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Kate: The Irish Traditional Music Archive
Today I met with a traditional singer and librarian at the Irish Traditional Music Archive for an interview. I entered through this unsuspecting row house across from a lovely green park.
Inside was a treasure trove of books, scores, recordings, and films of traditional music. I could've spent hours browsing the collection, and a plan to return again to spend more time exploring the archives, but today I was here for an interview.
I had a lovely time speaking with the librarian at the archive about her experience growing up and singing in Donegal, and how she became involved with organizing a singing circle in Inishowen as means to encourage people to keep singing.
Hearing different singer's perspectives on the tradition has been fascinating. Some find it Read More…
Kate: Singing in Dublin
I've finally arrived in Ireland and my research is going better than I could've hoped for! Already I've been to two singing sessions, one in the heart of Dublin and another in the seaside suburb of Howth, as well as a concert put on by a more mainstream Irish singer inside a beautiful church in Dublin. The next session I'm aware of isn't until this Friday, so my task until then is to start scheduling and carrying out interviews.
The sessions have been fascinating thus far, consisting of people sitting around the pub drinking pints and taking turns sharing songs. It is apparent that everyone is there to have a good time, but there is little talking and the songs are listened to with a sense of great seriousness. People often close their eyes and seem to be almost in a state of meditation, only breaking the silence to say words of encouragement or maybe sing along for a phrase. I saw a lot of the same faces at both sessions and was amazed by the encyclopedic memory of some singers- many seemed to be familiar with almost every song and I probably heard close to 100 songs!
I was also the youngest person there by close to 20 years, and many seemed amused that a young American girl traveled all this way to Read More…
Kate: On Tour
It is just under three days until I board my flight to Dublin, and I am starting to feel the usual pre-travel mix of excitement and nervousness. I leave Bennington on Tuesday to swing by my home (in Mystic, CT), quickly pack up my stuff and head to Logan Airport on Wednesday morning.
I made up this dorky calendar to keep track of the different singing events I'm planning on attending. Most are casual singing gatherings occurring in pubs, while a few are concerts performed by more high-profile traditional singers, and Read More…
Kate: Folk Singing in Ireland
My name is Kate McCann and I am a senior spending FWT 2014 conducting research for my thesis in anthropology. In a nutshell, my thesis explores the practice of Irish traditional song in contemporary society, and how the tradition's changes and manifestations relate to the state of Irish and global society currently.
(To get an idea of what Irish song sounds like, check out this video. It is an unaccompanied style of singing done in both the English and Irish language, and an emphasis is placed more on the words and story than the performer or act of performing.)


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The path is lined by delicate heart leaves and flowers of epimedium
and the white of the "bluebells" which shine in the morning air.
It is always full of movement, as the big green laurel and the spiky tree stump hold bird feeders with all sorts of goodness. There are fat balls and cylinders, peanuts, which the squirrel hangs upside down to steal, a seed feeder which the fat pigeons set swaying as they land awkwardly on its platform and a tray with meal worms for the little chicks that must be hatching sometime soon
Towards the end of the path is the deep red of the Japanese maple, bought for me by Mum many years ago. It lived in a pot until I knew I'd found the place where I would stop. Now it's delicate leaves are sensitive to every drift if air that ripples through them; they fill the space with fluttering movement
Near the house there are the outrageous, blowsy flowers of the ranunculus that were my Mother's Day gift this year and, if you look very carefully, in the shade of the dark laurel leaves, you will see the soft oval of a blue tit's body, wings made invisible by their speed, arrowing straight for the food that waits for him on the spiky stump that was once an unruly conifer gown past its space.
See, here he is.A pleasing view to greet to greet me each day.

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"Buffy" creator and "The Avengers" director Joss Whedon is returning to TV with the new epic sci-fi series "The Nevers" for HBO.
The fantastical story follows a group of Victorian women who find themselves with unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a mission that might change the world.
Though it essentially sounds like "The League of Extraordinary Ladies," Whedon dubs this the most ambitious narrative he's ever created and says it "has been too long since I created an entirely new fictional world."
Whedon will serve as an executive producer, showrunner, writer, and director on the series.
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DUI Frequently Asked Questions in D.C.
How does underage DUI differ from regular DUI in Washington D.C.?
Washington D.C. has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drivers. Meaning that if a driver under the age of 21 and has any BAC, he/she can be convicted of DUI/DWI/OWI. Anyone under 21 who drives with any measurable level of alcohol in their blood can be arrested and their license revoked for 6 to 12 months. They will also be fined up to $300. The court may also order the underage driver's license to be suspended for 90 days for the first conviction or revoked for one year for a subsequent conviction of any alcohol or drug-related offense, including possession and use, while driving, or a second offense of possessing or using alcohol by someone under 18, or changing or lying on your driver's license. Apart from these added penalties, the underage driver can also be face the same penalties, as would a driver over 21, if they are convicted of DUI/DWI.
Prescription Drugs and DUI in Washington D.C:
It is possible to be arrested for DUII in Washington D.C. if the person is under the influence of prescription medication. If you are suspected of driving while impaired, but do not test positive for alcohol because you are impaired due to prescription drugs, then you can not be arrested/charged for DWI in Washington D.C. However you may be charged with DUI. The government is required to prove that the driver operated a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs and that their ability to drive was impaired. This is accomplished through the same methods (chemical tests, FSTs, Officer's observations) as if alcohol was the substance in question. The law does not take into account that the drug that caused the impairment was legally obtained by a prescription. It is also irrelevant whether the drug in question was available over the counter. If the medication causes side effects which impair a driver's ability to drive, then he/she may be charged with DUI in D.C.
It is also worth noting that the law does not distinguish between prescription drugs or illegal drugs in the context of a DUI charge.
Can I be stopped and arrested for DWI even if the vehicle was not moving?
Maybe – D.C. ST §50-2205.02 states that a person can be charged for DWI if he/she is operating the vehicle or is in physical control of the vehicle and is intoxicated above the legal limit. Whether a person can be stopped/arrested while in non-moving vehicle largely depends on the factual circumstances of the specific case. For example, it is less likely that a person can be arrested for DWI if he/she, while intoxicated, was holding the steering wheel of a parked car without the keys in the ignition than a person who is also intoxicated and is first stopped at a red light and then stopped by a police officer due to a reasonable suspicion of intoxication. In the latter instance, it is clear that the person was in physical control of the vehicle, whereas in the former situation it is much more difficult to say that the person was in physical control of the vehicle.
Do I have to give a blood or urine sample?
No, but because of D.C. driver's give implied consent, any refusal will result in immediate suspension of his/her license for one year. However it is also possible to object to a certain test based on religious of medical reasons
Do I have to submit to a field sobriety test?
No – Washington D.C. law does not require a driver to consent to field sobriety test.
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Patients in the U.K. will be able to get hand and upper arm transplants on the state, National Health Service (NHS) England announced on Friday.
The healthcare body said that a center at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust would start to assess the suitability of adult candidates and begin performing the "highly-complex procedure from April."
"The NHS is leading the world in offering this cutting-edge procedure, which has been shown to significantly improve the quality of life for patients who meet the strict criteria," Dr Jonathan Fielden, NHS England's Director of Specialized Commissioning, said in a news release.
The center at Leeds, in the north of England, is led by Professor Simon Kay, a consultant plastic surgeon who in 2012 performed the U.K.'s first hand transplant.
According to NHS England, hand and upper limb transplants can improve the quality of a patient's life. If the procedure is successful, over time the hand will be able to heal itself if it's injured, gain dexterity and strength, and feel warm to the touch.
"We are delighted to be confirmed as the provider of this new service," Kay said. "The extensive multi-professional expert team here at Leeds is keen to now assess new patient referrals and benefit patients and their families in a way they may never have thought possible before," he added.
Founded in 1948, the NHS is based on the idea that healthcare should be available to everyone, irrespective of wealth. As such, all care on the NHS is free at the point of delivery.


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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Will it be this week?
There is still 2 1/2 weeks left to our iPad 2 giveaway. Please consider making a donation to help us get Ember home and maybe win that iPad!
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Oh, Lorene, I'm right there with you in the waiting!! They are going to ask to "presubmit" our dossier even though our girl isn't released, so maybe hopefully prayerfully we'd be considered a pipeline case when/if any changes come about. Ember is such a beauty, and she needs her mama to love her up. I can't wait to see her smiling in her mother's arms!! It's going to be a long few days until Thursday...I'm praying for us all.ReplyDelete
We are still praying over here for you to be able to bring her home soon. Remember God's timing is always perfect though... invaluable lesson learned here. Still, I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your meeting day! SOON!!!! :D ~GraceReplyDelete
We are in the same boat. waiting till Thursday. I do hope this time we could meet up with another RR family while in country.Ember has the sweetest eyes!ReplyDelete
After lurking around here for a while, I figured I should say hello ;-) I really hope Thursday will be your day. Ember is such a beautiful little girl, but she looks sort of sad and forlorn in the photos. Like she is waiting for a mama... So I pray you are able to travel very soon!ReplyDelete
We are praying you get submitted tomorrow! I am working on an addendum for tips for those traveling to (31). I will send it to you when I am finished. We are still on the lookout for her. Maybe as the weather warms up a little more, we will see more children outside.ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness she is sooo cute! It looks like she has big beautiful blue eyes and that is something that none of her siblings have! She'll have the same color as her daddy! She does look like she needs some special love from her mommy, daddy, siblings and of course her grandmas and grandpa! We are praying for some good news on Thurs! It is so exciting!ReplyDelete


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Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development (CRED) is hosting a booth at Conserving Nature's Resources on October 10th, 2015.
The booth will feature information about the oil and gas industry, with a focus on educating the public on the process of hydraulic fracturing. With that said, we need people who will be able to speak intelligently and at a layman level to answer questions that come up. Volunteering at this event provides a great opportunity to engage with the community on this important energy issue!
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High Opportunity for Mediterranean Executive Recruitment (HOMERe)
HOMERe project promotes internship mobility between Mediterranean countries, and is predominantly aimed at high-profile students in their last year of study before graduation. The objective is to ease their transition from the academic environment to qualified entry-level roles in their own country – in a region where youth unemployment often increases with the level of education.
High Opportunity for Mediterranean Executive Recruitment (HOMERe) improves the cross-cutting skills and increases the employability of Mediterranean high-profile students currently in their last year of study before graduation. The project aims to tackle youth unemployment and underemployment and help those taking part in the project to secure a graduate position that is relevant to their qualifications and is in their own country.
HOMERe uses internship mobility as a tool to combat the skills gap that has been identified as one of the region's main obstacles when it comes to hiring young people. Despite their solid academic backgrounds, graduates often do not have the soft skills that potential employers are looking for, such as teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, etc. According to World Bank data, 40 per cent of employers in the formal private sector in the Middle East and North Africa point out the skills gap as a major hindrance to business operations and stable growth. HOMERe internships last, on average, for six months and are intended to be structured with pre-determined tasks and responsibilities.
Through its extended network of high-level academic institutions on both sides of the Mediterranean (engineering and management schools as well as universities), HOMERe aims to attract transnational private companies that operate in the Mediterranean region and are searching for brilliant colleagues. The programme provides help in the identification, preparation and mentoring of appropriately qualified students, while the host companies commit to allocating a tutor to their interns and to pay them a nominal monthly allowance.
But by far the most innovative aspect of the project is that participating companies must consider employment opportunities in the intern's country of origin after the successful completion of the internship (local branch, subsidiary, provider, etc.).
Nine Euro-Mediterranean countries are currently involved in the project: Algeria, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Spain, Morocco and Tunisia.
About the promoter and partner institutions
The project consortium includes a mix of academic and economic organisations.
HOMERe is promoted by the Mediterranean Network of Engineering and Management Schools (Réseau Méditerranéen des Ecoles d'Ingénieurs, RMEI), a network of 95 universities delivering master's degrees in 16 Mediterranean countries. It aims to enhance the quality of higher education in engineering and management in the Mediterranean area as well as to mobilise the competencies and resources of its members with the aim of working together towards sustainable development.
HOMERe is actively supported by: Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME), Association Marocaine des Exportateurs (ASMEX), Association des Ingénieurs Francophones en Egypte (AIFE), Algerian Talents and Leaders Association (ATLAS), Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises (BUSINESSMED), Campus France, Réseau des Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur Français (CCEF), Club des entrepreneurs et industriels de la Mitidja (CEIMI), Consiglio Nazionale degli Ingegneri (CNI), Office of Economic Cooperation for the Mediterranean and the East (OCEMO), Ordre des Ingénieurs Tunisiens (OIT), Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA), Unione delle Università del Mediterraneo (UNIMED), Union Tunisienne de l'Industrie, du Commerce et de l'Artisanat (UTICA).


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Use PostImage. Yes, it is free, and if your photo is sideways you can rotate it!!
You will need to choose the photo or photos on your computer that you want to upload to PostImage.
On the first page you will see 3 categories : "Default" -- this will let you put things into your 'default' album or chose to name a new album .... Like "Urban Vita" if you want to. That way you can locate your photos easily for sharing later.
Next category -- "RESIZE" your photo. From the dropdown menu choose "For Messageboard" and it will resize you photos.
Once you have uploaded a photo, you will see choices of ways to share the photo. Choose "Hotlink for Websites". If you click that, the code will be copied to your computer.
Then you just come here to your message and paste the code into the body of your message.
Preview if you want, and you should see your photo all ready to go. Then just post the message to the board and we'll all get to see it.
This works on any of the message boards you might use. I have found that on DOA I have to use "Hotlink to Forum" instead of website, but that is the only board where I've encountered that.
Now, lets see some photos!!!
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Facing Clinton, Trey Gowdy hits back at accusations that probe is witch-hunt
Rep. Trey Gowdy, chairman of the House Select Committee on Benghazi, addressed accusations that his panel has become a political witch hunt as he began a highly-anticipated interview of Hillary Clinton Thursday.
Gowdy said questions in the hearing would focus solely on finding "the truth about request for additional security" and "the truth about where and why our military was positioned as it was," among other things.
The South Carolina Republican promised his committee was most concerned with determining how four Americans, including Amb. Chris Stevens, were killed in an attack that was then falsely blamed on a spontaneous response to a YouTube clip.
Gowdy said Clinton's exclusive use of a private email server, which was uncovered by his committee, was only important in that it prevented the panel from obtaining a complete record of the State Department's internal communications about the attack.


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18th: 373 yards par 4
Short dog leg right, however into the prevailing wind can turn this hole into a brute. A fade is the perfect shot from the tee but be aware of the fairway bunkers. Long narrow green requires an accurate approach.
pro's view: Dog leg right par 4. Well positioned fairway bunkers make drive difficult. Second shot played to a narrow green with OB not far off the left hand side of the green.
members view: Driver to fade slightly between fairway bunkers, medium / short iron to narrow green. beware of greenside bunkers. Putt well for a par round or better.
ladies view: This hole can be tricky, as it plays straight into the prevailing wind. Drive again should be left of centre avoiding the bunkers. Accuracy is vital with the 2/3rd shot as the green is long and narrow, sand awaits if not on target.
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If you're the leader of a sect that believes in one-man (very much "man"), top-down leadership, how do you get your biography written?
Simple: you tell your staff to do it.
David C. Pack has held a variety of leadership roles throughout his dynamic, event-filled life: author of more than 20 books, scores of booklets and a vast array of articles—Pastor General of The Restored Church of God—voice of The World to Come program—founder of Ambassador Training Center—publisher/editor-in-chief of three magazines. The Authorized Biography of David C. Pack tells the life story of a man who was carefully prepared by God for a unique position. (RCG)
We can read the details of the life of David Pack, the Restored Church of God's Pastor General, in painful detail: Volume One is a whopping 615 pages to cover 1948 through 1995! Volume Two is an additional 608 pages. It's tempting to ask, "What did you leave out, Dave?"
He seems to have anticipated this:
Since an unusually wide range of experiences has enriched my life, a certain problem was created for the writers: which stories and encounters should be included in the biography. Of course, there were certain ones that had to be incorporated because of their transcending influence or impact on my life. The biography would fail in purpose if it did not contain them, coupled with an explanation of why they were important. This alone meant a lot of material needed to be included.
There was also a desire to relate stories that are of lesser importance, but that have had a role in shaping me nonetheless. It is not the biography's purpose to make every one of these seem overly important or to present them as in every case having brought dramatic transformations in my thinking. Of course, some did. Both I and the many writers who participated struggled with how many, and which, stories to include, as well as when to cut off stories with the overall length of the biography in mind!
It was not the goal to bring in every story in my life, or every experience I have had. But, we believe that every one chosen adds to the overall picture of what shaped me, and it is my hope that the reader benefits and is left motivated, better informed and even inspired for having read them.
I can't imagine pretending to be humble and appearing to all others to be exactly the opposite. Of course, if I thought I was, literally, the most significant person on the Earth, I might include the details about the time I sneezed and panicked at not having a tissue, or the time I thought I might ask a girl out but then wondered whether she would reject me.


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The La Cañada Thursday Club will present 14 lovely Les Fleurettes debutantes at the 49th annual "Bal Blanc de Noel" on Dec. 30 in the Bunker Hill Ballroom at the Omni Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The event is the culmination of 16 months of required social and community service, as well as lessons on etiquette and personal development for the Les Fleurettes provisionals.
Sherry Kirchheimer is the group's provisional chairman. Janice Hing and Denise Greenawalt are co-chairmen of the
Bal Blanc de Noel.
Anita Torres, Thursday Club president, will present the traditional camellia charm as a gift from the Club to each debutante during the ceremony. The presenter for the evening will be Anthony Portantino, mayor of La Cañada Flintridge. Following the presentation, the debutantes will dance the traditional first waltz with their fathers.
"We are so very pleased with the fourteen young ladies who will be presented next week," said Torres, Thursday Club president. "They have been working together over the past eighteen months in anticipation of this event.


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While I finished my make-up and got my dress on, lots of other things were happening in and around the house.
Erin got Alayna the unofficial flower girl's dress ready.
My dad fogged the yard in anticipation of the following day's brunch.
Lucy the dog was overwhelmed.
And Sarah discovered that the clasp of her dress was improperly attached during alterations.
Luckily, my brother-in-law is quite handy with a needle and thread (a good quality in a man). Jed to the rescue!


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Sunday, 25 September 2011 04:53 PM
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner set the tone for Saturday's annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Washington by warning that failure to combat the Greek-led turmoil threatened "cascading default, bank runs and catastrophic risk." Billionaire investor George Soros said "something needs to be done" to safeguard Europe's banks because Greece may be unable to avoid default.
Such calls leave European policy makers under pressure to further boost the ammunition of their regional rescue fund even as parliaments focus on ratifying a July plan to broaden its powers. Trading resumes tomorrow after global stocks entered their first bear market in two years last week on concern Greek insolvency is inevitable and Europe can't contain the damage.
"The sovereign debt crisis in the euro area needs to be resolved promptly to stabilize market confidence," People's Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan said at the IMF talks, which concluded Sunday.
'Firewall Against Contagion'
In his strongest public push yet for action, Geithner pressed governments to unite with the European Central Bank to "create a firewall against further contagion" and defuse the "most serious risk now confronting the world economy."
He wants authorities to use leverage to increase the spending strength of the 440 billion-euro ($594 billion) European Financial Stability Facility. Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said 1 trillion euros should be deployed.
There are indications European governments are heeding the advice although they signaled a preference to first pass into law a revamp of the EFSF that will allow it to buy bonds and aid banks. European members of the Group of 20 agreed Sept. 22 to "maximize" the fund's impact, while there are also discussions under way on speeding the start of a permanent rescue program.
They may be working against the clock. Greece has yet to secure a second bailout amid questions about whether it can satisfy the aid terms. Economists at Citigroup Inc. say they expect the country to begin restructuring its debt as soon as December. Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. predict the euro area will start contracting in the fourth quarter and that the ECB will cut interest rates next month.
'Fundamental Issues'
"Policy makers need to move beyond ad hoc financial responses to address fundamental issues about the nature of European monetary and economic integration," Deutsche Bank AG Chief Executive Officer Josef Ackermann told a banking conference in Washington.
Germany's government has already begun debating how to shore up its banks if Greece defaults. One official from a G-20 country said yesterday that an eventual insolvency in the Mediterranean nation is likely.
Speaking to Greek Public Service television from Washington, Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said a default would be "catastrophic" and will "never happen."
Proposals to beef up the facility's spending power include using the bonds it buys from stressed states as collateral for fresh loans from the ECB or offering the central bank credit protection for helping investors buy debt.
Increasing Heft
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said the ECB wasn't necessarily needed to increase the facility's heft, while Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann said involving the central bank would violate EU treaties. Schaeuble again rejected euro- area countries issuing joint bonds. Klaus Regling, the head of the EFSF, said today he doubts accessing the ECB "will fly" and that other ways of bolstering the fund may be detailed soon.
European finance officials will also examine this week the cost advantages of setting up the permanent fund, known as the European Stability Mechanism, a year earlier than its currently planned July 2013 start, according to a document prepared for the meetings and obtained by Bloomberg News. Spanish Economy Minister Elena Salgado said yesterday she would back early adoption of the fund and Schaeuble said that may be possible.
In a sign some in Europe resent Geithner's campaign, outgoing ECB Executive Board member Juergen Stark said governments should do their "own homework before they give advice." ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet noted Sept. 23 that the U.S. budget gap dwarfs that of the euro-area.
While the IMF vowed to "strongly support" Europe, Managing Director Christine Lagarde said its $384 billion lending chest may not be enough to meet all aid requests if the world economy worsens. The current lending capacity "looks comfortable today but pales in comparison with the potential financing needs of vulnerable countries and crisis bystanders," she said.
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A list of books I haven't read
Here are some books I have acquired but never got round to reading. Mostly they are library books I borrowed but never got round to reading before I had to return them. Or I started and lost interest. I'll add in some purchases and presents that have sat on the shelf unread for a long time too.
^This the ones I should have made an effort for, feel free to reply to it and tell me how great it is. Or how it was shit and I made a good choice.
- plasticniki this'd this
Traditional healers of the central desert : Ngangkari
by the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjar Yankunytjatjara Women's Council Aboriginal Corporation.
5 ways to carry a goat : a blogger's world tour
The library no longer owns this so I can't see the author and can't be arsed googling it.
Slow journey south : walking to Africa - a year in footsteps
Another one the library got rid of. I was probably the only borrower.
Love and other U-turns by Louisa Deasey
"If you've ever wondered what it's like for a girl to hit the dirt roads of Australia with nothing but a full heart, a laptop and a hair straightener in the glove box, this book's for you. Full of laughter, love and insight, this book will charm everyone."


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Republicans Claim Top Lawmakers Were in the Loop on Interrogations
Republicans, hoping to turn the tables on Democrats who are open to prosecuting Bush-era lawyers for justifying "enhanced" interrogation techniques, are seeking to reveal the names of those lawmakers who were briefed on the tactics as much as seven years ago.
FOX News has learned there were more than 30 meetings and briefings with members of Congress on the subject since 2002.
The first such briefing dealt with the interrogation of Abu Zubaydah, the Al Qaeda operations chief who ran the training camps in Afghanistan where the Sept. 11 hijackers were trained. Sources said California Rep. Nancy Pelosi, now the speaker of the House, attended the meeting with then-Rep. Porter Goss, R-Fla. (who later became CIA director), and she did not raise any objections.
The briefings were given to the chairmen and ranking members of the intelligence committees in the House and Senate until 2006. That could cover Sen. John Rockefeller, W.Va., then-Sen. Bob Graham, Fla., and Rep. Jane Harman, Calif., all Democrats, as well as Sen. Pat Roberts, Kan., Sen. Richard Shelby, Ala., and Rep. Pete Hoekstra, Mich., all Republicans.
Defenders of the interrogation program note that if Congress had wanted to kill the program, all it had to do was withhold funding, which didn't happen.
Hoekstra, the ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, has personally requested from Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair an unclassified list of names of all members of Congress who attended those briefings, complete with dates and locations.
He told FOXNews.com the list will probably show many members were briefed "early and often."
"The purpose of this, of course, is to underscore the fact that people in Congress knew or were aware of the program, its details, and they approved of this program and authorized its funding," said Jamal Ware, spokesman for Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee.
Republicans have criticized President Obama for opening the door to prosecuting Justice Department lawyers who drafted the so-called "torture memos," which authorized harsh interrogation methods, including waterboarding. But they've also raised the point that if Democrats pursue charges against the lawyers, they'd be shielding others involved in the interrogation program.
"They can't blame the politicians in Congress who approved these tactics in 2002 because these are their friends," Rep. Lamar Smith, ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, said in an e-mail. "So they're placing the blame on Bush administration officials, political appointees."
It's unclear how detailed the briefings with lawmakers on the interrogation programs were.
Pelosi said Thursday that at the briefing she attended, she was not told that waterboarding "or any of these other enhanced interrogation methods" were being used.
"What they did tell us is that they had some legislative council ... opinions that they could be used, but not that they would. And further, the point was that if and when they would be used, they would brief Congress at that time," she said.
Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday that he would follow the law with regard to the interrogation program.
A number of Democrats have defended the call for probes. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., has been pushing for an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate.
But Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., told reporters Thursday that he will not throw his support behind any independent commission to look into Bush-era interrogation policy until the Senate Intelligence Committee has completed its review late this year.
"I think that's really the direction that I'm going to follow closely. I think the intelligence committee is a bipartisan committee. They will make a public report..And then I think it's appropriate to start talking about what we do with that information. But until we get that information, I think we would all be better off just relaxing, understanding how difficult this is," Reid said. "I think that we must get the information. It's spotty now, and I think that a few months waiting to determine the right way to go about this is certainly not going to hurt us."
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs also said Obama does not favor an independent commission.
Reid offered few details Thursday on the nature of the briefings with lawmakers, and said he doesn't remember specifically when he was briefed.
"Of course there were briefings on different subjects," he said. "I'm not going to get into all of this ... It's pretty clear that any time I had concerns, I raised them."
FOX News' Jim Angle and Trish Turner and FOXNews.com's Judson Berger contributed to this report.


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Buyer Mistake #1: Believing all the property information online is accurate and up-to-date.
With so much available information online, finding your dream house yourself is a good possibility. Over 90% of buyers search for their homes online before they ever step into one.
There are just a couple of things you need to be aware of:
1. The online real estate information is not always current.
Although many of the websites update their inventory of homes daily, it's not always the case. If there are any server or programming issues, it can delay those updates, sometimes for days….and the websites don't share when this happens.
Although I haven't seen this happen recently, Realtor.com had a two week cushion for new listings to be displayed. Yes, this delay has happened in the past! Not all the information is available on every site. You can't always tell if a property is a short sale versus a private sale when searching independently online. Also properties in contract but waiting for contingencies to clear, such as inspection, may still display as active on these sites. I even had a rental condo show up for sale online at the unbelievable price of $1200. I got LOTS of calls on it! Unfortunately, the listing agent, their broker, nor the multiple listing service, have full control over how third party sites display the listing details.
Partnering with a Real Estate Agent allows you to get access to the information at the source. The searches they set up are real time, and are not filtered through multiple sources as many of the public real estate search sites are. If you see something on Trulia, Zillow or any other site that meets your search criteria and it's not showing up in what a real estate agent is sending you…. 99.9% of the time it is already in contract or is missing one of the criterion you stated as important to you.
2. The real estate "deals" that are in good shape, sell fast, even in this market.
If your dream house falls within this category, it's best if you have an established a relationship with a Realtor and a Lender so you can jump on it quickly.
How do I know this?
For the past 10+ years, I've advised other REALTORS® in North America how to market their listings online. I've worked extensively through these platforms and know their benefits and drawbacks.
Up Next – Buyer Home Search Mistake #2: Assuming an agent will let you into a house with very little personal information.


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Eeee he's such a cutie! They grow so quickly don't they! #mmwbhReplyDeleteReplies
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I love watching him grow and in that last picture he looks a lot like you. I can't wait untiReplyDelete
Dex is sitting up by himself and playing. He can sit up for a few seconds unattended now but not long enough for much playing to be achieved lol it made me laugh when you said about nose grabbing, for a few weeks now Dex has been obsessed with noses hahaReplies
Do you think so? Some say he looks like me and some say he looks like Nathan! Aww you'll love watching him when he manages to do so :-) haha! it's cute isn't it xxDelete
- Anonymous5 June 2014 at 13:01
Awww hes such a cutie! I remember when my sons eats everything on sight as well. I dont know then if he is teething of getting to know textures using his mouth but nonetheless its him growing up like your son here =) #mmwbhReplyDeleteReplies
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Google Hangouts 2.0 Updates Its Apps For iOS Device With iPad Tweaks, 10-second Video Messages
Hello Dear Visitors,
This is the Google Hangouts 2.0 apps update for your iOS device with iPad Tweaks, 10-second Video Messages.
Google Hangouts just jumped a full version number on Apple hardware -- the first major update since it added voice calls late last year -- and 2.0 has more than just a new iOS 7-ready look. The new app is "fully optimized" for iPads, with a "two-pane" conversation view. On all devices, it's ready for animated stickers -- look out Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger -- 10-second video messages for when your friends are offline, and can send a map of your current location with a few button presses.
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What's New in Version 2.0.0
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I've been using Myroo products for several years now and I love their simple, natural but effective results.
Myroo is the only totally natural and 'free from' skincare range in the UK. As well as being organic and vegan, the whole range is gluten, nut and dairy free (which is actually very hard to find in skincare products) so it's great for anyone with sensitive skin, as well as particular allergies and special preferences.
Myroo founder Rachael Dunseath is passionate about natural, free from skincare being a lifelong sufferer of several allergies herself, which is why she created her award-winning skincare business in the first place. But you don't have to suffer from allergies to use Myroo, although I'm sure most of us would say our skin is prone to some kind of sensitivity at times. It's just a really good, honest, what you see is what you get, plant-based range. When I feel like my skin is overloaded, either through diet, stress, pollution or just other chemical/additive-heavy products (which is most of the time), it's nice to use something that feels like a treat but also adds nothing but goodness.
The Starflower & Orange Blossom facial cleanser and cloth is a great way to take the day off (as well as every scrap of makeup) and I follow up with the skin boost serum too (both of which are packed full of natural seed oils and other good stuff). Oh and they're made in Yorkshire which is excellent too of course because it's nice to support a local, independent label but also to know the provenance of what you put on your skin as well as in your body.
To find out more, check out the website here.
So I have one set of Myroo products to give away, containing the Star Flower & Orange Blossom Facial Cleanser and the Skin Boost Serum. Both are available fragrance-free if you prefer. If you'd like to be in with a chance of winning, just fill in the details below. It's up to you how many options you complete. This giveaway is open to UK entrants only.
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Nelson @ La Luna Lebanese Cuisine: I tried the La Luna Platter. It started with a tabouli salad, whihc Lebanon is famous for. It was a little sour, and not exactly aligned with my tastes, but I still finished it. The main course is a combination of shish kakab, shish tawook and shish kafta served with grilled vegetables, rice and hummos. That is beef, chicken and lamb. This was really tasty and had great variety. They served them with really really long skewers as well and a big lump of hummus. A good meal overall, just a little pricey.
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Arbetspassion: En studie av de tre grundläggande behovens och ledarstilars påverkan på medarbetares arbetspassion
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Sundberg, Cecilia 2014 (Swedish)Independent thesis Advanced level (professional degree), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en] : Being motivated is described as having an incentive to do something, either through appreciation of the activity or through the influence of the environment. According to the Self-determination theory employees have three basic psychological needs: competence, autonomy and relatedness that must be in balance for employees to be motivated. Employees can be intrinsic-, extrinsic or unmotivated, where intrinsic motivation is characterized by employees' own inner desire to engage in a work related project. Literature on the subject has shown that when leaders influence employees to achieve goals with extrinsic means, for example with bonus or deadline the employees become external motivated. If an employee value a work related project and also being internally motivated while engaging in it, work passion can develop. Work passion is defined as "a strong inclination toward an activity that people like, that they find important, and in which they invest time and energy.Previous research has shown that employees who experience work passion achieve high performance and well -being. This means that leaders who can create work environments that promote employee´s to find balance in the three basic needs may have employees who experience work passion.The purposes of the study is to develop and test a model by explaining if the three basic needs of self-determination theory can affect passion and if leadership style can influence work passion amongst employee, and if an relation exists between these variables we will explain how. To answer these questions, we have used a quantitative method and chose to look at the empirical data in form of a questionnaire-survey which was send to earlier students at Luleå University of Technology which today are employees in various organisations. The collected material, we analysed in the statistical software SPSS to see if there is a connection between employee's three basic needs and passion, and leadership style and passion.The study shows that when employees have balance within the three basic needs they experiencing harmonious work passion. The study displays that there is no correlation between the three basic needs and obsessive work passion, which is in line with the self- determination theory. The study also indicates that there is a correlation between the performance-oriented leadership and harmonious passion, which can be explained by the focus on intrinsic motivation of the performance- oriented leader.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages: 2014. , 36 p.
Keyword [en] : Social Behaviour Law
Keyword [sv] : Samhälls-, beteendevetenskap, juridik, Passion, arbetspassion, motivation, självbestämmande teorin, målvägsteorin, ledarskaps beteende, ledarskap, engagemang
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Subject / course: Student thesis, at least 30 credits
Educational program: Business and Economics, master's level
Supervisors : Malmström, Malin
Note: Validerat; 20141017 (global_studentproject_submitter)Available from: 2016-10-04 Created: 2016-10-04Bibliographically approved
Autor: Jakobsson, Maria
Fuente: http://ltu.diva-portal.org/


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Oh, my dearest blog, how I've missed thee!
I don't know why I felt that my busy schedule would "calm down" after the summer. Life has, in fact, gotten busier with classes starting. So busy, in fact, I had to leave class just now to because I thought my time might be better spent studying for said class.
This all got me to thinking about how often we keep ourselves so busy. And, I'm starting to wonder: as a society are striving for success or are we striving for stress? Here's what I mean:
Back in my good ol' undergrad days, it always seemed like a competition when people were having conversations about how overwhelmed they were. The conversations would go something like this:
Person A: Oh, hey how's it goin?
Person B: Good! Got an Orgo test tomorrow though, so I'm, like, dying
Person A: Aw man, yeah I got to finish this 20-page paper and I haven't even started yet
Person B: Another late night in the library!
Person A: ha I, like, live in the library these days.
Person B: Me too! But, I gotta go to yet another meeting right quick, so I'll see you later
Person A: Yeah okay, see ya.
Disclaimer: the above was totally paraphrased, and the only person I know who uses the word "like" that much is me...so maybe that was more typical of a conversation I would have had. In fact...I did have this conversation once. I was Person B who always seemed to have some sort of meeting the day before a big test...
Anyway, you all get my point. It's like, we feel proud to have loads of work to do and an insufficient amount of time to do it.
Actually - case and point: I was watching the news one night, and they highlighted this kid who plays football and cheers, which is agreeably no small feat. But, this is what they continued to highlight: he also has a part-time job, maintains a good GPA, and tutors or something. I'm not trying to re-report the news, so sorry if the facts aren't correct, but this is my point: our society praises people who are way too busy.
Currently, I'm working part-time, taking grad classes, and involved in organinzing events at church and in the community. This keeps me pretty busy on a weekly basis. Don't get me wrong - I love these activities and the commitments I've made to them, but when I feel bad for taking a 10-minute "study break" to write this blog post - I think there may be a problem. When I get irked because I interpret someone saying, "Oh you just taking the whole weekend off, huh?" as code for "Man, you're lazy!" ... that's a problem. What am I trying to prove? Who am I trying to impress by being super busy?
I know what you're thinking: sounds like a personal problem, huh? You may be right. But, I can't help but feel like this is more of a societal problem. But, here's the tricky part: do we fix it?
Maybe this type of hurried existence is what literally makes the world go 'round. Maybe my twenties really is the best time in my life to be ridiculously busy, as I'm oh-so-often told by older adults. Hmm...I just don't know. Something about it doesn't sit well with me. I want to lead a life that glorifies taking time to disconnect from the day-to-day rush. A life that promotes rest and relaxation. They're not one in the same, y'know. I consider rest to be actual sleeping: the biological necessity your body needs to function properly. Relaxation, on the other hand, is a psychological necessity. It's where you take time to be fully awake and alive in enjoying your life.
Like I said, I love my many activities - they're actually apart of the way I enjoy my life. But, more and more, I'm realizing that I can't "do it all". More importantly, I shouldn't even strive to. So, I'm going to make a declaration: I will try and create more times of relaxation and reflection in my life while also honoring the time commitments I make to the things that matter most to me.
And, if you're someone who already is pretty good at doing this, could you teach me how?


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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
It is My Obsession
I shouldn't be so focused on my weight and yet I've noticed as I get older I am getting more squishy. Oh and the pounds seem to increase with age. I am overwhelmed with literature on the right foods, the right exercise and the right weight, blah blah blah blah blah .......Ultimately what is good for me? Or what is bad for me is whatever makes me happy and what I am willing to live with. I'm pretty sure I was happier at 130 lbs. I'm not unhappy at 144.7, but my pants are too tight.
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This is my 4th Kris Murrey Ghild Care Success Summit. Kris Murrey saved my business during the 2010 economic dump. Every year I come back for up-to-date business information and lots of fun. The Summit is out of this world motivation to keep my 33 plus years in the child care industry top of the line.
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Today, after a bleak outlook last night, Congress passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act! Through it, nutritious meals will be made more accessible to students in public schools. And for the first time, it will include a Farm to School Program that will help communities establish farm to school networks, create school gardens, and get more local food into the cafeterias with the $40 million in mandatory funding.
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Act will provide $4.5 billion in new funding allocated over the next 10 years to improve access to healthier meals, even when kids are out of school; so, hunger gaps during the weekends, after school, and even during summer break will be closed.
The act will expand eligibility for school lunch programs, establish nutritional standards for all school meals, and encourage schools to use locally grown food. The Agriculture Department will write those new standards, which will support eliminating fat injected items in cafeterias now to foods with less grease, sugar, and empty calories. Changes like switching to whole wheat and choosing leaner meats will help improve classic cafeteria options. Another improvement will be that vending machines and school stores will stock less candy and high-sugar beverages.
The bill will also make it easier for lower-income children to have these better meals because the number of school lunches that are subsidized by the government will increase.
This is amazing!! Not only will kids get better food, but they will also be supporting local farmers, meaning they will be helping the earth by being more sustainable.
This is right up the Organic School Project's alley because we believe in connecting kids to their food. Needless to say, we're pretty excited over here… =]
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No-one likes a nasty surprise so the initial assessment and summary report cost is agreed in a contract before any work starts. The cost of ongoing intervention can vary depending on how much input you need and how long I am working with you, but this is monitored closely to ensure it stays within your budget.
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Our Wellness Team
Jodi Tiller MSW, RSW - Founder. Psychotherapist. Mother.
Jodi truly believes when a baby is born, so too is a mother. It is her rebirth. As an expert in Postpartum Depression & Anxiety, Jodi has dedicated the last 17 years helping mother's navigate the joys and realities of motherhood with confidence + calm. She is on a mission to create a more mother-focused culture where mothers receive the support and love they deserve. A culture that celebrates the birth of a baby AND the birth of a mother.
"I want nothing more than for mother's to love themselves enough to honour their needs and desires, give themselves limitless self-compassion, allow themselves to be human, to trust that 'good enough' is enough, and find joy in the every day." jodi
Jodi believes…
All mothers are doing their best. Always.
The Universe gives you exactly what you need at the exact time you need it
The only way out is through
When something feels off, it is
Social media is both a blessing and a curse
When we accept what is, magic happens
Loud music heals. Singing loudly to loud music is even better
Love and compassion – for your self and others - is the answer
We all need to slow down
We all need to pay attention.
Being a Parent is a great honour. And a great responsibility. The biggest responsibility being the state of your inner world while parenting. Self awareness is often the missing piece to experiencing love, joy, calm and confidence while parenting. As parents, we need to focus on ourselves, not just our children. That is how we become the parents we want to be.
Angela Growse, Physiotherapist, FCAMPT
As an experienced manual Physiotherapist and proud mother of two, I love being a part of the team at Rebirth. Multidisciplinary care has personally helped me to optimize my health and wellness in both pregnancy and everyday life, and has made me a better therapist for my clients. As with most things in life, achieving your health goals is always easier with trusted and empathetic support. I received my Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and have been a member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario since 2003. As a Fellow with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT) I have engaged in many years of advanced orthopedic clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills, and I am currently an instructor with our national training program. I also hold a Certificate of Contemporary Medical Acupuncture and am a Certified Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. When choosing a treatment approach I like to consider your body as a whole within the context of how you move through your day, not solely focusing on the area you are struggling with. I love a challenge and appreciate the complex nature of pain with both acute and chronic issues. You will be invited to be an active participant in your rehab and I will only use techniques with which you are comfortable. I may use techniques such as manual therapy, acupuncture, spinal manipulation and therapeutic exercise to help you move well and fully participate in your life's adventures. My goal is to empower you and help you regain independence with your health.
Dr. Holly Beckley, BKin(Hons), DC
I always knew I wanted to be in health care, helping people, and when I discovered Chiropractic and how it could be used to help the body heal from injury, function at a higher level and prevent future ailments with a non-invasive, drug-free and hands-on approach, I knew I had found the right profession for me. I first completed my Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree at McMaster University in 2002 and then attended the Candian Memorial Chiropractic College where I graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2006. Believing in the importance of ongoing education and wanting to be able to offer my patients the best care possible, I obtained my Certificate in Clinical Acupuncture from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2010 and have been trained in Active Release Technique. I enjoy learning new ways of helping my patients and regularly participate in continuing education programs. I truly enjoy working with patients of all ages to achieve their health care goals. Whether it be to resolve an injury, to improve movement or flexibility or simply feel one's best, Chiropractic may be able to help you and I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Jaclyn Seebach, Physiotherapist - Currently on Maternity Leave until April 2019
I am passionate about getting mamas and mamas-to-be active and am excited to be able to do this as part of the Rebirth Team! I want you to know that your body is strong and capable! I want exercise and day-to-day movements to be joy-filled and stress-relieving for you, not fear-filled, painful or another onerous thing on your to-do list. I'd love to help you actively pursue and maintain wellness by establishing an individualized treatment plan that is optimal for your lifestyle, current challenges and goals. Treatment may include exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, acupuncture and education.
I completed my Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University in 2009. Post-graduate training interests led me to pursue pelvic health (with a special focus on the female athlete), advanced manual and manipulative therapy and acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. When not at work, I love trying to keep up with my 3 energetic kids, running (usually slowly), being in the great outdoors and playing the violin and celtic fiddle.
Andrea Zelibka, Physiotherapist
I received my Bachelors of Science in Physiotherapy from Queen's University in 2005 and quickly set out to work in Alberta and B.C. where I treated patients from all walks of life. After the birth of my daughter in 2010, my interests naturally shifted towards women's health and pelvic health physiotherapy. Now, as a mother of 2, I find it so rewarding to help other women overcome setbacks, help them achieve their health goals and improve their quality of life.
Through extensive and varied post graduate training, I feel that I am able to offer a unique blend of therapy to help you optimize your health. I am a certified Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who has completed post-graduate education through Pelvic Health Solutions.This training allows me to assess and treat a wide range of pelvic related issues affecting women and men. Certified in Stott Pilates since 2008, I have found pilates to be a valuable tool used to help build strength, promote mobility, restore function and prevent injury through one-on-one exercise programming. Since 2005 I have been practicing Medical Acupuncture with certified training thought the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. This complementary technique offers the ability to treat clients gently and effectively to help reduce pain, improve function and restore balance in the body. In addition to acupuncture, I am a Certified Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) practitioner through the University of British Columbia. IMS is a very specialized system of assessment and treatment that uses acupuncture needles to reduce pain and alleviate overuse injuries. It's great to be a part of the Rebirth team and I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your health journey.
Karla Van Beveren, Physiotherapist
Karla Van Beveren is an experienced physiotherapist that graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2008 with a Masters of Physical Therapy. Post graduate training has included advanced manual therapy courses, acupuncture, and pelvic health certification. She holds a Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy. Her main focus of practice has been in the area of sports medicine, orthopaedics and most recently pelvic and women's health. Karla has worked with many athletes from all areas of fitness, from recreational to national level athletes. She has traveled numerous places for her work and participated in major games and international tournaments as a team physiotherapist in women's sport. From her experience as a sports physiotherapist, her interest has grown to focusing on the female athlete and to help women achieve their optimal health and wellness so they can remain active during and after pregnancy.
Grecia Alaniz, Physiotherapist
As a physiotherapist, I respect and listen to every person's story to better understand you and your personal journey. As someone who suffers from pelvic pain, I understand the vulnerability and strength it takes to seek help, as well as the immense benefits of pelvic health physiotherapy. I am excited to be part of the Rebirth Team and provide this wonderful service.
I graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master of Science in Physiotherapy. I am member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. As a certified Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, I have interests in pelvic pain conditions, pregnancy/post-partum health and urinary incontinence. I have received post-graduate education in Acupuncture and Dry Needling through the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute. I am also a strong advocate for interprofessional education, collaboration and research in pelvic health physiotherapy and continue to pursue these interests as a Research Supervisor for the MSc. Physiotherapy Program at McMaster University.
Throughout your rehabilitation, you will receive evidence-based care that makes sense for you and your needs, which may include exercise, manual therapy, and/or acupuncture. We will work together to help you get back to living a healthy, active, and well-balanced lifestyle.
Krista Hicks, Paediatric Physiotherapy
I am very excited to be part of the Rebirth team and to offer the families in London the option of Paediatric Physiotherapy! I received my Master of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and have been a member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario since 2003. I have worked in Paediatrics throughout my whole career and have loved every minute of it. I love engaging with the children in a playful, holistic way to help them accomplish their developmental milestones and become successful independent individuals in their environment. Meeting and supporting the child's family is also a huge part of this job and I feel honoured, humbled and grateful to be entrusted with this responsibility. I am a mother of three amazing souls and know how important it is to for the whole family to be supported through the ever-changing development of children. I truly believe it takes a village to raise children and I feel Rebirth's community is the village we are all looking for!
I have had the privilege of working as a Paediatric Physiotherapist in Canada, Scotland and Dubai. The diversity of these health care systems has allowed me to acquire many new skills and approaches to looking at your child's health and wellbeing. Within the 7 years of working in Dubai, I became a transdisciplinary therapist, meaning that when I work with a child I am incorporating their PT, OT, SLP, social and educational developmental goals into a fun playful session. My goal is to work with your whole team to support you and your child through their developmental growth in all aspects of their life.
Natasha Marshall, Registered Massage Therapist
Natasha Marshall, a London native and mother of two, received her diploma for Registered Massage Therapy from the D'Arcy Lane Institute here in London, Ontario in 2009. Natasha's greatest satisfaction from her job is the bond she shares with her patients, which has in turn created her loyal following. Natasha's clientele includes many families as a whole, including children, who share her perspective of optimizing one's health potential. She has helped to treat low back pain, headaches and migraines, helped to increase patients' range of motion and also decrease pain from stress and physical strain. Natasha values aiding her patients in their healing process and promotes relaxation and well-being in the lives of others. Experienced with pre and post natal massage, as well as relaxational and deep tissue treatments, she enjoys seeing her patients walk away from their appointment feeling their best. Natasha is an active runner and completed her first marathon last year. She has a passion for playing classical guitar, and loves to travel globally and experience different cultures.
Sarah Zadorsky, Registered Massage Therapist
Sarah graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2001 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences. It was her passion for the helping professions (and her own great R.M.T.) that led her to pursue a career as a Registered Massage Therapist. Since graduating from the D'Arcy Lane Institute of Massage Therapy in 2004 she has spent time working in a group setting as well as on her own. Sarah is excited to be returning to a larger practice at Rebirth Wellness and embarking on this new adventure with such a diverse and dynamic team of health professionals; "I believe a team approach is in the best interest of our clients". Devoted wife and mom of four fantastic 'little people', Rebirth's Wellness' focus on mamas, babies and families as a whole is in tune with what she finds the most important in life.
Janet Bueckert, B.A., Registered Massage Therapist
Janet received her Massage Therapy diploma from the D'Arcy Lane Institute of Massage Therapy in 2008 with a 4.0 GPA. She then began studies toward a B.A. majoring in Psychology through Laurentian University. She graduated Cum Laude in 2013 and was awarded the L.A.M.P.S. Academic Achievement Award for the Social Sciences. She has taken French classes to work toward fluency in French and enjoys the process of learning in general. Janet's Massage Therapy experience has focussed on achieving balance within the body, specifically with respect to musculature, in order to minimize discomfort in daily life. Janet understands that pain is a psychological, emotional and physical experience unique to each individual and endeavors to treat the physical pain objectively but compassionately. Most importantly, Janet believes it is important to provide client-focussed care where the therapeutic agenda may change based on the other competing priorities in the client's life. She believes our bodies are sacred and are fiercely loyal to us, providing feedback and guidance in order to keep us safe and happy. It is her belief that the body work she does is profoundly special for this reason.
Heather Vanek, BSc, HK
Heather has worked in the field of massage therapy for over 10 years. She has a passion for working with prenatal and postnatal women. She practices with a therapeutic approach, focusing on helping clients reach their optimum health by providing consistent and effective massage therapy treatments for many ailments and conditions, extending from acute to chronic & relaxation to rehabilitative massage therapy. She uses many modalities of massage therapy individualized to the client which include but aren't exclusive of general Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and joint mobilization. Heather is also a mother of three young boys and understands the value of prenatal massage therapy as the client as well as the RMT. Heather has taken extra education in hot stone massage, cranial-sacral therapy and currently is studying Osteopathy.
Stephanie Van Erp, Registered Massage Therapist
Stephanie is a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She has received training in deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, lymphatic drainage, pre and post natal, TMJ and many more specialized clinical treatments. Stephanie works with each client to create personalized treatment plans. She has a passion for working with prenatal and postnatal women. Stephanie enjoys helping clients find a peaceful state of mind through relaxation, and can easily accommodate for client needs. Stephanie graduated from Westervelt College and started practicing in October 2018.
Dr. Natalia Ytsma, Naturopathic Doctor
From a young age, I knew that a career in health and medicine was in my future. Having spent time in doctor's offices and hospitals to correct a congenital heart defect, the idea of providing care to families in need and educating them on their health was something that I knew I had to do. It motivated me to always be cautious of how I treat my body and I grew to really appreciate what being healthy was all about, a lifestyle that ensures you take care of yourself from the inside out. I obtained an Honours degree in science and business from McMaster University in 2009 and gained experience in teaching, which allowed me to help others empower themselves with knowledge. Having also traveled throughout the world, I gained work experience in North America, Europe, and Asia, which allowed me to learn from different work ethics and cultures. I went on to study holistic medicine in the UK; and, I grew a passion to learn about natural medicine and how to help others use it to achieve optimal health. I learned to understand that there's almost always a root cause to a health issue and that you can use safe, gentle, and effective treatment to address it. Ultimately, naturopathic medicine was my calling.
After a rigorous 4 years of study at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, I completed my clinical internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic - with a full year rotation on the paediatric focus shift- and the LAMP Community Health Centre both in Toronto, Ontario.
In 2015 I moved to Beijing where my husband was working at the time. While there, I designed pregnancy and fertility workshops for a local spa and ran a health elective for local teens to educate them on proper nutrition, mental health, and fitness. While abroad, we got pregnant with our son and decided to return back to Canada to begin raising our family close to home. Currently we reside in London, Ontario and I am practicing at Rebirth Wellness Centre, a thriving place dedicated to empowering woman into motherhood and providing family based health care at its best.
Rebecca Robertson, Breastfeeding Counsellor, Birth & Postpartum Doula, & Childbirth Educator
I am a birth advocate, a breastfeeding educator, and especially an advocate for mothers and the choices they make. As a doula my main role is to support mothers and partners to ensure a satisfying and positive birth experience. I am trained in providing emotional and spiritual support, as well as physical comfort during labor. I completed a DONA training course in 2009 and it sparked my love for supporting laboring women. Since then I have been inspired to continue my learning to provide the best support I can with additional studies in lactation and natural medicine. Some of the things in my tool kit include massage, acupressure, and items to help with visualization and relaxation. I am trained in different stretches and birthing positions to improve pain tolerance and pushing efficacy, as well I give lots of encouragement! In 2012 I enrolled in a Lactation Medicine Program at the Centre for Breastfeeding Education. There I was instilled with this goal "To enable the mother to manage her own breastfeeding experience, so she will be empowered to achieve her own breastfeeding goals." I accumulated over 90 hours in lactation specific education, as well as hours in observation at their breastfeeding clinic. Since that time I have been supporting new moms as they transition to motherhood and begin the breastfeeding relationship. During my time studying Naturopathic medicine, I was fortunate to expand on my knowledge on lactation medicine as well as how naturopathic medicine can play a role in the perinatal care of women and their new babes. I am passionate about my job, and I bring lots of enthusiasm and love for what I do.
Tasha Gillies, Birth Doula
I've finally found my passion and my calling! Even though I'm a new Doula, I'm absolutely in love with every moment of it and I know this is what I was made to do. Pregnancy, labour and birth is a very exciting and memorable part of a person's life. It's a complete honour to be a part of it to provide physical and emotional support as well as to educate and provide information.
My passion in life is helping people in any way possible. Being a Doula has been life-changing for me. Being present to help someone through the whole experience and getting to see their reward at birth for all of their hard work is amazing. I am always looking to expand my knowledge to better serve my clients and to be the most informed I can about all aspects of pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum. Most recently I took a course on VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). I love empowering people to ask questions and use their voice. After all this is your baby, your birth, your experience. You have the right to informed consent and to make decisions based on what you think and how you feel. It would be my pleasure to meet with you and chat.
Cassie Truckle, Full-Spectrum Birth & Postpartum Doula
All Families. All Bodies. All Options. All Outcomes.
I am a Full-Spectrum Doula through Fanshawe College's Doula Studies Program and Stillbirthday Doulas (SBD). Through both of these, I have had extensive training on all aspects of the reproductive journey, including fertility, prenatal, labour & birth, postpartum, pregnancy loss, termination, stillbirth and other. Providing Full-Spectrum Doula care allows me to meet you where you are- and stay with you through it.
A huge part of why I do the job I do, is a strong desire to be a part in pregnant persons' reproductive journeys. Informed choice and knowledge of what our bodies are capable of is invaluable information in my eyes. Throughout your prenatal stage as well as labour and birth, I can provide you with emotional support, physical comfort and informational resources to help you make the best informed decisions. My goal as a Doula is to provide my clients and their loved ones with the accompaniment, information and support they need. I take a strong pride in ensuring that your decisions throughout your reproductive journey are respected, and that unique care is given to you, that fits your wants and needs.
This is your body, your choice and your birth.
Adrienne MacDonald, Postpartum Doula
New parenthood can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Nothing can prepare us for this journey. Sometimes, the only way to get through the day is with the help and support of others. Some of my best and most valuable postpartum experiences were receiving the support and encouragement of another person when I was feeling vulnerable. It is through these moments that my passion for helping others navigate the postpartum period emerged.
I believe that when it comes to parenting, there are often 100 different ways of doing the same thing. It's our job as parents to choose what works best for our family, and it's my job to provide you the support you need to make safe and healthy choices that help you achieve your goals during the postpartum period.
I am a mother of two children, two dogs, one horse and a cat. I am currently completing my Postpartum Doula certification through Doula Training Canada and am fully insured as a postpartum doula in training. Some previous work experience that I bring into this new role includes many years volunteering in crisis intervention with Victim Services as well as a career as a legal assistant, where I learned both compassion and professionalism.
Keri Patterson, Full Spectrum Doula
I was inspired to become a doula after learning of the invaluable support and transformative experience that close friends had with their doula during labour and postpartum, and I'm thrilled to have found my passion in this work. I work collaboratively with care providers, partners and families to help foster a supportive and informed team. As a Full Spectrum Doula, I extend the doula model of care to people across the reproductive spectrum, including pregnancy, birth, fertility, abortion, adoption, surrogacy, miscarriage, stillbirth, and postpartum. I am a trained professional and graduate of Fanshawe College's Doula Studies Program and can provide emotional, physical and informational support that is individually tailored to fit the unique needs of each client.
Additionally, I believe that my Bachelor's degree in Sociology and previous professional experience with working front line at a counselling agency has given me a deeper understanding and appreciation to the diversity and resiliency of individuals and has fuelled my commitment to build a practice of compassionate care, autonomy and respect. When I'm not supporting individuals and families, I'm most likely to be found hiking (hiking all of Canada's National Parks is a bucket list item of mine!), listening to 80's music, playing board games with friends and family and eating copious amounts of guacamole.
Dr. Corrine Seeley (Ph.D., M.Sc., B.A.) – Infant Sleep Consultant
Dr. Corrine Seeley obtained her Ph.D. in sleep Neuroscience from Queens University, specializing in the role of sleep in brain development. She has published many research articles in well-respected, peer-reviewed journals and has given many public and university level lectures on the topic, including teaching a university level 'sleep' course. After 10 years studying and teaching sleep she had a son of her own and quickly realized how important sleep was for the growth and well-being of her child, and the entire family unit. She also noticed how little sleep education there was families and how many moms had questions about sleep and nobody to give them proper support. Now, as a paediatric sleep practitioner, she is devoted to making sleep education more widespread and helping families establish healthy sleep habits using natural, realistic and gentle approaches. Her practice is highly focused on parental education, a method that has been proven to be equally effective as cry-it-out methods. It is her mission to make this knowledge accessible to all new and expecting parents, and help them feel empowered navigating the wild world of infant sleep. Visit Dr. Seeley's Facebook Page.
Charlotte Brennan - Reiki Master
I am a mom of two bright and delightful boys who have taught me so much about life, gratitude and unconditional love. Curiosity, and the quest for personal growth, were factors which led me to study Reiki. Instantly, I realized Reiki was the overall healing modality for which I had been searching. During my studies I received a diagnosis which propelled me on a deeper journey of healing and self-discovery. This was when I was able to fully witness the healing powers of Reiki, both as a practitioner and as a client. In my Reiki practice, I work from heart-centred healing. Professionally and personally I focus on a wholeness approach - the mind-body-spirit connection. I understand that how we think, speak and act reflects upon our emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Walking such a personal journey has opened an amazing door for me, inspiring me to facilitate in ones' healing journey. While being relatable, approachable and compassionate, I offer a safe space to relax and assist you in creating your own story." I am a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher as well as a Level II Karuna Reiki Practitioner. My other studies include Shamanism, Metta Meditation and Bach Flower Remedies, amongst others.
Ramona Fernandez PhD, M.Ed. (Counselling Psych) CCC, FT - Clinical Counsellor
For the last 10 years I have dedicated my professional work to specialize in women's reproductive health, fertility and reproductive loss as a counsellor, researcher, ethicist and professor. I am humbled by the majesty of nature, that brings together so many things with such precision at exactly the right times to make a life. I also bear witness to the deep suffering that comes when the imagined future didn't work out as hoped. My knowledge to be your guide as you navigate this path comes from my professional training but also from the empathy of personal knowledge, as I've borne 5 pregnancies to bring into the world 1 beautiful child that lived. I am a psychotherapist with a specialization in perinatal health and reproductive loss. I have a Master's in Counselling Psychology, Certificate in Grief & Bereavement, and a PhD in Health Professional Education on the topic of high risk pregnancies involving fetal anomalies. I'm currently an adjunct professor at Western University in Counselling Psychology and have taught at Western, Ryerson and Yale Universities.


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Find The Line: Editing – QPT 031
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Have you ever tried to use rim lighting? It's a great thing to know if you haven't learned yet, and here's a short refresher if you already know. When there's a light on the far side of someone, the light leaks through right around their head illuminating their hair or hat. Sometimes the line can be so crisp that it looks as though they're being cut out. Rim light is beautiful, and it adds a ton of visual interest to a photo. The real win here is taking an extra second to try and look around your environment for some kind of rim lighting. Don't settle for the light you're given, find better light. And also plan to show up during golden hour, instead of trying to do photoshop later and add in something fake. More about rim lighting from New York Institute Of Photography: https://www.nyip.edu/photo-articles/cameras-and-gear/what-is-rim-lighting
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When are you done with editing, where do you stop? This podcast talks all about finding those boundaries:
Hey guys here's the third video in the series about histograms — if you need an overview about what the heck a histogram even is, go back to the first video and start there, then meet me back here in a little bit.
Hey guys thanks for joining me! This is a video about Histograms (Part 2)
I've heard this question over and over again…"What is a histogram?" or "How do I know I'm exposing right in camera?"
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I had been told by a handful of photographers to try to use Photo Mechanic to speed up our culling of images, and for a while I just brushed them off, because I was happy with Lightroom, and I had figured out how to render 1:1 images, so I could fly through images pretty fast. Also, Photo Mechanic was pretty expensive (or at least that's how I saw it then) and I wasn't trying to spend extra money.