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Modelica 3.2 Revision 2 Specification Released
The Modelica language specification 3.2 Revision 2 was released on July 30, 2013. The specification text is available here in pdf format and here with revision marks with respect to 3.2 revision 1.
This is a "clean-up" version of the Modelica specification, in order that:
- all Modelica tool vendors interpret the standard in the same way (so ambiguities, inconsistencies and issues are fixed), and
- the next version of the Modelica Standard Library (version 3.2.1, released in August 2013), will be fully compliant to this specification. Previously, the Modelica Standard Library had used some undocumented features, as well as vendor specific annotations. All this should be clarified with this new version of the specification.
For the Modelica users this means that starting with the next version of the Modelica Standard Library, version 3.2.1, the compatibility between Modelica tool vendors will be much better and it will be easier to utilize different Modelica tools on your models.
From "Appendix E" of the 3.2 Revision 2 specification
Main Changes in Modelica 3.2 Revision 2
The Modelica language was slightly adapted (in a backwards compatible way – except as listed below) in order that the Modelica Standard Library (MSL) version 3.2.1 is fully compliant to Modelica Language 3.2 Revision 2. This required the following improvements:
Possible to call a function through an instance name, section 5.3.2
(used in MSL 3.2 to compute the gravity acceleration in Modelica.Mechanics.MultiBody.World; this feature was also introduced in Modelica Language version 3.3 in May 2012).
- New built-in operator Connections.rooted(A.R) to inquire whether an overdetermined type or record instance A.R in a call to Connections.branch(A.R,B.R) is closer to the root of the spanning tree than B.R, section 9.4.1 (used in MSL 3.2 to avoid algebraic loops in several components such as in Modelica.Mechanics.MultiBody.Joints.Revolute).
- Several new annotations where vendor-specific variants were used in MSL 3.2; sections 7.3.4, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5.4, and 17.6. (annotations checkbox, choicesAllMatching, DocumentationClass, InlineAfterIndexReduction, normallyConstant, Interval, Text (for connect), absoluteValue, defaultConnectionStructurallyInconsistent, obsolete, colorSelector, loadSelector, saveSelector).
- Specified that Evaluate can also occur in types, since this is used in MSL and important for performance; section 17.3. Ticket #925.
- Macros in graphical text items, section 184.108.40.206. Ticket #659.
- Initial equations are discrete – used in MSL for initialization of pre-variables, section 3.8.3. Ticket #853.
- Updated noDerivative to be consistent with MSL, section 12.7.1. This is an incompatibility – but the other variant was not used. Ticket #1035.
- Clarified handling of component with missingInnerMessage; section 17.6. Ticket #891.
- Clarified definition of protected; section 4.1. Ticket #975, #1123.
In addition several issues with the specification text were corrected:
- Clarified an unclear sequence regarding functions as input arguments in section 184.108.40.206. Ticket #1182.
- Clarified allowed binding equations for redeclarations, section 4.7. Ticket #1111.
- Unspecified enumerations now have defined semantics, section 22.214.171.124. Ticket #834.
- Transitively non-Replaceable, section 6.2.1. Ticket #854.
- Modification text improved to not refer to inherited class, section 7.2. Ticket #1042.
- Precedence for modifiers on constraining-clause clarified, section 7.3.2. Ticket #1128.
- Clarified arrays for constraining type, 7.3.2. Ticket #1148.
- Avoid all forms of connections depending on connections, section 8.3.3. Ticket #828.
- Clarified equation count for if-equations, section 8.3.4. Ticket #888.
- Complete definition of reinit, section 8.3.6. Ticket #578. This forbids reinit in algorithms – but it was previously not well-defined.
- Clarified initializaton of pre(vc) for a non-discrete (that is continuous-time) Real variable vc, section 8.6. Ticket #1195.
- Only one way of handling arrays of connectors is now defined, Chapter 9. Ticket #757.
- Example now use correct sine-source, section 9.1. Ticket #750.
- Restricted parameters in connectors, section 9.3. Ticket #768.
- Clarified type restrictions for some operators, section 10.3.4, 10.3.5. Ticket #622.
- Clarified that if at least one array element is used on the left hand side of the assignment operator in an algorithm section, then the complete array is initialized in this section, section 11.1.2. Ticket #1190.
- Record constructor corrected to not refer to keywords that should not occur, section 12.6. Ticket #907.
- External storage of classes, sections 220.127.116.11, 220.127.116.11 and 17.7.3. Tickets #1019, #892, #887.
- Added example and explanation for inheritance restriction on operator record; section 14.6. Ticket #1065.
- Contents of Chapter 16 was removed; this change was already decided for Modelica 3.3 and no tool had released an implementation of this feature. Ticket #1015.
- Corrected license-example in section 17.8.2. Ticket #1127.
- Grammar was internally restructured for short_class_definition, section 4.5,B.2.2. Ticket #1140.


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My blog is critical. After all, I'm not a reporter. My bias is evident, and if she read my blog, "holding my nose" at voting for her and my comments in my request for time regarding past politicians supporting her would have set that tone fairly clearly. Her response is as follows,
Hi RM,
Thank you for your email. I would love to sit down and chat, you sound like you have some experience and I could learn a few things. I am trying to get to as many doors as I can when it is daylight, so if you have the time to meet after 7:30 that would be great. I have just a few days to go and as you probably guess I am working around the clock. How does Friday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 at my campaign office at 819 Sargent work for you? Let me know if that works for you. You can always give us a call at 781-6230.
How refreshing is THAT!? I love the honesty that she's demonstrated. She was unwilling to commit to any matter she didn't have enough information on at MERC, and is approaching an informal meeting as being mutually beneficial. While I stated earlier that I'd be "holding my nose" at the ballot box, and I really did feel that the pool was shallow when it came to quality candidates, I'm feeling a bit better now. Unfortunately, I had to respond as follows,
Thank you for your response. Unfortunately I am out of town at that time. Regarding the timing of meeting, I've left my decision and request for time to chat a little late. If you are too pressed for time, know that your willingness to dialog is appreciated and confirms your statements at MERC.
I am free every evening next week, however I realize you may not be. Regardless of our scheduling, you have my (our) support and I (we) hope to work with you to make Winnipeg a better place, especially our West End neighbourhood.
Thank you and good luck on the 27th!
West End address provided in original e-mail
Maybe... just maybe we can get a councillor in the area who'll do more than nod, agree, tell me they'll do something, and generally attempt to convince me that they're working for me while blaming everything on the Mayor and cuts at City Hall.

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Book covers can only tell you so much. If it's a book by Peter Carey or Jane Austen, then I know I am going to love it. I am personally working hard to spread my love of these two authors to anyone who will listen. Book reviews can help us go a bit deeper and see if we want to commit, and whether this will be the right book to give away. Maybe you have been thinking of giving Harriet Connor's Big Picture Parents: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life to someone for Christmas? In this second post I will be telling you a bit more about this great parenting book, with some specific readers in mind. And during December I will also be reposting some previous reviews on books that would be ideal to give as gifts. In January, Equip Book Club will all be taking a break. Time for some novels, a biography or two and some more good Christian books.Read More
Do you like to read parenting books? Maybe you are past that stage, or not in that stage at all, but you would like to be able to recommend a good parenting book. Harriet Connor's Big Picture Parents is like a breath of fresh air in a world filled with blogs, lists of top tips and Instagram pictures of everyone else's perfect family. Sometimes it's all a bit overwhelming and you need to step back and see the big picture.Read More


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top 10 scorers of the past decade / draft
top 10 scorers of the past decade
In no specific order
Kobe Bryant
Tracy Mcgrady
Allen Iverson
Kevin Durant
LeBron James
Dwyane Wade
Shaq (in his prime)
Gilbert Arenas
Jordan(even after his prime he was top 10)
Do u think any1 in this draft has the potential to put up big #'s like anyone of these guys????
The only list Gilbert Arenas belongs on is the worst signings in NBA history list (see Allan Houston). And sorry kiddies, but Nowitzki goes before McGrady, V. Carter and Durant as well.
Who are the top 10 scorers over the past decade? I have no idea, and I don't have the time or energy to figure it out, but it's not really up for discussion. This is an objective question. It would be very easy to calculate who the top 10 scorers are.
Look, we all know Jordan was the greatest player ever, but if you are gonna judge the best scorers in the last decade, that would mean you are simply going by what he did when he played for Washington. And not even the biggest Jordan nuthugger can realisticly argue that Washington Michael was one of the top 10 scorers over the last decade.


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These are solely a very few of the massive variety of scents that incense comes in. It's clear from these few samples I've mentioned that many of their magical properties overlap the identical areas. One yr I burned amber and dragon blood incense sticks when I was writing for NaNoWriMo. Whether to assist with meditation or yoga, or simply for a stunning scent in any room, the Leisure Incense can be used to assist unwind and for a calm, restful ambiance. It is a superb sign that contemporary from the box the scent is lightly natural, slightly minty, fresh and clear.
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Durbar incense sticks feel delicate as a result of they contain solid and liquid aromatics in a binding agent that continues to be moist. The incense stick must stand in a fireplace-proof incense burner reminiscent of an incense bowl or cup filled with rice, sand, or sea salt. Most incense sticks are made with flamable punk sticks (similar to these used in fireworks) and fragrance oils. From calmness to contentment to pleasure, incense can enhance the environment.
In a research carried out by The Scent & Taste Therapy and Analysis Basis , researchers found that forty % of the male take a look at topics responded positively to a pumpkin scent when combined with lavender. Their aesthetic is already pleasing sufficient, however this floral scent additionally has severe mood perks. Furthermore, the examine additionally discovered that just by having the scent of olive oil associated with the meals decreased the entire amount of calories individuals consumed. The scent also improved their blood sugar response , The New York Instances reported.
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Outfit of the Day
Warm First Night Abroad
Expect a few Outfit of the Day posts from me not that I'm back from Portugal (unfortunately – wish I was still there!). This is my Outfit from the first night we were there, following a long day of travelling.
By the time we went out for our evening meal and to have a look at the town, I'd been awake for almost 20 hours, with a little nap once we had got to the hotel but I hadn't really slept.
My main aim for this outfit was to be comfortable, but also to look semi nice as it was my first night on holiday. And that first night also gave me chance to scope out things such as what the weather was like on an evening and how dressy places were.
I had travelled in a pair of jeans and was dying to change into something cooler. So I put on this light weight, light coloured pair of denim shorts from H&M, which have a drawstring waist and are super comfortable.
I paired them with this casual but smartish t-shirt from H&M, which is white, with short sleeves and a black palm tree on it and which says Palm Springs.
On my feet I wore a pair of gold (but a very silver based gold) gladiator sandals. These are from Dorothy Perkins and I've had them for years, they're one of my favourite pairs of shoes for summer. And since I knew I was going to be wearing sandals a lot, I got my first ever pedicure before this holiday. In the end I went for a French tip, with a flower on my big toe, because although I usually like to wear bright nail varnish on my toes, I wanted something which would go with every outfit I wore.
For a fun summery look I used my bag from Accessorize which looks like a lemon segment. And to help tie it to the outfit I wore my white, yellow and black rubber bracelet that I got when I went to see Le Tour De France. I also still had on my Fish necklace that I got at summer camp, I always wear it when I'm travelling.
My hair was straightened, but had started to go a but frizzy, probably due to the day of travelling and the humidity. But it still looked halfway decent, so I just tied the front two sections of my hair at the back of my head to keep them out of my face and left the rest of my hair loose.
On my nails I had a neon summer gradient design using a couple of different China Glaze nail varnishes. This is one of my favourite designs for summer, and I couldn't resist taking a picture of them while holding a brightly coloured cocktail!
My signature summer scent is Bronze Goddess by Estée Lauder and it is the only perfume I brought away with me. And the lip gloss I wore is Estée Lauder's Electric Ginger Shimmer, which got its last hurrah on this trip as I desperately scrapped around the sides of the tube to get every last drop of product out! I have a feeling I may repurchase it at some point in the future because it has been my favourite lip gloss for so long.


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okay, so i'm going to warped tour on july 23, and i need some tips to lose weight. i don't wanna show up as a nasty foo with blubber hanging out.. (haha) i'm about 160? i want to be up to at least 120. please&thanks.
PS. i already do 50 pull ups a day, and a 10 minute run.


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Gingerich finishes high school track with a flourish – state title in 300 hurdles
May 23, 2018
Bethany Gingerich broke a long famine for Sweet Home track and field, winning the 300 hurdles and placing second in the 100 hurdles at the state championships Saturday, May 19, at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon.
Noah Dinsfriend delivered a third-place finish in the 300 hurdles for the boys.
The girls 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams both placed, giving the Huskies enough points, 22, to tie for 10th with Tillamook, by far the highest finishes by the girls since 2011, when they placed fourth and 2012, when Annie Whitfield won an individual title in the javelin.
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Failure and success of an ambush.
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I have nothing to say. I got MGS2... I know number 5 is going to be announced but I have to start somewhere.
Also, if you haven't seen my "secret" preview yet... well, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bAV3DZiH9A&feature=channel_page
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They need the Ghostbusters for this!


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An episode focusing on Eugene, Dwight and Negan
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An episode focusing on Eugene, Dwight and Negan
A very uplifting movie. John Carney outdoes himself.
A pretty good and interesting episode, with some flaws concerning believability.
A lot going on in the case
Shady deals and a weird Donna side plot
Tom Ford's second directorial effort impresses with a strong ensemble performance and three nicely interwoven story threads, forming a gripping experience.
It's time Rick met Ezekiel...
In this very emotional episode, we see Harvey face his greatest weakness: His mom.
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Chicken Dinner Coming Soon
Join us on Friday, October 6th from 4:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m. for the 40th Annual Chicken Dinner and Music Department Fundraiser. Costs are as follows: chicken dinner $8.00, kids meal (10 and under) $5.00, and chicken only $6.00. A variety of entertainment will be provided as well as the delicious dessert auction. All funds raised help to support the community-conscious Music Department. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Dr. Patricia Cotton at 739-6547.


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We are in the heart of Versilia, the Tuscan seaside area, immersed in the natural setting of the foothills around Pietrasanta, a small yet big town full of art galleries and open air exhibitions. In a moment you can be at the seaside renowned for it's bathing establishments and public beaches. Surrounded by the marvellous profile of the Apuan Alps, many nearby paths lead up the hills to small tucked away villages.
Pietrasanta is a famous city of art, internationally renowned for it's master artisans and high artistic quality of marble and bronze works. Many marble workshops and bronze casting foundries keep the traditional craftsmanship alive of these ancient techniques and materials.


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Tom Cruise is named in a $250 million federal lawsuit that is using the RICO statute against the Church of Scientology. Ex-Scientologist Peter Letterese, a longtime critic of the church, filed suit in Southern District Court in Florida on July 15 alleging, among other things, that members of the church harassed him after he left.
In court papers provided to The News by investigator Paul Barresi, Letterese claims a member of the church phoned his lawyer at home, and when the lawyer's wife answered, said he was her husband's homosexual lover.
Barresi, who has done investigative work on behalf of Cruise, tells us: "[Letterese] is just including a celebrity name to get attention."
Letterese calls the church a "crime syndicate" and wants it broken up under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization law, just as the feds have broken up Mafia families.
He singles out Cruise, who's made no secret of his religion, saying that Scientology head David Miscavage is "aided and abetted by the actions of Tom Cruise, his right-hand man for foreign and domestic promotion, as well as for foreign and domestic lobbying. He has assisted the syndicate in acquiring funds and [made] his own donations of money believed to be in the multiple tens of millions of dollars."
One of Letterese's beefs is that the church allegedly uses a business book, "Effective Sales Closing Techniques," as part of its teachings. He says this violates his intellectual property rights, since he bought the rights to the book from the widow of author Leslie Dane.
Cruise's lawyer, Bert Fields, did not respond to an e-mail requesting comment.
Karin Pouw, a spokeswoman for the Church of Scientology, told us: "This is a frivolous suit based on falsehoods."
As for the Dane book, Pouw said, "Earlier this month, the federal Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit already rejected similar claims and affirmed that the church's use of the book in question was fair use. Mr. Letterese was penalized $266,000 by a California court for refusing to provide evidence to support many of the same allegations."


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Government student loans are a sort of financial aid for students provided by a government. Students consider these loans to be more beneficial due to lower and fixed interest rate and different protection and forgiveness programs.
Federal Direct Student Loan Program provides United States government student loans based on the U.S Department of Education. Previously, Federal Direct Student Loan Program was a set of institutions under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Now, it works as a part of the Department of Education.
It offers plenty of opportunities for students to finance their education. There are four types of student government loans:
- The Federal Direct Subsidized Loans are available to undergraduate students with extraordinary need of financial help. Usually, interest rates on Federal Direct Subsidized Loans stand at 3.4%.
- The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students with no special limitations. Such loans also offer a grace period during which students can postpone payments but he will have to pay them off later. Interest rates are usually about 7.6%.
- The Federal Direct PLUS Loan is suitable for graduate and professional degree-seeking students. The requirements are stricter. The potential borrowers must have a clear credit history and no defaults on any previous loans. Interest rates are usually up to 7.9%.
- The Federal Perkins Loan Program is available for undergraduate and graduate students with extreme financial needs, who are engaged part-time or full-time at college/university activity. Interest rates are as low as 5%.
Students can refinance government student loans but it usually makes less sense as getting a lower interest rate is impossible.
Read the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans.


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6 Bachelor Party Ideas That Don't Include Getting Wasted In Vegas
Getting wasted in Vegas during a bachelor party is a bit of a cliche and it's something that a lot of guys do. The film, "The Hangover", dramatized this kind of wild and decadent experience in a memorable way! If you want to avoid, "The Hangover"-style disaster (such as a tiger in the hotel room!), you can also find wholesome activities. Wholesome doesn't need to be dull and our six suggestions should provide some welcome inspiration.
When you make your bachelor fest more unique, you'll create "guys only" memories which last a lifetime and not necessarily the "morning after" downside...
Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro
Paragliding in Rio will be quite an adventure. Unless you currently live there, you'll need to arrange for a group getaway. If your friends are adventurous and have sufficient disposable income, they may be up for the challenge. It's all about finding a reputable paragliding company in Rio de Janeiro and then checking that company out in order to determine its prices, services and safety record. Safety should be priority one. While this isn't a risk-free endeavor, it's certainly an unforgettable way to kiss bachelorhood goodbye!
Brewery or Distillery Tour
It's possible to go on these tours in almost every city, from vibrant Dublin to Brooklyn, New York and beyond. Sampling ales, lagers or spirits will be fun and it will be interesting to see how these beverages are produced. Most brewery tours are quite upscale and enjoyable.
Camping in Yosemite
Camping is a perfect way to gather a group of dudes and explore the wilderness. Yosemite is set within the glorious Sierra Nevada Mountain range, in the sunny state of California, so you'll be able to enjoy the superb weather while you chill with friends. Go hiking, roast marshmallows and have a few beers. You'll find that it's so easy to create camaraderie in this atmosphere!
Private Room in Restaurant
Give your bachelor party group a VIP experience by booking a private room in a fancy restaurant. Go all out by ensuring that everyone has cocktails or beer, as well as delicious cuisine. A perfect moment for you to dress in your most stylish clothes. This kind of location sets a tone for a bachelor party which is a bit classier than the norm.
Scuba Diving in Cancun
Cancun is sun-soaked, exotic enough to be interesting and filled with beautiful people. If you want to explore the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean, scuba diving in Cancun will offer so many benefits. It's not too expensive, although you need to watch out because some merchants do tend to jack up prices for tourists. Shop around online before you book in order to find reputable scuba diving companies which charge fair rates. Checking reviews for these services at TripAdvisor will be a smart strategy.
Golfing in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head is a beautiful resort region which is wonderfully unspoiled and it's definitely a great place to go golfing. Hilton Head boasts plenty of resorts, some of which are golf-themed, so you should have no trouble finding something which is right for your group. Getting outside and de-stressing, while enjoying some friendly competition, will be a healthy way to ease pre-wedding jitters. Also, golf is such a great way to chat and bond.


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Thousands have taken part in women's marches across the US on the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's inauguration, in a bid to generate more female candidates running for office as well as to protest against the US president's policies.
Under the name Power to the Polls, the rallies on Saturday were hailed as the beginning of a new era in female political activism, with organisers hoping to encourage more women to get involved in politics at the local and national level. More marches worldwide are planned for Sunday.
"What you're seeing one year into the Trump presidency is a growing sense that women don't have a seat at the table," Rosiland Jordan, reporting from a march in Washington, DC, said.
"The goal for many of these protesters today is to get women, particularly women of colour, involved in politics. That does not mean just register to vote, but also be active in politics, so running for school board or even US Congress," she added.
"The idea [behind the organisers' action] is that it is not enough for people to show they are angry or frustrated with the Trump administration's policies. The only way they are going to see the policies that reflect their desires is for them to get involved in the politically process itself," said Jordan.
Thousands of people also attended marches in Cleveland; Richmond, Virginia; Philadelphia; New York; Austin, Texas; and elsewhere.
The rallies took place exactly one year after Trump took office, and one day before the anniversary of the Women's March, a large-scale protest around the world for human rights.
Those rallies were a response to statements Trump had made before his inauguration which the protesters regarded as being against women's rights, discriminatory and offensive.
Jordan said turnout at Saturday's protests was a lot lower compared with last year, when millions of people had rallied in cities around the US.
"I'm here because I'm raising two boys and I want them to be feminists and I want them to understand that this is important and it's worth standing up and speaking when it's right", a protester told reporter.
Participants did not just focus on women's participation in politics, but also focused on issues such as sexual harassment, gender pay gap and lack of access to healthcare.
"All of these problems, including even bigger issues like environmental issues, racism, sexism, religious bigotry – all these issues have been talked about during today's rallies," said Jordan.
Saturday's protests also coincided with the day the US government went into a shutdown after members of Congress failed to reach an agreement on the divisive issue of immigration and government spending.
During 2017, women's rights became one of the most talked-about social issues globally
The global #MeToo movement has been used by millions of women worldwide to highlight and protest against endemic sexual harassment.
It was triggered by the scandal involving Harvey Weinstein, a Hollywood producer accused of rape, sexual harassment and assault by more than two dozen women, including actresses.
In a response to those allegations, many other women came forward to talk about their experiences with abuse.


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Monday, January 14, 2019
Better Me 360 Week 2: Nutrition
It's week 2 of the Better Me 360 challenge!! How did everyone do last week? This week we are focusing on nutritional wellness which is definitely not my strong suit. I will remind everyone right here, right now that I am not a nutritionist, not even close. I like to follow the 80-20% rule and focus more on intuitive eating more than any kind of diet. But I've never been to school for this subject and I don't focus too hard on this. No one suggest kale to me...everyone knows it's a lie when you say it tastes good (I'm kidding, kind of).
That being said, let's move on to this week's daily challenges.
Day 1: Drink 8 glasses of water today.
Day 2: Eat at least 2 servings of fruits and vegetables.
Day 3: Cut out one unhealthy snack out today.
Day 4: Stop eating before 7 PM tonight.
Day 5: Eat something whole today.
Day 6: Try a new food or recipe today.
Day 7: Treat yourself to any snack you've been craving lately.
The winner of the RooSport giveaway is Kortney Francis! Contact me! If you want to get a RooSport for yourself, you can find one HERE.
This week's giveaway is a blender bottle! Trevon and I have been able to try out just about every blender bottle out there and we are ready to send you one. Check in on Instagram to enter by using the #betterme360 and #runningonlife as well as tagging me. The winner will be announced on Monday, January 21 on Instagram and on the website!
What is your biggest struggle with nutrition?
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Desserts. I'm good at home but I eat out a lot and I can't skip them.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm a big dessert fan too, though I almost never get desserts eating out but I eat them a lot at home!Delete
I did great with my water and fruits and veggies last week! I definitely felt like I hit reset at the start of the new year.ReplyDelete
My biggest struggle is grazing. I hate sitting down to meals, but I like picking here and there throughout the day.Replies
I struggle with water. I'm not a big soda drinker and I don't drink coffee or alcohol, but when I am choosing between plain water and something with flavor (milk, juice...) I usually pick the other. But I'm getting better at it!Delete
One thing I can work on is my water intake. I tend to not drink as much water in the winter.ReplyDeleteReplies
I hope you bump your water intake up!Delete
I agree with Kim's comment - my biggest struggle is water intake during the winter months.ReplyDelete
My big struggle is sugar. I don't think I crave it, per se, but I definitely LOVE how it tastes.ReplyDelete
I love how you have daily challenges! I have been trying to get in at least 8 glasses of water daily too!!ReplyDelete


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The airport saw international traffic grow by 12.2% due to strong demand for new routes to eastern European cities, including new services to Budapest, Vilnius and Lublin.
Domestic traffic also grew by 4.5% with its newly reinstated service to Exeter proving popular and increasing demand for its London routes.
November was also a month of celebration for the airport after it was crowned Best Airport in the UK with 3-10 million passengers by airport trade body, the Airport Operators Association.
The award win followed the airport's success in securing both the UK and Scottish Airport of the Year titles in 2015.
Amanda McMillan, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said: "2015 has been a fantastic year in terms of passenger growth.
"Our November figures not only guarantee we will end the year on a high, they will ensure we are in a strong position as we prepare to enter 2016, the airport's 50th anniversary year.
"In addition to gearing up for the Christmas getaway, we have already seen a new service to Milan launch this month with easyJet and there is more to come before the end of the year.
"Later this month Blue Air and Wizz Air will both begin a new service to the Romanian capital of Bucharest and British Airways will start a new Saturday service to Salzburg for the ski season.
"An added bonus to round off the month was being named the Best Airport in the UK by our trade body, which makes us the first UK airport to hold the top three industry awards at the same time."
Over the past 12 months, Glasgow Airport has secured 26 new routes and services. In November, easyJet announced a new service to Marseille for summer 2016 and Ryanair launched a route to Berlin.
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This rafting adventure is precisely what is needed to give you that much needed dose of adventure and adrenaline rush that is needed to get your heartbeat racing and your heart pumping! :D Embark on this adventure to soothe your city stress.
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I had a really great time in Kolad. Apart from rafting there is much to do in the town, but the rafting and other water sports are totally worth it. I would suggest that this is a nice and adventurous weekend getaway to take for people around Kolad.
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Being in Mumbai, I have hardly visited this side of the city. Although, I never visited until my boyfriend who planned the whole trip my other friends. we were a group of 7 people and booked one raft. A really lovely experience we all had, passing through rapids were scary in the begining and were good and also swimming in the river was also really refreshing. The moment we enet4 entered here I was taken aback. i did realise that kokan is really beautiful and kolad is a very good adventure destination.
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Rafting in Kundalika River at Kolad is a fun experience. This is like the Rishikesh Rafting for the Mumbaikaars. Although, I would say that Rishikesh White Water Rafting is the best, this is a close substitute. I would any day prefer to do rafting here as it is pretty close and drivable from my place. This was my third time here in Kolad and I must say that I had a really mesmerizing and adventurous rafting experience as always. The beauty of rafting is that anyone can enjoy it. Also, it is not as tedious as other risky adventurous sports.
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Kolad rafting is a really nice adventurous sport. This won't cost you as much as it costs for rafting at other places. This is quite friendly on the pocket. Also, there is a designated guide who explains about rafting and helps the first timers. The safety of the rafters are well ensured and double checked. overal its was a good place to be and also do some water rafting.
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Some of the positives of this rafting session was that the safety was completely ensures, we did have a lot of nice and fun time but we were sure that we are safe. Also, there was a nice and understandable briefing for the first timers. There wasn't much waiting time as we booked in prior. Also, the cost was quite affordable. I don't think of any negatives as such.
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I had a really nice and interesting time here in Kolad. The rafting session was so cherishable and memorable. I even made a few friends and we are planning to take a trip together. That's the beauty of travel, you meet so many new people.
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This was a really nice experience. If you are a first time rafter, it is better to try in Kolad than try some heavy white water rafting. I had a really great time rafting here and it was inexpensive too. We even had some reduced prices due to some deal.
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We went here as a short trip before our actual honeymoon. We had a day of two to spare and we wanted to do something adventurous and we did this. It was total fun. We had some great time. Both of us being first time rafters had a lot of fun and enjoyed.
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It was a nice trip we had in Kolad. Although, Kolad by itself is not a very interesting place, the rafting and stuff made it more interesting and enthralling. In short, we had a really good rafting experience. I am hoping forward to do this again some other day soon.
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Brainpower: a rational guide to the myths
In the new Hollywood thriller, 'Limitless', Bradley Cooper plays a failing writer who uses a top-secret 'smart drug' to unlock his brain's potential. SYLVIA LEATHAMasks TCD neuroscientist Prof Shane O'Mara for a reality check on how the brain works
The film is based on the premise that we can only access 20 per cent of our brain. Is this true?
This is nonsense. There's just no evidence that this is the case. In fact, the evidence is quite to the contrary. If you do a brain scan with someone in a resting state, you can see that the whole brain is actually profoundly active. The fact that you're not aware of things the brain is doing doesn't mean it's not doing anything. It is constantly controlling a billion things, such as digestion, posture, an itch you might have, the amount of saliva in your mouth, and so on.
In Limitless, Cooper's character gets access to a new drug that transforms his brain function so he's able to remember everything, and he becomes a genius.
There are already some drugs out there that enhance brain function. Caffeine is one – it gives a transient boost to memory, principally by reducing the effects of fatigue. Nicotine can have similar short-term effects, as can other amphetamine-like drugs.
But while memory is important, forgetting stuff is also important. You don't want to overcrowd your synapses, you don't want your brain persistently bringing to life associations every time you do something. Besides, having total recall doesn't make you a genius. If that were true, everyone who had Google would be a genius!
Can you clarify for readers everywhere whether alcohol truly does kill brain cells?
At low doses, alcohol doesn't kill brain cells. However, at very high doses it clearly does, in the following way: alcohol has a depressant effect on the nervous system, it can cause the respiratory and other vital centres of the brain to shut down so you stop breathing properly. That restricts the oxygen supply to the brain, and brain cells will die as a result. If you drink yourself comatose regularly, that's certainly not a good thing for your brain.
If brain cells do die, or get damaged, can they regenerate?
In most parts of the brain, cells can't regenerate, but there are some small exceptions. For example, a particular part of the hippocampus has now been shown to actually continue to produce new brain cells all the way through life, though only in small numbers.
Can brain-training games make you smarter or improve your memory?
The evidence here is equivocal. One study shows that playing three-dimensional action games actually does improve spatial cognition. And there is some data suggesting that working memory can be improved a bit with particular brain-training regimes. But there aren't enough large-scale, randomised control trials to suggest there is a profound general effect, and I wouldn't be inclined to believe that there is.
Prof Shane O'Mara is director of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin's Institute of Neuroscience, and is the curator of the Science Gallery's Memory Lab exhibition, which continues until April 8th


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Even though Wisconsin's population may not be getting younger, it still remains one of the best states for millennials to live in.
Out of the 50 states in the nation, Wisconsin recently ranked number eight as one of the best states for millennials to live in, according to a WalletHub study.
Wisconsin achieved high rankings for metrics like civic engagement, but did not, however, see the same success in areas like economic health.
The financial categories measured in the study held Wisconsin back from earning a higher ranking. Wisconsin scored slightly above average in categories like affordability and economic health.
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In an email to The Badger Herald, Jill Gonzalez, a WalletHub analyst, said millennials are currently earning 20 percent less than baby boomers did at the same age. This is why nearly one-third of millennials are still living with their parents.
This is not to say, however, Wisconsin is completely down and out in terms of its financial situation.
James Johannes, a University of Wisconsin business professor and member of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Policy Committee, said Wisconsin still offers a considerable amount of financial flexibility and would still be a good choice for millennials.
"Anyone looking for options, choices and different ways to conduct financial business would certainly find it in Wisconsin," Johannes said.
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Gonzalez said independence and an overall positive quality of life are important to millennials. Actual take-home pay is something less important to them, she added.
Wisconsin's civic engagement ranked third out of all 50 states. Gonzales said the state's high rankings in quality of life and civic engagement are congruent with values and ideals millennials tend to hold.
"Wisconsin millennials are engaged when it comes to social and political issues, which is a growing value nationwide," Gonzalez said.
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Gonzalez said one of the biggest themes of the study was discovering how millennial values are shifting toward work that is more fluid and less rigid. They also looked at how this can be beneficial in today's day and age.
"It is a positive thing in a constantly changing labor market that needs innovative ideas in order to evolve," Gonzalez said. "Millennials are contributing heavily — if not the most — to this evolution."


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I read a wonderful article the other day that surrounded some specific techniques for portfolio management.
Here's a link to the article: http://www.infoq.com/articles/visual-portfolio-management
I immediately thought of the SAFe guidance for portfolios and just really enjoyed the simplicity and practicality of the approaches in the article.
For example, the article diagram illustrates visually how an organization is moving portfolio items from Idea…to Live or "Cash". Clearly it's a Kanban approach, but I don't believe there is exhaustive analysis (business cases, etc.) for each idea. The board simply radiates the portfolio and each item moves forward based on (1) it's on merit and (2) the organization determining that it has value.


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This week we are featuring a winery with a mission! Monde eau donatesa substantial portion of sales to support humanitarian efforts that supply safe drinking water across the developing world.
These wines are produced by the well recognized and loved local Washington winery Badger Mountain. The price is affordable without sacrificing quality!
With great aromatics of dark red fruits, currant and a touch
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OK, so here we are on Wednesday, and the weather guys are getting really excited by a shift in the Jet Stream. They are trying to decide how many inches (or is it feet?) of snow to predict on the anniversary of the Blizzard of '78 as we poor New Englanders are muttering under our collective breaths, "Here we go again." Bread and milk may be disappearing from grocery store shelves as I write this. I am planning like mad, trying to figure out when the promised snow is going to arrive, and how that will impact my plans to drive 325 miles on Friday to go to the Marguerite Reid Memorial Dance Workshop in King of Prussia, PA. It's not just any old 325 miles, either. It's 325 miles through New York City and down the New Jersey Turnpike. I can't think of anyplace worse in a snowstorm. Too many cars, people all trying to go too fast for the conditions, and snowplows three abreast. Lovely. I could go on at length about folks in their SUVs who think that 4-wheel drive is going to keep them safe–I just wish I had a nickel for every one of them that has passed me on I 89 that I later saw buried in a ditch in the median, but I think I'll just concentrate on the task at hand.
So, here's the plan: I am going to pack the car tonight, skip the staff meeting tomorrow afternoon at my school, and put the pedal to the metal, reaching PA at maybe 9:30 or 10 PM. I'm going to have the car full of gas, and a nice big coffee in the cup holder. There will be CDs ready to go, and TomTom set for 260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia PA. The EZ Pass is in place, and I'm all set. With any luck at all, the snow will hold off, and the traffic will have dissipated by the time I get to the NY metropolitan area.
In other years attending this workshop has been quite an adventure because of the weather. One year Meg and I left late Sunday morning, just as the snow was moving in. We made it back home, but people who were flying out, or who had to drive south were stuck. They got 2 feet of snow, and many people never got home until Wednesday. I did hear that the hotel couldn't get people in to work–understandable– and that they were running out of food and stuff like that.
Another year I just didn't even try to drive home, because the roads and the forecast were horrible. A big group of us were all in the same situation, so we decided to just make the best of it. We went out to the Bahama Breeze and had a huge dinner around their big fire pit, and had a wonderful time! The people who vend, teach, and are generally involved with Highland Dance are quite a close-knit community, and they have become good friends over the years. I look forward to seeing them at the games, or just keeping in touch online.
So, I will let you know how it goes. Just remember, keep as much distance as you can from the car in front of you, and don't try to brake and steer at the same time. You'll get there eventually.


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Several years ago, when Somebody's Mama was just getting her feet wet, our vice-president, Erika Wright, attended a conference called Idea Camp. It was a meeting of like-minded dreamers who were turning ideas into action in their corners of the world.
Upon returning from the conference, Erika suggested featuring Tara Livesay as a Mama of the Month. Since then, we have followed Tara's work closely at Heartline Ministries in Port-au-Prince, Haiti knowing that one day our community would have the opportunity to partner with them in the life-saving work they do at their maternity center.
We are so excited to announce our next project partner is Heartline Ministries. Haiti has the highest infant and maternal mortality rates in the western hemisphere. To put that in perspective, a woman in Haiti has a 1 in 80 chance of dying in childbirth compared to the region-wide statistic of 1 in 510. As a nation, Haiti has weathered political coups and natural disasters that have deepened the extent of communal poverty across the small island country. Unfortunately the response from the NGO community has often been more lip service than real change.
Heartline has been working in Haiti for 27 years, and one of the reasons we are so anxious to support the work they are doing at their maternity center is because they understand the difference between cyclical relief work and true community development. Watch this video featuring Beth McHoul, founder of Heartline, as she explains how their focus has shifted during her time in Haiti.
Heartline's commitment to shifting from orphan care to orphan prevention and family preservation is one crucial component in seeing the people of Port-au-Prince lifted out of poverty. The Heartline Maternity Center recently celebrated its ten year anniversary. Last year alone, the center served over 2,000 women.
We have a goal of raising $12,984—which will cover the costs of serving 30 Haitian women and their babies for the entirety of their prenatal to postpartum program.
Each woman accepted into the program will receive prenatal care, labor and delivery services with certified midwives and nurses, six months of weekly postpartum care, child development education, and breastfeeding support.
Here's how your donation will support the work of Heartline Maternity Center:
$20 provides iron supplements for 9 months of pregnancy and 6 months postpartum
$40 provides a weekly high protein meal for one woman throughout the entire program
$75 provides birth supplies for one woman
$100 provides Depo Provera for 100 women for 3 months
$210 covers the cost of fuel, diesel, and propane for ambulance services and the clinic's generator for one month
$433 covers all costs associated with an expectant mother going through the 13 month prenatal to postpartum program
As a community, we have the opportunity to make a tremendous impact in the lives of 18 Mamas in Haiti. Thank you to our friends at Heartline for giving us the opportunity to make a tangible difference. Let's do this, Mamas!


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Figure F2. Composite digital image scan of Core 303-U1303B-1H indicating detrital layers delineated by magnetic susceptibility (MS) (red line) and gamma ray attenuation (GRA) density (yellow line). Detrital layer labels follow Stoner et al. (2000) for Core MD95-2024 collected at the same location. The detrital layer H6 (Heinrich Layer 6) has an age of ~60 ka, indicating a mean sedimentation rate in this core of 15 cm/k.y.
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Published Time: September 14, 2018, 12:00 am
Updated Time: September 13, 2018 at 5:10 pm
Mirror.UK: A Premier League footballer is going on trial for the rape of a 15-year-old girl at a campsite in France.
The unnamed player, who was aged 17 at the time, stood in front of a court for the first time in July along with his cousin, who is two years older, for the alleged assault.Details of the case were released by French judicial services a few days ago.
On July 7 2012, the then 15-year-old girl was reportedly found crying in shock by friends in a campsite located in the Aigues-Mortes commune in the department of Gard, in southern France.
The girl, now aged 21, claims that two older foreigners had sexually assaulted her after taking advantage of her drunken state.She also claimed that the two cousins knew that she was underage.
The young footballer, who is now 23, had initially told authorities he did not have sex with the girl, according to reports.
However, he then reportedly changed his stories to say he had had consensual sex with the girl.
The unnamed victim's account of the events has reportedly remained unchanged and the trial is set to take place in the French city of Nimes.
French media says the footballer currently plays in the English Premier League.


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President Obama Welcomes Pope Francis To The White House In Front Of 15,000 People
For the first time Wednesday morning, President Barack Obama welcomed Pope Francis to the U.S. in front of a crowd of 15,000 who watched from the South Lawn and the Ellipse during a ceremony that is only used for world leaders and rare special events, according to the The New York Times. Obama deployed the full pageantry of the White House — complete with a marching band — to welcome Francis, who is expected to speak with the president privately later on about issues such as the U.S. opening to Cuba, which Francis helped negotiate, immigration, income inequality, and climate change, according to CNN. Francis will visit the U.S. from Tuesday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Sept. 27.
Obama said that Francis' visit is a reflection of the deep devotion of the 70 million Catholics in the U.S. who have been inspired by Francis' message of love and hope, according to the Wall Street Journal. He said that the pope reminds people of the "costs of war, particularly on the powerless and defenseless, and urges us toward the imperative of peace." He said that, most importantly, Francis has reminded people how crucial it is for everyone to be able to "live out their faith free from fear and intimidation," according to The Wall Street Journal:
Your Holiness, in your words and deeds, you set a profound moral example. And in these gentle but firm reminders of our obligations to God and to one another, you are shaking us out of complacency. All of us may, at times, experience discomfort when we contemplate the distance between how we lead our daily lives and what we know to be true and right. But I believe such discomfort is a blessing, for it points to something better.
When Francis took the stage, he said he was happy to be visiting the U.S. as the son of an immigrant family, according to a PBS live feed of the event. Francis said Catholics want to build a society that is tolerant and inclusive and "safeguards the rights of individuals and communities" while also rejecting any form of injustice and discrimination. He said that religious freedom remains one of the U.S.'s greatest possessions. Then, Francis turned to climate change. He said we have a responsibility to address climate change because there are people living within our systems who are being hurt by decisions to ignore the problem:
It seems clear to me also that climate change is a problem that can no longer be left to a future generation. When it comes to the care of our common home, we are living at a critical moment of history. We still have time to make the change needed to bring about a sustainable and integral development, for we know that things can change.
After the elaborate welcoming ceremony, Francis will board his popemobile under the cover of heavy security for a parade through the Ellipse, the ceremonial plaza south of the White House, and onto the National Mall. All of the pope's ticketed events in Washington D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia are sold out, but crowds can still gather for a first-come, first-served procession to and from the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.
Pope Francis, who has earned the nickname "the people's pope," is one of the most-loved popes in history because of his progressive views on issues such as climate change and capitalism. During his visit, specifically, Francis will address Congress, meet with inmates in U.S. prisons, and eat dinner with the poor in D.C., according to USA Today. On his plane to Washington, though, Francis rejected the idea that he was a socialist and said he "may have given the impression of being a little more to the left, but it would not be a correct interpretation," according to CNN. "My doctrine ... this is the social doctrine of the Church. Nothing more, nothing less," he said.


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Category Archives: Scripture
Thinking about the Cedar Falls Bible Conference, Willa Cather and Ha Erets
This summer I'm preaching at the annual Cedar Falls Bible Conference in Cedar Falls, Iowa. They hold it at a campground just like they've been doing since the turn of the last century. Some of the same families who were … Continue reading
Acknowledge the Sin, Accentuate the Grace, Honor the Fathers: Why I love the PCA and RTS
Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place. 1 Chronicles 29.28 There has been some talk lately, quite recently, that has come to me about the publication … Continue reading
Moody Appearance
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Only the Word: Letters to Our Students
Our Dear Students "Modern pastoral theology is characterized largely by the study of what Anton T. Boisen, founder of the Clinical Pastoral Education movement in the Unites States, called 'living human documents' – that is, the study of people, especially … Continue reading
Wall Street, Von Balthasar and Homecoming Dinner: Three Streams Converge"
Three streams of thought are converging in my mind this morning. There is one stream that is swallowing up the others and forming a grand river of hope. In these days we need hope. One stream is the current … Continue reading
When Your Creed Cracks, Your Code Crumbles
The worldwide Anglican Communion is meeting at Lambeth. The controversies over the ordination of a homosexual to bishop in the Episcopal Church US are threatening to fracture that Communion. Meanwhile, the African bishops and other evangelicals around the world have … Continue reading


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For the Reporter
The King County Council on Monday voted to ban solitary confinement for minors in detention.
The legislation also requires the county to provide incarcerated youth with adequate educational resources and the use of detention practices suited for youth and their brain development, regardless of the location where the young person is detained.
"We are working hard to improve our juvenile justice system in King County," said Council Vice Chair Rod Dembowski. "We know from scientific research that solitary confinement can permanently harm young people so I am pleased that we are now ending this harmful practice."
Added Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles: "It is my hope that this legislation marks a significant shift in the way we think about and administer justice, especially for minors, at King County. It is our responsibility to make sure all young people in detention have the access and opportunity they need to reach their full potential, such as educational programming required under state law."
Most youth detained by the county are held at the King County Juvenile Detention Center in Seattle. Some young people who have been charged as adults are housed at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent or, occasionally, at the King County Correctional Facility. Those youth are separated from the adult population at these facilities, but solitary confinement/isolation has also been used for these young offenders where it is not at the Youth Services Center.
The legislation comes in the throes of a recent lawsuit that claimed youth in RJC's King County jail were being punished harshly for pranks. Columbia Legal Services filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging violations of due process. The details of the suit painted a picture of severe punishment for acting out.
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has noted that even short periods of isolation often have serious long-term mental health impacts on juveniles, and research shows that solitary confinement does not reduce behavioral incidents and may increase aggressive or violent behavior by youth.
"There is a growing national consensus that placing juveniles is solitary confinement is both unconstitutional and inhumane. Solitary confinement profoundly harms youth and undermines efforts to rehabilitate detained juveniles. The ordinance sends a strong message that this practice should not occur in King County Detention facilities, and we applaud the council for showing strong leadership to protect children," said Vanessa Hernandez, Youth Policy Director for the ACLU of Washington.
"Placing youth in solitary confinement must stop. It is inconsistent with our community's belief that rehabilitation, not punishment, is the primary goal of our juvenile justice system," said Terry Pottmeyer, president and CEO of Friends of Youth. "We wholeheartedly support Councilmember Dembowski's effort to end the solitary confinement of children in King County."
The legislation adopted unanimously by the council seeks to implement reforms while ensuring the safety of King County staff working in the detention facilities and the safety of other detainees. It will end the use of solitary confinement/isolation as county policy, reducing its use to instances where, because of safety, security or another reason, a less restrictive option is not available. The legislation also calls for strict monitoring of those youth placed in solitary confinement/isolation and requests the executive engage an independent monitor to report on the implementation of the requirements.


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Just received my NYX Round Lipsticks (RL) in Louisiana and Fig! I got them both from Pampered Beauty. I stumbled upon her online shop because I was looking for NYX Louisiana and Haute Melon. Sadly, Haute Melon is not available anywhere at the moment.
Since my poor NYX RL in Fig got into an accident, I have to buy another one.
Fig is my favorite NYX RL! It's a warm muted pink shade that is very wearable but not boring.
I have this bold, bright, pink color craving at the moment and after reading blogs and reviews, I decided to try Louisiana.
I really like my new bright pink lippy! Louisiana is a pretty hot pink color. Perfect for summer or if you just want to put some attention to your lips. It may not be an everyday color but I'll definitely wear it if I have the chance (maybe 5-6 days a week! haha!).
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Soul Garden Healing 6 Week Group
After the pain of divorce comes a time I call 'drought'. You've survived the emotional storm, weathered the brutal elements tearing at your heart, cried til' there were no more tears and used up your annual benefits for therapy coverage in 3 months.
Now what?
If you're wondering who you are and what to do next, join me on a 6 week self-discovery exploration to begin looking forward with more focus on the future than on the past.
Please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com if you're interested in participating in this 6 week group starting 4 pm PST, Sunday, October 29th and meeting via phone for 6 consecutive Sundays, ending on December 3rd.
The fee is $85 for the 6 week group.
SLO Library Indie Author Day
Join us in the community room of the San Luis Obispo Library for the inaugural Indie Author Day!
I'm thrilled to be included in this event to support local independent authors. I'll be participating in a brief excerpt reading from my book, Wine, Sex and Suicide - My Near Death Divorce.
Central Coast Writer's Conference
The conference offers classes and networking opportunities for authors, publishers, editors and readers. I'll be helping the SLO Nightwriter's group at the book offering table. Attend the conference or come by to support local Central Coast authors.
Book Reading & Discussion
Morro Bay Book Reading & Discussion
Join me from 10 am to Noon on Wednesday, July 13th at the Morro Bay Library for selected readings from my book, Wine, Sex and Suicide - My Near Death Divorce and a discussion around the importance of self-love, creating boundaries and healing past wounds.
SLO Nightwriter's Meeting
Come see what San Luis Obispo Nightwriter's are all about. I'll be speaking on structuring your self published book. There are 2 pre-meeting workshops to choose from and then the speaker portion starts at 6:30.
Writer's Conference
Join me at the Digital Author's and Indie Publisher's writer's conference in Los Angeles on February 26-28.
I'll be presenting on Friday evening about how to structure your book from cover to cover to not make it look self published.
The conference has a wealth of information, resources and offers opportunities to meet with agents and publishers.
Interested? Contact me for a discount code to attend.
Free Valentine's Day Self Love Visualization
Join me on Sunday morning to connect with your own heart. If you're going through a divorce or break up or feeling unlovable, join me for this group call.
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Book Release Party!
Join me to celebrate the publishing of my first book!
A portion of each book purchase will be donated to Along Comes Hope, a local non-profit helping families of children with cancer.
Come meet Parlour Salon owners, Mark Padgett and David Stewart in the beautiful ambience of their space where we'll serve cheese and wine.
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Possibilities in the Park
Join Me For a 4 Week Personal Empowerment Fun Program!!
I'm so excited to guide you through the Infinite Possibilities workshop in a casual outdoor environment where your intentions and dreams can take flight. Your personal 80 page workbook included in the price of the class.
In the four weeks we'll cover:
* How our thoughts become the 'things' in our lives. It's all a matter of energy says Quantum Physics. The power of visualization, studies prove it!
* How our beliefs formed and how to change them if they're not serving us. We change our beliefs by changing our thoughts, words and actions.
* Blessed emotions! Life's feedback system giving us an indication of our beliefs, perceptions, preferences. Can a limiting belief result in unpleasant emotions? Yes!
* Taking action! Set the GPS in the direction you wish to go and take small steps toward the new horizon. Forget the dirty word, "How".
* That gut feeling. It's important to listen and get in touch with that inner guidance system. Instinct, hunches, dreams and desires. They're telling us something important.
* The magic of the universe. Serendipity, magical moments and believing in what we cannot see.
* The meaning of life. Yes, in week 4 you will have the answer to the meaning of life!
Register here. Discount codes expire August 11th. Choose how much you want to pay! I want you there!
Full Price is $125
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4 Tuesdays. 6:30-8:30 pm. August 18, 25 September 1, 8 Laguna Lake Park - specific location given with registration.
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Certified Infinite Possibilities trainer since 2013. Continuing education from 2 additional conference trainings. Life Coach training, 2012. Life training - ongoing!
Author's Salon
Join me for a free live reading with discussion via phone. Sign up and join us from wherever you are.
Book Signing!
Join me with two fellow authors for a book signing at the Crowne Plaza Ventura, CA. We'll be set up outside the conference room for Infinite Possibilities.
Author's Salon
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Rewrite Your Story
Is there a chapter in your life you'd like to rewrite? Tired of flipping through the same thoughts, events, challenges? Join me and 10 other practioners, teachers and healers for this 3 day event in a small group for personal transformation.
The theme of the event is to rewrite your story. We will come together to support all of us in creating lasting change in our lives.
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Welcome to Radio Active, a Sunday evening report from POP! Goes The Charts that gets to the chart of the matter: all the highlights from the CHR/Top 40 chart, as published by Mediabase 24/7 and Mediabase Research. Hope everyone is having a fabulous holiday weekend, whether you're relaxing at the beach or just chilling at home. However, even with the break, those airplay charts don't rest a minute. So, someone has to put away the sunblock and the shades for a moment to deliver you all those breezy chart stats, blowing faster than the wind on the water. (It's okay, a vampire like me doesn't tan.) Dig into all of this massive Memorial Day music:
HERE TO "STAY": After just a week at the top, "Something Just Like This" by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay says goodbye to that coveted #1 status, and taking its place is another EDM song that combines that talents of two performers. Zedd and Alessia Cara bolt from 4-1 with "Stay", giving the DJ/producer his first chart-topper on the Top 40 survey, while the Canadian singer grabs her third #1 at the format since last year. Notably, this song hits the top in its 13th week on the chart, which far outpaces the runs for Cara's two previous #1 entries: "Here" (1/24/16 MB, 26th week) and "Scars To Your Beautiful" (1/22/17 MB, 24th week). Given that the rest of the top five is falling in airplay at the moment, we could be in for an extended "stay" at the top next month. I'll update you as the weeks go on!
This collaboration is the second single called "Stay" to hit #1 this decade. In 2013, another "Stay", performed by Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko, spent two weeks (4/21-28/13 MB) at the top spot. This type of occurrence only happened once in the last decade, as a pair of "With You" titles reached #1 for Jessica Simpson (2/27-3/5/04 R&R) and Chris Brown (3/16-30/08 MB). (Two big hits titled "Shake It Off" also climbed to #1 in the 2000s, but not during the same decade, sung by Mariah Carey (9/16-10/14/05 R&R) and Taylor Swift (10/12 and 10/26/14 MB).)
A WORD IN SPANISH: I'm not sure that the word Elton John was looking for was "despacito", but when his song reached #24 (11/4/88 R&R) on the pop chart, we never did find out the answer. However, one of the answers to the Song Of The Summer contest for this year is definitely the remix of "Despacito", the Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee hit that features Justin Bieber. It's up 16-10 this week, as it also reaches the top 40 on the Hot AC format for this published chart. The song has already hit #1 in several dozen countries, including our U.S.-based Billboard 100, and it's still growing rapidly across the globe. ¡Qué chévere, señores!
"Despacito" is the first Spanglish remix of a hit to reach the top ten on the CHR/Top 40 chart since the fall of 2014, when "Bailando" (#9, 9/14/14 MB) reached the region for Enrique Iglesias, with featured performers Sean Paul, Descemer Bueno and Gente De Zona. Prior to that hit, the Bayside Boys remix of Los Del Rio's "Macarena", a Spanglish version of a song that bubbled under the pop radio chart in its first run during the fall of 1995, danced its way into the top ten (#10, 7/12 and 8/16-23/96 R&R) and into a few political and sporting events, which is perfectly okay to forget at this point.
"CRYING IN" PAYNE: A number of songs debuted at radio last week, so there's a bit of debut action on this week's list, and that's nothing to sob about. Camila Cabello has the highest new entry at #31 with "Crying In The Club". It's her third chart hit outside of Fifth Harmony. It's also the first "club" title to appear on the survey since "Club Can't Handle Me", the #7 song (10/10 and 10/31-11/7/10 MB) for Flo Rida featuring David Guetta. Meanwhile, Liam Payne's "Strip That Down", featuring rapper Quavo, leaps in at #36. It's his first solo hit outside of One Direction. Earlier this decade, two "strip" titles spent time in the top 50, but couldn't quite reach the top 40: "Strip Me" (#42, 10/17/10 MB) by Natasha Bedingfield and "Strip" (#49, 1/29/12 MB) by Chris Brown featuring Kevin McCall.
Also joining the top 40 this week is "Swish Swish" by Katy Perry featuring Nicki Minaj, which enters at #38. It is the third release to chart from her forthcoming album Witness, due June 9. This era is the definition of a hot mess, with the emphasis on mess, which makes it all the more intriguing to watch. The summer is still young, and I've got my popcorn and tea at the ready…
THE LOGICAL SONG: When I was young, it seemed that charts were so wonderful… and things are pretty wonderful this week at #50 for the 27-year-old rapper named Logic. "1-800-273-8255", from the recent #1 album Everybody, becomes his second entry at format, following his inclusion on the multi-artist collaboration "Sucker For Pain" (#20, 10/30-11/6/16 MB) from the soundtrack to Suicide Squad. His new one features Khalid and Alessia Cara. Last week, Khalid made his chart debut with a recent #1 on the Urban chart, "Location", which advances from 49-44 this week. As Supertramp might say, their success so far is bloody well right, and I'll be looking forward to watching all three acts and their progress in the coming weeks.
In the history of the CHR chart, only two other songs containing a phone number in their titles have dialed their way into the top 40: Tommy Tutone's "867-5309/Jenny" (#7, 5/7-14/82 R&R) and Squeeze's "853-5937" (#27, 2/5/88 R&R). Ironically, both singles were the last top 40 hits for both bands. Well, Logic, it's been nice to know yo– I mean, uh, it's been nice to know that this is the first time in nearly three decades that a title like this has appeared at the format. Nothing potentially bad about that, right? Right?
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I'm very much a budget traveler, and this is what I strive to promote here on this blog. But sometimes family members come for a visit and, well, what better excuse is there to splurge on a little luxury – especially when they are the ones paying? (insert evil laughter) That being said, high end accommodations can be a tremendous value for money in South East Asia and so I thought I would share with you my recent experience staying at the U Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok is possibly my favourite city in the whole of South East Asia and I'd had my eye on staying in the trendy Sukhumvit Road area since my first visit. With great food, shopping, easy accessibility and the chance to see some of the seedier nightlife in the city all in one compact area, I don't think there is a better place to introduce a first time visitor to the Big Mango than this lively neighborhood. The U Sukhumvit is located off the main drag on a quiet soi, but they provide a free tuktuk shuttle to-and-from the Terminal 21 shopping mall, BTS and MRT stations, which was extremely helpful.
Let's be frank though: for a backpacker who is used to pay under $10 CAD per night for accomodation such as yours truly, the rooms at U Sukhumvit did not feel cheap to begin with. At upwards of $70 CAD a night, my eyes almost popped out of my head when I realized that pretty much equaled my entire budget for four days of travel in Thailand (including all food, accommodation, travel and entertainment)! But remember this is all relative. We are still in South East Asia and, despite being one of the most luxurious hotels I've ever stayed in, consider what the same amount of money would get you in London, Paris or New York. The answer is: not a whole lot. In that regards, U Sukhumvit was a gem of a bargain.
The rooms are massive, modern, well equipped, and as per the U's offbeat concept, come with your choice of soap, tea and pillows (you can choose your desired level of fluffiness!) You can check in and out at the times that suit you (if you check in at 5pm, you don't have to check out until 5pm on the day you leave – pretty cool, no?). And after experiencing the huge marshmallow of a bed, believe me that you will want to take advantage of that.
It's not all I took advantage of however: backpacker habits die hard, and I was happy to fill my boots at the delicious and extremely vegan-friendly buffet breakfast. Got up too late for breakfast? Fear not, as you can order your breakfast all day long and have it served anywhere in the hotel your fancy takes you. Sadly though, I didn't get a chance to try the well-equipped gym, but the rooftop bar and pool were a fantastic place to embrace my newfound rock-and-roll lifestyle whilst looking over the city in my black satin gown with much swagger and my complimentary welcome beer.
U Sukhumvit got me feeling like royalty and, at around $70 CAD a night, you have to admit it's very cheap by western standards. Perhaps the only fault was that, the higher you climb, the harder you fall. How could I possibly return to a life of soaking wet bathrooms, rock hard beds, critters and guesthouse owners that call a loaf of generic bread next to a toaster a 'complimentary breakfast'?
U Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok
81 Sukhumvit Soi 15 Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey-Nua Wattana, Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand 10110 (Show on map)


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I was online just the other day and I saw someone pose a question in a photography group: "How do I find my style?"
This is a question that not only have I asked in one point in time, but one that I often hear asked by newer photographers. The problem with this question is that there really *isn't* a straightforward answer to, and the response given to those asking is usually found to be unsatisfactory. The only real valid answer to the question of "how do I find my style" is: Hard work and time. That's the long and short of it. It's as simple as that.
That being said, there *are* things that you can do to help get you to your end goal of finally nailing down *your* style, and that's what I'd like to go over today.Read More


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