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The specialist homelessness services 2015–16 web report is the fifth annual report from the Specialist Homelessness Services Collection (SHSC). It describes the characteristics of clients of specialist homelessness services, the services requested, outcomes achieved, and unmet requests for services during 2015–16.
275 requests for assistance were unable to be met each day
1 in 4 clients were Indigenous, compared with just 1 in 33 of the population overall
Almost 2 in 5 clients sought support for domestic and family violence
1 in 38 people living in Remote/Very remote areas
were supported by homelessness agencies in 2015–16; the rate of service use in these areas is the fastest growing, at 6% on average each year between 2011–12 and 2015–16.
Since the beginning of the specialist homelessness services collection in 2011–12, there has been a steady increase in the number of clients across most geographic areas. The collection continues to reveal differences in client characteristics and service needs across these areas. Some key regional trends over the 5 years since the collection began have been:
Source: Specialist Homelessness Services Collection 2013–14 to 2015–16.
In 2015–16 regional areas displayed distinct characteristics:
About 1 in 4 clients
in Remote/Very remote areas (24%) were children under the age of 10; all other regional areas had lower rates, from 15% in Inner regional, 16% in Major cities and 20% in Outer regional areas.
Clients aged 25–34
represented the largest proportion across Major cities and Inner regional areas (both 19%).
Clients aged 0–9
represented the largest proportion in both Outer regional and Remote/Very remote areas (20%, 24%, respectively).
Source: Specialist Homelessness Services 2015–16, National Supplementary Table REG.1.
of clients accessing agencies located in Remote/Very remote areas required short-term or emergency accommodation.
of requests for accommodation were met in Remote/Very remote areas; however, the likelihood of receiving accommodation reduced with urbanisation with clients in Major cities and Inner regional areas the least likely to receive accommodation (55% and 45% of need met, respectively).
Mental health services
were needed by a higher proportion of clients living in Major cities (9%) than those in any other region (between 3% and 7%).
Source: Specialist Homelessness Services 2015–16, National Supplementary Table REG.3.
Source: Specialist Homelessness Services 2015–16, National Supplementary Table REG.4.
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The ready-to-wear brand Morgan has teamed up again with the model Georgia May Jagger for a fall/winter 2018 collection channeling the style of the cosmopolitan Parisienne.
The ready-to-wear brand Morgan has teamed up again with the model Georgia May Jagger for a fall/winter 2018 collection channeling the style of the cosmopolitan Parisienne.
Mackintosh, Alyx and photographer Nick Knight have launched a limited-edition collaborative coat, which will be available for purchase only at Mackintosh's London flagship.
Designer sock and underwear brand Happy Socks has partnered with fellow Swedish lifestyle brand Stutterheim to create the playful, gender-neutral Dream Raincoat, which launches on Tuesday.
The heritage US outdoor brand and the British urban adventure label have collaborated on a capsule collection revisiting two classic Woolrich jackets, which launched on Friday with an experiential event in London.
Kylie Jenner has unveiled the results of her upcoming beauty collaboration with Jordyn Woods. The collection, dubbed 'Kylie X Jordyn,' is set to launch officially on September 21.
Dior has unveiled a new "Tête de Mort" jewelry collection inspired by the desire to love life and live each moment with passion.
Summer may have only just drawn to a close, but Too Faced is already getting in the festive mood, and has unveiled its limited edition 2018 Holiday Collection.
American menswear brand Noah has debuted a capsule collection in partnership with Jamaican record label Tuff Gong, originally founded by singer-songwriter Bob Marley in 1965.
Kodak and Forever 21 have collaborated on a new Fall 2018 apparel collection, inspired by 90s Kodak colors and packaging from the photo brand's heyday as a NASCAR team sponsor.
The cosmetics retailer and the interactive art exhibit have been working on a series of makeup essentials and accessories set to launch on September 20 in the US and Canada.
For the Champions League game against Liverpool next Tuesday, PSG will be wearing Jordan, introducing a collaboration that, besides the game kit, also features a lifestyle line.
Madewell ventured into new territories on Wednesday with the debut of its first men's collection.
Twelve of the 18 Hidesign store openings planned will be in airports, to add to its current total of 15 airport stores. The brand has also just launched a travel collection with the French designer José Levy.
As well as unveiling three new iPhones on Wednesday, Apple revealed new features for its Apple Watch Series 4 that allow users to take their own electrocardiogram or detect a fall.
YNAP's luxe menswear arm Mr Porter has launched a "special project and story" with the debut of a 60-piece day-into-evening transitional wardrobe from Brunello Cucinelli, with a special Journal story debuting Thursday.

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Greetings Brothers & Sisters of Local 919,
I am writing to you today to let you know of changes regarding the April meeting.
After discussions with the BA, it is apparent that we are quite busy next month. Work is good! So busy that I fear there may not be enough members in attendance to make a quorum on the scheduled date of April 6th. The BA says the rest of the month of April looks crazy with work, too. "Make hay while the sun is shining".
There is also the matter of accepting nominations for the now-vacant Member-at-Large position on the Executive Board. Although I am told notification letters have already been posted, there is not enough time left to meet our Constitutional requirements for member notification regarding accepting nominations for this Office. This is less than good, as all members deserve proper notification regarding elections.
Therefore, for these two compelling reasons:
I am postponing our meetings for the month of April.
I feel that is very important that we make an effort to hold membership meetings once a quarter in the southern part of our jurisdiction. Therefore:
The next meeting of Local 919 is now scheduled for Monday, May 4th in Barre.
All of our meetings, including TSEOV, E-Board and General Membership are now rescheduled for that date and time. Please disregard the regular mail that you will be receiving that informs that April 6th is the date.
Please do your best to attend these meetings, as there are many things we need to accomplish.
I'll see you May 4th in Barre.
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FRANKLIN, Ohio -- The mother of a 7-year-old boy, who was found wandering the streets, is going to jail.
Police found the boy outside a CVS in August trying to sell his teddy bear for money to buy food for himself and his brothers. He was found to have not eaten for several days.
Photos from the home of Michael and Tammi Bethel show the deplorable conditions police found.
Officers found rotting food, cockroaches, strewn clothing and a nauseating smell. The children were removed from the home and the parents were charged.
"This isn't the first time your children have been removed from your care," judge Rupert Ruppert told Tammi Bethel. "It's not the second time the children have been removed from your care. It's not the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth time they have been removed from your care. This is the seventh time that these children have been removed from your household because of the same conditions."
Bethel pleaded guilty to two counts of child endangering. She could have faced up to 2 1/2 years in prison, but Ruppert gave her six months for each count.
"I love my kids and I will do anything that I have to do, if that means sitting in jail for a year or six months or however long, I will do it to make sure I get my kids back," she said.
"You claim that you love your children. I don't doubt that you love them, but you have a very strange way of showing it in the way you are providing care for them," Ruppert said.
Tammi Bethel said she felt ill after being sentenced and was taken to a hospital for treatment. WLWT reported Michael Bethel was also expected to be sentenced Friday, but he also was hospitalized.
Tammi Bethel told Ruppert she filed for divorce from her alcoholic husband and will make a new life in a different home for her family once she's released.
"That way I can get away from him because I cannot continue to take care of a grown man that won't take care of himself and my children," she said.
"She accepted responsibility for everything that happens," Bethel's attorney said. "Honestly, she was charged with five counts, we got it down to two counts, and honestly it could have been way worse."


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9 Out of 10 Doctors Like Their Jobs
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THURSDAY, March 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The next time you sit down with your doctor, it may help to know that they most likely love what they do. Nine out of 10 American doctors are happy with their choice of profession, even though they have some challenges.
That's the finding of an American Medical Association (AMA) survey of 1,200 doctors, residents and medical students, conducted in February.
"Physicians may be discouraged at times, but almost every single one of us remains confident in our decision to enter medicine and continues to be driven by our desire to help our patients," Dr. Andrew Gurman, AMA president, said in a news release from the association.
Three-quarters of respondents said helping people was the main reason for the career choice.
And, being a doctor seems to be a calling — nearly three-quarters of physicians said they knew before they were 20 years old that they wanted to be a doctor. One-third knew they wanted to be a doctor before they reached their teens, the survey revealed.
Almost two-thirds of doctors said they would encourage others to enter the field of medicine.
The top reasons for deciding to become a doctor were personal experiences as a patient, volunteer or with family members, the findings showed.
So, what challenges are doctors concerned about? Administrative burden, stress, and lack of time were the top three concerns cited overall.
Residents — doctors-in-training — were more likely to include long hours and an on-call schedule among their top challenges.
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FX has handed out a pilot order to animated action-buddy comedy "Cassius & Clay".
"Modern Family" producer Megan Ganz and "Archer" creator Adam Reed are teaming to executive produce the comedy pilot alongside Matt Thompson. The story follows two women living as bandits in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic America.
Ordwood Cassius (Kaitlin Olson) is a hard-drinking, quick-thinking, fast-talking bullsh—er who has more debts than sense. Shopcarter Clay (Lake Bell) is the fastest gun in the post-apocalyptic South who doesn't go looking for trouble but shares a station wagon with it.
Also featured are Connie Mack (Susan Sarandon) the ruthless and cutthroat owner of Wilke's only saloon and brothel and effectively runs the whole town and Doc Benz (JB Smoove) who is the town doctor in a dysfunctional relationship with a gentle giant of a blacksmith (Kevin Michael Richardson).
There's also the powerless town mayor (Jeffrey Tambor), the good-natured Preacher (Stephen Root), a pair of sister whores (Katy Mixon), and a terrifying tax collector (Robert Patrick).
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March 2, 2007
Gypsies will once again roam the streets of Laguna Beach as the third annual Djangofest kicks off tonight at the Festival of Arts. The festival will host a gypsy jazz performance tonight at 8 p.m. as well as shows at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Forum Theatre, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. It will feature local musicians as well as gypsy jazz musicians from abroad. Tonight's show is $34 and will feature Hot Club Pacific, Andreas Öberg and John Jorgenson. Tomorrow's matinee is $36 and will feature the Gonzalo Bergara Quartet, and duo Angelo Debarre and Ludovic Beier.
Jammin' with jazz pizazz
By: Katherine Tolford
September 28, 2005
When Jimmy Spencer strolls onto the stage at Mr. B's restaurant in Burbank impeccably dressed in a gray tailored suit, satin tie, handkerchief and silver cufflinks, he looks like a member of the Rat Pack. But once the room fills with the sound of his rich, velvety baritone voice, it's clear he sings with the intimacy of Nat King Cole. Spencer is a versatile singer who courts his audience with smooth and gentle phrasing and a warm, vibrant delivery.
City offers salsa, contemporary jazz for Cinco de Mayo
April 26, 2002
Suzie Harrison On May 5th, Laguna Beach, Music in the Park, Inc. and the Festival of Arts will sponsor the first Cinco de Mayo concert at the Festival of Arts grounds. Chico will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. The band has performed at various functions for 29 years throughout the Southern California area. Chico performs an array of traditional and contemporary jazz and salsa. KSBR public radio will be interviewing the band on May 4, on its weekly jazz spot.
International affair
By Candice Baker
June 21, 2007
The Art-A-Fair will reinvent itself this year as an Italian affair. The Venetian Carnival theme is aimed at showing off Art-A-Fair's distinction as the only international summer festival in Laguna. The property's entryway will be revamped in time for the festival's June 29 opening, and artists have been asked to work the theme into their offerings and booth designs in creating "Palazzo Laguna." "They never had a theme before," said Vicki Burkhard, the festival's vice president of marketing and brain behind the transformation.
In The Arts
July 14, 2011
Winning combo with wine, chocolate and jazz Thursday nights just got a lot more delicious. The "Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate: What Could Be Better?" series continues from 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday until Aug. 25 at the Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. The event features select wines by Kendall Jackson, gourmet chocolates by Xan Confections and a broad variety of jazz styles and performances. The musical lineup includes Max Bennett and Private Reserve on Thursday; jazz vocalist Kate Reid with the Evan Stone Trio on July 28; jazz vocalist Annie Sellick on Aug.4; jazz vocalist Denise Donatelli with the Evan Stone Trio on Aug. 11; jazz guitarist Steve Oliver on Aug. 18; and jazz vocalist Anne Walsh on Aug. 25. The event is for those 21 and older.
Art Festival Highlights
July 18, 2008
FESTIVAL OF ARTS Opening day Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. ? ?String Planet, 6 to 8 p.m. ? ?Junior Art Day 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ?Ceramic Workshop, 1 to 6 p.m. ?The Girls, acoustic vocals, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ?Peter Dobson Blues Band, 6 to 8 p.m. ? ?The Art of Cooking, 1 to 2 p.m. Amelia Saltsman author of ?The Santa Monica Farmers? Market Cookbook: Seasonal Foods, Simple Recipes,? will demonstrate how to shop in season for ingredients and how to use them to create easy and fresh recipes.
More fundraiser fun ahead
October 22, 2004
SUZIE HARRISON Between AIDS Services Foundation's "World's Fair -- Lost Vegas," the Moonshine Festival and Lagunatics, my head is still spinning from the fun. The momentum just keeps going with the Laguna Art Museum auction and Laguna Beach Live's jazz workshop and concert ... will the fun ever stop? LAGUNA ART MUSEUM'S ART AUCTION Laguna Art Museum will have it's 22nd annual art auction on Saturday. The event is always a blast and a great way for people to buy art from esteemed artists at reasonable prices.
September 21, 2007
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All that jazz, and then some
By Rhea Mahbubani
July 25, 2013
Poncho Sanchez only had one professional conga lesson. The class, which took place in the garage at his mother's house, was a treat from his sister while he was still in high school. "He had asked me to play a little bit of Cal Tjader, and after, he actually started asking me questions," Sanchez said. "I remember he said, 'How did you do that with your left hand? It sounded great!'" The teacher thought Sanchez had been playing the single-headed Cuban drum for six or seven years.
Jazz summer series kicking off
June 6, 2013
Laguna Beach Live! will launch its Jazz Wednesdays Summer Series on June 19. First up is the Latin Jazz Syndicate from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hotel Laguna Rose Garden at 425 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach. Doors open at 5 p.m. The band, which has performed with Poncho Sanchez, Luis Miguel, Dave Valentin and others, is led by Bijon Watson on the trumpet. Admission is $15 online and $18 at the door. For more information, visit http://www.lagunabeachlive.org or call (949) 715-9713.
Jazz orchestra plays on after tragedy
By Michael Miller
April 18, 2013
When the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra takes the stage Saturday in Laguna Beach, it may have a few souls to soothe and nerves to calm. And the group has been there before. On Sept. 12, 2001, the venerable big band ensemble co-headlined at the Hollywood Bowl, playing to a scattered audience — according to the Los Angeles Times review , less than half of the 6,800 ticket buyers came in the wake of the terror attacks. The band was diminished, too, as some members were unable to attend due to air traffic being grounded.
Trend Watch: Jazz Wednesdays feature critically acclaimed singer
By Alisha Gomez
March 14, 2013
More music is coming to town, thanks to Laguna Beach Live! Jazz Wednesdays. Critically acclaimed jazz singer Sara Gazarek and her quartet will be at Aliso Creek Inn on Wednesday. According to a press release, "Gazarek won the prestigious Downbeat Student Music Award for Outstanding Collegiate Jazz Vocalist while at USC, where she is now on the faculty in the Jazz Studies department. She studied privately with vocalists Tierney Sutton and Carmen Bradford, pianist Shelly Berg and bassist/arranger John Clayton, who became one of her most important champions.
August 11, 2011
YOUR WEEKEND Friday: Folk group Big Wide Grin, shown, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Anns Drive. Before the show, concertgoers can attend a picnic at 5:30 p.m. on the church's lawn. Tickets are $10. For more information, email email@example.com or call (949) 494-8061. SATURDAY: An artist reception for photographer Al Gerk will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Artist Eye Laguna Gallery, 1294-A S. Coast Hwy. Gerk's photos will be on display at the gallery through August.
In The Arts
July 14, 2011
Winning combo with wine, chocolate and jazz Thursday nights just got a lot more delicious. The "Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate: What Could Be Better?" series continues from 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday until Aug. 25 at the Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. The event features select wines by Kendall Jackson, gourmet chocolates by Xan Confections and a broad variety of jazz styles and performances. The musical lineup includes Max Bennett and Private Reserve on Thursday; jazz vocalist Kate Reid with the Evan Stone Trio on July 28; jazz vocalist Annie Sellick on Aug.4; jazz vocalist Denise Donatelli with the Evan Stone Trio on Aug. 11; jazz guitarist Steve Oliver on Aug. 18; and jazz vocalist Anne Walsh on Aug. 25. The event is for those 21 and older.
Heussenstamm headlines festival
By Cindy Frazier
February 27, 2009
The Artists? Theater will be swinging March 7. Guitarist John Heussenstamm will perform ?Nothin? But the Blues,? along with the award-winning Laguna Beach High School Jazz Orchestra and jazz singer Jamie Shew during the Fifth Annual Laguna Beach Blues & Jazz Festival at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the Artists? Theater, 625 Park Ave. The concert benefits school district music programs. Twenty-five members of the high school?s jazz orchestra just returned from Orlando, Florida, where they competed in the Disney Jazz Fest.
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- War Declared on Library of Congress by Venezuela
- The state of libraries: Funding down, but gaming up as way to attract young people
- Blogs May Be Rendered Obsolete by New Technology
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Friday, March 8, 2013
A Manicured Town?
It goes without saying that first impressions can be fleeting, and eventually very disappointing. So it was with Taunton, Massachusetts. My glances to left and right, occasionally looking forward in the traffic so as not to rear-end the car ahead, convinced me that there was more to this town than first met the eye, and that I should try and stop to explore when next passing through. How wrong could I be, and how could this town deceive me?
Taunton. The county seat of Bristol County. A town since 1639, settled not surprisingly by colonists from Taunton, England. (Hence nearby Bridgewater). Its wealth came from numerous silversmiths who made the town their home, and from ship building on the Taunton River. The famous Taunton ships were bought by customers all over North America and Europe, and the trade thrived until 1823, when someone thoughtlessly built a dam downstream at King's Bridge and so unwittingly (or not?) put a stop to it all. Unbelievable, but true!
Driving south on Route 44 with plenty of time to spare the perfect parking space was right opposite the First Parish church on Church Green. The usual quarter meter machine. Twenty five cents bought me an hour's parking. The grand church building with solid stone tower belonged more in the Anglican tradition but has actually been home to the Universalist Unitarian community since the mid 18th century. Their third home, and the seat of local government until later that century. So much for the revered separation of Church and State. But it wouldn't have mattered then. Apparently in those days that only applied to Roman Catholics, Jews and members of the Church of England. If I had lived then I would have been in good, and repressed company.
Main Street was but a few steps away, and it was there, within the first twenty of those, that my impressions of this town began to dive. After the fifth nail salon. (Five! Why does any town need five nail salons?) Another closed store, a good variety of lawyers' offices, there were only store-front churches to attract any casual interest. A small All Gospel Church marked one end of the street, while the "Church at the Crossroads" dominated mid-town. The etched inscription on the huge window glass announced, "All power in heaven and earth has been given to me." It was 'signed' Christ the King. Peering through the firmly locked doors (well, it was a Thursday morning) the lobby appeared to hold a number of circles of plastic chairs – each group surrounding a small coffee table on which were leaflets and books. The whole place had the aura and image of a cheap funeral parlour, which was only enhanced by the vases and bowls of plastic flowers everywhere.
I was in search of a little 'something' for it had been a while since breakfast coffee and roll, but nothing was open. Two cafes displayed CLOSED signs in their windows and looked as if they hadn't opened in a while. There was a rather grimy delicatessen on a street corner, but the sight of a man sitting on a bench smoking and eating a bagel suggested that I look elsewhere for my snack.
On the way back to the car, somewhat annoyed that I had only used up half of my extremely cheap parking fee, I made a mental note to find out if there was any connection between Taunton and tuxedos. The reason? There were three places to buy or rent dinner jackets within the same block. Surely if one was tempted to buy one here, there was nowhere on this street to wear it.
It was time to leave town. Head on south back to the Interstate, another State, and the ferry back to Long Island. My parting image and memory of Taunton is of a young woman sitting with her two toddlers on the sidewalk smoking a cigarette. She looked sad, tired and more than a little weathered. But at least her nails were perfect.
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But the good side is, the next door garden is getting cut down so they can get to her windows. This woman has weeds 12 feet high - and I am NOT exagerating. They bent our fence in. My guarden is getting sun again! Although, its a bit too late. most things have died or is very yellow.
Ramadan is coming up. 2 weeks to go. Last night was the full moon, and the offical closing of the islamic year. Last night, this years things are handed down by Allah -- what will happen, who gets born, who gets married, who dies, who gets ill, etc.
I've not been doing much, over all. Mainly cause I can't physically do much right now, due to asthma. Playing online games, interacting with players on mirc. I'm tired all the time, so I'm lazy. Bearly even been cooking.
Hubby and shahhe are doing well. MIL is going to pakistan for ramadan. Hubby going to mosque for ramadan. I'll mainly have the house to myself. It'll be so nice :D


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Events in Tallinn This Autumn 2017
AS many northerners have famously said before: "There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing", the charming Estonian capital city of Tallinn is ready to welcome the autumn nostalgia with potentially less-than-impressive temperatures on the horizon with some absolutely wonderful ideas for your visit to Tallinn this autumn.
So, wait no longer, come and chillax in the never-before-seen museums, unique cafes in medieval buildings and quite a few fabulous concerts, festivals and sports events in Tallinn.
Tallinn offers events for the body and soul during the long dark evenings of autumn.
SEB Tallinn Marathon, 8–10 September
The SEB Tallinn Marathon, taking place in the second weekend of September, has a new programme and a completely new course.
Light walks in Kadriorg, 20–21 September
The annual festival, taking place in Kadrioru Park, celebrates the end of summer and beginning of autumn. Thousands of candles are lit and light installations are placed all around the park. Traditionally, local artists give concerts, and the evening ends with a firework display.
For the first time, the festival takes place over two days, to mark the celebrations of Kadriorg's 300th anniversary in 2018.
XII Tallinn Design Nigh Festival, from 25 September until 1 October
Tallinn Design Festival is a significant annual event demonstrating the achievements of designers of Estonia and other countries and actuating discussions about the role of design in modern society. The venues of the festival have often happened to be neglected pearls of architecture becoming the favourites of public afterwards. This time the festival is held at the historical site of Noblessner submarine factory.
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The design fair Design Street will also rise for this years festival and you don't need a drvier's license to commute. Walk through good design as all of the greatest fashion, accessory, product and interior design will have its own address. In addition to just relaxing your eyes, Design Street is a great opportunity to purchase some of the best design for yourself.
Tallinn Design Night Festival is an annual public event exhibiting the accomplishments of designers from Estonia and other countries, and the mindset of the design community. The program of the XII Tallinn Design Festival Design Night focuses on design culture.
Tallinn Handicraft Fair, 27–29 October
This great autumn sale of Estonian handicraft takes place at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds.
Tallinn Restaurant Week, 1–7 November
Tallinn Restaurant Week offers a great opportunity to visit the various restaurants of Tallinn, which have created special menus for this event. Enjoy delicious experiences at different participating restaurants, each of which have their own style.
The event has become so popular, that as of 2017, it takes place twice a year – in spring and autumn.
Black Nights Film Festival PÖFF, from 7 November until 3 December
PÖFF is among the 15 most influential film festivals in the world, bringing world cinema in all its colours to the Estonian public and offering food for thought to a variety of tastes and ages. The festival consists of the main programme, three sub-festivals, and film and co-production markets.
Christmas Market on Town Hall Square, from 17 November until 7 January
The fairytale atmosphere of the Christmas market, which is held on Town Hall Square in Tallinn, makes anything possible! At the heart of it all – apart from Santa and his reindeer, who are eternal favourites with the kids – is Estonia's most famous Christmas tree, surrounded by little huts selling their wares. Here you will find handicraft specialists, alongside seasonal Estonian food and drink.
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September 5th
Apparently I'm not the only one entranced by different foods when traveling. A few more of my favorite photos of Bolivia dining:
Rehydrated fava beans. They have a nutty flavor and are wonderful.
Peeling potatoes. She didn't want me to take a photo of her face.
Cooking crepes, Bolivian style.
Tamales, ala Bolivia.
They said they had 40 different types of bananas in Bolivia. I only tried a couple, but the texture and flavor varied wildly. I like the little, super sweet yellow ones best.
A typical lunch scene.
One of many community meals I was presented. This one was incredibly good: goat cheese, hard boiled eggs, llama jerky, peanut drink, sweet potatoes, regular potatoes and salad. I didn't eat the salad, but tried everything else.
Catch of the day.
A traditional Bolivian stove and kitchen. Makes me appreciate the age-old stove I am working with, even if the temperature is incredibly off. I don't have to find firewood!
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Monk suicides has no support in Tibet: Wen Jiabao
A spate of suicides by Tibetan Buddhist monks were aimed at undermining the stability of Tibet and it has no popular support, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has said.world Updated: Feb 15, 2012 17:45 IST
A spate of suicides by Tibetan Buddhist monks were aimed at undermining the stability of Tibet and it has no popular support, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has said.
"Any attempt to incite a small number of monks to take radical moves to undermine the stability in Tibet Autonomous Region is not in the development interests of Tibetan-inhabited areas or in the interests of Tibetan people," Wen said.
"Such an attempt has no popular support," Wen added while answering a question at a press conference with European Council President, Herman Van Rompuy, and European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, here last night.
Tibet is an inseparable part of China's territory, Wen said, adding that Tibetan compatriots are members of China's big family and "They are our brothers."
This was the first time that a high ranking member of the Chinese leadership commented on the unabated suicides taking place during the last few months.
Till now over 20 monks and nuns have attempted self immolations, mostly in South West Sichuan province bordering Tibet. A teen-aged Nun and a Monk have set themselves on fire recently.
While the Nun died, the young monk was reportedly admitted to a hospital.
Overseas Chinese groups say that those who attempted suicides, shouted slogans calling for return of the Dalai Lama from exile as well as condemning stern security measures against the clergy.
Wen said Tibet practices regional ethnic autonomy.
"We pay close attention to protecting the ecological environment and traditional culture of the Tibet Autonomous Region, and we respect and protect the freedom of religious belief of Tibetan people," he was quoted by the state-run Xinhua news agency as saying.
Wen said, the Chinese government has long been committed to promoting economic and social development in Tibet, and has constantly increased support for development in that region.
"The Chinese government has made a new plan to support development in Tibet, which is particularly aimed at improving the livelihood of local farmers and herdsmen," he said.
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A convicted sex offender with an extensive criminal history has been charged with fatally shooting a man at a Cary apartment complex last month.
Investigators on Wednesday charged Kenneth Lamont Taylor, 33, of Durham with the first-degree murder of Jibrael Menelik.
Menelik, 28, was shot April 10 at The Grove at Cary Park on Pony Club Circle in northwestern Cary.
Taylor was still at large late Friday.
"We have been working around the clock with local, state and federal officials to locate him," Pat Bazemore, Cary's police chief, said in a statement. "We look forward to bringing resolution to this case, our community and, most importantly, Jibrael's family."
Police have not said whether they think Taylor fled the Triangle. But they think he has connections to New Jersey and New York.
Taylor is approximately 5-foot-7, 155 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.News of the charges brought mixed emotions to Menelik's family.
He is considered armed and dangerous, police said.
"I'm glad they've got a name," said Doris Dunn, Menelik's mother. "But this is just like living it all over again.
"I'm just praying justice will be done."
In 2000, police charged Taylor with second-degree rape in Durham County.Cary police received several calls about gun shots at The Grove at Cary Park on the morning of April 10.
He was convicted of first-degree kidnapping and sentenced to three years probation, state records show.
Taylor is a registered sex offender who was charged in 2005 with first-degree rape of a child.
He eventually pled guilty to the lesser offense of taking indecent liberties with a minor and was sentenced to two years in prison.
Taylor was released in 2007, one month short of two years behind bars, state records show.
Taylor also has criminal convictions for trespassing, public disturbance, fictitious information to an officer, reckless driving, driving while impaired, failing to register as a sex offender, financial card fraud and felony possession with the intent to manufacture, sell and deliver drugs, court records show.
When they arrived, officers found Menelik in the breezeway of the 700 building, shot but conscious.
He was pronounced dead at Duke University Medical Center.
It was the first homicide in Cary since 2008.
The fear lingers
The case has shaken residents at the Grove, one of the town's few affordable housing communities.
Keesia McLain lives in the building adjacent to where the shooting took place.
"There's some relief knowing that they've identified somebody, even though they still have to catch him," she said Thursday.
McLain has seen the mug shot of Taylor, but she doesn't remember seeing him at the complex.
"There's so many strangers coming in here," McLain said. "We wouldn't have known the difference, if he came in day or night."
McLain said her request for an extra lock on her front door went unheeded. That in part has her thinking that she'll move out once her lease expires in February.
Police ask anyone with information about Taylor's whereabouts to call their local law enforcement office, the Cary Police Department at 919-469-4012 or Cary Crime Stoppers at 919-226-2746.
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Computational Science and Engineering
Scientific computing is often called the "third pillar of science", standing right next to theoretical analysis and experiments for scientific discovery.
Computation becomes crucially important when:
- the problem at hand cannot be solved by traditional experimental or theoretical means, such as attempting to predict climate change;
- experimentation may be dangerous, e.g., characterization of toxic materials;
- the problem would be too expensive or time-consuming to try to solve by other avenues, e.g. determination of the structure of proteins.
Computational science is a multi-disciplinary activity involving experts in the application and experts in the development and implementation of computational methods.
In ME@BU, a large fraction of the research projects has an associated computational aspect. Computational fluid dynamic simulations, finite element simulations, and particle interaction simulations are applied regularly to study fluid-thermal and mechanical systems at all scales. In addition, new computational techniques are being developed to push the state-of-the-art in simulation capacity.
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Computational Method Development
- Fluid Mechanics: In this arena new modeling methods are being developed to better predict complex fluid flows. Models applicable to micro and nanoscale fluidics are also being developed.
- Mechanics and Materials: New finite element formulations are being developed to improve coupled fluid/structure simulations. Methods for coupling atomistic and continuum simulations to allow for the simulation of nanostructures are also under investigation.
Application of Computational Methods
- Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Acoustics: In this area researchers are applying CFD methods to study flow noise in engines and heating due to high frequency resonance, nonlinear propagation simulations to analyze the effect of shock waves, heating due to high frequency resonance, inviscid flow simulations to study vibration and sound associated with high speed trains, and electrochemical processes important for energy generation and storage mechanisms.
- Robotics and Controls: In this field researchers are developing new control algorithms for networks of robots and gene networks as well as nonlinear control and for complex mechanical systems.
- Mechanics and Materials: Finite element methods are being used by researchers at BU to guide experimental investigations into the mechanical properties of bones and tissues. They are also used regularly to better understand the electronic, optical and magnetic properties as well as the acousto-vibro responses of complex materials such as composites.
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UPDATE 5:08 p.m.: Firefighters have now contained a brush fire near Zinfandel and Douglas Boulevard in Rancho Cordova. The fire broke out about 2:30 p.m. and has consumed around 140 acres according to Sacramento Metro Fire.
The fire damaged at least two empty buildings.
Original Post: Crews were busy Monday afternoon as they battled several fires in the Sacramento region and in the Sparks area.
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District reported a 100-acre fire in the Rancho Cordova area. The blaze erupted near Zinfandel Drive and Sunrise Boulevard.
#Zinfandel pic.twitter.com/07bgFurKvy— MetroFire Sacramento (@metrofirepio) July 3, 2017
Near Wilton, traffic on Highway 99 was backed up due to a grass fire.
Wilton, CSD and Herald units working a grass fire on Hwy 99-NB and SB down to one lane between Dillard and Arno pic.twitter.com/c2o2BoSBYp— Wilton Fire Pro Dist (@WFPDPIO) July 3, 2017
Another grass fire burned near Phillips and Westbrook roads in Roseville. There were no structures threatened in that blaze.
Roseville Fire is currently working a grass fire near Phillips Road and Westbrook Road. No structures threatened at this time. pic.twitter.com/VL4o9qx1cf— Roseville Fire (@RSVL_Fire) July 3, 2017
Meanwhile near Sparks, a fire in the Golden Eagle area prompted a brief voluntary evacuation. That evacuation has since been canceled though the blaze continues to burn.
Evacuation orders cancelled. Crews doing excellent job and air support in bound for Golden Eagle area. pic.twitter.com/byeLlWyyuK— Reno Fire Department (@RenoFireDept) July 3, 2017


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Against the altered grain
Anthony Shadid, Boston Globe Staff, 5/2/2001
WASHINGTON - The nation's agricultural industry - from farmers to food processors - is bracing for the latest and possibly most far-reaching repercussion of the introduction of bioengineered foods: lucrative export markets closed to unapproved crops grown in North America. Monsanto Co. announced last week that it had recalled hundreds of tons of bioengineered canola seed from Canadian farmers because the shipments may have contained genetic material not approved for consumption in Japan, one of the leading export markets for Canada and the United States.
A spokesman for Monsanto said the St. Louis-based company is trying to find out how the mistake happened. But experts contend that such mistakes are likely to occur more often and become more costly as long as biotech seeds grown in North America remain banned in markets like Europe and Japan. ''The problem is very serious and it's something we're not prepared for,'' said Neil Harl, an economics professor and farm expert at Iowa State University. ''It's already hurting us on the export side.'' The danger to the United States's nearly $52 billion food export market has prompted even supporters of biotechnology - most recently, the North American Millers Association - to urge a reform in the way federal agencies regulate biotech and what seeds biotech companies market.
Adding urgency to those calls are the mounting number of food processors that are insisting their ingredients contain no biotech material.
Genetically engineered crops - mainly corn, cotton and soybeans - entered the market five years ago. Their benefits were obvious to many: Some varieties could tolerate pesticides or even produce their own insecticides. As a result, their use skyrocketed, in particular in the Midwest. Nearly two thirds of this year's soybean crop is expected to be genetically engineered, up from just over half in 2000. A similar portion of the cotton crop relies on biotech seeds, while just under a quarter of American corn is genetically engineered.
The problem, though, is that many varieties are not approved in other countries. Of 16 bioengineered varieties of canola, for instance, 14 are approved in Canada, but only 10 are sanctioned in Japan and three in the European Union. Corn, whose exports earn the United States nearly $4.5 billion a year, is similar: While 16 varieties are allowed in the United States, only 10 have received approval in Japan and just four in the EU.
That poses the requirement, by default, of separating crops intended for export overseas - a growing challenge for the industry, which admits that the sheer bulk of harvests means they are often freely mixed. In markets where varieties are not approved, the tolerance is zero, and even one kernel could be grounds for rejecting a shipment. ''Zero is a really low number,'' said James Bair, vice president of the millers association, a Washington-based trade group that represents 45 milling companies in 37 states. ''The US system developed over 100 years to handle massive quantities of grain which are basically interchangeable in their suitability for all end uses,'' he said. ''That system is fantastic in its ability to do that. But it's not very nimble when it comes to satisfying special needs.''
His group urged the government last week to coordinate with other countries the licensing of biotech seeds. Unless those seeds are approved in all major markets, it said, they should be kept off US farms. It also urged companies to stop selling seeds that lack ''broad international approval.''
That topic was a focus of attention at a meeting in April of the USDA's Advisory Committee on Agricultural Biotechnology, formed in January 2000 to advise the federal government on biotech issues. Some participants raised concerns that the US farm system is increasingly vulnerable to the mixing of biotech and non-biotech crops as well as the risk of bioengineered plants like corn passing their genetic traits through cross-pollination.
Both are likely factors in the resilience of StarLink, a variety the government approved only for animal use out of concern that it might cause allergic reactions in people. It was planted on just a fraction of farmland but has showed up in food ranging from taco shells to corn dogs, forcing the costly recall of more than 300 products. ''That illustrates what happens with bulk commodities,'' said Charles Hurburgh, an Iowa State University professor and director of the Iowa Grain Quality Initiative. ''If one farmer plants it, then everyone has to test.''
Such testing could become more important.Fearing consumer backlash, McDonald's has told its suppliers it doesn't want genetically engineered potatoes. Other food processors have made similar demands, including Frito-Lay Co. and Novartis AG, maker of Gerber baby food. In April, sugar refiners told farmers to avoid bioengineered sugar beets.
While sugar beets are a minor crop, the decision was the latest setback for biotechnology companies like Monsanto and Aventis SA, which are already struggling with the looming need for segregated crops. ''It's a challenge that we'd rather not have,'' said Loren Wassell, a Monsanto spokesman.
Wassell said Monsanto has sought uniform global standards for biotech products, creating a market with little distinction between genetically engineered and conventional varieties. He said the company would not market seeds unless they were approved in both the United States and Japan, which imports more than $9.3 billion in US farm products. Without uniform standards, US farmers risk losing more exports. Already, US shipments of corn to Europe have evaporated over the use of bioengineered seeds, closing a $200 million-a-year market. The Illinois Department of Agriculture has urged seed companies not to sell varieties not approved overseas. And, worrying US farmers, some countries like Brazil are beginning to market soybeans and other products as free of genetically altered material, playing on consumer fears. ''The American farmer loses out on this,'' said Hurburgh. ''This is going to be a running battle for quite some time.''
Organic crop certifiers decry transgenic contamination
May 1, 2001 -- Cropchoice news
Contamination. That was the gist of declarations by two organic agriculture organizations to describe the effect of transgenic crop production on organic farming. As is the case with conventional soy, corn, and canola, organic crops have tested positive for the presence of foreign genetic material because of cross-pollination, seed stock contamination. The inability to segregate transgenic crops from their organic and conventional counterparts during harvest, handling, transport and milling is also responsible for contamination. The Organic Federation of Australia declared that contamination from transgenic crops in the United States has spread to such a degree that it cannot verify the purity of imported organic ingredients. Farm Verified Organic seconded that assertion. A press release from the North Dakota certification agency stated: "the GM pollution of American commodities is now so pervasive, we believe it is not possible for farmers in North America to source seed free from it." The widespread adoption of GM crops in the U.S. makes it difficult to ensure that grain is not being contaminated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as it is handled and transported from the field to the end customer. Industry insiders even question whether the foundation (parent) seed for non-GM varieties can meet a 1% purity level," according to the November 2000 edition of Farmindustrynews.com.
David Gould, a member of the certification committee of Farm Verified Organic, discussed the contamination situation with Cropchoice in February. "Our investigations thus far from the 2000 harvest lead us to believe that virtually all of the seed corn in the United states is contaminated with at least a trace of genetically engineered material, and often more," Gould said. "Even the organic lots are showing traces of biotech varieties."
He pointed out the now familiar StarLink corn fiasco. Iowa farmers planted 1 percent of their crop with StarLink. By harvest time, 50 percent registered positive for the genetically engineered variety. Since his preferred option of a ban on transgenic crops probably won't happen soon, Gould favors establishment of a maximum tolerance level for genetically modified organisms in organic crops. Currently, there is no universal standard. In the case of corn, he said that if organic certifiers insisted on 0 percent contamination, "we shouldn't certify any corn."
At the same time, he worries that propagating transgenic crops year after year will lead to the presence of more and more foreign genes in organic and conventional varieties. This in turn, would mean raising the tolerance levels. Whether the organic stamp of approval would then become something of a joke is open to debate.
But one should remember that organic standards have to do with production, not purity, said Annie Kirschenmann, of Farm Verified Organic. This means that testing for any kind of residue, be it from pesticide or genetic drift, is not part of determining whether to certify a farm as organic.
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- Outline. Make a sketch of your essay before you write it out straight away. Use brief words to describe each paragraph and use bullet points for what you are about to put in each paragraph. Play with the structure of the essay and the orders of the contents.
- Introduction, paragraphs, and conclusion. Now you sit down and write the academic essay. You need to grab readers' attention in the introduction. You also want to set up the issue and lead your readers into your thesis. Each paragraph needs to focus on a single idea supporting your thesis. You should begin a paragraph with a topic sentence and support the assertions with evidence. Use the most sensible and clearest way you can to expound your ideas. At the end, make a graceful exit by using a wrap-up sentence and some memorable thoughts. Maybe use an interesting twist of logic, or a quotation to leave your readers in deep thoughts.
- Formatting and proofreading. Format your academic assay following the correct citation. MLA style is what's commonly used. After formatting the essay, it's time for you to polish your language and correct any mistakes.


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I am preparing the new blog site to go live. With that, I find myself needing to write the most important things I have written yet. Therefore, I will temporarily be turning my energy away from the study of Hebrews, and towards the new blog project in order to give it my full attention.
This seems like the perfect opportunity to run a repeat of the most popular posts on this blog of all time. This updated post titled Sanctification Produces Power was originally published on April 11th, 2012, and is the most popular post yet:
In Joshua 7:13 we read, "God told Joshua to sanctify the people, because if he did not, they would be defeated before their enemies." Defeat is certainly one of the biggest reasons to seek the freedom that Christ died for us to have.
The following definition of sanctification is found in the Spirit Filled Life Student Bible:
Sanctification is a process in which God is invited to possess every dimension of your personality. For the NT believer it means completely opening yourself up to the cleansing stream of God's delivering power in your life and allowing the Holy Spirit to make you completely His.
Sanctification is the pathway to release and power. We allow the Lord to sanctify us when we stop playing games with Him and say in our hearts, 'Okay, Lord, I want You to make me completely Yours.' We then give Jesus Christ full permission to enter every dimension of our personality and set us free.
As a Christian, more than anything else our lives should be characterized by victory not defeat. Learning to live in victory is one of my goals for this blog.
The following excerpt is taken from the updated version of Oswald Chambers My Utmost for His Highest, titled Complete and Effective Divinity, and speaks of the process of sanctification in another way:
The resurrection of Jesus has given Him the authority to give the life of God to me, and the experiences of my life must now be built on the foundation of His life. I can have the resurrection life of Jesus here and now, and it will exhibit itself through holiness.
The idea all through the Apostle Paul's writings is that after the decision to be identified with Jesus in His death has been made, the resurrection life of Jesus penetrates every bit of my human nature.
It takes the omnipotence of God— His complete and effective divinity— to live the life of the Son of God in human flesh. The Holy Spirit cannot be accepted as a guest in merely one room of the house— He invades all of it.
And once I decide that my 'old man' (that is, my heredity of sin) should be identified with the death of Jesus, the Holy Spirit invades me. He takes charge of everything.
My part is to walk in the light and to obey all that He reveals to me. Once I have made that important decision about sin, it is easy to 'reckon' that I am actually 'dead indeed to sin,' because I find the life of Jesus in me all the time (Romans 6:11).


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MvcMailer 0.6.0
MvcMailer sends emails using the MVC views as Email Body with no effort. See an example at the project site.
Here's a quick list of features:
a) Use Razor/WebForms views
b) Use Master pages
c) Write Testable Code
d) Pass values to your view using ViewBag or ViewModel and
e) Generate Absolute URL using Url.Abs method [New in V0.5].
This package has a very good amount of test coverage and if you want, take a look at the project site. This is email done eight for ASP.Net MVC - no more spaghetti code for emailing :) See the code project article at http://www.codeproject.com/KB/aspnet/MvcMailerNuGet.aspx to learn more about MvcMailer!
MvcMailer has a MailerBase class that extends ControllerBase class. So, Mailers are just like your Controllers.
As a result, you can use all the controller goodies without any learning curve, period. The end result is a professional looking HTML email body ready for your to send to your website users.
See the version list below for details.
This package has no dependencies.


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COURTESY: OUTLOOK NEWDELHI, 31st Jan:
A Special Investigation Team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), probing the alleged extra-judicial killings and fake encounters in Manipur, has taken over probe in 30 pending cases in adherence to the Supreme Court of India's January 31 deadline.
The Supreme Court had on January 16 chided the investigating agency for not registering the required number of cases in the matter, as directed by it earlier.
It had directed the SIT to lodge 30 more first information reports (FIRs) on or before January 31 this year, after the SIT informed the court that it had registered 12 First Information Reports (FIRs) till date in the case.
The agency has now registered 30 more FIRs in the Manipur fake encounter case, taking the total number of cases to 42.
The top court had on July 14 last set up an SIT comprising five CBI officers, and ordered registration of FIRs and probe into the alleged extra-judicial killings in Manipur.
The same court had asked the CBI director to lodge the necessary FIRs and complete the investigation by December 31 last year.
The apex court, which is hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking probe into 1,528 alleged extra-judicial killings in the north eastern state, had ordered registration of FIRs in 81 cases, but the CBI could not find enough material to register the same in large number of cases.
After going through the agency's status report, the apex court had on January 16 ordered to file 30 more FIRs in addition to the 12 cases already filed by the CBI.


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Lianne Ebbinkhuijsen is an international Sales Mentor, Speaker and CEO/Founder of Easy-Influence.com
She is passionately committed to empowering entrepreneurs to achieve trust, influence and persuasiveness in their interactions with others.
To her, successful people share one main quality: being able to sell ideas easily without 'losing' themselves.
Please enjoy the tips and insights Lianne shares in this interview.
Episode 8
Enjoy this episode


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Thoughts on Bereavement
with Young Children
from a 9/11 Widow
Bereavement and mourning are tasks of those who have lost a loved one in their lives. Although it can progress to a point where one would exhibit clinical manifestations of diagnosable psycho-pathologies, in most cases it is a sad, difficult but normal time for those who are left behind after a death.
It is a time of sadness, anxiety, anger, fear and the desperate feeling of being alone. Not lonely, there are often scores of people offering support to the bereaved...but alone. One is trapped with the real sense that no one else can possibly know how they feel or what they are going through. And of course they would be correct...grief is unique to every person...but to all a dark and difficult journey.
Despite this accepted notion of unique and individual grief; bereavement therapy offerings and interventions are often cookie cutter outlines intended to guide the bereaved through the stages of grief. In my own experience with my children, every grief support group they attended were exact replicas of the other. In most, children were required to progress through the stages of grief as identified by Worden et al in the Harvard Child Bereavement Study; (1) accepting the reality of loss; (2) experiencing the pain or emotional aspects of loss; (3) adjusting to an environment in which the deceased is missing; and (4) relocating the person within one's life and finding ways to memorialize the person. The "therapy" would require a child to identify who they lost, talk about how sad they felt, come up with ideas for how they can go back to their life "as normal" and then make a memory box or story…etc.
It seemed to me that at the conclusion of the therapy, children were expected to have completed the tasks of mourning. My children threatened to never speak a word to me again if they had to build "one more memory box." The idea may have helped the first time, but offered no comfort to kids who were still suffering as time progressed and the pain was still raw.
In a recent book published by William Worden, he wisely notes:
"Let me conclude this introduction with something that causes me concern - the failure of clinicians and researchers to recognize the uniqueness of the grief experience. Even though mourning tasks apply to all those dealing with losses - how a person approaches and adapts to these tasks can be quite varied. A one size fits all approach to grief counseling or grief therapy is very limiting" (Worden, J. William. Grief Counseling and Grief Therapy. Springer Publishing, 2009. p. 12)
Equine assisted therapy is not one size fits all. There are many ways this approach can be effectively utilized to help those bereaved. For one, as the attached article by Strom/Wilson illustrates, traditional bereavement support can be offered using horses as facilitators. But it can be more.
One crucial element of life that is missing during times of intense grief is peace. Peace of mind, peace of your soul is absent and it contributes to fatigue, sadness, and despair. The human-equine bond is special and fosters peace...the opportunity to have these moments is such a gift to those bereaved and fosters healing. "Therapy" for some bereaved can simply be the pursuit of peace.
Secondly, as noted above, one size does not fit all and traditional therapeutic intervention does not work for some children and MANY teens. Equine assisted therapy can be the tool that helps a child or teen begin to progress through the stages of mourning without having it "feel" like therapy.
This is a new field with many opportunities. It is an intervention model that I am more than confident will be successful. Using simple survey type depression scales to assess outcome for validation, this intervention also seems easy to prove as an evidence based therapeutic intervention. And it can be an effective way to help kids after loss...there are so few good programs available.
MaryEllen McKillion Salamone
Widow to John Salamone who was killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Single mother to Alex, Aidan and Anna, ages 6, 4 and 2 at the time.
- Founder, Children of September 11 in 2002, (independently funded program under Families of September 11, designed to address the specific needs of children who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks)
- Founder, 2 Educate 2 Inspire 4 Action (State of New Jersey's Department of Education)Board member, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
- Appointee, Educational Advisory Board of the National 9/11 Memorial Museum
- Appointee, White House National Commission on Children and Disasters Committee on Education
- Served as Parent Chair, NICHQ (National Institute for Children's Healthcare Quality) in a year long program to assist pediatric primary care practices in implementing mental health screening during annual physical examinations
- Served as faculty, Mt Sinai Medical School's Reaching Children Initiative, a two year long continuing education program for pediatricians addressing the mental health needs of children after the 9/11 attacks
- Founder and Board/Advisory member, Families of September 11 (www.familiesofseptember11.org), Served as president for two years, raised over one million dollars in funds for the organization
- Collaborated on and wrote Forward for the recently published The Grieving Student: A Teacher's Guide and co-wrote the accompanying teaching training module
- Advisory Board, Spring Reins of Hope~Growth, Getting to the Horse of the Matter, with specific regard to the Bereavement work and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy


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Ponder over the legends of the trickster Raven with this Native Home Ceramic Mug featuring Haida artist, Allan Weir's Raven Brings the Light design.
Ravens bring light to every situation. They symbolize humour, cleverness and intelligence. Have you ever heard a raven laugh?
Features a glossy red pop of colour enamel on the inside.


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"My son was a pushover at school and didn't have any confidence. Kids pester him and push him around. Because of jiu-jitsu, all that has changed. I told him to try and avoid fights but when they wouldn't leave him alone, he finally did a foot sweep on one of the boys (3x). After that, it was over. The bullies retreated and I think now they are actually becoming friends."
"Thank you once again for the opportunity to work with your class. The environment you have created is exactly what I have been looking for. If you are willing both of my kids would like to join your team. Kyle has told me he wants to go to the school EVERY time it opens."
"Great environment...good people...safe...clean. Good pace for any level of learners. I go as often as i can whenever i can. I would highly recommend Gracie Barra Corona to anyone interested in self defence or just a good workout."
"Because we are family. Many of us will stick around for one, sometimes two hours after class just talking. We emphasize technique above raw strength. We do our best to carry on the dream of Master Carlos, and the ideals that go along with training the gentle art."
"I'm coming up on 40 years of age and have finally discovered a program that allows me to push my athletic potential to my limits and beyond. Gracie Barra Corona's Instructors and staff are highly proficient in the art and have continually proven to effectively instruct students at all levels. I am proud to be a part of the organization that has continued to expand my skill set and improve my health at the same time."
"Great family environment and a great workout. My health has improved dramatically since I started training. My confidence, my health and lifestyle has all changed for the better since I have started."
"My son and I have trained there for almost a year now and Tom Reusing is the best instructor I have ever trained under. My son is 10 years old and Tom's kids classes are well rounded. He not only teaches them the best form of self defence while instilling discipline, but he does it with compassion and zeal."
"I would recommend Gracie Barra because it has a great atmosphere. The instructors genuinely want people to succeed. They offer classes in different disciplines and convenient times."
"Great instructors. Quality recreation for kids."
"A refreshing outlet from everyday life, that's not only healthy but enjoyable. With good people and good instructors, it is hard to find a better martial arts environment."


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Upcoming Training Dates in Foothills District http://www.foothillsbsa.org/training
2012-2013 Training Schedule - Keep watching - courses may be added or re-scheduled!
*RSBC - Roswell Street Baptist Church. Lower level (off Aviation Rd.) MAP
**Council Course, at the Atlanta Area Council Volunteer Service Center (aka "Scout Shop") MAP
Additional training opportunities abound! Don't let your schedule keep you from getting trained - check with our neighbor districts.


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I also have some sad news, there are a few members that will be forced out of the team by inactiveness or not delivering any work so far. Also Admiral will be degraded to normal mapper instead of Co-Leader because of inactiveness.
Here is the list of people that are going to be banned, those have until 1 December to react.
-Centric Founder and Owner
Edited by Revantheemperor, 24 January 2007 - 21:05.


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The summer holidays are a challenge for any parent, but when it's raining outside it can be even harder. Here, we have 15 ideas on how to keep your kids entertained and they're free!
Go puddle hunting- great for rainy days. Get your waterproofs and wellies on and see who can find the biggest puddle to go splashing in! You can go to your local park or just walk around your area, you're bound to find a puddle!
Have a DVD day- dig out old favourites and have a PJ and DVD day.
Water paint on the patio- you don't even need a paintbrush. Get a bowl of water and paint pictures on your patio with your fingers. The water evaporates leaving no lasting damage on your patio and you can have hours of fun creating pictures.
Bring me a…- set your children the challenge of finding things in the house by asking them to bring you something specific. The first person to find the most items wins!
Photo challenge- give them an hour and a list of things you want photographing and see what you get back!
Invent a game- get creative and ask your kids to invent a new game. Ask them to write down the rules and what the game is, as well as designing any boards or things to go with it.
Find a new park- look up a new park on Google maps and find a new park to visit.
Build a den- a classic childhood past time but a favourite. Turn your living room into a den for the day and take some books in to read.
Get creative with cardboard boxes- you can create nearly anything from cardboard boxes! From cars to kitchens, let your creativity and imagination run wild!
In fact, there's a whole YouTube channel dedicated to creating things from cardboard boxes.
Go to the library- Enjoy reading new books together and it gets the kids out of the house. You may just discover a new favourite.
Write a story- Get your kids to write a story. If you want to make it last a bit longer, give them challenges like 'the story has to have a dog and a banana in it'. Get them to draw all the pictures for it and the front cover too.
Dig out old board games- dig out your favourite old board games and spend an afternoon enjoying them.
Play dress up with old clothes- let your kids play dress up with any old clothes which you have. You could even get them to customise them.
Make sock puppets with old socks- dig out old socks and ask your kids to create new sock puppets. They could even create a show with them.
Create a play/show- ask your kids to put on a show. It could be a dance show, an X factor style show or even a play.
Places to visit
There are plenty of free places to visit with your kids to make summer not only cheaper but enjoyable too!
Netmums have a great list here which tells you what's going on in your area!


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Why Succession Planning is Important
Plan Now to Hand Over the Reins
Whether you're new to business or you've been operating for some time, odds are you put a lot of time into setting up your business. Probably the last thing on your mind was thinking how you were going to sell your business, or pass it on to the next generation, in the future. In fact, the best time to start succession planning, or planning to sell, is at the very beginning of the life of the business.
You need to plan for selling or succession with the same attention and thought that you put into your business, marketing and financial planning. It's critical to the ongoing success of your business.
Yet it is estimated the vast majority of family-owned businesses do not have a formal succession plan in place. Losing a key person in the business with no obvious successor can do serious damage to the value of the business. As well, there will be financial arrangements and rearrangements to be made in the even of the death, disablement or retirement of a family member which, unless planned for, can have drastic consequences.
In the worse case scenario, the business itself could collapse and the family would be left with immense problems.
Sadly, the vast majority of New Zealand businesses do not reach the second or third generation, in most cases because of improper planning. Evidence indicates that only businesses that have nurtured and developed obvious successors within their business, both family and non-family, are likely to defy the statistics and continue to succeed.
It's the same rationale for non-family businesses. One day you will need to sell your business, and, however distant that may be, you still need a succession plan in place right from the beginning. Your business needs to stand alone, without being too reliant on you. You need to create that culture at the start and continue to make it a part of your business.
Start Planning While You're Still at the Helm
Planning for succession in a family business is a long term process so it's important to start while you're still running the business. You need to think about whether:
- There is a suitable family member who can take over the leadership.
- You need to employ someone as a coach or mentor for younger family members.
- External management should be hired as an interim measure until a potential leader in the family emerges.
Succession planning in a family business is not always easy. Quite apart from the breadth of issues to take into account, succession planning can and does result in family disagreements. Most families find it helpful to get assistance from an adviser such as ourselves who is skilled in the logical planning of family succession issues. The advisor can also help facilitate family meetings.
What would happen if…?
Have you ever stopped to ponder what the family business would do if something suddenly happened to the key person?
- What would happen if the key person was unable to perform his or her normal duties?
- What would happen if that person was run over by the "proverbial bus"?
- Who would take over the business?
- Who knows the secrets of the business?
- Who knows the secret formula, recipes or deals that have been done with suppliers?
- How would the bills be paid?
- Would the bank call up the loan?
- How would the principal's family survive?
Key questions to be answered include:
- Has the principal written out a set of instructions on what should happen to the business if something should happen to him or her?
- Has this list been given to a solicitor or places somewhere safe where it will be found if something happens to the principal?
- Has adequate insurance been effected on the life of the principal and on the life of any partners in the business?
- If a partnership or a company has outside shareholders, has a formal "Buy/Sell Agreement" been entered into?
- Have the secrets of the business been written down, so that they are available in the event of the demise of the principal?
Next Steps – Check the Succession Plan Checklist
Keep in mind the key points to succession planning listed above. But before you embark on your plan make sure you discuss with your adviser what issues the family needs to agree on, what needs to be included in the succession plan, and the best way to implement it.
- Start succession planning early in the life of the business not when the key person – founder or CEO – is within sight of retirement.
- Encourage family involvement and debate.
- Review the operation of the business at regular family meetings.
- Document the agreed management succession process and training programs and continue to check that all aspects of the plan are being implemented.
- Set a retirement date for the founder and work toward it.
- Implement a properly funded superannuation scheme to enable the founder or current CEO to retire with dignity.
- Select a successor as early as possible to allow time for training and development.
- Get family acceptance of the person selected as the leader for the next generation.
List all the business's secrets and proprietary knowledge, including intellectual property, trade secrets, comments on competitors, agreements with suppliers, agreements with key staff, etc.


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Join our annual SFVAS Birdathon that puts the "fun" in fundraising! April and May events are scheduled for Birdathon leaders to improve on last year's count and also compete to see who views the most species.
We are all winners when SFVAS has the funding to support its mission. The funds raised through Birdathon enable SFVAS to host thousands of school children in the Sepulveda Basin Environmental Education Program, support the San Fernando Valley Bird Observatory, contribute to habitat conservation efforts, and continue the SFVAS mission to increase public awareness and appreciation of wildlife and the natural environment.
If you'd like to contribute to SFVAS during the Birdathon, you have two options: You can support one of our bird walks. Maybe you want to support it because you're going on that walk yourself (we hope so!) or because you know someone who is. Or perhaps you're a fan of the walk's location.
In this case, you tell us how much you're pledging, per individual bird species sighted on the walk. When the Birdathon events are all over, we'll tell you how many species your "team" saw and you'll remit to us your pledge times that number.
If you don't want to choose sides and still want to contribute, you can make a direct Birdathon donation to SFVAS right here, right now. Or, you can do both. We put your money to good use.
[Even if you need to make your final pledge payment by check, please submit your pledge here -- no money changes hands and it saves us a lot of work compared to taking in pledges by mail. Thank you!]
These are the teams, with the probable number of species for each location (each name linked to Events Calendar details):
Heather Medvitz and Pat Avery -- 30 @ SBWA "Big Sit" on Saturday, April 8
Carolyn Oppenheimer -- 30 @ O'Melveny Park on Tuesday, April 17
Dick Barth -- 6o-65 @ Morongo Valley Field Trip on Saturday, April 21
Pat Bates -- 30 @Hansen Dam on Saturday, April 28
Allan and Muriel Kotin -- 100 @LA and OC Counties Marathon on 5/5 - 5/6 Weekend
Art Langton -- 45-50 @ Malibu Creek State Park on Sunday, April 15
Jim Moore -- 120 @ Antelope Valley Big Day on Wednesday, April 18
Mark Osokow -- 65 @ Simi Hills/Santa Susana Mountains Big Day on Friday, April 24
Kris Ohlenkamp -- 60 @ Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve on Sunday, May 6
Lori Willis Memorial Fund -- 60-70 John and Andrew Willis TBA
If you want to Google directions to your Birdathon walk, click on the hollow square top/right of the map.