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Breakfast in Bed for Dad
Belgian Waffles, recipe provided below (adapted from Cooking Classy)
- 1 1/2 cups (213g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (70g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup milk
- 6 Tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, whites and yolks separated
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Preheat a belgian waffle iron (if you don't have a belgian waffle maker a regular waffle maker would work fine). In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, make a well in center of mixture and set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl whisk together buttermilk, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and egg yolks until combined. In a separate bowl, using an electric hand mixer set on high speed, whip egg whites (make sure there isn't a drop of yolk or they'll never fluff up) until soft peaks form. Add sugar and whip until stiff glossy peaks form.
- While whisking, pour buttermilk mixture into well in flour mixture and mix just until combined (batter should be slightly lumpy). Fold in egg white mixture. Cook batter in waffle iron according to manufactures directions. Once each waffle is done, transfer to warm oven and allow to rest until crisp. Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.
- Variations - serve with sweetened whipped cream, fresh berries and raspberry/blueberry or strawberry syrup. For churro waffles brush top of waffle with melted butter (be sure to get in each square) then pour a generous amount of cinnamon sugar into a 9-inch pie dish and dunk butter coated side in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Nutella Stuffed Pancakes, recipe provided below (adapted from Recipe Tin Eats)
- 10 - 14 tbsp Nutella
- Dry Ingredients: 1½ cups plain flour, 3 tsp baking powder, 4 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt
- Wet Ingredients: 1 egg, 1 cup + 2 tbsp milk (I used low fat), and 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)
- Other: 1 tsp butter, separated (2 x ½ tsp) and sliced strawberries (optional)
- Frozen Nutella Disc
- Line a baking tray with baking paper (parchment paper).
- Dollop 1½ to 2 tbsp of Nutella onto the baking tray and spread into a disc around 2½" / 6cm in diameter and ⅕" / ½ cm thick. (Note 1) Repeat to make 7 discs.
- Place the tray in the freezer until firm (around 1 to 1½ hours).
- Peel off the parchment paper. Keep the Nutella discs in the freezer until required (they soften quickly).
- Pancakes
- Place the Dry Ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Make a well in the centre and place the Wet Ingredients in the well. Whisk until combined and lump free (stop whisking as soon as it is smooth, don't over whisk).
- Melt ½ tsp butter in a non stick fry pan over medium heat. Once melted, wipe most of the butter off with a paper towel.
- Take 3 Frozen Nutella Discs out of the freezer just before you start cooking.
- Dollop ¼ cup of batter into the fry pan. Working quickly, place 1 Frozen Nutella Disc in the middle of the batter, then top with batter to cover the Nutella disc (Note 4).
- When bubbles start appearing around the edges (around 2 minutes), lift up the edge and make sure the underside is golden. Then flip and cook until the other side is golden.
- Repeat with remaining batter. Melt more butter in the pan after the 3rd or 4th pancake. You should be able to make 7 in total, but sometimes it makes 6 - depends on how much batter you use on top of the Nutella.
- Serve warm with sliced strawberries, if using. You could also serve with cream but I find that it's not necessary!
Crescent Bacon Breakfast, recipe provided below (adapted from Jo Cooks)
- 1 can Pillsbury Crescents (8 in a can)
- 8 slices of cooked bacon
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg for egg wash (optional)
- Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
- In a bowl beat the eggs and add the chopped peppers to it and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the eggs in a skillet so that they're scrambled.
- Lay out the crescent on a parchment pepper, like a star as shown in the picture above.
- On each crescent lay a piece of bacon. Add half of the cheese around the ring. Add the scrambled eggs around the ring and top with remainder of the cheese.
- Fold the crescents over. You may now brush with the egg wash if you prefer, I did because it gives the ring a nice and golden colour.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the crescents are cooked and golden brown.


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The British government on Thursday plans to announce a flotation of shares of its Royal Mail postal service next month, Sky News reported on its Web site without citing sources.
The 497-year-old institution is being listed next month to help fund the modernization of its delivery networks using private cash, in what would be the country's largest privatization in decades.
Ministers are likely to decide this evening to go ahead with next month's privatization and announce at 7am tomorrow their plans for Royal Mail's stock market flotation, Sky News said on its Web site.
The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills said no final decision had been taken about the timing of the initial public offering (IPO) and Royal Mail declined to comment.
Sky said Lansdowne Partners and Standard Life Investments were among institutions that have hinted at investing in Royal Mail, despite fierce opposition to the privatisation from the Communication Workers Union (CWU).
The CWU, which represents most of the delivery service's 150,000 staff, this month said it would send out strike ballot papers if an agreement could not be reached with the government about post-privatization pay.
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What's one to do when certain that an author one loves would hate one? Waugh's lampooning of Americans who speak and write sentences like that one is consistent and lethal. I'd fail Wilde's tests, and Scott Fitzgerald would give me a cutting name — Rosefell, maybe, or Blandberg. Worst of all, I think, as a potential friend to the deceased authors I love is my unshakeable feeling that some books — pieces of music, plays, paintings — are seasonal. Rameau is the composer of autumn to me, and I always crank up the Schubert around this time of year. In the same gust comes Beardsley, who was such a finely tuned instrument of taste and manners that I'd surely snap the needle.
Dowson, Ernest. The Pierrot of the Minute. A dramatic phantasy in one act. Illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley. London: Leonard Smithers, 1897.
Pope, Alexander. The Rape of the Lock. An heroi-comical poem in five cantos. "Embroidered with nine drawings by Aubrey Beardsley." London: Leonard Smithers, 1896.
Symons, Arthur (ed.). The Savoy. Illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley (et al.). Three volumes comprising all issues (eight). London: Leonard Smithers, 1896.
These three publications of the English belle époque speak lustily of the mood of the time. Everywhere the word "decadence" — falling down from — rose from lips but it is hard to see whence. From the bloat of Victorian corsets? From the mutton chops overdone? No, this era of cool, far outpacing the 1950's hips, is bolstered by erudition rather than by disregard. Elvis wasn't covering the songs Purcell or of Tallis.
Let's take the items in their turn. Pierrot is a stock character of commedia dell'arte, a sad naïf sick in love, a clown in makeup only.
Beardsley mostly declowns him, leaving him only in a comic sack, its creases stippled, giving way to Picassoey reductions of the figure.
He has been rescued by Beardsley from the sappy sad-sack and launched into his modern form, the melancholy-clown-as-artist. Pierrot becomes the Everydecadent, so scarcely distinguishable is he from the other members of Beardsley's menagerie.
The infinite erudition of Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy seems to have resurfaced.
The Rape of the Lock must have seemed like an Aesthetic manifesto from the past; indeed, had it not been printed at Smithers's press one would seriously inquire why.
Symons and Beardsley, Shaw, Verlaine, Gosse — all were the heirs of Pope's burlesque. Tongues occasionally emerge from cheeks — as in Beardsley's Lysistrata drawings — but broadly, these illustrations are aimed at the connoisseur.
It is typical of the movement to label Beardsley an embroiderer; we think immediately of William Morris and Wilde's gay costumery.
Turning finally to The Savoy, a vast edifice of the era — though Symons is at pains to claim "we are not Realists, or Romanticists, or Decadents. For us, all art is good which is good art" (vol. I, p. [5]) — the full whack of the movement hits us.
The balance of erudition and frippery is easy to mock from our so-post-caring roosts, but it so much informs the titans of the early twentieth century (This Means Waugh!) that it demands our attention. Even Beardsley turns out to have something of the Pope in him, as made clear in his illustrated poem on a virtuosic barber:
How came it then one summer day
Coiffing the daughter of the King,
He lengthened out the least delay
And loitered in his hairdressing?
The Princess was a pretty child,
Thirteen years old, or thereabout.
She was as joyous and as wild
As spring flowers when the sun is out.
He gold hair fell down to her feet
And hung about her pretty eyes ;
She was as lyrical and as sweet
As one of Schubert's melodies.
Three times the barber curled a lock,
And thrice he straightened it again ;
And twice the irons scorched her frock,
And twice he stumbled in her train.
(Vol. II (no. 3), p. 92, "The Ballad of a Barber")
Yes, it is pretty, but prettiness is no crime. Perhaps it is flip but no more so that Pope's Lock, just of a different cast. It sings with genuine melody. With Beardsley's frontispiece illustration and his macabre little tail-piece, it winks, too.
Surely Springtime is the time of frip and of play, the maypole and the carnival. Shaking off the winter of Victoria, dour and gray, Beardsley humanizes our (great-)great-grandfathers, shows us their pretensions and their foibles. For that he will always be welcome to me as the days come finally to equinox.


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Clint Eastwood, who directed the Charlie Parker biopic Bird, on Bix:
As a kid I really liked Bix Beiderbecke. I played cornet when Bix was like the biggest thing around. And then Young Man with a Horn came out and it was just way off, the breathing and the dubbing. It was really bad. I left the theater thinking an opportunity to do something special was really missed. I don't think the people who made the movie really understood the music or really liked jazz. Jazz, I felt, was a true American art form that had never really been depicted. I just thought with Bird we could do something better.
(From: "Clint Eastwood: An Interview," Film Quarterly, Vol. 42, No. 3, Spring 1989)


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Want some simple and fast snack? Let's puff!
In fact, I already planned to use yesterday leftover ham and eggs to make a few small puffs for morning tea. In the end, we enjoyed two types of puff for morning tea J
Below is another simple and easy snack idea using ready made puff pastry, go and try it!
|Kaya Puff @ 30/09/2010
Kaya puffINGREDIENTS:
Ready made Flaky Puff Pastry
1 egg lightly beaten for glazing
For Ham and eggs puffs, replacing filling with chopped ham and eggs or any leftover meats you have in the fridge.


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So sorry that a few weeks ago I had promised to show you the measurements & instructions for this box and I completely forgot!! I got an email reminding me of that today, and had a little bit of time, so I thought I'd throw together a quick tutorial. Keep in mind that the template is just the one I made up while I was making it, so it's pretty sloppy.
The box fits two Ghirardelli chocolate squares, and it's actually very easy once you know what you're doing, so here goes! First, the template. You can click on it to make it bigger and see the measurements 🙂
** Cut on solid lines, score on dotted lines. All of the gray portion will be gone when you're done cutting**
Next, here's how you put it together. First, fold it on the score lines to get it going in the right direction and make it easier to assemble. Put a piece of sticky strip on the end as shown.
Now, fold over the end that has sticky strip on it, and adhere it right up to the 3-3/4" score line like this:
Now, place a piece of sticky strip on the far left scored section, and fold over again. The sticky strip part will end up on the back of the box.
Snip an angle off of the bottom corners of the flap. This flap will be tucked up inside the box. You'll probably want to put a little snail on the side of the flap that will be touching the inside of the box to keep it in place. Here is the back of your box when you're done:
This one's kind of a mess, but you get the jist of it right? You can now flip it over & decorate!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have fun making lots of treats!


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In an increasingly globalized world, where technology is increasingly making communication faster and more efficient, it becomes even more pressing for citizens to be competent in other languages. Yet the United States remains the only industrialized country that allows students to graduate from high school without credits in a foreign language. By the time most students begin a second language in middle school at the age of 14, it is often too late for them to become truly proficient in another language. On top of that, only 10 states require some type of second language credits to graduate from high school whereas in many European countries children begin to learn a second language from 6-9 years old, or in some cases 3 years old. This stark difference in the age of when a language is taught may account for the fact that in the United States about 9% of the population is multilingual, whereas in Europe 52.7% of the population is multilingual (World Languages and Cultures). I believe there needs to be an incorporation of a stronger foreign language program in the United States education system because learning a second language is and will continue to become increasingly important in our connected world. In total, the United States would benefit from emphasizing learning foreign language through economic and job possibilities, creating cosmopolitan citizens, and providing cognitive and personal benefits to the individual.
In our globalized world, it has become even more essential in the job market to know another language. Companies and businesses have a natural desire to expand their existing networks. Having fluency in another language gives an edge on any resume by showing employers potential to converse with an entirely different group of people. Employers would be more apt to send a prospective employee abroad if he or she shows proficiency in another language. An experience abroad has the ability to enhance careers, often leading to promotions and valuable skills dealing with foreign customers. Traveling to another country for a job not only allows for tremendous opportunities for oneself, but also allows a company to broaden its network. Yet businesses are not the only types of employment where learning another language would be beneficial. Educators will often have students from many different language backgrounds, scientists will need to converse with others in their field from different countries, and those in the entertainment industry can open un their career aspects tenfold if they can effectively learn a second language. Specifically, in jobs dealing with marketing, sales, or technical support, knowing a second language can add between 10% and 15% to your wage (Hazlehurst, 2010).
Moreover, learning a second language allows students to explore and better understand another culture. The overwhelming access to networks of communities all over the world is cut short without a background in the language of the culture itself. Learning a foreign language allows us to better understand a culture by providing a way to interact with locals and break the initial language barrier that holds two people back from fully engaging with each other. The benefits of having more culturally aware students are numerous, and the effects are immeasurable. Learning a second language allows cross-cultural communication, and opens the door to an entire network of people that a person might not have had contact with before. It allows for an exchange for cultural norms and practices, furthering one's education in respect to life different than their own. It is important to have cosmopolitan citizens, especially in the United States, in order to create a true melting pot society. When traveling to foreign countries, knowing or attempting to learn the local language shows a respect towards another culture.
In addition to the benefits economically and culturally, there is an apt amount of research showing the exponential cognitive and personal benefits of learning another language. Within the standardized test culture, it was found that Elementary students who studied a foreign language scored higher on tests in reading, math, and language arts. This fact alone should motivate proponents of No Child Left Behind, and similar test enthusiasts, to further fund secondary languages in earlier years of education. Furthermore, people who have learned a foreign language show greater cognitive development in mental flexibility, creativity, problem-solving, conceptualizing, and reasoning (Cognitive Benefits of Learning a Second Language). Requiring students to learn a second language at an earlier age will allow many of these skills, skills that are often neglected, to be emphasized in our education system. In my experience, learning a second language requires an entirely different way of learning that fosters creativity in the classroom. For example, learning a second language involves activities such as writing short stories, talking with classmates, watching movies from another culture, and interacting in games. Learning a second language can be done through many different avenues as opposed to math, which must be done in procedures, working out a problem. This freedom to learn in a variety of ways creates an environment in a classroom that teaches multiple ways of learning and skills. Once a language is acquired, many personal benefits become clear. In comparison to monolinguals, foreign language learners have been shown to have sharper memories and better listening skills (The Benefits of Second Language Study 2007). Overall, learning an additional language can significantly improve cognitive abilities and bring added personal benefits.
All of the research and data points to the continued benefits of learning a second language, which I have seen personally reinforced in my experience with other languages. During my junior year, I spent time abroad teaching English to students in Spain at an English Immersion camp called Pueblo Ingles. During my time there, I saw the numerous examples of the advantages of knowing a second language. A couple of the students at the camp knew multiple languages, and it was much easier for them to pick up English. Their pervious knowledge of a variety of languages showed in their abilities to understand new grammar concepts and vocabulary as they were much more used to these cognitive processes. For students learning English as their second language, the process was much more difficult as the concepts of a new language weren't as easily understood and they struggled with the new structure. Reflecting on these differences, it was evident that knowing another language provided advantages in further learning.
Additionally, I help tutor English language learners at Penn State University to help with their conversational fluency, along with their grammar concepts. One of the many things I have found while working with these international students, is that many of them find it easier to immerse themselves and learn more about the culture in the United States with a better understanding of English. One of the graduate students I work with has found that learning and improving her English has made her more confident in speaking to students here. It has allowed her to branch out and become immersed in the culture. Learning a second language provides unique opportunities to understand and immerse oneself another culture, that couldn't be done otherwise.
It becomes even more clear to me the benefits of a second language when considering the influence learning a second language has had on me. I began learning Spanish during middle school, which was noticeably a disadvantage seeing how much easier it would have been to acquire the language at a younger age. Regardless, Spanish has come to offer me a whole new array of possibilities for the future. When working for a local restaurant, I was noticeably better at my job then other waiters because I could communicate with my Spanish-speaking co-workers. My effectiveness as waitress and co-worker was increased, and eventually led to my pay raise. Additionally, internships abroad are now options for me, that wouldn't be possible without my background in Spanish. I am currently able to travel to Costa Rica to teach English, in part because of my fluency in another language.
In such an interconnected world, it can only be a disadvantage not to learn a second language. In the aspect of employment, a second language allows for new opportunities, experiences, and an edge when applying for jobs. Additionally, a second language allows for citizens to become more culturally aware, reaping benefits in terms of more cosmopolitan citizenship. Moreover, learning a second language can benefit a person in various cognitive aspects and improve ones life. I've personally seen and experienced the many benefits of learning a second language, and continue to find the employment, citizenship, and cognitive benefits to be numerous. In total, I believe that learning a second language should be more emphasized in the United States education system.
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Hazlehurst, Jeremy. "Learning a foreign language: Now you're talking." The Guardian. N.p., 27 Aug. 2010. Web. 23 Mar. 2013. <http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2010/aug/28/learning-foreign-language-boost-career>.
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"Why Learn Languages? ." World Languages and Cultures. Vistawide, n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2013. <http://www.vistawide.com/languages/why_languages.htm>.


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// Presented as part of February's Foreign Language Oscar Series //
Kaan Müjdeci / 2014, Venice, Abu Dhabi, Stockholm, Dhaka / 97'
Aslan is a shy young boy living in the Antolian steppes. One day he attends a dogfight with his father where a Kangal sheepdog has been wounded and left for dead. Aslan names the dog Sivas and nurses him back to health; soon after, however, Aslan is coerced into fighting Sivas for money.
Sivas is naturalistic coming-of-age portrait set within the underworld of Turkey's illegal dog-fighting culture— a violent tradition presented, by turns, as simply a way of life; a source of bonding between men in a desolate landscape; and a symptom of their toxic masculinity. Through a determination to depict both the characters and circumstances of his debut feature with truth and ambiguity, filmmaker Kaan Müjdeci registers himself as a bold new voice in Turkish cinema.
Sivas premiered in Competition at Venice, where it won the Special Jury Prize; Abu Dhabi, where it won Best Actor and Best Script; and Dhaka, where it won the FIPRESCI Prize. Sivas was Turkey's official submission for the 2016 Foreign Language Oscar.
In an exclusive interview with Filmatique, Kaan Müjdeci discusses the dynamics of power between men and animals, life in central Anatolia, working with non-professional actors, and his next project.
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Filmmaker Questionnaire
Award-winning Greek editor Yorgos Mavropsaridis answers FLMTQ's Filmmaker Questionnaire. Derived from the Proust Questionnaire, FLMTQ's Filmmaker Questionnaire is designed to ascertain the thoughts and habits of filmmakers across disciplines.
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Watch two of Kaan Müjdeci's short films, including Fathers & Sons, a short documentary shot in 2012 during research for Sivas, and Jerry, a short film shot in New York in 2011. Presented with the permission of Kaan Müjdeci & Colored Giraffes.
Clip from Sivas: Aslan & Sivas
"Müjdeci has scant interest in making an issue film; instead, Sivas is concerned with the ways in which this violent practice unites and defines the region's menfolk, their duelling dogs serving as surrogate vessels for their own fractious, sometimes abusive masculinity. While not stinting on the horrors of the tradition, the helmer maintains a calm, scrutinous documentarian's eye throughout"
- Guy Lodge, Venice Review, Variety
"For the masterful conveyance of childhood innocence denied by the brutality of a human environment, achieved through the dark imagery of the poignant mise-en-scène"
- FIPRESCI Jury, Prize Statement
"Müjdeci... reveals an impeccable sense of how composition can suggest emotions and make situations dramatically more dynamic. The Berlin-based director, whose 2012 documentary short Fathers & Sons also look at dogfights in Turkey, has a natural flair for disposing the elements to their maximum advantage in his widescreen frames"
- Boyd van Hoeij, Venice Review, The Hollywood Reporter
"Filmed with panning shots on the semi snow-clad landscape and close-ups on the actors' faces that are strictly non-professional, Sivas recounts the relationship between dog and boy as a rite of passage in a male-dominated social structure"
- Camillo de Marco, Venice Review, Cineuropa
"Despite the ferocious violence of the dogfighting and the stark poverty, a surprising humanity underpins Sivas"
- John Bleadsdale, Venice Review, CineVue
"Childhood innocence crashing with a world of great violence is an ongoing motif this season among some of the Oscar Foreign Language Films... Sivas from Turkey follows the unlikely friendship formed between a young boy and a fighting dog"
- Matt Grobar, Film Review, Deadline


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Position: Defensive Backs
Central McClellion played collegiate football at The Ohio State University. He was the special teams captain his senior year and recognized by the Ohio State Athletic Counsel for his academic achievements. McClellion made 5 BCS Bowl appearances, coached by the notable Lovie Smith and Larry Coker.
McClellion was signed as an undrafted free agent in 1999 by the Cleveland Browns. McClellion took his talents to NFL Europe and helped the Scottish Claymores reach the World Bowl in 2000. McClellion spent time in the CFL with the British Columbia Sea Lions and took home the Grey Cup in 2000. In 2001, he went back to the NFL to play for the Washington Redskins.
Playing Career
- College: Ohio State
- Cleveland Browns (1999)
- Washington Redskins (2001)
- Kansas City Chiefs (2002-04)
Career Highlights
- Rose Bowl Champion 1996: Ohio State


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A few days after I arrived home from my honeymoon, I realized how much I take my health for granted. I became suddenly, debilitatingly ill with fatigue, dizziness, fainting, and heart racing. It has been two months now and the medical and naturopathic communities that I've been engaged with have not found any answers. I am currently managing my symptoms with heart meds and avoiding taking the antidepressents recommended by doctors who gently tell me that my problems are all in my head.
What a life change this has caused! I'm certainly not getting to my blog as often. Certain things cause my symptoms to worsen - colds, my period, stress. And alcohol weakens my medication. So my coping mechanism of relaxing with a couple drinks actually makes things worse - not so good for a borderline alcoholic. Or maybe it is good, because it forces me to reduce my drinking to almost nothing. But my pot smoking has increased. I get a nice burst of energy after every toke that gets me through the housework and the bedtime routines. I call it Mama's little helper and it's helping me now more than ever. I can only smoke it when I'm on the medication though, because it causes a slight heart rate rise that will worsen my symptoms when I'm not managing with meds.
Perhaps one of the most significant life changes I'm going through now is learning to do one thing at a time. I've always prided myself on my ability to multi-task. Pre-health breakdown: I would make a list every day of all that needed to be done, then rush through the tasks attempting to complete as much as possible in one day so as to free up time for myself later in the week when the kids are in school/pre-school or school/daycare and I'm not working.
Now: I write a list every day with a severe attempt to limit expectations for myself. Then I tell myself over and over that it doesn't matter if it all gets done. Then I slowly make my way through one task at a time.
The beauty of my new lifestyle is that I'm spending more time with my children and experiencing much less trivial stress. Whereas I once was GO GO GO from the moment I awoke till I climbed into my bed at night, I now have to take breaks through the day whenever I can feel my heart starting to pound and fatigue starting to take over. The fear that I was dying when I first became sick prompted me to see the truth through the dust - spending time with my kids is more important than housework. So yeah, my house is messier than it was before and I still have to balance this issue with a kid who has asthma and a cat throwing some urgency into the mix. But if I don't get through all my housework in a day, I don't worry too much about it.
I'm also suddenly much more in tune with my body. I feel this unbelievable need to love and nurture it. Well, this is a bit of a problem because until I got on these meds, I was essentially bedridden for a month and a half. I gained a bit of weight. I also have a bloating problem as part of my symptoms, so I'm feeling very insecure about how I look. So I suddenly love this little body that keeps on chugging and simultaneously feel ashamed of the shape of it. Not a great combination when you're desperately trying to convince doctors you're not depressed. It's not depression, it's protrusion that's getting me down! lol
Well, I have this new way of living now that I cannot take my health for granted anymore. And the blessings abound. I have learned real stress reduction techniques. I have seen how fragile our existence can be when health takes a sudden, unexpected turn. And I am more focused on the people I love - more than ever.
Now I just have to master this loving my body shit. Wish me luck and please forgive when I am absent for days at a time. I am up and down with these symptoms. I have hope and I am coping. But some days are better than others. And when all is crashing down around me, well, the last thing on my list is getting to emails and blog posts. That's life.


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As OBP and I get ready to publish Theatre & War: Notes from the Field, my excitement is tempered with a little bit of – what I can only term – hopelessness. Because, you see, I have just returned to the safety of my New Mexican home from my annual theatre-project-related visit to Kashmir. And Kashmir, as anyone who reads the news will know, is burning.
Over the last three weeks more than 50 people have died; thousands have been injured; curfews are in place; mobile internet and phone services have been shut down; there seems to be no end in sight…When I went to Kashmir in June, I had grand visions for what my six-week project there would entail. Plans that had to be changed when my fellow actors could not attend the workshop. Plans that eventually had to be cancelled when there seemed to be the possibility that my originally planned return might be thrown amuck by violence.


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What Does Visual Arts Mean?
Visual arts or just "visual art" includes art forms such as drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts, printmaking, and photography. Visual art may also be used to describe art produced by digital means. Animation, film, and graphic design can be considered visual art. Visual art does not include art forms such as music.
Coursework for Visual Arts Programs
Students interested in a degree in visual arts have several degree options to choose from including a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Master of Art (M.A.), and Master of Fine Art (M.F.A). Some schools may offer associate degrees or certificate programs. An associate degree or certificate may be enough in some cases, but overall, most employer's prefer a bachelor's degree or higher, depending on the position.
The typical undergraduate visual arts program curriculum consists of courses in animation, art history, film, graphic design, photography, print media and foundation, and video. Although a number of concentrations are usually available from Animation to Print Media, students will be required to take many of the same foundation courses, regardless of concentration. Foundation courses may include Visual Concepts I-IV, Drawing, Introduction to Art and Media, Studies in Visual Culture, Post Modernism, and Topics in Art History and Visual Culture.
Other requires courses may include Introduction to Painting, Introduction to Photography, Ceramics, 2D Design, 3D Design, Introduction to Computer Based Art, Figure Drawing, Water Color, Sculpture I, Introduction to Photography, and Black and White Photography.
During the final year of study, visual arts students will have the opportunity to complete an internship. Some internships offer pay while others offer school credit only. Whether paid or not, an internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make valuable contacts in multiple industries from animation to photography to web design.
What Can I do with a Degree in Visual Arts?
The list of career options for visual artists is endless. Because the education and training for this field covers multiple areas of traditional and digital art, job titles vary greatly from 3-D renderer to jewelry crafter. Just a few popular job titles include animator, cartoonist, comic book artist, commercial artist, fine artist, drafter, craft artist, exhibition designer, glass blower, graphic designer, illustrator, industrial designer, and instructor.
Schools to Consider:
- Winter Park, FL & Online
- Computer Animation - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
- Game Programs - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
- Graphic Design & Digital Arts - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
- Film & Digital Cinematography - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
- Mobile Development - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
- Simulation & Visualization - Bachelor's - Campus
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#27) - 2019
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#24) - 2019
- Top 10 in Florida for Graphic Design (#4) - 2019
- San Francisco & Online
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#21) - 2019
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#28) - 2019
- Top 40 Nationally for Illustration (#40) - 2019
- Online
- Introduction to 3D Animation - 6 months
- Introduction to 3D Modeling - 6 Months
- Introduction to Concept Art - 6 Months
- Foundations for VFX & Game Design - 10 Months
- Advanced 3D Animation Diploma - 10 Months
- Advanced 3D Modeling Diploma - 10 Months
- Advanced Concept Art Diploma - 10 Months
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People who aren't related to the media would like to know.
I get it, American law enforcement has an issue with police brutality — undebatably amongst all races — and it needs reform. However, why does America (as a whole) have to take the blame?
When professional sports stars (and Chris Brown) join in the trend of protesting the national anthem, their reasoning is that the action rebukes, and brings attention to, injustice that has negatively affected certain Americans. But is there more to it than that? I mean, if you and I were to protest the national anthem at a sporting event as everyday citizens and not a sports celebrity, we'd probably be frowned upon by those around us — if anyone noticed at all. I'm definitely sure we wouldn't get media adoration or an appropriating hashtag.
But in 2016, where fake-caring about trendy causes is routine social practice, this sort of unpatriotic behavior can make you a media hero. Denying national tradition grants instant attention and public name recognition to anyone that chooses to partake in it. Anyone who challenges the sincerity of the NFL protests against the American justice system is either discredited or labeled racist, even though professional sports stars (and Chris Brown), black and white, have a history of getting away with the very privilege they're claiming to protest.
It's the American right of NFL players and anyone else to exercise their freedom to openly bash the country that has blessed them with success and a wide-reaching platform. It's also equally the right of any patriotic American to speak up about how they feel it blatantly disrespects the pride, perseverance, and love of country symbols like the Star Spangled Banner and American flag provide us. Some supporters of the national anthem protests have even gone as far as to dub the Star Spangled Banner "racist," suggesting it be replaced.
Isn't that going too far?
Should history actually be rewritten to spare the feelings of a few people who fail to see how far America has progressed since 1814, when the national anthem was written? Over 200 years later, you're telling me America never evolved, that the behavior of some law enforcement and judiciary alone has regressed black Americans into a need to push for the second coming of civil rights? It would be easy to believe the myth that black Americans are oppressed if I didn't personally witness so many examples of black excellence on a regular basis. I mean, the very NFL players protesting our symbols of patriotism have benefitted the most from being American, while simultaneously being black.
Is it not a form of oppression-maintenance to push the tired stereotype that America treats blacks inferiorly? Especially when all it does is reinforce the stigma while keeping hurtful sentiments alive.
Instead of courting oppression and self-victimization to the point of wearing it as some sort of self-righteous badge of honor, why not combat it with success? Why not unite Americans by reveling in the potential for greatness our country offers all of its citizens? It's more effective than sitting down, kneeling or raising a fist. It's also significantly less offensive.
I understand that these protestors are using their platforms, and some their monetary resources, in what they feel is an effort that redirects attention towards the issue of how police brutality affects people of color in America. But isn't that what the Black Lives Matter movement has been doing already? When NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was consistently benched and rumored to be cut by the San Francisco 49ers well before protesting the anthem, is it not suspicious that his next move was to play the race and victim card at work, where he wasn't willing to take a pay cut?
I'm not trying to invalidate Colin's personal pursuit of social justice, but it wouldn't surprise me if his intentions weren't entirely genuine. After all, Kaepernick was the first NFL player to take a risk and protest the anthem under these circumstances. He initially sparked mass criticism, but kept his high-paying job and endorsements regardless. Brandon Marshall of the Denver Broncos wasn't as lucky. After #VeteransforKaepernick became a Twitter and Facebook trend, he is now looked at as a hero and beacon of the modern civil rights movement with the number one, best-selling jersey in the country. He has also simultaneously pioneered the appropriation of these antics for his colleagues, as there are now 14 NFL players in total protesting our national anthem — even on the anniversary of September 11th.
It has officially become okay to consider the patriotic symbols of an entire country blasphemous based on the ineptitude of some law enforcement and a few of our justice system leaders alone. Instead of working with politicians to inspire actual change, 2016's most celebrated way to get your point across is now to sit, kneel, or fist-pump. How appropriate for the times. And people question supermodel Kate Upton for not buying it. Well I don't either. Real change takes actual effort and we shouldn't be acting like that's what we're seeing happening in the NFL, because it's not.
What's even worse is that the influential role-models peddling these tired and oppressive stereotypes are actually inspiring young African-Americans to follow suit, sparking divisive and unnecessary racial tension. As a gay, black American male who feels the furthest from oppressed, I'm not going to act like the hypocrisy and lazy efforts of NFL players (and Chris Brown) protesting the anthem is fundamental and you shouldn't either. I know that my experience is not everyone's, but it certainly could be with a simple change in mindset. When you stand up for America, those sitting or kneeling are below you for a reason.
Whitney Houston, proudly singing her chart-topping rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.


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Barb's Beer Project
I worked closely with Tom Murphy, founder of the Barb's Beer Foundation, creating design collateral and marketing to restaurants and taverns to put "Barb's Beer" on their taps. Barb's Beer was brewed to raise funds to support research to find a cure for non-smokers lung cancer. As the slogan states, "Every Sip Takes us a Step Closer". Here is an example of a poster I created for partners and businesses participating in the project. It was truly an honor to work with Tom and I encourage you to learn more about this incredible foundation he created in honor of his wife, Barbara. More...
Purple For Paige
When Anne Malone approached me with an idea to host a fundraiser for her daughter, Paige, we immediately got to work planning. Anne had already come up with the slogans Team Paige Strong & Purple For Paige she just needed marketing collateral to pair with it. The project began as an in-house silent auction fundraiser, spearheaded by Anne and Catering Manager, Ilana Knudsen but quickly grew community support, in Bellingham and beyond. The project is now ongoing and aims to raise awareness surrounding juvenile epilepsy and treatment options. More…
Bellingham Brewers Ball
Definitely the most fun promotional project to date, if the photo tells you anything. The idea of a "Brewers Ball" was birthed as a fundraising event for the Bellingham St. Patrick's Day Parade. The endeavor was led by myself, Jenny Schmidt, Casey Diggs and Jon Kull. Together, we convinced all eight breweries in town to co-host the first ever (80's themed) Bellingham Brewer's Ball with proceeds going to the annual community St. Patrick's Day Parade. Here's an embarrassing taste of some of our gorilla promotional work. Video...
Save the Tails
Using spent grain from Boundary's brew facility, I worked with our Brewers and Kitchen Staff to develop a tasty treat for our beer/dog-loving customers. Doggy biscuits were sold in-house with all proceeds going towards the local Whatcom Human Society.
Operation Warm
Supporting the Bellingham-Whatcom County Firefighters "Operation Warm" program, I helped promote this annual fundraiser. The Pipes & Drums Benefit raises funds to help children in need by providing them with new warm coats.
Washington Brewshed Alliance
The Washington Wild Brewshed Alliance helps people make the connection between conservation work protecting wild waters and superior downstream beer. I got Boundary Bay involved with the program and worked closely with the WBA to encourage more breweries to participate.


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An armed robber was hauled off a plane at Manchester Airport by police - after going on holiday to Mexico while on licence from prison.
Shocked passengers watched as officers bundled the man, 35, off the Thomson flight from Cancun shortly after it landed at 8.20 on Sunday morning.
The convict was wanted for breaching bail terms - imposed when he was released from jail after serving half of an 18-year sentence for armed robbery - stating he could not leave the country without permission.
Police have not named the man who was convicted in 2002 for the raid on a post office in Tameside the year before.
It is understood the man had gone on a one or two week holiday at the plush Caribbean resort on Mexico's south-east coast.
Typically offenders serve half their sentence before being released from prison on licence - often including curfews or a ban from leaving the country.
A police spokeswoman said: "At 8.20am on Sunday, December 15, police arrested a 35-year-old man who was wanted on recall to prison.
"Police made the arrest after an inbound flight from Mexico landed at Manchester Airport.
"The man had been wanted after breaching his prison licence bail conditions.
"He had been in prison having been convicted of an armed robbery offence at a post office in Tameside in 2001."
Thomson declined to comment on the arrest.
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OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2017 – On Wednesday, March 8 Madame Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and Plan International Canada President and CEO Caroline Riseboro, will engage 50 youth from across the Ottawa region to discuss the importance of uniting for gender equality.
This International Women's Day, Plan International Canada challenges all Canadians to acknowledge the deep-seated gender norms that influence our lives – from our roles at home to the workplace – and to dive deeper into how gender stereotypes perpetuate a harmful cycle of inequality.
Millions of girls around the world are still denied their right to education, healthcare and safety. These inequities contribute to high infant and childhood mortality rates, low education achievement and increased risk of physical and sexual abuse.
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Medications for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
by Ricker Polsdorfer, MD
The information provided here is meant to give you a general idea about each of the medications listed below. Only the most general side effects are included. Ask your doctor if you need to take any special precautions. Use each of these medications as recommended by your doctor, or according to the instructions provided. If you have further questions about usage or side effects, contact your doctor.
Medications for carpal tunnel syndrome are prescribed to reduce swelling in the carpal tunnel. Two different kinds of medication may be effective. Both medications are aimed at reducing inflammation, a primary cause of swelling in this area.
Prescription Medications
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Over-the-counter Medications
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)–lower doses
Prescription Medications
These cortisone-like drugs are given in short, sometimes tapering, bursts lasting a week or two. Glucocorticoids can produce a number of negative side effects, particularly when taken for prolonged periods. For this reason, your healthcare provider will prescribe them only for a short time. You will be monitored while taking them. These medications are often quite effective in reducing inflammation.
Common names include:
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
There are currently twenty prescription NSAIDs on the market. Each medicine has a slightly different chemistry and side effect profile. NSAIDs can be as effective as cortisone and are safer over the long run. However, they do have side effects.
Common names include:
Take special care with NSAIDs if you have had an ulcer or gastritis. They can irritate these conditions. Tell your doctor if you have a stomach condition before you start taking any of these medications.
"Cortisone" Injection
An injection of synthetic glucocorticoids, commonly referred to as "cortisone." It is injected directly into the carpal tunnel. It may be used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome if rest, medications, and lifestyle changes are not working. This is a simple office procedure that is quite safe if done infrequently. It reduces inflammation and the swelling and pressure inside the carpal tunnel.
Injections rarely cause excessive bleeding and even more rarely cause infection. If there is excessive pain or swelling, contact your healthcare provider.
Over-the-Counter Medications
Lower doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are sold over the counter and include:
Take special care with NSAIDs if you have had an ulcer or gastritis, as they can irritate these conditions. Tell your doctor if you have a stomach condition before you start taking any of these medications.
Special Considerations
If you are taking medications, follow these general guidelines:
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Can the rear Falcon Wing doors be "locked out" so that a Valet can't open them?
The Auto Train does not allow vehicles with gull wing doors, however the valets would never have to open the rear doors, only the driver's side door.
If the rear doors can be 'locked out' so that they can't be opened by mistake, there would be no problem taking the Model X on the Auto Train (hopefully Amtrak agrees).
The only thing that comes close to that are the child safety settings for the rear doors, and I don't think those do the job you're looking for.
You may be in luck because Tesla does not have Gull Wing doors :-)


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Hello, it's been just over 2 weeks since I created this blog, and I'm shocked at the fact people have even visited it, never mind read the 2 posts that I have. Thanks if you've followed, liked or even skim read a post of mine. Since I'm trying to get into the habit of blogging, I'll try do them regularly, but not too regularly that the posts become boring or that I end up not having much to say.
It's officially a week until I jet off to Paris for my 21st with my lovely boyfriend, and the closer it gets the more excited I'm getting. Everything is falling into place and our little itinerary of what we'll be doing and at what times has been organised. I won't write too much as I'll post about it all when I'm back – I'll be doing a separate post on Paris and on Disneyland. Anyway, we're going on the Eiffel Tower, to the Louvre, on an illuminations river cruise, to the top of the Arc De Triomphe, and the Montparnasse Tower, and of course Disneyland.
I'm looking forward to soaking in the culture, hopefully developing my French skills, and maybe even try a French dish (I don't think I'm brave enough for snails though sorry). I'm so used to staring at Paris on the massive canvas that hangs on my living room wall, so it's going to be weird being there face to face with such a beautiful city. I can't wait! Having read blog posts of other people's trips to Paris, I really want to go to Ladurée for macaroons and Angelina's for its famous hot chocolate that I've heard nothing but good things about. If you've ever been to Paris, what were your favourite things? Or if you have any recommendations for places to eat, places to go, whether it's tourist attractions or shops, then I'd really appreciate it if you left a comment below. Have a good weekend!


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As a result of the considerable increase in crime affecting our
neighbourhood, a group of dedicated long term residents have spent the last few
months devising an appropriate response. We have modelled our strategy on the
very successful Hout Bay Neighbourhood Watch initiative established in 2005, and
discussions with various stakeholders. In consultation with the South
African Police (SAPS), private security companies and our own understanding of
the area we have demarcated Tamboerskloof into five Zones and appointed 2
dedicated coordinators for each Zone to make management more effective.
The primary objective of the Tamboerskloof Neighbourhood
Watch (TBKWATCH) is to substantially reduce rampant crime in our area, provide
for an effective and immediate response to criminal activity and promote
frequent and up to date communication between the Tamboerskloof resident
Community neighbourhood patrols
Two way radio communication network that allows direct and immediate radio
access to all other TBKWATCH members, police, armed response companies and
fire services.
A platform for effective communication between members of TBKWATCH
Collation of data on criminal activity from primary (victims) and
secondary (police and armed response companies) sources by type, time and
frequency allowing us to identify crime hotspots, trends and escape routes,
and communicate this to TBKWATCH members.
A "specialised skills" database primarily
focusing on areas relating to
1. Safety and security2. Medical / paramedical skills3. Fire and
general disaster management 4. Legal
If you are a resident:
home or flat owner, tenant, retiree, work from home, housewife/man, dog walker
and are interested in improving safety in this area, your involvement will be
most welcome. You are a resident of one of the 5 demarcated sectors.
Please check the Tamboerskloof map to see what sector you fall into. If you are
uncertain of your sector, please do not hesitate to contact any of the
coordinators .Telephone contact details of the various sector coordinators are
contained on the site. Should you fax or email us, we will reply as soon as
possible. TBKWATCH is
entirely voluntary and at no cost. The effectiveness of this initiative is
dependent on the participation of Tamboerskloof residents. Please join us in
making TBKWATCH work and Tamboerskloof safe. Speak to friends, neighbours and
colleagues and convince them to sign up.
A Tamboerskloof Community Project in
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Saginaw Children's Zoo
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Tri-City Motor Speedway
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Regulators are reportedly investigating unusual option activity in Leap Wireless just before its acquisition was announced by AT&T last month.
The probe is being sprearheaded by the Chicago Board Options Exchange on behalf of the Options Regulatory Surveillance Authority, according to a report by USA Today. The CBOE will be looking into the purchase of a large number of calls on July 12, only hours before AT&T disclosed the $4 billion takeover after the market closed that day.
Leap had averaged barely 1,200 options per session at the time, but that day volume spiked to nearly six times that amount. OptionMonster's tracking systems detected heavy call buying in the July 9, Aug. 9, and Oct. 8 strikes. The activity stood out even more because more than 80 percent of the trades occurred in the final two hours of a Friday session in the summer, when option activity is typically at its slowest.


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Help Kids Be Who They Are
The following is a guest blog that my dear friend and esteemed colleague Lillian Pearl Bridges (pictured here with her lovely two sons and daughters-in-law) has allowed me to share with you. It was originally published on the Natural Cures Blog. Lillian is the author of "Face Reading in Chinese Medicine," director of the Lotus Institute, and a wildly popular international speaker on face reading, personal transformation, and the "Golden Path." Besides teaching and consulting, she is currently busy cooking up a storm for the cookbook that she is writing. Please visit her website at lotusinstitute.com. While her sons are all grown up, I still have a teenage daughter at home and have found Lillian's ideals very much in alignment with my own.
As a mother, I wanted the best for my two sons and still do, even though they are now adults. I too read all the parenting books to look for the best advice on how to be a good parent. And of course the first person I turned to was my mother. I was raised in a Chinese family, but luckily I didn't have a Tiger Mother, with incredibly high standards for education. I had the Dragon Mother instead! She guarded and protected her children fiercely and yes, she did have high standards, but she quite simply assumed that we would get good grades and go to college or marry well or get a good job and then take care of our parents in return. That was our filial responsibility and to me it is perfectly natural to think and live that way. I thought that was a good way to parent, but I wanted to give even more to my children. I wanted them to want to achieve for themselves, not achieve because I wanted them to or for my sake. I didn't want to raise "Ego Extensions.." So, I started researching the techniques of the best parents I knew and the happiest adults who were my friends and clients. Most importantly, I wanted to find the wisdom that would guide me on one of the most important missions of my life - raising good human beings.
Most of what other people did or the advice they gave me I disregarded, as I wanted to trust my intuition and also wanted to give my children what they really needed and wanted and to teach them to be able recognize those things for themselves. Parenting doesn't come with manuals and just when you thinkyou have figured it out with one, you get a completely different one. There was a lot of pressure from within and without. My mother-in-law thought I carried my children too much and didn't let them cry things out. My husband didn't think I disciplined them enough. My mother thought her grandchildren were perfect jewels – that's the benefit of a Dragon grandmother – but also thought I wasn't protecting them enough from harm. I was giving them too much freedom to explore the unsafe world out there – in other words, they were playing sports and swimming at the beach.
The expectations of your spouse, your parents, your in-laws, your friends, the teachers at school and society were very stressful for me. To top it all off, I ended up being a single mother and felt even more responsibility for being the perfect parent. So, I looked to what I already knew: from my studies at UCSB and UCLA in psychology and child development; and to my work in Chinese Face Reading, where I knew how the traumas in childhood could alter a person's life; and to the Taoist philosophy that I teach regarding uncovering your Original Face and finding your Golden Path. In short, I wanted to steer my children, not drive them toward their future. So, I decided that I needed to create a standard to live by to ensure that I was doing the right thing. So here's what I came up with:
"To be a good mother, I have to love my children and support them in what and whom they love."
Now that may sound easy, but here's what that little phrase really means to me. Loving your children means that I love each child for who he (in my case) really is. I view parenting as being the "Keeper of the Sacred Flame ." The flame refers to the soul, spirit or essence of each person. I was fortunate enough to be the keeper of two beautiful flames and it was my job to make sure they didn't go out. It didn't matter what they did, how they acted, what they said or what anyone else thought of them. I was responsible for remembering their "Original Face," or who they came in as and maintain the faith that they were special and wonderful beings always. Yes, they acted badly and said and did things that were upsetting, infuriating and exasperating. But, as long as I was faithful to the purity and beauty of their individual flames and reminded them about who they are, those flames would not go out and they wouldn't have to search so hard for themselves in the future.
The second part of my standard, was even harder. Supporting my children in what they love was about helping them do what they were most interested in, even if those interests changed. And it also meant not forcing them to do things that I thought they should do, if they truly had no interest. For my older son, that involved buying him bows and arrows as he loves archery to this day. I'm sure you can imagine what a Dragon grandmother thought about that! He was also obsessed with soccer and that involved lots of driving to practices, games, even volunteering to be a Team Manager so he could pursue this passion. It also meant watching lots of Liverpool games. My younger son was completely different. He played baseball with a whole different set of practices, games and yes, I did become Team Mom more than once. He also loved to read and didn't like the library so I invested a lot of money in buying him his favorite Science Fantasy novels and he still has that big collection today. He is even writinga novel of his own right now. Of course, I also made them do their homework too! Supporting them in the choices of people they lovedand liked meant being accepting of their friends and eventually their girlfriends and someday their wives. I didn't tell them I didn't like someone they liked or loved. I only pointed out if their friends were acting in dangerous ways. Yes, I have a little of the Dragon mother in me too! I also didn't criticize their father, for they loved him very much and that would also mean that I was criticizing an important part of them.
You know what? That standard worked for me, and more importantly, it worked for my kids. A lot of my clients ask me for parenting advice, and that is what I tell them. I think kids should play and they are not playing enough. That's why you support them in what they love – that is play for them. Unfortunately, I am now seeing a lot of children with lines across the top of their chins, which means retirement that is supposed to happen when they are in the 60's! This marking means that they are working too hard doing things that they don't want to do and their bodies' are taking a hit. They are exhausting themselves physically instead of living with their spirit fully engaged. Maybe it is time to let children play more and stop making them work so hard. Straight As and perfect SAT scores don't necessarily make people happier. Help the children in your lifefind what they do want to do and encourage them to do it. Let kids play more so they know what it feels like and so they can eventually find their life's work that feels like play. Then they can contribute themselves and their talents to the world because they will be on their Golden Path.


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one should always be drunk.
one should always be drunk.
that's the one thing that matters.
in order not to feel the terrible
burden of Time, which breaks
your shoulders and crushes you
to the ground, one should be drunk
without ceasing. but on what?
on wine, on poetry, or on virtue,
as suits you.
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Studying abroad in Dubai this winter quarter! The links on the right hand side will guide you to the different posts I've done so far throughout my trip here. Feel free to comment or suggest new Dubai post ideas!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
this is my blog.
For the next 13 weeks, I am studying at RIT Dubai. So, for anyone who is interested, I will be keeping this blog. I plan on posting some pictures, maybe some videos, and overall whatever comes to mind. I'm not really sure how this whole blog thing will turn out, but might as well give it a try!
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Your mates or colleagues are dying for a catch up over a gin and tonic, but it's a school night, and you have work or class the next day. Worst of all, you know that one drink will lead to ten and a late night lamb sandwich. Is it worth it? TheRationalOptimist thinks not: I … Continue reading
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Debate: sweet vs savoury
There are so many delicious savoury and sweet foods, but which one wins out if you had to choose? PerfectlyRandom argues that savoury is the way to go, whereas TheRationalOptimist argues that you can't go past sweet treats. PerfectlyRandom: Here's why you don't need to look any further than savoury foods: pork crackling. Crisps. Peking … Continue reading
Food labelling – worth paying attention to?
How important is food labelling, and who's really reading them? PerfectlyRandom and TheRationalOptimist debate whether labels are worth paying attention to. PerfectlyRandom: Ever heard of stabilisers E451i, E407a, or E410? Or thickener E407, emulsifier E508, maltodextrin, or flour treatment agent E300? What about corn starch? Or acetic acid? The honest truth is, without any context, … Continue reading
Eating organic: should we pay more?
PerfectlyRandom thinks so: It's pretty easy to do the math on this one – organic means no chemicals are used in the growing or rearing of the ingredients used, and that means lower yields for the farmers. If they produce less, they have less to sell, so what they do have costs more on the … Continue reading
They asked for it: tempting fate or living your life?
Should you change your behaviour to avoid attention? PetiteFolle doesn't think so: I saw a French documentary a few weeks ago detailing the plight of many Chinese immigrants in Paris who are the victims of nasty muggings. Often running small cash-based shops, many Paris-based Chinese carry large quantities of money around. Their own hard-earned profits. Sometimes … Continue reading
One night stands: ego affirming or soul destroying?
A little bit of casual hanky panky – can it be a fabulous ego-affirming experience or is it a hollow, soul-destroying experience? PerfectlyRandom and TheRationalOptimist debate it out. PerfectlyRandom: Yes, I'm known as PerfectlyRandom. That, however, does not mean I encourage random sex with random strangers. Although…I don't exactly discourage it either. Alain de Botton says … Continue reading
Solo travel v group touring – seeking the best travel experience
TheRationalOptimist is all about solo travel: I've never seen group travel as an appealing way to see a city or a country. Being herded on and off coaches like little lost lambs, or blindly following a tour leader's raised flag through throngs of amused locals – where's the fun in that? Travelling to the beat … Continue reading
Happiness vs contentment – who's really settling?
Ever wondered whether it was better to be happy or content? PerfectlyRandom thinks contentment is where it's at: So here's the thing – don't you ever wish you could just switch your overactive imagination, full of aspirations and crazy flights of fancy, off? Haven't you ever looked at that sweet lady at work who is … Continue reading
Is cheating ever ok?
PerfectlyRandom thinks so: It's not going to be a popular opinion, but I do believe there are circumstances when cheating is ok. Maybe not the right thing to do, but certainly not the heinous crime that it's made out to be. The reality is that life isn't black and white. Decisions aren't always simply right … Continue reading


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Intervention, Innovation class was taught by Masamichi Udagawa and Sigi Moeslinger of Antenna Design. The class focused on creating innovative products that intervenes into urban scenes to help solve American's obesity issues. The brief challenged us to pick a group of users, find their needs, and get them to move their bodies. Panisa teamed up with Adem Onalan, Jonathan Lung, and Ziqun Qi. They were interested in office workers, freelance, and remote workers. From their researched, they discovered that not only working at their desk all day creates higher risk of obesity, diabetes, and over eating problems, but also it effects mental healths and isolations. They team saw the opportunity to collaborate with public parks in the city and engage these group of people to go work outside. The challenge they faced was how to bring people out of there regular working environment without interrupting their office hours. They were inspired a case study given by the instructors on the first day of the class about 'walk meeting'. The team combined two ideas together and came up with 'Shift'
Shift is an outdoor working station project that situates in urban public parks, targeting office workers, freelancers, and remote workers. The project is managed by NYC and Park and Recreation office, and funded by large private cooperations. Shift also comes with an online platform offer users to generate walking routes from their work place to the station. Co-workers can create walk meeting routes, have conversation while making their way to Shift, and continue their meeting at the meeting station or work individually. With this online platform, users can see available stations, estimate their total time outside, and set goals or agendas of what they want to achieve that day. Shift does not only engage physical and active work-life, but also help boost productivity and creativity to urban users.


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Getting to grips with... LIGHTROOM
Coming up shortly will be another of my workshops, this time focussed on Lightroom.
Lightroom is the tool of choice for many photographers. However it can be daunting if you are unfamiliar with the interface. This workshop will remove the fear and walk you through the way I use Lightroom, helping you understand it better and how to get the most from it for you.
In this workshop I will cover the most important modules - the library and develop module - explaining what they do and how. By breaking these areas down even further and exploring the layers within the modules you will get a much clearer picture of how to use Adobe Lightroom and get the best from your photographs.
Library Module:
Plug ins
Develop Module:
Crop Tools
Spot Removal
Red Eye Correction
Graduated Filter
Radial Filter
Adjustment Brush
Digging Deeper:
White Balance
Vibrance/SaturationTone Curve
Split Toning
Detail/Noise Reduction
Lens Corrections
Camera Calibration
Finishing off:
Picking favourites - rating VS stars VS picks
Comparing images
Hidden gems and shortcuts
Working alongside Photoshop
Exporting your work
This course will also be both a demonstration of Lightroom and a follow along practical session, should you want to bring your computer.
Date: Saturday 4th July
Time: 11-3pm
Venue: 15-17 Middle Street, Brighton.
Cost: £49 payable via Paypal to email@example.com
Please share this with any friends who may be interested or would benefit from such a course.


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Chronicles of Hope - Bill Miller - Autographed CD
Chronicles of Hope - Bill Miller - Autographed CD
Autographed CD - New (shrink wrap removed for signing)
3-time Grammy winner Bill Miller best describes his effort:
This group of songs is more like a journal than any other recording project I've worked on. It covers a period of three & a half years. In those times of searching, perseverance & healing, I gained clarity & answers to questions I've turned away from for years. Chronicles of Hope was not industry driven in any way - in fact I became my own stenographer & my notes became my songs. I questioned life & death. I cried out from the wilderness in my own personal storms. I whitewater rafted down the dark rivers into the eternal. I opened myself up to myself & turned away from the mirror many times during the making of this recording only to come back to accept & abandon things that were holding me back. I saw first hand how psychotic songwriters can be. I should have charged myself for counseling fees. I do believe that this work is an honest portrait of me as an artist. Not just a Native American artist but as a human being.


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A year through a lens...
Almost there... what a year! It's been an absolute privilege to work with so many talented Designers, Makers, Crafters and small businesses in 2013. You know who you are - there's more to come in 2014!
It's Christmas Market time! Never before have I seen so many craft and design markets around London - a wonderful alternative to the high street. This afternoon I'm heading down to The Bussey Building in Peckham for the final Crafty Fox Market of the year.
Working with Sinead and the guys has been a blast, including their summer pop up shop in Camden and the two PopUp Shoots (one in Camden the other at The Dogstar).
Their new website was also a project of Yesh&Tash - featuring wonderful illustrative touches by Natasha Tonkin we had a great time putting that together. Yesh&Tash also created sites for Sue Pryke and Eloise Hall - need a website? Get in touch.
We Blog-Design launched and was an immediate success (trending on Twitter), but sadly looks like it's one project too many for the team, unless someone can step up and run it?
I worked with Confessions of a Design Geek, Tent London and stylist Zoe Brewer to create the promo shots for BRINK, the first ever graduate show as part of the London Design Festival.
There was a wonderful workshop at the White Building with The Design Trust and New Creative Markets - you can see the notes here: projeqt.com/yeshen
The PopUp Shoots concept also took me down to Cockpit Arts, I was blown away by the talented makers there, I hope to work with them again 2014.
Then next Saturday I'll be documenting the Designers/Makers Market at Southbank. I was down there a while back for a portrait of Ffion Harman, the creator of the South Bank Shop Advent Window/ It's awesome, check it out.
Then it's a long-awaited holiday before it all begins again in January with the HOME show, supporting bursary winner Fanny Shorter, followed by a move to a bigger and better studio.
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…and officially declare it a propaganda organ?
Citing unnamed Bain investor, Harry Reid claims Romney didn't pay taxes for 10 years:wapo.st/MZYUgF
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 31, 2012
Mind you the Washington post isn't citing an unnamed source that has talked to them, they are reporting that someone else (Harry Reid) claims that an unnamed source said something.
I don't claim to have been in this business all that many years, but I know enough that I can't report hearsay.
A simple example two years ago at CPAC when I brought up the name of a person who said something nice about me the person who I was talking to snorted and told me something about said person that raised an eyebrow.
The person who told me this was someone I liked, someone I normally would trust and said story would have been a hell of a story to break, but there was no proof provided, no details, just this is what he had been told.
I never followed up on the story, (still don't plan to) it's stuck in the back of my mind with a lot of rumors etc that I've heard since I've gotten in this business.
I don't have an editor, I don't have a handler, yet I know enough not to go with this. If the Washington Post doesn't it tells me two things
1. They are dishonorable hacks.
2. They are in full panic mode concerning November
I may be just a blogger and radio host trying to make it on my own, Things may be so tight that I can't afford a car these days, and I don't pretend not to be biased in the upcoming election, but I hope and pray I never reach the point where I am willing to sell my integrity for the sake of a jab against Obama.
Simply Amazing.
Oh and I know the story started at the Huffpo and the post is "just reporting what Huffpo" said but they are an actual newspaper that is supposed to mean something.
Update: Just got off the phone with Robert Stacy McCain his take: Standards? We don't need no sinking standards.
Update 2: Instalanche thanks Glenn. Don't miss the story of Sarah Palin Political Venture Capitalist, Figure out what people with skin in the game think and if you are sick of Political stuff, a review of a good restaurant.
Oh and Neo-Neocon has the explanation. The Press is at war.
Update 3: Stacy McCain elaborates
Instead of doing some, y'know, reporting on this remarkable claim, the WaPo's Ed O'Keefe lets it go with this bland acknowledgement:
Neither Reid nor his aides would identify the alleged investor, HuffPo reported.
Grant that Reid's wild accusation — "financial McCarthyism," you might call it — is newsworthy even if it is absolutely false. And it almost certainly is false, Dan Primack of Fortune says. But is it now an accepted practice at the Washington Post just to repeat whatever politicians say (in interviews with reporters for other publications) without bothering to do any independent reporting at all?
Update 4: Now it's own memeorandum thread complete with insults from the left. I'm grateful for the insults, it proves I'm hitting a nerve. Meanwhile Althouse gets it"
Here's one of the highest rated comments:
It may appear that Reid's claim that Romney paid no taxes for ten years is extreme and poorly sourced — however, if Mitt thinks his comment is unfair, all he has to do to make Reid appear a liar and a fool is to release his own tax returns, which is totally within his power.
While not having paid ANY taxes for TEN years is a sufficient cause for Mitt to not release them, it is not a necessary cause. There could be many other things he wishes to hide, from offshore tax shelters, to very low tax rates, to connections to Bain Capital actions he wishes to hide from. There is only one thing certain about Romney's tax returns: HE KNOWS that there is SOMETHING in them which is disqualifying, that there is something that dare not face the light of day.
That's the narrative. All you have to do is to track people into thinking like that, and Harry Reid knows it.
This is what the media has come to.
DaTechGuy Fundraiser is in progress, unlike the Washington Post I didn't get $500,000 today as a grant from the Ford Foundation but I haven't sold my personal honor to try to elect Romney. If you think a person more honorable than the Washington post is worth your investment I'd appreciated your help.
Any help is appreciated. For details click here for the progress check the thermometer to the right and to kick in hit DaTipJar".


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Home for Sale With Excellent Views
Wonderful residential home, ideally located on top of Riseland Road in Patience Hill Tobago with an excellent view of the surrounding area. With its five bedrooms, an office, and large living room this home is spacious and grand.
A constant breeze coming off the Atlantic ocean and plenty of privacy. This residential home sits on one (1) acre of sloping land. The entire garden is well maintained with mature fruit trees.
Open Floor Plan
Downstairs has an open floor plan consists of kitchen, living room and a separate home office which can easily be converted into a bedroom. Also, there is one bedroom and bathroom on this floor.
The second floor comprises of 4 bedrooms. Two bedrooms are en-suite and the other 2 bedrooms share their toilet and bath. The master bedroom has a balcony, walk-in closet, and Jacuzzi.
This property is ideal for a big family or can be used as an income earner as a villa rental.
All basic amenities such as main road, police station, pharmacy and supermarket are in close proximity. The entire house is recently painted over.
Price is reduced!
Interested? Please contact our Real Estate Broker between business hours 1868 731-0799 or fill out the contact form below!


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Arlene met Zoran when they were pursuing their PhD back in the UK and both are currently based in Hong Kong. They were some of the craziest and playful couple we\'ve ever met and shooting their weddings were full of fun and laughter. As you can see from the video, they\'re certainly not shy about showing their love and affection for each other. 😀
Cinematographer: Jonathan, Jiro & Kim
Helicam Pilot: Jonathan
Photography by: Jim Liaw Photography
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Work with Dr. Roshawnna Novellus - The Wealthy Yogi
As someone that believes in helping entrepreneurs with various financial needs, I stay busy with helping entrepreneurs with capital, coaching and connections. Here's how to connect:
- EnrichHER, a platform created to provide funding opportunities for the vastly-underserved women-led business community.
- Startup Funding is the podcast for business owners ready to attract funding. We talk with founders who have successfully raised money, venture capitalists and angel investors who have funded amazing startups. You will get all of the information that you need to take your business to the next level
If you have something else in mind, other than what I have outlined, feel free to contact me. Someone on my team would be happy to talk with you.


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Cosy, clean and tasty food. I love going here... no other place does it for me so far. Great veggie combo and tibs. Its also authentic.
Wife and I absolutely love this place. The food is delicious and the service is always great. Anytime we go in they already know what we want.


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I know. These have been a little over-done as of late online, but I couldn't resist. Sun jars are little more than the innards of solar lawn lamps hacked into frosted jars to sit on your patio. Lifehacker posted a step by step guide, and for $8 a piece, it was hard to disagree that they'd look pretty sweet on my window sill or patio. The lamps are $5 at Lowes, and I got the jars for $3 at Cost Plus. The jars were the only size Cost Plus had, and according to the sheet the smallest size, marked "1/2L." I'd say smaller is definitely better for the jars; they're totally cute.
The one thing I did change from their guide was in the method of frosting the glass. They have you buy a can of glass frosting (like for Christmas), and spray it on, but I just so happen to have a mother-loving sandblaster, so I unleashed a pneumatic can of awesome instead. Getting an even coat was a little tedious, but it's a very stable frosting, so the effort was worth it. Other options would be to acid etch it, or fill the jar with marbles, broken glass, etc.
I also happen to have access to theater gels, so I've been debating whether to change the colors, but I've been *very* happy with white. My family loves them, and we're almost temped to just put larger rechargeable batteries in them, because we enjoy them inside in the dinning room.


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Lanai Weekly: October 19, 2015/
Principal's Message:
Dear Parents,
I want to take a moment and review the morning arrival procedure here at Lanai. The campus officially opens at 7:50am when students may proceed to the upper yard to complete laps. When your child arrives at school, they should drop their backpack on the upper yard in their classroom line. Students must remain on the upper yard until their teacher meets them and walks them to class. Students and parents are not allowed in classrooms at this time. The warning bell rings at 8:10am and all students are expected in line on the upper yard no later than 8:15am. Students arriving after 8:15am should report to the office and will be marked tardy.
As a reminder, teachers are handling classroom responsibilities before and after school. Please make an appointment with your child's teacher if you would like a meeting. Trying to "catch" a teacher before and after class results in the teacher being unprepared and your questions not being fully answered. The same rules apply for volunteers on campus. Please do not interrupt instruction time but, rather, make an appointment to meet with a teacher at a time that is mutually convenient for both of you. Thank you for being respectful of everyone's time.
On a different note, we are looking for parents to volunteer with our amazing recycling program and help take out recycling bins on Thursday mornings. We could also use help bringing the bins back in on Friday mornings. Student council takes responsibility for rolling the bins to the side gate. Can you help? Please email our Parent Director, Lisa Reeve, at firstname.lastname@example.com if you can volunteer.
Mr. Hansen
Halloween Costume Drive Continues
PTA Membership Drive ends on Friday!!! - Join today
Reflections Art Contest Workshop - 2:40-3:30, Parent Center, See below for details
Team Lanai Meeting, 8:30, Parent Center, ALL parents welcome!
School Picture Day
Science Explosion Day
Last Day of PTA Drive
October 26 - Morning Laps Awards, 8:15
October 26 - Coffee with the Principal, 8:20, Parent Center
October 26 - Reflections Art Contest Workshop - 2:40-3:30, Parent Center
October 27 - Multicultural Day, "Diwali" planning meeting, 8:20, Parent Center
October 30 - Student Council Spirit Day - Theme is Halloween!
October 30 - Halloween Parade - 8:15-9:00
November 1 - Daylight Saving Time - Fall Back!
November 2 - Reflections Art Contest Workshop - 2:40-3:30, Parent Center
November 5 - ELAC Mtg. - 8:20, Parent Center
November 6 - Principal's Awards/Lunch with Principal
November 6 - SSC Mtg. - 1:30, Parent Center
November 11 - Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL
TEAM LANAI MEETING, OCTOBER 21 at 8:15! All parents are welcome and encouraged to come, because Together Everyone Achieves More! Please join us as we share highlights from SPOOKTACULAR and LoVE, walk through FOLB's 2015-2016 budget and expenses to date, update you on this year's capital improvement programs, and hear exciting news about upcoming PTA programs. For questions for comments email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thank you to everyone who turned in Boxtops! The final count is not yet in, but we have three students who collected the highest amounts of Boxtops and are the prize winners of this fall's Boxtops drive:
1st (15 Spook Tickets) - Ella R. (room 25)
2nd (10 Spook Tickets) - Olivia L. (room 20)
3rd (5 Spook Tickets) - Ginger M. (room 17)
The students will receive the additional tickets with their order.
PTA's Reflections National Art Contest begins now! The theme is "Let Your Imagination Fly." Submit an original work in one of the following categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography or Visual Arts. Pick up your entry forms in the Family Center or the office. "Reflections Workshops" will be held in the Family Center Mondays 245-330pm Oct 19th, Oct 26th and Nov 2nd if you have questions or would like a space to work on your submission. All entries are due to the office by Wednesday November 4th. For more details, contact email@example.com or PTA.org/Reflections.
Halloween Costume Drive update! - Thank you to all the families who have donated Halloween costumes so far! We have received almost 100 costumes of which the families of LA Family Housing will be able to use this weekend at their Harvest Festival. Please keep them coming!
PTA Membership Drive continues until October 23rd! We would like each family to help us achieve our goal of staying #1 in the 31st district. We won the PTA poster contest for the first time at Lanai...stop by the front office and take a look at it! Mr Lavenstein's class remains in the lead for the pizza party this week followed by Ms. Verdin in 2nd place and Ms. Ayola in 3rd! Membership is only $6.00! There is no limit on PTA memberships. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends can all join! Need a form? Print one out from the Lanai website. Thank you for your support. Any questions please email: Jill Schwartz email@example.com
Volunteer Badge Reminder - LAUSD requires all volunteers to sign in and wear a badge. This includes art docents, PE volunteers, etc. If you need a badge, pick up a form in the front office or Parent Center and return it with a negative TB test result form from your doctor or clinic. (The minute clinic at CVS in Sherman Oaks is an easy place to get a TB test!) If you've received an email that your badge is in...remember to pick it up in the Parent Center. Questions? Email Lisa Reeve, Parent Center Director at firstname.lastname@example.com Thanks!
Board Game Donations Needed! - The rainy season is coming and that means plenty of indoor time! If you have board games you are not using, think about giving them to the school. They will be used for PTA events and YS/SEEDS after school. Please drop off games in the bin in the front office.
Have you moved? LAUSD policy states you have 30 days to notify the office or forfeit your right to a continuing enrollment permit. Please bring your new address information to the office if you have moved.
Your voice counts! Come share your voice in the process of hiring LAUSD's next Superintendent. Community meeting to share your voice on the most important qualities for our school district's top leader. All parents, students, teachers and community members are welcome. Wednesday, October 21st, 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., James Monroe High School, Odin's Hall. For more information visit achieve.lausd.net/nextsuperintendent


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You're invited to Ingenuity's Media Arts Summit taking place on Thursday October 22 from 9:30am – 12:30pm at the Tribecca Flashpoint College and on Thursday October 29 from 5:00pm – 8:30pm at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center.The Summit will explore how schools, teachers, and community arts partners come together to identify and fill the most pressing media artsneeds in a school.
What's the difference between Part I and Part II?
Partners attend both Parts I and II CPS Staff only attend Part II on October 29
What happens at Part I on October 22?
Part I will engage you in conversations that utilize Ingenuity's Creative Schools data to help:
What happens at Part II on October 29?
Part II will put you face to face with CPS Arts Liaisons, teachers, and administrators looking for programming. There is a focus on:


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Every day your heart beats 100,000 times, sending 200 gallons of blood surging through your body.
Learn about nutrients that support your heart.
As the old saying goes, "the heart eats first."
This means your heart can show nutritional needs before symptoms manifest in other organs.
Your heart beats about 100,000 times in one day and about 35 million times in a year - getting it checked is imperative for your optimal health!
The Heart Sound Recorder* is a computer-based, general wellness monitor which uses the principles of auscultation to observe heart sounds.
We use the Heart Sound Recorder, in combination with Dr. Sam's extensive applied nutritional knowledge, to uncover hidden imbalances and discover nutritional needs, resulting in an extensive plan of action.
The heart's reaction to stressors (i.e., chemical, physical, nutritional, emotional) can be observed using this type of device. Certain types of heart stress can be monitored by seeing the RATE, RHYTHM, and TONE of the heart cycle on the graph.
Set up your Heart Sound Consultation with Dr. Sam today!
The Heart Sound Recorder is a general wellness cardiac stress monitor. Any suggested nutritional advice or dietary advice is not intended as primary treatment or therapy for any disease or symptom.