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Michael Firmin
Michael Firmin, Ph.D.Distinguished Professor of Psychology
Dr. Michael Firmin has served as a full-time psychology faculty member since 1988. He serves as Editor for the Journal of Ethnographic and Qualitative Research (JEQR) and directs the 30th Annual Ethnographic and Qualitative Research (EQRC) Conference, the 21st Annual American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences (AABSS) Conference, and the 2nd Annual Conference for Academic Research in Education (CARE). Dr. Firmin has published more than 120 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented more than 170 papers in national, juried research conferences. He has a part-time private practice in forensic and clinical psychology. Dr. Firmin is an award-winning classroom instructor and serves as a peer-reviewer and team chair for accreditation site team visits for North Central Association's Higher Learning Commission.
Education and Credentials
- Ph.D., Syracuse University
- Licensed Psychologist, State of Ohio
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Scholarly Works
- The Assessment of Differing Presentation Stimuli on Professional Ethics Judgments of Counselors-in-training
- Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education
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- Racquetball
- Chess
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Style of Teaching
We are an interactive teaching ministry and our method of teaching is designed to fully bring out the Word of God in a way that is clear to understand and easy to remember and repeat. We also believe in repetitive and serial teaching, which means that you are likely to hear a teaching more than once and these teachings are likely to span over a course of weeks or months. You can expect to learn and laugh with the outcome of learning how to live and lead!
Style of Praise & Worship
We believe in worshipping God in many ways;
- Standing as we worship (2nd Chronicles 20:19; Psalm135:2-3);
- Clapping and lifting our hands (Psalm 47:1; Psalm 134:2; Psalm 63:4; 1st Timothy 2:8);
- Bowing down and kneeling (Psalm 95:6);
- Audibly giving praise and thanksgiving (Psalm 103:1; Psalm 34:1; Psalm 100:1; Revelation 19:6);
- Speaking and praising in tongues and in English (1st Corinthians 14: 5, 27 & 39; 1st Corinthians 12:7-10; Acts 2:1-4);
- Singing in choruses and hymns (Ephesians5:18-19; Colossians 3:16);
- Playing music during worship (Psalm 150: 3-5 & 16; Revelation 14:2).
You will occasionally see people worshipping through poetry, miming, step and dance. We believe in praying individually and corporately (Acts 4:24) and we anoint with oil and pray for the sick (James 5:14-15).
Style of Dress
This is very much a "come as you are" ministry. You can expect to see people wearing their "Saturday Style" or "Sunday Best" clothes; or you may see business casual dress; you can also expect to see jeans and sneakers. We ask people to dress as the Spirit leads. Occasionally for fun, we will have thematic services, where members will be invited to wear specific things according to a theme, but otherwise, our desire is that you come to worship, knowing that you are sensible enough to give God your best, no matter what you wear!

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OrgJunkie's Dining Room Organization Round-Up
By Kay on Tue, Apr 1, 2008
So, I finally finished and am writing the promised follow-up post!  I told you that I was participating in Org Junkie's Monthly Organizing Round-Up and cleaning up my dining area of the kitchen.  (click here to see my previous post on the subject) Since my 5-year-old, Kate, is a budding artist like her daddy all of her art supplies and drawings wind up on our kitchen table and floor, as well as the window seat behind it.  After a while, it all starts to mushroom and take over the room as you can see in this before pic…  The piles of crayons, and pictures and more pictures, and cards, and table cloth for when we paint, and flipflops (the windowseat is by the back door), and everything else just seemed to always collect here.  And even when it's organized, it's still just not very pretty to look at.  In fact, my husband complains about it frequently.
I decided that not only did all the mess need to be contained better, but it also needed to move out of my kitchen completely. Â The 'formal dining room' in our house is right off of the kitchen and we've turned it into a playroom – perfect spot for all of Kate's art supplies. Â But before I could move everything, I had to clean out a space on the tall table (away from siblings' hands) to move everything. Â (Don't you love when one project requires a second and third project to happen first to be able to make the first one happen??? Â Blah.)
Finally, I got the table ready and then moved all the 'stuff' to the table. Â Then, I cleaned up the rest of the 'outdoor stuff' that sits on the windowseat and found a big bin to hide it all in. Â So, all the flipflops, sunscreen, bug spray, water guns, and sidewalk chalk are now out of sight! 🙂 Â And look how clean my windowseat looks now!!
Of course, by the time I got all of that done, I was exhausted and the kiddos were screaming for my attention (quite literally, I'm afraid. Â Yes, I tend to be a tad "focused" when it comes to organizing projects! 🙂 ) Â So, I stopped for the day and decided to come back to the art supply/artwork mess another day. Â I think that's actually a key – knowing when it's okay to stop and come back to a project another day and not feeling like it all HAS to be finished immediately. Â Especially when you have three little ones under foot. Â 🙂
So, a few days later, I decided to tackle all her art stuff. Â Luckily, I had already put some amount of organizing mojo into this area of our lives and had containers already in use. Â So, all it took was a little re-thinking of how everything was working and what would make it even better.
She now has 3 magazine holders that are specifically designated for 3 different kinds of things. Â One for workbooks, one for sketchbooks and CURRENT artwork (I'll have to write another post about what I do with all her artwork that accumulates at such a FAST pace), and one for stationary (my daughter LOVES to write cards to people). Â She has an art kit box (thank you, Tiffany, for that birthday present!) that houses all of her stamps, markers, map pencils, glue sticks, and scissors in neat little organized trays. Â Then she has a stack of art projects like beading, mosaics, and stamping that require adult supervision. And the last box next to the bookcase is full of all her painting supplies, including smock and table cloth. Â All of the crayons and coloring books moved to another section of the playroom in a three-drawer rolling cart where the youngest two could also access them.
When I was done, I called her over to the table and explained the system to her. (Lucky for me, she takes after her parents and actually enjoys systems!) She got it almost immediately and then called her daddy in to show him and explain each section to him. 🙂 Â Best way to learn is to teach it to someone else, right?
So, now, I just owe a huge debt of gratitude to Laura over at OrgJunkie for encouraging all of us to tackle this project. Â And I'm SO in for the rest of the year, so keep your eyes tuned for my next project! Â What's YOUR next project?Written by Kay Hesketh - Visit Website
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is expected to dissolve the Federal Cabinet in the next 48 hours, Geo News reported Thursday.
According to sources, the government is weighing two options – whether to dissolve the entire Federal Cabinet or reduce its size to half. If the PM decided to completely dissolve the cabinet, he would, in the next 24 hours, re-announce names of 10 to 12 ministers.
The existing Federal Cabinet consists of 62 members whereas, under the 18 amendment, the size of the Cabinet will be more than 11 percent of the total number of members of the Parliament.
Pakistan People's Party Central Executive Committee's meeting scheduled to be held here at the Presidency on Friday is also
expected to discuss the matter of Cabinet dissolution/ reduction, sources said.
According to political analysts, the government's objective of reducing the size of the incumbent Cabinet is to project its improved image before the people.


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One of the biggest concerns for new parents, especially first-time ones, is keeping their little ones safe while they're sleeping. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, can occur if a baby isn't positioned properly in the crib or suffocates in bedding or stuffed toys in the crib. That's why the Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that "Bare is Best." The CPSC warns against placing thick quilts and pillows in any sleep environment, including bassinets, cribs and play yards.
Some parents, in an effort to keep their child safe, purchase sleep positioners. These are designed to keep babies positioned in a way that won't cause suffocation. Some are flat, while others are slightly inclined and have side bolsters.
However, the CPSC has warned against the use of these positioners. The agency says that not only have these dangerous devices not been shown to prevent SIDS, but they can actually cause it. A baby could potentially roll over and become suffocated in the bolster. They could also become trapped between the positioner and the side of the crib or other sleep environment. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend their use.
Back in 2012, the CPSC reported that at least 13 children had died as the result of being in a sleep positioner since 1997. Most died after rolling over onto their stomachs. The CPSC said that it had also received reports of instances where babies who were originally positioned on their sides or backs were "found later in hazardous positions within or next to the product." However, these and similar devices are still being sold by a number of retailers.
It's only natural that parents will be drawn to any product that is marketed as a way to keep their baby safe. However, a pediatrician with the Food and Drug Administration reminds parents of what she calls the "ABC's of safe sleep â Alone on the Back in a bare Crib."
While tragically, some cases of SIDs and injuries to babies while they are sleeping may not be preventable, too many are. Parents who believe that a baby's injury or death was caused by an unsafe product should determine what their legal options are for holding manufacturers, retailers and others accountable. Doing so may save the lives of other children.
Source: New York Times, "Officials Warn Against Baby Sleep Positioners," Anahad O'Connor, accessed Oct. 01, 2015


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I am a shopaholic. I am also quite bad with money. Both of these qualities, I get lovingly from my mother. She's not as bad with money as I am, but she definitely likes to shop and that has definitely rubbed off on me. It literally pained me to cancel the Olly Murs tickets I almost brought the other day after it hit me that I really couldn't afford £100 to see him live. 🙁
But, that hasn't stopped me purchasing a few goodies over the last couple of weeks and like all good bloggers I thought it was absolutely necessary to share my new goodies with you!
The other day I popped into WHSmith, this is quite the rare occasion but this is where wandering around a shopping centre looking for Christmas presents inspiration ends up taking you! As soon as I walked into the shop I was greeted with a life-size Zoella (Zoe Sugg) cardboard cutout, instantly reminding me that her debut novel, Girl Online, (£12.99) was out! If you follow Zoella's wonderful internet life, I'm sure you've heard about this, it's been talked about quite heavily the past few weeks and curiosity got the better of me and it was already in my hands making it's way over to the till. I've only just started it and probably just under half way in but it's nice story, easy reading and features loveable characters which just keep you page turning. It's enjoyable and where I am right now, I can feel a twist coming on, adding much excitement to an already nice, enjoyable storyline! A massive congratulations Zoe!
Whilst in WHSmiths, I also picked up this Seasons 2015 diary. (£9.99) I've been on the hunt for the perfect 2015 diary that isn't going to break my bank and I couldn't help but fall in love with this one! The cover is so beautifully illustrated and just 'ma thanng' that I knew this was the 2015 diary for me. It's day by page, which isn't my favourite style but I guess I can add the days to-list as well to take up the page? I don't know, but it's beautiful and perfect for jotting down all my uni and non-uni related deadlines and plans.
The Nars Order was quite the splurge but I thought it was finally about time I actually made an order with them! I have been seeing the Virtual Domination Cheek Palette (£45.00) pop up on a few blogs here and there and decided this would be the palette which would allow me to try to the world famous Laguna Bronzer and some other equally famous blushers; Deep Throat, Miss Liberty Highlighting Blush, Sex Fantasy and Final Cut. The design on the front is so beautiful and so un-Nars like (I'm personally not a fan of the permanent packaging) there's nothing more I love than displaying this little beauty on my desk. This has been a firm favourite in my daily routine, all the blush colours are beautiful and Laguna isn't as scary as it seems in the pan!
Also, from the beauty that is Nars, I picked up one of the Velvet Matte Lip Pencils (£18.00) in Bolero which is a beautiful pink-peach shade, a firm favourite in my list of favourite lipstick shades. The texture of this isn't something I'm used to, but it's still a rather lovely colour and the pencil makes applying it such joy. I just wish this didn't transfer as much as it did and because of that it slightly puts me off buying Dragon Girl, a beautiful rich red colour.
I've heard so much about The Body Shop Camomile Cleanser (£12.00) but kept forgetting to pop in there and buy it. So the other day when present shopping I finally went in there and picked it up, the salesgirl (who was lovely by the way) told me how amazing it was (yes.. it's their job but you know) so it confirmed the purchase even more. I'm yet to try it (I hate swapping cleansers when I'm halfway through one) but will post a full review when I do!
Finally, I picked up two nail polishes. The first is a light pink from Essie (£7.99) called Lovie Dovie. I just feel that you can't go wrong with Essie polishes and their colour range is just incredible. And to team it up, I also picked up Rimmel's Glitter Bomb Top Coat (£3.99) in Bling Thing. A beautiful, sparkling gold topcoat, absolutely perfect for Christmas!
So there we have it, my bank balance is still getting over the shock but I have some lovely new goodies to play around with! What have you been buying recently? 🙂


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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has sold about a third of its holding in Formula One Group to investors that include BlackRock Inc. BLK, +1.68% and the asset management arm of Norway's central bank, among others, according to media reports Tuesday. CVC Capital Partners cut its stake in F1 to 40% from 63.4%, raising about $1.6 billion in private transactions since January, according to a report by Finance Asia, which cited unidentified sources. The report said asset managers Waddell & Reed Financial WDR, +1.94% invested around $1.1 billion, while Norges Bank Investment Management, a unit Norway's central bank that help manage its oil revenues, took a $300 million stake, while BlackRock invested $196 million. The price implies an enterprise value of about $9.1 billion for F1, including equity and debt, according to Finance Asia. Details of the pre-IPO sales coincided with the launch of marketing efforts to promote the IPO which will reportedly raise up to $3 billion.
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Create a Themed Collage Table
What is a collage table and is it similar to a college table? A collage is defined simply as a collection of items that have been glued to a surface. Thus the word collage is derived from the French word "colle" which means "to glue." A collage table is just a table with some items glued to it in a free form artistic manner. (No to the college table BTW.)
The items that are glued can be newspaper clippings, magazine pictures, photographs, ribbons or just about anything that is appealing. The art form of collage goes back several hundred years and is now enjoying a resurgence. In particular is the product of a themed collage. Here one designs or artistically creates an object for a specific person.
Some of the themes one could consider would be a desk in a teenagers room with family pictures, award certificates, school announcements or any other item that has special appeal to the teenager. Another common type of themed collage table is the family coffee table. Here you will find many pictures of family members at various family outings and activities. Each picture chosen to invoke found memories of when and where it was taken.
Other themes are also possible such as a table in the nursery with baby pictures, a phone table near the kitchen with copies of Grandma's favorite recipes or in the den with family vacation pictures. Any thing you can imagine will lend it self to making a collage table.
So how do you make a collage table? Well first you need a table. You can use one that you currently have or you can purchase a new one. Look for tables at thrift stores as they will tend to be cheaper than new ones. Since they already may have some slight blemishes it won't matter because you are going to remove the top surface any way. Do not select a table that has a Formica type surface. Strip the paint off of the top of the table down to bare wood. Sand fairly smooth but leave the surface just a little rough for adhesion.
Select those items that you want to display such as pictures of planes and trucks from a magazine for a boys room or flowers and kittens for a girls room. Perhaps select family pictures that have a special meaning or even ribbons won at school activities. Newspaper clippings mentioning the person that the collage is being made for is always a nice touch. Arrange these items on the surface of the table in a way that is eye appealing to you. Consider not keeping the items square. Take some of the items and cut the edges into irregular patterns. Cut a face out in a circle or oval. Tear some of the pictures to leave ragged edges. Whatever.
Once you have decided on a finished layout pick each item off the table one at a time, coat the back with spray adhesive and press back down on the table top. After all of the items have been glued allow the table top to cure for at least twenty four hours. Now you are ready to apply a surface finish to protect these memories. The best surface that can be put down is a product known as Liquid Glass. It is a two part crystal clear epoxy which is also used on bar and counter tops. Apply this finish according to manufacturers instructions and after setting up you will have a wonderful table geared for someone specific that will be enjoyed for a long time.


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Monday, April 6, 2009
Spring has Sprung
So this post is inspired by those wonderfully weird little things that happen in New York in Spring that you may or may not have heard of.
1. The Elephant Parade
This happens, apparently, every year when the circus comes to town! It's already passed, but keep it on your radar for next year. They walk the elephants from New Jersey to Madison Square Garden.
2. Perry Street Flea Market
Flea Markets abound in NYC, but they are usually over-run by commercial crap or tourists. However, I've got it on good inside info that this one is quality. An artist/photographer friend of mine sells there every year. It's for "collectors" she says. Check it out!
3. The Orchid Fair.
At Rockefeller Center. Tuesday April 20 thru Sunday April 23 2006.
4. Watch TV Shows being filmed
Gossip Girl is often filmed at The Palace Hotel, Central Park, and at a school in Brooklyn Heights. Some people stalk the locations. Other great shows filmed here are Law & Order and Flight of the Conchords.
5. A Train to the Aqueduct Race Track
Horse Racing. Fun for some, not for all. But still, pretty cool that you can take the subway to a race track, no? (Take the "A" train to the Old Aqueduct Station.). Only a few Saturdays left...
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1972 began with an epic hit single in the eight minute long #1 "American Pie" and ended with another epic single , Cashman and West's ten minute "American City Suite", which peaked at #27 on November 18. Terry Cashman and Tommy West were best known for producing Jim Croce hits like "Operator", "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" and "Operator" .
With the help of great studio musicians, including Jeff "Skunk" Baxter ( Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers) on guitar and Jim Gordon on drums, Cashman and West recorded the suite as a tribute to Cashman's hometown of New York City. The first of the four songs ( "Sweet City Suite") in the suite will remind you of Simon and Garfunkel. The second part, "Hello Jack", was removed, so the single would run just 7 minutes. The final two songs are called "All Around The Town" and " A Friend is Dying". That friend is NYC.
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
Snow day Saturday
(Taken with iPhone) Scene from the bus along King's Road
After a week of 'balmy' weather, the snow is back. And very pretty it is! The snow fell thick and fast and very quickly, everything turned white.
11.30am: Came out of the gym to a veritable blizzard.
2.20pm: On the bus somewhere near Sloane Square on my way to Walthamstow for tea.
3.30pm: I made it! Settling in for a very special Christmas tea. Heaven.
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Nice! Happy holidays to everyone!
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It's a sign that I have reached a certain age when I say that I comfortably admit that I'm a regular listener to BBC Radio Five Live. What I particularly like about the station is the phone-ins. The arguments and discussions are incredibly entertaining. I always have an opinion on the subjects covered and would dearly love to contribute but I know I would just go to pieces if I was suddenly live on air, so I email my penny's worth instead, coward that I am.
What strikes me about those who choose to air their opinions is the consistent use of clichés. It has got to the point when I have actually started counting them, like I used to when I used to watch the X Factor (it's been a rollercoaster, dream come true, dark horse of the competition, you could win this competition, potentially world class etc, etc).
When an issue which gets those leaning toward the right a bit riled is discussed, the number one is the wonderful 'PC gone mad'. I just love this. It appears to be an acceptable comment on everything nowadays from efforts to curb racism to strict health and safety issues, like the banning of conkers in schools, which have absolutely nothing to do with political correctness.
The other one that makes me chuckle is 'I hear what you're saying.' This is used to buy time because a caller cannot come up with a rebuttal and has effectively lost the argument. It is usually followed by 'but' and an affirmation that the caller is right, despite everything.
There is one cliché that virtually everyone uses and it drives me to distraction. It is: 'At the end of the day.' It is the most irritating phrase in the English language. It is used to introduce a point and to summarise a point….any point whatsoever. I hear it with such regularity, I feel like smashing a train up. Why can't people come up with alternatives? Or are they simply unaware they are saying it…over and over and over again.
Maybe the only way forward is to get the government involved. Perhaps a zero tolerance on clichés is what's needed. Because in order to win the war on clichés, we need to get tough on clichés and the causes of clichés.
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
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Republican presidential candidate Florida Senator Marco Rubio said that fellow candidate former Florida Governor Jeb Bush "has no foreign policy experience. None" on Wednesday's broadcast of CNN's "Situation Room."
When asked about criticisms from Jeb that he's not ready to be president, Rubio stated, "Jeb is trying to say whatever he can to get an advantage. The fact of the matter is, Jeb has no foreign policy experience. None. He just has no foreign policy experience, and he was governor a long time ago. The world has changed a lot in the last ten years, and foreign policy has changed a lot in the last five years. And no one on that stage has more experience or has shown better judgment, or a better understanding of the national security threats before this country than I have. And I hope we'll have these conversations in these debates."
Later, when asked about his strategy going forward, Rubio responded, "[W]e're going to continue with our message. Our message is not going to change. I find it — you know, it's interesting, we're now in an environment — it used to be where if you changed your message too often you were accused of flip-flopping. And now, if you're on message too often, you're accused of repeating it."
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Clinton, MS – April 12, 2016 - Mississippi School Boards Association Past President and President of the Laurel School District Board of Trustees, Miranda Beard, was named President of the National School Boards Association (NSBA) during the Delegate Assembly April 8th at the organization's 76th annual conference in Boston. She is the first Mississippian to serve the role since 1992.
Beard, former broadcast journalist in Hattiesburg for 29 years, has also served as the NSBA Secretary-Treasurer. Among her many professional and community activities, she is Legislative Liaison for the Laurel School Board; Advisory Board member for the University of Southern Mississippi School of Mass Communication and Journalism; and a former member of the State Board of Directors for Greater Mississippi Girl Scouts.
"It is an honor to represent our state on this level," said Beard. "I am looking forward to an exciting year celebrating public education across the nation, while expecting greatness from the board room to the classroom, from the state Capitol to the U.S. Capitol. Every child regardless of race, gender, or socio-economic status should have access to a free and adequate education," Beard continued.
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"We are confident that Miranda will represent Mississippi well," said MSBA Executive Director Michael W. Waldrop. "Her strong passion for public education reflects in her hard work and dedication to the cause."
Following the NSBA tradition, Beard's presidency commenced with a reception during the April 2016 Annual Conference in Boston. Sponsors for the reception included: Bailey Education Group, LLC, Sanderson Farms, Humana, Mississippi School Boards Association, Howard Industries, Chartwells K-12, Young Law Group, Sodexo, Inc., JBHM Architecture, Mississippi Power, Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder & Boone, PLLC, GCA Education Services, Laurel Education Foundation, and James A. Keith, Esq.
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Millie, I love this collection of photos, my favourite combination of scrubby utilitarian objects - am a BIG fan of a trackie too xx
And, by all means go ahead with letterpress post, can't wait to see what you do xx
Your description of how you would decorate your cottage is how I envisage decorating my new home... as after all it will really just be a cottage too....it sounds grander when I ramble on about my decorating dreams! I hope the weather fines up for you. A-M xx
PS I had a bowl of muesli for dinner last night! I was on strike!
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Millie...I love this post. The images are fabulous. Thanks for making my day. xxoo RosemaryReplyDelete
And none will hear the postman's knock
Without a quickening of the heart.
For who can bear to feel himself forgotten?
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With 3 sons, 2 grandchildren & my work in a scientific business dominated by yes, more men, The Laurel Hedge was born out of my sheer desperation for something the boys just don't get & never will!


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Surface is considered as a building block and basic requirement of any Civil 3D project. There are four types of surfaces in Civil 3D: TIN Volume surface, TIN surface, Grid surface and Grid Volume surface. The TIN Volume surface and Grid Volume surface are used for calculating volumes.
In this Blog we will learn all about,
Creating a TIN( Triangulated Irregular Network) surface in Civil 3D.
Adding Point Data File to the TIN surface.
Use the Point file downloaded in the previous blog i.e civil3d_2014_c02_tut02an .txt.
You can download the file from http://www.cadcim.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ISBN=978-1-936646-32-6
You can download the file from http://www.cadcim.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ISBN=978-1-936646-32-6
After completing the following tutorial the surface image will look like the as shown in Figure 1.
|Figure 1 Surface displaying major and minor contour lines
Creating the Surface
1.To create a surface, firstly Choose the Create Surface tool from Home > Create Ground Data > Surfaces drop-down; the Create Surface dialog box is displayed.
2. Click in the Value field of the Name property and enter a name of your choice.
3. Choose Add from the shortcut menu; the Add Point File dialog box is displayed.
4. Now, ensure that the TIN surface option is selected in the Type drop-down list of the Create Surface dialog box and choose the OK button; the dialog box is closed, also the surface is created and is added to the Surfaces node in the Prospector tab of the Toolspace palette.
Note : You cannot see the surface at this stage because it is empty and you need to add data to make it visible.
Adding Point File to the Surface
1. Expand Surfaces > EG Surface > Definition in the Prospector tab of the Toolspace palette.
2. Select Point Files from the Definition node and right-click; a shortcut menu is displayed.
3. Choose Add from the shortcut menu; the Add Point File dialog box is displayed.
4. From the Specify point file format list box, select the PENZD (space delimited) option. This file format is used for the point files that are saved with the extension .txt.
Note: If you select the wrong format for the point file from the Specify point file format list box, Civil 3D will display an error message indicating that the wrong file format has been selected.
5. Next, choose the button on the right of the Selected Files list box; the Select Source File dialog box is displayed.
6. Browse to the folder c03 and select civil3d_2014_c03_tut01- PENZD text file and choose the Open button; the file name and path is displayed in the Selected Files list box.
7. Choose the OK button from the Add Point File dialog box; the data is added to the surface.
Viewing the Surface
1. Enter ZE in the command line and then press ENTER; the surface will be displayed with a surface border, major, and minor contour as shown in figure 1. This is due to the default surface style settings of the template file.


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Role of Culture in Communication
here was a time in the history of man . . . when the barriers between the earth's peoples seemed to be mainly physical. The problem was one of transporting men, messages, and material goods across treacherous seas, towering mountains, and trackless deserts. Missionaries knew all too well how formidable those challenges were. Today, thanks to jumbo jets, giant ocean vessels, and towering antennae, those earlier problems have been largely resolved. We can deliver a man, or a Bible, or a sewing machine anywhere on the face of the earth within a matter of hours, and we can transmit a sound or a picture within seconds. This does not end the matter however. To quote Robert Park: One can transport words across cultural boundaries (like bricks) but interpretation will depend on the context which their different interpreters bring to them. And that context will depend more on past experience and present temper of the people to whom the words are addressed than on the good will of the persons who report them.1 Park goes on to assert that the traits of material culture are more easily diffused than those of nonmaterial culture. He illustrates his point by citing the example of the African chief whose immediate response upon seeing a plow in operation was, "It's worth as much as ten wives!" One wonders how much prayer and how many hours of study and patient instruction would have been necessary to convince that chief that Christ is infinitely more valuable than plows, or wives, or fetishes and false gods. Yes, the barriers are, after all, very real and challenging. But they are no longer essentially physical—if, indeed, they ever were.
The Role of Culture in Communication
by David J. Hesselgrave
ing frequency, we may forget that it is the cultural barriers which are the most formidable. The gap between our technological advances and our communication skills is perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of modern civilization. Western diplomats are beginning to realize that they need much more than a knowledge of their message and a good interpreter or English-speaking national. Many educators and missionaries have come to the position that cross-cultural communication is a sine qua non for citizenship in this new world. . . .
Importance of Culture
Unfortunately, intercultural communication is as complex as the sum total of human differences. The word culture is a very inclusive term. It takes into account linguistic, political, economic, social, psychological, religious, national, racial, and other differences. Communication reflects all these differences, for, as Clyde Kluckhohn says, "Culture is a way of thinking, feeling, believing. It is the group's knowledge stored up for future use."2 Or, as Louis Luzbetak writes: Culture is a design for living. It is a plan according to which society adapts itself to its physical, social, and ideational environment. A plan for coping with the physical environment would include such matters as food production and all technological knowledge and skill. Political systems, kinships and family organization, and law are examples of social adaptation, a plan according to which one is to interact with his fellows. Man copes with his ideational environment through knowledge, art, magic, science, philosophy, and religion. Cultures are
Cultural Barriers to Missionary Communication
There is a very real danger that, as our technology advances and enables us to cross geographical and national boundaries with singular ease and increas-
David J. Hesselgrave served 12 years in Japan under the Evangelical Free Church. He is founder and past director of the Evangelical Missiological Society, and Professor Emeritus, School of World Missions and Evangelism, at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Taken from David J. Hesselgrave, "The Role of Culture in Communication." In Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader, ed....
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A Lesson In Perspective
|November 28, 2007
|Posted by The Informal Matriarch under baking, family, health, insecurities, motherhood, parenting, pregnancy, Self esteem, stay at home mom, weight loss
I was watching a bit of Tyra today while I was nursing Isaac and this woman was bawling about how since she had her kid she's 20 pounds heavier and has stretch marks. She wasn't into having sex or anything. That makes me so sad.
I've ranted about this before but this pressure put on us mothers to not get a stretch mark and to stay skinny throughout our pregnancies and lose the weight instantly is ABSURD!! It's stupid!! I used to buy into it and I still have trouble looking at all the pregnant ladies in my church who are sticks with a basketball glued to their tummies and wishing that were me. I've been trying and failing at control tops from Wal Mart that either don't work or I get a wonderful roll on the top on them…yummy.
I've really come a long way though. I no longer despise my stretch marks or whatever else birthing a child has bestowed upon my body. And I really really HATE it when people brag that they stayed skinny or they didn't get a stretch mark. Like that REALLY makes you a better person than I am. Like you're above me now? Yes the weight gain is partially better will-power but not always. When I had Silas I peed off 30 pounds in a few weeks. It was all water, my fault?? No way. This weight I'm struggling with to get off now? Yes, partially my love love love of pizza and burgers. You're still not better than me…and I'm not better than you because of it.
There's so much contempt in the world of motherhood, so much judgment. Then we have to go on feeling bad about our looks. I say ENOUGH PEOPLE!! Embrace everything that comes with being a woman, we grow life, we are strong through pain, we are giving of our bodies. That's beautiful, and the things left behind are beautiful reminders of the power that our bodies hold.
I was playing around with my camera the other day taking self portraits of Isaac and I. I noticed something fantastic. Look how hot I am…
Ok ya, so you all saw that photo yesterday. Tons of compliments on facebook…I must be perfect…la la la. K but wait, lets try a new angle…
Oooooo ouch Leah. Not so hot now am I? All I did was look down at the camera, same expression and everything. Perhaps there's a lesson here, a lesson in perspective. I'm really hot if you're a tall dude, but most short guys think I'm wretched. Ha ha.
I even managed to get a photo where my breasts looked massive, my tummy was invisible, and I looked great…but I wont post it because I have father figures and grandfathers reading that might not appreciate such a photo….
No, the lesson here is women in magazines with their perfect bodies and blah blah blah aren't only airbrushed, they're taken at the perfect angles. We all know which angle my photo would be taken at.
Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with being skinny. I strive to lose weight because I do think I'll look better, I'll look healthier, I'll be able to dress myself better and I'll feel better about myself. There's nothing wrong with wanting to look better as long as you're being realistic. As long as you're doing it for your health and happiness, not because you're obsessed with looking like something you can't obtain.
It's beautiful to have massive, muscular thighs, or a larger bum or a long torso with shorter legs or whatever. As long as your healthy inside and out! And even that, my friends, is incredibly relative.
So today take time to feel good about your body, feel good for what your body can do and has done. Stretch marks, saggy boobs, wrinkly tummy skin…or not! We're women, we're powerful and we can do miraculous things with our bodies. So celebrate and enjoy yourself because like I've said a few times. After having kids, your body is exactly where it's supposed to be!
14 Responses to A Lesson In Perspective
I was going to write something, but I'm sure nobody would appreciate me complaining about being too skinny. Even though my nickname has always been toothpick and I will NEVER EVER have boobs. So I won't complain.
You're right – healthy is good. Love your body.
Love this post Leah! Thanks for sharing. Since having our third a month ago i'm realizing the body is a little different after three than the first two by this time with the other ones I was back to my old self and this time it's taking a little longer…oh well I wouldn't trade my old body for my new baby!
i couldn't help but notice, is your nose a little crooked? if so, i have the same thing.. and if it's not.. well now i've confessed.
All I have to say is WOOOOOOOOTTTT Leah!!
Way to go, Love this post! It is all so, so true. We all need to love ourselves and our post-baby bodies for what we and they are, beautiful and miraculous! I have my share of strech marks and sagging things, and have issues accepting and loving those bits but like you said, they are beautiful and meant to be that way, every scar!:)
And without the scars, none of us would have our beautiful babies! I hope women will learn to accept themselves and theyre ever-changing bodies in the next generation or so, I pray my daughter will be proud and not asshamed of her body, through out her life, especially after becoming a mother:).
Thanks Leah!
P.S. Thank you aswell for the photos, REALITY eh?? haha! That is awesome, not many of us would have done that I'm sure!:) MUAH!
mommy has tattoos- yes…crooked..runs in the family…thanks Mom. I don't even notice it on myself.
I like to refer to my stretch marks as Tiger claw scars. That way I don't even have stretch marks. I'm not in denial am I?? hahaha
That is a good picture of you and Ikey!
Yeah I love that pic of you and Isaac. It has bluish tones to it… how'd you do that?
Even though probably no one will notice this link the day after the post, I wanted to share:
Perhaps you've already seen it. I love it – I'm trying to replace the ideals of perfect tummies of celebrity moms with the more realistic, non-surgically enhanced version for when I become a mom.
Warning for the men – some of the photos are nudes.
We have matching crooked noses! Yeah 🙂 Honey you do look hot in that pic – I did that once and my family was all in shock that that was me. In fact… I was in shock. I've tried to do it again and I can't.
Ha ha, nice that you love the pict, the bluish tones come from me fiddling with it on the computer. I didn't purposely put blue into it though.
Thank you! Whilest I do not have children, I was having self doubt after not fitting 'well' into a pair of pants at J.Crew last night (totally not made for those of us with hips and arses). I am glad I came across this, it has reminded me that I am perfect the way I am.
Big thanks 🙂
crooked noses are hot leah!!!
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Violent attacks at Waterfront Park have police changing the plan for Thunder Over Louisville.
Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad says they will have more officers at this Thunder Over Louisville than ever before. More were added after 200 teens gathered at Waterfront Park before committing assaults and robberies throughout downtown two weeks ago.
"We're committed to doing everything that we can to ensure that this is a safe event for anyone that wants to come down," Conrad said.
There will be more than 1,150 law enforcement officials from LMPD and other federal, state and local agencies in place for security and traffic, according to police. Conrad says he wants to send a clear message to people concerned about going to the event: that it will be safe.
Also, for the first time this year, city officials are bringing in volunteers to speak with young people or notify officers if they see a problem.
Conrad emphasizes that the community also needs to step in.
"Thunder is truly a great family-friendly event, and I believe that we want all young people to enjoy this event," he said. "We want all young people to be safe. That begins with proper parental supervision."
Conrad says officers are also patrolling social media. Wednesday, 18-year-old Cameron Malone was arrested for posting threatening messages about the event.
As of Monday, Conrad said, "There are no threats regarding Thunder Over Louisville but that is something we will continue to monitor right up to and through the event."
Conrad says he's hoping that 26 new security cameras at Waterfront Park will be tested and ready by the end of the week. They will be monitored in real-time during the Thunder.
Police say it's important for people to plan out a parking location and route home before heading to Thunder. LMPD traffic officials say the interstates will be re-routed starting at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night. The full traffic plan will go into effect about an hour later.
"The I-64 east to 65 south ramp is obviously not available anymore, and I expect that we will have more people using our southern routes and western routes to get out of the venue," Lt. Joe Seelye said.
City and event officials say the Clark Memorial Bridge will close on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and reopen Sunday. The Big 4 Bridge will close at 11:00 a.m. Saturday and reopen later that night.
For a full list of traffic closures, click here. For a full list of no parking areas for Thunder Over Louisville, click here.
Walsh Construction officials say most lanes and sidewalks that have been closed for construction will open back up for Saturday.
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Beaconsfield has 5 Men's and 3 Ladies teams that play in the Bucks County Squash League. Teams comprise 5 players (Men) and 4 players (Ladies) who play in ranked order against other squash club teams across Bucks. Matches are played home and away most weeks from September to March. Whilst matches are competitive on-court, off-court the social side is a priority.
Beaconsfield Squash Club is probably the strongest and most successful club in the county with several players representing Bucks in Inter-County matches at Senior and Masters levels (Over 35/45/50/55 age groups).
There are several generous sponsors for the club teams, providing shirts for team players and food for matches. Sponsors are:
Men's Teams:
Division 1 - The Lions are the club's first team, captained by Nic Manley
There are three teams in Division 2, split strength across the teams:
The Tigers - captained by Gareth Ashington.
THe Bulls - captained by Joe Budzynski
The Trojans - captained by Mike Chapples.
Ladies Teams:
Three ladies teams play in Bucks Division 1 and 2
Ladies 1st is captained by Sue Adams
Ladies - Stripes is captained by Janette Wilkinson
Ladies - Spots is captained by Leona Mcnamee
Do please try and find the time to support the team matches when you can. They are good fun and the players enjoy the support (and occasional banter) from the balcony in recognition of their efforts.
All fixtures and the latest results can be found at:
New Recruits:
The teams are always on the look out for new 'young blood' to represent the club so feel free to contact one of the team captains or Club Captains Joe Budzynski and Kathi Taylor if you wish to be considered for the teams. Playing in the internal leagues, as well as challenging team players is a great way to get yourself in the frame.
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