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After the final showing of Jessica yesterday I went home and watched the similarly titled "The Incredible Jessica James" on Netflix. The movie's about a young person navigating dating and friendship and New York but my favorite part about the movie is the titular character's passion for theater. She's a playwright, a rare occupation for movie characters nowadays, and at 25 she's in a very similar place to me right now. She lines her apartment with dismissals from all the great theaters and programs in New York and when she gets a rejection that's from an artistic director rather than an intern she reads it to her friend over the phone. When visiting her family in Ohio she decries the current state of Theater in New York including a hilarious if not somewhat outdated rip on the late Jersey Boys. It's one of the most realistic portrayals of a modern playwright I've seen: constantly writing, submitting, and working towards that one victory that comes amongst the thousands of defeats.
The whole movie is really fantastic and worth watching (free on Netflix right now!) but one part really hit home last night. At the climax of the movie Jessica James finds herself meeting Sarah Jones at a writer's retreat. She asks the famous playwright "At what point did you know you made it" and Sarah Jones replies "I'll let you know when I get the memo." Now, this is by no means the first time a scene like this has been put to film, but last night at my most emotionally vulnerable it resonated with me pretty hard. This was the thought that had been going on with me through out the entire summer. After Jessica, what next?
The best and worst part about theater is it's ephemeral nature. On the bright side, it means that everything is always moving forward and current and important. It means that nothing lasts too long so absorb what you're seeing now and remember what you're doing. It means you'll get to do a thousand different things, and your play will be read by different actors with different perspectives and no two productions of your work will be the same. But it always ends. Faster than most things. Even some of the best plays ever written hardly run a year (Indecent is the latest casualty). The memories, the fun, and the friendship from any production were all temporary circumstance. And the only way to guarantee we all get to keep working is to move on from this moment and seek the next one.
Jessica is one of the best moments I've had since I started writing. It was an absolutely incredible experience from beginning to end and I was constantly taken aback by it. This was a real production! There was a set! Actors memorized words and performed them! A nightly audience! Theater critics came and reviewed it! People who'd never seen or heard of me were suddenly writing about my work offering criticism and insight that I'd never even considered! This was big. It felt big. I was constantly wondering if I took full advantage of it. I'm not sure if I did.
I saw the play about 6 or 7 times over it's run. At first it was just about seeing it in action and that was incredible. Then it was about feeling the room as an audience watched for the first time, an even cooler experience. Then there was the anxiety of showing it to people I cared about: my friends, my mentors, my family (none mutually exclusive from each other) who I respect the opinion of very much. And while I know to preserve our relationships they can never be ENTIRELY honest with me, the outpouring of support and attendance from people who I loved and respected was absolutely wonderful (my cousin came from Columbus! My parents from LA!).
But as I kept watching, I began to see all the cracks in my writing that I hadn't seen previously. And as I kept watching those flaws became more and more glaring to the point where I almost couldn't stand it anymore. Sometimes it was small things, a word I used too many times in a scene. Other times it was bigger. Was I conveying this point well enough in this scene? Is this redundant? Worse: is this boring? It's a bit of a narcissistic nightmare to see your words performed over and over again. It's simultaneously so cool and amazing and also maybe a weird form of self-torture.
I became momentarily obsessed with a website called show-score.com, which is essentially Yelp for theater. People who saw the show were going home and reviewing it. And honestly? It was pretty cool. As weird as it can be for someone who has no knowledge of how hard you worked on something to summarize it in 2 sentences, it can also be really interesting. People were seeing different things in the show. Some really liked it. One man messaged me on Facebook early one morning to tell me he liked the play but the ending was abysmal and absolutely needed to be changed. Another told me the ending was the best part. Some people were passionate with their hatred towards the piece, others were ecstatic and surprised by how much they liked it. The best moments were when people I had no relation to came up to me and told me how the play affected them.
This is honestly one of the single best things about writing and creating theater. The ability to affect other human beings is a truly interesting experience. Having enough people view a piece for there to be actual polarization on it is so cool. Having people be emotionally affected by something they saw or even honestly be passionate enough to be mad that they saw it is really awesome. Ultimately I'm glad that MOST people who saw it seemed to like it a lot, and it's been really wonderful to hear their opinions. It's also helped me shape what I work I want to make in the future, including upcoming drafts of Jessica.
So now I've had a production in New York. I've had a play open Off-Off Broadway. Mark it next to biggest accomplishments like having my first reading at school or finishing my first play all the way back at age 19. But what now? My freshman year self never thought past this moment and even as I got older I conceptualized a production as an "end goal" rather than a step. But that's exactly what it is. It's the latest in a (hopefully) long and (even more hopefully) rewarding series of steps that I'll keep taking until I decide I'm done. Right now I see no end in sight.
This morning I returned to the coffee shop where I wrote the majority of Jessica. I sent some emails thanking for people for coming and for their hard work. I wrote this post. After this I'll open google docs. I've got to rewrite Flouridians. Then get to work on the two other full length plays I wrote this summer. Later today I'm meeting with a friend to discuss production on a short film. Tonight I'll apply to two more submission opportunities. Tomorrow, I'll work. And then I'll do it all again. One step at a time, whatever that next step is.
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Thanks to a huge amount of hard work from longtime club member David Whittington, we have been able to publish this five part document online for anyone interested in finding out more about the history of the club.
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Rose's Luxury - An Opportunity Missed, but a Recipe Gained
I was actually hanging out along the outer fringes of Washington D.C. (Vienna, VA to be exact) when I saw Bon Appétit's tweet heralding their top Hot 10 2014 restaurant picks. I immediately zoned in on #1 because doesn't everyone want to say they've eaten at the hottest restaurant in America right now? Yes, that is me, hand raised proudly, flailing about drastically, actually.
It's true, I travel from my tiny northern Arizona town often for work, but I'm rarely 28 miles from B.A.'S #1 RESTAURANT PICK FOR 2014. Not when it hits newsstands and social media streams anyway. I'm usually impossibly far from those places.
Rose's is exactly the kind of place I gravitate toward: an eatery serving food I know and love but that have been "transformed" or "made new" with non-traditional ingredients and regional influences. And I think that's what a lot of people are looking for right now - good food that's "new" in a way that makes sense but is exciting.
I think what I regret most about not being able to visit Rose's is what writer Andrew Knowlton expresses in his review - "it's a revelation in dining" which is why Rose's made the top of B.A.'s list. Yes, it's about great food, but it's also about a great experience. For me, there's nothing better - and I would stand on line for three hours for that to happen for me.
Maddeningly, as close as I was, time was my enemy. I was scheduled to fly home the following day and had already made copious plans that could not be broken. Again, Bon Appétit came to my rescue. It was like they sensed my acute longing and soothed me with links to recipes featuring Rose's inventive menu items. They knew I wouldn't make it through the doors, but I could eat what others were standing in long lines waiting for. I just had to dust off some pots and pans.
If you are also too far away to sample Rose's impeccable customer service and game-changing food, I encourage you to read about them here on the Bon Appétit site. The "happiness" concept behind this insanely popular restaurant, I hope, will be a blueprint many restaurants will follow. While you're there, be sure to hook up with the amazing Rose's recipes B.A. has shared with their readers. The Pickel-Brined Fried Chicken recipe below is just one of several recipes included in this month's issue. Think I'll be trying their Strawberry and Tomato Sauce Spaghetti next.
While I may have missed my chance this past month for a visit, I'm not too worried about it - their business model and friends living nearby are an excuse to head east again and I'm confident I'll get eventually snag a table.
Fried chicken has been on the top of my summertime comfort food list, especially if it's sweet and spicy. I blogged a couple months ago about some Nashville-Style Sweet and Spicy fried chicken (recipe, again, from Bon Appétit) and while it's a recipe I'll go to again and again, I'm always looking for new fried chicken recipes that break the rules somewhat. The fact that this fried chicken is "pickle-brined" intrigued me from the start. Traditionally, Nashville Hot Fried Chicken is served with plain white bread and pickles. There had to be a connection, yes?
My mother was a big fan of fried chicken. I grew up on it, and I loved it, but she never brined her chicken. Honestly, the first time I'd ever heard of brining was after picking up Thomas Keller's Ad Hoc cookbook. I've never personally met Chef Keller but I knew I wasn't straying far from any recipe of his, so I brined my first fried chicken and I've never looked back. You shouldn't either. Not with this recipe or any fried chicken recipe, frankly.
The pickle-brine makes this bird come alive, and the attention to dredging-details (a single dredge here, not double) gives it it's crispy coating. I've stayed pretty true to Rose's technique provided here by Bon Appétit and used boneless, skinless chicken thighs. If you choose to go with bone-in whole pieces of chicken, you'll need to extend your cooking time a bit to make sure the chicken is cooking all the way through. And now, without further ado ...
Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken
Recipe provided by Rose's Luxury at bonappetit.com
Serves four
- 1tablespoonyellow mustard seeds
- 1tablespoonbrown mustard seeds
- 1 ½teaspooncoriander seeds
- 1cupapple cider vinegar
- ⅔cupkosher salt
- ⅓cupsugar
- ¼cupchopped fresh dill
- 8skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 3 lb.), halved, quartered if large
- Vegetable oil (for frying; about 10 cups) - I used my deep-fat fryer
- 2cupsbuttermilk
- 2cupsall-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- Honey, flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), toasted benne or sesame seeds, hot sauce (for serving)
- Toast mustard and coriander seeds in a dry medium saucepan over medium heat, tossing often, until mustard seeds begin to pop, about 3 minutes. Add vinegar, salt, and sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until salt and sugar are dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in dill and 4 cups water. Let cool.
- Place chicken and brine in a large resealable plastic bag; chill 3 hours. Remove chicken from brine, scraping off seeds, cover, and chill until ready to fry.
- Fit a large pot with thermometer and pour in oil to measure 2". Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 350°. *Alternatively, heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 350°.
- Meanwhile, place buttermilk in a large bowl. Place flour in another large bowl; season with kosher salt. Working in batches, coat chicken in buttermilk, then dredge in flour, dipping your fingers in buttermilk as you pack flour on to help create moistened, shaggy bits (the makings of a super-crisp crust); transfer to a baking sheet.
- Working in batches and returning oil to 350° between batches, fry chicken, turning occasionally, until skin is deep golden brown and crisp and chicken is cooked through, 6–8 minutes (my boneless chicken thighs took exactly three minutes per side). Transfer to a wire rack set inside a baking sheet.
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For immediate release: Friday 5 August 2011
Teachers, policymakers and researchers will gather in Darwin next week to review research about creating and sustaining positive educational outcomes for Indigenous students and debate how lessons learned from this research can be put into practice.
The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) annual conference opens on Sunday.
ACER chief executive Professor Geoff Masters says the theme of Research Conference 2011 was chosen to highlight that Indigenous education is an area of high priority in Australia.
"The purpose of this conference is to learn from research about the most effective ways to close the gap in educational outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students," Professor Masters said.
"This is a significant challenge, not just for education, but for all of Australia. This conference brings together experts in Indigenous cultures, education, early childhood, health and government policy, with the aim of working together to support Indigenous learning," he said.
The conference features four keynote addresses and 15 concurrent sessions. Speakers include:
- ACER chief executive Professor Geoff Masters
- Charles Sturt University's Foundation Chair of Indigenous Studies, Professor Jeannie Herbert
- Dean of Aboriginal Education and Director of the Wilto Yerlo Centre at Adelaide University, Professor Lester-Irabinna Rigney
- Menzies School of Health Research director, Professor Jonathon Carapetis, and
- COAG Reform Council Senior Adviser, Kate Connors.
Presenters will highlight the conditions, contexts, curriculum, pedagogy and practices that establish pathways to success for Indigenous students.
The ACER Research Conference 2011, on the theme Indigenous education: Pathways to success, takes place in Darwin from 7 to 9 August.
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Friday is for Art
Describing perfectly who I am – and many others – I am sure. Today – after an emotional roller-coaster – and prise de conscience – I am back on track. I am renewing my determination to stay focussed on my lifelong mission: to sublimate pain with beauty, inspiration and good. I am not ducking from reality – I am affording myself the 'space' needed to be focussed.
Netdiver Mag schedule is moving to a Monday through Thursday timeline.
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Edmonton police are investigating a video showing a man falling through the roof of a food kiosk at West Edmonton Mall.
The footage, which went viral on social media this week, shows two men climb over a railing and jump onto the roof of a Cinnzeo shop. The first man lands, but the second misjudges his jump, landing on a transparent part of the roof and crashing through. A security alarm then goes off.
The Cinnzeo location's manager, Henry Gallant, told Global News that a graveyard shift employee alerted him to security footage of the incident, which occurred after hours.
"I see some kid come flying through our roof, he hit our granite countertop, his head bounced off quite badly, his back bent fully backwards and then he bounced forward," he said.
He told CTV Edmonton that the footage also showed the man in pain, apparently collapsing twice before he ran out of the frame.
An anonymous friend of the daredevils, who posted the video to Twitter under the handle SlaveOfMostWise, told 90.3 AMP Radio that his pal told him he was winded after the fall and knocked out for about 20 seconds. The mall's security alarm woke him up, his friend said.
But the extent of his injuries are still unclear.
An Edmonton police spokeswoman told HuffPost Canada that officers have been to the mall to chat with staff.
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It's hard to think of a time when so many different forces are converging on the world energy industry from so many different directions. And they all, along with the changes they may usher in, will be part of the discussion when we convene at CERAWeek by IHS Markit this week in Houston.
Oil prices have stabilized in a $50 to $60 range since the OPEC/non-OPEC deal last November averted a dive toward $40 or below. It was an historic agreement because, for the first time, non-OPEC countries, galvanized by Russia, signed onto the cutbacks. And it is striking because of the 90 percent-plus compliance by OPEC countries, far higher than in past agreements. At CERAWeek the Saudi, Russian and United Arab Emirates oil ministers, along with the OPEC Secretary General, will be sharing their perspectives on what's ahead for the oil-exporting countries.
The agreement's success is also stimulating the rebound in shale oil production in the United States. When the global industry meets in Houston this time, prices will be 75 percent higher than they were at CERAWeek 2016, and that increase is translating into more spending and more rigs put back into operation. What's happening is well short of the irrational exuberance that preceded the 2014 price collapse.
But operators are much more efficient than they were then and can do a lot more with less. IHS Markit estimates that a dollar spent today will produce two and a half times more oil than it would have in 2014. That is a very big efficiency improvement. Of course, a major question is to what degree will costs of oil services, now beaten down into the ground, rise.
Overall, we expect U.S. oil production, driven by shale, will rise by more than half a million barrels per day this year, and it could be well more, depending on price.
For the major oil companies, a key question will continue to be managing costs as they cautiously begin to step up spending. It is striking to see the shift among many of the companies toward U.S. shale, with a continuing pause on developing the new multibillion-dollar mega-projects that were characteristic of the previous decade.


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70-200 2.8L at 70 : Reno
Ive been playing this game I like to call 70-200 at 70. When riding in the work truck on long drives, I put on the 70-200 and try to compose and shoot things that catch my eye going down the freeway etc. I shoot in manual, and it forces me to visualize, compose, and shoot quickly. The narrow field of view from the 70-200 makes it challenging and exciting. This gallery includes some of my favorites from a trip to Reno with the band I work for, and a few night images of signage and stuff on the boulevard at night. I really like the images of the Reno sign, I used a long exposure technique in which I expose the sign for a while, then zoom my lens out while still open in the same frame. I hope you like it too! YAY!
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Key Issues
Attracting Business and Jobs
- Paul serves as Chairman of the Inland Empire Economic Recovery Corporation.
- He worked successfully to expand the California Steel manufacturing facility in Fontana.
- Paul has brought major new employers like Mohawk Carpets—the largest carpet manufacturer in the United States—to our Second District.
- Expanding Training Programs for San Bernardino residents. The county is working with vocational training schools, colleges, and other agencies that will provide education and training to Cal WORK clients.
- Opening of the West End Employment and Business Resource Center. Which, is home to a variety of County, State, and Federal agencies that serve the business community by focusing on business investment, expansion and attraction. In addition, workshops and training sessions are available for residents trying to enter or re-enter the workforce.
- Creation of the Inland Empire Economic Recovery Corporation. It is the intent of the corporation to stabilize the communities, minimize the fiscal impact of the crisis on the tax paying public, and facilitate collaboration on comprehensive solutions to the housing market crisis
Protecting Our Neighborhoods
- Paul got new fire stations built to protect local residents against wildfires.
- He expedited Emergency Response Services for San Antonio Heights and increased the number of Deputy Sheriffs patrolling our mountain communities.
- Paul secured the funds needed to build a new Sheriff's station in the North End of Rancho Cucamonga which will make our Foothill neighborhoods even safer.
- He supported the innovative ICE law enforcement program to identify illegal aliens in county jails and deport these criminals after their jail sentences are finished.
- Increased Firefighters in fire prone areas throughout the district.
- Helped build and rebuild fire stations in the district including, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, and Fontana.
- Provided funding to purchase subscription to Graffiti tracker for Fontana Sheriffs deputies to track graffiti in their area. The system helps deputies track and identify vandals by keeping photo achieve of graffiti. The tracker is used in the cities of Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga.
- Lobbying for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) to created to reimburse state and local government the cost of incarcerating undocumented criminal immigrants.
- Secured funding to purchase surveillance camera and GPS devices to help identify and catch illegal dumpers.
- Under Paul's leadership, San Bernardino County has earned an A-1 rating for sound financial management from Moody's—one of the best ratings of any county in California.
- Paul cut spending by more than $100 million over the past three years to balance the County's $3.8 billion budget.
- Paul is a proud signer of the Americans for Tax Reform Taxpayer Protection Pledge.
Supporting Libraries & Youth
- Paul secured funding to build state-of-the-art new Community Libraries in Fontana, Crestline and Rancho Cucamonga.
- He delivered a new mobile library and expanded library services for Upland residents.
- He obtained $1 million for the Scheu Family full service YMCA facility in Upland.
- Expanded programs and helped with maintaining low membership costs for the Fontana Teen Center.
More Parks & Open Space
- Paul recently opened the 1200-acre Etiwanda Preserve and Trail System.
- Paul expanded equestrian and walking trails in Devore and our mountain communities.
- Paul worked successfully to adopt a historic Green Building Initiative to promote energy conservation and expand the use of solar power in new homes.
- Financed, created, or improved on local parks and little league parks in the district. Also, created a new dog parks and skate parks in San Bernardino County.
- Improvements to Historic structures in Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, and Crestline.
- Tree Grant which partnered Second District with Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana Unified and Central School District to receive a grant from AQMD to plant nearly 400 trees.
Foreclosure Prevention
- In response to the mortgage crisis, Paul organized community meetings to assist and protect Second District homeowners.
- He developed innovative county foreclosure prevention resources that have enabled many local residents to keep their homes.
Reforming County Government
- Paul led the successful citizen campaign to pass Measure P and limit terms for County Supervisors—including his own.
- He blew the whistle on corruption in the County Assessor's office—resulting in the removal and arrest of the Assessor and several of his associates.


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Kenneth Turan's film pick of the week: 'Terri'
Films about disaffected teenagers having trouble in high school are hardly a rarity in today's movie landscape, but one done with the empathy, sensitivity and skill of Azazel Jacobs' "Terri" is another matter entirely.
A gently melancholy film about loneliness and hope revolving around a way overweight high school misfit who so doesn't belong he wears his pajamas to class, "Terri" doesn't observe its characters, it gets inside them.
Jacob Wysocki is just right as the kid no one cares about, and John C. Reilly is just as good as the assistant principal who takes an interest in him.
This may sound like a film you've seen before, but you haven't seen it done like this.
'Terri' star Jacob Wysocki asks, 'Why me?'
More film picks from Kenneth Turan
-- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times film critic
Photo: Jacob Wysocki, left, and John C. Reilly in "Terri." Credit: ATO Pictures


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Jersey Shore is returning to the Jersey Shore. Season 5 of the MTV reality hit will premiere on Thursday, Jan. 5 at 10/9c, the network announced Wednesday.
Jersey Shore's Ronnie and Sammi split again!After spending Season 4 in Italy, New Jersey's notorious guidos and guidettes will return to their roots in Seaside Heights for guaranteed debauchery, G.T.L., and T-shirt time.


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April 7, 2011Doug Wojcieszak, Founder & Spokesperson Contact phone/e-mail address: 618-559-8168; firstname.lastname@example.com
Last week, Sorry Works! made two presentations in California, one in Los Angeles with the Hospital Association of Southern California, and the other in Napa, CA for a large med-mal insurer. Both great audiences, and some great questions from the audiences I want to share with you over the next few days.
Question from Napa: "It seems some of our insured docs don't understand the differences between empathy and apology. Some of the docs in their verbal and written statements go too far with patients and families by seeming to admit fault, when in fact they simply need to empathize. And when the investigation shows NO mistake occurred, it makes it very hard to go back to the patient or family. What do we do?"
Three thoughts: 1) Keep training; 2) Build awareness; 3) Don't panic!
We need to keep training our docs and front-line clinicians on empathy, and the differences between empathy and apology. It's all about context...."We are sorry this happened , and we feel bad for you....we are going to investigate what happened and touch base with you at 3pm tomorrow afternoon." That's text-book empathy - and we need to keep teaching it.
But we need to focus on the greater/bigger goal of building awareness about disclosure. When I'm talking about awareness I'm speaking to the fact that the doc or nurse we train today may need this stuff 3 years, 2 months, and 6 days down the road...and gee golly wiz, the doc may just forget the finer points of empathy vs. apology, and what exactly to do if confronted by a family member who claims that a nurse told them a mistake occurred. We hope no clinician become an expert in disclosure! But, our front-line docs and nurses should never forget that disclosure is an expectation of the organization and be able to contact someone from the disclosure team, risk, legal, claims, etc before doing that initial contact and empathy with the patient or family. Awareness is so important!
But don't panic. Sometimes people use the story of the doc that went too far in disclosing, or the disclosure that still led to a lawsuit as "Aha, see it doesn't work" or "We're not ready for this!" Sure, there will be times when docs go too far, and the situation will have to be recovered. But this beats the alternative: Telling docs to keep quiet and cover up. We know where that goes! Seriously folks, there is no going back. Disclosure is today and our future.
Conversely, there will be times that docs do empathy perfectly, but the patient or family will misunderstand. But, you know what? There is no misunderstanding a cover up. No misunderstanding phone calls or e-mails not returned. Meetings cancelled, etc. There is no going back!
And keep this in mind: For every time you hear about disclosure supposedly not working, think about all the times disclosure works but you don't hear about it!
We must train our people and we must raise awareness, but we also must keep in the mind the view from 35,000 feet. Disclosure is not perfect, there will be times docs don't do it right and/or patients & families don't understand, but, in general, from the perspective of a hospital or a pool of insureds, you're better off doing disclosure versus deny & defend. Much better off. Overall, litigation, settlement costs, and associated litigation costs will drop, while patient safety and staff satisfaction & retention will increase. Not every lawsuit will be stopped (for a variety of reasons), but many lawsuits will be halted, and the size of settlements will also drop. Because for every doc that goes too far in empathy, there are many more instances where anger is quelled and litigation avoided with a well-placed sorry.
For more information on Sorry Works!, including Sorry Works! presentations and disclosure training, please call 618-559-8168 or email@example.com.
- Doug
Doug Wojcieszak, Founder Sorry Works! PO Box 531 Glen Carbon, IL 62034 618-559-8168 (direct dial) email@example.com (direct e-mail)


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"Someone is killing doctors in the style of the murders in Vincent Price movies, leaving the Bristol police baffled. The only man who could possibly be responsible died years ago . . . or did he . . .?"
Today's the day – John Llewellyn Probert's Spectral Visions novella (and homage to the late actor Vincent Price), The Nine Deaths of Dr. Valentine, is available for y'all to pre-order. The book will be officially launched at this year's FantasyCon, in Brighton, where the good man himself will be more than happy to sign and personalise copies. Those attending will also get a FREE poster of the front cover image, which you can also persuade him to sign as well. The limited hardback edition (100 only) includes that wonderful wraparound cover by JD Busch, coloured endpapers, a silk ribbon bookmarker and, as a bonus, an appendix featuring mini-reviews and reminiscences of the films referenced in the story. It's going to be a very special item!
You will notice that there are two price points listed for the UK and Europe – as the book is being launched at FCon, those attending can pick their copies up at the event and thus save on postage and packing. Ordering now is the best way to ensure that you secure your very own copy of this magnificent and gruesomely affectionate paean to the horror films of the 60s and 70s!
FantasyCon attendee price £17.50 (UK)
Non-attendee price £21 (UK – includes P+P)
FCon attendee price £17.50 (EU)
Non-FCon attendee price £23.50 (EU – includes P+P)
US & RoW $45 (includes P+P)
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(A note about postage prices – blame the Royal Mail for that …. )


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The First Floor Overhaul Revealed
Finally, we are taking a look at this first floor overhaul! Suburban life with a toddler doesn't have to mean boring design. When I met with these overwhelmed clients in their kitchen, they had recently moved from a contemporary townhouse in the city to a much larger traditional home in the suburbs. The various decisions about cosmetic changes they had underway were building up and they realized they needed professional help. Given the tip-top shape of the home, they didn't want to sink a lot of money into renovations, but didn't feel the current finishes were "them." Instead we worked to transform what was there to make it their own and give it a more contemporary edge. Both budget and eco-friendly. This included the entry, large eat-in kitchen, the dining room and family room, all adjacent to each other. Here's some details and a few Before/Afters!
For the entry, we had the railings painted black, the walls painted Benjamin Moore Classic Gray, swapped the can light for a fixture, and added the Dash & Albert stair runner.
The dining room became a subtle sentimental homage to family. We displayed the terra cotta tiles they had guests sign in lieu of a guest book at their wedding on gold picture ledges. A family heirloom table is updated with modern chairs and a new chandelier. The blue paint (Benjamin Moore's Gentleman's Gray) is a perfect tie in with the painting, a gift from the client's sister purchased in Rio.
The kitchen really exemplifies the power of paint, hardware, and lighting since we kept the existing cabinetry and appliances. We also replaced the counters, including an extra thick built-up edge on the island, and added the marble penny tile backsplash.
I had been eyeing these Rejuvenation Haleigh pendants for a looooong time. They were the perfect match here. The island was painted dark gray (Benjamin Moore French Beret), but definitely looks navy in certain light!
Can't get enough of the brass faucet against the marble penny tile + the farm sink!
The clients had the great dining setup, we just added a new light and chose that photo by Maria Svarbova, which I wanted to take home with me! You can see the family gallery wall we laid out in the family room in the background.
I had to do a little prodding to get the clients to agree to the backsplash on this desk area as well. Everyone is glad it's there now!
The client hated the existing fireplace tile in the family room. By painting the fireplace wall as well as the back of the existing built-in shelving a contrasting color, it made the tile a feature. We reused French Beret here to tie back into the kitchen. The rest of the walls, including the kitchen, are painted Silver Chain.
The addition of the colorful nuLoom rug really adds the pop of color and pattern amid the massive gray sofa. And the indoor/outdoor marble penny tile table is another nod to the adjacent kitchen and the round edges and outdoor power hold up to toddler abuse.
We had so much fun working on this project. It is truly our passion to help clients work with what they've got when the bones are good! This is a great example of one of those projects. Cheers to colorful living!
Interior Design & Styling by Unpatterned
Photography: Mike Kaskel


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Green Habits
Small daily habits matter. I snapped a photo of the drying rack that my endlessly thoughtful mother in law gifted us. She knows that we reuse our plastic bags and wanted to make things easier for us. We love it – thank you C!
The picture also happens to show my coffee travel mug (who doesn't love a handmade ceramic coffee mug?!) and travel loose leaf tea steeper (I wish I could find one online to link).
I have somehow become more of a consumer since entering medical school: I now drive daily (never used to); I purchased several medical supplies made overseas (went for used and made in the USA when possible); I eat take out (less time to prepare meals); and fly more often (our family is now 3,000 miles away). I like to think of my lenience as temporary. Though also – I have become gentler on myself. Small habits do matter. I might not be biking to school every day and sewing my own clothes, but I am doing my best with what I have. What else is there really?
What are your small green daily habits?


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The Singularity Rising
I finished The Singularity in 2015.
The ending was solid in my not-so-humble opinion. At the end of the book, I said I didn't want to make the decision for anyone; I wanted them to think about what they would do.
That's a half-truth.
I did want the reader to decide Caesar's choice, but I also wasn't completely sure what Caeasar would do. I thought I knew, but I wasn't sure, and more--that choice would have far ranging impacts.
A little while ago, Caesar started speaking to me again. His story wasn't finished and the underlying question of free will still tugged at me. I know the answer that I wanted to give, but I needed to understand Caesar first.
So, with the answer finally figured out, I've begun The Singularity Rising. It's a three book series, around 200+ pages per book. I'm working on the third now, and I think the end is going to be powerful for anyone who read The Singularity.
It certainly will be for me.


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Influencer Marketing
In 2008, I started a new consulting job with a company that had recently founded an agency specializing in "word of mouth" marketing. I became one of the ambassadors of influencer marketing, pitching it to various clients. But the reception was icy - believe me.
At the time, the concept of "blogging" was too new and untested to convince marketers of this innovative strategy.
How things have changed! Word of mouth is now considered a firmly established marketing strategy among industry decision-makers. Bloggers are the influencers of today. You don't have to be a successful athlete or a celebrity to be a digital opinion leader who can touch the hearts and minds of people. Bloggers' ability to find the right voice draws readers in and turns them into loyal fans. The challenge for trade and industry is finding those influencers, approaching them the right way and convincing them to work together.
Trade and industry performance hinges on cooperation with successful influencers. The recipe for their success is their authenticity, one of the most fundamental principles brands benefit from. The more trade and industry rely on opinion leaders as part of their marketing strategy, the stronger the links that can be built between both sides.
After all, readers aren't naïve. By now, all online users know that brands target websites and Instagram posts for product promotion and that the clickable links below Youtube videos are monetized.
If cooperation between influencers and industry is to succeed as marketing strategy in the long run, influencers must remain authentic despite the ever more aggressive courtship by the industry which supplies them with products to pitch. Equally, the industry has to remain open to and confident in its handling of online criticism. Finding the right mix of sensitivity and instinct will guarantee strong and successful influencer marketing, even if it takes a little work to make that success happen.


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Seafarer Sabre (IF-442403)
Seafarer Sabre (IF-442403)
The sea call to you yet again, whispering promises of wealth and grand adventure. A Sea Quest guarantees exciting tales and remarkable foes. The Seafarer Sabre ensures your character, whether naval officer, buccaneer, or scurcy pirate, is well armed. An experienced warrior will find delight in the curved blade and golden accents of the hilt. The guard extends th entirety of the distance between the end of the blade to the pommel, supporting a firm grip and aiding in a powerful strike. This seaworthy sword suites the image of a bold buccaneer.
Crafted from closed cell foam around a solid fiberglass core, this LARP weapon is finished with a strong latex coating. The squire is certain to earn the title of knight with this trusted knightly sword to guide the way.
The sword is approximately 33 Inches in overall length. This measurement will vary as each LARP sword is a handmade item.
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A great weapon for an affordable price
High safety, approved by the top organizations
Features a resilient latex coating
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The round fiberglass core is flexible and strong
Made from durable closed celled foam that does not shred
Overall: 33"
Blade Length: 26"
Blade Width: 2"
Handle: 4"
Weight: 0.65lbs
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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Mechanical Breakdown Protection (MBP)
Mechanical Breakdown Protection, also known as an Extended Warranty, is automobile protection that extends beyond the manufacturer's factory warranty and covers repairs of unexpected mechanical breakdowns. For the period of time the contract is in effect, you are assured that covered components of your vehicle will be repaired in the event of failure, including labor, subject to any applicable deductible.
Features and Benefits:
- Nationwide Protection
- 24-Hour Roadside Assistance for the term of your coverage
- Rental Vehicle Assistance
- Transferable Coverage if you sell your vehicle before your agreement expires
Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP)
The GAP Advantage gives you further peace of mind. If the vehicle you are now purchasing ever becomes "totaled," or is stolen and not recovered, GAP Advantage pays an additional $1,000.00 toward the purchase of a replacement vehicle. Not only will you receive the difference between the value of your vehicle and its unpaid loan or lease balance, you also get a head start on financing or leasing a new or used replacement vehicle when you refinance or lease through the same financial institution.
Other great benefits included in your GAP Advantage:
- Auto Deductible Reimbursement - This helps offset the cost of your deductible in case of an accident by paying you up to $500 per accident that is considered a collision or comprehensive claim by your primary insurance provider. Coverage is effective upon date of enrollment and will continue for three (3) years.
- Personal ID Restoration Consulting - This service helps a benefit holder in the case of fraud or identity theft to recover their name and rightful credit history. Call center consultants are ready to aid in form completion and submission to the appropriate parties.
- Warranty Registration Service - A great convenience service providing access to a website in which the consumer may store all warranty and protection product registration information in a single location. Product examples include appliances and/or electronics.
Debt Protection
Features and Benefits:
- Disability coverage protects a borrower's credit rating by ensuring the loan will not end up in default in the event of disability.
- Protects borrowers and their families from financial hardships as a result of loss of income caused by death, illness or injury.
- Allows borrowers and families to retain their assets, including the collateral and savings, when an income is interrupted during unfortunate circumstances.
- No Obligation for 30 Days: If the borrower decides the plan is not what they need, they can cancel it within 30 days without obligation. Rarely does this occur, but borrowers appreciate knowing that they have this option.


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Hell Is For Those Who Fail To Fulfill The Purpose For Which They Were Created
Posted by Job on August 24, 2009
Who are we? Humans. Curious: the name Adam, given to the one who originated our race, literally means "man", "humanity" or "mankind." Who created us? God. What does this mean? As our creator, God is our sole owner and master and has all rights implied and assumed. Has God given up or transferred His rights to and over us to anyone, including man himself? According to the authoritative and infallible revelation of God to mankind, the Bible, the answer is no. According to this same Bible, why did God create mankind? The answer: for His pleasure. So what is the duty, the purpose of man? To give God pleasure. How do we give God's pleasure? By loving Him. How do we love God? Through our worship, service, and obedience. Are there other ways to love God other than through the worship, service and obedience in the manner commanded in the Bible? No. Is serving God's pleasure an option? No, it is mandatory. So, who tends to our pleasure and why? God does graciously through His love, and our pleasure should be a function of and come as a direct result of our pleasing God.
So, what of the person who for whatever reason – i.e. deciding to live for our own pleasure or the pleasure of someone other than God – fails to fulfill his purpose? To answer that with a question: if we exist for the sole purpose of pleasing God, and we fail to please God, then why should we exist? If we fail to love God and give Him the glory, our existence becomes purposeless, useless, vanity, a colossal waste. Even more so, it becomes an offense, a stench, and a crime because by refusing to serve God we serve another, preferring one who did not create us to the One who did. So, the person who was created for God's pleasure not only fails to provide God this pleasure, but actually causes God grief, pain and offense instead.
So, what will God do with things that are both completely useless and exceptionally offensive, even odious? Why, the same thing that you would do to soiled diapers. So when God rids Himself from the useless, stinking pile of refuse by casting it into eternal flame, can He really be blamed for doing so? Of course not. Those who fail to fulfill the purpose for which they are created receive no less than what they deserve and are without excuse. If you have not already, follow The Three Step Salvation Plan.


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In the Christian Holy Bible, it is not known who wrote the Book of Proverbs, though it is thought that Solomon, whom the Bible attributes as the author of some of the proverbs in the Book of Proverbs, might have written a few of the proverbs. The rest of the proverbs would have most likely been spoken by Solomon and passed around by word of mouth until they were written down by the unknown scribe.
In 1 Kings 4:32, it is said that Solomon said more than three thousand proverbs during his lifetime so it is known that not all of his proverbs made it into the Bible as there are 375 proverbs in the Book of Proverbs. The author of the book has been debated throughout much of history.


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Netgears Gigabit Powerline
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Each plug, which is Homeplug AV compatible, is 120 x 55 x 50mm deep, white in colour, with the mains plug and its associated power feed-through socket at the lower end. (There is also the PL1200 without the power feed-through.) It is narrower than many of the previous generation products so that it is easy to reach the switch on the wall socket. Similarly, if one is forced to use a multi-way mains extension lead rather than a wall socket (which is not, by the way, recommended) it does not overlap and obstruct adjacent sockets.
The status LEDs are on the face while the Ethernet port, security button and factory reset button are on the top. The Power LED indicates when the adapter is powered up, in standby mode or, by blinking green, in the process of setting up security while the Ethernet LED shows whether or not the port is linked. The lowest LED, the "Pick A Plug" LED gives one an idea of the link performance: red, less than 50Mbps; amber between 50 and 80Mbps; and green when the link is performing best at in excess of 80Mbps. Netgear's idea being that, by checking which colour shows, one can select the power outlet that gives one the best link performance.
In practice, the kit works "out of the box". It is just a matter of plugging the two adapters in: one near the router and the other close to the device needing to be connected to the network and then connecting the two supplied Ethernet cables. However, it is a sensible security precaution, to change the encryption code from the default. This is done by pressing the security button on one device for 2 seconds and then, within 2 minutes, similarly pressing the security button on the other.
The PLP1200 is backwards compatible with Homeplug AV 500Mbps with which it can co-exist and interoperate but, obviously, at the lower speed. Extra devices, up to a total of 16, can be added in a similar manner to changing the encryption code as above. In addition, the PLP1200 can co-exist, but is not interoperable with the older (and slower) Homeplug 1.0 and 1.0 Turbo devices.
The Powerline PLP1200 kit, at about £80 on Amazon, provides a quick and easy way of extending the reach of Ethernet around the house especially as the units provide mains pass-through and so an additional mains socket is not required. While there are lower cost -- and lower speed -- units available on the market the majority of users will appreciate the better performance of the PLP 1200.
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For Christmas I mostly want hot chocolate with half-melted marshmallows, but these things are pretty neat, too.
A family trip to the local thrift shop. Trundle into the car, give everyone a spending limit (I'd suggest anywhere from $5-$25, depending on how many people you have and your desired volume of giftage), and then play pop-up white elephant with your wares! (ß Guys. I want to do this, guys. Guys. Guys, we should do this. Guys. Ok.)
A micro-lending gift card. I already got one of these from One three years ago, and I'm still using it. I've lent more than triple the amount of the original gift card to small entrepreneurs across the world. As people pay back their loans, you can loan to more people. It is the $25 gift that keeps on giving!
I don't know what this is or where it came from, but I want to wear it around my neck like a trophy.
These funny little rain boots would come in handy in a soggy town like New Haven. Although they would require some attractive socks for optimal utilization. Or really attractive feet.


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Fraser Stone
ARTFORMS: Percussion , Music
If the gigs ever dry up, Fraser could develop a lucrative sideline in musical instrument making. Preparing to go on tour with Scottish Folk Band 'Old Blind Dogs', he stunned the band by arriving at the airport with a handmade Djembe drum he had designed and made for the trip.
From Grantown on Spey, Fraser started playing drums on a plastic drumkit when he was six. By the age of twelve he was regularly performing with bands.
By seventeen, he had developed into a gifted and well-respected musician, playing on a number of albums, being principal percussionist at a performance of Scottish Music in the Millennium Dome, London, and acting as musical director of a number of Highland festivals.
In 2006, Fraser and fellow percussionist, Paul Jennings, were commissioned to compose a New Voices piece to be performed at Celtic Connections. For this project, Fraser desperately needed a new marimba.
He wrote at the time, "I see this year as being one of great musical growth. I'm looking to branch out and experiment with new sounds in different genres to fulfil my potential."
How the Award Helped
Fraser received a Daughter of Dewar Award to buy a performance-standard marimba.
Since the Award
Of the New Voices piece, Fraser writes that the project 'gave me a chance to compose technical pieces for an eight piece band. It was a huge learning curve and I grew so much from this experience.' He adds that the Dewar Awards 'are a fantastic way to celebrate the Scottish talent out there and help promote our culture worldwide. Without these awards many musicians would not be able to fulfill their dreams and potential.'
We couldn't agree more, Fraser!


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January 30, 2018
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Monday games at the annual Cottco Schools Rugby Festival have never been crowd pullers but this year's edition turned out different. The terraces around the Jubilee field with backs against Avenues field were fully occupied at various times during the opening day of the Cottco Schools Rugby Festival.
The teams on show did not disappoint the crowds even though some of them might have suffered heart break on the field. One such team is the Kyle College second string which lost 7-5 to St Ignatius College. Though clinical in their attack, the boys from Masvingo had a torrid time trying to break the St Ignatius defensive line. Earlier in the day Chinhoyi High School kept Cranborne Boys at bay managing to hold to a 3-0 lead well in to the second half. Chinhoyi came under attack in the last 12 minutes of the game and they crumbled allowing Cranborne boys to go over the whitewash 3 times to secure a 19-3 victory.
This year's edition of the festival sees more girls' teams competing in what is the biggest youth rugby tourney in the world making it more than just a fashion fair for the girl child. Vainona Girls maintained a clean sheet against Roosevelt Girls winning a convincing 46-0 in their lunch-time encounter while Eaglesvale went down 32-5 to Girls High.
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Lindsay & Brooklyn got married up in Dubois at the Absaroka Ranch, which just happens to be the ranch that Lindsay grew up on. Her father had the foresight to purchase the property thirty years ago and OMG am I jealous - they have the cutest little cabins, beautiful aspen groves and a meadow for the horses that goes on for miles.
They've known each other forever - they both grew up in Dubois and have literally always known each other. When they decided to get married there was pretty much no decision to be made on location, it was going to be the ranch.
Love this moment with Lindsay and her dad.
The ceremony was held on top of a butte on the property. There was a lovely foot path, but the wedding party (and maybe a photographer or two) got a ride in the Rangers.
All that wide open space, I love it.
How cute are Lindsay's polka dot shoes?
First dance on a dance floor that Brooklyn built himself.
Love this shot from Nate.
At dusk we headed out to the meadow with the horses. They were focused on eating and pretty much ignored us.
Love this image - so dreamy!
The Absaroka Mountain Range.
Thanks so much to Lindsay and Brooklyn for having us there on your special day - we had a fantastic time!
Venue - Absaroka Ranch, Dubois WY
Dress - Venus
Catering - Bistro Catering
Cake - Cakes by Naomi
Music - Teka Brock Band


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Thursday, March 15, 2012
A Daffodil
It will be 80 degrees, perhaps, today, and I am tempted to do lots of yard work, but I also resist pulling off all the fall leaf cover because then the big fat rabbits will find and eat it all, getting bigger and fatter. I am OK with them eating some of it, but not all.
So I plan a long walk on the trail into town to get some library books: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, by Jonathan Safran Foer, our next book-group book, and Bright-Sided by Barbara Ehrenreich, because, happy, optimistic, and joyful as I am, I am not blinded by the cheerful light, nor fooled by it, and I need a wise crone to tell it to me straight so I know I'm not crazy when my cynicism surges up.
I do need sunglasses.
Karen Roe for the daffodil in England above, and to BerndH for the Narcissus pseudo-narcissus, a name that implies all that's making it a Cranky Doodle Day for me in the privacy of my own mind. That's why I'm going outdoors, to be in touch with reality and to let the big fat rabbits know I'm here.
8 comments:
- nene said...
Didn't that daffodil come up as a gift to you and toni for winning the state title? What is the Illinois state flower?
Enjoy your day and smile at that big fat rabbit out there. We have their relatives in our back yard
Have wonderful warm day and allow your body to sweat all those toxins.
xo tu amigo
- March 15, 2012 at 10:40 AM
- Kathleen said...
The violet is the Illinois state flower.
- March 15, 2012 at 11:01 AM
- Sandy Longhorn said...
Poor big, fat rabbits. You deprive them so. :)
- March 15, 2012 at 4:33 PM
- Collagemama said...
A library walk is always a good plan. It's nice of the rabbits to let you visit their yard. The older my dad got the more he resented the squirrels for not paying rent and the crows for waking him up. The rabbits he didn't mind since they were happy eating weeds and providing entertainment.
- March 15, 2012 at 4:35 PM
- Susan Ryder said...
You are going to LOVE the new book, I already do!
- March 15, 2012 at 5:20 PM
- Kathleen said...
I do give the big fat rabbits apples, celery, and lettuce. Hmm, is that why they are so big and fat? And I do love their general grazing practices and have started to model my own eating on theirs... Wait. That will make me big and fat. And furry. Sigh....
I put Extremely Loud on hold at the library and am reading Barbara Ehrenreich now. She is so smart and so funny and bright and cheery even as she pokes holes in the bright and cheery movement.
- March 15, 2012 at 7:32 PM
- Ruth said...
When we get grounded in Nature, we bloom too. Lovely.
- March 16, 2012 at 6:03 AM
- Kathleen said...
Good way of looking at it, Ruth. Thank you.
- March 16, 2012 at 6:48 AM


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An activity book for schools and parents with accompanying CD, packed with ideas for activities and games focusing on the five essential 'ingredients' that support children's communication skills (4–6 years). The Communication Cookbook shows how to help children build language skills and grow into confident skilful communicators during their critical first two years at primary school. The Communication Cookbook is a resource book/DVD of activities to support children's language and communication. It focuses on five essential ingredients that support children's communication skills, and contains simple recipes to help parents and teachers to develop these in skills in children aged four to six. The five essential ingredients are:
This section of the Talking Point website includes free downloadable PDFs of activities in The Communication Cookbook, and some great online games. "Thank you for sending us the copy of The Communication Cookbook. It really is an excellent resource and will be exceptionally useful to us when planning further ways of supporting pupils with SEN, their teachers and their parents." ISBN: 978-0-9565855-0-9
How to get this: http://icancharity.org.uk/resources/communication-cookbook
I CAN's Moving On! resources include a fun and supportive Student Activity Pack for use at home or at school and Teacher Guide for Year 6 teachers to support individuals and whole classes. Research has shown that a successful transition can lead to higher attainment in secondary school with improved progress, particularly in Maths and Science, reinforcing how important it is to ensure transition is well supported. Moving On! can be used by Year 6 students, parents and professionals as it offers an effective framework to ensure all children including those with poor language skills will understand the changes ahead. To support individuals and whole classes. This guide is packed with information, ideas and activities for Year 6 teachers. Included are suggested discussion topics and activities to be used alongside the relevant section in the Student Activity Pack.
How to get this: http://icancharity.org.uk/resources/moving-teacher-guide
I CAN's Moving On! resources include a fun and supportive Student Activity Pack for use at home or at school and Teacher Guide for Year 6 teachers to support individuals and whole classes. Research has shown that a successful transition can lead to higher attainment in secondary school with improved progress, particularly in Maths and Science, reinforcing how important it is to ensure transition is well supported. Moving On! resources offer carefully structured support to develop practical skills and knowledge, preparing students emotionally, so that they feel safe and secure in their new environment. Moving On! can be used by Year 6 students, parents and professionals as it offers an effective framework to ensure all children including those with poor language skills will understand the changes ahead. Can be used either on its own, or in conjunction with the Teacher Guide. This fun activity pack guides the Year 6 student through key information, top tips and activities including getting to know the school, timetables, transport, friendships, concerns and key words and phrases.
This 30 page booklet aims to encourage and empower parents to become involved in influencing and improving services for children and young people.
How to get this: http://www.afasic.org.uk/about/campaigns/advocating-for-your-child/
The aim of this new pack from Afasic England is to help families and schools support pupils with speech, language and communication impairments as they transfer from primary to secondary education.
How to get this: http://www.afasic.org.uk/2010/04/moving-on-moving-up
The following organisations provide products and services to support children's speech, language and communication needs.
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This factsheet details useful books and guides that parents might find helpful when trying to find out more information about speech and language difficulties.
Price: £0.00
The following factsheets were developed by Afasic, and contain a wealth of information on difficulties with speech and language development, from SLI to bilingualism:
Price: £0.00
A multi-agency project to look at the issues underlying children's language deficits in Stoke on Trent. Contains information and resources for parents and practitioners.
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/advice/stoke-speaks-out/
A web site for parents and professionals supporting children with speech difficulties, containing news, resources and forums
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.speechteach.co.uk
Information for those who want to find out more about supporting all children and young people's communication and those with speech, language and communication needs. www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk
Top tips for parents and professionals on teaching deaf babies and children to listen and speak using Auditory Verbal Therapy
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.avuk.org
Helps partners create optimum conditions for learning through their resources and training on how to create Communication Friendly Spaces
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.elizabethjarmanltd.co.uk
KIDS have produced a range of briefings available online as free downloads for professionals who work with young people with disabilities. In addition to these, many publications have been developed surrounding the childcare environment and inclusive play. The Transitions magazine, aimed at and written by young disabled people covers 3 main themes each week, email email@example.com or call 0207 359 3073 for a free hard copy. Alternatively they can be viewed online at the publications page. KIDS also provides a range of resources and workforce development opportunities.
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.kids.org.uk/
The Makaton Charity have developed a range of resources for using and teaching Makaton, including a range of free resources available to download
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.makaton.org/resources
Resources to help you learn more about communicating with people with a learning disability, and how to make your existing communication materials more accessible
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.mencap.org.uk/
Resources related to communication issues and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.autism.org.uk/shop
Various free resources can be found at www.ndcs.org.uk/professional_support
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.ndcs.org.uk/professional_support
The UK's leading publishers of assessments for health and education professionals; key sponsor of the Hello campaign
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.psychcorp.co.uk/hello
Produces manuals of signs specific to individual needs. Select your vocabulary from any of the Signalong manuals and have them arranged and printed according to instructions
How to get this: http://www.signalong.org.uk/
All the great children's picture books and stories with British Sign Language support, free of charge
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.signedstories.com
Free downloadable activities linked to the monthly Hello themes in Widgit symbols and British Sign Language.
Price: £0.00
How to get this: https://www.widgit.com/index.php
Award-winning EGAR Educational Games And Resources are dedicated to developing communication skills, the art of conversation and an appreciation of the value of talking in dealing with life's challenges and making healthy informed choices. The psychology based Let's Get Talking Choice Discussion card sets provide a structure for intervention and prevention work, covering Health, Crime Prevention, Personal Development, Citizenship and the Environment.
Price: £0.00
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Author: Sue Cottrell
Illustrated by Sophie Khan
From: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Harry invites readers to learn about what it is like to stammer from his perspective and how it affects his daily life and makes him feel. He talks about techniques that can help reduce stammering and describes how friends, family and others can help him to feel at ease and reduce his stammer further.
This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for young people, aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and speech therapists working with children who stammer. It is also an excellent starting point for group discussions at home or school.
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Author: Maggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens
Illustrated by Robyn Gallow
From: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Hannah invites readers to learn about selective mutism from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is, what it feels like to have SM, and how they can help.
This illustrated book is packed with accessible information and will be an ideal introduction to selective mutism. It shows family, friends and teachers how they can support a child with the condition and is also a good place to start when encouraging children with SM to talk about how it affects them.
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Author: Susan Yarney
Illustrated by Chris Martin
From: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Ben invites readers to learn about ADHD from his perspective. He helps children understand what it means to have ADHD and describes what it is and how it feels. Ben explains how he was diagnosed and what he has learnt about ways to relieve his ADHD symptoms, and how friends and adults can help at home and school.
This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for young people, aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and professionals working with children with ADHD. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
Price: £7.99
How to get this: https://shop.ican.org.uk/ADHD
A Visual Approach to Conversation for Children on the Autism Spectrum
For children aged approximately 5 -13 years.
From: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) often struggle with basic conventions of conversation, such as greetings, goodbyes and adherence to a shared interest. The Conversation Train is a colourful picture book full of photographs of trains with engaging photocopiable fill-in-the-blank worksheets and colouring pages to help promote conversation.
How to get this: http://www.icancharity.org.uk/resources/conversation-train
A guide for friends and family
Illustrated by Jane Telford
From: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS - he tells them what AS is, what it feels like to have AS and how they can help children with AS by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents.
This illustrated book is ideally suited for boys and girls between 7 and 15 years old and also serves as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
Therapeutic Activities for Teachers, Parents and Therapists
Illustrated by: Alice Harper
From: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
For many children, the act of communication which most of us take for granted can be a struggle, and communicating with others can become something to fear rather than enjoy.
This creative book is full of fun and imaginative ideas to help children aged 4—11 with a speech or language delay or disorder to develop their communication skills.
It isn't easy to see and recognise what happens beneath the surface of children's communication. Being able to listen, pay attention, play and understand are the fundamental building blocks of communication. Adults play a crucial role in supporting these skills. If a child can't listen and understand, they'll struggle to talk. We've developed resources to encourage listening, understanding, interaction and play. For pre-school children, Listen Up 0-5, includes a card game with fun activities and advice on how parents and early year's workers can use the resource.


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Path of the Jedi Level J-11[edit]
Here's how to get 3 stars on Path of the Jedi 11 in Angry Birds Star Wars:
- Shoot your splitter bird at the middle floating rock. If you split your bird at the right point, about halfway to the rock, the three small birds will nudge the three floating rocks just into the gravity well of the planet.
- Shoot your Han Solo bird at the floating pig at the far right. Just before impact, shoot the vine above Vader. The disc will fall, popping Vader, and the three floating rocks will fall, popping the rest of the pigs.
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Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter is looking forward to doing business in Central New York, free of the shadow cast by the conflicts between the Nation and the communities that surround it.
Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter is looking forward to doing business in Central New York, free of the shadow cast by the conflicts between the Nation and the communities that surround it.
"It's very nice," Halbritter said Thursday of the closure brought by an agreement signed between the Nation and state last week. "It makes me feel optimistic. The goal of everyone is to do what's in the best interest of the region, and I think we will be able to do that."
The sweeping agreement, which still needs approval of the state Legislature, brings an end to decades of litigation between the Nation on one side and the state and Oneida and Madison counties on the other.
It gives the Nation exclusive rights to gaming in a 10-county region of Central New York in exchange for a share of the revenue from slot machines at its Turning Stone Resort Casino.
The Nation also would be able to place as much as 25,000 acres of land in Oneida and Madison counties into federal Indian trust, rendering it exempt from state and local taxes and regulations.
Though Oneida and Madison counties legislatures can vote on whether they want to be part of the deal, the settlement between the Nation and the state will stand no matter what the counties decide. Oneida County's board will vote Tuesday; Madison County has not set a date for its vote.
Halbritter said he knows there are those who oppose the deal. About 100 people turned out Wednesday night for a meeting in Sherrill called by groups that want to continue the litigation.
"The counties should not sign on to this," said Upstate Citizens for Equality President David Vickers. "The counties should take advantage of this opportunity to show they are not just puppets of the state."
Halbritter said there will "always be people who oppose things."
"When you have people like Gov. Cuomo and Tony Picente and Mohawk Valley EDGE and the state Association of Counties joining with us to say this is a good thing, we shouldn't let the majority of those voices be equal to a vocal minority."
So, what does Halbritter plan to do with the potential trust land?
He said he doesn't know yet.
"Now, we can really look at the kinds of developments that would be best for our region," he said.
So far, the Nation enterprises have been focused on tourism and entertainment. Turning Stone features not only gaming, but also restaurants, concerts and golf courses. This summer, the Nation is rolling out a $25 million expansion at Turning Stone, but Halbritter estimated the Nation's venues already get 4.5 million visits a year.
Halbritter likely will build on those successes, he said.
"I do think tourism is a great business because it can bring people into the entire region," he said. "We have a beautiful region here."
But, he said, he might look into diversifying as well.
"That's what any good business should be doing," he said. "We don't know specifically. I just think we will be considering different things."
One thing he said he's not considering is a shopping mall.
"We have no competitive advantage to open any such business," he said.
In the past, some local officials and residents have expressed a concern that the Nation could open a shopping center that would undersell non-Indian businesses, which had to charge the local 8.75 percent sales tax.
That's been a long-standing issue with Nation's gas stations and convenience stores, particularly regarding cigarette sales.
Under the agreement, the Nation must levy its own sales tax on goods sold to non-Indians in order to level the playing field with local non-Indian businesses. The money must be used for the same kinds of projects a local non-Indian government would use the money for.
"One of the big issues was unfair competitive advantage," he said. "And now we don't have that."
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Halbritter said a prime reason for the success of the negotiations was Cuomo's attitude.
"He had a clear vision of what he wanted to do for upstate and the region, and he was able to do the hard work necessary," Halbritter said. "He understands fundamentally that there is more to be accomplished by working together than being adversaries."
Previous governors had a different approach, he said.
"(Eliot) Spitzer said he would send 100 troopers down here and close us down in five minutes," he said. "That sort of stuff is not conducive."
He said Cuomo's plans to expand non-Indian gaming in the state were only part of the equation.
"There is competition all around us," he said. "This is always the reality of us being here and having this business."
But Halbritter also said everyone stands to gain from putting an end to the contentiousness.
"It creates a partnership that shares our prosperity for future generations," he said. "Isn't that what people need leaders to do?"


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Fenty Beauty Honest REVIEW + VIDEO/
If you've been on the internet at all this week you know Rihanna has taken the beauty world by STORM with the launch of Fenty Beauty. If you want to know how the launch of this line was like NO other on the market, you can refer to my blog post here, but for now I am going to give you the full review of every single product in the line down below.
For first impressions, don't forget to check out my Youtube video and subscribe to my channel ;)
I am a huge fan of this primer! It isn't TOO special, but it feels very nice and hydrating on the skin, it has a faint scent that smells amazing and you get a LOT of product for $32. I wouldn't say it is a necessity out of the line, but if you're ok with spending a little extra cash for a good primer, I think this is a good one to start with
First things first... we HAVE to address the fact there are 40 shades in this foundation... yes, 40! That alone is incredible and a reason to buy this foundation in itself! Not only that, but the way they are displayed in the Sephora AND online makes it extremely easy to color match yourself. I checked online based on the model, and in stores based on my undertone and I found my perfect color match (for the first time like ever might I add).
I can't say enough good things about this foundation. In typical foundations you usually get 1 fluid ounce of product (30ml), this foundation has 1.08 fluid ounces (32ml) of product so I already feel like I'm getting a bonus! You definitely get an amazing product for an even MORE amazing price.
This foundation does exactly what it says, it's medium to full coverage (mostly medium), long wearing AND light as air. I barely feel it on my face and it feels so comfortable and very soft. I highly recommend this foundation to anyone who's looking for a natural, skin like finish. I believe the price point is incredible for a foundation of this quality within this mid-level brand.
I got the trio in Tan and it is perfect for my skin tone. I am a huge fan of the two matte stix as they are super creamy and very blendable. I have sort of a different review for each if you watch my video, but I love them all in different ways. Out of the 3, I like the shimmer skinstick the least... It's a beautiful color and super creamy, however I'm just not a fan of highlight sticks, that is just a personal preference of mine. However if you can get 3 customizable skin stix, I would 100% do that because 2 would be $50 and 3 is $54.
Killawatt Freestyle Highlight : $34
GIRL! These highlights are EVERYTHING! The hottest pick out of them all is definitely the color "Trophy Wife", but there is literally a highlight for every skin tone. That being said, is it worth the $34? I would say the color Trophy Wife yes because it's so unique, any other color however, you may be able to find dupes for cheaper and just as good. I believe highlighters are pretty freaking hard to mess up anyway, so I would opt in for an Anastasia Beverly Hills glow kit for around $40 with 6 shades, versus 2 shades for $34.
While I do admit this lip gloss is nice... I don't think it's worth $18. It's definitely nice quality and looks gorgeous, but it's not something I would go out of my way to spend $18 on. Glosses are also hard to mess up and you can find ones just as pretty on ColourPop.
I don't have strong feelings toward this powder either way... which you would think the opposite since I am all against oily skin! This powder is ok and isn't completely translucent which is nice, however I love my blotterazzi so much that I don't think I will use this that often, especially for $32. I also don't like touching up my makeup with powder so that is another reason I don't see myself completely loving this.
I'm going to lump these all into one because reviewing every individual brush would be TOUGH! From what I tested out, my favorites are the Full-Bodied Foundation Brush and actually the Precision Makeup Sponge! The foundation brush was pretty dense and blended out product pretty evenly, I just wish it were a tad bigger. The sponge actually feels identical to a beauty blender and had a pretty interesting shape! I would definitely try it out if you're looking for a cheaper dupe for a beauty blender.
All the other brushes however, I would not reach for. The highlight brush is a pretty interesting shape but I love for my highlight to be in precise spots and this brush was just too big for me. You can get a better one from Morphe for around $6. All the other brushes were travel friendly which I loved and were VERY soft, but like I said, I don't enjoy touching my face up with powder on the go so I wouldn't necessarily need them. Small brushes are pretty difficult for me as well so I wouldn't buy these either. If you travel a lot and want to touch up with those things however, I do think these brushes are a pretty good deal for you
The only other tools in the line are the blotting papers, which is the only thing out of this line I will tell you not to buy. You can find cheaper ones at the grocery that are a LOT more user friendly. The packaging is fun but it's difficult to get the perfect amount of paper out and to tear it straight and evenly (big pet peeve of mine). If you wanna look chic, have at it, but if you want it to be easy and functional, stick to Walmart brand ones that work just as well.
Overall... I can't find one horrible thing to say about this line. Every product has something good about it and I'm SO excited to see what she comes out with next! Wait... scratch that... I'm SO excited to enjoy all my products for now :)
What are your opinions on the Fenty Beauty line? Comment down below on what your favorite products are or if you'd like to know more information! Don't forget to check out my blog post on how the launch of this line was very unique... you won't be disappointed and will definitely see this makeup line in a different way than before!
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A comfortable bike is a ridden bike.
We believe your bicycle fit is more important than your bike itself. A proper fit is safer, more comfortable, pain-free, faster, and easier to control.
Our bikes come in up to 6 sizes. Then there are the adjustments of the stem, handlebar, seat, seat height, shoe alignment, aerobars, knee alignment, fore-aft sit position, hand position, varus angle, etc.
Nathan is a trained and certified fit technician utilizing the art and science of Specialized Body Geometry (BG). This method is a no-stress assessment and bike adjustment resulting in your bike and your body living in perfect harmony. After a fit riders want to ride even more because the bike agrees with individual needs, synched to naturally collaborate with your body.
We practice active BG fitting only: where the rider is getting the adjustments done while pedaling their bike on a trainer. This gives much more realistic measurements compared to static fitting.
To give you the attention and time you deserve, our fits are by appointment only. We try to be flexible with your schedule.
3D Fit w/Physical Assessment $195 2.5-3 hrs
Comprehensive, documented, 3-hour exam and fitting. The result is the absolute best fitting bike you've ever had. Includes an assessment of all your health history relating to your riding, flexibility and body measurements, bike settings, cleat adjustments, and insole & foot shim fittings. Choose this if you have specific needs, want to ride harder and further, or want a long-term solution which can match all your bikes to each other.
3D Tri Fit w/Physical Assessment $225 3-4 hrs
Same as the above 3D fit for Triathlon bikes or road bikes with an aero position with aerobars. More aggressive geometries benefit from extra attention to detail and product choice.
3D Fit w/o Physical Assessment $145 1.5 - 2.0 hrs
Comprehensive, documented, 2-hour fitting including Seat, handlebar, stem, pedal/cleat adjustments, and insole & foot shim fittings.
2D Fit w/o Physical Assessment $85 .75-1 hr
Adjustments of your seat, handlebar, and stem positions. The result is a bike properly sized for your height and gives you the riding position you want.
5 Facts about Fits
Fit is more important than the bike itself
Back pain is usually caused by improper bike length, not height
Knee pain is often eliminated with proper shoes
Fitting requires trained fitters who are also experienced riders
Active fitting gives more accurate results


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A primary focus of good veterinary services is on preventative care–helping owners maintain their pet's good health through a variety of ways. This includes regular veterinary examinations, vaccinations, flea, tick, and heartworm medications and, of course, dental care.
Pet Teeth Cleaning
Animal dentistry is a critical part of basic veterinary services because it not only helps to establish and maintain a pet's good oral health but also their overall health. Like their human counterparts, pets can develop general health problems as a result of oral health issues (and vice versa). When bacteria are allowed to build up in the mouth and on the teeth and gums they can cause a deterioration of oral tissue, causing lesions and other sorts of mouth sores. Toxins and bacteria can then enter the bloodstream and invade the body, causing major health issues. If bacteria are able to enter the heart valves or heart a serious condition known as bacterial endocarditis can develop. Oral bacteria can also cause kidney damage and joint problems. Not to mention the fact that gingivitis, cavities, loose teeth, and root exposure are very uncomfortable. Fortunately, routine checking of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity, as well as professional dental cleanings performed by a dentist, can help to protect or restore a pet's oral and general health.
Veterinary dental cleanings are always performed with the pet under anesthesia–for both their comfort and safety as well as the safety of the veterinarian. Your veterinarian will run routine blood tests to ensure everything is normal and there aren't likely to be any complications as a result of administering anesthesia. Your veterinarian will then tell you to abstain from giving your pet any food or water for roughly twelve hours before their morning appointment, a point that is so critical to your pet's safety while under anesthesia that should you accidentally feed them during the fasting window you should call and tell your vet so the appointment can be rescheduled.
In some cases, your veterinarian may choose to administer a pre-anesthetic sedative to help relax your pet prior to general anesthesia being administered. The anesthesia your veterinarian chooses will largely have to do with the size and health condition of your pet, as their safety throughout the procedure is of top importance. Their vital signs will be closely monitored while they are under sedation to ensure they are receiving a safe level of anesthesia.
Using an ultrasonic instrument, the veterinarian will clean the plaque from the teeth. This is followed by a sort of light buffing that works to polish the teeth. Where necessary, a root canal may be performed or a tooth may be capped in order to address decay and prevent it from spreading. This may seem unusual for pets, but your veterinarian may determine that these actions are vital in order to save a tooth that would otherwise be very inconvenient or uncomfortable for your pet to be without. In some cases, your veterinarian may determine that the best course of action is to remove a severely damaged or diseased tooth. Fortunately, pets do not receive tooth replacements–once the gum has healed after tooth removal the pet rarely acts as though he even recognizes the loss.
Once the dental procedure is completed the pet is moved to a safe, comfortable location in order to recover from sedation. Their recovery is closely monitored, and when the veterinarian is certain that they are doing well they will be sent home with any necessary care instructions. Where appropriate your pet may need to be given antibiotics, though this is usually rare.
Checking In
Your veterinarian will check your pet's oral health as part of their annual wellness examination, but if you ever notice that their breath smells foul or their teeth look unhealthy, go ahead and check in with your veterinarian. Catching oral health issues earlier on and mean less discomfort for your pet and less worry for you.