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If there's one thing I hear homeschool moms lament over and over it's their own lack of consistency.
And I'm right there with them.
There were the early years – before I was truly homeschooling – when I determined that consistency was going to be the one thing needed and by George I'd do it. There were the tired years when I was both pregnant and trying to teach someone to read and I realized just how fragile my resolve was. We moved. We were sick. We had another baby, one who wouldn't sleep through the night.
Can we cling to lifelong learning in the hopes that this all evens out in the end?
Yes, there is much benefit in living this life together, in simply reading lots of books and restoring fellowship when it's broken time and time again.
But there's also actually benefit to completing a math book, finishing a paper, memorizing a poem, and parsing Latin sentences. And you can't do those things unless you put in the repetitions, day in and day out.
I must be getting older.
I find myself smiling when I see moms say they are their own enemy to the education they are hoping to give their children. "I am the one who needs a kick in the pants, not encouragement." they say. "Ah," I think, "her oldest is probably 5."
Because when your oldest is 7 or 8 and you're pregnant for the fourth or fifth time and you start seeing each child as another person you have to endlessly repeat a/ay/aw with and the toilets are never clean and you know school only picks up from here, then you do need encouragement.
When your oldest hits his first argumentative phase, when one child has a harder time with math or with reading, when the curriculum you thought you'd love isn't working – then you do need encouragement.
Then one year you realize – I realize – the oldest has made it to middle school and we're actually doing ok. I'm not pregnant, I'm sleeping through the night most nights, and I've taught four children to read. We could be farther along in a lot of things, but we can have pleasant and informed conversations. We had our consistent times and our inconsistent lax times, and we're pulling through ok.
Then, we're at a crossroad.
We've been through the uncertain phase, where we aren't sure we can hack it. We've been through the exhausted phase, where we just do what we can. We come out the other end and it would be easy to think that we can do what we did during the exhausted phase and keep coasting. But what if that season is actually over? What if the grace we received during those years needs to build some spine and stamina in us now?
We have to steward what we are given, where we are right now. If we have no newborns, adequate sleep, no health problems and no huge life disruptions, the right response is not to rejoice and relax. The right response is to rejoice and dig in, to make hay while the sun shines. This season is not guaranteed to last; this season is a thing to be invested, to be spent, poured out so that there might be growth.
No matter what season you're in, it's a thing to invest, to pour out and to pour into so that there might be growth. But what that looks like will be different.
With no excuses to not do the work, it's time to do the work, day in and day out, maintaining an even keel and not growing weary of doing good, of putting in strong school days.
It's time to grow in consistency.
What is consistency?
Starbucks is consistent. Mcdonalds is consistent. What you order is the same wherever you go. Is that the kind of consistency we're after?
I don't think so.
We can't always put out the exact same standard effort, doing the exact same thing day in and day out, no matter what happens. Because life happens. And our job isn't to ignore that and pretend situations, people, needs never change. Instead, we're to be responsive in our planning. We're supposed to take into account the needs in front of us and respond accordingly, always moving ourselves and our young ones down the path we've chosen and away from the cliffs on either side.
The dictionary defines consistency as "the achievement of a level of performance that does not vary greatly in quality over time."
That is, exactly what we are performing, what we are doing, might vary, but the quality does not – over weeks and months and years, not just one strong day here and there.
Quality of effort, not uniformity of actions.
It means we show up and put in the effort when we don't feel like it, because there will be days we don't feel like it. And if I skimp on or shrug off school whenever I don't feel like doing it, we're going to be consistently slacking, not consistently faithful.
School days do not have to grow tedious to be consistent. Consistent quality, consistently living up to the level we're at requires staying engaged and changing things up in response to our children's needs. It means taking rest when rest is needed and not burning out in the name of high performance.
Consistent in affection.
Consistent in attention.
Consistent in patience.
These are the qualities we must be consistent in just as much – more so – than consistent in completing math pages.
This isn't an overnight resolve, where we undertake to be consistent, tighten up our belts, pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and just do it. Consistency is a virtue, one we grow into, one we learn to love while we learn to put it into practice.


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Two young artists, Saeed Al Batal and Ghiath Ayoub become embroiled in the events of the besieged city of Douma in this insider view of Syria's civil uprising and its aftermath. Cameras in-hand and with over 500 hours of raw footage distilled down to an intense two hours—events move fast. The rebels liberate the city as the enthusiasm of revolution spreads among its youth, only to be followed by the tragedy of war, siege, and famine. As the initial euphoria gives way to disenchantment, the ever-present camera not only captures the grievous effects of the conflict, but also the everyday resilience and conviction of the city's inhabitants.
Cinephiles at heart, the two intrepid filmmakers teach the art of cinematography to some of the locals, memorably quoting "The image is the last line of defence against time". Using the Syrian War as its backdrop, it is a powerful reminder of the vital importance of making films as documentary evidence for history. 'Still Recording' is dedicated to all those who held a camera in the face of struggle, and tragically, the list of "those who lost their lives in the making of this film" is very long indeed.
About the Director
Born in 1988 in Tartous, Syria, Saeed Al Batal is a citizen journalist, photographer and filmmaker. He has led numerous workshops in photography and news reporting, and has worked as a reporter for various radio stations and wrote articles on Syrian current affairs for agencies and institutions worldwide. He is one of the founders of an online gallery entitled "Sam Lenses" and the "Humans of Syria" project.
Born in 1989 in Yabrod, Syria, Ghiath Ayoub is a filmmaker and visual artist, and a graduate of the faculty of Fine Art at the University of Damascus. He is the co-founder of a number of open spaces across Beirut. Ghiath also participates in various civic initiatives such as "Humans of Syria", graphic design work, and films that have featured on websites and in exhibition spaces globally.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) has had a rough couple of years. After a skyrocketing stock price and years of impressive sales, the upscale burrito maker endured numerous outbreaks of E. coli and one of norovirus in late 2015. While any restaurant would have seen its revenue dented as the result of the food-borne-illness issues, they have taken a particular toll on Chipotle, which has had its "Food With Integrity" image tarnished. In the aftermath, customers stayed away in droves and the stock fell more than 50% from its previous highs.
Shareholders were beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. In its most recent quarter, Chipotle saw revenue of $1.07 billion, a 28% increase over the prior-year quarter, and comparable sales that jumped 18% year over year -- admittedly against easy comparisons. This represented the strongest results the company has seen since the fall of 2015, when the first reports of food-borne illness surfaced. But just as things were starting to look up, the company is forced to deal with another food-related issue, though this is not one of its own making. The culprit? The lowly avocado.
Record prices and shortages
The price of avocados has more than doubled over the past year, recently hitting a 19-year record on the back of surging worldwide demand and smaller crops. Per capita consumption in the U.S. has nearly doubled over the past decade, as Americans have become enamored with the fruit and consumers have increasingly turned to healthier lifestyles. Increased demand in China and Europe has also played a role.
Record-breaking triple-digit temperatures in southern California last year reduced availability and further increased prices. Another factor contributing to the shortage is the that avocado trees are alternate-bearing crops, which have larger yields in one year and smaller yields in the next. Unfortunately for Chipotle, 2017's crop will produce fewer avocados.
The issue may go from bad to worse, as the Trump administration has proposed a 20% import tax on imports from Mexico, which may contribute to future price spikes. Two-thirds of all avocados consumed in the U.S. are imported, with 90% of those coming from Mexico.
Issues the size of their burritos
The shortage of a staple item on its menu couldn't come at a worse time for Chipotle. In the wake of the food scandals, customers have been slow to return, though the reasons might surprise you. The company has reported that while it was working to revamp its food-preparation techniques and put the outbreaks in the rearview mirror, it had allowed its basic customer service to slip, and patrons dealt with longer wait times, dirty dining rooms, and ingredient shortages at the serving line.
Chipotle also revealed that hackers had targeted the company's point-of-sale terminals and stole customers' payment card information. The breach occurred both at Chipotle restaurants and at the company's Pizzeria Locale locations between March 24 and April 18. The company released a tool that details the affected locations.
Final thoughts
Chipotle has taken all the right steps to recover from the food-borne-illness outbreaks and is now taking measures to get back to basics. This focus on getting the customers more quickly through the lines and ensuring cleaner dining areas will serve the company well. Investors may not see the skyrocketing growth that Chipotle achieved early in its history, but I expect the company and its stock will do well going forward.


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Pink Orchid and Damask Birthday Cake
This tiered buttercream cake has a square bottom and round top. To achieve the damask look on the bottom tier, first we cut fondant stripes and let them set up. Then we stenciled a magenta damask pattern with royal icing. The top tier is wrapped with a bow and has a gold swiss dot pattern. Star gazer lillies top the cake.


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The family of Hox genes encodes a set of homeodomain containing transcriptional regulators that are necessary for the development of all metazoans. Expression of Hox genes along the antero-posterior axis is necessary to set the genetic program that defines cell- and tissue-identity during development;however misexpression and misregulation of Hox genes has been strongly linked to oncogenesis. The absence of a complete understanding of the molecular mechanisms of Hox-dependent transcriptional regulation, though, hampers our ability to design cancer therapeutics targeted against these factors. The long term objective of this proposal is to better understand these mechanisms by specifically addressing the hypothesis that Hox transcriptional regulators define cell-fate through a specification of genome architecture, resulting in wide-spread gene expression changes. As alterations in genome architecture have also been correlated with oncogenesis, this proposal has the potential to provide insight into the multi-level process that, when altered, has the capacity to initiate and maintain the abnormal gene expression programs that promote cancer-cell formation. To test this hypothesis, the studies proposed here will focus on the development of the wing and haltere in Drosophila melanogaster, which are derived from serially homologous larval imaginal discs that differ only in the expression of a single Hox gene, Ultrabithorax (Ubx). Ubx expression in the haltere is necessary and sufficient to alter the genetic program that would otherwise result in the formation of the wing, as mutations in Ubx result in four-winged flies. Expanding upon a novel technology developed in the sponsor's laboratory, termed Cell- and Gene-specific Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (cgChIP), I will assay the 3D genomic architecture of regulatory regions associated with genes at many levels of the genetic hierarchy that promote haltere formation in response to Ubx. Specifically, I will ask whether any differences in genomic architecture exist in the wing versus the haltere at regions in the Ubx locus that function to maintain Ubx expression in the ON/OFF state and at Ubx-target genes. Having established that differences exist at these loci, I will determine if Ubx expression and activity is necessary to establish the genome architecture found in the haltere, thus providing mechanistic insight into how Ubx, and other Hox genes, define cell-fate. The evolutionary conservation of Hox genes throughout metazoans allows for the fundamental insights gained from this work in Drosophila to be translated into an understanding of Hox-dependent specification of genome architecture in higher organisms, and ultimately into the discovery of novel targets for cancer therapeutic intervention.
The formation of a cancerous cell from a healthy cell requires a loss of control over normal gene expression. This can be caused by the misregulation of proteins that regulate gene expression, such as the family of Hox proteins, and/or an alteration in the organization of the genome, making it difficult to return to normal. This proposal aims to understand how protein regulators organize the genome to result in a healthy cell, providing fundamental insights that can be translated into novel therapeutics for cancer.


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About Me
- KathyA
- I am a retired English teacher and department head, the mother of three grand mother of four, and have been married to the same man for 48 years. I subscribe to Dr. PM Forni's concept of Civility. I was born in South Philadelphia and grew up in the 'burbs. I love soft pretzels and cheesesteaks, the Phillies, the Eagles, and San Diego. I love being Mom, Aunt Kathy, Nona Kathy, and Teacher. I spend a lot of time in my gardens in the spring and summer, and in the winter I plan what I'm going to plant. I also am an avid reader and photographer.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Dolly Parton's in the Pot!
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- Deb from WhatsInMyAttic said...
Just so ya' know...here in Delaware, the rabbits always win! LT has put all sorts of things out to keep them away, and THINKS the dried blood (there's another name for it but I can't remember it) is the thing that works. I know, though, that while I'm having my coffee, I often see a little furry friend with long ears munch away. hehehe They are smart little critters, and must have very good vision. He rarely sees them while he's having his coffee!
- May 9, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EDT
- Kimberly said...
WOW - what a title it would be if you added JFK to it! LOL. Can't wait for the pictures! Bunnies are rodents??? They are too cute!
- May 10, 2011 at 12:20:00 AM EDT
- Gilly said...
Rabbits don't need step ladders, they stand on each other's shoulders! ;)
Your pots sound lovely - photos soon, please!
- May 10, 2011 at 4:26:00 AM EDT
- KiraAJ said...
Cant wait to see the pics :) as for critters....those wascally widdle wabbits...i dont know what to tell u..i never had a problem with them per say...then again our 3 cats were always out in the yard during the day laying around and snoozing in the flower beds and veggie garden...my biggest critter problem was with the squirels lol they LOVED my heirloom strawberries.... BUT come the second year i welcomed them seeing the strawberries had taken over the beds and the paths in our yard lol we couldnt eat the strawberries quick enough hence all the freezer jam and fruity baked goods LOL :)
- May 10, 2011 at 6:15:00 AM EDT
- Cheryl said...
There's nothing worse than seeing your beloved plants destroyed. Are you saying you've planted your roses in pots too? I hope that works. You live in such a wonderful area with lots of wildlife. They have a taste for your yummy plants. Darn them!
- May 10, 2011 at 8:58:00 AM EDT
Oooh, we had a fox in the neighborhood when we lived in your fair city, so there are some around. Would be nice if he would find his way to your yard.
- May 10, 2011 at 9:39:00 AM EDT
- George said...
We also have Dolly Parton in a pot, and she's just about ready to bloom. I hope you have just as much success with your plant. We have a bigger problem with deer than we do with rabbits, but we've found that Liquid Fence does a pretty good job of discouraging them. It's supposed to work on rabbits as well, so perhaps that's why we haven't had much of a problem. Now excuse me while I go knock on some wood!
- May 10, 2011 at 11:33:00 AM EDT
- Sally Wessely said...
I don't have to contend with rabbits, but somewhere I read that moth balls keep them away. I probably read it someone's blog.
I have a John F. Kennedy, but it is not doing well at all. I don't know if it will come out of it all. I do love it.
I love my roses, so I would hate to have rabbits getting into them.
- May 10, 2011 at 6:44:00 PM EDT
- Barb said...
I can send you some foxes, Kathy - Coyotes and Bears, too. Sounds like you're having a lush and lovely spring. There is a winter storm warning for Breckenridge starting tonight into tomorrow - possibility of a foot! We're supposed to leave for our west coast getaway - hope we can make it over Vail Pass!
- May 10, 2011 at 6:52:00 PM EDT
- Kay said...
I'm so sorry about your rabbits, Kathy. We had tons of them in Illinois, especially after West Nile wiped out our big birds of prey. I didn't know cat fur worked.
We don't have rabbits in Hawaii, thank goodness! I can just imagine what would happen if they got loose here. Yikes!
- May 11, 2011 at 4:40:00 AM EDT
- happyone said...
Oh yes, it's wonderful to have spring. Weather is just perfect.
Those pesky wabbits!!
- May 11, 2011 at 2:51:00 PM EDT


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The villa is surrounded by a large private garden that slopes down to the swimming pool of 5x12 m, just a short distance from the villa, equipped with deck chairs, sun umbrellas, table and chairs, and for the exclusive use of the guests.
Available free of charge to our guests and inside the property, beyond the villa's fence, there is a tennis court and five-a-side pitch with artificial grass, shared with the guests of the 3 other villas located in the area and which are part of the same complex (tennis balls and rackets are supplied on the premises). The four villas offer the possibility of accommodating groups of more than 40 people.
From the estate you can easily reach the numerous towns and villages in Umbria and Lazio, as well as the city of Rome, which you can reach in about an hour, either by car or train.
300 m2
Groundfloor: spacious living-room with dining area and fireplace and with satellite TV, DVD and CD, Wi-fi Internet connection; kitchen with freezer, oven, dishwasher and washing machine, 1 twin bedroom with bathroom with bathtub.
1st floor: 1 double bedroom with bathroom with bathtub; 2 twin bedrooms, 1 bathroom with shower.
Extra fees to be paid locally:
Heating: 3,50 Euro / hour
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Release date: April 8, 2016
Eighth Blackbird Teams Up with Sleeping Giant
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Indie label issues world-premiere recording inspired by cutting-edge contemporary art
American new-music sextet Eighth Blackbird, which has won Grammy Awards for each of its four most recent Cedille Records albums, teams with the adventurous composers of the Sleeping Giant collective for Hand Eye, a suite sparked by cutting-edge works of contemporary art.
A world-premiere recording, Hand Eye will be released April 8 on CD and as a digital download (Cedille Records CDR 90000 162). It will be Eighth Blackbird's eighth Cedille album.


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Earlier this year, Hank Willis Thomas won the 2017 Soros Equality Fellowship with a proposal to "use the tools of a contemporary advertising agency to create a campaign aimed at exploring and discrediting distortions in the racial narrative in the United States."
The Soros Equality Fellowship is a new initiative to help emerging mid-career professionals become long-term innovative leaders in the field of racial justice.
The seven fellows, chosen from over 1,000 applicants representing a diverse array of professions—from the arts and advocacy to journalism and documentary filmmaking—will work on a wide variety of ways to advance racial justice: documenting the oral histories of queer and trans people of color; tackling structural racism in the food supply; chronicling how slavery helped build a major modern institution of higher learning; and creating an ad campaign to take on distortions in America's contemporary racial narrative.
The program is intended to help incubate innovators and risk-takers striving to create and develop new ways of addressing the challenges of racial disparity and discrimination in the United States. Beyond nurturing their specific projects, the program seeks to promote leadership development training, networking and other professional support aimed at building a pipeline connecting the energy and ideas of youth with the wisdom and influence of experience.


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Roasted Mushroom Risotto Recipe
This roasted mushroom risotto recipe creates an elegant meal that is still perfect for any day of the week. It's easy and fun to customize too.
Risotto. Fancy schmancy, right?
And there's something almost therapeutic about standing there stirring the rice until it becomes creamy, perfect risotto fit for any occasion at all. Of course, I had to pair my risotto with my favorite thing in life (besides popcorn) — roasted vegetables. I chose roasted mushrooms because they are near the top of my list of favorite vegetables to roast.
When Anolon asked me to come up with a recipe that demonstrated "Creativity in the Kitchen," this risotto was one of the first things that came to my mind. Anolon asked for a recipe that was customizable and gourmet, without losing mass appeal. Something that invited and encouraged creativity through tweaks, swap of ingredients, etcetera.
One of my favorite things about cooking is that it does encourage creativity. When I use a recipe, I hardly ever follow it exactly. Granted, the ability to stray from a recipe and still maintain a successful outcome comes with experience. If you're not comfortable with that yet, that's not an issue at all. This recipe is fantastic just as it is written. However, if you are slightly more experienced or perhaps not a fan of mushrooms, this recipe is super easy to adapt. You could roast nearly any vegetable and stir it into this rich and creamy risotto. I think it would be great with roasted carrots, roasted butternut squash or even some roasted broccoli.
If you want to use different herbs — you can easily do that. Keep this perfectly vegetarian for Meatless Monday by using vegetable stock, or use chicken stock and throw some grilled chicken on top to satisfy your meat-loving man. The possibilities are endless. Just remember to keep on stirring. That's what gives this risotto recipe and any risotto it's famously creamy texture. It's definitely an elegant meal but not out of reach for any night of the week.
A heavy-bottomed pan with high edges will help you as you stand over the stove and stir. You don't want a pan that's sliding around while you stir and you certainly don't want to lose any of the risotto over the edges of the pan. I used Anolon's 3-Quart Covered Sauté with Helper Handle and it was the perfect pan for the job. Make sure to scroll down past the recipe for a chance to win your own.
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This roasted mushroom risotto recipe creates an elegant meal that is still perfect for any day of the week. It's easy and fun to customize too.
Roasted Mushroom Risotto
This roasted mushroom risotto recipe creates an elegant meal that is still perfect for any day of the week. It's easy and fun to customize too.
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Millennials are a lot more focused on hard statistics, scientific methods, historical trends and technology-focused ways to analyze and invest efficiently. Compared to older generations, they are much more likely to make an investment decision based on the methodology and statistics. Knowing how generations think can help advisors connect with new clients.
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GA1 and precursors of the early 13-β-hydroxylation pathway of gibberellins biosynthesis GA17 and GA19 were identified in berries of seedless grape cv. Superior seedless by full-scan gas chromatography mass-spectrometry (GC-MS) and Kovats retention indices (KRI). GA1, GA17, GA19, GA3, and its decomposition product gibberellenic acid were also detected in the berries and seeds of Ribier, a seeded cultivar. Biologically active gibberellins were determined throughout fruit development by the α-amylase bioassay. Levels of active gibberellins expressed as equivalent of GA3/g of fresh weight increased at the onset of the first berry growth phase, and at the initiation of the second growth-phase, in berries of both varieties, whereas in seeds maximum levels were attained during the lag phase. GA3 equivalents were 77-fold higher in seeds compared to berries.
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If I am asked what is most important to achieve long-term results, I will respond without hesitation – internal control. It will not allow your emotions to prevail over you, you will feel much more confident and will be able to move towards your goals by making regular efforts.
The most important tool for the development of internal control is meditation. This word can be associated with esoteric practices, but it is far from being the case. Meditation is simply concentration or concentration on something. To master this tool, you need to know how to meditate.
I have been meditating for more than two years, so I know first-hand what effect it can have. It's really a great way to maintain your inner balance and develop a sense of confidence. It helps to overcome procrastination, better understand one's own motives, and also significantly improves one's ability to concentrate. All this leads to increased productivity and the ability not to stop on the way to goals.
7 steps to learn how to meditate at home
When you start practicing, you may feel that meditation is a very complex process that can only be achieved by Shaolin monks. In fact, it seems to me that it is possible to achieve perfection in this exercise only after a few decades of training, but it is also very useful to perform it incorrectly.
So just understand how to meditate correctly and strive for this state. And I honestly admit that I am far from the ideal, but I feel a huge positive effect. You will notice it yourself if you compare the state of your condition in the days when you meditated and when you missed classes.
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A. Stage 1 – make a decision
A person's psychology is organized in such a way that he or she will get the best result only when he or she is fully aware of his or her actions, i.e. understands what he or she is striving for and how to do it. Therefore, setting goals is very important for achieving results, it is not in vain it is paid so much attention.
As far as meditation is concerned, there is no need to set any goals here, you just have to decide that you will do it. You can say it out loud or just imagine that this tool will allow you to solve many problems and become better. It is important to understand why you are doing this – only then will you get a really good result.
B. Stage 2 – Choose a place and time
After you make a conscious choice, you need to set the criteria. Most articles on how to learn how to meditate, talk about quiet and peaceful spaces. I agree with this point of view, as it is really easier to focus on an environment where nothing distracts you.
C. Stage 3 – determine the frequency of classes
Beginners often ask how often they need to study. You have to understand that meditation is not a sport and there is no period of supercompensation to talk about some more or less accurate predictions. Again, in the classical version it is recommended to meditate twice a day for 10-20 minutes. Does this rule have to be followed? Of course not.
I recommend you start with 5-10 minutes once a day. Believe me, even such a frequency at the initial stage will be enough to make you feel the result. Study at least a week and you will see for yourself. Then try to meditate twice a day and increase your meditation time. You will only be able to make a final decision after practice.
Personally, I try to meditate every day, but I don't do it on time, but when I need to focus on a case or make a decision. I also try to get into this state in the morning to set it up for the whole day. But it's worth noting that even if I meditate in the afternoon, it doesn't make any difference. But the termination of classes is almost instantaneous: 1-3 days. At once there comes some apathy, I do not want to do anything, I put off business for later, etc. By the way, I noticed it only after 2 years of practice, so this experience is very important.
Also, many people recommend to study at the same time. Allegedly, the brain will be adjusted to the lesson at the selected time interval. I would challenge this statement, but it makes sense from another point of view – you will develop a habit and it will be much easier for you to make yourself meditate. If I was writing a book on how to meditate for beginners, I would also include this advice. Again, if you don't have problems with self-discipline, you can ignore it.
D. Stage 4 – get ready for the final stage
Now let's take a closer look at the preparation process. This is important to understand how to meditate at home for beginners. You need to set a timer. It is recommended that you do this in order to monitor the results yourself and determine the optimal duration. Time flies differently during meditation, so after half an hour you may be surprised to find that only 10-15 minutes have passed (as it was with me at first).
Of course, you can do without a timer. However, I recommend that you do this at least one month after the class starts. When you can see for sure that you have achieved the effect you wanted. It is better to record and analyze the duration and results. This way you will have more motivation and you will really feel the effect.
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I recommend practicing in silence, but suitable music can also help you. What does "suitable music" mean are classic compositions, without words and preferably with a calm motive. On the Internet you can find special tracks, and you can also just find traditional Asian motifs. Music is very important if, for example, you meditate while eating on public transport to work or study.
I also recommend that you ventilate the room. The point is that you need to watch your breath while meditating. If it gets too stuffy, the result may be negative. Fresh air will allow you to relax, cool down and breathe more easily. Of course, this item is suitable only when you need to understand how to meditate at home.
E. Stage 5 – take a pose or how to start meditating
Let's get to the practice. Take the most comfortable position possible. In the classic variant the lotus posture is assumed (sitting on the sciatic bones, straighten your back, direct your chin forward and fold your legs so that your knees are on your thighs). However, this is a difficult position, especially for an untrained person, and not in all places you can afford this sitting position, so I suggest a few alternatives:
- Sitting on my feet (bend underneath me and sit on my heels);
- Sitting on a chair with a straight back;
- Standing with your shoulders spread and your chin straightened;
- Just a comfortable sitting position with a straight back;
- The most important thing in the posture within the framework of the article on how to meditate is the even back and stable position.
It is very important that the pose is conscious and even. That is, when choosing a position, try to stick to it at all times. Don't bend your back, even if it hurts and whines (get used to it eventually), don't relax your legs and so on. It's also important and will even help you, even though you won't understand it right away.
Yoga itself is a meditation technique. Of course, it is a classic representation, not a modern variation for the lazy and particularly lazy. Unlike other techniques, the main concentration here is on the body and poses. That's why the effect of yoga is compared to the effect of long-term meditation. You can try this option, if you have the opportunity and desire. Most likely, I will consider this topic in more detail. If you don't want to miss it, be sure to sign up for updates.
F. Step 6 – How to Meditate for Beginners
Now let's talk more about the technique itself. There are a huge number of them and if desired, they are all easily available on the Internet. Within the framework of this article I will consider only the basic ones and those that are suitable for beginners. For example, not everyone can imagine fire and fully visualize the effect of it, but this technique is.
So, in the classic version of how to meditate at home, it is necessary to follow the following steps:
- Close your eyes;
- Deep breath;
- Clear the mind of all thoughts;
- Take a slow exhalation;
- Continue the breathing process, focusing on breathing and exhalation;
- Ensure that the mind remains pure;
- If any thoughts arise, they must be fixed and removed from the mind;
- At first you can say "breath-oh" and "you-you-y-doh" to yourself, but it is better to focus purely on the process;
- Keep a close eye on your feelings;
- Watch how your stomach and ribs rise and how your mind is cleared;
- To better understand how to meditate for beginners, try to count the number of breathing numbers first – this will make it easier to clear the mind;
- After the timer rings, take a few more breaths and exhalations and open your eyes.
Ideally, after that you should relax and completely clear your mind. Although this is not always the case. However, even if you think you have failed, it is not. Even the most unsuccessful meditations have a huge effect compared to if not meditate at all.
G. Step 7 – constantly improve the result
Use the technique of concentrating on breathing for at least a week before moving on to other options – concentration on the mantra, on the body or on some thought. This will allow you to better understand and understand the process. You can also do this:
- Increase the time you spend in meditation;
- Increase the number of repetitions during the day;
- Try to achieve a better effect;
- Try to change the meditation space;
- Track the results to find the best option, etc.


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More than 60 arts, science and heritage venues have signed up for a popular annual event which sees the doors stay open late
Students worked with museum staff to put together a new exhibition at Great North Museum: Hancock
Authors and publishers will be heading for Hexham in the coming days to entertain and educate about the literary world
Design agency Sumo has appointed two new members of staff at the Newcastle-based business
A Cumbrian Roman fort and farm has been acquired by the Newcastle-based North of England Civic Trust
Ceramicist Loretta Brangaza's Clay Journeys will be displayed at the popular attraction until June 14
A sumptuous array of Shakespeare characters will be the inaugural exhibition in a new-look Globe Gallery
Kate Adie, Kathryn Tickell, Thomas Allen and Jonathan Ruffer have all been captured for Portraits from the North East
Berwickshire shipping magnate who bought his first work of art with money given to him for a cricket bat donated hundreds of items
A major exhibition about the art of the Spanish Civil War is opening in Newcastle with Picasso's Weeping Woman at its heart
New Writing North and Seven Stories have been awarded about £500,000 to take their work around the country
The Laing and Hatton are among North East galleries to benefit from a painting collection received in lieu of tax
Renowned illustrators and comic book artists will be flocking to culturally ambitious Hartlepool in the summer
We go on a site visit as work proceeds at Durham Cathedral to turn rooms off the cloister into a major visitor attraction
North East Chamber of Commerce says rejection of the Durham plan is consigning the region to "a future of low growth and aspiration"
The Bowes Museum is mounting the first exhibition dedicated to Gerald Scarfe's many cartoons of Margaret Thatcher
Vietnam: A Nation, not a war explores national identity, migration, cultural diversity, faith and belonging using historic and contemporary objects
The university is boasting an eclectic offering featuring award-winning cartoonist Martin Rowson, poet Jo Colley and artist Stephen McKenna
Welcome to the March edition of Culture where we feature a Durham Magna Carta exhibition and catch up with folk act The Unthanks
The popular County Durham open air attraction has a string of festivals and events planned for 2015
Here's our regular double handful of recommendations across the region's theatres, venues and attractions
It's always been a family favourite but now serious builders are giving Lego a new lease of life
WildWatch project run by North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural amasses 20,000 sightings but has now reached end of its three years
Gateshead's Little Theatre founder Ruth Dodds wrote of life working in a Tyneside munitions factory during the First World War
Journal columnist and former MP Hilton Dawson says coal-mining may be a museum piece - but the community spirit that went with it is not
Mark Hatton makes a mockery of the stuffy accountant stereotype, as Tom Keighley finds out in unusual surroundings
Newcastle University scheme sees top entrepreneurs sharing their stories with students and the public
Retronaut: The Photographic Time Machine, which gained fans from all over the world will close at the Ashington attraction on February 22
An exhibition of work by Victor Pasmore, Peter Yates and other artists with an interest in architecture has opened at the Hatton Gallery
Barnard Castle gets set to host antiques favourite Flog It! on March 12 with presenter Paul Martin
Newcastle-based dance company Fertile Ground has Wayne Sleep on board ahead of a regional tour
The heart-warming act of a stranger on a train quickly turned into a national man hunt - with media coverage to match
The Journal's opinion column for Saturday, January 31, in which we say that Freddy Shepherd's audacious bid for Dippy deserves to be taken seriously
The ceremony will once again reward, recognise and showcase the best of North East's cultural output - in fantastic fashion
Exhibitions from David Lynch and Stephen McKenna and the Animex Festival are set to attract the crowds to Teesside
The Cobwebs Orchestra is to follow up its Victoria Tunnel concert with a series of concerts in other dark places
Service users from Sunderland based The Art Studio are exhibiting their work at the Durham museum for three months
The Cobwebs Orchestra is to follow up its Newcastle Victoria Tunnel concert with a series of concerts in other dark places
From a Victoria Cross hero to a footballer-turned-soldier, visitors to Beamish will discover amazing stories from the region's WW1 history
The Barnard Castle attraction and the Fondation Pierre Bergé - YSL are collaborating on Style is Eternal, which will open in the summer
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We have several key initiatives at Manurewa South School.
- Fruit is available in school every day
- Milk in schools – 2 x a week
- Kids Can – We are a kids Can school so if you require a lunch for your child, please see the office.
- We are a Duffy Books school and all students get books every term
- SKIDs – Before & after school care and holiday programme
- Karate (Tues)
The school is broken up into whanau houses which is an atawhai concept of community which encourages leadership opportunities for our older students and peer support for our younger students. Your child will be placed into one of the following whanau houses upon enrolment:
Totara – White
Tawa – Green
Kowhai – Yellow
Puriri – Blue
Houses are used for sports days and assemblies – students are encouraged to come along in their house colours at school sports events. Points are earned each term and these a keenly sought as there are celebrations for the winning house. Celebrations are usually free swimming or a pizza day to acknowledge the winners. There is a cup given out to the winning whanau house at the end of the year.


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Xmas at Filmstalker
What a day! Lovely grub, both sets of parents round, Prosecco, various red wines, and loads of great presents...that's Xmas over, now just to play with them.
Of course things have been happening at Filmstalker too. While I managed to get some time off yesterday, there's still tons to be done (as always), and remember it's just me. One big thing is the bandwidth.
You may have noticed ver the past week or two that there have been a couple of occasions where the site has disappeared and been replaced with a big "Bandwidth Exceeded" message. Well it seems Filmstalker is growing at a daily rate, even in the second year.
Despite buying the top business package at the hosting company and then having to buy a bulk package of bandwidth on top, the site is just eating through it.
After the first downtime I had a wad of bandwidth added, only to see it disappear within three days, and that's three days over Xmas day!
Now I have to consider the options for 2008 and figure out just how I'm going to keep Filmstalker going when I have another job, meagre advertising income, and a wedding and a honeymoon to plan and enjoy.
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I was feeling really quite good on 10 mg, and my doctor said he didn't want me "feeling too good." So I went down to 9 mg for a few weeks, then 8 mg for a few weeks, and now I'm trying 7 mg. My doctor leaves my dosage up to me, but I'm not sure how to do this and my doctor isn't that helpful. Right now on 7 mg, I feel pretty good most of the time, but I'm stiffer after sitting down and also my legs feel quite stiff when I walk up hills. Other than that, it's not bad. I'd love to hear about anyone's experiences or advice in how to taper off prednisone. Thank you!


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Last night we reported about a Greek rejection of a last minute proposal by Juncker. Now it seems they may be reconsidering according to fresh reports. Update: there is an official denial. But, as the saying goes: "never believe anything until it is officially denied" means that anything can still happen today.
EUR/USD is a bit higher on the news, but there is hesitation. It initially jumped to 1.1178 but is sliding again to the "magnet": the Friday close at 1.1160.
Update: Greek crisis: Tsipras may travel to Brussels in last minute talks
Like yesterday, the report comes from Kathimerini which talks about fast moving talks in Athens. Perhaps a deal can be reached by midnight.
France is working hard to arrange a last minute deal and Greece would like to see the IMF out of the game.
The offer consists of a one month temporary extension, a pledge to look into debt restructuring in October 2015 and commitment by Tsipras to campaign for Yes in the Greferendum.
Forex Live reports that Greece cancelled a press conference as Tsipras may be working to strike a final deal with the troika. At the moment, the Greek finance ministry says it doesn't know about it.
It will be interesting to watch the debt restructuring portion of the proposal: if debt relief is officially promised, this would pose a problem for Germany.


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JAMES GROHMANN is one of our most active trial attorneys. He focuses his practice on the defense of malpractice claims against medical and legal professionals and appellate practice. He has been licensed to practice since 1990. James has tried over 40 cases and has been recognized by the Kentucky Trial Court Review as one of Kentucky's most prolific trial attorneys.
James and his wife, Cynthia, also a lawyer, are the proud parents of three boys, Patrick, Jack, and Charlie.
Professional Background
- Managing Partner, O'Bryan, Brown & Toner, Louisville, Kentucky, January 2019-present.
Primary practice in medical and legal malpractice defense and appellate litigation.
- Attorney/Partner, O'Bryan, Brown & Toner, Louisville, Kentucky, October 1993-present.
- Attorney at law, Boehl, Stopher, & Graves, Louisville, Kentucky, October 1990-October 1993.
Honors and Awards
American College of Trial Lawyers – Fellow
2020 The Best Lawyers in America, Medical Malpractice Law-Defendant, Litigation-Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendant and 2020 Lawyer of the Year, Litigation-Insurance
Kentucky Super Lawyers, 2007 – 2020
Top 50 Attorneys in Kentucky – Kentucky Super Lawyers 2009
Martindale-Hubbell – Rated AV Preeminent for Highest level of Professional Excellence Recognized in Louisville
Magazine's Best Lawyer and Top Lawyer issues, 2007, 2010, 2012-2016 for Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice- Defense and Professional Malpractice-Defense.
Educational Background
J.D. University of Kentucky College of Law
B.A. DePauw University
Court Admissions
Supreme Court of Kentucky
United States District Court for Western District of Kentucky
United States District Court for Eastern District of Kentucky
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar Association- Fellow
Citizens for Better Judges, Member, Attorney Steering Committee
Kentucky Academy of Hospital Attorneys, Past President


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The premium starter kit! This kit is by far the best value and so so amazing! This kit is how I got started with Young Living and it's how most people get started with Young Living. If you haven't heard about it yet then keep reading and I will fill you in!
The premium starter kit is the BEST way to jump into essential oils. It includes 11 oils, a diffuser, samples, reading material, 24% off all future purchases and access to our community of resources. Value of $399 regular!
The 11 oils are Young Living's most popular oils and help to support total body wellness by supporting all body systems.
- Lavender – sleep, relaxation, cuts & scrapes
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The diffuser included is the Dewdrop diffuser and I love this one. It's durable, not breakable, sleek and simple and runs for 3-4 hours. It is the perfect way to start using the oils that come in the kit. All of the above oils can be used in the diffuser.
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For Year Two
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Throughout Program
- Absence Notification Form (used for both Year 1 and Year 2 students) Please note that it is the student's responsibility to inform the appropriate Course Director(s). Preferably this is done prior to completing the on-line form. Advance notice of absence is best where possible.
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Apr 27, 2018 / Furniture
Swan by Francesco Balzano
Swan is a minimalist collection of pieces created by Paris-based designer Francesco Balzano. The limited edition pieces are signed with serial numbers, and constructed of noir fin de belgique marble. The collection is centered around circular and oval surfaces ranging from a console table, coffee table, side table, and dinner plate. The uniform material informs the overall aesthetic of the collection, focusing on soft curves while maintaining its monolithic sculptural beauty.


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Robbery suspect detained by citizens
A robbery suspect was detained by citizens after attempting to rob an Oshawa store.
On June 7, at approximately 8:40 p.m., members of Central East Division were called to Ray's Smoke Shop on Simcoe Street South near Ritson Road South regarding an armed robbery.
A lone male, with his face covered, entered the store and pointed a firearm at the employee, demanding money.
The employee recognized the gun to be fake, attempted to grab the gun and fought with the accused.
At one point, the suspect ran from the store and was followed by the employee.
Two males detained the fleeing suspect, who sustained minor injuries while attempting to escape.
Officers arrived and took the man into custody and recovered a replica handgun. The accused was transported to a local hospital to be assessed for minor injuries.
A 45-year-old man of Ritson Road South in Oshawa has been charged with: robbery with a firearm, wear disguise, weapons dangerous, fail to comply with probation order, and breach of recognizance. He was held for a bail hearing.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to contact D/Cst. Price of the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5359.


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Everywhere you look it seems like Christmas is on display. Retailers are in a hurry to get people in the mood to shop for Christmas. However, unlike those who jump from Halloween to Christmas I enjoy celebrating each holiday as they come along. Thanksgiving is such a wonderful, although often overlooked holiday. This special holiday focuses on family, gratitude, and of course lots of yummy food!
Last weekend the boys and I had so much fun making our very own turkey apple treats. KC redecorated his turkey several times rearranging the color pattern of his feathers (aka the Fruit Loops) before he decided it was good enough to eat. AJ being a little younger needed a tad bit more help with his turkey, that however was mostly to keep him from eating all the ingredients before we completed the craft. The kids weren't the only ones having fun making these turkey apples. Heith and I made a few great memories as we helped the boys along the way.
Apple Turkey Craft
These healthy, tasty, treats are very easy to make and will keep your little one busy while you make your amazing Thanksgiving feast!
Supplies needed your Turkey Apple Treat:
One large whole apple for each child. Any variety washed and dried.
Several toothpicks
Raisins or Craisins
Fruit Loops
Anything else you would like to decorate your Apple Turkey treat with including candy corn, Cheerios or Goldfish Crackers
How To Make Your Apple Turkeys:
Use your toothpicks to make the tail by pushing of them into the back to the apple, we did five toothpicks on each apple which I think worked out well. Push your ingredients onto the toothpicks.
Make a face by cutting one toothpick in half. Push each half into your apple then use your mini marshmallows to make the eyes. To finish the face create a beak and a waddle using your ingredients.
If your apple wants to roll you can easily create feet with two or more toothpicks and then pushing either popcorn or another one of your ingredients onto it.
Over the next couple of weeks I have a lot of fun ways to help you enjoy this important holiday and it all starts with Turkey Apple Treats!
Gobble, Gobble! Yum, Yum!
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WATCH: Low, Low, Low Landing In St. Maarten
Airlines & Airports American Airlines Rich Thomaselli March 07, 2017
What was that old television commercial jingle? "Reach out, reach out and touch someone."
It's like that every day at Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten, where planes landing at the airport come in from the ocean and right over Maho Beach's sunbathers—so low it seems like you can reach out, reach out and touch those aircraft.
On Feb. 22, you almost could.
A tourist shot this spectacular video of an American Airlines Flight 518 from Philadelphia approaching famous Runway 10 at Princess Juliana. The aircraft, an Airbus-319, descended as usual but the tourist shooting the video noticed the plane looked a bit lower than usual than what they had seen all day of flights approaching the runway.
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wanna to ask for your gelp long time ago,but never had the time to do it.
Here is he problem: built mic on Amilo LI 3710 has a really too low volume where just couple months ago everything was fine.
Lets make it clear,it does work,but so low that other side in conversation hardly can hear me,so i decide to buy a usb web camera with built in mic which works more than great.Snaping my fingers from a decent distance can be heard,where for Amilo mic i have to lean over to the display and shout at it to be heard.
Have had tryed with reinstaling realtek HD driver,nothing,no luck.
That one i have downloaded from http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/com/suppo ... loads.html
Even with OS reinstallation...no change.
BTW OS is Win7 32 Starter.
Donno what to do.Once i was in a temptation to open the bugger and to try to replace tha mic what gives me so much a headache.
Maybe there is something wrong with mic itsellf.
Even tryed to boost mic in the audio setting but then strange noises comes into life and makes the matter worse.
Please help me on this one,
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Oh, what a tangled web we weave.
With data sharing and enterprise networks being crucial to modern business, it stands to reason that networks continuously expand along with an organization's growth. And as a network expands, its features, configurations, security systems, routing tables and physical infrastructure all become increasingly complex.
The more complex a network becomes, the more it is subject to security issues. Additional surface area becomes available for hackers to attack. The impact of changes becomes less predictable. And, as different departments establish protocols governing particular parts of the network, conflicting rules can arise. This can all lead to vulnerabilities.
However, there are a number of high-level strategies organizations can implement to manage network complexities.
- Simplification. In some cases, especially in the context of small businesses, the complexity of networks can be reduced significantly, without compromising cyber security processes. Companies can look to both the physical and logical structures for areas to consolidate and streamline. If needed, an experienced network designer can help create the most simplified network that will meet the demands of your organization.
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There is more to Mohammad Amir's retirement than meets the eye
Traditions are a funny concept. We preserve them for the sake of history but in doing so we sometimes run out of reasons as to why they are relevant anymore. Much like South Asia's overblown marriage ceremonies, Test cricket is also a tradition that is now being questioned.
It goes without saying that Test cricket is the toughest form of the game, where only the best can survive. Any player that chooses to opt out of it severely dents his chances of being remembered as a legend of the game. But having said that, who are these players trying to prove their worth to if the stadiums remain empty?
Mohammad Amir's decision to retire from Test cricket at the age of 27, while he is still in his prime bowling years, is more than just a retirement; it's a verification of the fact that Test cricket is in danger of becoming obsolete. Amir will get called out by many for being selfish, running after money, and for choosing T20 leagues over 'true cricket'. But can we blame him?
Thank you PCB, our PM @ImranKhanPTI @wasimakramlive bhi @SAfridiOfficial bhi @waqyounis99 & @yousaf1788. Thank you and my fans for always supporting me and I hope you all will support my this decision also.see video link https://t.co/BbAYzPbncl— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) July 26, 2019
Saddened by the announcement of Mohammad Amir regarding retirement from Test cricket. No doubt a legend withdraw himself from his playground @iamamirofficial— Yasir Shah (@Shah64Y) July 27, 2019
Amir would probably love to play everything he can get his hands on, but he realises it is simply not possible. There are a limited number of balls his body will allow him to bowl without breaking down and he needs to use his time wisely. With multiple forms of the game on offer, like it or not, he found Test cricket to be the least attractive.
AB DeVilliers was the first high-ranking player to spark this debate when he called for an early retirement from international cricket but said that he would still continue to play in T20 leagues. Given the rise in this way of thinking, I can foresee more announcements of players retiring from a specific format.
Now that their playing years are behind them, it's easy for Ramiz Raja and Wasim Akram to sit behind the camera and tell others how great Test cricket is. It's harder, however, to be in Amir's shoes and other players like him that get selected for all forms of the game, to jeopardise their careers due to fatigue and injuries by signing up for everything. Given the abundance of tournaments and leagues that take place all over the globe, cricket for the modern cricketer continues all throughout the calendar year.
To me Mohammad Amir retiring from Test cricket is a bit surprising because you peak at 27-28 and Test cricket is where you are judged against the best, it's the ultimate format. Pakistan will need him in two Tests in Australia and then three in England.— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) July 26, 2019
Amir white flagging Test Cricket at 27 is disappointing. Besides being dismissive of the greatest format that makes stars & legends his decision is clearly not in in line with the needs of Pak ckt which is desperately looking to reboot test cricket. Was time to repay & not eject.— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) July 26, 2019
I understand that supporting Test cricket will make me seem like a 'true' cricket fan that holds a deep understanding of the game. However, unlike many fans, I find it hard to be hypocritical. If I don't ever see myself buying a ticket for a Test match in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and sitting in the scorching heat to watch a batsman score a double hundred on a flat track, then it's unfair for me to criticise Amir for opting out of it.
A game's essence is ultimately in the hands of its players and its fans. Apart from Test series that are played between the top three sides, and the Ashes in particular, empty stadiums are a common sight in Test cricket.
It's a hard pill to swallow for many, but Test cricket is losing viewership and interest. Apart from becoming out-dated, the International Cricket Council (ICC) played its part in making Test cricket unappealing for the masses, and at times, completely pointless. Letting home sides make tailor-made pitches that suit the home team has ruined the five-day game.
As a result, we get to see plenty of Test matches every year with flat decks that suck the life out of the game. If fast bowlers like Amir can't even test a batsman because of these dead tracks, then is it really a Test match anymore?
As batsmen pile on runs amidst a sea of empty seats while a few birds patrol the outfield for insects, can one really blame Amir for choosing to hang up his white kit? Given the current state and perception of Test cricket, Amir made a practical decision to focus his efforts on the forms of the game that attract actual viewership as well as monetary rewards. After his return to cricket following his banishment for spot-fixing, it appears that Test cricket has simply not attracted Amir, even though his numbers in the format have been decent.
Money ultimately dictates terms and the truth of the matter is that limited-overs cricket is far more lucrative. Why expect cricketers to play a format that no longer has much to offer other than the title of being a 'Test cricketer'?
Ultimately, Amir has made a decision to safeguard his own best interests, and it's not his job to revive Test cricket. Everyone blaming him for choosing to play in 'easier' formats of the game should perhaps instead focus their efforts on trying to make Test cricket mainstream again. Until that happens, it looks like many other players may soon ditch Test cricket too.


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The team is headed out this morning to the World Series of Birding. This recent article in the Star-Democrat featured their trip. Team Captain Maya McGrory had the following words about the satisfaction that comes from birding: "It is awfully hard to describe the feeling you get when you're out birding," said McGrory. "Just you… Continue reading Headed Off to The World Series of Birding 2016!
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Eaglets on QACTV
Recently the Eaglets were featured on QACTV talking about their World Series of Birding experiences in the past and how they're looking forward to this year's event in May. Here's the whole video:
First Birding Trip of 2016
Today was our first day birding in 2016 and it started snowing while we were out there! Here's our team with Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center Executive Director and Ornithologist Judy Wink, who taught us more about how to "landmark" when we call out a bird location. We are excited to get ready for our 5th time… Continue reading First Birding Trip of 2016


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Instead of:
a study that is funded by NCI, focused on cancer, long term, a prospective cohort, and ongoingYou can say:
a long-term, ongoing, NCI-funded, cancer-focused prospective cohort study
(And we could keep going all day with the stacking -- if we wanted too, although as your editor, I would advise against it!)
Typically, as part of this process, you lose the final "-s" on plural nouns. For example, if you were discussing the "quality controls" implemented in your lab:
*quality controls proceduresCorrect:
quality control procedures
Where this process gets sticky is when you have a collective noun that looks like a plural (and ends in "-s") but that is grammatically singular. Especially sticky, in my experience, are such nouns created from adjectives. Recent examples of these that have made their way across my editing desk include "bioinformatics", "proteomics", and -- more recently -- "metabolomics".
These are nifty, exciting-sounding nouns. I like them! However, they make for rather awkward noun stacking:
Correct (??):
*?metabolomics assay
I never quite know. It's awkward and weird-sounding to my ear, because as an adjective-derived noun, "metabolomics" and its cousins retain their adjectivalness just enough that I want to change the example above to "metabolomic assay". But that doesn't have quite the same meaning, so I end up leaving it alone. And wincing ever so slightly every time I re-read it.
Ah, the life of an editor! Forever twitching over minutiae...