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My phone is relatively new (i.e. bought it at the end of June). I just got the update today for ICS and my phone has gone insane. I turned it off and back on to see if it would fix it but it is still misbehaving. My main issue is the internet one.
1. Can't connect to Internet and when I do, it loads REALLY slow.
2. Google Play is also affected by #1
3. Keyboard for texting is clunky feeling, not as responsive as it used to be.
Also, why the heck isn't there a guide out there that is easy to find on what all this update did to my phone? (for example: says it can update your bookmarks from chrome into your phone..but how?)
I have also noticed a general clunkiness as compared to Gingerbread.
I have noticed it too. I was actually coming on here to see if anyone else is having this issue. I love everything else about ICS just having that issue now is a bit annoying. I was hoping with just an issue withy cell tower. Any Sprint moderator know of network issues or is it the phone upgrade?
To all struggling with or interested in the ICS update to the Samsung Epic 4G Galaxy S2:
Please consider reviewing the link below and adding your thoughts on the larger mobile computing/Android industry implications raised by the flawed ICS update.
Thank you.
Re: Failed and COSTLY Ice Cream Sandwich update and Swype fix (Epic 4G Touch Samsung Galaxy S2)
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Mind-pops are more often words or phrases than images or sounds and they usually happen when someone is in the middle of a habitual activity that does not demand much concentration—perhaps when they are brushing their teeth or tying their shoes. Ferris Jabr, "Mind-Pops: Psychologists Begin to Study an Unusual form of Proustian Memory," Scientific American, May 23, 2012
... researchers can now see that having a mind pop activates the same region of the brain that's engaged when you're open to experience. ... Even when they are mixed and conflicted, they are signs of your creative brain in action. Srini Pillay, Tinker Dabble Try, 2017
By identifying a fresh target for therapy—the TB bacterium's waxy outer jacket—the new research lays the groundwork for adding to the armamentarium against TB ... Melissa Healy, "Scientists have a promising new approach for treating drug-resistant tuberculosis," Los Angeles Times, April 25, 2018
With such powerful tastes and bold sauces in the chef's armamentarium, one has to expect that not every dish will work. Peter Kaminsky, "Tompkins Square Riot," New York, March 25, 1996
A flexitarian is someone who rarely, though occasionally, consumes meat, including red meat, poultry, and seafood. A climatarian is someone who eats less meat—especially the most energy-consuming meats, like beef and lamb—specifically for environmental reasons. Brian Kateman, "Beyond 'Vegetarian'," Atlantic, March 14, 2016
The moderate, conscious eater—the flexitarian—knows where the goal lies: a diet that's higher in plants and lower in both animal products and hyperprocessed foods, the stuff that makes up something like three-quarters of what's sold in supermarkets. Mark Bittman, "Healthy, Meet Delicious," New York Times, April 23, 2013
Below me along the lifelines I was aware of many sailors joining in these observations, gazing dumbstruck at it as something transmundane. William Brinkley, The Last Ship, 1988
... a common labourer and a travelling tinker had propounded and discussed one of the most ancient theories of transmundane dominion and influence on mundane affairs. George Meredith, The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, 1859
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Posted 25 January 2019
Article by John Riseley, SRJ Walker Wayland
Too often, we find that new clients have experienced less than ideal tax experiences and outcomes in the past.
When we dig into the reasons for this, it usually boils down to insufficient collaboration between the business owner(s) and their professional advisor(s).
Most often, they have left things to chance and hope. There has not been the will to invest time and effort into having the necessary discussions that lead to success with tax outcomes.
The following seven tax planning tips will help you manage and plan your tax better: and that's the 'secret' to creating better outcomes for your business.
But first a little more about the importance of working with your advisor…
Although the Australian tax system is not straightforward, tax management is a reasonably simple process when you collaborate with your professional advisor.
You, as the business owner, know your business goals and targets better than anyone; and your advisor's expertise is in structuring businesses and transactions to achieve optimal tax outcomes for clients.
So, unless you work together in a partnership to optimise outcomes on an ongoing basis, things probably won't turn out as well as they otherwise could.
Poorly structured businesses are difficult and costly to re-structure; poorly structured transactions cannot be undone; and adverse tax outcomes cannot be retrospectively remedied once the end of a financial year has passed.
Even the most straightforward aspects of tax management, such as effectively managing Pay As You Go Instalment requests from the Australian Tax Office, are difficult if the key people are not across the numbers.
If you have not experienced a successful partnership with your advisor, give consideration to the following tax planning tips for more successful outcomes:
1. Prioritise your time
Be prepared to invest your time into your tax affairs. It's an important aspect of your business that should be afforded regular attention.
2. Budget a consultancy fee
There will be a cost and this should be built into your planned expenditure. Rest assured, with the right advisor, it's money well spent: the benefits will far outweigh the costs.
3. Schedule an introductory session with your advisor
You will need to discuss your needs with your advisor, together with your budget. You should also agree the scope and timing of works and the associated scheduling.
4. Always pick up the phone
Ensure the arrangements you make with your advisor enable uninhibited communication. Always pick up the phone, particularly in relation to material transactions.
5. Have a robust pre-financial year-end review
This will generally include the modelling of tax positions with the status quo; considerations of alternative improvement options; and the implementation of agreed actions, including the completion of any required documentation.
6. Hold meetings with your advisor
Booking a meeting and allocating the required amount of time to it creates great focus for all.
We often find that, because of this focus, conversations flow better and there is a greater level of exchange of information between parties. Strategies can be improved and produce better outcomes.
7. Remember you don't know what you don't know
The tax rules are complex and have many moving parts which may be relevant to any business decision.
Your professional advisor is highly trained, with a team behind them experienced in customising business strategies. For the best results, use this expertise.
If you, as the business owner, follow these seven tax planning tips but your advisor is either not responsive or not capable of meeting your needs, perhaps it is time for a change.
Your business advisory firm should ensure that advisors are always there for clients as and when events present themselves.
That way, there are no surprises when lodgements are finalised: they have been planned for up to 12 months beforehand.
So the relationship between you and your advisor is crucial: and tax strategies work best as a collaborative partnership.
If it's not working out, changing your relationship can reap benefits in the future.
If you would like to find out more, SRJ Walker Wayland can assist with a range of tax and business planning matters. The team is ready to assist you in optimising profit performance by setting targets, forecasting outcomes, monitoring performance against forecasts, adjusting strategy and, ultimately, succeeding in business.


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This weekend you can build your wildest wishes as the LEGO® Imaginarium arrives at London's Southbank. This unique experience will combine physical play with augmented reality technology to create a one-of-a-kind LEGO experience. The LEGO Imaginarium is inspired by the current Christmas ad campaign "This is not a brick", it also marks the end of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the LEGO brick. The event is free to enjoy, just head to the Observation Point on the Southbank this Saturday between 10am – 8pm or Sunday 10am – 7pm.
- Marking the end of the 60th anniversary of the LEGO Brick, the LEGO Imaginarium brings imagination to life using the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO brick
- The unique two-day experience takes place on London's Southbank between 8-9th December
- It comes as research finds parents believe playtime is a key factor in children developing creativity, now identified as an essential skill by the World Economic Forum
This weekend (8th/9th December), LEGO Group will let families step into a world of (brick built) Christmas wonder at the LEGO Imaginarium – a unique space where the iconic brick brings imagination to life.
Marking an end to celebrations for the 60th anniversary year of the LEGO brick, the LEGO Imaginarium is located at Observation Point on London's Southbank.
The one-of-a-kind, free entry experience combines Augmented Reality and physical play, letting children and adults alike come face-to-face with digital brick-built dragons, pirates, fairies and more, whilst using the endless creative play possibilities of real LEGO bricks to build their wildest wishes.
It will be unveiled by celebrity mum Stacey Solomon (with kids Zach, aged 10 and Leighton, aged 6) who said: "My kids love getting creative with LEGO, and it always amazes me when I see what they've built after being let loose on a box of bricks! We are all excited to visit the LEGO Imaginarium this weekend, take part in some building with fans and experience an AR world filled with LEGO wonder and creativity."
The Imaginarium opens as figures from the LEGO Play Well report – a survey of 13,000 parents and children across nine countries – show that 96% of parents believe play is a key factor in helping kids develop their creativity.
93% of parents say construction toys such as LEGO bricks help their child be creative and 'Creativity' has risen to become amongst the most sought after of the essential life skills. Studies by the World Economic Forum highlight the rapid change in the perception of creativity as an essential skill, moving from 10th place on the list of Top 10 Skills for success in 2015 to projected 3rd place by 2020.
Marius Lang, Head of Marketing for LEGO UK & Ireland, said: "Families have been getting together and building with LEGO bricks for 60 years and Christmas is a special time when imagination and creativity can be brought to life in a thousand ways. The enduring appeal of the LEGO brick is its ability to become anything kids or adults want – to let them build whatever they can dream of through its endless creative play opportunities. That's why we're building the LEGO Imaginarium this weekend, it's a chance for people to step into creativity and imagination with LEGO and bring their wildest wishes to life in brick form!"
For one weekend only this December, LEGO Group will be bringing children's wildest wishes to life at the LEGO Imaginarium at Observation Point on London's Southbank, in the 60th anniversary year of the LEGO brick
- Date / Time : 10am – 8pm Saturday 8th December and 10am – 7pm on Sunday 9th December
- Where: London's Southbank (Observation Point)
- Price: Free (non-ticketed)


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Humor & Home Sales: What's the Connection?
Selling real estate requires a unique combination of skills. Not only must realtors know everything there is to know about the homes they're selling and the neighborhood those homes reside in, they must understand the tangled process of financing a home purchase.
On top of that, they need tremendous people skills, in order to attract buyers, understand what their needs are, identify the best properties for them, and provide support and encouragement through the home buying process.
Humor is one of the most essential – yet seldom discussed – tools the real estate agent has at his or her disposal. The realtor who knows how to use laughter to begin relationships sells more homes.
I saw a great example of this on Twitter this morning (Thanks, @sjsincanada!) There are plenty of people who'd shy away from buying property near a cemetery – blame it on too many late night horror shows or cultural traditions that are uncomfortable with the idea of being too close to the departed – but with a humorous twist, this agent turned a potential negative into a positive.
Additionally, the laugh may be enough to make people driving by give the home a second look – and if they like what they see, it's a lot easier to pick up the phone and make a call. Using humor removes barriers to communication. People who use humor as part of their presentation are less intimidating, and therefore more approachable, than someone who has a stern, all-business-all-the-time affect.
You don't want potential home buyers to be afraid to contact you. Look for opportunities to use humor as a door-opener; a way to ease people into doing business with you. If you can make someone laugh, you can help them find the right home. It's as amazing -and amusing! – as that.
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Jessica Helfter of Hopkinton and Matthew Ayotte of Rooseveltown are engaged to be married.
Jessica is the daughter of Tim and Paula Helfter of Hopkinton.
She is a 2011 graduate of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School and a 2015 graduate of SUNY Potsdam with a B.S. in Community Health.
She is currently employed as a Site Manager at Franklin County W.I.C.
Matthew is a the son of Ellen and the late Michael Ayotte of Rooseveltown.
He is a 2008 graduate of Massena Central School and attended SUNY Canton.
He is currently employed by the Town of Massena.
An April 30, 2016 wedding is planned.


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Stop the Summer Funfair on Tettenhall Green
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Tettenhall Green is considered one of Wolverhampton's most beautiful natural areas with a large paddling pool and vast grassy expanse. But from the end of July until September, it will be taken over by a travelling fair, with a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, portable toilets and hot dog stands.
All this as been agreed by a 'Strapped for Cash' council without any public consultation, claiming they have the people of Wolverhampton in mind and not their bank balance. Upper Green regularly sees up to 3,000 visitors a day in the Summer, leading to bottle-necked roads, double parking and problems with litter. But seeing families enjoying free simple pleasures of wide open spaces and a paddling pool is what Summer is all about.
The council's leisure chief Councillor Elias Mattu said the fair was 'a wonderful idea' that will provide entertainment for families throughout the holidays.
"Not all parents can afford to take their children away during the summer," he said. "As a council it is our duty to give our youngsters something to do when they are not at school. We have had fairs in other parks in the city. There is no reason why Tettenhall should be any different."
Tettenhall Green is different because it is FREE to enjoy. Families can spend the day here safe in the knowledge that their wallet will stay firmly in their back pocket (save for an ice cream or two).
Please sign this petition to ensure that Tettenhall Green remains Fair-free this summer and continues to support families from all over Wolverhampton with FREE simple pleasures and not over priced rides.
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Gov. Scott: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Gains 30,000 Jobs Over the Year
Tampa Bay MSA Ranks First in Florida for Online JobDemand in March
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced theTampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) gained the third-highest number of jobs in March 2014 among all metro areas in Florida compared to a year ago with 30,000 new jobs.The unemployment rate in the Tampa metro area declined by 1.0 percentage point over the year, from 7.5 percent in March 2013 to 6.5 percent in March 2014.
Governor Scott said, "Today's news of job growth and a declining unemployment rate is evidence that it's working for Florida families in the Tampa area. Let's keep working to create an opportunity economy in Tampa Bay, where everyone who wants a job can get one."
The industries with the largest gain in jobs over the year were in professional and business services with 9,000 new jobs, trade, transportation, and utilities with 6,400 new jobs, and manufacturing with 4,100 new jobs and education and health servicesalso with 4,100 new jobs.
The Tampa Bay MSA was first among the state metros in online job demand in March 2014 with 41,076 openings. The metro area was also first in the state in demand for STEM occupations with 10,465 openings in March.STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and these jobs are considered high wage and high skill.
In March, CareerSource Tampa Bay, along with the state's other 23 Regional Workforce Boards, reported more than 40,890 Floridians were placed in jobs. An individual who receives employment and training assistance through a One-Stop Career Center and finds a job within 180 days is deemed a placement and may be reported by a regional workforce board. Of these individuals, 8,617 previously received Reemployment Assistance. In 2013, more than 479,064 Floridians were placed in jobs, with 135,384 former claimants finding employment.
Florida's statewide unemployment rate for March 2014 was 6.3 percent and the state's labor force again increased over the month and over the year. Florida's statewide unemployment rate has been below the national unemployment rate since August 2013, which was 6.7 percent in March 2014. Since December 2010, Florida has created 563,900 private sector jobs.
To view the March 2014 employment data visit www.floridajobs.org/labor-market-information/labor-market-information-press-releases/monthly-press-releases.


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When I hear people asking how to make extra money or see lists of side jobs, I usually encounter dog walking on that list. It sounds easy and fun taking a dog on a walk but this type of busines takes commitment and an understanding of dogs that not everyone understands. I am not writing this blog post to discourage women who want to start a dog walking business, it,s more to share some points to make it go well for you, the potential clients, and most importantly the dogs.
Be ready and open to learn
Describing yourself as a dog lover is great, but that does not mean you are completely knowledgable about them. I say this because when I have conducted interviews for dog walkers to work for me, that mostly has not meant they understand how dogs think and what to do with each one. The past experiences, whether good or bad with our dog or others can make us not realize we should approach things differently. For example, your dog may love when you put a collar or harness on them but maybe a dog you take as a dog client is fearful and does not like being touched or your approach has to be slow. It is a big reality check to understand that your dog(s) are not like other dogs and putting the same expectations and actions on other dogs is not a good thing to do and could hurt you or the dog. Therefore, apprenticing with a local dog trainer that uses positive reinforcement could help, as well as taking some courses online or webinars like ones the Association of Professional Dog Trainers offer.
There are a lot more ways to get a dog education online, locally, as well as books too. Hopefully, you do not feel overwhelmed and make small steps to learn more about dogs. Moreover, you will be able to give the best service when you are educated and confident in working with dogs because knowledge is power for your business.
Know your schedule and set boundaries in the beginning
I made the mistake in the beginning of my business by saying yes to everyone and not always checking my availability and if it was compatible with clients. It lead to stress, burnout, and feelings of resentment and being unappreciated. Keeping a calendar whether it is on your phone, or old school, like a paper one will remind you of what is booked and allow you to not overbook and have a life outside of this business. Do not be afraid to say no as this will remind your clients to plan ahead better. This helps not only you, but their dog as well. It might not seem natural to write down as well as tell your clients you availability and limitations, but if you do not follow what works for you then this business will overrun your life.
This picture of two cute dogs is a perfect example of how your love for dogs and having a business can make you overlook your needs and put client's and their dogs ahead of yours.
Communication between clients and dogs is essential
While walking dogs is your part of your job, you also need to have great communication with clients. If you notice a dog is limping, one who has diarrhea, or anything out of the ordinary, it is your responsibility to tell the dog owner. When everyone is on the same page it helps to handle problems in a quickly and in an effective manner.
Payment system setup is essential-you are a business not a hobby
Sometimes starting to offer dog walking may be for extra money or by accident (not really) but if you want it to be a full income, setting up ways to get paid, as well as having payment policies will minimize those whom sometimes will give you the run around. Do you want to do check, cash, credit card, or PayPal as payment methods? Definitely do your research as well as know if you can actually manage them too. The last thing you need is not getting payments because it is not easy for your clients to pay you, or for you to invoice and have a good system to record them.
I myself use Quickbooks as well as an app called Lucky Bitch to enter payments on my cellphone or laptop when I receive them from my clients. It gives you a clearer picture of the income you are actually making, rather than just estimating with no records what you are making.
Insurance and liability to cover things
When I started my dog walking business I was also doing pet sitting. I can talk more about that in another blog post. I joined a Pet Sitters Organization (PSI- Pet Sitters International) and they had a recommendation for insurance. I have been using that one ever since. I added on liability when I wanted to add an employee to my business. Thinking about how to keep you and your business safe and covered if unexpected things come up in your business is essential. Fortunately, I have never had to make an insurance claim in almost ten years of having my business. Therefore, the insurance gives me the confidence and security to know that if something happens that I have a way to fix it. Also, if you have employees going in the house then you want coverage for them, yourself, and your business.
If you have more questions on how to start this type of business then let's set up a time to chat. http://bit.ly/wellmanpupscalls I want you to avoid the mistakes I made and enjoy this fun and rewarding business.
The link again to set up a call with me is http://bit.ly/wellmanpupscalls I look forward to speaking with you.


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John Bowen has been an artist and illustrator for more than 45 years. He first studied commercial art at the School of Fine and Industrial Arts in Newark, New Jersey. After two years of experience in advertising agencies, he entered the United States Air Force as an illustrator. His duties in the Air Force included a year of documenting airlift operations in South Vietnam, and his illustrations are on display at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. Upon establishing a residence in South Florida, John discovered the many varied landscapes of the state containing the only subtropical climate in the U.S. and the wonderful lighting that Florida's climate affords.
John's background as an illustrator has made him a "detail" watercolorist of the highest order. His experience allows him to convey the mood and story of the scene through the use of dramatic lighting and vibrant color. A detailed drawing eventually morphs into a relaxed style of painting. Working with watercolors has always intrigued John, and the challenge and excitement of this medium has never left him.
John paints to keep Florida's history alive. "This is a passion with me," says the artist. "I believe in keeping history alive by both painting it and helping to preserve it." This he does by donating artwork and Giclee limited edition prints to the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, Florida charity art exhibitions of the Bonnet House, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, juried art shows for the Old Davie Schoolhouse Project, and a one-man art exhibit at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society.
"John's dramatic and detailed watercolors and prints of South Florida scenes invites you to indulge in a moment of tranquility," says Susan Gillas, Past Curator of Collections, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society.
John has exhibited at South Florida Community College, and the Coral Gables Country Club. He has been a guest artist at the Jekyll Island, Georgia Art Association and has had a one-man show at the City of Sunrise Gallery. He had a one-man show at the Lee Wagener Gallery in Terminal 2 of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport and exhibited at the Coral Springs Museum of Art.
"Mr. Bowen is an exceptional watercolorist who uses light and shadow beautifully to display Florida landscapes," said Coral Springs Museum of Art, Executive Director, Barbara O'Keefe.
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Santa Clara Cities Association or SCSCA for short is an organization that bring different cultures through relationship from people to people. The goals of this organization to enrich the students that live through cultural exchange. It is can help enhance goodwill and global understanding and also to build leadership skills.
Santa Clara has three Sister Cities that is Coimbra, Portugal which established August 4, 1972, In October 11, 1986 in Izumo, Japan, Limerick, Ireland on August 1, 2014. If you interested to know more about the local government site of Santa Clara, California, USA, here's some information SCSCA.
The mission of Santa Clara Sister Cities Association is to bring different cultures that work together with people to people relationship. The objectives are to improve the students lives through cultural exchanges, to build global understanding and strong leadership skills. They have some student exchange programs for junior high and high school, for art and music exchange programs with Izumo, Japan. There is also Youth Commission that involve every student leaders, this programs works under the SCA Bord of Directors.
Why you should get involved in this organizations? The power of the human mind is unsurpassable when a community bond together. Acceptance of the difference cultures around the world and a defiency in the deep understanding that makes us suffer the consequences of terrorism, war and hate. Santa Clara Sister Cities Association bring the world advance to make it one relationship and peace at a time through the support from City Hall, Board of Directors and the Cultural Commission.
The local government site of Santa Clara, California, USA for Santa Clara Sister Cities Association is fundraising all year long. The objectives is to finance the exchange program and culturally and educational events that offered to High School students. Events that they held such as A&W Festival, Tea Party, Street Dance and Annual Chicken BBQ, it is not only for students but also the whole community can join this events.
Santa Clara Sister Cities Association also welcomes both newcomers or long time supporters. If you are interested to working and meeting people, this community is a good choice. For more information, you can visit the local government site of the City of Santa Clara, and/or visit us at our website at www.scsistercities.org.


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Reducing Endometriosis Brain Fog and Memory Problems
I'm going to admit something I don't talk about too much, last year I went through a period of months, perhaps half a year, where I spiralled cognitively and energetically due to endometriosis. By the end of this period, I was signed off work with anxiety and had no job. I'm not quite ready to go into all the details, and it was my choice to walk away and into my long-term goal of being self-employed (it just came a lot faster than I anticipated!), but the impact of living with fatigue and the resulting brain fog and anxiety was 100% the cause of that job coming to an end. I was managing my pain well, and all my other symptoms, but trying to stay on top of those and hold down a job with fatigue lingering in the background suddenly took its toll. I just couldn't get a grip on my energy levels and the way they affected my cognitive abilities. Changing my lifestyle was one of the biggest factors to recovering from brain fog, but there are also other natural ways I've learnt to reduce endometriosis brain fog and memory problems over the years. Going self-employed seemed to be the key thing that pulled it altogether, but of course, not everyone wants to do that, so I've written a list of more accessible and affordable ways to reduce your endo brain fog.
I know I'm not the only one who struggles with this, I've read countless articles by endometriosis warriors who can't think clearly and are seriously worried about their memory. So today I'm sharing two of my Endometriosis News articles, all about things to try that may help you battle endometriosis brain fog and improve your memory. See a snippet of one below or click to read Part 1 and Part 2.
Have you ever found yourself struggling to remember words? Names? Or even what you were about to say mid-sentence? Me, too. In fact, yesterday, I was at an all-day business and networking event and found myself continuously stalling as I talked in groups about my business, while everyone sat around waiting for me to find my next word. Given that these people didn't know me or all the symptoms of endometriosis, I felt so humiliated that I was ready to leave the room in tears.
Everyone can forget things from time to time or just not feel as sharp as normal, but for many with endometriosis, this happens regularly, if not daily. This is generally known as "endo brain fog," and is linked to the chronic fatigue many of us suffer with, as well as the distractions and stress that can come with chronic pain, depression, and anxiety — all common traits of endometriosis.
Chronic fatigue and brain fog are probably two of my biggest battles with endometriosis. My diet and lifestyle choices have enabled me to live relatively pain-free, except during my period, but the endo brain fog and fatigue still are works in progress. And yet, I have created lifestyle changes that have really enabled me to live a far more normal life and improve my cognitive function in the past couple of years. There was a time when I couldn't stay at a job because endo brain fog was so severely affecting my ability to think straight and remember tasks that I was actually called into a disciplinary meeting. You can imagine how horrifying, humiliating, and painful that was.
Thankfully, I no longer find myself in situations like this unless I've overdone it (three busy days in a row led to yesterday's brain meltdown) or have slipped with a few of the routines I've created that help me. Over the years, with trial and error, the following steps and tips have helped me to reduce brain fog and see clearly again


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How to turnout
In this blog post we're diving into the dance roots of barre class and discussing what it means to have your legs "turned out." In class when we stand in first or second position, we are in turnout. In first position you might hear your instructor say "heels together, toes apart in a V" or "stand like a slice of pizza could fit between your feet!" When in turnout, there are a few more things to think about besides your feet though. If you google "turnout" you'll find this definition:
In ballet, turnout is a rotation of the leg that comes from the hips, causing the knee and foot to turn outward, away from the center of the body. This rotation allows for greater extension of the leg, especially when raising it to the side and rear. Turnout is essential to classical ballet technique and is the basis on which all ballet movement follows.
Turnout is also the basis of many ballet inspired barre movements including pliés and kicks (or grand battements). If you've never danced before it may not feel natural to stand in turnout at first and that is normal. It is important to work within your natural turnout. If you try to turn out your feet into too wide of a "V" shape , you might notice your knees bend or find it harder to stand with straight legs. If that happens, simply make your "V" a bit more narrow. You'll notice in time that your natural turnout will improve as your hip strength improves. Many of the exercises dancers do to improve turnout are incorporated in barre class to strengthen and stretch your leg and seat muscles!
You might be wondering why turnout is incorporated in a barre class at all – we are trying to get fit not become ballerinas right?! Well, have you ever seen a ballerina's body? Turnout helps work leg muscles that are otherwise harder to target. If you are doing a thigh exercise in turnout, the inner and outer thigh parts are more engaged. When working your seat in a turnout position, you're using the outer seat and hip muscles. Remember to embrace the shake and squeeze tight to taper that side seat!
Here are a few things to remember when in turnout:
Your feet and legs are turned out the same, no matter how far that may be.
Your knees are pointed in the same direction as your toes (For example: When you plié in first or second position, you want your knees to bend straight over your 1st and 2nd toes.)
Your pelvis is straight up and down in a neutral spine, not sticking out, when standing.
Still have questions when your instructor says "keep your legs turned out"? Don't be shy! Ask after class and we'll have you feeling more comfortable in no time!


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Watch Simple Minds On The Oxford Road Show In 1983
...as Jim Kerr recalls how Sparkle In The Rain took his band "into the big league".
AS SIMPLE MINDS reissue their Sparkle In The Rain album, MOJO has a rare clip from the band's performance on the BBC's 1980s pop programme, the Oxford Road Show. The footage of the band performing Speed Your Love To Me in 1983, which you can watch exclusively below, features on a bonus disc included with the new box set edition of the album that – as Jim Kerr tells MOJO – took his band to the next level.
"Sparkle In The Rain took Simple Minds into the big league – no doubt about it," Kerr declares. "By this I mean that the album not only went to the top of the charts in many countries, but the live momentum also exploded."
The 1984 album – reissued this week – certainly transformed the perception of Simple Minds, setting them on a path out of the UK alternative scene and into the world's stadiums. Although it led to a fair amount of stick from post-punk diehards, as Kerr now notes.
"It looked like Simple Minds would be a perennial cult band."
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"Of course we were delighted and excited by events as they were unfolding, particularly when only a couple of years earlier it looked like Simple Minds would be a perennial cult band," he recalls. "No bad thing really, but life would have been a lot quieter than it became thanks to our 'big punching albums' such as Sparkle In The Rain."
Along with the album and a series of alternate mixes and live records, the new box set also features a DVD that includes the band's promo vidoes and more from this session on The Oxford Road Show, a Manchester-based pop magazine programme that boasted early performances from The Smiths and The Cure, and has the distinction of being parodied as Nozin' Aroun' in the final episode of The Young Ones.
For full details of the box set and more, visit www.simpleminds.com.


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There are a wide range of carriers available for both puppies and adult dogs. The most common carriers are the soft interior couch carriers and the dog strollers. The main reason for soft interior couch's popularity is its soft interior layer that makes the room inside more comfortable for dogs. These dog carriers can also be extended at the sides. During a long trip these carriers become really comfy for your dog to rest inside and have a comfortable sleep. These carriers come along with rollers and handles that enable you to roam around with your pet inside an airport.Look at these guys when you can't carry your dog.
The dog stroller carrier is mainly meant for smaller breeds of dogs and also for puppies. Small puppies and smaller breed dogs cannot walk too far as humans do, so these carriers provide them comfort to stay in the carrier, allowing the owners to carry them wherever they go. For adult dogs there are plastic or metal carriers available in the market fitting their larger size. Even though these carriers for adult dogs are not as compact as those for the little ones are, they serve their purpose well. So before you purchase a dog carrier, make sure that you select the right one depending on your dog's size, weight, height, and breed.
The length of the dog is measured from the tip of the nose to its tail. There are airline approved dog carriers available. You should just make sure that the airline stamp is on the dog carrier you choose to purchase. These carriers should not only be comfortable for the dogs, they should also be comfortable for the person carrying it. Some of the famous dog carriers are the Bergan comfort carrier, Skipper economy, Tefco etc. The conclusion is that it is necessary for you to make a proper survey and research before you purchase a dog carrier for your best pal.


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A recent court decision against Pacific Life Insurance Co. may give advisers and broker-dealers legal leverage against insurers that take too long to perform Section 1035 exchanges of variable life policies.
"It's a new hammer [for advisers]," said Larry J. Rybka, chief executive and president of ValMark Securities Inc. "Right now, there's very little leverage in getting the insurers to do anything because the money is leaving. We can use this case to follow up on bigger 1035 cases."
The decision in a case filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky concerned the timing around a requested exchange of a variable life insurance policy. Under Section 1035 of the Tax Code, the accumulated funds in one insurance policy can be transferred directly to another policy without creating a taxable event. A dispute over paperwork in 2008 between the plaintiff, Branch Banking & Trust Co., and Pacific Life led to a delay of three months before a requested 1035 exchange of a variable annuity was executed, transferring the policy to John Hancock Financial Services Inc. During that time, the market dropped and the policy declined in value by more than $250,000, according to the suit.
BB&T, which was acting as the trustee for the owner of the policy, the Charles A. Brown and Elise A. Brown Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, filed charges accusing Pacific Life of violating its contractual obligations to perform a 1035 exchange without delay. BB&T claimed that the transaction was stalled by Pacific Life requirements, including one that the transaction be signed off by a Hancock corporate officer and notarized.
On Nov. 24, U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II wrote that "the policy's surrender provision [gave the insured party] an outstanding, irrevocable right" to transfer his or her funds to another carrier.
The judge ruled that the transfer of funds was effective as of the date the surrender request was received.
"When you have policy language that says that surrender is effective upon receipt, if the insurance company delays because it thinks its internal procedures allow it to seek further assurances that the insured really wants to surrender — then they're on the hook for losses that occur due to market changes," said David A. Calhoun, an attorney with Wyatt Tarrant & Combs LLP who represents BB&T in the case.
BB&T has asked for $259,926 to make the trust whole. The judge gave the parties 30 days to file arguments. Pacific Life will file by Friday.
"We obviously believe the decision is wrong, and we'll take whatever steps necessary to correct that," said Patrick A. Shoulders, a partner at Ziemer Stayman Weitzel & Shoulders LLP who is representing Pacific Life in the suit.
Though the case appears to be the first of its kind, advisers report that it's fairly common for 1035 exchanges of annuities and life policies to drag on for months. While the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. requires broker-dealer principals to review variable annuity exchanges within seven business days of an office of supervisory jurisdiction's receiving a complete and correct copy of the application, insurers generally are under no deadline to complete an exchange.
As a result, the time required for an exchange varies by insurer. Outgoing transfers at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, for example, can take one day for variable annuities, five to 10 days for fixed annuities and 10 days for life insurance. On the other hand, variable annuity exchanges coming into Prudential Financial Inc. average about three weeks.
"In New York, it always takes three months to process variable annuity exchanges, and I've seen it take six months," said Doug Flynn, an adviser with Flynn Zito Capital Management LLC.
Mr. Flynn said that one of the reasons for delay in New York is the state's Regulation 60, which requires insurers involved in the exchange of life insurance policies and annuities to share sales materials and proposals with the carriers whose business they will replace.
But delays also occur in other states and involving a variety of insurance products.
"Where we really see it is in the indexed annuity space," said Zachary Parker, senior annuities and insurance consultant at Securities America Inc.
He used as an example his own experience trying to move a contract for his parents. The policy was already out of its surrender period and he wanted to use another insurer with a better crediting method.
During the lengthy processing period, the new insurer announced a decrease in its crediting rates and bonus. After Mr. Parker threatened to call insurance regulators, the heel-dragging insurer rushed the transaction through to the new carrier.
"It was like pulling teeth; they sit on the paperwork as long as they can," Mr. Parker said. "My opinion is that if advisers aren't following up and checking the status of the application, they're probably in the same situation."
Advisers noted that some insurers faced with losing a client to a 1035 exchange try to retain the business by tipping off the carrier's agents that the money is about to walk out the door.
"Insurance companies give the notice of the 1035 exchange request to their proprietary agents to call on the client — it becomes an orphan account," said Steve Esposito, an adviser with Macro Consulting Group.
Delays in processing 1035 exchanges can result in ineffective product illustrations because the value actually swapped into a new insurance product may be less than originally expected, adversely affecting performance data shown to clients, Mr. Rybka said.
"We illustrate a point in time when the money is coming over and applied to the new contract," he said. "If the money comes in two months later, there's an interest factor on that period that's now lost on that new policy."
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Little Green Kitchens is proud to feature a gorgeous custom wood wet bar/small kitchen with a look that's straight out a high-end kitchen magazine. This transitional style Bertch custom kitchen includes flush inset cream cabinets with a brown glaze, granite countertops and a luxury hammered copper bar sink and copper bar faucet. This bar/kitchen is currently installed in a custom kitchen showroom where it was installed brand new and used for display so it is in brand new condition. The door style and color is current and the showroom can help order any additional pieces the buyer might need. This is a rare opportunity to upgrade your home with a luxury kitchen for a mere fraction of the price. Do not miss this opportunity!
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*NOTE: Toe kick was damaged and is not included. It can be ordered at an additional cost.
*measurements at approximate
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Gives you an insight of the Uganda popular attractions and tourism. The Uganda safaris starts from Kampala to lake Mburo national park doing game drives to view wildlife like buffaloes, zebras, oribis, leopard. Later head to bwindi impenetrable forest national park to do gorilla trekking
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Trip to Kenya during August 2009. A very severe draught was devastating the country.
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Avant-garde Indian cuisine in the futuristic looking Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf
Crossrail Place is rapidly evolving into the dining complex of choice for local city workers at Canary Wharf
Crossrail Place is rapidly evolving into the dining complex of choice for local city workers at Canary Wharf
If you haven't enjoyed the frivolities of a supper club yet, you need to make a booking with Popdown by Cuisson straight away
If you have walked past the site of Westminster Kitchen on the Southbank, you will know it has been an incredibly quiet sushi restaurant for a number of years
Finding serenity amidst the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street is no mean feat, but if you are looking for an elegant, discreet dining venue, you could do a lot worst than visiting Hunter 486
It only seems like yesterday the famous Chelsea complex, Bluebird opened but in fact it has been around for over 20 years now
Yes you've read this right: there is genuinely a restaurant/bar which is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
If Ristorante Frescobaldi sounds familiar, it is likely you've heard of the Frescobaldi family
If you want to know why some of the highest house prices are in Islington, you just need to talk a stroll down Upper Street to see all the polished dining establishments and boutique shops on the high street
As a general rule of thumb, I wouldn't choose to dine at venues which are marketed more as a nightclub unless you want a night of culinary disappointment and a hefty bill in your pocket
We love recommending to our followers quirky, unusual experiences to savour and having Dinner at the Twits must be one of the most bizarre dining experiences you will ever encounter
Before the likes of Nobu coming on to the restaurant scene and making fusion cuisine fashionable, there was Trader Vic's already in business in London back in 1963
You might wonder why Peruvian cuisine has been all the rage in the last few years. A quick visit to Lima Floral in Covent Garden might answer that question
If you are looking for a no-attitude, friendly, laid-back neighbourhood bar, Coin Laundry at Exmouth Market must be high on your must-visit list
You've eaten out at countless restaurants, the food is marvellous but it all feels rather passive, especially if you are taking someone out on a date. What would be a better option?
Very few restaurants in the West End survive more than a few years, so when a restaurant has been around for more than 50 years, you have to sit up and take notice
With a vast array of steakhouses vying for your attention, it does take a brave restaurateur to stand their ground and stick with the traditional offerings
There are certain restaurants that elicit joy and happiness as soon as you enter and I would definitely categorise Rum Kitchen as one of those restaurants
The British haven't quite found the skill of beautifying concrete monoliths quite like other countries around the world like Singapore
There are over 350 types of pasta in the world with all kinds of shapes and sizes. Have you ever wondered why you can't have your favourite pasta with your favourite sauce?
If you ask the local Chinese community where is the best Chinese restaurant in London? I would guess 90% would say Royal China
South African restaurants are somewhat of a rarity in London, but if more were like High Timber, then surely it won't be long before we see this little known cuisine flourish on our high streets


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The Lock City Glee Club Presents Christmas Concert 2017 The Lock City Sounds of Christmas
Sunday, December 3, 2017 4:00 pm
Lockport Alliance Church (Corner of East High & Davison Roads Lockport)
With Guest Performance by The Lockport Chorale
Join the Lock City Glee Club as we perform a range of Holiday favorites and forgotten gems. From radio hits and religious classics to forgotten tunes from holiday specials, this concert is sure to start your season off merry and bright. Twice the music means twice the holiday cheer. Lockport's two community singing ensembles come together for one joy filled evening of musical merriment.


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On November 14, 2018, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that, for the 12th year running, it lost money. While this annual revelation has become something of a dog bites man story, the new, and more alarming news was that the $3.9 billion loss will outstrip its FY 2017 losses, which were $2.7 billion, and its net "controllable" income went from a $610 million profit to a $8
There are many commonsense reforms that the task force should examine that could put the USPS on a sustainable financial path and help it perform more like a private-sector business.
On July 19, 2017, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs (HSGAC) held a hearing titled, "The Postal Service's Actions During the 2016 Campaign Season: Implications for the Hatch Act." During testimony from both the United States Postal Service's (USPS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), it was revealed that the USPS violated federal law, the Hatch Act, during the 2016 campaign cycle.
On December 8, 2016, Chairman James Bilbray of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors served his final day, leaving the board with no independent governors for the first time in its short history. As of this writing, only the Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster General make up the members of the "independent" board.
On August 23, 2016, postal workers held a rally on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during the American Postal Workers Union's convention in Orlando, Florida. The union has come out against the TPP because they believe the agreement would ban postal banking and other non-postal activities while leading to the privatization of the postal service and other public services.
A recently released Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that the United States Postal Service's (USPS) "Post Office Structure Plan" (POStPlan) has failed to achieve the savings first predicted by USPS in 2012. The POStPlan aspired to save money by reducing the retail hours of 13,000 offices (66 percent of all post offices) and staffing them with non-career or part-time employees; the plan offered reassignment or separation incentives of career employees. USPS estimated that this plan would save the agency $500 million annually, but POStPlan savings have only reached $337 million annually.
In the world inhabited by rational people, when a business repeatedly falters and fails make a profit, it is slated for downsizing and a return to the basic services where it had previously operated effectively. But, in the world of government-sponsored entities, the opposite impulse occurs.
A report by former top Commerce Department official and Clinton economic adviser Robert Shapiro reveals the inherent subsidies and monopoly benefits provided to the United States Postal Service (USPS) result in more than $18 billion in financial competitive advantages per year.
Sometimes, when it comes to grAPPling with the overarching, mind-numbing problem of trillions in government waste across all federal agencies, it's the little vignettes that really illustrate and crystallize the larger story.
And so it goes with the newest mis-hAPP unveiled by the United States Postal Service and reviewed by a reporter for Popular Mechanics:
Even as the USPS has ramped up a demo project to delivery groceries with Amazon in a few cities and made a deal to deliver some parcels for certain retailers on Sunday, the USPS is scaling back delivery standards for core customers, the folks who pay their bills, first class mail customers.
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Chinese Values: Values Thinking is Not Enough in American businesses in China
When I go to Western businesses in China, I am often struck by the mishmash culture that companies have put together. In pursuit of perfect resumes, they have forgotten that they need everyone to be on the same team. I see companies talk about cultural fit when they hire someone. However, this might mean "they […]Continue Reading →


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- Apple has announced the dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
- This year, WWDC 2019 will take place from June 3 to June 7 in San Jose, CA.
- WWDC is typically where Apple announces all of its big software releases for the coming year.
Apple on Thursday announced the dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which typically takes place in June.
This year, WWDC 2019 will take place in San Jose, California, from June 3 to June 7.
WWDC offers sessions, consultations, and hands-on labs where Apple employees and its thousands of developers can interact and share ideas, but the biggest attraction at WWDC is the keynote, where Apple typically unveils its big software launches for the year. That usually includes updates to iOS, its mobile operating system for iPhones and iPads; MacOS, its operating system for Mac computers; WatchOS, its operating system for the Apple Watch; and tvOS, the operating system for the Apple TV.
Apple is holding an event later this month, on March 25, where it will likely share more details about its streaming plans for the Apple TV. But we might get a sneak peek at some of the announcements coming to WWDC in June.
SEE ALSO: 13 apps for your iPhone that are better than the ones Apple made
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Social Innovation Camp/
My friends Paul Miller and Anna Maybank are hard at work at the desks next to me developing Social Innovation Camp. The idea is to bring hackers and social innovators together to use "web 2.0 tools" to solve social problems. I've just submitted my first idea - Partner Up: prosocial networking for organisations. Any comments welcome, and please do submit a few ideas of your own and make my co-workers happy. I'm going to put a few more into the mix over the next few weeks. It's shaping up to be a rather nice event.


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Christmas is such a season of extremes. It's meant to be the happiest of times but, for some, it's the saddest of times. As William Blake says in Auguries of Innocence: "Joy and woe are woven fine, a clothing for the soul divine."
Everyone wants Christmas to be a time for family and home but the reality is that Christmas can be a massive reminder that all is not what it should be.
Some of my own most joyful Christmas memories come from the life of a local church and its people 'filling in the gaps' in all sorts of ways. This meant being a family and providing 'home' - not only for those in the church family but for the wider community as well.
I served as vicar at St Mark's, Haydock, for 20 years and our two morning services on Christmas Day would be packed out with every conceivable expression of family you can think of.
This always provided opportunity for a really fun time; including the children coming up to the front to talk to us about what they'd got while the vicar played with the presents and flew their toy aeroplanes across the congregation. That sort of thing!
We structured it so that worship at these services was also a great gift for the older people who either didn't have families or who weren't with their families for one reason or another.
It took a few years of trying different types of service and event on Christmas Eve before we finally hit on the thing that was right for our community. Around teatime on 24th, we'd have carols around the tree - the time when many parents were really weary trying to keep their children entertained! There wasn't an 'official' community centre where we were in Haydock so our vision was to turn the church into one. For the teatime service, we'd take all of the chairs out and it would be standing room only with many others outside around the tree. It felt like the whole community was there and we'd give out around 1,000 turkey rolls.
Another massive task was to take Holy Communion out to the elderly and lonely in our area but that was so important in bringing Christmas into unexpected and forgotten places. Again it makes me think of the joy and woe of this time of year; we looked to communicate Christmas joy in an appropriate way to the people who were sometimes filled with woe because of their own situation. In a way, this became a thermometer for the spiritual temperature of the church and who we were in Christ.
I pray for all those Christians looking to 'fill in the gap' this Christmas and may God help us to remember again that joy and woe are woven fine...
Phil Potter is director of Pioneer Ministry for the Diocese of Liverpool. He will become Archbishops' Missioner and leader of the national Fresh Expressions team in April 2014.


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Local Pastors Attempt to Ban Books from Banned Books Display at Maine Public Library
The National Coalition Against Censorship supports Rumford Public Library's display and freedom to choose how best to serve their community.
The National Coalition Against Censorship supports Rumford Public Library's display and freedom to choose how best to serve their community.
Often, the most frequently challenged books tell the stories that most need to be heard. The 10 most challenged books of 2017, according to the American Library Association, were no different.
Tanya Lee Stone In 30 years, Tanya Lee Stone has written more than 100 books. Her latest, Girl Rising: Changing the World One Girl at a Time, is emblematic of the tales she enjoys telling: stories from the perspectives of marginalized groups in society. Her award-winning novel, A Bad Boy Can Be Good for a Girl, is about [...]
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Alan Gratz Alan Gratz has written over a dozen award-winning books for young readers. His latest YA novel, Ban This Book, tells the story of Amy Anne Ollinger, an avid reader who organizes a campaign of resistance when her favorite book and several other titles are removed from the school library. It's funny, uplifting, enlightening and above all, [...]
Happy Banned Books Week! The annual celebration of the freedom to read is running all this week, and the Banned Books Week Coalition invites you to participate by getting involved in the incredible activities brought to you by our sponsor organizations! From theatrical performances, bookstore parties, and online advocacy, there's lots of ways you can help celebrate Our Right to [...]
If you are embroiled in a censorship controversy, this is the resource for you. NCAC's action kit offers practical advise for understanding, addressing and fighting censorship incidents.
Yesterday, NCAC, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and 6 other free speech and education groups defended Ariel Schrag's acclaimed anthology Stuck in the Middle, which had been challenged in a school library in Oklahoma. NCAC joined CBLDF to ask Schrag for her thoughts on the challenge.
For Banned Books Week, the Kids' Right to Read Project has released its annual recap of book censorship cases. Labeling books "sexually explicit", the teaching of Islam in schools and sanitizing slavery, it's all here in the form of a handy, printable flyer.
NCAC spoke to YA author Coe Booth about the recent controversy in Chesterfield, of which her book was at the center, and why reading diverse books can help establish a sense of commonality.
For Banned Books Week, NCAC spoke to Kate Messner about why young students should access a diverse range of experiences in their readings.
Banned Books Week 2016 is here! Each day this week, NCAC will be releasing and publicizing new content as part of our celebrations.
The Kids' Right to Read Project responds to some of the most frequently heard myths when it comes to challenged and banned books in this downloadable pulpy one-sheet inspired by Tales from the Crypt.
With Banned Books Week on the horizon, PEN's report discusses NCAC's 'multipronged' approach to book challenges and the specific challenges censorship poses to diverse books.


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*This virtual group will be from 5-6:15pm PDT on 3/18/18.
*please note all times are in PDT
*a recording will be sent to you after the class
*instructions and the link to join the group will be emailed to you by 3pmPDT on 3/18/18*
Breathwork is Sacred Hygiene. It is an opportunity to cleanse the emotional body of any residue that has built up or gotten stuck in your physical self or your belief system. The New Moon in the watery sign of Pisces will help us navigate the depth of our feelings with ease and grace.
The power of breathing together in a group amplifies the sacred container of support as we all contribute our open hearted, light seeking energies to the mix. You add to the collective when you show up in community to heal.
The breath is a high form of technology for self-healing. The breath can help you to stay grounded, stay in your heart and stay present. Breathwork is part catharsis, part socially sanctioned adult temper tantrum, part community building and part psychedelic experience.
Breathwork is an active meditation technique that uses the breath to purge the body of emotional gunk. The experience moves stuck emotional energy and facilitates release of strong emotions like anger and grief. It leaves you feeling softer, open and less burdened. I'll coach you through the experience with love…all set to a cosmic soundtrack.
Breathwork can change emotional default settings, lifetime patterns of depression, anxiety and addiction, connect you to your intuition, help you access your creativity and open your heart to increased gratitude and self-love. It is a self-healing practice that has changed my life and is an efficient and effective way to emotionally detox.
You will only need Zoom (free) to participate in the group session. A recording will be sent to you after the class to download and use as many times as you like. Can't wait to breathe with you!


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By George A.m. Shackleford, 16 January 2013
Photo: Confederation of African Football.
The Black Stars, who play in the Group B session of the African Cup of Nations, will arrive in Port Elizabeth on Thursday, four days before they play their opening match at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Ghanaian team will leave their training camp in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and will arrive in the South African capital Johannesburg later in the night.
Copyright © 2013 Africa Top Sports. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com).
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Believe it or not, I only recently learned what home winterizing was (or at least got a good grasp around what it means). Somewhat taboo given the many answers floating online, after much digging & research I've compiled some good cost effective actions you can take to winterize your home. But first, let me explain what I've interpreted it to mean:
Typically associated with vacant properties and especially emphasized on foreclosures, a winterized home is one that's been prepared for cold temperature extremes to keep the heat in and the plumbing systems working as normal. Given the different seasons houses typically endure, these pro-active steps should help the property with normal maintenance as well as save you a few dollars through its energy conservation. Makes sense and seems practical; cars need winter maintenance & homes do too.
Here are 6 great ways to Winterize your home:
1. Screen Doors:
Many homes that could benefit from a screen door don't have them. Aesthetics sometimes plays a role; the residence may look better without one given the front door style. Other factors such as costs come into consideration as well. However, if there was one major area to invest in to seal out and reduce drafts, it would be this. According to Popular Mechanics, installing a storm door can increasing energy efficiency by 45%. Not to mention, they are an added security feature & great for letting in natural light or fresh air on warm days.
2. DIY Insulate Windows:
So you don't have the funds to splurge on new windows this season...no problem. Your local hardware store has plenty of options to combat the cold air you feel by the windows. For our house we used Frost King's "Patio Door Insulation Kit". For less than $10 and a little bit of your time, you can easily keep more heat in and better keep the draft out. We do this every winter and even when the blinds are open, you can hardly notice it.
3. Thermostat Settings:
By now you've probably seen those Nest thermostats that simplify heat and air usage by learning your schedule. Though I really like the sleek design and user-interface, I still haven't jumped on the bandwagon just yet. Instead, I work with what I have and make sure to turn it down when I leave the house. According to Business Insider, turning your thermostat down 10 to 15 degrees for 8 hrs a day can save you 10% per year. Of course we want a warm home (which is why a programmable thermostat is the way to go), but if hours of energy are being consumed by an empty house, in addition to the heat being wasted, so is your money.
4. Ceiling Fan Direction:
Did you know ceiling fans move counter-clockwise to produce cool air & clockwise to make warm air? Not that I've ever paid much attention, but that's pretty neat! Try running your heat for a bit then turn your fans on to keep the warm air recirculating throughout your house.
5. Water Heater Temp:
Rarely do I ever mess with the water heater but wipe it off if it gets dusty. Of course there's regular maintenance that takes place, but as the saying goes: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. So naturally, it never occurred to me that I could turn the water heater's temp down from its default settings about 20 degrees or so and still enjoy the normal usage. Everything still flows the same and heats up when needed but now while saving 6-10% on average.
6. A/C Water Valve:
I don't know much about the A/C unit mechanically other than it is one of the most expensive replacements to make in a home. According to Business Insider, shutting off the A/C water valve prevents excess water from building up in the equipment. If you suspect that there is a leak, by doing this, you'll keep the pipes from freezing and potentially bursting. Ultimately saving yourself from possibly having to replace the entire A/C unit all together.
Though we are midway through winter, these changes still can make a good deal of difference in energy consumption and your homes comfortability. Are there other things that you do to winterize your home? If so, tell us in the comments below.
For additional ways to Winterize your home, head over to: Think Crucial!


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How Will Apple's Online TV Service Work? All Your Questions, Answered
Coming to a TV near you: a new way to stream all your favorite shows. Apple may release a TV streaming service that would allow consumers to buy a small bundle of channels to stream on iPhones, iPads, and Apple TV, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to the Journal, the tech giant is in talks with TV programmers about the project, which is expected to be announced later this year.
This is not Apple's first attempt at entering the TV biz. The company tried to launch a monthly TV subscription through iTunes in 2009 that obviously didn't pan out; Apple also wants to work with TV providers, like Time Warner Cable, to offer Apple TV apps for their content. Last week, Apple also announced a partnership with HBO to offer the network's new digital TV service, HBO Now, on Apple devices.
In short, Digital TV services are on the rise and Apple is jumping in on the trend. According to Statista, it's expected that the number of online TV viewers in the U.S. will reach 99 million in 2015. Dish Network recently launched Sling TV, a web-based service customers can watch on Amazon Fire TV, Roku, iOS, Android, Mac, PC and soon Xbox, for only $20 a month with additional channel packages for $5 a month. Let's take a look at how Apple's streaming service will compare to Sling TV and traditional cable.
How will it be different than cable?
Apple's streaming service would offer small bundles of channels, rather than the seemingly endless options on most cable subscriptions, reports the Journal. It will would operate over the Internet and will only work on devices with Apple's iOS operating system, including Apple TVs, iPads, and iPhones.
What channels will it have?
The plan would offer about 25 channels owned by the Disney, Fox, CBS, and Discovery television groups, including broadcast networks ABC, CBS, and Fox and popular channels like The Discovery Channel, ESPN, and FX. It will not include all of the networks owned by the TV groups in order to keep the bundle of channels relatively small. Comcast, and its NBCUniversal entertainment group, has not been involved in the recent talks with Apple, so NBC and the cable networks it owns, such as Bravo and USA, might not be a part of the streaming service, reports the Journal.
How much will it cost?
The Wall Street Journal reported that media executives expect the service to cost between $30 and $40 per month, though the final price will depend on the networks offered.
When will it be available?
Apple is reportedly aiming to announce the streaming service in June and actually launch it in September.
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Yakuza 3 saw some pretty big cuts when it was brought over from Japan, specifically the Hostess bar, which was quite a big deal. Sega have confirmed that Yakuza 4 will not see such substantial removals from the game.
Speaking with Kotaku, a Sega rep revealed that the Hostess Bar, among other things, will be included in the western release of Yakuza 4. Unfortunately, the big cut will be of Answer x Answer, an interactive Japanese game show. However fans were assured that it was not cut because of the content, but that it'll be too tedious to translate all of the custom-animated fonts into English. Keeping it in would cause Yakuza 4 to miss its scheduled Spring 2011 release window.
Yakuza 4 was released in Japan March this year and will be out in the west come Spring 2011.
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Dr. Stepanova currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music in Athens, GA. Since joining the school in 2015, her students have consistently won awards in Georgia competitions, including GMTA, MTNA, the Mozart Society of Atlanta, and the UGA Concerto Competition. Alumni of Dr. Stepanova's studio have been admitted to prestigious graduate programs on the East Coast and attend competitive national and international festivals every summer. The studio is active in the community and regularly performs in a variety of outreach and benefit events.
In the summer, Dr. Stepanova participates in a variety of festivals. She is a long-standing faculty member at Songfest, an art song festival held each June at The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles, and served as the Associate Artistic Director and Piano Program Director there for two years. At Songfest, where she teaches alongside an international collaborative piano faculty hailing from The Juilliard School, Guildhall School, and the University of Michigan, she mentors student pianists, curates and coaches concert programs, and often works with the resident composition faculty.
Dr. Stepanova previously taught at Smith College in Northampton, MA as the Iva Dee Hiatt Visiting Artist in Piano. Between 2011 and 2015, she was also on the faculty at The Juilliard School where she taught undergraduate and graduate courses in keyboard harmony and music history among others. She holds a BM in piano performance and pedagogy from the "Hanns Eisler" Academy of Music in Berlin, Germany and a MM and DMA from the Juilliard School, where she was a recipient of the Richard F. French award for an outstanding doctoral document.
UGA, Hugh Hodgson School of Music: http://www.music.uga.edu/
SongFest: www.songfest.us