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Published on June 24, 2013
Author: ciatdapa
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AXA Chair Conference, London June 2013The future of agriculture in achanging worldThe future ofagriculture in achanging worldAndy JarvisAXA Chair Launch Workshop inBiosphere and Climate Impacts
The concentration ofGHGs is risingLong-term implicationsfor the climate and forcrop suitability
Historical impacts on food security% Yield impactfor wheatObserved changes in growing seasontemperature for crop growingregions,1980-2008.Lobell et al (2011)
No matter what, change is upon us
Average projected % change in suitability for 50 crops, to 2050Crop suitability is changing
In order to meetglobal demands,we will need60-70%more foodby 2050.Food security is at risk
Source: Erb et al. (2007)•30-45% of earth's terrestrial surface is pasture- 80% of all agricultural land•1/3 arable land used for feed crop production•70% of previously forested land in the Amazon = pasture3 Livestock and GHG
Arable land per person will decreaseYear• World Population• Arable land1950• 2,500,000,000• 0.52 ha20006,1000,000• 0.25 ha20509,000,000• 0.16 haThe arable landon the earth is~3% or 1.5billion ha
Livestock products: Developing countries arehungry for more.•Growth in animal productconsumption has increasedmore than any othercommodity group.1•Greatest increases in S andSE Asia, Latin America.-Overall meatconsumption in Chinahas quadrupled since1980 to 119lbs/person/yr.2•Economic and populationgrowth, rising per capitaincomes, urbanizationPhoto by: CGIAR
Land requirements for fooddepend on three factors:1) Population numbers2) Type of diet3) Food output per unit landKastner et al. 2012•Developed countries: high-energy diets, butlow pop. growth, high output efficiency.•Developing countries: low-energy diets, offsetby high pop. growth, low efficiency.Will dietary change override population growth as the major driver behind landrequirements?
0 0.25 0.50 0.75 1Exacerbating the yield gapFrom Licker et al, 2010Climate change will likely pose additional difficulties for resource-poor farmers (e.g., inAfrica), thereby increasing the yield gap
Exacerbating the yield gapClimate change will likelypose additional difficultiesfor already resource-poorfarmers (i.e., many inAfrica), thereby increasingthe yield gap
Message 1:In the coming decades, climate changeand other global trends will endangeragriculture, food security, and rurallivelihoods.
Average projected % change in suitability for 50 crops, to 2050Crop suitability is changing
CO2 FertilisationRosenthal et al. (2012)report ~100 %increases in root yieldunder elevated CO2Further evidence of the crop's potential underclimate changeUnder optimal management
Agriculture responsiblefor 19-29%Part of the problem,natural source forsolutions too
020406080100120140160180200Pig Poultry Beef Milk EggskgCO2eq/kganimalprotein•Livestock alone is 10-18%3of all globalanthropogenic GHG-Other estimates as high as 51%4,5•Range arises from methodological differences-Inventories vs. life cycle assessments, Attribution of land use to livestock,Omissions, misallocations2 Livestock and GHGSource: de Vries and de Boer (2009)Range of GHG intensities for livestock commodities•Highest variation occurs forbeef, due to variety ofproduction systems.•Ruminants require morefossil energy use, emit moreCH4 per animal.6
Message 2:With new challenges also comenew opportunities.
Can we breed our way out of theproblem?
Why do we need breeding?• For starters, we have novel climates: 30% of theworld will experience novel combinations of climate
And also non-linear responses of cropsto climates•For example, US maize, soy, cotton yields fall rapidly when exposedto temperatures >30˚C•In many cases, roughly 6-10% yield loss per degreeSchlenker and Roberts 2009 PNAS
Ray DK, Mueller ND, West PC, Foley JA (2013) Yield Trends Are Insufficient to Double Global Crop Production by 2050. PLoS ONE 8(6): e66428.doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0066428http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0066428Can we breed our way out of theproblem?
Current suitability
Current climatic constraint
What will this mean for cassava?
The Rambo root!
But what about other staples?The Rambo root versus Mr. Bean
Cassava suitability change comparedwith other staples• Cassava consistently outperforms otherstaples in terms of changes in suitability
Cassava's role as a substitution crop• Cassava as a fallback crop under an uncertainclimate (risk management)• Cassava as the substitution crop for otherstaples more sensitive to heat and drought• Cassava as a source of increasing food andnutritional security across the continent• A rare positive story for a climate changeresearcher
Heat and drought?Not for cassavaDrought tolerance willpush adaptation upinto SahelBig gains also fromcold tolerance –despite climatechange, this continuesto be the majorconstraint globally
Drought and heat?
Consideration in breeding for CC• Inherent uncertainty in futures, BUT, temperatures willincrease, rainfall likely to change, greater variability inmany parts of the world• Climate affects multiple factors, all need to beconsidered:– Growing season timing, length of growing season– Pests and disease patterns (big gap in knowledge)– Crop distribution, affecting other non-climate related traitsand constraints – e.g. soil-related constraints– Crop physiology, crop development phases speed up etc.
Message 3:Different breeding challenges for differentcrops, in different countries – no silverbullet!
A wicked problem
Let's talk about Wicked Solutionswick·ed (w k d)adj. wick·ed·er, wick·ed·est1. Evil by nature and in practice: "this wicked man Hitler, the repository andembodiment of many forms of soul-destroying hatred"(Winston S. Churchill).2. Playfully malicious or mischievous: a wicked prank; a critics wicked wit.3. Severe and distressing: a wicked cough; a wicked gash; wicked drivingconditions.4. Highly offensive; obnoxious: a wicked stench.5. Slang Strikingly good, effective, or skillful
Yield potential, AND yield gapAsian rice vs.African riceAsian non-rice vs.African non-riceFrom Otsukaa and Kijimab, 2010
Transformation in agriculture
Decision making in spite of uncertaintyVermeulen et al. (2013)Signal-to-noise ratioTimeIncremental Systemic Transformativet1Current variabilityt3t2t4Top-down approachesparticularly importantTransition in types of adaptationSeasonalforecasting(Case 4)Stakeholderled (Case 1)Stakeholder led (Case 2)Altitudinalgradients (Case 3)Cropsuitability(Case 4)Bottom-up approachesparticularly important
Suitability inCauca• Significant changes to2020, drastic changesto 2050• The Cauca case:reduced coffeeegrowing area andchanges in geographicdistribution. Somenew opportunities.MECETA
No regretTransformationalChangeBottom-upIncrementalAdaptationHighcertaintyTransformationalChange
Adaptation entry points in maize-bean systems
Scalable climate smart technologies….
Getting to grips with climate adaptation:The right choices
Evaluating varietal adaptationVar.CariocaVar.CalimaVar.Jamapa
Likely yield with different planting dates
Modelling potential losses from extreme events with differentplanting dates
Benefits of potential adaptation options: conservation agriculture%yieldloss% water deficit
Playing out transformative adaptationin CCAFS benchmark sites in East AfricaWhen, where, how and with whom?
Where do we work?CCAFS sites Main crops Main livestock (forages)Borana(ET) Maize(96.6%)Beans(86.4%)Wheat(33.1%)Beef cattle(93.2%)Goats(77.8%)Nyando (KE) Maize(99.2%)Sorghum(73.3%)Beans(34.4%)Goats(66.9%)Chicken/hens (61.2%)Usambara (TZ) Maize(87.1%)Beans(75%)Tomatoes(29%)Chicken/hens(82.1%)Dairy cows(56.4%)Albertine Rift (UG) Cassava(78.6%)Beans(68.4%)Sweetpotatoes(59.8%)Chicken/hens(82.5%)Pigs(63.1%)
Climate smart agriculture: tacklingadoption head onRash model (Campell, 1963): Attitude towards change = number + difficulty of change made
Silvopastoral systems:A mini-revolution inColombia and CentralAmericaPiedemonte llaneroEstado inicial: Julio 17, 2007Agosto 15, 200813 mesesOctubre 22, 200815 meses
TimeUptakeofsustainableagriculturalpracticesInnovation /Identification ofpracticesPre-investment(eg, developmentfunds, climatefinance)Implementation atscale /Establishment ofinstitutionsDemonstration ofagro-economic andsustainabilitypotentialPolicy shifts and large-scale changes inpractices, livelihoodsand environmentalimpactsDemonstration offinancial /commercial viabilityand sustainabilityoutcomes
1 January 2013Leb byClimate smart villages:Key agricultural activities for managing risks
Local implementation grounded inlocal realitiesClimateresilienceBaselineAdaptedtechnologiesAdaptedtechnologies+Climate-specificmanagementAdaptedtechnologies+Climate-specificmanagement+SeasonalagroclimaticforecastsAdaptedtechnologies+Climate-specificmanagement+Seasonalagroclimaticforecasts+EnablingenvironmentNAPs andNAMAsClimate smartness
LushotoMbuziiYambaMorogoroMwitikilwaNyomboNjombeMbingaKinoleFOTF in TanzaniaAnalogue study TourVillages visited Starting pointSepukila Village:-Matengo pits: Traditional soil andwater conservation technique-Coffee nursery-StovesMasasi Village:-Water source-Fish pond-BiogasMtama Village:- Bee keeping-Market value chain socialenterprise visit- Input supply Stockists-Weather station visit- Bean trial visit- Tree nursery visitFarms of the futureJourney to Yamba's plausible futures
Wicked solutions for climate smartagriculture• No matter what, impacts of climate change will be profound• Climate just one driver of global change in agriculture• Opportunities for re-thinking food systems, increasing efficiency• …..but no silver bullet• Wicked solutions exist, but we need to think about newinstitutional arrangements, new policies, and new investment to• Science can contribute new solutions, methods for targetting,improved understanding of priorities• The challenge is very big – reducing emissions from agriculture,ensuring adaptation
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Stephen Morris?
A guy — who went undrafted, spent all of 2014 on the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad and was cut Saturday — is good enough to be the Eagles' No. 3 quarterback. But Tim Tebow wasn't? And neither was Matt Barkley?
The Eagles claimed and were awarded Morris on waivers Sunday.
Eagles head coach Chip Kelly knows the quarterback position, but what he sees in Morris — that nobody else does — is perplexing.
An executive in personnel for another NFC team was texted, "Tell me what you know about Stephen Morris." His response was two words: "He's bad."
All right then.
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Here are some things to know about the 6-2, 220-pound, 23-year-old who grew up in Miami.
- He's the second Stephen Morris to show up when you google his name. The first is an economics professor from Princeton.
- In his first two years with the Hurricanes he started five games, threw seven touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
- As a junior he set a passing record with 566 yards against North Carolina State.
- He started his final two years in college and finished his career with 49 touchdowns and 30 interceptions after the rough start.
- This preseason for the Jaguars he completed 23 of 42 passes (54.8 percent) for 242 yards with a touchdown for a passer rating of 79.7.
- He was released Saturday when the Jags decided to keep just two quarterbacks, starter Blake Bortles and journeyman backup Chad Henne.


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Friday, April 18, 2008
Introducing Elizabeth Grace Smith
At the end of the last Lizzie update I said that I would have the next update out around Mardi Gras. Those of you who know me should have rolled your eyes and said "sure" in a very sarcastic tone. At times like this I am reminded of a poem.
It has taken too long
and this message is late
but quit you complaining
cause here's your update.
With that for an intro let's get right to the latest news.
The biggest and best news is that earlier today, April 18th 2008, Valentina Elizabeth Bohlen became Elizabeth Grace Smith. Judge Don Davis presided over the final step of our becoming a "forever family" when he granted our petition to adopt Lizzie and to change her name at approximately 9:20 this morning. Ashley, Lizzie and I want to thank everyone who has helped and shown interest in our journey and who has assisted in making Lizzie feel like part of the family, which she finally, legally is. Please continue to pray for us as we know the biggest part of our adventure and life together is just beginning.
The last update was sent right after New Years. As I told you, Lizzie had a wonderful holiday season. Ashley and I were both off work the entire week of Christmas which made everything even more magical. Ashley and Lizzie were also off the week following New Years. Ashley and Lizzie came to my work to have lunch with me several times that week. Lizzie has made some special friends with some of my co-workers who enjoy seeing her whenever she comes to the office. Lizzie asks about "Miss Rebecca" regularly and inquires as to when she will get to go back to work to see "Miss Rebecca" again. She also asks about "the man with the dogs" who she sees regularly at work waiting to pick up his wife.
The following weekend the three of us made our first out of town trip together. We travelled to Acworth Georgia to see our friends Dick and Mary Bird. Acworth is north-east of Atlanta. We got a late start as both Ashley and I had to work that day. Lizzie was very excited about the trip and had been looking forward to the trip for days. She was a joy to travel with. When we were north of Awe-burn, Roll Tide, she asked several times how much further and we did our best to explain to her how long it would take. I was worried that we would hear "are we there yet?" a hundred times but our explanations must have satisfied her because she never asked again. As evening set in we stopped at a Chick-Fil-A to grab some quick dinner. We saw that the restaurant had a play area and we told Lizzie that we were not going to have time to play because it would already be late when we arrived at our destination. Lizzie was resigned to this and made no fuss about it, but while we ate I could see her looking at the play area. I told Ashley that I could use a cigarette before getting back on the highway and so we told Lizzie that after we ate she could play just long enough for me to smoke. I watched from outside as she played. When I tapped on the glass and told Ashley I was finished, I watched as Lizzie got her shoes on and then gave each child in the play area a hug goodbye. Lizzie can made friends the fastest of anybody I know and she does not make acquaintances, each child she plays with is her new "friend."
During our weekend trip, we visited the Atlanta Aquarium. When we got to the Whale Shark display we stopped for a short while to enjoy the display. Ashley and I sat on the bleachers but Lizzie wanted to sit down right in front of the glass. After a few minutes another little girl came in with her parents. Lizzie introduced herself and the two of them started talking and looking at the fish, pointing out interesting fish to each other. When the little girl's parents said it was time to go, Lizzie had to give the little girl a hug. When Lizzie walked back to where we were sitting she had a sad look on her face and said, "I'll probably never see my friend again." We asked her who she was talking about and she said her new friend she just met. Lizzie never meets a stranger. About an hour later we were in the car going to the Atlanta Zoo and Lizzie got real quite. When we asked her what was wrong she said "I miss my friend." What a kid!
The next day, on our trip back from Atlanta we stopped by Pine Mountain, Georgia to visit a drive-through zoo. Lizzie took great joy in feeding all the animals from the car with one exception. While feeding an Ostrich, she held onto the food a little too long and the impatient Ostrich grabbed the food pellet from Lizzie's hand along with one of her fingers. Lizzie had such a hurt look on her face and big tears welled up in her eyes. But after a little consoling she was OK again. But she did not want to feed any more Ostriches. And for days she blamed me for her getting bit. When we asked her what her favorite part of the trip was, she never failed to mention her least favorite part, the Ostrich. Of course we have the entire incident on video and now Lizzie enjoys watching as the Ostrich grabs her finger.
Mardi Gras was very early this year. Now I ain't naming any names but someone very close to Lizzie is in a Mardi Gras organization and they paraded in January. Lizzie took great joy in visiting the float barn and looking at the floats before the parade. She enjoyed going to the different floats and getting beads during float load-up the night before the parade. Her grandparents brought her to the parade and then took her home to spend the night while Ashley and I attended the ball. Lizzie cleaned up at all the parades. Especially at the Joe Cain Day parade. She was the only child for about 50 feet in each direction of the parade route and she got an average of two stuffed animals from each float. I was glad to see the end of the parade because the huge bag we brought for her swag was overflowing.
Lizzie's birthday fell on Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras Day, so Ashley took her out for a special day as the public schools in Mobile are closed for Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday. They started the day at Libby Lu's in the mall where Lizzie had a Hannah Montana make over. Following the make over they had lunch at Chuck E. Cheese where Lizzie hit a jackpot on one of the games giving her close to 1000 tickets. Ashley said that when Lizzie turned in her tickets she was very excited to be picking a prize from one of the shelves and not trying to decide which color of spider ring she was going to get from the display case up front. After Chuck E Cheese the two of them went to the Hannah Montana 3D concert movie. That night we had Lizzie's family birthday party. Her Grandparents came for dinner, Lizzie picked the menu, Spaghetti and Meatballs, which was what she picked for our first meal we had together the night she came home with us and we became a family. We had cupcakes and ice cream and she got her family birthday presents. It was a full day.
The following Saturday we had Lizzie's big birthday party at Pump-it-Up. Lizzie had invited about 25 kids from school and church along with all her cousins. We had a grand time but the most memorable moment came when Lizzie's 83 year old grandmother insisted on going through the inflatable obstacle course. Some people were amused; some where shocked but most were just worried, including me. Lizzie cleaned up on the presents and had a great time. Lizzie's hair was soaked with sweat from jumping and playing so hard.
Not long after we became a family, I gave Lizzie my old digital camera which I doubt I would ever use again. The cost was nothing since I had the memory stick and charger and the camera was a lot better than the cheap digital cameras that they sell in the toy stores. The camera is just a 1.3 mega-pixel but it is a Sony and it still takes good photos. Earlier in the year Lizzie entered some photos she had taken with her digital camera in a Cultural/Arts competition which the PTA at her school sponsors. Two of the three photos she entered were selected to represent her school in the county wide competition. Lizzie was very glad to win 1st place in her category in the county competition. Lizzie attended the awards ceremony where she received a certificate and a medal. Her winning photo went on to the state competition but was not selected, maybe next year.
Lizzie has had a full social calendar. She has been to a bunch of birthday parties, including a tea party themed birthday party at Spot of Tea and a skating party. Lizzie picked up on skating very quickly. Lizzie has also started enjoying going to the park again. Those of you who have been following these updates from the beginning will recall that when we first became a family Lizzie would get depressed and be very quite and timid when we visited parks. Now she loves going to parks. We have taken her to Mobile Municipal Park to feed the ducks and play. We have also visited Cottage Hill Medal of Honor Park several times, including once with our Sunday school class for a picnic. Each time Lizzie has had a great time. She will play with any child she meets. Whenever friends stop over with their children they are all her best friends by the end of the day. Following the Tea Party we took Lizzie to the Chili Cook-Off in downtown Mobile. Lizzie particularly enjoyed listening to the live music but I was amazed at the fact that she wanted to try several of the chilis.
Lizzie was given a children's Bible storybook and she enjoys having the Bible stories read to her. One day on the way to school Lizzie was talking about the virtues she was learning at church and the way the devil tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden. She was being particularly hard on the short comings of a couple of her classmates who shall remain unnamed. She was going on about how the devil was in this classmate's heart and how the devil made this other classmate do something bad. Ashley said it reminded her of a preacher in the pulpit. Ashley said she felt like saying "Preach it sister" but instead she reminded Lizzie about something which she had gotten in trouble for the day before and asked Lizzie if it was Jesus or the Devil in her heart when she got in trouble. Lizzie was real quite for a few seconds and then said "I don't want to talk about that any more. Let's sing." Lizzie then immediately began singing a song she made up on the spot about loving Jesus. Ashley said that she had to bite her tongue to keep from laughing and that Lizzie reminded her even more of a country preacher with the speed with which she recovered and changed the subject.
Lizzie has started playing T-Ball and seems to be picking it up OK. She sure looks pretty in her uniform with her pink cleats. She plays all her games at Christ United Methodist Church on Grelot. She is half way through the season now and enjoys playing. E-mail me if you would like a schedule. Lizzie has decided she wants to play flag football this summer. She could choose between cheerleading or flag football. Lizzie said that she would rather be playing than watching from the sidelines. She has also signed up for swim lessons and then will join the swim team this summer.
Easter carried on for a full three weeks for Lizzie in typical overdoing it Smith fashion. Two weeks before Easter our church had an Easter egg hunt, Easter stories, Photos with the Easter bunny and a pancake breakfast. I think Lizzie got 89 candy-filled Easter eggs on that hunt. The following week Lizzie spent Saturday night with her grandparents and visited their church. It was Palm Sunday and Lizzie was very excited about holding a palm frond during the service. We had read Lizzie the Easter story about a week before and Ashley mentioned that her parents church celebrate Palm Sunday with palm fronds so she was all into going. The church also had an Easter egg hunt before the service. Lizzie again filled her basket with candy and scripture filled eggs. The following week, Easter, we discovered that the Easter bunny had visited our house. Santa must have given him directions. The Easter bunny had filled Lizzie's basket with goodies and a few toys and he even left Easter baskets for Ashley and me. Apparently the Easter bunny was very busy while he was at our house as he hid some candy and toy filled eggs out side in the back yard too. Following all that excitement we continued our day by going to church. Lizzie requested to attend the adult service with Ashley and I which we obliged. She behaved very well and was quite and attentive. Following the service we first went to Ashley's parents' house and had Easter dinner and several egg hunts in the front yard. Then we went to my families Easter celebration where more Easter egg hunts were held and another Easter dinner. All in all she made out about as good as Halloween in the candy department. Next year I am going to ask the family to donate to her dental fund in place of Easter candy.
As I mentioned earlier, we read bible stories several nights a week and we recently read the story of Joseph. To refresh everyone's memory concerning old testament history, Jacob was the father of the twelve tribes of Israel in fulfillment of God's promise to Jacob's grandfather Abraham to make his offspring a great nation. Joseph was the twelfth son of Jacob and was his father's favorite. You might remember the "coat of many colors" Joseph was given. This made his brothers very jealous. God had blessed Joseph with the ability to interpret dreams. This again brought friction between Joseph and his brothers. While on a trip away from home Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt and reported to their father that Joseph was killed by a wild animal. From slavery Joseph was put into prison where he spent many years. While in prison, Joseph correctly interpreted a dream for a person in Pharaohs royal court. Years later Pharaoh was plagued by a set of recurring dreams and the member of Pharaohs court for whom Joseph has interpreted his dream years earlier suggested that Joseph may help. At this time Joseph had been either a slave or in prison for 13 years. Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dream to mean that Egypt would have seven years of great harvest and followed by seven years of famine. Joseph proposed a plan to save Egypt by harvesting all the grain that could be harvested in those seven years and storing some for the coming famine. Pharaoh changed Joseph's name and made him second in command of Egypt, in charge of overseeing the storage of the grain and answering only to Pharaoh himself.
When the famine hit Joseph had been apart from his family for 20 years. To Josephs surprise he once again saw his brothers when they travelled into Egypt to buy grain; the famine had also hit Canaan. Long story short, God had a great plan for Joseph but in order for Joseph to be in a place where he could save his entire family, who were the twelve tribes of Israel, he had to be sold into slavery by his brothers and spend years in prison. After reading the story I reflected on this and tried to relate this to Lizzie's life before coming to us. I explained to Lizzie that God knew that she was destined to be our child even before we knew that we could not have children of our own. And in order for Lizzie to be in a place where we could find her and become a "forever family" she had to be adopted by her previous family. They got her from Russia into the US, something that Ashley and I were not in a position to do, and although it was not the most pleasant time for Lizzie it was like Joseph being in prison, but it was God's plan to put her in a place where we could find her. That seemed to be comforting to Lizzie and to give her some closure on why God had put her in that home. I truly believe that it was the hand of God that kept Lizzie and her previous Mother and Father from bonding. It made the separation that much easier for Lizzie, one from which she has never looked back.
Sorry there is no real news in this update. I just know when it is past time for another update. After about the fifteenth person asking "When is the next 'Lizzie' update coming out?" I figure I should get busy. As time progresses and we fall into our routines we have fewer and fewer interesting incidents and memories of the bad days. I really cannot remember life without Lizzie. I pray that each of you know the happiness that I feel each time I hear the word "Daddy." Thanks again for sharing in our story.
Reggie, Ashley and Lizzie
PS - The story of Joseph can be found in Genesis Chapter 37 and continues in Chapters 39-50. Hint: Genesis is in the front of the Bible.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2008
A Very Lizzie Christmas
The Night before Lizzie
The Perfect Christmas Gift
I could not decide what to title this Christmas / New Years edition of the "semi-irregular Lizzie Update" so take your pick.
One thing that Ashley and I regret is that we do not have and probably never will have any baby photos of Lizzie. As I was preparing this update, Ashley was going over the paperwork that came with Lizzie, her owners manual. Actually Ashley was looking for Lizzie's social security number and ran across something we had not seen before, it was a rather crappy quality photo, printed on regular copy paper of Lizzie when she was about two years old. At the bottom of the page is a notation saying "The e-mail photo of her from the orphanage before our trip." Will wonders never cease? I have included the photo with this update. Remember that the source is very poor but we are thankful just to have any photo of Lizzie when she was younger.
Lizzie had a fantastic Christmas. Right up to Christmas Eve she never added anything to her paltry list of items she had given to Santa. On Christmas Eve we had the traditional Smith Christmas gift exchange at my brother's house. As usual it looked like an explosion at the Christmas gift wrapping factory. All the children made a very good haul with tons of swag. My mother decided to come home with us and spend the night so she could see what Santa brought Lizzie the next morning. I drove Mom in her car and Lizzie rode with Ashley back to the house. When we arrived home it was already 10:30 PM and we still had to get Lizzie to bed so Santa could come. Well, having missed the first five and a half years of Lizzie's life we had some Christmas Eve traditions to create, reindeer food, cookies and milk for Santa and reading "A Visit from St. Nick," more commonly know by the first line of the poem, "Twas the night before Christmas."
The proceedings were going kind of slow and I knew that I needed to speed things up a little so while Lizzie was taking her time, carefully laying out the reindeer food for Santa's team, I went into action. I asked Ashley loud enough for Lizzie to hear if they had listened to the radio on the way home and Ashley answered no. Perfect. I then announced that I had heard on the radio that Santa was running a little ahead of schedule and was already in Atlanta and would be getting into Alabama in about twenty minutes. You would have thought that Lizzie's butt was on fire. She finished putting out the reindeer food in about two seconds. She was rushing around in the house ready to get her pajamas on and get into bed. We had to encourage her to take a minute to get some milk and cookies out for Santa and she was totally ready to skip the reading of "A Visit from St. Nick." Ashley telling her that the story was short was the only way we got to read it to her. She was still rushing Ashley to read faster and to turn the pages. During the story she asked what a "clatter" (as in When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter) is. We explained that it is a loud noise. After the story as we said prayers and gave good night hugs and kisses, Lizzie asked if we had any "of those things to go in your ears so you cannot hear." We asked her what for and she said she was worried that if she heard a "clatter" outside and woke up Santa would not stop. Her head hit the pillow and then I had to go to work to get a couple of things. I heard from Santa that his helper elves stayed up until three AM putting a trampoline together and an electric car for Lizzie that night.
Christmas morning came early. Lizzie awoke Ashley and me about 6:15. We had told her to come get us and not to go into the den without us. I got my robe on and told Lizzie to go wake up Mom while I went to check and see if Santa had indeed stopped by the Smith house. As a tradition from Ashley's youth I yelled down the hall that I did not think Santa had come but that Lizzie could check anyway. As she come down the hall she had a worried look on her face but when she got in the den her face lit up and she said, "He did come. He did come" as if she was not quite sure that he had. She absolutely sparkled with enjoyment and the wonder of Christmas. As I mentioned in my last update, Lizzie had an elf, Emma, come live with us during the holidays. Emma went home with Santa Christmas Eve but she left a note for Lizzie. We found the note after the gifts were opened. In the note Emma said that she would be sorry to be away from Lizzie but that she was going to work real hard to finish all her North Pole chores so she could come back next year and spend the Christmas holidays with Lizzie again. Emma also said in her note that she asked Santa why he had left Lizzie rocks last Christmas. Santa said that he was sorry for the rocks and that Lizzie had been so good that he left her something special outside to make up for the rocks. Of course we live in beautiful Mobile Alabama and Santa brought something else with him from up north, rain. Lizzie had to put on her rain coat and rubber boots that her Aunt Ashley gave her and use her umbrella to check out the trampoline and to drive her car around the yard once.
After breakfast we loaded up and visited Ashley's Aunt Andrea and Uncle Tim to get the Gray side of the gift giving started. We had a wonderful Christmas lunch and exchanged gifts. Then we loaded up and went to Ashley's parent's house for even more debauchery. It was a late evening getting home but Lizzie had to jump on her trampoline again, once again getting soaked even though it had stopped raining hours before.
The next day, Ashley's parents and her niece Avery come over to spend the day and play. After work Ashley's brother came over and we all had chili and cornbread. Thursday was just a play day with Lizzie and Friday our friends Steve and Julie came over with their grandchildren Daven and Mason. Daven spent the night and Saturday morning with Lizzie. Sunday we had more friends with children came over, Tiff and Chris came with their children, Logan and Gannon. Needless to say Lizzie has had a wonderful holiday season. But even with all the toys and playing, when we asked Lizzie what she liked the most she said "my new family." I want everyone who has helped us shower this angel from heaven with the love she deserves to know that you are all part of her "new family" and we thank God for each and everyone one of you.
In the words of the legendary Ron Popiel, inventor of the Pocket Fisherman, But wait, there is more...
We have achieved Schaefer. Right after the last update we received an invitation to Schaefer's birthday party. To refresh your memory, Schaefer was in Lizzie's extended day class at her old school and the only friend she ever mentioned from her life before us. Schaefer had an army birthday party at a park in Daphne. Ashley took Lizzie shopping for some camouflage pants and a shirt. We never told her that we were going to see Schaefer or an army party. She kept asking why we were buying boy clothes. On the day of the party we told her we were going to a birthday party for a friend of "Daddy's," that little white lie helped explain the birthday present we were taking. Now this is reaching way back but if you remember from the earlier posts that Lizzie's old parents lived in Daphne. Each school morning, Lizzie rides with Ashley to one of the exits right before the tunnel. Well on this day Lizzie was her usual self right up to the point that we went through the tunnel heading to Daphne. She was so quite that Ashley asked her several times if she was alright, each time Lizzie answered that she was OK and nothing was wrong. Well we got off at the Daphne exit and started heading to the park for the party. Lizzie never said a word. We passed right by were she used to go to school and her old parent's home and she was still quite. We then passed the park where her old parents gave her to our attorney she still did not say a word. When we turned to go to the park she started asking where we were going again and we told her to a birthday party for an old friend of mine. Well, she finally asked what the name of my old friend was and I told her "Schaefer." She became a little more animated and said "Schaefer? I have a friend named Schaefer." I said "Hmmmm. I wonder if it might be the same one." Just then the park came into site and she saw Schaefer. I was worried that she was going to jump out of the car. She played and played and had a great time. For party favors Schaefer gave out toy canteens with lemonade, toy dog tags, toy soldiers with parachutes attached and plastic army helmets. A tank was the piñata. We stayed until the last person left and Lizzie did not want to leave then. On the way home we again had to drive past Lizzie's old parents home and again she did not say a word but when we drove by her old school seconds later she was quick to point out the school to us. I feel that on the way over Lizzie may have been worried that we were returning her to her old parents which is why she "shut down," or it could have just been an automatic response which she was not even aware of caused by the familiarity of the route we were taking. I don't know.
This past Monday while I was at work, Ashley took Lizzie to get her a new pair of tennis shoes. While measuring her feet the salesperson asked Lizzie her name. Lizzie responded that it was "Lizzie" but soon it would be "Smith." The lady looks quizzically at Ashley but then Lizzie continued. Lizzie said that she was being adopted and loved her new family. The lady responded that Lizzie was going to make her cry. Lizzie then reached out and stroked the lady's arm and said reassuringly "Don't cry. It's a happy thing."
Now for the big finale...
The Thursday following Christmas I was outside smoking when our attorney called. She asked if I was sitting down and then told me that Lizzie's old parents had signed the papers consenting to Ashley and me adopting Lizzie. As early as next week we will be ending all actions in the Juvenile court and file in Probate court to adopt Lizzie. The attorney said that once the papers are filed, a court date will be set for the hearing. We expect a court date in mid-March. After getting the news from our attorney I was still outside smoking when Lizzie came to the door to tell me something. I told her to give her Mom a message from me. I said something like, Tell Mom that Ms. Donna called and your old parents have signed the paperwork so you can become a Smith. Lizzie's eyes got real big and she did not say anything but just kept staring at me from inside, then she slowly started closing the door and staring at me like she was expecting me to say "Just Kidding!" Finally all I could see was one eye as she kept slowly closing the door and staring at me. I stopped her and asked her what she was going to tell her Mom and she repeated it back to me, getting in a rush now to go tell her Mom. She closed the door and seconds later I heard her Mom shouting and laughing from inside the house. I went inside and we all danced around holding hands and singing "We're gonna be a family, we're gonna be a family." If you ask Lizzie now what the best Christmas gift she received this year was she will tell you it is her new family. I want everyone who has helped us shower this angel from heaven with the love she deserves to know that you are all part of her "new family" and we thank God for each and everyone one of you.
God Bless us everyone.
Reggie, Ashley and Lizzie Smith.
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I haven't had much time for posting here in the past couple of weeks because I've been busy working at my daughter's new house. She closed on it April 17th and we've been renovating ever since.
The house sat empty for about a year before she bought it, and prior to that an eighteen-year-old lived in it alone for several months because his parents divorced. So, you can imagine the state the house is/was in. It's got good bones, though, and it's going to be beautiful when she's finished with repairs and updates. Here are some before pics:
The living room ceiling being scraped:
The dining room wall being knocked out and prepared for a French Door:
The staircase is pretty and it's in really good shape. Not much to do here, but polish and paint the walls.
Here's a view of the hallway, and one of the family room:
So far we have scraped popcorn ceiling off two rooms--the dining room and living room; removed wallpaper from four rooms; pulled up two rooms of carpeting (Tthe carpet guys pulled up the other room.); sanded, scrubbed, and fixed holes in walls; primed and painted the bedrooms; scrubbed the downstairs bathroom and made it usable; and I'm sure I've forgotten other chores.
She's moving in on Sunday! Wish us luck. We still have most of the downstairs to do. The kitchen needs a full remodel, but that will happen well after she's moved in.
I'll try to take some pics of upstairs and outside, and then give you the Grand Reveal!
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Understanding Hormonal Changes
A woman's body is supposed to withstand hormonal changes over the course of a normal menstrual cycle; however, in the case of PCOS, these hormonal issues may prevent a regular cycle from occurring. PCOS hormones are imbalanced and may vary from one woman to the next, but they may play a key role in coming to a diagnosis. Most remarkably, women with this condition experience excessive amounts of androgens, or male hormones.2
What Hormones are Imbalanced?
To diagnose PCOS, doctors must conduct PCOS tests that measure hormone levels and other aspects of the endocrine and reproductive systems. The hormones measured include:1
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): With PCOS, this hormone will be normal or below average.
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH): This hormone will be above average.
- LH/FSH Ratio: Though this ratio is not as important as once thought, it may reflect elevated amounts of LH.
- Prolactin: This hormone will be normal or low. Should hyperprolactinemia be present, it will be high and may rule out PCOS.
- Testosterone: The hallmark of this condition, testosterone will be higher than average.
- DHEAS: While this may also be elevated, it's levels can rule out an adrenal tumor.
- Estrogen: Will be average or slightly above average.
- Sex hormone binding globulin (SBGH): Might be lower than average.
- Androstenedione: May be higher than average.
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG): This hormone is measured to check for pregnancy and is not present in the body unless a woman is pregnant.
- Lipids (including HDL, LDL, cholesterol, and triglycerides): HDL will be a bit low and LDL, cholesterol, and triglycerides will be above average.
- Glucose: May be above average, particularly if Insulin Resistance is present.
- Insulin: This hormone may also be above average in the presence of Insulin Resistance.
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH): This hormone is tested to rule out any thyroid disorders that may cause similar symptoms.
- Cortisol and Creatinine: These hormones may be tested to rule out Cushing syndrome.
- 17-hydroxyprogesterone: Testing of this hormone is done to rule out congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
- IGF-1: This hormone is tested to rule out acromegaly.
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German Christmas Traditions
Christmas has grown around the world to become the most celebrated holiday of the year. What's not to like about it - the presents, the time off, the relaxation, the drinks, the food. Christmas is a time of year that is full of unique celebrations, some different from each other, some the same.
Many North American Christmas traditions stem from German Christmas customs. Christmas traditions in Germany have begun to migrate west in America and Canada; the Advent Christmas calender, for example, which is very popular in the West first originated in Germany. Even the famous Christmas song 'Silent Night' was composed in Germany (well Austria, but they were the same at the time).
Although some German Christmas traditions have yet to make their mark in North America, you can see the residue of German holidays and traditions all over Europe and the World. Boxing day, which is still not a holiday in America, is a national holiday in Germany and many other countries - making Christmas a two day holiday.
As for the German Christmas pickle tradition, German Christmas food traditions and German Christmas eve traditions - well, you'll have to read on.
The Feast of Epiphany
The Feast of Epiphany is one of the German Christmas traditions that mostly only occurs in Germany. It's for the remembering of the Three Wise Men, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. On January 6th it is encouraged to write the initials of the three kings in the night before the feast.
Christmas in Germany - A Month Long Celebration
Christmas traditions in Germany span the entire month of December; it's a time of reflectiveness, time spent indoor, of recharging. It's almost the opposite of how Christmas is celebrate in North America - chaos in the malls, scrounging to get Christmas money, late night excursions to find Christmas tree. One of the Christmas traditions in Germany is to just relax and spend time with the family.
There are some important dates in Germany's Christmas season that are very important traditions. They are:
- December 6th - St.Nicholas Feast Day
- December 24th - Christmas Eve
- December 25th - Christmas Day
- December 26th - St. Stephen's Day
- January 6th - The Feast of Epiphany
Have you ever put your boot on a window sill?
St.Nicholas Day - A Special Christmas Tradition in Germany
One of my favorite Germany traditions is St. Nicholas Day, which occurs on the night of December 5th.
The tradition is as follows:
The night before December 6th, children are to put out their boots - or shoes if they don't have an German boots - on a window sill. If the kids have been good then they will receive chocolate or a cool little gift; and if they've been bad then they'll receive a switch.
This German Christmas tradition hasn't fully made it's way around the world like Boxing day has, but it still is practiced worldwide. I remember as kid growing up being excited for that first week in December when I got to put out my favorite shoe - no matter how tattered it was - on the window. Although the presents received were never very extravagant - which I think is a good thing - it put everyone in a happy, Christmas mood and set the tone for the rest of the month.
As far as Germany holidays and tradition go this is one of my all time favorite.
German Christmas Pickle Tradition
This is one the most fun Christmas traditions in Germany. A glass pickle ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree and on either Christmas eve, or Christmas day, the child to first find the ornament will have good luck for all of next year.
The myth is that this tradition came from Germany - and many still think so - but the origin still remains unknown. One of the best ideas of it's origins involves a prisoner of war. The story goes is that a prisoner of war was about to die due to starvation and - in one last ditch effort - ask the guard he could have a pickle.
The guard took pity on him and gave him a pickle; this supposedly gave him renewed strength and allowed him to survive the rest of his imprisonment. When he got out, in respect to what saved him, he created the tradition of hiding a pickle that would give luck.
German Christmas Eve Tradition
The next big event on the German Christmas calender is Christmas eve. In most parts of the world Christmas Eve isn't a very celebrated day - most people still have to attend work, go shopping, ect - but in Germany it's almost as an important day as Christmas day.
The German Christmas is very much dependent on Christmas Eve. I remember as a child being just as excited for Christmas eve as I was for Christmas day. The day itself was full of family events - maybe even a little Christmas tree shopping if we were late that year - and even a few presents. Add on a huge Christmas eve dinner and you have one mighty day.
One Christmas German tradition is opening some presents on Christmas eve. It used to be that all presents were opened on Christmas eve - other than the ones that would come from Santa the following day. Some family have morphed this tradition to their own liking, allowing presents from one side of the family to be opened on Christmas eve and the rest on Christmas day. As far as Christmas in Germany goes this tradition is probably the one that has lasted the easiest - who wouldn't want to open some presents a day early.
Another important German Christmas eve tradition - you could even call it a custom - is the lighting of candles on the Christmas tree. It's a straight forward process and usually occurs before opening any presents; candles are mounted on branches alone the tree and one by one lit up. They then remain lit for a few minutes - with some nice music in the background, a nice family moment - before they are carefully put out.
I like the think of a German Christmas eve has a trifecta of sorts. You have presents to open, candles to lights, and great food to eat. There are many traditional German Christmas recipes that are specifically for Christmas eve; all of them taste fantastic.
German Christmas Food Traditions
- Lebkuchen - Gingerbread
- Christstollen - Long loaves of bread that are stuffed with fruit and nuts
- Stollen - Same as above.
- Marzipankartoffeln - Marzipan
- Gluhwein - Mulled wine
- Kinderpunsch - Tea, apple juice and honey
- Roasted Goose - Had on Christmas Eve and Day.
- Potato Dumplings - Traditional Christmas Desert.
Christmas in Germany
Christmas day itself, as far as German traditions go, is fairly straight forward. The children wake up, open their presents from Santa and then enjoy them with the family. Some family will attend Church and then come home and prepare the big Christmas day dinner. It's a very family oriented day: quiet and peaceful.
The following twelve days, up until January 6th, are much more eventful. People will beat drums on some days, dress up on others, sing carols, and light candles; then on January 6th, the day of Epiphany, everyone will celebrate the three Wise Kings. Some people will dress up as them, while some will write their initials out of respect.
The German Christmas tradition is a very spread out affair, making it one of the greatest German traditions. From the first of December to the 6th of January there is a spirit of Christmas in the air. My point? If you ever want to leave the chaos and pressure that Christmas can sometimes be in North America then travel to Germany and spend a month there - you'll be beating drums
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Nope i did not do well this time not at all, misplay much when it matters
Deck used: Offering Machina Gadgets
Match 1 vs Cassandra (Hero beat)
Game 1: Started with 2 warning 1 torrential 1 tragoedia and 2 gadgets. Started to grind out and stalled till real late game where i drew a fortress to turn the table. The notable top deck moment was when she had shining and i had 2 gadget and i top into a compulsory lol.
Game 2: Drop Gorz but still lost as i miscount my lance and red gadget against a photon thrasher and lost my fortress to a dd warrior lady when 2 gadgets is in my hand
Game 3: She had 2 miracle and that was enough to rush me and win as i had no tragoedia nor gorz in hand to stop the rush (i did have dark hole and gadgets in hand though)
Match 2 vs Anthony (Chaos Dragons)
Game 1: Real Grinding match and i top deck reborn while he top deck Dark armed dragon with 3 dark in grave
Game 2: Drew 4 trap including an ultimate offering which was all countered by a single royal decree
Match 3 vs Sherwyn (Mermail)
Game 1: His hand too overpowered, basically otk me on his 2nd turn
Game 2: His hand too op but i had cosmos luckily
Game 3: His hadn too op but i had shock ruler to declare monster effect
Match 4 vs Lauren (Wind up)
Game 1: He started with 2 factory and rabbit shark and end up with 1 backrow, 1 shock ruler, 1 coat of arms and 1 zenmighty. Shock ruler declared spells. On my turn i tinplate red gadget into giganto x and drop fortress to clear the zenmighty and shock ruler while setting my 3 backrow of avarice prison and ultimate offering. He went for zenmaines the next turn and i prisoned it and on my turn i open offering and came out ouroboros to remove his backrow, big eye gemknight pearl and shock ruler to end the game.
Game 2: Drew into hand traps but din get the chance to use it as i just beat down and heavy storm when he had 3600 left and i had double summon red gadget and fortress
Match 5 vs Keith (Infernity)
Game 1: Grinding match and he had warning and bottomless to my giganto x and fortress
Game 2: His infernity doom dragon hit the wrong target and allowed me to top the table
Game 3: He top deck archfiend x2 plus reborn on the next draw = enough said
Total Score 2-3
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Philosophy is a field focused on the systematic examination of basic concepts such as truth, existence, reality and freedom. Graduate philosophy courses allow students to follow in the footsteps of some of the greatest thinkers of all time and gain invaluable skills for their careers. Graduate philosophy curriculums challenge students to examine the ideas of the past and compare them with those of the present, and perhaps even establish the ideas of the future.
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Philosophy philosophy curriculums involve the exploration of the nature, causes and principles of reality, knowledge or values, based on logical reasoning. They encompass the philosophy of science, language, mathematics, literature, politics, religion, law, education, ethics and the mind.
Philosophy concentrations include the five main branches of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, politics and aesthetics. Metaphysics is the study of existence, while epistemology is the study of knowledge. Ethics is known as the philosophic study of action, politics as the study of force and aesthetics as the study of the arts.
The word "philosophy" means "love of wisdom" in the Greek language. Philosophy courses emphasize a disciplined reflection about the self, others and the world at large. Students of philosophy learn to critically analyze fundamental assumptions or beliefs, and are taught how to think rather than what to think. The aim of a philosophy graduate curriculum is to explore the nature of inquiry and to generate viewpoints and improve life through what is learned.
Students will gain an understanding of modern and ancient philosophies, and philosophers including Socrates, Aristotle, Plato and Kant. Other philosophers covered will likely include such names as Locke, Hume and Nietzsche. Students will learn the beliefs of these great minds regarding biology, evolution and culture.
Research constitutes an essential aspect of philosophy graduate curriculums. Students can expect to research topics such as human nature, globalization, imagination and various ethnic philosophies. They may also research mysticism, hedonism, deconstruction and empiricism. Students' research of socialism will lead them to topics including materialism, postmodernism and contemporary cultural issues.
Graduate philosophy courses may include mathematical logic, laws of nature, and realism and anti-realism. Some courses may focus on personal identity and self, morality, social science, and promise and assertation. Skepticism, truth, reason and argument are some key topics in the study of philosophy on a graduate level. Other important topics may include critical theory, Asian philosophy, phenomenology and existentialism.
The concepts of free will, semantics, utilitarianism and value theory are included in most graduate philosophy curriculums. Problem-solving and the relationship between right and wrong are at the crux of the field. Transcendentalism, naturalism, semiotics and pragmatism are additional subjects that play large roles in philosophy graduate curriculums.
Through their philosophy courses, students will enhance their communication, analytical and critical thinking skills. They will develop powers of reasoning, as well as the ability to critique the views of others, and to organize thoughts rationally and present them in a clear, concise manner. The skills and abilities students hone from study in a philosophy graduate curriculum can help them in future endeavors in fields such as law, education, psychology, language, technology and science.
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text: tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24834457188473653642018-05-28T22:59:38.644-05:00Retro Recycled JewelryFunky, junky one of a kind jewelry. www.retrorecycled.etsy.comJo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-26023578656712828932009-08-01T21:45:00.007-05:002009-08-01T22:16:09.664-05:00Bead-uh-licious!I have been on a bracelet and necklace making "kick" this week! I have found oodles of old necklaces that were calling out to me to change them up a bit. Here a some pictures of my creations this week. They are colorful, fun, one of a kind, and big time bead-uh-licious! Today I worked on some resin jewelry. I have tried this before, but failed miserably! They should be ready tomorrow, so I Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-35070065703323932922009-07-26T16:14:00.010-05:002009-07-26T16:27:12.496-05:00What I have made this week....I have been going through some of my flea markets "treasures" this week and have unearthed some old beaded necklaces and bracelets. What did I do with those? I have made NEW bracelets out of them. Take a peek here, they will be for sale on the website this week. Also I have made some funky recycled bracelets out of fabric and used shipping tape rolls! How is that for recycling?Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-1139562472528123652009-07-09T10:15:00.004-05:002009-07-09T10:32:08.699-05:00New WebsiteI have a new website! Be sure to book mark it, and please check back often. I will be moving some of my items from Etsy to this website and adding new items. Jo Annhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-64830087133676391712009-06-25T21:08:00.008-05:002009-06-25T21:48:29.801-05:00Meet and Greet....Brenda of Naughty and Nice Lingerie!What kind of business do you own? I own a fabulous lingerie store on Ebay located at http://www.naughtyandnicelingerie.comHow did you get started in your business? I kind of jumped in feet first, without much of a plan. Family obligations forced me to make a decision to buy a home that O wasn't entirely ready to take on. However, I did and needed to find another source of income. I had always Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-23490724590265430462009-06-19T16:57:00.002-05:002009-06-19T17:10:11.655-05:00Meet and Greet....Jean May Originals!/>What kind of business do you own?100% Handmade Fashion Accessories, Home Decor, Soaps & More! At JMO you'll find handcrafted jewelry, crocheted hats, scarves, purses and pillows, handmade cold process soap, hand-poured candles, hand-dipped incense, and recipes are currently being tested for edible treats!How did you get started in your business?I started making stretch bracelets purely for funJo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-47617190479114639252009-06-05T22:50:00.017-05:002009-06-11T21:07:12.819-05:00Meet and Greet....Jen's Country Creations!What kind of business do you own?I don't exactly own a business as of right now, but am working on some ideas. I am however a consultant for several WAHM companies. Everything from Tarts, Candles, Sweets, Adult Products, Mineral Makeup and a bit of this and that. My favorite company is Just Tarts.. ( http://justtarts.wahmweb.com/store/affiliate.asp?aff=111 )How did you get started in your Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-40281005268731745962009-06-04T20:48:00.005-05:002009-06-04T21:33:37.186-05:00Meet and Greet....Silver River Jewelry!Meet and Greet will be a weekly spot discovering a crafty and/or direct sales business woman. I belong to a new group who supports women in business, appropriately named The Support System and just "met" Sonja of Silver River Jewelry. YOU can "meet" her here! What kind of business do you own?I design and make jewelry in a variety of techniques frommetal smithing and lapidary to bead weaving andJo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-51730414189556956852009-06-03T21:45:00.003-05:002009-06-03T22:56:00.509-05:007 Random Things About Me (thank you, Aimee!)My friend and the owner of Shake Your Bon Bons, Aimee, "tagged" me to answer 7 random things about me, so here we go!1. I am full of useless trivia-ask me about the Pittsburgh Steelers, hair bands of the 80s and I will probably know it! ;)2. Both my daughter and I are named after family members-both first and middle names3. I am self-conscious about my handmade goodies!4. I still have my Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-63937419143843876612009-05-29T23:29:00.002-05:002009-05-29T23:43:52.900-05:00Get Your Bon Bons Here!That's right! You can get some awesome, tasty goodies here: http://retrorecycledjewelry.webs.com/sybbaffiliate.htm I am now an affiliate for Shake Your Bon Bons! I have been buying bon bons from Aimee for almost a year now. She also has bon bons,fudge, glass candy, coffee and drinks, baked goods, mixes, supplies and much, much more!I believe in her products so much, and when she offered me a Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-10467469656869970652009-05-18T19:33:00.002-05:002009-05-18T19:45:23.307-05:00Shake Your Bon BonsMy good friend Aimee is the owner/operator of Shake Your Bon Bons. If you have never ventured over to her site, you are missing out, my friend! Aimee has bon bons, candies, coffees, cupcakes and more! I personally recommend the coconut bon bons, and the red velvet bon bons! They are scrum-diddly-umptious! I met Aimee through a yahoo group I was a part of and have been friends ever since- Jo Annhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-62354734392997020662009-05-13T17:42:00.002-05:002009-05-13T17:47:01.190-05:00AvonAs some of you know, I have been selling Avon since February. I have already have one recruit! I offer free shipping anytime. All you need to do at the check out is type in the code FSANY. Here is the link to my Avon store: www.youravon.com/jo-anngreer As for my jewelry, I still have oodles at my etsy shop. The jewelry I make is fun, retro, and for girls of all ages! Come check my etsy shop Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-40493178328767771752009-04-05T18:31:00.003-05:002009-04-05T18:39:50.127-05:00Retro Tropicana Jewelry and Hair Goodies LineI have been in a creative mood this weekend and have made some new jewelry and hair goodies. The new line is called Retro Tropicana. They give off a Hawaiian Luau feel, and of course, totally RETRO! To purchase, go to my etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5948052Here is a sneak peek:Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-34035649258345018272009-04-04T21:24:00.003-05:002009-04-04T21:35:16.079-05:00Grab Bags!Now at my Etsy Shop I have Grab Bags! For $5.00 you can get 5 rings and for $10 you can get 5 necklaces. I have these already packaged and ready to ship to you. You get a Retro Recycled Surprise when you "Grab A Bag!" What are you waiting for? Grab A Bag TODAY!!http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5948052Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-330268416287567982009-03-28T20:57:00.005-05:002009-03-28T21:13:22.512-05:00New Jewelry and more at my Etsy shopCheck out the new items in my Etsy shop! I have some new rings available. "Cocktail" and "Such a Betsy." Check out the new bracelets, too! Also the skinny scarves are a new addition as well as a new purse. Here is the link to my etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5948052Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-38180106853863178652009-03-14T18:09:00.007-05:002009-03-14T21:33:41.171-05:00More New Jewelry!I have been on a creative rampage this week!! I have added more jewelry to my Etsy Shop. Here is a ring- "Liberty for All" and a funky pair of earrings called "Eat at Vegas" I have added this week.Jo Annhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-52587400714850596742009-03-08T18:05:00.004-05:002009-03-08T18:11:28.694-05:00New at Etsy! I have been adding some new jewelry and hair goodies at my Etsy Shop. Go take a peek! Here is one that I have added(right picture), the Rock My World set. You get a pair of earrings, ring and a necklace, all made out of guitar picks! Also these cute hair clips are a must have! "You're The Apple of My Eye" when you wear these out! (left picture)Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-504410633564611642009-02-23T20:10:00.004-06:002009-02-23T20:14:59.263-06:00Morgan's Recycled Project for schoolMorgan has a recycling project for school this week, so we made a doll out of a used dish washing liquid bottle. We put an old sock over it for the dress, old beads I no longer used for a necklace, a wooden spoon for the head- with some googly eyes, pom-pom nose and a pipe-cleaner mouth. Her hair is pink yarn-she kind of reminds me of a girl "Beaker" from the Muppet Show . Here's a picture of it,Jo Annhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-61743427135122767062009-02-21T13:41:00.004-06:002009-02-21T13:48:03.554-06:00RamblingsThis week I have had a really bad cold that keeps lingering on. I haven't done much around the homestead, but thankfully, Tommy and Morgan has kept the house up and dishes and laundry caught up, too. On a good note, AVON is having the Big Beautiful sale and you can get goodies up to 65% off!! Check out my Avon store now!! http://jo-anngreer.avonrepresentative.com/Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-90613861575256793752009-02-06T19:24:00.001-06:002009-02-06T19:26:36.220-06:00AvonI am now an AVON representative!! Come visit my Avon store and check out the specials!!!Jo Annhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-19782557734986666782009-01-04T18:49:00.002-06:002009-01-04T18:52:28.112-06:00First post of the New YearWell the holidays are over and I am looking forward to 2009. I do not do resolutions, because I usually forget about them after a couple of weeks. I do hope to be more successful in my jewelry making and selling this year, as well as my knitting adventures. My knitting blog is here: http://simplyknits.blogspot.com/. I hope everyone has a wonderful 2009!Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-75469360416652649172008-11-27T11:06:00.004-06:002008-11-27T11:24:58.110-06:00New at Etsy! "Vinyl" Earrings and Necklace!Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-3267062783908301322008-11-23T16:44:00.000-06:002008-11-23T16:45:03.858-06:00New at Etsy!Check out my etsy shop for new earrings and rings!!!http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5948052Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-69326977411059471792008-11-22T22:26:00.003-06:002008-11-22T22:29:33.006-06:00New pendantsGo Bobcats!!#8 Bennett Dudley WR/CBJo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-975987519679384352008-11-22T21:07:00.003-06:002008-11-22T21:09:38.889-06:00New Rings!Jo Annhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483445718847365364.post-13923329621318881272008-11-22T21:00:00.003-06:002008-11-22T21:06:21.422-06:00New Rings! Jo Annhttp://email@example.com


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When: Sun., March 11, 4-5:30 p.m. 2018
The incredible Irish harpist Maria Christina Cleary and favorite soprano Clara Rottsolk will join Les Délices for performances of Dido's Lament in Lakewood and Shaker Heights March 10 & 11, 2018. Culminating in Purcell's famous lament "When I am laid in earth" from Dido and Aeneas, this varied program imagines Dido, queen of Carthage, famously deserted by Aeneas, from three emotional and musical perspectives. Harp solos and improvisations plus chamber music by Purcell complete the program. Pre-concert lecture at 3pm.
Price: $25 in advance, $30 at the door $5 Student Rush available at the door


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Try to find the sweet spot!
February 22nd, 2011 | Published in harmonize with boss
I attended a Harmony workshop recently at a music festival and realized we are often at odds with our boss when we don't try to harmonize! You'll notice that when you harmonize, you don't all sing the same note. Quite the contrary. When you harmonize, you sing a perfect match for the note someone else is singing.
What your boss wants is for you to find the match. Walk in stride, not the opposite direction. Find out where they are going and see what you can do to make it an easier trip. Facilitate a simpler transition or make the complex easy. You can't do that if you are trying to stand out. You can only do that if you are trying to create a perfect blend.
Often people feel like they will lose their integrity if they agree with or support the boss. No, not true. Find the areas you can support and focus on those. Where you can, harmonize. Once the boss sees you doing this, he will appreciate your support. Then when you want to sing a different tune, he might be more likely to listen!


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Bonjour, l'amour! Today is the day! (I'm in rhymes)
Let's celebrate the romantic love in its purest form, let's see how the immaculate thrill of love sends us a wondrous incandescent ray from the light created in the very first day, let us let our hearts sing together in a common symphony of sweet passion. And let us eat tons of chocolate allegedly shaped as our hearts and let us give/receive millions of bouquets of flowers, every single one featuring the immortal plastic heart, which will last far longer than we do. So it shall be written, so it shall be done!
Of course, you may choose to play the black sheep and do this every day, so there will be no celebration day for you, it will be just a day. And even more, you might want to do this your way, no plastic heart in the flowers, no dubious pralines with shape the only value, but a tender smile in the morning, a hearty embrace in the afternoon, and a sweet kiss in the night - the one that makes you both relive the first one. But this is for black sheep club only.
Now, let's be serious for a moment. If we were to exaggerate this, why would we have to always do it in this soap-opera-happy-ending-sugar-honey style all the time? Why do we need to buy that kitschy plastic heart with the flowers? It's not even a true symbol, it all depends on how you look at it, literally speaking. For many of us it's just a very beautiful, sexy, appetising, you name it, ass of a woman. Only in the reversed position, but that's details. And if this is what it is, why wouldn't we exaggerate on that side? Why would we not celebrate the complete different one, the kinky Valentine? How would that be? How many of us will celebrate that? How many of us will go and buy presents for our lover?
This would be so much fun, I'd love to be a sales man in one of those shops that sell thematic presents for such a day. I bet that men will come and buy stuff galore, no matter if they have a date or not. It's in our jeans, pun intended. A dialogue would be so smooth, close to a soliloquy:
"May I help you, sir?", would go the sales person and that would be pretty much everything they'll have to say in the matter.
"Hi, I've come to buy some presents for the Valentine's day. Soooo, let me have a look. Wow, I must have these three gimpy masks, they are so sexy. Or shall I take four? As for the lingerie, please give me a dozen per colour, you're always short of that, you know. OMG, is this a double dildo? Must have it, thanks, you're such a great shop. Two whips, please, and five pairs of hand cuffs. This will do, yes, thank you very much, see you next time".
It doesn't matter that you chuck them in the dust bin at home, you must buy those things and never be shy about that. Because you're a man. On the other hand, if you're a woman, there's a totally different scenario:
"Hello madam, how may I help you?"
"Oh, ah, oh, what shop is this? I thought it was a sports store, but ...".
"Not quite so, madam, we specialise in kinky Valentine's presents"
"Oh, ah, oh, I do not celebrate that, sorry. In fact, I find it repulsive and I could not possibly adhere to the idea of enjoying such a thing"
"Very well, madam, as you wish, there's no problem, you'll find the sports store 5 km further. In this area we are the only store though, sorry that you had to drive so far for nothing".
"Noooow that you're saying, and I am here anyway, by utter mistake of course, I do have a very good friend of mine who'd be interested in celebrating this... kinky Valentine. She's too shy though to come down here and I'm thinking ... maybe I can have a look ... and buy something for her, you know ...."
It's funny how the roles are changed in this situation. The man buys like a woman would normally do, lots of things that "you never know when you need them", whereas the woman buys what she wants and needs. But in the end, it doesn't matter, it's about joy and happiness.
And if I may add something here, forget about the stupid plastic heart and celebrate love whenever it shows to you. Whether it's overdosingly sweet, kinky, or black-sheepy, it's merely details. As long as it make you live like there's no tomorrow.


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Our Philosophy
Our Professional Learning Community use the four critical questions of learning to drive their collective inquiry and action research:
- What do we want students to learn? (essential standards)
- How will we know if they have learned? (team-developed common assessments)
- What will we do if they don't learn? (systematic interventions)
- What will we do if they already know it? (extended learning)
(DuFour, DuFour, Eaker, Many, 2010)
Our Purpose or Vision
Our school's vision is to prepare young people to become active, engaged and responsible citizens of the local and global community. We aim to prepare students to contend with a very dynamic 21stcentury in which creativity, cooperative work, connectedness to the world and adaptability are key features. The school aspires to provide a contemporary approach to teaching and learning in its purposeful learning environment.
School Mission Statement
To empower all students to strive to become successful, independent, lifelong learners.
Our Motto
"Learning for Living".
Values, beliefs and practices for all students, staff, parents and visitors
- Everyone has a right to be treated with care and compassion, free from harassment and discrimination.
- We work co-operatively and resolve conflict peacefully.
- We respect the experience and knowledge of others, particularly those with special skills and expertise.
- We respect others and their cultures, accept diversity and adopt behaviours that include others.
- We acknowledge that difficulties and disappointments are a normal part of life and by managing these wisely we can build greater resilience and achieve better outcomes for all.
- As members of the Dinjerra PS community we agree that our interactions will be conducted in a friendly, open and good-humoured manner.
- We acknowledge that Dinjerra PS has played a significant role in our local community for many years and its traditions need to be respected.
Statement of Values: Employees
Dinjerra Primary School as a member of the Victorian Government School System has adopted and demonstrates the values of the Department of Education and Training. Department staff in schools and offices uphold the Victorian Public Sector Values.
- Integrity
- Responsiveness
- Impartiality
- Accountability
- Respect
- Leadership
- A commitment to Human Rights
Department employees are required to demonstrate the values in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees.
Student Values
Our School Wide Positive Behaviors program recognises the following values as being intrinsic to the wellbeing of our students.
To be a learner
To be safe
To be thoughtful
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BOONE, N.C. (AP) Braxton Ogbueze scored 25 points with a career-high seven 3-pointers, and Charlotte beat Appalachian State 82-66 on Saturday, handing the Mountaineers their fifth straight loss.
Benas Griciunas and Anthony Vanhook scored 14 points apiece, Ridell Camidge added 10, and Jon Davis had a career-high seven assists for the 49ers (2-8), who shot 11 of 18 (61 percent) from long distance.
Ogbueze scored 20 points in the first half, including 6 of 6 3-pointers, and Charlotte led 40-33 at halftime.
Camidge and Griciunas each hit two 3-pointers and Charlotte led 54-45 early in the second half. Jake Babic's 3 pulled the Mountaineers within 56-50, but Charlotte replied with a 9-0 run for 65-50 lead and continued to pull away.
The 49ers outrebounded the Mountaineers 43-25 and its bench outscored Appalachian State's 39-24.
Frank Eaves scored 24 with four 3-pointers for the Mountaineers (2-8).