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Of course, it is common for property owners to have immediate and pertinent questions when mold is discovered. Here are some frequently asked questions customers have when dealing with mold in the home.
First, don't disturb the mold, since this could shed more spores into the air. If the suspected mold covers more than a three-foot area, call All American Carpet & Tile right away; if a smaller area is affected, contact All American Carpet & Tile at the earliest possible time to schedule a mold assessment. The technicians will perform a moisture test and determine if mold remediation services are needed.
No, painting over the mold will not inhibit its growth. The mold will continue to grow under the new coat of paint. The mold should be professionally removed to rid the property of the mold's harmful health effects.
Everyone is exposed to mold spores on a daily basis since it grows naturally in outdoor settings. However, it is also an allergen and, in some rare cases, toxic. People with immune or respiratory problems, pregnant women, elderly people, and children may be at increased risk of illness from molds.
Health effects of mold can vary, depending upon the individual, length of exposure, and the amount of spores inhaled or ingested. Effects may include:
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Asthma or difficulty breathing
Mold is very common; some types of molds are harmful, and others aren't. However, mold infestations in the home need to be controlled as soon as they are found.
Mold spores get into the home through open doorways and windows, and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. Areas that are exposed to excessive moisture or water damage create an ideal environment in which mold can grow. Wet paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products are prime sites for mold growth. Paint, wallpaper, insulation materials, drywall, carpeting, and upholstery may also get moldy.
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Governor Edward G. Rendell has announced that $19.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding is now available for large-scale wind projects that will generate clean energy, spur new orders for the Keystone State's green energy manufacturers, and put Pennsylvanians back to work.
In describing the importance of supporting clean energy technologies, the Governor said this latest investment builds upon Pennsylvania's stature as one of the fastest growing states for wind energy in America.
"With the help of federal and state incentives -- and programs like Green Energy Works! -- Pennsylvania is paving the way to develop more large, shovel-ready wind projects. These are the types of projects that create jobs for people putting steel in the ground, while helping us to power our future in a cleaner, more environmentally friendly and efficient way," said Governor Rendell.
"Pennsylvania has been recognized for the growth of our wind energy sector, with three new wind farms beginning operation this year and additional projects coming on-line in the near future," continued Governor Rendell. "Pennsylvania now has 595 megawatts of wind generation capacity, enough to power more than 178,000 homes."
According to the American Wind Energy Association, the state ranked second in the nation for wind industry growth during the second and third quarters of this year.
The Green Energy Works! Wind program is open to projects located in Pennsylvania that use grant funds matched with private investments for wind energy systems of at least 3 megawatts of capacity and use Pennsylvania goods and services to the greatest extent possible.
Funds may be used to purchase and install equipment for producing wind energy or distributing energy by covering interconnection costs and network upgrades. All proposals must be for a minimum of $250,000 and may not exceed $19.8 million. All projects must create jobs and be completed by April 30, 2012.

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2017 Community Summit
Coming together for community...
On February 1, 2017 over 80 members of the Practical Service Design Community came together for our first ever virtual community summit event. During the event, our Community Research Team presented their research and findings, sharing insights to help us grow and evolve as a community of practice.
Below are the clips from the Research Team's presentation. If you are inspired to get more involved in the community, please join #community-planning to stay in the loop for future activities.
Many thanks to the Research Team and all their hard work, to everyone who participated in the event, and to all the members who donated to help offset costs!
We will be taking the insights and ideas from the Summit and synthesizing them to determine some next steps for the community. Stay tuned!
Summit links
Insight theme #1: Understanding Service Design
Insight theme #2: Joining the PSD Community
Insight theme #3: Doing Service Design
Insight theme #4: Connecting and Building Relationships
Insight theme #5: Selling Service Design and Change


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Greetings Daizies,
Fall season is on it's horizon and with that comes the problematic split ends and chronic dryness that can come upon us all with natural hair. It's time to take moisturizing to the next level as we prepare for those cold times. Here's how to make sure you don't slack off this season and pay for it later.
Keep it Simple
The best thing to do is keep it nice and simple. There are 2 popular methods for daily moisturizing. The LOC method and the LCO method. LOC stands for liquid, oil, cream/butter and LCO, a different order, liquid, oil, cream/butter. I've used all sorts of order combinations and for my hair I can't say I've found a difference. I recently used OLC and I don't think that's even a thing lol but I typically use the LCO method because oil seals the moisture in my hair more effectively. The first step of coating the hair with a water-based leave-in conditioner or plain old water to simply hydrate the hair. Then the next step of oil or a cream is to seal that moisture. The last step is to close the cuticle with the oil or cream.
For the SIMPLE part, choose your 3 products to hydrate, seal, and coat your hair. Have these 3 products in an easy to find place to eliminate the struggle of figuring out what you'll us each day. Ideas for your LOC or LCO method.
- Put water in a spray bottle and spritz hair
- Leave-In Conditioners
- Hair milk or hair lotion
- Hair pudding
- Shea Butter
- If water was used as the liquid, leave-in can also be used as the cream
- Jamaican Black Castor Oil 8 oz – Glass Bottle
- Grapeseed Oil
- Jojoba OIl
Keep it Regular
Make daily moisturizing a habit. I choose to do this every night before showering (so I can rinse all of the oil off my hands/arms) but try to do it a few hours before bed so I don't end up just sleeping. If it helps, put a daily reminder on your phone so you don't miss your ideal time to do your hair.
Keep it Fun
Maintaining natural hair can be a time-consuming. Keep it fun by catching up on your favorite show. This can also help motivate you not to spend too much time or lallygag by setting a goal to finish by 'x' amount of episodes. For me, I try to finish my LCO within 1 episode of 'Insecure' and for a full on twist out, within 1 episode of 'Power'.
Overall, maintaining a consistent moisturizing routine is one of the most crucial keys to healthy natural hair. If you've been slacking it's never too late to step up your game. For more questions pertaining your moisturizing regimen, comment below and be sure to follow my blog and Facebook posts for more updates.
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Janice Roodsari, postpartum doula
Nurturing growing families with love and experience as an RN, CLC, and mother of twins.
Congratulations on your growing family! Whether you are a first time parent or a seasoned expert, a postpartum doula is a wonderful resource! Transitioning to parenthood or growing your family is a challenge, and most new parents could use some mothering of their own, especially when recuperating from birth. A postpartum doula can help you get settled in and support you through the usual worries and questions with evidence based information. I encourage you to contact me for a free consultation, you deserve the support! - Twincerely, Janice Roodsari


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"Let's think about it over the weekend. I'm okay waiting a few days, even another week before we make our decision," Husband said.
He wanted me to feel at peace about it too, but I didn't. Even though I knew it was the right decision, my heart felt like it had been thrown in the blender. Another move? To another new state? Trying to find another new apartment and new church and going through the exhaustion of making new friends?
I said I would think about it over the weekend, but I didn't. I didn't really think about it until Monday morning when I ran into this blog post:
So, don't let anyone tell you that following Jesus will be easy. Don't believe for a second that being a Christian should be easy. It's hard, but it's good. It's challenging, but it's rewarding. It's draining, but so fulfilling.
Because He leads us into places we would never go without Him. Places that are dark and lonely and terrifying. Places that are rich and deep. Places that don't look anything like our expectations. Places that are amazing. Places that scare the hell out of those around you.
No, it's not easy. Doing what is right is hard and long and it won't cost us something–no, it will cost us everything.
I hadn't sobbed like I did that Monday morning in a really long time. Because that's when the peace finally came: staring at my computer screen, big tears rolling down my face, realizing that yes, this summer we will be moving to Milwaukee.
Another move, another new state, another new apartment, another new church, trying to make new friends. {I am already cursing the DMV lines we will be standing in.}
In January, I mentioned on Facebook that instead of focusing on New Year's Resolutions, I was focusing on one word throughout the year. The word I chose was "Overwhelmed." At that time we were already thinking about this move, and I was looking at my calendar thinking, "Another baby, my first book, and moving out of state. What the heck."
My mom and sisters agreed, "Sounds like a recipe for postpartum depression."
"Overwhelmed" is exactly how I felt. But I also shared:
2016 feels like a big year for our family: big dreams, big goals, big changes. And when I think about it all, I feel overwhelmed, anxious. But I have experienced God's faithfulness up close. I have seen Him carry us through a sorrowful 2015, and I know He can carry us through all the stuff that feels "Big" about this year too.
So I choose "Overwhelmed." Not overwhelmed by "Big" dreams and goals and changes, but by God's constant, "Big" presence in our lives.
Here's the tagline I added, the one I have pondered the past few months: "Overwhelmed by God's faithfulness more than my own anxiousness."
Yes, He is so faithful.
Because I should also tell you that this is what we prayed to find. This new job in this new state that combines teaching and inner city missions is exactly what we prayed to find since our time in Guatemala. Husband applied there before we moved back to the States, but they had already hired. Last year we looked into it again, but then we lost Aliza.
But God kept putting it on our hearts, over the past two years He kept slowly paving the steps to this place, this job; this mission we desire to be a part of.
So no, it's not easy. But what a delight. Beyond the exhaustion of the logistics behind another move and the deep ache of leaving people that we love, what a delight to follow where God leads. What a delight to feel God's "I love you's" when He says, See, I have given you this desire in your heart. Follow Me on the path that will take you there.
I'm not sure how, but I feel peace about it, peace way beyond my understanding. I'm sure whatever I must be hopped up on will eventually wear off and I'll feel the frazzled mess of life we are headed towards. Until then, I'll continue to let myself be overwhelmed.
Overwhelmed by His faithfulness more than my own anxiousness.
Grace and Peace,
P.S. What do you feel overwhelmed by today? How do you see God faithfully providing for you as He leads where He wants you to go?


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"If you want to excel, then you better start learning all that you have to learn to your field and start sharing your knowledge with the ones follow!", I hear my grandfather say when I told him, a long time ago, what I would like to do with my life.
My grandfather was a simple man, and he cannot understand concepts such as IT, communications, human development, and such. He was only focused on 2 things:
- to be excellent on what you choose to do (i.e. a dedicated professional with a growth mindset) and
- to be able (and intentional and willfully) to pave the way for all those want to follow the same path with you (i.e. a person of value)
These 2 criteria were all that makes for him a trustworthy professional and person!
The same criteria, I have caught myself, applying in every person I meet or work with, in the business area.
In my mind, there is no distinction between a professional try to be improved in his/her area of expertise and a person of value!
Being a Professional
Today the business and market are far from complicated than it used to be and the adequacy (if not mastery) of the required skills, competencies and knowledge are more demanding than never before!
You face every day a batch of business problems you have to handle and to provide the necessary solutions/answers not just for your team or your company but for your partners in business as well.
In business decisions take their toll (time, money, resources, labor, etc.) and it is important for you to be able to navigate safely among the alternatives and select the most suitable ones! People depend on these decisions and you hope you have chosen right for everybody shakes.
A valuable partner is not only valuable for his/her expertise but for the capabilities and the decisions he/she can bring to the table!
But the decisions are not on autopilot (or shouldn't be). In an environment constantly changing, as today interconnected business are, your capability of taking good (and sometimes, hard) decisions depends on the investment you have done on yourself and on your personal development.
You cannot be a good professional, entrepreneur or manager (even if the only resource you are handling is yourself) if you cannot spend time on yourself for learning more of the processes, the technologies, the methodologies and the tools of your trade!
Good, fast and efficient decisions are the output of detailed preparing planning and deliberation accompanied with the suitable action plans. You need to know for instance how to prioritize, to triage your tasks and obligations, in your work in order to be more effective and efficient, while you would have the time to help other people as well.
This cannot be done without detail searching, trials-and-errors, application of new procedures and tools. And it cannot be done at all if you do not have a growth mindset, which would apply equally to your work and to yourself.
In order to develop a mindset as that you need to: assume full ownership,
- assume full ownership, accountability, and responsibility for all your actions and their results
- focus on the aspects of your work needs improvement and decide how to do that
- maintain a healthy curiosity about everything new in your field and take some time on how you can apply in your particular niche market
- invest on yourself by keep on learning new things, feedback them in your field and test if or how they can be exploited and bring results
- take the time to listen carefully to people (clients, associates, partners, members on your team, etc.) and help them to solve their business problems (if you can)
- improve your products, services, and solutions
among many other things, you can do to improve yourself within your business field!
A Person of Value
Being a pro does not mean anything if it is not accompanied, supported and amplified by your personal traits. Character, personality, core values, personal strategies, life direction, etc. would further your business goals or would derail you from your life scope and mission.
The personal features are as important as the professional ones because the imbalance between the personal and professional elements and features would create with any mathematical certainty "problematic" business and personal situations and relationships.
The name of the game is trust, both in business as in personal level. The people would "invest" in you and at your ideas, approaches, products, solutions, and services if they know they can trust you! In a highly complex and digital social and business ecosystem, trust is the only currency, can make you go a far distance!
Trust is a difficult gained commodity and easily lost resources if you are not investing in keeping your edge and cultivating yourself and your relationships!
To do this, you should: be the person that makes a
- be the person that makes a difference
- provides constant value to the people he/she interacts with (team members, clients, etc.)
- pay attention to details and acknowledge the people and situations contribute to your success
- improve yourself by investing time, energy and resources to yourself capable to make you a better person (as testing new tools, eat healthy, exercising frequently, reading inspiring books, writing, etc.) and associate with the right kind of persons (either by participating to or developing a mastermind group, hiring a coach, communicate with experts in your field, etc.)
- be the "gate-keeper" protecting the people you serve from bad influences or/and bad services
- design your life according to your values, priorities, and strategies you have selected for servicing your goals (btw, for an integrated approach to life planning you can check the new book of Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy "Living Forward")
- employ win-win strategies in every situation (if possible, of course)
- maintain a growth mindset and a curiosity about all the things can improve you
- tweak procedures, tools, applications to meet your requirements and help you be a better person
- keep up your word at all situation (even, and especially, when it seems impossible)
among the many venues, you can select for being a better person and become a person of value!
These are the reasons why being a pro is tightly interwoven with you being as well and a person of value!
What's your opinion!


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Political Agnosticism is Just Ordinary Gnosticism
In my interview last week with World Magazine's Nick Eicher, he asked me an inevitable question. Essentially, I have written a book designed to espouse a biblical perspective on politics. Yet, when one takes stock of the actual positions I take with respect to life and sexuality, economics and charity, criminal justice and war, they seem to line up fairly well with the Republican Party platform. Isn't it a just criticism to point out that what I have done is baptize conservative political ideology? Haven't I simply taken a current ideology and stamped "biblical" on it?
I gave a short and sweet answer to that question: namely, I am not going to apologize for the fact that the Republican Party takes a position on, say, individual human dignity and the right to life that is pleasing to God and the Democratic Party does not. Just because nobody gets it perfect doesn't mean that nobody is closer to the ideal than anyone else. I do not need to be infallible to be right, nor does a political party need to be infallible in order to be right.
It so happens that I believe modern political conservatism takes positions that are far closer to biblical principles and ideals than modern political progressivism. I've made the argument, and readers can judge the merits. I am comfortable that in my own mind the biblical principles are primary, and the actual endorsement of a party is secondary. I have not decided that I am a Republican first, Christian second. I am a Christian first, and my politics are subordinate to that.
I know people will accuse me of simply baptizing my own political preferences, and I knew all along they would so accuse me while I was writing the book. Here's my sincere response: I am completely open to that argument. It is certainly possible. Everybody has their blind spots, and I am hardly immune. The problem I encounter is this: many people want to arrive at that conclusion, but nobody actually wants to make the argument that gets to that conclusion. Show me where I have trumped Scriptural teaching in favor of a political golden calf. Really. Show me. That is what must be done. I spent 200+ pages explaining how the Bible's presentation of life, economic, and justice issues affect politics. If someone wants to argue that I've wrongly interpreted what God thinks about life, economics, and justice, I'm all ears.
But more typically I read emphatic declarations that any attempt to apply the Bible to politics is misguided, legalistic, and/or violates God-given freedom and liberty of conscience. But saying that is quite a bit easier than showing it.
I know that political differences are divisive. They present a peculiar challenge to the community of faith. People are passionate about politics. I am no exception. I fully understand and, to a degree, sympathize with the impulse to make politics off-limits to our religious communities. It certainly ought to be a lower priority than, say, preaching the good news of salvation to sinners. As I hope I made clear in my book, I do not believe that each and every political question has an answer that can be read off the pages of the Bible. The Bible does not tell us the rightness, utility, or wisdom of drilling for natural gas in the Bakken oil field or building the Keystone Pipeline. The Bible doesn't directly tell us what our marginal tax rates should be. That is why I think the issues need to be discussed at higher elevations. Getting the contours of the overall vista is needed before walking down into the valleys. We need to get the BIG issues right before we start in on the smaller, thornier problems.
But there are some who want an all-out cease-fire. Darryl Hart tells us:
"[T]o try to find a biblical warrant for political positions is invariably a violation of Christian liberty. The reason is that in matters where Scripture is silent—which would include most aspects of domestic and foreign policy—Christians have liberty to act according to their consciences.
Quite a statement, most of which I dispatched in the introduction to my book. The bottom line of Hart's view is that there is no "Christian" view of most aspects of domestic and foreign policy. Progressive or conservative, six of one, half-dozen of another; only the individual conscience is to be our guide. In other words, since there is no divine guidance on political issues, we are left with political laissez-faire. No one, says Hart, has the right to claim divine approval for "most" (what a slippery word!) aspects of politics. This is a call to political agnosticism.
But it is really just a version of ordinary Gnosticism, of the garden variety.
The ancient Gnostics drew a fundamental, antithetical divide between the divine, spiritual life of God and the mundane, material world in which we find ourselves. For the Gnostic, divine truth does not exist in broad daylight, for God does not mingle in the realm of space and time. Truth is only available in private, individual, spiritual intuition. Only by looking "within" can one tap into the divine realm. In other words, there is no divine revelation, no "unveiling" of God's will in the world. Divine truth is "secret" and "veiled" truth. (This is why their gospels were always the secret gospel of so-and-so.) No one can have confidence what God thinks about anything pertaining to life in this changing world. At its heart, Gnostic theology quarantines God from the messy affairs of humanity.
It means that God utterly transcends our ordinary political concerns.
It means that God doesn't speak to the malleable, changing, messy material and political world in which we find ourselves (or at least "most" of it).
It means, further, that we cannot say, one way or another, whether God is pleased or angry about any particular political position.
It means that God is utterly impassible, unaffected by our political preferences. Divine favor or disfavor does not apply to our political life.
It means that our ethical guidance must come exclusively from within (i.e., our conscience).
These are all characteristic convictions of ancient Gnosticism, and they all follow rather directly from the sharp dichotomy between the timeless, impassible, unknowable God and the messy, changing material world. And I have to wonder about the similarity when I hear Christians adamant that since politics is messy and divisive, we should not seek biblical guidance or that such guidance does not exist. If we do not have a God who speaks, we have the ineffable god of Gnosticism, knowable only through internal spiritual intuition.
Now, maybe somebody like Darryl Hart will admit that God does speak (and I'm sure he would), and argue that the disagreement we are having relates to what, exactly, God says. That is, of course, fine. But at the end of the day, if we do not know God's mind on (in his words) most issues of domestic and foreign policy, we are compelled to say that most issues are adiaphora ("indifferent things"). We must say, in other words, that what appear to be morally antithetical positions are equally good and legitimate for Christians to hold.
I'm sorry for being stubborn. NARAL* and NRLC are not equally good. Marriage and polygamy are not equally good. Private property and wealth redistribution are not equally good. Individual liberty and collective Statism are not equally good. True justice and identity politics are not equally good. Belief in the legitimacy of the coercive State and pacifism are not equally good.
* Did you see their President, Nancy Keenan, speak at the Democratic National Convention? As a native Montanan, I'm sad that our great state produced someone of her ideology. She once served as the superintendent of the entire Montana school system. When she was in charge, my parents wisely chose homeschooling (one "choice" of which Nancy Keenan decidedly does not approve.)
When someone tells me they are politically agnostic, what they are really telling me is that they are religiously Gnostic, at least to some degree. They are saying that the central point of my book is completely wrong:
We have no earthly idea what God loves.
I understand certain people taking that view. Postmodern relativists, for one, the sorts of people who removed all references to God in the Democratic platform and then vigorously opposed re-inserting them. I have a very difficult time understanding Christians taking that view, especially some who ought to know better.


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We are currently recruiting for a Digital Marketing Executive to join a small team in one of the most highly recognised financial organisations in Buckinghamshire. We are looking for someone with experience in digital marketing that has an interest in performance marketing through online campaigns, this is an ideal role for someone with excellent excel and analytical skills.
The Digital Marketing Executive will be responsible for delivering the essential marketable opportunities for digital acquisition channels, across all performance marketing platforms through PPC and AdWords campaigns. Responsibilities will include the digital acquisition strategy, campaign management, analysis and implementing these into the business.
This is a great opportunity for someone that is organised and works well under pressure as this role offers the prospect to be one of the key contributors to the company's success. Due to the central location of the offices this position is widely commutable from areas such as: High Wycombe, Hemel Hempstead, Uxbridge, Watford, Aylesbury, St Albans and many more.
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Two-Faced Book – Having Two Profiles
Simply put … No – you should not have two Facebook Profiles!
I have seen many people try to do this, and never seen one person do both successfully.
MY PREMISE: The benefit of using Facebook for business is networking, not marketing.
Lots of folks disagree with me here, so please understand this is the platform from which I speak. Direct marketing with social media – i.e. trying to advertise or sell services through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn – rarely works. Usually it offends people and they defriend, hide, unfollow or disconnect. Trying to sell directly on social media platforms is similar to doing the same at any other face-to-face networking event. It's offensive. People didn't come to the event to become your customer.
It's okay to mention products or services in your Facebook posts, but only within the context of personal relationships you're building or have already built.
The Professional Profile Page – How does the "B" list feel?
Suppose you're my professional colleague and you friend me (from your "professional" profile) on Facebook. I accept your friend request only to find out that you have another profile page .. one that appears more casual and private – one where you're more personal, funny, more genuine. To me – that says I'm on the B list and the real friends got be on the A list. What value does being on your B list bring me? I perceive the B list as a channel for advertising, and I'm insulted that you consider me second rate.
If you want to use social media platforms to network and grow a business, it's important that you come across as fully human with all your personality traits, and someone who is genuinely interested in others – not some sterile business person that posts about one topic only.
Plus, with as little time as we have for everything we do, who has time to keep up with two profiles?
Oh,and please don't commit the cardinal sin of hiring someone to do your professional facebook page to save time. That's like paying someone to socialize for you and its worse than putting us on your B list. Please spare us from the benefit of having a surrogate friend on a sterile profile page clog our the Facebook newsfeeds?.
By the way, if I find out I'm on a B list …. I defriend. Then I probably mention to people how insulted I am .. and guess what? You'll never know. That's the danger of social media. When you offend – even unintentionally – you may never know about the venom your victim is injecting into your network.
Why do you want to be two different people?
Imagine you're at a large social gathering like a wedding or funeral or an annual banquet for a non-profit group. There are people there from your job, from you community, local government officials, family members, and good close friends.
Would you feel free to talk with most of these folks casually about your vacation or your child's recent special achievement?
Would you be okay with talking about exciting things that are going on at work or chat about an upcoming event that inspires you, makes you want to attend because of a special interest you have?
Could you freely laugh at a joke or funny story someone shared, engage in conversation about others' vacations, kids' achievements, professional topics, special interests / hobbies?
The answer is probably yes, and because you'd be in mixed company, you'd take care not to overshare or become a bore. You'd most likely act more interested in others than in yourself considering who was in attendance, and you'd be social as well as professional. In short, you'd be an interesting person – fully yourself, who was respectful of others and well behaved. And you might even get to know some of these folks a little better and strengthen some relationships.
The same scenario works on social media.
Build and strengthen all relationships as one person.
So if you're using Facebook to network for business you may have to sacrifice a little and not by not using profanity no matter how funny it might be, not posting things that are off color or heavily political (unless you're a politician) or opinionated. You won't want to post photos of yourself drunk at a family party, and you must restrain yourself from passing gossip or tearing down others.
One interesting profile projected to all your friends and colleagues can offer you a tool that allows you to have fun, keep up with friends and family and network virtually – with a network that is always on – 24 / 7. You can check in a few times a day, make connections, build relationships, find out what's new, and pass on a message …. all at your convenience.
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Miyonaha seems to radiate the message behind Louis Armstrong's anthem, "What a Wonderful World." For instance, her dream destination is Hawaii because – in her words – "I love beaches, so pretty," and like the song, she sees the best in people. "She is thoughtful towards others," says one worker. "Miyonaha is a charming girl who enjoys making others smile," says another worker. Oftentimes, Miyonaha showcases her sense of humor and loves sharing a laugh with others. Like Louis, Miyonaha loves music; her favorite genres are rap and hip hop, and she especially enjoys listening to Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne. On the weekends, Miyonaha enjoys volunteering. She also likes spending time with friends watching movies or playing cards. Her favorite foods mirror her varied interests. Miyonaha loves soul food, fried chicken and Little Caesars Meat Lovers Pizza, and she might even top off a favorite meal with a Snickers bar for dessert. If dreams come true, Miyonaha will become a veterinarian or a scientist, and if dreams surely do come true, Miyanah's wonderful world will include a big house and a family to enjoy it with her so they can – again, in her words – "live happily ever after." It would be a wonderful world if Miyonaha had another dream come true: Being part of a family again, one who would talk to her or hug her when she's upset. Or one who would go swimming and play together. Or even better, "Tell me they love me."
Miyonaha can be very energetic at times but her behaviors can change quickly, according to one of her workers. She receives services to help her process her feelings. Miyonaha benefits from assistance in staying on task at home and in school. She shows a strong desire to improve in all areas, her worker says. She needs assistance in school but is committed to the work. She lists science as her favorite subject in school.
Miyonaha would do well with single or two parents who are patient and experienced and who have knowledge of the impact of trauma on a child. She would do best with no other children in the home. Her new forever family must be strong advocates for the services that will help Miyonaha function at her best at home, in school and in the community.
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Rhinoceros is a solitary animal and teaches how to be comfortable within ourselves.
Living with all the positive energy that we drew from our belief from the Rhino, our views start to unveil visions that we didn't recognize or see previously. With this influence, we begin to adapt looking at things deeply, broadly and differently. This affects our judgment and decisions in life which will eventually lead us to achieve our goals.
The Rhino reminds us to trust our inner wisdom. Don't look at appearance only – go beyond and trust your internal senses.
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Snakes and Snails and Puppy dog tails…AGAIN
We received confirmation today at my third ultrasound that we are definitely having another boy. I am 32 weeks today and my Doctor wanted to check on the baby's growth progress. Our newest baby boy is doing well and according to the ultrasound tech's prediction he is right on track to be about 7 – 7 1/2 lbs when he is born. I have never had an ultrasound this far along – it was a different but good experience. Poor little guy looks so cramped in there! The ultrasound pictures and video never represent clearly what we get to see during the ultrasound, but the tech did manage to capture this gem:
Those lips are identical to Jonah's when he is stretching his out to give kisses. In many of the pictures I could see the baby's strong resemblance to both Elijah and Jonah. Just 8 more weeks and we will be able to see and hold our newest, precious, little boy…we can't wait!!


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The Spiritual Dimension of Immigration
Ha Jin, Novelist
In his poem "Facing West from Californian Shores" (1867) Walt Whitman presents a prototype of the immigrant, who has come to America from the tyranny of his "God," "sage," and "hero." Having reached the end of his journey, its "circle almost circled," the man is full of misgivings about the promised land. He wonders, "But where is what I started for so long ago? / And why is it yet unfound?" Yet despite his doubts and despite the ironic upshot of his adventure, he is "pleas'd and joyous."
Whether forced or voluntary, immigrants are essentially travelers, having left their native lands in search of a true homeland. In English the word "homeland" has two meanings: first, the land of one's origin; second, the place where one's home is. Conventionally it was easy to reconcile the two meanings, since most people did not migrate and would use "homeland" to refer to their native lands. But nowadays, the second meaning of the word, the place where one's home is, has taken priority over the first. We often hear people say "my new homeland," "my adopted homeland," "my second homeland," and even "homeland security." As travelers looking for home, immigrants have to reshape themselves to fit the arduous, life-transforming journey. They cannot possibly carry with them the whole shebang of their past and can take along only what is essential and most useful to them. In other words, they have to abandon some of their heritages to become a capable traveler.
What they have brought with them may be "foreign" in the eyes of native-born Americans, but this foreignness is vital for the immigrants' existence and cannot be separated from their own being. This foreignness also defines them as valuable individuals in American society, and it is a source of nourishment that helps sustain and enrich American life and culture and the English language. The metaphor of "a melting pot" would be inadequate if it meant only to melt away the immigrant's foreignness. Similarly, the phrase "the land of opportunities" can be problematic as well, because many people come to America not just for material opportunities. Human beings are not animals that follow food. Many people come to America to seek fulfillment, to find out what they can become, and to build a true homeland. They see America more as "a land of possibilities," where one can start anew and dream of becoming free.
Indeed, freedom can be frightening, because it is conditional on uncertainty and self-reliance. As a free individual, one cannot depend on officials or connections for one's survival. Given the choice between freedom and security, I bet many people would choose the latter, especially those who live in an authoritarian society. To some people in the world, freedom is an alien mind-set; pursuing freedom in America, in a way, is like forcing a domesticated animal to turn feral. But the immigrants are brave souls who accept the challenge and the promise of this free land, although they know that a part of the promise can never be fulfilled.
Recently, immigration has again become a contested issue. Patrick Buchanan even uses the phrase "the third world invasion" to cast a dire view of this country's future if the immigrant influx remains unchecked. His position stands as the antithesis of the American promise, just the opposite of the Statue of Liberty's welcoming gesture" I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" One can argue that times have changed and that even Whitman realized 130 years ago that the American promise could no longer be kept. Even so, where else besides America is there still the dream of possibilities that draws people from all over the world? We ought to find ways to keep this dream alive.
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In November 2012 Project Alpha organised and participated in a successful non-proliferation and export compliance outreach workshop in Dalian, China.
Over 30 attendees from Chinese industry participated to share best practices and experiences. The Project Alpha team, Centre for Science and Security Studies (CSSS) academic staff and industry experts organised and participated in a successful non-proliferation and export compliance outreach workshop in Dalian, China. The workshop took place on 29 & 30 November 2012 and sought to raise awareness of the importance of compliance with UN sanctions resolutions in the Chinese carbon fibre and alloys sectors. Carbon fibre and alloys are actively sought by proliferators such as Iran and North Korea for use in their sanctioned nuclear and missile programmes.
The workshop was organised by the Project Alpha team working in cooperation with two Chinese-government affiliated think tanks: the China Arms Control and Disarmament Association (CACDA) which is Ministry of Foreign Affairs affiliated, and China Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation (CAITEC). It was attended by over 30 industry participants and representatives of a number of other Chinese government departments. The two-day conference included sessions led by academics and experts based at King's, as well as Chinese government officials, a member of the UN Panel of Experts on Iran, and those from Chinese think tanks and British and Chinese industry.
The presentations from industry were particularly useful in sharing compliance best practices and experiences with other industry attendees. Chinese industry attendees remarked that they found the workshop useful in informing their compliance systems and practices. The workshop in Dalian was the second organised by Project Alpha; the first took place in Qingdao in February 2012. The workshops have been funded by the British government and contribute to broader counter-proliferation efforts. Dalian was chosen as a venue for the latest workshop because it is a significant industrial hub and port with high throughput. Project Alpha hopes to continue its work with Chinese colleagues in the near future to further share experiences and best practices.


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IUCN together with the Pangani River Basin Management Project and Global Water Initiative partners held a 3 day workshop on sharing experiences around community participation in water resources management in Morogoro, Tanzania from 14 to 16 September.
The objectives of the workshop were to share experiences and knowledge on community participation in water resources management in Tanzania (and East Africa). Such experiences include "lessons and challenges on the establishment and operationalization of Water User Associations or WUAs", said Katharine Cross, Programme Officer of the IUCN East and Souther Africa Water and Wetlands Programme. "Also on the discussion table were sustainability mechanisms of WUAs, and the relationships or interactions of those with other institutions at the local level".
Further topics of knowledge sharing at the workshop included developing recommendations such as guidelines on improving community participation in water resources, including process-documentation.
The meeting was attended by more than 50 participants from 9 River Basin Offices in Tanzania, in particular represented by community development officers. Also present were representatives from other Eastern African countries such as Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia.
Creating a network in Tanzania (and across East Africa) to continue sharing information on community participation and engagement around WUAs was discussed and would be further developed.
The workshop, which was hosted by the WAMI/Ruvu Basin Water Board, finished with a field trip to sites around Morogoro where WUAs are being established.
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A partnership has been established between these two entities to make the 2nd edition of the International Festival of Ibn Battuta a success
In order to promote the cultural heritage of Morocco and share values of peace and tolerance, Menara.ma, one of the major portals of information and services in Morocco, has decided to support the Moroccan Association of Ibn Battuta, organizer of the International Festival of Ibn Battuta (IFIB), which will celebrate its second edition from 9 to 12 November 2017 in Tangier, under the theme "Travelers, Ambassadors of Peace".
The Moroccan Association of Ibn Battuta relies upon a major media partner:
To make this new edition of the festival a success, the Moroccan Association of Ibn Battuta relies upon a major media partner in Morocco: Menara.ma. This portal of information and services, online since 1995, broadcasting both in Arabic and French, seeks to be a strong partner of cultural events, as Zineb Chaabani (Marketing and Communication Manager) states that Menara.ma has always been looking for a strong partner and supporter of cultural and social activities in Morocco.
Today, through concluding a partnership with the Moroccan Association of Ibn Battuta, we confirm our support for the International Festival of Ibn Battouta and we are committed to promoting its messages of peace and tolerance in order to make it Tangier's favorite festival in the upcoming editions. "
Mohamed Dekkak, honorary president of the Moroccan Association of Ibn Battuta, said: "We are constantly solicited by information distributors through different social media channels at any time of the day and it must be said that the world has indeed become a large, consistently connected village. We perceive Menara.ma as being the right media partner for any action that aims to communicate with as many people as possible. »
Aziz Benami, founding president of the association, emphasized that this partnership with Menara.ma aims to promote the festival in a continuous way through its Arabic and French versions.
Founded in 2015, the Moroccan Association of Ibn Battuta is the first association to promote the character of Ibn Battuta, his message of tolerance and his writings. It also aims to accompany the project "Tangier Metropolis" in terms of culture and tourism.
The International Festival of Ibn Battuta, which highlights the legacy of the great traveler Ibn Battuta, offers a varied program including various activities in several areas of Tangier.
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We've lots going on in the Ingleton area with something to interest you throughout the year. Main annual events include
1940's Weekend, Overground Underground Festival, Ingleton Gala & Mountain Race and Sheafstock. Ingleton also hosts its very own cycle sportive, Escape to the Dales.
From family friendly to more specialised, you're bound to find something to take part in and enjoy. Browse through the calendar for regular events, weekly, monthly and annual, welcoming locals and visitors. Please see the details for advance booking requirements and accessibility.
2019 events include –
Great Easter Egg Hunt (19th – 28th April)
Sheafstock live music festival (19th – 21st April)
Overground Underground Festival of the Ingleborough Dale (From early May to Sept 2019)
Escape to the Dales Cycle Sportive (30th June)
1940s Homeguard Weekend (5th – 7th July)
Ingleton Gala (20th July)
Mountain Race (20th July)
Ingleton's Golden Snitch Trail (9th November)
2020 Events –
Escape to the Dales Cycle Sportive – 28th June
1940s Homeguard Weekend (3rd – 5th July)
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I'm super honored to be a named a 2016 Young Gun by the Art Director's Club.
In a bold departure from the traditional awards show model — as well as a return to its roots —ADC Young Guns 2016 has been transformed into a curated invitation competition, where potential Young Guns winners will be handpicked by a nomination committee made up of 40 leading thinkers, makers and visionaries from 11 countries representing a range of creative fields.
Each member of the nominating committee will select up to five individuals from around the world who they feel are the most talented and forward-shaping creatives 30 and under in any creative field, including design, motion, photography, advertising, new media, fashion and product design, among others.
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As the legislature has debated a bill to significantly increase the amount of power that comes from renewable energy sources, there have been a lot of accusations flying around the Capitol about how this is a union relief act.
Most of those objections are coming from Republicans, and it would be easy to dust off the complaints as partisan sniping. And in many cases, they are just that.
The labor question, though, is relevant when you realize that eight pages — eight very prescriptive pages — in the 22-page bill have to do with certification requirements and staffing levels for solar installation.
Only 11 pages are devoted to the considerable task of increasing the proportion of energy generated from renewable sources from 20 to 30 percent by 2030.
So, is it a union gimme?
The short answer is no. The longer answer is the bill is intended to direct much of the business of solar installation to experienced, highly credentialed — and expensive — labor.
The bill is intended not just to create jobs, but well-paying jobs. Jeff Lyng, renewable energy policy manager at the Governor's Energy Office, said that was "absolutely" a consideration in writing the bill.
Undoubtedly, the bill's requirements will give a leg up to established solar installers. And it will benefit electricians, some of them unionized. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has a training program for members who want to become highly certified solar practitioners.
However, I think the concern is not whether some unionized electricians get work as a result of this bill, but whether the high certification levels set by the bill ultimately will undercut efforts to meet the renewable standard by making solar energy projects more expensive than they otherwise would be.
Right now, there are no certification standards in Colorado for solar installers. In fact, the state Department of Regulatory Affairs conducted a review of the situation in 2008 and declined to impose licensure requirements on solar installers.
DORA said no regulation was necessary because of the small number of consumer complaints, and because comprehensive inspection and permitting processes exist at the local level.
"In addition to the broad problems associated with unnecessary regulation, creating a barrier to entry could adversely affect the governor's 'new energy economy' by restricting the number of PV (photovoltaic) solar electric installers in Colorado," according to DORA's 2008 sunrise review of the issue.
In short, DORA was concerned about artificially limiting the labor pool.
House Bill 1001, which has passed the state House and is pending in the Senate, would change the current landscape dramatically, by requiring a significant number of individuals with a high certification level to be on the job for solar installs.
"You're going from a Volkswagen to a Cadillac in one fell swoop," said Larry LeDue, who is a solar consultant and instructor at Red Rocks Community College and Arapahoe Community College.
Specifically, the bill requires onsite supervision by individuals certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners, or NABCEP. That certification is not easy. It's a rigorous test, and it can take years to acquire the knowledge necessary to pass it.
In no way is this a basic skills test, or even a competency test. The folks at NABCEP tell me that experienced and qualified installers can easily fail the test.
NABCEP certification was intended to be a badge of honor for those who work in the solar industry. Currently, there are only 94 NABCEP- certified installers in Colorado.
Both Lyng and NABCEP representatives said it would be logical to suspect that installers with such a certification would command higher wages.
The bill also requires licensed electricians or electrical apprentices to be on the job in certain circumstances.
Again, DORA in 2008 declined to recommend that solar installers be required to be licensed electricians because of the potential for limiting the labor pool. The agency used the same rationale in saying it would not recommend solar installers be NABCEP-certified.
Lyng, from the governor's energy office, said the justification for adding the labor requirements to the bill was an effort to get out in front of potential problems as the solar market expands.
"We're building a new market that's going to be significantly greater," Lyng said. "It's proactive, quite frankly."
I can't help but wonder if that's really necessary at this point. It smacks to me of government trying to legislate higher wages instead of using regulation to protect consumers from unscrupulous operators.
It is true, however, that demand for rooftop solar almost certainly will take off as a result of this bill. It requires a significant percentage of renewable energy to come from what is called residential distributed generation. For all practical purposes, that means rooftop solar.
There's a lot to like about that. Not only does additional renewable energy reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but generating power close to where it will be used reduces the need for expensive transmission lines.
In announcing the measure, Gov. Bill Ritter said HB 1001 would result in an additional 100,000 rooftop solar systems.
From the outset, the success of the higher renewable energy standard has been predicated on a delicate balance of economic factors that must remain intact for the vision of this bill to become reality.
Those include continuation of favorable incentives at the state and federal level, and the cost of solar panels, which are currently quite low.
Homeowners will look at the entire financial equation — the cost of a system, including labor costs, in conjunction with government incentives — when deciding whether installation of solar makes sense to them.
Xcel Energy, which supports the measure and thinks the 30 percent standard is attainable, has made its support contingent upon the ability to get the projects done within the 2 percent surcharge already billed to customers for renewable energy projects.
That surcharge is the source of state rebates that will be an integral part of encouraging homeowners to install solar.
Lyng said he doesn't think higher labor costs resulting from legislative requirements will harm efforts to reach the 30 percent renewable standard.
Frankly, I don't know whether they will. But I don't think it's a good idea to do an end run around market forces, legislate higher labor costs and run the risk that the goals of this otherwise laudable bill will drift out of reach.
Alicia Caldwell is a Denver Post editorial writer.


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The Unpredictability of Live Performances
Episode 18 talks about an experience at a recent live performance at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts where a person in the audience fainted and an ambulance was called to the scene. Marky explains how to be dynamic and flexible in unpredictable situations. The episode features two songs from that night performed by Marky and Isabella Tomaso, Me To We and Be The Change.


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The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) has announced its 2016 class of HBCU All-Stars. Russell Roosevelt Williams III, a sophomore at Philander Smith College, is among the 73 students chosen for this prestigious honor.
Williams, a political science major from Opelousus, Lousiana, is among the 2016 All-Star cohort comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and professionals students who were selected in recognition of their accomplishments in academics, leadership and civic engagement.
"During the course of one academic school year, the 73 All-Stars will distinguish themselves as exemplars of the talent that HBCUs cultivate and as noble ambassadors of their respective institutions," said U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. "The Initiative is looking forward to working with this third class of All-Stars and is confident this opportunity will allow the Initiative to meaningfully connect with HBCU students and advance academic excellence at their schools."
Selected from a pool of more than 300 students from 24 states, the District of Columbia, Ghana, Nigeria, and the Virgin Islands, Williams is the only Arkansas student selected for this year's class. "I am beyond humbled at the opportunity this presents for me to represent my institution in my community as well as at the nation's capital," says Williams. Projected to graduate in 2019, Williams is already on a fast track to success and has proven his drive and leadership skills on the Philander campus and in the community serving as the Student Government Vice-President for 2016-2017 and was selected to participate in the Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders hosted by the University of California at Riverside in August. His aspirations include serving as a lawyer and a public servant within local and state government.
As an All-Star, he will serve as an ambassador by providing outreach opportunities and communicating with his constituents about the value of education and the initiative using social media, relationship building, community-based organizations and sessions with industry professionals. The honor also includes the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. to represent Philander Smith College at the annual White House HBCU National Conference in the fall.


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Although I love writing I simply have to be reading at least one book that I can pick up at any given moment. I try to read a range of books, all types of fiction, biographies and, in particular, history. Over the years I've read some brilliant novels, some of which have inspired me in my own writing, others whose stories I cannot shake years after reading them. Compiling a list of my favourite books has proven a tall order but I have come up with what are currently my Top Ten Novels. I've stuck with fiction for this list as I may produce a similar one for non-fiction books I have had the pleasure of reading in the near future. The wonderful thing about books is I never tire of trying to find new masterpieces. I love the ten featured here but I wouldn't be disappointed if ten more great novels came along that bettered them, though I think it's unlikely to happen to all of these titles.
JRR Tolkien – The Lord of the Rings (1954-5)
How do you introduce a masterpiece like The Lord of the Rings? For a long time this was my favourite novel and, along with the Final Fantasy games on Playstation, became a major inspiration for me to start writing fantasy novels of my own. I consider Tolkien's work to be fantasy at its very best. There have been many imitations but none have come quite as close as this epic story. The likes of Terry Pratchett have taken fantasy in a new direction rather than try and recreate Tolkien, something I am also trying to do with my own novels set in Elenchera.
If you've never read The Lord of the Rings or seen Peter Jackson's excellent trilogy of film adaptations (2001-3) then allow me to offer some enlightenment. The story begins with Bilbo Baggins, protagonist of Tolkien's The Hobbit (1937), celebrating his 111th birthday. He leaves his home in the Shire mysteriously entrusting all his belongings, including a mysterious ring, to his nephew and heir, Frodo. Years later Frodo is visited by the wizard Gandalf who informs him the ring he possesses is in fact the One Ring, forged centuries ago by Sauron, the Dark Lord and ruler of the land of Mordor. Having been previously defeated and seemingly killed, Sauron has since re-emerged in spirit, manifest as a lidless eye, surrounded by flames and perched atop his fortress, Barad-dur. When Sauron's frightening Black Riders come to the Shire searching for the ring, Frodo must set out on a journey that leads him to the elven kingdom of Rivendell. In a long council conducted by the elven leader Elrond, Frodo is given the task of travelling into the heart of Sauron's realm to the volcano, Mount Doom, where he must throw the ring into the lava where it was first forged, the only means that it can be destroyed. A Fellowship of nine – four hobbits, a wizard, an elf, a dwarf and two men – begins the journey but their encounters with Sauron's forces see them quickly divide and numerous stories play out as war is fought throughout Middle Earth, while Frodo and his loyal friend, Sam, journey to Mordor to destroy the ring.
Tolkien's work has often been praised more for the world of Middle Earth rather than the characters. His detail is striking with the likes of the calm and rural setting of the Shire, the terrifying path through the mines of Moria, the sumptuous elven kingdom of Lothlorien and finally Mordor all remaining vivid in your memory long after you've turned the page. Intricate maps accompany the novels and even trace the journey of the respective members of the Fellowship of the Ring. Middle Earth becomes imprinted in your mind and after multiple readings I can still picture many of the landmarks clearly.
A novel that beat Pride and Prejudice to no.1 in Britain's Big Read a few years ago, The Lord of the Rings almost didn't happen. After the success of The Hobbit Tolkien was asked for a sequel but couldn't comprehend what else he could write about hobbits. When he did come up with something, he was more focussed on another work The Silmarillion (1977) which he originally intended to publish alongside The Lord of the Rings as one epic covering the War of the Jewels and the War of the Ring in the First and Third Ages of Middle Earth respectively. The first book in Tolkien's novel clearly shows signs of his struggle with the story with some chapters devoted to four hobbits singing in the woods before they encounter Tom Bombadill. Tolkien was plodding along trying to find a direction for the story. I've known people who abandoned the novel at this stage. Part One – The Fellowship of the Ring – is the most challenging of the trilogy but once you begin The Towers the pace becomes frantic and exciting.
The One Ring that forms the focal point of the novel is a fascinating trinket of evil that Frodo must bear. Its hold over the many races is so great that friends and family would gladly kill one another to possess it. All of Frodo's company, save Boromir, are loyal and do not test his possession of the ring but the longer Frodo bears Sauron's ring the heavier it becomes on a chain around his neck and the more his desire for it increases, leaving a dilemma at the end – can Frodo destroy something he has grown to love? Returning from The Hobbit is Gollum or Smeagol, a former bearer of the ring for centuries, who pursues Frodo and Sam desperate to be reunited with the object of his obsession. Gollum is a terrific character, unpredictable and pitiful in equal measure. Though the adventures of the Fellowship makes for enthralling reading the best parts of the novel are when we follow the progress of Frodo and Sam and you can really feel their fatigue and despair as they come to the end of their journey.
I could write a hundred blogs about The Lord of the Rings and still not do justice to the novel. Set in an unforgettable world in Middle Earth, throwing a quartet of peaceful hobbits into an epic battle between good and evil, and having some great set pieces – Gandalf's fight with the Balrog or Sam's battle against Shelob – the novel simply gets better on repeat reading. I would never strive to write a fantasy novel like The Lord of the Rings but if a novel set in Elenchera could have half the success of Tolkien then I'll die a very happy man.
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2) JRR Tolkien – The Lord of the Rings
3) Richard Adams – Watership Down
4) Aldous Huxley – Brave New World
5) Clive Barker – The Thief of Always
7) Terry Pratchett – Night Watch
8) John Irving – The World According to Garp
9) Terry Goodkind – Wizard's First Rule
10) Steve Toltz – A Fraction of the Whole
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If you were to take a single lesson with me it would cost you $70 for an hour. A lesson with a great player like my former teacher, John, Greg Hutchinson, or Steve Smith, might run you $100 if they were giving you a deal.
But Let's Say You Paid $50-an-Hour.
Even if you only took a lesson every two weeks you'd still pay $300 for 3 months of lessons.
Now, I happen to believe my videos are really good.
I've worked hard not only to incorporate everything I've learned teaching myself to overcome my weaknesses, but to categorize and sequence everything into easy-to-digest mini-lessons. And unlike many teachers, my aim is to teach you to teach yourself, so you can continue using the tools in these videos long after 3 months.
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May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and throughout it we'll occasionally provide you with entire blog posts that are focused on one specific result from, or contributor to, sun skin damage. Today we'll focus on the sun damage warning signs.
Skin cancer hasn't always been taken as seriously as it really needs to be. It's the most common form of cancer around the globe, and among its variations is the potentially fatal Melanoma.
As we've discussed in the past, all forms of skin cancer can usually be treated effectively if they're caught early enough. And fortunately this disease does give us a huge break. Because unlike most other cancers, it's often visible to the eye right from the start.
Being Self-Aware
We spend a lot of time around our own bodies, so it shouldn't be too difficult to keep an eye on our skin. We all have moles, blemishes and birthmarks that we're familiar with. But the key is to pay attention if any of them begin to change, or to any new ones that form.
If you should notice that any are changing in size or color; any that become itchy, scaly, or start secreting blood or other fluids, you should bring it to the attention of your doctor or dermatologist as quickly as possible. If you're married or in a relationship, have your partner regularly check the areas of your skin that you can't see for any irregularities. If you're single ask a trusted friend and then your doctor at every checkup.
The quicker a skin abnormality is diagnosed as an issue, the better the chance that it can be successfully dealt with. Conversely, the last thing anyone wants to do with skin cancer or Melanoma is to let it spread.
Remember, it's rare that any major disease will voluntarily alert you to its presence at the outset by handing you a warning sign on a silver platter. And it's our responsibility to take advantage of such a gift.
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- A Guide to Skin Cancer and Melanoma - November 6, 2017
- Autumn's Arrival: Sun Safety Reminder - October 11, 2017
- Students: Back to School Skin Protection - September 20, 2017
- An Explosion of Skin Cancer Diagnosis in the 21st Century - July 24, 2017
- Familial Malignant Melanoma: Family Tragedies - June 12, 2017
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DISNEY x COACH – THE MINNIE MOUSE CAPSULE COLLECTION
Femininity fused with tomboy charm, COACH's new collection of limited edition accessories is an ode to Disney's darling, Minnie Mouse. Under the creative guidance of Stuart Vevers and in a bid to show off Minnie's playful side, the capsule sees classics such as the iconic Kisslock and Charlie styles given a distinctive Minnie makeover. Whether you're new to the club or a long-standing fan, you'll want to get behind this cool-girl collaboration that celebrates both Minnie's rich, revered legacy and the modern muse she is today. Buy these future classics now, thank us later.
If it's a versatile statement piece you're searching for, look no further than this floral-mix tote that oozes with the sweet charm of Mickey's main lady. Energised with a vibrant floral print, contrast Minnie Mouse patches and two top handles, this structured leather tote opens to reveal an internal pouch – to safeguard those essentials – and bold block-colour lining. Oh and did we mention that it's fully reversible too?
Forget everything you know and love about the traditional coin purse and get acquainted with the Minnie-approved version. You'll adore its compact leather design in the shape of a deconstructed Minnie Mouse – it's all in the ears – with a single top handle, chain detailing and her unmistakable bow
Whether it's the city tote for everyday essentials or the cross-body pouch for days when you need your hands free, there's no better way to show your love for Minnie than with a patch-covered accessory. Featuring patches inspired by seventies' and eighties' designs of the beloved mouse, they're just the thing to give your daytime look a playful edge
Polished yet playful. Sleek but unmistakably quirky. No Disney fan's capsule collection would be complete without a quirky backpack, pouch or wristlet. The deconstructed Minnie backpack will effortlessly elevate weekend denim and get people talking, while both the pouch and wristlet are the perfect canapes-and-cocktails companions.


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Venue: St. James' Church
Date: Sunday 17th March
Time: 4pm – screening/reception at 3.30pm
Cost: €6
The winning shorts films from The Georgian Irish Film Festival will be presented in St. James' Church following a tea & coffee reception in Benner's Hotel
Writer and Director: Salome Jugeli
Director of photography: Giviko Tukhareli
Editors: Giviko Tukhareli, Levan Kukhashvili, Nodar Nozadze
Cast: Lela Metreveli, Jano Izoria, Anka Kokhreidze, Levan Kukhashvili
Synopsis: Set to the background of Tbilisi a modern city with high unemployment and no social welfare system this is the story of one family.
The constant grind of trying to make ends meet with no prospect of any improvements places a heavy strain on both parents and inevitably on their relationship. As life plays out in their small apartment, as hard as the parents try it is impossible to completely insulate their daughter from the daily trials. Ultimately the child imagines a solution that gives the family the boost they need to keep going.
Winner of The Georgian Shorts Film Competition at the Georgian Irish Film Festival 2012
Director/Writer: Nana Ekvtimishvili
Producer: Simon Gross
Cast: Erekle Tsintsadze, Davit Goguadze
Synopsis: A young man comes out of his apartment and leaves his key for the car at home. He shouts at his mother to make her throw the key out of the window … He is waiting for his mum.
Director: Tato Kotetishvili
Screenplay: Tato Kotetishvili,Nikoloz Mdivani
Editors: Tato Kotetishvili, Wojciech Janas, Gocha Jikhashvili,Valeri Cercvadze
Synopsis: In the middle of a Georgian desert, on the hottest day of summer, two water-melon sellers cross paths and their competition begins.


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Mega Man Legends 3: Prototype Version on Capcom Games Guest Show (Now with Subtitles)/
With just a touch of reluctance (and you can guess why), here is an edition of the "Capcom Games Guest Show" which featured the Mega Man Legends 3: Prototype Version. And, courtesy of the folks at Get Me Off the Moon, it even has subtitles (just click the CC button)!
My Nintendo News says that this is "unseen footage," though we thought we had posted this before (and cannot tell without conducting a thorough search). Regardless, the subtitles are new, so far as we know, so at least that balances it out somewhat if the footage itself isn't.
The YouTube description notes that this was aired "a full three months" before the game's cancellation, and "it is further proof that this product crafted by the hands of the fans is complete and taking up space on a hard drive."
And be sure to read the full description for a note from 100K's Jake Hans about how he believes marketing failed the project.
Thanks to Colonel Forte and My Nintendo News for the tip!


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About the Dangers of Phenylalanine
You may see warnings on diet soda bottles about the risks of phenylalanine. An essential amino acid used to make proteins as well as brain chemical and some hormones, phenylalanine occurs naturally in many foods, including meats, dairy products and fish. Phenylalanine poses a health risk only if you have a health disorder called phenylketonuria or if you take high doses of phenylalanine supplements.
Phenylketonuria and Phenylalanine
If you have a genetic disorder known as phenylketonuria, you should not consume phenylalanine. People with PKU lack an enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase, that breaks down phenylalanine into other substances the body needs and uses. If you have PKU, levels of phenylalanine build up in your body, which can cause mental retardation and developmental delays. Around one in 25,000 babies born in the United States has PKU, according to the March of Dimes. In the United States, all babies undergo testing for PKU before leaving the hospital. A special diet that limits phenylalanine can prevent damage from PKU.
Supplemental Phenylalanine
Supplemental phenylalanine may help treat vitiligo, a disease that causes patches of skin to lose their pigment. Some practitioners use phenylalanine to treat chronic pain or depression. Take supplemental phenylalanine only under your doctor's supervision, the University of Maryland Medical Center cautions. This supplement can cause a severe rise in blood pressure if taken with medications such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, an older class of antidepressants. Phenylalanine might also interfere with levodopa, a medication taken to treat Parkinson's disease. High doses of this supplement, over 5,000 mg per day, can cause nerve damage, warns UMMC. In lower doses, nausea, headaches and heartburn may occur.
Aspartame and Phenylalanine
Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, contains phenylalanine. No evidence exists to support claims that aspartame causes a number of health problems. Studies show that aspartame does not cause cancer or nerve damage when taken in doses found in foods, according to a report published in the 2007 issue of "Critical Reviews in Toxicology" by The Burdock Group, an independent food safety and regulatory compliance consulting firm.
Pregnancy and Phenylketonuria
Around 3,000 women in the United States were treated for PKU as children and then stopped the PKU diet in childhood, following doctor's recommendations at the time. If you fit this description and get pregnant, high levels of phenylalanine could cause mental retardation or small head size, called microcephaly, in your baby. Restarting the PKU diet at least three months before getting pregnant and continuing throughout pregnancy can prevent damage from phenylalanine, the March of Dimes reports.
- March of Dimes; PKU (Phenylketonuria); March 2008
- University of Maryland Medical Center; Phenylalanine; Steven Ehrlich; June 2009
- "Critical Reviews in Toxicology"; Aspartame: A Safety Evaluation Based on Current Use Levels, Regulations, and Toxicological and Epidemiological Studies; B. Magnuson, et al.; 2007
- MayoClinic.com; Phenylalanine in Diet Soda: Is it Harmful? Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.; February 2011
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Today has been one of those days…we've had a lot of them lately. Something about that lost hour has really affected my boys this time around, and we're just now getting back to normal around here. So, I decided to drown my grumpiness in cupcakes.
The boys, of course, were quite excited as well. It came time to ice them, and I hear an excited voice, "Can I help put the icing on?"
Big sigh inside.
I can do this infinitely faster without their particular brand of help.
I was in no mood to have a short task turned into a long one, or to clean up the mess made by a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old trying to put icing on cupcakes.
Everything in me said "No."
I reasoned that they were getting cupcakes, and fun colored icing to boot…that's treat enough, right?
But in that moment, another little voice reminded me that these days are fleeting. We all hear it so often, and we all know the truth of it.
That other voice also reminded me that living with a mom who suffers from depression means that my kids get less fun mommy moments than I would like. There are far too many "no's".
So, in that moment, I grabbed a couple extra snack-sized bags from the pantry before I could give myself time to think about it.
They had so much fun.
It was worth the mess. And you know what I've found? It almost always is.
Note: If anyone is interested, I simply made homemade butter cream frosting (similar to this recipe, although you could use store bought as well), and then colored it with food coloring. I put it in zippered baggies, and cut a small hole in one corner to squeeze out the icing. It helps if you refrigerate it for a bit, so it'll be firm. Otherwise the heat from squeezing on it makes it kind of melty.
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When is the last time you said "yes" to spontaneous fun with your kids? What inspires you to have more fun moments?


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Teach for America Campus Campaign Coordinator
SWIB Members--
My name is Casey Danielson, I am a junior at Stanford and reaching out as a campus intern for Teach For America.
TFA is looking to fill my role of Campus Campaign Coordinator for next school year. This role is a great way to get involved on campus and build connections with peers. It is also a chance to learn about more about education and get a better understanding of TFA's work towards educational equity. The CCC internship is a paid opportunity with flexible hours ranging from 5-10 hours a week. I have attached a more detailed job description.
I have had an incredible time working for TFA on campus and learning about education. It is great knowing that my work is helping make a difference in the lives of fellow Stanford students, as well as students across the country!
Please reach out to me at firstname.lastname@example.com if you are interested in the position for next year. I am able to connect through email or meet in person.
Thank you for your interest!


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Evaluation of a Novel Noninvasive Respiration Monitor Providing Continuous Measurement of Minute Ventilation in Ambulatory Subjects in a Variety of Clinical Scenarios
Voscopoulos C, Brayanov J, Ladd D, Lalli M, Panasyuk A, Freeman J
Featured in Anesthesia & Analgesia July 2013 117:91-100; published ahead of print June 3, 2013, doi:10.1213/ANE.0b013e3182918098
Closer monitoring of respiratory pathophysiology by measuring minute ventilation (MV), tidal volume (TV), and respiratory rate (RR) may better identify those most at risk for adverse acute outcomes in a variety of clinical settings.
Currently there is no technology that noninvasively measures the adequacy of ventilation in nonintubated patients. A novel, noninvasive Respiratory Volume Monitor (RVM) has been developed to continuously measure and display minute ventilation (MV), tidal volume (TV), and respiratory rate (RR) in a variety of clinical settings. We demonstrate the RVM's accuracy and precision as compared with a standard spirometer under a variety of clinically relevant breathing patterns in nonintubated subjects.
Data demonstrated that RVM and spirometer measurements of MV and TV are equivalent in a wide range of ambulatory subjects with an average error <10%.
This study demonstrates RVM's clinically relevant accuracy and precision in measuring MV, TV, and RR over a 24-hour period and during various breathing patterns. (Anesth Analg 2013;117:00–00)


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Imagine that you are a painter and that each morning for three weeks you will be going to the studio to work with 13 or 14 other students under the direction of an accomplished artist. Imagine that the class is going to last for three hours, giving you time to throw yourself into your work.
If you are a dancer, consider the opportunity you'll have to stretch and grow in both classical ballet and modern dance. The classes are small, the passion is intense, and the growth is simply phenomenal.
The same growth opportunities exist for students in the other arts disciplines at GSA, a three-week residential program providing individual and in-depth group instruction in the arts for current high school sophomores living in and attending school in West Virginia.
It sounds like a dream, but for 118 rising West Virginia high school juniors, these dreams will become reality at the West Virginia Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) at Marshall.
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Marshall University is pleased to host the West Virginia Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) for 2018 with the theme "Communities Collaborating Through the Arts". Our mission is to enable you to explore creativity, learn from one another, and experience first-hand the power of the arts to positively impact communities. During your three weeks of intensive study at Marshall, you will have the opportunity to engage with professional visiting artists, develop relationships with other like-minded students and you will have the opportunity to spend three days in Chicago visiting world-class museums and experiencing nationally acclaimed performances.
Marshall University is a beautiful campus within the city of Huntington, West Virginia and three academic facilities will serve as centerpieces for GSA. The Joan C. Edwards Preforming Arts and the adjacent Jomie Jazz center will host the theatrical and dance arts. "The Joan" includes a state-of-the-art theatre with seating for 543 people while the Jomie Jazz Center offers recording facilities, an ensemble rehearsal hall, individual practice studios and a music composition laboratory.
The second facility, the Smith Hall complex, provides a setting for music instruction and performance. The complex includes a 469 seat recital hall and a small theatre/lecture hall.
The Visual Arts Center (VAC) is the third academic facility. This 115-year-old redesigned building will host visual arts, media arts, and creative writing. It has five floors of large studios and classrooms filled with state-of-the-art technology and equipment. All five floors feature spaces designed for collaboration and innovative processes. The building also has a stunning exhibition facility on the first floor, the Charles and Norma Carroll Gallery.
Our facilities, faculty, and enrichment opportunities will provide you with an incredible opportunity to grow as an artist. We look forward to working with West Virginia's most creative rising high school juniors!
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Dean, Governor's School for the Arts
In the discipline of Acting, we'll be focusing on speaking and moving with passion, clarity and feeling; exploring complex texts with tools and exercises that will unlock meaning and allow for deeper connections; and experimenting with approaches to finding and communicating personal connections in the experiences and stories of others.
Everything we do will be designed to facilitate your growth as an actor, storyteller, and animator. Our work will enable you to develop the expressivity of your voice and body, put your imagination to work, and encourage you to listen and respond to your acting partners actively and spontaneously.
Creative Writing
Writers are in class with others who share their passion for writing. Within a supportive and fun workshop environment, writers will explore the works of some of our most celebrated Appalachian authors, respond to a variety of writing prompts and genres, as well as give and receive constructive feedback. Students emerge with refined creative writing skills, a strong voice, and confidence in both written and verbal expression.
Our aim is to give the students a conservatory atmosphere within the dance discipline. The focus is on ballet and modern, helping to refine and stretch the dancer's abilities and focuses.
Digital Media Art
The 2018 GSA Digital Media Class will learn about and create work in a broad range of digital media. Those will include digital photography and video, 3D animation, virtual photography, motion graphics, and special effects. In 2015 , some students came to GSA with rudimentary photo editing skills and within three weeks were developing virtual reality games.
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We keep the program small, so that each student receives a lot of individual attention not only from the primary teacher but other adjunct staff members as well. This is
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Our time at the Governor's School for the Arts will focus on two important parts of the art making process--improvement of basics skills and creativity. Young artists need to learn the fundamentals of art making and these skills are best attained and demonstrated by studying from life.
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Students will learn about their vocal instrument--the voice--how it functions and how to say healthy. They will learn the foundations of vocal technique and have the opportunity to build on their potential.
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