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Evaluation of DOE's Resource-Leveraging Partnerships for Low-Income Weatherization 1
Allen Lee and Jennifer Callaway
Editors' Note: Allen Lee and Jennifer Callaway address the implementation of alternative approaches to federal funding of low-income weatherization programs in five states. This chapter underscores at least four dimensions of evaluation's role. First, as a process evaluation focusing on the specific elements employed to leverage resources through partnership mechanisms, it represents a departure from the more technically-based impact evaluations appearing elsewhere in this book. Second, because the evaluation was supported by a competitive grant from the Department of Energy (DOE), this chapter further illustrates the trend toward devolution of responsibility from the federal government. It makes this point, however, within the context of a legislatively mandated federal program and is specifically directed at the critical issue of its funding. The fact that DOE support was directed toward low-income concerns provides a point of tangency to an observation made in the introductory paragraphs of Chapter 12. A federal government presence prevails when equity among customer classes is at issue. A third aspect of evaluation that comes to the fore in this study is that by detailing the interplay at various levels between and among a wide range of public and private entities, as evidenced in Table 13.1, evaluation can detect the potential for working relationships where few, if any, had existed before. A fourth aspect or dimension of

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February Favorites!
Hiiiiiii! You guys already know what I wanna say.. "OMG where has the month gone?" but like actually, where has it gone? I'm so excited that it's gonna be Spring before we know it! I'm so so ready! For it being a short month, I was able to find a few thangggs to share with you all!
Kat Von D - Sinner Perfume
Okay, so I've been on the search for my signature scent for a while now. I did a little searching before Christmas and asked for Gucci Bamboo buttttt.. it turns out I wasn't really crazy about it. So I did some searching again and fell in loooove with Kat Von D's Sinner perfume. It's described as a "Warm & Spicy" scent but it's still perfect for daytime. It lasts all day long and even stays on my clothes if I wear something twice. This scent is apart of a little duo, called Saint + Sinner, and honestly Saint smells just as good so I might need to pick that up next!
HEARTSPRING Rose Face Mist
So I've tried Heartspring's lip balm before and really liked it (I even included it in my very first favorites post). So when I saw they were coming out with a face mist, I was like hm... do I need it? Yes I do. Now as a disclaimer I'm not sure if face mists actually do anything but whatever, I bought it anyways because I like NSS (NEW SHINY SHIT!).
So as a face mist, it's nice and hydrating and I really like using it after a mask. BUT, why it's in this favorites post is for it's magical eyebrow healing abilities. So I've been using azelaic acid for years and one of it's side effects is causing a lot of irritation after hair removal. For yearsssss, after waxing, plucking, or threading my eyebrows I immediately break out and gets a bunch of bumps around my brows. Okay.. so I did my brows the other day (wax/pluck) and then rubbed some of this on a cotton round and put it on my brows and...... NO BUMPS! I'm amazed and I will literally alwayssss buy this thing and have it in my collection.
Primark Puffer Coat
First, let me say the coat above isn't the exactttt one I have but it's very similar. Don't be jelly but I actually got mine at Primark on sale for $10! Yes, TEN DOLLAAAAS. I wasn't sure if I liked it when I tried it on in store because it's pretty cropped but I'm so glad I got it. I've been wearing it every weekend, on every errand trip, all the timeeeee. Sorry I couldn't find the link for the exact one from Primark but here's a superrr similar one from Pretty Little Things (that's currently on sale!)
Old Navy High-Rise Compression Leggings
Like I mentioned with the jacket, these leggings have also been my go to fit for everyyyyy Wegman's trip I've taken in the past month. Do you guys remember last winter I went to an event at Athleta and spent like $80 on a god damn pair of leggings... Well, these $30 leggings are sooooo much better. They are literally amazing. They aren't lying when they say high-rise compression! They are supppper high waisted and suck you in like a faja, honey. Amazing! I will definitely be purchasing a bunch more!
2 Ingredient Dough
If you listen to NN the Podcast, you'd know that I started Weight Watchers last month and with all the Pinterest-ing I've been doing for new recipes, I found this! I am just...... in love.
It's two ingredients - self raising flour and greek yogurt and that. is. it. YES! I've made it a few different ways and I can't wait to try it a million other ways! I did a whole post on it so if you wanna check it out, it's linked below.
Oooookay people, that's all I have. Sorry this post is a little late, we're pretty much half way through March already but get excited cause I already have some gooood stuff to include in next months favorites! Hope you enjoyed!
Noted, Nina


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SPN Meme
where i am: shockingly without canine company
how i am: hopeful
accompanied by: street sounds
Jumping on the latest SPN meme band wagon...
When you see this, post a Supernatural quote in your LJ. Here's mine:
JOHN: I put too much on your shoulders, I made you grow up too fast. You took care of Sammy, and you took care of me. You did that. And you didn't complain, not once.


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This event is being organised in partnership with the City of London Corporation, TheCityUK and UK Finance. The timing of the 4th event in the series has been determined by the feedback from the 350 participants at the last summit in November, who opted overwhelmingly for a further event to be held in March, on the basis that by then the lie of the land would be much clearer in terms of the type of BREXIT that will form the basis of the UK's exit from the EU.
This event will examine the implications of Brexit for the provision of legal services in different practice areas, as well as its impact on clients and any potential opportunities that may arise.
This summit builds on the success of the two previous editions. The timing has been chosen so that the summit will be held after the European Council meeting on 18-19 October. It is currently anticipated that the Heads of Terms for the long-term trade agreement will be submitted for discussion at this meeting, which will make the conference very topical.
Keynote addresses will be given by John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister, and Nausicaa Delfas, Executive Director of International, and Member of the Executive Committee at Financial Conduct Authority.
The event will be looking at both short-term and long-term strategies to navigate BREXIT successfully and retain the current status as Life Sciences Hub, in Europe and beyond.
The objective of this summit is to help UK companies, UK manufacturers and traders, who import from and export to Europe, with their contingency planning for the range of possible customs arrangements that may be in place post-Brexit, from a no-deal exit to a comprehensive FTA and customs agreement. Companies will need to understand both the tariff and non-tariff barriers they may face, as well as the implications for their supply chains and the customs compliance challenges that lie ahead. This will be particularly challenging for those SMEs that will be making customs declarations for the first time.
The summit will bring together leading experts to provide a cross-cutting view of the implications of Brexit for the future of UK energy, examine possible scenarios and prepare for the fundamental changes ahead that lie ahead. The event will address the key questions that will help c-suite executives prepare for all the possible outcomes that may arise.
Building on the success of the inaugural summit, which was held at Guildhall last October and attracted some 440 c-suite delegates from across the financial services industry, this summit in January will provide a thorough analysis of the situation facing the financial services industry as at the start of 2018.
The future of the UK's trading relationship with the EU27 and the rest of world is the number one item on the boardroom agenda of businesses across the UK, whether they are manufacturers or service providers, such as financial institutions.
This event has been structured so that the overarching themes are discussed in plenary sessions in the morning, while delegates will split into two workstreams in the afternoon covering the key issues for trade in goods and services respectively.
Strategies for Preserving European Business Post-BREXIT: A Practical Guide for Financial Institutions
This event is being organised in direct response to demand from the 430 delegates who attended our FS BREXIT Summit at Guildhall in October. Whereas that event focused on the macro picture of the UK's negotiating strategy, the conference in February will examine the challenge of BREXIT from the perspective of the individual firm and seek to identify the steps that firms can take now in order to preserve their European business interests.
The thinking behind the summit is that it would be useful to bring together c-suite representatives from all sectors of the financial services industry.


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Do you know why you are not losing weight?
Over 30% of the world population is overweight which basically means that humanity is going through an obesity crisis. Unhealthy eating habits are the primary cause of the growing incidence of obesity in the society. There are several reasons that prevent people from losing weight, the most prominent of them being the will to do so. Losing weight is tricky and requires a lot of dedication and hard work but a few changes to your lifestyle can go a long way in making the process easier.
- Eating habits: You are what you eat, when you eat and how you eat. A Common problem with individuals facing weight issues is that they never keep track of what they eat. It is crucial that one is aware of what they are eating and how and when they are eating it – it is recommended that food is chewed properly and completely before swallowing as this will release the necessary digestive juices and lead to the proper breakdown of food. Eating junk and processed foods instead of whole foods lead to constant craving and the need to eat constantly. Maintaining a food diary will be advantageous.
- Sleeping habits: People often neglect the quality and quantity of sleep they get forgetting that it is only during sleep the cells repair and rejuvenate themselves and get ready for another activity-filled day. Studies have shown that anywhere between 50 to 80% of the population who have sleep disorders are at the risk of becoming obese.
- Not enough water: Water flushes out toxins and keeps the digestive system in It has been shown that by drinking water half an hour before meals people have lost almost 44%weight. It is believed that water improves metabolism and helps in burning calories faster.
- No cardio: There is no doubt that exercise improves the metabolism and helps in burning calories, especially cardio which basically burns the visceral fat (the harder fat to lose around the organs) and brings you back in shape.
- Medical conditions or medicines: Some medical conditions like PCOS and hypothyroidism make it harder to lose weight. Certain medicines also can lead to weight gain. Of course, this doesn't mean you are stuck with extra weight, it just means that you need to work harder.
Thus, we see that though losing weight can be a challenge for some people even with changes in their diet and lifestyle. At such times a little extra support is welcome; there are several dietary supplements like the MaxFit Garcinia that aid in weight loss. Consult your doctor before taking any supplements especially if you have preexisting medical conditions.


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7.00 pm Wednesday 13th February 2019
Free tea, coffee and biscuits from 6:30pm
University of Leeds, Michael Sadler Building, Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre
A general talk on Tesla coils, from the original spark gap tesla coils that would be recognised by Nicola
Tesla, to modern day computer controlled electronic tesla coils. Briefly discussing the various types of tesla
coil, their history, use, construction and design challenges with demonstrations.
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The French journalist and Sinologist Agnès Gaudu is the head of the China-Taiwan-Singapore department at the weekly journal Courrier international. Her background in Chinese studies and Journalism led her to China several times from 1979 onwards. Active in many conferences, she has published a great number of articles that examine the changing aspects of Chinese society. In fall 1988, she embarked on a survey in China that preceded the outbreak of the pro-democratic movement in June 1989. She reported her experience only few weeks after through a publication, whose reference is indicated below.
What was you first encounter with photography?
My first encounter with photography was when I went to China in 1979. I brought a German brand Praktica camera that I just purchased. I practiced photography almost exclusively in China. Although I am a self-taught photographer, the photographic archive I constituted is rather large.
Can you tell me more about your experience of China on the eve of the Tian'anmen protests?
I am not very familiar with the general iconography of Tian'anmen protests. In truth I have never watched my photographs because I never had the occasion. Of course I developed some of them for the sake of the publication I was preparing at that time [Chine, L'empire déchiré published in September 1989]. When I conducted this one year survey across China, I was convinced that there will be a social explosion. Not many people believed me back then.
To what extent a journalist can freely illustrate his/her text in a newspaper?
I pay a particular attention to the text/image relationship, especially because of my position at the journal Courrier International. I always work closely with iconographists, who are doing a great job. The degree of flexibility we enjoy at Courrier International remains unusual. We are lucky because such cooperation is almost inexistent in other newspapers. Compiling articles consist in a series of dialogues between journalists and iconographists so as images and texts make sense all together.
What do you think about recent initiatives to rethink Tian'anmen events, such as the Chinese photographer Xu Yong and his "Negatives" series?
I like Xu Yong's photographs. At times too much aestheticism troubles me, but Xu Yong's images make sense. Such type of manipulation is legible and coherent. It is not a construction of reality, it simply reifies that images don't always convey the content we might think. To me it still comments an historical event by using a visual effect that yet does not contradict what the image originally tells.
What is the role of the photographic images in today Chinese newspapers?
Chinese editors in chief are particularly meticulous about images' meanings. It seems the role of photographic images is to be used astutely for the sake of the newspapers' goals. They are masters in designing front pages. Some delicate subject matter constrain Chinese journalists within a limited range of visual vocabulary, such as the annual reports to Congress. Amongst the Chinese newspaper that played an important role, I would cite the Nanfang Zhoumo (南方周末) and the Nandu Zhoukan (南都周刊).
How is organised journalism education in China?
First it is worth remembering that Chinese journalists never expatriate, unless they are appointed representatives for the Xinhua News Agency [the official state-owned press agency]. Xinhua Agency possesses its own schools, which provides journalists basic training in photography.
I taught journalism at Zhongshan University during one year. I loved it. I get a free hand with the course but obviously they knew I wouldn't be out of control. The only rule was to avoid talking about China, which was not that complicated. My course was entitled under the umbrella term "International Journalism" and hoped to give an encyclopaedic knowledge.
Photography was a key tool when I was teaching. I selected the images I had in hands and that tackled international subject matters. For instance, I remember when I discussed the Greek crisis and showed some images. I asked the students where they think it was. They couldn't answer and were astonished because it didn't corresponded to their conception of a European metropolis.
The students' motivations varied. Only around 10% of them wanted truly to become journalists. The majority of students register to journalism course to gain general knowledge that would enable them to work within the communication industry.
What image of China would you like to transmit to those who know little about it?
I refuse superficial clichés. When I published my book Chine, L'empire déchiré few months after Tiananmen protests, I wanted to move beyond commonplace images. I wanted to demonstrate that even within the framework of Tiananmen protests there were moments where the army wasn't firing on population but instead offering a helping hand. This fleeting moment of mutual understanding existed. I wanted to emphasize the warmth and humanity that I believe characterize this population.


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Photo from Ontario Community Harvest Website
I find the holidays are often one of the busiest times of year with
shopping, wrapping, shopping, cooking, shopping and of course making some
extra time to create a video and submit it for the Reel Greenbelt Youth
Video Competition!
However, this is also a season for giving back. The Reel Greenbelt Team
would like to highlight a fantastic grant the Friends of the Greenbelt
Foundation made this past year that is truly in the holiday spirit.
During the Foundation''s previous granting round they provided funds for
"Community Harvest Ontario in the Greenbelt." This exciting project is in
partnership with the Ontario Association of Food Banks. The Association of
Food Banks enables thousands of large and small programs to relieve hunger
in 120 communities across the province. 375, 000 Ontarians turn to food
banks every month of which 40 percent of those served are children.
An abundance of fresh fruit and vegetable is often tilled back into the
soil or sent to landfills. Community Harvest Ontario in the Greenbelt is
an innovative agricultural partnership with Ontario's food banks and
farmers in the Greenbelt. Community Harvest reduces hunger by engaging
thousands of volunteers through innovative agricultural partnership
projects such as post-harvest gleaning and farming a donated plot of land.
One result of these projects is an increase in the quality and quantity of
fresh, nutritious food that is distributed to vulnerable communities
through Ontario''s food banks.
One million pounds of fruit and vegetables were gleaned and harvested this
past season, double what was expected, and I can''t wait to see what
happens next year!
For more information about giving to Ontario''s food banks this holiday
season check out: http://www.oafb.ca/act.html
For those of you who are frantically looking for ideas for "What the
Greenbelt is Worth to You" I highly recommend you check out some of the
exciting grants the Foundation has made. Grant proposals simply represent
people's ideas of what the Greenbelt means to them. To learn about our
grants visit: http://www.greenbelt.ca/grants/grants-made
Submission Deadline: January 2, 2011
For details on submitting a video visit: http://www.reelgreenbelt.ca
--Happy Holidays from the Reel Greenbelt Team


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Free Tools: Quarterly Tax Calculator Bot
Quarterly Tax Calculator Bot
What is it:
A dead-simple, visually-pleasing, web-based tool to help you estimate your quarterly taxes so that you can file them and avoid the ire of the federal government. You don't have to download anything or pay anything.
Cheaper/easier/better than:
An accountant
IRS form 1040
A federal audit
Why you should use it:
When you're employed by a traditional 9-5, the business handles these estimates and pays them on your behalf with the money they withhold in taxes from each of your paychecks. But when you're the boss, it's all on you. Missing or mis-estimating a quarterly tax estimate could mean you're headed for audit city. The government typically expects you to file and pay these taxes roughly April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15. This easy tool walks you through the process of a terrible government 1040 with an easy, pleasantly-animated series of questions.
This is another wickedly useful tool from the helpful folks over at And Co from Fiverr.
They also give you all the background info and filing instructions you need at the bottom of the page.
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What's Up MuMu?
Written & illustrated by David Mackintosh
HarperCollins Children's Books. 2015.
32pp HB picture book.
Published 2015 by HarperCollins Children's Books (UK) and Harper360 (USA).
If you have ever had the task of cheering somebody up, then you may know how Lox feels. MuMu just won't give up a smile for ANYTHING. Can it really be as bad as all that? MuMu thinks so. A little bit of patience and understanding goes a long way in this touchy tale of two good friends.
See how to draw Lox in The Guardian Books section.
See the short interview with the author about MuMu in the Little Cinema.


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Rodney L. Douglass
Rodney Leon Douglass, 64, retired TSgt., USAF, and Veteran of 23 years, passed away August 8, 2010, losing a courageous 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Viewing and visitation, 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Baker Funeral Home, 6100 E. Central. Services 9 a.m., Friday, Sunnyside Baptist Church, 2618 E. Morris.
Interment with full military honors to follow at 11:30 a.m., Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Winfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lura and Jim Douglass; daughter, Brenda Sue Douglass; sister, Cheryl Horn; and brother, Terry Lynn Douglass. Survived by the love of his life for 25 years, Mary Jo; children, Pamela (Shawn) Stubblefield of Canyon Lake, TX.; Robert (Denise) Douglass of Colorado Springs, CO.; step-children, Scott (Alexis) Reek of Neenah, WI; Angela Gitchel (fiance, Rob Crider) of Pikeville, KY.; grandchildren, Lura, Caudel, Leah, Ashley, and Marian; brother-in-law, Chuck (Mary) Horn of McPherson; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established in his name with Southern Care Hospice, 301 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202; and Sunnyside Baptist Church, 2618 E. Morris, Wichita, KS 67211.


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We live in a world where there's a lot of choices. Who should I marry? Is this job right for me? Can I really eat a dozen donuts? In the midst of all of that, we can easily wonder what we should do. We can become frozen by our fears, our doubts, and even the excitement of what's to come. Frankly we can wish for a "simpler time" or "clear choices."
But would that really help?
Adam & Eve had it all. They had an awesome place to live. Probably some sweet beach front property. They loved their jobs (naming animals and taking care of Eden). And Eve was literally created for Adam. (There was no need to rely on e-harmony to figure out that one). Life was pretty good.
But they still found themselves struggling with a choice: to eat the fruit or not. Instead of actively choosing to follow God, they passively stood by and listened to the serpent. "Of course God didn't really mean that you'd die" he said. They knew better. But it was easier (and more exciting) to go along with the serpent than take an active stand. And by giving up their choice for passivity – they made the worst possible decision. And thus, were kicked out of the garden.
Nothing good ever happens when we passively sit in God's Kingdom.
This is part one in a five part series on the dangers of passivity in the kingdom. It was also featured as part of "The Daily" a short devotional geared toward helping people develop regular habits of reading the Bible. If you would like to subscribe to The Daily, you can do so here. Photo provided by flickr user Barbra L. Hanson.


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What is your history?
What have you been doing till now?
What are your goals?
What do you want to achieve in life?
From there, we can make out (what you want) - (What you have done) = What you need to do!
Therefore, this class is about figuring it out and showing some of the paths life offers!


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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings Co. Monday said it has ended merger negotiations with Suntory Holdings due to differences over whether the merged entity would be listed. The two companies have been in talks for nearly seven months. It was expected that a merger with unlisted Suntory would create a Japanese beverage giant. Kirin KNBW 2503, -0.11% shares fell 2.5% in the Tokyo morning session Monday, before the announcement.
Kirin says it has ended merger talks with Suntory
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Think long-term, give autonomy but coordinate, experiment but evaluate – Lord Warner on the success of the Youth Justice Board
Stephen Boucher – Lord Warner, can you please tell us a bit about yourself first and how you became involved with the Youth Justice Board?
I'm a slightly unusual person, I've done lots of different jobs in different spheres, health, justice, management under Ms Thatcher, I'm not a bog standard person. So I've been in the reform game in the public Service with others, but reforming the Public Service in the UK is extremely difficult. You have to capture a wind which is going your way. I've tried to sail a boat, and if you don't have wind, it's difficult. You need political enthusiasm in any sector. Ms Thatcher introduced the idea that the public sector should better manage resources. She introduced the idea that you don't just give the public sector much more money, but you ask it to do something different, that you increase productivity and usefulness to get more money. And that kind of culture started with her. She got a lot of it wrong, but there was a mood music about change. That also happened under Blair. When Thatcher left, the enthusiasm dropped, and Blair ran again with it. Cameron wasn't enthusiastic. In the UK it's difficult to have innovation if there's resistance.
Stephen Boucher – Can you tell us how the Youth Justice Board originated?
Lord Warner – The Youth Justice Board came out of another social context. Before the 1997 election there was a concern about growing youth crime, there was a political debate about it, in the papers, so the political class got engaged with this before the 1997 election. All the parties had to have some ideas. One idea from the political right was: "put them in jail, teach them hard lessons", etc. Blair was persuaded that you didn't have to follow the right to this hard position, but we had to have a policy with some tough edges. I and other enthusiasts invented a new youth justice system. But we were just responding to a public and political mood.
I had a bit of background, I'd been a director of social services, I'd worked on it a bit. I'd worked out that most of these kids who were offending had a multiplicity of problems and that there wasn't a silver bullet of the "if you do this it'll work" kind, and that putting them in prison would be a better solution. The more you analysed their lives, the more you realised that their lives were chaotic. The public was concerned about the persistent offenders, mugging, burglaries, there was some violence. A lot of it though was property crime, graffiti, wrecking local communities. They'd tear down telephone boxes, do public damage, mill around in gangs, smoke weed, drink, that kind of behaviour. Many of them were persistent. And if the police arrested them, they took no notice. The public response to the problem was totally inadequate.
"Innovation only starts if you have clarity about what the problem is."
When you profiled these kids, the family life was dysfunctional, a disproportionally large proportion were black, with an absence of male role models, the police didn't know what to do with them once they arrested them. Many of them had no jobs, some were highly disturbed, many were dyslexic, they couldn't read. There was a high focus in the ages 13-17, the vast number were nearly all boys. So the starting point was "what's the problem". Innovation only starts if you have clarity about what the problem is.
Stephen Boucher – Where did you start In this difficult context?
Lord Warner – The public wanted them removed, it was with the conservatives, "get them out of our hair", "lock them up". So we had to get people who were in the system on our side, the cops, the courts… If they didn't buy into doing something different, we wouldn't have gotten very far. This was the other bit of innovation: if you have a problem, who are the decision makers you got to get to change. We had to get the cops and the courts on side. But these were also local crimes. So what were the local politicians, authorities doing? Answer: not very much. These kids were usually excluded from school. Which was the worst thing you could do, set them loose on the street. You had to tackle the situation at home. We had to find solutions to all these problems. The only way was to get all the services to cooperate.
When we started on all this in the mid 1990s, no one owned the problem. When you're in social policy, when there's a social problem, everyone's interested, but no one owns it, so you have to find a way for people to own it. This led to the Young Offending Teams.
Stephen Boucher – How did you get these different organisations to work together?
Lord Warner – That meant we needed leverage to get people to cooperate. To do that, you can set an agenda by using legislation that makes it very clear that parliament expects you to act in a certain way. What was very clear was that this was so new and different, without drive from the centre, these new institutions wouldn't happen.
This didn't mean we would micromanage from the center, but you need a centre. The Youth Center Board acted as manager, would carry out research, would invest in new approaches. If people came up with a good new idea, we would pilot it and show whether it worked. It was a mixture of local and central initiatives. So we worked on two fronts: at local and central level. We were quite directive at the beginning with the YOB, but we would work very hard to get local initiatives. In particular, the courts said "you don't have proper programmes". So we were trying to create a dialogue. We had to hold off. It helped that I was personally backed by Blair and the Home Secretary. I had a lot of clout. When people started saying "we don't like you doing this", I would say "why don't you come with me to talke about it with the Prime Minister…".
"If people came up with a good new idea, we would pilot it and show whether it worked. It was a mixture of local and central initiatives."
Stephen Boucher – How did you counter dominant thinking?
Lord Warner – Having a good idea on its own was not enough. Lots of things fail in the UK because there is no political buy in. There's also mad ideas. Very often politicians come in with totally ill sorted-out ideas.
Before the Youth Justice Board, most of the political discourse was dominated by conservative home secretaries' mantra that "prison works". But there was no evidence base, quite the reverse, but it captured the politicians' and to some extent the public mood.
One of the problems we continue to have: how to you create enough space and enough time for something to work? We had a good run at it because Blair continued to win for 10 years, so we had a situation in which it became known as something the Prime Minister kept supporting, so the idea could take root.
Stephen Boucher – Where do we stand today?
Lord Warner – There are two key themes: this reform is now 20 years old, the Youth Offending Teams have survived as an idea, and the number of kids locked up has gone from 3 500 under 18 year olds to now about 900. So we've driven down these numbers, we've introduced parenting classes and put a lot of emphasis on those. We introduced restorative justice: we'd put kids, provided the victims were willing, in front of the victims and make them realise the damage they'd done. It was more tough love than disengagement.
We had to have some tough stuff in it. We'd never gotten away with it politically otherwise. So we invested in the Detention training order: if you had a year sentence, you spent only 6 months in custody, and the other 6 months in the community. We were helped by technology: one of the ways was to use tagging. This really started at the end of the 1990s. Thanks to technology, without putting people in prison, you could control them in the communities. We used tagging as a tough option, it actually contained these kids, and that enabled us to sell the idea of community sentences. But in fact that's largely fallen away, it was a staging move.
When we started restorative justice it was seen as a soft option, but the kids found explaining in front of people in some ways harder than jail, to sit in front of someone they'd burgled and understand the grief that they'd caused. Eventually this was seen as a tough thing for the kids to do.
We also introduced the idea of community payback. We resisted the idea of presenting them as community projects (as in painting community centres). The right said that when doing community projects, the kids should wear visible jackets, etc. We stopped that nonsense with Blair. But we always had to watch our flank on the right. But we would not have gotten away with this without the drive from the top. I would've been steamrolled.
They've now bought in to the YJB. The people who were quite hostile were the civil servants. You should never underestimate in Britain the resistance of the civil service to change. They are not natural innovators. They are status quo people. The drive for change usually comes, misguided or otherwise, either from external forces or from politicians. In the UK, some of the politicians' ideas for change are barmy, but not all, and you cannot rely for the most part, with individual exception, on the civil service to bring change.
They see themselves often as representatives of client groups outside in the society, for example the department for business tends to be captured by the big corporations. The health service tends to be captured by the doctors and other health professions. I worked a lot in the health service. We're in the middle of a massive fight at the moment, doctors and nurses like working in something like a hospital, so the idea that you should do more outside this institution is an alien concept for them. Traditionally, the bureaucracy has tended to advise the ministers "you will have doctors against you", which is true, the doctors don't want change to their hospital practices. Until recently, it's politicians who changed education. The department of education saw themselves as defending the teachers, on the whole a pretty conservative bunch.
The change agents are the politicians, because they're often in a hurry. So they want to leave their mark. But the shorter their term of office, the more the bureaucracy says "this guy is not going to be around for very long, so let's keep the ship steady". If you look back on big changes in British government, there have been two big change agents: Thatcher and Blair, because they came to office with big majorities and a clear mandate to do something different. Those two prime ministers produced big cultural changes, Thatcher shook up the bureaucracy, and Blair. I've been around the public sector for over 50 years. I've seen it now.
Brexit comes as a massive shock to the British bureaucracy, but before Brexit, they've struggled with the whole idea of technology to change the idea of the relation of the state with the citizen. Governments have to bring in people from the outside
For instance, the inland revenue and the whole matter of filling in your tax online, and the relation being online rather than talking to a human being, they simply didn't have the skill set to envision and execute. On all bit projects, unless they've been able to find competent directors from outside they've been unable to implement.
You have a skills issue on innovation, in the British bureaucracy it's got worse, when governments clamped down on pay rates of civil servants. There's a saying in English: "If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys". It's true. Many of the things we ask people to do, if you want change, in a time of rapid technological change, are complex and difficult. The private sector is much more realistic about what it'll pay for these skills. We have these silly rules, for instance the one that Cameron introduced that you can't pay a civil servant more than the Prime Minister. Then you can only pay people on contracts from outside, because the public sector people are just not paid enough. This problem has got worse.
I was thinking, preparing for this conversation, "Would I be able to introduce the YOB today?". There wouldn't be the attention span to back the reforms today. Big infrastructure changes are very difficult to do in this country. For instance, the Olympics was driven by external people, as well as the HS2 project, the high speed rail link. It's the same: this is why the bureaucracy is nervous, they don't have the skill sets even to manage the contracts. You have real problems in an era of high technology.
Stephen Boucher – When you say there wouldn't be the attention span, what do you mean exactly?
Lord Warner – I needed time to prove this could work. This was a policy, which was owned by Blair. Labour when it won the election in 1997 put a card the size of a business card in every household with 5 pledges, personally signed by Tony Blair. One was "to tackle the problem of persistent offenders", so it was a pledge, and a personal one. So he didn't just say it, he continued to back it. It hasn't been done since. Even if he had doubts about it, when he thought I was being too 1960s liberal about it, because he was concerned about being outflanked by the right in seeming tough.
I've been battling to defend the principles of the YOB in successive governments to apply the same lessons to the 18-21 year olds who continue to be a problem. Our prisons are continuing to be stuffed with them. In prison they mix with hardened criminals and they become better criminals. But no one is interested in taking the lessons to the other age group, but they need the same things: tackling unemployment, education issues, the emotional issues, despite the evidence that you can tackle these and you don't need to lock them up. But no one is ready to put their reputation on the line.
Cameron to his credit backed a "troubled families programme" but it's being rubbished in the media, but it's only been given 4 or 5 years. You don't change the structure around families in such a period of time. It's a 10-15 year problem. I feel I got lucky, I was allowed to tackle a complex social problem with political support and enough time to bed it in with the bureaucracy, the legislation, and the way of working with people at the local level. If you don't give programmes long enough to work, you're going to fail.
We have in this country done a number of good pilot schemes in social programmes, but we don't take them to scale. There's a kind of unwillingness to bring to scale and take to a wider area. It's not there aren't innovators, but they never get their hands on the levers of power.
Stephen Boucher – How to lower the risks?
Lord Warner – I think it's also a question of whether they achieve buy-in from the people in the service areas. A good example of this is another change that has survived in education. It's the idea of academy school: they gave much more freedom to the head teachers and took out of control of the local authorities. Academy schools have had a mixed start. They were started relatively modestly by Blair, but have now proved to be a success. There have been some problems. They have now in this country many more academy schools than schools run by local authorities. That was really started in a modest number and allowed to take roots, and then it became bipartisan politically. It has enough appeal in it not to become a political football. And there was an educational inspectorate, external force to measure the performance. Academy schools came out of a kind of pilot.
If you look hard enough, you find initiatives. It's really whether there's political backing whether they're allowed to work. The next big idea in this country – which may be alien for France – is the whole business of developing autonomy and taking money down to the regional level to people in the cities, trying to move more autonomy away from the centre to let local and regional people to solve the difficult problems, with a degree of experimentation. This has only just started under the last 3-4 years, under austerity, with the major cities saying "if you want us to do all these tough things, you have to give us more freedom".
Out of austerity "if we have to do these tough decisions, if we have to do them in London and impose it's not going to happen. Politicians are starting to learn, if you have these difficult financial decisions, on this or that service, there's not much political mileage, why don't we get rid of them", "let's get this stuff off our desks". So it's a mix of good and bad reasons.
What that will do is allow much more experimentation and innovation. Because it's highly unlikely that the people in Manchester will take the same decision as people in a rural community. What you will start to see is more innovation, stemming from a move to devolution sparked by constraints.
"Devolution looks to me like an idea whose time has come."
I'm on the advisory council of a think tank, called Reform. Some of the work on trying to spot innovation is coming out of think tanks. Occasionally it's universities. Nearly all raise their money from the private sector, even the left-of-centre ones. People are trying to generate and spot ideas. Think tanks are having a good time at the moment. Devolution to cities came largely out of Res Publica. There are 7 or 8 think tanks recently started, mainly in the political centre and on the centre right. There's one or 2 left of centre. A lot of the thinking around reform of public services is dealing with the problems of authority. Those thinking through what you're trying to do are coming from the political centre and the centre right. The left of centre has got very little ideas on how to deal with the scarcity of resources and other key issues.
Stephen Boucher – I would say there are no ideas coming from any side at the moment in France! It's only the extremes that are seen as innovating, by default.
Lord Warner – The extremes are powerful but have contributed nothing in terms of ideas. There is also a broad movement of the citizens wanting to be consulted more and have more say, and that's being quite well received by the politicians, for good and bad reasons. The left is now following. The extreme left has always been rather patronising. I come from the left, but they've always tried to be "good to people" rather than asking people which way they would like good to be done to them. The Left has not been good in involving citizens.
What has taken hold across the political spectrum is that you have got to consult people more about political services. That's not a political given. There as good deal of scepticism whether indeed public bodies directed from the centre are going to be agents of change. Devolution looks to me like an idea whose time has come, because it fits in more with decision by groups at local level. Driving social change form the centre is dying on its feet.
Today I would've gotten away with Youth Offending Teams, even the police, that was traditionally not cooperative with other agencies, have had a lifetime change. They have realised that they can't police communities without the cooperation of other agencies. It's a cultural shift between agencies, which have traditionally competed. Now they are more in the mood to cooperate and share resources.
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With strawberries in retreat at the farmers' market, peaches are filling the void in all their fuzzy, golden glory. The following recipes can help you make good use of this juicy summer fruit.
Peach Cobbler: A classic Southern dessert from an iconic Southern chef. In Edna Lewis's recipe, bits of dough are tucked into a filling of nutmeg-spiced fruit.
Bellini: Sparkling wine paired with a purée of ripe peaches. Nothing simpler (or better).
Nectarine or Peach and Blackberry Galette: Sweet summer fruit is coated with sugar and honey, then dusted with cinnamon and almond flour and baked until bubbling.
Peaches With Zabaglione: Serve sliced peaches and a handful of raspberries in a custardy mixture of egg yolks, sugar and wine.
Peaches in Red Wine: Chilled wine, fresh peaches. An elegant way to end a summer meal.
Grilled Scallops With Peaches, Corn and Tomatoes: Mark Bittman adds peaches to the grill for a pop of sweetness in a light meal.
Fried Peach Pies With Bourbon and Cinnamon: A nip of cinnamon brings out the deep flavor of fruit fried in a crisp, sugared pie.
Peaches Roasted With Brown Sugar and Basil: Slice peaches in half, discard the pits and fill instead with butter, sugar, basil and cinnamon.
Grilled Peaches With Dukkah and Blueberries: Ligaya Mishan, who didn't taste a peach until she was 28, shares a recipe for peaches with little adornment.
Roasted Chicken Thighs With Peaches, Basil and Ginger: Chicken paired with gingery peaches, a winning combination from Melissa Clark.
Brown Sugar Shortcake With Warm Bourbon Peaches: Shortcake is an ideal vehicle for sweet fruit smothered in whipped cream.


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I wanted to give a quick shout out to my friends Paul and Denise Fejtek, who depart today for a 65 trek to the summit of Mt. Everest. They are a truly amazing couple and an inspiration to everyone they meet. This will be the last of the 7 summits that they will have climbed in the name of the The Challenged Athletes Foundation.
Check out this video, and pass it on.
Also, I wanted to offer my support to Greg and Shawn who are joining them all the way to base camp to lend their support. Good luck to you all!


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New Directions in Earth Rights, Environmental Rights and Human Rights: Six Facets of Constitutionally Embedded Environmental Rights WorldwideIUCN Academy of Environmental Law e-Journal (2011)
AbstractThis essay provides an overview of the worldwide phenomenon of constitutional environmental rights. Since the Stockholm Convention, nearly 60 countries have constitutionally entrenched environmental rights, according their citizens basic rights to environmental quality in one form or another. The list is diverse politically, including countries with civil, common law, Islamic, and other traditions. Some of the more recent of these include Kenya in 2010, Ecuador in 2007, France in 2005, Afghanistan in 2004, and South Africa in 1996. As a result, domestic courts and international tribunals are enforcing constitutionally enshrined environmental rights with growing frequency, reflecting basic human rights to clean water, air, land, and environmental opportunity. Courts have even read environmental rights into constitutions that do not explicitly mention them or where judicial enforcement has been nominally withdrawn. Courts in Southern Asia have led the way, inferring environmental rights from other constitutionally entrenched rights, most commonly a "right to life." This trend has been most notable in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal where such rights have been read in tandem with directive principles aimed at promoting environmental policy to embody substantive environmental rights. As we shall see, constitutionally embedded rights are both fairly ubiquitous in form, and fairly challenging in function.
- environmental law,
- constitutional law,
- human rights,
- environmental rights
Publication DateFebruary, 2011
Citation InformationJames R. May and Erin Daly. "New Directions in Earth Rights, Environmental Rights and Human Rights: Six Facets of Constitutionally Embedded Environmental Rights Worldwide" IUCN Academy of Environmental Law e-Journal Iss. 1 (2011)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/james_may/58/


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Proposition 5 - Gas Tax Repeal - OPPOSE
The text of this measure can be found on the Secretary of State's website at http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov.)
California is in critical need of highway and local street repairs and maintenance, and improvements to mass transit and transportation. Prop 6 would repeal the recently-enacted 2017 package of taxes and fees approved by the State Legislature to fund transportation projects, amounting to a loss of $4.7 billion in annual funding. The measure would also add a constitutional amendment requiring any fuel or diesel taxes to be approved by voters, limiting the legislature's ability to address California's serious infrastructure needs. Passage of this repeal measure would have significant negative impacts and leave our state structures vulnerable, especially during natural disasters.
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Writing for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series, Dennis Potter introduced the notion that popular music expresses the yearning of the human spirit for a better world. A troubled young man, David Peters (Ian Holm), claims, "Once dreams were possible, that's what the popular songs told us." Rejecting rock music of the day, Peters is immersed in the tunes of Thirties crooner Al Bowlly (killed during the London blitz). He collects Bowlly memorabilia, publishes the Bowlly fan-club newsletter, and finds pleasure in lip-synching Bowlly records but his obsession with Bowlly masks certain darker events in his past.
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Top 5 Things to do in Edinburgh
Exploring the city
At Unicorn HQ we are big fans of Scotland. Did you know their national animal is the Unicorn? Well you do now, and if you combine that gem of a fact with its history, culture, architecture and sensational countryside you will understand why we love it so. For the ultimate weekend escape head to Edinburgh, and then follow our handy top 5 guide below.
Climb Arthurs Seat
Originally climbed because of our obsession with the film One Day, Arthur's Seat offers a lot more than a trip down movie memory lane. A recognised area of natural beauty, the hill stands tall over Edinburgh and is climbed by hundreds of tourists and locals alike each and every day. The walk itself is exceptional and the views from the very top truly breathtaking. The climb is definitely best enjoyed with a bottle of Prosecco looking back over the beautiful city.
Walk the Water of Leith
While the Port of Leith may be a little disappointing the walk from Leith into Edinburgh is inspiring. A cobbled walk through quaint villages and woodland and all you have to do is remember to follow the water. The walkway is lined with small colourful terraced houses sitting right out on the water. The walk is perfect for talking the hours away and falling in love with a very different, very charming part of the city.
Cut Through Princes Street Gardens
How wonderful should it be that the quickest way to get across Edinburgh is to take a walk in the park that runs straight through the middle of it? The park is lined by the new town to your right, the castle to your left and the sea and hills behind you. It is also a hive of activity and romance as musicians play, dancers perform, families laugh and lovers hold hands.
Discover the Underground City
Not only is Edinburgh an exceptional city above ground it has an entire city standing underneath it. A warren of dark alleys, the 17th century town has been frozen in time. The city is still largely intact and can be explored on walking tours as whole streets remain for you to wander down and house fronts are still standing strong. Surprisingly the underground city is not known to all despite it being the most extraordinary thing about the beautiful city.
Explore Edinburgh Castle
The main attraction in Edinburgh, the castle sits atop the hill and is visible from the entire city. Best enjoyed at a leisurely pace the castle is exactly as you would hope an Iron Age fort to be, full of winding alleys and dark turrets surely hiding dragons and princesses. The highlight of visiting the castle is the views back across the city from standing in front of the canons.
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Week 14 of the 365 Day People Picture Project feels like it flew by in a flash, even though my goal was to spend more time with each subject in the hopes of learning a glimpse of their lives and sharing it with you. The same friend who had given me the suggestion last week to write more about each person, followed up with me this week with an idea on how to actually implement this. Having reached the same conclusion myself, I knew we were both on the right track. Randy suggested that I should think of a few go-to questions and have them in my mind and at the ready. I told him that I was thinking the same thing and the question that I was going to use for the week would be, "what is the happiest/best thing happening in your life right now?"
I started the week eager to learn about the best thing happening in the lives of the next 6 people in this project. (I didn't get to ask this question of Sunday's subject because, well, you'll see in a moment.) Having a canned question may seem artificial but it's quite the contrary. Being prepared with a question has the potential to lead to a very organic interaction.
Some of the interactions this week were still quite brief, even with my "canned question," but I'm going to continue with this idea as it seems the only logical way to smooth over the interaction I have with each subject. It gives me a little more confidence to be able to interact with each person and because I'm prepared and confident, each subject will also feel confident and more at ease in the conversation. Although the question is "canned," each interaction will be organic and unique to each person.
Day 92 - Dr. Tram
I love that my Dentist is open on evenings and weekends! Knowing I would be seeing the dentist over the weekend, I had been envisioning this picture in my mind since the day I made the appointment. My normal Dentist had the day off and this was my first time seeing Dr. Tram, but she was still cool and paused long enough to let me take her picture.
The shiny, blurry thing in the right corner is a mirror. I'll tell ya…this shot was a lot more difficult in real life than I envisioned it being in my mind! And, for obvious reasons, Dr. Tram and I didn't get to visit much about anything other than the business at hand.
Day 93 - Troy
This is Troy from Kansas. Troy is a new co-worker. I noticed he was at work well after he normally gets off his shift. He was working on some personal things and it gave me the perfect opportunity to learn a little about the new guy. (I think I've mentioned before, we're pretty good about keeping on-task at work so unless we spend time outside of work, we don't always learn a whole lot about each other.)
Troy is a graphic designer. He wanted to move to Portland because of the skateboard and snowboard scene which Portland is well known for. He googled "screen printers in Portland" and then basically began to stalk us! I love his persistence and determination! With so many people looking for work, it is easy for your resume to get lost among hundreds of other applicants.
Troy was persistent, followed up several times and eventually caught the attention of the owner and production manager and he's now part of our team! (Although, not in the art department.) That's the awesome thing about Troy…he wanted to move to Portland and work with us, so he took the one job available which was in the screen reclaim department. Although it is critical to the function of the entire company, it is not a glamorous job and it's one of the most difficult jobs in the entire process of screen printing. But it was a start and it enabled him to make the move.
He's since moved into the Ink Department where he helps mixes the colors for every single job that gets printed. Although he's not yet utilizing his skill as a designer, all of this experience will make him a better and stronger designer in the future. I just love that he was willing to do whatever it took in order to move to Portland. When I asked him the best thing happening right now, he replied "I got a car, a new job, and I'm enjoying Portland!"
Day 94 - "Like a Fox"
This was an off-day. "Like a Fox" was a great subject and he saved the night because he was actually a "plan b." I had been rejected 2 times before finding a great subject. We were seriously on-the-go when I took his picture because he was running late for a dinner appointment. After he left, I realized that every picture I had taken was unflattering. I managed to catch him blinking in every single picture. We laughed because I knew a few of the pictures were mid-blink and he even told me he blinks a lot! I thought I captured a good one, but I was mistaken.
So, I went back on the hunt again. I got my third rejection for the night and was feeling defeated and that's when I found "Like a Fox." He happily agreed to let me take his picture as he was waiting for his bus.
When I asked him the best thing happening right now, he replied, "I just paid off my pre-order for the new Xbox One." (which are due out on November 22nd.) His "Like a Fox" name is actually his online name. I told him I had just heard in the news that due to an error, some people had already been shipped the new Xbox and maybe he was one of those people. I don't think you're supposed to give a gamer that sort of false hope. For a split second, I could tell that he was processing the possibility of whether or not he could be one of those lucky people who received their shipment early.
When I got home, I realized that all of "Like a Fox's" pictures were showing a little glasses glare. I was so bummed! I had one picture which had the potential to be among my favorites so far, except for the darn glare! I don't know how to edit the photo to fix the glare and I'm learning that glasses glare is a big challenge that I need to learn how to compensate for. This was the least problematic picture I had taken. (I really wish I could have shared the other one with you.)
In spite of the glare, I hope you can get a feel for how nice "Like a Fox" comes across. He may be "Like a Fox" in online gaming, but in real life, he's more "like a puppy."
Day 95 - Taylor and John
I have to admit, this was one of the days where I felt like abandoning the project. Training for, and completing, 4 marathons has taught me one thing…I know how to quiet the negative thoughts of self-doubt and when those thoughts tell me that I should stop, I've learned how to push myself to keep going. So, somehow I found myself out on the street and looking for a subject even though I was ready to call it quits.
This was another interaction that was simply meant to be. As it would turn out, Taylor is a real photographer! She's even done her own 365 Day Project! She was full of helpful tips and encouragement and meeting her and John was perfect! They were also waiting for a bus so our time was brief but in that short amount of time, Taylor was so helpful and she gave me the boost I needed. I loved watching her talk about photography. I could see the flicker in her eye as she spoke…it's something she's truly passionate about. And, I appreciated that she didn't think less of me, or dismiss me, for being such an amateur.
When I asked Taylor and John the best thing happening in their lives, Taylor replied that she had had a great day because she spent it in the darkroom. John's reply, "doughnuts!" I like John's thinking!
Day 96 - Tony
This is Tony. He was waiting for the MAX train to arrive. This is one of my favorite pictures so far, and if I had snapped it just a fraction of a second later - the lights from the train would have been closer and I would have been able to better capture the "impending" and "temporary" feeling that we were experiencing.
Tony was the second time this week that had to resort to "plan B". After another two rejections, I had found a great subject who was on his way to band rehearsal at his church. Luckily, I checked the pictures after he hopped on his train. I had failed. This time, it was a combination of glasses-glare + blinking failure. Dang, glasses are tough! (Glasses and hats!)
After failing the first subject, I wandered around the MAX and bus stop in search of the next person. I spotted Tony. When I approached him, he was wearing ear phones so I had to work to get his attention to explain the project. He agreed to let me take his picture so I started snapping away.
Knowing that I had to be quick, I asked him questions as I was taking his picture. I was eagerly anticipating his answers to the "what's the best thing happening in your life" question, but first I asked his name and if there's anything I could promote. Just as soon as the words came out of my mouth, I could see the light from the train approaching us. I interrupted my own question and asked if it was his train. He confirmed that it was.
I knew I had a usable picture so I put the camera down and awaited his response as the train pulled into the station. He was still giving me his attention as he slowly started to walk away to board the MAX, when he said, "peace, love and happiness…that's what I want to promote." And with that, he was gone and I was sad. I wanted more time. I wanted to learn the best thing happening in his life right now.
Day 97 - Makenzie
I'm starting to look forward to my Friday routine of meeting my friend Anne at Charlie's. It's still challenging to get a subject, but at least I know I'll be in someplace dry and warm and I'll have a friend close by to be with me as long as it takes to find someone.
As soon as I walked in, I spotted Makenzie. She's another girl who's pretty impossible to miss. I was torn if I should ask her because she was at a table with several friends and right behind her was a table of a few of my favorite subjects - scruffy bearded guys who make for a great black & white. I know I need to push myself beyond my go-to black & white picture of scruffy bearded guy, and I also wanted to have one more girl for this week, so I decided that I would ask Makenzie to be day 97.
I interrupted her table, which is always awkward, and quickly gave my spiel. She agreed to be day 97 and among her friends, I could have several more subjects! We laughed as we tried to decide if she was going to get her picture alone, or with one of her friends.
Makenzie has her own business and it's quite interesting. She's an esthetician and provides in-home waxing service! I should have guessed this as she and her friends are the best-browed group of people in all of Vancouver. (Even her guy friends!) She obviously does great work!
When I asked about the best thing happening for her right now, she replied "working and waxing." She went on to explain that she had just experienced a break-up that very same day, so concentrating on her work is helping her to be happy. Gosh, you just never know what people are dealing with. Makenzie put on a happy face and beautiful smile, surrounded herself with her great friends and was trying to make the best of things, even though she was probably feeling broken-hearted. I loved her style, but I truly admire her attitude and approach to dealing with a sad time for her. She still managed to light up the room, even though she was feeling down.
Makenzie is a class act and a beautiful girl I didn't even do her justice in this picture.
Day 98 - Tim
My friends and I, all 8 of us, made a coffee stop at Brewed this afternoon. Having basically slammed them them with all of our orders, I used the wait as an opportunity to find a subject. I found Tim in the corner of the coffee shop. He was working away on something that looked extremely complex. Even without my glasses, I was able to glance down and see that the paper in front of him had some sort of hand-drawn diagram and complicated notes and possibly even math formulas. Tim said he was in the coffee shop, catching up on some work.
When I asked Tim about the happiest thing going on in his life, his response was quick and certain, "my 1-year-old kid." I don't know what Tim was working on, but he also wanted to promote the importance of supporting local businesses.
That's it for week 14! We're going to hit the triple digits next week! Woohoo! I now often use a marathon as my yardstick for many other things in life. When I compare the progress of the 365 Day People Picture Project to distance of a marathon, basically, we're almost to mile 8. Still a long ways to go, but we've already covered some respectable distance.
If you remember last week, I was pretty touched by Nancy and Stephen. Part of the "risk" of making a connection with someone is that when you do, they leave a little mark on your head and your heart and once you make that connection, it's impossible to sever. This has all been a little heavy for me to process. Making a connection is work…opening up, letting someone in, them letting me in, taking a picture, and then trying to let go. Even though I may never see these people again, I now still wonder about them, and wish them health and happiness.
I'm gong to continue to use the "what's the best thing happening in your life right now," question for this upcoming week. I want to learn about good things happening for people, Even if it is something as simple as doughnuts and Xboxes. I love hearing about people and the ability to find happiness even in simple joys. Can you think of any questions that would be great to add to the list of questions for potential subjects? What are you wanting to learn about them?
Thank you for spending this time with me and sharing in this project! Have you started a project of your own?
If you have been a subject, thank you. Thank you for being you and for letting me take your picture. You've touched my heart. Forever.


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Yesterday was a day to remember my grandmother, JoAnn Goetz. She was 80 and a loving woman - my favorite memory was when she would babysit me and she taught me how to play poker and we'd watch the Love Boat till we fell asleep in her bed.... Her urn was buried next to my grandfathers, Joseph O. Goetz, whom passed away 11 months ago, they are at Bay Pines National Cemetary, my grandfather was a vetern. After the ceremony we went to the Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach which is my grandmothers favorite restruant - the majority of us had the beer-battered shrimp, her favorite! It was a very emotional day :)
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- Plaza Mayor - 5 min walk
- Gran Via Street - 6 min walk
- Almudena Cathedral - 8 min walk
- Plaza de España - 10 min walk
- Royal Palace - 10 min walk
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- Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas) - 25 min drive
- Madrid Principe Pio Station - 19 min walk
- Madrid Recoletos Station - 23 min walk
- Madrid Atocha Station - 28 min walk
- Opera Station - 2 min walk
- Callao Station - 5 min walk
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Great location in the center of the city. Easy access to many attractions by walking distance and two metro stations to get you anywhere else. Many great restaurants near by. Room very small but kept clean.
The location is amazing. The views were incredible with the blooming cherry trees outside. The room was smallish, but comfortable and nicely furnished. The few off things were that the electric radiator wasn't working in the bathroom and neither did the air conditioner (in the room). If you leave the window open, it can be too noisy at night. Luckily we didn't need the air conditioning, so it all worked for us.
The room was great, perfectly situated right by city center and an easy walk to all the surrounding sites and foodie locations. The room, service and location exceeded our expectations by far!
VIP ROOMS great location comfortable bed nice room only thing wrong was if I were staying more than the 2 nights I had,there would be no where for your clothes,only one small rail with 4 hangers
This Hotel is located between two of the busy subway stations/plazas in Madrid, Opera and Sol. However, all top attractions in Madrid are within walking distance. The hotel s in a building on a pedestrian mall with plenty of activity happening. The VIP rooms are on a separate floor from the hostel part of the hotel and are very secure and quiet. They are very comfortable. We especially enjoyed the effectiveness of the double glass windows in instantly quietening the street noise when closed. The staff are very friendly and helpful, making all interactions with them a pleasure. We are going to stay there again in a few weeks - can't be more positive than that!
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President Donald Trump on Monday had a 13-second handshake with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for in a historic meeting in Singapore, BuzzFeed News reported.
"Obama didn't even give me the time of day", he said. Rodman later told the AP in a phone interview that the call had come from White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders. And I believed in North Korea.
It is unclear whether Rodman and Trump are actually friends. During one of the meetings, Kim asked him to relay a message to Obama, Rodman told CNN on June 12 Singapore time.
Kim and Trump agreed to work toward the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, an agreement that has been met with both praise and some scepticism that it will lead to tangible changes. "I don't need to worry about the war stuff, I don't know anything about that". "They're still with me after all these years", Rodman said before saying the was thankful for his corporate sponsor.
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Trump's name three times in a short, obscene salvo that brought the Radio City Music Hall audience roaring to its feet". And I just want to say how proud I am to be a part of a community that celebrates diversity and individuality.
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Then called "Pak Un", masquerading as the son of an employee of the North Korean embassy, Kim is thought to have attended an English-language worldwide school in Gümligen, near Bern. I still kept going back. I couldn't even go home. I'm so happy just to be here, man, and see everyone in the world get emotional like I did.
Rodman had positioned himself as the unofficial USA ambassador to North Korea, describing his multiple trips to the isolated Asian nation as "basketball diplomacy".
There has been no indication Rodman would be involved in the official talks at the summit.
Wearing a red "Make America Great Again" hat, the five-time National Basketball Association champion and longtime friend of Kim Jong Un, became emotional while sharing his role in bringing the two leaders together.
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Anyone who has ever suddenly come face to face with the Windows Blue Screen of Death has probably never grinned at the realization that something might be terribly wrong with your computer. After many, many iterations of the the BSoD, Microsoft has decided to mirror your displeasure by adding a huge sad face emoticon to its latest version.
The new frowny face BSoD, which may be cuter but is no less of a bad sign, will be part of the upcoming, redesigned Windows 8 operating system.
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Built by Seraphim Maspereau in the 1860's and meticulously renovated from 2012-2015. Before its new lease on life, the house had fallen into disrepair. Vines grew through the attic, and cracks between the windows. There was not much floor to speak of, and yet it was still renowned for its parties, and occupied by all manner of circus folk.
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Dr. Northrup explains why the second half of your life is designed to provide you with more pleasure, prosperity, and fulfillment than you have ever dreamed possible!
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This vitally important book examines the connection between menopause and a woman's emotional and spiritual life. It stresses how the choices a woman makes at midlife—from the quality of her relationships to the quality of her diet—either secure her health and well-being for the rest of her life, or put her future at risk.
Dr. Northrup draws on her own life-changing experiences as well as on many intimate case histories to explore the transformative power of these years. Readers will learn:
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But for the sake of being true to yourself and protecting your emotional and physical health in the second half of your life—likely a full forty years or more—then I submit to you that forging ahead and taking a good hard look at all aspects of your relationship (including some previously untouchable corners of your marriage) may be the only choice that will work in your best interest in the long run, physically, emotionally, and spiritually."
A board-certified OB/GYN physician who graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and did her residency at Tufts New England Medical Center, Dr. Northrup was also an assistant clinical professor of OB/GYN at Maine Medical Center for 20 years.
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