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The racoon-like creatures, which live in the jungles of Ecuador and Colombia, were thought to belong to a closely related but different species known as olingos.
The discovery of the new species came about when scientists at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in the USA decided to classify a collection of olingos and realised that some of the animals had different characteristics.
The new species had smaller teeth and skulls than olingos, with longer and thicker coats, the carnivores appeared to have lived in higher reaches of the northern Andes than any known olingo species.
Kristofer Helgen, Curator of Mammals at the Smithsonian Institutions explained why it had taken so long to discover the new creatures.
"Like so many animals in the rain forest only comes out at night. It's wet, it's dark, it's socked in with cloud, it's hard to find these animals."
The olinguito mainly eats fruit and weighs approximately a kilogram.
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President Xi Jinping presides over a plenary session of the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Sunday. He called for building an open world economy and rejecting "self-centered, shortsighted and closeddoor policies". LI XUEREN / XINHUA
China to establish $4.7 billion special lending facility, offers to train 2,000 law enforcement officers for all SCO countries
President Xi Jinping called on Sunday for joint efforts with Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries to build an open world economy and reject "self-centered, shortsighted and closed-door policies".
Xi made the remark in a speech he delivered at the plenary session of the SCO Summit in Qingdao, Shandong province.
"We should uphold WTO rules and support the multilateral trading system so as to build an open world economy," Xi said.
He pointed out that while unilateralism, trade protectionism and the backlash against globalization are taking on new forms, the pursuit of cooperation for mutual benefit represents a growing trend.
During the meeting, Xi announced a number of major measures to move toward the goal of building an SCO community with a shared future.
China will establish a 30 billion yuan ($4.7 billion) equivalent special lending facility within the framework of the Interbank Consortium of the SCO, Xi said.
China offers to train 2,000 law enforcement officers for all SCO countries in the next three years to enhance law enforcement capacity building. In addition, China will provide 3,000 training opportunities for the human resources development of SCO member states, Xi said.
China offers to provide meteorological services to all parties using its Fengyun 2 weather satellites, Xi added.
The SCO has created a new model for regional cooperation and made a new contribution to peace and development in the region, Xi said.
He stressed that SCO countries should reform and improve the global governance system, and work with all other nations to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
While hegemony still exists in the world, the growing call for a more just and equitable international order must be heeded, Xi said, adding that greater democracy in international relations has become an unstoppable trend of the times.
"The 'Shanghai Spirit', transcending outdated concepts such as clash of civilizations Cold War and zero-sum mentality, has opened a new chapter in the history of international relations, and gained increasing endorsement of the international community," Xi said.
Over the past 17 years, SCO countries have forged a constructive partnership featuring non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party, Xi said.
This is the first SCO summit since India and Pakistan became full members of the group last year. SCO members currently account for around 20 percent of the global economy and 40 percent of its population.


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I intended to send this to you, my fine friends/clients/future clients a couple of weeks ago but alas, the cobbler's children have no shoes! It's a new year full of hope and excitement, a national election to look forward to (or not!) and so much opportunity to do good work and achieve great success together.
In the News:
We always encourage our clients to give back and get engaged in their community. Doing good is good business! Here are a few recent stories showing that the JHL team literally puts it's money, and our time, where our mouth is…
- Check out Jennifer on KEYE- We are Austin.
- Austin Woman magazine featured Jennifer and our team giving back. Jennifer served as Chair for the Austin Chamber's Austin Gives program in 2015 so to be featured for that work as well as our team's commitment to our community was such a treat.
- Also, we are happy to share this recent Austin Business Journal feature on Jennifer and JHL Company.
What's Ahead for the Year:
The JHL team jumped right into 2016 with a full schedule of meetings, events and busy client projects. We could not be more excited to see what we accomplish this year for our clients and as a company!
A couple little events we are proud to be leading:
- Papal visit to Juarez - El Paso Sun Bowl Telecast Celebration Event February 17, 2016
- Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Women of Courage Brunch April 9, 2016
- 4th Annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M) April 14 – 15, 2016
- THBI Annual Summit, 20th Anniversary Celebration and Luminary Dinner May 5-6, 2016
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We are thankful to know you and call you a friend of JHL! Here's to making 2016 our most successful year!


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I'm sure everyone has heard of the Walgreens offer to buy out Longs/CVS today.
We all know that there is a Longs PHARMACY in Keaau, as well as an upcoming Longs/CVS/Walgreen in Ulupono Town Center in Keaau.
However, this report is saying "Longs" is planning on opening a store in Pahoa:
…Longs has 39 stores in Hawaii with plans to open five more, in Pearl City and Mililani Mauka on Oahu; one in Upcountry Maui; and in Keeau and Pahoa on the Big Island….
I'm thinking this article is wrong… unless anyone else has heard anything that I haven't.
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Day 2 - Arts and Aging / Arts and Healing Blog Forum
Question # 2:
What do you think the role of individual arts organizations across the country is, and might be, in the relationships of art and aging / healing? How can arts organizations who want to be involved in these areas move forward? What are the steps involved, and what are the opportunities and the barriers and obstacles to mounting successful projects and partnerships that will address the aging / healing arenas? Where can existing intersections be expanded, and how? Working artists are crucial to these efforts. What skills do artists need to work in the aging and healing areas?Connie Martinez:
Because arts organizations are typically undercapitalized, the best way to get them involved is making it easy and financially viable or profitable for them to integrate artful aging into their existing work. That starts by: 1) helping to quantify earned income potential from existing programs and services that can be offered to the "boomer" market without turning your organization inside out; 2) creating philanthropic incentives or seed funding to incubate new programs aligned with the movement; and 3) investing in systems or ways that easily connect supply (programs) with demand (artful agers).
As for the working artist, the key is to have paying clients that know your value and how to reach you. Some clients may be individuals but most likely the artist will need connectors or "systems" clients eg health care systems, community centers etc. Thus creating a qualified working artist directory that connects supply (artists) and demand (system clients) is imperative.
I know that special skills are required for teaching artists serving aging adults and I am eager to learn, but don't really know.
Opportunities Abound for Artists and Arts Organizations
A constellation of opportunities awaits artists and arts organizations related to aging/healing. Some have already taken a deep dive into this work – 43% of visual arts museums have programs for caregivers and their care partners. Adult education is booming in theaters and music halls. I heard from the National Symphony this week about their program serving older adults. Have you picked up a community college class catalogue lately? The arts are front and center in continuing education, and older students are often offered free tuition to monitor classes including the arts. From arts camps for older people to sleep-overs in museums, there is no limit to arts entrepreneurship. The Museum of Modern Art is producing a stunning array of programming called Prime Time for the 55+ crowd. Encore Chorales, a professionally led choral group for older adults, sing their way across the Atlantic on the Queen Mary. Former band members are polishing up their instruments to play in the New Horizon Bands promoted by the Eastman School of Music. The National Association of Music Makers (NAMM) has coined the phrase "recreational music making" to classify this new business model for their instrument makers and music stores.
Blue Ocean Theory
The Harvard Business Journal published an article titled Blue Ocean Strategy, which proposed a theory of business development where the prevailing paradigms shifts to such a degree that whole new business streams of products and services are needed to supply the opening demands of a new target population. We in the arts are now in this kind of Blue Ocean. The work we do requires a new, entrepreneurial business model. Artists and arts organizations should assess their constituent communities needs, match the appropriate assets to them, and find new partners in the related fields that support the target populations. Again, we need to focus on the end user – an adult with plenty of life experience who desires to be engaged in the arts as a creator.
Building the Foundation
A historical perspective on the state of the arts, aging and health over the past 10 years can be found in a recently published article by the Gerontological Society of America's Special Issue on the White House Conference on Aging. It describes substantial growth in services in the areas of lifelong learning, health and wellness, and application in community design. The interprofessional work between arts organizations, healthcare providers and social services such as those tracked through geriatric center consortia in Washington DC and the University of New England provides a breathtaking look at how older traditional artists/craftsman can be utilized to promote a strength based approach to healthcare serving older people and a new appreciation of the arts.
Challenges of Supply
Barriers and obstacles are falling as the new demographic swells the demand side. We are well beyond Bingo now. High quality accessible supply is our barrier to building this new market place for the arts, aging and health services. At the recent White House Conference on Aging Summit on Creativity and Aging in America participants were tasked with articulating the issues and needs; barriers to resolutions; and support needed from related partners serving the three major sectors of arts/design – lifelong learning, health and wellness and age friendly community design. The major findings were basically the same across all three:
Issues: Social justice particularly in regards to ageism, a need for culture change, adequate supply of high quality programs, products and services that are accessible in both rural and urban communities
Barriers: Lack of professional development; research; business models; common language; infrastructure and funding
Support: Incentivization through capital investments; tax credits; insurance reimbursement; inclusion/infusion of the arts into aging, health and communities services to facilitate place making
A white paper is being developed that will go into depth on issues raised, barriers identified and support requested. The leadership of the National Endowment for the Arts, piloted by the tireless Beth Bienvenu, Director of the Office of Accessibility in partnership with her colleagues Sunil Iyengar, Director of Research, and Jason Schupbach, Director of Design, brought together the key partners in the intersection of arts and aging. This convening was dedicated with strong support from Chairman Chu to continue this robust focus on serving all Americans across their lifespans through providing accessibility to high quality arts participation and community design.
The Rock in the Pool
Teaching artists are crucial in these efforts along with other professionals – life enrichment, social workers, clergy, healthcare providers, family caregivers, and volunteers. Anne Basting, Founder of TimeSlips, calls the artist "the rock in the pool." Artists are the only ones that can make the arts a process of meaning making for adults/older adults. Let me say clearly that older adults want to paint, sculpt, dance, act and play music. They do not want to be in arts programs for the aging. They want to be in arts programs – no dumbing down and that goes for people with chronic illness. All programs for adults should be pitched on a higher education level. To do this, artists involved in work with older adults must work peer to peer. In the 1950's we called this teaching mythology andragogy – differing from pedagogy, which is all skill-based learning. Andragogy uses life experiences and is highly learner driven. Carl Jung stated that the arts and spirituality are ageless but that they flourish with age. Let me also clarify that the arts in healthcare settings differ only in what artists must learn to produce programs in a clinical environment. These are accommodations that keep the art making safe and appropriate for the health status of the patient. Again, aging is not an illness, and healing is vital in all phases of life.
Dive In!
Support for artists and arts organizations is available for those diving into this work. In partnership with the National Guild for Community Arts Education and The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, NCCA produced a free online toolkit for organizations. Webinars updating this information are conducted on an ongoing basis along with conference presentations across arts service organizations. At least nine regional conferences on creative aging took place this year – in Florida, North Carolina, Maine, Virginia, Minneapolis, Pennsylvania, Utah, Tennessee and Arizona. NCCA presented our second Leadership Exchange. The professional communities in attendance were those at the intersection of the arts, aging, education, and health and community services. Artists especially have a range of new training tools such as the NCCA online artists training resource. Over 250,000 learners from 153 countries have used this tool. Lifetime Arts in conjunction with Aroha Philanthropies is poised to produce a best practice institute designed to elevate and codify effective ways of working in the field. It is my hope, along with others in the field, that higher education will take seriously the need for training arts educators, arts administrators and artists to serve adults/older adults.
Finally, building sustainable services depends on securing consistent resources. Like any new area of business expansion, arts organizations need capital to deepen their work and expand programs to serve across the lifespan. The MetLife Foundation was the lead funder in arts and aging for over a decade, providing millions of dollars every year to large and small groups. MetLife certainly helped NCCA to grow, built out programs like Meet Me at MoMA, and provided grants and awards programs to the National Guild for Community Arts Education. Lifetime Arts and Elders Share the Arts, along with many other hybrid programs serving older people, received organizational support. When corporate changes were on the horizon, MetLife Foundation funded NCCA to give technical assistance to three grant making affinity groups – Grantmakers in the Arts, Grantmakers in Aging and Grantmakers in Health. Each affinity group has produced resources for their grantmakers and each still continues to include creative aging in their conference presentation and webinars. Over 200 grantmakers participated in this partnership project over three years. I want to especially thank Janet Brown, Executive Director of Grantmakers in the Arts, for her leadership and consistent encouragement to this cause. Together, we found Ellen Michelson and Teresa Bonner, the two women behind Aroha Philanthropies who are taking a huge leadership role in artful aging. Margery Pabst of the Pabst Charitable Foundation for the Arts is doing heavy lifting to encourage, among other cutting edge arts-in-health projects, support for caregivers in using the arts. Other family foundations, including Helen Bader and The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, are investing in arts programming that serves people with memory loss. The field grows healthier as more funders become interested but many more are needed to fill the gap that the MetLife Foundation left. Indeed, the case is being made for investing in this work not as new programming but as hybrid portfolios of programmatic support in arts, aging, and health and community services to serve individuals across their lifespans.
Robert Booker:
At the most basic level, arts organizations who are thoughtful about their relationship with long term subscribers, members, donors and participants must engage in revised and improved practices regarding older audiences.
For years we have talked about the need for daytime productions, morning events, easy access to classes and lectures and even seating in museum galleries. And yet, for all of this talk, there is little evidence that our leading arts organizations have been listening.
For those arts organizations that are willing and prepared to go deeper, I would encourage them to proactively pursue partnerships and collaboration opportunities to develop creative aging specific programming. Here in Arizona, organizations like the Phoenix Art Museum and Mesa Arts Center have become an integral part of the healthy aging infrastructure of their local communities by fostering partnerships with health and senior service organizations and leveraging their existing assets to increase their value to older adults.
Professional teaching artists also have a vital role to play in providing services and resources for older adults and as the creative aging movement continues to build momentum, demand for their skills and talents will increase greatly. We need to begin now to prepare the field for this increased demand. Our teaching artists' training has been primarily geared toward working in our k-12 school systems and community venues. Teaching artists will need additional specialized education and professional development to be successful working with older adults, in senior community centers and in care and respite centers, for example. At the Arts Commission we have made this one of the three priorities of our new Creative Aging Initiative.
Maura O'Malley and Ed Friedman:
For arts organizations who want to be involved in this area it means a culture change. Historically, arts groups have embraced K-12 arts education. It is an area that speaks to using the arts to further an educational agenda; to growing a new audience for the arts; and it's a programmatic thrust that is always popular. And not to be too cynical, but it's also an area for which funding is available and for which fundraising efforts have been successful. To move into the area of arts and aging in a meaningful way, arts organizations have to not only familiarize themselves with the research around arts and aging, but understand how these programs contribute to the quality of life of older adults. For years arts groups have chased the "white whale" of younger patrons. What they're ignoring is the asset that's most accessible; the majority of their audience which is middle aged and older patrons. A concerted effort to provide meaningful, participatory programs to this cohort will strengthen this audience/arts organization relationship. This stronger connection has the potential to result in more subscribers, donors and possibly board members. Arts groups already have access to teaching artists who know how to create curriculum and provide instruction. What these teaching artists need is training to acquire the skills and information necessary to be able to expand their teaching repertoire to be effective teaching artists for these age cohorts. Among the areas about which teaching artists need to be familiar are, the differences between community-based voluntary instruction and mandatory school-based classes; principles of adult learning; accommodations for physical limitations; and most importantly - sensitivity to ageism, understanding that one cannot generalize about the capabilities and capacities of older adults. Arts organizations have to begin to raise the bar and encourage older adults to be active participants rather than passive acceptors of entertainment.
Tony Noice:
I would suggest that arts organizations contact the appropriate departments (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, therapy) of local colleges and universities to explain their work and suggest cooperative investigations. In academia, newer department members are often anxious to generate publications in order to qualify for tenure. I think it is vital that scientists and artists work as a team because they both offer indispensible knowledge. Few researchers have in-depth understanding of any particular art form and, conversely, few artists are experts in scientific research design.
Teresa Bonner:
The first thing arts organizations need to do is expand their thinking about how they engage older adults. It's time to embrace and deepen these opportunities. Entertainment is not enough. Older adults don't only want to learn about an art form; many want to learn the art form themselves. They want the joy of creativity and the sense of purpose and meaning that come with it. This parallels the way arts organizations have engaged children and families over time, moving from simply bringing youth to performances and museums, to creating opportunities for youth to make art themselves.
As arts organizations do this, they need to better understand who older adults really are. Too often, we see the stereotype, not the person, and we don't ask what these individuals need and want. Today, "older" spans 40 or more years – who would put everyone from 10 to 50 years old in one category and expect them to be alike?
Arts organizations that want to engage in this work have many sources of information. The National Guild for Community Arts Education published a great guidebook, Creativity Matters: The Arts and Aging Toolkit. The National Center for Creative Aging, engagedaging.org, is a wealth of information and contacts. The NEA's Office for Accessibility offers technical assistance and is a great resource. Over 30 state arts agencies interested in creative aging are participating in shared learning through an NEA/NCCA program called "Communities of Practice." Aroha Philanthropies has developed an informal resource guide on artful aging.
The professional teaching artist is crucial to development and expansion of this movement. Successful artful aging programs are led by professional teaching artists who combine their creative process with a deep understanding of older adults, their needs and wants. The teaching artist must be proficient in the essentials of sequential arts learning and embrace the wide range of abilities and interests of people from 55 – 100+ years of age – no small task!
Aroha Philanthropies is particularly interested in the development of professional teaching artists who want to work with older adults. We believe they have the "secret sauce" that makes artful aging programs so amazing. We need many more of them. Through our work with Lifetime Arts, we have surveyed the field to better understand how organizations engage, hire, train and support teaching artists who work with adult populations. The survey results are informing the development of a teaching-artist training program that will incorporate the very best practices in the field.
Last, arts organizations know that successful collaborations spring from personal outreach and trusting relationships, and there are terrific examples of how this can be built. The San Francisco Community Music Center approached the city's aging and adult services program, as well as community centers, as they developed programming for older adults. MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis reached out to senior housing organizations to deliver programs for their residents. The American Composers Forum has paired composers and choirs with a pediatric hospital to create and perform work based on the lives of real patients. The list is exciting and growing.
Kyle Carpenter:
Our first responsibility is to take it seriously…to listen, to learn and understand what works and what doesn't. Out of that model comes developmentally centered and more sophisticated programming. All arts organizations have a responsibility to execute very well. At MacPhail, we engage with people through music in a very participatory way, and it is our teaching artists that make a world of difference for the participant. Older adults tend to put a greater emphasis on proper credentials and qualifications for our teachers. But these teachers also need to have compassion, patience and an understanding of the power of shared goals. A bit of self-deprecation and a good sense of humor also helps. These are insights from being an arts provider at all ages and seeing how older adults differ in their approach and their needs.
We have found that there is no set guidebook, and that every population is different, but someone has to go in and make it their own, create that solid foundation first and then adapt it to their settings and share their findings.
The Forum continues tomorrow.
Have a great day.
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JANINE: I received a call this afternoon regarding a pit bull that was left behind when the owners were evicted.
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By all accounts, President Obama's lawyers did a poor job of defending the constitutionality of his signature health-care-reform law in the Supreme Court last week. So he's rearguing the case himself. On Monday, he declared that it would be an "unprecedented, extraordinary step" for the court to overturn a law "passed by a strong majority of a democratically elected Congress."
This statement is puzzling, to say the least. It is by no means "unprecedented" or "extraordinary" for the court to strike down the act of a democratically elected legislature.
Has the president not heard of Roe v. Wade (1973), where the court invalidated the democratically enacted laws of all 50 states? And even Marbury v. Madison (1803), which struck down a section of the First Judiciary Act?
How about INS v. Chadha (1983), where the court invalidated over 200 statutory provisions, many enacted by overwhelming bipartisan majorities?
Is the president unaware that the court in recent years has declared unconstitutional the Line Item Veto Act (struck down in 1998), major portions of the Sentencing Reform Act (2005), the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (1997) and two different attempts at campaign-finance law (in 1976 and 2010) — just to name some of the most prominent?
In two recent cases, US v. Lopez (1995) and US v. Morrison (2000), the court invalidated congressional statutes purportedly passed under authority of the Commerce Clause, on the ground that the statutes were not truly a regulation of interstate commerce — essentially the same rationale involved in the health-care case. Both those decisions were controversial, both were decided by narrow 5-4 majorities and both can be distinguished from the current case. But they surely count as "precedents."
And both statutes were passed by stronger majorities than the Affordable Care Act.
No one agrees with the results of all of the court's constitutional cases, and some of us think the court should show greater deference toward the elected representatives of the people. But the exercise of judicial review is at the heart of our system of constitutionalism.
The high court's power to invalidate statutes passed by a democratically elected Congress is not a nefarious conservative creation. Many in President Obama's party called for the court to invalidate President George W. Bush's Patriot Act, which passed the Senate 98-1. Obama's own Justice Department is asking the court to invalidate the Defense of Marriage Act, which passed the Senate 85-12 and was signed by his Democratic predecessor, President Bill Clinton.
The courts properly pay little or no attention to whether a challenged law passed by a "strong majority" or a slim one, because this is irrelevant to any legal issue.
But, in the interest of getting the facts straight, the president might have noted that his health-care law barely squeaked through the Congress, on a largely party-line vote. By contrast, many of the statutes the court has struck down passed Congress by lopsided bipartisan majorities.
What is "unprecedented" is for the president of the United States to make political speeches about cases under consideration by the Supreme Court. The New York Times called his statements a "barbed warning" to the justices that he'll make their decision a campaign issue if they decide the case the wrong way. That steps over a certain line.
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No one knows how the court will rule here. It is the justices' job to decide the case based on their own independent legal judgment. It is not the president's place to attempt to influence their decision, after argument, in political forums.
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An American Samoa factory owner convicted of what federal prosecutors call the biggest "modern-day slavery" case in U.S. history was sentenced yesterday to 40 years in prison.
In February 2003 after a four-month trial, a jury here found Kil Soo Lee, 52, guilty of 14 counts, including conspiracy, involuntary servitude, extortion and money laundering. The case involved 300 Vietnamese and Chinese immigrant workers, the largest number of victims of involuntary servitude, prosecutors said.
U.S. District Judge Susan Mollway said the 40 years, which reflected consecutive terms well above the guideline range, was appropriate given the physical, psychological and financial harm the workers endured and continue to suffer to this day. Lee was facing a range of 30 years to life.
She also noted Lee showed "greed, arrogance and contempt for American law" for disregarding an order by the U.S. Department of Labor that he run a legal workplace and pay the workers back wages.
Lee recruited Chinese and Vietnamese workers, ranging from their early 20s to their 40s, to work in his factory producing garments for major U.S. retailers. The workers incurred large debts to pay export labor companies up to $5,000 each to work at Daewoosa Samoa Ltd. in Pago Pago from March 1999 to November 2000.
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Slavery Conviction in Samoa
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin of 23 June 2005 reports on the sentencing of a man convicted of enslaving Vietnamese and Chinese workers in Samoa.
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I tried to post this earlier, but it didn't work... hopefully I haven't double posted!
I'm a current undergrad (in the early stages of undergrad!) hoping to do a PhD in experimental physics or experimental applied physics. I've done intro physics and an upper level physics course, and I've achieved As in all of them. I've also done well in Calc III. My problem lies in linear algebra, an important course, in which I scored a B in freshman year.
I'm worried that this B will be a substantial barrier to getting into a top physics graduate school. I'm not sure what to do about it - I'm considering retaking the class, but I don't think I'd enjoy it, and it might defeat the purpose, because I'm not sure how a retake would look. My grade in the final was substantially better than my midterm, so I feel as though I understood the material well towards the end of semester. I'm also considering taking extra math classes to demonstrate that I can do math, but I'd much rather spend the time doing physics or another science. It sounds really pathetic, but I'm at a loss - if I've screwed up my chances at doing high level research, I'm going to consider looking for internships to explore other options and to strengthen myself for the job market.
For context, I should say that I'm at one of HYPSM, and though my GPA is currently ~3.7, I hope that it will rise when I take more classes in my major.


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For the holidays we've partnered with our friend and talented designer Khoi Le and tailored a case that fits our kit like a glove. Better yet - Khoi personally handcrafts these with American leathers. For the occasion, we're offering two antiqued cow-hides: a rich russet color, and a classic and enchanting black. Unfortunately, there will only be 100 available, so be sure to get your order in.
Kit Includes -
- Aerobie Aeropress Coffee Maker - with funnel, scoop, and filters.
- Porlex Mini Hand Coffee Mill
- AWS 600 gram scale - with 0.1 gram resolution
- Khoi Le x Café Integral DOPP Coffee Kit (russet/black) w/ Cotton Case
- 8 ounces of single-lot Café Integral selection that we find delicious when prepared with your Aeropress.
**Option to tack on a Bonavita .5 Liter Electric Travel Kettle available**
[please note that kettle will not fit inside the leather kit]
Please order by December 11th to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve!
Due to the bespoke nature of this item, please allow two weeks for your order to arrive.


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Yesterday, the folks at Site Meter unveiled their brand new website. It's a total redesign from the old one, and in my opinion, it looks a million times better. It's very clean and very easy to navigate. Aaron likey.
Along with the same comprehensive real-time website tracking and counter tools that many have come to depend on from Site Meter, they've also introduced some brand new features that will provide you with valuable insight regarding your visitors. Yes, change is good.
But first, here's a screenshot of the new Site Meter website...
Now just compare it to the old one below and you can see the difference. It's like night and day. Well, I guess if night and day both had a lot of green on them. :P Anyway, it's definitely a big improvement aesthetically.
Over the next few days Site Meter will be taking care of a few issues regarding the new site. They'll be working on optimizing load times, tweaking some graphs and fixing a few other minor hiccups - all standard stuff when you launch a new site.
In addition, Site Meter will also be offering a bunch of brand new tools and features. Here's a list of some of the things that will be coming soon...
Demo Reports – These will show you the exact demographics of your site visitors.
User Interest Reports – These will show you categories of content people read when they're not on your site. Knowing this type of information will help you find out what your visitors' real interests are. That's a goldmine!
Better Account Management – This will allow you to run numerous websites under one single account (I've been wanting this one for a long time!). You'll also be able to utilize a single login for easier access and management.
Heat Mapping (Heatmaps) – Yay! Heatmaps will show you where your users' mouse is on the screen so you can better set up your website. Trust me, heatmaps are your best friend!
Variable Format Reports and Export - Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs
Excel, CSV, Tab Delimited
Unique Visitors –Know exactly how many true unique visitors are coming to your site, not just unique hits.
Live View – This will give you up-to-the minute stats reporting. If you're a stats junky who has to know what's going on at all times, you'll like this one.
Site Meter will also be introducing features like RSS tracking, podcast tracking, spider reportss and online videos. Yep, that's right. Online videos. The videos will be high quality, relevant news and topical videos that you can put on your blog or website. So when your visitors read your content they can also watch related videos. This will keep your visitors on your site longer. Hooray!
All in all, it looks like Site Meter is definitely on the right track to keep growing steadily. And with the new look, now they can do it in style.
May 10, 2007
Site Meter Gets A Brand New Face - And More...
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well guess what, another surprise, today is April 5th, 2013 and something is up for sure! Everything is different and you can't even access the site manager control.ReplyDelete
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Hi All,
Since I'm new and kind of felt at home right away. I thought I'd jump in and tell you guys a little about me. I have avoid these things just get my downloads and run due to what appears to be age related subject matter or whatever. But Linda made me feel different in that we are sort of in the same boat. I am disabled with arthritis in my entire spine and my joints, plus our sleep schedules are very similar. I also suffer from some mental disorders which keep me at home more often then not. How's that for honest, I had no intention to share that but it's out and I won't take it back. I am 54 and thought for the longest time older people don't play this game, but once I opened up to using CCs and Mods and needing advice to make my game run better I saw I was wrong. I love my Sims they take me places I wouldn't dare go or let me stay at home and don't pressure me for more. I also cross- stitch and quilt. I like to design my own stuff. Right now I'm working on a perpetual calendar for my granddaughters done in cross-stitch and finishing up my grandson's quilt, I am slow as quilts are so heavy but working on them eases my anxiety. Well I guess that enough for now, I am thrilled to be here and happy SeriphinaFyie led me here. Chris


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Women in Business: What's Your Greatest Money Challenge?/
What do women in business consider their biggest money challenge?
Here's what you'll want to know from a survey I conducted.
The two biggest challenges were:
- "Not making enough money" and
- "Not saving enough for the future."
Why aren't women in business making enough money?
- 55% said they were focused on surviving today – just paying the bills, food, groceries, insurance!!
- 23% "not saving or investing for the future."
There are times in life when every penny we're making is going towards survival.
Been there. Especially when we're raising a family, working like a maniac and trying to squeeze a little FUN out of life.
Here's what I worry about. When I talk with young women, too many aren't saving ANYTHING for emergencies, a cushion in case they lose a job or their future.
But, they'll take $40.00 a week and blow it on a meal out, a new purse, beauty products (Look in your bathroom drawers and see how much money is sitting in there!!)
In order to change the "not enough money" piece we have to do something new & DIFFERENT! Preferably NOW.
I know it FEELS good in the moment to BUY something, but take a breath.
IMAGINE whether those cute shoes you buy TODAY are going to do anything for you when you're 70 or 80.
I know it's hard to gaze that far into the future. So, let me do it for you – large numbers of women retire in poverty. We don't want that to be YOU!!
Marianne Russo, CPA, Modesto CA says that a 16 year old who saves ONLY $2,000 a year until she's 25 will have over $600,000 at retirement. That's the POWER of starting EARLY. That's only $38.00 a week!
But, even if you're not 16 anymore – me neither – Start saving TODAY.
Then NO cat food for you at 70. You'll have TRAVEL, perhaps a PAID for HOME, an INVESTMENT PROPERTY, grandchildren, and ENOUGH money live well!!
WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR ON YOUR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it:
Certified Money & Business Coach, Professional Speaker & author, Lynn Telford-Sahl, writes the PowerUP Your Money blog for women in sales and small business. Get your FREE Financial Strategy Session with Lynn at www.powerupyourmoney.com.


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Jacob and Daniella Pratel
Jacob started off working in residential construction in Houston, Texas and has managed the company for five years. After researching sustainable living, he began his tiny house journey by building his first tiny house for him and his family. Jacob loves being part of the tiny house movement and not only living the lifestyle but helping others start their own journey. Affordable living has a new meaning with tiny homes and Jacob enjoys being partners with his clients and making the build process personal and exciting!
Daniella is Jacob's wife and partner in the designing. They have two sons and love living the minimalist lifestyle. Daniella is passionate about sharing the benefits of living a more sustainable and simple life.
Jaquelyn de la Garza
Jaquelyn has over 10 years of exposure to custom design with specialization in woodwork. She wants each client to have a home that supports an affordable, sustainable, and versatile lifestyle. When she's not working on Rooted Tiny Homes, Jaquelyn is a full time student at the University of Houston.
Robert Pratel
Jacob's dad and president of Omni Custom Homes has been building and renovating homes in and around Houston for over 15 years. Recognized as a top tier general contractor, Omni has built its reputation by producing high quality homes and renovation projects. Robert is happy to be able to use his building experience with tiny homes.
Luis H. de la Garza
Luis has over 15 years experience in custom woodworking. He and Hector founded DLG Group Inc. and are passionate about providing quality service. Luis is a visionary who looks for new opportunities and possibilities everywhere.
Hector B. de la Garza
Hector has over 15 years experience with custom woodworking and owns DLG Group Inc. He strives to provide quality service while also providing high quality product. He is a dedicated and adaptive individual who loves to learn about new technology and innovations.


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Coming back from a long Holiday weekend and so much has happened while your family were out enjoying the nice weather and having a reflective time. Here are some of the best post that I read over the weekend.
Starting off we have a great post from CopyBlogger who has some information to reflect upon as we think about those that served in the Military.
A Day to Be With Family and Remember – Copyblogger
Today, we pause to honor the men and women whose lives ended, as Holmes wrote, "at the grave of a hero."
HootSuite Users Now Have A Complete Resource Guide
HootSuite is the most popular social media management tool in the world. Used by millions, it sports a powerful dashboard that supports all of the major social networks, scheduling, analytics and more. Yet with that degree of capability and flexibility comes a significant amount of complexity. While there are blog posts and guides in abundance, never before has there been such a complete reservoir of information and assistance assembled into one book.
Customer Driven – Episode #2 – Online Reviews – Why They're Critically Important for Your Business
Does getting online reviews make you nervous? They can be scary. Your customers are out there saying whatever they please, and there's nothing you can do about it. Or is there? Would you like to le…
Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing – Small business marketing blog
My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don't go into depth about the finds, but encourage you check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from Flickr or one that I took out there on the road. Duct Tape Selling in the wild sent from a fan! Good stuff I found this week: Verishow – Tool that lets your customers engage with you via video, co-browsing & content sharing on your site
6 Powerful Ways to Target Your Customers with Facebook Ads – Jeffbullas's Blog
Retail advertisers running campaigns on Facebook have experienced a 152 percent return. Here are 6 ways to target your customers with Facebook ads.
SPI 110 : Tim Ferriss on Podcasting, Productivity, Experimentation and if He Had to Start Over
Tim Ferriss joins us for a second time on The Smart Passive Income Podcast! In this session, we talk about Tim's new top ranked business podcast, including his strategies (and struggles) with it. We also discuss split testing and experimentation on his website, formulas for becoming more efficient today, and what he would do if he had to start over. It's always great to chat with Tim, and I'm glad you can be a fly on the wall for this conversation.
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Saturday, Sept. 21
Ma'an TV
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Latest News
Palestinian goverment: 26 million in development of ministries
Rudeineh: Washington us unable to achieve anything by itself
US: "No plan for unilateral annexation by Israel of the West Bank"
Cluster of incendiary balloons land in southern Israel
Palestinian FM condemns Germany's vote to define BDS as 'anti-Semitic'
Israeli forces forcibly evict Muslim worshipers from Al-Aqsa
Israeli forces detain 14-year-old Palestinian near Ramallah
Erekat: Deviation from peace terms of reference doomed to fail
Iceland's Hatari shocks Eurovision with Palestinian flags
UNRWA: 4 Palestinian children killed in attack on Syria refugee camp
Scores of Palestinians wounded in Jerusalem in protest against Israeli measures at Al-Aqsa
July 21, 2017 12:34 P.M. (Updated: July 22, 2017 5:50 P.M.)
JERUSALEM (Ma'an) -- Tensions were running high in occupied East Jerusalem on Friday as thousands of Palestinians were marching towards the Old City to denounce increased Israeli security measures in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which Israeli authorities decided to maintain early on Friday, despite recommendations from Israel's own security agencies.
The Palestinian Red Crescent said it had treated some 110 Palestinians in Jerusalem, among a total of over
450 Palestinians who were injured during clashes in the West Bank
over the course of Friday. Among them were 23 live fire injuries, 147 rubber-coated steel bullets injuries, 65 fracture injuries due to assaults by Israeli forces, and 215 tear-gas inhalation cases.
Three Palestinians were killed
during clashes in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Meanwhile, Israeli police reported that four officers were injured when demonstrators threw stones at them in East Jerusalem, adding that 10 Palestinians were detained in the city during the clashes, as well as two Israelis who allegedly attacked police officers.
Israel increases restrictions, armed presence in Old City
The Waqf, the Islamic endowment administering Al-Aqsa, called earlier this week on all mosques in Jerusalem to be closed on Friday and
for all Muslim worshipers in the city to head towards Al-Aqsa
to denounce the installation of metal detectors, turnstiles, and additional security cameras in the compound after
a shooting attack
on July 14 left the assailants, three Palestinian citizens of Israel, and two Israeli border police officers killed.
According to Israeli news outlet Ynet
, Israeli police decided on Friday morning that the metal detectors installed at the entrance of the Al-Aqsa compound would remain in place, following overnight discussions by the Israeli security cabinet, although police said they would be used at the police's discretion, and not against all people seeking to enter the compound.
Israeli police also decided to prevent Palestinian men below the age of 50 to enter the Old City and Al-Aqsa.
However, Israel's intelligence service, the Shin Bet, and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) have expressed reservations to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the use of metal detectors, arguing that the anger sparked by the measures might outweigh the security benefits of keeping them, Israeli media reported on Wednesday.
Palestinians have seen the measures at Al-Aqsa as the latest example of Israeli authorities using Israeli-Palestinian violence and tensions as a means of furthering control over important sites in the occupied Palestinian territory and normalizing heightened measures by Israeli forces targeting Palestinians.
At least 3,000 members of Israeli forces were deployed across Jerusalem's Old City on Friday morning, especially near the Al-Aqsa compound, as metal barricades were set up at the Lions' Gate to the compound, where thousands of Palestinians have been gathering for the past week to pray, refusing to go through the security apparatus installed at Al-Aqsa following a deadly shooting a week earlier.
On Friday evening, reports emerged of electricity being cut off to large swathes of East Jerusalem, including the Al-Aqsa Mosque, as some feared that Israeli forces would use the blackouts to continue attacks against Palestinian demonstrators in the city.
Israeli forces injure demonstrators, block access to Old City
Despite increased police presence, hundreds of Palestinians Muslims performed the fajr prayers at dawn in front of Lions' Gate. However, clashes reportedly erupted at Lions' Gate around noon.
Meanwhile, at least two Israeli and foreign journalists were reporting that Israeli police had forcibly removed them from Lions' Gate and were refusing to let them enter the area. Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld did not respond to a request for comment from Ma'an on whether journalists were forbidden from accessing certain areas of the Old City.
The Palestinian Red Crescent told Ma'an that both
ambulances and paramedics -- even on foot -- were also prevented from accessing Lions' Gate.
Thousands of Palestinians who could not enter the Old City performed noon prayers in surrounding areas -- on Salah al-Din Street, near the Gethsemane Church, in Wadi Joz, and at the Jaffa Gate to the Old City.
The Palestinian Red Crescent told Ma'an that Israeli forces injured at least six worshipers on Salah al-Din Street with rubber-coated steel bullets, while scores of others suffered from tear gas inhalation.
Israeli police spokeswoman Luba al-Samri said that Israeli forces "dispersed" demonstrators after they allegedly threw rocks.
Video footage showed hundreds of demonstrators fleeing as scores of Israeli officers heavily fired tear gas, and sound bombs towards the crowd.
The health organization later said that a Palestinian was in critical condition after being shot in the eye, while another had been hit in the face with a tear gas canister, adding that both had been transferred to a hospital for treatment. The Red Crescent did not specify where in Jerusalem the two men had been injured.
The al-Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem urgently called for blood donations on Friday due to the large number of injuries in the clashes, as Israeli forces raided the hospital, reportedly firing tear gas in the vicinity of the medical center.
Demonstrators at Damascus Gate.
Demonstrators chanting in Wadi Joz in front of a police barricade.
Demonstrators praying in front of a police barricade in Wadi Joz.
Israeli forces also set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Jabal al-Mukabbir village, where border police equipped with dogs and skunk water vehicles were deployed in order to prevent residents from heading towards the Old City.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces were reportedly preventing buses carrying Palestinians with Israeli citizenship from their hometowns across to country to come pray in solidarity with Jerusalemites.
At least 79 demonstrators were injured
by Israeli forces in the Old City on Thursday night, as Israeli police also detained a number of Palestinian political figures and activists.
Cluster of incendiary balloons lands in southern Israel
Palestinian FM condemns Germany's vote to define BDS as 'anti-Semitic'
Israeli forces forcibly evict Muslim worshipers from Al-Aqsa
Israeli forces detain 14-year-old Palestinian near Ramallah
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NBC News has called it, Tea Party-backed insurgent Richard Mourdock has defeated six-term Republican Indiana Senator Richard Lugar in the Republican primary.
With only about 20 percent of districts reporting, Mourdock was maintaining about 61 percent of the vote.
Lugar was the ranking Republican member on several prestige committees, including the Foreign Relations Committee.
He has been in the Senate since 1977.
Mourdock by comparison is a relative newcomer to politics. He was until today, the State Treasurer of Indiana. He nailed Lugar for being an elite globe-trotting Senator who was busy polishing his own gilded reputation rather than serving his constituents.


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I have just been the centre of the most embarrassing situation at my local post office.
I went to post a panda off to Wales, all going really well as I had my glasses on.
I put my card in the machine to pay and all went through OK, I took my glasses off and put them in my handbag, start of problems.
When told to take the card out of the machine, I spent ages pulling at the top of the machine to get the card.
Then everyone around me starting falling about laughing, I looked around and saw that they were laughing at me, quick check, no my skirt was not tucked into my nickers, LOL.
I had been pulling at the top of the machine, only then to find out the card was inserted in the bottom of the machine.
Needless to say I saw the funny side of things and I was crying with laughter myself as I left the post office.
Must remember to send Keith over to post office with next lot of parcels, or to just keep my glasses on.
Bearst wishes
Silly Heinz
Hi I have been making mawspaws creations for over 20 years. You can see my creations on my regularly updated web site at www.mawspaws.com Bearst wishes Maureen
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Jake at 18 weeks
How time flies, Keith and I had a day off today to go and see Jake, although he is now 18 weeks old, he now looks so grown up, especially dressed up in his faded jeans and roll neck sweater.
He is already a right little character and didn't even cry when Keith had a cuddle, although he already prefers ladies as I got a cracking smile when I picked him up.
To top the day off had a wonderful visit to Hobbycraft, and brought some lovely things.
A great day off
There are some more photos of Jake on the web site.
Bearst wishes
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
my birthday - thank you
My, how the last year has flown bye, it only sems a little while ago I was celebrating my 21st bithday, again, LOL.
Keiths new nickname for me this year is Heinz........
Thank you to everyone who has sent either cards or emails, you are very kind, and all of them are most appreciated.
Take care
Bearst wishes
Keiths new nickname for me this year is Heinz........
Thank you to everyone who has sent either cards or emails, you are very kind, and all of them are most appreciated.
Take care
Bearst wishes
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For many people, coming home and finding a tiny lizard hiding in a room is unsettling. So imagine what this North Carolina, US, resident went through when she found a large and, may we add, very scary snake chilling in her living room. Her video of bravely catching the snake in a pillow case and disposing of it like a total boss has gone viral. Posted on June 1, the video has collected more than 3.6 million views so far.
"Just got home to find this 5 – 6 foot black snake in my living room," tattoo artist SunShine McCurry says in her Facebook post accompanying the video. It shows her sneaking up behind the snake and putting it in the pillow case.
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"We got us another one," she says looking into the camera. She then carries the snake filled pillow case outside her house.
Once out in the open, she lets the snake slither out of the case to check its size. She later lets the snake go its way but not before setting it in the right direction.
Along with the millions of views, the video has also collected more than 37,000 shares and 8,000 reactions.
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Actor Arjun Rampal says the colourful festivities and decorated pandals during Ganesh Chaturthi have "always fascinated" him.
"Ganesh Chaturthi is one of my favourite festivals. The colours, festivities and beautifully decorated pandals have always fascinated me," Arjun, who visited Radio City's studio here during the festival to promote his film 'Daddy', said in a statement.
Arjun also praised the radio network for its 'Bappa Aayenge Gaadi Layenge' campaign. The grand finale will be held on September 3 here.
"I am very happy to see the network take the fervour of the festival to a new level… A brand new car is sure to brighten up the spirits of the participants and I wish all of them best luck," the actor added.
At the moment, Arjun is excited about "Daddy", in which he will be seen playing the lead role of Arun Gawli while south actress Aishwarya Rajesh will be seen playing the role of his wife Asha Gawli.
Scheduled to release on September 8, the film is an Indian political crime film based on the true story of Arun Gawli.
Presented by Kundalini Entertainment, "Daddy" also stars Nishikant Kamat, Anand Ingale, Shrikant Yadav, Vijay Sanap and Abhimanyu Arun in pivotal roles.


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Taking care of yourself generally has a few well worn connotations for most of us. These are typically eating right and exercising. Maybe that's why we have such a hard time remembering them. After all, if we're continually told something it someone seems to lose importance right up until it gains it again. This is typically when we're facing an immediate crisis and someone is telling the same advice to use yet again. Everything makes sense in the right light. Unfortunately, we need to expand our ideas of wellness beyond simply the well-being of our bodies. Our minds are equally important. The two are actually linked as ill-health in one area will affect the other. Figuring out the best ways to balance out the various areas we need to focus on for wellness tends to be a difficult proposition as we seldom have a complete picture of what we need to do for our health. Fortunately, we've got a few tips for you.
The Twin Faces Of Health
We want to emphasize the importance of caring for all sides of your health by looking at how they're interlinked. There's a mental health problem in Western culture where people are told that something is "all in their head" and that they need to simply get over it. Mental illness frequently has root physical causes in the mind that we're still piecing together. Chemical imbalances in the mind appear to be what leads to many forms of depression. Key genetics can express the traits of particular issues of the mind. Chronic stress causes the continual release of hormones that directly affect the body. All of these are instances of the physical and mental being intertwined. The same is true in the reverse sense too. If you don't take good care of yourself, your body tends to feel weaker and more sluggish. This translates into how one feels mentally. It becomes more difficult to think. Cognition becomes impaired by poor nutrition and circulation. There is no escaping the fact that one must take care of the body as well as the mind.
Mindful Habits
Taking care of your mental health can take a lot of forms. The easiest ones involve making sure you set aside time for yourself. You do deserve and need time to pursue your passions. These are what support you through days where you're doing things that don't align to them. Make the time to ensure you feel like you're pursuing your own desires to the best of your ability. You'll also want to see about making time for others.
Introverts have friends too! Make a lunch date or something else, but make sure to ensure that you seek out and make the time to spend with the people important to you. As social creatures, humans do need that time to help maintain a healthy outlook on life and overall look after themselves well. Consider trying to pick up new skills as well. Classes are good for this. You can socialize and keep your mind active at the same time. Practicing a hobby that involves others can work as well. In essence, you need to allow yourself to be human to take good care of yourself. Taking breaks is a must.
A Better Body
Your body is what most of the advice you've gotten over the years centers on. Eating right is a bit more difficult than we'd like to think given our bodies actively reward us for eating unhealthy things. Fatty and sugary foods taste great for a reason. They're full of energy and our body thinks we need it even if all the food we could want is readily available all the time. This problem ends up making eating healthier as much about breaking yourself of bad habits as it is changing what you eat. The ideal diet tends to be a mixture heavy on vegetables with a decent amount of fruit as well. Fruit you have to be careful about given the high concentration of sugars. There is a place for meat in such a diet, but ultimately it should only make up a minor amount of your diet to minimize any issues. Exercise is a little easier overall. All you really need to do is figure out how to motivate yourself to get out there and take a brisk walk for half an hour to an hour and a half depending on your fitness goals. Picking a nice park and getting walking won't take too much effort. Don't push yourself too hard though. Remember you want a sustainable habit.
Caring for your brain and body is achievable and desirable. Both of them are linked together in such as a way as to be inseparable. Both good and ill health habits affect each side. You can easily adopt a lifestyle that promotes good overall wellness by remembering to care for all of you instead of just half of you. Taking these steps will make your life overall healthier and happier.
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"Your Pet's Health Care is our Highest Priority"
About Northside Animal Hospital
Veterinary Care in Valdosta, GA
Founded in 1970, Northside Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing pets and their human family members with compassionate, high quality veterinary care in Valdosta, GA. Dr. Janney, Dr. Graham, Dr. Crane and their team of technicians and support staff are extremely knowledgeable and caring; we work hard to ensure that your pet receives the best care possible.
We are a full-service clinic that provides a wide range of veterinary services, including general animal health care, dental care, surgical care, diagnostic testing, as well as grooming and boarding services.
As animal lovers ourselves, we recognize the special bond humans have with their furry family members. We strive to treat every pet that comes into our hospital as if they were our very own. We work closely with our clients, executing treatment based on individual needs. We look forward to meeting you and your pet!
Meet Our Veterinarians
Earl H. Janney, DVM
Dr. Earl H. Janney is a small-animal practitioner who opened Northside Animal Hospital in 1970.
A native of Macon, Georgia, Dr. Janney says that as a young boy he always had a special interest in the care and training of his pets and hunting dogs. Becoming a veterinarian allowed him to pursue what has been a lifelong interest and passion for animal care, the joys of which, he says, revolve around, "Getting my patients well and the challenge of a difficult case."
One of his most memorable cases, he adds, was removing four quarters from the stomach of a Dachshund named "Dollar."
In 1961, Dr. Janney entered the University of Georgia where he undertook a pre-veterinary curriculum. By 1965 he had earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Agriculture and graduated as a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
Concurrent to Dr. Janney's senior undergraduate year, he entered the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. His areas of particular professional interest include internal medicine as well as soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. He is also a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Georgia Veterinary Medical Association and the South Georgia Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Janney and his wife Johnnie—a retired Registered Nurse—have two children, Lane and Laurie. At home, they have one cat, Remi, a Jack Russell Terrier named Russ, and an English Setter named Jake. Beyond his veterinary duties and spending time with his family, Dr. Janney enjoys fishing, gardening, tree farming and boating.
Myron D. Graham, DVM
Dr. Myron D. Graham is a General Practitioner who has been with Northside Animal Hospital since February of 2009.
A native of Homerville, Georgia, Dr. Graham has spent his life caring for animals in one way or another. As a youth, he was an active member of The National FFA Organization and participant in 4-H livestock programs. Then in high school and college, he worked as a Veterinary Technician for Dr. Kenneth T. Blount of Waycross, Georgia.
In 1994, Dr. Graham entered the University of Georgia and earned a Bachelor's of Science in Agriculture (BSA) in Animal Science in 1998. While a student he was a member of the Golden Key Society. He was also a member of the Horse Judging Team and the Collegiate FFA. Upon graduation, he acted as a County Extension Agent for the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service.
By 2003, Dr. Graham's love of animals had led him to Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine where he earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. During his time in veterinary school, won a Semester Achievement Award, and was a two-time recipient of the school's Veterinary Colleague Award. His areas of particular veterinary interest include small animal critical care and small-animal internal medicine.
Dr. Graham is also a member of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and the South Georgia Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Graham and his wife Emily are the proud parents of two wonderful children. Harper and Walker enjoy helping their dad at the clinic and taking care of their horses, Bella and Gracie. The couple also has a Golden Retriever named Gabby. When not working or spending time with his family, Dr. Graham enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling.
Joe B. Crane II, DVM
Dr. Joe Crane is a native of Valdosta, GA and as a young boy, he can't remember life without being around a Veterinary Hospital. He was born in July 1947, graduated from Valdosta High School in 1965 and played football for Wright Bazemore. His father established Valdosta Veterinary Hospital in Feb. 1943, which he owned and operated along with Dr. Joe, until his death in Oct. 2006. Dr. Joe continued to run the practice until Nov. 2013, when he joined the staff of Northside Animal Hospital.
In the fall of 1965, Dr. Joe entered Auburn University in Pre-Vet curriculum and graduated from the Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine in June 1972. He practiced with his father for one year and then served for two years as Holloman AFB Veterinarian. He returned to Valdosta for good in May 1975. He practiced large and small animal medicine until the late 90's, going to all small animal since then. His main interests are ophthalmology and surgery.
Dr. Joe is a member of the South Georgia Veterinary Medical Association, Georgia Veterinary Association, American Veterinary Association, Valdosta-North Rotary Club (since 1975), and Park Avenue United Methodist Church.
Dr. Joe and his wife Linda, a retired teacher, live in Dixie, GA and have four adult children. They enjoy spending time on the farm with their 11 grandchildren. His interests include old cars (he owns a 1957 Chevrolet that has been restored), studying the Bible, and genealogy.
Meet Our Team
Laurie Scarborough
Veterinary Practice Manager Laurie Scarborough has been with Northside Animal Hospital since 2004. She is a native of Valdosta and graduated from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Management. She has worked most of her life in the animal-care field and enjoys being a part of the practice her father, Dr. Earl Janney, started in 1970. Asked what she likes most about her work, Laurie says, "I truly enjoy making a difference in the lives of our patients. Pets bring so much happiness to me, and it is very rewarding to positively affect their health and well-being."
At home, Laurie has an Australian Shepherd/Lab mix named Ava, as well as a cat named Lily. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Laurie also enjoys traveling, cooking, fishing, being outdoors and spending time with her friends.
Brooke Roddenberry
Head Receptionist Brooke Roddenberry joined the staff of Northside Animal Hospital in May 2011. She says she enjoys her work with us because "The staff I work with is awesome! I also really enjoy meeting the clients and all of the unique animals that come through our doors."
At home, Brooke has three cats named Cylas, Nermal, and U-turn, two dogs named Cullen and Ellie, two bearded dragons named Shenron and Sola and three turtles named Boom, Shaka, and Blaze. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, friends and her pets.
Macie Roberts
Veterinary Assistant Macie Blake Roberts has been working at Northside Animal Hospital since July 2017 and has been in the veterinary field for two years. Macie enjoys working with animals and has always been an animal person. She has several pets of her own, including two cats (Asher & Grayson), a Chihuahua (Bella), a Pit Bull (Sadie), a Pomchi (Tinkerbell), and a chihuahua mix (Woody). Outside of work, Macie enjoys hanging out with her friends and family and spending time with her pets.
Christina Rothrock
Veterinary Assistant Christina Alden Rothrock joined the Northside Animal Hospital team in July 2017. She also previously worked at PetSmart. She has several loving pets at home, including a Lhasa Apso mix (Archie), and an Afghan Shepherd (Charlie). In her spare time, Christina enjoys reading, fishing, kayaking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Emily Scarborough
Veterinary Assistant Emily Scarborough has worked at Northside Animal Hospital since May of 2015. She enjoys working at Northside Animal Hospital because she loves helping animals. Emily hopes to become a veterinarian in the future, and is currently a full time student.
At home, Emily has a cat named Lily and a dog named Ava. Outside of work, she enjoys hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and spending time with her friends.
Laura Barbagallo
Laura Barbagallo joined the staff at Northside Animal Hospital in October 2016. She says, "I love working here because it is a happy environment. Everyone is super nice and welcoming. The best part is that I get to work with animals."
Outside of the hospital, Laura is a full-time student at Valdosta State University. At home, she has a Husky/lab mix named Grizzly, a lab/pit bull mix named Dixie, an Australian shepherd mix named Maggie, and a lab mix named Ranger. When she's not busy studying, Laura enjoys playing with her three dogs and spending time with her family.
Jamie Martin
Veterinay Assistant Jamie Martin has been a member of our team since October 2016. He has two dogs, a Great Dane mix named Jo-Jo and a Golden Retriever named Bear. His dogs love to run and play outside, so together, they go hiking, visit dog parks, and go swimming when it's hot out. Jamie loves working with animals because he believes they are the most loyal friend you could ask for! In his spare time, Jamie enjoys hunting, fishing, and hiking. He also loves sports and any competitive activity.
Carol Bassford
Receptionist Carol Bassford has been with Northside Animal Hospital since May 2016. She has a Beagle-Jack Russell mix named Skippy. Carol loves animals because they don't complain and are always happy to see you. She believes the care given at Northside is truly outstanding. When she's not working, Carol enjoys watching sports, gardening, fishing, and going to the beach.


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There's a problem I can't figure out in my homework. I can't really understand what it's asking. Maybe someone can help.
A meteor enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up at a rate that, at each instant, is proportional to its surface area. Assuming that the meteor is always spherical, show that the radius decreases at a constant rate.
I think the problem is asking me either to show that $\frac{dr}{dt} = 0$ (which I don't know how to do) or that the relationship $\frac{dV}{dt} / \frac{dA}{dt}$ has no parameter $\frac{dr}{dt}$, which I've done, I think.. $\frac{dV}{dt} / \frac{dA}{dt} = \frac {r}{2}$


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Foster's food is always house-made and made fresh every day!
We can add any ingredient to any sandwich for an additional charge
House-Roasted Turkey Breast with cucumbers, lettuce, tomato and basil mayo on whole wheat $8
Classic Cobb house-roasted turkey breast, bacon, avocado, romaine, tomato, Swiss and basil mayo on whole wheat $9.50
Jammin' Turkey Breast house-roasted turkey breast, Foster's Seven Pepper Jelly, herb cream cheese, caramelized red onions and romaine on sourdough $8
House-grilled Chicken Breast with avocado, caramelized onions, lettuce, cheddar, and sun-dried tomato aioli on sourdough toast $9.50
Black Forest Ham with smoked gouda, arugula, Dijon vinaigrette, and tart apple slices on sourdough toast $9
Bacon, Avocado & Spinach sprouts, tomato, cucumbers, spinach, herb cream cheese, and basil mayo on sourdough bread $9
*Tuna Salad with lettuce and tomato on whole wheat $9 Add bacon or avocado $11
House-made Tarragon Chicken Salad roasted chicken breast, tarragon mayo, cucumbers, and lettuce on whole wheat $9.50
Fresh Mozzarella with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, arugula, pesto and balsamic vinaigrette on grilled soft baguette $9.50 Add Chicken, Salami or Ham $11.50
Pimiento Cheese house-made pimiento cheese with lettuce and tomato on grilled whole wheat bread $7 with bacon or black forest ham $9
Greek Chicken Wrap sliced grilled chicken breast with grilled onions, pepperoncini peppers, roasted red peppers, cucumbers, spinach, provolone and feta spread in a spinach wrap $9.50
BLT Chicken Caesar Wrap sliced grilled chicken breast, bacon, tomato, parmesan, and Caesar salad in a spinach wrap $9.50
Thai Chicken Wrap sliced grilled chicken breast with cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, arugula, ginger sesame dressing and peanut sauce in a spinach wrap $9.50
House-roasted Turkey Breast Wrap house-roasted turkey breast with caramelized onions, cucumbers, Swiss, sprouts, arugula, and sun-dried tomato aioli in a spinach wrap $9.50
Hummus Veggie Wrap hummus, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, crunchy red peppers, and arugula in a spinach wrap $9
Any of the wrap ingredients (minus the wrap) can be tossed with mixed greens to create a tossed salad bowl for $10.
Grilled Bistro Chicken sliced grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, Swiss, lettuce and pesto on sourdough $9
Grilled Chicken Caesar sliced grilled chicken breast, Caesar salad, parmesan and Caesar dressing on sourdough $8.50
BBQ Turkey slow-roasted pulled turkey breast with Foster's Memphis BBQ sauce, Carolina cole slaw, and house-made bread & butter pickles on a brioche bun $9.50
Grilled Turkey Club house-roasted turkey breast, bacon, spinach, Swiss, and Dijon vinaigrette on ciabatta bread $9.50
NC Reuben house-roasted turkey breast, Swiss, Carolina cole slaw and 1,000 Island dressing on grilled rye bread $9.50
*BLT Sandwich bacon, lettuce and tomato with basil mayo on sourdough toast $7 add two fried or scrambled eggs $9
Grilled Italian Grinder salami, ham, red onions, lettuce, tomato, pepperoncini peppers, provolone, and balsamic vinaigrette on a grilled soft baguette $9.50
Cubano pulled mojo pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, lettuce, mayo, and yellow mustard on grilled soft baguette $9.50
Grilled Black Forest Ham with smoked gouda, arugula, Dijon vinaigrette, and tart apple slices on sourdough toast $9
Greek Grilled Cheese with spinach, grilled onions, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini peppers, tomatoes, provolone, and feta spread on Syrian bread $9
Grilled Portabella Mushroom spinach, grilled onions, roasted red peppers, provolone, pesto, and balsamic vinaigrette on ciabatta bread $9.50
7-Pepper Jelly Grilled Cheese Swiss, cheddar, Foster's 7-pepper jelly, and tomato on grilled sourdough $5
Three Cheese Grilled Cheese with Apples cheddar, Swiss, smoked gouda, and sliced tart apples on ciabatta bread $6
Make Your Own Sandwich $11
All sandwiches are available in half size (except wraps and sandwiches that come on Brioche or Syrian bread-choose a different bread for these, please) $5.50
Kid's Grilled Cheese with cheddar on grilled sourdough$5
PB&J peanut butter and strawberry jam on whole wheat $5 With a side of fruit or pasta salad $7.50
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Tomatoes are only served in Season unless requested


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14 Houses
A Community Center
3 Historical Renovations
100 residents
At 1750 m./ 5740 ft.
Introducing the Rainaskot Residents
The Rural Economy and Migration
Over the last 10 years, the economy of Nepal has become dependent on the 4 million Nepali citizens living and working overseas, sending their earnings back to their families. While this has caused the poverty rate to decline, it comes at another cost.
Every day, 1500 Nepalis, mostly men, leave for jobs in the Middle East. They often work and live in hazardous conditions in order to send back just a couple of hundred dollars a month. All over Nepal, there are villages with just young mothers and their children, and the elderly.
In Rainaskot, the villagers have welcomed more than 500 paid guests since October 2017, and the young men working overseas are considering a return as the income generated by the guests will allow them to remain in their home village.
report by the Nepali media channel Janata about the Homestay in Rainaskot. In Nepali with English subtitles:
Sustainable Structures
The primary concern of the architects was the earthquake safety features of the buildings.
Using floating foundations, rebar reinforcement, lightweight roofing, and buffers around doors and windows, the design seek to prevent the most likely sources of damage in future earthquakes.
The design also takes into consideration the traditional culture and social structure of the village.
Large porches were included as they serve as meeting place for villagers, an outdoor work space, and a place to welcome guests passing through.
The red and white colors were chosen to reflect the colors of traditional village homes, originally colored using red and white soil.
Sustainable Economy
Each home Rainaskot contains a guest room that the villagers can rent out for cash income.
Due to the location and culture of Rainaskot, the tourist component of economic development has already become a success with 500+ guests in the first few months.
Strategies for income generation include:
paid guests for whom the villagers provide lodging and food, which they have grown themselves
agriculture development, including beekeeping, cardamom cultivation, and raising livestock such as goats and chickens
Locally produced crafts such as baskets and blankets
Sustainable Environment
The rebuilt environment of Rainaskot includes environmentally sustainable features.
Key among these is the biogas tank for each household. Human and animal waste is broken down into fertilizer and methane gas with the addition of water and sunlight.
Benefits include:
cleaner indoor environment due to cooking with gas instead of firewood
self-contained system for the disposal of waste
significant reduction in time spent collecting firewood for cooking
less polluting toxins from burning firewood


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The Art of Rangoli is the ultimate dance form for me.
As my eyes follow the colorful lines curving through and around the perfectly spaced dots, my spirit soars… Dances in unison with the lines…
The Art of Rangoli is the ultimate dance form for me.
As my eyes follow the colorful lines curving through and around the perfectly spaced dots, my spirit soars… Dances in unison with the lines…
Holi hai!
The word Holi itself brings to my mind all things it is associated with.
The heat of the summer month of March – during which Holi is celebrated – the sweltering heat that makes you want to go stay immersed in cool waters all through the day… It is said that on the Holi festival the heat is maximum because this is when Lord Shiva opened his third-eye to burn Manmatha (who disturbed his meditation) to ashes.
The never-too-below-the-surface Festive spirit of the Indian population…
The endless riot of colors – in several different forms – all over the vast country – whether in the Holi colors, the greenery in nature, the myriad hues on display out on the streets or in the vivid, wonderful, elaborate Holi Rangolis…
While it may be argued that the Indian mind does not need a lot to celebrate, IT'S HOLI!!! It's Celebration itself! The rejoicing is ultimate…
So, sing Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday…
Thank you Boney M.
As my eyes fell on the two peacocks in the Rangoli gazing lovingly at each other, I had my answer.
For a long time, I had been pondering over the question – not very intent on the answer, but the question remained in my mind nevertheless.
Why is there this unquenchable thirst, an all-encompassing pressing need for a companion in this world? People reach out for love, seek out their mates endlessly, again and again, despite innumerable discouragements and setbacks.
It is almost like they are drawn to their partner almost unknowingly, by some universal force…
Then it hit me! Yes, it's the Universe – bringing the two together always.
Of course, didn't God create everything in pairs? No wonder every living being in Nature is drawn to its mate in a love that is universal and unique at the same time…
One Love.
… and a splash of colors… The beauty of the Rangoli appeases my senses in more ways than one.
In fact, I feel it goes beyond the five senses and touches my soul.
As I gaze on and on at this amazing piece of creative art that is Rangoli, I am bathed in a glow of incredible peace and well-being.
The flowing lines and vibrant colors seem to have a therapeutic effect on me.
Is it the symmetry? Is it my penchant for order? The repeating patterns of lines and curves have a calming effect on my nerves…
The two sides of my brain – the left with its logical thinking and reasoning abilities, and the right with its intuitive abilities – seem to get balanced when I am creating, looking at Rangoli.
I feel centered, emotionally stable.
Rangoli, true to its meaning being associated with color and cheerfulness, with its symmetry and visual appeal, has a rejuvenating effect on me.
I am enamored by this Sacred Geometry, I am enraptured by this Divine Art of Rangoli.
"Harmony: noun; An orderly or pleasing combination of elements in a whole: color harmony; the order and harmony of the universe"
The above definition of the word describes exactly what I feel every time I see the above picture.
For a long time now, I have been trying to figure out exactly why I am so affected, so drawn to the art of Rangoli, and why I can't seem to have enough of looking at them…
I concluded that it must be symmetry that is inherent in almost every Rangoli that appeals to the aesthetic sense.
The theme for this week's Weekly Photo Challenge has the perfect answer to my introspective query: Harmony
The colors, the lines and shapes (and the dots, if present) – all the elements blend in the most amazing way – in perfect harmony – to form a pleasing and consistent whole, to create beauty in a Rangoli.
The synonyms to Harmony are listed as: balance, symmetry, congruity, consonance, coordination, blending, correspondence, compatibility… is it any wonder that symmetry is there in the list?!
I would add another word to that list though: Beauty…
Wanted to share this picture of the Sri Lakshmi Akshaya Patre Rangoli – also called Aishwarya Patra Rangoli (or Kolam).
In Hindu tradition, the woman is the epitome of godliness. She is considered the ultimate symbol of beauty and prosperity (Aishwarya is Sanskrit) – Goddess Lakshmi herself.
She is Shakti who completes Shiva and together they form the Universe – ShivaShakti. This is depicted in the form of Ardhanareeshwara.
She is also celebrated in various forms as Mata – the supreme mother – Devi, Maheshwari, Lakshmi, Saraswathi, Lalitha, Durga, Chamundi – the all-powerful protector and conqueror of evil.
What better way to celebrate the International Women's day than with this Rangoli to welcome Devi into our homes, and our lives…?
May the Goddess Lashmi shower you all with unlimited blessings…
Another easy Rangoli for you to complete!
That's right, each of these puzzles is nothing more than a to-be-completed Rangoli. Just follow the symmetry of the pattern and complete it.
Go on, pick up a paper and a pen or pencil, draw the Rangoli – or make it with Rangoli powder on the floor in the traditional way…
Now take a picture and send it along to Rangoli Puzzles!
Simple, right?
You could be the winner!
Hello! This is a simple Rangoli puzzle.
Use the completed portion to put all the dots, and draw the Rangoli – add colors and freehand decorations if you feel like it, and send in the solution.
Set free your creative spirit!


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Arte y Sano in San Pedro
Another wonderful festival weekend in San Pedro de Alcantára! I'd never been to San Pedro before and I wasn't sure what to expect, but the festival was a lovely laid-back affair, right on the beach. So yeah, as offices go, that wasn't half bad… There was music, some great food, including our friends La Leshe que tan dao with the most amazing cheese! Met up with lots of old and new friends and completely sold out of beer: San Pedro honey, we will so be back next year!


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Have you ever gotten a feeling that something wasn't right about a company? The office was decent, the interview went well, and everyone seemed nice—but there's just something off that you can't quite pinpoint?
Chances are your gut isn't wrong. There are several subtle cues you might spot in your job search that could mean something a lot more significant: Joking about the incompetence of other employees could mean there's an overbearing boss or the team doesn't get along, or using a lot of meaningless buzzwords could mean there's not a clear idea of what your role entails. Neither situation is a good one.
If you aren't sure about a company, check out this infographic to see what bad signs to look out for in the interview—and what they really mean for you.
Infographic courtesy of DailyInfographic. Photo of interview courtesy of Blend Images/Hill Street Studios/Getty Images.
TopicsJob Search , Infographics , Interviewing for a Job , Communication , Job Offers
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'Ulster are one of the best sides in Europe' - Saracens boss Mark McCall aiming for Kingspan win
Saracens will take a giant stride towards the European Champions Cup quarter-finals if they beat Ulster in Belfast on Friday.
It might only be the second game of six on Saracens' Pool One schedule, but after easily defeating four-time European champions Toulouse last weekend, another win would put daylight between them and their group rivals.
"Ulster are a team that we know very well," Saracens rugby director Mark McCall said.
"They are one of the best in Europe, and we've had some classic battles with them in recent years.
"I know how tough a place the Kingspan Stadium can be when it's rocking on a European night, so to be facing them is a real challenge for us, but one that we are all very excited by."
McCall has made two changes from the side that saw off Toulouse 32-7, with hooker Schalk Brits replacing Jamie George and flanker Jacques Burger returning after suspension to pack down in the back-row alongside Michael Rhodes and Billy Vunipola.
Reflecting on the Toulouse win, McCall added: "We have got to be delighted with how we played in that first-half. I thought it was outstanding.
"Our energy was brilliant, our defence was brilliant and our attack was really good. We probably left a couple of tries out there in the first 20 minutes of the match."
International Rugby Newsletter
Ulster's game against Champions Cup newcomers Oyonnax last Saturday was among a number of games in France postponed due to the Paris terror attacks, and they will now launch their European campaign boosted by fit-again Ireland international forward Iain Henderson's return.
Henderson has been sidelined since suffering a hand injury during Ireland's World Cup quarter-final defeat against Argentina in Cardiff last month, but he will feature at blindside flanker.
Assessing Saracens' challenge, Ulster number eight Nick Williams said: "They have a very physical pack, they like to play a direct style and they are always tough to play against.
"You look for a weakness in their team, but you struggle to find one."
The second-tier European Challenge Cup also continues on Friday, meanwhile, with Edinburgh - fresh from a comfortable victory over Grenoble last week - visiting Agen and Montpellier hosting Calvisano.
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