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Controls the energy associated with: Divine connection, Unity with all of life, Wisdom, Intuition/Divine Messages, Sense of Belonging and Purpose, Cosmic Energy, Clarity, Peace, Higher Self, Knowledge and Understanding, Spiritual Growth, Trust in the Universe
Location: Top of the head
Associates Gemstones: Amethyst, Angelite, Clear Quartz, Optical Calcite, Apophyllite, Selenite, Sugilite, Charoite, Danburite, Herkimer Diamond, Diamond, Howlite, Labradorite, Lepidolite, Seraphinite
Blocked by: Dogma, Lack of Faith, Cynicism, Attachment to Ego
Dysfunction can present physically: Skull, Skin, Brain, Pineal Gland, Nervous System, Headaches, Photosensitivity, Neuralgia, Senility, Vertigo, Epilepsy, Varicose Veins, Skin problems
Dysfunction can present mentally/emotionally: Depression, Loneliness, Futility, Disconnection, Obsession, Dogmatic Religious Obsession, Idealism, Confusion, Atheism, Irrationality, Faithlessness, Apathy, Mental Illness
Color: Purple/White
Sound Association: Tone of B
Mantra: OM (pronounced OHM or AUM) "I am connected to all that is. I am."
Astrological Association: Aquarius, Gemini
Scent Association: Frankincense, Lavender, Rosewood
Herbs and Foods to strengthen the Sacral Chakra: Fasting and/or Detox, Lavender, Sage, Copal, Myrrh, Juniper, Nutmeg, Gotu Kola, Fresh Juice, Light, Raw Foods
Strengthened by: Meditation, Scripture Study, Prayer, Picking up a new skill such as playing a musical instrument, Singing
Suggested Crown Chakra Meditation: When using gemstones to enhance your meditation experience, I recommend holding either two of the Chakra-strengthening stones you have selected to work with (one in each hand) or, as an alternative, you may choose to hold the Chakra-strengthening stone in your non-dominant hand while holding an amplifying clear quartz (or other quartz associated with the chakra you are working with) in your dominant hand. It is important to note that the energies of the stone(s) held in your non-dominant hand will be the energies drawn into your energy body during meditation (reception). The energies of the stone(s) held in your dominant hand will enhance the distribution of the held stone's energies from your energy field into the world around you (projection).
Sit or lie down quietly in the meditation posture of your choice. When working with the Crown Chakra, keeping your spine straight, neck tall, and shoulders rolled back is very helpful. Holding your stones in your hands, inhale deeply, focusing on bringing prana (life force) up from the ground, through the Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, and Third Eye Chakras, into the Crown Chakra itself, and then exiting at the crown of your head. Close your eyes and visualize a Purple and White vortex of energy, spinning at the location of the Crown Chakra. Visualize the Crown Chakra spinning steadily, increasing its speed with every breath. Reverse the flow on your exhale, pulling in the energy of the Divine through your Crown Chakra, pausing there, and then down through the lower chakras, exiting through your Root Chakra into the Earth. As you exhale, repeat the root mantra "Om" or the example affirmation listed above. Repeat the breath sequence with focus, letting the energy flow through you like an ocean wave, pulling sustaining energy from the Earth and cleansing energy from the Divine with each breath. There is no set length of time that this meditation should be maintained, but maintain the practice until you feel your energy flowing freely and your mind staying clear. As you exhale, consciously feel yourself as a connected, important part of the web of life, loved and supported, gifted and whole. Exhale your fears and faithlessness, allowing the simple act of breathing and being to fill you with love.
Once you have cleared your energy and feel it flowing smoothly, you may focus further on the Crown Chakra by placing the gemstone(s) on or hold it/them near the chakra itself. Continue to breathe prana into this sacred energy center, visualizing the color and circular movement of the energy within the chakra. Focus on that spot, inhaling and sending your gemstone energy to that location, enhancing and bringing it to life. As you exhale, visualize any debris that has become lodged in the chakra, causing it to become slow and sluggish, being whirled away from your energy field. Breathe it out with sound, repeating "OM" with every breath. Remain here for as long as necessary, until you feel the energy of the chakra flowing unimpeded.
As always, use your intuition to guide you through this process. Take the time to get to know your stones, clearing them with sage, a night out under the moon, or by holding them under running water (when appropriate – not all stones can tolerate water). Look at them carefully, getting to know them intimately by both their look and their feel. Building relationships with your stones' energy can create a symbiosis in which even looking at or grasping your stone will bring an immediate sense of the energy that they carry, helping you to manage your thoughts, emotions, and behavior in a way that allows you to create your best life in every moment, even when faced with difficult circumstances.
In closing, it is important to realize that when life gets hectic and stress ensues, we will not always possess the time or even the desire to engage in prolonged meditation at the times we need it most. At these times of frustration, take a few moments to close your eyes, touch your stone, and breathe deeply. Even taking a short break to consciously reset your energy in times of chaos or emotional upset can produce dramatic results.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions about working with your gemstones. I am committed to the creation of a bountiful life both for myself and any and all beings who may cross my path in life. I am always happy to help!


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Many people are being mislead by the deceptive advertising campaign conducted by Johnson & Johnson's McNeil Nutritionals, which makes the artificial sweetener Splenda (see rjberens previous post What's the truth about Splenda?).
By using the word "sugar" and the phrase "made from sugar" continuously in its advertisements, McNeil is attempting to confuse consumers into believing that Splenda is in some way natural. The Florida Consumer Action Network won't take it anymore and have demanded that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission examine the deceptive advertising campaign for Splenda.
"Splenda is produced through a chemical process that involves chlorination and phosgene gas, a major industrial chemical used to make plastics and pesticides," said Bill Newton, executive director of FCAN. "That's not a process anyone would think of when they think 'natural.'"
Adding to consumers' confusion, some high-profile public figures have been deceived by Splenda's marketing campaign. For example, Florida's own Dr.Arthur Agatston, author of The South Beach Diet, commented during an online forum that "Splenda is natural."
"If J&J's misleading advertising campaign has hoodwinked a highly-educated cardiologist like Dr. Agatston into believing that Splenda is natural, then how can consumers be reasonably expected to figure out the truth?" Newton asked. "J&J shouldn't be allowed to fool the experts or consumers with misleading claims," Newton said.
Super adgrunts can have a closer look at Splenda's advertising in the archives.
Splenda - Cupid (2004) 0:30 (USA)
Splenda - Smiles (2004) 0:30 (USA)

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One of our favorite family movies is "Goonies". Matter of fact that is what we call ourselves in geocashing "We Are The Goonies". We have game nights a lot and "Trouble" is a long time favorite along with "Sorry" and "Clue" but over to "Sunshine and Lemonade" she is having this giveaway which includes a game called "Blokus" which I have never heard of before until checking out her great giveaway and I would love to try something new on game night. The complete giveaway includes Blokus, The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer, dvds of "The Goonies" and "The Princess Bride," and snacks. Is that a great giveaway package or what!?! So what are you waiting for go check out her site and while you are there enter to win.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Do you like the Goonies?
Posted by Rhonda Martin at 6:30 PM
3 comments:
- RG said...
Hi Rhonda and thanks for joining in my giveaway...please be sure to place my button or a link on your blog to be in the drawing. Thanks and the best of luck!
Robyn xx
- December 28, 2008 at 3:06 PM
- Rhonda Martin said...
Ok I'll leave a link I couldn't get your button to work sorry
- December 28, 2008 at 5:19 PM
My brother loves Goonies. We had it on VHS back in the dark ages. It got lost somehow though and now he has only the VHS box. :P
- December 28, 2008 at 8:28 PM
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Monday, 29 September 2008
The Secret According To Joanne...
Paul and Joanne dancing together for a photo shoot in 1965. Joanne once said of her husband and marriage, "Sexiness wears thin after awhile and beauty fades, but to be married to a man who makes you laugh every day, ah, now that's a real treat!"
Paul Newman....you will be missed.
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Ali Larter: 'I'll Always Be a Jersey Girl'
The Heroes star opens up about love, dieting and her East Coast roots
Ali Larter may play a heroine on television – but she's also just as bold in real life.
The New Jersey native, 31, has no qualms about speaking her mind when it comes to men, diet or how she stays fit in Hollywood.
"I told my boyfriend after three weeks that I wanted to marry him and that we could do it tomorrow," Larter tells Cosmopolitan in its October issue.
And while such a pronouncement might scare off some men, the Heroes star and her boyfriend – actor Hayes MacArthur (who appears in the upcoming film The Game Plan) – have been steadily dating for two years.
"Now that I'm actually in love, I know that what came before wasn't real," she says. "It's about being there for each other through the ups and downs of life."
In terms of the future, she says, "I do want to get engaged and married … and I look forward to that time when I'm home with babies."
Another issue where Larter is equally brazen: Her approach to diet, especially given Hollywood's rigid standards for female stars. "I love wine, bread and cheese," she says in the interview. "I just have to cut out the bread sometimes."
Larter, who characterizes her approach to food as being "just like every other girl," explains that it's all about moderation and balance. "Last night, I drank some merlot and made potatoes au gratin with a rib-eye steak," she says. "It was amazing. I hope to always find that balance."
Her sense of moderation also translates into her exercise regimen. Put simply, Larter tells the magazine, "I don't want exercising to take over my life completely." So to stay fit, she takes runs and hikes with her dogs.
For Larter, her approach to life – and her attitude – stem from growing up on the East Coast and nurturing a career largely outside of the Hollywood system.
"I'll always be a Jersey girl," she says. "I don't always get my way, but you'll know exactly how I feel about it."


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Cute kittens and big cats captured on camera.
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How do you share your story about being adopted to others?
Like many of us, we are adopted. Many people throughout my childhood always asked me what my story was. Why my name was different and how I fit in with my family. I was named Sasha growing up which is a very common Russian name. It also means Alexander or just Alex for short. People would ask me, that is an interesting name for a boy, what is the story?
I was never shy to share my story. I was always open to talking about it. It may sounds strange for some but I was always interested in talking about it for long periods of time. In school my brother who was also adopted joined me in many of my classes. People would then ask if we were twins. Its never a secret for me to share about my beginnings in this world. My friends were always interested in knowing where Russia was or anything about the country.
When I was growing up we had a Adoption Support group that was organised through our NZ International Adoption Agency. We were all with other families who had adopted children. It was never the elephant in the room. For some children though they kept it to themselves. I never have anything against that as it's up to themselves if they want to talk about it or not.
As an adoptee, how do you share your story when people ask you about your adoption?
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Happy International Trans Day Of Visibility! #TDOV
Today @liz and I attended our home church for the first time as "Liz and Shannon", and I *finally* changed my name on Facebook. If I count this as the end, my social transition took 639 days. 😂
@mike @vishnu I just wanted to say thank you so much for Episode 20 LGBTQ. @liz and I found that Episode shortly after we decided to transition when we felt alone and scared. It was very helpful for us at just the right time. ❤ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
We're finally out!!! Wooooooooo!!!
@shannon @vishnu @liz That's wonderful! Thank you for sharing that.
@shannon @liz congratulations!
@shannon @liz so exciting!!! I super respect you two and am honored you shared your story and yourselves
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A high school senior paid tribute to her father who died during a military tour in Afghanistan through pictures that depict him as an "angel". Julia Yllescas, who attends Aurora High School, wanted to honor her father's memory by including him in her senior pictures. Her dad, Captain Robert Yllescas, died on December 1, 2008, after
Bride's dad stops wedding so stepdad can walk down the aisle too
Parents will always do everything in their power to make their children happy. Sometimes, their desire to paint a smile on their children's faces appear in the form of a hearty meal. Sometimes, it manifests in the way they work hard to provide for their needs. In the case of Todd Bachman, a loving father,
Dad books 6 flights on Christmas Eve to spend time with flight attendant daughter
Christmas is a festive celebration that is best shared with family and friends. Sadly, not all people are privileged to enjoy a Christmas off to spend the holidays with the important people in their life. One of these people turned out to be Pierce T. Vaughan, who was busy assisting airline passengers as a flight
Multiple studies suggest that children inherit their intelligence from their moms
The never-ending battle of moms and dads 'arguing' from whom did their kids get their intelligence from is finally over! Based on various research works, children inherit their intelligence from their mom. Science says that women are more likely to transmit intelligence to their children, more than men, because intelligence genes are carried on the
In a viral Instagram post, this man is raising concern of fathers who are taking care of their kids
A man and a woman's restroom have a lot of differences. For starters, a man's restroom has a toilet for peeing and another toilet in case he needs to do number 2. A woman's restroom, however, has the same toilet for doing number 1 and 2, has a vending machine for their hygienic needs, and
Mom thought 2-year-old wouldn't remember soldier dad, films sweetest reunion
There is an unexplainable joy in knowing that a kid's eyes can sparkle and twinkle just by looking up to you. Seeing their big eyes fill with excitement and their bright contagious smile welcoming you home after hours of working, is enough to refresh your body and mind. Amanda Taylor and her husband, Sgt. Brenden
Dad steps up to 'breastfeed' newborn baby during mom's recovery
A new father in Wisconsin is taking the internet by storm. People all over the internet found Maxamillion Neubauer's dedication to his newborn daughter irresistibly adorable. Maxamillion did something for his daughter not all fathers have done before, and that is no other than 'breastfeed' his new baby. Yes, you have read it right! The


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Did you ever detox your body? Do you know what detox means or what cleansing the body refers to?
Ok, let me try out a different medium. Imagine you have not bathed for a fortnight. Being in a tropical country, you can rub the dirt outside, but what about the ones inside?
An entire body cleansing is important to remove the toxins that keeps pelting at your livers from all the sides.
A clean body will leave you of your worries from all sorts of pains or aches at bay. It will gift you with a blemish free skin and will offer you with a slim body, as you age gracefully. Such is the importance of full body cleansing.
Let's first check on the basic differences of detox from cleansing.
Detox Vs Cleanse:
Detoxification refers to the metabolic processes by which the more toxic products in the body are changed into less toxic ones and are more readily excreted.
Cleansing actually refers to deletion or elimination of the entire accumulated toxins and other waste from the body.
So, it is after a detox process that less toxic products or the resulting metabolites are removed or cleansed. This means, they cannot be separated as two independent processes and they will happen one after the other.
Our body is well potent enough to naturally detoxify the generating toxins in our body daily into nearly harmless substances. These are excreted by the excretory organs in our body which in result detoxifies or rather cleanse us.
The question can now arise.
If it is naturally done, why on earth do we need to detoxify or cleanse it?
The need to detox:
A full body detox is needed for the recent changing trends have brought the use of chemical additives and the kinds of food we eat all day cannot be relied on. The packaged food or the food we generally buy from supermarkets or local grocery stores, in most case is equipped with such additives. Even meat can contain worms and if not cooked properly will infect your intestines.
The colon will help you get rid of some of these foods in the form of waste products, if you do not constipate. Else, that will remain in your digestive system and could cause all kinds of problems such as constipation to parasitic invasion.
Your kidneys will stay in the prime condition and will efficiently release toxins and this happens only when you clean it. Healthy kidneys will remove toxins and will be excreted, as soon as sent by the liver.
The liver functions to metabolize carbohydrates (glucose), fats (fatty acids) and proteins (amino acids). The other key essential function of your liver is to break down the daily toxins and it detoxifies the body toxins present.
The resulting products or the end metabolites are released in this way. They pass through the bile into your intestines and are excreted in the form of feces. They can even be eliminated in the form of urine.
Pollution from all sides:
The intake of oxygen is necessary and one cannot live without it, but today's changing trends in pollution levels have risked our lives and this causes a major threat to our health. The air we breathe in contains toxins like soot, carbon monoxide, and other unhealthy chemicals. The water that reaches your kitchen taps doesn't seem fit for your health and shouldn't be consumed.
The food, vegetables are all cultivated via the medium of pesticides, herbicides and chemicals and are considered processed food.
Meat derived from animals have hormones injected in them that enables their rapid growth. Such drugs are composed of chemicals that actually generate more detoxification work for our livers.
Body Toxins:
These components emerges as toxins in our body and are further sent to the liver to be detoxified.
Over the passage of time, the liver is drenched out cleaning the amount of toxins in the body and slowly the process is slowed down. That is when a full body detox will help you. Your body will function better and thus the toxic elements will be eliminated through your liver, colon and kidneys.
A Better explanation:
We all have seen a kitchen waste disposal unit. A continuous inflow of starchy food and pieces of vegetables will be accumulated over the time. The unit will continue to work, but the process will be affected. During such times, either you would have to reset the button underneath the kitchen disposal or remove the waste inside. Once it is cleaned, it will start working normal. You just need to remember that all the litter is not dumped into it again.
Your liver works in similar conditions. Beverages, meat, drugs, sugar, alcohol, or even breathing in the amount of toxins has reduced its efficiency. These large number of toxins brought by the blood will not be kept up with.
Unlike the waste disposal unit, you cannot use your hands for cleaning up your liver. Detox the gallbladder or opt the liver flush process. Follow the sequence for the best results for liver flush.
At Saundaryaveda the body detox programs are there and is done the correct way. At this body cleansing center, trained hands serve you the right way as they know the importance of a full body cleansing. Book your appointment now and feel the difference yourself.


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51 Tulip Drive
51 Tulip Drive
Saint Louis Missouri 63119United States
Current List Price$350,000
Circa 1940: Incredible opportunity to own this charming, recently updated 3 bed/2 bath ranch on desirable tree-lined street in Webster Groves! The covered front porch, beautiful wood floors & fresh, neutral paint in the living areas give this home a classic, timeless feel. Gorgeous updated kitchen w/ white shaker cabinets, new granite counters, new backsplash & all newer SS appliances. Nicely updated full hall bath in 2018. Very functional floorplan w/ ensuite master bath, & 2 more bedrooms w/ close access to hall bath. Stunning vaulted beamed ceiling in formal LR (w/ fireplace), separate dining room & nice size Family Room provide great spaces for entertaining & everyday life. Head outside from the FR to large paver patio & level backyard, perfect for outdoor living/entertaining. All of this is rounded out by a new roof, skylight & windows (2018). Walk to Southwest Park, 4th of July fireworks, & enjoy the best Webster has to offer! Great location, just minutes from 1-44.
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When you complete this course, you will be able to:
This CPE course explores standard costing and variance analysis. It examines sales variances, including sales price variance, and sales volume variance. The course includes direct material cost variances, which shows the total difference in the amount spent on materials, which can be split into two further components, the materials price variance, and the materials usage variance. It also includes, the direct labor total cost variance, which shows the impact of an overall change in the amount spent on labor. In addition, this course includes variable overhead variances, fixed production overhead cost variances, operating statements, and variance analysis using activity based costing.


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Symposium registration includes morning coffee, a box lunch, and a day of captivating discussion and learning. Symposium registration does not include the evening Nat Talk on February 11 which must be registered for separately.
Registration is $65 ($50 for museum members). We are also offering a student rate of $35 ($20 for student members). Space is limited.
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Do it right, there is only one way.
That is what "execution" is about. Startups that understand that are the companies that win, big-time. They become the big kahunas of new enterprises.
The great startups don't rush. They just get it done.
The great CEOs aren't cheap. They pay for what they get.
The great core teams don't argue endlessly. They debate, decide and move on.
They execute. Get things done. Do the right things. Advance. Progress. Over hill and mountains, across waters and seas. They can and they do.
In all they do they think about doing things the right way. Sure, there are a lot of ways do act, move and grow. But what I mean is they know what not to do. They know what is not the right way. They execute with results that observers respect and admire. And they do it without looking like a bunch of lost Americans trying to play their first cricket game.
Knowing what is the right way calls for a mixture of common sense and wisdom. The first you got from your mother. The second from the school of hard knocks. That is why serial entrepreneurs are so respected by investors.
The greats operate without heroics, do not create gut wrenching stress, nor do they scream instead of debate, nor motivate using fear and threats. The greats know the challenges are great enough without adding such negatives to the people who have to win for the good of the company.
BOTTOM LINE: If your company is exhibiting behavior that is dysfunctional, step back and ask yourself "Is this the right way to run this company?" Then start asking others in your organization the same question. When you are ready to make decisions to change how things are being done, ask a wise board member and your closest friend (and spouse) to tell you how much you are contributing to the problem. When you can see that, you are well on your way to knowing how to do things right in a new enterprise. You will have added a rich brick to the construction of your unfair advantage.


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Those words are so etched in my mind even after all these years.
Some mean boy at primary school laughing at me, a chubby 8 year old running in the school athletics carnival. Worse, the seeing the Assistant Principal (and yeah I am going to name and shame you old man!) Mr O'Neil laughing too. Oh the shame of it! I don't remember the boy's name, but I certainly remember my tears burning down my cheeks, red hot with humiliation. My athletic prowess never really improved from there. I tried netball but that was a bit of a fizzer due to "mean girls" factor. Little Athletics bombed out too. Even my own father couldn't hide his embarrassment as I galloped awkwardly through a running race a minute after the gun went off ( they really should tell newbies about the starters pistol). Then in grade 6 came the dreaded cross country - I came last out of the whole school. Again, as I crossed the finish line, aching with a stitch in my side there was Mr O'Neils' mirth in my face.
So running is not something I ever considered doing. In fact exercise and me have never really embraced. I have probably been scared of the potential humiliation. After having my third baby, some years ago, I started playing netball and played for 5 years but there is always a mean girl isn't there? Sure enough, my team, due to players coming and going was eventually taken over by mean girls and that was the end of that. Watching the "mean girl" factor weed out the chubbier mums, I finally snapped - I just don't take that crap anymore so I told the main mean girl off and walked off the court.
About a year ago I started seeing a Personal Trainer and boy it has helped my confidence. One day we were training in the park and I got there a tad early and she was still with a client. I joked I would warm up on the "treadmill" and off I jogged around the footy oval.
One lap I ran, then two laps - it was incredible! I was running! It wasn't killing me! Inside me was this little girl singing " look at me!! I am running!!!
Look at me!
I CAN run!"
Yes, fatty was running.
I felt strong, I felt powerful.
Over the next few weeks I built up to 4 laps, then 5 , then 6 and then I was really sick of running in circles. But then it occurred to me, on my bucket list, which is FULL of crazy shit - I had included run a Fun Run.
Yes! I was going to run a fun run!
Immediately I searched for Fun Runs - I found the MS Fun Run 5km or 10 km. 10km?! Be serious. One of my oldest and dearest friends has MS so this was the one!
|Mr G and me waiting for the race to begin. I was so worried I wouldn't finish it.
|Checking out the starting point
In June this year I ran a 5km Fun Run. It was raining and muddy. I had to stop a few times. I finished in 38.4 minutes. I raised $600 for MS . I have never been so proud of myself ever.
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Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot) has started to bloom in Rock Creek Park. It is one of the first showy flowers of spring. It emerges and blooms before nearly everything else. The flowers only last a few days, but since there is little competition from other flowers, that is enough time for insects to pollinate the flowers. While in bloom, the leaves clasp the stem of the flower. Both the common and scientific names stem from the bright orange-red color of the sap in its roots. Native Americans and early American colonists once used the root to produce dye.
S. canadensis is the only member of its genus in the world. It is a member of the Poppy Family (Papaveraceae) and its closest living relative is the Eomecon chionantha (snow poppy) in eastern China. It is found throughout the eastern United States from Nova Scotia to Florida.
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Addressing the Autoimmune Epidemic, One Child and One Meal at a Time.
We create meals for children who have autoimmune illnesses and on special diets - reducing inflammation and helping digestion.
I confirm that I am fully aware of the eligibility criteria, and based on its description, I am eligible to apply to the CSV Prize 2017.
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- English
Organization nameCaleb's Cooking Company
Year founded2017
Initiative stage
- Growth (the pilot has already launched and is starting to expand)
Annual budget in 2017 (USD)
- $100k - $250k
Number of beneficiaries impacted so far
- 100 - 250
Organization type
- Social enterprise
Secondary Focus Area
- Nutrition
Headquarters location: Country
- United States of America
Headquarters location: CityWashington DC
Location(s) of impactUnited States: selling nationally online
Facebook URLhttps://www.facebook.com/calebscookincompany/
Twitter URLhttps://twitter.com/calebscookingco
Problem: What problem is this initiative trying to address?Autoimmune illnesses are exploding around the world and are one of the top 10 causes of death for kids aged 1-14 in the US. Rates of IBD have doubled, pediatric diabetes skyrocketing, severe allergies have grown by 50% etc. The good news is that parents & the medical community are recognizing the role that diet and nutrition play in disease and the healing process. It's critical that children with autoimmune diseases eat foods that are easy to digest & don't increase inflammation. That's where we come in to play.
Solution Summary: What is the proposed solution? What do you see as its most promising aspects for creating shared value?Our food addresses inflammation in the gut that causes autoimmune disease. Our food works to not only calm inflammation in the gut and in the body, but also aid in digestion. We use only ingredients without gluten, grains, complex carbohydrates (starches like potatoes, rice and corn), added sugars and preservatives. As a result, children with increased inflammation and often on special diets, can enjoy our food, without suffering symptoms. In addition, many children with dietary restrictions (Celiac, Diabetics, Crohn's, nut allergies etc.) struggle social and psychologically. Every day, they are faced with bake sales, sleep overs & pizza parties, which they can't eat. Our food is not only healthy, but packaged and marketed specifically for kids. We also help support and educate parents/kids with our blog and Caleb's Club (club for kids with chronic illnesses which Caleb runs). https://calebscookingcompany.com/blog/ https://calebscookingcompany.com/calebs-club/
Impact: What is the impact of the work to date? Specify both the social and the environmental impact of your workEvery day, I get messages from parents thanking me for helping their child "feel like a regular kid again". If you're a child with an autoimmune illness and are on a special diet, being able to hang with your friends and eat chicken nuggets or a pizza can make all the difference in the world. These are sick kids who struggle not only physically, but also socially. To date, we have sold over 1500 products online and are now moving into the wholesale market. But just as importantly, we are providing hope for parents and kids who didn't have hope before. China has 10 million people with Autism. They recently sent a doctor over to the US to find out the most effective way to treat Autism and discovered the SCD diet (the diet that our food is based on). They are flying me to China (end of Oct) to speak at a large SCD conference and to discuss ways of creating SCD food in China to help Autistic children. Our food has a worldwide appeal to help children everywhere.
Financial sustainability plan: How is this initiative financially supported? How will you ensure its financial sustainability long-term?1. We received a grant from WeWork Creator Awards for $36k - a global competition for social entrepreneurs. 2. We raised $100k in angel investor capital 3. Founder investment - $25k 4. Earned Income - growing steadily - online sales contribute 5% of income 5. We intend to raise a larger round of venture capital in the coming months
Unique value proposition: What makes your initiative innovative? How does your project differ from other organizations working in the same field?There are plenty of gluten free products, but they are filled with sugars, preservatives & complex carbohydrates (rice and potato flour for example). There are also plenty of organic products on the market, but they tend to be filled with grains. There are no organizations manufacturing packaged meals for children that are gluten & grain free. We are talking to Ashoka fellow Kristin Groos Richmond and her company Revolution Foods about working together to deliver our food into schools.
Founding story: Share a story about the "Aha!" moment that sparked the beginning of this initiative.It all happened in slow motion. We had been sitting in the waiting room at Children's Hospital for what seemed like days. Then, we finally saw our name on the board, indicating that our son's procedure was complete and we could go meet the doctor. From that moment, everything became fuzzy and time seemed to be stop. To be honest, I have a hard time remembering the details. All I recall is being told that Caleb had come through the procedure fine, but that he had Crohn's disease. For the last 10 years, I had woken up every day with the goal of doing everything in my power to keep my son safe, to keep him healthy, and ensure he was happy and secure. Now, in a matter of a flash, it was all gone. An autoimmune illness had taken over and control. I was scared to death. My son Caleb is the inspiration behind Caleb's Cooking Company. Read his story here http://bit.ly/2lcoda
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
needs help with dressing he is wearing a special shoe he can't put any weight on the foot without the shoe so i have to get up at night when he goes to the bathroom to put the shoe on and off oh the joys of getting old
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A lady at work requested a wedding card. She gave me an invitation so I could see the theme and colors (yellow, blue, grey). They are also outdoor people that love to hike. On the invitation they had a tree and Isaiah 61:3 and she said if it could have those that would be awesome. So my husband drew me a tree and this is what I came up with. I did two so she could pick which one she likes the best.
It is yellow and grey I promise!! The sun made it look funny.
I have always wanted to try to make this card fold, Zig Zag or Center Step Fold, so I decided I would do it! I look at two tutorials and figured it out Splitcoaststampers and High Hopes Stamps (I like the drawing she has).
1) Card Crafter's Circle Challenge #29 – Under Construction! But we're talking construction in the creation of your card… we would love to see your creations that are more than a single-fold or gate-fold card…. what's your favorite? Easel Cards, Step Cards, Spinners, Sliders, Shaped cards, Waterfalls…. my goodness there are so many construction projects to create!
Stamp/Images: Tree – Dunnitagaindesigns (store/website coming)
Cardstock/Papers: Cardstock – Bazzill, Patterned Paper – Authentique (Foundations, Euphoria)
Accents/Tools: pop dots, black twine, Cuttlebug Embossing template,
This is not exactly the colors but it does have yellow and the nature/lace theme her mom talked about.
The verse is on the inside bottom left of the card.
1) Tuesday Morning Sketches #152 – Use the sketch provided as inspiration! I missed the deadline but it was still inspired by their sketch.
Stamps/Images: Tree – Dunnitagaindesigns (website coming)
Cardstock/Papers: Patterned Paper – Basic Grey (Origins), Cardstock and Kraft paper – Bazzill
Accents/Tools: button, green twine, lace ribbon, pop dots, corner rounder


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Now, this style stalking post is different to ones i have done before. not only did she catch my eye with those GORGEOUS high wast vintage style shorts, shirt and biker jacket BUT HER HAIR was so bang on trend.
I don't know whether you have noticed this by now… but multi colour hair is HOT right now..
So why not pop down to the hairdressers.. or… pop down to your closest beauty superstore and buy
…good old crazy colour hair dye which you can find in any colour under the rainbow, which you can also find on my post on how to get nicki minaj's look that she rocked out at the AMA awards!!
If you're not so confident in dying your hair why not chose weave as an alternative.. i did!! get them clipped in, sewn in or glued in (seek professional help for glue)!!
"You Got PAP'ED"
Ladies.. and brave fellaz!! get WHIPPIN!!
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Airways disease - A vast global challenge
65million people have moderate to severe COPD with 3 million deaths attributed annually, making it the third leading cause of premature death worldwide
335 million people suffer from asthma, the most common chronic childhood disease affecting 14% of children globally
Lower respiratory tract infections cause an estimated 4 million deaths annually, a leading cause of death in children
Influenza infection alone is responsible for 250,000 to 500,000 deaths annually with healthcare costs estimated to be between $71 and $167 billion annually
These numbers continue to increase
Airways disease - A vast global challenge
These numbers continue to increase
A-IR is the next-generation respiratory focused clinical research organisation (CRO). We provide a bespoke solution to the assessment and development of new vaccine and therapeutic approaches for respiratory infection, disease and allergy.
Welcome to A-IR
Operating from a state of the art research laboratory in the UK and across a collaborative clinical network of sites across mainland Europe, the US and Asia, we leverage our unparalleled knowledge base, robust study management and broad spectrum biomarker capacity to execute transnational clinical studies and provide clients with the ability to accelerate their own asset development.
We pride ourselves on our considerable experience and detailed understanding of delivering excellence in the academic, government and commercial sectors of respiratory disease and our ability to provide an end-to-end solution.
A-IR Services
Creating robust, progressive study designs for investigation of novel prophylactics & therapeutics providing the optimum assessment setting
Support provision: Site feasibility, study monitoring, Biostatisticians & Pharmacovigilance as required
State-of-the-art immunology, virology & biomarker analysis, providing Important disease/treatment understanding along with valuable MOA insight intervention
Data Insight & interpretation Dissemination through publication and investigatory-led symposia.
Assisting regulatory approvals process
A-IR Solution
A-IR Advantage
Innovative approaches to naturally occurring infection studies, alongside specialism in allergen challenge and live virus challenge models – we offer a unique opportunity to test efficacy of novel treatments and deliver a competitive advantage
Defined virus delivery
Delivery of a defined virus dose, at a defined time point to all subjects, alleviating variables associated with pathogen, seasonality, inflammation kinetics and antiviral immunity
GMP human inoculum
Use of GMP human virus inoculum, including reverse engineered clones, providing the unique ability to determine changes to the pathogen as a consequence of treatment inventions.
In-depth understanding of the underlying immunopathology & infection cycle, delivering robust data on a broad range of clinically relevant endpoints
All this culminating to deliver the complete clinical study package
About A-IR
A-IR, your next generation CRO, launched to offer novel opportunities in respiratory indications including live virus challenge with Influenza, Rhinovirus and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, alongside naturally occurring infection studies both in healthy and chronic airways disease populations.
Founders Cathryn A. Macrae and Dr Ross P. Walton were also founding members of the first CRO to offer common cold challenge studies in patients with asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) where they pioneered, refined and expanded their expertise in investigative application of virus challenge for the benefit of clients in the commercial setting.
Cathryn A. Macrae
A life sciences entrepreneur, has been operating at the inter-section of clinical science and private industry for 25+ years. She has a market-leading ability to form strategic alliances and coalitions with leading sector players, as well as bringing together world-renowned opinion leaders from academia, government and industry. This propagates progression and disseminates knowledge within the international scientific community specialising in the field of respiratory medicine and viral infection
Ross P. Walton MSc. PhD.
Ross attained his PhD from Imperial College, where he investigated the mechanism of respiratory viral induced modification of allergic airway responses. A cellular immunologist by training, he has 16+ year of experience in developing RV challenge models and employing state-of-the-art analytical approaches in patient samples. Before launching A-IR, Ross was the Executive Managing Director of Therapeutic Frontiers applying his blend of commercial and scientific creativity.
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When you talk with old people, the conversation inevitably turns to their ailments.
I am getting older. I will now talk to you about my ailments.
When I was a kid getting a cold meant nothing more than having the sniffles. I think I got my first sore throat when I moved away to college when I was 18.
Now that I'm older I find that colds take more of a toll on me. It starts with more than usual sneezing followed by unexplainable fatigue followed by a pre-sore throat sore throat followed by a sore throat followed by the nasal congestion.
Right now I seem to be passed the sore throat stage, but I haven't experienced congestion though. As much as I don't like congestion I find it encouraging. It means the immune system is doing it's job.
You may wonder why I am blogging about this. I think the answer explains why old people discuss their ailments. When you're not feeling like you're at 100% health, whatever's bothering you is always on your mind.
UPDATE: I am now getting over the congestion. Yay! Cold almost gone!
My life. My thoughts. My Coffee Cup Art. See how many times my fish can die in a month!
Monday, October 08, 2007
My Dose Is All Stupped Up
Posted by Andrew at Monday, October 08, 2007
Labels: My fish died today, Random Musings
2 comments:
I am sorry to hear about your ailing body...I hope that you have a much longer life with fewer colds. Otherwise we have a special discount at the local nursing home here in Orangeville!
- Monday, November 05, 2007 9:01:00 pm
- Andrew said...
Yes, I understand I might need to get on the waiting list now.
- Monday, November 05, 2007 9:04:00 pm
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From Thomas Jefferson to John Bondfield, 18 December 1787
To John Bondfield
Paris Dec. 18. 1787.
I have deferred acknoleging the receipt of your favor of Nov. 30. in daily hope of accompaying it with the ultimate decision on our commerce. But it seems to walk before us like our shadows, always appearing in reach, yet never overtaken. I am disappointed in the proportion of returns of country produce from your port to America. I had received a statement from l'Orient by which I found they had made two fifths of their returns in commodities. And I expected the proportion was greater from Bordeaux on account of the article of wine. I see then we must have patience till our countrymen can clear away their debts and their prejudices.
Having in the course of my journey the last spring examined into the details relative to the most celebrated wines of France, and decided within my own mind which of them I would wish to have always for my own use, I have established correspondences directly with the owners of the best vineyards. It remains for me to do this at Sauterne. I have therefore written the inclosed letter to M. Diquem who makes the best of that name, to begin a correspondence on this object, and to ask of him for the present 250. bottles of Sauterne of the vintage of 1784. I have taken the liberty to tell him you would receive the package and forward them to me by a waggon: and I have assured him that his draught on me shall be paid at sight. But he does not know either my name or character public or private, and may have doubt. Will you be so good as to remove them both for the present and future, and even for the supply now asked for to offer to pay him, assured that your draught on me for reimbursement shall be honoured at sight. I must ask you also to add on the letter the address of M. Diquem with which I am unacquainted, and to inform me of it for my future government. Perhaps I should have addressed myself to Monsr. Salus his son in law, as I am not certain whether he is not either jointly or solely interested at present in the vineyards. I am with very great esteem and respect Sir Your most obedient and most humble servant,
Th: Jefferson
PrC (DLC). Tr (MHi). Enclosure: TJ to D'Yquem, 18 Dec. 1787. Monsr. salus: See Lur-Saluces to TJ, 7 Jan. 1788.


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Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and production team for Porchlight Revisits Do Re Mi with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and book by Garson Kanin.
Directed and choreographed by Christopher Pazdernik with musical direction by David Fiorello, the production features Michael Weber, (Hubie Cram); Nancy Voigts, (Kay Cram); Anastasia Arnold, (ensemble); Tommy Bullington, (Brains Berman); William Dwyer, (John Henry Wheeler); Gabriel Fries, (Skin Demopoulos); Desiree Gonzalez, (ensemble); Steve Kimbrough, (Wolfie / Moe Shtarker); Molly Kral, (Tilda Mullen), Maria Montero, (ensemble); Tommy Novak, (Fatso O'Rear) and Jenna Schoppe, (ensemble) along with Performance Intern Artists from Roosevelt University's Chicago College for the Performing Arts: Maeve Cosgriffe, Chase Heinemann, Jenna Napolitano, Emma Parssi, Seavor Roach and T.J. Tapp.
The production team includes Jenna Schoppe (assistant choreographer), Bill Walters (stage manager), Joaquin Gomez (assistant stage manager), and Samantha Treible (wardrobe supervisor).
From the press release: "Do Re Mi is the story of Hubie Cram, a minor-league con man endlessly scheming to win big who, at the urging of his long-suffering wife, Kay, decides to go (somewhat) straight by moving into the jukebox and music promotion business as he concocts his biggest score ever."
Do Re Mi performs three nights only, May 22 through Thursday, May 24 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street. For more information visit porchlightmusictheatre.org.
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text: I am 52 years old, white, male, and a retired navy chief petty officer. Although always aware of the need for change in our country's immigration system, my interest started becoming acute after I heard about the Bracero Program that started at the beginning of World War II and lasted until 1964. The program came about when the United States approached Mexico for help during the critical labor shortage caused by the United States' entry into the war, and without Mexico's help, practically every one of America's crops would have rotted in the field for lack of anyone to harvest them. I wanted to learn more about this significant piece of our American history and started researching. Each book or article I read would reference another event or period in the history between Mexico and America, and before long I had studied the entire history between Mexico and America from the moment Mexico won her independence from Spain up until today. What I learned was that my country has unjustly treated Hispanics for a very long time, exploiting or rejecting them, depending upon the state of our economy and whether or not we needed their labor. It has long been one of my firm convictions that if you are aware of a problem but don't do anything to help resolve it, you are in fact part of that problem. I am now aware of a problem…a very big problem…one that is growing worse, not better, and one that is destroying our country. That problem is ignorance of history and of the fact that the Hispanic population of our country—documented or otherwise—has played an enormous part in making our United States the wonderful country that it is. This ignorance is distorting the perceptions of my fellow Americans and allowing the passing of unconscionable legislation such as the new law in Arizona that essentially mandates racial profiling. Another one of my unshakable convictions is that the overwhelming majority of Americans desperately want to do the right thing at all costs. Ignorance of the facts as well as being influenced by the lies and misinformation being promulgated by a small but very vocal minority has caused good people to do the wrong thing. Knowing this, I have no choice but to work for change. If I didn't, I would then be part of the problem…and I have too much self-respect and respect for my fellow Americans to allow that. For this reason, I've put what I've learned on the web at www.mexicoandamerica.com


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The Typescreen is one of the coolest ideas I have ever seen. It is an easy and great opportunity to turn your iPad into a typewriter.
To tell the truth, I have seen a lot of unusual and cute iPad improvement ideas from both Apple and other companies, but this one is absolutely amazing. After 16 months of intense product design here is a fantastic the new Spinning Hat Typescreen™ that gives you all modern functionality of an iPad and all the advantages of retro typewriters (oh, I miss them so much).
So, Spinning Hat Typescreen™ is an officially licensed Apple product.


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Although the presence of a pilot in the flight cabin is still considered to be one of the essential features of any commercial flight, it's quite possible that in the not too distance future artificial intelligence in aeronautics will take on many of the pilot's tasks.
Aircraft-pilot symbiosis
It's a proven fact that we passengers feel much safer if we know that the aircraft we are flying in is controlled by a person rather than a program.
If we don't see pilotless planes flying in our skies in the future this won't be down to development shortfalls but rather to the qualms felt by many passengers or certification problems, since aeronautical certification calls for a deterministic input that AI algorithms cannot offer.
Despite this AI is still playing an increasingly important role in pilots' decision-making processes, not in order to replace them but rather to help out in particularly complex operations.
The future of aviation
The aeronautics industry foresees a huge rise in air traffic over the coming years. The upshot will be a higher number of planes flying and hence a corresponding increase in the complexity of air traffic management.
This new panorama makes it essential to take up decision-making aids, both from the ground and from the aircraft itself, in the interests not only of flight safety but also route sustainability.
Pilotless aircraft in the not too distant future
This transition from manual piloting to more automatic arrangements, transferring to AI decisions on technical faults, adverse weather or reduction in headway, will lead us in the not too distant future to autonomous planes.
The aeronautics industry and associated sectors are already girding their loins for this great transition. Far-reaching decisions have to be made not only on safety but also on the airlines' operational profitability. The aim is for the itineraries to become safer and more efficiently organized.
Artificial intelligence in traffic control too
It is also planned to take up artificial intelligence applications and solutions in air traffic control, with the aim of helping to manage the growing volume of data and to be able to make decisions more quickly.
From the passengers' point of view, artificial intelligence in aeronautics will help to cut fare prices due to the lower number of personnel in the flight cabin and in air traffic control facilities.
The future of aviation is shaping up to be thrilling and eventful. Enjoy the ride.
Las opiniones vertidas por el autor son enteramente suyas y no siempre representan la opinión de GMV
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Apps For Free Daily: Strange Rain, Amigo Pancho, GP Retro, And More
Today's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch apps for free daily include a unique experience, interesting physics puzzle, retro racing game, and photo effects app. A number of apps drop from paid to free on a daily basis*, and we pick the top four everyday, as many of the others aren't worth your time even for free. Everyday we try to pick apps that are worth spending money on, but are now free to download, and here they are.
*Price drops are temporary, and usually last for just 24 hours, so be quick to download.
Strange Rain ($1.99 -> Free, Universal): A completely unique experience that merges touch screen gameplay, and an interactive storybook. You tap on the screen to dive into a rainy sky with a 3D depth perspective. Various quotes appear as you move through the rainy sky, and strange effects start happening too.
Amigo Pancho ($0.99 -> Free, Universal): A physics puzzle game where you have to guide Amigo Pancho upwards as he carries two balloons. You get to interact with the environment by erasing blockages, destroying enemies, rotating blades, activating fans, and more.
GP Retro ($0.99 -> Free, Universal): A retro stylized arcade racing game with a top down perspective, and bitty graphics. The career mode features 80 different races with 25 cars, and 18 different tracks. There are also crazy characters and cars, with up to ten opponents in time attack, versus mode, special challenges, long race mode, and bonus mini-games.
Grid Lens ($0.99 -> Free, Universal): A collage app that lets you take multiple photos to fill each section of a grid. One major difference is that you can create your own grid lines to form your own sections. There's a single lens, and multi-lens mode, as well as multiple editing options.


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Up until the early 2000s, our Education System was restricted in the classrooms of students and a teacher which was considered as a typical learning process back then. But then, the Internet Happened and the rest is history.
In many ways, E-learning has matured as a technology and also as an Industry. The charts of Online learning or E-Learning has been on the straight rise and that is not really hard to see why. E-Learning Courses have become hugely popular by the simple virtue of being a lot more convenient than the old traditional face to face courses. And, now that affordable e-learning solutions exist it only takes a good e-learning tool for education to be facilitated from virtually anywhere.
What is LMS?
LMS stands for Learning Management System.
LMS helps you to deliver educational courses/training programs to your students or learn from the courses bought online by your mentors. Along with it, it also helps you to organize this content.
LMS is like an "engine" that helps to power the vehicle named "E-learning".
Now As you are aware of what is LMS and how it works. You will definitely want to know if LMS is the most optimal tool for your education/business or not, right?
Well, anybody who is doing e-learning or is an instructor would be using LMS as a platform.
Although to give a raw list, organizations using LMS includes:
- Online and e-learning based educational institutes (online schools like Lynda or Coursera).
- Government agencies and local governments.
- Traditional Educational Institutes like schools and colleges.
- Businesses of all sizes, from large multinational companies to small businesses.
What are they using an LMS for?
The LMS can be used for learning purpose in various sectors including:-
The LMS is the most perfect fit for general educational offerings. This can be a school selling online lessons where students can learn from anywhere and at any time.
This can also be a business educating its clients or an NGO educating the general population about some social issue.
Knowledge retention
Knowledge retention is another valuable factor that an LMS can provide.
This program ensures that the valuable information, skills, and tactics which the employee has given to the company for so many years are retained when that employee leaves the company or retires.
As you don't want this information to just go in vain. LMS makes sure that this information can be used to train new recruits.
Training the employees
In any company, there will be a constant need for surpassing new skills to existing employees or to train the new employees.
With an LMS, you can cut down the costs of bringing specialized instructors to train the employees and could also avoid the business disruptions associated with traditional learning and make the employees learn on their own by the material provided online at their own pace. This way the employees will be able to grasp more in less time.
With an LMS, the insights of employee's progress can be valuable.
The tasks of onboarding the new hire can be automated by LMS.
This includes the information about the working of the company, their code of conduct, privacy guidelines and other policies.
An onboarding course also includes all the formal set of instructions that are usually lost somewhere in the bigger picture. Along with all the roles and responsibilities of the employees.
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Guide to the Special Shapes
The Special Shapes will be all over town this Friday, July 26 at 7 am! We have the inside scoop on the locations. Each location will have a free breakfast so get there early!
Neptuno is sponsored by CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health Systemand will be located at 323 E. Hawkins Pkwy, west of CHRISTUS Health Institute at North Park ER.
Mr. Z (Zebra) is sponsored by Louis Morgan #4 Pharmacy, Gifts, and More and will be located at 111 Tupelo Dr. at Bramlette Elementary School.
Claw'd is sponsored by Charles Tomberlain Insurance Agency and will be located at 100 L.L. Mackey Parkway at the entrance of the North Industrial Park.
The Pirate is sponsored by Whataburger and will be located at 4200 W. Loop 281 just southeast of Whataburger and across from Lear Park.
Armadillo Cowboy is sponsored by Johnson & Pace and will be located at 911 W. Loop 281 on the east side of Austin Bank.
Rocket the Flying Squirrel is sponsored by Crain Foundation and Texas Bank and Trust and will be located at 505 E. Whaley St. just east of Texas Bank and Trust Motor Bank.
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Though his conservative politics might keep legendary ace pitcher Curt Schilling from being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, that won't stop the man regarded as one of the greatest Boston Red Sox heroes of all time from fearlessly speaking his mind.
In an Esquire magazine profile by Timothy Bella, Schilling opens up about his ambivalence about the Hall of Fame ("Honestly, and I don't know how to say this to make it sound other than it sounds, but I don't care."); his work as the radio host of Breitbart News' What Ever It Takes (Breitbart is "the last bastion of actual journalism."); a potential Senate run against Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren ("She is everything the American people despise in politics."); his blue-collar upbringing and his lifelong fascination with strategy games and American history; and even his small farm where he raises chickens, alpacas, llamas, hogs, and goats (including a white goat he named Palin after the former Alaska governor "because she's a badass.")
Though the magazine reports that the percentage of baseball writers who have voted for Schilling's Hall of Fame induction has declined sharply—from 52.3 to 45 percent over a one-year period—due to his unapologetically conservative views, Schilling remains unfazed by it all, telling Esquire he doesn't really care. "I have zero control over it other than, as people say, 'Well, if you just shut up.' The thing is, I'm not going to shut up. I don't owe anybody anything. If I have to shut up to get in the Hall of Fame, then I don't want in," Schilling said.
In an earlier interview with TMZ, Schilling made clear the connection between his politics and the Hall of Fame vote: "I promise you, if I had said, 'Lynch Trump,' I'd be getting in with about 90 percent of the vote."
Despite his detractors among the left-wing sports media, Schilling's place in baseball history can never be erased. No one will forget the famous "Bloody Sock Game" of the 2004 American League Championship series, as Schilling pitched with a torn tendon that bled right through his sock. Nor will they forget his win in game two of the World Series that year, which helped Boston win the series and end the 86-year "Curse of the Bambino."
Schilling doesn't let politics get in the way of his friendships from his professional baseball days. He still speaks fondly of former Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein, who campaigned for Hillary Clinton in 2016. Esquire notes that Epstein once joined Schilling's family for Thanksgiving dinner in 2003 when he was trying to sign Schilling for the Red Sox.
Former Red Sox teammate Dave McCarty also had kind words to say about the ace. "Curt being Curt, was always outspoken and said what was on his mind, and wasn't worried about what other people thought about it," McCarty told Esquire. "I found that to be very refreshing."
It is that very quality which landed Schilling in hot water with his former employer ESPN, a network which has faced increased criticism and a sharp decline in viewership due to its unmistakable lurch to the left. When ESPN fired Schilling for Tweeting a meme mocking the absurdity of the transgender bathroom debate, he found a new home at Breitbart News thanks to Breitbart's former executive chairman—and President Trump's current chief strategist—Steve Bannon.
Schilling gave his first post-ESPN interview to Bannon on Breitbart News Daily on SiriusXM; and after the show, Bannon took him to lunch and offered him a job. Breitbart's Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow told Esquire that Bannon deserves "a lot of credit" for Schilling's latest career turn as a prominent "right-of-center speaker." As the host for Breitbart radio's Whatever It Takes, Schilling has found a perfect outlet for his love of politics and the rough and tumble of political debate.
Marlow told Esquire Schilling is "a big presence" at Breitbart, explaining, "We have someone in Curt Schilling who is a hero to a lot of people and is willing to fight for their values. We're excited and we're going to amplify him however we can."
The former baseball star is a firm believer in the power of his perch at Breitbart. "Look, Obama blames talk radio for losing the election. If that's even part of the case, then God bless 'em. I think I played a little, small piece in that."
Schilling is also eager to grow his megaphone. He told Esquire, "I want to be bigger than [Sean] Hannity and all the other guys. Why would that not be a goal? I'm not afraid of stumbling. I don't like being wrong, but it doesn't mean I'm going to be."
But radio might not be the final career turn for the 50-year-old Schilling. There is still a chance he might pursue a Senate run against Elizabeth Warren. He told Esquire that even being able to say that he could run is "badass cool."
"My thought was, I could run for [the] Senate next year and then I would run for president after Trump's second term," he said. "I live in a country where I can say that. That's pretty fucking cool."
In the meantime, Schilling acknowledged that his Breitbart radio show is the perfect vehicle to test the persuasion skills necessary to sway liberal Massachusetts voters to give him a chance. That's why he relishes speaking to radio callers who disagree with him.
After one such exchange, Schilling told Esquire, "Those are the callers I want." He explained, "The show will be a way for me to figure out if I can be an elected official. If my message resonates with people, then I know I'm right."


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The UNI women's basketball team ventured out to Carbondale, Ill., to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Sunday, March 3. The game was heated, with hard-fought competition between these two conference rivals. The Panthers ultimately outscored the Salukis 76-67.
This was a game of defense, as both teams put up 14 points of turnovers. The Panthers also scored 20 points from the paint.
So far, the Panthers have a winning record of 18-10 and are sitting at third in the Missouri Valley Conference with a record of 11-5.
For UNI, Karli Rucker stands at 5 feet 6 inches tall, but towered over the competition by putting up 28 points. The next leading scorer for either team was Abby Brockmeyer of SIU with 17.
Rucker also grabbed three boards and snatched two steals from the Salukis. Her ability to shoot from downtown was also a difference maker, as she went 6-9 from the three-point line.
Senior Taylor Hagen also played an impressive game with a total of 13 points. Her toughness stood out as she grabbed four boards to help the Panthers moving forward. Mikaela Morgan was also able to put up double digits with 10 points, eight of which came from the free throw line.
The Panthers will return home this week to take on the Braves of Bradley University on Thursday, March 7, and the Redbirds of Illinois State on Saturday, March 9 for their final regular season contests of the 2019 season.


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Locks and Security News: your weekly locks and security industry newsletter
5th August 2020 Issue no. 519
Your industry news - first
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New range of "thru the door" vehicle opening tools
Hickleys are launching a new range of vehicle opening tools for the Auto Locksmith market at the ALEX international Expo show on the 27th & 28th October.
This new range of high quality tools are now available to the European market after a partnership agreement with Americas leading "thru the door" opening tools. This new range of reach tools and lasso's, lever bars and airbags, door protectors and illumination devices makes an excellent partner to the range of top quality Lishi lock picks and decoders already offered.
In the range of tools we have included three kits the "Super Combo", "Night command" and "Jack set" these kits have been developed to meet the needs of all types of customers whether you are an Auto Locksmith, recovery company & breakdown assistance patrols, these kits offer night illumination, door levers and opening reach tools.
One of the most popular tools is the Access smart lamp, this is new idea will become a must have tool for everyone working on vehicles during the dark hours. The Access Smart lamp secures to the outside of the vehicle window and floods the vehicle interior with daylight making working inside the vehicle easy. This is achieved with 24 strategically placed LEDS on a mirrored surface giving an wide and consistence brilliance.
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Supporting Documents
When applying for a loan we ask that you provide supplementary documents to assist the loans officers in assessing your application.
The additional documents that we require with all loan applications;
· Bank Statements
Please include the last 2 months statements for all accounts held including both current and savings accounts.
· Wage slips
Last 2 months wage slips or last 8 if paid weekly.
· Universal Credit Statement
If in receipt of Universal Credit we require a copy of your latest monthly statement including the payment breakdown. If you have an online account and are experiencing difficulties obtaining your latest statement you print them off at our Chester or Ellesmere Port office.
Sometimes we may call you to request further information to make a decision on your application. Examples of additional documentation which may be requested include;
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Ramana Deekshitulu meets press, slams TTD officials
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Tirumala priest Ramana Deekshithulu has made controversial comments on TTD officials and AP Govt. He said, they follow the 'Vaighansa Aagama Sastra' for various 'Aaradhanaas' and poojas which were decided 2000 years ago. He said, in 1996 AP Govt had stopped 2000 years practice of 'Garbha Vaishnavatvam' priesting heritage in the temple. He claimed that there is no accountability to AP Govt over Sri Vari Ornaments since 1996. He also claimed that the TTD officials are forcing the priests to make changes in Sirvari Aaradhanas and Prasadam for VIPs. Ramana Deekshitulu appealed devotees to question the govt over the irregularities and save the temple.


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A Statement on Bahá'u'lláh
by Bahá'í International Community
Chapter 14
The Covenant of God with Humankind
In June 1877, Bahá'u'lláh at last emerged from the strict confinement of the prison-city of 'Akká, and moved with His family to "Mazra'ih", a small estate a few miles north of the city.106 As had been predicted in His statement to the Turkish government, Sultán 'Abdu'l-'Azíz had been overthrown and assassinated in a palace coup, and gusts from the winds of political change sweeping the world were beginning to invade even the shuttered precincts of the Ottoman imperial system. After a brief two-year stay at Mazra'ih, Bahá'u'lláh moved to "Bahjí", a large mansion surrounded by gardens, which His son 'Abdu'l-Bahá had rented for Him and the members of His extended family.107 The remaining twelve years of His life were devoted to His writings on a wide range of spiritual and social issues, and to receiving a stream of Bahá'í pilgrims who made their way, with great difficulty, from Persia and other lands.
Throughout the Near and Middle East the nucleus of a community life was beginning to take shape among those who had accepted His message. For its guidance, Bahá'u'lláh had revealed a system of laws and institutions designed to give practical effect to the principles in His writings.108 Authority was vested in councils democratically elected by the whole community, provisions were made to exclude the possibility of a clerical elite arising, and principles of consultation and group decision making were established.
At the heart of this system was what Bahá'u'lláh termed a "new Covenant" between God and humankind. The distinguishing feature of humanity's coming of age is that, for the first time in its history, the entire human race is consciously involved, however dimly, in the awareness of its own oneness and of the earth as a single homeland. This awakening opens the way to a new relationship between God and humankind. As the peoples of the world embrace the spiritual authority inherent in the guidance of the Revelation of God for this age, Bahá'u'lláh said, they will find in themselves a moral empowerment which human effort alone has proven incapable of generating. "A new race of men"109 will emerge as the result of this relationship, and the work of building a global civilization will begin. The mission of the Bahá'í community was to demonstrate the efficacy of this Covenant in healing the ills that divide the human race.
Bahá'u'lláh died at Bahjí on May 29, 1892, in His seventy-fifth year. At the time of His passing, the cause entrusted to Him forty years earlier in the darkness of Teheran's Black Pit was poised to break free of the Islamic lands where it had taken shape, and to establish itself first across America and Europe and then throughout the world. In doing so, it would itself become a vindication of the promise of the new Covenant between God and humankind. For alone of all the world's independent religions, the Bahá'í Faith and its community of believers were to pass successfully through the critical first century of their existence with their unity firmly intact, undamaged by the age-old blight of schism and faction. Their experience offers compelling evidence for Bahá'u'lláh's assurance that the human race, in all its diversity, can learn to live and work as one people, in a common global homeland.
Just two years before His death, Bahá'u'lláh received at Bahjí one of the few Westerners to meet Him, and the only one to leave a written account of the experience. The visitor was Edward Granville Browne, a rising young orientalist from Cambridge University, whose attention had originally been attracted by the dramatic history of the Báb and His heroic band of followers. Of his meeting with Bahá'u'lláh, Browne wrote:


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Alternative Visions - Is Deutschebank the Next Lehman Brothers? + SCOTUS Gerrymandering & Census Decisions
Jul 5th, 2019 by progressiveradionetwork
Dr. Rasmus examines today's US Jobs report and other reports suggesting US job creation may be mostly 2nd jobs, per Bankrate.com and Payscale.com surveys. How Labor's share of income has declined -$1.5 trillion a year, while stock buybacks and dividend payouts have risen +$1.5 trillion. The crisis at Germany/Europe's largest bank, Deutschebank, is discussed and its comparison to the 2008 crash of another investment bank, Lehman Brothers. Why Deutschebank's current $45 trillion in derivatives contracts poses a major threat to contagion in the next crisis. The case of Europe's weak banks, non-performing bank loans, and 65% in negative rates. The show concludes with discussion of last week's Supreme Court decision to allow gerrymandering to continue, as the latest development undermining US democracy. How the Republican party's 'red states' strategy of recent decades successfully captured the Senate, Courts, & states legislatures. Why the US House of Representatives has not added more seats since 1913, per the US Constitution requirement, further advantaging conservatives in the House. Why Democrat party strategy has failed.


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One element you can control in the care of your health, especially for women, is your weight. With rising health costs, staying as healthy as possible for as long as possible can be a necessity for many. Some health issues cannot be controlled, but some can. Obesity issues for many women can be controlled.
An unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity increases a woman's chances of developing many avoidable diseases. Neglect of care for your health in the area of women's weight can increase the chances for heart disease, stroke, cancer, high blood pressure; type two diabetes, gallbladder disease, arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Body weight is not the only problem for women. The care of health for many women's health conditions today can be in jeopardy from the places where their body fat is stored. Women with a "pear" shape tend to store fat in their buttocks and hips. Women with an "apple" shape tend to store their fat around their waists.
Carrying extra weight around their waits can increase health risks for women. Women with waists larger than thirty five inches are at higher risks for diabetes, heart disease, or cancer than women who carry extra weight around the thighs or hips. Care of health for many women can become critical if weight gain is ignored.
Medical care can be affected by obesity also. If there is too much fat, imaging tests can be obscured. Tests such as CT scans (computed tomography); x-rays, ultrasounds and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) can be compromised because of body fat. For instance, with an ultrasound the beam may not be able to penetrate layers of fat to get an image of a person's appendix, kidneys, or gallbladder. Making a diagnosis may become difficult for the doctor if too much body fat is present and may interfere with the treatment of a patient.
Proper care of health for many women can mean weight loss. Many devastating diseases can be avoided by controlling one's weight. In order to lose weight you need to follow a sensible eating plan and participate in regular physical activity. Your weight loss plan should encourage healthy behavior that will aid in your weight loss and help you keep it off.
To take the best care of their health, women need to maintain a healthy weight. There are effective diet aids available on the market today to help them do just that. But the biggest diet aid that anyone can follow is a sensible diet and moderate exercise. As with all diets and exercise programs, you are advised to seek the advice of your doctor before you start.


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A pillar of our organization since 2002, the WCF is dedicated to helping communities in which we serve and partnering with non-profits on health, education, public housing and recreation initiatives.
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All funds raised from the auction support the WCF core programs, including infrastructure grants for community projects, matching grants and student bursaries. Don't hesitate to share the bid pages on social media. The online auction is open across the country.
"Your charitable donations, large or small, are what provide us the opportunity to strengthen communities across much of Canada," Laurette LaPlante, director with the WCF, said.
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We, Dr. Barb LoFrisco and Dr. Mary Bryant, have a well-appointed office available within our office suite. Our suite of offices is located within the Grand Office Plaza, a well-maintained, two-story Medical Arts and Professional building in the Carrollwood area of Tampa. Our building is professionally managed by Ciminelli on-site, and includes utilities, nightly professional cleaning and maintenance of common areas, professional signage, and even a Christmas tree!
Our suite is comprised of three individual offices and waiting room, and we have strived to create an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere for all who enter! We are looking for one more person to share our suite and occupy the third office.
Both of us are experienced licensed marriage and family therapists and licensed mental health counselors. We treat individuals and couples; however, neither of us treats children. Therefore, our suite is not set up for children. And, although we carry the required liability insurance, we would ask you to carry your own general liability insurance.
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MARION — Voters approved a $55 million bond for the Linn-Mar Community School District on Tuesday.
About 66 percent voted in favor of the bond, according to unofficial results from the Linn County Auditor's Office. It needed 60 percent to pass.
Almost 8,250 people voted in the special school election, a turnout rate of about 29 percent.
In a statement, Linn-Mar Superintendent Shannon Bisgard thanked voters for their support.
"It's been a great experience to see our community come together to support our schools and children," Bisgard said. "The fact is we are a vibrant and growing school district and we need to keep pace with our growth by providing safe and supportive classrooms so our students can reach their academic potential."
The bond measure is expected to increase Linn-Mar's property levy rate to about $18.02 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value, a $69 annual increase for the owner of a $200,000 home, according to the district.
The bond will be used to build two new schools in the district, for grades five and six. District officials hope the additional buildings will alleviate crowding at all of its elementary and middle schools.
Enrollment at Linn-Mar has recently grown by about 150 students every year, a 2 to 3 percent increase, district spokesman Matthew May told The Gazette.
Linn-Mar officials plan to build the new schools on either side of the district, one near Echo Hill Elementary and one on land the district owns near the intersection of 35th Avenue and 44th Street in Marion.
The district will begin the design and construction process for the new schools soon, according to the district's Tuesday statement, and provide regular construction updates.
Each will have capacity for about 800 students and a proposed opening date in fall 2020. The new schools will not disrupt which elementary schools feed into which middle schools.
The successful bond campaign saw turnout Tuesday that outpaced Linn-Mar's last bond election in September 2017, when the district asked voters to approve an $80 million bond. The measure was defeated with only 53 percent approval; turnout was 21.4 percent.
At a polling site at Marion Christian Church, a steady stream of people were arriving to vote in the special school election Tuesday evening.
Brooke Paulsen waited until later in the day to vote because her young children, Connor, 7, and Harper, 4, wanted to go with her. Paulsen said she voted in favor of the bond because she knows Linn-Mar schools are overcapacity — Connor's classroom last year, she said, was a converted teachers' lounge.
A retired Linn-Mar teacher, Marilyn Mark, also said she voted in favor.
"I don't always vote in support of spending," said Mark, who retired in 2013. "Linn-Mar schools are excellent and it's a growing area, and we do need to invest in our young people."
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The document attempts, from a user requirements perspective, to outline the minimum requirements each TTS enabled product should adhere to, thus generating a common method for delivering text to speech. In other words, it describes what shall / should be supported by TTS enabled product in case implemented. For example, it shall be possible to speak the Logical Channel/Service number. Furthermore, guidelines on how to present receiver information as TTS audio are described.
This document attempts to provide implementation guidance on the behavioural operation of a device that supports TTS functionality. For example, how should a receiver with a TTS implementation behave when certain actions are performed? i.e. what type of text should be spoken and when? The product referred to within this document may be of one of two types: embedded, where TTS is embedded directly into the DTT platform, and external, where TTS is provided external to the DTT platform.
A separate specification has been produced for Text to Speech functionality on Sky, Sky + and Sky + HD satellite receiver boxes deployed in the U.K. and in the Republic of Ireland which describes the messages available, the interface and the protocol in which they are provided to an external TTS unit. The functionality available largely corresponds to that specified in the "Main Profile" section (4.1) of this document. The specification is referenced BSKYB-CTEC-EPGTTS-SPEC-09-001.
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