field and is believed to cure skin diseases
And there is the black beach, popularised recently by Bollywood
Whether you are inflicted by wanderlust or not, Iceland is a place that just must be visited at least once in your lifetime. Because it redefines beauty.
BRB.. Packing my bags!
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Continuing on our journey , It was time to explore more of Madison city.
After having breakfast in hotel itself we headed towards our first stop,which was just couple of miles from our hotel.
Olbrich Botanical Garden is famous for its vast landscape and is beautifully located next to Lake Monona. There is a stream which flows from Monona right through the gardens and the view of this Starkweather creek is a boon to eyes. We spend couple of hours in this peaceful environment, it has shrubs and trees from various countries. So,to get the best experience must visit this place in Fall season. I specially loved fall colors in Chinese Maple and liked vibrant colors in Thai pavillion, Wildflower garden and birch walk.
Thai Pavilion- Originally, this pavilion was built in Thailand, then dismantled, took almost seven weeks by sea, then rail to Chicago and finally by truck to reach here. Even nine craftsman traveled to Madison and assembled it.
As we had a visit in later fall, so sadly most gardens such as herb and rose didn't had a lot to offer, but we could see the vast area they have and the diverse flora which might be the reason that its a worth to watch in every weather throughout the year.
Union Memorial Terrace– After Olbrich we headed to Memorial Union, located on the shore of Lake Mendota in University of Wisconsin. There was some construction/ maintenance work going on near Memorial Library and The Pyle Center, so we had to park our car 2-3 blocks away and we took a walk towards the lake. It was a chilly day and to walk in sun felt like the best thing to do. It took us nearly 10 minutes walking by side of Chazen Museum of Art and Kohler art library, through Historical society. We finally reached the bay area by the Union theater and the view was spectacular. It was worth walking down to enjoy the view. We spend nearly half an hour sitting at Memorial Terrace in the serenity.
As we headed back we thought of having a lunch in campus itself. We had our favorite wings(as usual) and Buffalitos with beer at Buffalo wild wings. After having an energetic meal, we headed to Lake Monona.
Lake Monona -It was around 4 p.m when we reached this place opposite Olbrich Botanical Garden. We had a stroll around lakeside and then sat down on benches for nearly an hour before sun finally started going down behind the Capitol.
As the daylight started fading out,it gave us the feeling of contentment.Well it was worth waiting for it in that cold windy day.
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Where to stay- East side, near East towne mall. Budget hotels, good restaurants nearby.
Duration of stay– 2-3 days.
Attractions- Wisconsin Capitol, Dane County Farmers' Market, Olbrich Botanical Garden, University of Wisconsin, Lake Mendota,Lake Monona, Henry Vilas Zoo..
Every attraction has ample parking space and paid public parking is very cheap($1-$1.50 per hour).
Well this was our 2 day trip to Madison and we tried to get familiar with this city. If you liked this post,do let us know. Click here for pictures
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This feels like it's been the longest week ever for some reason. Getting the kids and myself back into routine after having two weeks off was nothing short of a real pain in the ass. I must admit I liked the idea of not having to set an alarm clock over the Christmas break.
I know that most people don't like the snow but I can honestly say that I am actually really enjoying the winter wonderland we are getting this year. This is our second winter here in the northern hemisphere and last year it barely snowed and never stuck but this year is just the opposite. I just love when the tree branches are laced with snow and frost. I wanted to get out and take more pictures on this particular day but of course there is just never enough time in my day sometimes.
This is partly do to the fact that I have taken up getting my
fat physique body back to the gym. I have decided to even blog about my progress in my Workout Wednesdays posts. Just in case you missed the first one you can click on the link. There's a lovely gif of John Travolta twerking it 70's style that's guaranteed to make you laugh.
I have to say that I have fallen completely in love with Zumba and can't believe that it took me so long to try it out. Not to mention it's great for
vamping up increasing the steps on my FitBit.
The greatest thing about Zumba is it reminds me of the days of going to the clubs and dancing, only I'm not drunk and falling on my ass nor am I hung over the next day. However, I am very sore! But it's a good kind of sore. The kind you know you worked hard for.
I am also going strong with my no drinking. Haven't had a drop of alcohol since New Year's Eve and yesterday was even Friday! **takes a bow** Yeah I know it's only been 8 days but that's the longest I have gone without a beer or glass of wine since pregnant and nursing. And maybe that one time in high school.
My other passion, the Denver Broncos, won last Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers putting them in first place of the AFC. In case you missed my post about my
psychotic compulsion obsession with them you can catch that here.
Today is a big day here at Souzaville as my mini monster B is having his very first birthday party. He decided on wanting it at the bowling alley and with a cosmic flair. I am sure after an afternoon of kids, pizza, cake, and ice cream I will be wishing that I had bought that bottle of wine that I stared at for 15 minutes in the grocery store the other day.
And to wrap up my week on a good story I had a moment of paying it forward the other day. There was a lady in front of me at the grocery store who was purchasing a few items to make a batch of spaghetti with. She had an EBT card and their system was down and she wasn't able to pay for her groceries. She was extremely stressed because she didn't have a car and had gotten a ride from a friend. So I went ahead and paid for them. She was nearly in tears and hugging me and informed me she had been laid off from her job around Christmas time. Regardless of whether her story was true or not I don't know…but it made me feel good to help someone who was in need of some help. And it wasn't her fault that their system was down.
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This is the first time (in my adult life) that I have ridden a bike more miles in a month than I have driven a car, which is the primary goal of doing this tracking exercise. A secondary goal is to walk more miles than I drive, but the miles just pile up when you get into the car to go to Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. Perhaps that will change when we get a Whole Foods Downtown in a couple months.
Despite all the biking and walking, I put on 4 pounds. I fell into "I deserve it" mode after long days on the bike or on foot and binged on a dozen cookies or whatever. I know that it takes some time to lose weight cycling and muscle weighs more than fat and all that, but this was definitely the cookies. Now I am back to calorie-counting and exercising at the gym.
Downtown institutions should encourage visitors to arrive by modes other than the automobile. Some do, some don't. The other day I wanted ride my bike to MOCA, so I went to their site to check bike parking information and found nothing other than how/where to park cars. With bikeshare coming and too many cars down here already, we really need to start making cycling/walking the norm. Let's make it difficult to find automobile parking on the website.
I walked by the Grand Ave. location on one of my dog walks to check the bike rack situation and saw no safe-seeming, off-street parking. I hear the Broad has great bike parking facilities. Step it up, MOCA.
I rode my road bike for the first time in a couple of weeks and it felt so awesome. On flat stretches it feels roughly the same as my computer, but on climbs and descents it's a whole different ballgame. I am planning some longer rides with friends now. I really need more friends.
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US Election 2016: Cruz and Rubio attack Trump in debate
Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio have unleashed a barrage of attacks on front-runner Donald Trump in the last debate before next Tuesday's pivotal US primaries.
Immigration, healthcare and outreach to Latino voters dominated the debate, which disintegrated into long periods of shouting and personal insults.
Mr Trump has won three of the first four contests held so far.
Next week's vote in 11 states is held on what is known as Super Tuesday.
The three men are seeking to be named as the Republican candidate in November's presidential election.
Analysis: Anthony Zurcher, BBC News North America reporter
At long last the Republican candidates have come to the realisation that Donald Trump can actually win this race, but it may be too late.
For more than two hours, Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz took turns throwing punches at the New Yorker. They attacked him on his business record; they mentioned hypocrisy; they questioned his conservative credentials; and they criticised the lack of detail in his policies and his reliance on bluster.
"We're having a lot of fun up here, aren't we?" the front-runner quipped at one point. But the truth is that Mr Trump was on his heels for much of the evening.
The challenge for the men who would unseat the leader, however, is that the best time to bludgeon a candidate is before it is clear circumstances are forcing you to act. In a campaign where authenticity is worshipped above all, Thursday's fireworks could smack of the kind of political expediency many associate with traditional politicians.
Both Mr Cruz and Mr Rubio drew blood with their attacks but Mr Trump will be likely to emerge unbowed.
How Cruz and Rubio double-teamed Trump
What makes Super Tuesday super? - The long day of voting explained
The Republicans who hate Trump - Lifelong members of the party speak out
Rubio's onslaught
Mr Rubio, who has come second in several recent contests, mounted a series of attacks on Mr Trump.
"If he hadn't inherited $200m, you know where Donald Trump would be?" Mr Rubio said in one tense exchange. "Selling watches in Manhattan."
Mr Rubio also criticised Mr Trump's failed online education venture, Trump University, and assailed him for hiring foreign workers rather than Americans in his construction projects.
Mr Trump shot back: "I hired tens of thousands of people. You've hired nobody."
The billionaire real estate mogul found himself increasingly on the defensive about his business dealings and his conservative credentials.
In other exchanges
- Mr Cruz said Mr Trump's reputation as a dealmaker meant he could not be trusted to appoint conservative justices to the Supreme Court; Former neurosurgeon Ben Carson said: "the fruit salad of their life is what I will look at" - explaining this included everything SC candidates had done in their lives
- Most of the candidates were asked about releasing their tax returns; Mr Cruz and Mr Rubio pledged to release them in days, while Mr Trump demurred
- Moderator and Telemundo presenter Maria Celeste grilled Mr Trump on how he would appeal to Latino voters in the presidential election
- Mr Trump addressed criticisms from Mexico's former president, who said Mexico would never pay for a border wall between the two countries. "Mexico will pay for the wall," Mr Trump said. "The wall just got 10 feet taller"
- Ohio Governor John Kasich touted his successes in his state, including overcoming a budget deficit and bringing new industries
- Mr Carson, struggling to participate, at one point called out: "Can someone attack me?"
The fruit salad of their life is what I will look at.
Insults fly
Trump on Rubio: "This guy's a choke artist [not able to deliver on stage]."
Rubio to Trump: "You're a lousy businessman."
"If he hadn't inherited $200m, you know where Donald Trump would be right now, selling watches in Manhattan."
Trump to Cruz: "This guy is a liar."
Cruz response: "Falsely accusing someone of lying is itself a lie, and it's something Donald does daily."
Trump to Cruz: "You get along with nobody. You don't have one Republican senator backing you. Not one…You should be ashamed of yourself."
"I know you're embarrassed."
Rubio to Trump: "You're the only person on this stage that's ever been fined for hiring people to work on your projects illegally."
Trump response: "I'm the only one on the stage that's hired people. I've hired tens of thousands of people over my job. You've hired nobody. You've had nothing but problems with your credit cards."
Mr Trump has been extremely popular despite his controversial comments about deporting millions of undocumented workers and banning Muslims from travelling to the US.
He is currently leading in 10 out of 11 states holding contests on Super Tuesday when a quarter of the total numbers of delegates needed to secure the Republican nomination will be up for grabs.
He has 82 Republican party delegates, Mr Cruz has 17 and Mr Rubio has 16. To become the Republican party's nominee, a candidate has to have 1,237 total state delegates.
On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will compete for 1,004 delegates on Super Tuesday.
Mrs Clinton has a clear lead with 505 delegates, but the majority are super delegates who can change their mind during the course of the campaign. Mr Sanders has secured 71 delegates in the first three races.
Each party formally announces its presidential candidate at conventions in July, four months before the presidential election.
Key dates to come
27 February - South Carolina primary (Democratic)
1 March - "Super Tuesday" - 15 states or territories decide
18-21 July - Republican convention, nominee picked
25-28 July - Democratic convention, nominee picked
8 November - US presidential elections


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Pianist/composer b. Doncaster, England, 1984.
Since moving to New York in 2006, John Escreet has had a powerful impact, and has emerged as one of the most consistently creative and original pianists on the music scene. He is highly revered amongst his peers for his creativity, openness and for his own original music, which draws inspiration from many different sources, and encompasses them all and much more.
The winner of the highly prestigious Chamber Music America New Jazz Works Grant in 2009, (as well as the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming in 2011), John continues to forge ahead with multiple projects and recordings. These range from his Trio, to his Quintet (known as The John Escreet Project), to collaborative projects with British free-jazz icon Evan Parker, or with Los Angeles-based pop duo KNOWER, as well as a recent commission from The Jazz Gallery to write a cross-genre collaborative work for Piano Trio and String Quartet. All of these merely serve as conduits for Escreets restless creativity and imagination, which seem to know no end.
John has released 5 albums to date as a leader, all of which have received rave reviews and widespread critical acclaim from musicians and critics the world over: Consequences (Posi-Tone 2008), Dont Fight The Inevitable (Mythology 2010), The Age We Live In (Mythology 2011), Exception To The Rule (Criss Cross Jazz 2011), and the most recent: 2013s Sabotage and Celebration, (Whirlwind Recordings).
The John Escreet Project has been described by the New York Times as a superb band, and has featured some of the most exciting and forward-thinking improvising musical talents on the New York jazz scene. The John Escreet Trio, features John Hébert on bass and longtime collaborator Tyshawn Sorey on drums. The group first debuted at The Jazz Gallery on November 4th 2010, which was preceded by a WBGO Radio broadcast and interview. Hébert and Sorey are the perfect partners to explore Escreets musical aesthetic, direction and concept in a more exposed trio setting.
John was part of the Jazz Gallerys Residency/Commission series for 2012-2013, and was commissioned to compose a brand new work, which he chose to write for Piano Trio and String Quartet. For this cross-genre collaboration, John partnered with the Sirius Quartet, melding the aesthetic of 20th Century classical composition with his own writing style, as well as with the element of improvisation.
John has toured in bands led by Antonio Sanchez, Christian Scott, Tyshawn Sorey, David Binney and many more. As a sideman, John has also worked in groups led by musicians such as Ambrose Akinmusire, Adam Rogers, Robin Eubanks, Donny McCaslin, and numerous others.
It is safe to say that John Escreet has long outgrown his reputation as an up-and- coming artist, and has now emerged as one of the most groundbreaking, unique and important voices as a pianist/composer in music today.
Escreet\'s \"Sound, Space & Structures\" in JazzTimes!
Nice review of John Escreet\'s \"Sound, Space & Structures\" in JazzTimes!
John Murph, JazzTimes - June 2014 Read the full article
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Haley is the blogger behind Ready Set Jet Set, a guide to traveling the world and exploring her hometown of Austin, Texas. She created this site to share her adventures with the world - from trips and tricks she's learned while traveling to photo diaries detailing her journeys. Haley started traveling as a sophomore in college when she took her very first trip overseas to London. The next year, she spent a semester studying abroad in London and another in Glasgow. She became a travel addict and never looked back!
Haley started Ready Set Jet Set on Instagram in 2013 as a way to showcase her travels. At the time, she had just finished solo backpacking Europe for six weeks, and she realized that as a photographer, it was the perfect way to share her journeys with the world. A few years later, Haley decided to go full-time with Ready Set Jet Set, and launched this blog to be able to go into more detail about her travels. She still considers herself a photographer first and foremost, so if you see any photos you like onthe site that you can envision hanging up in your living room, feel free to contact her about buying prints.


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Southern Lights
Danielle Steel
Delacorte, Oct 20 2009, $28.00
New York Assistant District Attorney Alexa Hamilton is assigned the lead of prosecuting alleged serial killer Luke Quentin of rape and murder. The case is loaded with forensic evidence that Alexa sifts through diligently until the single mom is distracted when her seventeen year old daughter Savannah begins receiving letters threatening to harm her. Alexa assumes Luke or an ally is behind the nasty threats.
Alexa asks her former spouse Tom Beaumont, who lives in Charleston, to keep their teenage child Savannah with him and presumably safe. His current wife who was also his first spouse objects to the intruder from his in between marriage, but Tom ignores her complaints and that of his upper crust family. As Savannah becomes closer to her dad and step-siblings, Alexa also begins to feel better about her relationships especially after meeting Edward.
Although wrapped inside a serial killer legal thriller, SOUTHERN LIGHTS remains more a typical Danielle Steel affluent family drama as the focus is on how everyone in the extended Beaumont-Hamilton circles interrelate or do not. Entertaining especially for fans of Ms. Steel, the threatening letters subplot takes a back seat to the Alexa personal drama.
Harriet Klausner
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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What is Autism?
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects how the brain develops and functions. The symptoms of autism are visible at an age as early as eighteen months. Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder; it persists throughout the individual's lifetime.
Children with autism may have difficulties in key areas:
- Social Interaction and Communication ( Speaking with family, playing with peers)
- Demonstrating repetitive behaviours ( Hand flapping, rocking back and forth)
- Dysfunctional Attachment to routines and objects
- Heightened sensitivities to touch, noise, sight, smell, and taste
Currently, the term Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are used interchangeably. This might be a point of confusion for many. To elaborate, ASD is a broad term used to describe related developmental disorders that share similar characteristics. It is referred to as a spectrum disorder because the severity of the symptoms and challenges faced can vary from person to person.
There are five disorders that are considered to be Autism Spectrum Disorders:
- Autism
- PDD- NOS ( Pervasive Developmental Disorder)
- Asperger's syndrome
- Rett Syndrome
- Childhood disintegrative disorder
Facing the Numbers
- Every 20 minutes a child is diagnosed
- Autism affects four times as many boys than girls
- An estimated 50,000 children and 150,000 adults in Canada have autism
South Asian Statistics*:
- In Sri Lanka there are a reported 39,000 Autistic children
- with no continuing data collection or improvements in screening tools, this figure is most likely an underestimate
- In India – 1:500
- Autism Resource Centre in Tamil Nadu reports ~ 1 in 150 children affected
- Bangladesh: 282,680
- India: 2,130,141
- Pakistan: 318,392
- Relative to the entire population of persons with autism, Asians and Hispanics increased the most in the 15-year interval between 1987 and 2002 – doubled**
*Reference: http://www.autism-india.org/afa_autisminindia.html
**Reference: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/research/res/pdf/GENtrends/CA_USpop/C A_USpop2000.pdf


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Please, let me know via email when the new review on this product is available.
It's so worth it. It doesn't cost much and you don't need batteries. It is a piece of art and feels amazing. It comes with its own storage bag.
I loved this much and enjoy glass toys so much already, so I'm picky about my glass pleasures. I'm glad this toy was well made.
Nice big head, lacking in girth, nodules are great if you like a lot of texture! This toy being so pretty alone makes it worth the already inexpensive price.
This item is worth it, every penny. A quality dildo that can bring you to a trembling orgasm without breaking the bank. This dildo mostly stands out in temperature play.
All in all I don't regret buying this toy since it has a lovely length and let's face it, it's super pretty it and easy to clean but I'm glad I got it on sale -- there was nothing really wow about this toy
The Ocean Bliss by SSA Glass is a great addition to a glass toy collection, and its colors and textures will be enough to please even the craziest texture queen. This glass piece is blue and light green, with a clear shaft. Glass toys are sharable, sterilizable, and are great for sharing.
Generally, I don't go for glass (much less textured glass), but this was a free gift with one of my recent orders. Glass is a great material that is easy to care for, but I can't handle this much texture.
All the positives: easy to clean, temperature play, texture, glass. And I don't have one negative about this. I really would suggest everyone to buy this you will love it!
The Ocean Bliss is a wonderful and beautifully crafted dildo. I thoroughly enjoyed using this toy for solo sessions, and the textures felt amazing. I loved the nubs on this toy, and for me they were neither too light or too rough. I highly recommend those who want a stimulating experience to buy this toy. Pick yours up today, and you will be blissful that you did!
This was a great beginner glass toy! Although a bit too straight for my personal liking, I will continue to use this toy over and over again because I just enjoyed it that much. The fact that it's able to be sterilized is a huge plus, so is the fact that I can use this for temperature play. I'm falling in love with glass!
The Ocean Bliss a lovely glass piece to add to any collection, its flared base makes it possible for stand up display rather then tucking it away. Easy to clean like all glass toys come to be.
Make the Ocean Bliss your favorite escape! This glass dildo inserts smoothly and easily and can be used just about anywhere! If you're a glass lover the Ocean Bliss is eye-catching and the perfect toy for your collection.
The Ocean Bliss glass dildo features textured nubs along the base and a beautiful blue head. If you like texture and are experienced in glass then I would recommend this for you.
The Ocean Bliss is a beautiful blue nubbed dildo that can be used vaginally and anally with care. Glass is safe to use, is waterproof, and can be sterilized. I really liked the nubs on this dildo but not everyone will like them. I definitely suggest Ocean Bliss if you want to try out nubs for the first time.
Enjoy the easy breeze of playing with your Ocean Bliss! Beautiful glass artistry combines with a smooth yet bumpy toy surface with semi-realistic shape for an absolutely wonderful, and wet, experience. Not recommended for anal use, however vaginally it is definitely recommended. The glass retains your body heat, and cleaning is extremely easy. Take your time with insertion, however, as the glass material means no yielding.
if you are a texture lover, this would be perfect for you. The quality is there. The price is there. There is just no pleasure there for us. If you are not a fan of intense texture, stay away from this one.
New to the realm of glass, I decided to dive in headfirst. Ocean Bliss lives up to its name, with a beautifully colored design and wonderfully stimulating texture you won't be disappointed.
This dildo's size and texture make it great for those who are just trying out glass or looking for a versatile glass dildo to add to their collection, and its beautiful design make it a compelling choice for glass enthusiasts. It's the perfect dildo for frequent use and it is extremely low-maintenance.
I love my Ocean Bliss. Anyone from beginner to advanced users can use and enjoy it though I do say that advanced might like it more. You can use this with or without clit stimulation and get off. For my first glass toy, I definitely made the right choice!
The Ocean Bliss is amazing. I was very skeptical about glass dildos until i met my match. She is absolutely beautiful, and feels so good. The more she is used, the more powerful the orgasms become. I am more than satisfied with my new best friend...
This dildo wants to be where the people are and wants to have them jumping and dancing. If you are looking for something artistic to use and enjoy either for yourself or with a partner, this dildo is a great one to consider. So, what are you waiting for, stop flipping your fins, for you won't get too far, and make this ocean bliss a part of your world.
A nice, sturdy toy. Great for people who are experienced with glass or other hard materials, but may be a bit intense for beginners. That said, it is an intense time, no batteries necessary!
Ocean Bliss is a glass piece that will really remind you of the ocean. Its beautiful blue-swirled head that's pronounced for extra pleasure, matched with its lovely little bumps along its shaft, will bring a wave of orgasms, one after the other. Though its base is very tiny and it may be a little overly textured for some people, it is a wonderful, beautiful dildo to own.


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…not for long, hopefully.
As of December 1st I have six months to finish writing my dissertation. It really feels like a meaningful landmark, some sort of point of no return. I really want to embrace that feeling as motivational instead of freaking out about it. Now six months seems a lot of time from here, but I already know that as soon as the Winter term starts all my TAing, RAing, and managing responsibilities will take up a large amount of my time, so I've made the kind of panicky pre-new year's resolution of writing everything (everything I can, that is) before the end of the year.
I made a plan, because that's the kind of thing I know I'm good at, and because I really want to enjoy my writing time, have fun while doing it and record it in another format that's not *just* the dissertation itself.
The Plan (or a personal dissertation writing manifesto):
Officially starting on December 1st, but might start before that with a little bit of luck, I will:
1. Finally split that monster 80+ page chapter I wrote in the Spring into two different chapters. One will be devoted to the cognitive, bio-cultural aspects of my argument: how all the wonderful things we keep seeing in every new literary rendering point to the human need for storytelling; and how the hyper sociality of new media is fertile ground for this on account of fulfilling an ancestral tendency to share storytelling. The other chapter will start with the way in which new/old media interactions (intermediality) favors the sociality of storytelling, that's the easy part. The harder part is the way in which intermediality is a world-creation machine in which readers not only become participants, but part of the story itself. In its own making, a story's live and unstable development through different media, in my characterization of intermedial text is the basis for its auto/meta-fictional status.
This part is a bit scary because of my well known over-editing condition.
2. Write a third chapter (of which I have many scattered fragments) dealing with my case study Orsai. I'm specially excited about arguing how simultaneously Orsai (the 'real' project) became its own story as it slowly wove its text intermedially.
3. Since I'm writing so much on self-referentiality and self-consciousness it would only be silly not to exploit it. And so, the third step will be to write a lot about my writing. What this means for you dear readers is, for the month of December, I will post on a daily basis something related to my own live writing with the hope of getting whatever feedback, words of wisdom and encouragement, and, why not, some virtual pats on the back.
4. I'm going to leave only chapter four for the Winter term.
It's going to be dark and cold.
I won't be going home for the holidays.
I'm going to have a blast! …And at the end there's going to be a scrapbook of all that.


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Their latest album is a fine example of what he's talking about. 'The Varangian Way' tells the tale of a group of 11th century Vikings, or Varangians, and their journey through the Baltic on a quest for glory. It's literally bubbling with orchestral instrumentation amidst a thunderous momentum that propels you through the tracks. 'To Holmgard And Beyond' is the rousing lead track and it has a blinding battle-cry to which few can resist. Then there's 'Fields of Gold', bright and sparkling, with striking lyrics like "Is a draw the only win? Would a tie double the loss?" It bristles with a steady rhythmic underscore, pulsating drums, sweeping keys and brutish vocals. Which brings you to the utter joy that is 'In The Court Of Jarisleif' with a mesmeric accordion that simply dances over a sequence of tub-thumping.
The whole album is a pure celebration. It's uplifting and, actually, quite oddly amusing. I defy anyone who hears this album for the first time not to smile. What it does best of all, though, is provide something different to the trend of machismo that runs through heavy music and, therefore, something thought-provoking. With a talent for writing such theatrical pieces you could easily imagine Nygård to move to composing soundtracks or directing movie musical scores. Who knows, this album itself may even end up in the West End! In a way, it truly is a work of art, a symbol of what can be achieved with a little imagination - and Nygård certainly isn't lacking in that department. "Okay, people think this is crazy but there's a reason it works. There are so many interesting, inspiring old stories that are still connected to our reality. These aren't just meaningless lyrics, we're telling a tale here". And he's right; this really is the most fun you can have while learning history.


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So today I had planned on being very productive. I started off well by going to the gym. The work out was hard, but definitely not impossible even though my legs were already tired from working them yesterday. Unfortunately, something in me snapped toward the end of my workout and I'm not even sure what triggered it, but it became pretty apparent to me that if I spoke, I was going to loose it. I held it off for a while and tried to channel my weird emotional instability into my lifting (by the way, I dead lifted 95 lbs which is a personal best and my trainer said he was proud of me for doing it, but I digress). For even a brief moment, I thought I was going to get away with it, but as I began my last super set of back extensions and inclined sit-up's tears started rolling down my face and I could not control them. Now let me just say this: I do not cry in front of anyone at anytime for any reason. I do not do it as a matter of personal policy. In fact, I could probably count on two hands the number of times I have done it since I graduated from High School, so this was crazy! My trainer, being the sweet hearted guy that he is (even though he will never really admit to it) looked a little worried about me and told me to just leave it there for the day. It was totally embarrassing and I was not sure where it came from, but I went to the bathroom and just sobbed for a couple of minutes. Then I came back and ran for 45 minutes. It was quite upsetting and after that, my day went to pieces. I did walk the dogs with my sister and I got one load of laundry done, but mostly I sat on the couch and watched "Ghost Adventures" with my sister. Not a productive day. In fact, I rather feel like I didn't do much and just felt gross all day. Sigh. Oh well. I guess we all have those days every now and again where it all just comes out and we break down a little bit… Mine was today. Hopefully, that got all of the stress and anxiety out of the mix and now I can concentrate on what needs to be done to get into my condo! Cross your fingers for me please! It's taking a lot longer and way more energy than I had hoped or expected it to. Here's to agreeing that tomorrow will be a better day and that maybe I'll actually get around to doing my hair or actually cleaning my room. :D
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Mentor Fuel
Short 3-5 minute video OR audio messages from John Hawkins intended to provide encouragement and FUEL to mentors as they mentor NextGEN leaders.
Clear Guidance from God's Word for Christian Mentoring
There are 4 or 5 passages that have been really helpful to me (John Hawkins) in the development of my thinking about mentoring over the years. I hope that you will take 2-5 minutes to watch these short videos and that you will be encouraged and strengthened by it. Audio only option is offered as well.
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Olive Oil Cornmeal Cake
This cake actually made its appearance a couple of months ago, but I kind of forgot about it. Not because it wasn't memorable, but because I forgot I took any picture of it. I'm happy to share it today because it brings back some wonderful memories of the end of summer, spending time with friends, and eating outdoors on a beautiful late summer night. This simple cake is an elegant ending to any meal. The flavors of the olive oil and the wine really shine through, but in a subtle and wonderful way. They add such a unique flavor that, combined with the slightly gritty texture of the cornmeal, perfectly finish off a relaxing evening.
I really enjoyed the wine in this cake, but I'd like to also try it with the orange juice. I didn't end up using the orange zest when I made it, but if I ever make it with orange juice instead of the wine I would definitely add the zest. I also wondered if buttermilk would work instead of the wine or orange juice, just as something different. I might give that a shot some time. But then again, I liked the wine so much, I might not try anything else!
Olive Oil Cornmeal Cake
From Martha Stewart
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar, plus 1/3 cup for topping
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or orange juice)
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan with oil; line bottom with a round of wax or parchment paper, and brush paper with oil.
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, 1 cup sugar, and wine until smooth. Add flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and orange zest; whisk gently to combine.
Pour batter into prepared pan; sprinkle top evenly with remaining 1/3 cup sugar (topping will be thick). Bake until cake begins to pull away from sides of pan and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
Cool in pan 20 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake; invert cake gently onto a plate, and remove parchment paper. Reinvert cake onto a rack to cool completely. Serve with orange segments, if desired.


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It's crazy to think that a year ago today I was trying on wedding dresses with my mother….it was an experience that I will cherish for a lifetime! Throughout the "Say Yes to the Dress" process, I struggled between two desires: 1) A classic white mermaid gown (which I ended up choosing here)…or 2) An ivory/blush embellished aline sheath. My first desire was met immediately when I found my Stella York gown in North Carolina. Even though I was conflicted between the two different dress styles, I figured I would go down the classic aisle for that once in a lifetime moment. However, my eyes still love looking for those gorgeous gowns meeting my second desire. The other day, I nearly fell off my desk chair when BHLDN's Spring 2015 collection was revealed. Every dress radiates romance, but the Wisteria Gown by Vatana Watters particularly caught my eye:
Can you say Wedding Vow Renewal? (very cute winky face) My tips for everyone enjoying engagement bliss are:
1) Take it one day at a time.
2) Stay true to yourself and desires.
3) Don't care what anyone else thinks.
4) Cherish these once in a lifetime moments.
5) Look forward to the new chapter you are about to enter.
P.S. Prepare to have your mind blown: Anthropologie now has a Wedding & Bridal Gift Registry!!!
This post is in honor of one of my best friends, Melissa Vick, who is wedding dress shopping today!!! I wish I was there so badly love, but keep the pictures coming. You look absolutely gorgeous and will be the most stunning bride!!!


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text: While tossing traditions so that new ones can be established may be all well and good, there was no way that my two favorite decorations were staying in the box this way. (Or any year.) An so permission was granted to me by the decorating committee to dust off our ceramic pumpkin (painted by Steve when he was eight) and three pieces of artwork done by Julie and Z in elementary school. These oldies-but-goodies feature two portraits of bats with characteristic "blood teeth" (a term coined by Z when he was five) and a picture of "October" reminiscent of Halloweens of old spent trick-or-treating with Lisa and Peter (note the trick-or-treat bags say "JLZP") who are now a bit beyond neighborhood


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How can 30 = 3.36 billion? A simple equation for good
As a response to the June referendum result on Brexit, for the first time ever I volunteered in a political campaign. I called US voters abroad to encourage them to make sure they exercised their democratic right to have a say. It was my way of doing more than just casting my single vote, but it was a humbling experience: my 100 calls or so were a drop in the ocean compared to the scale of what others had been doing. The volunteer...Read More


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Dr. Robert Brodsky, Friday, 12-7-12 December 8, 2012Posted by The Space Show in Uncategorized.
Tags: " SpaceX, "Catch A Rocket Plane: More talks From the Cutting Edge, aerospace engineering academic programs, and Beyond, Apollo, Apollo 17, Cold War, commercial space, cost plus contracting., Dr. Robert Brodsky, Endeavour, international space cooperation, launch industry, Link Trainer, NERVA, Pearl Harbor, Space Shuttle, space tourism, STEM, The Greatest Generation
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Yes, I found Dr. Brodsky's comment re: the value of cost-plus contracting to be a surprise. He described having the freedom to pursue the development of an idea and the being able to develop it further with additional funding later. It sort of made me wonder if there is a place for a Skunk Works like setting where you have a technology development center with a set budget and relatively little controls and the just set them to developing some technology as fast as they can. I get the feeling that something like that might be happening at JSC. I periodically see reports about Robonaut, Project M, and a Morpheus lander that isn't obvious to me whether this is part of the overall strategic plan of NASA administration or whether there is a group of engineers that have some freedom to develop small but innovative projects.


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The 20th Century New Haven home is a stylish and stately design. This fine home features 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths and 3,840 square feet of living space. The main living area is delightfully open with 10' ceilings, clear sight lines, and an airy ambiance. You'll love the cozy charm of the clean burning gas fireplace in the spacious great room.
The 16' wide kitchen features an island, walk-in panty, and plenty of cabinets. The adjacent breakfast room features a full wall of windows which will surely brighten your day.


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Mini-Trip to Spain (Partially written while traveling)
I'm (Krista) waiting for some new acquaintances (cross-cultural workers) to arrive at the restaurant and am enjoying a moment to sit and watch the lull of the city go by in front of me through large metal-framed windows.
The only thing atypical about this is that I'm sitting here off of the Plaza Universitat in downtown Barcelona.
I flew into Madrid about a week ago, and I've got just under 24 hours until I return to the U.S. You might be thinking, "I didn't know you were going to Spain…" Let me explain. The reason for the trip is threefold:
1) Edu and I have been appointed "Intern Coordinators" by our team in Spain and we love getting to serve in this area. I met our Summer intern at the airport in Madrid, traveled with her to her ministry location (Jaén), and helped her get off on the right foot with a few days of orientation. We've had a great time together to say the least. We spent a relatively short amount of time together but had some belly-cramping laughs, honest conversations, and got to enjoy the Lord's goodness together. She recently told me that she will find it hard to say goodbye. I also got to enjoy my teammate's hospitality and loved getting to stay with them. Thanks Joel and Vivian!
2) Enter Spain for residency purposes. I have permanent residency in the E.U. but I'm not really supposed to be out of Spain for longer than six months max. So, this was a good chance to come in and comply with that requirement.
3) Ministry visits… I was able to take advantage of my proximity to Granada and had a great ministry meeting regarding a discipleship program. It was one of those meetings that gets you so excited your heart beats faster and you leave knowing you're on the right ministry path. Rest assured, you'll hear us talk more about this discipleship program in the future.
The day after visiting Granada, I picked up a rental car and drove three hours south to the coastal city of Málaga. I met an amazing family from a local church (Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica Añoreta) to hear about ministry and church planting in the area.
As I was leaving our meeting, I asked for directions to the mall to get something to eat for lunch. They told me how to get there and then asked why I was going. I explained that I had a few hours to kill before I needed to be at the airport (see next story) and they invited me to eat with them. Considering I had only met them a few hours before, I thought this was incredibly generous. We picked up their kiddos from school and instead of going to their house, they invited me to eat fresh fish at a small well-known local seafood place on the beach. It was an unexpected blessing to get to sit next to the ocean and enjoy a meal together.
I flew to Barcelona from Málaga (1.5 hours) that evening and cried when I came through the arrival doors at the airport and saw friends from our church in Vilassar de Mar. It has been six months since we left, and it felt like I was immediately surrounded by family when I saw them. The Catalan came back surprisingly well but I wouldn't say I'm a pro. People appreciate the effort, so I am glad to try and make one ; ) I attended a small group/prayer meeting on the Wednesday evening I was there and was able to visit with many brothers and sisters from the church.
In nine days I have stayed in four different homes, saw three airports, and travelled by bus, train, plane, and rental car. It has been an intense trip that has served to connect with missionaries, teammates, and other ministry leaders in Spain.
As I traveled about the country, seeing different ministries and connecting with people along the way, it was very reassuring to see that Spain is where we need to be. We hope to return around the beginning of 2016.
Praises & Petitions:
- Please be praying for our finances here in the U.S. Pray that we would be wise and good stewards of what the Lord has given us. While living in Spain, certain expenses were quite small compared to the U.S. (insurance and car costs for example).
- Along with this, please praise the Lord for small jobs here and there where we can work in our spare time to make ends meet.
- Please continue to pray about our decision as to where we will be serving in Spain when we return. We have had many encouraging conversations recently and hope we are close to a decision.
- Please pray for opportunities to share about why we're compelled to serve in Spain and invite others to be a part of what the Lord is doing there.


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Press/Film Shooting
Our boat tours have been featured in some of the notable websites and magazines around the world. We appreciate those opportunities!
Floating Market Tour with Pandan Tour by The Wandering World
"We really enjoyed this floating market tour with Pandan Tour! Anan was an excellent guide, showing us around and telling us all kinds of fun facts."
Read more : https://wandering.world/half-day-railway-and-floating-market-tour-in-bangkok/
The New York Times, part of the newspaper article "Taking to the River in Thailand" By Patrick Scott, April 2018
"Temples, floating markets, candlelight cruises, massages: you can create your own water-themed tour"
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PassportHeavy, a traveling brand from around the world Promotional Video released August 2017: Bangkok Thailand 4k (What to Know Before Going )
"I was impressed and i was forgot that i was in Bangkok for a while. You'll see real Thai traditional cultures and the most beautiful buildings"
BKK Kids Blog. The leading online resource writing about cool things to do, places to visit, and ways to experience Thailand for kids.
" The tour is recommended for families with children ages 5+ but babies and toddlers have also joined with their parents. We definitely had a long day, but quite a colourful adventure without any hassle"
Citi + Thai Air, Thai Tourism Promotional Video released February 2017: Time for Global Action
They took our 2 boats and our guide for shooting on September 2016. It's a total 13 minute 40 second piece for Bloomsbury business TV sponsored by Citi and is about how tourism improves the economy of Thailand.
JetStar Asia, Monthly Magazine a feature article in March 2016: Splash Out at Songkran
Our information on the Songkran Festival Special Tour
Lonely Planet India, Monthly Magazine a feature article in March 2016: "One City Four Ways Bangkok" (Gangs of Girls section)
"Great for Food Fanatics - Floating Market Tour with Pandan"
"Girls Eat World" 4th Episode of 40 series on Food Network
Food Network broadcasted in Europe , Africa and Middle East and the UK ( excluding Ireland)
BIsraeli Travel Blog Site
Beautiful Brazilian Photo Blog Site: topensandoemviajar.com
Dear B, Japanese Travel Blog Site:
"My Experience with the Boat Tour---Recommended for Repeaters."
This fashionable blog site leads Generation Y girls in Japan. Pandan is introduced as a tour suitable for repeaters, who even have some experiences in travelling in Thailand. (articles in Japanese) http://english.cheerup.jp/article/3460


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On the first day of Midwest/MHSLA 2017, I attended Getting Started with Community Health Information Outreach, taught by Darlene Kaskie. In this course, attendees learned how to examine specific populations for targeted outreach initiatives.
To do this, we first discussed the various resources available for getting a clearer picture of the populations in certain communities. By utilizing census data and other government health resources, it is possible to develop a better understanding of the demographic makeup of specific communities, as well as the health needs in those areas.
Throughout the course, there was an emphasis on learning and asking questions. For example, if you wanted to speak to a demographic that was culturally different from groups you had worked with previously, it's important to develop an understanding of that group before trying to start an outreach project. So, if you were working with senior citizens who had limited understanding of mobile technologies, you may not want to lead with the cutting edge mobile apps available to them. However, by communicating with your targeted group and asking questions, you could learn what their particular struggles and health issues might be and how you as an information professional may be able to address them.
One way to learn more about a community is to seek out a community health assessment for that particular region. If an agency or institution has already conducted a community health assessment, you can easily determine what the health needs are for that particular area. Examining a community health assessment also allows you to easily target potential partners for your outreach efforts.
In addition to learning how to target and explore specific communities for outreach efforts, we also discussed NLM and other government resources that are freely available, including MedlinePlus, HealthReach, Genetics Home Reference, and the Disaster Information Management Resource Center.
I have always enjoyed attending conferences for the educational opportunities that help me keep abreast of advancements in our field. These courses teach us how other librarians are problem solving, expanding their roles, and developing new strategies to best utilize their skills in an ever-changing environment. Both continuing education courses I attended at Midwest/MHSLA 2017 gave me the chance to learn about new (or new to me) resources and how librarians are harnessing these tools to create new roles for themselves.