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The art of carpet weaving in Iran dates backs to 2,500 years and is rooted in the culture and customs of its people and their instinctive feelings. Weavers mix elegant patterns with a myriad of colors. The Iranian carpet is similar to the Persian garden: full of florae, birds and beasts. The colors are usually extracted from wild flowers, and are rich in colors such as burgundy, navy blue and accents of ivory. The proto-fabric is often washed in tea to soften the texture, giving it a unique quality. Depending on where the rug is made, patterns and designs vary. Some rugs such as Gabbeh, and Kilim have variations in their textures and number of knots as well. Out of about 2 million Iranians involved in the trade, 1.2 million are weavers who produce the largest amount of hand-woven carpets
Caves in Iran's Lorestan province exhibit painted imagery of animals and hunting scenes. Those in Fars province and Sialk are at least 5,000 years old. Painting in Iran is thought to have reached a peak during the Tamerlane era when outstanding masters such as Kamaleddin Behzad gave birth to a new style of painting.Qajarid paintings, for instance, are a combination of European influences and Safavid miniature schools of painting such as those introduced by Reza Abbasi. Masters such as Kamal-ol-Molk further pushed forward the European influence in Iran. It was during the Qajar era when "Teahouse painting" emerged. Subjects of this style were often religious and nationalist in nature depicting scenes from Shiite history and literary epics like Ferdowsi's Shahnameh.
Pottery and Ceramics
Prominent archeologist Roman Ghirshman said, "The taste and talent of these people [Iranians] can be seen through the designs of their earthenware." Of the thousands of archeological sites and historical ruins of Iran, almost every one of them can be found to have been filled, at some point, with earthenware of exceptional quality. The history of the art of pottery in Iran goes back into ancient time. When agriculture came into existence and cultivation started on Iran's plateau by primitive races of this land, people made utensils of baked clay in order to meet their needs. Iranian pottery (sometimes known as gombroon) production presents a continuous history from the beginning of Iranian history until the present day. Thousands of unique vessels alone were found in Sialk and Jiroft sites. The occupation of the potter (kouzehgar) has a special place in Persian literature.
A Persian miniature is a richly detailed miniature painting which depicts religious or mythological themes from the region of the Middle East now known as Iran. The art of miniature painting in Persia flourished from the 13th through the 16th centuries, and continues to this day, with several contemporary artists producing notable Persian miniatures. These delicate, lush paintings are typically visually stunning, with a level of detail which can only be achieved with a very fine hand and an extremely small brush. Several features about Persian miniatures stand out. The first is the size and level of detail; many of these paintings are quite small, but they feature rich, complex scenes which can occupy a viewer for hours. Classically, a Persian miniature also features accents in gold and silver leaf, along with a very vivid array of colors. The perspective in a Persian miniature also tends to be very intriguing, with elements overlaid on each other in ways which sometimes feel awkward to people who are accustomed to the look and feel of Western art.
The art of calligraphy is one of the reputable and famous arts in Iran. The glorious art of calligraphy and its numerous decorations have always been praised by Iranologs.The importance of the art of calligraphy among Iranian arts is such that some arts seem to be imperfect, without decorative calligraphy. Iranians more than any other nation have used various calligraphy to enrich and beautify earthen-ware, metallic vessels and historic buildings.The significance of the art of calligraphy in works of pottery, metalwork and historical buildings is such that they are considered deficient without the calligraphic adorning. Illuminations, especially in the Qur'an and works such as Shahnameh, Divan-e Hafez, Golestan and Boustan, are recognized as highly invaluable because of their delicate calligraphy alone. Vast quantities of these are scattered and preserved in museums and private collections worldwide such as the Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg and Washington's Freer Gallery of Art among many others.
Kilims are flat tapestry-woven carpets or rugs produced from the Balkans to Pakistan. Kilims can be purely decorative or can function as prayer rugs.
Recently made kilims are popular floor-coverings in Western households. Kilims are produced by tightly interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave to produce a flat surface with no pile. Kilim weaves are tapestry weaves, technically weft-faced plain weaves, that is, the horizontal weft strands are pulled tightly downward so that they hide the vertical warp strands. When the end of a color boundary is reached, the weft yarn is wound back from the boundary point. Thus, if the boundary of a field is a straight vertical line, a vertical slit forms between the two different color areas where they meet. For this reason, most kilims can be classed as "slit woven" textiles. The slits are beloved by collectors, as they produce very sharp-etched designs, emphasizing the geometry of the weave.
Iran is home to one of the richest art heritages and handicrafts in world history
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Standard Deviation as a measure of 'risk'
Various technical terms are commonly referred to in finance. Standard Deviation is the term often used to statistically quantify the level of risk of an investment return. What is really being described is the volatility or fluctuations around a result (expected or actual) that the investor has experienced in deriving a particular outcome.
The standard deviation is a statistic that tells you how tightly all the various examples are clustered around the mean in a set of data. When the examples are pretty tightly bunched together and the bell-shaped curve is steep, the standard deviation is small. When the examples are spread apart and the bell curve is relatively flat, that tells you there is a relatively large standard deviation.
Computing the value of a standard deviation is complicated. However, graphically it is much easier to grasp what a standard deviation represents.
If you looked at normally distributed data on a graph, it would look something like the graph on the right. The x-axis (the horizontal one) is the value in question. In the case of investment returns, it is the percentage return p.a. The y-axis (the vertical one) is the number of data points for each value on the x-axis. In other words, the number of times x percent return is recorded in the sample period.
Now, not all sets of data will have graphs that look this perfect. Some will have relatively flat curves, others will be pretty steep. Sometimes the mean will lean a little bit to one side or the other. But all normally distributed data will have something like this same "bell curve" shape.
For data that is 'normally distributed', one standard deviation away from the mean in either direction on the horizontal axis (the red area on the above graph) accounts for somewhere around 68 percent of the occurrences within all the data points represented within the bell curve (or the statistical sample in question). Two standard deviations away from the mean (the red and green areas together) account for roughly 95 percent of the returns, and finally three standard deviations (the red, green and blue areas) account for about 99 percent of returns.
If this curve were flatter and more spread out, the standard deviation would have to be larger (and likely represent a broader range of percentage outcomes) in order to account for those 68 percent or so of the returns. Thus the standard deviation can tell you how spread out the results are, or how widely they fluctuate, from the mean.
Distribution of Returns applied to understand manager performance
Using statistics we can analyse the 'value added of forecast-based funds management vs. chance (the randomness of the market returns over time) as plotted below:
While no system is perfect, capital markets overall do a good job of assimilating news and information and building it quickly into prices. This makes it hard for anyone to consistently "beat" the market, despite the bulk of forecast-based fund managers claiming to be able to do so.
The chart above reflects this by showing the results of a 28-year study of 4,549 US equity funds, analysing their value add relative to the market. The bars to the left of zero represent all the actual forecast-based or traditionally active funds that underperformed the market over this period. The bars to the right represent the funds that outperformed the market.
The light grey curve behind the bars shows a normal distribution or the distribution you expect to see if you were just randomly tossing coins to pick stocks.
As you can see, the actual distribution of forecast-based fund results is quite significantly skewed to the left of the curve. This means that, overall, forecast-based managers do worse than you would expect by chance. This is largely due to the fact that these managers charge high fees that detract from the market return you should receive.
Of course, you might hope to just pick the managers to the right of zero – the ones that outperform the market. But the study shows that managers with strong outperformance tend not to repeat, while managers with strong underperformance do repeat.
The other observation from this study is that the distribution of actual results is what academics call "fat-tailed". That means forecast-based management adds another layer of uncertainty to the outcomes you can expect.
Using distribution of returns and probability analysis to project portfolio returns using a Monte Carlo simulator
A Monte Carlo simulator is a powerful tool for calculating probable returns based on a portfolio's expected return and volatility (standard deviation) by way of modelling thousands of potential sequential outcomes over an estimated time period.
As the portfolios implemented by Axiome Consultants are comprised of defined asset class funds with statistically identifiable risk and return characteristics (rather than a forecasting based funds management approach), it is possible to model the impact of projected cash flows in, and drawings out of an investment portfolio over time in a meaningful way.
To be conservative, we discount the top 25% of possible returns (the shaded area in the chart below). I.e. projections will have at least a 75% probable chance of success.
Combinations of lump sums in and out, progressive contributions and potential drawings levels can be plotted over time (see example below) to ensure the portfolio delivers the investment objectives for each client's circumstances. Updating the analysis at review points enables adjustments considered to portfolio risk, savings and consumption levels ensure the plan continues to deliver outcomes with the desired level of confidence.

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On November 13th ArKaos CEO, Marco Hinic, and ArKaos Technical Sales & Project Coordinator, Benjamin Bauwens, have had the pleasure of attending a GrandVJ XT projection mapping seminar organised by Dirigent and hosted by VJ USK.
The event took place in the Tsukumo Akihabara store in Tokyo (address here), a build-to-order computer shop that has created, in collaboration with Dirigent, a custom-built Projection Mapping PC. This powerful tool comes fully equipped with a pre-installed GrandVJ XT license, a high-performance graphics card and an integrated BenQ projector.
The topics discussed included an in-depth presentation of GrandVJ XT, as well as the multiple functionalities that make it an ideal solution for anything from events to shop dressing and even digital signage. Questions like how video mapping is changing the event world in Japan as well as more concrete matters like budgeting and project management have also been addressed in an event that brought together guests ranging from students to content creators and studios.
Dirigent is an ArKaos official distributor for the complete range of ArKaos VJ/DJ products in Japan. To access their website click here.
For more information on the main speaker of the "ArKaos GrandVJ Projection Mapping Seminar" VJ USK, please click here.


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Last Updated: Jan 29, 2015 Views: 99
I checked the IUP online catalog and we really don't have a lot of books about Boot Camps. I only found one that is specifically on the topic. It's title is "Correctional Boot Camps : Military Basic Training or a Model for Corrections?" This book has the call number HV 9278.5.C683 2004 (found on the 2nd floor of Stapleton Library) and uses the subject terms "Shock Incarceration" and "Criminals -- Rehabilitation" I also found a couple of other books that have a chapter or two on Boot Camps. To identify those titles, go to the PILOT Online Catalog (from the Library Home Page -- www.iup.edu/library -- and select the "Online Catalog" option), and select the "Guided Search" option. Then enter "Boot Camp?" (include the question mark, but not the quotations -- that will tell the system to look for either "boot camp" or "boot camps") in the 1st search box. Make sure the next box says "as a phrase". If it doesn't use the drop down menu to select that option. Then click the "Search" button. You'll get a listing of any record that has the matching phrase. Some of them will be collections of readings about corrections and at least one of the readings will be about boot camps. Although we don't have a lot of information in books, I'm sure that you will find quite a bit of material in journal articles. I would recommend that you try the following databases: Criminal Justice Abstracts, Criminal Justice Periodical Index, NCJRS (National Criminal Justice Reference System), Sage Criminal Justice, Academic Search Complete, InfoTrac OneFile, Wilson OmniFile, and SocINDEX. A good search strategy for these databases is to enter: juvenil* and "boot camp*" The asterisk is the truncation character for these databases and tells the system to find anything that matches on the root part of the word. The quotation marks tell to system to look for a phrase. To find these databases, go to the Library Home Page and select the "Artilce Databases" option. Then select the database you want from alphabetic list. In many cases the full text of the article will be available online. If it isn't click on the "Check PILOT for holdings" link in each record to see if the title is owned or available through IUP.
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1. What school did you go to?
My school was Newpark Comprehensive School in Dublin. It was Ireland's first comprehensive secondary school. It was mixed sex and mixed in every other way too! The school encouraged difference, creativity and individuality which really helped me find my feet as a teenager who felt 'lost' in more ways than one.
2. What is your favourite memory of school?
I loved Geography class. I had a teacher named Mr. Halloway who created a safe haven of laughter, silly jokes and memories in his classroom. I remember crying from laughing so hard in almost every class. It was one of my favourite times as a teenager. He understood me, he knew I was talented but also that I had my own personal struggles going on. He made an effort to make his class enjoyable for us all. Mr. Halloway was one of us, a friend, not just a teacher and we could talk to him about anything.
3. How did your school experience influence/help your career?
Because my school was so open and accepting of difference I know it made me blossom into the best young man that I could have been. I went from being a shy, sometimes anxious mess into a bright, bubbly and happy go lucky guy in just a few years. I was a joker, a class clown and it was almost applauded. The classroom became my stage and the staff/students at times were my audience. I got in trouble from time to time but it was the beginnings of my career in media and entertainment and I didn't even know it!
4. Tell us about your experience of bullying at school?
In primary school I had my first experiences of bullying. Older boys in the school yard noticed my differences and that I liked hanging around with the girls. They would shout "Queer" "Fag" "Puff" at me before I even knew what those words meant. I knew I was a target so I went into my shell and became somewhat of a recluse in order to avoid the taunts.
The first three years of secondary school were just as bad. I was a seen as being a weird kid because of how I dress and my physical characteristics were a target for yet more name calling. I would walk with my head down. I remember being pushed and shoved into my locker as I collected books between classes. The bullies would stop me as I walked through corridors and loudly call me names and point out that my clothes looked like a girl should wear them. They would ask me if I was gay and push me to admit it in public even before I knew what my sexuality was.
I took refuge in some close female friends who were my protection in a way. I could be around them and feel safe, as if nothing I said was going to be judged or second-guessed. I still feel this experience in school has impacted my ability to have close male friends.
5. What was the lowest part of the bullying?
The worst part of the bullying was the feeling of being alone, being singled out and feeling like I genuinely had something wrong with me. Longing and wishing that I could just be normal, to be invisible and sink into the background. The constant fear of being 'found out' as gay or to have any attention drawn to me was terrifying.
6. How did you overcome your bullying?
I got over my bullying by talking to my parents, my small group of close friends and by just battling through it until the bullies gave up. Thankfully I survived and have grown into a very happy and successful young man with a great job and personal life. My bullying never defined me. It was a part of my youth and I will always remember it but it has made me stronger. I will never ever let someone try and bully me again. I know the signs of a bully and can stop them in their tracks because of my experience.
7. What was your favourite school subject?
I loved Art, English, SPHE and Geography. I saw these subjects as a fun 'get-away' during the school day. I would wake up feeling excited about having those classes to attend that day. They were a nice break in-between Maths, French and Physics which I was awful at!
8. What did you look forward to when you went back to school after the holidays? What advice would you give to young people who are going back to school after the holidays?
I loved getting back into a routine and feeling productive again. I know that sounds really nerdy but it was great to have a start, middle and end to a day and feel like I got something done. I also looked forward to seeing my friends each day and having a laugh in class when we should have been working.
For those heading back to school I would say just mentally prepare yourself for the change. It's a big shift to go from summer holiday mode back into school mode. Think about how your day will pan out, the idea of doing home work again and the morning start. This mental preparation will make the whole experience a lot easier.
9. Was there anything you worried about when you went back to school after the holidays? How did you overcome this?
I did worry about social interactions, bullying and if I would be intellectually able for the class work from year to year.
I got over this by just taking things one day a time. There is no point worrying about what lies ahead of you in a week or two weeks. Just know what you have to do today, what your goals are and who you'll come in contact with. All the rest can wait until another day. That way you'll be less stressed, more focused and overall happier J
10. What was your favourite school meal?!
In my school my guilty lunchtime pleasure was instant Koka noodles. I know they were really bad for me but I couldn't help but enjoy them on cold winter days while walking around the schoolyard.
11. If you had to go back to school again what would you change?
I would make sure that I cared less about what people thought of me. I would just relax more and try to feel as comfortable in my own skin then as I do now.
I would focus really hard in the subjects that I love instead of stressing over the ones I was bad at. Nothing can change what you are naturally gifted or ungifted at so just go with the flow, do your very best and know everything works out in the end.
12. What is your back to school advice to any young people worrying about going back to school because of bullying? Top tips/how to overcome/what to do.
If you are worried about bullies then be conscious of your surroundings, who the individuals are who are causing you trouble and act on it. Do not allow the abuse to continue. Go to a teacher in confidence and tell them exactly what is happening. If they don't help then speak to another teacher or your principle.
If you are worried that the bullying may get worse because you spoke to someone then make sure to tell the teacher that the you would like the information to remain private. They should have ways and means of stopping the bully without causing you any extra strain.
Speak to your parents, aunties, uncles or friends that you know can somewhat protect you in a situation where a bully tries to pick on you. If you guys have each other's backs then as a group of good friends you can stick up for one another in a non aggressive yet assertive way.
Finally, just know that this experience is just a moment in time. It will not be like this forever and usually the bully will come to their senses as they grow up. Maybe try and speed up the process by simply telling them that they are hurting you and you'd really like them to stop. It's easier said than done but sometimes a straight up explanation like that can make a bully stop and think about their actions.
13. What difference would an Anti-Bullying Ambassador have made? (An Anti-Bullying Ambassador is a student in the school who young people can go to and talk about their bullying issues)
It would have made the world ofdifference. Sometimes speaking to an elder can be just as scary as taking a bully on yourself. It's not easy to admit difficulty and ask for help.
Having someone of a similar age, a confidante who you know will listen to your problems without judgement would have been amazing and made the school experience a lot easier.


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The week preceding Halloween provides an opportunity to celebrate the genres of the supernatural, fantastical and horror film. The Film Society of Lincoln Center presents its fourth edition of its annual Scary Movies series (through Oct. 31) -- including the well-executed Stake Land. Clint Eastwood's neo-supernatural Hereafter has just opened and other film centers around town have offered their share of creepy cinematic fare.
At this time, Gaspar Noe's Enter The Void is still playing in town. Though not strictly a supernatural film, it draws on some of the genre's conventions to offer an surreal, visually odd film with a unique point of view.
Over his relatively short career, Argentinian-born French filmmaker Noe has garnered a disproportionate amount of press for his controversial films. First he made I Stand Alone, then Irréversible. Both provocatively deal with violent men in violent situations; in the first case, incest, and, with the second, brutal rape.
Then he made the mystically-infused Enter The Void featuring the ever-seductive Paz de la Huerta (now starring in Boardwalk Empire). Though it is rife with violent scenes, it is not a violent film like the others. Based on a reading of the Tibetan Book of The Dead, Enter The Void takes the audience through a man's first few minutes after his death. As his spirit, essence, or whatever you want to call it, travels through the city, over rooftop, we see a series of flashbacks until his "soul" reincarnates in the next vessel that will emerge as another life takes shape in a graphic sex scene.
Q: The idea in Buddhism is what is real/what is not real is illusory; that's why the Tibetan Book of the Dead has connected with people tripping on acid. Both the book and acid raise the question what's real and what's not real. Am I really seeing this, am I not really seeing this? Is that also what you were raising was the question of what is reality in a sense?
GN: Ask yourself what is present and real, why your own memories get so blurry when you have a blackout or even why you try to remember what you did two weeks ago.
Q: The Buddhist notion that life is an illusion or that in life the only unchanging thing is change links with the feeling here that life is cheap, and that these Japanese seem to regard these Westerners' lives as cheap.
GN: What happened in the movie would never happen. It could have happened in some other countries but not in Japan, but I needed some dramatic [element] to start the movie. At the end of the movie you don't know if his memories were not an illusion. He comes back to life to understand that the whole mental state that you were going through actually was just a dream. All that in the movie is just an illusion but you can think that even his whole life is an illusion before that.
The truth is that you don't know at the end of the movie. You can't tell anymore what's real. But in the case of his dream at the end of the movie you don't know if he's not going to simply just wake up in a hospital and be sent to prison; you can't tell if he died or not. It's making a dream out of all the elements that he went through. He read The Book of the Dead and promised to never leave her so he decided to reincarnate.
Q: Your other films have equated sex with violence. Though there are elements of that in this film, it also has, at least by the end, the flip side, where sex offers a resurrection, reincarnation or redemption. Is that what you were showing in terms of your own evolution and in the evolution of the film?
GN: There is no reincarnation because at the end he comes back through his mother's belly and we don't know if he's going back into the loop and coming back to life through his mother's belly or if he's just remembering or reconstructing a false memory of the most traumatic moment of his life -- the moment he discovered his life for the first time. I don't know if there is any redemption in heterosexual love here but you see a woman and a man making love.
Q: Are you familiar with Wilhelm Reich -- the radical psychologist who posited that sexuality and sex was the most important release of energy.
GN: He constructed a machine didn't he?
Q: The orgone box [orgone accumulator].
GN: I've read about him but never read his books.
Q: This movie deals more with sex as a positive energy release as well as negative energy release; you're looking at both sides of it here. Was that your message, about the negative and the positive of the energy release of sex?
GN: I don't believe in good and evil, I don't believe in positive and negative energy. There is an energy of life or course that fights for the survival of the species, so whatever keeps you alive is good for the survival of the species. There is a meaningful energy which is the sexual energy.
Q: The most important thing though I think in making this movie work was having Paz, because you had to have somebody with that sexuality and that power to sort of reconnect throughout. Was she the toughest person to get for the film?
GN: No, actually I met her almost one year before I met Nathaniel [Brown, who is the man getting killed] and I really liked her and I wanted to have her in the movie. But I had problems, believe it or not, to find someone to play the brother, because I wanted to have some physical resemblance between the brother and the sister. And also I knew that I wanted to avoid a professional actress because as a concept of the movie I knew that if I had a professional actor he would have a vision.
Q: This movie fits into a canon of films about the experience just before death. There's that movie that was one with Ryan Gosling in it. Marc Forster directed called Stay. Have you seen any of those movies -- were they an inspiration?
GN: Of course there were other movies that had complex special effects, like The Matrix but in many ways this movie is simpler than those others.
Q: I see a science-fictional influence in this film. Will you be moving more towards science-fictional films?
GN: Actually I'm going to go more [towards] erotic movies. I shot a documentary but I guess I'll go to a safer place.
Q: Buddhist thinking also involves that peace, satori or enlightenment, the idea of not killing, not damaging life. Do you see yourself moving more in that direction creatively and conceptually as well?
GN: I know that I wouldn't want to kill an animal. Even when there's a cockroach in the kitchen I don't kill the cockroach.
Q: Did you become more Buddhist-oriented in making this movie?
GN: I'm not Buddhist. I don't believe in religion; I don't even believe in the survival of the mind after death. I believe that there are forces and connections between humans in their lifetimes but I don't think they will ever exist on another dimension.


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Race condition
A race condition in LabVIEW occurs when two or more sections of code attempt to update a common variable. This often occurs when local or global variables are overused.
The first 16 bytes of the file will be read by the left instance of Read Characters From File.vi. Offset will be set to 16, BUT the loop at the right may start and read 22 bytes from the default value of Offset rather than the expected 16.
Data flow will ensure that this VI reads 16 bytes from the beginning of the file, then 22 bytes at a time for 16 iterations.
Local and global variables can break the data flow model. If Read and Write instances of local or global variables exist on a single block diagram, they are often part of a loop structure. Variable instances should be replaced with a shift register and data written directly to the control. If the VI is not a UI (front panel visible when running), place the indicators outside the loop and update them once when the loop is complete.
External links
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Awards aimed at the best journalism about animals and their welfare
March 14, 2014 | By Will Lester | email@example.com
Those writing about animals and their welfare should consider entering the competition for the Ann Cottrell Free Animal Reporting Award.
The National Press Club journalism contest is giving the prize for the best coverage that educates the public about threats facing animals. The award is given in the categories of print/online and broadcast. The award was established by the family of journalist and longtime Press Club member Ann Cottrell Free, who wrote extensively about animals and their welfare.
Last year, ABC News won the Ann Cottrell Free Animal Reporting Award for its investigative look at what is required to achieve the high-stepping gait of Tennessee Walking Horses. Michael Berens of The Seattle Times won the Free Animal Reporting award for print for his account of the zoo industry's attempts to propagate captive elephants.
Entries must consist of a single article or broadcast or a series of up to five related articles or broadcasts, which will be judged as a unit. A letter detailing how and why the entry demonstrates original and thought-provoking reporting should accompany the entry. Submissions that provide evidence of impact or prompted action will be given particular consideration. The deadline for entries is April 1.
The contest is open to Press Club members and non-members. Entry is free for press club members and $50 for non-members. For the first time, entries may be submitted online or by the more traditional use of mail.
The prize for each category is a $750 award, which will be given at a banquet at the National Press Club this summer. For more information, click here.
The Club's journalism contest also includes awards for news photos, breaking news, online reporting, regional reporting on Washington, international coverage, consumer reporting and newsletter journalism. A group of awards will also cover areas as diverse as the news industry, aerospace and the airline industry, problems facing the elderly and humor writing.


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**If you read this blog from a mobile device, I have suspended the mobile view for just this week. The mobile view will be back up next week.**
This past Friday night we took the girls to our high school's football game. CHS is my alma mater, but I haven't been to a game in at least 8 years. Probably even longer. Ella has been to a few over the past few years, but this was Lucy's first. She didn't make it past half time but had a wonderful time cheering for a little while.
Jack has discovered how to take pictures with my phone. Now every night I have to delete about 50 random pictures from its memory.
He also found my new lipstick this weekend.
Saturday night we had a Halloween re-do for Lucy. We invited some of our closest friends over for chili and I arranged for a few neighbors to let us trick or treat. After a little candy hunting, we made smores on the bonfire that Erik made. My friend Michelle let us borrow her bouncy house and it was just the perfect size for Lucy and Jack. We had a wonderful time and Lucy never knew that she missed out on anything while she was in the hospital.
Sunday my mom, my baby brother and his girlfriend came over for lunch. We ate chili and sat on the back porch and talked away most of the afternoon. It was a cool day, so we snuggled in blankets and drank coffee while we chatted. It was so nice and relaxing that I really didn't want the afternoon to end.
Tonight we have been in full Monday night madness mode. I think this may be a fitting title for every Monday night around this house. Not complaining...just saying.
And just to mix things up a bit, I made a new recipe that I found on Pinterest. (Just click on the link and it will take you right to the website so you can snag the recipe!) I know I said I was not going to be experimenting in the kitchen, but this recipe was easy and had only 4 ingredients. I figured I couldn't go wrong. And I was right. While the writer claims its the "best chicken in the world," I'm not sure I'd go that far. I would, however, say it was pretty darn tasty. It will definitely go in the recipe book.
Happy Monday to you!


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Taylorism, like much of management theory to come, is at its core a collection of quasi-religious dicta on the virtue of being good at what you do, ensconced in a protective bubble of parables (otherwise known as case studies).
From The Management Myth.
Wow! Participatory Organizations, by Christopher Allen (don't miss it)
Get the GroupWorks pattern deck for improving meetings and communication.
Three Proven Ways to Navigate Uncertainty - an excellent short piece by The Ready.
Creating a Culture of Rapid Experimentation at Intuit - video
GE gets rid of annual and quarterly performance measurements, goes to a more decentralized, autonomous, real-time, start-up model.
An important paper for investors - it turns out that risk is much more related to skewness than volatility.


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Translator Solutions in Action: MSN
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The Intelligence, Communication, and Engineering (ICE) Content Team, which operates MSN, developed a feature to help improve user recirculation and click-through within the site. This feature searches the content of articles hosted on MSN and displays other related information to the viewer in a widget beside the original article. For instance, an article about finance might showcase information on related stock prices, or a food article might showcase cooking recipes. The feature was built using advanced neuro-linguistic programming, so completely new search models had to be created if the feature was going to be offered in languages other than English.
Using the Translator API, ICE was able to expand this feature into French and German without the time or energy it would take to generate new language-specific models. The API works in the background by automatically translating international content into English, allowing the search to be run on the translated content rather than the original source language. Additional articles and content can then be showcased in the reader's preferred language.
The translation service has been in production since October 2014. This has significantly improved the recirculation and click-through of French and German speaking visitors on the site.
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The Art of Vintage Part II by Allie Michelle
Read Part I here.
The Pin-Up
The Pin-Up pushed the envelope in terms of sexual expression. Seductive with a sweet side, she is the original sex symbol; edgy, flirty, sexy – and not afraid to show it.
The Clothes
During the 1950s, the wholesome Pin-Up girl of the 40s gave way to the more racy Bettie Page types. The new Pin-Up added some spice to the wardrobe such as tight bodices, flowing or fitted skirts, high heels and sexy undergarments. The clothes of the Pin-Up emphasize a full figure, hourglass shape that accentuates a woman's curves and flatter her figure. They feature bright colors and bold prints such as the cherry print, polka dots, and gingham.
Look 1: The Swing Dress
The Swing Dress is tastefully sexy, and lovely on almost any body type. The dress fits through the waist and falls into a medium full, full, or circle skirt of knee, calf, or tea length that emphasizes the hips. A crinoline was often worn underneath to give even more shape to the skirt. Predominant halter styles include v-neck, bandeau, and sweetheart neck lines. Strong yet feminine, red and pink shades are popular colors as well as navy, black, black and white combinations, blues, and greens. Common prints include leopard, polka dot, cherry print, large roses or floral patterns, and plaid. Pair with matching heals or wedges.
Look 2: The Wiggle Dress
The Wiggle Dress refers to a form-fitting dress or a pencil skirt with the width of the hem narrower than the hips. The silhouette skims the body to the knees and even the slit at the back won't allow a long stride, so women "wiggle" as they walk; accordingly, sometimes this style of dress is referred as The Wiggle Dress. The dress flatters even the curviest of women.
Look 3: The Cigarette Pants
To achieve this flirty look, wear a halter, v-neck, bandeau, or sweetheart top with high-waisted Cigarette Pants, ankle length Capri pants or leggings. Pair with matching heels, wedges, Mary Janes, retro flats, or saddle shoes.
The Accessories
Cat Eyes Frames: Donned by classic sex symbols including Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, Cat Eye Frames portray an intelligent femininity and sex appeal. There are cat eye frames becoming to all face shapes. Women with round faces look best with frames that add angles to their bone structure, so frames with sharp edges look best. Women with a heart-shaped face or a square face should select frames with rounded edges.
Bandana: Tie a bandana or colorful headband to create a casual Pin-Up girl look. For a more elegant alternative, pin a large flower by the face to compliment Retro Glamour Waves.
Retro Shoes: Pair any Pin-Up outfit with a pair of tall rockabilly heels, wedges, Mary Janes, pumps or saddle shoes for a unique and statement-making style.
The Look
The Hair: Retro Glamour Waves
For Easy-to-do Retro waves, wrap large strands of hair on medium-sized hot rollers or on a curling iron. Next, shape the curls using your fingers. Extra-gloss hairspray provides the perfect finish for this style.
The Makeup: Bold, Luscious Lips
- The key to this look is bold, luscious lips in red or maroon. (Try Chanel Rouge Allure in Passion or Lancome L'Absolu Rouge in Merlot)
- Apply a thin, natural looking layer of foundation.
- To achieve the "come hither stare", apply a matte color from lash line to crease. (Check Out MAC Eyeshadow in Omega)
- Line the top lid with a black liner, either pencil or liquid, line your top lid. Gradually extend the pencil line slightly upward at the outer corners of the eyes for a subtle cat eyes.
- False Eyelashes in black optional. Layer lashes with black mascara. Outline and fill brow line.
- To add a healthy glow to the face, dust on blush to the apples of your cheeks. (We like Cover Girl Classic Color Blush in Soft Mink)


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A big announcement today from ProSight. Resellers will be accepting orders for the ConnexHD digital FPV transmitter on June 1st. This may be the holy grail for many FPV racers frustrated with the current analog 5.8 environment.
CONNEX™ ProSight is the missing link needed to usher in a new era in FPV racing. Plagued by analog systems' poor image quality, and connectivity issues in multi-pilot scenarios, the sport needs a breakthrough to take it to the next level.
CONNEX ProSight is just that, transforming FPV drones into a completely new kind of immersive experience for beginners and experts alike.
The Connex ProSight HD Vision Pack is a true game changer. It delivers unparalleled vision performance with delay-free wireless transmission. Its superior image quality combined with ease of installation, smooth configuration and improved multi-pilot flying experience that provide unmatched usability.
Price for the Bundle Package: US$499
This is higher than existing analog systems (by a factor of 5), but the possibility of getting high quality digital video, without the channel mayhem, with 27 simultaneous channels, and the ability to use digital HUD / goggles – this is something we're going to be very excited to get our hands on!
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How to Get in Shape After Being Sedentary
Whether you are recovering from an injury or deciding to get in shape after years of inactivity, the prospect of leaving behind a sedentary lifestyle may seem daunting. Not knowing where to begin, you may decide it's easier to stay sedentary. Or you may jump into an activity your body isn't conditioned for, resulting in injury and frustration. Easing into appropriate activities and taking precautions will ensure you get in shape safely.
Get Walking
Step 1
Wear walking shoes to avoid injury, carry a timer, and begin walking at a comfortable pace.
Step 2
Time yourself and aim for 10-minute walks three times a week. Work up to 30-minute walks three to five times weekly.
Step 3
Wear a pedometer, and aim for 10,000 steps, roughly five miles, a day. Keep track of how many steps you walk, and try to walk more each day.
Get Biking
Step 1
Buy a bike with a comfortable seat and adjustable handlebars. Consult an athletic salesman or specialty bike shop for the appropriate bike for your needs.
Step 2
Start biking for 10 to 15 minutes two or three times weekly. Increase the time and frequency as you feel able.
Step 3
Wear a helmet, ride against traffic, and wear bright, reflective clothing at night.
Eat and Drink Right
Step 1
Eat fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and drink plenty of water. Summer farmer's markets offer affordable, locally grown produce, while grocery stores occasionally offer bulk sales. Stop drinking sugary drinks; replace them with water.
Step 2
Try one new fruit and vegetable a week. Search the Internet for new, healthy recipes to try.
Step 3
Eat more whole grain bread products, poultry, fish and healthy fats. Eat less saturated fats, sugar and red meat. Consult the updated food pyramid to learn how to eat healthy to get in shape and stay that way.
- Exercising with a friend will be more fun, and will encourage you to keep up with the exercise.
- Carry extra water with you while exercising when it's hot. Stay hydrated.
- Getting in shape takes time. Make one change in your lifestyle a week.
- Set fitness goals and reward yourself with healthy prizes when they are reached.
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A Community Comes Together for Baby Teodora
On May 28th 2014, Teodora Kristina Radovic was born to parents Aleks and Milana in Chicago, IL. Her birth was the most glorious event that happened to the young couple. At birth, Teodora was diagnosed with a rare skin condition known as Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB); an incurable condition…for now. Aleks and Milana sought different options and decided that chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant were the best route for Teodora, forcing them to move to Minnesota where Teodora can receive the best treatment. Issues with the insurance company began to arise as the cost of this medical treatment would be in upwards of $1 million+. After defeating the insurance giant, the young couple was left to pay $82k which still was not an easy feat. Turning to their family, friends and community via the website giveforward.com, they were able to raise $82k for any and/or all medical expenses. Going down the list of donations it is very clear to see that most of the donors were part of the Serbian community here in the U.S. It goes to show, in adversity Serbs galvanize and stick together. Teodora is doing well post transplant and you can follow past and future updates on Teodora's status via the "Hope for Teodora" page below where you can help the Radovic family by donating. Teodora is a reminder to the Serb community that we are here for each other when the need arises. Our thoughts and prayers are with baby Teodora.
Please share and donate here: "Hope for Teodora"
Air Serbia's 1st Birthday
Congratulations to Air Serbia for celebrating it's first birthday. Air Serbia was created from the old and famous all of us know as JAT. We the help of Etihad Airlines, who own a 49 percent stake in the company, Serbia's latest air transport company should be one of the top companies in Europe. One thing JAT had and Air Serbia does not as of yet, is flights to North America. Hopefully that should be on it's way soon as they have recently been approved to fly into the United States. We would guess that John F. Kennedy in New York and Ohare in Chicago would be one of the first airports to welcome an Air Serbia aircraft. Some of Serbia's finest even have planes named after them, such as Novak Djokovic and Vlade Divac. We wish Air Serbia a successful future.
Nole & Milos on Top of BNP and Tennis; not to mention a 600th win for Nole
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for a long time. Novak Djokovic at 1st place of the BNP Paribas and Milos Raonic a close 2nd. Who do you even root for? Congratulations to Novak Djokovic winning his 600th match; we are sure the inspiration came from his newborn son Stefan Djokovic (come at me bro). Hopefully in the coming Grandslams we will see both of these players at the top more often, maybe even Raonic ranked #2 in the world right next to our old pal @djokernole.
Stefan Djokovic is Born, Novak becomes a Proud Father
October 22nd 2014 at 3:29 AM Novak Djokovic @DjokerNole tweeted
"Stefan, our baby angel was born! I am so proud of my beautiful wife Jelena! Thank you so much for your love and support. We love you all!!!"
Congrats to the Djokovic family. Everyone, especially the Serbian community is very proud of what Novak Djokovic has accomplished alongside his wife Jelena Ristic Djokovic. Stefan Djokovic was born in Nice, France on Tuesday the 21st.
A Brick for Nik: Forever Becoming a Part of the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe
Nikola Tesla's last remaining laboratory was about to be scrapped and turned into a shopping center, thanks to all of his fans the world turned a wrong into a right and now, slowly but surely, Tesla's laboratory will become the Tesla Science Center. On August 15th 2012 theoatmeal.com did a comic piece on Nikola Tesla, "Why Nikola Tesla was the was the greatest geek who ever lived." There was a call for action to donate to the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe. On May 2nd 2013 Tesla's laboratory was saved. The property was bought for $850.00 and well over a million dollars has been donated. Today the property is in good hands but the building and the land around the building needs to be updated. The most recent campaign was started in September 2014 to raise more money. "A Brick for Nik" is your chance to become a part of history and help keep Tesla's memory alive. A great idea to permenantly be a part of history and have your family name presented to the millions of people who will tread on the walkway leading to the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe in Shoreham, NY.
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U.S. vs. Serbia – FIBA World Cup 2014
We want to extend our congratulations to both the unstoppable U.S. Basketball team winning the Gold Medal and the Serbian National team coming into not so much a close 2nd. As you can see above, the welcome home celebration the Serbian team received was not to be missed, we are even surprised the U.S. team wasn't in attendance. We would have posted the U.S. teams celebration, or ticker tape parade, but there was none. This display is nothing short of a spectacle, an amazing display of pride and patriotism. Some even say that the U.S. players would have sold their Gold Medals for a welcome like this one. Either way, American Serbs are happy with the outcome and Serbs all over the world are extremely happy and proud. After defeating the French team (Bronze Medal winners) Serbs around the world knew in their hearts that they had won, and playing the U.S. team would be nothing more than a bonus, if won. Serbs had hopes like they did in 2002, but with NBA players they will take what they can get. We hope the same matchup happens again in another 4 years. Until then, Serbia will be tied with the United States for 5 FIBA Gold Medals a piece.
Milwaukee: You've been Serbed!
This year's Srbijada was what one might call "standard SUCCESSFUL Serbian operating procedure." A celebration of tradition, culture, and of course — plenty of partying and good times. Naturally, a Serbian event like this couldn't go without some brawling, but we'll forgive the perpetrators this time. A highlight? The victors of the soccer tournament, SSK Karadjordje from Cleveland, Ohio, jumping into the Milwaukee River following the party to celebrate their victory and 2014 Srbijada trophy. The real prize you may ask? Nothing but pride. The defending champs successfully seized their title as Srbijada Champions for the second year in a row.
The celebratory after party took place at "Buckheads Saloon," which is located in downtown Milwaukee and lives up to its name (likely patroned by hunters, sportsmen and the like during the regular downtown Milwaukee business hours). Decorated with hunting trophies in the form of wild game heads, this cabin-esque locale was transformed for three days (by Brane, Aco, Goran V, Impusle Bend) into the Serb epicenter of narodna, zabavna and rock (a personal fave was"Vozi me na Pale" — played multiple times) — in other words, the place to be for a good time.
Back at the church, in the hall and under the music tent, singers "Aja Dollar" (known only by her alias on Facebook and Instagram) and Mirjana Negovanovic performed under a confetti of dollars being tossed around as they would in a Vegas casino. Dressed as only two narodne singers would be, these two stole the show away from the bandmates who accompanied them. Nevertheless, the blare of the Serbian hits they covered could be heard far and wide, particularly next to the main soccer field, under the tent and inside the main hall of Serb Center.
For those craving a one-of-a-kind meal, the highlight of the menu was roasted bull, with all of the usual — and delicious — Serbian accoutrements available as options as well: cevapi, sarma, gibanica.
The most memorable takeaway from the event was the actual church and the grounds of Sv. Sava. The internal walls of the church are covered with a blue mosaic that seems as if it was pulled straight out of ancient Constantinople. At the grounds entrance, one is greeted by an Orthodox cross and majestic fountain. Then, of course, there's a statue of the bust of General Draza Mihailovic, who was decorated with the Legion of Merit, the highest medal that can be awarded to non U.S. military personal.
Inside Serbian Center is a Serbian elementary school and a gymnasium where the events are held. The Milwaukee Serbian church organization has very impressively galvanized the Serbian community, and this church they've built is just one testament to that fact.
We look forward to the next Srbijada, whether it is held as planned in Vancouver, Canada or elsewhere. Word on the pijaca is that SSK Karadjordje of Cleveland, Ohio is offering to pay $50,000 to the potential Vancouver hosts to have the event moved to their soil. Wherever it may be, one thing's for sure — Serbs don't just do it well, they do it right.


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Hard Selling: One of the Biggest Social Media Fails
One of the worst mistakes you can make using social media is constantly pushing product and neglecting to connect with your audience. Businesses are nothing without people, and if you haven't learned how to reach out to them, you are likely loosing out.
Think about the people you choose to follow on your networks. What makes you want to follow them? It certainly isn't because they are force feeding you new products. You are likely following them because they are providing content of substance. Whether its purpose is to make you laugh, teach you something new, or keep you informed; you stick around because of the value it adds to your life.
Improve your networks by thinking about how you can add value to your following. Try sharing some graphics that teach them how to do something, share quick tips, reference current events, or even send out a simple hello or thank you to show appreciation for them being a part of your community. Go beyond simply seeing your audience as dollar signs. Once you make an effort to connect with them as people, you are likely to see an increase in engagement and a natural growth of your following.
People like knowing who is behind the brand. When you can give them a sense of what your company culture is like and what you are stand for, it's easier for them to connect because you become more relatable.
We know your end goal is obviously to make revenue as a business, so this post by no means is not suggesting that you eradicate your promotional posts. It's is simply saying don't neglect the people that have made your business what it has become today.


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Mack Brown | Texas Longhorns: Mack Brown announces Retirement
By Randy Maltz – Founder/Editor Silver and Blue Report & Hook 'em Report
The University of Texas has announced that Mack Brown will resign as coach of Texas following the team's appearance in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30. Brown has informed his Texas Longhorns team he will resign, sources close to the situation told the Longhorn Network.
Brown stated, "Sally and I were brought to Texas 16 years ago to pull together a football program that was divided. With a lot of passion, hard work and determination from the kids, coaches and staff, we did that. We built a strong football family, reached great heights and accomplished a lot, and for that, I thank everyone. It's been a wonderful ride. Now, the program is again being pulled in different directions, and I think the time is right for a change. I love The University of Texas, all of its supporters, the great fans and everyone that played and coached here. I can't thank DeLoss Dodds enough for bringing our family here, and Bill Powers and the administration for supporting us at a place where I have made lifelong friendships. It is the best coaching job and the premier football program in America. I sincerely want it to get back to the top and that's why I am stepping down after the bowl game. I hope with some new energy, we can get this thing rolling again."
The school scheduled as news conference for 2 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Brown is 158-47 in his 16 seasons at Texas, nine wins short of tying Darrell Royal for the most in school history. He won 10 or more games for nine consecutive seasons (2001-09), and he's currently No. 10 on the FBS all-time coaching wins list.
Texas played in two BCS championship games, won two Big 12 titles, went to 14 bowl games and finished in the top 15 a total of 10 times during Brown's tenure. He coached more than 50 All-Americans and more than 70 All-Big 12 players at Texas, including five conference players of the year on offense and six on defense.
As for who would replace Mack Brown for the Longhorns, well, Nick Saban just agreed to a contract extension at Alabama on Friday night, so you have to think he's out of the discussion. Of course, while it probably won't be Saban there will be no shortage of coaches interested in the job, and the Texas Longhorns have the money to go after whoever it wants.


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P.O. Box 821 · Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: (651) 275-0568 · Fax: (651) 275-0457
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It is important that the cleaning procedures are followed completely. These procedures are put into place for the safety of MAARS birds. All dishes are washed and disinfected daily - bacteria growth occurs very quickly in dishes that are contaminated with food and droppings. The disinfection process is to ensure that all bacteria, viruses, etc are eliminated and not transmitted to the birds because soap alone will not sanitize the dishes. The only disinfectants MAARS uses are OxyFresh (for cleaning) and Avitec Oxy-Gene (for disinfecting); these products are safe to use around birds. Never use bleach around birds!
Personal Hygiene
Wash hands thoroughly with surgical soap and nail brush before handling birds
Use hand disinfectant in between handling all birds
Hands must be washed thoroughly with surgical soap after smoking, eating or using the restroom
After handling any birds or cleaning at The Landing: shower, wash hair and change clothes before handling your birds or any other birds
Utensils, cutting boards bowls, etc. should be washed with soap, sprayed with Avitec and air dried
Counter tops and workspaces should be cleaned with OxyFresh and disinfected with Avitec
Play stands and table-top perches should be cleaned with OxyFresh and disinfected with Avitec after each use
Use a clean towel to handle every bird then place towel in dirty laundry bin immediately after use
Shop vac is to be used in bird room - smaller vac used as light touch-up and in office/reception areas only
Do not leave trash next to dumpster - lock dumpster after each use
Cups, Cages, Toys, etc.
Water dishes must be washed with hot, soapy water, rinsed, sprayed with Avitec, and air dried DAILY (AM Shift)
Fruit/veggie dishes must be washed w/hot soapy water, rinsed, sprayed with Avitec, and air dried DAILY (PM Shift)
Dry food dishes must be washed/disinfected weekly (Sunday Shift) and as needed (PM Shift)
When cleaning cages, perches and toys around birds, use OxyFresh and paper towels
Cages must be thoroughly cleaned with hot soapy water, sprayed with Avitec and air dried
Lory cages must be thoroughly cleaned TWICE WEEKLY, all others WEEKLY
All cages must have papers changed DAILY - make sure paper covers the cage bottom
Acrylic or plastic toys and smooth-surfaced manzanita perches should be washed in hot soapy water, sprayed with Avitec and air dried as needed and before use with a new cage - cotton rope or fabric toys, wood toys and porous wood perches should only be used for one bird, then discarded
Organizing Cleaning Duties
The goal is to have all cleaning finished as quickly as possible so the rest of the shift can be spent playing and working with the birds!! Cleaning should take 23 hours.
This is a very basic outline of what needs to be accomplished:
Wash, disinfect and refill water/food dishes
Change papers - When changing papers make sure that you do not touch the birds or their food/water unless you wash your hands. It's very important to keep your hands clean when you're working with birds!!
Clean cages, perches and toys
Take out garbage
All bird droppings need to be cleaned off of the floor after every shift.
This is a basic outline of the steps that need to be taken:
Use bucket to empty dirty water into (flush into toilet when finished)
Use blue Rubbermaid bin to put dirty dishes into
Rinse all of the washtubs and spray down with Avitec before filling with water
Fill washtub (closest to refrigerator) with hot soapy water. Please use a washcloth to scrub dishes.
Fill the next washtub with hot water to rinse dishes
Rinse out the blue Rubbermaid bin in the last empty washtub and spray with Avitec and line with a clean towel.
After dishes have been rinsed, spray each cup thoroughly with Avitec. This is bird safe and should not be rinsed off of dishes.
Toys and perches can be cleaned with soapy water, rinsed and then sprayed with Avitec.
Before any birds are put onto play gyms or T-stands all "droppings" must be washed off the entire unit with OxyFresh and paper towel and sprayed with Avitec. After the bird has used the equipment it must be cleaned and disinfected again.
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Do you love to eat… cook… discover new places to chow down… or take photographic masterpieces of the scrumptiousness you're about to feed your belly?
YES? Well, you'll LOOOVE this…
You can start a food blog RIGHT NOW!
You don't have to be a chef (or chef wannabe *raising hand*) or have a collection of recipes you want to share with the world (but that would be great!!). Food blogs come in all flavors (<< see what I did there?)… it can be a recipe blog… reviews of the restaurants you've eaten at… it can even a gallery of food photos you've taken!
Are you ready? It's much easier than you think!
The Girl Plus Food's
ABC's to Starting Your Own Food Blog!
Let's get started…
A. Create Your Domain Name & Get Web Hosting
B. WordPress 101
C. Yummy-fying Your Blog
A. Your Domain Name & Web Hosting
- Domain Name: this is the "web address" for your blog… where mine is http://www.GirlPlusFood.com.
- Think of as many name ideas that you can! Make it fun & easy to remember, and try to find one that is a ".COM" as opposed to ".net" or whatever, because web surfers are most familiar with the ".com".
Oh, and avoid using hyphens (so, stay clear from: Girl-Plus-Food… G-i-r-l-P-l-u-s… you get the idea) or other NON-abc characters, to keep your address easy to remember and type!
- Next, check to see which of those names are available. Get a FREE domain name with your BlueHost hosting plan! Whatever you choose, do it quickly before someone else grabs the name you want!
- Think of as many name ideas that you can! Make it fun & easy to remember, and try to find one that is a ".COM" as opposed to ".net" or whatever, because web surfers are most familiar with the ".com".
- Get Web Hosting: you'll need a place to host your domain. Think of it as the property on which you'll build your home (blog).
- BlueHost seems to be very popular for new bloggers… especially food & mommy bloggers! Click here to register with BlueHost for $3.95 per month and get a FREE domain name!
Looking for FREE? Well, you can get a free blog at blogger.com or wordpress.com, but you'll be stuck with THEIR address (i.e. http://marketingchick.wordpress.com)… and that won't look as cool (or professional) as having your own ".com" address. Plus, you get more options and flexibility with your own web hosting account.
- BlueHost seems to be very popular for new bloggers… especially food & mommy bloggers! Click here to register with BlueHost for $3.95 per month and get a FREE domain name!
B. WordPress 101
Now that you have your domain name registered and your hosting account setup, you're ready to install WordPress. WordPress is the easiest and most versatile blogging software out there… and it's FREE!
If your web host is BlueHost, click here to learn how to install WordPress on BlueHost!
Once your WordPress has been installed, go to: Settings > Permalink Settings > and change your permalink to "Post name" and save!
That's it! Your blog has been installed!
C. Yummy-fying Your Blog
- At this point, you officially have you own mommy blog! Wahooooo! How does it feel? Welcome to the blogosphere, my friend! You're minutes away from sharing your famous double-chocolate-marshmallow-reeses cookie recipe with the world (and when you do, be sure to send me the recipe). Before you jump into the kitchen there are a few things you can do to beautify your blog. It's time to pick your theme!
- The Genesis Framework… this is the framework I'm currently using for all my sites including NinjaMomDiaries.com and GirlPlusFood.com websites. Then check out the highly customizable StudioPress Themes after you install the framework.
- Thesis Theme… This is the theme I originally used for my blogs, but I have to be honest… they've updated it and now it's just too complicated for me to use. Many other blog designers swear by it though.
- Elegant Themes… I love many of their designs. I've used many of their themes before finally deciding on the Genesis Framework!
WordPress has a huge archive of free themes to choose from. Click here to check em all out.
If you're looking for a premium theme, take a look at these three options:
Once you've selected your theme, refer to the appropriate theme company for installation & customization instructions.
And don't forget to contact me on my contact page or on Facebook to let me know when your blog is up! I'd love to check it out! 🙂


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Graduate Assistantships in the Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics & Physical Science Education)
Graduate assistantships (teaching and research) are available in the physical sciences at Emporia State University. Four Master's degree program emphases exist: Chemistry, Earth Science (in-residence and online options), Physics, and Physical Science Teaching.
A graduate teaching assistantship recipient is responsible for helping with the instruction in undergraduate laboratory courses by aiding a professor with materials preparation, grading and in-laboratory assistance to students.
Graduate research assistantships, which involve the pursuit of research with a faculty mentor, are also available through current, externally funded (e.g., NASA, American Petroleum Institute, Kansas Geologicial Survey) research projects.
Applicants must be enrolled in one of the graduate programs of the Departments of Physical Sciences, have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the academic disciplines in the physical sciences (or other appropriate background), and have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher. Previous undergraduate experience as a laboratory assistant will strengthen the application for graduate teaching assistantships.
Typically assistantships extend throughout an academic year and for two years. Graduate assistantship stipends are currently $7000 for an academic year. Tuition for those holding graduate assistantships is waived (nearly $3500); thus the monetary award is equivalent to about $10,500. Some graduate research assistantships start at $8000 and also have the tuition waiver.
Application Deadline:
Applications should be completed by March 1 for priority consideration.
For further information, write, call, or consult our homepage:
Chair, Departments of Physical Sciences
Box 4030
Emporia State University
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, Kansas 66801-5087


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Martin OM Rudy's 40th Anniversary - Guatemalan Rare Rose #11 - 2177761
Martin OM Rudy's 40th Anniversary - Guatemalan Rare Rose #11 - 2177761
To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of his shop, Rudy visited the Martin factory and hand-selected 13 gorgeous, strikingly different pieces of tone wood to be used for a limited run of some very special Custom Shop guitars. He wanted to create something simple but stunning, something unique but still traditional to also reflect what we love most from America's oldest guitar maker.
The back and sides are made of either Cocobolo, or Guatemalan Rare Rose, and all have Adirondack Spruce tops. Each guitar is numbered and hand-signed by both Rudy and Christian Frederick Martin IV. The beauty of these instruments makes them worthy of the finest collector's treasure trove, and their playability and tone is unmatched. Rudy is extremely proud of these guitars and is thrilled to share them with you.
Body Size: 000-14 Fret (OM)
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Rosette: Style 45
Top Bracing Pattern: Scalloped
Back & Side Material: Guatemalan Rare Rose
Back Purfling: Style 45 Mosaic w/Thick Black Strip on Each Side
Endpiece, Binding, Heelcap: European Flamed Maple
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock: Solid Diamond with Square Corners
Headplate Pearl Inlay: Torch, Select Abalone
Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
Fingerboard Pearl Inlays: Style 42 Snowflakes, Select Abalone
Bridge Material: Black Ebony
Tuning Machines: Schaller, Gold


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Vehicles are always changing and will continue to change over the years. With those changes, the types of fluids your vehicle uses changes also. Your owners manual is a good tool to help you find what type of fluids your vehicle uses or you can ask the technician that works on your vehicle.
All fluids have certain colors that help you to know which fluid it is, but you can't rely on just the color to get the right type of fluid. Putting the wrong type of fluid in your vehicle can cause major issues for you in the future because the vehicles are made to run with specific fluids in them.
If you have fluid leaking, take it to your local service center to be inspected, so you can get the problem solved and the correct fluid put back in your vehicle.


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The Chainsmokers are mixing it up week after week bringing you the top EDM tracks on YouTube. Tune to BPM(Ch.51) Fridays at 8 pm ET to hear the hottest hits.
This week on the EDM 15 the Chainsmokers serve up a recent collaboration by EDM powerhouses Dillon Francis & Skrillex called Bun Up the Dance, also don't miss out on the Disclosure's Omen featuring vocals provided by the amazing Sam Smith.
Check out the full list:
Disclosure – Omen ft. Sam Smith ESTABLISHED
Simon Desue – Alive EMERGING
Don Diablo – On My Mind ESTABLISHED
Galantis – Peanut Butter Jelly (Official Video) ESTABLISHED
Yoe Mase – Snow Ghosts EMERGING
KSHMR, Dzeko & Torres – Imaginate ESTABLISHED
Cazzette – Together (Till The Morning) ESTABLISHED
Watermat, Becky Hill & TAI – All My Love EMERGING
Shadow Child & Ben Pearce ft. Laurel – Nothing Ever Hurts ESTABLISHED
Disfunktion & Mr Wilson – First Light EMERGING
Dillon Francis, Skrillex – Bun Up the Dance ESTABLISHED
Timmy Trumpet – Freaks ft. Savage EMERGING
House | Botnek – Tremors (ft. Go Comet!) ESTABLISHED
WildOnes feat. David Julien – You Dancing EMERGING
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Saturday night.....done with lesson plans....watching Alabama dominate. It's all good. Weekends are so nice...I mean really they are. This weekend is even better because guess who is here.....
Hello sweet girl! She is cheering on the Tide upstairs in her bed right now! It has been so nice to relax with family this weekend.
A few things I am loving right now......
1.) The weather.. It is so perfect!
2.) This book...I seriously cannot put it down!
It is so encouraging.
3.) All of the many fall decorations in our house. Thanks mom!
Seriously...I can't wait to get married one day and have my own house but my
mom makes our house so nice to come home to!
4.) Running.... Well, this is a love/hate thing but the weather makes it nice!
5.) The fact that it is OCTOBER! Mmm....
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!


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Fuji Electric Makes Lightweight Solar Cell Modules
One of factors that make solar panel installations expensive is reinforcement work that has to be done on the roofing of the structure where they will be placed. An idea proposed by Fuji Electric Systems comes in the form of solar cell modules which are made ready to be installed on rooftops as they are. Exhibited during the PV EXPO 2009 last February, Fuji's new module makes use of the company's "F WAVE," a flexible amorphous solar cell that's around 1mm in thickness. Integrated with the solar cell is a steel plate that could also be used as a roofing material.
Since the steel plate used measures 0.8mm in thickness and the solar cell itself if only 1mm thick, the result is a lightweight solar roofing material which weighs 8kg/m2; around half of the usual silicon solar cell's weight. Hence, Fuji's new lightweight solar cell module can be used for existing roofs and would cost less when it comes to installation. The only drawback is that the efficiency of the module is only rated at 8 percent. That is why Fuji is targeting industrial buildings with large roofs so there is enough area to lay the needed solar cells on to be able to harness the amount of energy the structure needs.


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PITTSBURGH � Overhead sign inspections on I-376 in Robinson and Moon townships in Allegheny County and Hopewell Township, Beaver County, begins today.
Single lane closures will occur according to the following schedule:
Jan. 31 � I-376 eastbound and westbound between the Airport (Exit 53) and Hopewell (Exit 48) interchanges from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 1 � I-376 westbound between the I-79 (Exit 64-A) and the Robinson Towne Center Boulevard (Exit 59) interchanges from 6 a.m. to noon.
Feb. 2 � I-376 eastbound between Robinson Towne Center Boulevard (Exit 59) and the I-79 (Exit 64-A) interchanges from 6 a.m. to noon.


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Game Boy Your iPhone 4 With Incipio/
Incipio had some cool new looking cases for the iPhone 4 at CES 2011, and this is their Game Boy-like case. The Incipio Game Boy case is just a concept as of right now and there are no plans to sell it. It would be awesome if Incipio can work something out with Nintendo to start selling some official Game Boy and Nintendo gear. Hit up the source link for more images of Incipio's new iPhone 4 cases.


text: Brad: 'I Don't Feel Safe' Without a Gun in the House Pitt says guns are 'in our DNA' as Americans By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff Posted Sep 10, 2012 1:33 PM CDT 30 comments Comments Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive at the Cinema For Peace fundraising gala in Berlin, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (Newser) – Brad Pitt may be a staunch liberal, but he and his conservative mom probably agree on at least one thing: gun rights. In an interview with the Daily Mail's Live magazine picked up by Sky News, Pitt explains why he keeps weapons around. "America is a country founded on guns. It's in our DNA," he says. "It's very strange, but I feel better having a gun. I really do. I don't feel safe, I don't feel the house is completely safe, if I don't have one hidden somewhere." He adds that he got his first gun—a BB gun—"in nursery school," had his "first shotgun by first grade," and "had shot a handgun by third grade." Pitt was also in the news over the weekend because he actually discussed—sigh!—his upcoming nuptials. Click to see what he had to say. (Read more guns stories.) My Take on This Story Report a story error Show results without voting | 17% Annoying 4% Hilarious 8% Intriguing 5% Depressing 64% Brilliant 2% Scary


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Visual Designer
The Visual Designer (VD) designs and grows a client's brand with the agency on an ongoing and project basis. They work on the day-to-day agency creative efforts on behalf of the client's product and/or service on assigned accounts. In this role, the VD insures that the agency provides:
- Sound and responsible marketing counseling and planning.
- Conceptual visual creation of ideas spanning all areas of integrated communication, branding and interactive programs.
- Proper and innovative execution of work in all areas on schedule.
- Deliver a consistently superior creative product.
- Innovative solutions and experiences.
The Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts, Media Arts, Interaction Design or equivalent education and experience.
- The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of broad visual and interactive design experience, including experience in both consumer and digital work.
- Proven experience in interactive/mobile/web and visual design.
- Interest in and aptitude for creative business and marketing solutions
- Knowledge of web application design and build
- Experience in Integrated marketing, branding and visual design.
- Will make fun of my design skills and user experience background
- Self motivated and willing to expand knowledge
- Ability to self-manage while managing assigned teams and projects.
- Experience with print and digital production
- Capability to work on simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
- Experience with UX/UI, IA, motion graphics, & web design.
- Knowledge of animation and/or video editing software such as After Effects, Flash, etc
- Familiarity with game design, storyboarding, creating prototypes (prototyping software tools).
- Comfortable with short development cycles and flexible with shifting priorities.
- Illustration and drawing skills preferred.
The VD reports to a HD. As assigned, the VD has overall responsibility for designing the client's creative design effort. Within the agency, the VD is a visual design leader for the client and works closely with all agency personnel in developing and executing deliverables. The VD may direct client contact with assigned agency clients. Must be an excellent pitch person, with great communication skills.
Responsibilities and Duties
The VD has four areas of responsibility (specific duties of each are explained below)
Planning, Analyzing, Evaluating
- Develop workable budgets, work plans and realistic timetables.
- Collaborates with the HD, Head of Account Services, President, Head of Strategy and Head of Digital, on preparation of marketing recommendations, visual design strategies and actions for the client.
- Reviews, analyzes and evaluates the following, relative to the client's needs and objectives: visual media output, creative output, research reports and client data.
- Demonstrate ability to recognize upcoming opportunities and threats to their projects.
- Defining visual design scope, works with peers in the creation of project specifications and time plans.
Team Leading, Coordinating, Managing
- Provides visual design leadership within the agency on behalf of the client.
- Monitors all budget, research and design related activity to their individual projects.
- Maintains communications with appropriate agency and client personnel to ensure positive workflow.
- Educating clients on visual design and a track record of creating awesome work.
- Champion internal systems for higher productivity working
Project & Product Management
- Can self manage design projects from concept to finish, ensuring successful project completion against deadlines.
- Provide and maintain projects status - liaising with development teams, designers and staff to provide accurate updates of project statuses
- Project quality assurance - testing and review of output, reviewing outputted deliverables against scope
- Understands: visual design, Ux, UI, branding, positioning development, marketing plans, manufacturing or development needs, timeline and roadmap planning, stats analysis and reporting.
Creative Development
- Strong visual approach for video, interactive and user journey experience with proven skills in interaction design, brand and campaign concepting and execution.
- Management and leadership skills
- Able to decipher complex communication briefs and objectives into intelligent design and media / technology solutions. - storyteller with the ability to command a room and build strong client relationships.
- Previous cross discipline experience that covers interactive / experiential design, creative media arts, immersive and reactive environments and narrative storytelling for multi-sensory physical experiences.
- Management and mentoring of junior designers. Able to concept and translate a complex technology driven idea to action and drive team to successful execution.
- Experience with both print and digital production.


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Bronze (black)
4" x 6.5" x 3"
plus stand with mount
Signed in bronze
Open numbered edition
*Please note, that all sculptures are cast to order. As the shop needs a quantity number, it states that we have the items in stock. That is NOT the case for any of the sculptures, so please allow us for a longer shipping time. Normally, it requires our foundry two weeks to cast a small sculpture from the time your order is received and processed.


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Understanding the forces which open and close the customer wallet means understanding the customer – intimately across a totality of factors which shape patterns of behavior. Why and how consumers spend is becoming more complex as is the interrelationship between income, spending, saving and borrowing.
Let's look at a few examples:
Regardless of income and demographics, all consumers present contradictions between their rhetoric and their actions. For example, consumers in KPMG's study stressed the importance of budgeting but then show a willingness to forgo savings in favor of convenience or self improvement.
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Any patchwork block you can make with Set B templates can also be made with Set A; it will just be smaller. Every template has its own permanent identifying number. The collection of patchwork blocks featured in Volume 1 is keyed numerically for use with the corresponding Perfect Patchwork Templates. The versatility of the templates means you can make several block sizes from each set of templates
In-store Trading Hours
Weekdays 10:00am - 4.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 12.00pm
Saturday & Sunday open according to monthly patchwork workshops.


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Dr. Ashyanna Keli Rodriguez holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine (with honors), a BS in Physics from Georgia Tech, a certificate in Biomedical Rehabilitation Engineering from Oxford University (England), and a BS in Health Sciences. She is also a Certified Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer, Massage Therapist and Reiki Master with additional training in advanced extremity adjusting and rehabilitative exercise. She has trained and worked with traditional healers, chiropractors, physical therapists, and medical doctors all over the world. She has authored a book entitled A Beautiful Spiral, which is available on Amazon here, or at Books, Inc. on Park Street.
Ashyanna is passionate about art, movement, and free form dance, which she has used as an avenue for healing, wild joy, and self-expression. She is also an avid traveler, and her rich adventures have taken her through forty countries on six continents. Her heart is lit up by her family and loved ones, and she lives with her beloved husband José and their snoring and purring ginger cat, Bodhi.


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I learned a valuable lesson in backing up – but also in completing these posts in a more timely fashion. I keep saying "I'm going to post more", but I actually mean it this time. It will keep me on point to get to 84 (and 42 by the end of the month), and it will also keep this blog active, which I'm beginning to recognize is just as necessary as actively reading.
With that in mind, book 20 (!!) of Project 84 is:
Cat's Cradle
by Kurt Vonnegut
Yeah, that's right, I've never read Cat's Cradle. Considering the classic books I hadn't read until recently (Brave New World, 1984, Slaughterhouse Five), I feel like there's a specific period that I just didn't cover in my studies or in my personal reading. I did read Breakfast of Champions years ago, but I believe that was for pleasure reading in high school – you know, back when I did pleasure reading.
So I'd never read Cat's Cradle, but I remembered liking the little bit of Vonnegut I had read, so I thought I would give it a try. And I am very glad I did.
First, the plot…as it were. Anyone who has read this book knows that trying to break down the plot may be a futile effort, but I figure I can at least give it a try. Cat's Cradle begins as the story of the narrator, John, seeking out various notable people to write a book about what they were doing when the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. His interviews lead him to the family of Felix Hoenikker, a physicist who was part of the team that created the atomic bomb.
In his interviews with the family, he discovers that Felix also created a substance known as "Ice Nine", which has the ability to freeze any water it comes into contact with. The substance is powerful – and has the capacity to, potentially, "freeze the earth". John follows two of the Hoenikker children to the island of San Lorenzo, where he is introduced to the third child, the love of his life, and a strange religion known as "Bokonism".
Part of me doesn't want to reveal the rest of the plot as not to spoil the book, but the other part just doesn't want to waste time and energy on that which is not integral to appreciating the novel. Cat's Cradle isn't about the plot. Yes, the plot exists, but it's merely a container for the greater points that Vonnegut is making. Points about religion, society, war, violence, politics.
When I finished reading Cat's Cradle, I called my father, who I know had read it in the past, and the first words out of my mouth were, "What the hell is Cat's Cradle about?" I didn't get it. I didn't get what Vonnegut was trying to say, how I was supposed to interpret what I just read. Was it an allegory? Was it satire? Was it a failed attempt at a character-driven narrative? I had to take a step back to really recognize the novel for what it was, and appreciate what Vonnegut was trying to do.
It's not important what Cat's Cradle is about. What's important is what it means.
Bokonism isn't meant to be a realistic plot device. It's a symbol. It represents all religion. It represents what is important about religion, and the positive aspects of what religion is. Ice Nine isn't meant to be a realistic chemical weapon – it's meant to demonstrate that what is most deadly in the world isn't that which makes the most noise. It is the silent, small, slow killers that prove to be the most deadly. Those are what will, ultimately, lead to our destruction, if you follow that point to its logical conclusion.
In other words – to quote T.S. Eliot:
"This is the way the world ends…not with a bang but a whimper."
I hate that I lost all of my notes on this book. Not only because I know I had so much more to say, but because I wrote down all sorts of passages that I wanted to break down. But, really, I think it might have been a good thing that I lost my literary interpretations. Because I don't know that what made me respond to Cat's Cradle was Vonnegut's literary prowess. Instead, the appealing, captivating part of this book was the way it made me feel. And the way it made me think.
It's not news that Vonnegut is an amazing writer. His use of language, word play, and symbolism is second to none, and the way he spins a tale is compelling even when you don't know what's going on. I shouldn't have been surprised, but I was. I shouldn't have been relieved that I enjoyed it, but I couldn't help myself.
Clearly, I would recommend Cat's Cradle. I'm sure so many of you read it in class, or on your own years ago, but if you haven't, you should pick it up. I'm now very excited for when I get to read Slaughterhouse Five later in the project, and I'm beginning to wonder why I didn't read more Vonnegut sooner.
Another post, and a positive one at that! 20 books down on Project 84, and I'm enjoying the process again. I love sharing what I've been reading, and I hope you all enjoy reading it. And, believe it or not, my next entry is already completed – so you will have another review tomorrow to enjoy.
Next Review: A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints by Dito Montiel (Estimated Posting Date: Thursday, June 5th)
**All quotes and annotations refer to this version of Cat's Cradle, published by Dell in 1969**


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Last winter, Trenton's planning board approved a series of recommendations to address the issue of flood control for the city's building projects and redevelopment.
Business as usual? Not quite. The resolution the board passed was based largely on work done by representatives of the Civic Trust Initiative, an innovative project of the nonprofit advocacy group known as the Citizens Campaign.
The organizers chose Trenton as the first municipality in New Jersey to introduce the initiative, followed by Perth Amboy and Newark. The rollout was so successful, they say, that the pilot programs are now going statewide.
The concept is simple and elegant: bring citizens to the table to tackle issues plaguing their cities, equip them with training and insights into how government works, and encourage them to research practical, budget-friendly solutions.
Each civic trustee signs a vow: "I pledge that I will not raise a problem without committing myself to develop a solution."
It's that commitment, the program's founders believe, that separates the whiners from the doers at municipal meetings.
"If you come into a room, get up for five minutes and say everything that wrong, you think you've done something," says Trenton activist and civic trustee Darren "Freedom" Green. In reality, he adds, "You've just pointed out what's wrong. You haven't done anything."
The Citizens Campaign, the engine driving the Civic Trustee program, was founded in 1998 to nurture a spirit of public service and foster a new generation of leaders on the municipal, county and state levels.
At its core is education – teaching thousands of Garden State residents, through live events and online classes, how to navigate the highways and byways of government.
Partly as a result of these efforts, New Jersey now has one of the strongest pay-to-play reform laws in the country, and more than 100 communities have enacted local measures creating similar guidelines.
An advocate for open government, the nonpartisan Citizens Campaign has had a hand in crafting municipal laws on such topics as conflict of interest, accountability and cost-cutting.
In Trenton, the 30 trustees have been working with Police Director Ernest Parry, Jr., on creating an auxiliary police force that would enlist volunteers to serve as a link between police and community.
Harry Pozycki, chair of the Citizens Campaign, says the group meets monthly to identify important issues and research solutions that have proven effective elsewhere.
There is so much negativity attached to government today, and with good cause. But it's not true that educated individuals can't make a difference. The Civic Trustee model proves they can.