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Recommendation Tuesday: Dust Chronicles Series by Maureen McGowan
Recommendation Tuesday started as a joke and is now an official thing. Basically, this is my way of making Tuesday a little more awesome. If you've got a book to recommend on this or any Tuesday, tweet me at @FullShelves and I'll help spread the word.
View all of the past recommendations over here.
If I were to make a list of novels for people who really love the X-Men movies, but are fed the hell up with the ridiculously thin characterization of the women, Maureen McGowan's Dust Chronicles trilogy would be high on that list.
I should probably revitalize my Listorama series and make that list, actually.
I really love action movies (the Bourne movies--the first three, the most recent doesn't count--being my favorites), and in a lot of ways Deviants, Compliance and Glory are a book version of a satisfying action movie. I mean this as a compliment.
Good action flicks have great fight scenes, chases, battles of good versus evil and hopefully a nice explosion or two. But they've also got a nice amount of emotion and human drama and hopefully a bit of social commentary (look at all the undertones of an exploration of the natural of free will and identity in the aforementioned Bourne movies). The Dust Chronicles hits exactly all those notes.
The series is set in a futuristic world that's barely survived an apocalyptic event. Astroids crashed into Earth, coating it with dust that's so toxic that ingesting it turns humans into Shredders, violent, addicted fiends. Generations later, the remaining humans live under a dome called Haven, which is controlled by a mega-corporation.
Work assignments, food, everything is controlled by this company. Even dating is more of a human resources issue with licenses and genetic testing being regulated by the corporation's personnel department. Plus, Haven's dome has become increasingly crowded as generations populate every corner, rooftops, fire escapes are all residences. A walk-in closet is a spacious home for a family.
Glory, the first-person narrator, is a teenager in Haven who is secretly what's feared the most: a Deviant. Deviants are genetically-mutated humans (akin to X-Men mutants), and Glory's deviance is the ability to kill with her mind. In fact, the first book opens with her killing rats with her mind because food is so scarce, since she's hiding her Deviant younger brother after their parents died.
One of the things that was interesting to me is how early on in the story, Glory is so unquestioning, never considering if there's more than what she knows. At first this annoyed me, but then it's revealed that she's third-generation living in this society, under a dome with Management creating an entire narrative for their society's history and reality and it makes sense that she's unquestioning.
As the first book progresses, and then the subsequent books unfold and Glory becomes inquisitive, really thinking about what she believes and wants, I was thrilled for Glory, even though her life becomes far more difficult. And that's really what this series is all about: Making decisions not because they're easy, but because they're hard.
He looks down, but I know what I saw, what I felt. My heart and lungs expand to fill my chest. What Burn and I have isn't easy or comfortable, but we can't give up—not without trying. There's got to be a way.
For example, this series has a love triangle. The Dust Chronicles is a well done love triangle, because it's not simply a situational one, but a metaphorical one.
Both possibilities (one a boy--Cal, who's training to become a Compliance Officer--she's loved most of her life, the other a new guy, Burn, a Hulk-like Deviant who's lived his life outside Haven) are good ones, and they each represent Glory's potential life paths. One is safe, comfortable and a sure thing, the other is scary, challenging and an unknown quantity. I was happy with her choice, and think it made sense for Glory's character and who she ended up becoming, but I would have been equally happy if she wound up with the other guy, if the events of the series had gone in a different direction.
But I do not want to take part in a war. The things the FA and the rebels were doing—bombs, sabotage, hurting innocent people—I want no part of it.
Glory also wrestles with how to use her Deviance, what she feels is morally right for her, which again, is good metaphorical stuff. And it's not a stretch to read the way Management portrays Deviants, the aggressive othering to consolidate and maintain power, as not unlike our contemporary culture.
Reviews of this series have been all over the place, and I don't think it's one for everyone, just like, you know, every other book ever.
This is a series for readers who like lots of action and big moments. It's great for folks who like series such as Divergent or Legend (neither of which I liked, to be honest) but also for people who dig superhero-type stories (like I do).
Note: This series is really cheap in ebook form, $3.99, and is available in the Kindle Owners Library & through Kindle Unlimited.
Find it at Amazon | Book Depository | Goodreads
Disclosure: I have been known to chat with the author on Twitter about Friday Night Lights.


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Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged and swollen veins that are often visible underneath the skin's surface. They usually appear in the legs or ankles, and are often red or blue in colour. There are numerous remedies (both medical and non-medical) which are used for treating varicose veins, including laser therapy. Lasers are typically used for treating severe cases of varicose veins, where the veins have become excessively swollen, painful and are causing blood clots.
A laser is basically a highly focused beam of light. In the treatment of varicose veins, lasers are used to heat the veins to the point of scarring. This scarring damages the targeted vein and causes it to wither, collapse and close. The closed vein then loses its source of blood and
dies. With time, this vein disappears and is no longer visible underneath the skin's surface. There are two major types of laser treatments for varicose veins: simple laser treatment and EndoVenous Laser Treatment.
Simple Laser Treatment
Simple laser treatment can be used for treating tiny varicose veins and spider veins (spider veins are extremely minute varicose veins), and for treating veins close to the surface of the skin. To treat the targeted vein, a mild laser is applied from outside the skin and a laser charge applied on the skin over which the varicose vein, or veins, is visible. The objective is to scar the vein without affecting the skin.
To achieve optimum results, the treatment is usually carried out over a number of sessions, and usually scheduled every 6 to 12 weeks. In each session, the affected area is subjected to a laser discharge. The collective subjection causes the varicose vein to dry-up and close. The spacing is to minimise the effects of the lasers on the skin by giving it enough time to heal.
EndoVenous Laser Treatment
EndoVenous Laser Treatment is used for treating larger varicose veins, especially those that are buried deep beneath the skin surface. Using this method, an incision is made by a doctor on the skin through which a thin tube (catheter) is inserted. The doctor then uses an ultrasound to guide the catheter until it enters the varicose vein and is in the correct position. Once in position, a laser is passed through the catheter and into the varicose vein.
The laser then delivers short bursts of heat energy into the vein. The heat burns up the vein, causing it to shrivel, dry up and close. Using the ultra-scan to guide the process, the entire length of the vein is traversed and the process repeated. The treatment ends when every inch of the varicose vein has been closed. The catheter is then withdrawn and the incision sewn up.
EndoVenous Laser Treatment is usually carried out using either local anaesthesia or a mild sedative. After the procedure, the patient usually feels a little tightness around the area. Sometimes, mild pains or bruises occur, but these usually wear off within a very short time. The procedure is known to have a 94% success rate in closing varicose veins. In most cases, simple laser treatment is used to close up the remaining 6% of the varicose veins.
On the whole, both types of laser treatments are much more effective and carry fewer risks than other treatment options, like the surgical removal of varicose veins. A patient is usually able to resume their normal life within minutes of completing a laser treatment session. Even then, the mild burns and pains associated with laser treatments can be a source of discomfort. As such, it is usually advisable to speak to one's doctor about the various options available. Generally, laser treatment is recommended for varicose veins which cannot be treated using other non-medical options, like exercise and wearing compression stockings.


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One of the more important aspects of working with young people in a one to one relationship is that they have chosen to work with you. It seems really obvious and simplistic, however without a positive choice that someone has made it is hard to help them move towards change.
I often see young people because life has become hard, they have experienced loss, they has lost control of their emotions or for one or more of the reasons above they have stopped engaging with learning.
The issue often found when working in schools is that there is a potential for young people to be placed into a relationship because those around them feel that it is best for them and they simply go along with it. I absolutely love it when a young person asks to see me, but this is rare, especially in Primary Schools.
So the most significant thing that I then spend my time doing is building a relationship based on trust. In addition to trust I have to explore what it is that I actually do and help them to see that a therapeutic relationship is possible, where through exploring and examining thoughts and behaviours we can affect change. This idea is often alien to a young person; that they can gain control of these areas of their life to become who it is they want to be.
The 'therapeutic alliance', is what we call a relationship that has been agreed by both people and where a bond is created in the space in which you meet. The ability to develop a good therapeutic relationship with young people is an essential professional skill.
Within any therapeutic alliance the goal is to build a positive client counsellor relationship. In much of the work I do the essence of the counselling relationship adds to this therapeutic alliance with collaborative empiricism. This is an amazing tool where we help the young person see change through exploring facts that we can test in the real world.
All this shows how important it is that a therapeutic relationship is developed. What is clear is that none of this will happen if a young person does not want to be in the room with you. Just because they are there doesn't mean that they have chosen to be there. Because of this I always give young person a chance to leave. Usually acknowledging that many adults think they know what is best for them but asking them how often it is that they get asked themselves what they want. The answer is usually, not often. Giving a young person permission to leave and that they know that you will advocate their right to do so with the school and parents is essential.
This in itself helps a young person know that you are on their side immediately and goes along way towards building trust so that a therapeutic relationship can be developed.
So always give a young person an option to not be there. They may stick around and thank you for it.


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It's been just over a month since Ruby was born. Since then, she has possessed nearly every waking moment. Food hasn't exactly been at the forefront of my mind. Certainly, eating has been a priority. It takes an incredible amount of food to keep me feeling energetic and satisfied. Breastfeeding burns a rather startling number of calories. Keeping the little one fed is currently my primary purpose in life so, these days, you'll find me gulping down smoothies and ravenously consuming protein bars and anything I can grab with one hand.
So, with the exception of a post about Ruby's birth story, things have been pretty quiet around here. Since life is getting a little bit more predictable and I'm finding myself with two free hands a few minutes each day, I'm trying to get back in the kitchen. Things are different, though. Meals need to take 10-15 minutes. By the time I do get dinner on the table, Ruby is ready for her next serving of milk.
Facing the (wonderful) realities of motherhood, and hoping to find a way to have a presence here, I'll be bringing you Insta-recipes. Keep an eye out for a photo on Instagram and pop by the blog for a recipe guaranteed to be so simple and quick that even a new mom like me can have it on the table in no time.
Today, a frittata packed with fresh spring vegetables and nutty Parmesan, meant to be shared with a loved one, preferably late on Sunday morning.
Spring Vegetable and Parmesan Frittata for Two
4 farm fresh eggs
A hearty pinch of salt
An equally hearty dash of freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup red onion, roughly chopped
1/4 cup broccoli florets, roughly chopped
1/3-1/2 cup fresh spinach, torn
Scant 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a 6- or 8-inch skillet (preferably cast iron).
3. Saute onions until translucent. Add broccoli florets and saute, stirring occassionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper. Add spinach leaves and Parmesan, whisking lightly to combine. Pour the egg, spinach, and Parmesan mixture over the onions and broccoli. Stir lightly to ensure that the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the fritatta. Reduce heat slightly and cook for about 5 minutes, until the edges have set.
5. Place frittata in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the eggs have set entirely. Be careful not to overbake.
Have a lovely week, friends!
*All photos in this post taken with my iPhone.


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"An Inclusive Education and a Fulfilling Life" Conference, Swanwick, Derbyshire 17 Nov.
"An Inclusive Education and a Fulfilling Life" Conference
Saturday 17th November 2012 10.30am until 4.00pm
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Venue: The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU
Purpose: This conference sets out to bring together disabled people, the parents of disabled children and those with SEN, and their non-disabled allies to explore common ground, opportunities and choice with regard to independent living and enjoying an education alongside their peers.
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Refreshments: Lunch provided
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£15.00 for allies (education professionals etc)
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Model year 2014 is a great one for Jeep Grand Cherokee. So far the test driveway has been graced by the base V-6 model and the top-of-the-line, no holds barred SRT version and both were topflight. Now take a look at the all-new 730-mile range EcoDiesel Grand Cherokee.
This latest Grand Cherokee from Jeep arrived in Limited 4×4 trim and aside from the heated steering wheel during some cooler-than-normal weather, most enjoyed was its new powertrain which consists of a 3.0-liter V-6 common rail diesel engine backed by a new eight-speed automatic gearbox. In two-wheel drive Jeeps the new EcoDiesel engine will deliver up to 30 mpg highway with this four-wheeler rated for 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
While it is true that diesel fuel is more costly than regular unleaded these days, this new EcoDiesel engine delivers 43 percent better fuel economy than competitive V-8 SUVs and this motor puts some 420 lb. ft. of torque to the ground giving this rig a best-in-class tow rating of 7,400 pounds.
While the EcoDiesel engine in the Jeep is not quite as quiet and smooth as those found in passenger cars tested recently, it does not exhibit near the clatter as the diesel engines found in full-size pickups. In other words, you can tell it's a diesel but you don't have to shout at the drive-thru speaker to order your lunch.
Jeep does fetch a bounty of $4,500 for the EcoDiesel engine that also adds heavy-duty brakes and engine cooling systems but these costs should be offset by the potential fuel savings as well as added workhorse capabilities and inherent long-term reliability of a diesel engine.
Pricing for this loaded 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel model in Limited 4×4 trim runs a tick over 48 grand but that price also fetches the upgraded Quadra-Trac II 4WD system and Selec-Terrain traction management system as well as Uconnect infotainment system, SiriusXM Traffic and TravelLink, premium navigation system and 8.4-inch touchscreen display, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, Nappa leather ventilated seating and stylish 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, all of this on top of a lengthy list of standard comfort, convenience and safety features.
This "most awarded" SUV ever is one of the most rewarding for those seeking the perfect blend of comfort and capability in their multi-purpose vehicle and with the range of powertrains available including the new EcoDiesel model Jeep has once again set the bar very high.


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Okay so let's bring out the ginormous elephant in the room whose tail is comically sticking out through an imaginary window in Looney Tunes style. Sorry about that--I just have a really crazy imagination! We all (most of us) know this blog goes by the name Fit for the Soul and its main motto has always been that "true health starts from the inside out". This means that whatever we put in our bodies such as healthy and wholesome food should, in fact, return the favor of making us healthier individuals overall. In addition, I genuinely believe that the greatest factor of true health starts from within our souls. In other words, feeding mind and spirit equals happy mind and spirit. Well, if you've noticed in the last few weeks I've been posting more recipes than workouts. And the truth is that they haven't been the most vegan, gluten free, or health junkie friendly whatsoever. Not in the least bit, my friends...not in the least bit.
I've come to the conclusion that although I love to film videos and and share excruciating workouts with you, I don't think I will be doing it all that often for a while. Not once or twice a week like I used to. Sure, I will be more than happy to post about those whenever inspiration hits (or if you really want to see my routines then I'll happily share!), but it definitely will be more sporadic as opposed to posts of food, recipes, and life in general. For now at least. We'll see how things transpire over the course of the next few months since I tend to crave change pretty often. It's just that I've been bitten by the shutterbug and if I could somehow realistically go off on a photo expedition for days and days, I probably would. So how do I remedy that darn shutterbug for the time being? By photographing people and recipes. :) I will say, however, that I love to share exercises and it will be hard to not stick to that routine. But if I want to focus on one thing that truly brings satisfaction between the two, it would be food and pretty things, haha.
Now, to explain the lack of 100% clean recipes as of late...well, let me just say that the wiser I grow in this healthy living journey the more apparent it becomes that true health (for me) means to embrace every single aspect of life. Of course I still eat 80% healthy like usual, but I've learned to be completely okay with indulging in what is seemingly the "worst plague" known to a fitness enthusiast, aka dessert, butter cream, bread that contains white flour (the horror!), and so forth. So even though I will post about healthy food and recipes since that's what I live off anyway, I want to let myself be free and share even the not-so-clean-recipes. Embracing love, godly inspiration, and mouth watering recipes, is my goal right now. I guess you could say that encompasses the idea of passion and balance? All that to say that things may look a bit different but the essence of Fit for the Soul is still there. I'm here. You're here! And that's all that matters.
Disclaimer: A few too many photos in this post but like I said, let's be free and snap away to our heart's content!
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I feel extremely blessed to have this munchkin in my life. I always feared that I wouldn't know what "unconditional love" means when it came to loving my own child, but I've been proven wrong time and again because she's precious just the way she is. Selah is now taking 3-5 steps depending on whether she's on wooden or carpeted floors. She's not early and she's not late, but the important lesson I'm learning is that no matter what my love doesn't change. Now, if she throws tantrums for days then my patience can run a bit low...haha.
Sometimes recipes turn out completely different from how I initially imagined. Yes, these scones were decently good but I'm afraid our friendship would be severed if I shared them on here.
I'm seriously not trying to zen myself out here, but inspiration truly is everywhere! Something about greenery and pretty herbs that get me going in the kitchen.
Day dreaming of this breakfast buffet from Playa del Rey B&B! That was the last date that we went on thanks to my in-laws, but thank goodness I have pictures to live through it again. On a related note, they are coming this Monday and we couldn't be more excited to spend some time together. Since summer is coming to a close I probably should take them to the beach?
Let me tell you. Pre-marinated spicy al pastor meat is amazing. Sure, it may contain some ingredients I probably don't want to know about, but until I learn how to make it myself this will have to do. At least there's homemade guacamole on the side?
A huge accomplishment right here! Standing splits were my enemy because I always felt like I would fall forward. Errr well, I have. It definitely is a move that gets me out of my comfort zone as it pushes me to keep practicing even though I don't see instant improvement.
The mentality of spending time with God no matter what it takes may seem fanatical to many people. The funny thing is that God is fanatical! About loving us, that is. I notice such a change in attitude when I start off this way, because it's like a reset button that takes me from my carnally inclined self to seeing through His eternal eyes.
Have a wonderful weekend!
If you have a blog or website, in what ways have you grown or changed the content?
What are some things that are inspiring you lately? Or passionate about?


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80s Pop Muzik and Miss Vamp Hawaii present ALCHEMY
-6pm- 9pm special performance by Malia Delapenia + Dinner ($20) PLEASE GO TO THE GARDEN OF BAR 35. See below for details
-9pm to 2am Dancing
-Costume contest 10:30 p.m.
BAR 35 (35 N. Hotel St)
http://www.djnocturna.com or http://www.missvamphawaii.com
$125 in CASH will be awarded to BEST COSTUME OR MOST ORIGINAL COSTUME .
$50 in CASH will be awarded to MOST ORIGINAL MASK.
1)The medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter. It was concerned particularly with attempts to convert base metals into gold or to find a universal elixir.
synonyms: chemistry,magic, sorcery, witchcraft
2)A seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination, an inexplicable or mysterious transmuting.
With Mistress of Ceremony, Lana Saldania,
ALSO DJs
Nocturna, Rhombus , Ace and Tittahbyte.
-Also- Special evening as we say farewell to our vampire brother David Tveraas
Featuring DINNER and a SPECIAL PERFORMANCE by
MALIA DELAPENIA in the garden of BAR 35 = Total $20
PLEASE Kindly RSVP firstname.lastname@example.com or private message me as space is limited.
(Authentic Moroccan and Lebanese Cuisine
From KAN ZAMAN )
-Mix green salad with fresh oranges, cucumbers, feta cheese and dressing
-Hummus- Chickpea puree with tahini, lemon juice and olive oil served with pita.
-Babaganoush- Charcoal grilled eggplant puree, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil served with pita.
-Taktouka- Cooked salad made of tomatoes, bell peppers, olive oil, spices and herbs served chilled with pita.
-Fries- Served with a garlic and sumac aioli
-Chicken Taouk- Grilled chicken brochette served on rice with tabouleh, hummus and pita and garlic sauce.
-Rice pillaf
-Pita Bread
-Drinks not included.
PLEASE Kindly RSVP email@example.com or private message me as space is limited.
ABOUT MALIA DELAPENIA http://www.maliadelapenia.com/
Hawaii's premier belly dancer is an acclaimed professional performing artist, instructor and choreographer. She is also the founder of the Hawaii Bellydance Convention, held yearly in October. Malia has been showcased in countless corporate and private events, television, theater and concert stages throughout the US. Her performances have been described as "Elegant" "Passionate" and " A Timeless Expression of Belly Dance". Malia's enduring professionalism, dependability and engaging presence have made her a sought after performer and choreographer.
Growing up in Hawaii, Malia was surrounded by music and dance and it was this influence that allowed her to find her passion in the performing arts. Her introduction to Middle- Eastern Culture came in 1999, since then, she has studied with some of the top instructors in the world and has performed with award winning belly dancers world-wide.
When Malia isn't performing she is teaching beginner to advanced dancers from around the world. She is known for her intrinsically motivating teaching techniques bringing energy and fun to each of her classes. You can take one of Malia Delapenia's belly dance classes here locally in Honolulu or at one of her numerous touring workshops through out the US.
Thank you to Nephilim Halls, Universal Art, Camera Obscura and BAR 35.
Thank you for your continued support !
The Beautiful Malia Delapenia will be performing at around 7pm on Saturday Jan 30 at Bar 35. Photo by Jeremy Shane.
Photo taken outside Bar 35 with DJ Nocturna, Malia Delapenia and Lana Saldania. Photo by Mike Bambi
Photo of Malia Delapenia by Joe Marquez
Our Vampire brother and friend David Tveraas will be leaving Hawaii soon, please come and wish him farewell.
Photo taken at the 4th Annual Venetian Mask Ball – Costume Contest. Photo by Bob McKeand
Photo taken at the 4th Annual Venetian Mask Ball at Bar 35. Photo by Bob Mckeand
Photo taken at the 4th Annual Venetian Mask Ball. Photo by Bob Mckeand


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30 Nov ACell Announcement
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with ACell® Inc. as the exclusive US distributor of our Dynamic Tissue Systems (DTS) product line. The DTS product portfolio is designed to facilitate faster wound closure in a variety of clinical situations.
"ACell is committed to becoming the preeminent surgical wound management company, and the addition of DTS products will greatly enhance our ability to help surgeons and patients in the area of complex wound care."
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Preparing for your Trip? Before you Leave. If this is your first time flying, or it has just been a while, follow these tips to be best prepared before you even leave for the airport.
What to Pack? Due to the heightened security measures, the agency who regulates airport security, the TSA has guidelines. Clearly there are items that are prohibited, such as firearms, explosives, dangerous chemicals, etc. (seems like common sense, right?). But if you want to know if you can take that sewing needle on-board, or whether your 2 gallon jug of hair gel will make it past airport security, Click to see the Liquid Rule.
The Pros and Cons of Checking your Bag. Often a hotly-debated subject amongst flyers, there are certain advantages and disadvantages to each argument. But first, for those new to the game of flying or need a refresher, there are certain limits to what you can take, both in your carry-on (what you can physically take with you on the aircraft), and what you can 'check-in' (what goes in the cargo hold of your plane - under the floor of the cabin). See how much can I take on-board, and what do I have to check?
Advantages of taking only carry-on luggage.
- The airline won't lose your bags! Always the scorn of travelers, lost luggage can be a real drag. And if this happens, the air carrier will do little to compensate you, except to deliver your bag to your home or hotel, often many hours or even days after your luggage was lost.
- When you get to your destination, you can just zip right through the airport to your rental car, taxi, or shuttle, and not have to wait endlessly for your bag to show up on that baggage carousel.
- If your flight is delayed (or canceled altogether) and you missed your connecting flight, your bags are with you making your more flexible to be re-routed to, or get on a flight at a nearby airport. Remember, if you check your bags, those bags will stay on the scheduled flight (in most cases), even if that flight is delayed by hours and you can be re-booked on a different flight. The airline will simply send your bag on the originally-scheduled flight, requiring that you stick it out at your destination or return to the airport what that flight arrives (what a bummer!).
- Another advantage is that you keep your bag securely with you, thus eliminating the chance that your camera fails to zoom anymore after being zoomed into the cargo hold by a guy who used to work lugging concrete bags at construction sites, or worse, that it 'sprouted legs' and disappeared en-route to your arrival airport.
Advantages of taking checking in luggage.
- You can take a lot more stuff. Since airlines restrict what you can carry-on board the airplane, you have to pack very carefully. If you're traveling on a trip of a few days, you can probably get by carrying your bags on-board the flight, but if you plan to fly with lots of gifts and goodies, you'll be much better off checking your bags. See checked baggage limits.
- You won't have to fight 280 people for that elusive overhead bin space (the area above your seat that always seems to be 1 inch smaller than your bag). Since most business travelers tend to take shorter trips and hence don't check-in luggage, and they are privileged to board before the rest of the masses, chances are the overhead bins might be full by the time you embark your flight, or, the only space available is all the way in the back over 49E, and your seat is in 12A meaning you have to wait until all the passengers disembark at the destination airport to wait to get back and retrieve your bag at baggage claim.
How much can I take On-board, and what do I have to check? As a very general rule, you can take one size-limited carry-on bag with you when you fly, not including a small laptop bag, backpack, or handbag. Alternatively, you can check two bags at the airport check-in counter. Bag size restrictions for carry-ons and weight-limits for checked-luggage are determined by each airline. See checked baggage restrictions or carry-on restrictions.
What happens if I am over the Checked-Baggage Limit? If you arrive at the airport check-in counter with 12 bags of gifts for your nephews, be prepared to pay a hefty price. Airlines allow you to check two bags that meet their size and weight limits (see checked baggage regulations). Anything over the limit can cost $75 or more per bag, so be aware! The ticket counter agent will be happy to take your credit card and charge you more than you spent on those gifts.


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My art practice shifts between creating drawings and building site-specific installations. In both formats, perception is filtered through transparency, accretion of materials, choreography of movement and participation. Drawings on translucent paper take on abstract characteristics of architecture and landscape schema. They articulate spatial relationships or systems that mirror the intricacy of the interior body. Looking at them, you see through the surface, sensing a place remembered or imagined. Map-like, their scale and delicate materials demand intimacy and time. Aspects of these drawings are starting points for three dimensional built environments in which you can walk – explore – respond. Translucent scrim walls demark space for sitting and interaction. An enveloping atmosphere reduces exterior awareness and provokes a gestalt of participation: writing, marking, tracing, thinking in silence and unexpected calm.
|Interstices 05, paint on kokos paper, 19 x 25 inches, 2015
|Interstices, paint on kokos paper, 25 x 38 inches, 2015.
|Interstices 7, paint on kokos paper, 25 x 38 inches, 2015
|Interstices 8, paint of kokos paper, 25 x 38 inches, 2015
Jane Lackey is a visual artist based in Santa Fe, NM. Whether sensual, biological or spatial, her works trace illusive aspects of information and communication. Mapped schema on paper expand to immersive installations. Intimate and hand held, or large scale and ambulatory, her works evoke self-reflection, scrutiny, comparison and interaction. Exhibition venues include the Wellcome Trust, London; I Space, Chicago; Exit Art, NYC; New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe and Tang Museum, NY. She has received grants from Artist Trust, Seattle, NEA, Illinois Arts Council and Grand Arts, Kansas City. Artist residencies include Camargo Foundation, France; La Napoule Foundation, France and the JUSFC/NEA Creative Artist Exchange Fellowship, Japan. Lackey earned her BFA from California College of the Arts and MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Lackey was Professor at Kansas City Art Institute and Artist-in-Residence at Cranbrook Academy of Art.


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The phrase "standing room only" is a misnomer. It should be called "sitting on the floor only," as my sore tush would attest. But that's exactly where I found myself last Thursday night at the first official High Desert Contractor Association meeting in the Spring Valley Lake Country Club dining room.
With about 120 contractors, several local leaders, industry experts and a handful of local news reporters, the sizeable crowd itself served as an emphatic statement: Licensed contractors are yearning for a unified voice and the power to solve the unlicensed contractor issue and other obstacles.
While unlicensed contracting is the hot-button topic for many reasons, it certainly isn't the only concern of contractors. Spearheaded by several familiar faces - Hesperia Chamber of Commerce President Eric Schroeder, Vice-President Mark Austin and active chamber member Bob Sole, who serves as the new group's president - the new association will offer an array of benefits, features and much-appreciated solutions.
Besides local meetings with expert guest speakers, the association is expected to offer seminars on employment and contract law, safety and OHSA training and marketing and advertising.
Collectively, the association will have the group buying power to purchase numerous contractor necessities at lesser rates including media and advertising, financial services, accounting services, insurance, payroll services, legal services and more.
While most people may just think of general building contractors when they think of the word "contractor," there a many other contractor designations as identified as the California Contractors State License Board.
Other types of licensed contractors are general engineering, insulation and acoustical, boiler, hot-water, heating system fitting, framing and rough carpentry, cabinet, millwork and finish carpentry, low voltage systems, concrete, dryway, electrical, elevator, earthwork and paving, fencing, flooring and floor covering, fire protection, glazing, warm-air heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, building moving/demolition, ornamental metal, landscaping, lock and security equipment, masonry, construction zone traffic control, parking and highway improvement, painting and decorating, pipeline, and lathing and plastering.
But there's more.
There is plumbing, refrigeration, roofing, sanitation system, sheet metal, electrical sign, solar, general manufactured housing, reinforcing steel, structural steel, structural steel, swimming pool, tile, water conditioning, well drilling, and welding.
Limited specialty contractors including awnings, central vacuum, contrete-related, drilling, blasting and oil field work, elevated floors, synthetic products, hardware, locks and safes, machinery and pumps, metal products, doors, gates and activating devices, paperhanging, pile driving/pressure foundation jacking, pole installation and maintenance, prefabricated equipment, pool and spa maintenance, sand and water blasting, scaffolding, service station equipment and maintenance, siding and decking, sign installation, tree service, suspended ceilings, window coverings, wood tanks, trenching, hydroseed spraying, air and waer balancing, construction cleanup, and weatherization and energy conservation.
Yes, the time has come for the High Desert Contractors Association. As impressive as the 120-plus who attended last week's kickoff event were, this group may onto something big.
Really big.
A View from Main Street: Time may be right for Contractors Association
The phrase "standing room only" is a misnomer. It should be called "sitting on the floor only," as my sore tush would attest. But that's exactly where I found myself last Thursday night at the first official High Desert Contractor Association meeting in the Spring Valley Lake Country Club dining room.


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The River
The Brisbane River, looping and curving through suburbs and high rises, drifting beneath bridges and nudging alongside parks, is Brisbane's defining feature. It draws cyclists, dog walkers, coffee devotees, runners and lovers to its edges, and what it lacks in sparkle, as with Sydney's harbours, it makes up for with its breadth and breeziness. Running over the Storey Bridge and along the floating walkway, I was one of many who believed that the riverside symbolised the city's laidback tenor. It was partly this insouciance, combined with a decade of drought that erased the memory of earlier flooding, that made the deluge of water such a shock. Even as flash floods in Toowoomba left people clinging to telephone poles and cars stacked against one another, crowds were gathering along the Brisbane River with their cameras and umbrellas (for it was raining still) to watch water swell against its banks.
With only the increasingly sensationalised media reports and a fevered imagination for company, and not wanting to be cut off from my sister by a creek that would definitely flood, I packed my favourite frocks, boots, handbags, novels and journals into a backpack and decamped to her place.
'Did you seriously bring all that shit?' she commented, seeing it spill over the floor as I unpacked.
'As if I would leave my Collette Dinnigan dress behind!' I returned. 'And my Spencer and Rutherford handbags, and my red stiletto boots from London!'
I was told I was an idiot.
The power was cut off at 3pm, so we went for a walk to look at the flooded creek. I had gone for a run that morning, and the paths upon which I had pounded were now covered in water. It crept insidiously over the foothpaths and road, while ants ran along drainpipes to find dry land. A father rode his bike through through the water, followed by his small son who clearly struggled as the water came up to his knees. The father didn't lift a finger to help. Men in 4WDs and Range Rovers drove their vehicles through the water to shore up their brawn. Sister and I sniggered. The sun came out for what seemed like the first time in weeks, and burnt me in a hour.
Evening fell and, tired from adrenalin caused by said overheated mind and a general apprehension of the unknown, and having no light by which to read, I went to bed early.
My brother-in-law, being ex-army, was thrilled by all the drama, and on Thursday he was disappointed to find that the river wouldn't approach the same levels as the 1974 flood. Sister and I wandered off for a coffee at the local cafe, which was heaving and had run out of soy milk. A lady before us who also wanted soy went off to the shops, and came back with more, and I was a happy bunny again. I was even happier to get back home to power, a hot shower and internet.
My inconveniences were tiny compared to those whose homes had filled with muddy water and sewerage. I went for a cycle on Friday around Docklands and New Farm and was dismayed and saddened by the streets piled with stained couches, chairs and general detritus. Volunteers were shovelling mud from the streets, New Farm Park was silted up and attended to by waterbirds, Sydney Street ferry had crumpled and a boat had mounted the boardwalk at Docklands. A marshy smell lingered in the air, reminding me of floods on our property when I was child.
Subsequent reportage has indicated the folly of allowing houses to be built on what are flood plains. In addition, Antony Funnell points out how gentrification and greater urban density has meant that traditional Queenslanders, built on stilts, are now being renovated and closed in. The stilts were to allow houses to be built into Brisbane's hills, and to keep the upper levels dry during floods. After a decade without Dorothea Mackellar's "steady, soaking rain", people had forgotten to build for Brisbane' climate.
Then there is the controversy relating to the management of Wivenhoe Dam, which is facing questions of whether more water should have been released prior to the flooding, and if the failure to do this in a timely way was in fact the cause of Brisbane's floods. While the dam management was undertaken in a complex and increasingly stressful situation, there were also several warnings from the Bureau of Meterology in the previous months about flooding. By the same token, having come out of this decade of drought, the decision to release precious drinking water would have had to be undertaken by someone 'with very large balls'. However, the lack of foresight extends beyond this, to a national level. As Germaine Greer writes in a surprisingly lucid article, the pattern of drought and flooding, of the interchange of El Nino and La Nina, has been well documented in Australian history. Given this, she notes, 'the rest of the world might well be scratching its head' as to why more wasn't done, why boats remains moored as the Brisbane River rose, why we have so readily relinquished our precious topsoil. It seems to be, as one person wrote in the comments, that we are 'living in a disaster prone country with mediocre approach to problem solving'.
Thus the blame game begins to gather momentum. Should home owners be held responsible for their lack of foresight in buying near the river, creeks or on the floodplains? Or should developers (such as Mirvac, who built the flooded Tennyson Reach and misinformed buyers of the risks from flooding) be held accountable? Or should we hold local government to task, for rushing to accommodate Brisbane's growing population with poor town-planning? Or should the management of Wivenhoe Dam be culpable? What is clear is that there needs to be more awareness of Brisbane's environment, as demonstrated on an intimate level by the original inhabitants of the area, the Jagera and Turrbal people, who were supported by the river's abundance of fish, shellfish, crabs and shrimps, and who lived with the environment rather than attempting to control it. Although such symbiosis is largely impractical in contemporary society, it does flag a more responsive relationship to the land which might have been useful in avoiding the floods.
While politicians squabble over funding for rebuilding, and Tony Abbott feebly attempts to hijack the floods to derail the NBN, the community has responded overwhelmingly. Queues for volunteers stretched around the blocks and were eventually turned away, clothing companies are donating 20% of profits and Queensland's writers are banding together to donate books, workshops and manuscript assessments. If any readers are after a copy of A Curious Intimacy, and would like to donate at the same time, visit here. Also up for bids are manuscript assessments, performances, and a plethora of wonderful books. Please give freely and generously to add to your library and to help those who have been affected by the floods. Bidding closes at 11pm Brisbane time on Monday 24th January.
As the city struggles to restore itself, we are forced to revise our impressions of the Brisbane River. No longer does it seem a benign and beautiful feature of a carefree city. Rather, it is a force of which, having the capacity to wipe out life and livelihood, we should be wary. We would do well to remember its dormant power.


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As a result of high oil prices and the economic slow down, Qantas announced cuts to 1,500 jobs worldwide and a halt to its expansion plans on air travel to Australia. Its previously forecast capacity growth has been reduced from eight-percent to zero.
Among the planned cuts are closure of the call centers in Tucson, Arizona and London; the call centers in Australia and New Zealand will remain open. By December 2008, twenty-percent of management and office support positions will be eliminated; a hiring and pay freeze is in effect.
Additionally, 22 older aircraft from its fleet will be retired as it proceeds with its fleet upgrade program, bringing on board new and more fuel efficient aircraft, including the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787.
Prior to Friday's announcement, Qantas has raised airfare to Australia twice and reduced capacity twice this year to manage rising fuel prices.


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CX Tool Kit: Defining Your Customer Experience
Delight.us has one simple goal – bringing together brands and individuals working to bring great customer experiences to life. But knowing what those "great experiences" should be that will delight your customers can feel a bit like a guessing game.
We've talked about the seven characteristics of beloved brands, like Life is good and Ruby Receptionists. In this next CX Tool Kit guest post, customer experience practitioner Annette Franz Gleneicki shares four tools and documents needed to define your brand's customer experience to delight customers.
In my previous post, I talked about the tools that you'll need to facilitate the first step of your VOC strategy, Setting the Stage. In today's post, I'll offer insights to help as you're defining your customer experience. This step involves outlining the customer experience from a variety of angles, including defining who your customers are, identifying and prioritizing customer segments, outlining the customer experience lifecycle, and mapping the customer journey.
I've provided some links to sample tools and documents, where appropriate, and given very rough estimates for timing to complete each. Of course, timing depends on availability, resources, and support – hopefully my last post provided some ideas to help on that front.
Customer Personas: Personas are characters you create to represent the various types of customers that (might) buy from you or that use your products or services. These personas are built based on conversations or interviews with customers and prospects. The interviews allow you to learn more about the customer: his needs, goals, behaviors, demographics, motivations, etc. Each persona is described in detail based on the unique characteristics that comprise it. Once you understand who your customers are, you are better able to create and target messaging, design products and services, and deliver a more-personalized experience.
HubSpot offers some great details about personas, sample interview questions, and a persona template. Defining your personas could take several weeks to complete, depending on how quickly you can complete your customer interviews.
Customer Journey Map: A map (many maps) that outlines the customer lifecycle or stages that a customer goes through – and the touchpoints they interact with – with your company (i.e., brand, product, service); it is created from the customer perspective. Know that you could actually create hundreds of maps to represent your customers' journeys with your organization, but you'll likely create one master map (with many sub-maps) and prioritize customers/journeys to focus on. Customer journey maps are the backbone of your entire customer experience management strategy.
A great online tool for building customer journey maps is Touchpoint Dashboard; I've used this platform, and it's extremely user-friendly and intuitive, yet powerful. Building a journey map is not a "one and done" effort; it's an ongoing process, so it's tough to put a timeframe around this. To build the original strawman version of the map, especially using a tool like Touchpoint Dashboard, might take you a day.
Program Roadmap: This document outlines how you'll design and execute your VOC strategy – how you'll get from where you are to where you want to go. It will house all the details you'll need to build the framework for your efforts; as a matter of fact, you'll put the outputs or deliverables of most of the tools already mentioned (and those yet to be addressed) into your roadmap. It will also include this next tool…
Project Plan and Timeline: Fail to plan, plan to fail. Without solid documentation of how you'll define and design your efforts – and a timeline to drive to – you'll most certainly fall off the tracks somewhere down the line and be forced to start over. I've used tools like ProjectManager.com and MS Project in the past to create project plans and timelines. A project plan can take a day or two to create, but it's also a living, breathing document; it needs to be updated as deadlines are met or missed.
Having the right conversations and resources to facilitate exceptional experience is crucial for delighting customers. What other documents have helped clarify your brand experiences? Share your ideas below!


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Uphold and protect the Constitution and the rule of law, and render
accessible, fair, speedy and cost effective administration of justice in the
interests of a safer and more secure South Africa.
In addition to its constitutional mandate, the Department of Justice and
Constitutional Development derives its mandate from a number of acts, which
cover all the categories of the department's functions. These include: the
establishment of magistrates' courts and appointment of magistrates and other
judicial officers, their conditions of service; discipline and training; the
establishment and functioning of the Special Investigating Unit and the
National Prosecuting Authority, including the Asset Forfeiture Unit; the
conduct of criminal proceedings; the prosecution of organised crime and
corruption, and the forfeiture of assets obtained through illicit means;
provision of witness protection to vulnerable and intimidated witnesses and
their related persons in judicial proceedings; the establishment and
functioning of bodies responsible for legal aid, law reform and rule making;
the appointment of masters of the high courts, and the administration of the
Guardian's Fund and deceased and insolvent estates; the regulation and
provisioning of legal advisory services to government departments; the
promotion, protection and enforcement of certain human rights; the protection
of vulnerable groups; the management of third party funds; and support to
chapter 9 institutions.
The Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE) is a book published along with the tabling of the budget for the new financial year.
A department's programmes are the activities that it spends money on during the financial year. Different programmes have different expenditure budgets, depending on their requirements and available finances. More detail on the programmes is available in the department's Estimates of National Expenditure documents.
Each chart shows the budgeted spending by each sub-programme of that programme.
Each chart shows the budgeted spending by economic classification under that Programme.
Each chart shows the budgeted spending of each Programme under that Economic Classification.
The Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE) is a book published along with the tabling of the adjusted budget.
These charts show changes to the spending plans originally published in the Estimates of National Expenditure. Details of these changes are published in the Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure.
Total adjustment to the original budget for this department.
Changes to planned spending between categories within this department.
Adjustments as percentage of these budgets:
Magistrates' Salaries
Budgeted and actual expenditure/allocations for a department can increase or decrease from year to year. Changes in expenditure for a department can be because of changes in the activities of the department, because of changes in priorities between departments, because of cost efficiencies or because of increases in the price of goods and services due to inflation.
The chart shows the department's actual expenditure for past years, and budgeted expenditure for the current year and the upcoming three years of the medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF). By adjusting these numbers to take inflation into account, it is possible to determine if a department's expenditure is really increasing or decreasing in real terms, as compared to the rest of the economy.
Previous financial years indicate actual expenditure while upcoming financial years indicate estimated expenditure:
Compare the adjusted appropriation to the main appropriation to see whether changes were made in the adjustments budget to the appropriations set out in the budget. The audited outcome shows what was actually spent.
Note: Direct charges against the National Revenue Fund are excluded.
Read more in the Annual Report on the department's website.
Compare the amount of budget allocated to each of this deparment's programmes at each phase in the process leading up to the Audited Outcome
National Treasury, departments and commitees are busy with different things depending on the time of year:
Interested in finding out how the South African budget process works? Learn about the budget process, how it relates to our constitution and the role that it plays in a modern d...
The South African Constitution has several provisions that support people's participation in areas of democratic governance. One such area of participation is in the allocation ...


text: Voters, Candidates Weigh Illegal Immigration in Virginia November 5, 2007 It was once considered a staple of federal law enforcement, but state and local governments across the country are now attempting to influence the movement of undocumented workers and their families. Residents in Prince William County, Va., where recently passed anti-illegal immigration measures are on the minds of voters, are preparing for upcoming local elections. Voters, Candidates Weigh Illegal Immigration in Virginia Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15996993/15996992" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript


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Teachers: Are you looking for practical skills on how to integrate technology into your classroom? Don't know which technology to use when? Want to be 100% up to date with EdTech? Boy, do we have good news for you! Wits University has an online EdTech course just for you.
Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to learn practical EdTech skills and learn how to implement those skills in the classroom. The first course kicks off in 2 weeks – sign up now.
Course dates:
Registrations close: 26 July 2016
Course fees: R10,900
Course fees: R10,900
This 12-week short course is presented by GetSmarter, Africa's leading provider of online education. Just to let you know a little about GetSmarter's level of legitness: they are currently running certified short courses through MIT and Berkeley among other world-leading universities.
Having covered a lot of EdTech products on the platform, we know that not all teachers are comfortable or want to grow in this area. We believe this online EdTech course can enable any teacher to integrate technology in the classroom in no time.
The course is run online and has been built with teacher's busy schedules in mind. It is also certified by the University of Witwatersrand, which is great for the CV!
What the Online EdTech Course is all about
This 12-week online course will provide you with the ability to assess and select appropriate technology to integrate into your teaching strategies. By gaining an understanding of how different types of technology can be used for various types of teaching and learning activities, you will be able to adapt your own teaching practices to include a variety of technologies that will enable you to better engage your students and enrich their learning experience.
Is this course for you?
This course is designed for teachers currently practising in the primary, secondary, tertiary and higher education sectors. In addition, this course is particularly suited to teachers in the formal sector and trainers in the informal sector; education developers; instructional designers; people new to online or blended-mode teaching; or those who want to improve their current teaching practice.
Who will be teaching me?
Kobus van Wyk has been in the IT industry for 35 years. In 2001, he was commissioned to start and manage the widely acclaimed Khanya Project in the Western Cape, one of the greatest e-learning success stories on the continent.
He currently works for Mustek as an e-learning activist, helping education authorities to develop e-learning implementation strategies. Kobus has written a number of books dealing with technology in education and has spoken at conferences globally on e-learning topics.
Find out more about the course here: Wits Online EdTech Course
Here are what some teachers have to say after successfully completing this online EdTech course:
"I found that so much could be implemented in my classroom which made the course feel really worthwhile. I have an incredibly demanding schedule so being able to slot in the modules at any time that suited me was the greatest benefit."
-Lauren Minni, past student
"The course was incredibly beneficial, as it was practical and allowed me to apply what I was learning to my current teaching. The collaborative discussion groups made the learning experience highly enjoyable and informative."
-Gary Frayne, past student
"The best part for me was being able to study and work through the modules in my own time. I was not restricted to a specific time of day – which is crucial when you are working full time. Creating my own curriculum plan based on teaching with technology and being given advice on how to enhance it, was hugely beneficial."
-Tracey McGee, past student
"The course provided me with a deep understanding of the why/how/when/what questions which needs to be answered when educators want to make their lives easier by using technology. A lot of effort went into creating a suitable learning environment: an easy to use a platform and knowing that support is available at a press of a button, makes it a great experience."
-Andelie Zeeman, past student
3 main things stand out when reading these testimonies:
1) Practical application
2) Ability to study in own time
3) Discussion groups made the experience personal and enjoyable
If you think you are ready to take just 12 weeks to become educated in EdTech and want to implement EdTech in your classroom – Find out more here
Some closing words from Kobus van Wyk
"It is a mistake to think that the novelty of technology will automatically translate into better learning. In fact, it may be a distraction unless teachers acquire sufficient skills to use technology as a teaching and learning tool."
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Nisa Malli
Nisa is a Senior Policy Analyst with the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship, where she leads research on innovation economies and inclusive growth. She brings a social policy and social services lens to the team, having worked on employment and training, poverty reduction, entrepreneurship, and other issues for the federal and municipal governments and the nonprofit sector.
In her work, she seeks to build communities and forums that create space for collaboration across sectors, disciplines, and jurisdictions. She was part of the team that founded the Privy Council Office's Innovation Hub, a policy lab at the heart of the federal government, and a former member of the Deputy Ministers' Committee on Policy Innovation. In 2016-2017 she was a City of Toronto Urban Fellow, working on skills training and job-readiness programs for social assistance recipients and improving access to housing. Prior to joining the public service, she ran digital literacy courses for seniors, newcomers, and job seekers. She has been an invited speaker on public sector innovation in Canada and abroad and was a program advisor for the Banff Leadership Centre's Alt/Now Economic Inequality incubator.
Nisa holds an MA in Public and International Affairs from the University of Ottawa, where she researched how open government is redefining and digitizing civic virtue and citizen engagement, and a BFA in Writing from the University of Victoria. Most recently, she attended a Banff Centre Emerging Writers Residency.
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PHAI Online - The Public Health Advocacy Institute
End of Year Appeal
December 27th, 2017
This year, PHAI continued moving cases against Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds to trial, went to court to tell Coca-Cola and the American Beverage Association to be honest about the link between sugar drink consumption and disease, and have been working on a number of other potential lawsuits with a public health impact.
We provided help to communities seeking to adopt and implement tobacco prevention policies, promoted smoke-free housing policies, and are working to disseminate the Tobacco-Free Generation approach to phase out tobacco sales entirely over time.
We created and curate a new web-based database of all of the tobacco prevention secondary literature that allows advocates to quickly find current resources and evidence on a range of tobacco prevention topics vital to policy making.
Most recently, we published a report on state policies to help get drinking water to children in schools and childcare centers.
PHAI administers the Violence Transformed project which uses a variety of trauma-informed approaches to utilize art creation and expression as a means to reduce the impact of violence in the community. We are currently collaborating with others on a project that is exploring the role that this approach might have in the context of housing insecurity in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.
We also continue to administer the Beyond OSHA project that works to improve the health and safety of some of the most vulnerable workers in the U.S..
In short, we continue to work our hardest to develop and implement "big ideas for advancing public health and social justice." We are not afraid to take on the big corporations that profit at a tremendous cost to public health and develop new approaches to make a healthier world.
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Korean Ginseng & Pregnancy
Korean ginseng, also known as Panax ginseng, Chinese ginseng or Asian ginseng, has been used for hundreds of years as a component of traditional Eastern medicine. Although used historically to treat conditions and discomforts associated with pregnancy, Korean ginseng's safety for expectant mothers is questionable. Pregnant women should avoid Korean ginseng teas and supplements unless otherwise directed by a qualified practitioner.
Use for Pregnancy
According to tradition, Korean ginseng is beneficial to pregnant mothers. The National Institutes of Health notes that healers have historically turned to Korean ginseng as a treatment for complications of pregnancy. It remains a popular choice among naturopaths seeking holistic solutions to disorders affecting pregnant mothers. However, the NIH does not cite any evidence suggesting that it is safe or effective for these purposes. Pregnancy complications should always be addressed by a qualified obstetrician or midwife.
Nonspecific Benefits
Many discomforts are common, but not exclusive, to pregnant women. These include cognitive problems, attention deficit, fatigue, mood disturbances and decreased sex drive. These are a normal, natural response to the hormonal and emotional effects of pregnancy, but many women seek solutions to eliminate these disruptions. The UMMC notes that Korean ginseng may solve these problems in women who are not pregnant, but specifically advises against the use of Korean ginseng in pregnant and nursing mothers.
Risk of Birth Defects
In theory, Korean ginseng may increase the risk of birth defects. Because of this, the NIH strongly urges expectant parents to avoid the herb, labeling it as "possibly unsafe." Evidence of birth defects arises from small-scale labratory studies using rodent fetuses. When exposed to massive amounts of compounds in ginseng, the fetuses developed birth defects. However, a 2008 report in the "Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology" noted that these animals were given much larger doses of ginseng compounds than a human could realistically ingest.
Bleeding Risk
The risk of bleeding is another serious concern regarding the use of Korean ginseng during pregnancy. The NIH regards Korean ginseng as an anticoagulant, noting that it can prevent blood from clotting normally. This could be a serious problem during or after childbirth, when excessive bleeding could threaten the life of the mother or baby. The UMMC expresses concern about Korean ginseng leading to vaginal bleeding, which is a significant problem when it occurs during pregnancy.
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There continues to be a lot of swirl around Verizon New York's work to restore voice service on Fire Island, a barrier island off the New York coastline. Recall that in these coastal areas in New York and New Jersey, Superstorm Sandy devastated homes, battered communities and destroyed Verizon's copper-based telephone infrastructure.
In recent days, there have been inaccurate media reports and criticism of Verizon's efforts to restore communications services to a small number of customers on Fire Island and the barrier islands in New Jersey. It's important that the record be corrected.
Verizon takes seriously its responsibility to its customers and the communities it serves. Since Hurricane Sandy, Verizon has engaged with state and federal policymakers, the broader public policy community, and most importantly our customers, about Verizon's ongoing efforts to restore services. Verizon employees have spent countless hours with municipal leaders and individual customers on Fire Island in order to explain our restoration plan and to address their concerns. We have visited them at home and at their businesses, attended town meetings, and provided hands-on support and resources on the island. We are proud of our employees, whose tireless work under trying circumstances made this happen. Verizon values every one of our customers, and this effort reflects that.
Verizon carefully evaluated the state of our facilities and the unique attributes of the affected area. Fire Island is a beach community that has at best a few hundred year-round residents. During the summer the population swells as vacationers arrive. It was critical that we put in place a plan to get landline communications services to those residents and businesses as soon as possible, and in a manner that did not interrupt the important summer tourist season or further disrupt the fragile environment. Adding to the urgency was the fact that no other cable or telephone company provides landline service on Fire Island; Verizon has been the sole landline provider for decades.
We studied the usage patterns on the island before moving forward. Verizon looked at the voice traffic on and off the island, and where it was originating. About 80 percent of the voice traffic travelling over the Verizon and Verizon Wireless networks from Fire Island was already wireless before the storm. Clearly the copper network was a distant second choice for many Fire Island residents and visitors. We also took into account the unique geography of this area, which will continue to make it susceptible to future storms that would have continued to threaten any copper facilities.
In light of all this, we made the decision to offer the customers Voice Link, at the same or better price they were previously paying for wired voice. Verizon Wireless also increased the capacity and coverage of its wireless network, and that was already the primary network used by Fire Island's residents and visitors. Indeed, a new distributed antenna system for the island was in place by Memorial Day.
It's important to note that we did not attempt to force service on anyone just to "trial" a new product. Where Sandy wiped out our facilities, there was no wired home phone service of any kind after the storm and we carefully considered the options that would be most effective in meeting consumers' immediate needs, as well as the long-term needs of the island.
Voice Link is also not a product we developed to "trial" in storm-ravaged areas. Rather, before Sandy struck Verizon was already developing Voice Link as an offering for existing voice customers with a history of repair issues due to faulty existing copper or where customers are served with discontinued equipment or a lack of available replacement parts. To put this into perspective, fewer than five percent of Verizon's overall copper lines in service will be candidates for the current Voice Link device. Overall, Verizon's copper-based network provides excellent service to our customers, but copper is an aging technology, and the vast majority of consumers are moving to other technologies, IP-based and wireless. Voice Link is not intended to replace well-functioning copper or fiber network connections.
While Voice Link is a Verizon wireline product, it uses Verizon Wireless' reliable wireless technology to deliver voice service to customers. Voice Link uses a common wireless technology via a special "modem" that is professionally installed by a Verizon technician and connected to a phone jack in the home. This powers all of the jacks in the home so a standard telephone can be connected to any jack to make phone calls. The signal leaves the home via the Voice Link unit and is sent wirelessly to cell towers and then to the rest of the network. Verizon's unionized work force installs the Voice Link device in customer's homes to ensure proper installation and the best possible connection to the network. Verizon will also maintain the device for the customer just as it maintained the customers' copper landline.
Importantly, Voice Link provides enhanced 911 services (which means it provides a 911 call taker with the caller's phone number and detailed street address automatically) just like a traditional landline phone. It currently provides 36 hours of backup power using rechargeable batteries. We are set to introduce a version of Voice Link that uses AA batteries, which customers can easily obtain, to ensure they have even more backup power during extended commercial power outages. In terms of features, Voice Link provides unlimited nationwide calling, plus many popular services such as Caller ID, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding and Voice Mail. It also offers consumers plans that include international calling and supports commonly used calling cards, such as pre-paid or those using a 1-800 number.
Yet, there continues to be misinformation spread about this service and Verizon's intentions.
As we have made clear: Outside of a few areas where Sandy destroyed the copper, we will not offer Voice Link to any customer who has existing DSL services or any sort of electronic medical or legal monitoring. We are not pulling data services, such as DSL, away from customers if their service is well-functioning and they are happy with it. Overall, our copper network provides excellent service to customers, but for voice-only customers experiencing chronic problems on that network, Voice Link is an excellent option for them. Where they declined the Voice Link option, Verizon repaired their copper service.
Like all new innovations, some equipment or services designed specifically for use on the older copper technology, such as fax machines and some alarm systems, are incompatible with Voice Link. But Voice Link will evolve over time to be a more comprehensive service just like copper did. And in many cases ready alternatives, including the robust Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, are already available.
In short, Voice Link is a very good service that provides a small pool of customers with no landline service, or who experience ongoing service problems and elect to switch to Voice Link, with reliable voice service. On Fire Island, Verizon made the best choice for our customers under difficult circumstances. The alternatives were not acceptable. After Sandy, the western portion of Fire Island was almost like a greenfield development, with little to no infrastructure remaining. Under those circumstances, building what amounts to a new network based on old 19th century technology was not a choice that made sense for our company or our customers.
Just as the New York and New Jersey residents and communities used the latest building materials and innovations to restore their homes and businesses in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Verizon is using the latest technologies and communications innovations that consumers are increasingly using. Our efforts on Fire Island are not about abandoning a network or our customers. They are about providing reliable voice service where before there was no service or service which was at continued risk from storms and water damage, and ongoing efforts to ensure this small group of customers has access to the 21st century communications service they want and need.
In the public policy arena, debates and criticism are a part of the process and we welcome such a dialogue. But there is no place for misinformation or hyperbolic commentary, particularly given the serious situation consumers faced on Fire Island and the amount of time and effort Verizon employees invested to help restore service there.


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The Heritage of Australia: The Illustrated Register of the National Estate was published in 1981 and reprinted within four months.
It answered a need felt by Australians for information about places in the natural, Aboriginal and historic environment from which we derive our 'sense of place' and a significant part of our national character.
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I found this Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Moisturizer at the back of my cupboard a few weeks ago, and I can't believe I forgot about such a great product! It smells heavenly and leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated. I love how it instantly absorbs into the skin even though it's a gorgeous thick texture; for those of you looking for a rich fall/winter lotion, this would be a great choice!
My friend gave me this orange sponge recently, which she claims is the best for cleansing the face and she is most certainly right! My skin has never felt so soft and smooth after cleansing. I don't feel the need to use any scrubs for my skin, as the sponge gives a gentle daily exfoliation and I can use it with any cleanser I like. So if you can get your hands on this product, then give it a go and you won't be disappointed!
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How many Southern Baptists does it take to change a light bulb?
Answer: "One to change the bulb and 16 million to boycott the maker of the old bulb for bringing darkness into the church."
And on the left, how many United Church of Christ members does it take? Answer: "How dare you be so intolerant! So what if the light bulb has chosen an alternative light style?"
There are zillions more ecclesiastical light-bulb jokes where those came from and Carmen Renee Berry heard plenty while writing "The Unauthorized Guide to Choosing a Church." How many Catholic nuns does it take to change a light bulb? Episcopalians? Calvinists? United Methodists? Pentecostals? Members of the non-instrumental Churches of Christ?
Behind the jokes is a serious issue. According to her "meticulous count, there are exactly 29816 gazillion denominations to choose from." What are consumers supposed to do, throw darts at the Yellow Pages?
Berry has been there and done that. Over the years, she said, "I met a variety of 'believers' -- incense burners and Bible thumpers; charismatic hand wavers, 12-steppers and genuflectors; priests, pastors and prayer warriors; militant social justice demonstrators and right-wing activists; and lots of theologians who were straight, gay, male, female, fighting for purity and fed up with the status quo -- a varied spectrum of people all living under the umbrella of the 'church.'
"I've listened to, and argued with, them all."
Berry was raised in the conservative Church of the Nazarene and, in the end, found her way back into a small flock of Nazarene progressives. But her searching taught her things. She knows she is allergic to incense. She can dress Presbyterian. She can tell Mennonites from the Amish. And she learned that she is not alone in this search.
"People want to make a faith their own," said Berry, a former social worker who is best known for writing the bestseller "Girlfriends."
"They don't want to go to a church just because they were born into it. ... They want to authentically express their own spirituality. They want to find that congregation that will help them find their own way, their own path."
It doesn't help that most religious groups keep changing -- in terms of doctrine and style. There are Baptists writing documents that look like creeds or confessions. There are Catholics who pick and choose what to believe in the catechism. There are Presbyterians who don't think hell and predestination matter anymore and Methodists who think evangelism is cultural imperialism.
Next door, there are fundamentalist churches that are as old-fashioned as ever, while others show movie clips in between the offerings of their hard-rock worship bands. There are flocks that use incense, candles and ancient rites while the priests sound like Oprah.
Berry openly argues that seekers must start by knowing their own needs and biases. She, for example, avoids churches that do not accept women as clergy. She learned to avoid churches -- on the left and right -- that "engaged in group-think" on politics. She found that vital small-group ministries were crucial.
She also found that she does not need a church with ironclad teachings on heaven and hell. She doesn't want to get tangled up in today's fierce debates about sexuality and marriage. Those issues are not at the top of her personal list, she said.
Thus, her book tried to offer a kind of consumer's guide to the worship, history and culture of various traditions -- Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Presbyterianism, Lutheranism, Congregationalism, Methodism, Pentecostalism and the complex world of Baptist and free-church evangelical life. She also included a detailed personal-faith survey.
The hard part is finding a balance between personal freedom and the larger framework of spiritual authority found in a church, said Berry. It is very American and very Protestant to want both at the same time.
"I believe in true Truth, with a big T," she said. "But I have to admit that I have a kind of shopping list of my own. I have my beliefs, too. I know that sounds contradictory, but there you go. ... You end up advocating a kind of spiritual consumerism. That makes me very uncomfortable, but that's the reality of what is going on out there. That's what people are doing."


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September 29, 2017
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Last week a small group of teachers and administrators secretly met to reschedule "hell weeks" in response to the school's switch from trimesters to semesters. The meeting was called after an administrator overheard multiple juniors bragging that the new policy would allow them to start their senior slumps in January.
According to audio recorders secretly planted in the dean's office by former Head of Upper Division Dr. David Schiller, an unidentifiable faculty member said, "The goal of the switch is to make the school year seem easier while actually keeping it as hard as its always been."
To combat the feeling that our school is becoming less stressful, the faculty have been asked to evaluate many proposals aimed at maintaining the level of academic rigor for which the school is known. An early favorite was a plan to switch from hell weeks to hell months.
The Athletics Department, hoping to build off of the momentum of the new attendance policy, proposed having P.E. grades be determined by athletic ability rather than effort in order to make students more competitive.
Also in contention was a carefully calculated proposal from the math department to change the ten-point scale to an eleven-point scale so students' grades are rounded down instead of up at the end of the year.
The switch to semesters has presented an opportunity to department heads, who will now attempt to cram more material into their curriculums, despite the year not actually increasing in length. When the department chairs heard of my investigation into this matter, one was overheard saying "should Aaron really be spending time on this conspiracy theory given that he has three tests tomorrow?"


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Witness Bonjisi
Born: 1975
Education: Completed primary school in Domboshoava, Chinamhora before moving to Mabvuku, on the outskirts of Harare to complete his secondary education.
Inspired by his brother the late Lameck Bonjisi, Witness started sculpting in 1992. With the guidance of Nicholas Mukomberanwa, Witness learnt the art form of his ancestors to which he added his unique style and creativity. Using his imagination and the natural shape of the stone as his guide, Witness creates sculptures filled with beauty and power. Witness's style of sculpture takes on a contemporary form unlike that of the earlier Shona artists which is far more primitive in nature.
His work has been shown and collected around the globe including the US, Germany, Netherlands and now Asia mainly China. Witness together with Ibwe Gallery attended the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland as the main exhibitor where he had a sell out exhibition.
United Nations Art collections, Geneva
Kofi Annan Private Collection
The Royal Family of Oman
The National Gallery of Zimbabwe
Witness Bonjisi, 'Judge', W16xH97 KG30


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