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Veolia and EIT RawMaterials drive their third startup campaign for startups in the field of circular economy.
Our ambition is to accelerate the time to market of the innovative concepts through the support of EIT RawMaterials and Veolia in a "co-creation" mode. In particular, the intention is to test the concepts on the industry and commercial sites of Veolia in Germany, providing first references in a real environment.
You want to apply for the call?
Send us an e-mail with your pitch deck at firstname.lastname@example.com until June, 22nd 2018!
We will get back to you with feedback about your idea as soon as possible and invite you to officially submit your application!
We politely ask you to not apply before our feedback to guarantee the best results for both sides.
Unfortunately, applications which not have been sighted beforehand cannot be considered! Deadline for the Go Circular! campaign is June, 22nd.
As an innovative partner, we encourage a co-development partnership with you!
Our goal is to ensure an intense cooperation to accelerate your time to market.
To be considered for the startup program, you have to prove a societal and environmental benefit of your concept in the following three to five years.
The three support packages depending on your level of maturity can be combined , if needed.
Kick-start Funding: Proof-of-concept and feasibility study incl. laboratory tests and business case validation.
Startup Booster: Infrastructure or incubator services for getting support towards tests on industrial sites incl. protecting IP.
Funding Instruments: Direct investment to boost your growth incl. large scale demo project and marketing concept.
Up to two year mentoring program and cooperation with TWO leading institutions with strong market experiences
Veolia: world leader in environmental solution deployment, as your industrial mentoring partner
The allocation of a seed funding (see above) to perform a field validation of your innovation
EIT RawMaterials: business development partner giving you support in business model & product development etc.
Taking advantage of Veolia and EIT RawMaterials' expertise and client base to form your business ideas into a market solution
Up to two year office location on the EUREF-Campus, a very inspiring innovation campus in Germany
Who is eligible?
We look for entrepreneurs, innovators and companies with a venture at an early stage of its development that can serve as the basis for a viable new business.
Entrepreneurs should be full-time on their venture. Participants can commit to relocate key staff to the Veolia startup camp in Berlin during the program's duration.
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Appita's 2017 Fibre Value Chain Conference – "The rise of business ecosystems" – will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Events Centre from 14–16 November 2017. The 2017 event marks Appita's 70th year and will bring together association members and industry leaders from across the sector to celebrate this important milestone.
This year's event explores the concept of "business ecosystems" and the opportunities for creating value and new markets through collaboration. It will explore how complimentary companies are collaborating to produce a variety of new high value add bio based products, such as biomaterials, biofuels and bio chemicals.
Appita welcomes submissions covering a broad range of topics relating to pulp, paper, board and wood as well as bioenergy, biofuels and bio-products.
Papers are sought on the following topics:
- Forestry & wood products
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Tag : Child Marriage
Developing Innovative, Best Practice Solutions to Address Forced Marriage in Australia
Author: Laura Vidal
Publication: December 2017
In this report to the Churchill Trust, Laura Vidal showcases learning on the treatment of forced marriage from Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom, Denmark, the United States, Canada, and Kenya. From her observations of how the practice is addressed in these countries, Vidal distills a list of best practices and makes recommendations for how Australia can better respond to child, early, and forced marriage.
Testimony in Support of HB 5442 to End Child Marriage in Connecticut
Author: Tahirih Justice Center
Publication: March 06, 2017
Tahirih submitted this written testimony to the Connecticut General Assembly in support of HB 5442, a bill to eliminate exceptions to age 18 as the minimum legal age to marry. On March 6, the Connecticut General Assembly's Joint Committee on Judiciary held a public hearing on HB 5442, which is sponsored by Representatives Michelle Cook and Josh Elliott.
Understanding State Statutes on Minimum Marriage Age and Exceptions
Author: Tahirih Justice Center
Publication: November 18th, 2016
This chart, which was developed by the Tahirih Justice Center with pro bono assistance from Hogan Lovells US LLP, serves as a resource for understanding the state legal regimes that permit child marriages to happen in the United States. It is an eye-opening compilation of all 50 states' laws on minimum marriage age and exceptions that among other things, highlights how many states set which age "floors" for marriage.
National Consultation: Should Forced Marriage be a Crime in the United States?
Author: Tahirih Justice Center
Publication: June 01, 2016
This report on the June 2016 national consultation on the question of forced marriage criminalization illustrates the complexity of forced marriage cases and details advocates' diverse perspectives on the potential risks and benefits of making forced marriage a criminal offense in the United States. The meeting was organized by the Forced Marriage Initiative at the Tahirih Justice Center and brought together 30 participants from across the United States.
Child Brides, Forced Marriage, and Partner Violence in America: Tip of an Iceberg Revealed
Author: Judith McFarlane, DrPH, RN; Angeles Nava, PhD; Heidi Gilroy, PhD; and John Maddoux, PhD
Publication: 2016
Researchers from Texas Women's University conducted a 7-year study on 244 mothers who had reported intimate partner violence in the U.S. They based their survey questions on the 2011 Forced Marriage Initiative study, and found that 17% of respondents faced a forced marriage attempt, and among those respondents, 45% experienced the threat as a minor.


text: Schizotypy is a psychological concept which describes a continuum of personality characteristics and experiences related to psychosis and in particular, schizophrenia. Researchers at the University of Manchester led by Prof Bill Deakin asked members of the university to complete the O-LIFE schizotypy questionnaire. Approximately 1,206 responded of which 60 were interviewed and performed a signal detection task (SDT). High schizotypy participants made more false alarm responses, perceiving spoken human voice embedded in white noise when no voice was present. They were also faster to respond, suggesting a "jumping-to-conclusions" decision making style, as reported described in patients with delusions. Eight high-schizotypy participants completed an event-related auditory SDT in an fMRI scanner. False alarm responses were associated with patterns of brain activation which resembled those reported in studies of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia. In a proof of concept, pilot study buccal swabs were obtained from 100 subjects. 96% of samples could be genotyped successfully for a number of polymorphisms. A statistically significant association was found between an intronic SNP (rs165599) in the COMT gene and schizotypy score, a SNP previously strongly associated with schizophrenia and with performance and brain responses on an n-back task. Researchers at the University of Manchester are setting up web-based recruitment for a full-scale genetic study. The aim is to validate this assay with two or more antipsychotic reference drugs on psychological processes thought to directly underpin characteristic symptoms of schizophrenia. Neuropsychological tests will be used to probe the key psychological processes and fMRI will be used to visualise brain systems engaged by them. The study will be carried out in healthy volunteers selected for high self-rated scores on schizotypy, a personality measure of psychosis-proneness. The advantages of this assay are that the efficacy of new antipsychotics may be determined in drug-free volunteers.


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The latest plan to try to reopen the Turkey Creek Golf and Country Club would involve the homeowners association buying the club, with homeowners paying an additional assessment on their membership dues, and leasing the club to a professional golf operator.
The decision would be up to a vote of the homeowners, with 75 percent having to vote yes for the purchase to move forward.
Before that happens, the board of the Turkey Creek Master Owners Association wants a current appraisal. The board voted unanimously at its Wednesday meeting to pay up to $8,000 for a professional appraisal.
Board Treasurer Todd Hutchison said club owner Wallace Cain would have to agree to sell for the appraised value for the board to move forward with a ballot measure. That would help address concerns among some in the community that Cain's $1.5 million asking price is too high, Hutchison said.
The golf club has been closed since 2011 and several attempts to reopen it have fallen flat so far.
The latest proposal includes an average addition to membership fees of $15 — depending on the value of each property — plus an additional $7 for maintenance if a golf course lessee cannot be found. That would increase the total average membership dues from $46.59 to $68.59.
A group of golfers and homeowners calling themselves the Turkey Creek Members Club have tried to appeal to their neighbors to support the plan as a way to bring back property values that plummeted with the recession and the closing of the golf club.


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It's Just Wow. Fun And Addicting. i know im playing this for another 3 hours. haha 1000000000000000000000/10.
It's Just Wow. Fun And Addicting. i know im playing this for another 3 hours. haha 1000000000000000000000/10.
The concept was original, the gameplay was pretty fun, and I liked the music. :)
All in all, it was pretty entertaining, and I enjoyed it.
Although, the gameplay did get slightly repetitive even though it was gaining difficulty.
Interesting Concept
I liked the game a lot, however i found an exploit. In particular to the levels where thers is a choice between 3 shapes or less. If you spam all numbers it basically transofrms the game play away from selecting the correct shape and becomes just a rollover game which, i assume, isn't the style of gameplay you are looking for.
Apart from that issue I think this game has great potential and I hope you come up with a way of getting around this.
Awesome, really great idea and concept, also loved the graphics and everything, keep up the good work, overall 10.
Great idea.!
I'm giving this game 98 stars out of 100, Not just because of how fun it was but also becuase Of how creative this was. I througly enjoyed it. The intresting shapes were enough to keep me playing.
Some food for thougt. Possibly have a counter for how many times the shape cursor was changed. That was people won't be able to just hit 1-5 Crazyily to hit the shapes. It might also be smart to include less shapes in the arnea.
I found the game to be EXTREMMLY fun. 98 Out of 100 Funny looking shapes.


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Dimensions: Diameter 91 cm (36″) outside diameter Colour: Bronze Silver Delivery Status: In stock
This strikingly handsome round mirror has a clear beveled glass with an appealing and distinctive design. A delicate string of intricate beading runs gracefully along the inner edge The outer and inner bands are finished in a rich bronze tone with inner section finished in silver leaf. Its moderate proportions make it suitable for most spaces and purposes and its suave design perfectly balances contemporary and traditional elements in a classic sophisticated style that is sure to complement any elegant interior. Dimensions 91cm (36″) outside diameter
Dimensions: Diameter 91 cm (36″) outside diameter Colour: Bronze Silver Delivery Status: In stock
We love our new mirror the finish is really nice, thanks for great service.
Lovely mirror prompt service. Mirror was expertly fitted with attention to cleanliness at all times. All packaging was also removed. Very rare to come across very tidy workmen. Highly recommend


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Hi Indigo Dolls!
As a little treat, I'd like to begin making fun things for you to keep. Things that will brighten your day and make you smile. What could be more cheerful than a pretty calendar? 🙂
Here's September! Celebrating my site's redesign lanuch, September features falling indigo feathers.
Go to Flickr to download the image file: http://www.flickr.com/photos/indigopeacock/6120286941/


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Relevant KIDZ: Ministry Purpose: To teach the next generation who God is, what He has done for our salvation and what He can do in/through us.
"We will not hide them from their children, we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power and the wonders He has done." Ps. 78:4


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Tips that can help you become a smarter and safer traveler is what you need. Below, you will find many helpful tips if you are a traveling beginner or if you are an experienced pro, as there is something for anyone.
When you choose an aisle seat, you have some open options. An aisle seat allows you to move about a bit easier, such as going to the restroom or getting items out of the overhead baggage compartment.
When traveling, bring only the essentials and keep your bags light. The less you bring with you, the less you have to lose or get stolen. Limit the number of shoes you bring along since they are usually the biggest and heaviest items people carry with them.
Before getting off the cruise in a port city find yourself a hotel with free parking. Ask hotel staff about any parking deals if there aren't any published.
There are always ways that your pet can head off on vacation with you. It is becoming more common to come across vacations that are pet-friendly. In fact, many places have amenities in place for pet "parents." These include cat spas, dog daycare centers and pet-friendly cruises. Find out where you can take your pets and feel free to do so.
Bring a business card with you at all times. This one little item can save you and get you back to where you need to be in case you get lost in a foreign land. This is great as well for those that do not have a firm grasp of the language.
Traveling is a great way to educate your family. If you take reasonable precautions, there is no reason to fear travel to the developing world. It can be a great chance to show your children how the world outside of your country works. It also gives you a chance to build a better understanding of, and compassion for, cultures other than your own.
Make sure you inquire about possible renovation dates when reserving a room at a hotel. Hammering or drilling could ruin your stay. Avoid any time periods in which remodeling will occur.
When traveling abroad, prepare for emergencies ahead of time, such as losing your U.S. passport. You can get steps on contacting the embassy in the country in which you are traveling by visiting usembassy.state.gov. The U.S. State Department can provide you with the info via their website on contacting the Consulate or U.S. embassy in your destination. This information should be with you at all times. Your passport will be done in a few days.
In order to plan an appropriate budget, make sure you understand the currency rates of the country you are traveling to. When you know how far a dollar goes before you reach your destination, you have a better idea of how much you can afford to spend, and you can develop an appropriate itinerary. Doing this will allow you to maximize fun while minimizing spending.
These tips should be beneficial to you as you go on your trip. The advice was compiled to assist your entire trip planning experience.


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If you've always had the childhood dream of living like a mermaid, enjoying life under the waves, then a new restaurant in Norway could help this fantasy become more of a reality.
An underwater restaurant on the Norwegian coast will allow you to dine while watching the fish and marine life, looking out into the depths of the sea. And what better name to give the eatery than 'Under'.
It's the first underwater restaurant in Europe, though not in the world. Designed by Norwegian architectural company, Snøhetta, Under is set to be opened on the most southern point of Norway's coastline, by the village of Båly, Metro reveals.
The restaurant will rest on the sea bed, five metres below the surface. And don't worry, the building has been specially designed to be able to withstand any storms or turbulent seas. The thick walls and three-feet thick acrylic windows will do their job.
Under won't make you feel like you're trapped in a submarine either, as the large windows – one of these is 13 feet tall - and open layout will emphasise its spacious quality. There are three levels to the building, which can accommodate up to 100 guests.
So how do you get to the dining room? The entrance is located on the shore and you'll be led down the slanting building, which from the outside, looks as though it has accidentally slid into the sea.
Under isn't just an innovative and fun restaurant for diners, but is also set to help the environment and surrounding wildlife. The coarse concrete of the outer wall is perfect for mussels to grip onto and over time the submerged building will become an artificial mussel reef. This will in turn attract more marine life to its purified waters. And when the restaurant is not open it will be used as a marine biology research centre.
But, unfortunately, you'll have a bit of a wait until you can dine with the fish. Construction is set to start in February 2018, and the doors will open in 2019. But it sounds like it's worth the wait to us.


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We hear all the time about the "latest and greatest" fishing lures out on the market, but what about the ones that have been catching fish for decades? In this video, we asked the guys what ONE lure have they caught the most fish on over the course of their lifetime. There were many great responses and lures mentioned, but a couple guys went in another direction…
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This unusual trench coat was designed by Roksanda Illincic for the Debenhams' designer edition/collaboration collection. I never heard of her before, but there was something about this coat that I had to have. Not only did it fit me beautifully like a glove (which is quite rare for a trench coat), but it was reminiscent of a past Alexander Wang trench coat at a fraction of the price. So I nabbed it for £49.50 (marked down from £99). If you like what you see, you can grab yours online here.
I plan to wear this with my daily uniform which consist of black skinnies and wedges :)
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Camps & Safaris Ltd. was created in 2006 to meet the safari needs of
visitors wishing for an excellent wildlife safari experience whilst also
maintaining ethical principles. These ethical principles include both
the employment of people from the surrounding areas of the Kafue National Park
as well caring for the environment and wildlife in the Park. We are a majority
Zambian-owned company, so revenue is ploughed back into the country. Our staff
and directors have many years' experience in the Kafue and in the wildlife
safari business. We aim to empower our employees to reach their full potential
and train them to the best international standards, whilst retaining a uniquely
Zambian feel to your stay. We offer a friendly, professional service with a
difference, which we hope you will always remember.
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I recently got a low cost server from Joe's Datacenter (http://www.joesdatacenter.com) in Kansas, I always like paying under the $50/month for a server (I know I'm cheap...) and found their pricing starting at $35/month for a full on box very nice!
The delivery took about 24 hours and recently I needed support which was also available and Sam did a re-install for me (but installed Centos instead of Ubuntu, was 4am though by them) to get the server back online quickly after I installed a package (cassandra db) which didn't work out very well...
I know many hosting companies have a policy of installing new hard drives when reusing servers recently decommissioned, this doesn't seem to be the policy at Joe's though and the server arrived with a Western Digital WDC WD2500YD-01NVB1 drive (personally I prefer Seagate) and so far it's been in power on mode for 28 369 hours or 1 182.04167 days or 3.32 years which doesn't inspire much confidence... Currently their packages don't provide RAID so backup... backup... backup...
The servers connected directly to a Brocade switch and doing a traceroute outbound from Joe's seems to run out via gigabit links to Hurricane Electric, Cogentco and a connection to the Kansas City Internet Exchange. You can grab their test file download from http://www.joesdatacenter.com/10MB.zip
Joe's also have a live webcam up and running of the colocation section:
So far the server and network stability have been flawless, support available, upgrading sales support is just useless... but at the end of the day if your looking for a cheap box Joe's could be the answer for your requirements!


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Given how long director Ridley Scott has been in the business of filmmaking, and that he's freakin' 80 years old, one wouldn't expect that he'd be a fan of something like Netflix or streaming content. Hell, you look at someone decades younger, like Quentin Tarantino, who's married to the old way of doing things, and you'd expect Scott to be especially crotchety.
However, speaking with Vulture in a recent interview, he made it perfectly clear that he's a fan of what Netflix is doing to the industry:
"The great thing about Netflix right now is that it's like a catapult, because they just want content and lots of it. Do they care so much about the quality? Less about it, and they should keep their eye on that. But they've got $8 billion to spend next year, just on content."
The interviewer went on to say that they're set to put out almost two movies a week next year (80 in total), and Scott replied with:
"And I see a movie a night, so it's perfect.
I'll be there, 1 o'clock in the morning … click. It's a bedtime story! I love the advent of Netflix and what it means to people like me. It suits me down to the ground. I'd love to do a ten-hour mini-series myself, personally. [David] Fincher's got the best show on the air right now."
The show in question there is Mindhunter, which is definitely one of the higher quality pieces of programming at the moment. However, the big quote here is that Scott is interested in doing a ten-hour mini-series. Is anyone at Netflix reading? Someone approach the man right now and make an offer for 2019!
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After our week of sickness, I opened the door to find a package from Tom's sister. Inside were our favorite cookies ever.....Teri's homemade sugar cookies. They came in a "frost it yourself" kit. Even though Audrey was asleep, we decided to introduce Ella to the cookies. She loved frosting them and loved holding the candy. (She didn't eat either the cookie or the candy... I wonder if she just thought they were a craft project, but she enjoyed frosting anyway.)
The next day we decided to let both girls frost cookies. Audrey just wanted to eat the cookies though. The dogs were waiting in case anything got dropped on the floor. Those dogs are smart. They know which kid to hang around for scraps.


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Shah Rukh Khan's 'Zero' trailer gets Twitterati going to city cracking jokes
Zero: Everything we know about a Shah Rukh Khan starrer so far
The Khans are all set to stone a 2018 film calendar with Zero, Race 3 and Thugs of Hindostan
Director Aanand L Rai, who denounced a pretension of his Shah Rukh Khan starrer, says their film Zero celebrates a incompleteness in people. SRK will be seen in an surprising avatar – that of a dwarf in a movie. "I wanted to applaud Zero, we wanted to applaud a incompleteness in people. There is zero good in being a finish person. There is a beauty to incompleteness. We all are humans and 'Zero' comes from there," Rai says in an talk with PTI.
The actor and a executive currently took to a amicable media to give a hide rise into a movie. Rai says they are still in a center of creation a film though motionless to betray a pretension on renouned direct as there was a lot of oddity surrounding Shah Rukh's role. "Though we are one year divided from a release, a film is already removing so most love. So Khan sahab and we motionless to give something to fans. It is quite out of a adore and love that we are removing from a fans.
"They (fans) are carrying an picture in their mind and it is not accurately what we have in a film. When we were operative on it we did not know it (dwarf part) will demeanour this way. we wish to reinstate that picture with a right image. The film's USP is Shah Rukh's performance," he says. The film is set to be expelled on Dec 21 this year. Rai betrothed that they will keep pity sum about a film during unchanging intervals.
"There should be a synergy between a makers and a audience. we don't wish to emanate a gap. we need support from a assembly as we feel certain during work. It is really chaotic though it is gripping us happy." The teaser starts with adjectives like 'Paagal' (mad), Aashiq, Makaar (schemer), Shayar (poet), that hints during a several shades of SRK's partial in a movie. Rai says Shah Rukh is a "sure" actor and likes to keep things on edge.
"I consider we can do something like this usually with a good actor like Shah Rukh. He is a really certain actor, he knows what he is doing and removing into. He has got a builder in him and likes to put things on corner and this is a shining thing. "I can ask for anything from this actor. With difference like 'pagal', 'shayar' and 'aashiq'.. we consider this is how we are in genuine life, a multiple of opposite emotions." The film also stars Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif.
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Coach shares honor with top athlete
When St. Croix Central cross country coach Bill Emery was named the District 1 Coach of the Year for the second straight season, he recognized that one other person deserved a share of the award.
Emery had nominated Central senior Liv Moll for District 1 Runner of the Year for the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association after she won the championship at the WIAA Division 2 sectional meet this fall. When another runner received the award instead of Moll, Emery saw an opportunity to share his award.
Emery decided that he should share his Coach of the Year with Moll. Moll designed a new medal, which he cut out on a CNS plasma cutter, located in the high school STEM lab. He presented the award to Moll after the final day of school before the Christmas break in a team celebration. He made sure her parents, Bruce and Jo, could attend. Her older sister, Lauren, was back from college and also attended.
The only award that Moll received at the Panther awards celebration at the end of the season was the Coaches Award. Emery said he always gives the Runner of the Year award to someone who is a fourth, fifth or sixth runner on the team to emphasize their importance in the team's overall success. This year's winner was Moll's younger sister, Claire.
The Panther girls have qualified for the WIAA state championships each of the past two seasons, the first two trips to the state meet in the program's history. Moll was the team's lead runner for both of those trips to state and she's been instrumental in the team's success.
"It wasn't just her running, it was her runner-coach mentality," Emery said, saying Moll took on a great deal of the responsibility for the team. "She was there for everyone."
Emery credited Moll with leading the team's summer training program the past three summers, which led to the success in the program. The Panther boys also qualified for the state meet this fall.
"Every practice was important to her. That spoke big to me," Emery said.
Emery said Moll plans to compete in college and he looks forward to seeing how well she can compete in running a team filled with runners of her caliber.


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Ways to encourage children to love reading
One of the best things that you can ever teach your child is a love of reading. If you can teach them to embrace a good book then not only will they turn out to be a more educated person, but ultimately they will become a much more creative person In this article I want to share with you ten different methods you can use to encourage your child to read more, and perhaps more importantly, to love it.
1. Read to your Child
This is without a doubt one of the top methods. At a young age, it is unlikely that your child will be able to read with the enthusiasm or the passion that the author intended, and as a result they will become bored with it quickly. However, if you read to them you will be able to build passion and suspense into your voice, giving them a real sense of excitement when they end up reading your book.
2. Read Great Books to your Children
One of the greatest ways to fuel an interest in reading in your child is being very selective about the books that you read to them. You only want to read books that have enthralled a generation, the books that have excited people for man years. In short, only read them great stories. I am thinking along the lines of classic fairy tales here, or maybe some Roald Dahl books.
3. Fuel an Obsession within your Child
This means getting your child excited about something other than reading. It doesn't matter what they are obsessed with, just the fact that they have an obsession. As a result, they are most likely going to end up reading and learn more about the subject. As a result, they will truly understand just how important writing is.
4. Give your children an action packed life
Take them to museums, concerts, villages or cities and even art galleries. Here they will learn stories, and learn things which are ultimately going to encourage them to read more about a subject!
5. Storytelling Games
This is important to encourage a child to love reading. There are plenty of storytelling games out there so I won't delve into them. I am sure you know some from a young age. The key here is to get your child being creative and learning to love how stories are formed.
6. Encourage Questions
It is important that your child is encouraged to ask questions, and they should know that it is smart to ask questions, not only answer them. So keep a record with your child of every question they ask, and of course, the answer to that question! Go through the research process with them if you have to.
7. Play Time!
Too many parents believe that there is a rush to read as soon as possible. There really isn't. In fact, if you force too much onto your child too soon then it will ultimately mean that they lose the passion to read, and that is not something that you want. So allow them a bit of free time to play every so often. If it makes you feel any better, this will also help them be more creative!
8. Praise your children when they work hard!
You should always praise your child when they work hard, it is great for motivation. Try not to do it too much though, research has shown that children who are constantly praised end up with a fear of not being praised, which ultimately means they take on fewer challenges when it comes to learning.
9. Make your child laugh
Make up childish jokes with your them, or maybe a couple of rhymes. Just do anything with words that will make a smile light up on your child's face! They will love it.
10. Let your child choose the book
This should be fairly self-explanatory. Remember, your child is more likely to read a book that they have chosen themselves, so ensure they have some say in the 'choosing' process.
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Readers of this blog know that Run on Sun is a proud member of the California Solar Energy Industry Association or CALSEIA. Headed by the incredible Bernadette Del Chiaro, and supported by a brilliant cast of characters (including Carter Lavin, Laura Gray, Kelly Knutsen, Brad Heavner, Meghan Vincent-Jones, and Josh Buswell-Charkow), CALSEIA is making a positive difference in California's solar industry.
But these days, just advocating for solar is not enough, as the future for solar, indeed the future for renewables, is to include energy storage into the mix. Hence the need for the name change, as CALSEIA becomes CALSSA - the California Solar & Storage Association!
Of course, one doesn't change the name of a forty-year old organization lightly. Here's how Bernadette explained the reasoning behind the name change:
Reflection of reality. The new name simply better captures the rising importance of energy storage in the marketplace and paves the way for the integration of a whole suite of new customer-facing energy products. Interestingly, over 70% of the storage systems installed in California in 2017 were installed (and in many cases manufactured) by existing members of the Association.
Big tent. Former Board President Rick Reed likes to remind me that this association has always taken a "big tent" approach. The solar hot water industry (the original solar energy storage device!) made room for the photovoltaic industry that, in turn, is making room for energy storage. The job of a business association is to create the environment within which all businesses can compete and thrive. And, to quote our current Board President Ed Murray, "We have been installing storage devices for decades. This new name is as much a nod to our past as it is a reflection of our bullish outlook on the future."
Can't get there from here without it. Without a rapid deployment of energy storage, along with other energy management tools, California will be unable to integrate high levels of renewable energy as well as electric vehicles onto the grid. We need to be able to deliver clean power whenever the consumer and/or the grid need it. We simply can't let the sun set on solar.
The "internet of things" is revolutionizing energy. The question isn't so much if this change happens but when and who benefits from it. Giving our consumers the tools they need to meet their energy needs while lowering costs is what we have always been about. As the most successful business people among us will point out, we don't sell solar panels so much as we sell energy independence, savings, and clean air. Making the sun shine at night and giving our consumers that much more freedom, savings and clean energy is and has always been this Association's purpose at its core.
Here's to another 40 years of success as the California Solar & Storage Association.
To which we say, Right On!
We wrote the other day that securing sustainable solar policy is not a spectator sport, that it requires all of us to roll up our sleeves and do the work needed. Leading that charge here in California are our friends over at CALSEIA, and I think it is helpful to motivate others to join in when they can see positive results.
After all, winning begets winning (well, ok, maybe it didn't in Game 7, but wait 'til next year!), and recently CALSEIA published a list of policy victories this year that I thought you would like to see.
So check it out, so much winning!
Currently solar installers decide what information they will provide to potential clients, and it varies all over the lot, with many companies simply providing "generic" solar system quotes (i.e., this will be a 4.5 kW system for $4.50/Watt). On the other end of the continuum are the quotes that we provide, calling out all of the equipment we propose to use, how much each line item will cost, a detailed analysis of your savings (using Energy Toolbase, the most sophisticated tool available) and payback over time. We disclose all of our assumptions (such as energy costs increasing by 3%/year), and lay it all out in a clear and easy to follow format.
AB 1070 will drag some of those less forthcoming companies into the light. From the legislative counsel's digest:
This bill would require the [CSLB], in collaboration with the Public Utilities Commission, on or before July 1, 2018, to develop and make available on its Internet Web site a disclosure document that provides a consumer with accurate, clear, and concise information regarding the installation of a solar energy system, as specified. The bill would require this disclosure document to be provided by the solar energy systems company to the consumer prior to completion of a sale, financing, or lease of a solar energy system, as defined, and that it, and the contract, be written in the same language as was principally used in the sales presentation and marketing material. The bill would also require, for solar energy systems utilizing PACE financing, that the financing estimate and disclosure form satisfy these requirements with respect to the financing contract, as specified. The bill would also require the board to post the PACE Financing Estimate and Disclosure form on its Internet Web site.
The bill would require the Contractors' State License Board to receive and review complaints and consumer questions, and complaints received from state agencies, regarding solar energy systems companies and solar contractors. The bill would, beginning on July 1, 2019, require the board annually to compile a report documenting complaints it received relating to solar contractors that it shall make available publicly on the board's and the Public Utilities Commission's Internet Web sites.
This is something we have been advocating for a long time. Hopefully the CSLB and the CPUC will craft an easy-to-understand document that will help consumers make meaningful comparisons between competing quotes. We are also pleased that this requires the contract language to track the language of the sales presentation and marketing materials - which in many cases they do not. On top of that is the requirement for the CSLB and the CPUC to document complaints against solar contractors and to publicize those complaints on their website for all to see.
This bill won't solve the problem of shady solar contractors, but it is a giant step in the right direction.
It used to be that local jurisdictions could charge whatever they liked for solar permits, and getting those permits could take weeks, even for the smallest resi-install. That was changed a few years ago and permit fees for small PV systems were capped at $500, although realistically, they are supposed to be limited to the actual cost of providing the service. Some jurisdictions have done a lot to live up to the spirit of the requirement, and both the City of Los Angeles and LA County now have very reasonable permit fees. Other jurisdictions, however, magically charge that $500 maximum no matter what. Funny about that.
The cap on those fees was due to expire come January 1, 2018, but AB 1414 extends the cap for seven more years, and lowers the cap from $500 to $450, and extends the cap for both ground-mounted systems as well as solar thermal systems. Big win.
Some other victories include:
Collectively these measures strengthen the solar industry in California, while providing important consumer protections. CALSEIA's work - and that of its members - was key in achieving these results.
But there's lots left to do - CALSEIA's legislative analysis list has many "Failed" entries on it where vital measures were either stalled or defeated outright. So get involved - this is not a spectator sport!
It is official! One million solar systems have been installed across the United States providing more than 27 gigagwatts (GW) of clean energy over the past 40 years! This incredible milestone becomes even more impressive when you consider that projections have us reaching 2 million installations in just 2 years.
Every day at Run on Sun we are proud to be part of the solar movement helping our communities access clean renewable energy. Solar is no longer a fringe technology, nor is it a solution for the future. It is powering homes and businesses nationwide today, and the more solar we install, the more jobs and economic growth we support.
On Tuesday, May 3rd at 10AM EDT solar supporters across the nation are participating in a social media "thunderclap". Join us in celebrating and sharing this historic achievement and what it means for our energy future by spreading the word across your networks. Working together to raise our voice in unity shows our business leaders and lawmakers that solar is here to stay. We are #MillionSolarStrong! Join the SEIA organized movement and thunderclap here.
When you are fortunate enough to work in the Solar Industry you really should be thankful everyday. After all, we are a part of doing something wonderfully important at work, and how many people can honestly say that? We provide genuine value to our clients by bringing them clean, affordable solar energy, and we get to make our living at the same time – pretty cool!
But with the holidays upon us, starting with Thanksgiving tomorrow, we wanted to take a look back on this year and highlight some of the things for which we are especially thankful, today and all year around.
So, in no particular order, here is our list for 2015…
Of course, at the end of the day, it is all of our clients for whom we are the most thankful! From the first to the latest, from the smallest to the largest, and everyone in between - you are why we do what we do, and we never for a moment take for granted the trust you have placed in us.
May your holidays be filled with peace and joy and love!
It has been a great year for solar in the US! As the year comes to an end, we like to take a look at the numbers to get a sense of how the industry is doing as a whole. The first statistic I came upon stated that through just the first half of 2014, 53% of all new electric capacity installed came from solar!
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, utility-scale solar as of September, 2014 had sent 14.2 gigawatt-hours of electricity to the U.S. grid, up 110% compared to 6.7 GW in 2013. California is leading the way with a whopping 7.8 GW generated in 2014, 188 percent change from 2013!
That means solar generation was enough to meet the electricity needs of 1,513,703 average U.S. homes, and represented about 0.4 percent of the nation's total electricity. However, these numbers don't take into account residential and private commercial solar.
"There are now more than half a million homes and businesses nationwide with a solar installation," reported the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA).
With continued growth and accounting for these additional sources of generation, solar electricity could easily account for 1 percent of U.S. generation by the end of this year. That might sound like small potatoes, but as recently as 2008 the energy contribution from solar was virtually zero. Rapid growth in the sector points toward continued gains in the near future.
What's spurring this remarkable growth in the industry? For one thing, it is becoming more and more affordable with the average price of a solar panel declining by 64% since 2010. We also cannot overstate the role of effective public policies such as the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), Net Energy Metering (NEM) and Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) among other state and city-specific policies.
Growth in the solar sector has far reaching positive impacts for the US economy as well as the environment! While the numbers are not yet in for 2014, as of 2013 the industry had already provided 143,000 much needed jobs for Americans or more than 50 people hired in solar each day. Looked at another way, nearly $20 billion a year was invested back into the economy due to the industry.
On the environmental side Rhone Resch, CEO of SEIA, noted that solar will "help to offset an estimated 20 million metric tons of harmful CO2 emissions in 2014, which is the equivalent of taking 4 million cars off U.S. highways, saving 2.1 billion gallons of gasoline or shuttering half a dozen coal-fired power plants". Needless to say, converting to solar or other renewable energy sources is paying huge dividends for both our economy and the environment. We look forward to sharing this great resource with continued growth in 2015 and beyond!
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Dropping their chilly, arm's-length practices, complete strangers are now willingly sitting next to one another — and testing the boundaries of their well-guarded personal space — as they enjoy a meal.
With solo diners, couples and groups all gathering around mammoth tables and counters at restaurants across the metro area, Twin Citians seem to be catching up with the way the rest of the world dines.
"In California, it's the norm," said architect David Shea of Shea Inc. in Minneapolis, which designs restaurants all over the country. "Up and down the East Coast, too. In New York, it's a given that we'll include a social table. It's all about socializing, about talking about the food you're eating and the drinks you're drinking. I've been pushing socialization as a part of dining for as long I've been at this, and that's 40 years."This newfound acceptance is part of a larger trend, where dining out is becoming more and more casual.


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In a day and age where most companies are using video as part of their marketing activities, it is crucial to approach each video strategically in order to make sure it resonates with your audience and drives the results you're looking for.
Every industry is different, so each video you create probably differs pretty significantly from those that we publish at NES Financial. But the approach we take in getting to that end result should be relatively similar. First and foremost, we all must take our audiences into consideration. One audience may be looking for a little comic relief, while another, like ours, may find that inappropriate.
You know your audience best, but regardless of the style of video you wish to create, the message of the video should follow certain guidelines.
- It should be related to your brand. There is nothing more confusing for a viewer than watching a video that strays from the branding you've worked hard to create. Every video you create should align with the perception you're trying to build. Not that a live action video must only include your brand colors, but the consistency in the tone, topic, and messaging should be evident.
- The content must be new and truthful. Consumers need to trust you. And if you're bending the truth or not coming across as genuine in your videos, it'll be difficult for them to get to this point. Similarly, consumers want something new. You've got a lot of content competition out there, so find your niche and stick to it. If it is difficult to find new messages for your industry, try spinning some older but still relevant content in a new and exciting way.
- Videos should help your audience relate. While funny may not always be the route to go, more often than not, videos that make your audience feel something will outperform those that don't. When the viewer has a connection with your message, they are more likely to remember your company and come to you when they are ready to buy.
At NES Financial, we've used this approach in two particular video campaigns – one past and one that's about to launch.
Campaign #1: Education, Thought Leadership, and Trust
Our company serves many sectors, but primarily the real estate sector. We work with people who are dealing with complex financial transactions such as 1031 exchanges and multiparty escrows (i.e. EB-5 investments). In this space, it is not easy to find "new news" on a regular basis. The industry is relatively static, and there is nothing that our audience finds particularly humorous when it comes to entrusting us with their hard-earned money.
We've met this challenge and balanced an approach that works for our audience with our brand message, through educational videos.
For something that has specific requirements mandated by the government, it is crucial that people do it correctly and since (a) we have expertise in this area and (b) our audience needs to trust us, this was a perfect pairing. We happen to be very lucky in having one of the 1031 exchange industry's top experts as the General Counsel of our company.
Rather than be promotional, our video content features her speaking to the audience about the basics of a 1031 exchange. We have found that this type of approach is very well received and helps solidify our goal of being considered experts on the subject.
Try taking a thought leadership stance yourself and leverage your position to establish recognition and credibility.
Campaign #2: Knowing When and How to Use Emotion
The EB-5 program is essentially about creating U.S. jobs and boosting our economy, while allowing foreign nationals a chance to live the "American Dream". Again, we've found that with people's immigration status and life savings at stake, this is a very thin line to walk when trying to create exciting content.
For this campaign (launching soon!) we've taken the emotional/inspirational angle. Our videos talk about the good the program does for our country by creating jobs for thousands of Americans. As part of the NES Financial video strategy, our future videos will profile an actual investor who took part in the EB-5 program and was able to successfully receive permanent residency for themself and their family. This gets the viewer involved in the story and makes them feel compelled to take action to make sure this same story can hold true for many more foreign nationals.
Going Beyond the Content
Beyond the content of your video production, there are a few other important components to consider when publishing your video to improve it's chance of success:
- Calls-to-action: Having a call to action somewhere throughout the video reminds your viewer that they should be interacting with your content. Try linking to a relevant page on your site. A video is a short way to gage interest, but directing people to a more detailed landing page really gives you a chance to expand on your message for those people who are truly interested in what you have to offer.
- Social sharing: Share buttons for social media are a norm when it comes to videos, especially using a platform like Vidyard that allows you to include them so easily on the screen. This lets your video be seen by a wider audience and possibly even go viral, which is a relatively inexpensive yet highly effective way to get your brand out there.
- Tracking: Track viewing behavior of your video. The tracking features provided by Vidyard allow you to see what messages resonate with your audience, where they stop watching your video to help you determine where the best messages should be placed, and where to include your call to action. If the majority of people do not make it through half of the video, make sure you put the important information at the beginning of the clip!
Although every industry and every company have different audiences and ultimately very different video campaigns, these principles of video content, and basic rules of thumb are important to keep in mind for every video you produce – no matter how emotional or educational.


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My turn to make something POM . . .
Yesterday Kieran shared her recipe for Flourless Almond Orange Cake with POM Pomegranate Juice, and today is my turn to post this simple shrimp salad.
I don't often buy pomegranates and was surprised by their price tag, but one pomegranate produced plenty of seeds for this simple salad and a tart you'll see later in the week, so the expense was worth it.
This sweet pomegranate salad dressing worked perfectly with my tangy blue cheese and shrimp. Fresh basil added a slight licorice taste, and the pomegranate seeds made for a lovely presentation.
I have plenty of salad dressing left. Hmmmm. Sounds like a great chicken marinade, doesn't it?
Happy cooking!
- Dressing Makings
- 8 ounces POM Pomagranate Juice
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- Whisk together ingredients.
- Salad Makings
- Serves 4
- 8 ounces shrimp , medium cooked with tails on
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 4 cups baby arugula
- ½ cup basil, chopped
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 4 tablespoons blue cheese , crumbled
- 4 tablespoons almonds, slivered and toasted
- 1. Thread shrimp on skewers and drizzle with POM dressing.
- 2. Toss spinach, arugula, basil and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl and toss with POM dressing to taste.
- 3. Top salad with shrimp skewers, blue cheese and almonds.
What's good for me in this dish?
Spinach is another powerhouse of nutrition. Spinach contains iron for energy, and vitamins C and A, folic acid and B6 to help your heart. Spinach has 13 different flavonoid compounds that function as antioxidants, and as anti-cancer agents.
Pomegranate is high in potassium and antioxidants. Potassium helps regulate water balance and muscle function. This is very helpful for people with high blood pressure and heart disease. The antioxidants help with blood oxidation and blood lipids. It is also thought to help prevent prostate cancer.
Servings: 14
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 50, Weight Watchers Points 1
Total Fat: 4.27g
Cholesterol: 2mg
Sodium: 4mg
Total Carbs: 2.84g
Dietary Fiber: 0.02g
Sugars: 2.47g
Protein: 0.04g
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 190, Weight Watchers Points 4
Total Fat: 9.35g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Sodium: 233mg
Total Carbs: 12.56g
Dietary Fiber: 3.71g
Sugars: 6.98g
Protein: 17.51g
Nutrition details obtained from whfoods.org, nutritiondata.com, about.com, and abouthomecooking.com. The statement made here are strictly my opinion and are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. Please see disclaimer for further details.


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Sisters in Writing...
I have recently met some new fellow moms/writers on the website SheWrites.
I feel so fortunate to be sharing the journey with these two debut novelists, Lori Tharps and Ilie Ruby and just wanted to take a moment to shout out their books:
Lori Tharps
Though Lori has other publishing credits to her name ("Hair Story" and "Kinky Gazpacho") "Substitute Me" is her first novel. It has been called "The Nanny Diaries" meets "The Help". We recently met up and swapped novels since ours both released the same day (Aug 24). Lori is a professor of journalism at Temple, has an interesting resumé that includes work in publicity for some big names, living abroad in Spain, and is mom to two boys around the same age as Hayden and Max--you can imagine we had so much to talk about that we were still hanging around the Barnes and Noble parking lot at midnight. We take each other's promo cards to events and I have had lots of people curious about "Substitute Me".
Brief summary:
Set in modern-day Brooklyn, Kate and Zora are women who could be friends, but are inhibited by their own issues of culture, race and power—Zora is nanny to executive Kate's baby and 'Substitute Me', the title of the ad Kate places to find a nanny, takes on a whole new meaning in this domestic drama. The meals in this book will make you hungry and the questions it raises are food for thought.
Lori and I are in the process of putting together an event where mothers of young kids can attend a kid-friendly play place and have a conversation about books with us as moms and writers.
Ilie Ruby is another writer with credits to her name, but the recently released "The Language of Trees" is her first novel. I'll confess I haven't read it yet as I have been in full-on CHOSEN release mode and it's birthday week at the Hoffstead, but the reviews are all raves and make me want to dive in as soon as I get a moment.
Ilie was also recently reviewed in USA Today-- find that story here
Ilie and I have found so many parallels in our lives that it is creepy. Born a day apart, mothers of three, both fell in love in Grand Cayman, connected to Honduras, and she is book-touring with her kids as well.
We are hoping to do an event that highlights the new novelist, hands-on moms who write and parent, who take the kids on tour, who are rocking the reviews...
I'll keep you posted on when and where this might be happening. Or send me an email if you want to host this event--promises to be lots of fun.
In the meantime, please check out the websites of these two new friends:


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So as many of you know we're in the midst of dealing with infertility. And this cycle I messed up. I missed a dose of clomid. No big deal according to my doc, take the skipped pill asap and then take the other at the set time. So that is what I did.
I think I made a mistake...
For the last twenty four hours I've been a hot flashy heap of tears. I got home from the movies Sat. night and went to bed and promptly sweated like I'd just tried to do laps in a pool. And then I kept waking up to use the bathroom. Not fun. So I didn't get a decent night of sleep.
I'm in grad school,a teacher emailed out another off syllabus assignment over the weekend. >:[
Sunday I started crying hard for no real reason. Just felt sad. I'm not going to harm myself, but I'm barely functioning. Poor mrchien had to hang out and hold his crying wife, cuz Clomid. He also brought me ice and the magical cooling towel that works by snapping it.
In between the tears, more sweat. And snot cuz I'm one of those kind of cryers. Oh and inexplicably cold feet while I'm sweating.
I did manage to finish a paper, but I haven't started on the presentation that's due Monday/today. But it's only ten minutes, so it shouldn't take that long..right?
Moral of the story, don't take clomid while in grad school. I'll be sweating and crying while curled up on my bed for the next ten minutes.
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back in my good ol' college days, i had the opportunity to go to new york city to see my all time favorite, justin timberlake in case you didn't already know that, perform at madison square garden. i had floor tickets and got to be a couple feet from the stage. it was heaven people. i cried when he came out in the beginning. not afraid to admit it. i totally cried. i've loved this guy and his talent since the good ol' mickey mouse club days. it was a dream come true to say the least.
this time around, i held off as long as i could before i asked my husband if we could possibly go see him in las vegas. after justin's performance at the vma's this year i could not help myself and we got tickets within a few days after that. luckily, i'm surrounded by other jt fans in my life. my sister whitney, and my cousin amanda were also really wanting to go. the husbands were all convinced and the trip was planned.
the day finally came. we left coalville bright and early to make the long drive to vegas. we stopped in pleasant grove to pick up manda and mackay and filled up on french toast at kneaders.
our drive was the fastest i've ever experienced to vegas. it seriously went so quickly. there was great conversation, good snacks, and some good laughs to keep us occupied. oh man. good times were had in that car.
i could hardly contain my excitement as we rolled into vegas. ahhh! excitement was in the air and i wanted the concert to start right away. i still had a good six hours until it started.
we scoped out the mgm a little, played some slots, checked into whit and chuck's room, freshened up, and then headed downstairs for dinner. we came upon the rainforest cafe just a couple hours before the concert and decided it would suit us just fine for dinner. we all ordered shrimp, steak, and ribs. so good. i couldn't eat as much as i normally can because i had butterflies in my stomach. seriously guys, make fun, but i was probably the most excited person at that concert. biggest. fan!
we fought the crowds and made our way to our seats. there was a dj getting the crowd pumped and i started to get super anxious. then i read on my phone that paul walker had died. totally sad! it definitely took my mind off waiting for the show to start, thank goodness!
oh, then the show started. my goodness. he opened up strong and just kept going. hit after hit. so much energy.
//can ya spot him?//
i love when he plays the piano. he's talented folks.
the front of the stage moved clear to the back of the arena making justin that much closer to us. so cool, and yes, i was dying. :)
click here for a little taste of the concert (in philly not in vegas). all of my videos are so loud and you can hear me singing in most of them, so this clip is way better.
the concert overall was amazing. high energy, awesome choreography, and of course, the songs are my favorite. it ended around midnight and by the time we fought the other 18,000 out of the garden arena, we were pooped. what a day we'd had. we crashed in whit and chuck's room for awhile before making our way, by taxi, to our lovely room at circus circus. it really wasn't that bad. we were prepared for worse, but our bed was comfy and that was all we cared about. we slept in, which was so nice (and weird without our kids there), and then we hit the road. we made it only a few miles out of vegas and found out the freeway was closed down. ugh.
so, we pulled over for breakfast at a trucker type stop and had a breakfast that was surprisingly good. i am a fan of breakfast people. sweet breakfast.
the only other thing you need to know about the trip home was that there was tons of traffic, and it took us forever to get home to our babies. we picked brooklyn up at my parents' and finally got home around 10:30. loooong day. loooooonger drive. but SO worth it. so fun to spend time with whit, chuck, manda, and mackay. james and i thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
jt fans for life.


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Told y'all I'd let you know when the CDQ was available for download. Here it is
Tag Archive: Kid Cudi
This quite possibly may be the first single off of Cudi's new album Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager. I love it man, the way he can cross genres without sounding like he's trying too hard. Just plain dope, and Ye's verse doesn't lack either.
Right now all I have is a stream, when A DL becomes available, I got you.
Cudi's album drops on "G.O.O.D Music day" (September 14) alongside Kanye's and Consequence's. Pusha T also has a mixtape releasing the same day. Sound kinda promising to you too?
Thought so.
Via: Hypebeast
Aight so before someone informs me, I know Im late with this track.
I never really listened to it though till yesterday when I saw this video
I cant embed from anything but Youtube on here smh so you have to click the link below
Cudderisback video at Hypebeast
it is truly inspiring how much fun he be having and making money at the same time
here's the download link and lyrics at DatNewCudi.com
Aight, I know I havent posted in a few days so I'm just gonna jump back
First off I heard the Pearl Dopes (Pro's) are sposed to be droppin on September 1st
Word is that Nike is GR'n them since they sold so well..fine by me, ill finally get a chance to cop
Buuuuuuuuut I prolly wont bein tht im in the middle of nowhere =/…unless a certain *CONTRIBUTOR TO THIS WEBSITE* picks em up for me *cough cough*
here's a pic
Here is the link to Radii Footwear's Spring 2010 line
I kinda like their shoes, i think its the straps
And here's Cudder performing live at Irving Plaza
more to come..
My favorite artist (Besides Lupe) just released the video for Pursuit of Happiness feat. Ratatat & MGMT off his first album Man On The Moon. This is my favorite song on the album just because of the collaboration. The guitar and other instruments just go so well with the lyrics and beat, its really cool to me. The video has a nice vibe to it and a good idea behind it. Drake and Consequence have cameos.
embed is not working here smh link below
via 2dopeboyz http://2dopeboyz.okayplayer.com/2009/12/08/kid-cudi-pursuit-of-happiness-f-mgmt-ratatat-video/
Yea, I'm up extra late tonight and what do bored niggas in the middle of nowhere do? Surf the net and blog and since I'm already bored of the world wide web, I'll take the latter. In my boredom, I came across this song by 6 of my favorite artists. It's called "Whatever You Want" with Consequence, John Legend, Kanye West, Common, Kid Cudi and Big Sean. Here's the download link, enjoy.
Props to TwoDopeBoyz for the info


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It's nearly Spring and so it's a great time to sweep out the cobwebs and get rid of all of that make up that you never use, or is past it's best. Recently I've been trying to upload lots of beauty storage ideas, so keep an eye out for those, but this is a great place to start revamping your collection to make room for all of the new beauty that will come with 2014.
Above is a picture showing you all the use by dates for all of your make up. Hopefully this will really help you to streamline your make up. Plus nothing feels better than a good old sort out, right? Just me?
Good luck guys, let me know how your make up organising is going ion the comments below.


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Arguably Lindsay Lohan reached her screen career peak with 2004's comedy "Mean Girls" and this week revealed to CNN (via Vulture) that she's penned a script treatment for a sequel.
The actress, who a few years ago a potential storyline would be "like an older version where they're all housewives and they're all cheating," tells the news outlet she just needs to convince everyone else to get on board:
"I have been trying so hard to do a 'Mean Girls 2.' It is not in my hands. I know that ['Mean Girls' writer] Tina Fey and [producer] Lorne Michaels and all of Paramount are very busy…I will keep forcing it and pushing it on them until we do it."
The full interview with Lohan can now be seen at Vulture.


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As loyal readers you know that I am currently exploring Portugal, more precisely Lisbon. Therefore I have prepared a post that fits to my vacation: What are my essentials when I go to the beach? And how do I work out to get a beach body? Those questions will be answered today while a detailed Lisbon description follows next week. Have fun!
My beach essentials
|My favourite bikinis: Yes or No triangle bikini - Hollister bandeau bikini
|Hat (French market) - Sun glasses (Ray Ban) - Flip Flops (Cobian)
|Protection: Sunscreen (Nivea) - Sun protection (Solar Nutri Protect System, L'Oréal)
|Magazines - Bag (Lacoste) - Sun protectors (Nivea & L'Oréal)
- Bikini: It is mandatory for me to have at least two bikinis: a girly one to flirt and a sporty one to do activities. In my case the girly one is a blue Hollister model with a bandeau top. It is perfect to get tanned without annoying tan lines. I bought the green sporty one only last week but it serves its purpose perfectly. As my skin is really pale I'd rather go for flashy colours and patterns.
- Flip flops: The kind of "shoes" that everyone should have. Especially useful for the beach as sand easily goes off. I like robust flip flops that resist water and that have a Hawaiian style.
- Sun hat: It gives glamour to your outfit because only few women dare to wear hats (a shame!). I love my sun hat as a fashion item but it also protects my sensible skin in the face. To give it a more sophisticated touch, I like to wrap some nice foulards around it.
- Sun glasses: Yes, I go for the classic Wayfarer Ray Ban model. Since I saw them in the stores, I couldn't wait to get them and they are my daily companion. From the outside they look boring black but from the inside the underground map of New York appears. Surprise!
- Sunscreen: All the dermatologists preach to take a lot of sunscreen. And I believe them. Not only because my skin is pale, but also because I am afraid of getting skin cancer. My skin colour doesn't change during my holidays and won't become darker, but I prefer this way of protecting myself instead of risking sun burns. Dear readers, please be aware of that danger! Besides, pale skin is a sign of nobleness.
- Sun protector: Adjacent to my skin protection, I also protect my hair that is exposed to the sun all day. My favourite product is the Solar Nutri Protect System from L'Oréal Professional. which works really well and smells like a fresh summer breeze.
- Bag: I need an appropriate bag for all my stuff and my Lacoste shopper is big enough to put everything into it. It is a really robust bag that is my steady companion for more than two years now. I don't regret any minute I spent with it!
- Magazines: No beach without magazines or books. All said.
|Beach Body
- Food: After my exam phase in May I had a really bad conscious. We ate so much pizza and pasta that I gained some pounds that I wanted to loose as fast as possible. Since I have been back home, I changed my behaviour: Fresh fruits, vegetables and only small portions in the evening. That doesn't mean that I don't indulge myself a burger, pizza or a cake from time to time. Though, I try to limit it.
- Drink: Juices are sly. They seem to be great (based on only vitamins they are!), but speaking of calories they are beastly. Next to soft drinks, I also limited my amount of fruit juices or I sometimes replace a meal by drinking a fresh pressed fruit juice. But best for our skin and body is water. Simple water. And if I need something hot, I grab a cup of tea because I just don't like coffee.
- Work out: Without sport the best diet is useless in my opinion. It is all about the balance in order to get a well shaped beach body. In my case, I work twice a day for about ten minutes: sit-ups, push-ups and lunges (full work out program here). I walk whenever I can. I take the stairs although the staircase is smiling at me. I go in-line skating once a week. I play tennis. I go hiking. I move.
So that's it for today. I hope this insight helps you to get to know me better! Beijos de Lisboa!


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Derry Diocese Celebrates Jubilee of Mercy for Young People with Post Primary School Conference
The Derry Diocese celebrated the Jubilee of Mercy for young people with a School Gathering last week hosted in St Columb's College, Derry. This Mercy event welcomed over 450 students and staff from Post Primary Schools across the Diocese. The focus for the afternoon was reflecting on 'schools and young people of mercy'. Richard Moore was the keynote speaker sharing his remarkable story of Mercy and Forgiveness. Richard was shot and blinded when he was 10 years old during the troubles in Derry, he went on to meet and forgive 'Charles', the soldier who had fired the rubber bullet. Richard says he doesn't carry any anger or bitterness and by forgiving he is free and content. He told the young students that carrying anger can be like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die! Richard has set up a charity that helps children in troubled parts of the world called 'Children in Crossfire.'
Since the Year of Mercy began Primary and Post Primary Schools in the Derry Diocese have been involved in events, initiatives and liturgies to celebrate mercy in their schools. Yvonne Rooney, Diocesan Advisor for Post Primary Schools, explained 'This Year of Mercy has provided the opportunity for schools to focus on virtues like mercy, compassion and forgiveness and to put mercy at the heart of their work ethic, at the heart of friendships and at the heart of all relationships within the school. This year provides a personal opportunity for each young person and for each staff member to be 'merciful like the Father' but also to be open to experiencing Mercy. Mrs Rooney highlighted some of the projects school have been involved in for the Year of Mercy. 'In the Books of Forgiveness created last January for Catholic Schools Week students were invited to think about times when they have personally shown mercy or times they have been forgiven and how that felt. In schools there was a renewed invitation this year to the sacrament of reconciliation and the healing and peace it brings. There were 'Doors of Mercy' opened in schools right across the diocese and even some doors of mercy created on Minecraft.
Several schools got involved in Collaborative or Connected Learning Projects where the theme of Mercy was explored across many subject areas because mercy is more than R.E.
Kieran Strawbridge a Year 9 students from St Columb's College shared how his school got involved in the Project. He explained 'Year 9 pupils were exploring the theme of mercy in six different subjects. In Art & Design pupils were using the iPads to investigate images relating to Holy Week with a particular focus on acts of mercy and compassion. These included images of stained glass window designs. In RE pupils explored conflict and how to resolve it. This lead into a discussion of the Great Schism and then into an examination of the Reformation and Martin Luther. Pupils also discussed Christian denominations in Northern Ireland. At this time they also discussed the importance of reconciliation and mercy. They explored an example of forgiveness from the lives of Richard Moore, Saint John-Paul II and Gordon Wilson. In Music pupils selected and discussed a modern song which dealt with the theme of mercy and developed a listening exercise from it. Pupils then had the chance to learn to perform the song together as a class. In English pupils completed a writing assessment about Animal Farm. Pupils produced a Propaganda Leaflet in response to the central Theme in the novel. They focused on the potential that existed for Reconciliation between antagonistic Parties and what a world devoid of mercy might look like. In History we explored 'Historical characters who have shown acts of Mercy or Kindness for example St. Maximillan Kolbe.' We produced power points and posters on the individuals. In Biology we considered how we should work together in the name of Science to promote good and fair practice in the science industry and show respect for the environment at both a local and global level.'
Three students from Loreto College Coleraine, Joel Jenkins, Rhiannon Mc Nicholl, Roksana Strugala shared how their school shows mercy in all the charity work and fundraising they do. 'As a school community, Loreto College seeks to bring the face of Christ to all those in need. One of the many ways in which we do this is in our local area is through our St. Vincent de Paul Youth Group. Throughout the year they are hard at work in the service of others. At Christmas time we collect and assemble Christmas hampers to be distributed to local families in need of assistance at this time of year. Over 30 large hampers were collected last year and presented to representatives from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul from St. John's and St. Malacy's parishes, Coleraine. They were received with great enthusiasm and appreciation on behalf of the families to whom they would be donated.
They continued 'Our desire to bring mercy and compassion to others does not stop on our own doorstep! On an international level, students and staff of our school reach out to those in need. The Social Justice Group is always busy throughout the year with a number of events and initiatives going on to raise funds for a variety of very worthy causes. These fundraising activities culminate with the annual Mission Day, raising funds for the Loreto Missions worldwide.'
'Loreto's Mission Day is the College's annual fun day to promote Fair Trade, the Millennium Goals and the Loreto Missions worldwide. The day allows students from all year groups to become involved in a variety of activities such as quizzes, sporting challenges and games of skill, with the focal point being the Loreto Christmas Market in the College Hall. Fair Trade gifts as well as pre-loved jewellery and fashion accessories are on sale along with a range of seasonal treats on offer. In the afternoon, many students enjoy forming a lively audience for Loreto's Got Talent. Last year an impressive total of just over four thousand pounds was raised on the day for Loreto Missions.
The final school to share how they got involved in the Year of Mercy was St Cecilia's College Derry. Lily Toorish and Edel Doherty from St Cecilia's shared 'For the Jubilee Year of Mercy our school held a Week of Mercy. During this week years 8 to 10 listened to testimonies from guest speakers around the theme of mercy and forgiveness. In our school Oratory we had the relic of the True Cross of Calvary from the Long Tower Chapel. All members of staff and pupils had the opportunity to pray before the relic for a special intention.
In school we had a period of reflection and quiet prayer led by our school chaplain Fr Brendan Collins before the True Cross. Kila Curran came in to speak to our year 9 group. She told us that in September 2008, when she was just 8 years old, her father was murdered as he walked home from watching the All Ireland final. The boy who killed her father was only fifteen years old and he was sentenced to 10 years in prison. A few months after her father died, Kila wrote a letter to the boy in prison. She told him she forgave him for what he did, as she knew he wasn't a bad person, he just made a mistake. Kila told us how she met the Dalai Lama and he inspired her to realise that forgiveness is a gift. She told us that by forgiving the boy who killed her father, she was able to free herself from any anger towards the boy.
Kila told the boy in prison if he promised to lead a better life when he got out of prison, she would try and get her granny and aunts to also forgive him. She won the forgiveness award from the Dalai Lama for her bravery. She told us she would like to meet with the boy who killed her father when he is released from prison. She is an inspiration to our school and is a great example of someone who has faced tragedy but has continued to move on with her life.
Cathal Barry from the Irish Catholic newspaper came in to speak to our year 8 girls. Cathal has met Pope Francis and is in the process of writing his third book on the Pope. Our year 8 girls learned very interesting facts about Pope Francis and have shared these with other girls in our school. Each afternoon ended with a time of prayer and reflection and our Week of Mercy not only had an effect on the girls who listened to the speakers but had a ripple effect on our whole school.
Two students Shay McGlinchey & Jude McCandless from St Columb's College led a prayer reflection entitled Merciful like the Father. Bishop Donal Mc Keown led the delegation in the celebration of Mass and schools displayed their work and activities for the year of Mercy around the Conference Hall. The event was a great success and was a fitting opportunity to reflect and pray on how the young people and their schools are trying to put Mercy at the centre of everything they do in this special Jubilee Year.


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How about Media Player Classic? It can be configured to use DX7 or DX9 rendering. It might be nice to be able to chat while watching a full screen movie, or at least know if someone is trying to send you an important message. I know, it isn't really a game. http://sourceforge.net/projects/guliverkli/
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Two kinds of people: those who blame God for what they don't have and those who thank God for what they do have. Those who blame God are EHs, externally handicapped. They're always looking to external things to blame for their lack of success: "bad breaks, my parents, school, older brother, society, country, God, the Bible, my spouse, my tough luck, or my church, my rabbi…they're all to blame. They're all hurting me, disappointing me, and crippling me."
Contrast those who thank God for what they do have.
Thanking God for what you do have is gratitude, and an attitude of gratitude gives altitude.
W. Neil Gallagher, Ph.D


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Britain since 1945 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 The welfare state Although the UK had won the war, the country was exhausted economically and the people wanted change. During the war, there had been significant reforms to the education system and people now looked for wider social reforms. In 1945 the British people elected a Labour government. The new Prime Minister was Clement Attlee, who promised to introduce the welfare state outlined in the Beveridge Report. In 1948, Aneurin (Nye) Bevan, the Minister for Health, led the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS), which guaranteed a minimum standard of health care for all, free at the point of use. A national system of benefits was also introduced to provide 'social security', so that the population would be protected from the 'cradle to the grave'. The government took into public ownership (nationalised) the railways, coal mines and gas, water and electricity supplies.
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Another aspect of change was self-government for former colonies. In 1947, independence was granted to nine countries, including India, Pakistan and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Other colonies in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific achieved independence over the next 20 years. The UK developed its own atomic bomb and joined the new North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an alliance of nations set up to resist the perceived threat of invasion by the Soviet Union and its allies. Britain had a Conservative government from 1951 to 1964. The 1950s were a period of economic recovery after the war and increasing prosperity for working people. The prime minister of the day, Harold Macmillan, was famous for his 'wind of change' speech about decolonisation and independence for the countries of the Empire.
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Migration in post-war Britain Rebuilding Britain after the Second World War was a huge task. There were labour shortages and the British government encouraged workers from Ireland and other parts of Europe to come to the UK and help with the reconstruction. In 1948, people from the West Indies were also invited to come and work. During the 1950s, there was still a shortage of labour in the UK. Further immigration was therefore encouraged for economic reasons, and many industries advertised for workers from overseas. For example, centres were set up in the West Indies to recruit people to drive buses. Textile and engineering firms from the north of England and the Midlands sent agents to India and Pakistan to find workers. For about 25 years, people from the West Indies, India, Pakistan and (later) Bangladesh travelled to work and settle in Britain.
This text is taken Life in the United Kingdom, a Guide for New Residents, 3rd edition Page 60 © Crown Copyright 2013
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Extant Women
ExtantWomen was formed in 2014 Snezana Saraswati Petrovic and Deborah Lambert in response to the limited exhibition opportunities for women artists. The goal of ExtantWomen Projects is to raise awareness about the issues of mature women artists and facilitate a dialogue of change through exhibitions, community engagement, talks and social media and more. The examination of the invisibility and experiences of mature women artists have led to the discovery of the social injustices that women "of a certain age" encounter. Extant Women aims to create an environment of awareness where social change can occur for all women.
in existence :: still existing :: not lost or destroyed :: surviving


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Hon Paul Goldsmith looks at Dodson Motorsport's R35 GTR Extreme Duty Gear Set, one of the top upgrade choices of GTR world record holders.
Steve Parker, our General Manager describes how the R35 GTR Extreme Duty Gear Set is delivering strength and performance to the fastest and quickest GTRs in the world.
Hon Paul Goldsmith is delighted to sit in the Audi R8 V10 plus.
Steve Parker introduces Dodson's Promax Clutch, one of our latest dual clutch transmission upgrades for the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracan.
Steve Parker details how Dodson Motorsport turns a block of high tensile steel to a high-value product sought after by performance enthusiasts.