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We meet on the first Tuesday of every month from
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(We love your birds, but please don't bring them to our meetings. We usually have a bird of the month already attending. Thanks!)
Ballou, the Rainbow Macaw
by Alaskan Bird club Member Shirley Riddle
My name is Ballou. I may be only three years old and am just learning to talk, but I am no kid. I've been around once or twice. I'm a Rainbow Macaw, just your average Joe Hookbeak. I look mostly like a blue and gold, but I have just enough rowdy scarlet green along my back feathers to let you know I can take care of myself.
Where'd I get the name? I dunno. It's after a cantankerous gal in a cowboy picture show. But that's how the story begins – with a dame. I can't lay a feather on it, but there was something different about her. Maybe it was her eyes, or maybe just the way she looked at me. I dunno. All I knew was things were never gonna be the same again. So there I was, two stickers on my suitcase, a for sale sign on my perch and no prospects, when she walks into the place.
Now don't get me wrong – my previous owners weren't that bad. I don't remember the early years too keen, but first I lived with some guys in an apartment. They must have been kinda rowdy, cause I got a few bad habits that, shall we say, don't quite fit in with polite society. So that's where I ended up next. Got hooked up with a well-off family. Nice digs, nothing but nuts and seed mix, and a cozy little cage of my own. It was good while it lasted, but what was a rambunctious bird like me doing in a cushy place like that anyway?
And then there was this new lady. It all happened so fast, I still can't figure it. One minute she's a stranger, the next minute she's taking me home. Look, I'm a suspicious guy, and at first I thought I was getten' the bums rush to nowhere, but her and her family showed me different. I never met people like them before. I was a 2-time loser with a chip on my shoulder, and they treated me like somebody. They cleaned me up, gave me good food, a swell new double-wide, toys, and even took me to a god Doc, who checks me out and fixed me when I need fixin'. I even got my own Insurance! Best of all they play and talk with me. I think they really like me, bad habits and all.
Boy, I remember that first shower – it was murder! The water ran brown from the smoke in my feathers. And I really liked loungin' around afterward with a towel over my head – just like the boys in the steam room at the gym. With shiny feathers and a classy wing and nail trim from the Doc, I'm starting to look like some kinda uptown bird.
These aren't fancy folks either. It's sorta touchin' the way they'll sit around a box of junk for hours making toys that I'll chomp up I a couple of minutes… And the food's not champagne and caviar, but it's good, it's healthy, and there's plenty of it. I got to admit, though – I miss sitting on shoulder and snachin' table scraps form people's fingers. These guys don't let me do that. In fact, they don't let me get away with much. They got their rules, and they make 'em clear. And they expect me to keep honest. Of course, I never was much for rules, but I kinda grows on you. The keep this up, I might even grow up respectable-like.
What's really swell is this new family is teaching me stuff. Since I've been hangin' around this joint I've learned to talk. I can say 10 or 12 words now, like "good boy," "hello," and "step up," "what," and "nuts." They showed me that chompin' too hard on fingers hurts, and how to tell when I'm doin' it. They all play games like peek-a-boo with me, just like a human kid. There's this toy they put nuts in and I have to figure out how to work the thing to get them out again. Not that I'm a wag-tail mutt or anything, but it's sorta fun. I'm even learnin' animal talk. I can growl like a dog, meow like a cat, and wolf whistle.
That's another reason why I like this joint. Other critters live here, so I fit right in. The dogs are fun to throw food at and they eat it up! The cats are fun too. They're so uppity and superior until you com at 'em on the back of the couch with your wings up and beak open – then they scatter like rats. And then there's a little blue parrot want-to-be with an identity crisis. I'm keeping an eyes on that little pip squeak. She chatters and calls all the time, and makes nice and affectionate to the humans, but I got an idea that you cross her, and she'll chew off your tail feathers.
So, now I gots a real family, a home that's the cat's meow, and my lady friend. I don't have to be tough all the time anymore. I can act like a baby, put my head on your chest and get scratched while I chew your shirt. They'll stick by me, and I'll stick by them. And nobody better put the chomp on any of them, or they'll answer to me. I'm the only one they can do that, see!
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PSA: Female genital mutilation is cruel and gross—and, moreover, peoples who practice it can accurately be described in the same way. Now the question should be, do we want such people running around in our country? What else might they get up to?
Khadijba thought of her child as a miracle baby, but at the age of 26, her pregnancy was classified as 'high risk'.
The FGM she experienced as a child in Gambia — an unsterile home job performed with a rusty knife on the floor of a hut — has left her with scarring complications, chronic pain and stress.
"The lack of training medical professionals have [in FGM] means they're endangering women like myself," Khadija says.
Being an outsider to a 'clitero-centric' culture was a decision made for Khadija Gbla.
Wait a minute, ABC, whom are you quoting there? You would be aware that there exists a convention whereby white people, and especially white men, are by means of that suffix held responsible for the problems of all other groups. The formula is that you tack it onto roots that signify white and\or male identity: eurocentric, androcentric, etc., implying, for example, that it's wrong to teach kids in school about their own ancestors' achievements, because by doing so we exclude the histories of "marginalised" groups.
So are you saying that it's another form of inherently blameworthy "-centric" thinking to uphold intact female genitalia as a biological and social norm?
And the implications of this would be...?
More than 200,000 women in Australia are estimated to have experienced FGM or be at high risk, but training and awareness surrounding the issue is not currently included in Australian medical curricula.
Khadija says a growing, yet unknown, number of children and young women are at risk of endangerment because of it. She is now determined to change the system, so other FGM survivors don't have the same experiences she did.
So brave!
"If I had not disclosed that I've had FGM, I would have gone through my antenatal appointments and gone to have my baby, started pushing, and the baby would have got stuck with nobody knowing why," she explains.
Jesus, they must have made a real mess of you! But come to think of it, how does your kind reproduce back in the jungle or the desert, or wherever? You don't seem to be having too much difficulty:
It was only after changing clinics twice that Khadija found a doctor with previous FGM patient experience.
So insensitive. So phallogo-clitero-centric.
He performed the inspection and agreed a caesarean was best practise.
"Finally somebody was listening to me and taking me seriously. It's amazing how people take your voice away," she says.
So if I understand correctly, you are saying that you would have died or had severe problems giving birth in your home country. It is only because we clitoro-centric Europeans rescued you twice: once by allowing you and your barbarous kind to live among us, and twice by providing you with subsidised, culturally tailored medical care—that you have even been able to survive childbirth.
Yet still the white oppressor tries to take your soulful black voice away?
You know where that wouldn't happen?
When she was nine, her mum had taken her to a stranger's hut in rural Gambia. Khadia's clitoris and labia majora were cut off.
Khadija and the AMA agree the best way to repair the gap in treatment expertise is to make FGM training — both medical and cultural — mandatory across Australian medical curricula.
AMA federal president Dr Michel Gannon says change is slow, but on the way.
"The reality is that there are a great number of women who have migrated to Australia from the Horn of Africa and other parts of the world where it's practised," he says.
"It's a much more common issue in our major cities that accept the majority of migrant intakes.
Well better keep 'em coming then! We've got 100 million more to save! It'd be heartless not to bring every single one of them here to maximise her chances of conceiving with the help of state-of-the-art fertility treatments, and then repeat ad infinitum.
"We need to make changes to ensure that we give proper care to women like me"
says Khadji-Hadji.
Look, I'm sorry you were born into a shitty vag-slicing culture. But here's a better idea. Why don't you go back to where you came from and work to change that culture at its source? Because if we keep on taking you people in, I would think that you'll still be charging $5,000-$8,500 for speeches until you're ready to retire. And I'm sure you wouldn't want that.
Dr Gannon points out that the procedure "has no place in modern Australian society".
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National Left-handers Day celebration
Next : August 19, 2012, Brive-la-Gaillarde, France.
- Informations : www.lesgauchers.com
Thank you to all of you who were at Brive-la-Gaillarde on August 13, 2011 to celebrate the release of my book and teaching materials with me!
August 13 was first designated as Left-handers Day in England in 1992. In France, it is often celebrated on the second Saturday in August. The first French Left-handers Day celebration (Fête Nationale des Gauchers) was held in 2005 in Saint Denis de la Réunion. In 2011, left-handers from all over France gathered together on August 13 at Brive-la-Gaillarde for:
• Various educational workshops
• Performances, games, and gift give-aways
• Vente d'outils pour gauchers...
An event not to be missed!
The Fête Nationale de Gauchers is an occasion for left-handers of all ages to come together. Educators, occupational therapists, and other professionals are also in attendance at stands that offer a wide range of games, tests and other activities, each more fascinating than the last.
This year, for the first time, I had my own "Laterapedagogy" stand, and it was packed with visitors all day long! The hours were punctuated with conversations, shared of experiences, personal stories, and talking about experiments with left-handers and disappointed parents of left handers. For some people, it was a real surprise to discover that even though they might be right-handed for hand use and far-sighted vision, they are in fact left-handed for near-sighted vision. That helps them finally understand why reading can be so hard and slow, with this symptomatic feeling of having to push the letters along and needing to re-read sentences three or four times to understand them!
Many people were intrigued* by my concept of the eyes as "locomotive", making reading easier, more flexible, and most importantly, improving comprehension. This was especially convincing for those who are left-handed for vision.
Left-handers who write with their wrist curled like a swan's neck as if broken expressed as much curiosity in taking the risk to draw loops from right-to-left in their dominant opening direction. This frees them from having to twist their wrist and getting cramps from writing. When they get to then end of a line on the left side of the page, all they need to do is start looping in the other direction from left-to-right in the conventional writing direction without changing their hand position. This reversing of directions is termed "boustrophedon writing" (see (b) below).
This also does wonders for relieving back strain!
I also have to add that the double-sided whiteboard, especially since it was used with fluorescent markers, was a huge success. In sum, it was a real pleasure to help all of these proud and self-aware left-handers to discover their dominant opening direction for reading and writing, not counting those who didn't even know they were actually lefties!
Stay tuned for news of the 2012 Fête Nationale de Gauchers!
* For more details, visit these pages on this site: "Approach" and "Therapeutic and educational resources".
PDF / 3.6 Mb / Article (in French): "Soigner sa gauche contre tous les diables" L'écho de la Corrèze
"The smartest approach to this issue is yours".
Back: Book Release – August 13, 2011 Next: Interview: Helping out left-handers


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It is galling to realise so many former MPs are still claiming up to 90 per cent of the cost of air travel for themselves and their spouse from the taxpayers.
Have they no shame?They know how the public views this perk – that is why it was withdrawn in 1999.
They continue to enjoy it because they could possibly claim a breach of contract if it was cancelled.
None have threatened such a claim – at least publicly.
None would relish the sorry spectacle the claim would produce in a court of law.
Doubtless it would win – the lifetime travel perk was in the MPs' remuneration package from 1972 – coincidentally the year that two of this year's top five claimants Sir Kerry Burke and Michael Bassett, entered Parliament.
They were among a number of keen young Labour MPs who came in with the Kirk Government.
They would have hotly denied at that time any suggestion that the pay and perks were among the reasons they were pursuing a political career.
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Just as a sustainable environment is in the best interest of all of us, the dedication and determination to act to take care of the environment is shared by all of us at the University, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We seek ways to increase awareness of environmental issues and to find new ways to live and work that result in less impact on our environment.
The student group CUPS (Cleaning Up Public Spaces), the President's Sustainability Commission, the Environmental Sustainability committee of the Faculty Senate, the Staff Association, and the Physical Plant are just a few of the groups who are working on various aspects of sustainability. Additionally, incoming students for Fall 2010 will participate in an event called "Our Campus, Our Planet" as part of orientation, and the College of Arts and Sciences is leading the project to establish an environmental studies major and minor.
As part of the President's Sustainability Commission, Prof. Laura Pence (Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences) and Prof. Katharine Owens (Department of Politics and Government, College of Arts and Sciences) were named to be co-Sustainability Coordinators for the University for the 2009-2010 academic year.
A full inventory of the University's efforts toward sustainability, or UHOPE, "University of Hartford Organizations Protecting the Environment" is Prof. Pence's project for this year. This website will become the central location for information about activities, committees, groups, curriculum, faculty interests, and other sustainability initiatives at the University. Anyone interested in contributing information is invited to contact Prof. Pence at email@example.com.
Prof. Owens' projects for the year will be to carry out a greenhouse gas assessment for the University and to evaluate the current behaviors and attitudes toward sustainability among the members of the University. From these essential baseline data, we will then be able to measure the progress of our various initiatives.


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Lineup: Jamal Coleman, Kym, Howell, Evan Fox, and other surprise guests. Hosted by Sal Espana.
Price: Free
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Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
10/03/18 3:00 PM CST Receipt or Potmarked
Grants to Tennessee local government agencies for the development and improvement of non-vehicle transportation amenities. Funding may support sidewalks, pedestrian and bike trails, the renovation of historic train depots, and other projects related to transportation structures.
In order to be considered for project funding, the application must fall into one or more of the following categories as defined by federal legislation and relate to surface transportation:
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities:
All facilities must be hard-surfaced, ADA compliant and provide adequate connectivity. Multi-modal facilities must be a minimum of 12-feet wide. TA funds can be used for sidewalks, walkways or curb ramps; bike lane striping, wide paved shoulders, bike parking and bus racks; traffic calming; off-road trails; bike and pedestrian bridges and underpasses; ADA compliance
Safe Routes for Non-Drivers:
Access and accommodation for children, older adults and individuals with disabilities
Conversion of Abandoned Railway Corridors to Trails:
Acquisition of railroad rights-of-way; planning, design and construction of multi-use hard-surfaced, ADA accessible trails and rail-with-trail projects
Scenic Turnouts and Overlooks:
Construction of scenic turnouts, overlooks and viewing areas
Outdoor Advertising Management:
Billboard inventories and removal of illegal and nonconforming billboards. Inventory control may include, but not be limited to, data collection, acquisition and maintenance of digital aerial photography, video logging, scanning and imaging of data, developing and maintain an inventory and control database and hiring of outside legal counsel
Historic Preservation & Rehab of Historic Transportation Facilities:
Preservation of buildings and facades in historical districts; restoration of historic buildings for transportation-related purposes; access improvements to historic sites. Restoration of railroad depots, bus stations and lighthouses; rehabilitation of rail trestles, tunnels, bridges and canals
Vegetation Management:
Improvement of roadway safety; prevention of invasive species; providing erosion control
Archaeological Activities:
Projects related to impacts from implementation of current highway construction projects
Stormwater Mitigation:
Pollution prevention and abatement activities to address stormwater management; water pollution prevention related to highway construction or due to highway runoff
Wildlife Management:
Reduction of vehicle-caused wildlife mortality; restoration and maintenance of connectivity among terrestrial and aquatic habitats
Transportation Alternatives (TA) activities can be separate projects in and of themselves or they can be a part of any transportation project being developed. In either case, the surface transportation alternatives activity must relate to the surface transportation system in function, proximity or impact, exclusive of aviation. In addition, All bicycle and pedestrian facilities must be hard-surfaced, ADA compliant and provide adequate linear connectivity to existing accessible facilities. Funding may not be used for spot improvements, repairs or maintenance and all new construction for multi-modal (shared use) facilities must be a minimum of 12-feet wide.
GrantWatch ID#: 174100
The project being developed must be maintained by the applicant and remain open to the public for a sufficient time based upon the federal investment as shown below:
Federal Amount / Lease:
-$1.00 - $199,999: 5 years from Federal close-out date
-Greater than $200,000 - $499,999: 10 years from Federal close-out date
-Greater than $500,000 - $1,000,000: 20 years from Federal close-out date
Projects over $1,000,000 carry a minimum 25 year lease and will be subject to individual review.
2019 TAP funding must be authorized for construction on or before July 1, 2022 or the funds will be automatically withdrawn by FHWA. No contract extensions can be provided by TDOT to secure the funding.
All local governmental agencies, including those within the Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville MPOs/TPOs, may submit an application to the State competitive program.
Applications must be submitted by local governments (cities or counties) or state natural resource or public land agencies. Local governments may work with other public agencies or private organizations, but the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will only contract with a local government or applicable state agency.
Applicants must follow all procedures that are required by law, regulation, rule, policies and standard for the use of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State Highway funds for transportation projects, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). If these procedures are not followed, all federal funding will be withdrawn from the project.
Local Government's are required to pay 100% of all project invoices up-front prior to seeking reimbursement for the federal share (80%) of all eligible construction related expenses. The preliminary engineering, design, right-of-way, twenty percent (20%) construction match and all items deemed ineligible for construction reimbursement are the sole responsibility of the local government.
The 20% non-federal construction share of the proposed project must be provided as a hard cash match, and all preliminary engineering (PE), design and right-of-way expenditures are solely the responsibility of the local governmental agency.
2019 Deadline:
The application cycle is open from July 1 to October 3 each year until 3:00 PM Central Standard time. Applications received with a postmark later than October 3, 2018 will not be considered for funding in the current funding cycle.
Contact your MPO/TPO for additional information and specific guidelines regarding regional competitive program schedules.
Projects that are within a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)/Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) will require the endorsement of the appropriate MPO/TPO before they can be implemented. MPO/TPO endorsement is not necessary for application; however, correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) / Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) or Rural Planning Organization (RPO) describing the proposed activity and inviting input regarding the project.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
TDOT - Transportation Alternatives Office
Suite 600 James K. Polk Building
505 Deaderick Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0341
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What is Lipstick & Lace?
Lipstick & Lace is a private boutique boudoir photography studio that focuses on celebrating your beauty! Whether you want an intimate lingerie boudoir shoot, a beauty portrait session or an expressive goddess style creative shoot, Lipstick & Lace will express your true beauty.
How do you describe your style?
My style is elegant, sophisticated, romantic, sensual and most of all, tasteful. My commitment is to expressing your beauty as I see it revealed. I believe that connection is key, so I create a space where you feel comfortable to relax and be yourself so that I can show your true beauty as it shines through you.
What is Boudoir?
The word boudoir is a French word used to describe a woman's private dressing room. Boudoir photos are intimate photos of you revealing your beauty. Typically boudoir sessions take place in a bedroom-style setting and the women wear lingerie or less.
Where does my shoot take place?
All boudoir shoots are done in my private home studio. There are two bedroom sets: one is a french apartment-style studio lit room. The other room has a stunning white stone wall and plenty of natural window light. In the studio there is a vintage couch set, a full length ornate mirror and various wall surfaces including damask wall paper and a full length window.
I want an on-location boudoir shoot. Is that possible?
Anything is possible! I would love to take the show on the road and photograph you where you feel most beautiful! There is a $50 location fee for within city limits. For distances farther than Edmonton, give me a shout and we can work out the details. I love to travel and destination boudoir shoots are so much fun!
I am a very private person. Will my photos be on your website and social media?
All of the images that you see on my website or social media have been approved by the client. You have complete control over whether your images are featured and if you are not comfortable you are welcome to decline. I take privacy seriously. During your shoot I am the only person here, so you can relax and have fun! You will fill out a privacy policy once you see the images so that you can decide if and where your images will be displayed. View the complete privacy policy here.
Does my shoot have to be a boudoir shoot?
No. If you prefer a less "sexy" style of photo shoot, I am happy to discuss with you how YOU want to be photographed and we can call it a portrait shoot instead. A portrait session can take place at the studio or on location somewhere that suites our concept that we come up with together. The session will still be dedicated to showing the real you in a flattering way. It may be designed to highlight something that is really special about you or be a creative expression of your passions. A portrait is going to portray your inner essence; your beauty.
What is a goddess shoot?
Using influence from the natural world and your passions and desires, we create an artistic expression of the goddess qualities that you embrace in yourself. These shoots are deeply healing as you embrace more of who you truly are. For these sessions we consult together to identify the goddess qualities that you identify with or the essence of you that you want to illustrate and celebrate, then we come up with an artistic concept to work with which will reveal the location and various props and styling for the shoot.
What is a portrait shoot?
In this time of social media we all have many photos of ourselves that are not necessarily flattering, especially all the selfie's! A portrait shoot with Lipstick & Lace gives you the opportunity to be photographed in flattering light and angles, expressing the beauty that you are. Rather than lingerie that you wear in a boudoir shoot, you will wear anything that you feel beautiful in for a portrait shoot.
What do you retouch? I have stretch marks/cellulite/blemishes. Will that be a problem?
Some women are distracted by stretch marks, cellulite and acne when they look in the mirror. These "imperfections" act as distractions from the truth of the beauty that pulses from within. I retouch final images with what I call a "skin polish," removing bruises, blemishes, cellulite and minimizing stretch marks. I will also make adjustments occasionally if the outfit you are wearing has created a bulge.
"The pampering experience of a professional hair and makeup application, and you dressing in what makes you feel sexy and beautiful, is a process of opening a doorway for your beauty to shine through, and I am there with my lens to greet it."
"No matter what you see when you look in the mirror, it is my belief that a photo session with me will enhance that reflection so you see a little more of the beauty that I see in you."
All photography is done by me, Karla Muzyka.


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We want you!
Did you know there are lots of supposed UFO sightings in the Yukon? Is that Yukon transportation?
Come and spend the summer learning about Yukon history and engaging our friendly visitors.
The Yukon Transportation Museum seeks dynamic individuals to fill the positions of Visitor Experience Host/Interpreter. These positions are for up to a 16 week duration with a start date of mid May and an end date of August 31st. Language of work is English, knowledge of French, German, Japanese would be an asset.
Application Deadline: April 9th at 2pm.
Project & Job Objectives:
You will assist the museum in engaging its visitors and promoting heritage within the Whitehorse and Yukon community. You will have the opportunity to be part of the Museum and heritage experience as well as assisting in the development of your oral and written interpretative skills, creativity, organisational and time management skills. These skills are transferable and valuable: they can be used in whichever field of study and employment you wish to pursue.
Measurable Outcomes:
1. Increase your skillset working with the public
2. Strong teamwork/collaboration amongst museum staff
3. Provide public with engaging museum experience
4. Foster and develop interpersonal skills
5. Expand your knowledge of Yukon history
Our goals will be met through direct training and supervision. Students will receive hands-on training prior to the museum being open to the public. This will allow you to gain the experience and confidence necessary to perform your job effectively and professionally.
The success of the position will be measured through positive feedback from our visitors and through performance appraisals. At the beginning of the work term you will be asked to complete a goal setting form that includes work term as well as personal development goals. Theses will be reviewed periodically as well as at the end of your work term.
Description of Tasks:
The Host/Interpreter will greet visitors, interpreter museum exhibits/displays and respond to questions and inquiries based on knowledge of Yukon history. This position also requires the conducting of guided tours of the museum for children, students and adult groups. The position also involves Gift Shop duties which included Admissions, Gift Shop sales, running daily cash reports, as well as general cleaning of the building and grounds. Other duties included ensuring the security of exhibit/displays and Gift Shop area, assisting with the delivery of youth programs, other activities and other related tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or Summer Staff Supervisor. Host/Interpreters will be given an area of responsibility which meets their interests and skill set and will be expected to complete an individualized project over the work term.
Week One: orientation session to familiarize students with the museum, its collection, exhibits and security. Students are given a training manual detailing opening and closing procedures, cash register procedures and inventory and statistical reporting. Students are provided with a script for their interpretive tour. They are also given additional informational resources about Yukon history and the Museum's collection and are required to augment and personalize their interpretive tour.
In addition, students are required to participate in the "Passport to Safety" program which is designed to help eliminate needles injuries and preventable deaths of young Canadians aged 24 and under. Along with this program, students are also introduced to the Museums Emergency Plan and are trained in how to respond to various emergency situations.
Week Two: is a transitional period for the students. They will be working hands-on in their positions. They will be required to perform an interpretive tour under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. Once they are familiar with their duties, supervision will be provided as needed and requested by the student.
Employable Skills to be gained (Marketable Skills):
Communication: Listen and ask questions to appreciate and understand the point of view of others; write and speak so that others pay attention and understand.
Specific Work Situation: As Host/Interpreter, students will be required to provide interesting and informative information regarding Yukon transportation history. They will need to respond to questions from visitors in an effective and friendly manner.
Use Numbers: observe and record data using appropriate tools and technology
Specific Work Situation: As part of their Gift Shop duties, students are required to complete an end-of-day statistical report of admissions and gift shop sales using a computerized accounting program. They will also be required to perform cash-outs and balance the daily cash float.
Demonstrate Positive Attitude and Behaviour: Show interest, initiative and effort
Specific Work Situation: Students are provided with a script for the interpretive tours. They are encouraged to supplement theses tours with additional information in an area of transportation history that is of particular interest to them.
Be Responsible and Adaptable: be accountable for your actions and work independently or as part of a team, be open and respond constructively to change.
Specific Work Situation: As a not-for-profit organization, the Museum operates with a limited staff and budget. Students are expected to show commitment to their assigned work schedule and tasks and to work in a team environment.
Work Safely: Be aware of personal and group safety practices and procedures
Specific Work Situation: Students will be familiarized with the Museum's Emergency Plan and trained in how to respond in various situations –i.e. power failure, fire alarm, etc.
Work with Others: Be flexible; respect and be open of the thoughts, opinions and contributions of others in the group.
Specific Work Situation: As an organization committed to hiring people of varying cultural backgrounds, it is vital that students be respectful of a diverse range of traditions, beliefs and contributions offered by potential coworkers and visitors.
Project management: The student and Executive Director will develop one special project which the student will be responsible for.
Participate in Projects and Tasks: plan, design or carry out a project or task from the start to finish.
Specific Work Situation: Students are required to complete a set of daily tasks that are fundamental to the operational needs of the Museum (for example, opening and closing procedures). It is imperative that students complete these tasks from start to finish so that organizational statistics are maintained and accurate financial reports are completed.
Candidate Profile:
The Visitor Experience Host/Interpreter position involves interpreting museum exhibits/displays based on the knowledge of Yukon history in order to conduct guided tours of the museum as well as working in Admissions and the Gift Shop. The position includes some basic cleaning of the Museum and grounds, security and duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
1. Grade 11 or 12 or College/University Student
2. English speaking
3. Good knowledge of Yukon history and geography (or willing to learn it)
4. Good written skills
5. Excellent oral communication skills
6. Outgoing, friendly and service oriented attitude
7. Self motivated
8. French, Japanese or German as a second language would be an asset
9. Proficient with computer use
10. Experience using cash registers, handling money
11. Legally entitled to work in Canada
12. Meets program eligibility – between the ages of 16-30 & completed eligible schooling in 2017/18 and returning to eligible schooling in 2018/19.
Related studies: Tourism, Museum Studies, Geography, Theatre, Science, History, Anthropology, Marketing, Business, Communications.
The Yukon Transportation Museum is committed to hiring woman, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and Aboriginals.
Application Requirements:
Application Deadline: April 9th at 2pm.
Applications may be sent by email, mail or hand delivered to the Yukon Transportation Museum.
Cover letter introducing the applicant and answering the following questions:
1) How is the story of Yukon transportation relevant to you today?
2) What are your 1 year and 5 year goals?
3) Tell me about something you have in your house in a way that will make me want to know more (150 words).
40 hrs per week at $14-15/hr DOE
Please submit your application to:
Yukon Transportation Museum
30 Electra Crescent
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M7
Phone: (867) 668-4792
Email: email@example.com
Address resume and cover letter to Janna Swales, Executive Director
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Last month we learned that a whopping 35–40 million vehicles will need to be recalled because of Takata airbag inflators. Yikes, remember when 3 million vehicles seemed like a big number?
The massive expansion includes Nissan who has announced a recall expansion of 226,000 vehicles. They had previously recalled 480,000.
To better manage the recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has separated areas of the country by "zones" A, B and C. Checkout CarComplaints.com for more information on the recalls and recall zones.


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Monday, December 14, 2009
Kelowna winery a world-wide winner
Winning international awards is nothing new to wineries in the Okanagan Valley.
The latest award goes to Summerhill Winery - just named the Best Winery in the Canada at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition in London, England. Two of the five entries from the Kelowna vintner won the best-in-class title.
I'll certainly toast to that when I enjoy the bottle I acquired during my last visit to the winery - during the 50th anniversary of the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club. And that's in addition to the fine photos I took during the magic hour of sunset at the winery.
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Vodafone has conducted its first test of the new 5G spectrum across an existing live network.
The test occurred shortly after Vodafone won 50 MHz of the 3.4 GHz spectrum in Ofcom's spectrum auction and has been hailed as a "major milestone in UK telecommunications".
Indeed, it marked the first time a 3.4G Hz radio frequency allocated for 5G has been used in the UK.
Nick Jeffery, Chief Executive of Vodafone UK, commented: "5G will improve the quality of our lives and transform how we work."
For instance, he said this "next generation technology" will enable medical services that could save lives, from remote surgery to remote care for the elderly.
Mr Jeffery also noted that 5G will enhance industrial applications, from automated systems to robotics, thereby helping manufacturers across the UK boost their productivity.
Furthermore, he said it will enable families to share their experiences with loved ones wherever they are, thanks to innovations like augmented reality.
"Today's test is just the beginning," Mr Jeffery continued.
"We are now preparing our network for 5G while continuing to increase the capacity and extend the reach of our existing 4G network."
Vodafone, along with EE, Three and O2, collectively bid almost £1.4 billion in the principal stage of Ofcom's spectrum auction.
EE won 40 MHz of the 3.4 GHz spectrum at a cost of £302,592,000, while Three's parent company Hutchison 3G UK Limited won 20 MHz of the 3.4 GHz spectrum at a cost of £151,296,000.
Telefónica UK Limited secured all 40 MHz of the 2.3 GHz spectrum available for a cost of £205,896,000, along with 40 MHz of the 3.4 GHz spectrum at a cost of £317,720,000.
Finally, Vodafone won 50 MHz of the 3.4 GHz spectrum at a cost of £378,240,000.


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Employees may see only indirect benefits from MLR rebates
Employees may see only indirect benefits from MLR rebates
Your employees have heard about medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates. They are asking if a rebate is due from one of the insurance companies that issues your health insurance plans and when they'll receive their checks. What do you tell them?
First, not everyone will be entitled to an MLR rebate. Insurers will only provide a rebate if they have not spent at least 80 percent (for individual or small group markets) or 85 percent (for large group markets) of the premium dollars they take in on health care costs and health care improvement activities. The first round of rebates for the 2011 calendar year is due in 2012. Employees who want to see if their insurance company has measured up to this standard can be directed to http://companyprofiles.healthcare.gov, where they can enter their state and insurance company information to check on that company's MLR status.
Second, employees' rebate checks are usually sent to their employers, although insurers have to notify the employees of that fact. Employers must use the rebates in a manner that benefits employees. One option is to send checks in the appropriate amount to participants within 90 days of receipt. Another option is to give employees reductions in their contributions for their insurance premiums, in the amount received from the insurance company. HHS regulations direct insurance issuers to provide rebates in ways, such as premium deductions, that are not taxable. In addition, if an employer does not provide written assurance to the insurance issuer that the proportion of the rebate attributable to employees' contributions will be used for the benefit of insurance participants, the insurer must issue the rebates directly to the employees.
Source: HHS final regulations, 76 FR 76574, December 7, 2011 and 77 FR 28790, May 16, 2012.


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Jermaine Pigee, Harper Alum
- Communications
- September 11, 2017
- September 11, 2017
When I arrived at Harper College in the fall of 2002, I had no idea what I wanted
to do with my life. Getting to college was a challenge on its own, because I was a
special education student in high school. My former teachers didn't think I'd make
it through high school, let alone college.
Despite what they thought, I took a chance and enrolled at Harper College. It was the best decision I could've made. There are numerous tutors on campus, so I was able to get plenty of help in math and Spanish. I was living in that math lab.
One of the classes that I took was a career building class, which helped me carve out a career path. My love for meeting new people, writing and my curiosity landed me in an intro to journalism class. Writing always came natural to me, so I decided to give it shot. The class taught me the basics about journalism, including how to write stories, conduct interviews and how to edit stories.
I also enrolled in a mass media class, and the big assignment was to interview someone working in the media world. Gasp! I was a big fan of this radio DJ in Chicago, so I paid her a visit. Those classes, coupled with that interview, let me know that journalism was the field for me. From Harper, I was able to make a smooth transition to Northern Illinois University, where I received by bachelor's degree in journalism.
With the help of the classes and tutors at Harper College, I went from special education student, to a Deputy Editor at Northwest Quarterly Magazine in Rockford. I'm doing what a lot of people didn't think was possible. I recently had one high school teacher admit that she didn't have faith in me and she has since apologized.
Harper College definitely gave me the jump-start I needed to get my career off the ground. For that, I'll be forever thankful.


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Organized settlements in Sithonia existed in classical and Roman periods , especially on the coast , where they have identified residues homes in Elia , St George 's castle and the Lagomandra . The area between the castle and Saint John is the winner of today as very probable site of the ancient city of Galipsos referred to by Herodotus . Roman writers mention the city Fyskella in the region. The Leake argues that this is the same city . The change was required because there was another town Galipsos relatively short distance east of the mouth of the river Strymon . However, the name " Fyskella " is Thracian and rather earlier than ' Galipsos "if we consider that the Thracians inhabited the Halkidiki before settlers from southern Greece . In any case, there seems to be continuous habitation of the area in antiquity.


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WELCOME PROFESSOR DR RUSSELL PATERSON (IOI Professorial Chair)
Professor Dr. Russell Paterson has been appointed the "IOI Professorial Chair" at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia. His office is in the 2nd floor Department of Plant Protection.
The Professor appointed to the Chair will conduct and oversee research and development (R&D) activities in oil palm plantation management.
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Sep 19, 2013
In The Master's Sun, episode 13, Han Na(played by Hwang Sun Hee) approached to Joo Joong Won(played by So Ji Seob) with a purpose.
While Joong Won was in a coma, Han Na came to visit him at the hospital room. She said, "Wake up, Joo Joong Won. I've been waiting for fifteen years till the statue of limitations run out." Joong Won woke up, and the first person he saw was Han Na.
Joong Won, who lost his memories of Tae Gong Sil(played by Gong Hyo Jin), saw a fairy tale book and realized he could read now. As he asked who the book belonged to, Han Na replied, "That book is mine. I brought it here the other day. I love that book. I'm so happy that you read my book right after you woke up."
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Nominations for the 2019 Geochemistry Fellows are now closed. Nominations for the 2020 awards will open this summer.
About the Geochemistry Fellow Honor
In 1996, the Geochemical Society and the European Association of Geochemistry established the honorary title of Geochemistry Fellow, to be bestowed upon outstanding scientists who have, over some years, made a major contribution to the field of geochemistry. Recipients of the Goldschmidt, Patterson, EAG Science Innovation, Treibs, and Urey Awards become Fellows automatically.
Scientific excellence is a core value of both the Geochemical Society and European Association of Geochemistry, and it is our privilege, by rewarding it, to take a leading role in its definition. In awarding Geochemistry Fellows, our societies believe it is important to recognize the broad spectrum of scientific achievements that advance geochemistry. Excellence should not be limited to major discoveries and ideas that change paradigms, and not solely evaluated on the basis of the number of papers published in high-impact journals; the nominee's h-index and previously obtained distinctions; nor the amount of funding acquired. Instead, we recognize that scientific eminence, achievement and impact also includes contributions that create a dynamic environment essential for scientific progress. Examples of these include: improvements to infrastructure and techniques; capacity building, especially in developing countries or emerging disciplines; curation of sample collections and databases; exceptional editorial contributions; communication of the intrinsic excitement of our field to the general public; work with policy makers to ensure that their decisions are grounded in rigorous science; training the next generation of geochemists; and advancing ethics, inclusiveness, and social justice in science. By recognizing the full diversity of the geochemical community and its many varied contributions we hope to provide a wide range of examples that young scientists can strive to emulate.
Go to Make a Nomination for nomination and eligibility requirements.
The Geochemical Society and European Association of Geochemistry are pleased to announce the 2018 Geochemistry Fellows:
|Jess Adkins, California Institute of Technology (USA), for pioneering the field of deep-sea coral paleoceanography as well as for major contributions to our understanding of the controls on ocean salinity on glacial-interglacial timescales, the controls on precipitation and dissolution of biogenic carbonates, and the effect of sulfide weathering on atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.
|Michael A. Arthur, Pennsylvania State University (USA), for his work on light element stable isotopes; major, minor, and trace elements; paleoceanography; and paleoclimatology.
|Miryam Bar-Matthews, Geological Survey of Israel, for demonstrating that isotopes in speleothems provide a record of temperature and rainfall in the continental realm complementary to the marine and polar records of ancient climates.
|Robert J. Bodnar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (USA), for work on fluid and melt inclusion studies, ranging from synthesis of inclusions and the study of their PVT properties to geologic applications documenting the roles of fluids and melts in the Earth and meteorites.
|Daniel Frost, University of Bayreuth (Germany), for contributions toward understanding the redox-state and volatile budgets of planetary interiors, and in deciphering how these affect planetary evolution and physical properties of different parts of rocky planets. In trying to address these problems, he has made many innovative developments in high-pressure experimental techniques.
|Jérôme Gaillardet, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (France), for his groundbreaking work in deriving global, averaged element cycles from the chemical and isotopic signatures in the Earth's largest rivers, for pioneering methods towards using the boron isotope paleo-seawater pH proxy, and for his engagement in establishing a worldwide set of "Critical Zone" observatories.
|Sigurður Reynir Gíslason, University of Iceland, for major contributions to carbon capture and storage systems and our understanding of volcanic hazards.
|George R. Helz, University of Maryland (USA), for his contributions to the geochemistry of metals, metalloids, chlorine and bromine in natural waters, and the development of analytical methods used in geochemical studies, as well as his high-impact work on molybdenum speciation and uptake in sulfidic sediments.
|Janet G. Hering, Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, ETH Zurich, EPFL (Switzerland) for making pioneering contributions to fundamental aspects of aquatic chemistry, to the public health problem of arsenic contamination of drinking water, and to the interfacing of science and policy for sustainable management of water resources.
|Catherine Jeandel, LEGOS, Toulouse (France) for her novel "boundary exchange" hypothesis, in which she identified a previously unknown process that may, in fact, serve as the principal source of many dissolved chemical species in the ocean. Once controversial, studies over the past decade have supported her transformative idea, moving the hypothesis along a steady trajectory from highly controversial to its now established position in marine geochemistry.
|Craig Manning, University of California, Los Angeles (USA) for being one of the leading scientists to push our quantitative understanding of aqueous fluid to higher pressures and temperatures than previously possible, and with that, drive new discoveries about what fluids in the lower crust and subduction zone can do.
|William S. Reeburgh, University of California, Irvine (USA), for his seminal contributions to the fields of biogeochemistry and global elemental cycling. His work has focused on methane cycling in ocean sediments and waters in particular, and he was the first to discover and describe the anaerobic oxidation of methane.
|Niels Revsbech, Aarhus University (Denmark), for his great contribution to biogeochemistry through the development and application of microsensors for oxygen, sulfide, pH and other constituents. His accomplishments have been critical for our understanding of how microscale microbial and geochemical processes are linked to early diagenesis and element cycling.
|Zachary Sharp, University of New Mexico (USA), for his creative, innovative and broad application of stable isotope techniques across the geophysical and biological sciences.
|Susan Trumbore, Max Planck Institute (Germany) and University of California, Irvine (USA) for discovering the characteristic timescales of terrestrial carbon cycling, pioneering the use of radiocarbon in earth and environmental sciences, and contributing new understanding of the impacts of landscape processes, land use, and climate on the global carbon cycle.
Fu-Yuan Wu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, for his work using geochemistry to solve fundamental geological problems; in particular the use of isotopes to characterize the age and petrogenesis of a variety of rocks, but especially granitoids, and to then use this information to understand crustal evolution.
Fellows by Year
|Jess Adkinssi, Michael A. Arthurg, Miryam Bar-Matthews, Robert J. Bodnar, Daniel Frost, Jérôme Gaillardet, Sigurður Reynir GíslasonP, George R. Helz, Janet G. Hering, Catherine Jeandel, Craig Manning, William S. Reeburgh, Niels Revsbech, Zachary Sharp, Susan Trumbore, Fu-Yuan Wu
|Thomas Bianchi, Catherine Chauvel, James Davis, Scott E. Fendorf, Steven L. Goldstein, Kai-Uwe Hinrichsp, Kimitaka Kawamura, Kurt O. Konhauser, Peter H. Santschi, Bo Thamdrupsi, Jon Woodhead, Yong-Fei Zheng
|Yemane Asmeron, Jon Blundysi, Bernard Bourdon, Elizabeth Canuel, Sun-Lin Chung, Carol Frost, Patrick Hatchert, Jochen Hoefs, Cong-Qiang Liu, Isabel Patricia Montañez, Jay Quade, Friedhelm von Blanckenburg, Edward Young
|Ariel Anbar, Hai Cheng, Gert de Lange, Timothy Elliott, Monica M. Grady, Erik Hauri, Karen H. Johannessonp, Timothy W. Lyons, Kathryn L. Nagy, Eiji Ohtani, Holly Stein, Philippe Van Cappellensi
|Yuri Amelin, Robert AndersonP, Richard Arculus, Kenneth BrulandP, R. Lawrence EdwardsP, William F. FitzgeraldP, Shan Gao, Robert Hazen, Kei HiroseSI, Marc Hirschmann, Rebecca Lange, Stephen R. LarterT, George W. Luther IIIP, Bernard Marty, Hiroko Nagahara, Martin Palmer, Adina Paytan, Christopher ReddyP, Stefan SchoutenP, Daniel SigmanSI, Jeffrey P. SeveringhausP, William SundaP
|Vickie C. Bennett, Jérôme Chappellaz, John M. Eiler, Kenneth A. Farley, Yingwei Fei, Guillaume Fiquet, Kliti Grice, Peter B. Kelemen, Richard D. Pancost, Frank M. Richter, Hisayoshi Yurimoto
|Susan Brantley, James Farquhar, Andrew Gleadow, Timothy Grove, Bjørn Jamtveit, Hans Keppler, Lee Kump, Mark Kurz, Kevin McKeegan, Andrew Putnis
|Samuel Bowring, Zhenhao Duan, Steven Emerson, Katherine Freeman, J. Michael Moldowant, Terry Plank, David Rubie, Susan L. Svane Stipp, Dimitri Sverjensky, John W. Valley, and Dominique Weis
|Janne Blichert-Toft, Joel D. Blum, Daniele J. Cherniak, Patricia M. Dove, William F. McDonough, Scott M. McLennan, Rob Raiswell, F.J. Ryerson, William E. Seyfried, Jr., Steven B. Shirey, John Volkmant
|Georges Calas, Sumit Chakraborty, C. Page Chamberlain, Rod Ewing, Klaus Mezger, Kenneth E. Peterst, Sam Savin, Everett Shock, Jonathan Stebbins, Richard J. Walker
|Donald L. Sparks, Roberta L. Rudnick, William L. Griffin, Bjorn O. Mysen, James F. Kasting, Malcolm McCulloch, Martin Schoellt, Karen L. Von Damm
|Jill Banfield, Don Canfield, Marc Chaussidon, Jitendra Nath Goswami, T. Mark Harrison, Frank C. Hawthorne, Michael F. Hochella, Jr., Boaz Luz, Catherine McCammon, Judith A. McKenzie, Walter Michaelist, Hugh O'Neill, Robert O. Pepin, Mark Thiemens, David Vaughan, Arthur F. White
|William Casey, Bor-ming Jahn, Brian Popp, Jacques Schott, Bernd R.T. Simoneitt, Susan Solomong
|Nicholas T. Arndt, Stein B. Jacobsen, Jaap S. Sinninghe Damstet, Stuart G. Wakeham, Lynn M. Walter
|Cindy Lee, Stephen A. Macko, Bhamidipati L.K. Somayajulu
|Robert Aller, Richard Carlson, Marilyn Fogel, Seth Krishnaswami, John W. Morse, Herbert Palme, David Rickard, Roger E. Summonst
|David Des Marais, Archie Douglast, Michael Drake, Irving Friedman, Christopher Martens, Phil Meyers, Garrison Sposito, and John Wasson
|Alex Halliday, Chris Hawkesworth, Bill Jenkins, Bo Joergensen, John W. Smitht, Igor Tolstikhin, Rolland Wollast
|Harry Elderfield, Gunter Faure, Fred A. Frey, Gilbert Hanson, Frank J. Millero, Francois M. Morel, Minoru Ozima, Douglas Rumble II, Terry M. Seward, G. Alan Zindler
|Hubert L. Barnes, James L. Bischoffg, Gordon E. Brown, C. Wayne Burnham, William S. Fyfe, Nobumichi Shimizu
|Thomas J. Ahrens, Francis Albarède, Michael L. Bender, Edward A. Boyle, Eric M. Galimov, John I. Hedges, Miriam Kastner, Yehoshua Kolodny, Charles H. Langmuir, Antonio C. Lasaga, James R. O'Neil, George Parks, Jan Veizer, David Walker, E. Bruce Watson, Bernard J. Wood, Ernst Zinner
|Philip Abelson, Jan Bottinga, Ian Carmichael, Donald J. DePaolo, Bruno J. Giletti, Tom Krogh, Ikuo Kushiro, Devendra Lalg, Gunter W. Lugmair, Fred T. Mackenzie, Alexandra Navrotsky, Michael O'Hara, Keith O'Nions, Denis M. Shaw, Edward M. Stolper, James C. G. Walker, George W. Wetherill, Derek York
|William Compston, Willi Dansgaard, John Edmond, John M. Hayes, Albrecht W. Hofmanng, Marc Javoy, Ho-Kwang Mao, Stephen Moorbath, Patrick L. Parkert, John Reynolds, Jean-Guy Schilling, Nicholas Shackleton, Werner Stumm, Mitsunobu Tatsumoto, George Tilton, Grenville Turner, Heinrich Wänke, William White, Pierre Albrechtt, Claude Allegreg, Edward Andersg, Robert A. Bernerg, Wallace S. Broeckergu, Robert N. Claytongu, Harmon Craigg, Geoffrey Eglintont, Samuel Epsteingu, Hans P. Eugsterg, Robert M. Garrelsg, Paul W. Gastg, Samuel S. Goldichg, Stanley R. Hartg, Harold C. Helgesong, T.C. Hoeringt, Heinrich D. Hollandg, John M. Huntt, Isaac (Ian) R. Kaplant, Konrad B. Krauskopfg, Keith A. Kvenvoldent, Jan W. de Leeuwt, James R. Maxwellt, Alfred O.C. Nierg, Hans Oeschgeru, Clair C. Pattersong, G.T. (Ted) Philippit, A.E. (Ted) Ringwoodg, Wolfgang K. Seifertt, Hans E. Suessg, Hugh P. Taylor, Jr.u, S. Ross Taylorg, James B. Thompson, Jr.g, Bernard Tissott, Karl K. Turekiang, Harold C. Ureyg, Gerald J. Wasserburgg, Dietrich H. Weltet
g Fellow by Goldschmidt Medal
p Fellow by Patterson Medal
si Fellow by Science Innovation Medal
t Fellow by Treibs Medal
u Fellow by Urey Medal
Fellows by Last Name
Philip Abelson
Jill Banfield
|Georges Calas
Don Canfield
Elizabeth Canuel
Richard Carlson
Ian Carmichael
William Casey
Sumit Chakraborty
C. Page Chamberlain
Jérôme Chappellaz
Marc Chaussidon
Catherine Chauvel
Hai Cheng
Daniele J. Cherniak
Sun-Lin Chung
Robert Clayton
William Compston
Harmon Craig
|Willi Dansgaard
James Davis
Gert de Lange
Jan W. de Leeuw
Donald DePaolo
David Des Marais
Archie Douglas
Patricia M. Dove
Michael Drake
Zhenhao Duan
|John Edmond
R. Lawrence Edwards
Geoffrey Eglinton
John M. Eiler
Harry Elderfield
Timothy Elliott
Steven Emerson
Samuel Epstein
Hans P. Eugster
Rod Ewing
|Kenneth A. Farley
James Farquhar
Gunter Faure
Yingwei Fei
Scott E. Fendorf
Guillaume Fiquet
William F. Fitzgerald
Marilyn Fogel
Katherine Freeman
Fred Frey
Irving Friedman
Carol Frost
Daniel Frost
William S. Fyfe
|Jérôme Gaillardet
Eric M. Galimov
Shan Gao
Robert M. Garrels
Paul W. Gast
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About US
The Edith Irby Jones Wellness Retreat Center provides the tools to gain clarity, healing, strength and peace in all parts of your life.
- Massage to promote healing
- Detox Treatments & Packages to eliminate mental, physical and emotional toxins
- Workouts & Stretch Sessions to build strength, endurance and flexibility
- Nutritional Counseling to foster improved overall health and performance
- Meditation to feed the soul and quiet the mind for vision and growth
- Retreats for obtaining and maintaining optimal wellness
The Safir Sanctuary is a part of the Edith Irby Jones Wellness Retreat Center that offer a whole new personal experience for healing and sustainable optimal wellness
- Life coaching to help create a balance in all areas
- DESTINATION RETREATS for time to focus on self and to rejuvenate
Mastering the Art of Luminescence
Harnessing your power, talents and greatness so that external circumstances do not determine your prosperity or joy. You Glow from the inside out.
Did You Know!?
Did You Know?
Obesity can make you 2 to 6 times more likely to develop high blood pressure!
High blood pressure can damage the brain, eyes and kidneys!
Hypertension may lead to heart failure or stroke!
7 out of 10 people with diabetes also have high cholesterol!
Why Holistic Healing?
Main Entry: Well·ness
Pronunciation: \wel-nes\
Not just the absence of illness but a state in which there is sustained functioning of the physical, mental and emotional person at a level that minimizes limits on the physical movement, increases cognitive functions and promotes a sense of well-being.
The Wellness Industry has a combination of many holistic and alternative treatments and services which should be used in conjunction with traditional medical care for a comprehensive treatment of the whole person for optimal results.
Myra Jones Romain, J.D., R.M.T.
Myra Jones Romain is the founder and director of the Edith Irby Jones Wellness Retreat Center and the Safir Sanctuary. In August 2009, the Wellness Center officially opened, sharing the building with the medical office of Dr. Edith Irby Jones, in the heart of Third Ward in Houston, Texas. The Center promotes lifestyle awareness, education, modification. and support. The treatments and services are part of an holistic approach that complements western medical treatments to prevent, control and alleviate diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer. Together, Ms. Romain and her mother, Dr. Edith Irby Jones created a comprehensive approach to tackle community health issues, including access to quality healthcare.
In 2015, the Safir Sanctuary was founded to honor the memory of Ms Romain's youngest daughter, Safir Romain. The treatments and services were expanded by partnering with Eden Life Rejuvenation Centre in Nevis, West Indies. Destination retreats and chiropractic care are now offered to provide intense healing of the body, mind and spirit.
In early childhood, Ms. Romain 's talents and ambitions were nurtured, in Houston. By 15 years old, she had begun exploring the world and becoming aware of the need for healing on an international scale. She attended Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, with studies in Saltillo, Mexico and Barcelona, Spain. She graduated from Brown University with a degree in International Relations, including studies and travels to Western Europe and West Africa. After obtaining a J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center, Ms. Romain practiced law in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts for 20 years. In 2001, she changed her focus from advocacy in the judicial system to promoting self-care in the health care arena.
Ms. Romain obtained her licensed as massage therapist and became certified for medical massage and nutritional counseling. Her many years as a musician and dancer helped decrease limitations for those feeling trapped in their bodies. Ms. Romain has continued her training in additional holistic techniques to help her patients and clients maintain optimal health of their mind, body and soul.
Ms. Romain speaks and motivates at conferences, health fairs and workshops. She has received awards for her accomplishments and community volunteer work as an attorney and as a holistic healer. She is the mother of 4 daughters, Kani (33 years old), Aita (32 year old), Rebia (28 years old) and Safir (now deceased).
Dr. Edith IRby Jones, F.A.C.P.
Dr. Edith Irby Jones, a trailblazer for over 50 years in medicine and bringing health care to those most in need, was inspired to become a doctor by the death of her older sister during a typhoid epidemic in Arkansas in the 1930s. The daughter of a sharecropper (who died in a riding accident when she was eight) and a domestic worker, Jones recalls thinking, "The children who were able to have medical care would live; I saw the doctor going in and out of their homes. Although it may not be true, I felt that if I had been a physician, or if there had been physicians available, or we had adequate money, that a physician would have come to us." As it was, a doctor saw Jones' sister only once -- the family could afford no more -- and she died. It was a life-defining experience for Jones, who in 1948 broke racial barriers and made national news when she became the first African-American to attend the University of Arkansas School of Medicine. She received her M.D. in 1952.
Nominated as a Local Legend by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18), Jones was the first African-American woman resident at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals in Houston and the first female president of the National Medical Association. She is a charter member of Physicians for Human Rights, and the Chief of the medical staff at Riverside General Hospital in Houston. After a successful career in Arkansas, Dr. Jones established a private practice in internal medicine and gerontology in inner city Houston in 1962. A co-founder of Houston's Mercy Hospital, she also has taught and consulted on health care in several countries and established medical clinics in Veracruz, Mexico and Vaudreuil, Haiti. Sheila Jackson emphasizes that "What truly makes Dr. Jones stand out is her deep desire to help the less fortunate. She has founded or collaborated in the creation of numerous medical clinics throughout Latin America." While in Arkansas, Dr. Jones worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Civil Rights movement and was a member of the "Freedom Four" (along with Attorneys Floyd Davis, Harold Flowers, and Bob Booker), speaking out mostly across the Deep South at churches and private homes to urge people to join the struggle for justice and equality. Recipient of numerous awards and citations, the City of Houston honored her in 1986 with an Edith Irby Jones Day. In 1988, the America Society of Medicine named her Internist of the Year and, in 1998, the former Southeast Memorial Hospital named its ambulatory center in her honor.
These days when she speaks to students at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Jones focuses on her values: "I let them know the real truth, that if they are really concerned about their fellow man, they will enjoy medicine. If they are going into medicine as a money making project, then they ought to select something else; medicine continues to be a service that we render to all."


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India is advancing rapidly, and there are countless incredible surgeons plus hospitals to help you out with orthopaedic treatments. The surgery is performed by a specialist like an orthopaedic surgeon who is well-versed with the surgery and the treatment.
Is orthopaedic surgery in India the best?
1. India is one of those countries where people face a lot of joint problems because of running around in crowds; this has advanced the procedures of orthopaedic treatment in India.
2. There two methods through which doctors in India treat the patients. One is by using non-surgical process and the other with surgery. Doctors here work closely with health professionals like an occupational therapist, physical trainer, psychotherapist, etc. You can get additional benefits with your basic treatment in this way.
3. Whether you have pain in your knees, elbow joint, or any other joint in the body, orthopaedic doctors in India will always find various ways to help treat it. You will get the best attention and treatment in the country.
4. Indian doctors have often taken their master's degree from the best colleges in and outside the country. They are also well-trained to handle situations, which can go out of hand. The field of medicine in India is quite huge and popular. You will find numerous incredible hospitals and doctors here without fail.
Why visit India for your orthopaedic surgery?
There are many orthopaedic hospitals in India which open up your options to pick one and go for the best. You will, basically, find some amazing hospitals in every state and city in the country. You can go through the list and note down a few as options. Some other reasons to come to India for your surgery is: -
Orthopaedic surgery in the country can be followed by an affordable stay and tour in India. You can explore, learn more and get all the care you require here.
We assure you that you will get the best of the best treatment and after results here. There are skilled, professional, highly experienced and qualified surgeons in this country.
Cost is a major advantage when it comes to medical tourism in India. The industry is booming for all the good reasons, and the country is regarded one of the finest and most affordable medical tourism places.
There is a mixed support with medical tourism in the private and public sector. This brings in more advancement, tools, and support to fulfilling all the needs of the foreign patients, who travel here for treatments. You will find some of the best orthopaedic hospitals in India!
You can enjoy sightseeing, get special health care from a personal nurse; you can relax here and spend less on your overall stay.
Indian doctors and medical institutions assure quick recovery after surgery. You can always opt for herbal, homeopathic, allopathic and many other forms of remedies post your operation.
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MedCure Clinic is the ultimate support system that will help you find the best medical experts, wellness institutes, hospitals, etc. and make the perfect healthcare choices. This ISO certified healthcare platform lets you post an enquiry on the portal after which the MedCure Clinic team will give a list of the certified and trusted doctors to help with your health problems. You will also receive a treatment plan according to your budget.
We also assist patients to get Medical Visa and travel to India and help in arranging the airlines and stay. MedCure Clinic is the perfect host for you in India when you come for medical purposes.
India is a growing land of medicine wherein you will find some great doctors, hospitals and natural treatments for your joint pains. You will receive all the welfare you need to fix any pain.


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Bell YFM-1 Airacuda - Profile scale heavy fighter prototype model.
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Bell YFM-1 Airacuda
by David Haught
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February 1983
34in span
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Indian-origin arms dealer, son dropped from RR case
Controversial arms dealer Sudhir Choudhrie and son Bhanu, who were arrested in February by officials investigating allegations that Rolls-Royce had paid bribes for contracts in its overseas markets, had their bail lifted.world Updated: Sep 08, 2014 23:20 IST
Controversial arms dealer Sudhir Choudhrie and son Bhanu, who were arrested in February by officials investigating allegations that Rolls-Royce had paid bribes for contracts in its overseas markets, had their bail lifted.
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigating the case did not comment on lifting of the bail, but sources close to the case told HT that the bail was lifted in July. This means that they are no longer suspect in the case that relates to the company's sales in China and Indonesia.
The father-son duo was arrested in an early morning raid in February for allegedly acting as intermediaries for the company. The Choudhries, who have donated often to the Liberal Democrats party – one of the two ruling coalition partners in the David Cameron government – were released without conditions.
A spokesman for the Choudhries told HT on Monday: "The allegations against Bhanu and Sudhir Choudhrie are strongly denied. They have cooperated fully with the authorities."
India-born Sudhir Choudhrie, who has been the focus of investigations in India for other allegations, was reportedly questioned over allegations that Rolls-Royce bribed Tommy Suharto, the son of Indonesia's former president General Suharto, to win a contract.
After SFO opened its investigation on 23 December 2013, John Rishton, Rolls-Royce Chief Executive, said: "I want to make it crystal clear that neither I nor the Board will tolerate improper business conduct of any sort and will take all necessary action to ensure compliance. This is a company with exceptional prospects and I will not accept any behaviour that undermines its future success".
The investigation was opened two days before last Christmas, but the allegations were made since 2006 by a whistleblower, former Rolls-Royce employee Dick Taylor, who posted comments below Rolls-Royce articles on several newspaper websites, including The Guardian.
First Published: Sep 08, 2014 21:14 IST


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This is the 3rd post on my journey to be SoFabulous for SoFabCon (click here to see the other posts).
When we look through the window at others' lives, we often feel like we are missing something. Comparing ourselves to others' is the biggest flaw we can have. The slight glimpse we get into someone's life is just that… a slight glimpse. They seem to have the perfect family, but maybe they can't get it together financially. They have a dream job, but their home life is suffering as a result. You get the idea that things are not always as they seem. We all have areas that we excel and others that take more effort to make it all happen. Being a working (whether at home or not) mom is not always as easy as it looks. Over the past 3 years, I have had to work hard to figure out a way to be well-balanced.
Three years ago, I was a mom of 3 boys (age 1, 3, 6) with a really messy house who just started blogging. At first, I thought what was I thinking!?! How can I manage a blog when I can't even handle my home at times. It's interesting how finding a purpose and inner peace can help all the pieces fall into place. For me, my chaos settled when I found what it was that I was looking for. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love the boys with all the joys and messes that they bring too! However, I use to be an individual. I use to be a behavioral therapist. I use to teach self-esteem to kids/teens. I use to be something more. I use to think that when my kids are all in school maybe I will go back to get my masters or a doctorate to practice psychology as I had planned. I don't feel like I am settling at all. My dreams have just changed.
What's next?
My youngest son is starting full-time school in the fall. I am not really sure where the time went. Actually, I was a bit shocked to find out that they do full day pre-school. It makes me sad to think of not having a baby at home anymore. I asked my husband, but what will I do now? He says you will do what you have been doing, but be even better at it when you are not multi-tasking between work & Super Mom! I decided that I want to advance my career to the next level.
Lately I have been doing some soul searching about what I want. I want to be a good mom and wife. However, I also want to take my career to a place I never would have imagined. Work is about finding something that you love to do! It's about finding something that inspires you to be a better well-balanced person. It's about being able to make you into exactly the kind of person that you look up to. I am not talking about comparing yourself to others. I am talking about getting out of your comfort zone to get what you really want within yourself. Comparing ourselves to others leaves us with unobtainable expections. Driving past our own plateau is a more obtainable and rewarding goal. Within the last 2 weeks, I have:
- Accepted an invitation to participate in a panel about "How you use your blogging platform for good" at conference.
- I have applied for my dream job
How do you find a way to live a balanced life in all this chaos?
Below read the other SoFabulous Bloggers' journey or feel inpsired participate!


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[Movie] Watching 'The Watch'
In case you doesn't know who the hell is Richard Ayoade, he's the guy from The IT Crowd and Gadget Man. I think this is the first time that Richard gets to be the main cast. Usually he plays the nerd/computer guy, minor roles if you asked me, and if you've seen him from the TV shows that I've just mentioned, then you'll know that he is awkwardly funny. So here he is, joining the gang for more awkward hilarity.
The movie premise was a simple one. Evan Trautwig (Ben Stiller) is a Costco manager that lives in Glenview, Ohio. He was contend with his life, where he lives his life proactively and strive to contribute to the neighborhood as much as he can. Until one of his work friend, Antonio Guzman (Joseph A. Nunez), who worked as the Costco night security guard, got brutally murdered and skinned. Or I think he was skinned first, then brutally murdered. Maybe both at the same time. At any rate, he was dead.
And the neighborhood watch was formed, with only 4 guys. Seems like no one took the murder incident seriously, probably because the murder case seems like an animal attack. You know, viciously shredded and missing skin, must be bear. Skin loving bear. Or maybe its raccoon, raccoon like skins, right? But that didn't discouraged Evan at all.
Though he should have been. His neighborhood watch was joined by a trio of oddballs. Franklin (Jonah Hill) seems to be a psychopathic man child or something. Bob McAllister (Vince Vaughn) just want to have guys' hangout night, drinking boozes and chilling. While Jamarcus (Richard Ayoade), who was recently divorced and hoped to involves more with the local community apparently expecting some sexual exploit.
And to makes things even more depressing than it already have, Evan's wife, Abby (Rosemarie DeWitt) kept pestering him about making babies. Its not that Evan doesn't want to get it on, like Donkey Kong, with his wife, its just that his sperm is nowhere to be found when he went for checkup. He haven't told his wife, because, well its kinda hard to break that kind of news when your testicles betrayed you.
So, what's Evan gonna do? Its not just his town anymore, its an impending extraterrestrial invasion on global scale, though it gonna starts from Glenview first. But dammit, Evan got a world to save. And he might die in doing so, might be best if he comes clean with his wife about his penis shooting blanks and their plan of having babies went up in smokes. I mean, the end is nigh, alien invasion is imminent, even if Evan's testicles works, they won't be having babies anytime soon.
Will Evan and the goofballs, I mean the neighborhood watch, prevail against the alien attempt to signal the alien invasion armada and began the its-what-we-alien-do thing? Can Evan comes clean with his wife about his malfunctioning balls? Well, all I can say, is that the movie have a happy ending. Except for Antonio Guzman. He got brutally murdered and skinned earlier, so no way for him to come back from that.